Crash Count for Bedford Park
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 813
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 393
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 90
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 8
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 0
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 31, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Bedford Park?

Bedford Park Bleeds—And City Hall Looks Away

Bedford Park: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025

The Toll in Bedford Park

No one died in Bedford Park this year. That is the only mercy. But the streets do not forgive. In the last twelve months, 89 people were hurt in 194 crashes. Three suffered serious injuries. The numbers do not flinch. They do not care if you are young or old. Ten children were hurt. One was left with wounds that will not heal soon. Crash data

Who Gets Hurt, and How

Cars and SUVs are the main threat. They caused most of the pain. In the last three years, cars and SUVs were involved in 23 serious or moderate injuries. Motorcycles and mopeds added two more. Bikes caused one. The street does not care what you ride or drive. It only takes.

The Crashes Keep Coming

The stories repeat. A 17-year-old boy on a bike, bleeding from the head, after a crash on East 198th Street. A 27-year-old man, crossing with the signal, struck at Grand Concourse. A 63-year-old woman, ejected from her bike, left with deep cuts. The details change. The pain does not. Crash data

What Leaders Have Done—And Not Done

The city has the power to lower speed limits. It has not used it here. Speed cameras work, but their future is always in doubt. The law that keeps them on is set to expire. Local leaders talk about Vision Zero. They talk about safer streets. But the numbers do not lie. The work is not done. The danger is not gone.

What Comes Next

This is not fate. It is policy. Every crash is a choice made by someone in power. Every delay is a risk. Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand more cameras. Demand streets that do not bleed. Take action now.

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  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630902 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-04

Other Representatives

George Alvarez
Assembly Member George Alvarez
District 78
District Office:
2633 Webster Ave. 1st Floor, Bronx, NY 10458
Legislative Office:
Room 920, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Eric Dinowitz
Council Member Eric Dinowitz
District 11
District Office:
277 West 231st Street, Bronx, NY 10463
718-549-7300
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1775, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7080
Twitter: ericdinowitz
Gustavo Rivera
State Senator Gustavo Rivera
District 33
District Office:
2432 Grand Concourse, Suite 506, Bronx, NY 10458
Legislative Office:
Room 502, Capitol Building, Albany, NY 12247
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

A 602
Dinowitz 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.


SUVs Collide on Jerome Avenue in Bronx

Two SUVs crashed on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. One driver suffered injuries to his entire body and was incoherent at the scene. The impact damaged the front center of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. Physical disability was a factor.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. The driver of one SUV, a 42-year-old man, was injured with bodily trauma to his entire body and was incoherent at the scene. He was wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash involved a front-center impact on one vehicle and a left front bumper impact on the other. The driver was licensed in New York but had a physical disability listed as a contributing factor. The other driver was stopped in traffic when the collision occurred. No other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4601014 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
A 1280
Alvarez 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.


A 1280
Dinowitz 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.


Dinowitz Opposes Misguided Riverdale Avenue Safety Redesign

A pick-up driver killed Edwin Rivera, 62, at Broadway and W. 238th in the Bronx. The driver fled. This stretch has seen hundreds of crashes. Councilmember Eric Dinowitz opposed safety upgrades. The city left this intersection dangerous. Rivera paid the price.

On December 31, 2022, Edwin Rivera was struck and killed by a pick-up truck driver at Broadway and W. 238th Street in Council District 11. The driver fled. The intersection sits in Councilmember Eric Dinowitz’s district. Dinowitz recently opposed a proposal to make Riverdale Avenue safer. The article states, 'Council District 11, which is represented by Eric Dinowitz, who recently opposed an effort to make Riverdale Avenue in his district safer.' The Department of Transportation installed safety measures north of Van Cortlandt Park, but not at the site of Rivera’s death. In 2022, Dinowitz’s district saw 1,659 reported crashes, injuring 135 pedestrians and 27 cyclists. The city’s inaction left a deadly gap. Rivera is the latest victim.


S 343
Jackson 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.


S 343
Rivera 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.


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Bronx SUV Rear-Ends Sedan, Two Injured

Two men hurt in a Bronx crash. An SUV hit a sedan from behind on East Bedford Park Boulevard. Both drivers suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. Both were conscious and wearing seat belts. Damage hit the SUV’s front center.

