Crash Count for Crotona Park East
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 972
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 577
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 122
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 9
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 3
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Oct 31, 2025
Carnage in Crotona Park East
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 3
Crush Injuries 2
Chest 1
Neck 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Severe Bleeding 2
Head 2
Severe Lacerations 4
Face 2
Head 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Concussion 5
Head 2
Back 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Whole body 1
Whiplash 12
Neck 4
Back 3
Head 2
Whole body 2
Hip/upper leg 1
Contusion/Bruise 38
Lower leg/foot 12
+7
Head 7
+2
Face 6
+1
Shoulder/upper arm 4
Hip/upper leg 3
Neck 3
Lower arm/hand 2
Whole body 2
Abrasion 15
Face 3
Head 3
Lower leg/foot 3
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Lower arm/hand 2
Whole body 2
Pain/Nausea 6
Neck 2
Whole body 2
Lower arm/hand 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Oct 31, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Crotona Park East?

Preventable Speeding in Crotona Park East School Zones

(since 2022)

Caught Speeding Recently in Crotona Park East

Vehicles – Caught Speeding in NYC (12 months)
  1. 2023 Black Toyota Sedan (LHW5598) – 253 times • 2 in last 90d here
  2. 2024 Gray Subaru Suburban (LHW6587) – 113 times • 1 in last 90d here
  3. 2024 Tesla Pickup (K30ULL) – 76 times • 1 in last 90d here
  4. 2023 Blue Kia Sedan (KXL5269) – 73 times • 1 in last 90d here
  5. 2018 Red Volkswagen 4S (SKL4509) – 53 times • 2 in last 90d here

E 169 and Tiffany: a cyclist down. The pattern doesn’t stop.

Crotona Park East: Jan 1, 2022 - Oct 31, 2025

On Sep 19, 2025, at E 169 St and Tiffany St, a driver in a sedan and a 19‑year‑old on a bike collided. The cyclist was injured, records show (NYC Open Data).

This Week

  • Sep 5: A driver going west on Southern Boulevard hit a 47‑year‑old woman at an intersection; police recorded driver inattention (NYC Open Data).
  • Aug 21: At Home St and Southern Boulevard, a driver turning left hit a person on a bike; the rider was ejected and suffered a head injury (NYC Open Data).
  • Aug 2: On Bruckner Boulevard, a crash injured a woman on a bike (NYC Open Data).

The toll here is not a mystery

Since 2022 in Crotona Park East, traffic crashes have killed 3 people and injured 576 (NYC Open Data). That includes 98 people walking and 44 people on bikes injured. At least 9 were seriously hurt. Trucks and buses injured people walking in 9 cases over this period (NYC Open Data).

Crashes cluster in the rush of the evening. Injuries spike around 6 PM, with 42 injuries recorded at that hour (NYC Open Data).

Southern Boulevard keeps drawing blood

Southern Boulevard is a repeat scene: 1 death and 32 injuries in this area since 2022. E 174 St has at least 8 injuries tied to crashes. Police codes cite driver inattention, failure to yield, unsafe speed, improper passing, and disregarded signals across crashes here (NYC Open Data).

Street fixes are not theory. Hard‑protect turns at Southern and Home. Daylight corners. Add protected space for people on bikes where the harm is worst. Target truck movements and enforce turning rules.

The policy road is open. Will leaders use it?

Families have begged for slower speeds for years. “We are demanding that the Speaker bring this to a vote,” a mother told lawmakers during a rally for Sammy’s Law (Streetsblog NYC).

City Hall and Albany also know repeat speeders are a small group doing big harm. The state Senate’s S 4045 would require speed‑limiters for drivers who rack up violations. State Sen. Luis Sepúlveda, who represents this area, co‑sponsored it and voted yes in committee on Jun 11 and Jun 12, 2025 (Open States).

At City Hall, some lawmakers have attacked proven redesigns. In a 2024 oversight hearing, Council Members — including local member Rafael Salamanca Jr. — slammed DOT projects even as data showed fewer crashes and injuries on them (Streetsblog NYC). Another hearing put delivery apps on notice: “Right now, delivery workers are essentially incentivized for speed… often putting the lives of pedestrians at risk,” Councilmember Lynn Schulman said (Gothamist).

Slow the cars, save a life on the corner

Two clear steps now:

  • Lower New York City’s default speed limit to 20 MPH under Sammy’s Law.
  • Pass speed‑limiters for repeat offenders by enacting S 4045.

Southern Boulevard does not need another memorial. Neither does E 169 and Tiffany. Tell your leaders to act. Start here.

