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

Motorbike Ejected After Sedan Left Turn Crash

A motorbike collided with a sedan making a left turn on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The unlicensed motorcyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions and full-body injuries. The sedan’s right side was damaged. Unsafe speed was a factor.

According to the police report, a motorbike traveling south struck the right side doors of a sedan making a left turn northeast on Webster Avenue. The motorbike driver, a 27-year-old male, was ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his entire body. The motorcyclist was unlicensed. The sedan driver was licensed and female. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The motorcyclist wore a helmet, but the crash impact and ejection caused serious injury. The sedan’s right side doors were damaged at the point of impact. No other contributing factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4616475 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
S 4647
Jackson votes yes on highway worker safety bill, overall safety unchanged.

Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.

Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.


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 4647
Rivera votes yes on highway worker safety bill, overall safety unchanged.

Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.

Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.


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.


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.


Sedan Hits Pedestrian on University Avenue

A 21-year-old man was struck by a northbound sedan on University Avenue. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage. The victim was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being hit by a 2015 Toyota sedan traveling northbound on University Avenue. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian was located at an intersection and suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle sustained no damage. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The pedestrian was conscious and complained of bruising. The report does not indicate any helmet use or signaling issues.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4616464 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal Bronx

A 24-year-old man was struck while crossing East 188 Street at Webster Avenue. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The sedan involved hit him at the center back end. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing East 188 Street at Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2011 sedan traveling south struck him at the center back end. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The driver’s actions leading to the crash remain unspecified in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4613618 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Pedestrian Injured by Vehicle on University Avenue

A pedestrian was struck at an intersection on University Avenue. The vehicle hit the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The man suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at an intersection on University Avenue when a vehicle traveling north struck him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian, a man, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the pedestrian's actions as "Other Actions in Roadway" but does not specify any driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle was going straight ahead at the time of impact. No details on vehicle type or driver information were provided. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4613617 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
SUV Smashes Parked Cars on West Tremont

A man drove an SUV into parked cars on West Tremont Avenue. He was injured and in shock. Alcohol played a role. Metal twisted. The street bore the scars.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male driver crashed his SUV into several parked SUVs on West Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The driver was injured and in shock. The report lists alcohol involvement and other vehicular factors as contributing causes. Parked vehicles suffered damage to their center back end, right rear bumper, and left front quarter panel. The moving SUV was damaged on its right front quarter panel. Driver errors noted include alcohol involvement and unspecified other vehicular factors. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4612384 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
SUV Hits Sedan’s Right Side on West Burnside

A BMW SUV pulled out from parking and struck a Mercedes sedan on West Burnside Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan’s driver suffered back injuries and shock. Alcohol was involved. Both vehicles traveled east. The sedan was hit on the right side.

According to the police report, a BMW SUV starting from parking collided with a Mercedes sedan going straight ahead on West Burnside Avenue in the Bronx. The point of impact was the right side doors of the sedan and the left front bumper of the SUV. The sedan’s 35-year-old male driver, wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained back injuries and was in shock. Alcohol involvement was noted as a contributing factor. The report lists no other specified driver errors. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles eastbound. The SUV had one occupant; the sedan had two. The crash caused damage to the right front quarter panel of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4610456 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
S 4647
Jackson votes yes on highway worker safety bill, overall safety unchanged.

Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.

Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.


S 4647
Rivera votes yes on highway worker safety bill, overall safety unchanged.

Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.

Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.


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Sedan Rear-Ended by Tractor Truck on Cross Bronx Expy

A sedan traveling south on the Cross Bronx Expressway was struck on its right rear quarter panel by a westbound tractor truck. Both sedan occupants suffered head injuries and whiplash. Slippery pavement contributed to the crash. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, a 2019 sedan traveling south on the Cross Bronx Expressway was hit on its right rear quarter panel by a westbound 2015 tractor truck. The sedan driver, 31, and front passenger, 29, both sustained head injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts. The report lists slippery pavement as a contributing factor to the collision. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are noted. Neither occupant was ejected from the vehicle. The tractor truck showed no damage, indicating impact was primarily to the sedan. The crash highlights the dangers of slick road conditions on high-speed expressways.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4608938 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Unlicensed Driver Crashes Sedan on Walton Avenue

