Crash Count for Hunts Point
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,847
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,073
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 191
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 13
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 7
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 29, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Hunts Point?

Hunts Point Bleeds While City Hall Sleeps

Hunts Point Bleeds While City Hall Sleeps

Hunts Point: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 29, 2025

Blood on the Sidewalks: Recent Crashes in Hunts Point

The streets of Hunts Point do not forgive. In the last twelve months, two people have died and 292 have been injured in 430 crashes (NYC Open Data). Most were on foot or in cars. Some were children. Some were old. The numbers do not flinch. They do not lie.

Just days ago, a driver ran a red light at Hunts Point Avenue and Bruckner Boulevard. His car jumped the curb. Three men on the sidewalk were hit. One is still fighting for his life. The driver ran but did not get far. Police charged him with vehicular assault and reckless endangerment. “Jenkins’ vehicle struck three pedestrians on the sidewalk, then hit a Chevy Equinox,” police said. The street was left marked by blood and broken glass.

This is not rare. In April, a box truck killed a 61-year-old man on Oak Point Avenue. Last summer, a 29-year-old cyclist was crushed by a turning dump truck on Barry Street. The dead do not speak. Their absence is the only proof left.

Who Pays, Who Acts

Most injuries to pedestrians here come from cars, SUVs, and trucks. In three years, these vehicles killed two and hurt over 80 more. Not one death came from a bike or moped (NYC Open Data).

Local leaders have taken some steps. Council Member Rafael Salamanca, Jr. co-sponsored bills to fix NYCHA sidewalks and tow unregistered vehicles—measures that could help. He also voted to legalize jaywalking, erasing a law used to blame the dead instead of the driver. But too often, action is slow. Bills to tow unregistered cars and target fake plates have stalled. The streets wait. People keep dying.

The Cost of Delay

Every crash is preventable. Every delay is a choice. “The unlicensed 28-year-old driver is facing multiple counts of vehicular assault following the 9:45 p.m. crash,” police said. The law caught up, but not before the car did.

What Now: No More Waiting

Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand safer streets. Ask for lower speed limits, protected crossings, and real enforcement. Do not let another name become a number. The dead cannot wait. Neither should you.

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Amanda Septimo
Assembly Member Amanda Septimo
District 84
District Office:
384 E. 149th St. Suite 202, Bronx, NY 10455
Legislative Office:
Room 536, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Rafael Salamanca Jr.
Council Member Rafael Salamanca Jr.
District 17
District Office:
1070 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10459
718-402-6130
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1776, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7505
Twitter: CMsalamancaJr
Jose Serrano
State Senator Jose Serrano
District 29
District Office:
335 E. 100th St., New York, NY 10029
Legislative Office:
Room 418, Capitol Building 172 State St., Albany, NY 12247
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Hunts Point Hunts Point sits in Bronx, Precinct 41, District 17, AD 84, SD 29, Bronx CB2.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Hunts Point

SUV Turns Improperly, Hits Sedan in Bronx

An SUV turning improperly struck a sedan on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. The sedan, traveling south, was hit on its front center by the SUV’s right rear quarter panel. A 4-year-old rear passenger in the sedan was injured and shocked.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bruckner Boulevard when a 2023 SUV, traveling north and starting in traffic, turned improperly and collided with a 2015 sedan going straight south. The point of impact was the SUV’s right rear quarter panel against the sedan’s center front end. The sedan carried two occupants, including a 4-year-old female rear passenger who was injured and experienced shock. The SUV had four occupants, and its driver was licensed in Pennsylvania. The contributing factor listed was "Turning Improperly." No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662072 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Bronx Sedan Hits Bicyclist on Southern Boulevard

A sedan struck a bicyclist traveling west on Southern Boulevard in the Bronx. The cyclist, a 37-year-old man wearing a helmet, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided on Southern Boulevard in the Bronx. The bicyclist, a 37-year-old man, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The cyclist was wearing a helmet and was not ejected from his bike. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors to the crash. Both vehicles were traveling westbound and going straight ahead at the time of impact. The sedan struck the bicycle at the center back end, causing the cyclist's injuries. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660346 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
4
Two Sedans Collide on Bruckner Boulevard

