Crash Count for Hunts Point
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,854
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,077
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 Aug 2, 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
Other Geographies

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

8
SUV and Sedan Crash Injures Nine on Bruckner

An SUV slammed into a sedan on Bruckner Boulevard. Nine people, including children, suffered whiplash and body trauma. Both drivers were distracted. Metal twisted. No one died.

According to the police report, a BMW SUV heading east and a Ford sedan heading south collided on Bruckner Boulevard. The SUV struck the sedan’s right front, crushing the sedan’s doors and the SUV’s front end. Nine people, ages 0 to 39, including both drivers and seven passengers, were injured with whiplash and full-body trauma. All were conscious and restrained. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. No one was ejected. The crash left serious injuries but no fatalities.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4564270 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Motorcycle Hits SUV Turning Left on Intervale Avenue

A motorcycle struck the left front quarter panel of an SUV making a left turn on Intervale Avenue. The unlicensed motorcyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury with concussion. Police cited traffic control disregard and failure to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling south on Intervale Avenue collided with a southbound SUV making a left turn. The motorcycle driver, unlicensed and without safety equipment, was ejected and sustained a serious head injury resulting in a concussion. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed and operating a 2021 Jeep SUV. The motorcycle struck the left front quarter panel of the SUV, damaging the center front end of the motorcycle. The injured motorcyclist was semiconscious after the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4561201 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
2
Sedan Slams Parked Box Truck on Bruckner

A sedan crashed into a parked box truck on Bruckner Expressway. Metal tore. Glass flew. Three men were hurt—one with deep cuts, one with a concussion, one in pain. The truck did not move. Driver inattention marked the scene.

A sedan struck a parked box truck on Bruckner Expressway. Three men were injured: a 25-year-old man suffered severe lacerations, a 41-year-old man had a concussion, and a 37-year-old man complained of pain. According to the police report, 'A sedan slammed into a parked box truck. Metal screamed. A 25-year-old man, strapped in, was torn by glass and steel. His body bled. He stayed awake. The truck did not move.' The police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The data shows the sedan was moving straight ahead before impact, while the box truck was parked. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The crash left metal and bodies broken, with driver error at the core.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4561333 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Sedan and Pickup Truck Collide on Bruckner Boulevard

A sedan traveling south struck a pickup truck making a left turn on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. The sedan driver suffered a concussion and full-body injuries. The crash caused front-end damage to both vehicles. Driver distraction was a factor.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male sedan driver was injured when his vehicle collided with a pickup truck making a left turn on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. The sedan struck the truck with its center front end, damaging the left front bumper, while the truck sustained damage to its right front bumper. The sedan driver was not ejected but suffered a concussion and injuries to his entire body. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness, and the airbag deployed. No other contributing factors were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4591450 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
2
Moped Slams Truck, Two Kids Hurt

A moped hit a tractor truck on Seneca Avenue. Two young riders, ages 11 and 16, suffered arm abrasions. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Both wore helmets. The truck driver was not hurt.

According to the police report, a moped carrying a 16-year-old driver and an 11-year-old passenger struck the left front bumper of a tractor truck on Seneca Avenue in the Bronx. Both young riders were injured, sustaining abrasions and injuries to their elbows and lower arms. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, pointing to driver error by the moped operator. Both occupants wore helmets. The truck sustained no damage, and its driver was not reported injured. The crash underscores the risk to young riders when traffic signals are ignored.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4566977 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
SUV Right Turn Injures Front Passenger

A 44-year-old female front-seat passenger suffered a head injury in a Bronx crash. The SUV was making a right turn when the collision occurred. The passenger was conscious and not ejected. Injury severity was moderate with internal complaints.

According to the police report, a 2011 Honda SUV was making a right turn in the Bronx near 275 Halleck Street when the crash happened. The front passenger, a 44-year-old woman, sustained a head injury classified as severity level 3. She remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the data. Safety equipment use by the passenger is unknown. The crash resulted in internal injuries to the passenger, with no mention of other victims.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555848 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Bronx SUV Rear-Ends SUV Injuring Child Passenger

Two SUVs collided on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. One vehicle struck the other from behind. A 4-year-old girl in the rear left seat suffered whiplash. The crash happened as both vehicles were slowing. Following too closely caused the impact.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles traveling north on Bruckner Boulevard collided when one vehicle struck the center back end of the other. The driver error listed is "Following Too Closely." A 4-year-old female occupant in the left rear passenger seat was injured, suffering whiplash. She was restrained by a child restraint and was conscious after the crash. Both drivers were licensed and slowing or stopping before the collision. The impact damaged the center back end of the lead SUV and the center front end of the striking SUV. No other contributing factors were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552005 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
2
Taxi Rear-Ends SUV on Hunts Point Avenue

A taxi struck the rear of a stopped SUV on Hunts Point Avenue in the Bronx. Two passengers in the taxi suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash happened just after midnight. Driver distraction was a factor in the collision.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on Hunts Point Avenue rear-ended a stopped SUV. Two occupants in the taxi, a 35-year-old man and a 34-year-old woman, were injured with neck pain and whiplash. Both passengers were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The SUV was stopped in traffic when the taxi struck its center back end. The taxi sustained front-end damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552002 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Bicyclist Ejected on Garrison Avenue Crash

A 34-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation on Garrison Avenue in the Bronx. The crash involved no vehicle damage. Police cited traffic control disregard and driver inattention as factors in the injury.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected during a crash on Garrison Avenue in the Bronx. The bicyclist suffered a fracture and dislocation to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The bicyclist was the driver of the bike and was wearing a helmet. No damage was reported to either vehicle involved. The crash occurred while the bicyclist was passing and traveling westbound, and the other vehicle was going straight northbound. The police report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor but does not specify further.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4576790 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Bruckner Expressway

A sedan hit a 27-year-old woman on Bruckner Expressway before dawn. The impact was head-on. An SUV rolled over her. She died at the scene. The road was quiet. The drivers kept going straight. The system failed her.

