Crash Count for Soundview-Clason Point
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 769
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 379
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 60
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 5
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 3
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 29, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Soundview-Clason Point?

Blood on Seward Avenue: No One Safe, No One Speaking Up

Blood on Seward Avenue: No One Safe, No One Speaking Up

Soundview-Clason Point: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025

The Toll in Soundview-Clason Point

Three dead. Five left with injuries that will not heal. In the last three years, the streets of Soundview-Clason Point have not been quiet. The numbers do not flinch: 697 crashes, 334 injuries, 3 deaths—all in a place where children walk to school and elders cross to the bodega. No one is spared. In the last year alone, 89 people were hurt, 3 of them seriously. The youngest, under 18, took 13 of those blows. The oldest, over 75, were not safe either.

The Human Cost

A car slams into parked cars on Seward Avenue. Metal screams. People are thrown. Robert Perez is pushed six feet by the force. He says, “It pushed me six feet. I hit my leg and my back. So, I don’t even know what to do. I panicked. And the lady behind me, I think she fainted.” The driver runs. The pain stays. The shock lingers. The street is never the same.

Who Pays the Price?

Pedestrians and cyclists take the worst of it. Cars and SUVs are the main weapons. In the last three years, they killed two and seriously injured one. Trucks and buses added another serious injury. Bikes and mopeds are not spared, but they do not kill here. The street is a gauntlet for the unprotected.

Leadership: Promises and Silence

The city talks of Vision Zero. The state passes laws. But in Soundview-Clason Point, the blood dries slow. No local leader has stood up in public to demand more. No new protections. No bold redesigns. The silence is heavy. The danger is not.

What Now?

This is not fate. This is policy. Call your council member. Demand lower speed limits. Demand protected crossings. Demand cameras that never sleep. Do not wait for another name on the list.

Take action now.

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

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Soundview-Clason Point

Moped Struck Sedan’s Right Front Bumper

A moped traveling south hit the right front bumper of an eastbound sedan in the Bronx. The moped driver, a 26-year-old man, suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. The crash involved unsafe speed and left rear bumper damage on the moped.

According to the police report, a moped traveling south collided with the right front bumper of an eastbound sedan on Sound View Avenue in the Bronx. The moped driver, a 26-year-old male occupant, was injured with a contusion and bruising to his shoulder and upper arm. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. The moped sustained damage to its left rear bumper, indicating the point of impact. The sedan had damage to its right front bumper. The moped driver was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4554140 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
SUV Turns Left, Scooter Rider Ejected and Injured

A man on a YUME scooter rode south on Sound View Avenue. An SUV turned left. He struck headfirst, thrown from the scooter. Skull torn, blood pooled. He stayed conscious. The SUVs showed no scars. The man did.

A 32-year-old man riding a YUME e-scooter was severely injured at the corner of Sound View Avenue and Bolton Avenue. According to the police report, he rode south without a helmet when an SUV turned left in front of him. He hit the vehicle headfirst and was ejected, suffering severe head lacerations. The report notes, 'He rode south on a YUME scooter, no helmet. An SUV turned left. He hit headfirst. Ejected. Skull torn. Blood pooled. He stayed conscious. The SUVs bore no scars. The man did.' The police listed 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The lack of helmet is mentioned only after the driver action and as part of the official narrative.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548209 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
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Unlicensed Driver Slams Sedan on Bruckner Expressway

Sedan hit center divider at unsafe speed. Unlicensed driver and teen passenger suffered internal limb injuries. Both stayed conscious. Police cite speed and ignored traffic control.

According to the police report, a 2021 Chrysler sedan crashed on the Bruckner Expressway while heading south. The driver, a 24-year-old unlicensed man, and a 17-year-old female passenger were both injured. Each suffered internal injuries to their limbs. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The driver lacked a valid license in New York. Both occupants remained conscious and were not ejected. No other factors, such as helmet use or signaling, were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548387 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Improper Turn by Sedan Injures Passenger

Two sedans crashed on Lacombe Avenue. One turned wrong, struck the other. A front passenger suffered back pain and shock. Metal twisted. Streets stayed hard.

According to the police report, a northbound sedan made an improper right turn from Taylor Avenue onto Lacombe Avenue, colliding with an eastbound sedan. The impact hit the right side doors of the eastbound car and the right front bumper of the turning vehicle. The front passenger in the eastbound sedan, a 63-year-old woman, was injured, suffering back pain and shock. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed. No other contributing factors were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4537907 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
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
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.


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.


Distracted SUV Driver Injured Turning Left

A 77-year-old SUV driver struck an object while turning left on Bruckner Boulevard. He suffered a head injury and was incoherent. Police cite distraction and lost consciousness as causes.

According to the police report, a 77-year-old man driving a 2015 Jeep SUV was making a left turn on Bruckner Boulevard at Rosedale Avenue when he crashed. The vehicle's center front end struck an object. The driver, the only occupant, suffered a head injury and was incoherent at the scene, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Lost Consciousness' as contributing factors. No other people were involved. The crash underscores the risks posed by driver distraction and medical incapacitation.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4528319 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Sedan Strikes Bicyclist on Rosedale Avenue

A sedan hit a bicyclist on Rosedale Avenue in the Bronx. The cyclist, a 48-year-old man, suffered injuries to his entire body and was semiconscious. Alcohol was involved. The sedan was stopped in traffic before impact on its right side.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Rosedale Avenue struck a bicyclist making a left turn southbound. The bicyclist, a 48-year-old man, sustained injuries to his entire body and was semiconscious at the scene. The sedan was stopped in traffic prior to the collision and was impacted on its right side doors. Alcohol involvement was noted as a contributing factor. The report lists no other specific driver errors, but the presence of alcohol suggests impaired operation. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No blame is placed on the victim. The crash highlights the dangers cyclists face when interacting with motor vehicles in traffic.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4518265 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
SUV Driver Falls Asleep, Hits Parked Cars

In the Bronx, an SUV driver fell asleep and crashed into two parked vehicles. The impact damaged the left front bumper and side doors. The driver, a 61-year-old man, was injured and incoherent but not ejected. The crash exposed dangers of driver fatigue.

According to the police report, a 61-year-old male driver in the Bronx fell asleep while driving westbound in a 2019 SUV. The vehicle struck two parked cars, damaging the left front bumper and left side doors. The driver was injured and incoherent but remained inside the vehicle, secured by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' and 'Lost Consciousness' as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The crash highlights the risks of driver fatigue leading to collisions with stationary vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4498030 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05