Crash Count for Precinct 43
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 4,340
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,462
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 7, 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
Boroughs
City Council Districts
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State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 43

SUV Demolished in Unsafe Lane Change Crash

A station wagon SUV merging on the Cross Bronx Expressway collided with two tractor trucks traveling southwest. The SUV’s left side was demolished. A 70-year-old front passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Unsafe lane changing caused the crash.

According to the police report, the crash involved a station wagon SUV merging on the Cross Bronx Expressway and two tractor trucks traveling southwest. The SUV was struck on its left side doors, resulting in severe damage. A 70-year-old male front passenger wearing a lap belt and harness was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" as the contributing factor. Both trucks were going straight ahead, while the SUV was merging when the collision occurred. No other contributing factors were noted. The driver errors center on the SUV’s unsafe lane change, which led to the impact and injuries.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539821 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Morrison Avenue

A 45-year-old woman was struck while crossing Morrison Avenue with the signal. The impact hit her knee, lower leg, and foot, causing bruises. She remained conscious after the collision. The driver’s vehicle struck her on the left front quarter panel.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Morrison Avenue at an intersection with the signal. She suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle involved was a Honda car or SUV traveling south, which struck her on the left front quarter panel. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield. The pedestrian was conscious and complained of bruising. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The driver’s actions leading to the collision remain unspecified in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539027 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Improper Turn by Sedan Injures Passenger

Two sedans crashed on Lacombe Avenue. One turned wrong, struck the other. A front passenger suffered back pain and shock. Metal twisted. Streets stayed hard.

According to the police report, a northbound sedan made an improper right turn from Taylor Avenue onto Lacombe Avenue, colliding with an eastbound sedan. The impact hit the right side doors of the eastbound car and the right front bumper of the turning vehicle. The front passenger in the eastbound sedan, a 63-year-old woman, was injured, suffering back pain and shock. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed. No other contributing factors were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4537907 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Alcohol-Involved SUV Collision Injures Bronx Driver

SUVs crashed on Randall Avenue. A 28-year-old woman suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited alcohol involvement and traffic control disregard. No pedestrians or cyclists were hurt.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old female driver was injured in a crash involving multiple SUVs on Randall Avenue in the Bronx. She sustained head injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. Police listed alcohol involvement and disregarding traffic control as contributing factors. The crash damaged several vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The driver was wearing a lap belt at the time of the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534602 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
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Sedan Rear-Ended by Tractor Truck on Cross Bronx Expy

A sedan carrying three men was struck from behind by a tractor truck on the Cross Bronx Expressway. The impact hit the sedan’s right front bumper. All three occupants suffered back injuries and whiplash. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on the Cross Bronx Expressway was rear-ended by a tractor truck also traveling east. The sedan’s right front bumper and quarter panel were damaged, while the truck showed no damage. Three male occupants in the sedan, including the driver and two passengers, were injured with back pain and whiplash. All were conscious and wearing lap belts. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. No other factors or victim errors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction on high-speed roadways.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4536011 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Sedan and Taxi Crash on Bruckner Boulevard Injures Driver

A sedan and a taxi collided on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Parked cars lined the street. Metal twisted. One man hurt.

According to the police report, a sedan and a taxi crashed on Bruckner Boulevard near Manor Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan driver, a 56-year-old man, was injured. He suffered neck pain and whiplash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors and does not name any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The sedan's left front quarter panel and the taxi's left rear quarter panel were damaged. Several parked vehicles were nearby. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured driver was conscious and wore a lap belt.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4532124 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
SUV Left Turn Hits Motorcycle Head-On

A BMW SUV made a left turn on Bronx River Avenue and struck a northbound motorcycle. The motorcycle driver, ejected from the bike, suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot. Driver inexperience contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 2013 BMW SUV was making a left turn southbound on Bronx River Avenue when it collided with a northbound motorcycle. The motorcycle carried two occupants. The motorcycle driver, a 45-year-old man, was ejected and sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor. The SUV's point of impact was its left front bumper, while the motorcycle was struck at its center front end. Both drivers were licensed. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4530236 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Flatbed Slams Taxi on Story Avenue, Bronx

A flatbed rolled east on Story Avenue. The driver fell ill. The truck struck a stopped taxi. Inside, a 58-year-old man was crushed. He survived, awake but paralyzed. Another driver, 73, was also hurt. Metal and bodies broke in the Bronx.

