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

3
Van and Sedan Collide on Turnbull Avenue

A van traveling south struck a sedan heading west on Turnbull Avenue in the Bronx. The van’s left side doors took the impact. Three occupants in the van suffered chest injuries and whiplash. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:58 AM on Turnbull Avenue near Castle Hill Avenue in the Bronx. A van traveling south collided with a sedan going west. The point of impact was the van’s left side doors and the sedan’s center front end. The van carried three occupants: a 36-year-old male driver, a 36-year-old female front passenger, and a 67-year-old male rear passenger. All three were conscious but sustained chest injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. The report identifies alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating driver impairment played a role in the crash. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were specified. The sedan had no occupants at the time of the crash. The van driver was licensed in Pennsylvania and was going straight ahead before impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764352 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Distracted Driver Rear-Ends SUV on Rosedale Avenue

A sedan struck the rear of an SUV on Rosedale Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention as the primary cause of the collision during early morning hours.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:48 AM on Rosedale Avenue near the Cross Bronx Expressway. A sedan traveling west rear-ended a station wagon/SUV also traveling west. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center back end of the sedan. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old female occupant, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The SUV was occupied by one person, and the sedan had two occupants. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction on busy Bronx roadways.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763385 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Rear-Ends Stopped Vehicle on Cross Bronx Expressway

A sedan traveling south rear-ended a stopped sedan on the Cross Bronx Expressway. The driver of the stopped vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors in the collision.

According to the police report, at 9:50 AM on the Cross Bronx Expressway, a southbound Ford sedan struck the right rear bumper of a stopped southbound Honda sedan. The Honda driver, a 41-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the primary contributing factor, listed twice for the injured driver. The Ford sedan had damage to its left front bumper, indicating it collided with the rear of the Honda. Both drivers were licensed and operating sedans. The collision occurred because the Ford driver failed to maintain attention, striking the stopped vehicle ahead. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763827 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Unlicensed Driver Strikes Pedestrian Head-On in Bronx

A sedan slammed into a man crossing Westchester Avenue. His head struck pavement, blood pooling in the crosswalk. The driver behind the wheel had no license. Sirens faded. The street fell silent, danger lingering in the Bronx night.

A 34-year-old man was struck by a sedan while crossing Westchester Avenue near Beach Avenue in the Bronx, according to the police report. The impact was direct and severe, leaving the pedestrian unconscious with a head injury and severe bleeding. The police report states the driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The vehicle, a Mitsubishi sedan, hit the pedestrian head-on at the intersection. The report notes the pedestrian was 'crossing against the signal,' but the most significant systemic danger cited is the presence of an unlicensed driver operating a motor vehicle. The narrative describes a quiet street turned violent, with the victim left motionless in the crosswalk. The report does not list any additional contributing factors from the driver, but the lack of a valid license is a critical failure in the system meant to protect vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762095 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Convertible Driver Injured in Unsafe Lane Change

A 36-year-old female driver suffered a concussion and back injury after an unsafe lane change led to a collision with a northbound bus on Bronx River Avenue. The bus showed no damage; the driver was restrained and not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:00 on Bronx River Avenue involving a 2013 Nissan convertible and a 2012 Chevrolet bus. The female driver of the convertible, age 36, was injured with a concussion and back injury. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as a contributing factor on the part of the convertible driver. The bus was traveling straight north and impacted the right side doors of the convertible with its left front bumper. The bus sustained no damage. The injured driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were reported. The collision highlights driver error in lane management as the primary cause.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762314 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
2
Two Sedans Smash on Cross Bronx Expressway

Two sedans slammed together on the Cross Bronx Expressway. Both drivers and a child passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. Metal twisted. No ejections. All hurt, all conscious.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at 12:58 on the Cross Bronx Expressway in the Bronx. The 2005 Toyota, driven by a woman, and the 2021 Acura, driven by a man, struck each other on their left sides. The Toyota's driver and her 12-year-old male passenger, seated in the left rear, both suffered back injuries and whiplash. The Acura's driver also reported back pain and whiplash. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified. The crash damaged the Toyota's left rear quarter panel and the Acura's left front bumper. No one was ejected. All occupants were conscious at the scene.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761531 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Unlicensed Bicyclist Ejected in Bronx SUV Collision

A 35-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured after colliding with an SUV on Manor Avenue in the Bronx. The cyclist suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The SUV driver was licensed; the bicyclist was unlicensed and traveling southbound.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:04 on Manor Avenue in the Bronx. A 35-year-old male bicyclist, traveling southbound without a license, collided with a 2024 SUV traveling eastbound. The point of impact was the center front end of the bike and the left front bumper of the SUV. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at 3. The SUV driver was licensed and from New Jersey. The report lists no specific contributing factors but notes the bicyclist was unlicensed. No helmet or other safety equipment was used by the bicyclist. The collision highlights risks posed by unlicensed cyclists and the dangers of vehicle-bicycle interactions at intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761105 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Head-On Crash Between Unlicensed E-Bike and E-Scooter

Two unlicensed riders collided head-on on Story Avenue. One, sixty-five, bled from the face, helmeted and half-thrown. Distraction ruled the street. Center-front impacts left scars and pain. The Bronx pavement bore witness to inattention’s cost.