Frequently Asked Questions

How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets — Crashes (h9gi-nx95), Persons (f55k-p6yu), and Vehicles (bm4k-52h4) — filtered to the Crotona Park East neighborhood (NTA BX0303) and the period Jan 1, 2022 to Oct 31, 2025. We grouped records by mode (person type) and location to tally injuries, deaths, top streets, and hourly patterns. Data was last pulled Oct 30, 2025. You can explore the base datasets here.
Which corners are the worst in Crotona Park East?
Southern Boulevard stands out with 1 death and 32 injuries; E 174 St shows at least 8 injuries tied to crashes, based on NYC Open Data’s crash records for this area.
When are crashes most common here?
Injuries peak around 6 PM, with 42 injuries recorded at that hour in this neighborhood since 2022, per NYC Open Data’s crash records.
Who represents this area and what have they done?
State Sen. Luis Sepúlveda represents this area and co‑sponsored S 4045 to require speed‑limiters for repeat speeders; he voted yes in committee on Jun 11–12, 2025. Council Member Rafael Salamanca Jr. criticized DOT safety projects at a 2024 hearing, even as data showed fewer crashes on those redesigns; other councilmembers pressed delivery apps on unsafe incentives. Sources: Open States; Streetsblog NYC; Gothamist.
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

Assembly Member Emérita Torres

District 85

Council Member Rafael Salamanca, Jr.

District 17

State Senator Luis Sepúlveda

District 32

Other Geographies

Crotona Park East Crotona Park East sits in Bronx, Precinct 42, District 17, AD 85, SD 32, Bronx CB3.

See also
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Traffic Safety Timeline for Crotona Park East

2
E-Scooter Rider Struck From Behind, Bleeding

Feb 2 - A man on a southbound e-scooter was hit from behind at E 174 St and Boston Rd. Blood streaked his face. Deep cuts marked his skin. He stayed upright, awake, while the cold morning and the street moved on.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old man operating a HUEB e-scooter southbound at the corner of E 174 St and Boston Rd was struck from behind. The report describes 'blood on his face' and 'deep cuts,' with the rider remaining conscious and upright after the collision. The point of impact and vehicle damage are both listed as 'center back end,' indicating a rear-end strike. The report lists the contributing factors as 'unspecified,' providing no further detail on the actions of the striking vehicle or its operator. No evidence in the report suggests any error or unsafe behavior by the e-scooter rider. The collision left the rider with severe lacerations to the face. The police narrative and injury data point to a systemic danger for vulnerable road users on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790339 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
27
Moped Rider Ejected in Bronx U-Turn Crash

Jan 27 - A moped rider was ejected and suffered a head injury after colliding with a pickup truck making a U-turn on Southern Blvd. The crash involved obstructed view and unsafe speed, leaving the rider incoherent with a concussion.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Southern Blvd near E 175 St in the Bronx at 17:10. A pickup truck was making a U-turn when it collided with a moped traveling northbound. The moped rider, a 58-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion and incoherence. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. The pickup truck, driven by a licensed female driver, showed no damage despite impact on its left side doors. The moped sustained damage to its center front end. The report highlights driver errors related to limited visibility and unsafe speed but does not attribute fault to the moped rider.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788926 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
20
SUV Driver Inexperience Injures Bronx Pedestrian

Jan 20 - SUV hit a 44-year-old man on Jennings Street. The driver was inexperienced and passed too close. The pedestrian suffered leg injuries but stayed conscious. Streets remain dangerous for those on foot.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male pedestrian was struck by an SUV on Jennings Street in the Bronx. The crash happened outside an intersection. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, but remained conscious at the scene. Police cited 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors. The SUV was traveling straight and showed no damage. The driver was licensed and operating in New York. No actions by the pedestrian were listed as contributing factors. This crash underscores the risk posed by inexperienced drivers who fail to keep safe distance from people walking outside intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787622 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
19
Taxi With Failing Brakes Crushes Pedestrian’s Neck

Jan 19 - A taxi slides down Boone Avenue, brakes useless on slick pavement. The left bumper slams a man, crushing his neck. He lies broken and conscious in the harsh glare, blood pooling on cold asphalt. Systemic failures leave flesh shattered.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on Boone Avenue near 1829 struck a 48-year-old man who was in the roadway. The report states the taxi 'slides on wet asphalt' and that 'brakes fail,' resulting in the vehicle’s left front bumper striking the pedestrian. The man suffered severe crush injuries to his neck and was found conscious but gravely hurt in the street. The police report lists 'Pavement Slippery' and 'Brakes Defective' as contributing factors to the crash. No driver error beyond these mechanical and environmental failures is cited, but the systemic danger is clear: a vehicle unable to stop, a vulnerable pedestrian left exposed, and a city street transformed into a site of trauma. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the pedestrian’s behavior.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787112 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
17
MTA Bus Hangs Off Bronx Overpass

Jan 17 - A city bus teetered over a Bronx overpass after swerving to dodge a double-parked car. Steel scraped concrete. Debris rained down. No one was hurt. The wall broke. The rules broke first.

