Crash Count for Bronx CB5
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,899
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,634
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 594
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 31
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 11
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025
Carnage in CB 205
Killed 11
+1
Crush Injuries 8
Head 3
Lower leg/foot 2
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Hip/upper leg 1
Amputation 2
Lower arm/hand 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Severe Bleeding 7
Head 4
Face 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Severe Lacerations 12
Head 6
+1
Whole body 3
Face 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Neck 1
Concussion 20
Head 14
+9
Lower leg/foot 2
Face 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Neck 1
Whiplash 75
Neck 24
+19
Back 23
+18
Head 16
+11
Shoulder/upper arm 5
Whole body 5
Chest 4
Face 2
Lower leg/foot 2
Hip/upper leg 1
Contusion/Bruise 153
Lower leg/foot 54
+49
Head 18
+13
Neck 15
+10
Shoulder/upper arm 14
+9
Lower arm/hand 13
+8
Whole body 12
+7
Back 11
+6
Face 11
+6
Hip/upper leg 9
+4
Abdomen/pelvis 4
Chest 2
Eye 1
Abrasion 107
Lower leg/foot 44
+39
Head 21
+16
Lower arm/hand 20
+15
Face 4
Hip/upper leg 4
Shoulder/upper arm 4
Whole body 4
Neck 3
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Back 2
Chest 1
Eye 1
Pain/Nausea 19
Whole body 8
+3
Back 3
Neck 3
Lower leg/foot 2
Face 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Bronx CB5?

Preventable Speeding in CB 205 School Zones

(since 2022)
Bronx CB5: Night roads, hard deaths

Bronx CB5: Night roads, hard deaths

Bronx CB5: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 26, 2025

Two young men died before dawn on the Bronx River Parkway. Police say a 21‑year‑old in a Mercedes tried to pass a Volkswagen, struck it, then hit two bikes. Both riders were thrown and died at the hospital. The driver was arrested and charged with vehicular manslaughter and DWI, according to Gothamist and the Daily News. “Police have arrested and charged a man with vehicular manslaughter and driving while intoxicated,” Gothamist reported. One sister stood in court and said, “Two people were killed. He was drunk,” per the Daily News.

This happened in Bronx Community Board 5. It keeps happening.

Where the body count lands

Since 2022, CB5 has seen 7 traffic deaths and over 2,000 injuries in 3,054 crashes, according to city data (NYC Open Data). Pedestrians took 4 deaths and 424 injuries. People on bikes were hurt 148 times. Car occupants made up the rest.

The worst corridors by harm:

A 44‑year‑old woman was killed off‑intersection on Macombs Road near W. 174th late at night, tagged to driver distraction in the dataset (CrashID 4833327). A 35‑year‑old man died on the Deegan in 2024 (CrashID 4730009). A 62‑year‑old pedestrian was killed at a Deegan ramp in 2023 (CrashID 4642857).

Nights take people

The clock tells a pattern. Deaths stack after dark. The hours with fatalities: midnight, 2 a.m., 6 p.m., 11 p.m. Two deaths hit at midnight. Two more at 2 a.m. Evening hours carry heavy injury loads too (NYC Open Data).

Contributing factors in the roll‑up: “other” leads the harm count by far. The sheet still flags alcohol involvement, inattention, unsafe speed, and improper passing in injury crashes here (NYC Open Data). On the parkway case, police and prosecutors cited DWI and passing before the two riders were hit, per Gothamist and amNY.

The machines that hurt us

In pedestrian cases here, sedans and SUVs account for most injuries and deaths in the dataset. Pedestrians were killed by sedans and trucks, and most injuries came from SUVs and sedans (NYC Open Data).

Fix the corners, slow the straights

Start where people break. Hardening turns and daylighting at Jerome Avenue and Grand Concourse. Night patrols and automated enforcement at the peak hours flagged above. Target repeat hotspots and ramp merges on the Deegan. Protect crossings off‑intersection where the dead have fallen.

Then go bigger. Lower the city default speed limit. Force repeat speeders to slow down.

Albany renewed 24‑hour school‑zone speed cameras through 2030; local lawmakers voted yes, including Assembly Member Tapia and Senators Jackson and Rivera, per legislative records in our timeline (S 8344 votes). In June, senators moved a bill to require intelligent speed assistance for repeat violators; Rivera voted yes in committee and is listed as a co‑sponsor (S 4045). The Assembly file is A 2299; Tapia is a co‑sponsor (A 2299). The Senate summary says it targets drivers who rack up points or multiple camera tickets with mandatory speed limiters.

