Crash Count for Precinct 43
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 4,320
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,445
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 438
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 41
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 23
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Aug 2, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 43?

Hit-and-Run City: Bronx Blood on Their Hands

Hit-and-Run City: Bronx Blood on Their Hands

Precinct 43: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 9, 2025

The Deaths Keep Coming

In Precinct 43, the numbers do not lie. Twenty-three people killed. Forty-one left with serious injuries. Over 2,400 hurt since 2022. The dead are not numbers. They are neighbors, children, elders. They are the man crossing White Plains Road, the woman struck at midnight on West 174th. They are the cab driver left bleeding in his seat while the driver ran.

Just last week, a woman was killed in a hit-and-run in Morris Heights. The car did not stop. Police searched the alley where she died. No arrests. No answers. A Bronx woman is dead after a hit-and-run in Morris Heights. The story is always the same. The driver flees. The family waits.

Speed is the weapon. In another case, a driver tore through a 25 mph zone at 77 mph, ran a red, and slammed into a livery cab. The cabbie, Robert Godwin, never made it home. The driver left him dying in the street. “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,” said District Attorney Darcel Clark.

The Police and the Power They Hold

The 43rd Precinct has the tools. They can ticket speeders. They can crack down on failure to yield. They can target the corners where people keep dying. But the deaths keep coming. The silence is loud.

Leadership: Action or Delay?

Local leaders have the power to act. They can push for lower speed limits, redesign streets, and demand enforcement. They can call for cameras and real penalties for repeat offenders. Or they can wait for the next name to be added to the list.

The Next Step Is Yours

This is not fate. It is policy. Every death is a choice made by those in charge. Call your council member. Call the precinct. Demand action. Do not wait for another family to grieve.

Take action now.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Precinct 43 sit politically?
It belongs to borough Bronx, city council district District 18, assembly district AD 85 and state senate district SD 29.
Which areas are in Precinct 43?
It includes the Soundview-Bruckner-Bronx River, Soundview-Clason Point, Castle Hill-Unionport, Parkchester, Soundview Park, Westchester Square, and Bronx CB9 neighborhoods. It also overlaps parts of Council Districts District 17 and District 18, Assembly Districts AD 85 and AD 87, and State Senate Districts SD 29, SD 32, and SD 34.
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Precinct 43?
Cars and SUVs: 8 deaths, 270 minor injuries, 86 moderate injuries, 11 serious injuries (375 total incidents). Motorcycles and Mopeds: 0 deaths, 5 minor injuries, 3 moderate injuries, 1 serious injury (9 total). Bikes: 0 deaths, 6 minor injuries, 4 moderate injuries (10 total). NYC Open Data
What can police do to protect vulnerable road users here?
Precinct 43 can enforce speed limits, issue tickets for reckless driving and failure to yield, and target crash hotspots. They can respond to dangerous conditions and act before the next tragedy. As recent deaths show, enforcement and presence matter.
Are these crashes just 'accidents'?
No. Most crashes are preventable. Speeding, failure to yield, and reckless driving are choices. Every death is a policy failure, not fate.
What can local politicians do?
They can lower speed limits, redesign streets, expand camera enforcement, and push for real penalties for repeat offenders. They can demand action from police and DOT. Or they can do nothing and let the deaths continue.
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.

Citations

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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
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.

See also
Boroughs
City Council Districts
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State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 43

Moped Driver Injured in SUV Left-Side Collision

A moped making a U-turn collided with a southbound SUV on Castle Hill Avenue in the Bronx. The moped driver suffered back injuries and bruises. Police cited failure to yield and driver distraction as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:18 on Castle Hill Avenue in the Bronx. A 25-year-old male moped driver was making a U-turn when his vehicle was struck on the left side doors by a southbound Mazda SUV. The moped sustained damage to the left rear quarter panel, while the SUV's left front bumper was damaged. The moped driver, who was conscious and not ejected, suffered back injuries and contusions. The report explicitly lists failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention/distraction as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the victim's behavior. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as failing to yield and distraction, especially during complex maneuvers like U-turns.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699393 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Improper Lane Use Crushes Parked Driver’s Back

Metal screamed on East Tremont. A parked Toyota, crushed at the right front. The woman inside, belted, conscious, her back broken. Three vehicles, one lane gone wrong. Pain lingered where a driver’s error shattered stillness.

