Crash Count for Soundview-Bruckner-Bronx River
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,984
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,155
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 224
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 22
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 12
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Aug 15, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Soundview-Bruckner-Bronx River?

Soundview–Bruckner–Bronx River: The Road Keeps Taking

Soundview–Bruckner–Bronx River: The Road Keeps Taking

Soundview-Bruckner-Bronx River: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 16, 2025

Two riders killed on 2025-08-11

On 2025-08-11 two men riding mopeds were thrown from their vehicles and died in a multi‑vehicle crash on the Bronx River Parkway. “Two men were killed in a seven‑vehicle crash,” reported ABC7 (https://abc7ny.com/post/2-killed-7-vehicle-crash-southbound-bronx-river-parkway-driver-custody/17499746/). Police arrested a 21‑year‑old and charged him with vehicular manslaughter and DWI, Gothamist reported (https://gothamist.com/news/man-21-charged-with-vehicular-manslaughter-dwi-in-bronx-highway-crash-that-killed-2). A sister asked, “He’s just walking freely? Two people were killed. He was drunk,” the Daily News reported (https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/08/12/victims-family-rages-at-driver-in-bronx-parkway-crash-that-killed-2-moped-riders/).

This is not a fluke. In the last 12 months in Soundview‑Bruckner‑Bronx River there were 4 deaths and 342 injuries, including 11 serious injuries (NYC Open Data: https://data.cityofnewyork.us/Public-Safety/Motor-Vehicle-Collisions-Crashes/h9gi-nx95). Since 2022 the neighborhood toll is 12 dead, 1,155 injured and 22 seriously hurt. Deaths this year are up 200% over last year’s pace (Open Data).

Where the streets break

Hotspots keep repeating. Westchester Avenue and the Cross Bronx Expressway show the worst harm here. Crashes cluster late at night and in afternoon peaks; the data flags nighttime conditions and repeat hotspots. Contributing factors include unsafe speed, alcohol involvement, and driver inattention/distraction.

Fixes that work and can be done now: daylighting corners and adding leading pedestrian intervals on Westchester Avenue; hardening turns and tightening ramp geometry near Cross Bronx ramps; improving lighting on known danger blocks; and running targeted night enforcement against speeding and impaired driving.

Leaders: small steps, not enough

State Senators Nathalia Fernández and Luis Sepúlveda voted yes in committee on S4045, the bill to require intelligent speed‑assistance devices for repeat violators (https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S4045). That’s progress. But the city must use its power to lower local speed limits now, and Albany must force chronic speeders to slow down.

Cars and SUVs do the most harm. Recent rollups show SUVs and cars account for the bulk of pedestrian injuries and deaths in the area (Open Data).

What must happen now

  • Lower NYC’s default speed limit on local streets to 20 mph.
  • Pass S4045 to require intelligent speed‑assistance devices for habitual violators.
  • Flood identified hotspots with daylighting, LPIs, hardened turns, better lighting, and targeted night enforcement at Westchester Ave and Cross Bronx ramps.

Demand these fixes from your council member and state senator. The data is clear. The fixes are proven. Waiting costs lives (Open Data: https://data.cityofnewyork.us/Public-Safety/Motor-Vehicle-Collisions-Crashes/h9gi-nx95).

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Soundview-Bruckner-Bronx River sit politically?
It belongs to borough Bronx, community board Bronx CB9, city council district District 18, assembly district AD 85 and state senate district SD 34.
Are these crashes preventable or just “accidents”?
They are preventable. The harms cluster at repeat hotspots and in late-night periods, and proven fixes exist: daylighting, LPIs, tighter turns, better lighting, targeted night operations, and speed control at highway ramps (Open Data).
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Soundview‑Bruckner‑Bronx River?
Based on recent rollups: Cars and SUVs account for most pedestrian harm here — 173 total incidents, 3 deaths, and 8 serious injuries; Motorcycles and mopeds account for 6 total incidents, 0 deaths, and 1 serious injury; Bikes account for 6 total incidents, 0 deaths, and 0 serious injuries (NYC Open Data: https://data.cityofnewyork.us/Public-Safety/Motor-Vehicle-Collisions-Crashes/h9gi-nx95).
What can local politicians do right now?
Back and pass S4045 to require speed limiters for repeat violators (bill file). Press the city to lower default speeds on local streets and deploy daylighting, LPIs, tight turns, lighting, and night operations at Westchester Ave and Cross Bronx ramps (Open Data).
What happened on the Bronx River Parkway this week?
Two moped riders were killed in a multi‑vehicle crash; police charged a 21‑year‑old with vehicular manslaughter and DWI, according to Gothamist and ABC7.
Which electeds have moved on repeat dangerous driving?
State Senators Nathalia Fernández and Luis Sepúlveda voted yes in committee on S4045, the speed‑limiter bill for repeat violators (bill file).
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.