Two men died on the parkway. A woman died on Macombs. A man at the Deegan ramp. The list goes on. Slow the cars. Hold the worst drivers by the throat of the machine.

What families said

“He’s just walking freely? Two people were killed,” a sister said at court, reported by the Daily News. “How could they let him go?” the victim’s mother asked in the same report. The defense lawyer said his client will fight the charges, per the Daily News.

Take one step today. Join the push to drop speeds and stop repeat offenders. Start here: Take Action.

Citations

Citations

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.

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State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Bronx Community Board 5

12
S 4045 Jackson votes yes in committee, boosting street safety by curbing repeat speeders.

Jun 12 - Senate backs S 4045. Repeat speeders face forced installation of speed assistance tech. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers action. Law targets reckless drivers. Streets may get safer for those outside the car.

Senate bill S 4045, sponsored by Andrew Gounardes and co-sponsored by over two dozen senators, passed committee votes on June 11 and June 12, 2025. The bill, titled 'Relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits,' mandates these devices for drivers who rack up eleven or more points in 24 months, or six speed or red light camera tickets in a year. The measure aims to curb repeat dangerous driving. Senators including Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, and others voted yes. The bill targets drivers with a pattern of violations, seeking to cut risk for pedestrians and cyclists by limiting repeat speeding.


12
S 5677 Jackson votes yes on school speed cameras, boosting safety for children.

Jun 12 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Schenectady schools. The bill passed both chambers. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program ends in 2030. Streets near schools may get safer. The vote was not unanimous.

Senate Bill S 5677, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The Senate passed it on June 12, with primary sponsor James Tedisco (District 44) and co-sponsor Patricia Fahy (District 46) leading the push. The Assembly approved it on June 13. The bill sets up automated speed enforcement near schools and sunsets December 31, 2030. The measure aims to catch speeding drivers near children. Some lawmakers voted no, but most supported the move. No formal safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets a known danger zone for vulnerable road users.


12
S 6815 Jackson votes yes to exempt some employees from bus lane rules.

Jun 12 - Senate and Assembly clear S 6815. MTA workers get a pass for driving in bus lanes while on duty. Law shields agency vehicles from tickets. Streets grow more crowded. Vulnerable users face more risk.

Bill S 6815, titled 'Relates to bus lane restrictions in New York city,' passed the Senate on June 12, 2025, and the Assembly on June 13, 2025. The bill states, 'it shall be a defense to any prosecution for a violation of a bus lane restriction ... when an employee of the metropolitan transportation authority is performing authorized duties.' Sponsored by Senator Leroy Comrie and co-sponsored by Nathalia Fernandez, the measure exempts MTA employees from bus lane tickets while working. No safety analysis was provided. The bill opens bus lanes to more agency vehicles, crowding space meant for buses, cyclists, and pedestrians.


12
S 4045 Rivera votes yes in committee, boosting street safety by curbing repeat speeders.

Jun 12 - Senate backs S 4045. Repeat speeders face forced installation of speed assistance tech. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers action. Law targets reckless drivers. Streets may get safer for those outside the car.

Senate bill S 4045, sponsored by Andrew Gounardes and co-sponsored by over two dozen senators, passed committee votes on June 11 and June 12, 2025. The bill, titled 'Relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits,' mandates these devices for drivers who rack up eleven or more points in 24 months, or six speed or red light camera tickets in a year. The measure aims to curb repeat dangerous driving. Senators including Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, and others voted yes. The bill targets drivers with a pattern of violations, seeking to cut risk for pedestrians and cyclists by limiting repeat speeding.


12
S 5677 Rivera votes yes on school speed cameras, boosting safety for children.

Jun 12 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Schenectady schools. The bill passed both chambers. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program ends in 2030. Streets near schools may get safer. The vote was not unanimous.

Senate Bill S 5677, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The Senate passed it on June 12, with primary sponsor James Tedisco (District 44) and co-sponsor Patricia Fahy (District 46) leading the push. The Assembly approved it on June 13. The bill sets up automated speed enforcement near schools and sunsets December 31, 2030. The measure aims to catch speeding drivers near children. Some lawmakers voted no, but most supported the move. No formal safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets a known danger zone for vulnerable road users.


