Crash Count for Bronx CB1
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 4,939
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 3,136
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 793
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 76
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 23
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Oct 30, 2025
Carnage in CB 201
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 23
+8
Crush Injuries 26
Lower leg/foot 7
+2
Back 6
+1
Whole body 6
+1
Head 4
Neck 4
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Severe Bleeding 15
Head 10
+5
Lower leg/foot 2
Whole body 2
Lower arm/hand 1
Severe Lacerations 23
Lower leg/foot 11
+6
Face 5
Head 4
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Whole body 1
Concussion 25
Head 15
+10
Neck 4
Back 2
Chest 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Whiplash 135
Neck 54
+49
Back 36
+31
Head 34
+29
Whole body 8
+3
Shoulder/upper arm 7
+2
Chest 4
Hip/upper leg 3
Lower leg/foot 3
Lower arm/hand 1
Contusion/Bruise 164
Lower leg/foot 48
+43
Head 30
+25
Shoulder/upper arm 25
+20
Lower arm/hand 17
+12
Hip/upper leg 11
+6
Whole body 11
+6
Back 9
+4
Neck 8
+3
Face 5
Chest 4
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Eye 1
Abrasion 102
Lower arm/hand 34
+29
Lower leg/foot 18
+13
Head 13
+8
Face 12
+7
Shoulder/upper arm 7
+2
Whole body 6
+1
Hip/upper leg 5
Neck 3
Chest 2
Back 1
Eye 1
Pain/Nausea 48
Head 11
+6
Neck 9
+4
Lower leg/foot 6
+1
Shoulder/upper arm 6
+1
Back 5
Lower arm/hand 4
Abdomen/pelvis 3
Hip/upper leg 3
Whole body 2
Face 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Oct 30, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in CB 201?

Preventable Speeding in CB 201 School Zones

(since 2022)
Three people walking hit in a week. Same streets. Same pain.

Three people walking hit in a week. Same streets. Same pain.

Bronx CB1: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 24, 2025

On Sep 16, just after 11 AM UTC, at E 138 St and St Anns Ave, two people walking were hurt. Police logged driver inattention and turning movements to the right and left at the corner (NYC Open Data crash record).

This Week

  • Sep 16: A driver turned right and another turned left at E 138 St and St Anns Ave; two people walking were injured (crash record).
  • Sep 14: A driver in a sedan hit a person walking near 460 E 138 St; she suffered fractures (crash record).
  • Sep 10: A bus driver going straight hit a man walking at E 156 St and St Anns Ave (crash record).

The toll does not let up

Since Jan 1, 2022, Bronx Community Board 1 has had 4,810 crashes, 23 deaths, and 3,039 injuries, including 74 serious injuries (NYC Open Data). This year, crashes are down a bit from last year, but deaths and injuries are higher: 807 crashes, 4 deaths, 597 injuries in 2025 to date, versus 852 crashes, 3 deaths, 568 injuries in the same period last year (NYC Open Data).

Heavy vehicles are in the mix. For people on foot here, buses and trucks account for at least 46 pedestrian injuries this period, with 7 serious injuries and 1 death attributed to those drivers, alongside steady harm from cars and SUVs (NYC Open Data). Evenings bite hard: deaths stack up in the late hours around 7 PM and 10 PM, a pattern that repeats year over year (CrashCount analysis of NYC Open Data).

Corners that keep breaking people

The danger centers on known corridors. Police reports tie high counts of injuries and deaths to the Major Deegan Expressway, Bruckner Blvd, and 3 Avenue in this board. East 149 Street also carries a heavy load (NYC Open Data). Police list “disregarded traffic control,” “driver inattention/distraction,” and “failure to yield” among recorded factors in severe outcomes here (CrashCount analysis of NYC Open Data).

Fix what we can see:

  • Daylight crosswalks and harden turns at E 138 St and E 156 St along St Anns Ave.
  • Left‑turn calming and leading pedestrian intervals on East 149 Street.
  • Targeted evening enforcement at repeat hot spots along Bruckner and the Deegan.

The policy levers are on the table

Citywide tools can cut the speed that makes these crashes lethal. Lowering default speeds and installing limiters on the worst repeat offenders are ready to go.

