Crash Count for Precinct 43
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 4,308
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,437
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 436
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 41
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 23
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 29, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 43?

Blood on Their Hands: Precinct 43’s Deadly Silence

Blood on Their Hands: Precinct 43’s Deadly Silence

Precinct 43: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 27, 2025

The Toll in Blood and Silence

In Precinct 43, the road does not care who you are. In the last year, nine people died. Fifteen more were left with injuries so grave they may never heal. The youngest lost was a child. The oldest, a man walking home from mosque, struck in the crosswalk. He tried to wave the driver off, but the car kept coming. “The accident is so terrible. I’ve never seen anything like this in my life,” said his neighbor.

Six hundred nineteen injured in twelve months. Some were walking. Some were riding. Some were just in the wrong place when metal met flesh. The numbers do not flinch. They do not lie.

The Latest Crashes: No End in Sight

On the Hutchinson River Parkway, a chain-reaction crash threw an 18-year-old woman from a scooter. The driver left her on the asphalt. She fought for her life in the hospital. “The moped driver sped away… leaving the young woman to die on the road,” reported the Daily News. Six others were hurt. No one has been held to account.

Leadership: Words, Delays, and the Waiting Dead

The police have the tools. They can ticket speeders. They can crack down on drivers who fail to yield. They can flood the hotspots. But the carnage continues. In the halls of power, leaders talk of Vision Zero and safer streets. But in Precinct 43, the numbers keep climbing. Two deaths this year so far. Eight serious injuries.

What Now: The Only Way Out Is Through

This is not fate. This is policy. Every crash is a choice made somewhere up the chain. If you want change, make noise. Call your council member. Call the precinct. Demand enforcement. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand tickets for drivers who don’t yield. Do not wait for another body in the road.

Take action now.

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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
Jose Serrano
State Senator Jose Serrano
District 29
District Office:
335 E. 100th St., New York, NY 10029
Legislative Office:
Room 418, Capitol Building 172 State St., Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

Precinct 43 Police Precinct 43 sits in Bronx, District 18, AD 85, SD 29.

It contains Bronx CB9, Soundview-Bruckner-Bronx River, Soundview-Clason Point, Castle Hill-Unionport, Parkchester, Soundview Park, Westchester Square.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 43

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Two Pedestrians Injured Emerging From Parked Vehicle

A 42-year-old man and a 5-year-old girl were injured while emerging from behind a parked vehicle in the Bronx. Both suffered abrasions and injuries to limbs. The vehicle was traveling north, continuing straight ahead at the time of impact.

According to the police report, two pedestrians, a 42-year-old male and a 5-year-old female, were injured after emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle in the Bronx. Both pedestrians were not at an intersection when the crash occurred around 18:58. The man sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot with abrasions, while the child suffered injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, also with abrasions. The vehicle involved was traveling north and going straight ahead at the time of the collision. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The focus remains on the vehicle's movement and the vulnerable position of the pedestrians emerging from behind a parked vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737047 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Speeding Truck Injures Passenger on Westchester Avenue

A tractor truck sped down Westchester Avenue. It crashed. The front passenger, a 23-year-old woman, took the hit. She wore a harness. She was bruised, conscious, and hurt. Unsafe speed caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 2019 tractor truck traveling east on Westchester Avenue crashed just after midnight. The truck struck with its center front end, injuring a 23-year-old female passenger seated in the front. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The passenger, restrained by a lap belt and harness, was not ejected but suffered contusions and bruises over her entire body. The driver’s unsafe speed was the primary error leading to the injury. No other contributing factors were listed. The victim was conscious and injured inside the vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742104 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Bicyclist Injured in Driver Distraction Crash

A bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision caused by driver inattention. The crash occurred on Watson Avenue late at night. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected, with bruises and contusions reported.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 22:42 on Watson Avenue involving a bicyclist and another vehicle traveling west. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old male, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the collision. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment and was conscious after the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles, indicating a head-on collision. There is no indication of any fault or contributing behavior from the bicyclist. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers to vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734327 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Ambulance Passes Too Closely, Injures Front Passenger

