Crash Count for Crotona Park
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 132
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 120
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 26
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 4
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 0
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 28, 2025
Carnage in Crotona Park
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Crush Injuries 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Severe Bleeding 2
Head 2
Severe Lacerations 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Concussion 1
Neck 1
Whiplash 7
Back 3
Whole body 2
Head 1
Neck 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Contusion/Bruise 5
Lower leg/foot 3
Head 1
Whole body 1
Abrasion 2
Lower leg/foot 1
Whole body 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 28, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Crotona Park?

Preventable Speeding in Crotona Park School Zones

(since 2022)
Crotona Park’s corners don’t forgive

Crotona Park’s corners don’t forgive

Crotona Park: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 4, 2025

Just after 9 PM on Jun 29, a 43‑year‑old on a moped hit a parked SUV at 1700 Crotona Ave and left with a fractured leg (CrashID 4829610).

What the numbers say, without comfort

Since Jan 1, 2022, Crotona Park has seen 98 crashes and 94 injuries. Zero deaths. Four serious injuries. That is the record through Sep 4, 2025, in this neighborhood alone (NYC Open Data: collisions).

This year to date: 32 injuries across 16 crashes, compared with 12 injuries across 15 at this point last year — a sharp rise in harm even as deaths hold at zero (NYC Open Data: collisions).

Injuries stack up in the mid‑afternoon and again around the evening rush: about 3 PM and 8–10 PM show the heaviest counts in this area (NYC Open Data: collisions).

Corners that take people apart

Claremont Parkway at Crotona Ave is a top injury spot here. So is Crotona Ave itself. Together they account for dozens of hurt people since 2022 (NYC Open Data: collisions).

At Claremont and Crotona, a driver making a left turn hit a woman who was crossing with the signal; the report lists Failure to Yield and a fractured hip (CrashID 4633921).

On East 175th and Waterloo, a truck turning right struck a 59‑year‑old pedestrian, leaving severe bleeding; again, Failure to Yield is on the sheet (CrashID 4550126).

A moped rider disregarded traffic control and was cited for unsafe speed before hitting a pedestrian who had the signal at Claremont and Crotona (CrashID 4679501). Same corner. Same story.

Who’s responsible for fixing this?

Eighty‑five thousand Bronx bus riders were told they mattered on Fordham Road. “We can’t deemphasize and under‑prioritize the lives of people of the Bronx,” said the MTA’s Janno Lieber, pressing the city to hold the line on bus priority (Streetsblog). Council Member Oswald Feliz opposed that plan, according to that report.

In Albany, State Senator Luis Sepúlveda co‑sponsored and voted yes on the bill to install speed‑limiting tech on repeat speeders (S 4045). He also signed on to expand camera enforcement and go after plate obstruction (S 7336).

At a 2023 rally for Sammy’s Law, Families for Safe Streets demanded a vote to let the city set safer speeds. Some lawmakers hesitated — including Chantel Jackson — citing constituent feedback (Streetsblog). The families are still waiting.

The fixes sit on the table

Here, the worst harm clusters at a few corners and hours. The crash sheets name the problems: failure to yield at turns, unsafe speed, and heavy vehicles taking the inside line. The tools are not mysteries.

  • Daylight every leg of Claremont Pkwy and Crotona Ave. Harden the turns. Give a long leading pedestrian interval at both corners (NYC Open Data: collisions).
  • Put a truck turn‑calming treatment at East 175th and Waterloo, where a right‑turning truck left a pedestrian bleeding (CrashID 4550126).
  • Aim enforcement and cameras at the evening peak along Crotona Ave. The pattern is there in the hours (NYC Open Data: collisions).

Citywide, two steps would cut the danger that reaches this neighborhood: lower the default speed and force repeat speeders to slow down. Albany’s speed‑limiter bill is ready (S 4045). New Yorkers are already asking the city to lower speeds now. Add your voice /take_action/.