Citations

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Other Representatives

Emérita Torres
Assembly Member Emérita Torres
District 85
District Office:
1163 Manor Ave. Store Front 1, Bronx, NY 10472
Legislative Office:
Room 833, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Amanda Farías
Council Member Amanda Farías
District 18
District Office:
1231 Lafayette Avenue, 2nd Floor, Bronx, NY 10474
718-792-1140
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1771, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7375
Nathalia Fernández
State Senator Nathalia Fernández
District 34
District Office:
3853 E. Tremont Ave., Bronx, NY 10465
Legislative Office:
Room 814, Legislative Office Building 188 State St., Albany, NY 12247

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Soundview-Bruckner-Bronx River


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834632 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18
Speeding SUV Kills Bronx Cab Driver

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.


Sedan Turns, Strikes E-Bike Rider in Bronx

A sedan making a right turn hit an e-bike rider at White Plains Road. The cyclist suffered leg injuries and a concussion. Police cite aggressive driving. Three car occupants were unhurt.

A sedan struck an e-bike rider at 1001 White Plains Road in the Bronx. The crash injured a 41-year-old woman on the e-bike, who suffered knee, lower leg, and foot injuries, along with a concussion. According to the police report, the sedan was making a right turn when it hit the cyclist. Police list 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as a contributing factor. Three people in the sedan, including two passengers and the driver, were not injured. The e-bike rider was unlicensed. No other contributing factors were listed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831851 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18
Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Morrison Ave

A sedan hit a 77-year-old man crossing Morrison Ave. He suffered hip and leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The street saw blood and confusion. The system failed the walker.

A 77-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by a sedan while crossing Morrison Ave at Westchester Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, the man suffered hip and upper leg injuries and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan's center front end hit the pedestrian. No other injuries were specified. The data shows the driver failed to pay attention, leading to harm. The crash highlights the danger faced by those on foot.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830594 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18
Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian Crossing Signal

A sedan struck a 24-year-old man crossing E Tremont Ave with the signal. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian suffered back crush injuries. The street stayed loud. The pain lingered.

A sedan hit a 24-year-old male pedestrian as he crossed E Tremont Ave at White Plains Rd in the Bronx. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his back. No vehicle damage was reported. The data shows the driver was making a right turn when the crash occurred. The police report does not mention any errors by the pedestrian.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830586 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

Audi sedan hit a man crossing White Plains Road. The pedestrian, 29, suffered a shoulder injury. He crossed with the signal. The car turned left. No driver error listed. The street stayed silent.

A 29-year-old man was injured when an Audi sedan struck him at the intersection of White Plains Road and Wood Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the westbound sedan made a left turn and hit him. The man suffered a shoulder injury and was in shock. The report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were documented. The vehicle showed no damage.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829148 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18
2
Distracted Sedan Hits Child, Adult Crossing Bronx River Ave

A sedan struck a six-year-old boy and a forty-year-old woman crossing Bronx River Ave. Both pedestrians injured. Police cite driver inattention. Impact left front bumper. Streets remain dangerous.

A sedan hit two pedestrians—a six-year-old boy and a forty-year-old woman—while they crossed Bronx River Ave at E 174 St in the Bronx. Both suffered injuries: the boy to his arm, the woman to her head. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the pedestrians. The driver, a 19-year-old man with a permit, was passing at the time. No other contributing factors were listed. The crash underscores the risk pedestrians face from distracted drivers.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829141 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18
2
SUV and Sedan Crash Bruises Two in Bronx

SUV and sedan collided on Morrison Ave. Two people hurt. Both suffered bruises to the upper arm. Impact struck left front bumper and right side doors. No clear cause named by police.

Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided at 1025 Morrison Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, a 30-year-old male driver and a 45-year-old female passenger were injured, both suffering contusions to the upper arm. The sedan was hit on the left front bumper, while the SUV took damage to the right side doors. Police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other errors or violations were documented in the report. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825741 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18
Int 0857-2024
Farías votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.

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.


Int 0857-2024
Farías votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, improving street safety.

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.


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

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.


Red Light Run Crushes Bronx Pedestrians

A driver ran a red. Cars slammed. Three pedestrians fell. Sirens cut the night. One man clings to life. The street holds the scars. The driver fled, but police caught him.

CBS New York (2025-06-28) reports a multivehicle crash at Bruckner Boulevard and Hunts Point Avenue. Police say Charles Jenkins "allegedly ran a red light," triggering a collision that sent both vehicles onto the sidewalk. Jenkins' car struck three pedestrians, critically injuring one. Jenkins then "got out of his vehicle and ran away, but he was later arrested." Charges include vehicular assault, reckless endangerment, and fleeing police. The crash highlights the lethal risk of red-light running and unlicensed driving. The investigation continues.


