Crash Count for Precinct 43
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 5,645
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 3,190
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 571
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 51
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 24
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025
Carnage in Precinct 43
Killed 24
+9
Crush Injuries 15
Lower leg/foot 7
+2
Back 4
Whole body 3
Head 1
Neck 1
Amputation 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Severe Bleeding 16
Head 9
+4
Face 3
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Neck 1
Severe Lacerations 13
Head 7
+2
Face 4
Lower leg/foot 1
Whole body 1
Concussion 24
Head 19
+14
Face 2
Lower leg/foot 2
Hip/upper leg 1
Whole body 1
Whiplash 106
Neck 39
+34
Back 26
+21
Head 17
+12
Whole body 10
+5
Chest 8
+3
Lower leg/foot 7
+2
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Eye 1
Face 1
Contusion/Bruise 112
Lower leg/foot 42
+37
Head 17
+12
Shoulder/upper arm 14
+9
Lower arm/hand 11
+6
Hip/upper leg 8
+3
Back 6
+1
Face 6
+1
Whole body 6
+1
Neck 4
Abdomen/pelvis 3
Chest 2
Abrasion 78
Lower leg/foot 37
+32
Lower arm/hand 16
+11
Head 10
+5
Face 4
Whole body 4
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Eye 2
Hip/upper leg 2
Back 1
Pain/Nausea 32
Whole body 7
+2
Back 6
+1
Neck 6
+1
Head 5
Lower leg/foot 4
Chest 1
Face 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 43?

Preventable Speeding in Precinct 43 School Zones

(since 2022)

Caught Speeding Recently in Precinct 43

Vehicles – Caught Speeding in NYC (12 months)
  1. 2005 Toyota Hatc (J36VMS) – 87 times • 3 in last 90d here
  2. Vehicle (ER83553) – 52 times • 1 in last 90d here
  3. 2021 Black Toyota Suburban (JJS4906) – 43 times • 1 in last 90d here
  4. 2022 Black Tesla Sedan (THE4735) – 32 times • 1 in last 90d here
  5. 2023 Black Ford Pickup (LBW7368) – 26 times • 1 in last 90d here
Precinct 43: Night roads. Hard endings.

Precinct 43: Night roads. Hard endings.

Precinct 43: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 24, 2025

Another driver. Same ending.

  • Just after midnight on Aug. 11, a 21‑year‑old in a Mercedes tried to pass on the Bronx River Parkway and set off a chain crash. Two young riders were thrown and died. Police charged him with vehicular manslaughter and DWI, and he was released without bail, prosecutors still probing the case, according to Gothamist and the Daily News. The riders were identified as Manuel Amarantepenalo, 19, and Enrique Martinez, 21, per AMNY.
  • A sister stood outside court and said, “Two people were killed. He was drunk.” Daily News.

The toll in Precinct 43 does not stop.

  • A 75‑year‑old man crossing with the signal at White Plains Rd and Wood Ave was hit and killed by a left‑turning BMW SUV. The city crash report lists failure to yield and distraction. NYC Open Data.
  • A 64‑year‑old man was killed at Castle Hill Ave and Bruckner Blvd. The report notes driver inattention. NYC Open Data.

Nights are the danger hours.

  • Death spreads across the clock, but the spikes hit after dark: midnight, 1 a.m., 4 a.m., and the late‑day hours around 2–3 p.m. and 9–11 p.m. Within this precinct, fatalities cluster at those times. NYC Open Data.

Three corners. One fix.

  • The worst repeat names here are Westchester Avenue, White Plains Road, and the Bruckner Expressway. Together they carry five recorded deaths in this period.
  • Pedestrians take the hits: eight killed, 422 injured since 2022 in this precinct. SUVs and cars dominate the harm. NYC Open Data.
  • The common threads in the official roll‑ups: “other” driver factors, vulnerable road user errors, inattention, alcohol, and unsafe speed. They add up to lives lost. NYC Open Data.

Concrete, not promises.

  • Daylight every crosswalk on Westchester Ave and White Plains Rd. Harden the left turns. Give leading pedestrian intervals. Post crews to fix night‑time blind spots and broken lights at repeat locations. Target late‑night speeding and DWI on the parkways.

Officials know what works — do they?

  • Albany renewed 24‑hour school‑zone speed cameras through 2030. Use them. Expand them where the bodies are. Take Action.
  • A small group of drivers does big harm. Research shows just 1.5% of motorists cause 21% of pedestrian deaths. The Stop Super Speeders bill would force repeat camera violators to use speed limiters. Details and contacts are in our action guide.
  • City leaders now have the power under Sammy’s Law to set safer speeds. A 20 mph default saves lives. Call them. Push them. Details here: Take Action.