A flatbed truck traveling east on Story Avenue near 1520 struck a stopped taxi. According to the police report, the flatbed driver 'fell ill' before impact. The crash left the 58-year-old taxi driver with paralysis and injuries to his entire body. He was conscious at the scene. A 73-year-old man, driving the flatbed, suffered back injuries and reported pain or nausea. The police report lists 'Illnes' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are recorded in the data. The taxi driver was not using safety equipment, as noted after the primary cause. The crash underscores the brutal force of heavy vehicles and the vulnerability of those inside.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4529110 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Distracted SUV Driver Injured Turning Left

A 77-year-old SUV driver struck an object while turning left on Bruckner Boulevard. He suffered a head injury and was incoherent. Police cite distraction and lost consciousness as causes.

According to the police report, a 77-year-old man driving a 2015 Jeep SUV was making a left turn on Bruckner Boulevard at Rosedale Avenue when he crashed. The vehicle's center front end struck an object. The driver, the only occupant, suffered a head injury and was incoherent at the scene, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Lost Consciousness' as contributing factors. No other people were involved. The crash underscores the risks posed by driver distraction and medical incapacitation.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4528319 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Pickup U-Turn Slams Scooter Rider’s Head

A Ford pickup swung wide on Zerega Avenue. A 19-year-old on a Dualtron scooter struck the bumper head-on. His head split open. Blood pooled. He stayed conscious. No helmet. The street stayed quiet. The truck loomed over him.

A Ford pickup made a wide U-turn near 945 Zerega Avenue in the Bronx. A 19-year-old man riding a Dualtron e-scooter crashed head-on into the truck’s front bumper. According to the police report, 'His head split open. He stayed conscious. He did not scream.' The rider suffered severe head lacerations. No helmet was worn. The pickup driver, a 44-year-old man, was not injured. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The crash left the scooter’s front end and the truck’s bumper damaged. The scene was marked by blood and silence.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4528318 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
SUV Rear-Ends Backing SUV on Bruckner Boulevard

A 42-year-old woman driving an SUV suffered whiplash and full-body injuries when her vehicle was struck on the left rear bumper. The striking vehicle hit the center front end while backing unsafely. Both vehicles were SUVs in the Bronx.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx involving two SUVs. The driver of the struck vehicle, a 42-year-old woman, was injured with whiplash and bodily trauma but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as a contributing factor for the crash. The striking vehicle was backing and impacted the left rear bumper of the other SUV. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The driver of the struck vehicle was not ejected and was the sole occupant in her vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4529113 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
SUV Turns, Strikes Woman in Bronx Crosswalk

A Ford SUV turned left on Olmstead Avenue. The driver hit a 62-year-old woman in the crosswalk. She fell, struck in the head. She died there. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed quiet. Another life ended by failure to yield.

A 62-year-old woman was killed while crossing Olmstead Avenue at Seward Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, she was in a marked crosswalk when a Ford SUV made a left turn and struck her head-on. She suffered head trauma and was found unconscious. The report states, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 54-year-old man, was licensed and remained at the scene. The SUV showed no visible damage. The woman died from her injuries. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the deadly consequences when drivers fail to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4528614 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Pedestrian Hit Crossing With Signal Bronx

A 30-year-old man was struck by a sedan while crossing Watson Avenue with the signal. The driver, distracted and inattentive, hit the pedestrian with the vehicle’s left front bumper. The man suffered bruises and upper leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Watson Avenue struck a pedestrian crossing with the signal at an intersection in the Bronx. The pedestrian, a 30-year-old male, sustained contusions and upper leg injuries. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage, and the pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4522647 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
73-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing Against Signal

A 73-year-old man was struck on Havemeyer Avenue while crossing against the signal. The SUV hit him center front with no vehicle damage. He suffered a facial abrasion but remained conscious. The crash exposed risks at intersections.