A 27-year-old woman was killed when a sedan struck her head-on on Bruckner Expressway in the early morning. According to the police report, she was outside the crosswalk when the sedan hit her, and an SUV rolled over her without leaving a mark. The crash data lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The police report notes the pedestrian was 'not at intersection' and engaged in 'other actions in roadway.' The sedan’s left front bumper took the impact. The SUV’s undercarriage rolled over her, but showed no damage. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549201 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
SUV Backing Strikes Pedestrian at Bronx Intersection

A 43-year-old woman was injured when an SUV backed into her at a Bronx intersection. The impact hit her knee and lower leg, causing abrasions. The driver’s unsafe backing caused the crash. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Hunts Point Avenue and Garrison Avenue in the Bronx. The crash occurred when a 2016 SUV was backing unsafely and struck her. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at the center back end while reversing. The pedestrian was conscious and did not have any listed contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4547254 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Unlicensed Drunk Driver Hits Object on Bruckner

A BMW sedan slammed front-first into an object on Bruckner Expressway. The unlicensed, intoxicated driver suffered a neck bruise. No other people were hurt. The car’s left front bumper was smashed.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old man drove a 2016 BMW sedan northbound on Bruckner Expressway and struck an object with the center front end, damaging the left front bumper. The driver was unlicensed and alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor. The report also notes 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor. The driver, the only occupant, was restrained by a lap belt and harness and suffered a neck contusion. No pedestrians or other vehicles were involved. The crash highlights driver errors including operating a vehicle while unlicensed and under the influence of alcohol.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4547253 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Box Truck Strikes Van on Bruckner Boulevard

Box truck turned right, hit van moving straight. Young van driver hurt, back bruised. Police cite driver distraction. Metal twisted. Streets unforgiving.

According to the police report, a box truck making a right turn collided with a van traveling straight on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. The 24-year-old man driving the van suffered back contusions and bruises. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The box truck was damaged on its right front quarter panel, and the van's left front bumper was crushed. Both drivers were licensed and headed south. The crash left the van driver conscious but injured. Distraction behind the wheel led to pain and wreckage.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4544597 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Two Sedans Collide on Bruckner Expressway

Two sedans traveling north on Bruckner Expressway collided. The impact hit the right front bumper of one and the center front end of the other. A 23-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed and going straight.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Bruckner Expressway while both were traveling north and going straight ahead. The point of impact was the right front bumper of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. A 23-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining head trauma and whiplash. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Other Vehicular" as contributing factors, indicating driver errors related to lane use and vehicle operation. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543616 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Unlicensed Sedan Slams Motorcycles on Bruckner

A sedan, driver unlicensed and distracted, plowed into two motorcycles from behind on Bruckner Expressway. One rider, 24, was thrown and crushed. Helmets could not save them. The road stayed dark. The danger was real. The system failed.

Two motorcycles were struck from behind by a sedan on the Bruckner Expressway. According to the police report, 'an unlicensed sedan slammed into two motorcycles from behind. A 24-year-old rider flew from his seat. His back crushed. His helmet held, but it was not enough. The road was dark. The driver was distracted.' The sedan driver was unlicensed and listed as inattentive or distracted. These driver errors—'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and lack of a valid license—are called out in the data. One motorcycle rider, age 24, suffered crush injuries to his back after being ejected. Both motorcycle riders wore helmets, but the impact overwhelmed all protection. The crash left vulnerable road users exposed to deadly risk.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543950 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Man Found Dead in Crushed Parked SUV Bronx

A 29-year-old man lay dead in a parked Mercedes SUV on Randall Avenue. The left front was crushed. No skid marks. No other people. Heat shimmered off the hood. The street was silent. Death came in daylight.

A 29-year-old man was found lifeless inside a parked Mercedes SUV on Randall Avenue near Barretto Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the vehicle's left front quarter panel was crushed. No skid marks were present. No other individuals were involved or present at the scene. The police report states: 'A 29-year-old man found lifeless in a parked Mercedes SUV, its left front crushed. No skid marks. No other soul.' The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are identified in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543967 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
SUV Strikes E-Bike Head-On in Bronx

An SUV hit a 44-year-old man on an e-bike head-on on Bruckner Boulevard. The cyclist stayed conscious, suffering knee and leg abrasions. Police cite improper lane use by the SUV driver.

According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV and an e-bike collided front to front on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. The 44-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining abrasions to his knee and lower leg. He remained conscious and was not ejected from his bike. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating error by the SUV driver. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4535145 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
S 5602
Septimo votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.


A 8936
Serrano votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.

Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.

Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.


S 5602
Serrano votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.