Crash Count for Precinct 43
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 4,297
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,423
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 436
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 41
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 23
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 26, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 43?

Blood on Their Hands: Precinct 43’s Deadly Silence

Blood on Their Hands: Precinct 43’s Deadly Silence

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

The Toll in Blood and Silence

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

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

The Latest Crashes: No End in Sight

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

Leadership: Words, Delays, and the Waiting Dead

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

What Now: The Only Way Out Is Through

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

Take action now.

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Emérita Torres
Assembly Member Emérita Torres
District 85
District Office:
1163 Manor Ave. Store Front 1, Bronx, NY 10472
Legislative Office:
Room 833, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Amanda Farías
Council Member Amanda Farías
District 18
District Office:
1231 Lafayette Avenue, 2nd Floor, Bronx, NY 10474
718-792-1140
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1771, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7375
Jose Serrano
State Senator Jose Serrano
District 29
District Office:
335 E. 100th St., New York, NY 10029
Legislative Office:
Room 418, Capitol Building 172 State St., Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

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

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

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 43

Distracted Unlicensed Driver Strikes Pedestrian in Bronx

A sedan making a left turn on Watson Avenue hit a 52-year-old man. The unlicensed driver was distracted. The pedestrian suffered hip and leg injuries. The crash exposed systemic danger at the intersection.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Watson Avenue in the Bronx struck a 52-year-old male pedestrian at 1:05 AM while making a left turn. The pedestrian was walking along the highway with traffic at the intersection. The driver was unlicensed and cited for inattention and distraction, which contributed to the crash. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his hip and upper leg but remained conscious after impact. The report also lists pedestrian error or confusion as a contributing factor, but the primary cause was the driver's distraction. The lack of vehicle damage suggests a low-speed impact. The unlicensed, distracted driver underscores systemic risk for vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4783502 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 53-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries when a sedan making a left turn struck him at an intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and remained conscious after impact.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Metropolitan Ave and Parkchester Rd around 10:36 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2014 Hyundai sedan, traveling northeast and making a left turn, struck him with its left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian legally crossing the street. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The collision caused damage to the sedan's left front bumper. The report emphasizes driver error as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782625 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 44-year-old woman was injured crossing at an intersection in the Bronx. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way while making a right turn. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg contusion but remained conscious.

According to the police report, at 22:38 in the Bronx near 1620 Westchester Ave, a 44-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at an intersection. The driver of a 2006 Toyota SUV, traveling northeast and making a right turn, failed to yield right-of-way, striking the pedestrian with the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained a contusion to her hip and upper leg and remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor on the driver's part. The vehicle sustained no damage. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The incident highlights driver error in yielding at intersections as the primary cause of injury.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782087 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Alcohol-Impaired Driver Slams Sedan Into Parked Taxi

A drunk driver crashed his sedan into a parked taxi on East Tremont Avenue. The driver suffered chest injuries and shock. Both vehicles took front-end damage. Alcohol fueled the crash. No pedestrians or passengers were hurt.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx struck the left front bumper of a parked taxi at 2:28 AM. The 41-year-old male driver of the sedan was injured, suffering chest trauma and shock. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as the sole contributing factor. The sedan's right front bumper and the taxi's left front bumper were damaged. No pedestrians or passengers were involved. The crash highlights driver error due to alcohol impairment. No other contributing factors were cited.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780854 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing with Signal

A sedan struck a 28-year-old man crossing with the signal on Virgil Place. The impact left him with back injuries and shock. The car’s left front bumper took damage. The street stayed dangerous for those on foot.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male pedestrian was crossing Virgil Place at Pugsley Avenue in the Bronx with the signal when a sedan traveling east hit him. The car’s left front quarter panel struck the man, causing back injuries and shock. The report notes the driver was licensed and going straight ahead. Both contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrian fault is indicated. The crash underscores the risk pedestrians face even when crossing legally, as driver actions and systemic hazards persist at city intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780986 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
2
Sedan Crashes Into Parked Dump Truck, Worker Crushed

A sedan barreled down Colgate Avenue and slammed into a parked dump truck. A 32-year-old man working in the street was crushed, breaking his leg. He remained conscious amid the wreckage. The driver’s distraction caused the brutal impact.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Colgate Avenue in the Bronx collided with a parked dump truck. The impact crushed a 32-year-old man working in the street, breaking his leg. The report states the man remained conscious after suffering severe crush injuries to his lower leg and foot. Police identified 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The dump truck was stationary, parked facing south, and the sedan struck its center back end with its center front end. No contributing factors were attributed to the pedestrian. The crash highlights the sedan driver’s failure to maintain attention, resulting in a devastating injury to a worker performing his job in the roadway.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781233 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Watson Avenue

