Crash Count for AD 79
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,592
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,222
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 539
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 39
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 15
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 26, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in AD 79?

Bronx Streets Bleed While Albany Stalls

Bronx Streets Bleed While Albany Stalls

AD 79: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 4, 2025

The Death Count Grows

Six people are dead. Over 700 injured. In the last twelve months, Assembly District 79 has seen 1,059 crashes. The numbers do not bleed, but the streets do. Just weeks ago, a car slammed into a sidewalk shed in Melrose, injuring six. The news was blunt: “Six people were injured when a car crashed into a sidewalk shed Thursday morning in the Melrose section of the Bronx.” CBS New York

On May 10, a man crossing Webster Avenue was hit by a black Mercedes. The driver did not stop. The victim’s mother described the horror: “That car deliberately went straight speeding, didn’t stop, hit my son all the way up into the air and came down, dragged him half a block, they killed my son.”

Vulnerable Lives, Unforgiving Roads

Pedestrians and cyclists pay the highest price. In the last year, children under 18 suffered 94 injuries. Two young adults, ages 18–24, are dead. The old are not spared. A 65-year-old woman was killed at an intersection. The cause: a turning truck and a moment that cannot be undone.

Cars and SUVs did most of the harm—4 deaths, 385 injuries. Trucks and buses followed. Motorcycles and mopeds, too. The street does not care who you are. It only takes.

What Has Been Done—And What Has Not

Assembly Member Chantel Jackson has voted to extend and expand school speed cameras, a move that protects children near schools. She co-sponsored a bill to boost street safety for all users. But she also sponsored a bill that makes it harder to build bike lanes, slowing progress when speed is life and delay is death. She voted to weaken bus rules, risking more harm to those on foot and bike.

Every vote counts. Every delay costs lives.

The Call: Demand Action Now

This is not fate. It is policy. Contact Assembly Member Jackson. Demand a citywide 20 mph speed limit. Demand safer street designs, not more red tape. Join Families for Safe Streets and Transportation Alternatives. Do not wait for another name to be added to the count. Act now.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the New York State Assembly and how does it work?
The New York State Assembly is the lower house of the state legislature, responsible for passing laws and overseeing state policy. Members represent districts across New York and vote on bills that affect your daily life.
Where does AD 79 sit politically?
It belongs to borough Bronx, city council district District 17 and state senate district SD 29.
Which areas are in AD 79?
It includes the Melrose, Morrisania, Claremont Village-Claremont (East), Crotona Park East, Crotona Park, Tremont, and Bronx CB3 neighborhoods. It also overlaps parts of Council Districts District 15, District 16, and District 17, and State Senate Districts SD 29 and SD 32.
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in AD 79?
Cars and SUVs were responsible for 4 deaths and 385 injuries. Trucks and buses caused 4 serious injuries and 32 injuries. Motorcycles and mopeds caused 1 serious injury and 22 injuries. Bikes were involved in 7 injuries, none fatal. NYC Open Data
Are crashes preventable or just 'accidents'?
Crashes are not inevitable. Safer street design, lower speed limits, and better enforcement can prevent deaths and injuries.
What can local politicians do to make streets safer?
They can pass and support laws for lower speed limits, fund safer street designs, and remove barriers to building bike lanes and crosswalks.
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

Chantel Jackson
Assembly Member Chantel Jackson
District 79
District Office:
780 Concourse Village West Ground Floor Professional, Bronx, NY 10451
Legislative Office:
Room 547, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248

Other Representatives

Rafael Salamanca Jr.
Council Member Rafael Salamanca Jr.
District 17
District Office:
1070 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10459
718-402-6130
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1776, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7505
Twitter: CMsalamancaJr
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

AD 79 Assembly District 79 sits in Bronx, Precinct 42, District 17, SD 29.

It contains Melrose, Morrisania, Claremont Village-Claremont (East), Crotona Park East, Crotona Park, Tremont, Bronx CB3.

See also
Boroughs
City Council Districts
State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Assembly District 79

Moped Slams Parked Sedan on 3rd Avenue

A moped struck a parked sedan on 3rd Avenue. The crash left a 44-year-old passenger with severe facial cuts. Metal met flesh. The street stayed hard and cold.

