Crash Count for Bronx CB5
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,028
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,993
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 464
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 25
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 7
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Aug 7, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Bronx CB5?

Bronx Blood on Their Hands: Lower the Speed or Count the Dead

Bronx Blood on Their Hands: Lower the Speed or Count the Dead

Bronx CB5: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 12, 2025

The Deaths Keep Coming

Just days ago, two young men died on the Bronx River Parkway. A Mercedes changed lanes, struck a Volkswagen, then hit the scooter riders. Both men were thrown from their scooters and died at the hospital. Police arrested the driver for vehicular manslaughter and driving while intoxicated. “The men were ejected from their scooters and fatally injured in the collision.” The highway closed for hours. The city kept moving.

In the last twelve months, one person was killed and 642 were injured in crashes in Bronx CB5. Seven suffered serious injuries. Children were not spared—52 kids hurt, none killed, but luck is not a plan. The numbers do not stop. They do not care.

Who Pays the Price

The dead and injured are not just numbers. They are people crossing the street, riding home, walking to work. Most never make the news. But the pain is real. The city’s own data shows cars and SUVs caused the most harm—three deaths, nine serious injuries, and hundreds more hurt. Trucks, buses, motorcycles, mopeds, bikes—all play their part, but the weight of steel falls hardest from behind a wheel.

What Leaders Have Done—and Not Done

Some leaders act. State Senator Gustavo Rivera and Assembly Member Yudelka Tapia both voted to extend school speed zones, a move that “improves child pedestrian safety”. They also backed the Stop Super Speeders Act, which would force repeat dangerous drivers to install speed limiters. But the law is not yet passed. The streets are not yet safe.

The city has the power to lower speed limits to 20 mph. It has not done so. Every day of delay is another day for another family to lose someone they love.

The Call

This is not fate. This is policy.

Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand action on repeat speeders. Join Families for Safe Streets. Stand with those who have lost. Do not wait for another name to be added to the list.

The dead cannot speak. You can.

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?
Most harm came from Cars and SUVs (3 deaths, 9 serious injuries), followed by Trucks and Buses (1 death, 0 serious injuries), Motorcycles and Mopeds (no deaths, 1 serious injury), and Bikes (no deaths, 1 serious injury).
Are these crashes just accidents, or are they preventable?
These are not random accidents. The data shows patterns—speed, reckless driving, and lack of safe infrastructure. Policies like lower speed limits and speed cameras can prevent deaths.
What can local politicians do to stop traffic violence?
They can lower speed limits, pass and enforce laws against repeat dangerous drivers, redesign streets for safety, and support automated enforcement. They can act now, not after another death.
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.
How many people have been killed or seriously injured in Bronx CB5 recently?
In the past year, 1 person was killed and 7 suffered serious injuries in traffic crashes. 642 more were hurt.

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

7-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal

A 7-year-old girl was struck and injured while crossing West Tremont Avenue with the signal in the Bronx. She suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. The crash involved an unspecified vehicle. Driver errors were not detailed in the report.

According to the police report, a 7-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West Tremont Avenue and Davidson Avenue in the Bronx at 4:40 p.m. The child was crossing with the pedestrian signal when she was struck by an unspecified vehicle. She sustained a head injury described as a contusion and remained conscious after the collision. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the driver or vehicle, nor does it indicate any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The vehicle involved had no occupants and no additional details were provided about the driver or vehicle condition.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4696075 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Distracted Driver Rear-Ends Parked Sedan

A sedan traveling south on Sedgwick Avenue struck a parked sedan from behind. The driver of the moving vehicle suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention and slippery pavement as key factors in the collision.

According to the police report, at 11:30 a.m. on Sedgwick Avenue, a sedan traveling south collided with a parked sedan. The moving vehicle's right front bumper struck the left rear bumper of the parked car. The driver of the moving sedan, a 25-year-old male, sustained back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor, along with slippery pavement conditions. Both vehicles were occupied by a single male driver, each licensed in different states. The collision resulted from the moving driver's failure to maintain attention, leading to impact with the stationary vehicle. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors in the police data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4696069 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Two Sedans Collide on Bronx Anthony Avenue

Two sedans collided at Anthony Avenue in the Bronx around 3:50 a.m. A front-seat passenger suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries with whiplash. Police cited other vehicular factors contributing to the crash, highlighting driver errors in the collision.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north and east on Anthony Avenue collided at 3:50 a.m. in the Bronx. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the northbound vehicle and the center front end of the eastbound vehicle. The front passenger in one sedan, a 28-year-old male, sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and complained of whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing to the crash, indicating driver errors without specifying exact violations. Both drivers were licensed males from New York and New Jersey. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the left front quarter panel of one sedan and the center front end of the other. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695507 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal

