Crash Count for AD 81
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 4,889
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,886
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 656
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 38
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 18
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Oct 29, 2025
Carnage in AD 81
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 18
+3
Crush Injuries 8
Head 3
Whole body 3
Hip/upper leg 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Severe Bleeding 17
Head 10
+5
Whole body 3
Face 2
Lower leg/foot 2
Neck 1
Severe Lacerations 9
Lower leg/foot 4
Whole body 3
Face 1
Neck 1
Concussion 29
Head 12
+7
Lower leg/foot 4
Whole body 4
Back 2
Face 2
Lower arm/hand 2
Neck 2
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whiplash 137
Neck 53
+48
Back 31
+26
Head 25
+20
Whole body 13
+8
Shoulder/upper arm 9
+4
Chest 4
Hip/upper leg 4
Lower leg/foot 3
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Lower arm/hand 2
Contusion/Bruise 111
Lower leg/foot 35
+30
Head 15
+10
Lower arm/hand 13
+8
Hip/upper leg 11
+6
Whole body 8
+3
Back 7
+2
Abdomen/pelvis 6
+1
Shoulder/upper arm 6
+1
Face 5
Neck 3
Chest 2
Eye 1
Abrasion 70
Lower leg/foot 26
+21
Lower arm/hand 12
+7
Head 9
+4
Face 7
+2
Back 5
Shoulder/upper arm 5
Abdomen/pelvis 3
Neck 2
Whole body 2
Chest 1
Eye 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Pain/Nausea 38
Head 8
+3
Back 7
+2
Neck 7
+2
Whole body 7
+2
Lower leg/foot 4
Shoulder/upper arm 4
Lower arm/hand 3
Hip/upper leg 2
Chest 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Oct 29, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in AD 81?

Preventable Speeding in AD 81 School Zones

(since 2022)
Night on Mosholu, Blood on the Parkways

Night on Mosholu, Blood on the Parkways

AD 81: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 18, 2025

Just after 2 AM on Sep 7, 2025, a driver going straight on Mosholu Parkway hit a man in the roadway. He died there. NYC Open Data | ABC7

This Week

  • Sep 7: A driver in a 2024 Toyota sedan hit a pedestrian on Mosholu Parkway just after 2 AM; police recorded driver distraction. The man was killed. NYC Open Data
  • Aug 11: Two young riders on the Bronx River Parkway were ejected and killed amid a multi‑vehicle crash; police arrested a Mercedes driver for DWI and vehicular manslaughter. NY Daily News | NYC Open Data

The count does not stop

He was one of 18 people killed on Assembly District 81 streets since Jan 1, 2022. Another 2,777 were hurt, and 34 suffered serious injuries. NYC Open Data

People walking take the worst of it: 8 pedestrians killed and 411 hurt here. People on bikes: 1 killed, 98 hurt. NYC Open Data

Death favors the dark hours. The district’s record shows fatalities stacking up at night: 2 AM, 3 AM, 4 AM, and again around 9 PM. NYC Open Data

Where the bodies fall

Major Deegan Expressway leads the list, with 4 deaths and 486 injuries tied to crashes. Bronx River Parkway adds 2 deaths and 177 injuries. Mosholu Parkway logs 1 death and 92 injuries. Broadway shows 2 deaths and 109 injuries. These are not secrets. They are addresses. NYC Open Data

Police records in this district cite driver inattention, failure to yield, and unsafe speed again and again. None of that brings anyone back. NYC Open Data

The road we keep

On Kappock Street this winter, an MTA bus hung off an overpass after going around a double‑parked car. “That’s a very big bus, so even going very slowly, it can do a lot of damage,” Council Member Eric Dinowitz said, calling out weak parking enforcement. NY1

Speed kills on these corridors. Albany extended school‑zone protections in June; Assembly Member Jeffrey Dinowitz voted yes. Open States

Red‑light running is rising citywide, and DOT wants more cameras. Dinowitz has backed expansion, saying, “People shouldn’t run red lights… when they do that they endanger other people’s lives.” Gothamist | Streetsblog

What would make these corners safer

  • Daylight every crosswalk on Broadway and Mosholu. Harden the turns. Give walkers a head start with leading pedestrian intervals. These tools match the pattern here: failure to yield and turning hits at intersections. NYC Open Data
  • Target the late‑night hours on the Deegan, Bronx River, and Mosholu with speed enforcement and geometry that forces slower driving. The deaths spike at night. NYC Open Data
  • Expand automated enforcement where the records are worst. DOT’s own analysis says more red‑light cameras cut dangerous T‑bones. Lawmakers have opened the door. Walk through it. Streetsblog | Gothamist

The next moves are known

  • Lower speeds: Sammy’s Law gave the city the power to set safer limits. Use it. Make 20 MPH the rule on local streets. /take_action/
  • Stop repeat speeders: require intelligent speed assistance for the worst offenders, as outlined in the Stop Super Speeders push. /take_action/