One family’s words stay.

  • “Two people were killed. He was drunk.” Daily News.

This is Precinct 43. Slow the streets. Stop the killing.

Citations

Citations

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.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 43

25
Sedan Driver Hits Teens on Seward Ave

Jul 25 - A sedan driver hit a standing scooter at Seward and Commonwealth in the Bronx. Two teens suffered head injuries. Police recorded driver inattention and other vehicular factors. Metal met flesh. The block went quiet.

A driver in a sedan, traveling west, hit a standing scooter moving north on Seward Ave at Commonwealth Ave in the Bronx. Impact was to the sedan’s center front and the scooter’s right side. A 15-year-old driver and an 18-year-old passenger on the scooter suffered head injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' were contributing factors. Police recorded driver inattention by the sedan driver. Both parties were going straight ahead before impact. The collision occurred in the 43rd Precinct. Two young riders were hurt. The driver’s actions are on the record.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830697 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
23
SUV Driver Making U‑Turn Hits Sedan; Four Injured

Jul 23 - An SUV driver making a U‑turn struck a southbound sedan at Sheridan Blvd and E 173 St in the Bronx. Four women — both drivers and two passengers — reported neck and shoulder pain and were in shock. Both vehicles had front-end damage.

An SUV driver making a U‑turn collided with a southbound sedan on Sheridan Boulevard at East 173rd Street. Four women were injured: the two drivers and two passengers. According to the police report, both vehicles suffered center front-end damage and all occupants complained of pain or nausea, with injuries to the neck and shoulders. Police listed “Turning Improperly” as the contributing factor. The SUV’s pre-crash action is recorded as making a U-turn; the sedan was recorded as going straight ahead. Both drivers are listed as licensed and none of the occupants were ejected.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829897 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
21
Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian Crossing Signal

Jul 21 - A sedan struck a 24-year-old man crossing E Tremont Ave with the signal. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian suffered back crush injuries. The street stayed loud. The pain lingered.

A sedan hit a 24-year-old male pedestrian as he crossed E Tremont Ave at White Plains Rd in the Bronx. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his back. No vehicle damage was reported. The data shows the driver was making a right turn when the crash occurred. The police report does not mention any errors by the pedestrian.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830586 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
18
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

Jul 18 - Audi sedan hit a man crossing White Plains Road. The pedestrian, 29, suffered a shoulder injury. He crossed with the signal. The car turned left. No driver error listed. The street stayed silent.

A 29-year-old man was injured when an Audi sedan struck him at the intersection of White Plains Road and Wood Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the westbound sedan made a left turn and hit him. The man suffered a shoulder injury and was in shock. The report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were documented. The vehicle showed no damage.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829148 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
15
Distracted Driver Hits Boy and Woman Crossing

Jul 15 - A sedan struck a six-year-old boy and a 40-year-old woman as they crossed Bronx River Ave near E 174 St. Both were injured. The sedan’s left front bumper struck them. Police cited driver inattention.

A sedan hit two pedestrians — a six-year-old boy and a 40-year-old woman — while they crossed Bronx River Ave near E 174 St in the Bronx. Both were injured: the child suffered elbow/arm injuries and the woman suffered a head injury, with bruising reported. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the contributing factor. Police recorded the vehicle was passing before the collision and that the left front bumper struck the pedestrians. The driver was the sole occupant and held a NY permit. No other contributing factors were listed in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829141 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
12
Passenger Dies After Bronx Car Crash

Jul 12 - A 71-year-old passenger died. A 79-year-old driver struck two cars, then a pole. Metal twisted. Lives changed. The street stayed silent.

CBS New York (2025-07-12) reports a 71-year-old passenger died after a crash in Co-op City, Bronx. Police said a 79-year-old driver 'slammed into two cars before hitting a light pole.' The sequence ended in fatal injury. The article highlights the impact but does not detail causes. The crash underscores risks for passengers and raises questions about driver fitness and street design. No blame is assigned. The facts stand stark.


