Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in AD 84?
Mustangs Run Wild, Pedestrians Pay—Time to Rein In the Streets
AD 84: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 4, 2025
The Toll on the Street
Six people were hit by a Mustang on East 149th Street last month. The car tried to turn, jumped the curb, and plowed into the sidewalk. The driver and passenger ran, leaving pain and panic behind. “People were yelling, were in pain, so yelling, crying, it was very upsetting,” said Vivian Cole. All six went to the hospital. They survived. This time.
In the last twelve months, five people have died in crashes in AD 84. Over 1,000 have been injured. Twenty were left with injuries so severe they may never walk the same. The numbers do not stop. They do not slow down. They pile up like bodies in the street.
Who Pays the Price?
The dead are not just numbers. They are the old man crossing East 149th. The cyclist hit by a turning bus. The woman crushed between SUVs. The child who never made it home. Pedestrians and cyclists take the brunt.
Cars and trucks caused the most harm: 5 deaths, 13 serious injuries. Motorcycles and mopeds: 1 death, 1 serious injury. Bikes: no deaths, 1 serious injury. The street does not care who you are. It only cares that you are in the way.
What Has Leadership Done?
Assembly Member Amanda Septimo has co-sponsored bills to require speed limiters for repeat offenders and to make streets safer for all users. She has voted yes on funding for safer street designs and extending school speed cameras. But when it mattered most—the June 2025 vote to extend school speed zone protections—she was absent. The bill passed, but her silence was felt. The streets stayed the same.
The Call
No more waiting. Call Assembly Member Septimo. Demand action. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand real protection for people on foot and on bikes. The next crash is already on its way. Take action now.
Frequently Asked Questions
▸ What is the New York State Assembly and how does it work?
▸ Where does AD 84 sit politically?
▸ Which areas are in AD 84?
▸ What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in AD 84?
▸ Are these crashes just 'accidents'?
▸ What can local politicians do to stop traffic violence?
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Citations
▸ Citations
- Six Struck In Bronx Left-Turn Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-17
- Six Struck In Bronx Left-Turn Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-17
- Mustang Hits Six Pedestrians In Bronx, New York Post, Published 2025-07-03
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741599 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
- Bronx Driver Jumps Curb, Hurts Six, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-03
- Driver Hits Pedestrians At Bronx Crosswalk, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-03
- Mustang Plows Bronx Sidewalk, Six Hurt, ABC7, Published 2025-07-03
- File A 1077, Open States, Published 2025-01-08
- File A 2299, Open States, Published 2025-01-16
- File S 8344, Open States, Published 2025-06-17
- Legislators and Advocates Press Case For MTA Rescue And Six-Minute Service, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-11-17
Fix the Problem
District 84
384 E. 149th St. Suite 202, Bronx, NY 10455
Room 536, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Other Representatives
District 8
105 East 116th Street, New York, NY 10029
212-828-9800
250 Broadway, Suite 1880, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6960
District 29
335 E. 100th St., New York, NY 10029
Room 418, Capitol Building 172 State St., Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
AD 84 Assembly District 84 sits in Bronx, Precinct 40, District 8, SD 29.
It contains Mott Haven-Port Morris, Melrose, Hunts Point, Concourse-Concourse Village, Yankee Stadium-Macombs Dam Park, Bronx CB1, Bronx CB2, Bronx CB4.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Assembly District 84
Motorcycle Slams Dump Truck in Bronx Crash▸A Yamaha motorcycle struck a turning dump truck on Willow Avenue. The unlicensed rider, helmetless, flew from the bike and burned. He died in the street. Sirens came too late. The truck’s left side bore the mark of impact.
A Yamaha motorcycle collided with the left side of a turning dump truck on Willow Avenue near East 138th Street in the Bronx. The 43-year-old motorcycle rider, who was unlicensed and wore no helmet, was ejected and killed. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The dump truck, driven by a licensed operator, was making a left turn when the motorcycle, traveling straight, struck its side. The rider suffered severe burns and died at the scene. The report notes the lack of a helmet only after citing the traffic control violation. No other injuries were reported.
Motorcyclist Killed Striking Parked Cars, Turning Sedan▸A man on a KTM motorcycle crashed on East 138th Street. He hit parked cars and a turning Mercedes. He was thrown from the bike. His body struck the street. He died there. Driver inattention and unsafe speed marked the crash.