The man on Mosholu is gone. The parkways still hum. The fixes sit idle until someone turns the key.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is this?
Assembly District 81 in the Bronx, including Bedford Park, Norwood, Kingsbridge, Riverdale–Spuyten Duyvil, Wakefield–Woodlawn, Woodlawn Cemetery, and Van Cortlandt Park. It overlaps Bronx CB8 and CB26.
How many people have been killed here since 2022?
18 people have been killed and 2,777 injured in traffic crashes in Assembly District 81 from Jan 1, 2022 through Sep 18, 2025. Of those, 8 were pedestrians and 1 was a person on a bike. Source: NYC Open Data.
When do the most deadly crashes happen?
In this district, deaths cluster at night, including around 2–4 AM and again about 9 PM, based on the hourly distribution in the crash records. Source: NYC Open Data.
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.
How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets for Crashes (h9gi-nx95), Persons (f55k-p6yu), and Vehicles (bm4k-52h4). We filtered for crashes within Assembly District 81 and dates from 2022-01-01 to 2025-09-18, and tallied deaths, injuries, serious injuries, modes, locations, and hours as shown here. You can start from the Crashes dataset here and apply the same filters.

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Other Geographies

AD 81 Assembly District 81 sits in Bronx, Precinct 50, District 11, SD 31.

It contains Bedford Park, Norwood, Kingsbridge Heights-Van Cortlandt Village, Kingsbridge-Marble Hill, Riverdale-Spuyten Duyvil, Wakefield-Woodlawn, Woodlawn Cemetery, Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx CB8, Bronx CB26, Bronx CB12.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Assembly District 81

10
Drivers collide on Mosholu Parkway, injure pedestrian

Oct 10 - Two northbound drivers collided on Mosholu Parkway in the Bronx. A 43-year-old man on foot suffered crush injuries, unconscious. A driver and a front-seat passenger were hurt. Police recorded improper lane use and unsafe speed.

On Mosholu Parkway in the Bronx, the drivers of a bus and a sedan, both traveling north and going straight, collided. The crash injured a 43-year-old male pedestrian, who suffered crush injuries and was reported unconscious. It also injured a 26-year-old male driver and a 27-year-old female front-seat passenger. According to the police report, police recorded Passing or Lane Usage Improper and Unsafe Speed by the drivers. No other contributing factors were listed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4849030 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
6
Two SUV Drivers Collide on Major Deegan

Oct 6 - Two northbound SUV drivers collided on the Major Deegan in the Bronx. One driver was ejected with burns and a neck injury. A 22-year-old front passenger was listed with unspecified injury. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.

Two SUV drivers traveling north on the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx collided. The crash damaged the center front of a 2003 Honda SUV and the center back of a 2013 Honda SUV. Police listed a 54-year-old male driver injured, ejected, with severe burns and a neck injury. A 22-year-old female front passenger was recorded with unspecified injury. Another driver and an occupant were also marked as unspecified. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction."


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4847869 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
21
Driver Hits Woman Crossing With Signal in Bronx

Sep 21 - A driver hit a 58-year-old woman crossing with the signal at White Plains Road and Nereid Avenue. She suffered severe lower-leg cuts and shock.

According to the police report, a driver hit a 58-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal at the intersection of White Plains Road and Nereid Avenue in the Bronx at 7:10 a.m. The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to the lower leg and foot and was listed in shock. Two occupants were listed as witnesses. Police recorded no contributing factors in the data and did not specify a vehicle type. The woman was crossing with the signal. No allegations of failure to yield were recorded in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4843762 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
18
Driver Fell Asleep, Deegan Crash Injures 23-Year-Old

Sep 18 - A northbound driver in a sedan fell asleep on the Major Deegan in the Bronx and crashed. The 23-year-old suffered a neck injury with severe bleeding. Police noted center-front impact and damage.

On September 18, 2025, at 9:50 a.m., on the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx, a northbound driver in a 2019 Dodge sedan going straight crashed and sustained center front end damage. The 23-year-old driver was injured, with a neck injury and severe bleeding, and was conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Fell Asleep.” Police recorded that the driver fell asleep. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the report. The vehicle had one occupant, and the driver held a valid New York license. The crash fell within the 50th Precinct area.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4843261 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
7
Northbound driver kills man on Mosholu Parkway

Sep 7 - A northbound sedan driver went straight on Mosholu Parkway and hit a 30-year-old man in the roadway. The impact crushed him. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.

A 23-year-old driver traveled north on Mosholu Parkway, going straight, and hit a 30-year-old man in the roadway, not at an intersection. The man suffered crush injuries and died. A front-seat passenger was in the car. "According to the police report, the northbound driver was going straight on Mosholu Parkway and hit a 30-year-old pedestrian, who died from crush injuries." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. The point of impact was the right front bumper. The vehicle was listed as a sedan. The borough was not listed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840200 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
11
Two Moped Riders Killed on Bronx River Parkway

Aug 11 - Two southbound mopeds were struck on the Bronx River Parkway. Both riders were ejected and killed. Two sedans were involved; police logged passing and straight‑ahead movements. A sedan driver was injured at the scene.