8
Bronx SUV and Sedan Crash Injures Passenger

Jul 8 - A driver in an SUV and a driver in a sedan collided on Rosedale Ave at Story Ave in the Bronx. A 25-year-old female rear passenger suffered knee and lower-leg injuries. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'

Two vehicles collided on Rosedale Avenue at Story Avenue in the Bronx. A driver in an SUV and a driver in a sedan were involved. A 25-year-old female rear passenger was injured, with knee and lower-leg trauma and a contusion. According to the police report, the right-front quarter panel of the SUV and the left-front bumper of the sedan took the impact. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The police report records no driver errors. Both vehicles were reported going straight ahead before the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, per the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826632 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
7
Driver in SUV Hits Sedan; Two Injured

Jul 7 - A driver in an SUV hit a sedan at Morrison Ave in the Bronx. Two vehicle occupants suffered contusions to the upper arm. Both were conscious and not ejected. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'

A sedan and an SUV collided at 1025 Morrison Ave in the Bronx. Two vehicle occupants were injured. According to the police report, a 30-year-old male driver and a 45-year-old female front passenger suffered contusions to the shoulder/upper arm and remained conscious. The sedan sustained left-front bumper damage. The SUV took impact to the right rear quarter panel and right-side doors. Police recorded the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' Pre-crash movement for both vehicles was listed as going straight ahead. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825741 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
5
Multiple Sedans Collide on Bruckner Boulevard

Jul 5 - Three drivers hurt as sedans crash on Bruckner. Metal twists. One man suffers whiplash. Police cite vehicular factors. The street stays dangerous. No pedestrians involved. The Bronx absorbs another blow.

Three sedans collided on Bruckner Boulevard at Morrison Avenue in the Bronx. One driver, age 27, suffered whiplash and injuries to his entire body. Two other drivers, ages 28 and 40, were also involved but their injuries were unspecified. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Other Vehicular' contributing factors for all drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt. The vehicles sustained front and rear-end damage. The report lists no helmet or signaling issues. The crash underscores the persistent risks for all road users in the Bronx.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829470 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
4
Pickup Truck Strikes Pedestrian on Havemeyer Ave

Jul 4 - A pickup truck hit a woman crossing Havemeyer Ave. She suffered severe head cuts. The driver failed to yield. Both were hurt. The street stayed raw and dangerous.

A Ram pickup truck struck a 55-year-old woman as she crossed Havemeyer Ave at Quimby Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn and failed to yield the right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to her head. The driver, a 27-year-old man, was also injured. Both injuries were linked to the driver’s failure to yield, as listed in the report. No other contributing factors were cited.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825753 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
3
Mustang Plows Bronx Sidewalk, Six Hurt

Jul 3 - A Mustang jumped the curb in Melrose. Six pedestrians fell. Screams echoed. The driver fled. Scaffolding twisted. Blood on the sidewalk. No arrests. The city waits for answers.

ABC7 reported on July 3, 2025, that a Ford Mustang struck six pedestrians after mounting the curb at East 149th Street and Courtlandt Avenue in the Bronx. Surveillance showed the car turning left while people crossed with the right of way. The driver accelerated, hit a woman, then continued under scaffolding, injuring five more. Witnesses described panic and pain: "People were yelling, were in pain," said Vivian Cole. The suspects abandoned the damaged car and fled. All victims were hospitalized with minor injuries. The Buildings Department confirmed the crash damaged the shed but not the vacant building. No arrests have been made.


1
SUV Rear-Ends Cyclist on Bruckner Blvd

Jul 1 - A Jeep SUV struck a cyclist from behind on Bruckner Blvd. The cyclist was ejected and injured. Police cite following too closely and confusion as causes.

A Jeep SUV rear-ended a cyclist on Bruckner Blvd at Rosedale Ave in the Bronx. The 36-year-old male cyclist was ejected and suffered injuries to his leg. According to the police report, 'Following Too Closely' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' contributed to the crash. The SUV carried two occupants, both 72, who were not seriously hurt. The cyclist wore a helmet. The report highlights driver error as a key factor in the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824943 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
29
Rear-End Crash on Cross Bronx Expressway Injures Three

Jun 29 - Sedan slammed into stopped car on Cross Bronx Expressway. Three people hurt, including a toddler. Metal twisted. Whiplash. No clear cause. Police list all factors as unspecified.

A northbound sedan struck another sedan stopped in traffic on the Cross Bronx Expressway at Castle Hill Avenue. Three people were injured: a 2-year-old girl, a 29-year-old woman, and a 53-year-old woman. According to the police report, all contributing factors are listed as "Unspecified." The crash caused whiplash and injuries to the entire body for those hurt. The report notes both vehicles were sedans, with the striking car hitting the center back end of the stopped vehicle. No driver errors or external factors are specified in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824964 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
28
Bronx Crash Leaves Pedestrian Critical

Jun 28 - A driver fleeing police tore through a red light in the Bronx. Two cars spun onto the sidewalk. Three pedestrians hit. One man clings to life. Metal, glass, blood on Bruckner Boulevard.