A violent collision on East Tremont Avenue near 1901 left a 41-year-old woman with a broken back, according to the police report. She was seated in her parked Toyota, belted in, when a crash involving three vehicles erupted. The report states, 'A parked Toyota crushed at the right front. The woman inside, 41, conscious, strapped in a lap belt. Her back broken.' The police cite 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating a driver’s failure to maintain proper lane discipline led to the crash. The woman, an occupant of the parked vehicle, suffered severe crush injuries. The report makes no mention of any victim actions contributing to the collision. The focus remains on the improper lane use that shattered a moment of stillness and left lasting injury.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4696027 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Truck Hits SUV in Ramp Passing Crash

A tractor truck struck an SUV on Sheridan Boulevard Ramp. The SUV driver, a 31-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries. Police cite improper passing and driver inattention as causes. Impact left both vehicles damaged.

According to the police report, a 2021 International tractor truck hit a 2021 Jeep SUV on Sheridan Boulevard Ramp at 21:46. The SUV, driven by a 31-year-old woman, was going straight when the truck, attempting to pass, struck her vehicle's right front quarter panel. The driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors, highlighting errors by the truck driver. No actions by the injured driver contributed to the crash. Both vehicles sustained damage in the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695445 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
SUV Rear-Ends Vehicle on Bruckner Expressway

A 43-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash after his SUV struck the center back end of another vehicle on the Bruckner Expressway late at night. The impact caused moderate injury but no ejection. Driver errors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, at 11:38 PM on the Bruckner Expressway, a 43-year-old male driver operating a 2021 Hyundai SUV traveling eastbound struck the center back end of another vehicle. The driver was the sole occupant and was wearing a lap belt. The collision resulted in neck injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding noted. The impact point and vehicle damage were both at the center back end of the SUV. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695214 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Pick-up Truck Slams Stopped Sedan on Expressway

A pick-up truck rear-ended a stopped sedan on the Cross Bronx Expressway. The 19-year-old woman driving the sedan suffered whiplash and full-body trauma. Both vehicles took heavy damage. Traffic did not forgive.

According to the police report, a 2021 Chevrolet pick-up truck traveling west on the Cross Bronx Expressway struck the rear of a stopped 2021 Hyundai sedan, also westbound. The sedan’s 19-year-old female driver was injured, suffering whiplash and trauma to her entire body. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver and does not specify any driver errors for the pick-up truck. Both vehicles sustained damage at the points of impact. No ejections were reported. The crash underscores the risk to vehicle occupants when traffic halts and heavy vehicles fail to stop.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694475 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Unconscious Driver Slams Cadillac Into Bronx Bus

A Cadillac veered north on Castle Hill Avenue, its driver blacked out. Steel shrieked. The bus’s side split open. The 61-year-old man woke bleeding, head pressed to the wheel. Lost consciousness behind the wheel tore metal and lives apart.

According to the police report, a northbound Cadillac sedan veered into a Ford bus near Castle Hill Avenue and Chatterton Avenue in the Bronx. The report states the 61-year-old male driver of the Cadillac 'blacked out before' the crash and awoke with severe head bleeding behind the wheel. The contributing factor listed is 'Lost Consciousness.' The Cadillac’s front end folded on impact, while the bus’s left side doors were split open. The report details that both vehicles were traveling straight before the collision. No evidence in the police report suggests any error or contributing action by the bus driver or passengers. The focus remains on the sedan driver’s loss of consciousness, which led to the violent impact and resulting injuries.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692580 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
SUV Rear-Ends Another on Bruckner Expressway

Two SUVs collided on the Bruckner Expressway. A 43-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and shock. The crash involved a rear-end impact. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Both vehicles were traveling westbound.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on the Bruckner Expressway. The 43-year-old male driver of the struck vehicle was injured, complaining of back pain and nausea and experiencing shock. The crash occurred when one SUV struck the center back end of the other. The contributing factor listed was following too closely, indicating the striking driver failed to maintain a safe distance. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead westbound at the time. There is no mention of victim error or safety equipment contributing to the crash. The impact caused damage to the center front end of the striking vehicle and the center back end of the struck vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4689575 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Motorscooter Ejected in Bronx Sedan Collision

