Crash Count for Bronx Park
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 883
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 737
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 153
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 10
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 7
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 28, 2025
Carnage in Bronx Park
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 7
Crush Injuries 3
Back 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Whole body 1
Severe Bleeding 3
Head 2
Lower arm/hand 1
Severe Lacerations 2
Lower arm/hand 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Concussion 3
Head 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Whole body 1
Whiplash 42
Neck 18
+13
Head 12
+7
Back 9
+4
Whole body 4
Chest 3
Face 2
Lower arm/hand 2
Lower leg/foot 2
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Contusion/Bruise 15
Back 6
+1
Head 6
+1
Lower leg/foot 3
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Chest 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Abrasion 12
Lower leg/foot 4
Lower arm/hand 3
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Back 1
Face 1
Head 1
Whole body 1
Pain/Nausea 6
Whole body 2
Back 1
Face 1
Neck 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 28, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Bronx Park?

Preventable Speeding in Bronx Park School Zones

(since 2022)
Bronx Park: Seven Dead, 540 Hurt Since 2022

Bronx Park: Seven Dead, 540 Hurt Since 2022

Bronx Park: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 17, 2025

The Count

Since 2022: seven dead. 540 injured. Four seriously hurt. Sixty-one children hurt.

Sedans and SUVs killed two and injured 21. Six were moderate. Trucks injured two. No one was killed by a bike.

In the last 12 months: 183 crashes. 197 hurt. One dead. One serious.

July 11

A 79-year-old driver hit two cars and a pole. A 71-year-old woman died. Six more were hurt. “I saw one lady was out on the ground. They was giving her medical attention, checking her body. She was laid out,” said Samuel Cherry. “It was a terrible sound — it was a terrible incident that happened,” said Jennifer.

July 3

A Mustang mounted the sidewalk at East 149th Street and Courtlandt Avenue. Six pedestrians were struck. All went to the hospital. The driver ran. Police are still looking for him.

What Leaders Did

State Senate: Gustavo Rivera voted yes on S4045 (intelligent speed assistance for repeat offenders) and S8344 (extend NYC school speed zones).

City Council: Oswald Feliz co-sponsored Int 1138-2024 to bar standing or parking within 20 feet of crosswalks.

Assembly: George Alvarez co-sponsored A2299 to require speed limiters for repeat offenders.

The street: seven dead. 540 injured.

Citations

Citations

Other Representatives

George Alvarez
Assembly Member George Alvarez
District 78
District Office:
2633 Webster Ave. 1st Floor, Bronx, NY 10458
Legislative Office:
Room 920, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Oswald Feliz
Council Member Oswald Feliz
District 15
District Office:
573 East Fordham Road (Entrance on Hoffman Street), Bronx, NY 10458
718-842-8100
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1759, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6966
Twitter: @OswaldFeliz
Gustavo Rivera
State Senator Gustavo Rivera
District 33
District Office:
2432 Grand Concourse, Suite 506, Bronx, NY 10458
Legislative Office:
Room 502, Capitol Building, Albany, NY 12247

Traffic Safety Timeline for Bronx Park

13
Bronx River Lane Change Injures Teen, Driver

Sep 13 - Two northbound cars collided on Bronx River Parkway. A 14-year-old boy in back was hurt. The 25-year-old driver was injured. Police recorded driver inexperience.

Two northbound drivers collided on Bronx River Parkway. One drove a BMW SUV. The other drove a Toyota sedan. The SUV driver was changing lanes. The sedan driver was going straight. A 14-year-old boy in the left rear seat suffered a neck injury. The 25-year-old woman driving reported a head injury and whiplash. According to the police report, the sedan’s left front quarter and the SUV’s right front bumper were involved in the impact, and police recorded driver inexperience as a contributing factor. Other listed passengers were not reported injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841926 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
28
Left-turn crash injures rear passenger

Aug 28 - A Lincoln sedan turned left on E Gun Hill Road and struck. The right front took the hit. A 61-year-old rear passenger was hurt. The driver and a child were listed with unspecified status. Distraction led the way to pain.

A Lincoln sedan, traveling east on E Gun Hill Rd near Bronx River Pkwy, made a left turn and crashed, injuring a 61-year-old rear passenger. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The listed pre-crash action was “Making Left Turn,” and the point of impact was “Right Front Bumper,” with “Center Front End” damage. These details point to driver error: inattention while turning left. Other occupants, including an 8-year-old, were recorded with unspecified injuries. No contributing factors are attributed to the injured passenger.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838773 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
15
SUV hits moped on Pelham Parkway

Aug 15 - A driver in an SUV struck a moped on Pelham Parkway near East Fordham. The 30‑year‑old moped rider suffered severe lacerations and shoulder trauma and was conscious at the scene. The SUV showed no damage.