According to the police report, a 2018 SUV traveling west on East Bedford Park Boulevard rear-ended a 2015 sedan also heading west. The collision caused neck injuries to both the SUV driver, 49, and his right rear passenger, 31. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The SUV sustained center front end damage; the sedan showed no damage. No ejections occurred. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to rear-end collisions in the Bronx.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4590066 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
79-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing Valentine Avenue

A 79-year-old woman was struck while crossing Valentine Avenue with the signal. The vehicle hit her on the left front bumper. She suffered a fractured hip and upper leg. The driver failed to yield and disregarded traffic control, causing serious injury.

According to the police report, a 79-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Valentine Avenue while crossing with the signal. The vehicle, traveling south and going straight ahead, struck her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated hip and upper leg. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and disregard of traffic control as contributing factors. No information about the vehicle type or driver is provided. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The collision highlights driver errors that led to severe injury of a vulnerable road user.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581661 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
68-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit Crossing Against Signal

A 68-year-old man was struck by a sedan on East Bedford Park Boulevard. He was crossing against the signal outside an intersection. The sedan hit him center front. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and abrasions but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 68-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2013 sedan traveling east on East Bedford Park Boulevard in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal and was located outside an intersection when the collision occurred. The sedan struck the pedestrian at the center front end, causing head injuries and abrasions. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact. The report lists pedestrian error and confusion as contributing factors. No driver errors were specified in the report. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581658 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Sedan Hits 74-Year-Old Pedestrian Bronx

A sedan struck a 74-year-old man on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver was distracted, causing the crash. The victim was conscious and bruised but not ejected. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Jerome Avenue made a right turn and struck a 74-year-old pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was identified as male, licensed in New York, and driving a 2010 Nissan sedan. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact at the right front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered a bruise but was not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4575702 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
2
Aggressive Driving Crash Injures Sedan Occupants

Two men hurt in a violent crash on East Bedford Park Boulevard. A sedan and an SUV collided. The sedan driver suffered facial abrasions. The front passenger suffered whiplash. Both conscious and injured. Aggressive driving cited as cause.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on East Bedford Park Boulevard involving a sedan and an SUV. The sedan driver, a 40-year-old man, sustained facial abrasions and was conscious after the crash. The front passenger, a 37-year-old woman, suffered whiplash. Both occupants were injured but not ejected. The report lists aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan was traveling straight south when it was struck on the right front bumper, while the SUV was making a right turn and impacted the sedan's left side doors. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573444 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Dinowitz Backs Misguided Bill Undermining Traffic Safety Enforcement

Assemblyman Dinowitz pushes a bill to slap New Jersey drivers with a $50 fee. The move answers NJ’s threat to block data sharing. Without cooperation, speeders dodge camera tickets. Streets stay dangerous. Lawmakers trade barbs. Vulnerable New Yorkers pay the price.

Bill number not specified. On September 28, 2022, Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz introduced a proposal in the New York State Legislature. The bill, now in committee, would impose a $50 fee on vehicles registered in states—like New Jersey—that refuse to share driver data for traffic enforcement. The measure responds to a New Jersey Senate bill blocking DMV data sharing, which could undermine New York City’s automated speed camera program. Dinowitz said, 'There's going to have to be a price to pay if my bill passes.' Safe streets advocates and NYC DOT warn that blocking data sharing lets speeders escape penalties, fueling traffic violence. The bill’s text states it 'authorizes the imposition of a $50 fee on vehicles entering NYC which are registered in states which do not cooperate with New York in the enforcement of traffic infractions through the use of photo-monitoring devices or signal monitoring systems.' The fight leaves vulnerable road users at risk, as enforcement gaps let reckless drivers go unpunished.