A 33-year-old male driver suffered an eye abrasion in a midnight crash on Walton Avenue. Two sedans collided. Alcohol was involved. The unlicensed driver caused the crash. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Walton Avenue involving two sedans. The 33-year-old male driver was injured with an eye abrasion but remained conscious and was secured by a lap belt and harness. The crash involved alcohol and an unlicensed driver traveling south who struck another vehicle going east. The contributing factor listed was alcohol involvement. The unlicensed driver’s error led to the collision. The report notes no ejection and no other contributing factors. The injured party was the driver of one sedan, sustaining moderate injury.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4608754 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
SUV Strikes Parked Sedan on West 181 Street

A speeding SUV collided with a parked sedan on West 181 Street in the Bronx. The SUV’s left side hit the sedan’s right rear bumper. The SUV driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered a head injury and concussion. No ejection occurred.

According to the police report, the crash occurred when a 2001 Honda SUV traveling south on West 181 Street struck a parked 2013 Honda sedan. The point of impact was the SUV’s left side doors and the sedan’s right rear bumper. The SUV driver, a 33-year-old male occupant, sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The driver was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. Two other vehicles were involved but not directly impacted in this collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4608756 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Motorbike Collides With Sedan on Grand Concourse

A motorbike and sedan collided on Grand Concourse in the Bronx. The motorbike driver, a 45-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg fractures. Police cited driver inattention and improper lane usage as contributing factors. The motorcyclist wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Grand Concourse involving a motorbike and a sedan, both traveling south. The motorbike driver, a 45-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The report lists driver inattention and improper passing or lane usage as contributing factors to the crash. The motorbike struck the sedan's left front bumper with its right side doors. The motorbike driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other occupants were reported injured. The sedan had one occupant and was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4608752 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Echo Place Crosswalk

A 27-year-old man was struck while crossing a marked crosswalk on Echo Place in the Bronx. He suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No driver errors were recorded.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing a marked crosswalk on Echo Place near East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal. He sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle condition were provided. The pedestrian’s injuries were classified as moderate. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4608150 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
A 4637
Tapia co-sponsors bill boosting cyclist safety with automated bike lane enforcement.

Assembly Bill 4637 would use cameras to keep cars out of bike lanes. The bill targets drivers who block protected lanes. Sponsors say it will protect cyclists from deadly crashes.

Assembly Bill A 4637, now in the sponsorship stage, aims to create a bicycle lane safety program in New York City. The bill, introduced on February 21, 2023, enforces restrictions on protected bike lanes using photo devices. The matter title reads: 'Establishes in the city of New York a bicycle lane safety program to enforce certain restrictions on the use of protected bicycle lanes by means of bicycle lane photo devices.' Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani leads as primary sponsor, joined by Brian Cunningham, Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas, Harvey Epstein, Amy Paulin, and others. The bill targets drivers who endanger cyclists by blocking protected lanes. No safety analyst note is available.


Jackson Champions Safety Boosting Street Redesigns and Curb Reform

Council weighs bills to curb traffic violence. Advocates demand daylighting, civilian enforcement, and street redesigns. Open Plans calls for urgent action. Focus: less driving, more protection for walkers and cyclists. The hearing marks a push for safer, saner streets.

On February 14, 2023, the City Council Transportation Committee holds a hearing on Vision Zero. The agenda covers several bills: Intro 415 (dangerous driving study), Intro 555 (school safety signs), Intro 679 (traffic calming near seniors), Intro 805 (pedestrian safety reporting), Intro 854 (annual daylighting), Intro 879 (bollards at sidewalks), and Intro 441 (5 mph on Open Streets). Open Plans' Sara Lind supports daylighting, civilian and automated enforcement, and home rule for speed limit reductions, stating, 'Self-enforcing streets are best.' Jackson Chabot urges street redesigns and curb reform. Both demand immediate action to protect vulnerable road users. The hearing is the first Vision Zero session under the new mayor.