NY1 reported on January 17, 2025, that a BxM1 MTA bus nearly plunged from the Henry Hudson Parkway overpass after the driver swerved to avoid an illegally double-parked car. The bus crashed into the wall, leaving it hanging over the edge. Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz said, "We’re told by the MTA that the bus was trying to get around an illegally double-parked car, and he hit the wall and went through it." No injuries were reported, but the crash caused structural damage and scattered debris below. City Councilman Eric Dinowitz noted, "It speaks to the importance of enforcing our parking rules because it was going around a double-parked car." The incident highlights the danger posed by lax parking enforcement and infrastructure vulnerable to impact.


13
Two Sedans Collide on Wilkins Ave Bronx

Jan 13 - Two sedans collided on Wilkins Avenue in the Bronx at night. Three female occupants suffered injuries and shock. The impact struck the center rear of one vehicle and the center front of the other. Driver errors remain unspecified in the report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:30 PM on Wilkins Avenue near Crotona Park East in the Bronx. Two sedans traveling westbound were involved. One vehicle was stopped in traffic and sustained center back end damage, while the other was moving straight ahead and hit the center front end. Three female occupants, including the driver of the stopped sedan and two passengers, were injured and experienced shock. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified for all occupants and does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision dynamics indicate a rear-end impact between the two sedans, but the police report does not attribute fault or specify driver mistakes.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785684 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
13
S 1675 Sepúlveda co-sponsors bill to create vehicle pedestrian safety rating system.

Jan 13 - Senate bill S 1675 would force carmakers to face the facts. Every vehicle gets a pedestrian safety score. The public sees it. No more hiding danger behind steel and glass.

Senate bill S 1675, now at the sponsorship stage, sits with the New York State Senate. Filed January 13, 2025, it aims to 'create a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles which shall be posted on the department of motor vehicles' website.' Senator Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The bill demands transparency. It would show the public which cars endanger walkers and which spare them. No safety analyst has yet weighed in, but the intent is clear: expose the risk, protect the vulnerable.


8
A 1077 Jackson co-sponsors bill boosting street safety for all users.

Jan 8 - Assembly bill A 1077 pushes for streets built for people, not just cars. Dozens of lawmakers back safer roads. The bill stands at sponsorship. No vote yet. Vulnerable users wait for action.

Assembly bill A 1077, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 8, 2025, the bill sits in committee. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 60 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Robert C. Carroll, and Catalina Cruz. No votes have been cast. The bill's language centers all road users, not just drivers. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users. The measure signals intent but action remains pending.


8
A 1060 Jackson sponsors bill making bike lane projects harder, reducing street safety.

Jan 8 - Assembly Bill 1060 demands public hearings before any bike lane or rack is built or removed. The city must face the people. Cyclists and pedestrians get a voice. No change without warning.

Assembly Bill A 1060 was introduced on January 8, 2025, and is in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Relates to notification and hearings for proposed construction or removal of bicycle lanes or racks,' requires the Department of Transportation to present at a public hearing before constructing or removing any bike lane or rack. Assembly Member Chantel Jackson (District 79) is the primary sponsor. The measure aims to ensure transparency and public input on street changes that affect vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.


8
S 131 Sepúlveda co-sponsors bill to consider, not require, complete street design.

Jan 8 - Senate bill S 131 demands complete street design for state-funded projects. Sponsors push for safer roads. Guidance will go public. Streets could change. Pedestrians and cyclists stand to gain.

Senate bill S 131 was introduced on January 8, 2025, now in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Requires the consideration of complete street design for certain transportation projects which receive federal or state funding,' aims to force safer street planning. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan leads, joined by co-sponsors Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, Samra Brouk, Cordell Cleare, Leroy Comrie, Jeremy Cooney, Nathalia Fernandez, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Robert Jackson, Rachel May, Kevin S. Parker, Christopher Ryan, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill also orders the department to publish guidance on street design. No safety analyst note was provided.


2
65-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured at Bronx Intersection

Jan 2 - A 65-year-old man was struck at a Bronx intersection, suffering back injuries. The Chevrolet vehicle hit him with its right front bumper while traveling north. The pedestrian was conscious and crossing without a signal or crosswalk when the crash occurred.

According to the police report, a 65-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection near 1440 Sheridan Blvd in the Bronx at 8:59 PM. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, described as 'Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk.' The Chevrolet vehicle, traveling north and going straight ahead, struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper, causing back injuries classified as injury severity level 3. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified, and no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are cited. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact. Vehicle damage was limited to the right front bumper.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4783508 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04