Crash Count for SD 36
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 5,420
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 3,388
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 661
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 48
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 16
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 26, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in SD 36?

No More Names on the Asphalt: Demand Safe Streets Now

No More Names on the Asphalt: Demand Safe Streets Now

SD 36: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 18, 2025

The Deaths Keep Coming

A woman lies on Bartow Avenue. Paramedics check her body. She does not get up. On July 11, a 79-year-old driver crashed into two cars and a pole in Co-op City. His 71-year-old passenger, Stella Nyarko-Dei, died at Jacobi Medical Center. Seven others were hurt. “I saw one lady was out on the ground. They was giving her medical attention, checking her body. She was laid out.”

In the last 12 months, SD 36 has seen 6 deaths and 939 injuries from crashes. Two people over 75 have died. Children have been hurt. The numbers do not slow. They do not care about age or time of day.

The Numbers Behind the Blood

Since 2022, there have been 13 deaths and 3,174 injuries in SD 36. Cars and SUVs did most of the killing—6 deaths, 475 injuries. Trucks and buses killed at least one. Motorcycles, mopeds, and bikes left bodies broken. The numbers are not just numbers. They are people who did not come home.

What Has Been Done—And What Has Not

State Senator Jamaal Bailey has voted for bills to curb repeat speeders. He backed the Stop Super Speeders Act, which would force drivers with a pattern of violations to install speed limiters. He also voted to extend school speed zones. These are steps. But the streets are still not safe.

The survivors wait for more. The dead do not wait. “The cause of the crash was not immediately known, and all the drivers remained at the scene, police said.”

The Next Step Is Yours

Every day of delay is another risk. Call Senator Bailey. Call your council member. Demand a citywide 20 mph speed limit. Demand real penalties for repeat offenders. Join Families for Safe Streets and Transportation Alternatives. Do not wait for another name to be added to the list.

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. It passes laws, approves budgets, and represents districts like SD 36 in Albany. Open States
Where does SD 36 sit politically?
It belongs to borough Bronx, city council district District 12 and assembly district AD 83. NYC Open Data
Which areas are in SD 36?
It includes the Co-Op City, Pelham Gardens, Allerton, Williamsbridge-Olinville, Eastchester-Edenwald-Baychester, Wakefield-Woodlawn, Bronx CB12, and Bronx CB11 neighborhoods. It also overlaps parts of Council Districts District 11, District 12, and District 13, and Assembly Districts AD 80, AD 81, AD 82, AD 83, and AD 89. NYC Open Data
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in SD 36?
Cars and SUVs caused 6 deaths and 475 injuries. Trucks and buses caused 1 death and 28 injuries. Motorcycles and mopeds caused 1 serious injury and 8 total injuries. Bikes were involved in 4 injuries but no deaths. NYC Open Data
Are these crashes just 'accidents'?
No. Most crashes can be prevented with safer street design, lower speed limits, and better enforcement. They are not random—they are the result of choices and policies.
What can local politicians do to stop traffic violence?
They can pass and enforce lower speed limits, support speed cameras, and back laws that target repeat dangerous drivers. They can also fund safer street redesigns and hold reckless 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.

Citations

Citations

Fix the Problem

Jamaal Bailey
State Senator Jamaal Bailey
District 36
District Office:
250 S. 6th Ave., Mount Vernon, NY 10550
Legislative Office:
Room 609, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247

Other Representatives

Carl Heastie
Assembly Member Carl Heastie
District 83
District Office:
1446 E. Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469
Legislative Office:
Room 932, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Kevin C. Riley
Council Member Kevin C. Riley
District 12
District Office:
940 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469
718-684-5509
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1865, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6873
Twitter: CMKevinCRiley
Other Geographies

SD 36 Senate District 36 sits in Bronx, Precinct 47, District 12, AD 83.

It contains Co-Op City, Pelham Gardens, Allerton, Williamsbridge-Olinville, Eastchester-Edenwald-Baychester, Wakefield-Woodlawn, Bronx CB12, Bronx CB11.

See also
Boroughs
City Council Districts
State_assembly_districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Senate District 36

Distracted Driver Strikes Cyclist on Baychester

A young woman rode south on Baychester. A distracted driver hit her from behind. Her arm split open. Blood pooled. She stayed conscious. Her bike broke. The street did not forgive.

