DEC 13, 2025 CRASH ALERT

Driver in SUV kills pedestrian on Bruckner

A driver in an SUV going north on the Bruckner hit a man outside an intersection. Right‑front impact. The man died. Police listed causes as unspecified. Night on the expressway. Impact brutal. Life ended fast.

NOV 24 · BRUCKNER EXPRESSWAY

Senate District 34: Traffic Crash Statistics

NYPD officers investigate eastbound Bruckner Expressway in Soundview late Monday night after a driver struck and killed a man and fled the scene.

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Crash Count for SD 34 9,273 crashes • 34 deaths

Crashes: 2,112

All Injuries: 1,438

Moderate: 303

Serious: 21

Deaths: 6

Data from Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 14, 2025

Crashes by Hour in SD 34 3 PM • 122 injuries ↑67%

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Who is getting hurt? Kids 111 injuries ↓6.7% Seniors 110 injuries ↑25%

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Caught Speeding Recently in SD 34 KXH1328 — 79 times

Vehicles – Caught speeding in NYC (12 months) and here in SD 34

2022 Gray Ford Suburban (KXH1328) – 79 tickets citywide • 1 in last 90d here
2023 Black Ford Pickup (LBW7368) – 46 tickets citywide • 1 in last 90d here
2022 Gray Nissan Sedan (KXM8868) – 36 tickets citywide • 1 in last 90d here
2023 Nissan Utility Vehicle (EOAI48) – 35 tickets citywide • 1 in last 90d here
2022 Black Tesla Sedan (THE4735) – 33 tickets citywide • 1 in last 90d here

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Data as of 2025-12-14

Recent severe crashes

SUV driver hits, kills man on Bruckner 2025-11-24T21:22:00+00:00
BRUCKNER EXPRESSWAY
A northbound SUV driver went straight on the Bruckner and hit a 43-year-old man crossing on foot at night. The impact shattered his whole body. He died there on the highway, another pedestrian wiped out in the dark.
According to the police report, a northbound driver in a 2024 SUV going straight on the Bruckner Expressway hit a 43-year-old man crossing on foot away from any intersection. The report notes trauma to his entire body and lists his injury as fatal. The crash happened on an arterial highway in the Bronx on a Monday evening after dark.
SUV driver fails to yield, kills moped rider on City Island Bridge 2025-09-03T15:35:00+00:00
CITY ISLAND BRG
On City Island Bridge, an SUV driver going west hit a 59-year-old moped rider who was turning right. The rider was ejected, suffered crush injuries to his head, and died. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.
According to the police report, a man driving an SUV west on City Island Bridge hit a 59-year-old man riding a moped and turning right near City Island Avenue around 3:35 p.m. in the Bronx. The moped rider was ejected and sustained fatal crush injuries to his head. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as a contributing factor attributed to the SUV driver.
Motorcyclist Dies After Botched Pass on Pelham 2025-06-28T16:56:00+00:00
PELHAM PKWY
A 31-year-old rider tried to pass on Pelham Parkway and hit an SUV turning left by the Bruckner. He died after being ejected. The SUV driver and two 12-year-old girls were hurt in the afternoon crash.
According to the police report, a 31-year-old man riding a motorcycle east on Pelham Parkway hit a Chevrolet SUV whose 43-year-old driver was making a left turn toward the Bruckner Expressway. Police recorded improper passing or lane usage by the motorcyclist. He was ejected and killed. The SUV driver and two 12-year-old girl passengers were injured in the afternoon crash on the arterial road.
SUV Driver Dies in Solo Head-On Crash 2025-04-25T21:05:00+00:00
CHARLES J CRIMI RD
A 42-year-old SUV driver hit head-on on Charles J Crimi Road by Pelham Parkway Friday night and died at the scene. He was the only person in the vehicle.
According to the police report, a 42-year-old man driving a Ford SUV north on Charles J Crimi Road near Pelham Parkway hit head-on Friday evening. He died at the scene. He was licensed and wore a lap belt and harness. The SUV’s center front end was damaged. No other people or vehicles were listed in the crash report.
Bronx Teen Rider Killed in Head‑On Crash 2025-02-24T18:44:00+00:00
METCALF AVE
A 17-year-old motorbike rider hit an SUV head-on on Metcalf Avenue near E 172nd Street. He was thrown from the bike and suffered fatal head crush injuries in the street.
According to the police report, a 17-year-old male riding a motorbike with a learner’s permit hit an SUV head-on on Metcalf Avenue near East 172nd Street around 6:44 p.m. The rider was ejected and sustained fatal crush injuries to his head. Police listed the motorbike as traveling north and the SUV east, with both recorded as going straight before impact. No specific contributing factors were cited in the report.

