Crash Count for Bronx CB1
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,701
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,339
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 606
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 54
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 15
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Aug 1, 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.

Citations

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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

Sedan Hits Box Truck on Saint Anns Avenue

A sedan struck the left side of a box truck on Saint Anns Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan driver, a 52-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and shock. The crash involved improper lane usage during passing. Both vehicles traveled north.

According to the police report, a box truck was starting from parking when a sedan traveling north on Saint Anns Avenue attempted to pass improperly and collided with the truck's left side doors. The sedan's right front bumper struck the truck, causing damage to both vehicles. The sedan driver, a 52-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and experienced shock. She was not ejected and had no safety equipment listed. The contributing factor identified was "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." The box truck had two occupants and was licensed in New Jersey. The sedan was licensed in New York. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679702 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
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Head-On Crash on Major Deegan Expressway Injures Woman

A BMW and a Ford slammed head-on before dawn. Metal tore. A woman in the front seat bled from the leg, awake and hurting. Alcohol hung in the air. The road was silent, except for pain.

A BMW sedan and a Ford SUV collided head-on on the Major Deegan Expressway at 2:58 a.m. One woman, riding in the front passenger seat, suffered severe lacerations to her leg. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' was a contributing factor in the crash. The report describes the scene: 'A BMW and a Ford collided head-on. Metal screamed. A woman in the front seat bled from the leg, awake and hurting. Alcohol lingered.' No driver errors beyond alcohol involvement are listed. The injured woman was conscious and not ejected. She wore a lap belt and harness. The crash left the night quiet, except for the sound of injury.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678641 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
SUV Cuts Across Lanes, Motorcyclist Ejected

A Honda SUV veered across Bruckner Expressway. A Yamaha motorcycle slammed its rear. The rider flew, helmet on, leg torn open. Blood pooled on the asphalt. Steel and speed met flesh. The road took its toll.

A crash on Bruckner Expressway involved a Honda SUV and a Yamaha motorcycle. The SUV cut across lanes. The motorcycle struck the SUV’s rear. According to the police report, 'A Honda SUV cut across lanes. A Yamaha motorcycle hit its rear. The rider flew. Helmet on. Awake. His leg torn open.' The 27-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his leg. Police list 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report, but the crash’s violence left him bleeding on the road. No injuries were reported for the SUV driver.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677587 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
SUV Rear-Ends Parked Vehicle on East 149 Street

A Ford SUV struck a parked vehicle on East 149 Street in the Bronx. The front passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The impact damaged the right front bumper of the moving SUV and the left rear bumper of the parked vehicle.

According to the police report, a 2023 Ford SUV traveling west on East 149 Street collided with a parked 2018 Ford SUV. The moving vehicle impacted the left rear bumper of the parked SUV with its right front bumper. A 32-year-old male front passenger in the moving SUV was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg. He was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The collision caused damage to both vehicles at their points of impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677232 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
Bronx Collision Injures Female Sedan Driver

Two vehicles collided on East 139 Street in the Bronx. A 28-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered neck injuries and shock. The SUV struck the sedan’s right front while the sedan was making a left turn. Both drivers were licensed.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old female sedan driver was injured in a crash on East 139 Street in the Bronx. The sedan was making a left turn when it was struck on the right front bumper by a westbound SUV traveling straight ahead. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and was in shock, reporting pain and nausea. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver but does not specify driver errors or victim fault. The SUV impacted the sedan’s right front bumper with its left front bumper, causing damage to both vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677592 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
Tractor Truck and Sedan Crash on East 134 Street

A tractor truck and sedan turned right on East 134 Street. Metal struck metal. The sedan’s young driver took the blow—bruised, arm hurt. No errors listed. Streets stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, a tractor truck and a sedan, both heading south and making right turns on East 134 Street, collided. The truck’s trailer hit the sedan’s left front quarter panel and doors. The sedan’s driver, an 18-year-old male, suffered contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and operating legally. No ejections or severe injuries were reported. The crash left the sedan damaged on its left side.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4674873 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
Ayala Condemns City Inaction Amid Deadly Bike Crashes

Bike riders keep dying. Twenty-five lost since January. Most killed on streets without protection. Council Member Brooks-Powers calls for urgent investment in safer roads, especially in outer boroughs. Activists demand the city build protected bike lanes now. Promises have failed. Lives are lost.

