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

Rivera Supports Transit Equity Opposes Harmful Fordham Bus Lane

Bronx business groups and local institutions want Mayor Adams to stop bus lane improvements on Fordham Road. They claim the changes will hurt traffic and business. Data shows most shoppers arrive by transit, walking, or biking—not by car. The city weighs next steps.

On May 30, 2023, Bronx business leaders and institutions sent a letter opposing the Department of Transportation’s plan to expand bus lanes on Fordham Road. The matter, titled 'Bronx Business Leaders and Local Institutions Want to Halt Bus Fixes on Fordham Rd,' highlights their demand for Mayor Adams to halt improvements meant for 85,000 daily bus riders. The Belmont and Fordham Business Improvement Districts, along with the Bronx Zoo, New York Botanical Garden, Fordham University, Monroe College, and St. Barnabas Hospital, argue the changes would 'significantly impact crucial traffic flow' and burden side streets. State Sen. Gustavo Rivera voiced support for transit equity but awaits a traffic study. DOT claims to work with the community. Despite business concerns, advocates and city data show most shoppers use transit, walking, or biking, not cars. Similar fears about bus improvements hurting business have not come true elsewhere.


SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 37-year-old woman was hit by an SUV while crossing East 183 Street at an intersection. She suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and injured in the Bronx.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing East 183 Street at an intersection with the signal. She suffered abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle involved was a Station Wagon/SUV traveling northeast, which struck the pedestrian on its left front quarter panel. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash occurred in the Bronx, zip code 10458.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4633791 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Unlicensed Moped Driver Ejected on Bronx Avenue

A 24-year-old unlicensed moped driver was ejected on West Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The driver suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and slippery pavement as factors. The vehicle showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male moped driver was injured and ejected while traveling north on West Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The driver sustained fractures and dislocations to the knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. The driver was unlicensed and riding without safety equipment. The moped had no visible damage after the crash. The incident highlights driver error and hazardous road conditions as causes of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631911 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Two Sedans Collide on East 184 Street

Two sedans crashed on East 184 Street. One was going straight south. The other made a right turn east. A 12-year-old passenger suffered a head injury and concussion. She was conscious but unprotected by safety equipment. No ejection occurred.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on East 184 Street. One vehicle traveled straight south, striking the right front bumper of the other sedan making a right turn east. The crash injured a 12-year-old female passenger seated in the middle front seat or lying across a seat. She sustained a head injury and concussion but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injured passenger was not using any safety equipment. No other injuries or damages were reported. The collision involved licensed drivers operating vehicles registered in New York.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631035 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
S 775
Jackson votes yes to expand ignition interlock monitoring, boosting road safety.

Senate backs S 775. The bill defines the ignition interlock monitor’s job. It forces offenders to install devices and obey court orders. Lawmakers act to keep repeat drunk drivers off the street.

Senate bill S 775, titled "Relates to the responsibilities of an ignition interlock monitor," passed committee votes on February 1, March 21, and May 16, 2023. The bill describes the monitor’s role and mandates compliance for those ordered to install ignition interlock devices. Primary sponsor Jeremy Cooney (District 56) led, joined by Nathalia Fernandez, Monica Martinez, and Shelley Mayer. The measure saw broad support, with senators voting yes across multiple sessions. The law aims to keep drivers with violations from endangering others by enforcing strict compliance with court-ordered ignition interlocks.


S 775
Rivera votes yes to expand ignition interlock monitoring, boosting road safety.

Senate backs S 775. The bill defines the ignition interlock monitor’s job. It forces offenders to install devices and obey court orders. Lawmakers act to keep repeat drunk drivers off the street.

Senate bill S 775, titled "Relates to the responsibilities of an ignition interlock monitor," passed committee votes on February 1, March 21, and May 16, 2023. The bill describes the monitor’s role and mandates compliance for those ordered to install ignition interlock devices. Primary sponsor Jeremy Cooney (District 56) led, joined by Nathalia Fernandez, Monica Martinez, and Shelley Mayer. The measure saw broad support, with senators voting yes across multiple sessions. The law aims to keep drivers with violations from endangering others by enforcing strict compliance with court-ordered ignition interlocks.


