Crash Count for Bronx Park
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 694
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 572
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 124
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 4
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 7
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 29, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Bronx Park?

Bronx Streets Run Red While City Sleeps

Bronx Streets Run Red While City Sleeps

Bronx Park: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 10, 2025

The Slow Bleed on Bronx Streets

In Bronx Park, the numbers do not lie. Seven dead. Over 500 injured. These are not just numbers. They are neighbors, children, elders. In the last year alone, one person died and 169 were injured in 162 crashes. The pain is not abstract. It is a woman screaming on the sidewalk, a child in the crosswalk, a family waiting for news that never comes.

Just days ago, a Ford Mustang jumped the curb at East 149th and Courtlandt. Six people were thrown to the ground. “People were yelling, were in pain, so yelling, crying, it was very upsetting,” said Vivian Cole. The driver ran. The street stayed bloody. The city called it a hit-and-run. The people called it terror.

Who Pays the Price?

Cars and SUVs do the killing. In three years, sedans and SUVs took two lives and left 21 more with injuries. Trucks hurt two. Not a single death from a bicycle. The violence is not random. It is the weight of steel against flesh. The city counts the bodies. The drivers keep driving.

What Leaders Have Done—And Not Done

Council Member Oswald Feliz has voted for bills to legalize safe crossings and co-sponsored laws to daylight intersections, add speed humps, and ban obscured plates. But on the ground, the carnage continues. “We thought it was a bomb or something, because we are all panicking around here,” said Christina Sieh. The fear is real. The fixes are slow.

The city has power now. Sammy’s Law lets leaders drop the speed limit to 20 mph. They have not done it. Each day of delay is another chance for a car to jump the curb, another family to grieve.

Call to Action: Demand Action, Not Excuses

Call your Council Member. Call the Mayor. Demand a 20 mph limit. Demand daylighted corners. Demand enforcement that targets the real danger—drivers, not walkers or riders.

Do not wait for another siren. Do not wait for another name on the list. The blood on the street is not an accident. It is a choice. Change it.

Citations

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Other Representatives

George Alvarez
Assembly Member George Alvarez
District 78
District Office:
2633 Webster Ave. 1st Floor, Bronx, NY 10458
Legislative Office:
Room 920, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Oswald Feliz
Council Member Oswald Feliz
District 15
District Office:
573 East Fordham Road (Entrance on Hoffman Street), Bronx, NY 10458
718-842-8100
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1759, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6966
Twitter: OswaldFeliz
Gustavo Rivera
State Senator Gustavo Rivera
District 33
District Office:
2432 Grand Concourse, Suite 506, Bronx, NY 10458
Legislative Office:
Room 502, Capitol Building, Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

Bronx Park Bronx Park sits in Bronx, Precinct 52, District 15, AD 78, SD 33, Bronx CB27.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Bronx Park

A 602
Alvarez votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.

Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.


A 602
Rivera votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.

Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.


A 602
Rivera votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.

Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.


A 602
Zaccaro votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.

Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.


A 602
Alvarez votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.

Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.


A 602
Zaccaro votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.

Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.


Motorcycle Ejected in SUV Side Collision

A motorcycle collided with an SUV on Southern Boulevard. The motorcyclist was ejected and suffered full-body injuries. The driver was unconscious with complaints of pain. Unsafe lane changing caused the crash. Both vehicles sustained side and front damage.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling south on Southern Boulevard collided with a northbound SUV. The motorcyclist, a 43-year-old man, was ejected and suffered injuries to his entire body, rendering him unconscious and in pain. The SUV sustained damage to its left side doors, while the motorcycle was damaged at its center front end. The report lists unsafe lane changing and improper lane usage as contributing factors. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet. The SUV driver was licensed; the motorcyclist was unlicensed. No pedestrian was involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4599783 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Mazda Slams Head-On, Driver Dies Alone

A Mazda hit steel head-on on Bronx River Parkway. The driver, 42, alone, died at the wheel. No skid marks. No warning. Only silence and broken metal in the cold January dark.

A 2010 Mazda sedan crashed head-on on Bronx River Parkway. The driver, a 42-year-old man, was killed. According to the police report, he was alone and under the influence. The report states, 'No skid marks. No second chance.' The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other road users were involved or injured. The crash left the driver dead at the scene, his body broken. The data does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor. The impact was total and final, with no evidence of evasive action.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4599380 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Unsafe Speed Triggers Bronx Parkway Crash

Two sedans slammed together on Bronx River Parkway. One driver took a blow to the face and whiplash. Unsafe speed and road rage fueled the crash. Metal twisted. One man hurt. No one ejected.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Bronx River Parkway collided. One driver suffered facial injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and stayed conscious. The report lists unsafe speed and aggressive driving or road rage as contributing factors. The crash damaged the center front of one sedan and the center rear of the other. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4598279 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
A 1280
Alvarez co-sponsors bill boosting street safety for all users.

Assembly bill A 1280 pushes for streets built for all. Dozens of lawmakers back the plan. The bill demands roads that protect walkers, cyclists, and riders. It calls for design, not luck, to keep people safe.

Assembly bill A 1280, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 13, 2023, the bill sits with the Assembly. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 70 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Kenny Burgos, and Catalina Cruz. Their action signals strong legislative momentum. The bill’s focus: force planners to build streets for people, not just cars. No safety analyst note is available, but the intent is clear—systemic change for vulnerable road users. The bill’s progress can be tracked at the New York Assembly website.


A 1280
Zaccaro co-sponsors bill boosting street safety for all users.

Assembly bill A 1280 pushes for streets built for all. Dozens of lawmakers back the plan. The bill demands roads that protect walkers, cyclists, and riders. It calls for design, not luck, to keep people safe.