SUV Rear-Ends Stopped Vehicle on Jerome Avenue

Two SUVs collided on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. One vehicle stopped in traffic. The following SUV struck it from behind. The driver of the struck vehicle suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely as the cause.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. The lead vehicle was stopped in traffic when the trailing SUV struck it at the center back end. The driver of the lead vehicle, a 35-year-old man, was injured with back pain and whiplash and experienced shock. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and traveling southbound. There were no ejections or other injuries reported. The trailing vehicle showed damage at the front center, while the lead vehicle was damaged at the rear center. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4565542 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Moped Strikes Bicycle on Goulden Avenue

A moped traveling north collided with a bike heading east on Goulden Avenue. The moped driver, 61, was ejected and suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. The bike showed no damage. Confusion by the bicyclist or pedestrian contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a moped and a bicycle collided on Goulden Avenue. The moped driver, a 61-year-old man, was ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his abdomen and pelvis. The bike showed no damage. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before the crash. The moped sustained damage to its center front end. No driver license status or safety equipment details were provided. The crash highlights confusion or error on the part of the bicyclist or pedestrian as the key factor.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4564196 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
E-Bike and Motorcycle Collide on Reservoir Avenue

Two vehicles struck head-on on Reservoir Avenue in the Bronx. A 46-year-old motorcycle driver suffered back injuries and was semiconscious. Both vehicles hit each other’s front quarter panels. The motorcycle driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, an e-bike and a motorcycle collided while both were traveling north on Reservoir Avenue in the Bronx. The motorcycle driver, a 46-year-old man, was injured with back trauma and was semiconscious at the scene. He was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The collision involved impact to the left front quarter panel of the e-bike and the right front quarter panel of the motorcycle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the motorcycle driver but does not specify any driver errors or contributing factors for the e-bike. No pedestrians or other victims were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4562172 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Motorcycle Hits Pedestrian on Paul Avenue

A 37-year-old man was struck by a motorcycle on Paul Avenue in the Bronx. The rider showed aggressive driving and unsafe speed. The pedestrian suffered bruises and full-body contusions but remained conscious. The motorcycle showed no damage at impact.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling straight on Paul Avenue in the Bronx collided with a 37-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his entire body and was conscious after the crash. The report lists aggressive driving and unsafe speed as contributing factors from the motorcycle driver. The motorcycle struck the pedestrian with its center front end but showed no damage. The pedestrian's actions were not cited as a factor. The crash highlights the dangers posed by aggressive motorcycle driving in urban areas.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4563591 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Dinowitz Opposes NJ Driver Credits in Safety Boosting Congestion Pricing

Council heard fierce debate on congestion pricing. Dinowitz slammed credits for New Jersey drivers. Truckers and ride-share drivers bristled at high tolls. Advocates warned of more diesel trucks in the Bronx. The plan’s impact on vulnerable New Yorkers remains unclear.

On August 10, 2022, Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz (District 81) joined a heated policy debate over New York City’s congestion pricing plan. The proposal would charge drivers up to $23 to enter Manhattan below 60th Street. Dinowitz opposed credits for New Jersey drivers, calling them unfair. The debate, covered by gothamist.com, highlighted concerns from truckers, ride-share drivers, and advocates. The matter summary reads: 'Debate over NYC congestion pricing picks up as more effects of the plan emerge.' Critics, including Rep. Ritchie Torres, warned the plan could push more diesel trucks onto the Cross Bronx Expressway, raising public health and equity concerns. The council has not yet assessed the plan’s direct impact on vulnerable road users.


SUV Rear-Ends Sedan, Passenger Suffers Head Injury

An SUV struck a stopped sedan on East Bedford Park Boulevard in the Bronx. The front passenger in the sedan suffered a head injury and whiplash. The crash was caused by driver inattention and distraction. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling east rear-ended a sedan stopped in traffic on East Bedford Park Boulevard in the Bronx. The sedan carried two occupants, including a 37-year-old female front passenger who was injured with a head injury and whiplash. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The SUV sustained center front end damage, while the sedan was damaged at the center back end. The drivers were licensed and traveling east at the time of the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4553347 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
E-Scooter and SUV Collide on Sedgwick Avenue

A 62-year-old man on an e-scooter was injured and ejected in a head-impact collision with a southbound SUV on Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx. Both vehicles struck front to front. The e-scooter driver suffered bruising and head injuries.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx between a northbound e-scooter and a southbound Jeep SUV. The e-scooter driver, a 62-year-old man, was ejected and sustained head injuries and contusions. Both vehicles impacted center front ends. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the e-scooter driver but does not specify driver errors or violations for either party. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No helmet or safety equipment was used by the e-scooter driver. The crash resulted in injury severity level 3 for the e-scooter driver.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4554834 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07