Frequently Asked Questions

What changed on Crotona Ave on Jun 29, 2025?
A 43‑year‑old moped rider hit a parked SUV near 1700 Crotona Ave just after 9 PM and suffered a fractured leg, recorded as a serious injury (CrashID 4829610). Source: NYC Open Data crash records.
How bad is the crash record in Crotona Park since 2022?
From Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 4, 2025, there were 98 crashes, 94 injuries, zero deaths, and four serious injuries in the Crotona Park area. Source: NYC Open Data rollup for this geography and window.
Where are people getting hurt?
Injuries cluster at Claremont Parkway and Crotona Ave, and along Crotona Ave. Specific cases include failure‑to‑yield turning crashes injuring pedestrians at Claremont/Crotona and at E 175th/Waterloo. Sources: CrashIDs 4633921 and 4550126; NYC Open Data.
Which policies can cut repeat dangerous driving now?
The state bill S 4045 would require speed‑limiting tech for repeat speeders. Sen. Luis Sepúlveda co‑sponsored and voted yes. Source: NYS Senate bill page S 4045.
How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets (Crashes h9gi-nx95, Persons f55k-p6yu, Vehicles bm4k-52h4). We filtered for the Crotona Park NTA (BX0391) and the date window 2022‑01‑01 to 2025‑09‑04, then tallied crashes, injuries, serious injuries, deaths, top locations, and hour counts. You can reproduce the query by filtering the crash dataset by NTA=BX0391 and the dates here. Extraction date: Sep 4, 2025.
What is CrashCount?
We’re a tool for helping hold local politicians and other actors accountable for their failure to protect you when you’re walking or cycling in NYC. We update our site constantly to provide you with up to date information on what’s happening in your neighborhood.

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Other Representatives

Assembly Member Chantel Jackson

District 79

Council Member Oswald Feliz

District 15

State Senator Luis Sepúlveda

District 32

Traffic Safety Timeline for Crotona Park

15
SUV driver and moped rider collide on Crotona

Sep 15 - Northbound on Crotona by Claremont. An SUV driver and a moped rider collided. The rider, 43, suffered a leg injury. Police recorded driver inattention.

An SUV driver and a woman riding a moped crashed on Crotona Ave near Claremont Pkwy in the Bronx around 6:35 p.m. The moped rider, 43, was injured, with an abrasion to her lower leg, and remained conscious. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling north and going straight. Police recorded 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. Damage was logged to the moped's left front and the SUV's right rear quarter panel. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842914 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
9
Speeding SUV Kills Bronx Cab Driver

Aug 9 - A cab driver died after an SUV, moving at 77 mph in a 25 zone, struck his car in the Bronx. The driver ran. DNA on the airbag led to charges. The street stayed silent. The loss remains.

According to the New York Post (2025-08-09), Imani Williams was charged after her SUV hit a livery cab at 77 mph in a 25 mph zone, killing driver Robert Godwin. Prosecutors say Williams used a bus lane, ran a red light, and fled on foot. DNA from the airbag identified her. District Attorney Darcel Clark said, 'This defendant was allegedly driving three times the speed limit when her SUV slammed into a livery cab.' The case highlights the deadly risk of speeding and reckless driving in city streets.


30
Int 0857-2024 Feliz votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.

Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.

Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.


29
SUV and Moped Crash on Crotona Avenue

Jun 29 - SUV and moped collided on Crotona Avenue. Two drivers injured, one with leg fracture. No cause listed. Night in the Bronx. Metal and bone broke in the dark.

An SUV and a moped collided at 1700 Crotona Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, two male drivers, ages 43 and 50, were injured. One suffered a leg fracture and dislocation. The crash also involved two other occupants, but their injuries were unspecified. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the report. Both vehicles were traveling north. The report does not mention helmet use or signals. The crash left two men hurt and a street marked by impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829610 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
28
Bronx Crash Leaves Pedestrian Critical

Jun 28 - A driver fleeing police tore through a red light in the Bronx. Two cars spun onto the sidewalk. Three pedestrians hit. One man clings to life. Metal, glass, blood on Bruckner Boulevard.

According to NY Daily News (2025-06-28), an unlicensed driver sped from an NYPD stop, ran a red light, and crashed into another car at Bruckner Blvd. and Hunts Point Ave. Both vehicles spun onto the sidewalk, striking three pedestrians. The article states, "Jenkins slammed on the gas and sped off east on Hunts Point Ave., blowing through a red light." Police charged the driver with vehicular assault, reckless endangerment, and fleeing. The crash highlights the risks when drivers evade police and ignore signals. One pedestrian remains in critical condition.


17
S 8344 Jackson votes yes to extend school speed zones, improving child pedestrian safety.

Jun 17 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.

Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.


17
Teen Critically Hurt In Bronx Subway Fall

Jun 17 - A teen fell from a moving train at Baychester Avenue. He landed on the tracks. Medics rushed him to the hospital. His injuries are critical. The station echoed with sirens and fear. The train kept running. The system failed to protect.

