Crash Count for Bedford Park
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,096
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 521
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 130
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 11
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 3
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Oct 29, 2025
Carnage in Bedford Park
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 3
Crush Injuries 2
Head 1
Whole body 1
Severe Lacerations 7
Head 4
Hip/upper leg 2
Lower leg/foot 2
Concussion 5
Head 5
Whiplash 22
Neck 9
+4
Whole body 4
Back 3
Head 3
Chest 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Face 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Contusion/Bruise 31
Lower leg/foot 12
+7
Lower arm/hand 5
Face 4
Head 3
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Back 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Neck 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whole body 1
Abrasion 23
Head 8
+3
Lower arm/hand 5
Lower leg/foot 4
Face 2
Hip/upper leg 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Back 1
Pain/Nausea 3
Lower leg/foot 2
Back 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Oct 29, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Bedford Park?

Preventable Speeding in Bedford Park School Zones

(since 2022)

Caught Speeding Recently in Bedford Park

Vehicles – Caught Speeding in NYC (12 months)
  1. 2023 Black Ford Pickup (KZH9470) – 134 times • 2 in last 90d here
  2. 2023 Black Mitsubishi Suburban (KZF9054) – 117 times • 1 in last 90d here
  3. Vehicle (KZH9916) – 104 times • 1 in last 90d here
  4. 2023 Black Mitsubishi Suburban (KZF9979) – 96 times • 1 in last 90d here
  5. 2018 Red Volkswagen 4S (SKL4509) – 53 times • 1 in last 90d here

Bedford Park: Crosswalks, sirens, and a choice

Bedford Park: Jan 1, 2022 - Oct 21, 2025

Just before 3 PM at W 197 St and Goulden Ave, the driver of a Fisker SUV turned left and hit a 22‑year‑old woman who was walking; police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield as factors (NYC Open Data).

This Week

  • A driver turning right at Bedford Park Blvd and Bainbridge Ave hit a 60‑year‑old woman who was crossing with the signal; police recorded failure to yield by the driver (NYC Open Data).
  • Just after midnight near 2376 Marion Ave, a driver backing a Jeep hit a 29‑year‑old man at the intersection; police recorded unsafe backing (NYC Open Data).
  • At E 201 St and Bainbridge Ave, a driver in an SUV hit a 40‑year‑old woman who was crossing with the signal during a left turn (NYC Open Data).

The count doesn’t stop

Since Jan 1, 2022, Bedford Park has recorded 1,089 crashes, injuring 517 people and killing 3 (NYC Open Data). Mid‑afternoon is rough here: about 3 PM, injuries peak, with serious harm clustered in the afternoon and evening hours, according to city records for this area since 2022 (NYC Open Data).

The numbers have not spared people walking. A 74‑year‑old man, crossing with the signal at East Mosholu Parkway South and Bainbridge Ave, was killed by a driver recorded for unsafe speed and aggressive driving (CrashID 4642411).

Corners that break

The worst hurt happens on long, fast corridors. Jerome Avenue leads the list with 41 injuries; the Grand Concourse has 36 injuries and one death, all in this small area since 2022 (NYC Open Data).

Police reports here keep naming the same mistakes by drivers: failure to yield at turns, inattention, unsafe backing. The street tells the rest. A woman crossing with the light, hit by a right turn on Bedford Park Boulevard. A left turn at E 201 St that didn’t wait. A backing move at Marion Ave that knocked a man down (NYC Open Data).

Simple fixes match these crashes: daylight the corners, give pedestrians a head start, harden the turns, slow the approach. These are tools the city already uses; they fit the harm we see at these exact spots.

Power to slow, and who uses it

City and state leaders have the levers. Albany advanced a bill to rein in repeat speeders. The Senate file is S 4045; it requires an intelligent speed‑assistance device when a driver racks up 11 DMV points in 24 months or six speed or red‑light camera tickets in a year (Open States). State Senator Gustavo Rivera co‑sponsored it and voted yes in committee, and State Assembly Member George Alvarez co‑sponsored the Assembly companion, A 2299, this year (Open States).

