Crash Count for Bronx CB8
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 2,042
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,078
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 260
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 21
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 8
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 30, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Bronx CB8?

Bronx Streets Bleed—Leaders Stall. Demand Action Now.

Bronx CB8: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025

The Bodies in the Road

A woman steps into the crosswalk at Corlear and West 230th. An SUV turns left. She does not make it to the other side. She is 24. She dies where the light still blinks. In the last twelve months, 2 people have died and 7 more have suffered serious injuries on the streets of Bronx CB8. 336 have been hurt. The numbers are not just numbers. They are broken ribs, crushed skulls, and families left with silence.

The Machines That Kill

SUVs and cars did most of the damage. In three years, SUVs killed three pedestrians and left dozens more bleeding. Trucks, sedans, bikes, and mopeds all played their part. The violence is steady. It does not care about age. Children, the old, the young—no one is spared. The dead do not get to tell their stories. The living carry them.

The Leaders and Their Words

When a city bus nearly plunged off the Henry Hudson Parkway, the wall gave way. The bus was trying to avoid a double-parked car. Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz said the bus was trying to get around an illegally double-parked car, hit the wall, and went through it. Thankfully, nobody was hurt. But the next time, someone will be. Councilman Eric Dinowitz noted that even a very big bus, going slowly, can do a lot of damage, and stressed the importance of enforcing parking rules because it was going around a double-parked car. He pointed out that parking regulations are not being enforced across the city.

Local leaders talk about enforcement. They talk about repairs. They do not talk about speed limits, protected crossings, or the hard work of redesign. The silence is loud. The clock keeps ticking.

The Call to Action

This is not fate. This is policy. Every death is a choice made by someone in power. Call your council member. Demand lower speed limits. Demand protected crossings. Demand action before another name is added to the list.

Take action now.

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Jeffrey Dinowitz
Assembly Member Jeffrey Dinowitz
District 81
District Office:
3107 Kingsbridge Ave., Bronx, NY 10463
Legislative Office:
Room 632, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Eric Dinowitz
Council Member Eric Dinowitz
District 11
District Office:
277 West 231st Street, Bronx, NY 10463
718-549-7300
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1775, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7080
Twitter: ericdinowitz
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 CB8 Bronx Community Board 8 sits in Bronx, Precinct 50, District 11, AD 81, SD 33.

It contains Kingsbridge Heights-Van Cortlandt Village, Kingsbridge-Marble Hill, Riverdale-Spuyten Duyvil.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Bronx Community Board 8

S 9718
Rivera votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.

Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.

Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.


S 9718
Jackson votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.

Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.

Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.


S 9718
Rivera votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.

Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.

Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.


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Unsafe Lane Change Causes Multi-Injury Bronx Crash

A box truck changing lanes struck a Jeep sedan traveling north on Bailey Avenue. Three occupants in the sedan suffered back injuries. The driver’s unsafe lane change triggered the collision, causing internal injuries to all vehicle occupants.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:07 in the Bronx near 2820 Bailey Avenue. A box truck was changing lanes northbound when it collided with the right front bumper of a Jeep sedan traveling straight ahead in the same direction. The sedan carried three occupants: a 26-year-old male driver, a 32-year-old male front passenger, and a 26-year-old female middle front passenger. All three were injured with back injuries and internal complaints but were conscious and not ejected. The driver of the sedan was not wearing a safety belt, while the passengers used lap belts and harnesses. The report explicitly cites the box truck driver’s unsafe lane changing as a contributing factor. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision’s impact and resulting injuries highlight the dangers of improper lane changes in dense urban traffic.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729896 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
SUV Slams Broadway, Driver Bleeds in Dark

Midnight on Broadway. An SUV crushed its right front, steel twisted. Inside, a woman slumped semiconscious, neck torn, blood pooling. No passengers. Only the hum of streetlights and the slow drip of injury in the Bronx night.