On October 17, 2023, Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers (District 31) highlighted the deadly toll facing cyclists in New York City. The event, covered by amny.com, cited a study showing 25 bike riders killed since January, making this the deadliest year for cyclists since 1999. The matter summary states: 'New York City is on pace to see the deadliest year for bike riders since 1999.' Brooks-Powers stressed the urgent need for investments in street infrastructure, especially in outer-borough communities. She joined advocates and fellow Council Member Diana Ayala in demanding the city fulfill legal requirements to build safe streets. The analysis found 94% of cyclist deaths occurred on streets without protected bike lanes. Activists and analysts called for immediate action to fast track the NYC Streets Plan and expand protected lanes, noting that only 3% of city streets have them, despite an 18.1% drop in injuries and deaths where they exist.


Sedan and Ambulance Crash on East 135 Street

A sedan and ambulance collided on East 135 Street. A 61-year-old passenger in the sedan suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite traffic control disregarded as the cause.

According to the police report, a sedan heading east made a right turn and struck a westbound ambulance making a left turn on East 135 Street. The impact hit the sedan's left front bumper and the ambulance's right front quarter panel. A 61-year-old woman riding in the sedan's front seat was injured, suffering back injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, highlighting driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or signs. No other contributing factors or victim errors were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4674968 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
4
Alcohol and Speed Injure Bronx Pedestrians

Sedan struck two pedestrians outside intersection. Both hurt in legs. Driver and passenger bruised. Alcohol and speed listed. Parked SUV damaged. System failed to protect those on foot.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on East 132 Street in the Bronx struck two pedestrians who were not at an intersection. Both pedestrians, aged 27 and 28, suffered knee and lower leg injuries with bruises. The sedan’s driver and front passenger were also injured, sustaining head and chest contusions. The report lists alcohol involvement and unsafe speed as contributing factors. A parked SUV was damaged at its front end. The driver’s errors include alcohol involvement and unsafe speed. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash left four people injured and exposed the dangers faced by pedestrians in the Bronx.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671168 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
Unlicensed Bicyclist Injured on Westchester Avenue

A 54-year-old man riding a bike south on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx was injured. He suffered abrasions and lower leg trauma. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected. No other vehicles or driver errors were reported.

According to the police report, a 54-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx was injured in a crash. The cyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report notes the bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the bike. The driver was unlicensed. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the report. The crash involved only the bicyclist, with no other vehicles or pedestrians mentioned. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The point of impact was the center front end of the bike, which sustained damage. The report does not specify what caused the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671085 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
SUV Strikes Woman on Bruckner Boulevard

A Honda SUV hit a 57-year-old woman on Bruckner Boulevard near Brown Place. The left bumper struck her head. She lay bleeding, incoherent, torn open. The driver continued straight. The street bore witness to another brutal impact.

A 2003 Honda SUV struck a 57-year-old woman in the roadway on Bruckner Boulevard near Brown Place in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'The left bumper hit her head. She lay bleeding, incoherent, torn open. The driver kept going straight.' The woman suffered severe head injuries and lacerations. She was not at an intersection when hit. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were specified in the data. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians outside crosswalks, especially on wide, fast-moving streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670946 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Bruckner Boulevard

A GMC SUV struck a Honda sedan from behind on Bruckner Boulevard. The sedan’s female driver held a permit license. The SUV driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles traveled westbound.

According to the police report, a 2018 GMC SUV rear-ended a 2007 Honda sedan on Bruckner Boulevard. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old man, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan was driven by a female with a permit license. The crash occurred while both vehicles were traveling westbound, with the SUV slowing or stopping and the sedan going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669885 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
Pedestrian Injured Crossing East 149 Street

A 23-year-old woman was struck while crossing East 149 Street in the Bronx. The vehicle hit her on the right front bumper. She suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. The driver was speeding. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured on East 149 Street near Concord Avenue in the Bronx. The 23-year-old female was crossing outside a crosswalk when a vehicle traveling north struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruising to her shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious. The report lists "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor for the driver. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian's crossing action was noted, but no driver license or vehicle details were provided. The crash highlights the dangers of speeding vehicles impacting vulnerable pedestrians outside intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670944 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
Taxi Strikes Sedan Making U-Turn Bronx

A taxi traveling south hit a northbound sedan making a U-turn on Grand Concourse. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were male and licensed. The sedan’s front end and taxi’s left quarter panel were damaged.