On bikes and safe lanes, Council Member Eric Dinowitz and Assembly Member Jeffrey Dinowitz opposed the protected Bailey Avenue link of the Harlem River Greenway that DOT and safety advocates said would cut injuries. “We support bike lanes,” Jeffrey Dinowitz said, while resisting the plan over parking loss (Streetsblog NYC). The crashes on Jerome and the Concourse keep coming either way.

Slow the cars, save the walks

The pattern is specific: turning drivers take people in the crosswalk; speed turns a mistake into a death; the same corridors ring with sirens. The tools are specific too: lower speeds on default streets, and stop the worst repeat offenders with mandatory limiters. Albany has moved a bill. City Hall can set slower limits under state law already on the books. The question is whether they use that power on the blocks where people keep getting hit.

Start here. Call for a slower city and speed limiters for repeat offenders. Tell your officials what these corners look like after the tape goes up. Act at /take_action/.

Frequently Asked Questions

What changed here in the past month?
Three people walking were hit at Bedford Park intersections in September: on Goulden Ave at W 197 St, Bedford Park Blvd at Bainbridge Ave, and E 201 St at Bainbridge Ave. Police recorded failure to yield, inattention, and unsafe backing in those crashes. Sources: NYC Open Data crash records.
Where are the worst spots?
Jerome Avenue and the Grand Concourse have the most recorded harm in Bedford Park since 2022. Jerome has 41 injuries; the Grand Concourse has 36 injuries and one death. Source: NYC Open Data.
Which policies could stop repeat dangerous driving?
The Senate’s S 4045 would require intelligent speed‑assistance devices when a driver reaches 11 DMV points in 24 months or six camera tickets in a year. Senator Gustavo Rivera co‑sponsored and voted yes; Assembly Member George Alvarez co‑sponsored the Assembly companion A 2299. Source: Open States.
How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC Open Data’s “Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes” tables, filtered to the Bedford Park neighborhood (NTA BX0702) from 2022‑01‑01 to 2025‑10‑21, and matched persons and vehicles tables for details on who was hurt and recorded contributing factors. We counted total crashes, injuries, and deaths, and pulled location names for top hotspots and hourly harm. You can open the base dataset here. Data last accessed Oct 21, 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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Assembly Member George Alvarez

District 78

Twitter: @GALVAREZNYC

Council Member Eric Dinowitz

District 11

State Senator Gustavo Rivera

District 33

Other Geographies

Bedford Park Bedford Park sits in Bronx, Precinct 52, District 11, AD 78, SD 33, Bronx CB7.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Bedford Park

17
Driver hits two pedestrians on Marion Avenue

Oct 17 - A northbound sedan driver hit two pedestrians at 2976 Marion Ave in the Bronx. Both were conscious with leg injuries. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.

At 2976 Marion Ave in the Bronx, a 48-year-old woman driving a northbound Kia sedan hit two pedestrians. The crash injured a 33-year-old man and a 34-year-old woman, both with leg trauma; one had a contusion. According to the police report, the driver was going straight. Police recorded contributing factors as “Unspecified” for the driver and both pedestrians. No vehicle damage was logged. The driver was licensed in New York. The report places the crash at midnight.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4850898 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
27
Distracted Driver Hits Parked Car on Morris

Sep 27 - A northbound driver hit a parked sedan near 2676 Morris Ave in the Bronx. She reported whiplash. Police recorded driver inattention. The parked car is listed with an unlicensed driver.

A northbound Honda sedan driver hit a parked sedan near 2676 Morris Ave in the Bronx. The 34-year-old woman driving the Honda reported neck pain and whiplash. According to the police report, the crash stemmed from driver inattention/distraction. Police recorded that as the contributing factor. Vehicle records show damage to the Honda’s right front bumper and the parked car’s left front quarter panel. The parked sedan is listed with an unlicensed driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured in the Bronx.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4846071 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
27
SUV driver rear-ends scooter rider on Bainbridge

Sep 27 - On Bainbridge Avenue, a driver in an SUV going north hit the back of a scooter. The 34-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a head injury. Police recorded Alcohol Involvement.

