Crash Count for Westchester Square
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 609
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 361
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 78
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 9
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 3
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025
Carnage in Westchester Square
Killed 2
+1
Crush Injuries 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Severe Bleeding 6
Head 5
Lower leg/foot 1
Severe Lacerations 2
Head 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Concussion 2
Head 1
Neck 1
Whiplash 14
Neck 8
+3
Back 5
Lower leg/foot 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whole body 1
Contusion/Bruise 21
Head 5
Hip/upper leg 3
Lower leg/foot 3
Whole body 3
Face 2
Lower arm/hand 2
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Back 1
Neck 1
Abrasion 13
Lower leg/foot 5
Lower arm/hand 4
Head 3
Face 1
Whole body 1
Pain/Nausea 3
Head 2
Lower arm/hand 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Westchester Square?

Preventable Speeding in Westchester Square School Zones

(since 2022)

Westchester Square: Two Dead, Seventy‑Seven Hurt

Westchester Square: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025

The Numbers

110 crashes in the last 12 months. Seventy-seven injured. Three serious. Two dead. One was 13. One was 21. Twenty-five people under 24 were hurt. NYC Open Data

The Dates

2024-08-11 — Commerce Ave at Newbold Ave. A 21-year-old unlicensed rider and a 13-year-old passenger died. Unsafe speed. Turning improperly. Both ejected. No helmets. CrashID 4747427

2025-03-21 — E Tremont Ave near Fink Ave. An 18-year-old woman’s leg crushed. The driver fled. She lay conscious on the pavement. CrashID 4800524

2025-02-03 — Halperin Ave. A 32-year-old pedestrian hit. Fracture and dislocation. Unsafe speed. Failure to yield. CrashID 4790382

2025-04-08 — Silver St at Williamsbridge Rd. A 16-year-old crossing with the signal struck by a left turn. Driver inattention. Failure to yield. CrashID 4805769

2025-05-20 — 1511 St Peters Ave. A 15-year-old boy hit. Knee and leg bruised. CrashID 4815198

2025-06-24 — Maclay Ave at Benson St. A 40-year-old e-bike rider with a head contusion. Failure to yield cited. CrashID 4823354

2025-07-03 — 1369 Blondell Ave. Moped and sedan collide. Unsafe lane change. Unsafe speed. The moped driver, unlicensed, partially ejected. CrashID 4825740

What You Can Do

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Citations

Citations
  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805769 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-10

Other Representatives

Karines Reyes
Assembly Member Karines Reyes
District 87
District Office:
1973 Westchester Ave., Bronx, NY 10462
Legislative Office:
Room 327, 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
Twitter: @Fernandez4NY
Other Geographies

Westchester Square Westchester Square sits in Bronx, Precinct 45, District 18, AD 87, SD 34, Bronx CB10.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Westchester Square

18
Taxi Strikes 16-Year-Old Pedestrian on Westchester Avenue

May 18 - A 16-year-old boy crossing Westchester Avenue away from an intersection was hit by a northbound taxi. The impact struck the taxi’s right side doors. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. He remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Westchester Avenue outside of a crosswalk or signal. The northbound taxi struck the pedestrian on its right side doors. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The taxi was occupied by three people and was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face when crossing mid-block.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4529154 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
12
Sedan Rear-Ends Stopped Box Truck in Bronx

May 12 - A sedan struck a stopped box truck on Westchester Square in the Bronx. The sedan driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries, including whiplash. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Both vehicles damaged at front and rear centers.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east rear-ended a box truck stopped in traffic on Westchester Square, Bronx. The sedan driver, a 34-year-old man, sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries along with whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the primary contributing factor. The box truck was stationary at the time of impact. Damage occurred to the center front end of the sedan and the center back end of the box truck. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4527469 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
14
Dump Truck Hits Front Passenger on Zerega Avenue

Apr 14 - A dump truck made a left turn on Zerega Avenue in the Bronx. The front passenger, a 34-year-old man, suffered a head injury and lost consciousness. The driver was distracted. The passenger was not ejected and had no safety equipment.