A moped collided with a parked sedan at 3rd Avenue and East 166th Street in the Bronx. One passenger, age 44, suffered severe lacerations to the face. According to the police report, the crash involved a sedan and a moped, with 'Other Vehicular' listed as the contributing factor. The sedan was parked; the moped was starting from parking. No helmet or signal issues were listed. The report does not specify further driver errors or actions.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830941 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Strikes Teen Cyclist on Arthur Ave

A sedan hit a 16-year-old cyclist on Arthur Ave. The teen suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Police cite driver inattention. The car’s front end took the impact. The street failed to protect the vulnerable.

A sedan traveling south on Arthur Ave collided with a 16-year-old bicyclist heading west. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor for the crash. The sedan’s center front end struck the cyclist. No other injuries were specified for the car’s occupants. The report notes the cyclist was not using safety equipment, but only after identifying driver inattention as the primary cause.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829119 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Cyclist Bleeds After Traffic Signal Disregarded

A cyclist on E 163 St struck by a vehicle. Severe bleeding. Police cite traffic control disregarded. The Bronx street left another vulnerable road user hurt.

A cyclist riding west on E 163 St at Morris Ave in the Bronx was injured after a crash. According to the police report, the crash involved a bike and another unspecified vehicle. The cyclist suffered severe bleeding to the lower leg and foot. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The report does not mention any helmet use or other cyclist actions. The crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls, leaving vulnerable road users exposed to harm.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829181 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
S 8344
Jackson votes yes to extend school speed zones, improving child pedestrian safety.

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.

Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.


Pedestrian Struck at Boston Road Intersection

A 19-year-old man crossing Boston Road suffered severe head wounds. The crash left him conscious but bleeding. Police list causes as unspecified. The intersection saw violence in daylight.

A 19-year-old male pedestrian was hit while crossing at the intersection of Boston Road and East 168th Street in the Bronx. He suffered severe lacerations to his head but remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the report. The crash occurred as the vehicle traveled south, going straight ahead. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but does not specify this as a contributing factor. No further details on vehicle type or driver actions were provided.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4821578 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
S 8344
Jackson votes yes to extend school speed zones, improving child pedestrian safety.

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.

Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.


SUV Passenger Distracted, Teen Cyclist Ejected

A teen cyclist struck an SUV’s side in the Bronx. He flew from his bike, face torn. Police cite passenger distraction. The city’s streets cut deep.

A 16-year-old bicyclist was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations after colliding with the right side doors of a parked SUV on 3rd Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'Passenger Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. The SUV was stationary, and the cyclist hit the vehicle’s center front end. No injuries were reported for the SUV’s occupants. The crash left the teen conscious but badly hurt. No other contributing factors were listed in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814236 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Pedestrian Killed by Speeding Sedan on Webster

A sedan struck and killed a man at Webster Avenue and East 168th. Unsafe speed. The car hit the pedestrian head-on. The man died at the scene. The street stayed silent after impact.

A 43-year-old man walking at the intersection of Webster Avenue and East 168th Street in the Bronx was killed when a sedan struck him. According to the police report, the sedan was traveling south and hit the pedestrian with its center front end. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered fatal crush injuries. Two vehicle occupants were also involved, but their injuries were unspecified. The crash highlights the deadly consequences of speeding.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811637 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
2
Sedan Turns Left, Slams Moped on Webster

Sedan cuts left on Webster. Moped takes the hit head-on. Two riders fly. Blood on the street. Woman, 24, torn and screaming. Nineteen-year-old driver bruised. No helmet for her. No mercy in the Bronx dawn.

A sedan turned left near 1538 Webster Avenue and struck a moped head-on. Two moped riders were ejected. According to the police report, a 24-year-old woman suffered severe leg lacerations and had no helmet. The 19-year-old moped driver was bruised and conscious. The moped driver was unlicensed. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. The crash left blood and pain on the Bronx street.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808597 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
E-Scooter Rider Bleeds After Tesla Turn

A Tesla turned left on Crotona Ave. An e-scooter slammed its side. The rider, 28, hit head-first. Blood pooled. He stayed conscious. A baby sat in the car. The Bronx night stayed tense.