In the Bronx at 2714 Bainbridge Avenue, a driver in an SUV heading north hit the back of a scooter that was also moving north. The 34-year-old male rider was ejected and suffered a head injury but stayed conscious. "According to the police report," the crash happened at 1:30 p.m. and involved an SUV and a Standing S device, with center-front damage to the SUV and center-back damage to the smaller vehicle. Police recorded Alcohol Involvement as a contributing factor. No other specific driver errors were listed in the person-level records.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4847191 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
25
SUV driver hits rider on Creston

Sep 25 - On Creston Ave at E 196 St, a driver in an SUV going west hit a 24-year-old on a “Standing S” device. The rider suffered a fractured lower leg. Police listed no driver error.

A driver in a 2024 SUV traveled west on Creston Avenue and hit a 24-year-old operating a device classified as “Standing S” at East 196 Street in the Bronx. The rider suffered a fractured lower leg and was listed as injured. According to the police report, the only contributing factor recorded was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” The report did not record a driver error. The SUV’s left front bumper was the point of impact. The other device was recorded traveling north and going straight. The crash time was 2:25 a.m. Collision ID 4845131.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4845131 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
18
Left-turning SUV driver injures Bronx pedestrian

Sep 18 - A northbound SUV driver turned left on W 197 St near Goulden Ave and hit a 22-year-old woman. She stayed conscious with a bruised arm. Police recorded driver distraction and failure to yield.

A driver in a 2023 Fisker SUV, traveling north and making a left turn on W 197 St near Goulden Ave, hit a 22-year-old woman. She was conscious and suffered a bruise to her arm. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' were recorded for the driver. The point of impact was the center front end. The crash occurred in the Bronx’s 52nd Precinct. The report lists one pedestrian injured and no other injuries. The driver held a valid New York license.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4843669 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
8
Right-turn driver injures woman in Bronx

Sep 8 - A driver turned right at Bedford Park Boulevard and Bainbridge Avenue and hit a 60-year-old woman in the intersection. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. She suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. She was conscious.

A driver in a sedan made a right turn at Bedford Park Boulevard and Bainbridge Avenue in the Bronx and hit a 60-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered injuries to her abdomen and pelvis and was conscious. "According to the police report, the driver was making a right turn at Bedford Park Boulevard and Bainbridge Avenue when he struck a pedestrian in the intersection; the report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way'." Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. The vehicle is a 2011 Acura sedan. The driver is a 34-year-old man with a valid New York license. The driver’s injury status is recorded as unspecified. The data records the woman as injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841509 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
7
Driver reversing hits man on Marion Avenue

Sep 7 - A driver in a sedan reversed and hit a 29-year-old man crossing at an intersection outside 2376 Marion Ave in the Bronx. He suffered a back injury. Police recorded Backing Unsafely by the driver.

A driver in a sedan reversed into a 29-year-old pedestrian at an intersection outside 2376 Marion Ave in the Bronx. The man was injured and reported back pain. He was listed in shock. According to the police report, officers recorded Backing Unsafely by the driver. The vehicle was backing at the time, and the impact was to the center of its rear end. The driver was the only occupant. No other injuries were listed. The report classifies the pedestrian’s injury severity as level three. Collision ID: 4840514.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840514 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
6
Driver falls asleep, hits parked car, overturns

Sep 6 - On Grand Concourse near Van Cortlandt Ave E, a driver going east hit a parked Audi and overturned. The driver and a front-seat passenger were hurt. Police recorded Fell Asleep.

A driver in a 2019 Chevy sedan going east on Grand Concourse near Van Cortlandt Ave E hit a parked 2019 Audi and overturned in the Bronx. The 36-year-old woman driving suffered arm and hand abrasions. A 39-year-old man in the front seat reported neck pain. Both were conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Fell Asleep." Police recorded falling asleep by the driver. The parked Audi was unoccupied. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840476 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
4
Sedan Driver's Right Turn Injures Scooter Rider

Sep 4 - A driver in a sedan turned right at E 199 St and Jerome Ave and hit a 21-year-old woman on a standing scooter. She suffered a head abrasion. Police noted driver inattention by both drivers.