A collision on Pelham Parkway in the Bronx left a 30‑year‑old male moped rider injured. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight northeast when the crash occurred. The driver of an SUV recorded no damage; the moped showed center‑front and left‑front quarter panel damage. The rider suffered severe lacerations and upper‑arm/shoulder trauma and was conscious at the scene. The crash file lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The moped driver was unlicensed, as noted in vehicle records. No other driver errors are coded in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836560 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
11
High-Speed Northbound Crash on Bronx River Parkway

Aug 11 - Northbound vehicles crashed on the Bronx River Parkway after night. A sedan and pickup hit an SUV. Two occupants were injured: a 20-year-old driver with fractures and a 19-year-old front passenger in pain. Police cited unsafe speed.

Multiple northbound vehicles collided on the Bronx River Parkway. A sedan showed center front damage. A pickup had right front bumper damage. Two SUVs had rear- and quarter-panel damage. Two occupants were injured: a 20-year-old driver with whole-body fractures and a 19-year-old front passenger with facial injury and complaints of pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Unsafe Speed." Police recorded Unsafe Speed and Passing or Lane Usage Improper by drivers. Both injured occupants were front-seat occupants and wore lap belts. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834171 - 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.


5
Box Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on Bedford Park Blvd

Aug 5 - A box truck hit the rear of a sedan on Bedford Park Blvd near Southern Blvd. A 37-year-old front passenger suffered a head injury and whiplash. Police cited driver distraction. Both vehicles were traveling south.

Two vehicles were traveling south on Bedford Park Blvd near Southern Blvd when the driver of a box truck struck the center back of a sedan. A 37-year-old woman, the sedan's front passenger, sustained a head injury and complained of whiplash; she was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. The report lists the sedan's point of impact as the center back end and the truck's point of impact as the right front bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833679 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
31
SUV Left Turn Hits Motorcyclist on Southern Blvd

Jul 31 - The driver of an SUV made a left turn across Southern Blvd and hit a northbound motorcycle. The 42-year-old rider was partially ejected and suffered a head contusion. Police recorded traffic control disregarded.

The driver of an SUV made a left turn and hit a northbound motorcycle on Southern Blvd at E Fordham Rd in the Bronx. The motorcycle rider, a 42-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered a head contusion; he remained conscious. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was listed as the contributing factor. The SUV's pre-crash action is recorded as making a left turn while the motorcycle was going straight. Police records show the motorcycle carried one occupant and that the motorcycle driver was unlicensed. The report lists no other contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831932 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
3
Moped Slams Sedan on Fordham Road

Jul 3 - A moped crashed into a sedan’s rear on East Fordham Road. The moped driver, unlicensed, suffered arm abrasions. Police cite driver inattention and tailgating. Streets remain unforgiving.

A moped struck the back of a sedan on East Fordham Road near Rockefeller Fountain Circle in the Bronx. The 22-year-old moped driver was injured, sustaining abrasions to his arm. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' contributed to the crash. The moped operator was unlicensed. No other injuries were reported. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to pay attention and follow too closely. The streets of the Bronx remain hazardous for those outside cars.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825094 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
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.


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.


20
Golf Cart Hits Toddler on Southern Blvd

Jun 20 - A golf cart struck a two-year-old boy on Southern Blvd. The child suffered a back abrasion. Police cited confusion as a factor. No other injuries reported.

A golf cart traveling south on Southern Blvd in the Bronx struck a two-year-old pedestrian, causing a back abrasion. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. The child was conscious after the crash. No other occupants or witnesses reported injuries. No driver errors beyond the cited confusion were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822495 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
18
Distracted Sedan Crash Injures Bronx Passengers

Jun 18 - Two sedans collided on Bronx River Parkway. Driver inattention and tailgating slammed metal into flesh. Two people suffered whiplash. The crash left pain and questions in its wake.

Two sedans crashed on Bronx River Parkway in the Bronx. According to the police report, driver inattention and following too closely led to the collision. Two occupants, a 64-year-old woman and a 60-year-old man, were injured with whiplash to the head and neck. Both were conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact struck the center front and rear of the vehicles, leaving passengers hurt and the road marked by carelessness.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4821804 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
17
S 8344 Alvarez misses committee vote on school speed zone safety bill.

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.


17
S 8344 Zaccaro 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.


16
S 7678 Alvarez 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 Alvarez 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.


16
S 7678 Zaccaro 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 Zaccaro 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.