  • State Senator Jose Serrano co‑sponsored the Senate’s Stop Super Speeders Act (S4045) and voted yes in committee in June 2025 (Open States).
  • Assembly Member Amanda Septimo co‑sponsors the Assembly version A2299 (Open States).
  • Council Member Diana I. Ayala has backed several street‑safety bills locally (CrashCount timeline).

The harm keeps coming on the same corners. The laws exist. Use them.

Take one step now: ask City Hall and Albany to act. Start here.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.
Where is this report focused?
Bronx Community Board 1, covering Mott Haven–Port Morris and Melrose. It overlaps parts of Council Districts 8 and 17, Assembly Districts 79 and 84, and State Senate Districts 29 and 32.
How bad is the crash problem here?
From Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 24, 2025, there were 4,810 crashes, 23 deaths, and 3,039 injuries in Bronx CB1, including 74 serious injuries, per NYC Open Data.
What patterns stand out locally?
Crashes and injuries cluster on corridors like the Major Deegan Expressway, Bruckner Blvd, 3 Avenue, and East 149 Street. Deaths lean toward evening hours around 7 PM and 10 PM. Police list failure to yield, disregarding traffic control, and driver inattention among recorded factors.
How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets (Crashes, Persons, Vehicles). We filtered records between 2022‑01‑01 and 2025‑09‑24 for Bronx Community Board 1 and summarized counts of crashes, fatalities, injuries, and serious injuries. The underlying datasets are accessible here with related tables for persons and vehicles. Data were accessed Sep 24, 2025.

Citations

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Other Representatives

Assembly Member Amanda Septimo

District 84

Council Member Diana I. Ayala

District 8

State Senator Jose Serrano

District 29

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
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State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Bronx Community Board 1

26
Teen Driver Hits Parked SUV; Passengers Hurt

Jul 26 - On E 139th Street in the Bronx, a 17-year-old driver hit a parked SUV. The impact flipped the sedan. A 15-year-old passenger suffered a head injury and concussion. The driver bled. Police recorded driver inexperience and distraction.

A 17-year-old driver with a permit was heading west on E 139th Street near 380 in the Bronx at 10:07 p.m. He hit a parked SUV. The impact flipped the sedan. Four young male passengers, ages 15 to 20, were inside. The 15-year-old suffered a head injury and concussion. The driver had minor bleeding. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. Police recorded those errors by the driver. No one was ejected. The parked SUV had no occupants.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831512 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
24
Cyclist Ejected, Injured on 3rd Avenue

Jul 24 - A 24-year-old cyclist was ejected and injured on 3rd Avenue in the Bronx. He suffered contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Police recorded contributing factors as 'Unspecified'.

At 04:40 a.m. a 24-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured at 2835 3rd Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report records contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other vehicles or persons were involved and the bike showed no damage. Vehicle records list the bike's pre-crash status as 'Parked.' The police report does not identify a specific driver error or further cause.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832514 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
23
Taxi Strikes Child Crossing at Tinton Avenue

Jul 23 - A taxi hit a six-year-old boy in the Bronx. The child was crossing against the signal. He suffered a facial injury. The street stayed loud and cold. Metal met flesh. The city moved on.

A taxi traveling north on Tinton Avenue struck a six-year-old boy at the intersection with East 161st Street. According to the police report, the child was crossing against the signal and suffered a facial injury. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No injuries were reported among the taxi’s occupants. The crash underscores the danger faced by children on city streets, especially at intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829984 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
22
Sedan Strikes Girl Playing in Bronx Road

Jul 22 - A sedan hit a 13-year-old girl playing in the street. She suffered a bruised leg. Two car occupants were listed as injured. Police listed no driver errors.

A 13-year-old girl was struck by a sedan while playing in the roadway near 520 E 142 St in the Bronx. She sustained a contusion to her knee and lower leg. Two vehicle occupants were also listed as injured. According to the police report, both vehicles involved were sedans. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were recorded in the report. The report notes the girl was not at an intersection when struck. No mention of helmet use or signaling appears in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830037 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
22
Elderly Pedestrian Fractured by Distracted Driver

Jul 22 - A 70-year-old man at Melrose Avenue was hit by a driver. His elbow and lower arm were fractured and distorted. He was conscious at the scene. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.

A 70-year-old male pedestrian was struck and injured at the intersection of 610 Melrose Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The driver hit the man at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his elbow, lower arm and hand listed as fracture, distortion and dislocation and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded the contributing factor as Driver Inattention/Distraction. The report lists the vehicle type as unspecified and records the pedestrian’s complaint as "Fracture - Distorted - Dislocation."


