Crash Count for SD 34
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 6,593
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 3,872
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 740
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 57
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 30
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 26, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in SD 34?

Twelve Dead, No Arrests: Demand Safe Streets Now

Twelve Dead, No Arrests: Demand Safe Streets Now

SD 34: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 17, 2025

Blood on the Parkway, Grief in the Neighborhoods

Twelve dead. Eighteen left with life-changing wounds. In the last year alone, the streets of Senate District 34 have not let up. The numbers do not flinch: 1,165 injured, 1,731 crashes. The dead include children, elders, and riders who never made it home.

Just weeks ago, Nathaniel Martinez, 31, was thrown from his motorcycle and killed when an SUV turned left across his path on Pelham Parkway. The driver stayed. Nathaniel did not. “The Equinox driver stayed at the scene, and both she and Martinez were transported by EMS to Jacob Medical Center, where Martinez died from severe internal injuries.” No arrest. No justice. The road keeps moving.

On the Hutchinson River Parkway, an 18-year-old woman was left broken on the asphalt after a chain-reaction crash. The moped driver fled. She clung to life in the hospital. “Police said the moped driver sped away from the 3:45 a.m. crash… leaving the young woman to die on the road.” Six others were hurt. The city calls these accidents. The families know better.

Who Pays the Price?

SUVs and cars do the most harm. In three years, they killed nine, left 12 with serious injuries, and hurt hundreds more. Trucks and buses wounded dozens. Motorcycles, mopeds, and bikes add to the toll, but the weight of steel and speed is what crushes bodies and hope.

Children are not spared. Two under 18 died this year. The old are not spared. Two over 65 died. The violence does not discriminate, but the system does. The most vulnerable pay the highest price.

What Has Senator Fernández Done?

Senator Nathalia Fernández has voted for tougher laws. She backed the Stop Super Speeders Act, which would force repeat speeders to install devices that keep them from breaking the limit. She voted to extend school speed zones. These are steps. But the carnage continues. The bills are not enough. The streets are not safe.

What Next? Demand More. Demand Now.

Call Senator Fernández. Call your council member. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand real enforcement against reckless drivers. Demand streets built for people, not cars.

Every day of delay is another family shattered. The blood on the road is not an accident. It is a choice. Make them choose life.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the New York State Senate and how does it work?
The New York State Senate is the upper chamber of the state legislature, responsible for passing laws and overseeing statewide policy. Senators represent districts and vote on bills that affect all New Yorkers. Open States
Where does SD 34 sit politically?
It belongs to borough Bronx, city council district District 13 and assembly district AD 82. NYC Open Data
Which areas are in SD 34?
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in SD 34?
Cars and trucks caused the most harm, with 9 deaths and 12 serious injuries. Motorcycles and mopeds were involved in 13 incidents, while bikes were involved in 11. NYC Open Data
Are these crashes preventable or just 'accidents'?
Most crashes are preventable with safer street design, lower speeds, and better enforcement. The numbers show a pattern, not random chance.
What can local politicians do to stop traffic violence?
They can pass and enforce lower speed limits, support automated enforcement, redesign dangerous streets, and hold repeat dangerous drivers accountable.
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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Fix the Problem

Nathalia Fernández
State Senator Nathalia Fernández
District 34
District Office:
3853 E. Tremont Ave., Bronx, NY 10465
Legislative Office:
Room 814, Legislative Office Building 188 State St., Albany, NY 12247

Other Representatives

Michael Benedetto
Assembly Member Michael Benedetto
District 82
District Office:
3602 E. Tremont Ave. Suite 201, Bronx, NY 10465
Legislative Office:
Room 836, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Kristy Marmorato
Council Member Kristy Marmorato
District 13
District Office:
1925 Williamsbridge Rd-Flr 2, Bronx, NY 10461
718-931-1721
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1554, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7375
Other Geographies

SD 34 Senate District 34 sits in Bronx, Precinct 45, District 13, AD 82.

It contains Soundview-Bruckner-Bronx River, Soundview-Clason Point, Castle Hill-Unionport, Parkchester, Westchester Square, Throgs Neck-Schuylerville, Pelham Bay-Country Club-City Island, Hart Island, Ferry Point Park-St. Raymond Cemetery, Morris Park, Hutchinson Metro Center, Pelham Bay Park, Bronx CB10, Bronx CB28, Bronx CB9, Bronx CB11.

See also
Boroughs
City Council Districts
State_assembly_districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Senate District 34

High Driver Slams Sedan Into SUV, Spinal Injury

A sedan, driver high, crashed into an SUV on Hutchinson River Parkway. Metal twisted. The SUV driver, unbelted, broke his back. Night swallowed the pain. Drugs and disregard for traffic rules fueled the crash. The road stayed cold.

