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

Bronx Bike Passenger Injured on East Tremont

A 19-year-old female bike passenger suffered a back contusion on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. She was conscious and not ejected. The bike was traveling west with no reported vehicle damage. No driver errors were noted in the report.

According to the police report, a bike passenger was injured on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The 19-year-old female sustained a back contusion and was conscious at the scene. She was not ejected from the bike, which was traveling west going straight ahead. The bike had no damage, and no contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the report. The injured party was not wearing safety equipment. No other vehicles or collisions were specified. The report does not indicate any failure to yield, speeding, or other driver mistakes.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4589717 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
SUV Rear-Ends Parked SUV on Marion Avenue

A moving SUV struck the right rear bumper of a parked SUV on Marion Avenue in the Bronx. The driver of the moving vehicle, a 43-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Both vehicles sustained damage at the point of impact.

According to the police report, a 2018 Jeep SUV traveling north on Marion Avenue collided with a parked 2019 Mazda SUV, impacting its right rear bumper. The Jeep's left front bumper was damaged. The Jeep's driver, a 43-year-old male occupant, was injured with contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The parked vehicle was unoccupied at the time. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by moving vehicles striking stationary ones in urban settings.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4589099 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Taxi Driver Injured in Bronx Collision

A taxi driver suffered a head abrasion in a crash on East Tremont Avenue. The vehicle struck an object with its right front bumper. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. No ejection occurred.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male taxi driver was injured in a collision on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The taxi, traveling north, impacted with its right front bumper. The driver sustained a head abrasion but remained conscious and was secured by a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any failure to yield or other driver errors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4589101 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Three Sedans Collide on Cross Bronx Expressway

Three sedans crashed head-on on the Cross Bronx Expressway just after midnight. One driver, a 30-year-old woman, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as key factors in the collision.

According to the police report, three sedans traveling westbound on the Cross Bronx Expressway collided. The impact points included center front ends and a right front bumper. A 30-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining abrasions to her knee and lower leg. She was conscious and not ejected from her vehicle. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for the crash. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The collision involved multiple vehicles, all going straight ahead, with damage concentrated at the front ends. The report does not assign fault to the injured driver.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4589085 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Diesel Truck Slams Stopped SUV on Expressway

A diesel truck tore into stopped traffic on the Cross Bronx. Metal twisted. Fire raged. A 49-year-old woman, trapped and burned, died behind the wheel of her SUV. Two tractor-trailers and her vehicle lay shattered in the night.

A diesel tractor-trailer struck stopped traffic on the Cross Bronx Expressway, demolishing an SUV and two trucks. According to the police report, 'A diesel truck plowed into stopped traffic. A 49-year-old woman, burned and partially ejected, died behind the wheel of her SUV.' The woman was killed, suffering severe burns and partial ejection. Both trucks and the SUV were destroyed. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The data shows the SUV was stopped in traffic when hit. No helmet or signal issues are mentioned. The crash left one dead and wreckage scattered across the expressway.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4585761 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
SUV Left Turn Hits Southbound E-Bike

A 19-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in the Bronx. The SUV made a left turn, striking the e-bike head-on. The rider suffered facial abrasions. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a Nissan SUV traveling east on East 184 Street made a left turn and collided with a southbound e-bike. The 19-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from the bike and sustained facial abrasions. The SUV's left front bumper and the e-bike's center front end were damaged. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash occurred near Webster Avenue in the Bronx, zip code 10458.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4585273 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
SUV Strikes Pedestrian at Bronx Intersection

A 54-year-old woman was hit by an eastbound SUV on West 183 Street near Davidson Avenue. The impact fractured her knee and lower leg. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The pedestrian was conscious but seriously injured.

According to the police report, a Station Wagon/SUV traveling east on West 183 Street struck a 54-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection near Davidson Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, indicating a direct collision. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene and sustained serious injuries. No helmet or signaling issues were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4585251 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Moped Driver Injured in Grand Avenue Crash

A 33-year-old male moped driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries in a crash on Grand Avenue. He was conscious and wearing a helmet. The moped struck an unspecified vehicle’s left front quarter panel. The driver was not ejected and sustained bruises.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male moped driver was injured in a collision on Grand Avenue near West 174 Street. The moped, traveling north, struck the left front quarter panel of an unspecified vehicle. The driver, who held a permit license and wore a helmet, sustained contusions and injuries to the abdomen and pelvis. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. Vehicle damage was noted on the moped’s left front bumper. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4582860 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Motorcycle Hits Parked Truck on Grand Concourse

A motorcycle struck a parked pick-up truck on Grand Concourse in the Bronx. The rider, a 24-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The truck was stationary with seven occupants inside.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male motorcycle driver traveling west on Grand Concourse collided with the right side doors of a parked pick-up truck facing south. The truck was stationary with seven occupants. The motorcycle sustained damage to its right side doors and the truck to its center front end. The motorcyclist was injured, suffering abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581617 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Motorscooter Hits Pedestrian Crossing Signal

A 45-year-old man was struck by a westbound motorscooter on East 183 Street in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the scooter failed to yield right-of-way. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot.

