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

SUV Passes Too Close, Moped Rider Torn

A Ford SUV swept past a moped on Prospect Avenue. The SUV showed no damage. The moped rider, 43, took the full force. His body was torn. Blood pooled on the street. Shock froze his eyes. The street bore witness.

A Ford SUV and a moped collided near 1050 Prospect Avenue in the Bronx. The moped rider, a 43-year-old man, suffered severe injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV passed too close. The moped rider, 43, unprotected, struck and torn.' The SUV showed no damage. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The moped rider was not wearing any safety equipment, but this is noted only after the driver error. No injuries were reported for the SUV driver. The crash left the moped rider in shock, his body bearing the brunt of the impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579625 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Strikes E-Scooter Rider on Southern Boulevard

A sedan hit a 62-year-old man riding an e-scooter on Southern Boulevard. The man was thrown, bleeding from the head, but conscious. Both vehicles showed damage to the left front. The street was quiet. The crash left the rider injured.

A sedan collided with a 62-year-old man on an e-scooter near Southern Boulevard and East 172nd Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'A sedan hit a 62-year-old man on an e-scooter. He was thrown, head bleeding, half-ejected, still conscious. Both machines bore wounds on the left front. The street was quiet.' The e-scooter rider suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead and sustained damage to the left front quarter panel. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. The crash underscores the vulnerability of those outside cars on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4562375 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Acura Slams Parked Cars on Melrose Avenue

A southbound Acura tore into parked cars on Melrose Avenue. Steel twisted. Glass scattered. The driver, a 48-year-old man, died at the scene. No skid marks. No other injuries. The street fell silent under shattered light.

A deadly crash unfolded on Melrose Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, a southbound Acura struck several parked vehicles. The impact killed the 48-year-old male driver, who was found belted in his seat. The report notes, 'No skid marks. No other souls. Just silence and shattered light.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No other injuries were reported among the occupants or registrants listed. The police report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as speeding, distraction, or failure to yield are cited in the data. Helmet use or signaling are not mentioned as factors. The crash left one dead and a line of wrecked cars in its wake.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555750 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Pickup Turns, Strikes Woman Crossing East 175th

Steel met flesh on East 175th. A Dodge pickup turned right. A woman crossed. The truck’s front hit her head. Blood pooled. She fell, semiconscious. The truck rolled on, unmarked. Her skull bore the cost.

A Dodge pickup truck struck a 59-year-old woman as she crossed East 175th Street near Waterloo Place in the Bronx. According to the police report, the truck turned right and hit the woman with its center front end. She suffered a severe head injury and was left semiconscious, bleeding on the pavement. The driver, a 47-year-old man, was not injured. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The truck showed no damage. The woman was not in a crosswalk or at a signal when struck. The crash left the pedestrian gravely hurt, while the driver remained unharmed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550126 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Unlicensed Driver Killed Striking Parked SUV

A sedan slammed into a parked SUV on East Tremont Avenue. The driver, sixty-three, died alone, belted in. His neck broke on impact. The Toyota bore Pennsylvania plates. The crash was fueled by unsafe speed and improper lane use.

A 63-year-old man driving a Toyota sedan crashed into a parked Ford SUV near 715 East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the driver struck the SUV while traveling westbound, suffering fatal neck injuries. He was the sole occupant and wore a seatbelt. The sedan had Pennsylvania plates, but the driver was unlicensed in New York. The police report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The Ford SUV was parked and unoccupied at the time of the crash. No other injuries were reported. The impact killed the driver instantly, highlighting the lethal consequences of driver error.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4553560 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
6
Truck and SUV Slam, Teen Bleeds Out

A truck and SUV collide on the Cross Bronx Expressway. Metal twists. Inside the SUV, six are thrown forward. A 17-year-old girl’s head splits open. Blood pools. Children cry out in shock. The road stays silent. The city keeps moving.

A truck and an SUV collided while merging east on the Cross Bronx Expressway at 4:15 a.m. According to the police report, six people in the SUV were injured, including a 17-year-old girl who suffered severe head bleeding. Two boys, ages 8 and 10, sustained leg injuries. Other passengers, ages 19 and 35, were also hurt. The SUV driver, a 39-year-old woman, reported head pain. Police cite 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The report details shock and bleeding among the injured. Helmet or signal use is not listed as a factor. The crash left a trail of pain and silence on the expressway.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4544480 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Bronx Crash Ejects Driver, Leaves One Dead

Two vehicles collided on Hughes Avenue. A 26-year-old man was thrown from his car and killed. His head struck the pavement. Other passengers survived. The night was silent. Traffic control was ignored. The Bronx kept moving.