A sedan struck the rear of an SUV on Hutchinson River Parkway, northbound. The SUV driver, a 36-year-old man, suffered serious back injuries. According to the police report, 'A high man in a sedan slammed into the back of an SUV. The SUV driver, unbelted, took the hit in his spine.' The report lists 'Drugs (illegal)' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The sedan's driver was under the influence of illegal drugs and failed to follow traffic controls. The SUV driver was not wearing a seatbelt, as noted in the data, but this is mentioned only after the primary driver errors. The crash left metal bent and a man broken on a dark city road.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679779 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Moped Rider Thrown in Bronx SUV Crash

A moped slams into a turning SUV at East Tremont and Saint Peters. The rider, unlicensed and helmetless, is ejected. Blood pools on the concrete. He lies conscious, head split open. Distraction and speed left metal twisted and a man broken.

A crash at East Tremont Avenue and Saint Peters Avenue in the Bronx left a 49-year-old moped rider injured. According to the police report, the moped struck the side of a turning SUV. The rider was ejected and suffered severe head bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The moped rider was unlicensed and wore no helmet, as noted after the driver errors. The SUV’s right side doors were smashed in the impact. No injuries were reported for the SUV driver. The crash highlights the deadly consequences of distraction and speed on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676075 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Pedestrian Struck at Night on Taylor Avenue

A car hit a young man in the Bronx. He crossed Taylor Avenue in darkness, far from any crosswalk. The impact left him bleeding from the head. Sirens cut the silence. The street offered no protection. The city swallowed the sound.

A 22-year-old man was struck by a vehicle near 1402 Taylor Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing the street at night, away from any crosswalk or signal, when the collision occurred. The impact caused a severe head injury and heavy bleeding. The report states, 'A 22-year-old man stepped into the dark, far from any crosswalk. A vehicle struck him. He fell, head bleeding onto the pavement.' No driver errors or contributing factors are listed in the data. The vehicle type is unspecified. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672097 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Minibike Rider Injured on Broken Wet Bronx Pavement

A 61-year-old man rode his Honda minibike down Newbold Avenue. The pavement was slick and broken. He lost control. He crashed hard. His leg tore open. Blood spilled on the street. The road gave no mercy.

A 61-year-old man riding a 2022 Honda minibike crashed near 2160 Newbold Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the rider slid on broken, wet pavement and suffered a severe leg injury with heavy bleeding. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' and 'Pavement Defective' as contributing factors. No other vehicles or people were involved. The injured man was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the crash was driven by hazardous road conditions, not rider error. The incident highlights the dangers posed by neglected and hazardous street surfaces.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660924 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Moped Driver Ejected, Bleeds on Bronx Expressway

A moped sped east on the Cross Bronx. No helmet. No license. The driver flew headfirst on impact. Blood pooled on the asphalt. Sirens cut the dark. Thirty years old. Still bleeding when help arrived.

A thirty-year-old moped driver suffered severe head injuries after being ejected during a crash on the Cross Bronx Expressway near Croes Avenue. According to the police report, the moped was traveling east at unsafe speed and the driver was unlicensed and wore no helmet. The report states, 'The driver flew on impact, head first. Blood spread across the asphalt.' Contributing factors listed include 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The driver was still bleeding when emergency responders arrived. Helmet use is mentioned only as absent, after the primary driver errors. No other vehicles or victims were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656160 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Unlicensed Rider Thrown in Bronx Motorcycle Crash

A Harley sped north on Kearney Avenue. The unlicensed rider lost control. The bike flipped. He was thrown and crushed. His back broke. Metal scattered across the street. Dawn lit the wreckage. One man lay unconscious, broken by speed and inattention.

A 28-year-old unlicensed man rode a 2006 Harley north on Kearney Avenue near Waterbury Avenue in the Bronx. The motorcycle traveled at unsafe speed and flipped. According to the police report, 'the unlicensed rider, 28, was thrown, crushed, and left unconscious. His back shattered. The bike lay wrecked, twisted metal strewn across the dawn-lit street.' The crash left the rider ejected and suffering severe back injuries. Police listed 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The report notes the rider was unlicensed. No other vehicles or people were involved. The street bore the scars of speed and neglect.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651576 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Teen Ejected in E-Scooter Collision With Parked Car

A 15-year-old on an e-scooter hit a parked Buick at Westchester and Beach. He flew from the scooter. His leg broke. The car did not move. The street stayed quiet. The boy did not stand.

A 15-year-old riding an e-scooter struck a parked Buick sedan at the corner of Westchester Avenue and Beach Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the teen was ejected from the scooter and suffered crush injuries to his lower leg. The Buick was parked and unoccupied at the time of the crash. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are cited in the data. The impact left the teen unable to stand. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651324 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Drunk Driver Kills Man in Bronx Crosswalk

A Chevy sedan hit a 64-year-old man in a marked Bronx crosswalk. The car’s right front bumper struck his head. He died where he fell. Police say the driver had been drinking. The street stayed silent after the crash.

