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

Motorcycle Ejected in Bronx Right-Turn Crash

A motorcycle and sedan collided on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan made a right turn. The motorcyclist was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. The rider wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male motorcyclist was injured after a collision with a sedan on Jerome Avenue near East 204 Street in the Bronx. The sedan was making a right turn while the motorcycle was traveling straight north. The motorcyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The sedan's driver was licensed and traveling east. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front quarter panels.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4521787 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Sedan Rear-Ends Tow Truck on Sedgwick Avenue

A sedan struck the rear of a tow truck stopped in traffic on Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan driver, a 26-year-old man, suffered a head injury but remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention as the cause.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male sedan driver rear-ended a tow truck stopped in traffic on Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan impacted the center back end of the tow truck, which sustained no damage. The driver was injured in the head but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The injured party was the sedan driver, who was alone in the vehicle at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4522437 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Bronx SUV Collision Injures Female Driver

Two SUVs collided on East 199 Street in the Bronx. Impact struck the left side doors of one vehicle. A 36-year-old female driver suffered chest injuries and whiplash. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided on East 199 Street near Decatur Avenue in the Bronx. The impact hit the left side doors of a 2011 Nissan SUV traveling west. The driver, a 36-year-old woman, was injured with chest trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The other vehicle, a 2020 Mercedes SUV traveling north, struck the front center of the Nissan. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4523800 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Unsafe Speed Crash Injures Passenger on Deegan

Two sedans slammed side to side on Major Deegan Expressway. A 64-year-old woman in the back seat took the hit. She suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Unsafe speed and other vehicle factors fueled the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided side-to-side on the Major Deegan Expressway. The impact struck the right side doors of one car and the left side doors of the other. A 64-year-old female passenger in the left rear seat was injured, suffering whiplash and injuries to her entire body. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists unsafe speed and other vehicular factors as contributing causes. No ejections were reported. The crash damaged the side doors of both sedans and the front bumper of a third sedan.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4519989 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
SUV Hits E-Bike on East Mosholu Parkway

A 14-year-old boy on an e-bike was injured after a collision with an SUV in the Bronx. The boy was ejected and suffered bruises and leg injuries. The SUV struck the bike’s right front quarter panel, damaging its bumper.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike was injured in a crash with a 2010 Ford SUV on East Mosholu Parkway North in the Bronx. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV was traveling west going straight ahead, while the e-bike was merging westbound. The point of impact was the SUV’s center front end and the e-bike’s right front quarter panel. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and had two occupants in the vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4520078 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Dinowitz Opposes Safety Boosting Road Diet Supports Left Turn Signals

Bronx Community Board 8 shot down a DOT plan to slim Riverdale Avenue. The 3-2 vote blocks traffic calming, bike lanes, and safer crossings. Elected officials pushed left-turn signals instead. The street remains wide, fast, and dangerous for walkers and cyclists.

On April 1, 2022, Bronx Community Board 8's Traffic and Transportation Committee voted 3-2 against the Department of Transportation's proposed road diet for Riverdale Avenue. The plan, described as a '.75-mile-long road diet,' aimed to reduce lanes, add traffic calming, and install bike lanes. Council Member Eric Dinowitz and Assembly Member Jeffrey Dinowitz opposed the DOT's turning bays, pushing instead for left-turn signals at two intersections. The committee echoed their stance, citing concerns about traffic and parking. The matter title: 'Riverdale Rumble: Bronx Panel Rejects DOT Road Diet Plan for Super-Wide Avenue.' DOT officials stressed the area's high rate of crashes, especially harming seniors and children, but the board's advisory vote leaves the avenue wide and perilous for vulnerable road users.


Dinowitz Opposes Misguided Riverdale Avenue Road Diet Plan

Council Member Eric Dinowitz blasted DOT’s Riverdale Avenue road diet plan. He called the agency’s process secretive and unacceptable. Dinowitz demanded real engagement. The proposal aims to curb crashes. Another local, Christian Amato, backed the plan, citing past safety gains.

On March 25, 2022, Council Member Eric Dinowitz publicly criticized the Department of Transportation’s proposal for a 'road diet' on Riverdale Avenue. The plan, discussed before Community Board 8 or Dinowitz himself, drew fire for what Dinowitz called 'unacceptable' and lacking transparency. The matter, titled 'Riverdale Avenue Rumble: Bronx Pol Dinowitz Objects to DOT’s Move on ‘Road Diet’,' centers on a traffic-calming redesign to address frequent crashes. Dinowitz stated, 'I'm not against the plan, because I don't know what it is,' but demanded better outreach. Christian Amato, another local politician, voiced strong support, referencing positive results from Morris Park Avenue. The DOT confirmed the proposal includes a bike lane and seeks community feedback. No formal council vote has occurred. The bill’s safety impact was not assessed.


Eric Dinowitz Opposes Misguided Riverdale Avenue Road Diet Plan

Councilmember Eric Dinowitz slammed DOT’s Riverdale Avenue road diet plan. He called out the agency for secrecy, not substance. The Bronx stretch is deadly. Dinowitz wants more transparency, not fewer lanes. The fight leaves vulnerable road users in limbo.