A parked SUV struck a northbound sedan from behind on Watson Avenue in the Bronx. The SUV driver passed too closely and at unsafe speed. Both the SUV driver and a child passenger suffered head injuries and shock, with complaints of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:20 on Watson Avenue in the Bronx. A 1999 Jeep SUV, initially parked, collided with the rear of a northbound 2007 Dodge sedan. The SUV driver, a 35-year-old female, was cited for 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed.' The impact point was the SUV's left rear bumper striking the sedan's right front bumper. The SUV carried two occupants: the driver and a 7-year-old male passenger seated in the left rear. Both suffered head injuries classified as severity level 3 and were not ejected. Both occupants experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report highlights driver errors by the SUV operator as the contributing factors, with no mention of victim fault or additional contributing behaviors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778482 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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Sedan Rear-Ends Sedan on Cross Bronx Expressway

Two sedans collided on the Cross Bronx Expressway. The rear vehicle struck the right rear bumper of the lead car. Both drivers were injured, suffering head and neck trauma. The crash involved loss of consciousness and unspecified contributing factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Cross Bronx Expressway at 13:20. Two sedans traveling eastbound collided when the rear vehicle impacted the right rear bumper of the lead sedan. The lead sedan was driven by a 34-year-old female who sustained head injuries and contusions but remained conscious. The front passenger, a 50-year-old female, suffered neck injuries and whiplash, experiencing shock. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report cites 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision's impact caused significant injury to vehicle occupants, highlighting the dangers of rear-end crashes on high-speed roadways.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777635 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Rear-Ends Stopped Vehicle on Soundview Ave

A sedan traveling south rear-ended a stopped vehicle on Soundview Avenue in the Bronx. The front passenger of the stopped car suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Unsafe speed by the striking driver caused the collision, highlighting driver error and risk.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Soundview Avenue in the Bronx at 3:15 AM. A sedan registered in New York was traveling south and struck the center back end of a stopped sedan registered in New Jersey. The report cites "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor to the collision. The impact caused injuries to the front passenger of the stopped vehicle, a 31-year-old male who suffered neck injuries and whiplash, and was wearing a lap belt at the time. The passenger was not ejected but experienced shock. The striking vehicle was moving straight ahead, while the struck vehicle was stopped in traffic. This crash underscores the dangers posed by drivers failing to adjust speed appropriately, resulting in rear-end collisions and serious injuries to vehicle occupants.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778479 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Unlicensed E-Bike Rider Thrown, Face Bloodied in Bronx

A 43-year-old man, unlicensed and bareheaded, rode his e-bike southwest on Metropolitan Oval. He was thrown. His face struck the street. Blood spread. Flesh tore. The pavement held him, silent and still, pain carving its mark.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old man was riding an e-bike southwest on Metropolitan Oval in the Bronx when he was ejected from the bike. The report states he was 'unlicensed and bareheaded.' The man suffered severe lacerations to his face after striking the street, with blood spreading and flesh torn. Police note the rider was the only occupant and was conscious after the crash. The report lists the contributing factors as 'unspecified.' The vehicle record confirms the e-bike driver was unlicensed at the time of the incident. No other vehicles were involved, and no vehicle damage was reported. The narrative and data focus on the unlicensed operation of the e-bike and the resulting serious injuries.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776917 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Unconscious Driver Injured in Bronx Multi-Vehicle Crash

A 63-year-old male driver lost consciousness and suffered full-body injuries in a multi-vehicle collision on Westchester Avenue. The crash involved parked vehicles and left the driver unconscious with severe pain and nausea, according to the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:28 AM in the Bronx near 1534 Westchester Avenue. The injured party was a 63-year-old male driver who lost consciousness and sustained injuries to his entire body. The report notes the driver was unconscious and complained of pain and nausea. The collision involved multiple parked vehicles, including a 2022 Ford SUV, a 2017 Honda sedan, a 2014 Toyota taxi, and a 2022 Chevrolet box truck. The Ford SUV was impacted at its center back end, the Honda sedan at its left front bumper, the taxi at its left front bumper, and the box truck at its left rear bumper. The police report lists the contributing factor as 'Lost Consciousness,' indicating the driver's medical condition led to the crash. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777964 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Rear-Ends Parked Sedan in Bronx Collision

A 41-year-old female SUV driver suffered a head contusion after rear-ending a parked sedan on Bruckner Blvd. The impact damaged the SUV’s right front bumper and the sedan’s left rear quarter panel. Driver inattention caused the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:22 on Bruckner Blvd in the Bronx. A 41-year-old female driver of a 2014 Honda SUV was injured, sustaining a head contusion and remaining conscious. The SUV struck the left rear bumper of a parked Ford sedan traveling eastbound. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The SUV’s right front bumper and the sedan’s left rear quarter panel were damaged. The injured driver was not ejected from the vehicle. No other occupants were reported in either vehicle. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to collisions with stationary vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776717 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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Failure to Yield on Bruckner Blvd Injures Three

Two sedans crashed on Bruckner Blvd. Three people hurt. Head and face injuries. One passenger partially ejected. Both drivers failed to yield. Airbags burst. Shock followed. Metal and flesh met hard.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Bruckner Blvd. Both drivers failed to yield right-of-way. The crash struck the center front ends and right front quarter panels. Three people were injured: a 20-year-old male driver with head wounds and minor bleeding, a 28-year-old female front passenger partially ejected with head injuries, and a 16-year-old male front passenger with facial injuries and minor bleeding. All suffered shock. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the cause for both drivers. Airbags deployed in both cars. Lap belts were used by the driver and one passenger. The impact left bodies and metal battered.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775701 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Distracted SUV Driver Kills Pedestrian at Bruckner Blvd

A Jeep, westbound on Bruckner, struck a 64-year-old man in the intersection. The SUV’s right front bumper broke his head. He died beneath the streetlamps. Police cite driver inattention. The city’s streets claim another life.

