Crash Count for Soundview-Bruckner-Bronx River
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,971
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,149
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 224
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 21
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 12
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Aug 2, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Soundview-Bruckner-Bronx River?

Speed Kills, City Sleeps—How Many More Must Die?

Speed Kills, City Sleeps—How Many More Must Die?

Soundview-Bruckner-Bronx River: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 9, 2025

The Deaths Keep Coming

Just last week, a woman was killed crossing 174th Street in Morris Heights. The driver did not stop. Police are still looking for the car. She died at St. Barnabas Hospital. There have been no arrests. As reported by ABC7, “A 44-year-old woman was fatally struck in a hit-and-run crash in the Bronx.”

In the last twelve months, four people have died on these streets. One was a child. Two were over 75. 338 people were injured. Ten were hurt so badly their lives will never be the same. The numbers do not stop. The pain does not end.

Speed, Flight, and the Cost of Delay

The cars do not slow down. The drivers do not always stay. In June, a cab driver named Robert Godwin was killed. The SUV that hit him was going 77 miles per hour in a 25 zone. The driver ran a red light, used the bus lane, and then ran away. As the New York Post reported, “This defendant was allegedly driving three times the speed limit when her SUV slammed into a livery cab, and she fled the scene without checking on the driver’s condition or waiting for first responders to arrive.”

The dead do not get a second chance. The families do not get answers. The street stays the same.

What Leaders Have Done—and Not Done

Local leaders have voted to extend school speed zones and to curb repeat speeders. State Senator Nathalia Fernández and others voted yes on the Stop Super Speeders Act, which would force drivers with a record of speeding to install devices that keep them from breaking the limit. But the city has not lowered the default speed limit. The council and mayor could act now. They have not.

Call to Action: Demand More Than Words

This is not fate. This is policy. Call your council member. Call the mayor. Tell them to lower the speed limit and enforce it. Tell them to fix the street before another child, another elder, another neighbor is lost. The dead cannot call. You can.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Soundview-Bruckner-Bronx River sit politically?
It belongs to borough Bronx, community board Bronx CB9, city council district District 18, assembly district AD 85 and state senate district SD 34.
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Soundview-Bruckner-Bronx River?
Cars and SUVs were involved in the most harm: 3 deaths, 117 minor injuries, 45 moderate injuries, and 8 serious injuries. Motorcycles and Mopeds caused 0 deaths, 3 minor injuries, 2 moderate injuries, and 1 serious injury. Bikes were involved in 0 deaths, 3 minor injuries, and 3 moderate injuries.
Are these crashes just 'accidents'?
No. The data shows patterns—speeding, red-light running, drivers fleeing the scene. These are preventable with better policy and enforcement.
What can local politicians do to stop traffic violence?
They can lower the speed limit, redesign streets, enforce laws against dangerous driving, and support bills like the Stop Super Speeders Act.
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.
How many people have died or been seriously injured here recently?
In the last 12 months, 4 people died and 10 suffered serious injuries in Soundview-Bruckner-Bronx River.
What recent steps have leaders taken?
Local leaders voted to extend school speed zones and to support the Stop Super Speeders Act, which targets repeat dangerous drivers.

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Other Representatives

Emérita Torres
Assembly Member Emérita Torres
District 85
District Office:
1163 Manor Ave. Store Front 1, Bronx, NY 10472
Legislative Office:
Room 833, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Amanda Farías
Council Member Amanda Farías
District 18
District Office:
1231 Lafayette Avenue, 2nd Floor, Bronx, NY 10474
718-792-1140
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1771, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7375
Nathalia Fernández
State Senator Nathalia Fernández
District 34
District Office:
3853 E. Tremont Ave., Bronx, NY 10465
Legislative Office:
Room 814, Legislative Office Building 188 State St., Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

Soundview-Bruckner-Bronx River Soundview-Bruckner-Bronx River sits in Bronx, Precinct 43, District 18, AD 85, SD 34, Bronx CB9.

See also
Boroughs
City Council Districts
Community Boards
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State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Soundview-Bruckner-Bronx River

S 2714
Fernandez votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.

Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.

Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.


S 2714
Sepúlveda co-sponsors bill boosting street safety for all users.

Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.

Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.


S 2714
Sepúlveda votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.

Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.

Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.


2
Sedan Slams Parked Garbage Truck, Two Hurt

A sedan crashed into a parked garbage truck on East 174 Street. Two men inside the sedan suffered head and leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention and improper lane use as causes.