An e-scooter rider, age 28, suffered a head injury and severe bleeding after striking the side of a Tesla sedan making a left turn at Crotona Ave and Claremont Parkway in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'A Tesla turned left. An e-scooter struck its side. The rider, 28, hit head-first. Blood ran. He stayed conscious. No helmet. A baby was in the car.' The data lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The e-scooter rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but no driver errors were identified in the data. A baby and two adults in the car were uninjured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806857 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Cyclist Thrown, Severely Hurt on Melrose Ave

A man rides north on Melrose. Metal slams metal. He is thrown, torn open at the waist. Blood pools. He clutches wounds, conscious, waiting for help.

A 48-year-old man riding a bike north on Melrose Ave at E 157th Street was struck and ejected, suffering severe lacerations to his abdomen and pelvis. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The cyclist wore a helmet. The report describes the man conscious at the scene, clutching his wounds. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the danger when lane usage breaks down.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805516 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Concrete Mixer Crushes Woman at Bronx Intersection

A concrete mixer rolled north on Park Avenue. A 60-year-old woman lay broken at E 168th Street. The truck did not stop. The intersection fell silent. The city’s machinery rolled on, leaving a body and questions in its wake.

According to the police report, a concrete mixer traveling north on Park Avenue at the corner of E 168th Street in the Bronx struck a 60-year-old woman at the intersection. The report states the woman suffered crush injuries to her entire body and was found unconscious, her breath gone. The vehicle's point of impact was the right front bumper. The police report notes that the truck did not stop after the collision. No specific driver errors are listed in the contributing factors, which are marked as 'Unspecified.' The victim was described as a pedestrian at the intersection, engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the presence of a large truck in a pedestrian-heavy intersection and the lethal consequences when such vehicles fail to yield or stop.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797758 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Flatbed Truck Turns, Crushes Woman Crossing

A flatbed truck turned right at Franklin Avenue and East 169th Street. Its bumper struck a 65-year-old woman’s legs as she crossed. She fell. The truck rolled on, crushing her legs. She died at the scene. The truck was undamaged.

According to the police report, a flatbed truck made a right turn at the corner of Franklin Avenue and East 169th Street. The truck’s right front bumper struck a 65-year-old woman as she crossed the intersection. The impact knocked her down, and the truck continued forward, rolling over her legs and causing fatal crush injuries. The report states the truck sustained no damage. The driver’s actions are listed as 'unspecified' in the contributing factors, but the narrative details the truck’s movement and its direct role in the fatal outcome. The report notes the woman was 'crossing against the light,' but this is mentioned after describing the truck’s maneuver and impact. The focus remains on the truck’s turn and the systemic danger posed by large vehicles at intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790193 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
E-Scooter Rider Struck From Behind, Bleeding

A man on a southbound e-scooter was hit from behind at E 174 St and Boston Rd. Blood streaked his face. Deep cuts marked his skin. He stayed upright, awake, while the cold morning and the street moved on.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old man operating a HUEB e-scooter southbound at the corner of E 174 St and Boston Rd was struck from behind. The report describes 'blood on his face' and 'deep cuts,' with the rider remaining conscious and upright after the collision. The point of impact and vehicle damage are both listed as 'center back end,' indicating a rear-end strike. The report lists the contributing factors as 'unspecified,' providing no further detail on the actions of the striking vehicle or its operator. No evidence in the report suggests any error or unsafe behavior by the e-scooter rider. The collision left the rider with severe lacerations to the face. The police narrative and injury data point to a systemic danger for vulnerable road users on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790339 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Jeep Runs Red, Crushes Teen Pedestrian’s Leg

A Jeep barreled through a blinking light on Melrose Avenue, striking a 14-year-old girl crossing with the signal. Her leg was crushed beneath the front end. She stayed conscious. The street was quiet. The light kept blinking.

A 14-year-old girl was struck and seriously injured by a Jeep SUV on Melrose Avenue near East 161st Street in the Bronx, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 23:15, when the Jeep, traveling west, 'ran the light' and hit the girl as she crossed the intersection 'with the signal.' The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor, highlighting the driver's failure to obey the traffic signal. The impact crushed the girl's leg beneath the vehicle's front end. The report notes she remained conscious at the scene. No victim behavior is cited as a contributing factor. The collision underscores the lethal consequences when drivers ignore traffic controls.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784043 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Bus Strikes Pedestrian at E 174th Street

A bus rolled down E 174th Street. A 56-year-old man stepped into its path. Metal met flesh. His face hit pavement. Blood pooled. He lay semiconscious as the bus idled, unscathed, eight passengers inside.

