Crash Count for Riverdale-Spuyten Duyvil
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 841
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 355
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 90
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 6
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 2
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Nov 3, 2025
Carnage in Riverdale-Spuyten Duyvil
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 2
Crush Injuries 1
Whole body 1
Severe Bleeding 2
Head 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Severe Lacerations 3
Lower leg/foot 1
Neck 1
Whole body 1
Concussion 4
Whole body 2
Head 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Whiplash 17
Neck 9
+4
Back 3
Head 2
Hip/upper leg 2
Whole body 2
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Contusion/Bruise 22
Lower leg/foot 9
+4
Head 4
Back 2
Lower arm/hand 2
Whole body 2
Face 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Abrasion 11
Lower leg/foot 4
Lower arm/hand 2
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Back 1
Face 1
Pain/Nausea 4
Whole body 2
Lower arm/hand 1
Neck 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Nov 3, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Riverdale-Spuyten Duyvil?

Preventable Speeding in Riverdale-Spuyten Duyvil School Zones

(since 2022)

Riverdale’s Crosswalks Bleed. City Hall Drags.

Riverdale-Spuyten Duyvil: Jan 1, 2022 - Nov 5, 2025

Just after 8 AM on Sep 19, a driver in an SUV hit a 55‑year‑old woman at Riverdale Avenue near 5665. Police recorded an injury at the intersection. NYC Open Data

This Week

  • On Sep 13, a driver in a 2025 Hyundai SUV hit a 10‑year‑old on a bike at West 232 Street and Fairfield Avenue. NYC Open Data
  • On Jul 13, a driver changing lanes in a sedan hit a 50‑year‑old on an e‑bike at Broadway and West 252 Street. NYC Open Data

The count does not stop

Since Jan 1, 2022, in Riverdale–Spuyten Duyvil, there have been 841 crashes, leaving 2 people dead and 355 injured, including 6 with serious injuries. NYC Open Data

Police reports show harm stacks up on main corridors. Broadway leads the list with injuries and a death. West 235 Street also shows a death alongside injuries. Riverdale Avenue records dozens hurt. NYC Open Data

The clock has a rhythm. Injuries spike in mid‑afternoon, with the worst at about 3 PM. Morning brings pain too. Deaths are marked in the 8 AM and 5 PM hours. NYC Open Data

Corners that don’t forgive

At Broadway, people on foot have been killed and hurt. At West 235 Street, the same. These are not surprises. They are patterns. NYC Open Data

Some causes are named in the files. Police recorded driver failure to yield in multiple cases. Distraction shows up too. Speed is a factor in other crashes nearby. The paper trail is short, but it points the same way: drivers making choices that break bodies. NYC Open Data

Leaders talk. Streets wait.

Assembly Member Jeffrey Dinowitz has pushed for more red‑light cameras: “People shouldn’t run red lights… when they do that they endanger other people’s lives.” Gothamist

State Senator Gustavo Rivera co‑sponsored and voted yes on the state’s speed‑limiter bill for repeat violators, S 4045. Open States

Council Member Eric Dinowitz co‑sponsored Int 1339‑2025 to allow ambulettes to use and even double‑park in bus lanes to assist passengers. NYC Council Legistar

On safer bike space in the Bronx, the Dinowitzes opposed a protected lane tied to the Harlem River Greenway, even as Jeffrey Dinowitz said, “We support bike lanes.” Streetsblog

What would make this corner kinder

Start with the basics at Broadway and West 235 Street and along Riverdale Avenue: daylighting at corners, leading pedestrian intervals, and hardened left turns to slow drivers and protect crossings. Target enforcement where the injuries peak in the afternoon. These are standard tools. They save lives when used. NYC Open Data

Citywide, two steps would change the odds here: lower New York’s default speed limit and fit repeat violators’ cars with speed limiters. The first is in the city’s hands. The second sits with Albany and S 4045. Open States

The woman on Riverdale Avenue went down in the morning. The afternoon brings more bodies. Tell them to slow the streets now. Take action.

Frequently Asked Questions

What changed here in the past month?
Two recent crashes harmed people outside cars: a woman walking was hit on Riverdale Avenue on Sep 19, and a child on a bike was hit at West 232 Street and Fairfield Avenue on Sep 13. Both are in Riverdale–Spuyten Duyvil. Source: NYC Open Data Crashes.
Where are the worst spots?
Broadway and West 235 Street each show a death alongside injuries; Riverdale Avenue records dozens injured. These locations top the local list in the Open Data crash records.
Which hours are most dangerous?
Injuries peak around mid‑afternoon, with the highest at about 3 PM. Deaths are recorded in the 8 AM and 5 PM hours. Source: NYC Open Data hourly distribution for this area.
Who can act right now?
NYC can lower default speeds; Albany can pass and enforce speed limiters for repeat violators under S 4045. Locally, DOT can add daylighting, LPIs, and hardened turns at Broadway, West 235 Street, and along Riverdale Avenue.
How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets (Crashes, Persons, Vehicles). We filtered records to the Riverdale–Spuyten Duyvil area (NTA BX0803) for the window Jan 1, 2022–Nov 5, 2025, and summarized total crashes, deaths, injuries, serious injuries, top corridors, and hourly patterns. Data were accessed Nov 4–5, 2025. You can explore the base datasets here.
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 Jeffrey Dinowitz

