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

Sedan Hits Parked SUV, Teen Passenger Injured

A sedan traveling south struck a parked SUV on Andrews Avenue in the Bronx. The impact hit the SUV’s left side doors. A 15-year-old female passenger in the sedan suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding. She was semiconscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Andrews Avenue collided with a parked SUV, impacting the left side doors of the SUV. The crash injured a 15-year-old female occupant in the sedan, who was seated in the right rear passenger position. She sustained facial injuries and minor bleeding and was semiconscious at the scene. The report notes the contributing factor as "Lost Consciousness," indicating a possible driver impairment or medical event. The sedan driver was licensed in New York. No other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were listed. The injured passenger was secured with a lap belt and harness. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555401 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Motorbike Ejected Driver Hits MTA Bus

A 24-year-old motorcyclist was ejected after colliding with an MTA bus on Webster Avenue. The rider suffered a head contusion and bruises. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as contributing factors. The bus showed no damage.

According to the police report, a motorbike traveling north on Webster Avenue collided with a northbound MTA bus. The motorcyclist, a 24-year-old male driver, was ejected and sustained a head injury and bruises. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The bus, also traveling straight ahead, showed no damage and had one occupant. The motorcyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision point was the motorbike's right front bumper and the bus's left side doors. The motorcyclist remained conscious but was injured. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4553666 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Motorscooter Passenger Injured in Bronx Collision

Motorscooter and ATV collided on Grand Concourse. Seventeen-year-old passenger suffered head abrasion. Both vehicles moved south, straight. No vehicle damage. Passenger conscious, not ejected.

According to the police report, a motorscooter and an ATV collided while traveling south on Grand Concourse in the Bronx. The 17-year-old female passenger on the motorscooter suffered a head abrasion. She was conscious and not ejected. Both vehicles were going straight. The impact struck the motorscooter's center back and the ATV's center front. No vehicle damage was recorded. The report lists no driver errors. The passenger was not wearing safety equipment. The crash resulted in injury without vehicle damage.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4553397 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Bronx Sedan Rear-Ends Another Sedan

Three sedans traveled north on Grand Concourse. One sedan struck the center back end of another. The driver of the struck vehicle, a 42-year-old man, suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Illness contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, three sedans were traveling north on Grand Concourse in the Bronx when one sedan collided with the center back end of another. The driver of the struck vehicle, a 42-year-old male occupant, sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Illness' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The injured party was the driver of the struck vehicle. The crash caused damage to the center back end of the struck sedan and the center front end of the striking sedan.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4553637 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Teen Dirt Bike Hits Parked Truck on East Fordham

A 15-year-old dirt bike rider crashed into a parked pick-up truck on East Fordham Road. The bike struck the truck’s left side doors. The rider suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. No helmet was worn.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old male driving a dirt bike northbound on East Fordham Road collided with a parked pick-up truck. The point of impact was the center front end of the bike against the truck’s left side doors. The rider was injured, sustaining abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists aggressive driving and following too closely as contributing factors. The rider was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. No safety equipment was used. The truck was unoccupied and stationary at the time of the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4553123 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on East Burnside Avenue

A sedan struck a 55-year-old female bicyclist on East Burnside Avenue in the Bronx. The cyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries and abrasions. The driver showed signs of inattention. The crash involved confusion and following too closely.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on East Burnside Avenue collided with a bicyclist also heading west. The bicyclist, a 55-year-old woman, was ejected and sustained head injuries and abrasions. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with pedestrian/bicyclist confusion and following too closely. The sedan's left front bumper struck the cyclist. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The bicyclist's safety equipment status is unknown. The crash highlights driver errors including inattention and failure to maintain safe distance. No blame is placed on the victim.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550423 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Moped Slams Parked SUV on West Tremont

A moped hit a parked SUV on West Tremont Avenue. The rider, 32, was thrown and suffered a head injury. Police cite passing too closely. The moped was demolished. No other injuries reported.