Assembly bill A 1280, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 13, 2023, the bill sits with the Assembly. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 70 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Kenny Burgos, and Catalina Cruz. Their action signals strong legislative momentum. The bill’s focus: force planners to build streets for people, not just cars. No safety analyst note is available, but the intent is clear—systemic change for vulnerable road users. The bill’s progress can be tracked at the New York Assembly website.


S 343
Rivera co-sponsors bill to create vehicle pedestrian safety rating system.

Senate bill S 343 seeks a clear, public safety score for cars. The DMV would post these ratings. Lawmakers push for sunlight on danger. Pedestrians face risk. The system aims to expose it.

Senate bill S 343 was proposed on January 4, 2023. It sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Creates a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles,' would require the Department of Motor Vehicles to post these ratings online. Primary sponsor Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The measure targets transparency. It puts the danger of cars in plain sight. No safety analyst note was provided.


Bus Strikes Taxi on Southern Boulevard

A bus hit a taxi’s rear as both turned right in the Bronx. A 22-year-old woman in the taxi suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver distraction. The street became a crash site in seconds.

According to the police report, a taxi and a bus collided on Southern Boulevard in the Bronx while both vehicles made right turns. The bus struck the taxi’s right rear quarter panel. A 22-year-old female passenger in the taxi was injured, suffering neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and wore a lap belt. The police report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The passenger was not ejected and her injuries were moderate.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4598646 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Sedan Rear-Ends Sedan on Bronx River Parkway

Two sedans collided on the Bronx River Parkway. The rear driver fell asleep, striking the car ahead. The driver who fell asleep suffered a head injury and lost consciousness. Both vehicles traveled north. Impact was center front to center back.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on the Bronx River Parkway collided. The rear vehicle struck the front vehicle with center front to center back impact. The driver of the rear sedan, a 56-year-old man, was injured with a head injury and was unconscious after the crash. The report lists "Fell Asleep" as the contributing factor for the driver who caused the collision. Both drivers were licensed. There is no mention of victim fault or other contributing factors. The injured driver was not ejected from the vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4589747 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
SUVs Rear-End on Parkway Injures Girl

Two SUVs crashed on Bronx River Parkway. Both drivers followed too close. An 11-year-old girl in the rear seat suffered neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and strapped in. Metal bent. Lives changed.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling south on Bronx River Parkway collided when both drivers followed too closely. The crash struck the center front end of one SUV and the center back end of the other. An 11-year-old girl riding in the left rear seat was injured. She suffered neck injuries and whiplash but remained conscious and was secured by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No other contributing factors or errors by the injured passenger were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4588751 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
2
Aggressive Driving Causes Bronx River Parkway Crash

Two women injured in a multi-vehicle crash on Bronx River Parkway. One driver changed lanes aggressively. Both occupants suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Vehicles collided at rear and side panels. The crash left two injured, no ejections reported.

According to the police report, a crash occurred on Bronx River Parkway involving multiple vehicles traveling south. The collision involved aggressive driving and road rage as a contributing factor. One driver was changing lanes when the impact happened. Two female occupants, a 22-year-old driver and a 23-year-old passenger, were injured with whiplash and full-body injuries. Both were not ejected from their vehicle. The vehicles sustained damage to rear bumpers and side panels. The report lists aggressive driving as the key driver error. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4590993 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 26-year-old woman was hit by a sedan making a left turn on East Gun Hill Road in the Bronx. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian suffered back injuries and shock. The crash happened at an intersection while she crossed legally.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2016 Ford sedan making a left turn on East Gun Hill Road in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the collision occurred. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The impact occurred on the sedan’s right front quarter panel, causing back injuries and shock to the pedestrian. The driver was licensed and traveling southeast. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4586991 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Sedan Hits Passenger on Bronx River Parkway

A sedan traveling north on Bronx River Parkway struck a 78-year-old female passenger. The impact caused head injuries and whiplash. The driver was distracted and reacted to an uninvolved vehicle. The passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 2016 Ford sedan traveling north on Bronx River Parkway collided with a passenger inside the vehicle. The 78-year-old female occupant, seated in the right rear passenger position, suffered head injuries and whiplash. She was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists driver errors including reaction to an uninvolved vehicle and driver inattention or distraction. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. No ejection was reported. The passenger was injured but remained inside the vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4584941 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
3
SUV Passes Too Closely, Hits Sedan

Two vehicles collided on Bronx River Parkway. The SUV struck the sedan’s left rear quarter panel. Three occupants suffered whiplash and back injuries. Drivers and a child passenger were hurt. The crash involved passing too closely. All remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 2016 Audi SUV and a 2012 Honda sedan collided on Bronx River Parkway. The SUV’s left front bumper impacted the sedan’s left rear quarter panel. Three occupants were injured: the SUV driver, the sedan driver, and an 11-year-old passenger. Injuries included whiplash and back pain. The report cites "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor. The SUV driver and sedan driver were both going straight ahead when the crash occurred. All injured parties were conscious and restrained by seat belts or child restraints. The report lists no other contributing factors or victim errors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580192 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
SUV overturns after high-speed Bronx Parkway crash

SUV flipped on Bronx River Parkway. Sedan struck at unsafe speed. SUV driver suffered head injury and concussion. Police cite unsafe speed as cause. Metal twisted. One man hurt. System failed to slow the rush.

According to the police report, a sedan and two SUVs collided on Bronx River Parkway. The SUV overturned. Its driver, a 25-year-old man, suffered a head injury and concussion. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The sedan was going straight ahead; the SUV was slowing or stopping before impact. The SUV sustained severe damage. The sedan was hit at the front. No other driver errors were noted. The injured man was the SUV driver. The report does not indicate any fault by the victim or other contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4578901 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05