Crash Count for Bronx CB2
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 2,857
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,611
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 321
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 24
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 10
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Aug 2, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Bronx CB2?

Red Lights, Broken Bodies: The Bronx Bleeds While Leaders Stall

Red Lights, Broken Bodies: The Bronx Bleeds While Leaders Stall

Bronx CB2: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 29, 2025

The Blood on the Sidewalk

On June 27, three men walked down Hunts Point Avenue. A car ran the red. The driver kept going, straight into them. One man, 33, is fighting for his life. The others are stable. The driver ran. Police caught him. They charged him with vehicular assault, reckless endangerment, and fleeing. He did not have a license. “Jenkins slammed on the gas and sped off east on Hunts Point Ave., blowing through a red light,” police said.

This is not rare. In the last 12 months, Bronx CB2 saw 3 deaths and 442 injuries from crashes. Children, elders, workers. The street does not care.

The Numbers That Do Not Lie

Since 2022, 10 people have died and 1,471 have been hurt in crashes here. Cars and trucks did most of the damage. They killed 3, left 2 with serious injuries, and hurt 176 more. Trucks and buses killed 1, seriously injured 3, and hurt 23. Motorcycles, mopeds, and bikes left their own scars, but the big machines do the worst.

What Leaders Have Done—And Not Done

Council Member Rafael Salamanca, Jr. has backed bills to tow abandoned cars, fix NYCHA sidewalks, and target fake plates. He voted yes to legalize jaywalking, ending a law that blamed the walker, not the driver. He co-sponsored a bill to tow unregistered vehicles, but it stalled. He missed a vote on the greenway plan.

Senator Sepúlveda has pushed for more red tape before new bike lanes, a move that slows safety. Advocates called his bill “boneheaded.” Assembly Member Septimo has backed speed limiters for repeat offenders. Some progress. Not enough.

The Call That Cannot Wait

Every week, another body hits the pavement. Every week, another family waits in the ER. This is not fate. It is policy. It is delay. It is silence.

Call your council member. Call your senator. Tell them to stop the bleeding. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand real street redesigns. Demand action, not excuses.

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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
Rafael Salamanca Jr.
Council Member Rafael Salamanca Jr.
District 17
District Office:
1070 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10459
718-402-6130
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1776, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7505
Twitter: CMsalamancaJr
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 CB2 Bronx Community Board 2 sits in Bronx, Precinct 41, District 17, AD 84, SD 29.

It contains Hunts Point, Longwood, North & South Brother Islands.

See also
Boroughs
City Council Districts
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State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Bronx Community Board 2

E-Bike Driver Injured in Bronx Collision

A 19-year-old e-bike rider was partially ejected and suffered facial injuries on Longwood Avenue. The crash involved a vehicle making a right turn. The rider was in shock and had minor burns. Driver distraction was a key factor.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male e-bike driver traveling south on Longwood Avenue was partially ejected during a collision with a vehicle making a right turn eastbound. The rider sustained facial injuries and minor burns and was in shock. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The e-bike driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision point was the left front bumper of the e-bike, and the other vehicle sustained unspecified damage. No other contributing factors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in interactions with vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664451 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
SUVs Collide on Bronx Garrison Avenue

Two SUVs crashed at Garrison Avenue in the Bronx. One driver made a left turn into the path of the other going straight. An 8-year-old girl in the rear passenger seat suffered a facial contusion. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Garrison Avenue in the Bronx. One driver was making a left turn while the other was traveling straight westbound. The impact occurred on the right front quarter panel of the turning vehicle and the center front end of the other. An 8-year-old female occupant in the left rear passenger seat of the turning SUV was injured, suffering a facial contusion. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, but the collision dynamics indicate a failure to yield by the turning driver. No other injuries or violations were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670219 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
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Van Rear-Ends Box Truck on Slippery Bronx Road

A van struck the rear of a box truck on Garrison Avenue in the Bronx. Both male occupants in the van suffered whiplash injuries to neck and back. Slippery pavement and limited view contributed to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and traveling east.