ABC7 reported on June 17, 2025, that a teenager, estimated to be between 14 and 16 years old, suffered critical injuries after falling onto the tracks while subway surfing at Baychester Avenue station in the Bronx. Police told ABC7, 'He was taken to the hospital in critical condition.' The article highlights the ongoing risks of unsecured access to train exteriors and the lack of effective barriers or deterrents. No driver error was cited, but the incident underscores systemic gaps in transit safety and enforcement. The report does not mention any policy response or changes following the event.


16
S 7678 Jackson votes yes to expand school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Jun 16 - White Plains gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers move fast. Most vote yes. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. Program ends 2030. Streets may slow. Danger faces children every day.

Senate Bill S 7678, sponsored by Shelley Mayer, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in White Plains. The bill passed the Senate on June 11, 2025, and the Assembly on June 16, 2025. The matter reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of White Plains; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2030.' Mayer led the push. Most senators and assembly members voted yes. The bill aims to catch speeding drivers near schools, a known threat to children and families. No safety analyst note was provided.


16
S 7785 Jackson votes yes to weaken bus rules, increasing pedestrian and cyclist risk.

Jun 16 - Senate passed S 7785. The bill carves out large Mitchell-Lama housing from bus traffic rules. Lawmakers voted yes. The carve-out weakens enforcement. Streets grow less safe for people on foot and bike.

Bill S 7785, titled 'Relates to bus operation-related traffic regulations,' passed the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The measure, sponsored by Senator Jamaal Bailey, excludes violations in cooperative housing developments with at least 10,000 Mitchell-Lama units from bus operation traffic regulations. The bill advanced through committee and received broad support in both chambers. By exempting these large complexes, the law weakens traffic enforcement where thousands live. This move increases risk to pedestrians and cyclists, stripping away protections that save lives. Vulnerable road users lose another layer of safety in dense city streets.


16
Navy Veteran Killed In Bronx Shooting

Jun 16 - A road rage clash in the Bronx turned deadly. Keino Campbell, a Navy veteran, was shot three times while driving. He crashed a few blocks away and died at the hospital. Police arrested Michael Aracena for murder.

NY Daily News reported on June 16, 2025, that Michael Aracena, 20, was arrested for the murder of Keino Campbell, 27, during a road rage incident in the Bronx. According to police, Campbell was driving near Co-op City at 2 a.m. when a confrontation escalated. Aracena allegedly shot Campbell three times in the chest. The wounded Campbell drove off but lost consciousness and crashed near Givan and Palmer Avenues. He died shortly after at Jacobi Medical Center. The article states, 'Campbell was shot three times in the chest as the quarrel escalated.' This case highlights the lethal risks of armed confrontations on city streets and raises questions about gun access and road conflict escalation.


14
Bronx Road Rage Ends In Shooting

Jun 14 - A man drove through the Bronx at night. An argument flared. Gunfire followed. Three shots struck his chest. He tried to escape, lost control, and crashed. Medics rushed him to Jacobi Hospital. He died. Police hunt for answers in the dark.

According to NY Daily News (2025-06-14), a 27-year-old man was shot and killed after a road rage dispute near Co-op City in the Bronx. The article reports, "the victim, who was driving a 2012 grey Infiniti, was near Co-op City at about 2 a.m. when he got into an argument with another motorist." After being shot three times, the man attempted to drive away but lost consciousness and crashed at Givan and Palmer Avenues. Emergency services transported him to Jacobi Hospital, where he died. Police are searching for surveillance footage to identify the shooter. The incident highlights the lethal risks of driver confrontations and the urgent need for measures to prevent violence on city streets.


13
S 5677 Jackson votes yes on school speed cameras, boosting safety for children.

Jun 13 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Schenectady schools. The bill passed both chambers. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program ends in 2030. Streets near schools may get safer. The vote was not unanimous.

Senate Bill S 5677, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The Senate passed it on June 12, with primary sponsor James Tedisco (District 44) and co-sponsor Patricia Fahy (District 46) leading the push. The Assembly approved it on June 13. The bill sets up automated speed enforcement near schools and sunsets December 31, 2030. The measure aims to catch speeding drivers near children. Some lawmakers voted no, but most supported the move. No formal safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets a known danger zone for vulnerable road users.


13
S 6815 Jackson votes yes to exempt some employees from bus lane rules.

Jun 13 - Senate and Assembly clear S 6815. MTA workers get a pass for driving in bus lanes while on duty. Law shields agency vehicles from tickets. Streets grow more crowded. Vulnerable users face more risk.

