Crash Count for Precinct 43
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 4,334
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,456
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 441
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 41
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 23
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Aug 6, 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.

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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
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City Council Districts
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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 43

11-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured on Lacombe Avenue

An 11-year-old boy was struck at an intersection on Lacombe Avenue in the Bronx. The pickup truck hit him on the left rear quarter panel. The child suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. Visibility was limited.

According to the police report, an 11-year-old pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Lacombe Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian was hit by a 2021 Ford pickup truck traveling east. The point of impact was the truck's left rear quarter panel. The child sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. The report does not indicate any pedestrian fault or safety equipment.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636506 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Bronx River Parkway

A 32-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered neck injuries after a collision with an SUV on Bronx River Parkway. The SUV struck the sedan’s rear at unsafe speed. The sedan driver wore a lap belt and was conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old female sedan driver was injured in a collision on Bronx River Parkway. The crash involved a 2023 Jeep SUV and a 2023 Kia sedan, both traveling north. The SUV struck the left rear bumper of the sedan with its left front bumper. The sedan driver sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists unsafe speed and aggressive driving or road rage as contributing factors for the SUV driver. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636787 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
SUV Hits Garbage Truck on East Tremont

A female SUV driver suffered neck injuries in a collision with a garbage truck on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The crash occurred as the truck was slowing and the SUV was going straight. The SUV struck the truck’s left side.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx involving a 2017 SUV and a garbage truck. The SUV driver, a 33-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma described as whiplash. The garbage truck was slowing or stopping when the SUV, traveling straight ahead, impacted the truck’s left side doors with its right front quarter panel. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The garbage truck driver was licensed and traveling east. No ejections occurred. The crash highlights improper lane use as a key driver error.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634580 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
E-Bike Left Turn Hits SUV on Westchester Avenue

A 16-year-old e-bike rider turned left into a southbound SUV on Westchester Avenue. The bike struck the SUV’s right front bumper. The rider suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV driver was uninjured.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male e-bike driver was making a left turn northbound on Westchester Avenue when he collided with a southbound Ford SUV. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper. The e-bike rider sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify any driver errors or helmet use. The SUV sustained no damage, while the e-bike had damage to the right side doors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632881 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
E-Bike Rider Injured in Bronx Collision

A 65-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected and injured in a crash on East Tremont Avenue. The rider suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor. The rider was alone and traveling eastbound.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx involving an e-bike traveling eastbound. The 65-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his vehicle and sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The e-bike rider was the sole occupant and was going straight ahead at the time of impact. No other vehicle details or driver errors were specified. The report does not mention any safety equipment used by the rider. The crash resulted in injury severity level 3 and left the rider in shock.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630912 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on Westchester Avenue

A sedan and a bicycle collided head-on on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The 26-year-old bicyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury with minor bleeding. The driver was distracted. The crash left the cyclist semiconscious and injured.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north and a bicycle traveling west collided head-on on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The bicyclist, a 26-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained a head injury with minor bleeding. He was semiconscious at the scene. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. Both vehicles had front-center damage. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist was also going straight ahead. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630241 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
SUV Rear-Ends Slowing Vehicle on Bruckner Expressway

A 60-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and concussion in a rear-end crash on Bruckner Expressway. The SUV struck another slowing vehicle from behind. Police cited aggressive driving, following too closely, and driver distraction as causes.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Bruckner Expressway involving multiple SUVs traveling north. A 60-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining a head injury and concussion. The report lists contributing factors including aggressive driving, following too closely, and driver inattention or distraction. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and the airbag deployed. The crash involved one SUV striking the rear of another that was slowing or stopping. The impact was centered on the front end of the striking vehicle and the rear end of the struck vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not indicate any victim fault or helmet use.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629449 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
SUV Strikes Teen Cyclist on Castle Hill

An SUV slammed into an 18-year-old bicyclist on Castle Hill Avenue. The teen suffered bruises and leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention and distraction. The cyclist stayed conscious. Streets remain perilous.

According to the police report, a Jeep SUV heading west on Castle Hill Avenue hit a northbound 18-year-old female bicyclist. The crash struck the SUV's left front and the bike's center front. The cyclist suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was not ejected and remained conscious. Police list driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The report also notes bicyclist confusion. No helmet or safety equipment status was confirmed. The collision underscores the risk when drivers fail to pay attention.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628182 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Drunk Driver Kills Man in Bronx Crosswalk

A Chevy sedan hit a 64-year-old man in a marked Bronx crosswalk. The car’s right front bumper struck his head. He died where he fell. Police say the driver had been drinking. The street stayed silent after the crash.

