Crash Count for Bronx CB7
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,334
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,783
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 359
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 24
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 8
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 29, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Bronx CB7?

No More Names for the Death List: Demand Safe Streets Now

No More Names for the Death List: Demand Safe Streets Now

Bronx CB7: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 17, 2025

The Toll in Flesh and Blood

Two dead. Six with injuries that will never heal. In the last year, Bronx CB7 streets have not grown kinder. A 65-year-old man, crossing with the light at University Avenue and West Kingsbridge Road, was crushed by a turning van. A 39-year-old driver, stranded on the Major Deegan, was rear-ended and left to die while the other driver ran into the dark. His friends were on their way to help. He called them, gasping for breath, after the crash. He did not make it. “He called to get a jump, and after that, he got hit from behind, a hit-and-run. They were on their way to come give him a jump and he got hit waiting for them. And then he called to let them know, I’ve been hit. I can’t breathe.”

Eight killed. Twenty-four left with serious injuries. In three and a half years, these are the numbers. They do not count the families who wait for a phone call that never comes. They do not count the children who limp to school, or the elders who fear the crosswalk.

The Machinery of Harm

Cars and SUVs did most of the damage. Seventy-nine pedestrians were struck by cars or SUVs. Vans killed two. An ambulance killed one. Trucks, buses, bikes, mopeds, and motorcycles all left their mark. No one is safe when the street is built for speed.

What Leaders Have Done—and Not Done

The city talks about Vision Zero. They talk about lowering speed limits. They talk about cameras. But the dead keep coming. No new laws from local leaders have stopped the bleeding here.

Police say they are looking for the man who ran after killing Darryl Mathis. Police said Monday they were looking for a man who ran away after crashing his car into a disabled vehicle on the Major Deegan Expressway and killing its driver over the weekend.

There is no comfort in words. There is only the next crash.

What You Can Do

Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand real protection for people on foot and on bikes.

Do not wait for another friend to call for help and never speak again. Take action now.

Citations

Citations

Other Representatives

George Alvarez
Assembly Member George Alvarez
District 78
District Office:
2633 Webster Ave. 1st Floor, Bronx, NY 10458
Legislative Office:
Room 920, 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 CB7 Bronx Community Board 7 sits in Bronx, Precinct 52, District 14, AD 78, SD 33.

It contains University Heights (North)-Fordham, Bedford Park, Norwood.

See also
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Traffic Safety Timeline for Bronx Community Board 7

2
Moped Flips at Broadway, Passenger Burned

Moped sped down W 225 St, flipped at Broadway. Passenger, 18, thrown clear. His leg caught fire. He wore a helmet. Unsafe speed drove the crash. Both riders injured. The street burned and silent.

According to the police report, a moped traveling southwest on W 225 St at Broadway overturned due to unsafe speed. The report states, 'A moped tore southwest, too fast. It flipped. An 18-year-old passenger flew off. His leg caught fire.' The passenger, age 18, was ejected and suffered severe burns to his leg. He was conscious and wore a helmet. The 16-year-old driver was partially ejected and suffered bruises to his knee and lower leg. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The crash left both riders injured and the moped overturned.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774092 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Motorcycle Strikes Parked SUV on Bronx Avenue

A motorcycle traveling north collided with a parked SUV on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The motorcyclist, a 37-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Webster Avenue near East 194th Street in the Bronx at 2:55 p.m. A motorcycle traveling north struck the left rear quarter panel of a legally parked 2019 SUV. The motorcyclist, a 37-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The SUV was unoccupied at the time. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed, while the SUV driver was licensed but not present. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and the vulnerability of motorcyclists when vehicles are parked along busy city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769680 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
2
Sedan Turns Left, Strikes Two Bronx Pedestrians

A sedan turning left on East Gun Hill Road hit two pedestrians outside an intersection. Both suffered arm and leg injuries. The car’s front end struck them. The driver’s turn brought pain to the street.

According to the police report, a 2020 Lexus sedan traveling west on East Gun Hill Road made a left turn and struck two pedestrians. Both were crossing outside an intersection—one in a marked crosswalk, the other without a signal or crosswalk. The sedan’s center front end hit them, causing abrasions and injuries to their arms and legs. The victims, a 39-year-old woman and a 49-year-old man, remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver contributing factors such as failure to yield. The collision occurred during the turning maneuver. No pedestrian actions were cited as contributing factors. The crash shows the danger left turns pose to people on foot.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769168 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Motorcyclist Ejected in Improper Lane Change