According to the police report, a 2016 van traveling east on Garrison Avenue rear-ended a 2017 box truck also traveling east. The van’s driver and front passenger, both 32-year-old men, were injured with whiplash affecting the neck and back. The report lists slippery pavement and obstructed or limited view as contributing factors. The van’s point of impact was the center back end, while the box truck sustained damage to its left front bumper. Both drivers were licensed in New York and were going straight ahead before the crash. The van occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. No pedestrian involvement or victim fault is indicated.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664150 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Sedan Rear-Ends Parked Car on Bruckner Boulevard

A southbound sedan struck the left rear quarter panel of a parked sedan on Bruckner Boulevard. The driver of the parked car, a 66-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries. Police cited driver inexperience as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a southbound Ford sedan collided with the left rear quarter panel of a parked Chevrolet sedan on Bruckner Boulevard. The Chevrolet's driver, a 66-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor to the crash. The Ford driver was traveling straight ahead, while the Chevrolet was stationary. Damage was noted on the left rear bumper of the parked vehicle and the right front quarter panel of the moving vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662075 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Salamanca Demands Bronx DOT Borough Commissioner for Safety Accountability

The Bronx has no DOT borough commissioner. Crashes rise. Council Member Salamanca demands answers. Leadership is missing. Accountability is thin. Other boroughs have commissioners. The Bronx waits. Streets stay dangerous. DOT promises a hire. The clock ticks.

On September 13, 2023, the City Council held an oversight hearing on the Department of Transportation’s leadership and street safety in the Bronx. Council Member Rafael Salamanca (D-Concourse Village) pressed DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez, stating, "There is no borough commissioner in the borough of the Bronx." The Bronx has lacked a permanent commissioner since November 2021. Salamanca demanded a timeline for filling the role, arguing, "There needs to be a level of accountability and our level of accountability is reaching out to that borough commissioner. Please speed it up." DOT responded that street safety projects are not planned or implemented by borough commissioners, but Salamanca insisted the vacancy leaves the Bronx exposed as crashes and injuries rise. All other boroughs have commissioners. The Bronx waits for leadership as danger mounts.


SUV Turns Improperly, Hits Sedan in Bronx

An SUV turning improperly struck a sedan on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. The sedan, traveling south, was hit on its front center by the SUV’s right rear quarter panel. A 4-year-old rear passenger in the sedan was injured and shocked.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bruckner Boulevard when a 2023 SUV, traveling north and starting in traffic, turned improperly and collided with a 2015 sedan going straight south. The point of impact was the SUV’s right rear quarter panel against the sedan’s center front end. The sedan carried two occupants, including a 4-year-old female rear passenger who was injured and experienced shock. The SUV had four occupants, and its driver was licensed in Pennsylvania. The contributing factor listed was "Turning Improperly." No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662072 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Bronx Sedan Hits Bicyclist on Southern Boulevard

A sedan struck a bicyclist traveling west on Southern Boulevard in the Bronx. The cyclist, a 37-year-old man wearing a helmet, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided on Southern Boulevard in the Bronx. The bicyclist, a 37-year-old man, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The cyclist was wearing a helmet and was not ejected from his bike. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors to the crash. Both vehicles were traveling westbound and going straight ahead at the time of impact. The sedan struck the bicycle at the center back end, causing the cyclist's injuries. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660346 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
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Two Sedans Collide on Bruckner Boulevard

Two sedans crashed on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. The southbound driver made a U-turn and struck the northbound sedan on its left side. Four occupants suffered neck injuries. The crash involved driver inexperience and left side impact damage.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. The southbound vehicle was making a U-turn when it struck the left side doors of the northbound sedan. Four occupants, including the drivers and passengers aged 3 to 52, were injured with neck injuries but remained conscious. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor. The northbound sedan sustained damage to its left side doors, while the southbound sedan had front-end damage. No ejections occurred. The crash highlights the dangers of improper maneuvers and driver errors in busy city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658035 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
SUVs Collide on Bruckner Boulevard