A pedestrian crossing against the signal was struck by a southbound SUV on Valentine Avenue in the Bronx. The impact injured the man’s lower leg and knee, leaving him bruised but conscious. The driver was slowing at the time of collision.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Valentine Avenue in the Bronx after being struck by a southbound 2021 Toyota SUV. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the collision occurred. The SUV driver, a licensed female, was slowing or stopping prior to impact. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the vehicle, which sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists the pedestrian’s action of crossing against the signal as a contributing factor, but no driver errors such as failure to yield or reckless driving are explicitly cited. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was classified as 'Other' in pedestrian role.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694740 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Sedan Hits Pedestrian at Bronx Intersection

A sedan traveling south on East 187 Street struck a 58-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered bruises and hip-upper leg injuries. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the victim injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a 2010 Honda sedan driven by a licensed female driver was traveling straight south on East 187 Street in the Bronx around 8:45 p.m. The vehicle struck a 58-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan, which also sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian’s actions are listed as unknown, and no contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The collision underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving in urban environments.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4696074 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Taxi Collides with E-Scooter in Bronx

A taxi struck an e-scooter in the Bronx. The 25-year-old male e-scooter driver suffered serious injuries. The crash occurred at East 184 Street and Grand Concourse. Driver inattention was a key factor.

A taxi collided with an e-scooter in the Bronx, injuring the 25-year-old male e-scooter driver. According to the police report, the taxi was making a right turn when the impact occurred. The e-scooter driver sustained a knee injury, described as a fracture and dislocation. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The e-scooter driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. No other details about safety equipment were provided.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692307 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Box Truck Collides with SUV on Cross Bronx Expressway

A box truck struck a station wagon on the Cross Bronx Expressway. The 58-year-old female driver of the SUV suffered neck injuries. She was conscious but in pain from whiplash.

A collision occurred on the Cross Bronx Expressway involving a box truck and a station wagon. The driver of the SUV, a 58-year-old woman, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. According to the police report, the truck driver was following too closely, contributing to the crash. The SUV driver was wearing a lap belt at the time of the incident. No other contributing factors were specified in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692141 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Pedestrian Injured in Bronx Sedan Crash

A 57-year-old man was injured while crossing East Burnside Avenue. A sedan struck him. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered a hip injury and a bruise.

A 57-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing East Burnside Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the driver of a sedan was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The pedestrian was crossing with a signal when he was struck, sustaining a hip injury and a contusion. The driver was licensed and had two occupants in the vehicle at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4690820 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
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Sedan and Moped Collide on East Burnside

A sedan and a moped collided on East Burnside Avenue. Both drivers were making left turns. Two men suffered head injuries and shock. The sedan showed no damage; the moped’s front end was crushed. Aggressive driving and other vehicular factors contributed.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old rear passenger and a 21-year-old driver were injured in a collision between a sedan and a moped on East Burnside Avenue. Both vehicles were making left turns at the time of impact. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The sedan sustained no damage, while the moped’s center front end was damaged. The injured occupants suffered head injuries and shock, with complaints of abrasion and minor bleeding. The driver of the sedan was licensed; the moped driver held a permit. The report does not indicate any helmet use or signaling issues.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4689042 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Driver Inattention Injures Passenger on Major Deegan

Three cars crashed on Major Deegan. A 65-year-old woman riding up front took chest injuries and whiplash. Police blame driver distraction. Metal twisted. She stayed conscious, belted in.

According to the police report, three vehicles—a Carry All truck and two sedans—collided on the Major Deegan Expressway. A 65-year-old front passenger suffered chest trauma and whiplash. She was not ejected and remained conscious, restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause. The truck was hit on its left front quarter panel, one sedan on its center front end, and the other sedan on its right front bumper. No other contributing factors or passenger errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688557 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
SUV Left Turn Hits Eastbound Bicyclist

A 29-year-old male bicyclist suffered abrasions and full-body injuries after a 2006 Jeep SUV made a left turn and struck him on the left side doors. The crash occurred on Fame Hall Terrace in the Bronx at 10:28 p.m.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2006 Jeep SUV made a left turn and collided with him on Fame Hall Terrace in the Bronx. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to his entire body but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver errors including 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The impact occurred on the left side doors of the bike and the left front bumper of the SUV. The bicyclist was traveling eastbound, while the SUV was making a left turn westbound.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4689072 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
58-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Near University Avenue

A 58-year-old woman was struck near 1800 University Avenue in the Bronx. She suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. The SUV involved was parked and hit on its left rear bumper. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 58-year-old female pedestrian was injured near 1800 University Avenue in the Bronx. She sustained a contusion to her hip and upper leg and remained conscious. The crash involved a parked 2008 Mercedes SUV that was struck on its left rear bumper. Another vehicle, a 2015 Ford sedan traveling north, was also involved. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and no helmet or signaling factors were noted. The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face even outside intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688518 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 50-year-old man was hit by an SUV while crossing East Burnside Avenue with the signal. The impact struck his head, causing bruising. The driver was going straight eastbound. The pedestrian was conscious but injured at the scene.

