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

SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Clay Avenue

A 25-year-old man was hit by an SUV traveling south on Clay Avenue. The pedestrian suffered neck abrasions. The SUV's left front bumper made impact. Unsafe speed by the driver caused the crash. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling south on Clay Avenue struck a 25-year-old male pedestrian who was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained neck abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper. The report lists unsafe speed as the contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or pedestrian actions were cited as causes. The pedestrian was not blamed for the crash. The collision also involved damage to a parked sedan's left front quarter panel, but no occupants were in that vehicle. The SUV had one occupant, and the driver’s license status was not specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573562 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Bronx Pedestrian Injured by Sedan Impact

A 35-year-old woman was struck by a sedan on Valentine Avenue in the Bronx. The vehicle hit her with its right front quarter panel. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver showed no damage to the car.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2018 Mercedes sedan traveling southwest on Valentine Avenue in the Bronx. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian on its right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was licensed and was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian's actions in the roadway were noted as 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but no blame is assigned. No helmet or signaling factors were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572931 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Motorscooter Rider Partially Ejected on Grand Concourse

A 34-year-old man riding a motorscooter southbound on Grand Concourse was partially ejected. He suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The scooter's left side doors were damaged in the crash. The rider wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male motorscooter driver was partially ejected during a crash on Grand Concourse. He sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The motorscooter was traveling straight ahead southbound when the point of impact occurred at the right rear quarter panel, causing damage to the scooter's left side doors. The driver was wearing a helmet. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors or violations. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572930 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Motorcycle Collides With Empty Sedan U-Turn Bronx

Motorcycle slammed into empty sedan making U-turn on Jerome Avenue. Rider suffered neck injury and whiplash. Police cited traffic control disregard. Both vehicles took front-end damage.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling south on Jerome Avenue struck a sedan making a U-turn at East 176 Street in the Bronx. The sedan was unoccupied. The motorcycle driver, a 24-year-old man, suffered neck pain and whiplash. Police listed 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, pointing to a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. The motorcycle's left front bumper and the sedan's right front bumper were damaged. No other contributing factors or victim errors were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572210 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Bronx Intersection

A sedan made a left turn on East 175 Street in the Bronx. It hit a 35-year-old woman crossing in a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver failed to yield and drove at unsafe speed.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southwest on East 175 Street in the Bronx struck a pedestrian crossing in a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian, a 35-year-old woman, was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, sustaining contusions and bruises. The report lists the driver's contributing factors as unsafe speed and failure to yield the right-of-way while making a left turn. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene and was not cited for any contributing factors. The collision occurred at the intersection near Monroe Avenue. No information about driver identity or license status was provided.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572222 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Sedan and Box Truck Collide on Grand Concourse

A sedan and a box truck collided while both making right turns on Grand Concourse in the Bronx. The sedan driver, a 55-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash involved disregarded traffic control and damaged front and rear bumpers.

According to the police report, a sedan and a box truck collided on Grand Concourse near East 188 Street in the Bronx. Both vehicles were making right turns when the crash occurred. The sedan driver, a 55-year-old man, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper, while the box truck was damaged on its right rear bumper. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4571972 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Grand Concourse

A 40-year-old woman was struck while crossing Grand Concourse at East Burnside Avenue. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was conscious and crossing with the signal when hit by an unspecified vehicle.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Grand Concourse and East Burnside Avenue. She was crossing with the signal when struck by an unspecified vehicle. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No details about the vehicle or driver were provided.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4569648 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Distracted Sedan Hits Truck on Cross Bronx

A sedan slammed into a tractor trailer on the Cross Bronx. The unlicensed driver suffered broken bones. Both drivers were distracted. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.

According to the police report, a collision took place on the Cross Bronx Expressway involving a sedan and a tractor truck. The sedan driver, a 37-year-old woman, was unlicensed and suffered fractures and dislocations across her body. She was conscious and restrained by an airbag and lap belt. The truck driver, licensed and operating a 2012 diesel tractor truck, was also involved. Both vehicles traveled westbound. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for both drivers. The sedan struck the trailer of the truck with its center front end. No ejections occurred. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or signaling, were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4565931 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Motorcycle Rear-Ends Sedan on Creston Avenue

A motorcycle struck the rear of a sedan on Creston Avenue. The motorcyclist, unlicensed and inexperienced, was ejected and suffered a head injury. Police cited aggressive driving and driver distraction as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling south on Creston Avenue collided with the center back end of a sedan also heading south. The motorcyclist, a 35-year-old male driver, was ejected and sustained a head injury resulting in unconsciousness and a concussion. The report lists driver inattention, distraction, and inexperience as contributing factors. Additionally, aggressive driving and road rage were noted as causes. The motorcyclist was not wearing any safety equipment and was unlicensed. The sedan, carrying two occupants, was impacted on its left front bumper. No pedestrian involvement was reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4565951 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
SUV Makes U-Turn, Hits E-Bike Rider

A Jeep SUV made an improper U-turn on West Burnside Avenue in the Bronx. It struck a 15-year-old female e-bike rider going straight east. The rider suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm. The SUV’s left front quarter panel was damaged.

According to the police report, a 2014 Jeep SUV was making an improper U-turn on West Burnside Avenue when it collided with an eastbound e-bike. The e-bike was occupied by a 15-year-old female driver who sustained a fractured and dislocated injury to her elbow and lower arm. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV’s left front quarter panel and the e-bike’s center front end were damaged. The young rider was conscious and not ejected from her vehicle. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The driver errors center on the SUV’s illegal turn, which led to the collision with the vulnerable e-bike rider.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4565576 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
SUV U-Turn Hits E-Bike Passenger

A 15-year-old girl riding as a passenger on an e-bike was ejected and suffered a head contusion. The SUV made a U-turn and struck the bike’s left rear. Driver inattention caused the crash on University Avenue in the Bronx.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old female bicyclist was injured when a 2022 Toyota SUV made a U-turn and collided with the e-bike she was riding as a passenger on University Avenue in the Bronx. The impact struck the left side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the e-bike. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained a head contusion. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling northwest, while the e-bike was traveling north. No other contributing factors were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4561332 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Alcohol-Involved Sedan Crash Injures Passenger

A sedan slammed its front bumper on Grand Concourse. A 46-year-old man in the front seat took the blow. He lost consciousness. Police cite alcohol involvement. The crash left him with serious chest injuries.