According to the police report, a dump truck traveling southwest on Zerega Avenue made a left turn and struck the front passenger inside the vehicle. The passenger, a 34-year-old man, sustained a head injury and was unconscious after the crash. He was not ejected from the vehicle and was not using any safety equipment. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the truck. The driver held a valid New York license. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The passenger complained of pain and nausea following the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4519025 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
31
Two-Vehicle Collision on Zerega Avenue

Mar 31 - A sedan and an SUV collided at Zerega Avenue in the Bronx. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way. A 24-year-old female sedan driver suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm. Both vehicles hit front right bumpers. Injuries were non-ejection, conscious.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Zerega Avenue in the Bronx involving a sedan and a station wagon/SUV. The SUV driver, a licensed male, was traveling east, and the sedan driver, a licensed 24-year-old female, was traveling south. The point of impact was the right front bumper on both vehicles. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the SUV operator. The sedan driver sustained contusions and bruises to her elbow and lower arm but was not ejected and remained conscious. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4515354 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
11
66-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured on Butler Place

Mar 11 - A 66-year-old woman was struck while crossing Butler Place in the Bronx. She suffered a head contusion and remained conscious. The crash occurred near Herschell Street. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported by police.

According to the police report, a 66-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Butler Place and Herschell Street in the Bronx. She was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when she was struck. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and remained conscious after the impact. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle condition were provided. The pedestrian was not ejected and no safety equipment was noted. The report focuses solely on the pedestrian's injury and location at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4509302 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
27
Unlicensed Driver Crashes BMW Sedan in Bronx

Feb 27 - A 25-year-old man drove a BMW sedan eastbound on Westchester Avenue. He collided with a westbound Toyota making a left turn. The BMW driver was injured, unconscious, and complained of pain. Alcohol and unsafe speed contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male driver operating a 2006 BMW sedan eastbound on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx collided with a westbound 2015 Toyota sedan making a left turn. The BMW driver was injured, unconscious, and suffered injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists alcohol involvement and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The BMW driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the BMW and the right rear quarter panel of the Toyota. No other occupants were reported injured. The crash highlights driver errors including alcohol involvement, unsafe speed, and unlicensed driving.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4506208 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
11
Bronx Sedan Crash Injures 18-Year-Old Driver

Feb 11 - Two sedans collided on Eastchester Road in the Bronx. An 18-year-old driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed as causes. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Eastchester Road near Bassett Avenue in the Bronx. The 18-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The collision involved one vehicle traveling straight ahead and another vehicle that was parked. The impact points included the right front quarter panel of one sedan and the left rear quarter panel of an SUV. No other occupants were reported injured. The crash highlights driver errors such as distraction and excessive speed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4501959 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
28
SUVs Smash Parked Audi on Zerega Avenue

Jan 28 - Two SUVs barreled down Zerega Avenue. Both struck a parked Audi. Metal screamed. A 24-year-old driver bled from the leg. Another man clutched his neck. Illness triggered the crash. The street fell silent after the impact.

On Zerega Avenue near Tratman Avenue in the Bronx, two SUVs—one Jeep, one Mitsubishi—collided with a parked Audi. According to the police report, 'Illness struck first.' The crash left a 24-year-old male driver with severe bleeding to his lower leg and a 37-year-old male driver with neck injuries. Both were conscious after the crash. The police report lists 'Illness' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The parked Audi was unoccupied. The force of the impact tore metal and left the street quiet. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4498643 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
26
Sedan Turning Left Hits E-Bike Rider

Jan 26 - A sedan making a left turn struck an e-bike rider traveling straight on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The 55-year-old e-bike driver was ejected and suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The crash was caused by driver inattention.

According to the police report, a sedan was making a left turn on East Tremont Avenue when it collided with an e-bike traveling straight west. The e-bike rider, a 55-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors to the crash. The sedan's left front quarter panel and the e-bike's center front end were the points of impact. No safety equipment was noted for the e-bike rider. The driver of the sedan was licensed and traveling west at the time of the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4497978 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
9
Van Hits Parked Sedan on Westchester Avenue

Jan 9 - A van making a right turn struck a parked sedan on Westchester Avenue. The sedan’s left front bumper was damaged. A 36-year-old female passenger was injured and incoherent after the crash. No ejections or visible complaints were reported.

According to the police report, a van was making a right turn on Westchester Avenue when it collided with a parked sedan. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper. The crash injured a 36-year-old female passenger, who was incoherent but not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors or violations. The van showed no damage at the point of impact. No safety equipment or additional contributing factors were noted for the injured passenger.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4493329 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19