A 24-year-old woman riding a bike south on Baychester Avenue near Needham Avenue in the Bronx was struck from behind and suffered severe lacerations to her arm. According to the police report, 'The driver was distracted.' The crash left the cyclist conscious but injured, with blood on the roadway and her bike damaged. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors were cited. The data does not specify the involvement of helmets or signals. The crash underscores the danger posed by distracted driving to vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550352 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Cyclist Ejected, Skull Bleeds on White Plains Road

A 31-year-old man biked north on White Plains Road. He wore no helmet. He was unlicensed. A bad turn and inattention sent him flying. His head struck hard. Blood pooled. He stayed conscious. The street showed no mercy.

A 31-year-old male bicyclist was seriously injured while riding north on White Plains Road near Burke Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected and suffered severe bleeding from his head after being struck headfirst. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The cyclist was unlicensed and wore no helmet, as noted in the data, but these are mentioned only after the driver errors. The crash left the man conscious but bleeding heavily. The street environment offered no protection. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548924 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Speeding Car Strikes Teen Pedestrian on Gun Hill Road

A car sped down East Gun Hill Road. It hit a 19-year-old man walking with traffic. He bled on the asphalt, semiconscious, pain everywhere. The car’s front end took him down. The street did not stop.

A 19-year-old pedestrian was struck and severely injured by a car on East Gun Hill Road in the Bronx. According to the police report, the car was traveling west at an unsafe speed when its front end hit the man, who was walking along the roadway with traffic. The impact left him semiconscious and bleeding, with injuries across his entire body. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The driver’s actions—speeding and aggression—created the danger. No helmet or signaling issues were cited for the pedestrian.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4540385 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Woman in Crosswalk

A 51-year-old woman crossed Bouck Avenue in a marked crosswalk. An SUV turned left and hit her head with its bumper. She collapsed, unconscious, and died on the pavement. The driver failed to yield. The street stayed silent.

A 51-year-old woman was killed while crossing Bouck Avenue near Burke Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, she was in a marked crosswalk when a westbound SUV turned left and struck her head with its front bumper. She suffered internal injuries and died at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 32-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other injuries were reported. The woman was crossing with no signal present, but the police report centers the driver's failure to yield as the cause of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4523147 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Flatbed U-Turn Strikes Pedestrian on White Plains Road

A flatbed swung wide on White Plains Road. Steel met flesh. A 49-year-old man fell, torn and unconscious. Parked cars scraped and silent. The Bronx street held the wreckage and the hush.

A flatbed truck making a U-turn on White Plains Road struck a 49-year-old pedestrian, leaving him with severe lacerations and unconscious on the pavement. According to the police report, 'A flatbed swung wide in a U-turn. It struck a 49-year-old man, tearing his body.' The crash also damaged parked vehicles. The police report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. No evidence in the report suggests any error or fault by the pedestrian. The impact and aftermath left the street marked by violence and silence.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4521554 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Dump Truck Turns, Kills Elderly Pedestrian

A dump truck turned left on Einstein Loop. Its front bumper struck a 76-year-old woman crossing with the light. She fell. She died where she lay. The truck showed no damage. The street stayed quiet. The loss was total.

A 76-year-old woman was killed while crossing Einstein Loop near Hutchinson River Parkway East. According to the police report, she crossed with the signal when a dump truck made a left turn and struck her with its front bumper. She fell and died at the scene. The truck showed no visible damage. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The police report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were noted in the data. The victim was crossing legally at the intersection.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4508269 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Man Struck Off Road on Conner Street

A man stood off the road. A vehicle hit him. His hip shattered. He lay in the street, pain twisting his gut. Death crept in. The Bronx pavement stayed silent.

A 56-year-old man was struck by a vehicle near 3550 Conner Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the man was not in the roadway when the vehicle hit him. His hip shattered. He lay in the street, showing signs of apparent death. The report does not list any driver errors or contributing factors. No information is provided about the vehicle or driver. The police narrative describes the man’s pain and the silent aftermath on the pavement.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4501114 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04