On March 25, 2022, Councilmember Eric Dinowitz of District 11 made a public statement opposing the Department of Transportation’s proposed ‘road diet’ for Riverdale Avenue. The plan, aimed at a crash-prone Bronx corridor, was criticized by Dinowitz for a lack of transparency: 'A city agency should not be run this way.' He insisted he is not against the plan itself, but objects to DOT’s process, which bypassed him and Community Board 8. Dinowitz’s stance echoes his past opposition to bus lanes that reduce parking, though he supports bike lanes that do not remove vehicle lanes. The proposal, which includes a bike lane, remains under review. No formal safety analyst assessment was provided for this action.


SUV Turns Improperly, Injures Bronx Pedestrian

A 44-year-old woman was struck while crossing East 183 Street near Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. The SUV made an improper left turn, hitting her on the left front quarter panel. She suffered bruises and lower leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling northeast on East 183 Street made an improper left turn and struck a 44-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver’s errors as "Turning Improperly" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The vehicle showed no damage, and the pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4511496 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 36-year-old woman was injured crossing East 198 Street at Grand Concourse. The sedan, making a left turn, hit her with its left front bumper. The driver failed to yield and had limited view. The pedestrian suffered internal injuries.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southeast on East 198 Street struck a 36-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection with Grand Concourse in the Bronx. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body and was conscious after the crash. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and having an obstructed or limited view. The sedan was making a left turn when the collision occurred, impacting the pedestrian with its left front bumper. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4511209 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 66-year-old woman was hit by an SUV making a left turn on East Gun Hill Road in the Bronx. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The driver’s view was obstructed, contributing to the crash.

According to the police report, a 66-year-old female pedestrian was crossing East Gun Hill Road at an intersection with the signal when she was struck by a 2021 Jeep SUV making a left turn. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm but remained conscious. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to see the pedestrian in time. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally with the signal.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4508315 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
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 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.


Sedan Rear-Ends Sedan on Major Deegan

Two sedans collided on the Major Deegan Expressway. The rear vehicle struck the front one’s left rear bumper. The 26-year-old driver of the rear car suffered bruises. Both drivers were headed north. The crash involved unsafe speed.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on the Major Deegan Expressway collided when the rear vehicle impacted the left rear bumper of the front vehicle. The 26-year-old male driver of the rear sedan was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The rear driver’s airbag deployed, and he was restrained by a lap belt and harness. No ejections occurred. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed on highways, as noted by the police report’s identification of unsafe speed as a cause.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4506646 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Cedar Avenue

A 31-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries in a Bronx crash. An SUV struck the rear of a slowing sedan. The SUV driver was inattentive and speeding. The impact caused whiplash but no ejection. Both vehicles traveled southbound.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male driver in a 2021 SUV rear-ended a 2012 sedan on Cedar Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan was slowing or stopping when the SUV struck its center back end with the left front bumper. The SUV driver was cited for Driver Inattention/Distraction and Unsafe Speed. The driver suffered neck injuries and complained of whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling southbound at the time of the crash. The SUV driver was licensed in Florida, and the sedan driver was licensed in New York. No ejections occurred. The report highlights driver errors as the cause of the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4503930 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
SUVs Collide on East Gun Hill Road

Two SUVs crashed on East Gun Hill Road. A 15-year-old front-seat passenger suffered an eye contusion. The collision involved aggressive driving and slippery pavement. One driver was turning improperly. Both vehicles sustained front quarter panel damage.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on East Gun Hill Road. The crash injured a 15-year-old female front passenger, who suffered an eye contusion but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites aggressive driving and slippery pavement as contributing factors. One driver was turning improperly, which contributed to the crash. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front quarter panels. The injured passenger was not at fault, and no helmet or signaling issues were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4500769 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Taxi Strikes Parked SUV, Passenger Injured

A taxi traveling west on East 193 Street hit a parked SUV in the Bronx. The right rear quarter panel of the taxi collided with the SUV’s left front bumper. A 20-year-old female passenger in the taxi suffered a neck injury and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on East 193 Street struck a parked SUV. The point of impact was the taxi’s right rear quarter panel and the SUV’s left front bumper. The taxi driver was distracted, contributing to the crash. A 20-year-old female passenger in the taxi was injured, sustaining a neck injury but remained conscious. She was secured with a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4499184 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Child Injured as SUV and Sedan Crash on Major Deegan

SUV and sedan slammed together on Major Deegan. A 12-year-old boy in the sedan took a blow to the head. Whiplash followed. Driver inexperience played a role. Metal twisted. The child stayed conscious.

According to the police report, a 2018 SUV and a 2007 sedan collided on the Major Deegan Expressway, both heading north. The SUV struck the sedan's right front quarter panel. A 12-year-old boy, riding in the sedan's left rear seat, suffered head trauma and whiplash but stayed conscious. He was secured by a lap belt and harness. The police report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor. No other errors or victim actions are cited. Both drivers were licensed and driving straight before the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4498610 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Two Sedans Collide on West Fordham Road

Two sedans collided on West Fordham Road. One driver, 25, suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash involved a right turn and a left turn. Unsafe speed was a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained damage to their left sides.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on West Fordham Road. One driver, a 25-year-old male occupant, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The BMW was making a right turn when it struck the Dodge, which was making a left turn. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the BMW and the left side doors of the Dodge. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The injured driver was not ejected and was wearing safety equipment.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4498759 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Sedan Hits Pedestrian on Decatur Avenue

A sedan struck a 49-year-old woman outside an intersection on Decatur Avenue. She suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The car’s front end was damaged.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Decatur Avenue struck a 49-year-old female pedestrian who was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her abdomen and pelvis, including contusions and bruises. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle’s center front end was damaged on impact. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4495297 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09