An ambulance traveling north struck a parked sedan on Elder Avenue in the Bronx. The impact injured a 25-year-old female front passenger with neck whiplash. Police cite the ambulance’s passing too closely as the primary cause of the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:00 p.m. on Elder Avenue in the Bronx. An FDNY ambulance traveling north collided with a parked 2017 Honda sedan. The point of impact was the ambulance’s right front quarter panel against the sedan’s left front quarter panel. The report identifies 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor, indicating the ambulance driver’s error in maneuvering near the parked vehicle. The sedan had three occupants; a 25-year-old female front passenger was injured, suffering neck whiplash and classified with injury severity level 3. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior. The ambulance driver held a valid New York license, but the passing maneuver led to the collision and injury.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734326 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
13-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured by Pickup Truck

A 13-year-old girl was struck at an intersection in the Bronx by a pickup truck traveling east. She suffered bruises and leg injuries. The truck hit her on the right rear quarter panel. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 174 Street and Manor Avenue in the Bronx around 6:50 PM. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when a 2012 Ford pickup truck, traveling east and driven by a licensed male driver from New Jersey, struck her on the right rear quarter panel. The collision caused contusions and injuries to the pedestrian's knee, lower leg, and foot. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the driver, but the pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted. The vehicle sustained damage to its right rear quarter panel. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered moderate injuries classified as severity level 3.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734079 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
SUV Rear-Ends Left-Turning Sedan on Westchester Avenue

An SUV traveling east struck the rear of a sedan making a left turn on Westchester Avenue. The impact injured a 31-year-old female passenger in the sedan, causing back injuries and whiplash. The collision highlights driver error in vehicle interaction.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Westchester Avenue at 3:30 PM. A Hyundai SUV traveling east went straight ahead and impacted the center front end of the SUV with the center back end of a 2021 Ford sedan that was making a left turn. The sedan had one occupant, the driver, and the SUV had no occupants. A 31-year-old female passenger in the sedan was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists no specific contributing factors, but the collision pattern indicates a failure to yield or improper judgment by the SUV driver striking the rear of the turning sedan. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash underscores the dangers posed by driver errors during turning maneuvers and rear-end impacts.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737615 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Pedestrian Severely Injured Crossing With Signal

A 23-year-old woman suffered a severe knee and lower leg fracture while crossing Boynton Avenue at an intersection with the signal. The crash left her conscious but injured, highlighting dangers pedestrians face even when following crossing rules.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Boynton Avenue and Watson Avenue in the Bronx at 6:40 AM. She was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The report lists no contributing factors for the driver or the pedestrian, and the vehicle involved is unspecified. The pedestrian sustained a fracture, distortion, and dislocation to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at level 3. She remained conscious after the impact. The absence of driver errors or contributing factors in the report does not diminish the severity of the injuries sustained by the pedestrian while legally crossing. This incident underscores the systemic dangers pedestrians face in vehicle collisions, even when obeying crossing signals.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733319 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
3
Two Sedans Collide in Bronx, Three Injured

A northbound BMW struck a parked Nissan on Ward Avenue in the Bronx. The impact injured three occupants, including a 37-year-old driver and two young passengers. All suffered whiplash and neck or back injuries, restrained but shaken by the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:23 on Ward Avenue in the Bronx. A 2019 BMW sedan traveling north collided with a parked 2022 Nissan sedan. The BMW's right front bumper struck the Nissan's center back end. Three occupants in the BMW were injured: the 37-year-old female driver and two young male passengers aged 2 and 6. All were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. Injuries included neck and back pain consistent with whiplash, classified as injury severity 3. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no mention of driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The parked Nissan driver was licensed and the BMW driver’s license status is not reported. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731771 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
E-Scooter Driver Ejected, Suffers Head Injury

An e-scooter driver in the Bronx was ejected and suffered a serious head injury. The rider was semiconscious with a concussion after the crash. Police report lists unspecified contributing factors but no other vehicles involved or damage noted.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old male e-scooter driver was traveling north on White Plains Road in the Bronx at 9:20 p.m. The driver was ejected from the vehicle and sustained a head injury, resulting in a concussion and semiconscious state. The report classifies the injury severity as serious (level 3). The vehicle sustained no damage, and no other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The contributing factors listed are unspecified, indicating no clear driver error was identified. The rider was not using any safety equipment. The crash highlights the vulnerability of e-scooter riders to severe injury even without collision with other vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729988 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Bronx Police Pursuit Ends in SUV Collision

