Crash Count for Bedford Park
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,102
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 523
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 Nov 8, 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 Nov 8, 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

8
Eric Dinowitz Backs Safety‑Boosting Bike Lanes Opposing Parking Loss

Jul 8 - Dinowitzes fight the Harlem River Greenway bike lane. They defend parking. Cyclists and walkers wait for safe passage. DOT says protected lanes save lives. The Bronx stays exposed.

On July 8, 2025, Assembly Member Jeff Dinowitz and Council Member Eric Dinowitz publicly opposed the city's plan for a protected bike lane on Bailey Avenue, part of the Harlem River Greenway. The matter, described as an 'anti-car crusade,' centers on the removal of 46 parking spots. The Dinowitzes claim the redesign ignores community voices. DOT and local advocates argue the project will cut injuries and deaths, citing crash data. A safety analyst notes the Greenway will create safe, separated space for pedestrians and cyclists, reducing harm and boosting active travel. The Dinowitzes support bike lanes in principle but resist changes that reduce parking.


4
Distracted Driver Slams Parked Sedan on Grand Concourse

Jul 4 - A distracted driver hit a parked sedan on Grand Concourse. The crash left the driver with neck injuries. Impact was hard and sudden. Streets stayed dangerous in the Bronx.

A sedan traveling north struck a parked Toyota sedan at 2760 Grand Concourse in the Bronx. The driver, a 34-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the main contributing factor. The impact hit the left rear bumper of the parked car. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger of driver distraction on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825098 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
3
Commissioner Clears Officer In Bronx Killing

Jul 3 - An officer shot an unarmed man during a Bronx traffic stop. The NYPD judge called for firing. The commissioner overruled. The man’s family called it outrage. The system shielded the shooter.

Gothamist (2025-07-03) reports NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch overruled a departmental judge and cleared Lt. Jonathan Rivera, who fatally shot Allan Feliz, unarmed, during a 2019 Bronx traffic stop. Judge Maldonado found Rivera's use of deadly force unjustified, writing it 'requires more than the mere possibility of danger.' Tisch disagreed, citing a 'split-second decision' and risk to another officer. The stop began over a seatbelt. Feliz tried to flee; Rivera fired once, killing him. Tisch's decision echoes the state attorney general, who declined charges. The case highlights the commissioner's power over discipline and ongoing debate about police accountability.


2
Improper Lane Use Injures Toddler on Webster

Jul 2 - A two-year-old boy suffered face injuries in a Bronx crash. Two sedans collided on Webster Avenue. Police cite improper lane use and driver distraction. The child was left in shock.

Two sedans crashed at 2703 Webster Avenue in the Bronx. A two-year-old boy, riding as a rear passenger, was injured in the face and left in shock. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The collision occurred as one sedan made a U-turn and the other traveled straight. No helmet or signal issues were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger to young passengers when drivers fail to use lanes properly and lose focus.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825146 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
2
Speeding Driver Injures Pedestrian at Bedford Park

Jul 2 - A driver sped through Bedford Park. A man crossing was struck. His leg was hurt. Shock followed. Aggressive driving fueled the crash. The street bore witness.

A pedestrian was injured at Bedford Park Blvd and Valentine Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, a driver traveling south made a left turn at unsafe speed and struck a 49-year-old man crossing at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered injury to his lower leg and was in shock. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. No vehicle type was specified. The crash left the pedestrian with pain and trauma.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825681 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
30
SUV Ignores Signal, Slams Sedan on E 197 St

Jun 30 - SUV ran a traffic control, struck a sedan. Two people suffered neck injuries. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Streets failed to protect.

An SUV and a sedan collided at E 197 St and Marion Ave in the Bronx. Two occupants, a 39-year-old woman and a 19-year-old man, suffered neck injuries. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was the contributing factor. The SUV hit the sedan's left front bumper. Both injured persons were conscious. The report lists no other contributing factors before the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824599 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
30
Int 0857-2024 Dinowitz votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.

Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.

Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.


28
Bronx Crash Leaves Pedestrian Critical

Jun 28 - A driver fleeing police tore through a red light in the Bronx. Two cars spun onto the sidewalk. Three pedestrians hit. One man clings to life. Metal, glass, blood on Bruckner Boulevard.

According to NY Daily News (2025-06-28), an unlicensed driver sped from an NYPD stop, ran a red light, and crashed into another car at Bruckner Blvd. and Hunts Point Ave. Both vehicles spun onto the sidewalk, striking three pedestrians. The article states, "Jenkins slammed on the gas and sped off east on Hunts Point Ave., blowing through a red light." Police charged the driver with vehicular assault, reckless endangerment, and fleeing. The crash highlights the risks when drivers evade police and ignore signals. One pedestrian remains in critical condition.


25
Motorcycle Ejection on Sedgwick Avenue Injures Rider

Jun 25 - A motorcycle crashed on Sedgwick Avenue. The rider was ejected and injured. The impact bruised his entire body. No other vehicles or people were reported hurt.

A motorcycle crash on Sedgwick Avenue at Perot Street in the Bronx left a 22-year-old male rider injured. According to the police report, the motorcycle was making a left turn when the crash occurred. The rider was ejected and suffered contusions across his entire body. No other injuries were reported. The police listed all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The report notes the rider wore a helmet. No driver errors or other vehicle involvement were documented in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823088 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
24
Sedan Ignores Signal, Slams Teen Cyclist

Jun 24 - A sedan struck a 17-year-old bicyclist on Jerome Ave. The teen was ejected and suffered fractures. Police cite traffic control disregard and failure to yield. System failed the vulnerable. Metal crushed flesh.