Two SUVs crashed on Bruckner Boulevard at 7:13 p.m. One driver, distracted by a navigation device, made a left turn into the path of the other. The collision injured a 54-year-old man, who suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Bruckner Boulevard. One driver was making a left turn while the other was traveling straight north. The driver making the turn was using an on-board navigation device, contributing to driver inattention and distraction. The impact occurred at the center front end of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. A 54-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining shoulder and upper arm injuries. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver errors as using an on-board navigation device and driver inattention/distraction. No other factors or victim actions contributed to the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656066 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
2
Motorscooter Slams Parked Sedan, Two Thrown

Motorscooter crashed into parked sedan on Bryant Avenue. Two young men thrown from scooter. Both suffered limb injuries. Police cite aggressive driving. Sedan was empty. No safety gear used.

According to the police report, a motorscooter traveling south on Bryant Avenue in the Bronx struck a parked sedan at the right front bumper. The crash threw both scooter occupants—a 20-year-old driver and a 19-year-old passenger—from the vehicle. Both men suffered abrasions and injuries to the shoulder, arm, knee, leg, and foot. The police report lists aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors. Neither rider used safety equipment. The sedan was unoccupied. No other contributing factors or victim actions are noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4654373 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
2
Sedan Hits Motorscooter on Spofford Avenue

A sedan slammed into a motorscooter in the Bronx. Both scooter riders and the sedan driver suffered abrasions. Police cite traffic control disregard as a cause. Impact tore into faces and legs. No ejections. No helmets.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west struck a southbound motorscooter on Spofford Avenue in the Bronx. The motorscooter carried two people. Both the driver and passenger on the scooter were injured, suffering abrasions to the face, knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan driver also had facial abrasions. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor for the motorscooter driver. The sedan's driver factors are unspecified. No helmets or safety equipment were noted. The crash left all three with moderate injuries. No one was ejected.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4654372 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Two-Vehicle Collision on East 165 Street

A sedan and an SUV collided on East 165 Street in the Bronx. The sedan driver, a 31-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles struck each other’s front bumpers. Limited visibility contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west and an SUV traveling north collided at East 165 Street in the Bronx. The sedan driver, a 31-year-old female occupant, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. Both vehicles impacted each other’s front bumpers. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor for the crash. The sedan driver’s injury severity was rated as moderate (3). Both drivers were licensed and driving straight ahead prior to the collision. No ejections occurred. The report does not indicate any other contributing factors or victim errors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652966 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Motorcycle Ejected in Bronx Left-Turn Crash

A motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered serious head injuries in a Bronx crash. The sedan driver made a left turn. Both drivers were distracted. The motorcyclist was unconscious and unhelmeted. The collision damaged the right front of both vehicles.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and sustained head injuries after a collision with a sedan on East 163 Street in the Bronx. The sedan driver was making a left turn while the motorcycle was traveling straight east. Both drivers had contributing factors of driver inattention or distraction. The motorcyclist was unlicensed and not wearing safety equipment. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of the sedan and the center front end of the motorcycle. The motorcyclist was unconscious and suffered internal injuries. The report lists driver inattention as the primary cause, with no mention of victim fault.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652891 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Pedestrian Hit by Left-Turning Sedan in Bronx

A 28-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a left-turning sedan on Southern Boulevard. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. The sedan showed no damage despite the impact.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Southern Boulevard at an intersection in the Bronx. The driver, a female with a permit license, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and sustained a head abrasion, classified as injury severity 3, but remained conscious. The sedan, an Audi registered in New Jersey, had no visible damage despite the impact to its left front bumper. No other contributing factors were noted. The pedestrian was not at fault in this incident.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4654866 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Dump Truck Turns, E-Bike Rider Killed in Bronx

A dump truck turned right on Tiffany Street. An e-bike rider kept straight. The truck’s bumper crushed his head. He was 29. He died there, half thrown, on the street. No helmet. No time. The Bronx claimed another life.

