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.

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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

A 602
Jackson votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.

Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.


A 602
Jackson votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.

Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.


A 602
Rivera votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.

Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.


A 602
Rivera votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.

Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.


A 602
Tapia votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.

Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.


Sedan Slams Into Stopped Car on University Avenue

A sedan rear-ended a stopped car on University Avenue. The struck driver, a 46-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both cars damaged. No other injuries reported.

According to the police report, a southbound sedan struck another sedan that was stopped in traffic on University Avenue. The 46-year-old male driver of the stopped car suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed men. The impact crushed the front of the striking car and the rear of the stopped vehicle. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No ejections or other injuries occurred. The injured driver was conscious and wore a lap belt.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4604686 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
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Two Sedans Smash Fronts in Bronx Crash

Two sedans collided head-on at East 184 Street and Ryer Avenue. Two rear passengers suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both stayed conscious. Metal crumpled. The street bore the mark of impact.

According to the police report, two sedans crashed on East 184 Street at Ryer Avenue in the Bronx. Both vehicles were traveling straight when their left front bumpers collided. Two passengers, a 52-year-old woman and a 32-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both were restrained with lap belts and harnesses, remained conscious, and were not ejected. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Damage centered on the front ends of both sedans. The crash left two people hurt and marked another day of danger for Bronx streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4604676 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal

A 29-year-old man was hit on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. He was crossing against the signal when an SUV traveling south struck him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and was taken to the hospital.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Jerome Avenue at East 181 Street in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when a southbound 2007 Honda SUV struck him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained head injuries classified as severity level 3. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the pedestrian crossing against the signal. No safety equipment or helmet use was noted. The crash highlights the danger at this intersection where pedestrian signal compliance and vehicle interaction resulted in serious injury.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4601129 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
A 2610
Tapia co-sponsors bill boosting bus lane enforcement, improving street safety.

Assembly bill A 2610 targets bus lane cheaters. Sponsors back cameras and owner liability. The goal: keep bus lanes clear, speed up buses, cut crashes. No votes yet. The fight for safer streets rolls on.

Assembly bill A 2610, now in sponsorship, aims to extend bus rapid transit camera enforcement. The bill, titled "Relates to owner liability for failure of operator to comply with bus operation-related local law or regulation traffic restrictions," was introduced January 26, 2023. Primary sponsor Alicia Hyndman leads, joined by Deborah Glick, Sarahana Shrestha, Manny De Los Santos, Zohran Mamdani, and others. The bill would hold vehicle owners liable for bus lane violations and expand photo enforcement. No votes have been recorded. The measure seeks to keep bus lanes clear, speed up transit, and reduce risk for those outside cars.


A 602
Tapia votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.

Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.


Pedestrian Injured by SUV Making Left Turn

A 23-year-old man working in the roadway was struck by an SUV making a left turn on Webster Avenue. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver was distracted at the time of impact.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male pedestrian was injured while working in the roadway at an intersection on Webster Avenue. The crash involved a 2011 Hyundai SUV making a left turn westbound. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. There was no vehicle damage reported. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4599181 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
SUV Backs Into Pedestrian on Walton Avenue

A 36-year-old man was struck while walking on Walton Avenue in the Bronx. The SUV was backing up when it hit the pedestrian outside an intersection. The man suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver failed to back safely.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Walton Avenue in the Bronx when an SUV backing eastward struck him. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was performing other actions in the roadway. The SUV driver was backing unsafely, which the report lists as the contributing factor. The impact occurred at the center back end of the SUV, damaging its right rear bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4598669 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Pedestrian Struck Crossing With Signal Bronx

A woman, 34, crossing East 178 Street with the signal, suffered neck injuries in the Bronx. She stayed conscious. Police list no driver errors. The vehicle type is unknown.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old woman was injured while crossing East 178 Street at an intersection in the Bronx. She was crossing with the signal and suffered neck injuries, described as whiplash. The pedestrian remained conscious after the crash. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle involved is unspecified, with no details on type or driver. No helmet or signaling issues are mentioned. The crash left the pedestrian with injury severity level 3.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4598905 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
A 1280
Tapia co-sponsors bill boosting street safety for all users.

