Crash Count for Soundview-Bruckner-Bronx River
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,975
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,150
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 5, 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

SUV Slams Sedan Rear on Bruckner Boulevard

An SUV struck a sedan from behind on Bruckner Boulevard. A 49-year-old woman in the back seat suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash left the sedan’s rear and SUV’s front damaged. No driver errors listed.

According to the police report, a GMC SUV rear-ended a 2018 Honda sedan traveling west on Bruckner Boulevard near Evergreen Avenue. The sedan carried three people. A 49-year-old female passenger in the rear seat suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The point of impact was the sedan’s center back end and the SUV’s right front bumper. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the data. The injured passenger was conscious and not ejected. The sedan driver was licensed. No further details on violations or driver actions were provided.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4564998 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
SUV Left Turn Hits Bicyclist on White Plains

A 48-year-old male bicyclist was injured in the Bronx when an SUV making a left turn struck him. The impact hit the bike’s front center and the SUV’s right rear quarter panel. The cyclist suffered abrasions and leg injuries.

According to the police report, a 48-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on White Plains Road was struck by a 2021 Dodge SUV making a left turn southwest. The collision impacted the bike’s center front end and the SUV’s right rear quarter panel. The bicyclist was injured, sustaining abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling legally. The bicyclist wore a helmet but was not ejected. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4562758 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Bronx SUV Collision Injures Driver

Two SUVs collided on Metcalf Avenue in the Bronx. Both vehicles traveled south. The impact hit the right front quarter panel of one and the left front bumper of the other. A 29-year-old male driver suffered chest injuries and whiplash.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided while traveling south on Metcalf Avenue in the Bronx. The crash involved impact to the right front quarter panel of one SUV and the left front bumper of the other. The sole injured party was a 29-year-old male driver, who sustained chest injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The crash caused moderate vehicle damage but no ejections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4561747 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Improper Lane Use Sedan Crash on Noble Avenue

Merging sedan struck another sedan’s front bumper on Noble Avenue. Woman driver suffered neck injury and whiplash. Police cite improper lane usage. Both cars damaged. No ejection. No other injuries reported.

According to the police report, a sedan merging into traffic on Noble Avenue struck the right front bumper of another sedan traveling east. The driver of the struck vehicle, a 50-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. She remained conscious and was not ejected. Police list 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or factors such as helmet use or signaling are noted in the report. Both vehicles sustained damage. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4561742 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
SUV Strikes Parked Cars in Bronx Crash

A 58-year-old male driver was injured in a Bronx collision. His SUV hit two parked vehicles while traveling south. The driver suffered neck injuries and lost consciousness. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed as causes.

According to the police report, a 58-year-old male driver in a 2015 SUV traveling south on Rosedale Avenue struck two parked vehicles. The collision involved the SUV's right front bumper hitting a parked sedan's left rear quarter panel and a parked SUV's center back end. The driver was injured, sustaining neck trauma and was unconscious at the scene. He was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. No other persons were reported injured. The parked vehicles were stationary at the time of impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4560118 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Sedan Hits E-Bike on Fteley Avenue

A sedan struck an e-bike on Fteley Avenue in the Bronx. The e-bike driver, a 36-year-old man, was ejected and suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries. The sedan’s left front bumper was damaged. Driver inattention and unsafe speed caused the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Fteley Avenue collided with an e-bike traveling west. The e-bike driver, a 36-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his shoulder and upper arm. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors for the e-bike driver, and driver inattention/distraction for the sedan driver. The sedan’s left front quarter panel and the e-bike’s center front end were damaged at the point of impact. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and unsafe speeds in the Bronx.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4554109 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
2
Sedan Backing Unsafely Injures Rear Passengers

A sedan backing unsafely in the Bronx struck another vehicle. Two rear passengers suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and not ejected. The crash caused damage to the right front and left rear quarter panels of the vehicles involved.

According to the police report, a vehicle was backing unsafely on Manor Avenue in the Bronx when it collided with a southbound sedan. Two rear passengers in the sedan, a 22-year-old female and a 26-year-old male, were injured with back pain and whiplash. Both occupants remained conscious and were not ejected from the vehicle. The driver of the backing vehicle held a permit license from Connecticut. The crash caused damage to the right front quarter panel of the sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the backing vehicle. The primary driver error listed was 'Backing Unsafely.' No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552246 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
82-Year-Old Driver Injured Turning Left Bronx

An 82-year-old man driving a sedan in the Bronx suffered head injuries and abrasions after a left turn crash. The vehicle struck an object on the left rear quarter panel. Driver distraction was a key factor. He was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, an 82-year-old male driver was injured while making a left turn on Vannest Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan's left rear quarter panel was impacted, causing head injuries and abrasions to the driver. The driver was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The crash occurred at 2:50 p.m., and no other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver was not ejected and sustained injury severity level 3. The vehicle damage was noted on the left front quarter panel.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549653 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
E-Scooter Driver Injured on Bronx River Avenue

A 43-year-old man riding a 2022 Vespa e-scooter was injured on Bronx River Avenue. The scooter’s left front bumper was damaged. The rider suffered an abrasion and upper arm injury. He remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old male driver on a 2022 Vespa e-scooter was injured on Bronx River Avenue. The scooter was parked before the crash and sustained damage to its left front bumper. The rider suffered an abrasion and an upper arm injury but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The rider was wearing a helmet, but no other safety equipment or violations are noted. The crash involved only the e-scooter, with no other vehicles or pedestrians mentioned.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549742 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Sedan Turns, Crushes Pedestrian’s Foot in Bronx

A sedan turned right at East 174 Street and Bronx River Avenue. Its bumper struck a woman crossing with the signal. Her foot was crushed. She stayed conscious. The car showed no damage. The street bore the mark.