12
S 6815 Rivera votes yes to exempt some employees from bus lane rules.

Jun 12 - Senate and Assembly clear S 6815. MTA workers get a pass for driving in bus lanes while on duty. Law shields agency vehicles from tickets. Streets grow more crowded. Vulnerable users face more risk.

Bill S 6815, titled 'Relates to bus lane restrictions in New York city,' passed the Senate on June 12, 2025, and the Assembly on June 13, 2025. The bill states, 'it shall be a defense to any prosecution for a violation of a bus lane restriction ... when an employee of the metropolitan transportation authority is performing authorized duties.' Sponsored by Senator Leroy Comrie and co-sponsored by Nathalia Fernandez, the measure exempts MTA employees from bus lane tickets while working. No safety analysis was provided. The bill opens bus lanes to more agency vehicles, crowding space meant for buses, cyclists, and pedestrians.


11
S 4045 Jackson co-sponsors bill to boost street safety with speed limiters.

Jun 11 - Senate backs S 4045. Repeat speeders face forced installation of speed assistance tech. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers action. Law targets reckless drivers. Streets may get safer for those outside the car.

Senate bill S 4045, sponsored by Andrew Gounardes and co-sponsored by over two dozen senators, passed committee votes on June 11 and June 12, 2025. The bill, titled 'Relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits,' mandates these devices for drivers who rack up eleven or more points in 24 months, or six speed or red light camera tickets in a year. The measure aims to curb repeat dangerous driving. Senators including Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, and others voted yes. The bill targets drivers with a pattern of violations, seeking to cut risk for pedestrians and cyclists by limiting repeat speeding.


11
S 7678 Jackson votes yes to expand school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Jun 11 - White Plains gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers move fast. Most vote yes. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. Program ends 2030. Streets may slow. Danger faces children every day.

Senate Bill S 7678, sponsored by Shelley Mayer, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in White Plains. The bill passed the Senate on June 11, 2025, and the Assembly on June 16, 2025. The matter reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of White Plains; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2030.' Mayer led the push. Most senators and assembly members voted yes. The bill aims to catch speeding drivers near schools, a known threat to children and families. No safety analyst note was provided.


11
S 7785 Jackson votes yes to weaken bus rules, increasing pedestrian and cyclist risk.

Jun 11 - Senate passed S 7785. The bill carves out large Mitchell-Lama housing from bus traffic rules. Lawmakers voted yes. The carve-out weakens enforcement. Streets grow less safe for people on foot and bike.

Bill S 7785, titled 'Relates to bus operation-related traffic regulations,' passed the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The measure, sponsored by Senator Jamaal Bailey, excludes violations in cooperative housing developments with at least 10,000 Mitchell-Lama units from bus operation traffic regulations. The bill advanced through committee and received broad support in both chambers. By exempting these large complexes, the law weakens traffic enforcement where thousands live. This move increases risk to pedestrians and cyclists, stripping away protections that save lives. Vulnerable road users lose another layer of safety in dense city streets.


11
S 4045 Rivera co-sponsors bill to boost street safety with speed limiters.

Jun 11 - Senate backs S 4045. Repeat speeders face forced installation of speed assistance tech. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers action. Law targets reckless drivers. Streets may get safer for those outside the car.

Senate bill S 4045, sponsored by Andrew Gounardes and co-sponsored by over two dozen senators, passed committee votes on June 11 and June 12, 2025. The bill, titled 'Relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits,' mandates these devices for drivers who rack up eleven or more points in 24 months, or six speed or red light camera tickets in a year. The measure aims to curb repeat dangerous driving. Senators including Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, and others voted yes. The bill targets drivers with a pattern of violations, seeking to cut risk for pedestrians and cyclists by limiting repeat speeding.


11
S 7678 Rivera votes yes to expand school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Jun 11 - White Plains gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers move fast. Most vote yes. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. Program ends 2030. Streets may slow. Danger faces children every day.

Senate Bill S 7678, sponsored by Shelley Mayer, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in White Plains. The bill passed the Senate on June 11, 2025, and the Assembly on June 16, 2025. The matter reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of White Plains; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2030.' Mayer led the push. Most senators and assembly members voted yes. The bill aims to catch speeding drivers near schools, a known threat to children and families. No safety analyst note was provided.