According to the police report, a 2019 Tesla sedan traveling east on East 174 Street struck the left rear bumper of a parked 2016 Mack garbage truck at 19:36. Both sedan occupants, men aged 25, were injured but conscious. The driver suffered a head contusion; the passenger sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. Both wore lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors, highlighting driver error. The garbage truck was stationary at the time of the crash. No victim actions contributed to the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704106 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
Int 0080-2024
Farías co-sponsors bill empowering civilians to report hazardous vehicle obstructions, boosting street safety.

Council bill targets cars blocking bike lanes, bus lanes, sidewalks, and hydrants near schools. Civilian complaints trigger fines. Streets clear, danger cut. Council moves to protect the vulnerable.

Int 0080-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 8, 2024, the bill creates a $175 penalty for vehicles blocking bike lanes, bus lanes, sidewalks, crosswalks, or hydrants within 2,640 feet of schools. The Department of Transportation must set up a civilian reporting program. If a civilian complaint leads to a fine, the complainant gets 25 percent of proceeds. The bill’s matter title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to hazardous obstruction by vehicles and civilian complaints.' Council Member Carlina Rivera leads, joined by Restler, Ayala, Joseph, Menin, and others. The bill aims to keep paths clear for those most at risk.


Sedan Hits Pedestrian Working at Bronx Intersection

A sedan turned right and struck a 36-year-old man working in the Bronx intersection. The impact bruised his back. He stayed conscious. The car showed no damage. The street stayed dangerous for those on foot.

According to the police report, a sedan heading north near 1615 Westchester Avenue in the Bronx made a right turn and struck a 36-year-old male pedestrian who was working in the roadway. The man suffered back contusions but remained conscious at the scene. The sedan, driven by a licensed male, showed no damage despite the impact at the right front quarter panel. The report does not cite any driver errors or contributing factors such as Failure to Yield. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash underscores the risks faced by pedestrians working in active intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703300 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
SUV Rear-Ends Parked SUV in Bronx Collision

In the Bronx, a southbound SUV struck the rear of a parked SUV. The driver of the parked vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as the cause. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in the Bronx near Colgate Avenue just after midnight. A southbound 2022 SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, collided with the center back end of a parked 2010 SUV. The parked vehicle was occupied by a 60-year-old female driver who was not ejected but sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. The police report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The impact damaged the center back end of the parked SUV and the center front end of the moving SUV. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701683 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
Pedestrian Killed Crossing White Plains Road

A 22-year-old man was struck head-on by a Mercedes sedan while crossing White Plains Road near Archer Street. His skull was crushed. He died there, between a BMW and the curb, under indifferent streetlights.

A 22-year-old pedestrian was killed while crossing White Plains Road near Archer Street in the Bronx, according to the police report. The report states he was struck head-on by a Mercedes sedan. The narrative details, 'His skull crushed. He died there, between a BMW and the curb, under the streetlights that did not see.' The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor, highlighting the presence of driver error in this fatal crash. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but these details are only mentioned after the primary contributing factor of alcohol involvement by the driver. The impact was severe, resulting in fatal head injuries. The crash occurred in the early morning hours, underscoring the persistent dangers faced by pedestrians on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700217 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
S 6808
Fernandez votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.

Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.

Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.


S 6808
Fernandez votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.

Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.

Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.


S 6808
Sepúlveda votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.

Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.

Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.


Pick-up Truck Slams Stopped Sedan on Expressway

A pick-up truck rear-ended a stopped sedan on the Cross Bronx Expressway. The 19-year-old woman driving the sedan suffered whiplash and full-body trauma. Both vehicles took heavy damage. Traffic did not forgive.

According to the police report, a 2021 Chevrolet pick-up truck traveling west on the Cross Bronx Expressway struck the rear of a stopped 2021 Hyundai sedan, also westbound. The sedan’s 19-year-old female driver was injured, suffering whiplash and trauma to her entire body. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver and does not specify any driver errors for the pick-up truck. Both vehicles sustained damage at the points of impact. No ejections were reported. The crash underscores the risk to vehicle occupants when traffic halts and heavy vehicles fail to stop.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694475 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
Motorscooter Ejected in Bronx Sedan Collision

A 39-year-old man on a motorscooter was ejected and suffered full-body contusions after colliding with a sedan turning left on White Plains Road in the Bronx. The sedan struck the scooter’s left front quarter panel, causing severe injury.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old male motorscooter driver was injured and ejected from his vehicle after a collision with a sedan in the Bronx. The sedan, traveling west, was making a left turn when it struck the motorscooter, which was traveling straight south. The point of impact was the sedan’s center front end and the scooter’s left front quarter panel. The scooter driver suffered contusions and bruises over his entire body. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the scooter driver but does not specify any driver errors for the sedan. The scooter driver was not using any safety equipment at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4689555 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
Speeding Sedan Injures Passenger on Bronx River Parkway

A speeding sedan struck hard on Bronx River Parkway. The front passenger, 18, suffered fractured leg and foot. Unsafe speed and driver inexperience fueled the violent crash. Airbags deployed. Passenger conscious, badly hurt.