A 30-year-old man riding a KTM motorcycle died on East 138th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, he struck parked cars and a Mercedes sedan making a left turn. The motorcyclist was unlicensed and wore no helmet. He was ejected and suffered fatal crush injuries. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The crash involved multiple vehicles, but only the motorcyclist was killed. No other injuries were specified. The systemic dangers of speed and distraction on city streets remain clear in this fatal collision.
SUV Slams E-Bike Rider From Behind in Bronx▸An SUV struck an e-bike from behind on East 153rd Street. The rider flew, pads useless, face torn. Blood pooled on the pavement. Driver inattention and unsafe speed marked the crash. The cyclist lay incoherent, the street stained red.
A crash on East 153rd Street at 3rd Avenue left a 42-year-old e-bike rider injured after a GMC SUV struck him from behind. According to the police report, 'The SUV struck from behind. The e-bike rider flew, pads useless, face torn on impact. He lay on the pavement, incoherent, blood spreading across the warm Bronx street.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The cyclist suffered severe facial lacerations and was ejected from his bike. The only safety equipment noted was pads, which proved ineffective. No injuries were reported for the SUV driver or other occupants. The crash underscores the dangers faced by cyclists on city streets when drivers fail to pay attention and control their speed.
Runaway Van Strikes Driver on Timpson Place▸A Ford van rolled backward on Timpson Place. No one was inside. It struck its own driver, tearing open his leg. Blood pooled on the Bronx asphalt. The crash left the 31-year-old man conscious but badly hurt. Cold steel, no warning.
A Ford van, left unattended near 651 Timpson Place in the Bronx, rolled backward and struck its own driver, a 31-year-old man. According to the police report, the van was empty when it began to move, and the impact caused severe lacerations to the man's lower leg. The report lists 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver was not wearing any safety equipment at the time. The crash highlights the danger of vehicles left unsecured, with no mention of any error by the injured man.
A Yamaha motorcycle struck a turning dump truck on Willow Avenue. The unlicensed rider, helmetless, flew from the bike and burned. He died in the street. Sirens came too late. The truck’s left side bore the mark of impact.
A Yamaha motorcycle collided with the left side of a turning dump truck on Willow Avenue near East 138th Street in the Bronx. The 43-year-old motorcycle rider, who was unlicensed and wore no helmet, was ejected and killed. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The dump truck, driven by a licensed operator, was making a left turn when the motorcycle, traveling straight, struck its side. The rider suffered severe burns and died at the scene. The report notes the lack of a helmet only after citing the traffic control violation. No other injuries were reported.
Motorcyclist Killed Striking Parked Cars, Turning Sedan▸A man on a KTM motorcycle crashed on East 138th Street. He hit parked cars and a turning Mercedes. He was thrown from the bike. His body struck the street. He died there. Driver inattention and unsafe speed marked the crash.
A 30-year-old man riding a KTM motorcycle died on East 138th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, he struck parked cars and a Mercedes sedan making a left turn. The motorcyclist was unlicensed and wore no helmet. He was ejected and suffered fatal crush injuries. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The crash involved multiple vehicles, but only the motorcyclist was killed. No other injuries were specified. The systemic dangers of speed and distraction on city streets remain clear in this fatal collision.
SUV Slams E-Bike Rider From Behind in Bronx▸An SUV struck an e-bike from behind on East 153rd Street. The rider flew, pads useless, face torn. Blood pooled on the pavement. Driver inattention and unsafe speed marked the crash. The cyclist lay incoherent, the street stained red.
A crash on East 153rd Street at 3rd Avenue left a 42-year-old e-bike rider injured after a GMC SUV struck him from behind. According to the police report, 'The SUV struck from behind. The e-bike rider flew, pads useless, face torn on impact. He lay on the pavement, incoherent, blood spreading across the warm Bronx street.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The cyclist suffered severe facial lacerations and was ejected from his bike. The only safety equipment noted was pads, which proved ineffective. No injuries were reported for the SUV driver or other occupants. The crash underscores the dangers faced by cyclists on city streets when drivers fail to pay attention and control their speed.
Runaway Van Strikes Driver on Timpson Place▸A Ford van rolled backward on Timpson Place. No one was inside. It struck its own driver, tearing open his leg. Blood pooled on the Bronx asphalt. The crash left the 31-year-old man conscious but badly hurt. Cold steel, no warning.