A high-speed police pursuit in the Bronx ended in a violent collision involving multiple vehicles. A 27-year-old male driver was trapped and suffered facial contusions. Unsafe speed was cited as a key factor in the crash’s severity and impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred during a police pursuit on Story Avenue in the Bronx. Multiple vehicles, including SUVs and a sedan, were involved. The report highlights 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor for the collision. One 27-year-old male driver was trapped inside his vehicle and sustained facial contusions, classified as injury severity level 3. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of one SUV, indicating a violent side collision. Both licensed and unlicensed drivers were involved, with all vehicles traveling southbound. The report explicitly cites driver errors related to unsafe speed during the pursuit, which directly contributed to the crash and injuries. No victim behaviors or pedestrian factors were noted as contributing causes.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730295 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Unlicensed Scooter Driver Injured in Bronx Collision

A 28-year-old unlicensed motorscooter driver suffered severe leg injuries in a Bronx crash. The scooter struck a garbage truck making a right turn. Police cite following too closely and improper lane usage as key factors in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in the Bronx near 535 Zerega Avenue at 15:12. A 28-year-old male motorscooter driver, who was unlicensed, was injured when his vehicle collided with a garbage truck making a right turn. The scooter driver was going straight northbound and impacted the truck with the center front end of his vehicle. The report identifies driver errors including 'Following Too Closely' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The scooter driver suffered a fracture and dislocation to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was wearing a helmet at the time. The garbage truck showed no damage, indicating the impact was primarily on the scooter. The report highlights driver mistakes on the scooter as central to the crash, with no fault attributed to the truck driver.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728399 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Distracted SUV Driver Hits E-Bike Rider

An SUV driver struck an e-bike rider on Metropolitan Avenue in the Bronx. The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The SUV showed no damage despite the impact.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Metropolitan Avenue in the Bronx involving a 2022 Chevrolet SUV and an e-bike. The SUV was traveling south, and the e-bike west, both going straight ahead when the crash happened. The e-bike rider, a 34-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated upper arm. The police report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The SUV's center front end made contact with the e-bike's center front end, yet the SUV sustained no damage. The injured e-bike rider was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728053 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
2
Motorcycle Ejects Two in SUV Side Collision

A motorcycle traveling north struck the left rear quarter panel of an SUV also heading north on Bruckner Expressway. Both motorcycle occupants were ejected, suffering bruises and injuries to limbs and hip. The SUV’s right front bumper was damaged.

According to the police report, a 2017 motorcycle and a 2011 SUV collided on Bruckner Expressway around 18:50. Both vehicles were traveling north, going straight ahead. The motorcycle impacted the right front quarter panel of the SUV on its left rear quarter panel. The motorcycle driver and passenger, aged 56 and 58, were both ejected from the motorcycle. Both were conscious but sustained contusions and injuries: the driver suffered elbow, lower arm, and hand injuries, while the passenger sustained hip and upper leg injuries. Both were wearing helmets, listed as safety equipment. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no direct driver errors cited. The collision caused damage to the SUV’s right front bumper and the motorcycle’s left side doors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728128 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Driver Distraction Leads to Bronx SUV-Sedan Crash

A distracted driver slammed a sedan into an SUV on Bruckner Boulevard. The sedan driver suffered a concussion and full-body trauma, left semiconscious. Both vehicles took heavy front-end damage.

According to the police report, at 4:46 AM on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx, a southbound sedan struck the left side doors of a westbound SUV. The sedan driver, a 30-year-old man, was injured with a concussion and trauma to his entire body, and was found semiconscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling straight before the collision. The sedan sustained front-end damage; the SUV was hit at its center front. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted. The crash underscores the severe harm caused by driver distraction.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727438 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
10-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal

A 10-year-old girl suffered severe leg injuries while crossing Westchester Avenue with the signal. The crash left her conscious but fractured, highlighting dangers at Bronx intersections. Driver errors remain unspecified in the police report.