A northbound motorcyclist was ejected and badly hurt after a car changed lanes into him on the Major Deegan. Impact crushed his leg. Police cite improper lane usage as the cause.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot after a crash on the Major Deegan Expressway. The collision happened when a northbound car changed lanes improperly, striking the motorcycle on its right side. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Unsafe Lane Changing" as contributing factors. The motorcyclist, who was wearing a helmet, was conscious but seriously injured. Vehicle damage was recorded on the right side of the motorcycle and the left side of the car. No victim actions contributed to the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769166 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
SUV Backs Unsafely Into Sedan Injuring Driver

A Bronx SUV driver backed unsafely into a sedan, striking its left front bumper. The sedan's driver, a 62-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash, entering shock. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe backing as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred near 3339 Perry Ave in the Bronx at 9:30 AM. A 2018 SUV, operated by a licensed female driver from Pennsylvania, was backing when it collided with a 2011 sedan traveling east. The point of impact was the SUV's center back end hitting the sedan's left front bumper. The sedan's 62-year-old male driver, wearing a lap belt, sustained back injuries and whiplash, resulting in shock. The report explicitly cites 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights the dangers of unsafe vehicle maneuvers and driver distraction in urban traffic environments.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767666 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Sedan Fails to Yield, Injures Bicyclist

A sedan turning right struck a bicyclist changing lanes on Grand Concourse in the Bronx. The cyclist was ejected, suffering a head injury and concussion. The driver held only a permit license. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:46 on Grand Concourse near Bedford Park Blvd in the Bronx. A sedan traveling north was making a right turn when it collided with a bicyclist also traveling north who was changing lanes. The contributing factor cited was the sedan driver's failure to yield the right-of-way. The bicyclist, a 37-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained a head injury resulting in unconsciousness and a concussion. The driver of the sedan was the sole occupant, held a New York permit license, and the vehicle sustained no damage. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were listed. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766947 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
SUV Collision on Major Deegan Expressway

Two SUVs collided on the Major Deegan Expressway at 2:10 a.m. A 59-year-old female driver suffered a head contusion. Police cited improper lane usage and driver inattention as causes. The impact damaged the right rear and left front bumpers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Major Deegan Expressway at 2:10 a.m. Two station wagons/SUVs traveling south collided. The 59-year-old female driver of a 2020 Jeep SUV sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The Jeep was struck on its right rear bumper, while the other SUV, a 2017 Toyota, was impacted on its left front bumper. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report emphasizes driver errors without noting any victim fault or additional contributing behaviors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766938 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Bicyclist Injured in Collision with Parked SUV

A 28-year-old male bicyclist riding west on Bailey Avenue struck a parked SUV. The impact hit the bike's center front end and the SUV's left front bumper. The rider suffered internal injuries to his hip and upper leg but remained conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bailey Avenue in the Bronx at 3:45 PM. A 28-year-old male bicyclist traveling west collided with a parked Station Wagon/SUV. The point of impact was the bike's center front end and the SUV's left front bumper. The bicyclist sustained internal injuries to his hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3, and was conscious after the crash. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, indicating rider error or confusion contributed to the collision. The SUV was stationary at the time, with no driver movement reported. The bicyclist was not ejected and was riding without safety equipment. No driver errors from the SUV were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765396 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Sedan U-Turn Hits Bicyclist on Paul Avenue

A sedan making a U-turn struck a bicyclist traveling west on Paul Avenue in the Bronx. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Driver inexperience and unsafe lane changing contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:40 on Paul Avenue in the Bronx. A sedan was making a U-turn when it collided with a bicyclist traveling westbound. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper and the bike's center back end. The bicyclist, a 38-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites driver inexperience and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors. Additionally, the bicyclist was noted to be following too closely. The sedan driver was unlicensed, compounding the risk. Vehicle damage included the sedan's center front end and the bike's right front bumper. No ejection occurred, and the bicyclist remained conscious.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762635 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Speeding Motorcycle Slams Sedan on Webster Avenue

A speeding, unlicensed motorcyclist crashed into a sedan’s front bumper on Webster Avenue. The rider suffered severe leg injuries. Police cite unsafe speed and failure to yield as causes.

According to the police report, a southbound motorcycle merging into traffic struck the right front bumper of a northbound sedan on Webster Avenue at 4:10 AM. The motorcycle driver, age 22, was unlicensed and traveling at unsafe speed. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The motorcyclist suffered a fractured, distorted, and dislocated knee, lower leg, and foot, but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan, driven by a licensed driver, carried two occupants. The crash underscores critical driver errors: unsafe speed and failure to yield led to the collision and serious injury.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762433 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Pedestrian Struck in Crosswalk on Grand Concourse

A man crossed with the light on Grand Concourse. A right front bumper slammed into his head. Blood pooled in the crosswalk. He stayed awake, face torn, the signal still green.