A 39-year-old man on a motorscooter was ejected and suffered full-body contusions after colliding with a sedan turning left on White Plains Road in the Bronx. The sedan struck the scooter’s left front quarter panel, causing severe injury.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old male motorscooter driver was injured and ejected from his vehicle after a collision with a sedan in the Bronx. The sedan, traveling west, was making a left turn when it struck the motorscooter, which was traveling straight south. The point of impact was the sedan’s center front end and the scooter’s left front quarter panel. The scooter driver suffered contusions and bruises over his entire body. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the scooter driver but does not specify any driver errors for the sedan. The scooter driver was not using any safety equipment at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4689555 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Speeding Sedan Injures Passenger on Bronx River Parkway

A speeding sedan struck hard on Bronx River Parkway. The front passenger, 18, suffered fractured leg and foot. Unsafe speed and driver inexperience fueled the violent crash. Airbags deployed. Passenger conscious, badly hurt.

According to the police report, a 2016 Hyundai sedan traveling north on Bronx River Parkway crashed at the center front end. The front passenger, an 18-year-old woman, suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and headed straight at the time of impact. Airbags deployed and the passenger wore a lap belt. The crash caused major damage to the vehicle's front. No ejection occurred.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687649 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Taxi Rear-Ends Vehicle, Passenger Injured

A taxi struck the rear center of a parked vehicle on the Cross Bronx Expressway. The left rear passenger in the taxi suffered back injuries and whiplash. The passenger remained conscious and was not ejected. Damage focused on the taxi’s right rear bumper.

According to the police report, a 2021 taxi traveling south on the Cross Bronx Expressway rear-ended a parked vehicle, impacting the center back end. The taxi carried three occupants. A 49-year-old female passenger seated in the left rear suffered back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The taxi sustained damage to its right rear bumper. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No safety equipment was noted for the injured passenger. The crash highlights the dangers of rear-end collisions involving taxis and their passengers.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687365 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Motorbike Rear-Ends Bicyclist on Westchester Avenue

A motorbike struck a bicyclist from behind on Westchester Avenue. The bicyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury, left semiconscious with a concussion. The motorbike driver was unlicensed and distracted, following too closely at impact.

According to the police report, a motorbike traveling west on Westchester Avenue rear-ended a bicyclist also heading west. The bicyclist, a 49-year-old man, was ejected and sustained a serious head injury resulting in a concussion. The motorbike driver was unlicensed and failed to maintain a safe distance, contributing factors listed as 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The point of impact was the center back end of the bicyclist’s bike and the center front end of the motorbike. The report also notes driver inexperience and distraction as contributing factors. No fault is attributed to the bicyclist.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685749 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
E-Bike Rider Injured in Bronx Collision

A 19-year-old female e-bike driver suffered a knee and lower leg fracture in a Bronx crash. The collision struck her bike’s left front quarter panel. She remained conscious and was not ejected. No damage was reported to the e-bike.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old female operating an EVO Scooter e-bike was injured in a collision on East 174 Street in the Bronx. She sustained a fracture and dislocation to her knee and lower leg. The crash involved impact to the left front quarter panel of the e-bike. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors or violations. The rider was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No safety equipment was noted. The e-bike showed no damage. The other vehicle involved was a Chevrolet car or SUV with impact to its right front quarter panel. The report does not specify the other vehicle’s driver or contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685894 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Elderly SUV Driver Loses Consciousness on Story Avenue

A 71-year-old man driving an SUV on Story Avenue lost consciousness. The vehicle struck an object with its right front bumper. The driver was injured across his entire body and found unconscious. Two occupants were in the vehicle at the time.