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831834 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
22
Improper Lane Use Injures Bronx E-Bike Rider

Jul 22 - A sedan struck a 60-year-old e-bike rider at E 149th Street. The cyclist suffered severe leg cuts. Police cite improper lane use by both drivers. Streets remain perilous for Bronx cyclists.

A sedan and an e-bike collided at 346 E 149th Street in the Bronx. The 60-year-old e-bike rider suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg. According to the police report, both drivers engaged in 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The sedan was starting from parking; the e-bike was traveling straight. The crash left the cyclist injured while the sedan occupants were unhurt. Driver error—improper lane use—was the key factor cited by police. No other contributing factors were listed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829665 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
22
Canal Street Deaths Expose City Inaction

Jul 22 - Two crashes. Two lives lost. Cyclist and pedestrian struck down at Canal and Bowery. City left the corridor wild. No fixes. Danger lingers. Blood stains the street. The city stalls. People pay.

Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-22) reports two deadly crashes at Canal Street and Bowery on consecutive days. A driver jumped a curb, killing May Kwon and cyclist Kevin Cruickshank. Another driver hit a food truck, injuring two. Advocates and officials blame the city for failing to act, quoting Ben Furnas: "City Hall knows that Canal Street is one of the most dangerous in our city, but they've stalled any improvements." Despite years of studies, no major safety upgrades have been made. The article highlights a lack of protected bike paths and safe pedestrian space, exposing systemic neglect.


21
Sedan Changing Lanes Collides With SUV

Jul 21 - The driver of a sedan changing lanes collided with an SUV on Bruckner Blvd. Three vehicle occupants suffered whiplash and a bruised arm. Police recorded 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inexperience.' A flatbed was stopped in traffic.

According to the police report, the driver of a sedan was changing lanes and collided with the driver of an SUV on Bruckner Blvd at E 149 St while a flatbed truck was stopped in traffic. Three vehicle occupants were injured: a 24-year-old front passenger complained of whiplash to the back; a 26-year-old driver suffered an elbow contusion; a 45-year-old driver complained of neck whiplash. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Driver Inexperience" as contributing factors. Police recorded improper lane use and driver inexperience. Vehicle damage included the SUV's left rear quarter and center front end.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830733 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
21
Distracted Drivers Collide on Bruckner Boulevard

Jul 21 - Two vehicles crashed on Bruckner Boulevard. One man suffered a fractured leg. Police cite driver distraction. No damage to vehicles. The street stayed dangerous. The city paid the price.

A motorcycle and an SUV crashed on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. One 65-year-old man, driving the motorcycle, suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. Both vehicles were going straight. No vehicle damage was reported. The injured motorcyclist wore a helmet, as noted in the report. The crash left one man hurt and exposed the risk of distraction behind the wheel.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829406 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
21
Stolen Car Kills Two on Bowery Plaza

Jul 21 - A stolen car tore off the Manhattan Bridge, slammed into a plaza, and killed a cyclist and a woman on a bench. Metal, bodies, and lives shattered in seconds. The driver ran. Police caught her.

West Side Spirit (2025-07-21) reports a stolen Chevy Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge, crashing into Bowery plaza at Canal Street. The car struck and killed May Kwok, seated on a bench, and Kevin Scott Cruickshank, a cyclist. The driver and passenger fled but were caught. The article quotes Kwok's brother: "This is not a car accident. They committed a crime." The crash highlights the lethal risk of high-speed driving and stolen vehicles in dense city spaces. Memorials now mark the plaza where the impact ended two lives.


20
Unlicensed Driver Kills Two In Chinatown

Jul 20 - A stolen car tore through Chinatown. Two dead. The driver, unlicensed, had fled a Brooklyn crash months before. System failed. Streets stayed deadly.

NY Daily News (2025-07-20) reports a 23-year-old, unlicensed driver killed two people in Chinatown while driving a stolen rental. Three months earlier, she allegedly hit a pedestrian in Brooklyn and fled. Police charged her with leaving the scene and aggravated unlicensed operation, but she was released without bail, as the charges were not bail-eligible under state law. The article notes, "The out-of-control driver... had been freed without bail in April after she was arrested for leaving the scene of a crash that badly injured a pedestrian." The case highlights gaps in bail policy and enforcement for unlicensed, repeat dangerous driving.


