Crash Count for Bronx CB1
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,684
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,328
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 605
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 53
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 15
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 26, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Bronx CB1?

Bronx Streets Bleed While Leaders Stall

Bronx Streets Bleed While Leaders Stall

Bronx CB1: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 4, 2025

The Toll in Blood and Silence

Five dead. Nineteen left with injuries that will never heal. This is Bronx CB1 in the last year. The numbers do not flinch. They do not care about hope or promises. They only count the bodies.

Just this spring, a 57-year-old man on a bike was killed by a bus at East 149th and Brook. In June, a pedestrian was struck and killed by a taxi on East 149th. The street does not forgive. It does not care if you are walking, riding, or waiting for the light. It only takes.

The Pattern: Cars, Trucks, and the Rest

Most deaths come from cars and trucks. Four killed, thirteen left with broken bodies. Motorcycles and mopeds took one life and hurt twenty-two. Bikes left eleven hurt, but none dead. The street is not equal. The bigger the machine, the more it takes.

What the People See, What the Leaders Do

Residents see the truth. “No one stops at these stop signs. We see people go through these red lights all the time,” said Nita. Another voice cuts through: “I really want there to be speed humps because it’s just terrifying,” said Nina Schmidt.

Local leaders have taken some steps. State Senator Serrano voted yes on bills to curb repeat speeders and extend school speed zones. Assembly Member Septimo co-sponsored a bill to force speed limiters on the worst drivers. Council Member Ayala backed a ban on parking near crosswalks. But the blood keeps coming. The street does not wait for paperwork.

The Next Step Is Yours

This is not fate. This is policy. Every crash is a choice made by someone in power. Call your council member. Call your assembly member. Tell them to finish the job. Lower the speed limit. Build the barriers. Stop the killing. Do not wait for another name on the list.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Bronx CB1 sit politically?
It belongs to borough Bronx, city council district District 8, assembly district AD 84 and state senate district SD 29.
Which areas are in Bronx CB1?
It includes the Mott Haven-Port Morris and Melrose neighborhoods. It also overlaps parts of Council Districts District 8 and District 17, Assembly Districts AD 79 and AD 84, and State Senate Districts SD 29 and SD 32.
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Bronx CB1?
Cars and Trucks: 4 deaths, 13 serious injuries. Motorcycles and Mopeds: 1 death, 22 injuries. Bikes: 0 deaths, 11 injuries. NYC Open Data
Are these crashes just accidents?
No. These crashes are preventable. They happen because of choices—speed, street design, and enforcement—not fate.
What can local politicians do to stop traffic violence?
They can lower speed limits, build protected crossings and bike lanes, enforce against repeat speeders, and pass laws that protect people instead of blaming them.
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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Other Representatives

Amanda Septimo
Assembly Member Amanda Septimo
District 84
District Office:
384 E. 149th St. Suite 202, Bronx, NY 10455
Legislative Office:
Room 536, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Diana Ayala
Council Member Diana Ayala
District 8
District Office:
105 East 116th Street, New York, NY 10029
212-828-9800
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1880, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6960
Twitter: DianaAyalaNYC
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

Bronx CB1 Bronx Community Board 1 sits in Bronx, Precinct 40, District 8, AD 84, SD 29.

It contains Mott Haven-Port Morris, Melrose.

See also
Boroughs
City Council Districts
State_assembly_districts
State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Bronx Community Board 1

Passenger Dies After Bronx Car Crash

A 71-year-old passenger died. A 79-year-old driver struck two cars, then a pole. Metal twisted. Lives changed. The street stayed silent.

CBS New York (2025-07-12) reports a 71-year-old passenger died after a crash in Co-op City, Bronx. Police said a 79-year-old driver 'slammed into two cars before hitting a light pole.' The sequence ended in fatal injury. The article highlights the impact but does not detail causes. The crash underscores risks for passengers and raises questions about driver fitness and street design. No blame is assigned. The facts stand stark.


Dump Truck Hits SUV in Lane Change Crash

Dump truck struck SUV on Major Deegan. Head injury. Police cite unsafe lane change. Metal and glass, shock and pain. The road did not forgive.

A dump truck and an SUV collided on the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx. One driver, age 72, suffered a head injury and whiplash. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Lane Changing.' Both vehicles were traveling south. The SUV was hit on the right rear bumper, while the dump truck had front bumper impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827930 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Pick-up Truck Hits Pedestrian in Bronx Crosswalk

A pick-up truck struck a woman crossing E 135 St at 3 Ave. She suffered arm injuries. The truck showed no damage. The street stayed open. The system failed to protect her.