At E 199 St and Jerome Ave in the Bronx, a driver in a 2016 sedan made a right turn at 8:49 a.m. and hit a 21-year-old woman operating a standing scooter. She was the scooter driver and suffered a head abrasion. She was conscious at the scene. The sedan driver, a 44-year-old man, was uninjured. According to the police report, the scooter was going straight and the sedan was turning right. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" by the sedan driver. Police also recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" for the scooter operator. The impact points listed were the scooter’s right front quarter panel and the sedan’s left front bumper.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840463 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
23
SUV turning left hits woman crossing

Aug 23 - SUV turned left on Bainbridge. Hit a woman in the crosswalk on E 201 St. She had the signal. She went down with arm and internal injuries. The driver kept coming. The Bronx street failed her.

A driver in an SUV making a left at Bainbridge Ave and E 201 St struck a 40-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. She suffered upper arm and internal injuries and remained conscious. According to the police report, the pedestrian was at the intersection and crossing with the signal. The data lists the driver’s movement as Making Left Turn, a classic setup for failure to yield. Contributing factors for the driver are Unspecified, but the impact came during the turn. The pedestrian’s signal status is noted only after the driver’s actions.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837321 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
11
Bronx Parkway Crash Kills Two Riders

Aug 11 - A car struck two mopeds on Bronx River Parkway. Both riders died. Police arrested the driver. Charges include vehicular manslaughter and intoxication. The crash investigation continues.

According to amny (2025-08-11), a Mercedes-Benz tried to pass a Volkswagen on Bronx River Parkway, striking it and then hitting two mopeds. Both moped riders, Enrique Martinez and Manuel Amarantepenalo, died. The driver, Mauricio Neyra Yuyes, was arrested and faces charges including vehicular manslaughter and driving while intoxicated. The article notes, "Neyra Yuyes was arrested on Monday... He faces a list of charges including vehicular manslaughter, driving while intoxicated and driving while ability impaired." NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad is handling the ongoing investigation. The crash highlights risks from reckless driving and impaired operation.


9
Speeding SUV Kills Bronx Cab Driver

Aug 9 - A cab driver died after an SUV, moving at 77 mph in a 25 zone, struck his car in the Bronx. The driver ran. DNA on the airbag led to charges. The street stayed silent. The loss remains.

According to the New York Post (2025-08-09), Imani Williams was charged after her SUV hit a livery cab at 77 mph in a 25 mph zone, killing driver Robert Godwin. Prosecutors say Williams used a bus lane, ran a red light, and fled on foot. DNA from the airbag identified her. District Attorney Darcel Clark said, 'This defendant was allegedly driving three times the speed limit when her SUV slammed into a livery cab.' The case highlights the deadly risk of speeding and reckless driving in city streets.


8
Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run

Aug 8 - A woman lay dead in Morris Heights. A driver fled. The street stayed silent. Another life lost to speed and steel.

CBS New York reported on August 8, 2025, that a woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Morris Heights, Bronx. The article states, "A Bronx woman is dead after a hit-and-run in Morris Heights." The driver left the scene, a clear violation of law. The incident highlights ongoing dangers for pedestrians and the persistent problem of drivers fleeing after deadly crashes. Policy gaps remain as enforcement and street design fail to protect vulnerable road users.


7
Hit-And-Run Kills Bronx Pedestrian

Aug 7 - A driver struck a woman crossing 174th Street in the Bronx. The car fled. Police search for answers. Another fatal hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Pedestrians pay the price. Streets stay dangerous. No arrests. No closure.

Gothamist (2025-08-07) reports a driver killed a 44-year-old woman crossing 174th Street and Macombs Road in the Bronx late at night, then fled. Police said, "they're looking for the driver" and have not released a description. The article also details a separate Brooklyn hit-and-run where a man was dragged over 50 feet. NYPD data shows Brooklyn leads in pedestrian injuries this year. Both cases highlight ongoing dangers for people on foot and the persistent issue of drivers fleeing crash scenes.


4
Cyclist Struck In Washington Heights Hit-And-Run

Aug 4 - A white Mercedes hit a cyclist at 181st and Cabrini. The driver fled. Officers checked the victim, then left. The intersection is known for reckless driving. The cyclist survived with minor injuries.