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Carnage in SD 34 34 Whiplash (Neck)

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▸ Killed 6

▸ Crush Injuries 10

▸ Amputation 3

▸ Severe Bleeding 3

▸ Severe Lacerations 5

▸ Concussion 11

▸ Whiplash 96

▸ Contusion/Bruise 68

▸ Abrasion 44

▸ Pain/Nausea 16

▸ Internal Injury 9

Data from Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 14, 2025

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Worst Streets Bruckner Expressway: 1 death

2025-12-09
2025-12-01
2025-11-24

Dropped off vs. last year

East Tremont Avenue
Castle Hill Avenue
Macdonough Place

Preventable Speeding 16,107 16+ offenders ↓46%

Repeat School-Zone Speeding Offenders

SD 34

Data through 2025-12-14

16,107

Preventable tickets (≥16) — 2025 year-to-date

Prev: 29,882 2024 year-to-date

↓46.1% vs 2024 year-to-date

Threshold

≥ 16

≥ 6: 42,113 (2025 year-to-date) • Prev: 81,071 2024 year-to-date
≥ 16: 16,107 (2025 year-to-date) • Prev: 29,882 2024 year-to-date

Pedestrian Injuries 95% by Cars and Trucks ↓4.7%

Cars 0

Trucks 0

Mopeds 0

Bikes 0

State Senator Nathalia Fernández A (100)

State Senator Nathalia Fernández
District 34

Senate 34

Street Safety Record

A (100)

2025 year-to-date

Recent win: Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer: Council passes

Fernandez votes yes to extend school speed zones, improving child pedestrian safety.
👍 Positive
2025-06-13 · Vote · Open States · ↑ helps grade
Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.
Fernandez votes yes in committee, boosting street safety by curbing repeat speeders.
👍 Positive
2025-06-12 · Vote · Open States · ↑ helps grade
Senate backs S 4045. Repeat speeders face forced installation of speed assistance tech. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers action. Law targets reckless drivers. Streets may get safer for those outside the car.
Fernandez votes yes to extend school speed zones, improving child pedestrian safety.
👍 Positive
2025-06-12 · Vote · Open States · ↑ helps grade
Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.
Fernandez votes yes to extend school speed zones, improving child pedestrian safety.
👍 Positive
2025-06-12 · Vote · Open States · ↑ helps grade
Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.

Email: fernandez@nysenate.gov

District Office:
3853 E. Tremont Ave., Bronx, NY 10465
718-822-2049

Legislative Office:
Room 814, Legislative Office Building 188 State St., Albany, NY 12247
518-455-3595

Twitter: @Fernandez4NY

Council Member Kristy Marmorato A (100)*

Council Member Kristy Marmorato
District 13

Council 13

Street Safety Record

A (100)*

2025 year-to-date

Recent win: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation: Council passes

Marmorato votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.
👍 Positive
2025-06-30 · Vote · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps grade
Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Marmorato Opposes Car Dependency Supports E Scooter Pilot
👍 Positive
2025-06-11 · Leadership · Streetsblog NYC · ↑ helps grade
StreetsPAC picks Brad Lander for mayor. They praise his sweeping plan for safer streets and better transit. The group rejects weak promises. They demand bold action to protect people outside cars. Lander vows real change for New Yorkers.
Marmorato votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.
• Neutral
2025-05-01 · Vote · NYC Council – Legistar
Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Marmorato votes yes, boosting street safety transparency and project accountability.
👍 Positive
2025-04-10 · Vote · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps grade
Council passed a law forcing DOT to post sharp, regular updates on street safety projects. Progress on bike lanes, bus lanes, and signals must go public. No more hiding delays or cost overruns. The city must show its work.