According to the police report, a 71-year-old male driver in a 2011 SUV traveling west on Story Avenue lost consciousness while driving. The vehicle impacted with its right front bumper, causing injuries to the driver’s entire body. The driver was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor to the crash. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead before the collision. Two occupants were in the vehicle. No other driver errors or victim actions are noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684897 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
SUV Passes Too Closely, Injures Passenger

A Ford SUV passed too closely and struck a parked Toyota sedan on White Plains Road in the Bronx. The impact hit the sedan’s right front bumper and the SUV’s left rear bumper. A 51-year-old female passenger suffered shoulder abrasions.

According to the police report, a 2015 Ford SUV traveling north passed too closely and collided with a parked 2021 Toyota sedan on White Plains Road in the Bronx. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of the SUV and the right front bumper of the sedan. The crash injured a 51-year-old female occupant in the sedan, who sustained abrasions and upper arm shoulder injuries. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The injured passenger was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684444 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
SUV Rear-End Crash on Bruckner Injures Child

Two SUVs and a sedan collided on Bruckner Boulevard. One driver followed too close. A young girl in the Hyundai SUV’s rear seat suffered whiplash. Metal crumpled. The street stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, two SUVs and a sedan collided on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. All vehicles traveled westbound. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, showing a driver failed to keep distance and struck the vehicle ahead. The impact hit the right rear quarter panel of a 2019 Audi SUV and the left rear quarter panel of a 2024 Hyundai SUV. A female child passenger in the Hyundai’s right rear seat was injured with whiplash. She was restrained in a child seat. The crash damaged both SUVs. No other driver errors or factors were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683455 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Bus Strikes Bicyclist on East Tremont Avenue

A bus hit a 39-year-old male bicyclist on East Tremont Avenue. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury, including a concussion. The bus showed no damage. Driver inattention and bicyclist confusion contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a bus traveling west and a bicyclist traveling south collided on East Tremont Avenue. The bicyclist, a 39-year-old man, was ejected and sustained a head injury with a concussion. The bus sustained no damage. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with pedestrian/bicyclist confusion. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The bus driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist was also going straight ahead when the crash occurred. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682813 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Speeding Sedan Slams Slowing Car on Howe

A speeding BMW hit a slowing Ford on Howe Avenue. The BMW driver, age 33, suffered arm and shoulder injuries. Parked cars were struck. Unsafe speed and inexperience fueled the crash.

According to the police report, a BMW sedan traveling north on Howe Avenue collided with the left side doors of a Ford sedan that was slowing westbound. The BMW's center front end struck the Ford, injuring the 33-year-old male BMW driver with contusions to his upper arm and shoulder. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. Several parked sedans nearby also sustained front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both drivers held valid licenses. The crash left the Ford's left side doors and the BMW's left front quarter panel damaged.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682674 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Pedestrian Injured Emerging from Parked Vehicle

A 40-year-old man was struck by an SUV while emerging from behind a parked vehicle in the Bronx. The impact fractured his hip and upper leg. The driver was going straight southbound. The pedestrian was confused, causing the crash.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old male pedestrian was injured after emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle on White Plains Road in the Bronx. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated hip and upper leg. The driver, a licensed male operating a 2023 Kia SUV traveling southbound, struck the pedestrian with the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but no other safety equipment or driver violations were mentioned.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681699 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
SUV Slams Sedan on Randall Avenue, Passenger Hurt

SUV crashed into sedan’s rear on Randall Avenue. Passenger in sedan took a blow to the head. Whiplash followed. Driver ignored traffic control. Metal twisted. One man injured. Streets stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, a 2002 SUV heading west struck the right rear quarter panel of a 2007 sedan traveling north on Randall Avenue in the Bronx. The impact injured a 25-year-old male passenger seated in the right rear of the sedan. He suffered head injuries and whiplash but was not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, showing the driver failed to obey signals or signs. Both drivers held valid licenses. The SUV’s front and the sedan’s rear quarter panel were damaged in the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682421 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Bus Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 54-year-old man was hit by a bus making a right turn on Castle Hill Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the bus struck him with its right front bumper. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot.

According to the police report, a bus traveling south on Castle Hill Avenue made a right turn and struck a 54-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The impact occurred at the bus's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. No driver errors were explicitly listed in the report, and no contributing factors were identified. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The report does not mention any safety equipment or other factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682446 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09