CBS New York (2025-08-04) reports a hit-and-run at West 181st Street and Cabrini Boulevard. Surveillance shows a white Mercedes making a U-turn, striking a 29-year-old female cyclist. The driver abandoned the car and fled on foot. Officers on scene checked the victim, then left. Residents say, "No one stops at these stop signs. We see people go through these red lights all the time." The intersection has a record of reckless driving, worsened by increased bike traffic from the George Washington Bridge. The crash highlights ongoing dangers and gaps in street design and enforcement.


3
Cyclist Hospitalized After Hit-And-Run Uptown

Aug 3 - A driver struck a cyclist at West 181st and Cabrini. The driver fled. The cyclist went to the hospital. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.

CBS New York (2025-08-03) reports a bicyclist was hospitalized after a hit-and-run at West 181st Street and Cabrini Boulevard in Washington Heights. The crash happened just after noon. The driver left the scene, leaving the cyclist injured. The article states, "A bicyclist was hospitalized after being injured in a hit and run." No details on the driver or vehicle were released. The incident highlights ongoing risks for cyclists and the persistent issue of drivers fleeing crash scenes in New York City.


1
Sedan Rear-Ends SUV; Four Injured on Goulden

Aug 1 - The driver of a sedan hit the rear of a stopped SUV on Goulden Avenue. Four people were injured, including children ages 3 and 9. Occupants reported shock and bodily injuries after the collision.

According to the police report, the driver of a sedan struck the center front of an SUV that was stopped in traffic on Goulden Avenue near Sedgwick Avenue. The SUV driver, 44, and three passengers — ages 30, 9, and 3 — were injured. Victims were reported in shock and suffered whole‑body injuries or elbow and lower‑arm harm. The report notes the sedan was 'Going Straight Ahead' and the SUV was 'Stopped in Traffic.' Police listed 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor. Damage was recorded to the sedan’s center front and the SUV’s center back end.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833673 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
31
Bronx Car Wash Worker Killed By Driver

Jul 31 - A driver veered into a bus lane, struck a car wash worker, pinned him, then fled. The worker died. Police arrested the driver two years later. The crash left another man injured.

According to the New York Post (2025-07-31), Trina Bryant was arrested two years after allegedly striking and killing Felix Thomas Bontia, a car wash worker, in Morrisania. Police say Bryant "veered her 2011 Ford Escape directly into the path" of a Toyota Rav4, pinning Bontia and causing fatal injuries. She was charged with manslaughter, vehicular manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and leaving the scene. The article notes Bryant fled on foot after the crash. The case highlights risks for workers near traffic and the consequences of reckless driving.


14
Int 1339-2025 Dinowitz co-sponsors bill that reduces street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.

Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes. More vehicles in bus lanes mean more risk for people walking, biking, and waiting at curbs. Danger grows where curb chaos reigns.

Bill Int 1339-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since July 14, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' would let ambulettes drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Council Member Julie Menin sponsors, joined by Linda Lee, Frank Morano, Eric Dinowitz, Lynn C. Schulman, Kamillah Hanks, Carlina Rivera, and Chris Banks. Allowing more vehicles to double-park and block bus lanes increases risk for pedestrians and cyclists at the curb. The city’s most vulnerable will face more conflict and less safe space.


13
Bronx Crash Kills Passenger, Hurts Seven

Jul 13 - A car struck two vehicles and a pole on Bartow Ave. Eight people hurt. Stella Nyarko-Dei, 71, died. Metal twisted. Sirens wailed. The street bore the scars. All drivers stayed. Police investigate.

According to NY Daily News (2025-07-13), a 79-year-old driver crashed into two cars and a light pole in the Bronx, killing his 71-year-old passenger, Stella Nyarko-Dei, and injuring seven others. The article states, "The impact sent the Hyundai careening into an unoccupied parked car." All drivers remained at the scene. Police said, "The cause of the crash was not immediately known." No arrests were made. The crash highlights the dangers of multi-vehicle collisions and the vulnerability of passengers. Authorities continue to investigate the sequence and cause of the crash.