Crash Count for West Farms
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 794
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 536
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 107
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 5
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 2
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 29, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in West Farms?

West Farms Bleeds—Lower the Speed Before More Lives Are Lost

West Farms: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 17, 2025

The Toll on West Farms Streets

A woman steps off the curb. A car jumps the light. The street swallows her. In West Farms, the numbers pile up. Since 2022, two people are dead. Five more are left with serious injuries. In the last twelve months alone, 160 neighbors have been hurt in 210 crashes. No one walks away unchanged.

The dead do not speak. The living remember. A 26-year-old woman was killed by an SUV on Boston Road. She was not in the roadway. She never made it home. The city calls it a collision. The family calls it a loss that never ends.

The Pattern: Cars, Speed, and Broken Bodies

Cars and SUVs do most of the damage. They killed two. They left dozens more with broken bones and blood on the street. Bikes and mopeds hurt a handful, but the real carnage comes on four wheels. The numbers do not lie: SUVs and sedans are the main threat to life and limb here.

The stories repeat. A driver misses a turn and mounts the sidewalk. Six people go to the hospital. Police say the injuries are minor, but the fear lingers. “I saw one lady was out on the ground. They was giving her medical attention, checking her body. She was laid out,” said a witness. The city moves on. The street stays the same.

Leaders: Votes, Bills, and the Waiting

Local leaders have moved, but not fast enough. State Senator Luis Sepúlveda voted yes on the Stop Super Speeders Act, a bill to force repeat speeders to install speed-limiting tech in June 2025. Assembly Member Karines Reyes co-sponsored the same bill. Council Member Oswald Feliz backed a law to ban parking near crosswalks. These are steps. But the blood keeps flowing. The city has the power to lower speed limits to 20 mph. It has not done so.

The survivors wait. The dead do not.

Call to Action: Make Them Feel the Heat

This is not fate. This is policy. Call your council member. Call the mayor. Tell them to drop the speed limit to 20 mph. Tell them to back bills that stop repeat speeders. Do not wait for another name on the list.

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Karines Reyes
Assembly Member Karines Reyes
District 87
District Office:
1973 Westchester Ave., Bronx, NY 10462
Legislative Office:
Room 327, 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
Luis Sepúlveda
State Senator Luis Sepúlveda
District 32
District Office:
975 Kelly St. Suite 203, Bronx, NY 10459
Legislative Office:
Room 412, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

West Farms West Farms sits in Bronx, Precinct 48, District 15, AD 87, SD 32, Bronx CB6.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for West Farms

S 4647
Sepúlveda votes yes on highway worker safety bill, overall safety unchanged.

Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.

Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.


S 775
Sepúlveda votes yes to expand ignition interlock monitoring, boosting road safety.

Senate backs S 775. The bill defines the ignition interlock monitor’s job. It forces offenders to install devices and obey court orders. Lawmakers act to keep repeat drunk drivers off the street.

Senate bill S 775, titled "Relates to the responsibilities of an ignition interlock monitor," passed committee votes on February 1, March 21, and May 16, 2023. The bill describes the monitor’s role and mandates compliance for those ordered to install ignition interlock devices. Primary sponsor Jeremy Cooney (District 56) led, joined by Nathalia Fernandez, Monica Martinez, and Shelley Mayer. The measure saw broad support, with senators voting yes across multiple sessions. The law aims to keep drivers with violations from endangering others by enforcing strict compliance with court-ordered ignition interlocks.


3
Bronx Multi-Vehicle Crash Injures Three

Three people were injured in a multi-vehicle crash on East 180 Street in the Bronx. A sedan and two SUVs collided head-on and rear-end. The driver fell asleep, causing the crash. All occupants suffered contusions and bruises.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on East 180 Street involving a sedan and two SUVs, all traveling westbound. The driver of the sedan fell asleep, leading to a chain reaction crash impacting the center back and front ends of the vehicles. Three occupants were injured: a 54-year-old male driver with back contusions, a 23-year-old female passenger with bruises over her entire body, and a 1-year-old male passenger with head contusions. The report lists "Fell Asleep" and "Other Vehicular" as contributing factors. No victims were ejected, and all were conscious after the crash. The driver error identified was falling asleep at the wheel, which triggered the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4614749 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Bronx SUV Rear-Ends Another SUV Injuring Passenger

Two SUVs collided on East 180 Street in the Bronx. One vehicle was stopped in traffic when the other slowed but failed to stop in time. A 67-year-old front-seat passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed women.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling west on East 180 Street in the Bronx collided. One SUV was stopped in traffic when the other slowed or stopped but impacted the rear of the stopped vehicle. The crash caused injury to a 67-year-old female front-seat passenger, who suffered neck injuries described as whiplash. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor for the crash, indicating driver error related to vehicle operation. Both drivers were licensed women from New York. The injured passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4615100 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Nissan SUV Strikes Baby Boy Off Roadway

A Nissan SUV hit a baby boy outside the roadway on East Tremont Avenue. The left front bumper struck his chest. He was found unconscious. He died at the scene. The driver stayed. The SUV showed no damage.

A deadly crash unfolded on East Tremont Avenue near East 177th Street. According to the police report, a Nissan SUV struck a baby boy who was outside the roadway. The left front bumper hit the child’s chest, leaving him unconscious. He died from his injuries. The report states, 'The driver stayed. The SUV bore no damage.' The police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specifically cited in the data. The victim, a male infant, was not in the roadway at the time of impact. No mention of helmet or signaling factors appears in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4611711 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
S 4647
Sepúlveda votes yes on highway worker safety bill, overall safety unchanged.

Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.

Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.


3
Bronx SUV Collision Injures Three Occupants

Two SUVs collided on East 179 Street in the Bronx. Three occupants suffered contusions and bruises to head, chest, and neck. Drivers failed to yield right-of-way and keep right. Injured remain conscious and were not ejected from vehicles.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on East 179 Street in the Bronx. The crash injured three occupants: an 8-year-old boy with head contusions, a 31-year-old female driver with chest bruises, and a 32-year-old female passenger with neck contusions. All were conscious and remained inside their vehicles. The report lists driver errors as failure to yield right-of-way and failure to keep right. Both drivers were traveling west; one was merging, the other going straight. The impact points were the center back end of one SUV and the right front bumper of the other. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4608929 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
A 602
Reyes votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.

Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.


A 602
Sepúlveda votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.

Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.


A 602
Sepúlveda votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.

Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.


A 602
Reyes votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.

Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.


Taxi Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 20-year-old woman was hit by a taxi on Vyse Avenue while crossing with the signal. The impact caused abrasions to her elbow and lower arm. Limited view obstructed the driver's line of sight. The pedestrian remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling northeast on Vyse Avenue struck a 20-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered abrasions to her elbow and lower arm but remained conscious. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating the driver’s impaired visibility played a role. The taxi was going straight ahead and impacted the pedestrian with its center front end. No vehicle damage was reported. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4601928 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
A 1280
Reyes co-sponsors bill boosting street safety for all users.

Assembly bill A 1280 pushes for streets built for all. Dozens of lawmakers back the plan. The bill demands roads that protect walkers, cyclists, and riders. It calls for design, not luck, to keep people safe.

Assembly bill A 1280, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 13, 2023, the bill sits with the Assembly. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 70 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Kenny Burgos, and Catalina Cruz. Their action signals strong legislative momentum. The bill’s focus: force planners to build streets for people, not just cars. No safety analyst note is available, but the intent is clear—systemic change for vulnerable road users. The bill’s progress can be tracked at the New York Assembly website.


S 840
Sepúlveda votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.

Senate passed S 840. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. No mention of direct safety gains for people on foot or bike.

Senate bill S 840, sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy and co-sponsored by Robert Rolison, passed committee on January 9, 2023. The bill, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects; relates to the state share of municipal projects where the municipality funds a complete street design,' sets funding formulas for state and municipal projects. Seventeen senators voted yes. The bill does not address direct safety impacts for vulnerable road users. No analyst note on safety.


S 840
Sepúlveda votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.

Senate passed S 840. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. No mention of direct safety gains for people on foot or bike.

Senate bill S 840, sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy and co-sponsored by Robert Rolison, passed committee on January 9, 2023. The bill, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects; relates to the state share of municipal projects where the municipality funds a complete street design,' sets funding formulas for state and municipal projects. Seventeen senators voted yes. The bill does not address direct safety impacts for vulnerable road users. No analyst note on safety.


S 100
Sepúlveda co-sponsors bill to consider, not require, complete street design.

Senate bill S 100 demands complete street design in state and federally funded projects. Lawmakers push for public guidance. Streets built for people, not just cars.

Senate bill S 100 was introduced on January 4, 2023, and is 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 planners to consider all users—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan leads, joined by Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, Samra Brouk, Cordell Cleare, Jeremy Cooney, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Rachel May, Kevin S. Parker, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill also orders the department to publish street design guidance. No safety analyst note was provided.


S 343
Sepúlveda co-sponsors bill to create vehicle pedestrian safety rating system.

Senate bill S 343 seeks a clear, public safety score for cars. The DMV would post these ratings. Lawmakers push for sunlight on danger. Pedestrians face risk. The system aims to expose it.

Senate bill S 343 was proposed on January 4, 2023. It sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Creates a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles,' would require the Department of Motor Vehicles to post these ratings online. Primary sponsor 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 measure targets transparency. It puts the danger of cars in plain sight. No safety analyst note was provided.


SUV Rear-Ended Parked Sedan Bronx Crash

A 65-year-old man driving a 2022 Jeep SUV suffered head injuries and whiplash after rear-ending a parked 2012 BMW sedan on Devoe Avenue in the Bronx. The SUV struck the sedan’s left rear quarter panel. Driver distraction was cited.

According to the police report, a 65-year-old male driver in a 2022 Jeep SUV collided with a parked 2012 BMW sedan on Devoe Avenue in the Bronx. The impact occurred at the left rear quarter panel of the sedan. The SUV driver was injured, sustaining head trauma and whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4596173 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Ambulance Driver Distracted, Injured in Bronx

An ambulance driver in the Bronx suffered neck injuries after a crash caused by driver inattention and distraction. The vehicle struck an object with its left front bumper. The driver remained conscious but complained of whiplash and was not ejected.

According to the police report, an ambulance traveling north on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx crashed due to driver inattention and distraction. The 62-year-old male driver, one of two occupants, was injured with neck trauma and complained of whiplash. The crash involved impact to the ambulance's left front bumper and quarter panel. The report also notes the driver's reaction to an uninvolved vehicle as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and remained conscious after the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4595109 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing East Tremont

A 27-year-old man was hit by a sedan on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The driver changed lanes unsafely and failed to yield. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot. Shock followed the impact.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on East Tremont Avenue struck a 27-year-old male pedestrian crossing outside an intersection. The pedestrian sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors as unsafe lane changing and failure to yield right-of-way. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper. The pedestrian was not at a crosswalk or signal when struck. The driver was alone in the vehicle and was going straight ahead before the collision. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581579 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05