Crash Count for Bronx CB5
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,017
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,985
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 462
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 25
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 6
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Aug 2, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Bronx CB5?

Hit-and-Run Is Policy: Bronx Streets Still Kill with City Hall’s Blessing

Hit-and-Run Is Policy: Bronx Streets Still Kill with City Hall’s Blessing

Bronx CB5: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 8, 2025

Death on West 174th Street

Just last Wednesday night, a 44-year-old woman was crossing West 174th Street at Macombs Road. An SUV turned into a driveway and struck her. The driver did not stop. She died at St. Barnabas Hospital. Police are still searching for the person who left her in the street. Police described how a 44-year-old woman was fatally mowed down by a reckless driver who struck her while turning into a Bronx driveway before zooming off. Police said they’re looking for the driver of a vehicle who struck and killed a woman as she crossed a Bronx street late Wednesday night and then fled the scene.

This is not rare. It is routine. In the past 12 months, Bronx CB5 saw 827 crashes, 633 injuries, and 8 people left with life-altering wounds. Six have died since 2022. Most were walking. Most never saw it coming.

The Numbers Behind the Blood

Cars and SUVs did the most harm. Sedans alone killed two and injured over 100 pedestrians. SUVs and trucks followed close behind, according to NYC Open Data.

Children are not spared. In the last year, 52 people under 18 were hurt. One moment on the sidewalk, the next in an ambulance.

What Leaders Have Done—and Not Done

Some leaders have moved. Most have not moved fast enough. Assembly Member Yudelka Tapia and State Senator Gustavo Rivera both voted to extend school speed zones and co-sponsored bills to force repeat speeders to install speed-limiting devices. But the city still drags its feet on lowering the default speed limit to 20 mph. The council could act today. They have not.

The carnage continues. The law lets the city slow the streets. The city waits. Each day of delay is another family broken.

What You Can Do

Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand action against repeat speeders. Do not wait for another body in the road. The city will not move unless you make them.

Take action now.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Bronx CB5 sit politically?
It belongs to borough Bronx, city council district District 14, assembly district AD 86 and state senate district SD 33.
Which areas are in Bronx CB5?
It includes the University Heights (South)-Morris Heights, Mount Hope, and Fordham Heights neighborhoods. It also overlaps parts of Council Districts District 14, District 15, and District 16, Assembly Districts AD 77 and AD 86, and State Senate Districts SD 31, SD 32, and SD 33.
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Bronx CB5?
Cars and Trucks: Sedans killed 2 pedestrians and injured over 100. SUVs injured 76 and trucks killed 1 and injured 9. Motorcycles and Mopeds: Caused 1 serious injury and dozens of minor injuries. Bikes: Caused 1 serious injury and 13 minor injuries, according to NYC Open Data.
Are these crashes just 'accidents'?
No. Most crashes are preventable. Speeding, failure to yield, and reckless driving are choices. Safer street design and enforcement can stop the bloodshed.
What can local politicians do to stop traffic violence?
They can lower the speed limit to 20 mph, redesign streets for safety, and pass laws to rein in repeat dangerous drivers. They can act now, not later.
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

Yudelka Tapia
Assembly Member Yudelka Tapia
District 86
District Office:
2175C Jerome Ave., Bronx, NY 10453
Legislative Office:
Room 551, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Pierina Ana Sanchez
Council Member Pierina Ana Sanchez
District 14
District Office:
2065 Morris Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453
347-590-2874
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1816, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7074
Twitter: PiSanchezNYC
Gustavo Rivera
State Senator Gustavo Rivera
District 33
District Office:
2432 Grand Concourse, Suite 506, Bronx, NY 10458
Legislative Office:
Room 502, Capitol Building, Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

Bronx CB5 Bronx Community Board 5 sits in Bronx, Precinct 46, District 14, AD 86, SD 33.

It contains University Heights (South)-Morris Heights, Mount Hope, Fordham Heights.

See also
Boroughs
City Council Districts
State_assembly_districts
State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Bronx Community Board 5

3
Bronx Pick-up Truck Crash Injures Three

A Ford pick-up slammed its right side on East Fordham Road. Three inside—driver, teen, child—suffered bruises to hip, arm, and head. Metal bent. Flesh bruised. Streets stayed hard.

