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.

Citations

Citations

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
State_assembly_districts
State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Soundview-Bruckner-Bronx River

Sedan and Taxi Crash on Bruckner Boulevard Injures Driver

A sedan and a taxi collided on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Parked cars lined the street. Metal twisted. One man hurt.

According to the police report, a sedan and a taxi crashed on Bruckner Boulevard near Manor Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan driver, a 56-year-old man, was injured. He suffered neck pain and whiplash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors and does not name any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The sedan's left front quarter panel and the taxi's left rear quarter panel were damaged. Several parked vehicles were nearby. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured driver was conscious and wore a lap belt.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4532124 - 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.


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.


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.


S 3897
Sepúlveda votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.

Senate passed S 3897. More state cash flows to cities that build complete streets. Lawmakers push for safer roads. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at survival.

Bill S 3897 cleared the Senate committee on March 2, 2022, with a final vote on May 25, 2022. The bill, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' boosts state funding for transportation projects when cities add complete street features. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Senators including Cooney, Gallivan, Kaminsky, Kaplan, Liu, and others voted yes. The measure aims to tie state money to safer street design, pushing municipalities to build roads that protect people outside cars.


A 8936
Fernandez 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.


A 8936
Fernandez 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 1078
Fernandez votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.

Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.

Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.


A 8936
Reyes 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.


A 8936
Reyes 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 1078
Reyes votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.

Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.

Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.


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.


SUV Left Turn Hits Motorcycle Head-On

A BMW SUV made a left turn on Bronx River Avenue and struck a northbound motorcycle. The motorcycle driver, ejected from the bike, suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot. Driver inexperience contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 2013 BMW SUV was making a left turn southbound on Bronx River Avenue when it collided with a northbound motorcycle. The motorcycle carried two occupants. The motorcycle driver, a 45-year-old man, was ejected and sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor. The SUV's point of impact was its left front bumper, while the motorcycle was struck at its center front end. Both drivers were licensed. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4530236 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Flatbed Slams Taxi on Story Avenue, Bronx

A flatbed rolled east on Story Avenue. The driver fell ill. The truck struck a stopped taxi. Inside, a 58-year-old man was crushed. He survived, awake but paralyzed. Another driver, 73, was also hurt. Metal and bodies broke in the Bronx.

A flatbed truck traveling east on Story Avenue near 1520 struck a stopped taxi. According to the police report, the flatbed driver 'fell ill' before impact. The crash left the 58-year-old taxi driver with paralysis and injuries to his entire body. He was conscious at the scene. A 73-year-old man, driving the flatbed, suffered back injuries and reported pain or nausea. The police report lists 'Illnes' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are recorded in the data. The taxi driver was not using safety equipment, as noted after the primary cause. The crash underscores the brutal force of heavy vehicles and the vulnerability of those inside.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4529110 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
S 1078
Sepúlveda votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.

Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.

Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.


S 5130
Sepúlveda votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.

Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.

Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.


SUV Rear-Ends Backing SUV on Bruckner Boulevard

A 42-year-old woman driving an SUV suffered whiplash and full-body injuries when her vehicle was struck on the left rear bumper. The striking vehicle hit the center front end while backing unsafely. Both vehicles were SUVs in the Bronx.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx involving two SUVs. The driver of the struck vehicle, a 42-year-old woman, was injured with whiplash and bodily trauma but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as a contributing factor for the crash. The striking vehicle was backing and impacted the left rear bumper of the other SUV. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The driver of the struck vehicle was not ejected and was the sole occupant in her vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4529113 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Pedestrian Hit Crossing With Signal Bronx

A 30-year-old man was struck by a sedan while crossing Watson Avenue with the signal. The driver, distracted and inattentive, hit the pedestrian with the vehicle’s left front bumper. The man suffered bruises and upper leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Watson Avenue struck a pedestrian crossing with the signal at an intersection in the Bronx. The pedestrian, a 30-year-old male, sustained contusions and upper leg injuries. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage, and the pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4522647 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
SUV Hits Sedan in Bronx Collision

A 47-year-old male driver suffered arm abrasions in a Bronx crash. An SUV, parked, was struck on its left front quarter panel by a westbound sedan. Alcohol involvement was noted. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a collision occurred in the Bronx involving a parked SUV and a sedan traveling westbound. The SUV was impacted on its left front quarter panel. The 47-year-old male driver of the SUV was injured, sustaining abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are specified. The sedan driver’s license status was not provided. The crash highlights the dangers posed by impaired driving and the risks to vehicle occupants even when stationary.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4521908 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12