18
Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian on Westchester Ave

Jul 18 - A distracted driver struck a 64-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Both suffered arm injuries. The street saw blood and confusion. Distraction left its mark.

A 16-year-old operating a motorized vehicle struck a 64-year-old woman as she crossed Westchester Ave at Tinton Ave in the Bronx. Both were injured in the shoulder and upper arm. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The crash left the woman with a fracture and dislocation, while the driver suffered a contusion. Systemic danger and driver distraction converged at the intersection, injuring two people.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828906 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
17
Loose Food Cart Strikes Parked Car in Manhattan

Jul 17 - A food cart broke loose from a van packed with propane and fuel. It slammed into a parked car with a woman and child inside. Both went to the hospital. Police found 76 propane tanks. The driver faces charges.

According to NY Daily News (2025-07-17), police arrested a 31-year-old van driver after a food cart he was towing broke loose and struck a parked Kia Serrano with a woman and child inside. The article reports, "Firefighters forced entry into the van, removing 76 20-pound propane cylinders and 15 five-gallon fuel containers." The driver was charged with reckless endangerment. The incident highlights the dangers of unsecured loads and hazardous material transport on city streets. Both victims were hospitalized in stable condition. The driver attempted to withhold access to the van, further complicating the response.


16
SUV Driver Distracted, Moped Rider Injured on Exterior Street

Jul 16 - SUV and moped collided on Exterior Street. Driver inattention and tailgating led to impact. Moped rider partially ejected, suffered leg injury. Streets remain hostile to the unprotected.

A collision between an SUV and a moped on Exterior Street at East 149 Street left the moped rider, a 55-year-old man, partially ejected and injured in the leg. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' contributed to the crash. The moped rider was conscious but suffered internal and lower leg injuries. The SUV driver, a 50-year-old man, was also involved but his injuries were unspecified. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as an additional factor for both drivers. No mention of helmet use or signals as contributing factors. The crash highlights the persistent risks faced by vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829738 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
13
Two Mopeds Collide on E 135 St

Jul 13 - Two moped drivers collided on E 135 St at Locust Ave. A 23-year-old and a 16-year-old suffered crush injuries. Police recorded unsafe lane changing and unsafe speed. Both riders were conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, two moped drivers collided at E 135 St and Locust Ave in the Bronx. A 23-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy were driving the two mopeds. Both riders suffered crush injuries and are listed as injured and conscious. Police recorded "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Unsafe Speed" as contributing factors for both drivers. Both mopeds show center back end damage and neither rider was ejected. Injury severity is listed as 4 for each rider. The police report attributes the crash to the drivers' unsafe lane changes and speed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829223 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
11
Dump Truck Hits SUV During Lane Change

Jul 11 - The driver of a dump truck hit an SUV as it changed lanes on the Major Deegan Expressway. A 72-year-old SUV driver suffered a head injury and whiplash. Police cited 'Unsafe Lane Changing.'

A dump-truck driver and an SUV driver collided on the Major Deegan Expressway while both were traveling south. The SUV was changing lanes and took right-rear impact; the dump truck struck with its left front bumper. One occupant — the 72-year-old driver of the SUV — was injured, with a head injury and reported whiplash. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Lane Changing.' Police recorded 'Unsafe Lane Changing' by the SUV driver. 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 2025-11-03
8
Pick-up Truck Hits Woman in Crosswalk

Jul 8 - The driver of a pick-up truck turned left and struck a 56-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on E 135 St at 3 Ave. She suffered an abrasion to her elbow/lower arm/hand. According to police, pedestrian confusion was recorded.

The driver of a pick-up truck turned left and struck a 56-year-old woman who was crossing E 135 St at 3 Ave in a marked crosswalk. She suffered an abrasion to her elbow/lower arm/hand and remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." The report lists no driver errors. The vehicle’s point of impact was center front and the vehicle showed no damage. No other drivers or occupants were reported injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827724 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
7
Motorcycle Crash on Bruckner Expressway Injures Rider

Jul 7 - 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 2025-11-03
4
Motorcycle Hits Standing Scooter on 3rd Ave

Jul 4 - 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 2025-11-03
3
Sedan Strikes Seven Pedestrians on Courtlandt Ave

Jul 3 - 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 2025-11-03