A Ford van, left unattended near 651 Timpson Place in the Bronx, rolled backward and struck its own driver, a 31-year-old man. According to the police report, the van was empty when it began to move, and the impact caused severe lacerations to the man's lower leg. The report lists 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver was not wearing any safety equipment at the time. The crash highlights the danger of vehicles left unsecured, with no mention of any error by the injured man.
A man on a KTM motorcycle crashed on East 138th Street. He hit parked cars and a turning Mercedes. He was thrown from the bike. His body struck the street. He died there. Driver inattention and unsafe speed marked the crash.
A 30-year-old man riding a KTM motorcycle died on East 138th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, he struck parked cars and a Mercedes sedan making a left turn. The motorcyclist was unlicensed and wore no helmet. He was ejected and suffered fatal crush injuries. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The crash involved multiple vehicles, but only the motorcyclist was killed. No other injuries were specified. The systemic dangers of speed and distraction on city streets remain clear in this fatal collision.
SUV Slams E-Bike Rider From Behind in Bronx▸An SUV struck an e-bike from behind on East 153rd Street. The rider flew, pads useless, face torn. Blood pooled on the pavement. Driver inattention and unsafe speed marked the crash. The cyclist lay incoherent, the street stained red.
A crash on East 153rd Street at 3rd Avenue left a 42-year-old e-bike rider injured after a GMC SUV struck him from behind. According to the police report, 'The SUV struck from behind. The e-bike rider flew, pads useless, face torn on impact. He lay on the pavement, incoherent, blood spreading across the warm Bronx street.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The cyclist suffered severe facial lacerations and was ejected from his bike. The only safety equipment noted was pads, which proved ineffective. No injuries were reported for the SUV driver or other occupants. The crash underscores the dangers faced by cyclists on city streets when drivers fail to pay attention and control their speed.
Runaway Van Strikes Driver on Timpson Place▸A Ford van rolled backward on Timpson Place. No one was inside. It struck its own driver, tearing open his leg. Blood pooled on the Bronx asphalt. The crash left the 31-year-old man conscious but badly hurt. Cold steel, no warning.
A Ford van, left unattended near 651 Timpson Place in the Bronx, rolled backward and struck its own driver, a 31-year-old man. According to the police report, the van was empty when it began to move, and the impact caused severe lacerations to the man's lower leg. The report lists 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver was not wearing any safety equipment at the time. The crash highlights the danger of vehicles left unsecured, with no mention of any error by the injured man.
An SUV struck an e-bike from behind on East 153rd Street. The rider flew, pads useless, face torn. Blood pooled on the pavement. Driver inattention and unsafe speed marked the crash. The cyclist lay incoherent, the street stained red.
A crash on East 153rd Street at 3rd Avenue left a 42-year-old e-bike rider injured after a GMC SUV struck him from behind. According to the police report, 'The SUV struck from behind. The e-bike rider flew, pads useless, face torn on impact. He lay on the pavement, incoherent, blood spreading across the warm Bronx street.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The cyclist suffered severe facial lacerations and was ejected from his bike. The only safety equipment noted was pads, which proved ineffective. No injuries were reported for the SUV driver or other occupants. The crash underscores the dangers faced by cyclists on city streets when drivers fail to pay attention and control their speed.
Runaway Van Strikes Driver on Timpson Place▸A Ford van rolled backward on Timpson Place. No one was inside. It struck its own driver, tearing open his leg. Blood pooled on the Bronx asphalt. The crash left the 31-year-old man conscious but badly hurt. Cold steel, no warning.
A Ford van, left unattended near 651 Timpson Place in the Bronx, rolled backward and struck its own driver, a 31-year-old man. According to the police report, the van was empty when it began to move, and the impact caused severe lacerations to the man's lower leg. The report lists 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver was not wearing any safety equipment at the time. The crash highlights the danger of vehicles left unsecured, with no mention of any error by the injured man.
A Ford van rolled backward on Timpson Place. No one was inside. It struck its own driver, tearing open his leg. Blood pooled on the Bronx asphalt. The crash left the 31-year-old man conscious but badly hurt. Cold steel, no warning.
A Ford van, left unattended near 651 Timpson Place in the Bronx, rolled backward and struck its own driver, a 31-year-old man. According to the police report, the van was empty when it began to move, and the impact caused severe lacerations to the man's lower leg. The report lists 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver was not wearing any safety equipment at the time. The crash highlights the danger of vehicles left unsecured, with no mention of any error by the injured man.