A pick-up truck hit a 56-year-old woman as she crossed E 135 St at 3 Ave in the Bronx. She was in a marked crosswalk, crossing without a signal, and suffered abrasions to her arm. According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The driver was making a left turn. No injuries were reported for the driver or other occupants. The vehicle showed no damage. The report lists no driver errors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827724 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Motorcycle Crash on Bruckner Expressway Injures Rider

Motorcycle slammed right rear, rider ejected. Head injury. Police cite driver inattention. Bronx morning, chaos on asphalt.

A motorcycle crash on Bruckner Expressway in the Bronx left a 31-year-old male rider ejected and suffering a head injury. According to the police report, the motorcycle struck the right rear quarter panel while changing lanes. The rider was found incoherent with a concussion. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No safety equipment was reported for the injured rider. No other injuries were specified in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827733 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Motorcycle Hits Standing Scooter on 3rd Ave

A motorcycle struck a standing scooter on 3rd Ave. One man ejected, face injured. Police cite improper lane use. Impact was sharp, injuries real. Streets remain unforgiving.

A motorcycle collided with a standing scooter at 3rd Ave and E 145 St in the Bronx. According to the police report, a 42-year-old man driving the scooter was ejected and suffered a facial injury. The crash also involved a 21-year-old motorcycle driver and another occupant, both with unspecified injuries. Police list 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The injured scooter driver was not using safety equipment. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825877 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Strikes Seven Pedestrians on Courtlandt Ave

A Ford sedan making a left turn hit seven pedestrians in the Bronx. Victims suffered broken bones, pain, and trauma. Police cite driver inattention as the cause.

A Ford sedan, registered in Florida, struck seven pedestrians while making a left turn at Courtlandt Ave and E 149 St in the Bronx. According to the police report, all injured pedestrians ranged in age from 30 to 79. Injuries included fractures, pain, and trauma to the body and limbs. Two vehicle occupants also reported unspecified injuries. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. One pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The crash underscores the danger posed by distracted driving.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825473 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV and Sedan Crash on 3rd Avenue Bronx

SUV struck sedan on 3rd Avenue. Glare cited. Passenger suffered neck injury. Metal and glass collided. Streets stayed dangerous.

Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided on 3rd Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, glare was listed as a contributing factor. One passenger, a 50-year-old woman, suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Both drivers were male and uninjured. The SUV hit the sedan's right rear quarter panel with its left front bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists 'Glare' as the only driver error.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824978 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Cyclist Charged After Unicycle Collision

A cyclist struck an electric unicycle rider in Central Park. The rider was left in critical condition. Police say the cyclist fled but later turned herself in. Details remain sparse. The street stays dangerous.

Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-02) reports a crash on Central Park's West Drive. Carolyn Backus, a cyclist, faces charges for leaving the scene after colliding with a 40-year-old electric unicycle rider, who suffered critical injuries. NYPD says Backus turned herself in after her photo was circulated. The article notes, 'EMS transported the critically injured one-wheeler to New York-Presbyterian with serious injuries.' Electric unicycles can exceed 40 mph and are illegal in New York City. The incident highlights risks from high-speed devices and gaps in enforcement on shared paths.


Motorcycle Slams Sedan on Major Deegan

Motorcycle struck sedan’s rear on Major Deegan. Rider ejected, arm fractured. Police cite following too closely. Metal and bone broke. System failed to protect.

A motorcycle crashed into the back of a sedan on the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx. According to the police report, the motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered a fractured arm. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling north. The motorcycle’s front end struck the sedan’s rear. The rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. The crash left one person injured and exposed the danger of tailgating on city expressways.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825807 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Int 0857-2024
Ayala votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.

Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.

Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.


Bronx Driver Hits Three Pedestrians

A car slammed into three men at Hunts Point. One lies in critical condition. Metal twisted. Sirens wailed. The driver faces charges. Blood stains the Bronx night.

ABC7 reported on June 28, 2025, that a driver struck three pedestrians at Hunts Point Avenue and Bruckner Boulevard. Police say Charles Jenkins, 28, collided with a Mercedes, then hit three men and several parked cars. One victim, age 33, was critically hurt; two others are stable. Jenkins faces multiple vehicular assault charges. ABC7 notes, 'Authorities are trying to determine what led up to the collision.' The crash highlights the danger at busy Bronx intersections and the consequences when drivers lose control.


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Distracted Drivers Collide on E 160 St Bronx

Two sedans crashed at E 160 St and Tinton Ave. A passenger and a driver suffered head and leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Metal and glass, pain and shock, all in seconds.

Two sedans collided at E 160 St and Tinton Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, driver inattention and distraction led to the crash. One right rear passenger, age 23, suffered knee and foot injuries. A 45-year-old driver sustained a head injury. Both reported whiplash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left metal twisted and lives changed in an instant.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823441 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Cyclist Thrown in Melrose Avenue Collision

A cyclist struck at Melrose Avenue. Head injury. Thrown from bike. Shock. Police list cause as unspecified. Streets remain dangerous for those outside cars.