Pedestrian Injured in SUV Collision at Intersection

A 53-year-old man was struck at an intersection on Cedar Avenue. The SUV hit the pedestrian’s hip and upper leg, causing a fracture and dislocation. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian was conscious but seriously injured.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Cedar Avenue and Sedgwick Avenue. The pedestrian was not in the roadway when the collision occurred. The impact was to the pedestrian’s hip and upper leg, resulting in a fracture and dislocation. The vehicle involved was a Ford SUV traveling north, which struck the pedestrian with its right front quarter panel, damaging the right side doors. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors were specified. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report does not indicate any helmet or signaling issues.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629209 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Bronx Taxi Collides with Parked SUV

A taxi driver struck a parked SUV on Creston Avenue in the Bronx. The impact damaged the SUV's right front quarter panel. The taxi driver suffered an abrasion to his elbow and lower arm. Driver inattention caused the crash.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on Creston Avenue collided with a parked SUV. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV and the center back end of the taxi. The taxi driver, a 39-year-old male, was injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The SUV was unoccupied and sustained damage to its right front quarter panel.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629271 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Improper Lane Change Injures Truck Driver

Two tractor trucks crashed on Major Deegan. One driver suffered shoulder and arm injuries. Police cite improper lane use and unsafe lane change. Metal twisted. The driver was conscious and strapped in.

According to the police report, two diesel tractor trucks collided on the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx. One driver, a 31-year-old man, was injured with shoulder and upper arm trauma and whiplash. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Unsafe Lane Changing" as contributing factors, pointing to driver error in lane management. Both trucks sustained damage to their front quarter panels. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629446 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Two Sedans Collide on East 181 Street

Two sedans crashed on East 181 Street in the Bronx. Both vehicles were traveling north when they collided. One driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Alcohol was involved in the crash. Both drivers were female and conscious after impact.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on East 181 Street collided. The point of impact was the left front bumper of one vehicle and the center back end of the other. The 26-year-old female driver of the Honda suffered back injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. Both drivers had alcohol involvement listed as a contributing factor. The report notes alcohol involvement for both drivers as the primary error. No other driver errors or victim factors were cited. The crash caused center front and right rear bumper damage to the vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632224 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Sedan Left Turn Hits Northbound Bicyclist

A 34-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and injured on East 176 Street. The sedan, making a left turn, struck the cyclist head-on. Limited view and glare contributed. The cyclist suffered abrasions and arm injuries, riding without safety gear.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male bicyclist was injured after a collision with a 2020 Ford sedan on East 176 Street. The sedan was making a left turn when it struck the bicyclist, who was traveling straight northbound. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Glare' as contributing factors. The driver’s error involved making a left turn with limited visibility. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The impact occurred at the center front end of both vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4625209 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Nova Bus Tears Into E-Scooter Rider

A Nova bus hit a 62-year-old man on an e-scooter at University Avenue and West Burnside. His head split open. Blood marked the street. The bus rolled on, untouched. The man lay broken. The city’s danger did not blink.

A Nova bus struck a 62-year-old man riding an e-scooter at the corner of University Avenue and West Burnside Avenue. According to the police report, the bus hit the man, leaving him semiconscious with severe head lacerations and blood on the pavement. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No driver errors are cited in the data. The e-scooter rider was not wearing a helmet, which is noted in the narrative after the collision details. The bus continued on, unmarked. The crash left the vulnerable road user gravely injured, underscoring the risks faced by those outside steel and glass.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4622190 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Taxi Strikes E-Scooter Rider on Ryer Avenue

Taxi slams into e-scooter in the Bronx. Rider, age 27, thrown hard, suffers head wounds and abrasions. Metal twisted. Blood on the street. The city grinds on.

According to the police report, a taxi heading south on Ryer Avenue collided with an eastbound e-scooter. The 27-year-old e-scooter driver was ejected and suffered head injuries and abrasions. The taxi's front end and the scooter's right side were damaged. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the e-scooter driver. No driver errors are listed for the taxi. The e-scooter rider wore no safety equipment. The taxi driver was licensed and driving straight at the time of impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4621112 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
SUV Rear-Ended by Pickup Truck on East Fordham

A pickup truck struck the rear of a stopped SUV on East Fordham Road. The SUV driver, a 71-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and shock. The crash was caused by the pickup truck following too closely. Both vehicles traveled westbound.