11
S 7785 Rivera votes yes to weaken bus rules, increasing pedestrian and cyclist risk.

Jun 11 - Senate passed S 7785. The bill carves out large Mitchell-Lama housing from bus traffic rules. Lawmakers voted yes. The carve-out weakens enforcement. Streets grow less safe for people on foot and bike.

Bill S 7785, titled 'Relates to bus operation-related traffic regulations,' passed the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The measure, sponsored by Senator Jamaal Bailey, excludes violations in cooperative housing developments with at least 10,000 Mitchell-Lama units from bus operation traffic regulations. The bill advanced through committee and received broad support in both chambers. By exempting these large complexes, the law weakens traffic enforcement where thousands live. This move increases risk to pedestrians and cyclists, stripping away protections that save lives. Vulnerable road users lose another layer of safety in dense city streets.


10
Inexperienced Driver Injures Man in Bronx Crash

Jun 10 - Two sedans collided at Monroe Avenue and East 176th Street. One driver, age 22, suffered a shoulder injury. Police cite driver inexperience. Metal twisted. Night air thick with sirens. The street bore the mark of another crash.

Two sedans crashed at Monroe Avenue and East 176th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the collision involved a 2009 Honda sedan making a left turn and a 2022 Nissan sedan going straight. Four people were involved. One driver, a 22-year-old man, was injured in the shoulder and remained conscious. Police list 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not specify further details about the injuries to other occupants. Helmet use and turn signals are not listed as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4819830 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
10
S 8117 Jackson votes yes on school speed cameras, boosting safety for children.

Jun 10 - Senate backs S 8117. Oneida County gets school speed zone cameras. Law sunsets in 2030. Lawmakers act. Streets near schools may slow. Children walk safer. Drivers face new eyes.

Senate bill S 8117, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the county of Oneida,' passed committee votes on May 27 and June 10, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Senator Joseph A. Griffo (District 53), sets up speed cameras near schools in Oneida County. The program ends December 31, 2030. The Senate voted yes, with only two no votes and several excused. The measure aims to slow drivers near schools and protect children. No safety analyst note was provided. The bill now moves forward in the legislative process.


10
S 8117 Rivera votes yes on school speed cameras, boosting safety for children.

Jun 10 - Senate backs S 8117. Oneida County gets school speed zone cameras. Law sunsets in 2030. Lawmakers act. Streets near schools may slow. Children walk safer. Drivers face new eyes.

Senate bill S 8117, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the county of Oneida,' passed committee votes on May 27 and June 10, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Senator Joseph A. Griffo (District 53), sets up speed cameras near schools in Oneida County. The program ends December 31, 2030. The Senate voted yes, with only two no votes and several excused. The measure aims to slow drivers near schools and protect children. No safety analyst note was provided. The bill now moves forward in the legislative process.


9
S 915 Jackson co-sponsors bill boosting street safety for all users.

Jun 9 - Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.

Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.


9
S 915 Jackson votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.

Jun 9 - Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.

Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.


9
S 915 Rivera votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.

Jun 9 - Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.

Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.


7
Moped and Sedan Crash on Jerome Ave Injures Two

Jun 7 - A moped and sedan collided on Jerome Ave. Two men, 27 and 17, suffered bruises. Police cite driver inattention. One passenger was ejected. Streets left them exposed.

A moped and a sedan crashed on Jerome Ave near E Burnside Ave in the Bronx. Two people were injured: a 27-year-old moped driver with a leg bruise and a 17-year-old passenger with a shoulder bruise. The passenger was ejected. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The sedan was making a U-turn; the moped was going straight. No other contributing factors were listed. Both vehicles had licensed drivers. The report does not mention helmet use or signals.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4819828 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
6
Failure to Yield Injures Driver on Major Deegan

Jun 6 - Two sedans collided on Major Deegan Expressway. One driver suffered neck injuries. A child and another adult were hurt. Police cite failure to yield. Metal twisted. Lives changed in a moment. The road stayed open. The danger remained.

Two sedans crashed on the Major Deegan Expressway northbound at Exit 8 in the Bronx. According to the police report, the collision involved a Toyota and an Infiniti, both registered in Pennsylvania. Three people were hurt: a 29-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash, while another adult and a child occupant sustained unspecified injuries. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The impact struck the left front of one car and the right rear of the other. No other contributing factors were listed. The crash left injuries and exposed the ongoing risk on this stretch of highway.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818750 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19