Crash Count for West Farms
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 716
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 479
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 100
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 5
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 2
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 7, 2025
Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in West Farms?
SUVs/Cars 21 1 2 Bikes 1 1 0 Motos/Mopeds 1 0 0 Trucks/Buses 0 0 0

West Farms Bleeds While Leaders Wait

West Farms: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025

The Numbers That Don’t Lie

Two people killed. Five left with life-altering injuries. In West Farms, from 2022 to June 2025, the street is a wound that never closes. SUVs took both lives. One man, one woman. One on Boston Road, one on East Tremont. The numbers are small if you don’t know the names. But every number is a family, a chair left empty, a future erased. See the official crash data.

Nearly 500 injured. Children, elders, cyclists, walkers. A 74-year-old woman crossing with the signal, struck by a bike. A 19-year-old thrown from his moped by a turning SUV. A cyclist ejected by an ambulance on Tremont. The stories pile up. The pain does not fade.

Leadership: Promises and the Waiting Game

The city has the power to lower speed limits. Sammy’s Law passed. The tools are there. But in West Farms, the speed stays the same. Cameras catch speeders, but only where they’re turned on. The city touts intersection redesigns and new bike lanes, but the blood on the street says it’s not enough. No new laws, no new protections, no bold moves from local leaders.

Who Pays the Price?

SUVs and cars do the killing. Bikes and mopeds hurt, but they don’t kill. The most vulnerable—pedestrians, cyclists, the old, the young—pay the price for delay. The city counts the bodies. The city counts the injuries. The city waits.

What Now? No More Waiting

Every day of delay is another risk. The power to save lives sits unused. The council, the mayor, the DOT—each can act. Each can lower the speed. Each can harden a crossing. Each can choose to protect you, or to wait for the next crash.

Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand a 20 mph limit. Demand real protection. Don’t wait for another name to be added to the list. Take action now.

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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

Garbage Truck Driver Injured Turning Left

A garbage truck driver suffered facial abrasions after a crash on East Tremont Avenue. The truck struck an object or vehicle on its left front quarter panel while making a left turn. Driver distraction and improper turning caused the impact.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old male garbage truck driver was injured while making a left turn on East Tremont Avenue. The truck's left front quarter panel was damaged in the collision. The driver sustained abrasions to his face but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The driver was licensed and operating a 2002 Mack truck traveling northbound at the time of the crash.


Bicyclist Ejected in Bronx Traffic Control Crash

A 56-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured on East 178 Street near Boston Road. The crash involved a bike making a left turn and another vehicle traveling south. The bicyclist suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation.

According to the police report, a bicyclist was injured after a collision on East 178 Street in the Bronx. The bicyclist, a 56-year-old man, was ejected and sustained a fractured and dislocated upper arm. The crash involved a bike making a left turn and another unspecified vehicle traveling south. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist was the driver of the bike and was injured at the point of impact on the left front bumper. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing Marked Crosswalk

A 42-year-old man was struck while crossing Boston Road at Vyse Avenue. The sedan hit him on the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The driver’s improper lane usage caused the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Boston Road struck a pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk near Vyse Avenue. The 42-year-old male pedestrian was injured in the knee and lower leg, sustaining abrasions. The collision occurred at the right front quarter panel of the vehicle. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to maintain proper lane discipline. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal but within a marked crosswalk. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of impact.


SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal

A 21-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing against the signal in the Bronx. The driver, distracted and following too closely, hit her with the vehicle’s front left bumper. She suffered abrasions and leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a station wagon/SUV traveling west on Bronx Park South. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the collision occurred. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its center front end, damaging the left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report does not indicate any helmet or safety equipment use. The crash highlights driver distraction and unsafe following distance as key errors leading to the collision.


SUV Backing Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Bronx

An 80-year-old man was hit by an SUV backing on East Tremont Avenue. The vehicle struck him with its left rear bumper. He suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. The driver was distracted and backed unsafely. The pedestrian was conscious.

According to the police report, a 2019 SUV was backing south on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx when it struck an 80-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained a contusion to his hip and upper leg and remained conscious. The report lists the driver's errors as "Backing Unsafely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The point of impact was the vehicle's left rear bumper. The pedestrian's actions are unknown, and no contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The crash caused damage to the SUV's left rear bumper.


Motorcycle Hits Sedan Making Improper U-Turn

A motorcycle traveling south struck a sedan making an improper U-turn on Boston Road in the Bronx. The motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered a back injury and unconsciousness. The sedan was damaged on its right side. Driver distraction contributed.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling south on Boston Road collided with a sedan making an improper U-turn westbound. The motorcycle driver, a 32-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained a back injury and unconsciousness. The sedan was struck on its right side doors, suffering damage there. The report lists driver errors including "Turning Improperly" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. The motorcycle driver was licensed and riding straight ahead at the time of impact. No safety equipment status was noted. The sedan had no occupants. The crash highlights the dangers of improper turning maneuvers and driver distraction in Bronx traffic.


E-Scooter Hits Vehicle During U-Turn Bronx

An e-scooter carrying two struck a vehicle making a U-turn on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The scooter driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered severe whole-body injuries and lost consciousness. Police cited driver inattention as a factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured when his vehicle collided with another vehicle making a U-turn on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The e-scooter was traveling east, going straight ahead, and impacted the center front end of the other vehicle, which was turning south. The scooter driver was unconscious and suffered injuries to his entire body. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The scooter carried two occupants, but only the driver was reported injured. There is no mention of helmet use or other safety equipment. The crash caused damage to the center front end of the e-scooter and the right rear quarter panel of the other vehicle.


SUV Hits 4-Year-Old Pedestrian Crossing

A 4-year-old girl was struck by an SUV while crossing with the signal in the Bronx. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive. The child suffered bruises and leg injuries. The SUV showed no damage despite the impact.

According to the police report, a 4-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Boston Road in the Bronx. She was crossing with the signal when a 2015 Jeep SUV traveling north struck her with its left front bumper. The child sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The report lists driver errors as contributing factors: Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The SUV had no visible damage. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead at the time of the collision.


Taxi Left Turn Hits Sedan's Left Side

A taxi making a left turn struck a westbound sedan on East 180 Street in the Bronx. The sedan’s female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both drivers disregarded traffic controls, causing a violent side impact collision.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on East 180 Street made a left turn and collided with a westbound sedan. The sedan’s female driver, age 31, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The crash occurred at the sedan’s left side doors, damaging that area. The report lists driver errors as "Traffic Control Disregarded" for both drivers and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" for the sedan driver. The taxi had three occupants, and the sedan had one. No other contributing factors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers of ignoring traffic signals and distracted driving.


SUV Rear-Ends SUV on Bronx River Parkway

Two SUVs collided on Bronx River Parkway. Both traveled south. One struck the other from behind. The female driver of the striking vehicle suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cited following too closely and driver distraction as causes.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided while traveling south on Bronx River Parkway. The front SUV was hit in the center back end by the rear SUV, which impacted with its center front end. The female driver of the rear vehicle, age 36, was injured with whiplash and injuries to her entire body. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists driver errors including following too closely and driver inattention or distraction. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.