According to the police report, a moped traveling west on West Tremont Avenue in the Bronx struck a parked SUV. The 32-year-old moped driver was partially ejected and suffered a head injury and concussion. The moped was demolished. The police report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the driver’s error. The SUV was stationary and unoccupied at the time of the crash. No other people were hurt. The report notes the moped driver was not using any safety equipment.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549240 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
SUV Left Turn Hits Moped Head-On

A 23-year-old male moped driver suffered elbow and arm abrasions in a Bronx crash. An SUV making a left turn collided head-on with the moped traveling straight. Both vehicles showed front-end damage. The moped driver remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male moped driver was injured when an SUV making a left turn struck him head-on on Grand Concourse in the Bronx. The moped was traveling straight south while the SUV was turning left eastbound. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. The moped driver suffered abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No helmet or signaling factors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549219 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Grand Concourse

A 31-year-old man was hit by an SUV on Grand Concourse in the Bronx. The pedestrian was semiconscious with injuries to his entire body. The vehicle’s left front bumper made impact. The man complained of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2015 SUV traveling north on Grand Concourse in the Bronx. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection, performing other actions in the roadway. He suffered injuries to his entire body and was semiconscious at the scene, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549238 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
SUV Driver Injured in Multi-Vehicle Rear-End Crash

A 54-year-old man suffered a head injury when his SUV was struck from behind on the Cross Bronx Expressway. Slippery pavement and vehicle factors fueled the pileup. He stayed conscious. The road did not forgive.

According to the police report, a 54-year-old male driver in a 2008 SUV was injured when his vehicle was rear-ended on the Cross Bronx Expressway. The crash involved multiple vehicles, all traveling south. The driver suffered a head contusion but remained conscious and restrained. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. No failure to yield or other explicit driver errors were noted in the data. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV. The crash underscores the danger of slick roads and complex vehicle movements on this busy highway.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4547150 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Unlicensed Motorcyclist Injured on Grand Concourse

A 26-year-old man riding a motorcycle south on Grand Concourse suffered severe leg injuries. The bike struck on the left side, damaging the front quarter panel. The rider wore a helmet but was unlicensed. He was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male motorcyclist was injured in a crash on Grand Concourse in the Bronx. The motorcycle, traveling south, impacted on the left side doors, damaging the left front quarter panel. The rider sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver as unlicensed, which is a critical contributing factor. Both contributing factors are unspecified beyond that. The rider was wearing a helmet and remained conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured according to the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4547149 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Bronx Sedan Hits Female Bicyclist

A 29-year-old woman bicyclist was injured in a collision with a sedan on East Tremont Avenue. The bike struck the sedan’s right front bumper. She suffered bruises and lower leg injuries. Both vehicles were traveling westbound at impact.

According to the police report, a female bicyclist, age 29, was injured when her bike collided with a sedan on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, was traveling westbound and struck the bike with its right front bumper. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor for both parties, indicating driver-related errors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision occurred with both vehicles moving straight ahead. The report does not specify further details on the cause or fault beyond these contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4547083 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
2
Sedan’s Improper U-Turn Injures Two on Motorcycle

Sedan turned across East Fordham Road. Motorcycle slammed into its rear. Two men thrown hard, scraped and hurt. Improper turning and other driver errors led to blood on the street.

According to the police report, a sedan making an improper U-turn on East Fordham Road was struck by a westbound motorcycle. The impact hit the sedan’s left rear quarter panel and the motorcycle’s right front. Both motorcycle occupants, men aged 32, suffered abrasions and limb injuries. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The sedan driver was licensed. Neither motorcycle occupant wore safety equipment. Both remained conscious and were not ejected.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543322 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Moped Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Topping Avenue

A 19-year-old man was hit by a southbound moped on Topping Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk. The driver showed inattention and unsafe speed. The victim suffered bruises over his entire body but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a moped traveling south on Topping Avenue struck a 19-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises over his entire body and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the moped. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was not cited for any contributing factor. The driver’s failure to maintain attention and control at an unsafe speed led to the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543347 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Unlicensed Driver Hits Pedestrian at Bronx Intersection

A 27-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by an unlicensed driver in a sport utility vehicle on East 183 Street. The pedestrian suffered full-body injuries and was semiconscious at the scene. Two parked sedans were also damaged in the crash.