According to the police report, a 10-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Westchester Avenue and Morrison Avenue in the Bronx around 7:00 PM. She was crossing with the pedestrian signal when the crash occurred. The report lists her injury severity as serious, including fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield are noted in the report. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is documented but not cited as a contributing factor. The report focuses on the severe injuries sustained without attributing fault to the pedestrian or detailing driver misconduct.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728892 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
SUV Collides with Parked Box Truck on Zerega Avenue

A westbound SUV struck a parked box truck on Zerega Avenue, injuring the SUV driver. The impact damaged the right rear bumper of the SUV and the truck’s right rear quarter panel. The driver suffered head injuries and shock, restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, at 9:00 AM on Zerega Avenue, a 2015 Jeep SUV traveling west collided with a parked 2005 Ford box truck. The point of impact was the SUV’s right rear bumper and the truck’s right rear quarter panel. The SUV driver, a 61-year-old male, was injured with head trauma and experienced shock but was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt. The report lists the driver’s contributing factors as unspecified. The box truck was stationary at the time of impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The crash highlights risks posed by collisions with parked vehicles and driver errors not further specified in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726561 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
2
Child Struck by Cyclist on Rosedale Avenue

A 7-year-old boy crossing Rosedale Avenue was hit by a northbound cyclist. The child lost consciousness from a neck injury. The cyclist, 63, suffered bruises. No driver errors reported. Both left hurt in the street.

According to the police report, a 7-year-old boy was crossing Rosedale Avenue outside a crosswalk when a northbound bicyclist struck him. The child suffered a neck injury and was found unconscious at the scene. The 63-year-old male cyclist sustained bruises to his lower leg and foot but remained conscious. The bike showed no damage, and the impact was at the center front end. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both parties, with no driver errors or violations cited. The cyclist was not using safety equipment. This crash left both the child and the cyclist injured on a Bronx street.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725079 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Sedan Strikes Infant Pedestrian on Westchester Avenue

A sedan hit a baby girl on Westchester Avenue near Commonwealth. She lay conscious, her head bleeding, skin torn. The night swallowed her cries. Metal and dark streets bore down. No driver error listed. Only silence and injury remain.

A sedan struck a baby girl pedestrian on Westchester Avenue near Commonwealth Avenue in the Bronx, according to the police report. The report states the child was left conscious but suffering from severe head lacerations and torn skin. The narrative reads: 'A sedan struck a baby girl. She lay conscious, head bleeding, skin torn. No name. No voice but the cry swallowed by dark streets and steel.' The police report does not list any specific driver errors or contributing factors for this crash. No information is provided about the actions of the victim prior to the collision. The focus remains on the impact and the resulting injuries to the vulnerable pedestrian, as documented by responding officers.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725285 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian Crossing Castle Hill

A 22-year-old woman suffered a head contusion after a sedan struck her while crossing outside a crosswalk. The driver, making a left turn, failed to pay attention, causing the collision. The pedestrian was conscious but injured in the Bronx.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old female pedestrian was injured in the Bronx when a sedan traveling south on Castle Hill Avenue struck her with its left front bumper. The driver was making a left turn at the time of impact. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was crossing outside of a signal or crosswalk when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle, a 2004 Chevrolet sedan, showed no damage despite the impact. The driver held a New York permit license. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724848 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Inexperienced Motorcyclist Injured on Bruckner Expressway

A 28-year-old male motorcyclist sustained knee and lower leg abrasions after a crash on Bruckner Expressway. The rider was helmeted and conscious but injured. Driver inexperience and road debris contributed to the collision, according to the police report.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male motorcyclist was injured on Bruckner Expressway at 2:00 PM. The rider, who was the sole occupant and wearing a helmet, suffered abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Obstruction/Debris' as contributing factors to the crash. The motorcycle was traveling north, going straight ahead when the collision occurred. The rider was not ejected and remained conscious after the impact. Vehicle damage and point of impact are classified as 'Other.' The report highlights driver errors, specifically inexperience, as key causes of the crash, with no mention of victim fault or unsafe victim behavior.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725284 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05