According to the police report, a motorscooter traveling west on East 183 Street collided with a pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian, a 45-year-old man, sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the motorscooter. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581598 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Sedan Collides with Bus on East Fordham Road

A 43-year-old woman driving a sedan eastbound on East Fordham Road collided with a bus merging in the same direction. The sedan's left front quarter panel struck the bus's right rear quarter panel. The driver suffered back injuries and whiplash.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old female driver in a 2022 sedan was traveling straight ahead eastbound on East Fordham Road when her vehicle impacted the right rear quarter panel of a bus merging in the same direction. The sedan sustained damage to its left front quarter panel. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved in this crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4587276 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Motorcyclist Partially Ejected on Cross Bronx Expressway

A 29-year-old man riding south on the Cross Bronx Expressway was thrown from his motorcycle. He suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, leg, and foot. The bike’s right front was smashed. He stayed conscious.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male motorcyclist was traveling south on the Cross Bronx Expressway when he crashed. The impact damaged the motorcycle’s right front bumper and partially ejected the rider. He suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, but remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The rider wore a helmet. Only the motorcycle and its driver were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579663 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
BMW SUV Turns Fast, Strikes Woman Crossing

A BMW SUV turned left too fast on West Burnside Avenue. The bumper hit a 34-year-old woman crossing with the light. Her hip broke. Blood soaked her leg. She stayed awake. The driver had New Jersey plates.

A BMW SUV, registered in New Jersey, made a left turn at West Burnside Avenue and Davidson Avenue in the Bronx. The vehicle struck a 34-year-old woman who was crossing the street with the signal. According to the police report, 'A BMW SUV turned left too fast. The bumper struck a 34-year-old woman crossing with the light. Her hip broke. Blood soaked her leg. She stayed awake.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The woman suffered a broken hip and severe lacerations but remained conscious at the scene. The data shows the driver’s actions—unsafe speed and aggression—directly led to the crash and injury.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4578843 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Matthewson Road

A 48-year-old man driving a sedan suffered back contusions after an SUV struck the center back end of his vehicle. The crash occurred on Matthewson Road in the Bronx. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling west on Matthewson Road rear-ended a sedan. The sedan's 48-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining back contusions but remained conscious and was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors for either vehicle. The SUV driver was licensed and had one occupant; the sedan had no other occupants. The collision caused damage to the SUV's center back end. No ejections or other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4577631 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
E-Scooter Driver Injured in Bronx Sedan Crash

A 24-year-old male e-scooter driver suffered a head injury after a collision with a sedan on East 184 Street near Grand Concourse. The scooter was struck at the center back end. The driver was conscious but fractured and dislocated his head area.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured in a crash with a 2022 Honda sedan on East 184 Street in the Bronx. The e-scooter was traveling south and struck at the center back end by the sedan traveling west. The e-scooter driver sustained a head injury described as a fracture and dislocation but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor for the crash, repeated twice, indicating driver error. The e-scooter driver was unlicensed. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4577632 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Bicyclist Suffers Head Injury on Sedgwick Avenue

A 44-year-old man riding north on Sedgwick Avenue crashed on the Washington Bridge. He struck his head. He was semiconscious. Police cite confusion and bad pavement. No other vehicles involved.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on Sedgwick Avenue near the Washington Bridge was injured. He suffered a head injury and concussion and was found semiconscious. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Pavement Defective' as contributing factors. No other vehicles were involved. The crash caused no vehicle damage. The bicyclist was not using any safety equipment. No driver errors beyond confusion are listed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579060 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Speeding Sedan Slams Parked Car in Bronx

A speeding sedan struck a parked car on West Tremont Avenue. The driver suffered a head abrasion. Both vehicles were damaged. Unsafe speed caused the crash. No other injuries reported.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on West Tremont Avenue collided with a parked sedan. The driver of the moving vehicle, a man, sustained a head abrasion but remained conscious. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The impact damaged the left rear bumper of the parked car and the right front bumper of the moving sedan. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted. The driver was licensed in New York. The crash underscores the risk posed by unsafe speed near stationary vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4577625 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Sedan Strikes E-Bike Rider in Bronx

A sedan hit an e-bike on East Burnside Avenue. The rider, 32, was thrown and suffered pelvic and abdominal injuries. Both vehicles moved straight. No driver errors listed. The crash left the cyclist bruised and conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan and an e-bike collided on East Burnside Avenue in the Bronx. The 32-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered injuries to the abdomen and pelvis, including contusions and bruises. The sedan, driven by a licensed operator, struck the e-bike with its left front quarter panel while both vehicles traveled straight ahead. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for either party. The cyclist was conscious after the crash. No helmet or signaling issues were noted as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573478 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Pedestrian Injured Emerging from Parked Car Bronx

A 55-year-old woman was injured in the Bronx after emerging from in front of a parked vehicle. She suffered a facial abrasion and remained conscious. The crash occurred on Creston Avenue near East 188 Street. The vehicle involved was unspecified.

According to the police report, a 55-year-old female pedestrian was injured while emerging from in front of a parked vehicle at an intersection on Creston Avenue in the Bronx. She sustained a facial abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle movement are provided. The pedestrian’s injury severity was classified as moderate. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573489 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Sedan Hits Cyclist on East Tremont

A Jeep sedan struck a 21-year-old cyclist on East Tremont Avenue. The impact threw the rider, leaving him bruised and bloodied. Both moved west. Metal and flesh met. The street bore witness.

According to the police report, a Jeep sedan and a bicycle collided on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The 21-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered facial contusions and bruises. Both vehicles traveled west, straight ahead, when the crash occurred. The sedan struck the left rear quarter panel of the bicycle with its right rear bumper. No driver errors were listed in the report. The bicyclist wore no safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed in New York. The crash damaged the bicycle's left side and the sedan's right rear bumper.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573481 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14