Two sedans crashed on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. The southbound driver made a U-turn and struck the northbound sedan on its left side. Four occupants suffered neck injuries. The crash involved driver inexperience and left side impact damage.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. The southbound vehicle was making a U-turn when it struck the left side doors of the northbound sedan. Four occupants, including the drivers and passengers aged 3 to 52, were injured with neck injuries but remained conscious. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor. The northbound sedan sustained damage to its left side doors, while the southbound sedan had front-end damage. No ejections occurred. The crash highlights the dangers of improper maneuvers and driver errors in busy city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658035 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
SUVs Collide on Bruckner Boulevard

Two SUVs crashed on Bruckner Boulevard at 7:13 p.m. One driver, distracted by a navigation device, made a left turn into the path of the other. The collision injured a 54-year-old man, who suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Bruckner Boulevard. One driver was making a left turn while the other was traveling straight north. The driver making the turn was using an on-board navigation device, contributing to driver inattention and distraction. The impact occurred at the center front end of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. A 54-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining shoulder and upper arm injuries. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver errors as using an on-board navigation device and driver inattention/distraction. No other factors or victim actions contributed to the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656066 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
2
Motorscooter Slams Parked Sedan, Two Thrown

Motorscooter crashed into parked sedan on Bryant Avenue. Two young men thrown from scooter. Both suffered limb injuries. Police cite aggressive driving. Sedan was empty. No safety gear used.

According to the police report, a motorscooter traveling south on Bryant Avenue in the Bronx struck a parked sedan at the right front bumper. The crash threw both scooter occupants—a 20-year-old driver and a 19-year-old passenger—from the vehicle. Both men suffered abrasions and injuries to the shoulder, arm, knee, leg, and foot. The police report lists aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors. Neither rider used safety equipment. The sedan was unoccupied. No other contributing factors or victim actions are noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4654373 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
2
Sedan Hits Motorscooter on Spofford Avenue

A sedan slammed into a motorscooter in the Bronx. Both scooter riders and the sedan driver suffered abrasions. Police cite traffic control disregard as a cause. Impact tore into faces and legs. No ejections. No helmets.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west struck a southbound motorscooter on Spofford Avenue in the Bronx. The motorscooter carried two people. Both the driver and passenger on the scooter were injured, suffering abrasions to the face, knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan driver also had facial abrasions. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor for the motorscooter driver. The sedan's driver factors are unspecified. No helmets or safety equipment were noted. The crash left all three with moderate injuries. No one was ejected.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4654372 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Dump Truck Turns, E-Bike Rider Killed in Bronx

A dump truck turned right on Tiffany Street. An e-bike rider kept straight. The truck’s bumper crushed his head. He was 29. He died there, half thrown, on the street. No helmet. No time. The Bronx claimed another life.

A 29-year-old e-bike rider was killed at Tiffany and Barry Streets in the Bronx when a dump truck turned right and struck him. According to the police report, 'A dump truck turned right. An e-bike kept straight. The truck’s bumper crushed the rider’s head. No helmet. No time. He was 29. He died there, half thrown, on the street.' The crash involved a dump truck making a right turn and an e-bike traveling straight. The point of impact was the truck’s right front bumper and the e-bike’s left front quarter panel. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Unspecified' as contributing factors. The e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary danger came from the truck’s movement and impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652722 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
2
Sedan Right Turn Injures Two Child Passengers

A sedan making a right turn on Bruckner Boulevard struck an obstacle, injuring two children inside. Both suffered bruises and abrasions to hip and abdomen. The driver reacted to an uninvolved vehicle. Both children were restrained and conscious.