According to NY Daily News (2025-06-28), an unlicensed driver sped from an NYPD stop, ran a red light, and crashed into another car at Bruckner Blvd. and Hunts Point Ave. Both vehicles spun onto the sidewalk, striking three pedestrians. The article states, "Jenkins slammed on the gas and sped off east on Hunts Point Ave., blowing through a red light." Police charged the driver with vehicular assault, reckless endangerment, and fleeing. The crash highlights the risks when drivers evade police and ignore signals. One pedestrian remains in critical condition.


25
Box Truck Slams Sedan on Cross Bronx Expressway

Jun 25 - Truck struck sedan’s rear. Three injured, two hurt in legs, one in arm. Police cite driver distraction and unsafe speed. Metal, pain, chaos. System failed to protect passengers.

A box truck hit a sedan’s left rear bumper on the Cross Bronx Expressway at East 177 Street. Three people were injured: two men suffered leg injuries, and a woman was hurt in the arm. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' caused the crash. Both vehicles were going straight. The truck’s front end struck the sedan’s rear. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824113 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
23
Sedans Collide on Rosedale Ave, Three Hurt

Jun 23 - Two sedans slammed together on Rosedale Ave near Cross Bronx Expressway. Three people suffered crush injuries. Shock and pain filled the night. No cause named. Metal and bodies broke.

Two sedans crashed on Rosedale Ave by the Cross Bronx Expressway in the Bronx. According to the police report, three people were injured: a 30-year-old male driver, a 35-year-old male driver, and a 20-year-old female front passenger. All suffered crush injuries and shock. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are named. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823007 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
23
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Working at Bronx Intersection

Jun 23 - A sedan hit a 66-year-old woman working in the roadway at Gleason Avenue. She suffered crush injuries to her leg. The driver and a passenger were unhurt. The street saw pain, not justice.

A sedan making a right turn struck a 66-year-old woman working in the roadway at the intersection of 1690 Gleason Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock. The driver, a 27-year-old woman, and a passenger were not injured. No specific driver errors were listed in the report; contributing factors were marked as 'Unspecified.' The impact left the pedestrian hurt while the vehicle showed no damage.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823005 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
22
Improper Turn Slams Sedans on Bruckner Blvd

Jun 22 - Two sedans collided on Bruckner Blvd. One driver hit in the head. A passenger suffered leg pain. Police cite improper turning and other vehicular factors. Metal twisted. Injuries followed. System failed again.

Two sedans crashed on Bruckner Blvd in the Bronx. According to the police report, one driver suffered a head injury and a passenger reported pain in the knee and leg. The crash involved a sedan going straight and another making a left turn. Police list 'Turning Improperly' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention helmet or signal use. The impact left two people injured and exposed the danger of improper turns.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822497 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
22
Seven Hurt In Hutchinson Parkway Crash

Jun 22 - Metal struck metal before dawn. A car hit another, then slammed a scooter. Two riders flew off. An 18-year-old woman lay critical. Sirens cut the Bronx dark. Seven hurt. The road stayed open. Danger did not end.

ABC7 reported on June 22, 2025, that a multi-vehicle crash on the Hutchinson River Parkway in the Bronx left seven injured, including one woman in critical condition. The article states, 'The Honda Accord collided with the Honda Pilot. The Honda Pilot then collided with the Razor Scooter, causing the 24-year-old man operating the scooter and an 18-year-old woman to be ejected.' Six others from the cars suffered minor injuries. The crash happened before 4 a.m. near Throggs Neck. Police are investigating the sequence of impacts. The incident highlights the risks faced by scooter riders and the dangers of high-speed, multi-vehicle traffic on city parkways.


21
Scooter Crash Leaves Teen Critical in Bronx

Jun 21 - A scooter slammed into a Honda Pilot before dawn. The passenger, eighteen, hit the road hard. The driver fled. Three more hurt in the cars. Sirens wailed. No arrests. The street stayed cold and dangerous.

According to the New York Post (published June 21, 2025), an 18-year-old scooter passenger was left in critical condition after a crash on the Hutchinson River Parkway in the Bronx. Police said the scooter collided with a Honda Pilot around 4 a.m., triggering a chain reaction that involved a Honda Accord. The article reports, "The moped's driver fled with the bike before cops arrived." Three passengers in each car were also injured and taken to Jacobi Hospital. No arrests had been made by Saturday afternoon. The incident highlights the dangers faced by vulnerable road users and raises questions about driver accountability and the effectiveness of current enforcement on city parkways.