According to the police report, a taxi moving straight south on Grand Concourse collided with a sedan making a U-turn northbound. The point of impact was the taxi’s left side doors and the sedan’s center front end. The sedan driver, a 42-year-old man, was injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver but does not specify any driver errors or contributing factors for the taxi driver. The sedan had two occupants; the taxi had one. Damage was sustained to the front end of the sedan and the left front quarter panel of the taxi.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4668709 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
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Jeep Slams Chevy on Bronx Corner, Two Drivers Hurt

Steel screamed at East 141 and Bruckner. Jeep smashed Chevy’s rear. Two men, 73 and 37, trapped in twisted seats. Backs and necks broken. Distraction behind the wheel. Pain lingered. The Bronx watched the wreck unfold.

Two drivers were injured when a Jeep SUV struck the rear of a Chevy sedan at the corner of East 141st Street and Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'Jeep slammed Chevy’s rear. Steel screamed. A 73-year-old and a 37-year-old, both drivers, crushed in their seats. Belts held. Backs and necks broke. Distraction behind the wheel.' The crash left both men with serious back and neck injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. Both drivers were wearing seat belts. The impact left pain and broken bodies. The Bronx bore witness to another violent collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670223 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
Moped Rider Thrown, Leg Torn on East 143rd

A Mercedes veered on East 143rd. Metal hit metal. The moped rider flew, struck pavement. His helmet stayed on. His leg split open. Blood pooled. He screamed, but stayed awake. The street bore witness to pain and inexperience.

A 21-year-old moped rider suffered severe leg lacerations after a crash with a Mercedes on East 143rd Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the Mercedes veered while changing lanes. The moped and car collided. The rider was ejected and hit the pavement. He wore a helmet and remained conscious, but his leg was badly injured. The police report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The moped rider was unlicensed. The report notes the helmet only after citing driver inexperience. No pedestrians or passengers were reported hurt.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673021 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
Sedan Strikes Boy Crossing Westchester Avenue

A sedan hit a 10-year-old boy crossing Westchester Avenue. The car struck his leg and foot. He suffered bruises. The driver was licensed. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 10-year-old boy was injured when a 2007 Jeep sedan traveling east on Westchester Avenue struck him with the right front bumper. The child was crossing against the signal, not at an intersection. He suffered contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite specific driver errors. The vehicle was undamaged. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4667753 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
7-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured by SUV in Bronx

A 7-year-old girl was struck while crossing outside a crosswalk in the Bronx. The SUV hit her on the left rear quarter panel. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver showed no vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a 7-year-old female pedestrian was injured in the Bronx after being struck by a northbound SUV. The collision occurred as she crossed the street outside a crosswalk or signal. The SUV impacted the pedestrian on its left rear quarter panel. The child sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian's crossing outside a crosswalk is noted but not cited as a cause. No helmet or signal use was recorded.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664796 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
Taxi Merges Into Sedan, Injures Passenger

A taxi merging southbound on Major Deegan Expressway struck the right side of a sedan. The sedan’s front passenger, a 20-year-old woman, suffered knee and lower leg bruises. Both vehicles traveled south; the taxi caused the impact with its front end.

According to the police report, a taxi merging southbound on the Major Deegan Expressway collided with the right side doors of a sedan traveling straight ahead. The sedan carried two occupants, including a 20-year-old female front passenger who was injured with contusions and bruises to her knee and lower leg. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The taxi driver was merging, while the sedan driver was going straight ahead. The report lists no specific contributing factors but the taxi’s merging maneuver caused the collision. The passenger was not ejected and sustained moderate injuries. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles legally registered in New York.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663754 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
E-Bike Ejected in Bronx Left-Turn Crash

A 21-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and injured in a Bronx crash. A BMW sedan made a left turn, striking the bike’s left front bumper. The rider suffered full-body injuries and shock. The driver disregarded traffic control and showed inexperience.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Saint Anns Avenue in the Bronx involving a BMW sedan and an e-bike. The sedan was making a left turn when it struck the e-bike traveling northeast. The 21-year-old male e-bike driver was ejected and sustained injuries to his entire body, resulting in internal complaints and shock. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The e-bike rider was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan’s right front quarter panel and the e-bike’s right front bumper were damaged. The crash highlights driver error in failing to obey traffic signals and safely navigate the turn.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663903 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08