A 64-year-old man was killed while crossing Sound View Avenue near Lafayette Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, he was in a marked crosswalk when a Chevy sedan struck him with its right front bumper, causing fatal head injuries. The report states, “The driver had been drinking.” Alcohol involvement is listed as a contributing factor for the driver and vehicle occupants. The sedan was traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The data lists no contributing factors for the pedestrian. The man died at the scene. This crash highlights the deadly risk posed by impaired drivers on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4620845 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Speeding Pickup Crushes E-Bike Rider in Bronx

A pickup tore down Williamsbridge Road. It hit a 64-year-old man on an e-bike. The man flew from his bike. The truck crushed him. He died in the street. The pickup’s front end crumpled. Darkness covered the broken body.

A 64-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed when a pickup truck struck him on Williamsbridge Road near Pierce Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the pickup was speeding when it hit the cyclist. The impact threw the man from his bike and crushed him, killing him at the scene. The report states, 'A 64-year-old man on an e-bike, no helmet, struck by a speeding pickup. He was thrown, crushed, killed. The truck’s front end crumpled. The man’s body lay broken in the dark.' The only listed contributing factor is 'Unsafe Speed.' The pickup driver was unlicensed. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause was the truck’s unsafe speed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4618759 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Unlicensed Driver Dies in Bronx Parkway Crash

A 30-year-old woman drove south on Bronx River Parkway before dawn. Her SUV veered off, hit a parked car, then smashed a tow truck. She wore a seatbelt. She died from head wounds. The road stayed dark. Metal and silence followed.

A deadly crash unfolded on Bronx River Parkway before sunrise. According to the police report, a southbound SUV driven by a 30-year-old unlicensed woman veered into a parked car and then struck a tow truck. She was belted in but died from head injuries at the scene. The report states: 'Bronx River Parkway, pre-dawn — A southbound SUV veered into a parked car, then slammed a tow truck. The driver, 30, unlicensed, belted in, died from head wounds.' No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield were listed in the data. The only contributing factor noted was the driver’s unlicensed status. No other injuries were reported among the occupants or vehicle operators involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4609036 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Down Bronx Pedestrian

A man stood in the Bronx street. A northbound GMC SUV hit him with its right front bumper. His head took the blow. He fell. He did not wake. The driver was distracted. The street was still. One life ended fast.

A 40-year-old man was killed when a northbound GMC SUV struck him on Westchester Avenue near 3151 in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'A man stood in the road. A northbound GMC SUV struck him with its right front bumper. His head took the blow. He fell. He did not wake. The driver was distracted. The street was still.' The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4608431 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Slams Truck on Cross Bronx Expressway

A Chevy SUV plowed into a slowing tractor-trailer. The SUV driver, 29, died crushed behind the wheel. Airbag burst. Belt held. The engine still ticked. Two others in the truck survived. Speed and distraction left one dead.

A Chevy SUV struck the rear of a slowing tractor-trailer on the Cross Bronx Expressway. The 29-year-old SUV driver was killed, crushed in the cab. According to the police report, 'A Chevy SUV struck the rear of a slowing tractor-trailer. The driver, 29, was crushed behind the wheel. Airbag burst. Belt held. Alone in the cab, he died with the engine still ticking.' Two occupants in the truck, a 28-year-old male driver and a 31-year-old female passenger, were not reported injured. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV driver was alone and restrained. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573429 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Box Truck Crushes Woman’s Leg on Expressway

A box truck struck a woman on the Cross Bronx Expressway before dawn. Steel met flesh. Her leg was crushed under the left front bumper. She stayed conscious. No crosswalk. No stoplight. Only the roar of traffic and pain.

A 39-year-old woman was struck by a westbound box truck on the Cross Bronx Expressway. According to the police report, the truck hit her in the roadway, crushing her leg beneath the left front bumper. She was conscious at the scene and suffered serious lower leg injuries. The report notes there was no crosswalk or stoplight at the location. The driver, a 55-year-old man, was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield were recorded in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4559731 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Parked SUV Smashed on Ampere Avenue

A parked Honda SUV took a hard hit on Ampere Avenue. The left side caved in. Inside, a 71-year-old man bled from a torn leg. Two SUVs. One broken, one silent. No clear cause. The street stayed quiet, except for pain.