A 64-year-old man was killed while crossing Sound View Avenue near Lafayette Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, he was in a marked crosswalk when a Chevy sedan struck him with its right front bumper, causing fatal head injuries. The report states, “The driver had been drinking.” Alcohol involvement is listed as a contributing factor for the driver and vehicle occupants. The sedan was traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The data lists no contributing factors for the pedestrian. The man died at the scene. This crash highlights the deadly risk posed by impaired drivers on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4620845 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Distracted SUV Driver Rear-Ends Another in Bronx

Two SUVs collided on Story Avenue. One driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver distraction. Both vehicles traveled north. The crash damaged bumpers. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles crashed on Story Avenue in the Bronx. Both were heading north when one SUV struck the rear of the other. The driver of the first SUV, a 62-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained. Police list "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. The impact damaged the front of one SUV and the rear bumper of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4618898 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Bruckner Expressway

A 29-year-old woman driving a sedan was injured in a rear-end collision on Bruckner Expressway. The SUV driver was distracted and followed too closely. The sedan driver suffered head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old female driver in a sedan was injured when an SUV rear-ended her on the Bruckner Expressway. The SUV driver was slowing or stopping but failed to maintain a safe distance, contributing to the crash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as the primary contributing factors. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. She sustained head injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. The SUV showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4618957 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
SUV Side-Impacts Sedan on Westchester Avenue

A 4-year-old passenger suffered neck injuries in a Bronx crash. Two vehicles collided at an intersection. The SUV struck the sedan’s right side. The child, restrained with a lap belt and harness, suffered whiplash but was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx involving a sedan traveling north and an SUV traveling east. The SUV struck the sedan on its right side doors. A 4-year-old occupant in the sedan, seated in the middle rear seat and secured with a lap belt and harness, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. The child was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Glare' as contributing factors, indicating driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or controls. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4618126 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Taxi Rear-Ends SUV on Cross Bronx Expressway

A taxi struck the back of a Jeep SUV on the Cross Bronx Expressway. The SUV driver, a 31-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound at the time.

According to the police report, a taxi collided with the center back end of a Jeep SUV on the Cross Bronx Expressway in the Bronx. The SUV driver, a 31-year-old male occupant, was injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt. The crash involved three vehicles all traveling eastbound. The police identified driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor for the collision. The taxi struck the rear of the SUV, causing damage to both vehicles. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4618123 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Sedan Driver Injured in Bronx Crash

A 51-year-old man driving a sedan on Cornell Avenue in the Bronx suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash involved multiple parked vehicles. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old male driver was injured in a collision on Cornell Avenue in the Bronx. The driver suffered back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The crash involved multiple parked sedans, with damage to left and right side doors and front bumpers. The report lists unsafe speed as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The driver was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his vehicle. The crash occurred at 11:20 p.m. with no indication of pedestrian involvement.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4616160 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal Bronx

A 45-year-old man was struck while crossing Castle Hill Avenue with the signal. He suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm. The crash left him conscious but seriously injured. No driver errors or contributing factors were recorded.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Castle Hill Avenue and Quimby Avenue in the Bronx. He was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow and lower arm, classified as a serious injury. 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 conscious after the crash. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711883 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Sedan Strikes 13-Year-Old on Bruckner Boulevard

A sedan hit a 13-year-old girl crossing Bruckner Boulevard with the signal. She suffered leg injuries and a concussion. The car showed no damage. The driver turned right. The girl was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old pedestrian was struck by a southbound sedan while crossing Bruckner Boulevard with the signal. The sedan, a 2006 Audi, was making a right turn and hit her with its left front bumper. The girl suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and sustained a concussion. She was conscious at the scene. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage after the crash. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4622754 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Sedan Hits 12-Year-Old Bicyclist on White Plains Road

A sedan turning left struck a 12-year-old boy riding a bike westbound on White Plains Road in the Bronx. The boy suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver’s inexperience and failure to yield caused the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn collided with a 12-year-old bicyclist traveling west on White Plains Road in the Bronx. The boy was injured, sustaining abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inexperience and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan’s front center and the bike’s left front bumper were damaged. The crash highlights the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers failing to yield to vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4612144 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Sedan Driver Falls Asleep, Hits Object

A 28-year-old man driving a sedan on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx fell asleep at the wheel. The car struck an object head-on. The driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. The airbag deployed. He remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male driver fell asleep while driving a 2017 Honda sedan westbound on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The vehicle collided front-center with an unspecified object. The driver sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The airbag deployed during the crash. The report lists "Fell Asleep" as the primary contributing factor. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver was licensed in New Mexico. The crash caused damage to the sedan's front center end. This incident highlights the dangers of driver fatigue leading to loss of control and collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4609207 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Unlicensed Driver Dies in Bronx Parkway Crash

A 30-year-old woman drove south on Bronx River Parkway before dawn. Her SUV veered off, hit a parked car, then smashed a tow truck. She wore a seatbelt. She died from head wounds. The road stayed dark. Metal and silence followed.

A deadly crash unfolded on Bronx River Parkway before sunrise. According to the police report, a southbound SUV driven by a 30-year-old unlicensed woman veered into a parked car and then struck a tow truck. She was belted in but died from head injuries at the scene. The report states: 'Bronx River Parkway, pre-dawn — A southbound SUV veered into a parked car, then slammed a tow truck. The driver, 30, unlicensed, belted in, died from head wounds.' No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield were listed in the data. The only contributing factor noted was the driver’s unlicensed status. No other injuries were reported among the occupants or vehicle operators involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4609036 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
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Six Injured as SUV and Sedan Collide Head-On

SUV and sedan smashed front to front on Watson Avenue. Six people hurt. Heads struck, faces bruised, arms battered. All stayed conscious. Metal twisted. No pedestrians or cyclists caught in the crash.

According to the police report, a 2017 SUV heading west on Watson Avenue struck a 2020 sedan turning left to go south. The crash left six occupants injured—drivers and passengers—suffering concussions, facial wounds, and arm bruises. All were conscious and restrained. The SUV's right front and the sedan's left front took the hit. The report lists only unspecified contributing factors, with no mention of driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4607562 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13