Crash Count for Crotona Park
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 135
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 121
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 26
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 4
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 0
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Nov 8, 2025
Carnage in Crotona Park
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Crush Injuries 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Severe Bleeding 2
Head 2
Severe Lacerations 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Concussion 1
Neck 1
Whiplash 7
Back 3
Whole body 2
Head 1
Neck 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Contusion/Bruise 5
Lower leg/foot 3
Head 1
Whole body 1
Abrasion 2
Lower leg/foot 1
Whole body 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Nov 8, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Crotona Park?

Preventable Speeding in Crotona Park School Zones

(since 2022)
Crotona Park’s corners don’t forgive

Crotona Park’s corners don’t forgive

Crotona Park: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 4, 2025

Just after 9 PM on Jun 29, a 43‑year‑old on a moped hit a parked SUV at 1700 Crotona Ave and left with a fractured leg (CrashID 4829610).

What the numbers say, without comfort

Since Jan 1, 2022, Crotona Park has seen 98 crashes and 94 injuries. Zero deaths. Four serious injuries. That is the record through Sep 4, 2025, in this neighborhood alone (NYC Open Data: collisions).

This year to date: 32 injuries across 16 crashes, compared with 12 injuries across 15 at this point last year — a sharp rise in harm even as deaths hold at zero (NYC Open Data: collisions).

Injuries stack up in the mid‑afternoon and again around the evening rush: about 3 PM and 8–10 PM show the heaviest counts in this area (NYC Open Data: collisions).

Corners that take people apart

Claremont Parkway at Crotona Ave is a top injury spot here. So is Crotona Ave itself. Together they account for dozens of hurt people since 2022 (NYC Open Data: collisions).

At Claremont and Crotona, a driver making a left turn hit a woman who was crossing with the signal; the report lists Failure to Yield and a fractured hip (CrashID 4633921).

On East 175th and Waterloo, a truck turning right struck a 59‑year‑old pedestrian, leaving severe bleeding; again, Failure to Yield is on the sheet (CrashID 4550126).

A moped rider disregarded traffic control and was cited for unsafe speed before hitting a pedestrian who had the signal at Claremont and Crotona (CrashID 4679501). Same corner. Same story.

Who’s responsible for fixing this?

Eighty‑five thousand Bronx bus riders were told they mattered on Fordham Road. “We can’t deemphasize and under‑prioritize the lives of people of the Bronx,” said the MTA’s Janno Lieber, pressing the city to hold the line on bus priority (Streetsblog). Council Member Oswald Feliz opposed that plan, according to that report.

In Albany, State Senator Luis Sepúlveda co‑sponsored and voted yes on the bill to install speed‑limiting tech on repeat speeders (S 4045). He also signed on to expand camera enforcement and go after plate obstruction (S 7336).

At a 2023 rally for Sammy’s Law, Families for Safe Streets demanded a vote to let the city set safer speeds. Some lawmakers hesitated — including Chantel Jackson — citing constituent feedback (Streetsblog). The families are still waiting.

The fixes sit on the table

Here, the worst harm clusters at a few corners and hours. The crash sheets name the problems: failure to yield at turns, unsafe speed, and heavy vehicles taking the inside line. The tools are not mysteries.

  • Daylight every leg of Claremont Pkwy and Crotona Ave. Harden the turns. Give a long leading pedestrian interval at both corners (NYC Open Data: collisions).
  • Put a truck turn‑calming treatment at East 175th and Waterloo, where a right‑turning truck left a pedestrian bleeding (CrashID 4550126).
  • Aim enforcement and cameras at the evening peak along Crotona Ave. The pattern is there in the hours (NYC Open Data: collisions).

Citywide, two steps would cut the danger that reaches this neighborhood: lower the default speed and force repeat speeders to slow down. Albany’s speed‑limiter bill is ready (S 4045). New Yorkers are already asking the city to lower speeds now. Add your voice /take_action/.

Frequently Asked Questions

What changed on Crotona Ave on Jun 29, 2025?
A 43‑year‑old moped rider hit a parked SUV near 1700 Crotona Ave just after 9 PM and suffered a fractured leg, recorded as a serious injury (CrashID 4829610). Source: NYC Open Data crash records.
How bad is the crash record in Crotona Park since 2022?
From Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 4, 2025, there were 98 crashes, 94 injuries, zero deaths, and four serious injuries in the Crotona Park area. Source: NYC Open Data rollup for this geography and window.
Where are people getting hurt?
Injuries cluster at Claremont Parkway and Crotona Ave, and along Crotona Ave. Specific cases include failure‑to‑yield turning crashes injuring pedestrians at Claremont/Crotona and at E 175th/Waterloo. Sources: CrashIDs 4633921 and 4550126; NYC Open Data.
Which policies can cut repeat dangerous driving now?
The state bill S 4045 would require speed‑limiting tech for repeat speeders. Sen. Luis Sepúlveda co‑sponsored and voted yes. Source: NYS Senate bill page S 4045.
How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets (Crashes h9gi-nx95, Persons f55k-p6yu, Vehicles bm4k-52h4). We filtered for the Crotona Park NTA (BX0391) and the date window 2022‑01‑01 to 2025‑09‑04, then tallied crashes, injuries, serious injuries, deaths, top locations, and hour counts. You can reproduce the query by filtering the crash dataset by NTA=BX0391 and the dates here. Extraction date: Sep 4, 2025.
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.