According to the police report, a 2018 Ford pick-up truck traveled east on East Fordham Road in the Bronx and struck an object or vehicle on its right side. The crash injured three occupants: a 39-year-old female driver, a 17-year-old male front passenger, and an 11-year-old female rear passenger. All suffered contusions and bruises to the elbow, hip, and head. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver. No ejections occurred, and all were conscious after impact. The crash underscores the risks tied to driver errors, though the exact cause remains unspecified in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766313 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Sedan Turning Improperly Strikes Teen Pedestrian

A 17-year-old girl crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making an improper left turn. The impact caused upper leg and hip injuries, leaving her in shock and pain. The driver’s failure to turn correctly led to the collision.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on West Burnside Avenue was making a left turn when it struck a 17-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her hip and upper leg, resulting in shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report identifies the driver’s improper turning as the contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, and notably, the vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is recorded but not cited as a contributing factor. This collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as improper turning maneuvers in urban intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768967 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Parked Ford Van Slammed, Passenger Crushed

A parked Ford van on Jerome Avenue was struck with violent force. The front passenger, age 39, suffered a shattered shoulder. Metal screamed. Flesh gave. The lap belt held him. The street stayed silent after the impact.

According to the police report, a parked 2012 Ford van was struck hard on Jerome Avenue in mid-afternoon. The collision left the front passenger, a 39-year-old man, with severe crush injuries to his shoulder and upper arm. The report states the van was stationary ('Parked') when it was hit, and the impact targeted the right front quarter panel. The narrative describes the violence of the crash: 'The front passenger, 39, crushed in his seat. His shoulder shattered. The lap belt held. Metal screamed. Flesh gave.' No driver errors or contributing factors are listed in the police data. The focus remains on the devastating outcome for the passenger, who was restrained by a lap belt but still suffered grave injuries. The report does not cite any passenger actions as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766037 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
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SUV Slams Sedan on Cross Bronx Expressway

SUV rear-ends sedan on Cross Bronx Expressway. Both sedan occupants suffer back injuries and whiplash. Police cite vehicular factors. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.

According to the police report, at 20:31 on the Cross Bronx Expressway, a Nissan SUV traveling north struck a Nissan sedan from behind. The sedan's driver, a 21-year-old woman, and her front passenger, a 70-year-old man, both suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both were restrained and not ejected. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as the contributing factor, pointing to driver or vehicle-related errors without further detail. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the danger of vehicular errors on city expressways, with injuries to those inside the sedan.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771124 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Moped Strikes Pedestrian Crossing University Avenue

A 47-year-old woman suffered a severe head injury after a moped traveling south struck her while she crossed University Avenue outside an intersection. The impact fractured and distorted her head, leaving her conscious but seriously injured.

According to the police report, a moped traveling south on University Avenue collided with a 47-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. The point of impact was the center front end of the moped, which sustained damage in the collision. The pedestrian suffered a serious head injury described as a fracture, distortion, and dislocation, with injury severity rated at level 3. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver or the pedestrian, but the pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The crash occurred near Morton Place in the Bronx at 6:01 AM. The data highlights the danger posed by motorized vehicles operating near pedestrians outside controlled intersections, with no driver errors explicitly cited but the pedestrian crossing location noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764867 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Bus Strikes 13-Year-Old Pedestrian in Bronx

A southbound bus hit a 13-year-old boy crossing at an intersection on Featherbed Lane in the Bronx. The boy suffered bruises and injuries to his entire body. The bus sustained front-end damage. The pedestrian was conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, a 2010 CHEV-TRUCK/BUS traveling south on Featherbed Lane struck a 13-year-old male pedestrian crossing the intersection without a signal. The bus's center front end was the point of impact, causing injuries to the pedestrian's entire body, including contusions and bruises. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The report does not specify any contributing factors related to the bus driver or the pedestrian, listing them as 'unspecified.' The bus was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited in the data. The pedestrian's crossing action was noted but not identified as a contributing factor.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765567 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
SUV Lane Change Kills Pedestrian on Cross Bronx

A westbound SUV veered on the Cross Bronx. Its bumper struck a woman walking. She fell, head split, blood pooling on the asphalt. Sirens broke the night. She did not rise. The road claimed another life beneath indifferent wheels.