A sedan hit a 17-year-old bicyclist at Jerome Ave and E 196 St in the Bronx. The cyclist was ejected and suffered fractures and dislocations to the entire body. According to the police report, both 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' contributed to the crash. The sedan's left front bumper struck the bike, demolishing it. The driver was licensed and uninjured. The cyclist wore no safety equipment, but the report lists driver errors as primary factors. No blame is placed on the injured teen.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823387 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
21
Moped Passenger Critically Hurt in Bronx Crash

Jun 21 - A moped crash on Hutchinson River Parkway left an 18-year-old woman sprawled on the asphalt, clinging to life. The driver fled. Metal and bodies scattered. Six others hurt. The road stayed open. The danger stayed real.

NY Daily News reported on June 21, 2025, that an 18-year-old woman was critically injured after being thrown from a moped in a multi-vehicle crash on the Hutchinson River Parkway in the Bronx. According to police, 'the moped driver sped away from the 3:45 a.m. crash,' leaving the woman on the road. The crash began when a Honda Accord hit a Honda Pilot, which then struck the moped from behind, ejecting the passenger. The moped operator stopped briefly but fled before first responders arrived. Six others from the involved vehicles were hospitalized with minor injuries. The incident highlights the risks of multi-vehicle collisions and the consequences when drivers abandon crash scenes, leaving vulnerable road users exposed and unprotected.


19
City Floats 15 MPH E-Bike Limit

Jun 19 - Shops boost e-bike speeds while City Hall eyes a 15 mph cap. State law blocks quick action. Critics slam the plan as unfair and toothless. Police already target cyclists. Enforcement and real change remain distant. Streets stay risky.

West Side Spirit (2025-06-19) reports that despite Mayor Eric Adams's proposal for a 15 mph speed limit on e-bikes, shops in Manhattan still advertise illegal speed modifications. Adams admits the plan is 'an idea' needing state approval and a lengthy rulemaking process. Critics like Ben Furnas of Transportation Alternatives call the proposal 'half-baked and ill-conceived,' arguing it unfairly targets cyclists while drivers face lesser consequences for greater harm. Janet Schroeder of the NYC E-Bike Safety Alliance doubts the limit will matter without enforcement: 'The 15 mph speed limit does nothing.' The NYPD already issues thousands of criminal summonses to cyclists for minor infractions. The article highlights the policy gap and enforcement challenges, with no immediate relief for vulnerable road users.


18
Dinowitz Highlights Safety Boosting Bronx Station Accessibility Upgrades

Jun 18 - Crews will gut and rebuild Williams Bridge and Woodlawn stations. Four new elevators will rise. Three Harlem Line stops in the Bronx will open to all. The city’s transit spine grows stronger for those left waiting longest.

On June 18, 2025, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority announced a sweeping accessibility project for three Metro-North Harlem Line stations in the Bronx: Williams Bridge, Woodlawn, and Botanical Garden. According to the MTA, crews will completely rebuild Williams Bridge and Woodlawn, installing four new elevators—two at each station—to ensure full accessibility. The matter summary states: 'comprehensive renovation and accessibility project at three Metro-North Railroad Harlem Line stations in the Bronx.' Christian Murray reported the announcement. No council bill number or committee applies, as this is an agency initiative, not legislation. The upgrades promise to open transit to riders long shut out by stairs and barriers. Improving station accessibility encourages more walking and cycling to transit, supports mode shift away from driving, and benefits vulnerable users by making the built environment more inclusive and safer.


17
S 8344 Alvarez misses committee vote on school speed zone safety bill.

Jun 17 - 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.


17
S 8344 Dinowitz votes yes to extend school speed zones, improving child pedestrian safety.

Jun 17 - 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.


17
Teen Critically Hurt In Bronx Subway Fall

Jun 17 - A 14-year-old fell from a Bronx No. 5 train. He hit the tracks hard. Medics rushed him to Jacobi. His face and body took the blow. Police charged another teen. Subway surfing keeps taking young lives.

NY Daily News reported on June 17, 2025, that a 14-year-old boy suffered critical injuries after falling from the top of a northbound No. 5 train near Baychester Ave. Police said he was with two other teens. One, age 17, was arrested for reckless endangerment and trespass. The third fled. The article notes, 'Six people, most of them teens, died subway surfing in the city last year. The youngest was just 11.' This year, two have died already. The NYPD and MTA have increased enforcement and launched campaigns to deter subway surfing, including drone patrols and public messaging. The incident highlights persistent dangers on the transit system and ongoing risks for young riders.


16
Sedan Hits Toddler at Bronx Intersection

Jun 16 - A sedan struck a two-year-old girl crossing at Goulden Ave. She was injured. The driver turned left. Police list no clear cause. The street stayed open. The child left in shock.

A sedan making a left turn on Goulden Ave at W 197 St in the Bronx struck a two-year-old girl at the intersection. She was injured and in shock. According to the police report, the driver and another occupant were unhurt. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The child was crossing against the signal, but no driver errors are cited. The sedan showed no visible damage. No further details are provided in the police report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4821025 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
16
S 7678 Alvarez votes yes to expand school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Jun 16 - 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.


16
S 7785 Alvarez votes yes to weaken bus rules, increasing pedestrian and cyclist risk.

Jun 16 - 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.


16
S 7678 Dinowitz votes yes to expand school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Jun 16 - 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.