A 27-year-old woman was crossing East 174 Street at Bronx River Avenue with the signal when a sedan turned right and struck her. According to the police report, the car’s left front bumper crushed her foot, causing crush injuries to her lower leg and foot. She remained conscious at the scene. The sedan, a 2011 Toyota, showed no visible damage. The driver, a 60-year-old man, was licensed and wore a lap belt. Police cited 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The report makes clear the pedestrian was crossing with the light. No other factors were listed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548390 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
3
Motorcycle Slams SUV, Two Riders Killed

A motorcycle hit an SUV turning on Morrison Avenue. Two young men, helmetless, flew from the bike. Their heads struck pavement. They died in the street. The crash left blood and silence. Speed killed. Engines cooled in the Bronx sun.

A motorcycle collided with an SUV making a left turn on Morrison Avenue near Harrod Place in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'A motorcycle slammed into an SUV mid-turn. Two 25-year-old men, helmetless, were thrown clear. Head wounds. No chance. They died on the street.' The crash killed both the motorcycle driver and his passenger. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The two men on the motorcycle were not wearing helmets, as noted in the report, but the primary cause cited is unsafe speed. The impact left both men dead at the scene, while other occupants in the vehicles were not seriously injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549200 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Alcohol-Linked Sedan Crash Injures Front Passenger

Two sedans collided on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The front passenger, a 50-year-old woman, was injured and unconscious. Alcohol involvement was noted. Both vehicles showed left front damage. The crash involved a U-turn and parked vehicles.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The crash injured a 50-year-old female front passenger who was unconscious after impact. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. One vehicle was making a U-turn prior to the crash, indicating a possible driver error. Both vehicles sustained damage to their left front sections. The injured occupant was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash highlights the dangers of impaired driving and risky maneuvers in traffic.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4546177 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
E-Bike Rider Killed by SUV on Metcalf Avenue

A Jeep SUV struck a 21-year-old man riding an e-bike on Metcalf Avenue. The impact threw his body and crushed the bike. Traffic control ignored. The street fell silent. The rider died. Metal and flesh, broken by disregard.

A 21-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed when a Jeep SUV struck him on Metcalf Avenue near East 172nd Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'Traffic control disregarded.' The SUV hit the cyclist with its right front quarter panel, demolishing the bike and ejecting the rider. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor. The e-bike rider suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. No helmet was cited as a contributing factor. Other vehicles, including a parked SUV and sedan, were involved but not moving at the time. The crash left the street silent, the cost paid by the vulnerable.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543294 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
SUV Right Turn Hits E-Bike Eastbound

An SUV making a right turn struck an eastbound e-bike on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The e-bike rider, a 46-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. Unsafe lane changing contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx when a station wagon/SUV making a right turn collided with an eastbound e-bike. The e-bike rider, a 46-year-old man, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The SUV's point of impact was the right front quarter panel, while the e-bike was struck at its center front end. The e-bike rider was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The driver errors identified focus on unsafe lane changing and other vehicular actions by the SUV driver.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543364 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
SUV Demolished in Unsafe Lane Change Crash

A station wagon SUV merging on the Cross Bronx Expressway collided with two tractor trucks traveling southwest. The SUV’s left side was demolished. A 70-year-old front passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Unsafe lane changing caused the crash.

According to the police report, the crash involved a station wagon SUV merging on the Cross Bronx Expressway and two tractor trucks traveling southwest. The SUV was struck on its left side doors, resulting in severe damage. A 70-year-old male front passenger wearing a lap belt and harness was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" as the contributing factor. Both trucks were going straight ahead, while the SUV was merging when the collision occurred. No other contributing factors were noted. The driver errors center on the SUV’s unsafe lane change, which led to the impact and injuries.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539821 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Morrison Avenue

A 45-year-old woman was struck while crossing Morrison Avenue with the signal. The impact hit her knee, lower leg, and foot, causing bruises. She remained conscious after the collision. The driver’s vehicle struck her on the left front quarter panel.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Morrison Avenue at an intersection with the signal. She suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle involved was a Honda car or SUV traveling south, which struck her on the left front quarter panel. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield. The pedestrian was conscious and complained of bruising. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The driver’s actions leading to the collision remain unspecified in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539027 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
S 5602
Fernandez votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.


S 5602
Reyes votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.


A 8936
Sepúlveda votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.

Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.

Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.


S 5602
Sepúlveda votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.