According to the police report, a 71-year-old female driver of a 2016 SUV was stopped in traffic on East Fordham Road when a 2006 pickup truck traveling westbound struck the left rear bumper of her vehicle. The SUV driver sustained back injuries and was in shock, reporting pain and nausea. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor for the crash. The pickup truck driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the stopped SUV, causing the collision. There is no mention of any contributing factors related to the victim or safety equipment. The impact damaged the center back end of the SUV and the right front bumper of the pickup truck.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4621451 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
SUV Left Turn Hits Sedan’s Right Side

A Ford SUV making a left turn struck a Honda sedan traveling east on East 176 Street in the Bronx. The sedan’s right side doors took the impact. A 3-year-old rear passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash, restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 2008 Ford SUV was making a left turn when it collided with a 2010 Honda sedan traveling straight east on East 176 Street in the Bronx. The point of impact was the right side doors of the sedan. The sedan carried a 3-year-old female occupant in the left rear passenger seat, who was injured with back trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists no specific contributing factors, but the SUV driver’s left turn likely caused the collision. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. No other injuries or ejections were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4620194 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
5
Bronx Multi-Sedan Crash Injures Five

Two sedans collided head-on near Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx. Five occupants suffered head and leg injuries. All were conscious and restrained. Damage struck left front bumpers and side doors. Drivers and passengers reported whiplash and abrasions.

According to the police report, a crash occurred near 1600 Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx involving three sedans traveling south and north. Two sedans collided frontally, impacting their left front bumpers, while a third sedan was struck on its left side doors. Five occupants were injured, including drivers and passengers aged 25 to 53. Injuries included head trauma and lower leg abrasions, with all victims conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, marking all contributing factors as unspecified. The drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No ejections occurred. The crash caused whiplash complaints and abrasions among the injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4622193 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Taxi and Pickup Truck Collide on Webster Avenue

Two vehicles turned right on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The taxi’s left front quarter hit the pickup’s right rear. A 33-year-old male passenger in the taxi suffered a shoulder contusion. Both drivers were distracted. The pickup driver was unlicensed.

According to the police report, a taxi and a pickup truck collided while both were making right turns on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The point of impact was the taxi’s left front quarter panel striking the pickup’s right rear quarter panel. A 33-year-old male occupant in the taxi, seated in the middle rear seat, was injured with a shoulder contusion and bruising. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both vehicles. Additionally, the pickup truck driver was unlicensed. The injured passenger was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved in this crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4619743 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Sedan Slams Cyclist on Grand Concourse

A sedan struck a cyclist head-on near midnight. The impact threw the rider, leaving him bruised and battered. Police blamed aggressive driving. The cyclist survived, hurt but conscious.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male bicyclist was hit by a northbound Ford sedan on Grand Concourse. The cyclist, traveling south, was ejected from his bike and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Police cited aggressive driving and road rage by the sedan driver as contributing factors. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s actions. No other driver errors were listed. The cyclist remained conscious after the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4619461 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Moped Hits Parked SUV, Rider Ejected

A moped traveling east struck a parked SUV on West 183 Street in the Bronx. The 20-year-old moped driver was ejected, suffering head injuries and minor bleeding. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a moped traveling east on West 183 Street collided with a parked Jeep SUV. The moped driver, a 20-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained head injuries with minor bleeding. He was semiconscious at the scene. The report lists unsafe speed as the contributing factor. The SUV was stationary at the time of impact. The moped driver was operating with a permit and was not wearing any safety equipment. No other occupants were involved. The collision caused damage to the left front bumpers of both vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4618271 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Sedan Hits 11-Year-Old Pedestrian Bronx

An 11-year-old boy was struck by a northbound sedan on West Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The child suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver showed aggressive driving and unsafe speed. The boy was conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on West Tremont Avenue in the Bronx struck an 11-year-old pedestrian not at an intersection. The child sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity rated at level 3. The report lists aggressive driving and unsafe speed as contributing factors by the driver. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front quarter panel. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4618302 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14