According to the police report, a 73-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Havemeyer Avenue against the signal. The driver, a licensed male operating a 2016 Ford SUV traveling north and going straight ahead, struck the pedestrian with the vehicle's center front end. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian suffered a facial abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists the pedestrian's action as 'Crossing Against Signal' but does not specify any driver errors or contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face at intersections when signals are not obeyed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4521997 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
3-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit by Pickup Truck

A 3-year-old boy was struck by a pickup truck while crossing Castle Hill Avenue in the Bronx. The child suffered a head contusion and remained conscious. The truck hit the pedestrian on its right side. No driver errors were specified.

According to the police report, a 3-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a Ford pickup truck traveling east on Castle Hill Avenue struck him on the right side doors. The child was crossing outside an intersection and sustained a head contusion but remained conscious. The report lists no contributing driver factors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian’s crossing action was noted as "Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk," and contributing factors for the pedestrian were unspecified. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash caused damage to the right side doors of the vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4524031 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
SUV Hits Sedan in Bronx Collision

A 47-year-old male driver suffered arm abrasions in a Bronx crash. An SUV, parked, was struck on its left front quarter panel by a westbound sedan. Alcohol involvement was noted. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a collision occurred in the Bronx involving a parked SUV and a sedan traveling westbound. The SUV was impacted on its left front quarter panel. The 47-year-old male driver of the SUV was injured, sustaining abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are specified. The sedan driver’s license status was not provided. The crash highlights the dangers posed by impaired driving and the risks to vehicle occupants even when stationary.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4521908 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
SUV Rear-Ends Parked Vehicles in Bronx

A speeding SUV struck parked vehicles on Saint Lawrence Avenue in the Bronx late at night. The driver, a 38-year-old woman, suffered bruises and full-body injuries. The crash caused center and rear-end damage to multiple parked SUVs and sedans.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old female driver was traveling southbound on Saint Lawrence Avenue in the Bronx when her SUV collided with parked vehicles. The report lists unsafe speed as the contributing factor. The driver was injured with contusions and full-body bruises but was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash caused damage to the center back end of the moving SUV and left rear quarter panels and center back ends of several parked SUVs and sedans. No other occupants or pedestrians were reported injured. The driver’s error of unsafe speed led to the collision with stationary vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4521878 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Sedan Strikes Bicyclist on Rosedale Avenue

A sedan hit a bicyclist on Rosedale Avenue in the Bronx. The cyclist, a 48-year-old man, suffered injuries to his entire body and was semiconscious. Alcohol was involved. The sedan was stopped in traffic before impact on its right side.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Rosedale Avenue struck a bicyclist making a left turn southbound. The bicyclist, a 48-year-old man, sustained injuries to his entire body and was semiconscious at the scene. The sedan was stopped in traffic prior to the collision and was impacted on its right side doors. Alcohol involvement was noted as a contributing factor. The report lists no other specific driver errors, but the presence of alcohol suggests impaired operation. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No blame is placed on the victim. The crash highlights the dangers cyclists face when interacting with motor vehicles in traffic.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4518265 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
73-Year-Old Bicyclist Ejected in Bronx Crash

A 73-year-old bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries after colliding with a parked SUV on Watson Avenue in the Bronx. The driver’s inattention caused the crash. The cyclist was conscious but bruised and injured.

According to the police report, a 73-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on Watson Avenue collided with a parked 2015 Chevrolet SUV. The impact occurred on the right side doors of the bike and the left rear quarter panel of the SUV. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained head injuries, including contusions and bruises. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction near parked vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4519964 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
SUV U-Turn Hits Front Passenger, Injures Chest

An SUV made a U-turn in the Bronx. The right front bumper struck the front passenger. The 55-year-old woman suffered chest injuries and whiplash. Alcohol involvement was a factor. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 2022 Honda SUV was making a U-turn on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx when the right front bumper struck the front passenger. The injured occupant, a 55-year-old woman, suffered chest injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle westbound. The passenger was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The driver’s error of making a U-turn under the influence contributed to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4516149 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14