Crash Count for Bronx CB7
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,341
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,784
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 Aug 2, 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.

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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.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Bronx Community Board 7

S 5602
Jackson votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.


S 5602
Rivera votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.


A 8936
Jackson votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.

Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.

Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.


A 8936
Rivera votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.

Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.

Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.


2
Motorcycle Passenger Killed in Bronx Head-On Crash

A motorcycle slammed into an SUV on University Avenue. The force threw a 27-year-old woman from the bike. Her head struck the pavement. She died under the streetlights. Driver errors and disregard for traffic control marked the night.

A deadly crash unfolded on University Avenue near West 190th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, a motorcycle struck an SUV head-on. A 27-year-old woman riding as a passenger on the motorcycle was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. The motorcycle driver, a 37-year-old man, was also ejected and injured. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Keep Right' as contributing factors for both drivers. The motorcycle operator was unlicensed. The passenger was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but only after the driver errors. The crash left one dead and others injured, underscoring the dangers when drivers ignore traffic controls.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4530824 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Wide Jeep Turn Slams E-Bike on Jerome

A Jeep swung wide on Jerome Avenue. An e-bike hit hard into its side. The rider’s leg bled heavy. Metal twisted. The pickup held two. The crash left the e-bike rider hurt, the street stained, the danger plain.

A Jeep pick-up truck made a wide turn across Jerome Avenue near 2575. An e-bike, heading straight, struck the truck’s right side. The 25-year-old e-bike rider suffered severe bleeding from his leg but stayed conscious. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Turning Improperly' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The Jeep carried two men, ages 24 and 51, who were not reported injured. The e-bike rider was unlicensed. The police report details that the Jeep was making a U-turn when the collision occurred. The impact bent metal and left the e-bike’s front end damaged. The crash highlights the risks when drivers turn wide and lose focus.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4530943 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at Bronx Intersection

A 69-year-old man was hit by a sedan making a left turn on West Gun Hill Road. The pedestrian was knocked unconscious with severe facial injuries. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield as causes. The vehicle showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 69-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West Gun Hill Road and West Mosholu Parkway North in the Bronx. The pedestrian suffered facial fractures and was unconscious after being struck. The driver, a licensed male operating a 2015 Honda sedan, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. Contributing factors listed include driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end but sustained no damage. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4530935 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing East 212 Street

A 29-year-old woman was hit by an SUV making a left turn on East 212 Street. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing East 212 Street at an intersection. The driver, operating a 2021 Jeep SUV, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact occurring at the left front bumper. The driver was licensed and traveling eastbound. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4531922 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
S 1078
Jackson votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.

Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.

Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.


S 5130
Jackson votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.

Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.

Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.


S 1078
Rivera votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.

Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.

Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.


S 5130
Rivera votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.

Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.

Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.


Garbage Truck Backs Into Sedan On Holt Place

A garbage truck backing unsafely struck a sedan on Holt Place in the Bronx. The sedan driver, a 37-year-old woman, suffered knee and lower leg injuries and a concussion. The truck driver’s view was obstructed, causing the crash.

According to the police report, a garbage truck backing west on Holt Place collided with a sedan traveling east. The sedan’s 37-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining knee, lower leg, foot injuries, and a concussion. The report lists the truck driver’s errors as "Backing Unsafely" and "View Obstructed/Limited." The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The collision caused damage to the center back end of the truck and the center front end of the sedan. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4524626 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Two Sedans Collide on West Kingsbridge Road

Two sedans crashed at West Kingsbridge Road and University Avenue in the Bronx. A 30-year-old female driver suffered a head injury. Both vehicles hit front center. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and other vehicular factors in the collision.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on West Kingsbridge Road near University Avenue in the Bronx. The female driver of one sedan, aged 30, was injured with a head wound but remained conscious and was not ejected. The crash involved both vehicles striking each other at their center front ends. Contributing factors listed include failure to yield right-of-way and other vehicular causes. The injured driver was not using any safety equipment at the time. The report does not indicate any fault or actions by other parties. The collision occurred as one vehicle was making a left turn and the other was traveling straight ahead.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4524106 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Unlicensed Driver Injured in Bronx Sedan Crash

A 30-year-old woman drove south on Jerome Avenue at unsafe speed. She lost control and struck an object with her right front quarter panel. She suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The driver was unlicensed and inexperienced, wearing a lap belt.

According to the police report, a sedan driven by a 30-year-old woman traveling south on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx crashed at 1:30 a.m. The vehicle's right front quarter panel was damaged. The driver, who was unlicensed and inexperienced, was injured with neck pain and whiplash. The report lists unsafe speed and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4524670 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
15-Year-Old Bicyclist Ejected on Webster Avenue

A 15-year-old boy riding a bike was ejected after colliding with a parked SUV on Webster Avenue. The bike struck the SUV’s left rear bumper. The cyclist suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver disregarded traffic control.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old male bicyclist was injured after his bike collided with a parked 2022 Mitsubishi SUV on Webster Avenue. The bike struck the left rear bumper of the SUV while traveling east. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash involved two SUVs, one parked and one making a left turn, but the collision was with the parked vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4522419 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
E-Bike Collides with Sedan on West 195 Street

A 21-year-old e-bike rider was injured in a collision with a sedan turning right on West 195 Street in the Bronx. The e-bike struck the sedan’s right front bumper. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male e-bike driver traveling south on West 195 Street collided with a westbound sedan making a right turn. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the sedan and the left front bumper of the e-bike. The e-bike rider sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot and was conscious at the scene. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles as described. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the e-bike driver but does not specify driver errors or helmet use. The sedan driver was making a right turn at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4522721 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
2
Bronx SUV Crash Injures Two Occupants

Two SUVs collided on West 190 Street in the Bronx. Both drivers were stopped in traffic when impact occurred. A 29-year-old woman and a 27-year-old man suffered neck and back injuries. Alcohol involvement was noted in the crash.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided while stopped in traffic on West 190 Street in the Bronx. The crash injured two occupants: a 29-year-old female driver who suffered a neck injury and a 27-year-old male passenger with a back injury. Both were treated for whiplash. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The drivers were licensed and traveling southbound. The point of impact was the right front bumper of one SUV and the center back end of the other. No ejections occurred. The report does not specify other driver errors but highlights alcohol involvement as a key factor.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4522449 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Taxi Hits Rear Passenger, Whiplash Injury

A taxi struck its left rear passenger in the Bronx. The 17-year-old female suffered whiplash but remained conscious. The crash involved confusion by the passenger. The taxi was traveling north, hitting with its right front bumper.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old female occupant in the left rear seat of a taxi was injured with whiplash. The taxi, traveling north on Webster Avenue in the Bronx, struck the passenger with its right front bumper. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as contributing factors, indicating confusion on the part of the passenger. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The injury severity was moderate, and the passenger was not ejected and remained conscious. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4521795 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Distracted Sedan Driver Hits Pedestrian on Grand Concourse

A sedan struck a 26-year-old woman crossing Grand Concourse. Driver distraction listed. She suffered head contusions and bruises. The car’s front end was damaged. She stayed conscious after impact.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Grand Concourse outside an intersection. A northbound sedan struck her with its left front bumper. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian suffered head contusions and bruises and remained conscious after the crash. The sedan’s center front end was damaged. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4521754 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09