Box Truck Slams Sedan on Cross Bronx Expressway

Truck struck sedan’s rear. Three injured, two hurt in legs, one in arm. Police cite driver distraction and unsafe speed. Metal, pain, chaos. System failed to protect passengers.

A box truck hit a sedan’s left rear bumper on the Cross Bronx Expressway at East 177 Street. Three people were injured: two men suffered leg injuries, and a woman was hurt in the arm. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' caused the crash. Both vehicles were going straight. The truck’s front end struck the sedan’s rear. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824113 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18
3
Sedans Collide on Rosedale Ave, Three Hurt

Two sedans slammed together on Rosedale Ave near Cross Bronx Expressway. Three people suffered crush injuries. Shock and pain filled the night. No cause named. Metal and bodies broke.

Two sedans crashed on Rosedale Ave by the Cross Bronx Expressway in the Bronx. According to the police report, three people were injured: a 30-year-old male driver, a 35-year-old male driver, and a 20-year-old female front passenger. All suffered crush injuries and shock. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are named. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823007 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Working at Bronx Intersection

A sedan hit a 66-year-old woman working in the roadway at Gleason Avenue. She suffered crush injuries to her leg. The driver and a passenger were unhurt. The street saw pain, not justice.

A sedan making a right turn struck a 66-year-old woman working in the roadway at the intersection of 1690 Gleason Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock. The driver, a 27-year-old woman, and a passenger were not injured. No specific driver errors were listed in the report; contributing factors were marked as 'Unspecified.' The impact left the pedestrian hurt while the vehicle showed no damage.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823005 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18
SUVs Strike Teen Pedestrian on Westchester Ave

Two SUVs hit a 14-year-old girl crossing Westchester Ave. She suffered a bruised leg. Police cite 'Other Vehicular' factors. No driver injuries reported.

A 14-year-old girl was struck and injured by two SUVs while crossing Westchester Ave at Beach Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, the crash involved a 2019 Toyota SUV and a 2012 Honda SUV, both traveling straight. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and injury to her lower leg. Police list 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the drivers or passengers. The report does not specify further details about the drivers’ actions or any pedestrian error. The focus remains on the impact and the harm to the young pedestrian.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4821823 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18
SUV Backs Into Pedestrian on Archer Street

A BMW SUV reversed on Archer Street. It struck a man, 33, not at an intersection. He suffered a bruised leg. Police cite unsafe backing and aggressive driving. The street stayed loud. The danger stayed real.

A 33-year-old man walking on Archer Street in the Bronx was struck by a BMW SUV that was backing up. According to the police report, the pedestrian was not at an intersection when the crash occurred. He sustained a contusion to his lower leg and remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The SUV’s right rear bumper hit the pedestrian. No errors or contributing factors are attributed to the pedestrian. The parked Kia sedan was not involved in the impact. The report highlights driver actions as the primary cause of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4821788 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18
Bronx Navy Veteran Killed In Road Rage

Drag racers struck a car. Words were exchanged. Gunfire followed. Keino Campbell, Navy vet, fell in the Bronx night. Three shots to the chest. His mother grieves. The street stays dangerous. The system failed to keep him safe.

According to the New York Post (2025-06-18), Keino Campbell, 27, was shot and killed in a road rage incident after confronting two drag racers who had bumped his car in the Bronx. The article reports, "Keino Campbell, 27, was shot three times in the chest in a road rage incident." Police arrested Michael Aracena, 20, charging him with murder, manslaughter, and weapon possession. Another suspect, accused of handing over the gun, remains at large. The incident highlights the lethal risks of illegal street racing and the easy escalation of violence on city roads. Systemic failures in preventing reckless driving and gun access contributed to the tragedy.


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

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.


Teen Critically Injured In Bronx Subway

A teenager fell from a Bronx subway train. He struck the track bed. The train hit him. His head and wrist were injured. He now lies in critical condition. The city’s system failed to keep him safe.

CBS New York reported on June 17, 2025, that a teenager was critically injured after falling from a 5 train at Baychester Avenue station in the Bronx. Police said the victim, aged 14 to 16, suffered head and wrist injuries after making contact with the train. The incident occurred just after 4 p.m. as the train approached the northbound platform. The MTA recently launched a campaign called 'Ride Inside, Stay Alive' and is testing barriers between subway cars to deter such incidents. According to the NYPD, at least one person has died from subway surfing this year; in 2024, six died, 15 were injured, and 229 were arrested. No driver error was involved, but the event highlights ongoing risks and the need for systemic safety improvements.