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Other Representatives

Assembly Member Chantel Jackson

District 79

Council Member Oswald Feliz

District 15

State Senator Luis Sepúlveda

District 32

Other Geographies

Crotona Park Crotona Park sits in Bronx, Precinct 42, District 15, AD 79, SD 32, Bronx CB3.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Crotona Park

13
S 8344 Sepúlveda votes yes to extend school speed zones, improving child pedestrian safety.

Jun 13 - 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.


12
S 4045 Sepúlveda votes yes in committee, boosting street safety by curbing repeat speeders.

Jun 12 - Senate backs S 4045. Repeat speeders face forced installation of speed assistance tech. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers action. Law targets reckless drivers. Streets may get safer for those outside the car.

Senate bill S 4045, sponsored by Andrew Gounardes and co-sponsored by over two dozen senators, passed committee votes on June 11 and June 12, 2025. The bill, titled 'Relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits,' mandates these devices for drivers who rack up eleven or more points in 24 months, or six speed or red light camera tickets in a year. The measure aims to curb repeat dangerous driving. Senators including Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, and others voted yes. The bill targets drivers with a pattern of violations, seeking to cut risk for pedestrians and cyclists by limiting repeat speeding.


12
S 5677 Sepúlveda votes yes on school speed cameras, boosting safety for children.

Jun 12 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Schenectady schools. The bill passed both chambers. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program ends in 2030. Streets near schools may get safer. The vote was not unanimous.

Senate Bill S 5677, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The Senate passed it on June 12, with primary sponsor James Tedisco (District 44) and co-sponsor Patricia Fahy (District 46) leading the push. The Assembly approved it on June 13. The bill sets up automated speed enforcement near schools and sunsets December 31, 2030. The measure aims to catch speeding drivers near children. Some lawmakers voted no, but most supported the move. No formal safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets a known danger zone for vulnerable road users.


12
S 5677 Sepúlveda votes yes on school speed cameras, boosting safety for children.

Jun 12 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Schenectady schools. The bill passed both chambers. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program ends in 2030. Streets near schools may get safer. The vote was not unanimous.

Senate Bill S 5677, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The Senate passed it on June 12, with primary sponsor James Tedisco (District 44) and co-sponsor Patricia Fahy (District 46) leading the push. The Assembly approved it on June 13. The bill sets up automated speed enforcement near schools and sunsets December 31, 2030. The measure aims to catch speeding drivers near children. Some lawmakers voted no, but most supported the move. No formal safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets a known danger zone for vulnerable road users.


12
S 6815 Sepúlveda votes yes to exempt some employees from bus lane rules.

Jun 12 - Senate and Assembly clear S 6815. MTA workers get a pass for driving in bus lanes while on duty. Law shields agency vehicles from tickets. Streets grow more crowded. Vulnerable users face more risk.

Bill S 6815, titled 'Relates to bus lane restrictions in New York city,' passed the Senate on June 12, 2025, and the Assembly on June 13, 2025. The bill states, 'it shall be a defense to any prosecution for a violation of a bus lane restriction ... when an employee of the metropolitan transportation authority is performing authorized duties.' Sponsored by Senator Leroy Comrie and co-sponsored by Nathalia Fernandez, the measure exempts MTA employees from bus lane tickets while working. No safety analysis was provided. The bill opens bus lanes to more agency vehicles, crowding space meant for buses, cyclists, and pedestrians.


12
S 8344 Sepúlveda votes yes to extend school speed zones, improving child pedestrian safety.

Jun 12 - 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.


11
Int 1320-2025 Feliz sponsors bill boosting sidewalk repair penalties, improving pedestrian safety.

Jun 11 - Council targets cracked sidewalks. Owners who ignore repairs face $250 fines. Defects left to fester mean danger for walkers, wheelchair users, and kids. The city moves to hold property owners to account.

Int 1320-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced June 11, 2025. The bill reads: “imposition of civil penalties on property owners who fail to repair sidewalk defects.” Council Members Oswald Feliz (primary sponsor) and Carlina Rivera (co-sponsor) back the measure. If owners ignore DOT repair orders or leave dangerous cracks, they face $250 fines. The bill aims to force action before someone gets hurt. No safety analyst has yet assessed the impact for vulnerable road users, but the intent is clear: make sidewalks safer by making owners pay for neglect.