According to the police report, a 2016 Hyundai sedan traveling north on Bronx River Parkway crashed at the center front end. The front passenger, an 18-year-old woman, suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and headed straight at the time of impact. Airbags deployed and the passenger wore a lap belt. The crash caused major damage to the vehicle's front. No ejection occurred.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687649 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
Taxi Rear-Ends Vehicle, Passenger Injured

A taxi struck the rear center of a parked vehicle on the Cross Bronx Expressway. The left rear passenger in the taxi suffered back injuries and whiplash. The passenger remained conscious and was not ejected. Damage focused on the taxi’s right rear bumper.

According to the police report, a 2021 taxi traveling south on the Cross Bronx Expressway rear-ended a parked vehicle, impacting the center back end. The taxi carried three occupants. A 49-year-old female passenger seated in the left rear suffered back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The taxi sustained damage to its right rear bumper. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No safety equipment was noted for the injured passenger. The crash highlights the dangers of rear-end collisions involving taxis and their passengers.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687365 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
E-Bike Rider Injured in Bronx Collision

A 19-year-old female e-bike driver suffered a knee and lower leg fracture in a Bronx crash. The collision struck her bike’s left front quarter panel. She remained conscious and was not ejected. No damage was reported to the e-bike.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old female operating an EVO Scooter e-bike was injured in a collision on East 174 Street in the Bronx. She sustained a fracture and dislocation to her knee and lower leg. The crash involved impact to the left front quarter panel of the e-bike. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors or violations. The rider was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No safety equipment was noted. The e-bike showed no damage. The other vehicle involved was a Chevrolet car or SUV with impact to its right front quarter panel. The report does not specify the other vehicle’s driver or contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685894 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
Elderly SUV Driver Loses Consciousness on Story Avenue

A 71-year-old man driving an SUV on Story Avenue lost consciousness. The vehicle struck an object with its right front bumper. The driver was injured across his entire body and found unconscious. Two occupants were in the vehicle at the time.

According to the police report, a 71-year-old male driver in a 2011 SUV traveling west on Story Avenue lost consciousness while driving. The vehicle impacted with its right front bumper, causing injuries to the driver’s entire body. The driver was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor to the crash. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead before the collision. Two occupants were in the vehicle. No other driver errors or victim actions are noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684897 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
Pedestrian Injured Emerging from Parked Vehicle

A 40-year-old man was struck by an SUV while emerging from behind a parked vehicle in the Bronx. The impact fractured his hip and upper leg. The driver was going straight southbound. The pedestrian was confused, causing the crash.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old male pedestrian was injured after emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle on White Plains Road in the Bronx. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated hip and upper leg. The driver, a licensed male operating a 2023 Kia SUV traveling southbound, struck the pedestrian with the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but no other safety equipment or driver violations were mentioned.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681699 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
2
Aggressive Driving Causes Bronx Sedan Crash

Two sedans collided on East 174 Street in the Bronx. Both drivers suffered injuries. One driver had abrasions over her body; the other bruised his leg. The crash involved aggressive driving and road rage. Vehicles struck with front and side impacts.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on East 174 Street near Harrod Avenue in the Bronx. Both drivers were injured: a 35-year-old woman suffered abrasions over her entire body, and a 32-year-old man sustained contusions to his knee and lower leg. The report lists aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors. One driver was licensed; the other was unlicensed. The first vehicle was traveling north and struck the right front bumper of a parked sedan, which had three occupants. The third vehicle, a Dodge sedan traveling east, was involved with damage to its center front end and left side doors. No victims were ejected. Airbags deployed in one vehicle. The crash highlights dangerous driver behavior and unlicensed operation.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679827 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
SUV Rear-Ends Convertible on Bronx Parkway

A northbound SUV struck the rear of a convertible merging on Bronx River Parkway. The impact injured a 60-year-old female front passenger, causing neck whiplash. Tire failure contributed to the crash. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage.

According to the police report, a 2020 SUV traveling north on Bronx River Parkway rear-ended a 2003 convertible merging in front. The collision caused center-end damage to both vehicles. A 60-year-old female front passenger in the convertible suffered neck injuries described as whiplash. The report lists tire failure as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV driver was going straight ahead, while the convertible driver was merging. No ejections occurred. The injured passenger was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The crash highlights vehicle control issues linked to tire failure and merging maneuvers.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678037 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11