Two moped riders were killed when two southbound sedans struck their mopeds on the Bronx River Parkway. Both riders, ages 19 and 21, were ejected and suffered fatal injuries. According to the police report, "vehicle impacts included a right front bumper strike and a hit to a left rear quarter panel; both mopeds were demolished." Police listed driver actions as "Passing" and "Going Straight Ahead" before impact. The record shows both moped operators were unlicensed. A sedan driver, 21, was recorded injured. No specific contributing factors were identified in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834345 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
8
Dinowitz Supports Bike Lanes Opposes Safety-Boosting Bike Lane Plan

Jul 8 - Dinowitzes fight the Harlem River Greenway bike lane. They defend parking. Cyclists and walkers wait for safe passage. DOT says protected lanes save lives. The Bronx stays exposed.

""We support bike lanes."" -- Jeffrey Dinowitz

On July 8, 2025, Assembly Member Jeff Dinowitz and Council Member Eric Dinowitz publicly opposed the city's plan for a protected bike lane on Bailey Avenue, part of the Harlem River Greenway. The matter, described as an 'anti-car crusade,' centers on the removal of 46 parking spots. The Dinowitzes claim the redesign ignores community voices. DOT and local advocates argue the project will cut injuries and deaths, citing crash data. A safety analyst notes the Greenway will create safe, separated space for pedestrians and cyclists, reducing harm and boosting active travel. The Dinowitzes support bike lanes in principle but resist changes that reduce parking.


18
Dinowitz Highlights Safety Boosting Bronx Station Accessibility Upgrades

Jun 18 - Crews will gut and rebuild Williams Bridge and Woodlawn stations. Four new elevators will rise. Three Harlem Line stops in the Bronx will open to all. The city’s transit spine grows stronger for those left waiting longest.

On June 18, 2025, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority announced a sweeping accessibility project for three Metro-North Harlem Line stations in the Bronx: Williams Bridge, Woodlawn, and Botanical Garden. According to the MTA, crews will completely rebuild Williams Bridge and Woodlawn, installing four new elevators—two at each station—to ensure full accessibility. The matter summary states: 'comprehensive renovation and accessibility project at three Metro-North Railroad Harlem Line stations in the Bronx.' Christian Murray reported the announcement. No council bill number or committee applies, as this is an agency initiative, not legislation. The upgrades promise to open transit to riders long shut out by stairs and barriers. Improving station accessibility encourages more walking and cycling to transit, supports mode shift away from driving, and benefits vulnerable users by making the built environment more inclusive and safer.


17
S 8344 Dinowitz votes yes to extend school speed zones, improving child pedestrian safety.

Jun 17 - 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.


19
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian at Jerome Avenue Intersection

Apr 19 - A sedan hits a man at Jerome Avenue. Blood pools on the street. The driver clutches his arm. Witnesses freeze. Pain and confusion hang in the Bronx air.

A 35-year-old man walking at the intersection near 3545 Jerome Avenue was struck by a northbound sedan. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The 57-year-old driver reported arm pain. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The crash left witnesses silent and shaken. No other injuries were specified. The police report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' but highlights unsafe speed as a key factor in the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808770 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
10
Dinowitz Supports Speed Humps Opposes Harmful Road Diets

Mar 10 - After a hit-and-run injured a child, Bronx lawmakers called for speed humps and stop signs. They refused proven fixes like road diets and daylighting. Council Member Dinowitz claimed streets are too narrow for lane removal. DOT denied their request, citing low crash data.

On March 10, 2025, Council Member Eric Dinowitz and Assembly Member Jeffrey Dinowitz pressed the city for speed humps and four-way stop signs in Riverdale, following a hit-and-run that injured a 9-year-old girl. Their request, sent to the Department of Transportation before the crash, was denied due to low car volumes and insufficient crash history. The lawmakers, at a press conference, supported speed humps and stop signs but opposed road diets and universal daylighting. Eric Dinowitz argued, 'If you walked down any of these streets, they are far too narrow to narrow any more.' He also rejected citywide daylighting, insisting, 'Daylighting has to be done corner by corner.' The council member has criticized DOT’s safety efforts before, framing the agency as unresponsive. No safety analyst assessment was provided for this action.


17
MTA Bus Hangs Off Bronx Overpass

Jan 17 - A city bus teetered over a Bronx overpass after swerving to dodge a double-parked car. Steel scraped concrete. Debris rained down. No one was hurt. The wall broke. The rules broke first.

NY1 reported on January 17, 2025, that a BxM1 MTA bus nearly plunged from the Henry Hudson Parkway overpass after the driver swerved to avoid an illegally double-parked car. The bus crashed into the wall, leaving it hanging over the edge. Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz said, "We’re told by the MTA that the bus was trying to get around an illegally double-parked car, and he hit the wall and went through it." No injuries were reported, but the crash caused structural damage and scattered debris below. City Councilman Eric Dinowitz noted, "It speaks to the importance of enforcing our parking rules because it was going around a double-parked car." The incident highlights the danger posed by lax parking enforcement and infrastructure vulnerable to impact.