According to the police report, two unlicensed men—one operating an e-bike, the other an e-scooter—collided head-on near 1755 Story Avenue in the Bronx. Both vehicles struck center-front. The report states, 'Distraction guided them,' and lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for both operators. One rider, age 65, suffered severe facial bleeding and was partially ejected from his vehicle, though he wore a helmet. The report also notes 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor for this injured rider. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before the crash. The data highlights the systemic danger posed by distracted operation and improper lane use, especially when riders are unlicensed. The crash left both machines and bodies marked by the consequences of inattention.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762317 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Merging Strikes Sedan's Right Side Doors

An SUV merging eastbound collided with a sedan stopped in traffic on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan driver, a 20-year-old man, suffered head injuries and shock. The crash caused significant damage to the sedan's right side doors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:05 on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. A 2024 BMW SUV was merging eastbound when it struck the right side doors of a 2017 Toyota sedan that was stopped in traffic. The sedan's driver, a 20-year-old male, was injured with head trauma and experienced shock. The police report lists 'Illness' as a contributing factor, but the primary driver error was the SUV's merging maneuver that resulted in the impact. The sedan driver was not ejected and had no visible complaints at the scene. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles traveling east. The collision caused damage primarily to the sedan's right side doors and the SUV's left front bumper. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756655 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan U-Turn Collides With E-Scooter Rider

A sedan making a U-turn struck an e-scooter rider traveling west on Purdy Street in the Bronx. The e-scooter driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police report cites unspecified contributing factors without blaming the injured rider.

According to the police report, the crash occurred shortly after midnight on Purdy Street in the Bronx. A 35-year-old male e-scooter driver traveling west was hit at the center front end by a 2024 Nissan sedan also heading west but making a U-turn. The e-scooter driver sustained back injuries and complained of whiplash, remaining conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the sedan driver's maneuver of making a U-turn as the critical pre-crash action leading to the collision. No safety equipment was noted for the e-scooter driver. The report does not assign fault to the injured rider or mention any victim behaviors contributing to the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755724 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
10-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Emerging Near Parked Pickup

A 10-year-old boy was struck while emerging from near a parked pickup truck on Castle Hill Avenue in the Bronx. The impact caused contusions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. The driver was licensed and the vehicle showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 10-year-old male pedestrian was injured at 14:50 on Castle Hill Avenue in the Bronx. The child was emerging from in front of or behind a parked pickup truck when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The pickup truck was traveling east and had one licensed male driver. The vehicle showed no damage and the point of impact was the center front end. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors explicitly. The pedestrian’s location and action suggest a hazardous interaction with the parked vehicle, but no fault or blame is assigned to the child.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755726 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Slams Parked Truck, Passenger Bleeds

A sedan crashed into a parked diesel truck on the Cross Bronx Expressway. Metal tore. A woman in the back seat suffered a bleeding head. She stayed conscious. The ride home ended in shattered glass and silence.

A violent collision unfolded on the Cross Bronx Expressway near 2333 when, according to the police report, a sedan 'slammed into a parked diesel truck.' The report describes the aftermath: 'Metal screamed. In the back seat, a 48-year-old woman bled from the head. She stayed awake.' The injured woman, a right rear passenger, suffered severe lacerations to her head but remained conscious. According to the police report, the sedan was 'going straight ahead' before striking the stationary truck, which was parked at the time of impact. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' but the sequence of events makes clear that the moving sedan collided with a non-moving vehicle. No victim actions are cited as contributing factors. The focus remains on the sedan's impact with a parked vehicle, leaving a passenger wounded amid twisted steel.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758347 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Driver Injured in Bronx Collision

A 23-year-old male sedan driver suffered upper arm injuries in a Bronx crash. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe speed as causes. The collision involved a sedan striking a parked taxi. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:48 AM on Havemeyer Avenue in the Bronx. The injured party was a 23-year-old male sedan driver who sustained a contusion and upper arm injury. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the collision. The sedan was traveling north and struck the left rear bumper of a parked taxi. The driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Damage was noted on the sedan's center front end and left front bumper, indicating impact points. The taxi was stationary at the time, and no other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751957 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
11-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing Beach Avenue

An 11-year-old boy was injured crossing Beach Avenue in the Bronx. The child suffered abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The crash occurred away from an intersection, with no driver errors or contributing factors reported in the police data.