A violent crash struck a parked 2003 Honda SUV on Ampere Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the Honda was hit hard on its left side by another SUV. Inside, a 71-year-old man suffered severe lacerations to his leg but remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors, only 'Unspecified.' The second vehicle, a 2020 Jeep SUV, showed damage to its right front. No other injuries were detailed. The police report gives no reason for the crash. The impact left one man wounded and two vehicles scarred.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549297 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Turns Left, Scooter Rider Ejected and Injured

A man on a YUME scooter rode south on Sound View Avenue. An SUV turned left. He struck headfirst, thrown from the scooter. Skull torn, blood pooled. He stayed conscious. The SUVs showed no scars. The man did.

A 32-year-old man riding a YUME e-scooter was severely injured at the corner of Sound View Avenue and Bolton Avenue. According to the police report, he rode south without a helmet when an SUV turned left in front of him. He hit the vehicle headfirst and was ejected, suffering severe head lacerations. The report notes, 'He rode south on a YUME scooter, no helmet. An SUV turned left. He hit headfirst. Ejected. Skull torn. Blood pooled. He stayed conscious. The SUVs bore no scars. The man did.' The police listed 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The lack of helmet is mentioned only after the driver action and as part of the official narrative.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548209 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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Motorcycle Slams SUV, Two Riders Killed

A motorcycle hit an SUV turning on Morrison Avenue. Two young men, helmetless, flew from the bike. Their heads struck pavement. They died in the street. The crash left blood and silence. Speed killed. Engines cooled in the Bronx sun.

A motorcycle collided with an SUV making a left turn on Morrison Avenue near Harrod Place in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'A motorcycle slammed into an SUV mid-turn. Two 25-year-old men, helmetless, were thrown clear. Head wounds. No chance. They died on the street.' The crash killed both the motorcycle driver and his passenger. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The two men on the motorcycle were not wearing helmets, as noted in the report, but the primary cause cited is unsafe speed. The impact left both men dead at the scene, while other occupants in the vehicles were not seriously injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549200 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Mazda Sedan Hits Baby Boy on Castle Hill

A Mazda sedan struck a baby boy crossing Castle Hill Avenue. The car’s front crumpled. The child bled from the head but stayed awake. Fireworks echoed. The street held its breath. No driver error listed. The boy was injured.

A Mazda sedan traveling south on Castle Hill Avenue struck a baby boy who was crossing outside the crosswalk. According to the police report, 'A Mazda sedan struck a baby boy crossing outside the crosswalk. He bled from the head but stayed awake. The car’s front crumpled where it hit him.' The child suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the data. The driver was licensed and wore a seatbelt. The impact was to the center front of the vehicle. The crash left a child hurt and a community shaken.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543373 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
E-Bike Rider Killed by SUV on Metcalf Avenue

A Jeep SUV struck a 21-year-old man riding an e-bike on Metcalf Avenue. The impact threw his body and crushed the bike. Traffic control ignored. The street fell silent. The rider died. Metal and flesh, broken by disregard.

A 21-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed when a Jeep SUV struck him on Metcalf Avenue near East 172nd Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'Traffic control disregarded.' The SUV hit the cyclist with its right front quarter panel, demolishing the bike and ejecting the rider. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor. The e-bike rider suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. No helmet was cited as a contributing factor. Other vehicles, including a parked SUV and sedan, were involved but not moving at the time. The crash left the street silent, the cost paid by the vulnerable.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543294 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Strikes Teen Crossing Bruckner Boulevard

A sedan hit an 18-year-old man at Bruckner Boulevard and Wilkinson Avenue. The teen’s body crumpled under the bumper. Blood pooled on the street. He lay broken and bleeding, shock in his eyes. The night swallowed the scene.

An 18-year-old pedestrian was struck and severely injured by a sedan at the intersection of Bruckner Boulevard and Wilkinson Avenue. According to the police report, the young man was crossing against the signal when the vehicle, traveling straight, hit him. The report states: 'A sedan struck an 18-year-old man crossing against the light. His body crumpled beneath the bumper. Blood pooled on the asphalt.' The only contributing factor listed in the data is 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' No driver errors or additional contributing factors are noted in the report. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his entire body and severe bleeding. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542587 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Stuck Accelerator Sends Sedan Crashing in Bronx

A Toyota sedan shot east on Westchester Square. The accelerator jammed. The car slammed hard. An 80-year-old woman, strapped in, bled from the head. She stayed conscious. Blood pooled. The seatbelt held. The danger did not.

An 80-year-old woman driving a 2003 Toyota sedan crashed on Westchester Square in the Bronx. According to the police report, the accelerator was defective, causing the car to surge forward and strike with its right front quarter panel. The driver suffered a severe head injury and was reported conscious, with heavy bleeding. The police report lists 'Accelerator Defective' as the contributing factor. No other vehicles or road users were involved. The driver wore a lap belt and harness, which held during the crash. No helmet or signal issues were noted. The crash highlights the danger of mechanical failure on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545593 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04