According to the police report, a 50-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a Honda SUV traveling east on East Burnside Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing at an intersection with the signal when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion and remained conscious after the crash. The report lists no specific driver contributing factors or violations. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash highlights the danger pedestrians face even when crossing legally.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688009 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Sanchez Calls for Stronger Enforcement and Permit Reform

Councilmember Carmen De La Rosa backed a bill to let food carts move two feet from the curb. Vendors, store owners, and officials clashed over safety and space. The hearing exposed deep rifts. The city’s vending laws remain a battleground.

On December 13, 2023, the City Council held a hearing on street vending legislation. Councilmember Carmen De La Rosa, representing District 10, advanced a bill to allow food carts within two feet of the curb, instead of forcing them to abut traffic. The hearing, covered by Gothamist, saw rare agreement on banning vending in bike lanes and bridges, but fierce debate over location rules. The matter summary reads: 'NY street vendors and store owners, sometimes rivals, find some common ground.' De La Rosa’s bill aims to reduce danger for vendors forced close to traffic. Erin Piscopink of the NYC BID Association warned of unclear obstruction definitions and overcrowding. Councilmember Pierina Sanchez, another leader, called for real permit reform. The bills, part of a sweeping package, could come to a vote this year.


Sedan Backs Into Pedestrian on East Tremont

A sedan backing north on East Tremont Avenue struck a 30-year-old woman pedestrian outside an intersection. The driver was inattentive and backed unsafely. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg contusion but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 2010 Acura sedan traveling north on East Tremont Avenue was backing when it struck a 30-year-old female pedestrian not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained a contusion to her hip and upper leg and was conscious after the crash. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Backing Unsafely." The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed in New York. The pedestrian was engaged in other actions in the roadway at the time of impact. No safety equipment or victim fault was noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687940 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
E-Scooter Slams Sedan Doors on East 182

Eighteen-year-old e-scooter rider struck a sedan’s left doors in the Bronx. He suffered facial bruises but stayed conscious. Both vehicles moved straight. No driver errors listed. Impact left both vehicles damaged.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old male riding an e-scooter collided with the left side doors of a northbound sedan on East 182 Street in the Bronx. The e-scooter rider suffered facial contusions and bruises but was not ejected and remained conscious. Both vehicles were traveling straight at the time of the crash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors for either party. The e-scooter driver was not wearing safety equipment. The sedan was driven by a licensed female driver. The collision damaged the e-scooter’s front end and the sedan’s left side doors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4686205 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Bus Slams Parked Sedan on Webster Avenue

A bus struck a parked sedan on Webster Avenue. The sedan’s 76-year-old driver suffered a fractured arm and dislocation. Police cite outside distraction as a cause. The bus hit the sedan’s left side doors.

According to the police report, a bus traveling south on Webster Avenue collided with a parked sedan. The bus’s right side doors struck the sedan’s left side doors. The sedan’s 76-year-old male driver, the only occupant, suffered a fractured and dislocated lower arm and hand. He was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Outside Car Distraction" as a contributing factor. The sedan was stationary before the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4686204 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
SUV Driver Distracted, Pedestrian’s Face Torn

A Toyota SUV struck a man crossing Jerome Avenue. The driver looked away. The SUV’s front end crumpled. The man’s face bled, torn open. He stayed conscious in the Bronx night. Distraction behind the wheel left flesh and metal wrecked.

A 2018 Toyota SUV, heading south on Jerome Avenue near 196th Street, hit a 38-year-old man in the intersection. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to his face but remained conscious at the scene. The SUV’s front end was dented. The report states, “The driver had looked away.” The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other contributing factors from the pedestrian are cited. The crash highlights the danger posed when drivers lose focus, leaving vulnerable road users exposed to harm.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684371 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
SUV Rear-Ends Parked SUV on University Avenue

A moving SUV struck a parked SUV on University Avenue in the Bronx. The impact hit the left rear bumper of the parked vehicle. A 32-year-old female passenger suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. Driver inattention caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 2023 SUV traveling south on University Avenue rear-ended a parked 2015 SUV. The collision impacted the left rear bumper of the parked vehicle. A 32-year-old female occupant in the rear left seat of the parked SUV was injured, sustaining a contusion and bruising to her shoulder and upper arm. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. Both vehicles were SUVs, and the crash occurred near West 180 Street in the Bronx.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684347 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
16-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured on Creston Avenue

A 16-year-old boy was struck while crossing Creston Avenue at a marked crosswalk. The driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated injury to his entire body. The crash occurred in the Bronx near Field Place.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Creston Avenue at a marked crosswalk in the Bronx. The pedestrian was conscious but suffered fractures and dislocations affecting his entire body. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The vehicle involved was unspecified and traveling south. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in this area.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685563 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14