A 64-year-old man was killed at the corner of Bruckner Blvd and Castle Hill Ave when a westbound Jeep SUV struck him with its right front bumper, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 20:03. The pedestrian died at the scene, suffering fatal head injuries. The police report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the collision. The vehicle, a 2022 Jeep registered in New Jersey, was traveling straight ahead when it struck the man in the intersection. The report also notes the pedestrian was 'crossing against the signal,' but this detail follows the primary fault of driver inattention. The deadly impact underscores the ongoing danger posed by inattentive drivers on New York City streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775096 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Turning Left Hits E-Scooter Rider

A sedan making a left turn struck a 13-year-old e-scooter rider traveling straight on Seward Avenue in the Bronx. The unlicensed e-scooter driver suffered chest injuries and abrasions. The sedan’s right rear quarter panel was damaged in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:50 on Seward Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver traveling northwest, was making a left turn when it struck the e-scooter rider, a 13-year-old boy traveling south. The point of impact was the sedan’s right rear quarter panel and the e-scooter’s center front end. The e-scooter driver was injured with chest abrasions and remained conscious. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the crash, but the sedan’s left turn maneuver directly preceded the impact. The e-scooter driver was unlicensed, though this is not cited as a contributing factor. The collision highlights the danger posed by turning vehicles to vulnerable riders traveling straight through intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774563 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Slams Sedan on Bruckner Boulevard

A sedan rear-ended another on Bruckner Boulevard at 4 a.m. The impact sent a 35-year-old driver to the hospital with neck injuries. Police cite following too closely as the cause. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Bruckner Boulevard collided at 4:00 a.m. The left front bumper of a 2016 Kia sedan struck the right rear bumper of a 2013 Hyundai sedan. The driver of the Hyundai, a 35-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and was classified as injury severity level 3. He was conscious and properly restrained. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the primary contributing factor. No pedestrians, cyclists, or additional victims were involved. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775569 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Pedestrian Injured in Bronx Right-Turn Crash

A 29-year-old man was struck at a Bronx intersection while crossing with the signal. The vehicle, making a right turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries, conscious but hurt in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:30 AM on Westchester Ave near Harrod Ave in the Bronx. A vehicle traveling south was making a right turn when it struck a 29-year-old male pedestrian crossing the intersection with the signal. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3, and remained conscious after the impact. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This incident highlights driver error in yielding during turning maneuvers at intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774071 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Bronx Sedan Crash Injures Driver with Defective Brakes

A sedan driver suffered back injuries and whiplash in a Bronx crash just after midnight. The vehicle struck with its front center while making a left turn. Police cited defective brakes as a key factor in the collision’s severity.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:55 a.m. on East Tremont Avenue near White Plains Road in the Bronx. The driver, a 42-year-old male occupant, was the sole person involved and was wearing a lap belt. The vehicle, a 2017 Toyota sedan traveling south, was making a left turn when the collision happened, impacting the center front end of the vehicle. The report explicitly identifies "Brakes Defective" as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver sustained back injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious throughout. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The defective brakes likely impaired the driver's ability to control the vehicle during the turn, directly leading to the crash and resulting injuries.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773425 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Causing Severe Leg Injury

A sedan driven by a licensed female driver struck a 45-year-old female pedestrian in the Bronx. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg and foot. Driver inattention and distraction caused the impact, with severe injuries resulting.

According to the police report, at 20:28 in the Bronx near 99 Metropolitan Oval, a 2014 Jeep sedan driven by a licensed female driver was traveling straight ahead when it struck a 45-year-old female pedestrian. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end, causing center front end damage to the sedan. The pedestrian sustained severe injuries including fracture, distortion, and dislocation of the knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. No pedestrian behaviors or safety equipment were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in urban environments.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4783392 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal in Bronx

A 43-year-old man suffered severe leg injuries after a vehicle disregarded traffic control at a Bronx intersection. The impact struck the pedestrian’s lower body as he crossed legally, leaving him conscious but fractured and dislocated.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Hugh J Grant Circle and Virginia Avenue in the Bronx at 6:30 p.m. The 43-year-old male pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a vehicle traveling south went straight ahead and struck him at the center front end. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in ignoring traffic signals. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report explicitly attributes the crash to the driver’s failure to obey traffic control, with no contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778472 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04