A 35-year-old woman riding a bike on Melrose Avenue in the Bronx was injured in a crash. According to the police report, she suffered a head contusion and was partially ejected from her bike, experiencing shock. The crash involved another vehicle, type unspecified, both traveling straight. Police list the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the report. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, as noted after the lack of identified driver error.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827159 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Pedestrian Struck Crossing With Signal on E 148 St

A 19-year-old woman crossing E 148 St with the signal was hit. She suffered arm abrasions. The crash happened at St Anns Ave. No driver errors listed. Danger persists at Bronx intersections.

A 19-year-old pedestrian was injured while crossing E 148 St at St Anns Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when struck. She sustained abrasions to her arm and remained conscious. The report does not list any driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle type is unspecified. The incident highlights the ongoing risks faced by pedestrians at Bronx intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823934 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Turns Left, Moped Rider Ejected and Hurt

SUV turned left on E 159 St, struck moped. Rider ejected, injured. Police cite traffic control ignored. Streets silent, danger loud.

A crash on E 159 St at Brook Ave in the Bronx involved a moped and an SUV. The SUV, making a left turn, collided with a moped going straight. According to the police report, both drivers disregarded traffic control. The moped rider, a 34-year-old man, was ejected and suffered hip and leg injuries. Two SUV occupants and one passenger had unspecified injuries. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the main contributing factor. The moped rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822591 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Stolen Truck Slams Midtown Building

A stolen box truck crashed into a Midtown building. The front awning buckled under the force. No injuries. Police detained a person of interest. Metal and glass scattered. The street fell silent. The city watched, unblinking.

CBS New York reported on June 23, 2025, that a stolen box truck struck a building in Midtown Manhattan, damaging the front awning. According to police, 'no one was hurt and a person of interest was taken into custody.' The incident highlights the risk posed by unauthorized drivers behind the wheel of large vehicles. The crash did not result in injuries, but the impact damaged property and disrupted the area. The report underscores ongoing concerns about vehicle theft and the potential for harm in dense urban environments, where even a single reckless act can threaten public safety.


Improper Turn Injures Motorcyclist on Exterior Street

A left-turning motorcycle struck an SUV on Exterior Street. The motorcyclist suffered a leg injury. Police cite improper turning as the cause. Both vehicles damaged. The street stayed busy. No pedestrians hurt.

A crash on Exterior Street at East 149 Street involved a motorcycle and an SUV. According to the police report, the motorcycle was making a left turn when it collided with the SUV going straight. The 60-year-old male motorcyclist was injured, suffering a contusion to his lower leg. Police list 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor. Both drivers were men. The SUV driver was licensed; the motorcyclist held a permit. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention helmet use or signals.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822394 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Scooter Crash Leaves Teen Critical in Bronx

A scooter slammed into a Honda Pilot before dawn. The passenger, eighteen, hit the road hard. The driver fled. Three more hurt in the cars. Sirens wailed. No arrests. The street stayed cold and dangerous.

According to the New York Post (published June 21, 2025), an 18-year-old scooter passenger was left in critical condition after a crash on the Hutchinson River Parkway in the Bronx. Police said the scooter collided with a Honda Pilot around 4 a.m., triggering a chain reaction that involved a Honda Accord. The article reports, "The moped's driver fled with the bike before cops arrived." Three passengers in each car were also injured and taken to Jacobi Hospital. No arrests had been made by Saturday afternoon. The incident highlights the dangers faced by vulnerable road users and raises questions about driver accountability and the effectiveness of current enforcement on city parkways.


SUV Strikes Cyclist at St Anns and 139th

SUV hit cyclist at St Anns and 139th. Cyclist thrown, leg fractured. Police cite driver inattention. Metal met flesh. Streets stayed dangerous.

An SUV struck a cyclist at the intersection of St Anns Avenue and East 139th Street in the Bronx. The cyclist, a 35-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. The SUV's right front bumper hit the cyclist, who was wearing a helmet. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The crash highlights the ongoing risk for cyclists on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822209 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Security Detail Cuffs Woman After Fender-Bender

A parked Ford and a bronze Toyota touched in Manhattan. An investigator cuffed the young driver on the spot. The arrest was later voided. The Attorney General’s office is investigating. No injuries reported. Tension hung in the air.

According to the New York Post (2025-06-20), a minor collision occurred in Manhattan when a civilian's Toyota touched a parked Ford Expedition belonging to New York Attorney General Letitia James’ security detail. The investigator, Nelson Yu, a retired NYPD detective, immediately confronted and handcuffed the young woman driver, demanding identification. A witness described, 'He jumped out and cuffed her on the spot. No questions, no warning.' The woman was reportedly driving without a license. The arrest was later voided. The Attorney General’s office stated, 'OAG is investigating this matter internally and will not have further comment at this time.' The incident highlights the use of force and protocol in minor traffic incidents involving law enforcement personnel.