Assembly bill A 1280 pushes for streets built for all. Dozens of lawmakers back the plan. The bill demands roads that protect walkers, cyclists, and riders. It calls for design, not luck, to keep people safe.

Assembly bill A 1280, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 13, 2023, the bill sits with the Assembly. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 70 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Kenny Burgos, and Catalina Cruz. Their action signals strong legislative momentum. The bill’s focus: force planners to build streets for people, not just cars. No safety analyst note is available, but the intent is clear—systemic change for vulnerable road users. The bill’s progress can be tracked at the New York Assembly website.


SUV Side-Impacted by Sedan on Major Deegan

A 28-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and shock after his SUV was struck on the left side doors by a sedan traveling south on the Major Deegan Expressway. The SUV's defective brakes contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on the Major Deegan Expressway involving a 2010 Hyundai SUV and a 2016 Audi sedan, both traveling south. The SUV was struck on its left side doors by the sedan's front end. The SUV driver, a 28-year-old male, was injured with back pain and shock but was not ejected. The report lists 'Brakes Defective' as a contributing factor, indicating vehicle malfunction played a role. No other driver errors are specified. The sedan driver’s license status is not provided. The crash caused damage to the left side doors of the SUV and the front end of the sedan.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4596421 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
S 343
Jackson co-sponsors bill to create vehicle pedestrian safety rating system.

Senate bill S 343 seeks a clear, public safety score for cars. The DMV would post these ratings. Lawmakers push for sunlight on danger. Pedestrians face risk. The system aims to expose it.

Senate bill S 343 was proposed on January 4, 2023. It sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Creates a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles,' would require the Department of Motor Vehicles to post these ratings online. Primary sponsor Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The measure targets transparency. It puts the danger of cars in plain sight. No safety analyst note was provided.


S 343
Rivera co-sponsors bill to create vehicle pedestrian safety rating system.

Senate bill S 343 seeks a clear, public safety score for cars. The DMV would post these ratings. Lawmakers push for sunlight on danger. Pedestrians face risk. The system aims to expose it.

Senate bill S 343 was proposed on January 4, 2023. It sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Creates a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles,' would require the Department of Motor Vehicles to post these ratings online. Primary sponsor Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The measure targets transparency. It puts the danger of cars in plain sight. No safety analyst note was provided.


Moped Strikes Pedestrian Crossing University Avenue

A 36-year-old woman was hit by a moped while crossing University Avenue in the Bronx. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver failed to yield and was distracted at the time of the crash.

According to the police report, a moped traveling straight ahead on University Avenue struck a 36-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other vehicles or occupants were involved. The crash occurred in the Bronx, zip code 10453. The driver’s distraction and failure to yield created the conditions for this collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4592263 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
E-Bike Strikes Woman and Toddler on Webster

An e-bike hit a woman and toddler crossing Webster Avenue. Blood ran down their bodies. The rider did not stop. Both victims stayed conscious. The street stayed loud. The danger stayed real.

A 19-year-old woman and a 2-year-old girl were struck by an e-bike while crossing Webster Avenue near East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, both pedestrians were crossing with the signal when the e-bike rider hit them and did not stop. The woman suffered severe lacerations to her entire body but remained conscious. The child bled from the head. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. Both victims were left injured at the intersection.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4591659 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Pedestrian Hit by Sedan on Clay Avenue

A 43-year-old woman was struck while crossing Clay Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan hit her center front. She suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. No driver errors were specified. The pedestrian was off intersection, crossing without signal.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Clay Avenue struck a 43-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside an intersection. The impact was to the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no specific driver contributing factors or errors. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash occurred in Bronx's 14th council district near East 175 Street. The driver was going straight ahead with no reported license or occupant details.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4589726 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14