A 27-year-old man was injured while crossing Grand Concourse at East 198th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the pedestrian was 'crossing with the light' when a vehicle’s right front bumper struck his head. The narrative states, 'Blood pooled in the crosswalk. He stayed awake. His face torn open. The signal still green.' The point of impact and vehicle damage were both listed as the right front bumper. The report does not cite any contributing factors or driver errors, nor does it mention any victim behavior as a cause. The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to the head but remained conscious at the scene. The data underscores the persistent danger faced by pedestrians, even when following traffic signals.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761396 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Unlicensed Driver Fails to Yield on Grand Concourse

A 29-year-old sedan driver was partially ejected and injured in a Bronx crash. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, colliding with another vehicle turning left. The impact struck the sedan’s front and right side, causing serious abdominal injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Grand Concourse near East 196 Street in the Bronx at 23:16. The 29-year-old male sedan driver was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his abdomen and pelvis, classified as severity level 3. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a primary contributing factor by the sedan driver. The sedan was traveling west, going straight ahead, and was struck on the right front bumper. The other involved vehicle, a 2024 model, was making a left turn northbound and sustained damage to its right side doors. The driver of the turning vehicle was unlicensed, according to the report. No pedestrian or cyclist factors were cited. The collision highlights driver errors and unlicensed operation as key causes.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760672 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Runaway SUV Slams Parked Car on Jerome Avenue

A driverless SUV crashed into a parked vehicle on Jerome Avenue, injuring a 59-year-old man. The impact left him with hip and leg wounds. Both vehicles were stationary. The street bore the brunt of systemic danger.

According to the police report, a driverless SUV struck a parked Ford SUV on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx at 17:45. The 59-year-old male driver inside the parked vehicle suffered abrasions and injuries to his hip and upper leg but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were stationary before the crash. The impact damaged the right front bumper of the victim's SUV and the left side doors of the other vehicle. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The incident highlights the threat posed by uncontrolled vehicles on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760089 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Two Sedans Collide on West Fordham Road

Two sedans collided head-to-side on West Fordham Road in the Bronx. Both drivers were licensed men traveling straight ahead. One driver suffered an elbow injury but remained conscious. Damage focused on left front and rear quarter panels of the vehicles.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east and west on West Fordham Road collided at 13:16. Both drivers were licensed males operating their vehicles straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the eastbound sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the westbound sedan. One driver, age 30, sustained an internal injury to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The collision caused damage primarily to the left front quarter panel of the eastbound vehicle and the left rear quarter panel of the westbound vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759674 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Int 1069-2024
Dinowitz co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.

Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.

Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.


Int 0346-2024
Dinowitz votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.

Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.

Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.


Int 0346-2024
Sanchez votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.

Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.

Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.


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Motorcycle Demolished in Bronx SUV Left-Turn Crash

A speeding motorcycle carrying two helmeted riders collided with a southbound SUV making a left turn on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. Both motorcycle occupants were ejected and suffered severe injuries, including unconsciousness and fractures.

According to the police report, at 21:18 on Webster Avenue in the Bronx, a 2023 motorcycle traveling north at unsafe speed struck the right front quarter panel of a 2020 SUV making a left turn southbound. The motorcycle driver, unlicensed and helmeted, was ejected and rendered unconscious with severe whole-body injuries. The helmeted passenger was also ejected, sustaining severe fractures to the lower leg and foot but remained conscious. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor for both motorcycle occupants. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling legally but was involved in the collision during the left turn. The motorcycle was demolished in the crash. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, but no victim behaviors were noted as contributing. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed and complex interactions between turning vehicles and motorcycles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758158 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal Bronx

A 55-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries while crossing Bainbridge Avenue with the signal. The crash left him bruised but conscious. Police reports list no driver errors or victim faults, highlighting a hazardous intersection environment.

According to the police report, a 55-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Bainbridge Avenue and East 207 Street in the Bronx at 8:40 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck, sustaining contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or reckless driving. No details about the vehicle or driver are provided, and no victim behaviors are cited as contributing factors. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision. This incident underscores the dangers pedestrians face even when crossing lawfully.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758159 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Rear-End Collision Injures Bronx Sedan Driver

Two sedans collided on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. The driver of the rear vehicle suffered back injuries and shock. Police cite driver inattention and other vehicular factors as causes. Both vehicles were traveling northbound when impact occurred.

According to the police report, a rear-end collision occurred on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx at 14:14 involving two sedans traveling northbound. The driver of the rear vehicle, a 52-year-old woman, was injured with back trauma and experienced shock. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report identifies driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of impact, with the rear vehicle striking the center back end of the front vehicle. The front vehicle sustained damage to its center front end. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision highlights driver inattention as a critical factor in this crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759073 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05