According to the police report, an unlicensed driver operating a 2021 SUV traveling south on East 183 Street struck a pedestrian crossing with the signal at an intersection in the Bronx. The 27-year-old male pedestrian sustained injuries to his entire body, including fractures and dislocations, and was semiconscious after the impact. The crash also involved damage to two parked sedans, hit by the SUV's front end and rear bumpers. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The driver was unlicensed, which is a critical error leading to this collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4541744 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Bicyclist Injured in Bronx Sedan Collision

A 34-year-old male bicyclist was struck on University Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan hit the bike’s rear center as both traveled south. The cyclist suffered hip and upper leg abrasions but remained conscious. Driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on University Avenue in the Bronx involving a sedan and a bicyclist. The 34-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining abrasions to his hip and upper leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The sedan struck the bike at the center back end while both were traveling south. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet and was not ejected from the bike. The driver of the sedan failed to yield right-of-way, leading to the impact. The bicyclist remained conscious after the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4541870 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Teen Pedestrian’s Leg Crushed by Westbound Sedan

A 19-year-old crossed East 175th. A Toyota hit him. The right front bumper smashed his leg. He stayed awake as doctors took part of it. The car rolled on, unmarked. The street stayed quiet. The wound did not.

A 19-year-old pedestrian was struck by a westbound Toyota sedan while crossing East 175th Street near Walton Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'A 19-year-old crossing the road was struck by a westbound Toyota. The right front bumper crushed his leg. He stayed awake. Doctors took part of it. The car bore no mark.' The crash left the pedestrian with a severe lower leg injury, resulting in amputation. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection or crosswalk when struck. The vehicle sustained no visible damage. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4541211 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
E-Bike Rider Injured in Bronx SUV Collision

An e-bike rider and an SUV collided on Valentine Avenue in the Bronx. The bicyclist suffered facial contusions but remained conscious. Both vehicles were traveling south and struck each other front to back. The crash left the cyclist bruised and injured.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old male bicyclist on an e-bike collided with a southbound SUV on Valentine Avenue in the Bronx. The bicyclist was injured, sustaining facial contusions and bruises, but was conscious and not ejected. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred, with impact at the center back end of the e-bike and the right front bumper of the SUV. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash resulted in injury to the vulnerable road user, the e-bike rider.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4541212 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
2
Distracted BMW Driver Slams Jerome Avenue

A BMW tore south on Jerome Avenue. Five inside. The driver lost focus. Metal screamed. Blood on the seats. A young woman in the back, torn and bleeding. Another passenger’s leg shattered. The night echoed with pain and sirens.

A BMW sedan crashed near West 177th Street on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. Five people were inside. According to the police report, the driver was distracted and drove aggressively. The front end of the car was crushed. A 25-year-old woman in the left rear seat suffered severe lacerations to her entire body. A 22-year-old front passenger sustained a fractured and dislocated leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling south, changing lanes before impact. No other vehicles were involved. The police report describes blood on the seats and screams in the dark.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4541195 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Unlicensed E-Scooter Driver Ejected in SUV Crash

A 29-year-old man on an unlicensed e-scooter was struck on East Fordham Road. The SUV hit the scooter’s front center, ejecting the rider. He suffered chest contusions but remained conscious. Driver distraction was a key factor in the collision.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on East Fordham Road involving a 2007 Honda SUV and an unlicensed e-scooter rider. The SUV impacted the left side doors, striking the e-scooter at its center front. The 29-year-old male e-scooter driver was ejected and sustained chest contusions but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The e-scooter driver was unlicensed. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The SUV driver’s distraction led to the crash, resulting in serious injury to the vulnerable e-scooter rider.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539994 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14