District 81

Council Member Eric Dinowitz

District 11

State Senator Gustavo Rivera

District 33

Other Geographies

Riverdale-Spuyten Duyvil Riverdale-Spuyten Duyvil sits in Bronx, Precinct 50, District 11, AD 81, SD 33, Bronx CB8.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Riverdale-Spuyten Duyvil

22
Driver injured on Waldo Avenue; accelerator defect cited

Oct 22 - A BMW driver eastbound on Waldo Avenue was hurt. Police recorded an accelerator defect. The sedan showed front-end damage. Two other listed occupants have injuries marked unspecified.

Police logged a crash near 4682 Waldo Avenue in the Bronx at 8 p.m. A 72-year-old man driving a 2025 BMW sedan was injured with a back contusion. The sedan showed center-front damage. Travel direction: east. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Accelerator Defective." No pedestrian or cyclist was listed among the injured. Two additional individuals are listed as occupants with injuries marked "Unspecified." The driver was licensed. Pre-crash action: going straight ahead. Point of impact: center front end. The data lists no driver error such as failure to yield or speeding.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4851888 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07
3
Driver Asleep Hits Parked SUV on Johnson Ave

Oct 3 - In the Bronx, a westbound sedan’s driver fell asleep and hit a parked SUV near 2500 Johnson Ave. One driver suffered a neck injury. Police recorded “Fell Asleep.” Damage hit the sedan’s right front and the SUV’s left rear.

At 2500 Johnson Ave in the Bronx, the driver of a westbound sedan hit a parked SUV. Damage was to the sedan’s right front bumper and the SUV’s left rear bumper. A 25-year-old driver suffered a neck injury, listed as whiplash. According to the police report, the sedan was “Going Straight Ahead” westbound when the driver “Fell Asleep” and hit a “Parked” SUV. Police recorded “Fell Asleep” by the driver as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4847360 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07
19
SUV driver hits woman at 5665 Riverdale

Sep 19 - A northbound SUV driver went straight on Riverdale Avenue and hit a 55-year-old woman crossing at the intersection by 5665. She suffered a bruised lower leg and stayed conscious. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified. Impact was center-front.

In the Bronx at 5665 Riverdale Avenue, a driver in a 2024 SUV traveling north and going straight hit a 55-year-old woman who was crossing at the intersection. She was conscious and reported a bruised lower leg. Impact was to the center front, matching the damage noted. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified'. No specific driver error was recorded. The driver, a 34-year-old woman licensed in New York, was the only listed occupant. The crash is logged as collision ID 4843871 in the 50th Precinct.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4843871 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07
13
Bronx SUV driver hits child cyclist

Sep 13 - An SUV driver westbound on West 232 Street hit a 10-year-old boy on a bike near Fairfield Avenue. The boy suffered a leg injury. The SUV right front bumper showed damage. Police coded cyclist confusion in the report.

A driver in a 2025 SUV traveling west on West 232 Street hit a 10-year-old boy riding a bicycle, also westbound, near Fairfield Avenue at about 5:10 p.m. The child suffered a lower-leg injury and showed signs of shock. The SUV had right front bumper damage. According to the police report, officers coded "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as contributing factors for the crash. The report did not record a driver error. Other involved parties were listed with unspecified injuries. This crash is logged under collision ID 4841882 in the Bronx.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841882 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07
7
Man struck and killed in deadly hit-and-run in the Bronx
6
Driver rear-ends parked car on Broadway

Sep 6 - On Broadway at 6469 in the Bronx, a southbound driver going straight hit a parked Kia. Three people were hurt, including the parked car’s teen driver and passenger. Police recorded Unsafe Speed.

Two sedans crashed on Broadway at 6469 in the Bronx. A southbound driver going straight hit a parked Kia. The Kia’s center rear was crushed. The moving car’s front was smashed. The parked car’s 19-year-old driver was injured. Her 19-year-old front passenger was injured. The other driver, a 28-year-old woman, was injured. All three reported whiplash and were conscious. According to the police report, police recorded Unsafe Speed by the driver going straight ahead. The report lists two occupants in the Kia and one in the moving car. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840964 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07
11
Scooter Riders Killed On Bronx Parkway

Aug 11 - A speeding Mercedes struck a Volkswagen, then hit two men on scooters. Both riders died. Seven cars crashed. The parkway closed for hours. Police charged the driver with manslaughter and DWI.

CBS New York (2025-08-11) reports two men, Enrique Martinez and Manuel Amarentepenalo, died after a Mercedes changed lanes, hit a Volkswagen, then struck the scooter riders on Bronx River Parkway. NYPD said, "The men were ejected from their scooters and fatally injured in the collision." The driver, Mauricio Neyra Yuyes, faces charges of vehicular manslaughter and driving while intoxicated. The crash triggered a seven-car pileup and closed the highway for hours. The incident highlights the lethal risk of impaired driving and the vulnerability of scooter users on city roads.