According to the police report, an 11-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Beach Avenue in the Bronx at 4 p.m. The child was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and was conscious at the time of the report. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no driver contributing factors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the data. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior or safety equipment. The absence of identified driver errors in the police report highlights a gap in the data regarding the cause of the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758398 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Slams Into SUV on Castle Hill Avenue

Two SUVs collided on Castle Hill Avenue. The rear SUV struck the front. A 56-year-old passenger suffered bruises and trauma. Police cite tailgating and pedestrian confusion as causes.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling north on Castle Hill Avenue in the Bronx crashed at 12:15 PM. The rear SUV hit the front SUV's back end. A 56-year-old woman riding as a front passenger was injured, suffering bruises and trauma to her whole body. Police list "Following Too Closely" as a driver error. "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" is also cited as a contributing factor. The injured passenger was restrained with a lap belt. No pedestrians were directly struck. The crash underscores the risk of tailgating and the confusion that can arise in busy city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751163 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Distracted Sedan Strikes 12-Year-Old Bicyclist

A 12-year-old girl riding a bike was ejected and bruised after a sedan struck her on Commonwealth Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the bicyclist injured across her entire body.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 19:20 on Commonwealth Avenue in the Bronx involving a sedan and a bicycle. The bicyclist, a 12-year-old female, was ejected from her bike and sustained contusions and bruises over her entire body. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver traveling north, struck the bike on its right front quarter panel with the sedan’s center front end. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified. The impact and resulting injuries highlight the dangers posed by distracted driving to vulnerable road users like child bicyclists.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750700 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Driver Reverses Into Pedestrian on Evergreen Avenue

A driver backing south on Evergreen Avenue struck a 61-year-old man. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion but stayed conscious. Police cite unsafe backing as the cause. The street became a danger zone.

According to the police report, a 61-year-old pedestrian was struck by a vehicle backing south on Evergreen Avenue in the Bronx at 10:45 p.m. The man was crossing outside a crosswalk when the crash occurred. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion and remained conscious at the scene. The vehicle type was not specified. No contributing factors were attributed to the pedestrian. The report underscores the risk posed by drivers reversing without caution, resulting in injury to a vulnerable road user.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750701 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Driver Inattention Ejects Cyclist on Bronx Road

A distracted driver struck a 44-year-old cyclist on White Plains Road. The man was ejected, suffering head abrasions. The crash left the bike undamaged. The street became a danger zone for the vulnerable.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured during a crash on White Plains Road at 8:25 p.m. The cyclist, heading south, was going straight when the collision occurred. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. The bicyclist suffered head abrasions. He was wearing a helmet at the time. The point of impact was the center front of the bike, which showed no damage. No other vehicle details or contributing factors related to the bicyclist are listed. The crash underscores the risk posed by driver distraction to vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750329 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
2
Speeding Yamaha Crash Kills Rider, Teen Passenger

A 2007 Yamaha motorcycle tore down Commerce Avenue, Bronx, turning left at unsafe speed. The unlicensed rider and his 13-year-old passenger, both helmetless, were ejected and struck the pavement headfirst. Both died instantly in the darkness.

According to the police report, a 2007 Yamaha motorcycle was traveling at unsafe speed on Commerce Avenue near Newbold Avenue in the Bronx. The motorcycle, operated by a 21-year-old unlicensed rider, attempted a left turn and lost control. The report states both the rider and his 13-year-old passenger were ejected from the motorcycle, striking the pavement headfirst. Both individuals suffered fatal head injuries and were pronounced dead at the scene. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. Neither the rider nor the passenger was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. The crash occurred in the early morning darkness, underscoring the lethal consequences of high speed and improper turning on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747427 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Bicyclist Ejected, Burned in Bronx Sedan Crash

A 40-year-old man on a bike was ejected and burned after a sedan struck him on Westchester Avenue. The sedan showed no damage. The cyclist suffered hip and leg injuries. Streets remain dangerous for the unprotected.

According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. Both vehicles were traveling westbound. The 40-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike, suffering moderate burns and injuries to his hip and upper leg. The sedan, with one occupant, showed no damage and was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The bike's point of impact was the center back end. The report lists no explicit driver errors or contributing factors for the sedan. The bicyclist's contributing factors are marked as 'Unspecified.' The report notes the bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment, but this is mentioned only after the vehicle dynamics and driver actions.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746290 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04