Bill S 6815, titled 'Relates to bus lane restrictions in New York city,' passed the Senate on June 12, 2025, and the Assembly on June 13, 2025. The bill states, 'it shall be a defense to any prosecution for a violation of a bus lane restriction ... when an employee of the metropolitan transportation authority is performing authorized duties.' Sponsored by Senator Leroy Comrie and co-sponsored by Nathalia Fernandez, the measure exempts MTA employees from bus lane tickets while working. No safety analysis was provided. The bill opens bus lanes to more agency vehicles, crowding space meant for buses, cyclists, and pedestrians.


13
S 8344 Sepúlveda votes yes to extend school speed zones, improving child pedestrian safety.

Jun 13 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.

Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.


12
S 4045 Sepúlveda votes yes in committee, boosting street safety by curbing repeat speeders.

Jun 12 - Senate backs S 4045. Repeat speeders face forced installation of speed assistance tech. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers action. Law targets reckless drivers. Streets may get safer for those outside the car.

Senate bill S 4045, sponsored by Andrew Gounardes and co-sponsored by over two dozen senators, passed committee votes on June 11 and June 12, 2025. The bill, titled 'Relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits,' mandates these devices for drivers who rack up eleven or more points in 24 months, or six speed or red light camera tickets in a year. The measure aims to curb repeat dangerous driving. Senators including Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, and others voted yes. The bill targets drivers with a pattern of violations, seeking to cut risk for pedestrians and cyclists by limiting repeat speeding.


12
S 5677 Sepúlveda votes yes on school speed cameras, boosting safety for children.

Jun 12 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Schenectady schools. The bill passed both chambers. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program ends in 2030. Streets near schools may get safer. The vote was not unanimous.

Senate Bill S 5677, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The Senate passed it on June 12, with primary sponsor James Tedisco (District 44) and co-sponsor Patricia Fahy (District 46) leading the push. The Assembly approved it on June 13. The bill sets up automated speed enforcement near schools and sunsets December 31, 2030. The measure aims to catch speeding drivers near children. Some lawmakers voted no, but most supported the move. No formal safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets a known danger zone for vulnerable road users.


12
S 5677 Sepúlveda votes yes on school speed cameras, boosting safety for children.

Jun 12 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Schenectady schools. The bill passed both chambers. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program ends in 2030. Streets near schools may get safer. The vote was not unanimous.

Senate Bill S 5677, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The Senate passed it on June 12, with primary sponsor James Tedisco (District 44) and co-sponsor Patricia Fahy (District 46) leading the push. The Assembly approved it on June 13. The bill sets up automated speed enforcement near schools and sunsets December 31, 2030. The measure aims to catch speeding drivers near children. Some lawmakers voted no, but most supported the move. No formal safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets a known danger zone for vulnerable road users.


12
S 6815 Sepúlveda votes yes to exempt some employees from bus lane rules.

Jun 12 - Senate and Assembly clear S 6815. MTA workers get a pass for driving in bus lanes while on duty. Law shields agency vehicles from tickets. Streets grow more crowded. Vulnerable users face more risk.

Bill S 6815, titled 'Relates to bus lane restrictions in New York city,' passed the Senate on June 12, 2025, and the Assembly on June 13, 2025. The bill states, 'it shall be a defense to any prosecution for a violation of a bus lane restriction ... when an employee of the metropolitan transportation authority is performing authorized duties.' Sponsored by Senator Leroy Comrie and co-sponsored by Nathalia Fernandez, the measure exempts MTA employees from bus lane tickets while working. No safety analysis was provided. The bill opens bus lanes to more agency vehicles, crowding space meant for buses, cyclists, and pedestrians.


12
S 8344 Sepúlveda votes yes to extend school speed zones, improving child pedestrian safety.

Jun 12 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.

Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.


11
Int 1320-2025 Feliz sponsors bill boosting sidewalk repair penalties, improving pedestrian safety.

Jun 11 - Council targets cracked sidewalks. Owners who ignore repairs face $250 fines. Defects left to fester mean danger for walkers, wheelchair users, and kids. The city moves to hold property owners to account.

Int 1320-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced June 11, 2025. The bill reads: “imposition of civil penalties on property owners who fail to repair sidewalk defects.” Council Members Oswald Feliz (primary sponsor) and Carlina Rivera (co-sponsor) back the measure. If owners ignore DOT repair orders or leave dangerous cracks, they face $250 fines. The bill aims to force action before someone gets hurt. No safety analyst has yet assessed the impact for vulnerable road users, but the intent is clear: make sidewalks safer by making owners pay for neglect.