A 29-year-old e-bike rider was killed at Tiffany and Barry Streets in the Bronx when a dump truck turned right and struck him. According to the police report, 'A dump truck turned right. An e-bike kept straight. The truck’s bumper crushed the rider’s head. No helmet. No time. He was 29. He died there, half thrown, on the street.' The crash involved a dump truck making a right turn and an e-bike traveling straight. The point of impact was the truck’s right front bumper and the e-bike’s left front quarter panel. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Unspecified' as contributing factors. The e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary danger came from the truck’s movement and impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652722 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
2
Sedan Right Turn Injures Two Child Passengers

A sedan making a right turn on Bruckner Boulevard struck an obstacle, injuring two children inside. Both suffered bruises and abrasions to hip and abdomen. The driver reacted to an uninvolved vehicle. Both children were restrained and conscious.

According to the police report, a 2003 Buick sedan traveling south on Bruckner Boulevard was making a right turn when the driver reacted to an uninvolved vehicle. This reaction led to a crash impacting the center front end of the sedan. Two child passengers, ages 7 and 8, seated in the rear with lap belts and harnesses, sustained injuries: contusions and abrasions to the hip, upper leg, abdomen, and pelvis. Both children remained conscious and were not ejected. The report lists the driver's contributing factor as "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle." No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651277 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
S 7621
Sepúlveda co-sponsors bill to boost safety with speed limiters for repeat offenders.

Senate bill S 7621 targets reckless drivers. Eleven points or six camera tickets trigger mandatory speed control tech. Sponsors push to curb repeat danger. No votes yet. Streets stay tense.

Senate bill S 7621, now in sponsorship, sits with the New York State Senate. Filed August 2, 2023, it 'relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Senator Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Jeremy Cooney, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill forces drivers with eleven points in eighteen months, or six speed/red light camera tickets in a year, to install speed-limiting devices. No safety analyst note yet. The measure aims to cut repeat speeding and protect those outside the car.


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Two Sedans Collide on Southern Boulevard

Two sedans crashed on Southern Boulevard in the Bronx. Both drivers were male. The unlicensed driver struck the rear of the other vehicle. Two men suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and not ejected. Aggressive driving was a factor.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Southern Boulevard in the Bronx. The driver of the Audi, who was unlicensed, struck the center back end of a Ford sedan that was slowing or stopping. Both vehicles were traveling west. Two male occupants, the drivers and a front passenger, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and not ejected from their vehicles. The report lists aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors. The Ford driver was licensed; the Audi driver was not. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash caused damage to the center front and back ends of the vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649580 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Hunts Point Avenue

A 23-year-old woman was hit by a sedan traveling south on Hunts Point Avenue. The impact struck her back, causing injury and shock. The driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian was at an intersection when the crash occurred.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Hunts Point Avenue struck a 23-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered a back injury and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, indicating the pedestrian was hit directly by the front of the car. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of the collision. The pedestrian's exact action before the crash is unknown.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651495 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Inexperienced Motorbike Rider Severely Injured in Bronx

A young man crashed his motorbike on Saint John Avenue. No helmet. No armor. His leg split open. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed awake, pain sharp, staring at the pavement. The bike stood untouched. Inexperience cost him flesh.

A 25-year-old man riding a motorbike west on Saint John Avenue near 1034 in the Bronx suffered severe lacerations to his knee and lower leg. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' was listed as the contributing factor. The report states the rider wore no helmet or armor. The motorbike itself was undamaged, and no other vehicles or people were involved. The injured man remained conscious at the scene. The data highlights driver inexperience as the primary cause, with lack of safety equipment noted only after the error. No blame is placed on the victim.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649575 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09