A 56-year-old man was struck by a bus at the intersection of E 174th Street and Vyse Avenue in the Bronx, according to the police report. The collision occurred as the bus traveled east with eight passengers aboard. The report states, 'A 56-year-old man stepped into the street against the light. A bus struck him. His face hit the pavement. Blood spread. He lay semiconscious.' The bus sustained no damage. The police report lists the pedestrian's action as 'Crossing Against Signal' and notes 'Unspecified' for contributing factors, providing no evidence of driver error or specific contributing factors by the bus operator. The focus remains on the impact and the severe injuries suffered by the pedestrian, who was left semiconscious with severe lacerations to the face.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775700 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
4
Head-On Crash Kills Two Sedan Passengers Bronx

Two men died inside a crumpled sedan after a head-on collision with an SUV on Park Avenue. Neither wore seat belts. The crash, marked by metal screams and shattered heads, left the street silent beneath green traffic lights.

According to the police report, a violent head-on collision occurred on Park Avenue near Claremont Parkway in the Bronx, involving a sedan and an SUV. Two men, ages 24 and 32, were passengers in the sedan and suffered fatal head injuries. Both were not wearing seat belts at the time of the crash. The vehicles collided front-to-front while traveling straight ahead. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor in the death of the 32-year-old passenger, indicating driver failure to obey traffic signals or signs. The narrative describes the aftermath: 'Metal screamed. Lights stayed green. Their heads took the blow. The street went quiet.' No other driver errors or victim behaviors are listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the deadly impact of driver disregard for traffic controls.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763624 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Baby Struck and Left Bleeding on Bronx Street

A baby boy lay bleeding on East 163rd Street, head split open, silence swallowing the Bronx night. No car stopped. No names given. Just blood, asphalt, and the echo of a hit-and-run.

A baby boy was struck and severely injured on East 163rd Street near Trinity Avenue in the Bronx, according to the police report. The narrative states: 'A baby boy struck. Head split. Blood pooled on the Bronx pavement. No car stayed. No name given. Just silence where cries should be.' The report confirms the child suffered severe lacerations and head trauma, and was found unconscious. No vehicle remained at the scene; the driver fled, leaving the victim without aid. The police report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors, but the absence of the vehicle and driver underscores the hit-and-run nature of this crash. No information is provided about the victim's actions or location prior to the collision. The report centers on the violence of the impact and the failure of the driver to remain at the scene.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761473 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Moped Runs Red, Slams E-Bike Rider in Bronx

A moped blasted through the light at 3rd Avenue and Saint Pauls Place. It struck a 55-year-old woman on an e-bike. She flew, face-first, no helmet. Blood pooled. She was conscious, bleeding, her face torn open.

According to the police report, a moped disregarded traffic control at 3rd Avenue and Saint Pauls Place and struck a 55-year-old woman riding an e-bike. The report states the moped 'ran the light' and hit the e-bike, causing the rider to be ejected and land face-first on the pavement. The woman suffered severe lacerations to her face and was conscious but bleeding at the scene. The police report explicitly lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, underscoring the moped driver's failure to obey the signal. The report notes the e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, but this detail is mentioned after the driver’s violation and is not cited as a contributing factor. The crash left blood on the pavement and a rider seriously hurt, all rooted in a driver’s disregard for basic traffic law.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754501 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
2
BMW Sedan Collides Head-On With Motorcycle

A BMW sedan merging eastbound struck a westbound Jiaju motorcycle head-on on East 156th Street in the Bronx. The 19-year-old unlicensed, helmetless rider was thrown, face torn, and left unconscious. A passenger was ejected and injured.

On East 156th Street near Saint Anns Avenue in the Bronx, a BMW sedan merging eastbound collided head-on with a westbound Jiaju motorcycle. According to the police report, the BMW's point of impact was its center front end, striking the motorcycle's left front bumper. The 19-year-old motorcycle rider was unlicensed and helmetless, ejected from the vehicle with severe facial lacerations and unconscious at the scene. The report states: 'The 19-year-old rider, unlicensed, helmetless, thrown to the pavement. Face torn. Unconscious.' The BMW driver was licensed and merging at the time of impact. A female passenger on the motorcycle was also ejected, sustaining injuries to her lower leg and foot, and was in shock. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' but the collision resulted from the BMW merging into the motorcycle's path, causing a violent head-on crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751463 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04