A 34-year-old woman was killed on the Cross Bronx Expressway just after midnight when a westbound SUV changed lanes and struck her, according to the police report. The report states, 'A westbound SUV shifted lanes. Its right front bumper struck a 34-year-old woman on foot.' The pedestrian suffered severe head injuries and lacerations, and was found unconscious at the scene. The police narrative describes her as bleeding from the head and unresponsive. The SUV was in the process of changing lanes when the collision occurred, with the point of impact listed as the right front bumper. No contributing factors were specified beyond the vehicle's lane change. The report does not cite any pedestrian behavior as contributing to the crash. The focus remains on the SUV's movement and the fatal consequences for the woman on foot.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767107 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Alcohol-Impaired Driver Crashes Parked Sedans

A 38-year-old man crashed into parked sedans on East Burnside Avenue. Alcohol was a factor. He was incoherent and injured. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The street stayed quiet, but the damage was done.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male driver struck two parked sedans on East Burnside Avenue in the Bronx just after midnight. The driver was found incoherent and suffered unspecified injuries. The report cites alcohol involvement as the primary contributing factor. The impact hit the right front quarter panel of one sedan and the left front of the others. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and no victim actions contributed. The report highlights driver impairment due to alcohol as the critical cause of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762900 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing East Tremont

A 45-year-old man was struck by a sedan while crossing an intersection on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The driver’s inattention caused a head injury, leaving the pedestrian bruised and injured. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx around 8:16 AM. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when a 2016 Honda sedan traveling east struck him. The report identifies the driver’s inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors. The pedestrian suffered a head injury described as a contusion or bruise, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, yet it sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No pedestrian behaviors were cited as contributing factors. This crash underscores the dangers posed by driver distraction in urban intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762767 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
SUV Turns Improperly, Hits E-Scooter Rider

An SUV driver turned improperly and struck a northbound e-scooter rider on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The 18-year-old rider suffered back contusions but was conscious and not ejected. The SUV showed damage to its left front quarter panel.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Webster Avenue in the Bronx at 3:45 PM. The SUV driver, a licensed female, was parked before the crash and then turned improperly, striking the e-scooter rider traveling northbound straight ahead. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors on the driver's part. The e-scooter rider, an 18-year-old male, sustained back contusions and remained conscious, with no ejection from the vehicle. The SUV sustained damage to its left front quarter panel where the impact occurred. There is no indication of any contributing factors from the rider’s behavior. The crash highlights driver error in maneuvering and failure to maintain safe vehicle control.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761044 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Motorbike Rider Ejected After Rear-End Crash

A motorbike slammed into a sedan’s rear on Cross Bronx Expressway. The rider, helmetless, flew headfirst and gashed her neck. She lay conscious, bleeding on the asphalt as traffic moved on. The crash left her broken, the city unchanged.

According to the police report, a motorbike collided with the rear of a sedan on the Cross Bronx Expressway near Monroe Avenue at 13:42. The report states the rider, a 32-year-old woman, was ejected and suffered severe neck lacerations, remaining conscious but bleeding on the roadway. The police cite 'Following Too Closely' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors to the crash. Both vehicles were traveling south and going straight ahead when the motorbike struck the sedan’s right rear quarter panel. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary focus remains on the cited driver errors. The incident underscores the dangers of close following and unsafe passing on city expressways.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761236 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Int 0346-2024
Sanchez votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.

Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.

Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.


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Sedan Fails to Yield, Injures Pedestrian Crossing

A sedan making a right turn in the Bronx struck a pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries, both parties shocked. Police cite driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as cause, no visible pedestrian complaint.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male driver in a 2018 Dodge sedan was making a right turn on East 184 Street in the Bronx around 9 PM when the collision occurred. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, failed to yield the right-of-way, striking a 36-year-old female pedestrian crossing the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot and was in shock. The driver was also injured and in shock. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for both the driver and pedestrian. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact occurring at the left front bumper. The pedestrian had no visible complaints. This crash highlights the critical danger posed by driver failure to yield at intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759116 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Moped Driver Ejected in Bronx Sedan Collision