A deadly collision unfolded on Hughes Avenue near East 180th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, two vehicles crashed late at night. A 26-year-old male driver, unbelted, was ejected from his car and died after his head struck the pavement. Several other occupants, including passengers aged 18, 20, 27, 40, and 44, suffered unspecified injuries but survived. The report states: “Traffic Control Disregarded.” Both 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' are listed as contributing factors for all involved drivers and passengers. The fatal ejection and lack of safety equipment for the deceased driver are noted only after these driver errors. The Bronx street saw another life lost to systemic danger.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543258 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Mercedes Strikes Boy Cyclist From Behind in Bronx

A Mercedes hit a 13-year-old boy riding his bike on Claremont Parkway. The car struck from behind. The boy flew off, cut and shaking. The car’s front was clean. The boy’s body was not. He was left in shock, bleeding in the street.

A 13-year-old boy riding a bike north on Claremont Parkway near Webster Avenue was struck from behind by a Mercedes. According to the police report, the boy was ejected from his bike, suffering severe lacerations and shock. The report states, 'A 13-year-old boy on a bike, no helmet, struck from behind by a Mercedes. Ejected. Cut and shaking.' The police list 'Other Vehicular' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The boy was not wearing a helmet, but this is noted only after the driver’s errors. The Mercedes showed no damage to its front end. The boy’s injuries were severe, affecting his entire body.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545189 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
3
SUVs Crush Woman on Courtlandt Avenue

Night in the Bronx. A Cadillac moves. Two SUVs parked. A 23-year-old woman caught between steel. Her body broken. Alcohol in the mix. Drivers and another pedestrian hurt. No crosswalk. No escape. Just pain and sirens in the dark.

A 23-year-old woman was crushed between SUVs on Courtlandt Avenue near East 156th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'A 23-year-old woman crushed between SUVs. One Cadillac moved. Two others parked. Her whole body broken. Alcohol in the mix. No crosswalk.' The crash involved a moving Cadillac and two parked SUVs. Alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor for both drivers and the injured pedestrian. Two drivers, aged 40 and 46, also suffered injuries, including back injuries and minor bleeding. Another pedestrian, a 26-year-old man, was hurt. The report does not mention any other contributing factors beyond alcohol. No crosswalk was present at the scene.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4527986 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Motorcyclist Ejected After Striking Parked Sedan

A motorcycle slammed into a parked Ford on East Tremont Avenue. The rider, 41, flew headfirst and landed torn and bleeding. No helmet. Alcohol was listed. A female passenger was also involved. The night stayed silent. Metal and blood on the street.

A motorcycle crashed into a parked Ford sedan near 861 East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The 41-year-old male rider was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his entire body. According to the police report, 'Alcohol was listed.' The rider wore no helmet or armor. A 29-year-old female passenger was also involved, with her injuries unspecified. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The Ford was parked at the time of impact. No driver errors were listed for the sedan. The absence of a helmet is noted in the report, but alcohol involvement stands as the primary factor.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4526074 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
2
Speeding Sedan Tears Into Bus, Passengers Hurt

A sedan, moving too fast, smashed into a bus on the Cross Bronx Expressway. Metal twisted. Glass flew. A young woman bled from the head. Passengers reeled in shock and pain. The bus’s side ripped open. The toll: blood, fear, broken bodies.

A sedan traveling at unsafe speed crashed into a bus near 3rd Avenue on the Cross Bronx Expressway. According to the police report, 'a speeding sedan slammed into a bus. The car crumpled. A 27-year-old woman in the back bled from the head, silent in shock. The bus's right side was torn open.' Multiple passengers suffered injuries: a 27-year-old woman with severe head bleeding, a 34-year-old man with back injuries, and others with leg and chest trauma. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factor. The sedan was demolished. The bus sustained heavy damage to its right side. No evidence in the report suggests any fault by the injured passengers.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4500302 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04