According to the police report, a 2012 sedan heading south on Grand Concourse crashed, striking its left front bumper. Four people were inside. A 46-year-old male passenger in the middle front seat suffered internal chest injuries and lost consciousness. He wore a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. No pedestrians or other vehicles were involved. The passenger's injuries were rated as serious. Alcohol impairment is noted as a key factor in the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4561222 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
E-Scooter Driver Ejected in Bronx Collision

A 36-year-old male e-scooter driver was ejected and injured in a crash on East Fordham Road. The sedan was making a U-turn when it struck the scooter’s front. The rider suffered facial fractures and dislocations, left conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan making a U-turn on East Fordham Road in the Bronx collided with an eastbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 36-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained serious facial injuries including fractures and dislocations. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the e-scooter driver but does not specify any for the sedan driver. The sedan struck the left side doors of the scooter, causing center front end damage to the e-scooter and left rear quarter panel damage to the sedan. The e-scooter driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling east while making the U-turn. The crash left the e-scooter rider injured but conscious.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4561330 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
SUV Makes U-Turn, Hits Westbound Bicyclist

A bicyclist was injured in the Bronx when an SUV made an improper U-turn. The bike struck the vehicle’s front quarter panel. The 18-year-old rider suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and not ejected. The SUV showed no damage.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling south on Jerome Avenue made an improper U-turn and collided with a westbound bicyclist on East Tremont Avenue. The impact occurred at the bike’s right front quarter panel. The 18-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining a head abrasion and remained conscious. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as the contributing factor. The bicyclist was not ejected and wore no helmet. The SUV, a 2018 model, showed no damage. The driver of the bike was unlicensed. No other contributing factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4560610 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Bus Hits Pedestrian on East Fordham Road

A bus struck a 47-year-old man on East Fordham Road in the Bronx. The pedestrian suffered a neck injury and shock. The bus was stopped in traffic before impact. Aggressive driving was a factor. The victim was not at an intersection.

According to the police report, a bus traveling west on East Fordham Road in the Bronx struck a 47-year-old male pedestrian who was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained a neck injury and was in shock. The bus was stopped in traffic before the collision and impacted the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The report lists aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors to the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions are noted as causes. The pedestrian’s injury severity was classified as moderate. The victim was not wearing any safety equipment, and no helmet or signaling factors were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4560941 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
SUV U-Turn Hits Moped Rider on Grand Concourse

A moped rider was ejected and injured in a collision with an SUV making a U-turn on Grand Concourse. The rider suffered chest injuries and was semiconscious. Driver distraction and inexperience contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a moped traveling north on Grand Concourse collided with an SUV making a U-turn westbound. The moped rider, a 31-year-old male, was ejected and sustained chest injuries, leaving him semiconscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers, with the moped driver also noted as inexperienced. The SUV showed no damage, while the moped had front-end damage. The SUV's point of impact was the left front quarter panel, and the moped's was the center front end. No safety equipment was reported for the injured rider.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4559582 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Sedans Crash on West 175 Street; Passenger Hurt

Two sedans slammed together on West 175 Street. A front passenger took the hit—back bruised, still conscious. Police blamed driver inattention and other vehicle factors. No one was ejected. The street stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on West 175 Street in the Bronx. The crash struck the center back end of one car and the front of the other. A 21-year-old male front passenger suffered back contusions and bruises. He was conscious and not ejected. Police listed driver inattention and other vehicular factors as causes. Both drivers were licensed and moving straight ahead. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report did not mention helmet use or signaling as contributing factors. The crash left one passenger injured, underscoring the risks for those inside cars.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555696 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Major Deegan

Three vehicles traveled south on Major Deegan Expressway. An SUV struck the rear of a sedan. A 27-year-old female passenger in the sedan suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited outside car distraction as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, a 2021 SUV driven by a licensed female driver struck the center back end of a 2014 sedan traveling south on the Major Deegan Expressway. The sedan carried four occupants. A 27-year-old female passenger seated in the middle rear seat of the sedan was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. The report lists outside car distraction as a contributing factor to the crash. The collision involved three vehicles all traveling straight ahead. The SUV's point of impact was its center front end, while the sedan was hit at its center back end. The injured passenger was not ejected from the vehicle. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4556154 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Box Truck Hits Pedestrian on East 182 Street

A box truck traveling south struck a 51-year-old man walking outside an intersection on East 182 Street in the Bronx. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash happened late at night.

According to the police report, a box truck was going straight ahead on East 182 Street when it struck a pedestrian not at an intersection. The pedestrian, a 51-year-old man, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The truck's point of impact was the left front bumper. No driver errors were explicitly noted in the data. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555721 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Motorcycle Hits Pedestrian Working on East Tremont

A motorcycle sped west on East Tremont Avenue. It struck a 31-year-old woman working in the roadway at an intersection. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The motorcycle overturned on impact.

According to the police report, a male motorcycle driver traveling west on East Tremont Avenue struck a 31-year-old female pedestrian working in the roadway at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The motorcycle overturned after the collision. The report lists "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor for both the driver and the pedestrian's injury. The point of impact was the motorcycle's center front end. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4558463 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14