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.


7
SUV Turns, Strikes Woman in Bronx Driveway

Aug 7 - SUV turned into a Bronx driveway. Struck a woman sleeping by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver kept going. Garbage, silence, impact. A neighbor watched. The street stayed cold.

According to NY Daily News (2025-08-07), a dark SUV turned into a driveway on W. 174th St. in Morris Heights and fatally struck a 44-year-old homeless woman who was sleeping or unconscious at the curb. Surveillance video shows the SUV "slowly making a right turn into the driveway, running over the woman on its right side." The driver left through a rear entrance. A neighbor said, "he just rolled over that woman and killed her." The incident highlights risks for vulnerable people near driveways and the consequences when drivers fail to notice those at the margins.


4
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights

Aug 4 - A driver struck a cyclist in Washington Heights. The cyclist survived. Neighbors say the intersection breeds danger. The driver fled. NYPD searches. Streets remain unsafe.

CBS New York reported on August 4, 2025, that a driver hit a cyclist in Washington Heights and left the scene. The article notes, "local residents say the intersection has been a problem for some time." The NYPD is searching for the driver. The incident highlights ongoing risks at this location and points to persistent systemic hazards for cyclists and pedestrians. No mention of charges or arrests. The crash underscores the need for stronger 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.


18
Sedan Strikes on Palisade Avenue, Driver Hurt

Jul 18 - A sedan hit on Palisade Avenue. The driver, 56, suffered pain and shock. Police cite other vehicular factors. Streets stay dangerous. Metal and flesh collide. The Bronx bears the cost.

A sedan crashed on Palisade Avenue at West 261st Street in the Bronx. The 56-year-old male driver was injured, reporting pain and shock. According to the police report, 'Other Vehicular' factors contributed to the crash. The vehicle sustained damage to the left side doors and left front bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as involved. The report does not specify further details about the second occupant. Driver error is noted as 'Other Vehicular,' highlighting systemic risks on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830433 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07
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
Sedan Hits E-Bike; Cyclist Ejected, Arm Injured

Jul 13 - A sedan hit an e-bike on Broadway at W 252 St in the Bronx. The 50-year-old man was ejected and suffered an abrasion to his arm. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely.

A sedan changing lanes struck an e-bike on Broadway near W 252 St. The e-bike rider, a 50-year-old man, was ejected and suffered an abrasion to his elbow/lower arm; he was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Following Too Closely" were listed as contributing factors; the report also listed "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." Police recorded the sedan's point of impact as the left front bumper with damage to that bumper. No injuries were reported for the sedan's occupants.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827600 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07
9
Truck Overturns, Asphalt Floods Bronx Road

Jul 9 - A truck flipped in the Bronx. Liquid asphalt gushed onto the street. The road turned slick, danger rising for all who pass.

CBS New York reported on July 9, 2025, that a truck overturned in the Bronx, spilling liquid asphalt across the road. The article states, "Liquid asphalt poured onto a road in the Bronx after a truck overturned Wednesday." No injuries were reported, but the incident left the street hazardous. The cause of the overturn was not detailed. The crash highlights the risks posed by large vehicles and hazardous cargo on city streets. Cleanup and traffic disruption followed, raising questions about truck safety and route planning in dense urban areas.


8
Dinowitz Supports Bike Lanes Opposes Safety-Boosting Bike Lane Plan

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.

""We support bike lanes."" -- Jeffrey Dinowitz

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.


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.


30
SUV Strikes Cyclist on Johnson Avenue

Jun 30 - SUV and bike collided on Johnson Avenue. Cyclist suffered chest injury and minor bleeding. Both vehicles moved north. Police list all factors as unspecified.

A collision between an SUV and a cyclist occurred on Johnson Avenue near Henry Hudson Parkway East in the Bronx. The 65-year-old cyclist was injured, suffering a chest wound and minor bleeding. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling north and going straight ahead. All contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are identified in the report. The SUV driver and occupant, both aged 79, were not reported injured. The cyclist's safety equipment is listed as 'Unknown.'


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824440 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07
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 Driver Hits Three Pedestrians

Jun 28 - A car slammed into three men at Hunts Point. One lies in critical condition. Metal twisted. Sirens wailed. The driver faces charges. Blood stains the Bronx night.

ABC7 reported on June 28, 2025, that a driver struck three pedestrians at Hunts Point Avenue and Bruckner Boulevard. Police say Charles Jenkins, 28, collided with a Mercedes, then hit three men and several parked cars. One victim, age 33, was critically hurt; two others are stable. Jenkins faces multiple vehicular assault charges. ABC7 notes, 'Authorities are trying to determine what led up to the collision.' The crash highlights the danger at busy Bronx intersections and the consequences when drivers lose control.