According to the police report, a 2003 Buick sedan traveling south on Bruckner Boulevard was making a right turn when the driver reacted to an uninvolved vehicle. This reaction led to a crash impacting the center front end of the sedan. Two child passengers, ages 7 and 8, seated in the rear with lap belts and harnesses, sustained injuries: contusions and abrasions to the hip, upper leg, abdomen, and pelvis. Both children remained conscious and were not ejected. The report lists the driver's contributing factor as "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle." No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651277 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Hunts Point Avenue

A 23-year-old woman was hit by a sedan traveling south on Hunts Point Avenue. The impact struck her back, causing injury and shock. The driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian was at an intersection when the crash occurred.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Hunts Point Avenue struck a 23-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered a back injury and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, indicating the pedestrian was hit directly by the front of the car. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of the collision. The pedestrian's exact action before the crash is unknown.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651495 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Box Truck Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Edgewater Road

A box truck hit a 68-year-old man near 772 Edgewater Road. The truck’s right front bumper caught him. He lay conscious, pain everywhere, whispering of paralysis. Police say the driver was distracted. The street stayed silent.

A 68-year-old man walking near 772 Edgewater Road in the Bronx was struck by a box truck. According to the police report, the truck was going straight when its right front bumper hit the pedestrian. The man was left conscious but in pain throughout his body, whispering about paralysis. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” Driver inattention and distraction are listed as contributing factors. No other causes are mentioned. The victim’s actions in the roadway are not blamed. The crash highlights the danger when large vehicles and distracted drivers meet vulnerable pedestrians.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648858 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 57-year-old man was hit by an SUV making a left turn on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle’s left front bumper struck him. He suffered a fractured and dislocated hip and upper leg.

According to the police report, a Station Wagon/SUV was making a left turn on Bruckner Boulevard when it struck a 57-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated hip and upper leg, classified as serious injury. The report lists no specific driver contributing factors, but the collision occurred during the vehicle’s left turn. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The driver’s license status and gender were not provided.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646334 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Distracted Sedan Driver Injures Bronx Passenger

A distracted sedan driver crashed on Barretto Street. The front passenger, a 40-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and shock. Driver inattention and unsafe speed caused the impact. The passenger was strapped in.

According to the police report, a 2012 Jeep sedan traveling east on Barretto Street in the Bronx collided with another vehicle. The crash injured the front passenger, a 40-year-old woman, who suffered neck trauma and shock. The report lists driver inattention, distraction, and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the sedan. The passenger was secured by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other injuries or violations were reported. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641902 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
A 7043
Serrano votes yes on Albany school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.


A 7043
Septimo votes yes on Albany school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.


A 7043
Septimo votes yes on Albany school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.


A 7043
Serrano votes yes on Albany school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.


SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Bruckner Expressway

A 41-year-old man driving a sedan suffered neck injuries after an SUV merged and struck the sedan's rear. The driver was conscious but complained of whiplash. The crash occurred just after midnight on Bruckner Expressway. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old male driver in a 2017 sedan was injured when a 2021 SUV merging northbound on Bruckner Expressway struck the sedan's center back end. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The SUV's right front bumper hit the sedan's rear. The report lists no specific driver errors but notes the SUV was merging and the sedan was going straight ahead. The sedan driver had no safety equipment. The contributing factor 'Lost Consciousness' is noted but not linked to driver error. Both drivers were licensed in New York.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637671 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Box Truck Hits Sedan Making Right Turn

A box truck struck a sedan turning right on Randall Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan driver, 54, suffered neck injuries. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield as causes. Both vehicles showed front-end damage. The driver remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 2019 box truck traveling west on Randall Avenue collided with a 2016 sedan making a right turn southwest. The sedan's 54-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining neck trauma but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The sedan was damaged on its left front bumper, and the truck sustained center front-end damage. The sedan driver was not ejected and was the sole occupant. The truck also had one licensed male driver. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4635364 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
S 6808
Serrano votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.

Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.

Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.


S 2714
Serrano votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.

Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.

Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.