A moped driver was ejected and suffered head injuries after colliding with a sedan on Grand Concourse. The crash, marked by driver inattention, left the rider with abrasions and a serious head injury, highlighting the dangers of distracted driving.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:35 AM on Grand Concourse in the Bronx. A 27-year-old male moped driver, traveling east, collided with a southbound sedan. The moped driver was ejected from the vehicle and sustained a head injury classified as severe (injury severity 3), along with abrasions. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. The sedan, with no occupants, struck the moped on its left front quarter panel, causing center front end damage to the sedan. The moped driver was not wearing any safety equipment and held only a permit license. The report focuses on the sedan driver's inattention as the cause, without attributing fault to the moped rider.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758667 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
SUV Backing Strikes Toddler Pedestrian Bronx

A 2-year-old boy suffered facial bruises after an SUV backing westward struck him while he crossed outside a crosswalk. The vehicle hit the child with its right rear bumper. The child remained conscious despite the injury.

According to the police report, a 2-year-old male pedestrian was injured in the Bronx at East 188 Street when a 2006 Toyota SUV was backing westward. The vehicle struck the child with its right rear bumper while the child was crossing outside a crosswalk. The child sustained a contusion and bruising to the face but remained conscious. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver but notes the vehicle was backing at the time of impact. There was no vehicle damage reported. The child’s crossing outside a crosswalk is noted as an unspecified contributing factor but the primary driver action was backing without apparent awareness of the pedestrian. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle with no reported license issues.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756650 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Unlicensed E-Bike Driver Ejected in Bronx SUV Crash

A 24-year-old unlicensed e-bike driver was ejected and injured in a collision with a Jeep SUV on East Tremont Avenue. The crash involved driver inattention and traffic control disregard, resulting in abrasions and lower leg injuries to the cyclist.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:10 a.m. on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The e-bike driver, a 24-year-old male, was making a right turn when his vehicle struck the right front bumper of a Jeep SUV traveling eastbound. The e-bike driver was ejected from his vehicle and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites driver errors including 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The e-bike driver was unlicensed, and no other victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The Jeep SUV was occupied by three individuals and was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the e-bike and the right front bumper of the SUV.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755461 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Distracted Bus Hits E-Bike, Rider Ejected

A bus driver, distracted, struck an e-bike on Walton Avenue. The 41-year-old rider was thrown from his bike. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his leg and foot. The bus showed no damage. The cyclist bore the impact.

According to the police report, a bus changing lanes on Walton Avenue in the Bronx struck a 41-year-old man riding an e-bike eastbound. The crash happened around 4 p.m. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause. The cyclist was ejected and suffered serious injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including fractures and dislocations. The bus had no passengers and showed no damage. No contributing factors were attributed to the cyclist. The police report highlights the bus driver's distraction as the sole cause of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756646 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
2
Two Drivers Injured in Bronx SUV-Sedan Collision

A sedan traveling west and an SUV making a left turn collided on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. Both male drivers suffered chest and back injuries with whiplash. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:35 PM on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. A 27-year-old male driving a 2019 sedan traveling west collided with a 39-year-old male driving a 2022 SUV making a left turn southwest. Both drivers were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. Injuries included chest and back trauma with whiplash, classified as injury severity 3. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan and the right front bumper of the SUV. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both drivers. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The collision highlights the systemic danger posed by driver distraction in urban traffic environments.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754401 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
SUV Turning Left Strikes Southbound E-Bike

A 17-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and injured after an SUV made a left turn into his path on West 174 Street. The collision caused knee and lower leg injuries, with the rider semiconscious and complaining of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:17 AM on West 174 Street involving an e-bike traveling southbound and a Jeep SUV making a left turn northbound. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the e-bike and the left front bumper of the SUV. The bicyclist, a 17-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was semiconscious and complained of pain and nausea. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to speed management. The SUV driver’s left turn maneuver directly caused the collision. No contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior or equipment were listed. This crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield or adjust speed properly around vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754239 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Distracted Sedan Strikes Bronx Pedestrian

A 24-year-old woman suffered a bruised elbow after a sedan traveling north on Jerome Avenue struck her outside an intersection. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian injured but conscious on the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northbound on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx struck a 24-year-old female pedestrian who was not at an intersection but in the roadway. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruising to her elbow and lower arm, classified as a moderate injury. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was conscious at the time of the report and did not have any listed contributing behaviors. The vehicle was going straight ahead when the collision occurred. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in urban areas, particularly to vulnerable pedestrians outside crosswalks.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754168 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09