11
S 4045 Sepúlveda co-sponsors bill to boost street safety with speed limiters.

Jun 11 - Senate backs S 4045. Repeat speeders face forced installation of speed assistance tech. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers action. Law targets reckless drivers. Streets may get safer for those outside the car.

Senate bill S 4045, sponsored by Andrew Gounardes and co-sponsored by over two dozen senators, passed committee votes on June 11 and June 12, 2025. The bill, titled 'Relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits,' mandates these devices for drivers who rack up eleven or more points in 24 months, or six speed or red light camera tickets in a year. The measure aims to curb repeat dangerous driving. Senators including Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, and others voted yes. The bill targets drivers with a pattern of violations, seeking to cut risk for pedestrians and cyclists by limiting repeat speeding.


11
S 4045 Sepúlveda votes yes in committee, boosting street safety by curbing repeat speeders.

Jun 11 - Senate backs S 4045. Repeat speeders face forced installation of speed assistance tech. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers action. Law targets reckless drivers. Streets may get safer for those outside the car.

Senate bill S 4045, sponsored by Andrew Gounardes and co-sponsored by over two dozen senators, passed committee votes on June 11 and June 12, 2025. The bill, titled 'Relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits,' mandates these devices for drivers who rack up eleven or more points in 24 months, or six speed or red light camera tickets in a year. The measure aims to curb repeat dangerous driving. Senators including Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, and others voted yes. The bill targets drivers with a pattern of violations, seeking to cut risk for pedestrians and cyclists by limiting repeat speeding.


11
S 7678 Sepúlveda votes yes to expand school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Jun 11 - 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.


11
S 7785 Sepúlveda votes yes to weaken bus rules, increasing pedestrian and cyclist risk.

Jun 11 - 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.


11
S 7785 Sepúlveda votes yes to weaken bus rules, increasing pedestrian and cyclist risk.

Jun 11 - 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.


10
S 8117 Sepúlveda votes yes on school speed cameras, boosting safety for children.

Jun 10 - Senate backs S 8117. Oneida County gets school speed zone cameras. Law sunsets in 2030. Lawmakers act. Streets near schools may slow. Children walk safer. Drivers face new eyes.

Senate bill S 8117, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the county of Oneida,' passed committee votes on May 27 and June 10, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Senator Joseph A. Griffo (District 53), sets up speed cameras near schools in Oneida County. The program ends December 31, 2030. The Senate voted yes, with only two no votes and several excused. The measure aims to slow drivers near schools and protect children. No safety analyst note was provided. The bill now moves forward in the legislative process.


9
S 915 Sepúlveda votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.

Jun 9 - Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.

Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.


9
S 915 Sepúlveda votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.

Jun 9 - Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.

Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.


28
Int 1288-2025 Feliz co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.

May 28 - Council bill pushes for discounted bike share rates for New Yorkers 65 and up. The move aims to open city streets to older riders. The measure sits with the Transportation Committee. No safety review yet.

Int 1288-2025 was introduced on May 28, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill would require the Department of Transportation to set a discounted bike share rate for seniors, defined as those 65 or older. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors.' Council Member Farah N. Louis leads as primary sponsor, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, Menin, Feliz, Hanks, Avilés, and Gutiérrez. The bill was re-referred to committee on June 4, 2025. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users.


28
Int 1288-2025 Feliz co-sponsors senior bike share discount bill, boosting street safety.

May 28 - Council pushes a bill to cut bike share costs for New Yorkers over 65. The measure aims to open city cycling to more seniors. The committee now weighs its next move.

Bill Int 1288-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors,' would require the Department of Transportation to mandate lower bike share rates for those 65 and older. Council Member Farah N. Louis leads as primary sponsor, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, Menin, Feliz, Hanks, Avilés, Gutiérrez, and Restler. The bill was re-referred to committee June 4. The move aims to make cycling more accessible for older New Yorkers.


10
Pedestrian Killed In Bronx Hit-And-Run

May 10 - A driver struck a pedestrian in the Bronx. The driver fled. The victim died. Police search for answers. The street holds the mark. Another life lost to speed and steel.

CBS New York reported on May 10, 2025, that a pedestrian was killed in the Bronx by a driver who fled the scene. The article states, 'Police are searching for a driver who allegedly fled after striking and killing a pedestrian in the Bronx early Saturday morning.' The incident highlights the lethal risk faced by people on foot and the ongoing problem of hit-and-run crashes in New York City. The driver’s failure to remain at the scene is a clear violation of traffic law. The case underscores the need for stronger enforcement and systemic changes to protect vulnerable road users.


6
S 4804 Sepúlveda votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.

May 6 - Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.

Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.


1
Int 0193-2024 Feliz votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.

May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.

Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.