According to the police report, a station wagon or SUV traveling southbound on Broadway near 6421 in the Bronx crashed at midnight. The right front of the vehicle was crushed. The sole occupant, a 34-year-old woman, was found semiconscious, suffering severe neck lacerations and bleeding. She was wearing a lap belt. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor, indicating a vehicle-related error or malfunction played a role in the crash. No other vehicles or persons were involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The focus remains on the vehicle's failure and the resulting harm to its driver.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727082 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
2
SUV and Sedan Collide on West 236 Street

Two vehicles collided at West 236 Street, injuring both drivers. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing impact to the right front bumper of the sedan and left front quarter panel of the SUV. Both occupants suffered neck injuries and shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on West 236 Street involving a 2017 Ford SUV traveling east and a 2023 Nissan sedan traveling south. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the sedan and the left front quarter panel of the SUV. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor attributed to the SUV driver. Both drivers, a 41-year-old female in the SUV and a 35-year-old male passenger in the sedan, were injured with neck pain and shock. Neither occupant was ejected, and no safety equipment was reported. The sedan driver was licensed in New York, and the SUV driver was also licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The collision caused bodily injury and complaints of pain or nausea, emphasizing the consequences of driver error in yielding right-of-way.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725062 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Bronx SUV Turns Left, Sedan Hits Head-On

A 44-year-old male sedan driver suffered chest injuries and whiplash in a Bronx collision. An SUV making a left turn struck the sedan head-on. Police cite improper passing or lane usage as the cause. Both vehicles damaged at front bumpers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Reservoir Avenue in the Bronx around 5:30 AM. A 44-year-old male sedan driver, wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with chest trauma and whiplash. The report identifies the SUV driver, a licensed female, making a left turn when the collision happened. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the right front bumper of the sedan. The contributing factor listed is "Passing or Lane Usage Improper," indicating driver error by one or both drivers. The sedan driver was not ejected and suffered injury severity level 3. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights dangerous turning maneuvers and lane misuse in this Bronx location.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724804 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Taxi Distracted, Hits E-Bike Rider in Bronx

A taxi driver distracted while making a right turn struck an e-bike rider traveling straight on West 261 Street. The e-bike driver, partially ejected, suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. Both vehicles bore front-end damage from the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:15 AM on West 261 Street in the Bronx. A 36-year-old male e-bike rider was partially ejected and sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated upper arm. The taxi driver, also male and licensed in New York, was making a right turn when the collision happened. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as the contributing factors, indicating the taxi driver's failure to maintain attention. The taxi's right front quarter panel and the e-bike's center front end were the points of impact. The e-bike rider was injured but conscious. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors, focusing the cause on the taxi driver's distraction.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724800 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Bronx Pedestrian Injured by Sedan at Night

A 27-year-old man suffered bruises and arm injuries after a collision with a sedan in the Bronx. The crash occurred late at night near West 231 Street. The vehicle showed no damage, and no driver errors were cited in the police report.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured in a collision with a Honda sedan traveling east near West 231 Street in the Bronx at 11:05 p.m. The 27-year-old male pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The vehicle involved showed no damage, and the point of impact was recorded as 'No Damage.' The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. There is no mention of pedestrian behavior contributing to the crash. The driver’s license status and actions before the crash are not detailed. The pedestrian’s injury severity was moderate, classified as level 3.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722398 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
SUV Driver Injured in Bronx Crash from Illness

A 57-year-old male driver suffered injuries and incoherence after his SUV collided in the Bronx. The police report cites illness as a contributing factor. The vehicle sustained front-end damage, and the driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old male driver in a 2019 Subaru SUV traveling north on Manhattan College Parkway in the Bronx was injured in a crash at 17:07. The report identifies illness as a contributing factor to the collision. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected but suffered minor bleeding and was incoherent at the scene. The SUV sustained damage to the center front end. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The report does not list driver error such as failure to yield or speeding, but highlights the driver's illness as a critical factor leading to the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721735 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
3
Three-Vehicle Collision Injures Three in Bronx

A three-vehicle crash on West 254 Street in the Bronx sent three occupants to the hospital with upper arm, neck, and facial injuries. All drivers were licensed and traveling southbound when the collision occurred, causing center front and back-end damage.

According to the police report, the crash involved three vehicles traveling southbound on West 254 Street in the Bronx. The vehicles included two SUVs and one sedan. The point of impact was the center front end for two vehicles and the center back end for one, indicating a chain-reaction collision. Three occupants were injured: a 33-year-old male driver with upper arm injuries, a 29-year-old female front passenger with facial injuries, and a 45-year-old female driver with neck injuries. All occupants were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for all injured parties but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The drivers were licensed in New York and Connecticut. The crash caused shock among the injured but no visible complaints were noted. The collision highlights the dangers of multi-vehicle impacts on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724442 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Jackson Supports Safety Boosting Automated Street Cleaning Enforcement

A new state bill would let New York City street sweepers use cameras to catch cars blocking cleaning routes. Repeat offenders rack up most tickets. Lawmakers say dirty streets and blocked drains endanger everyone. The law would sunset in 2029.

Assembly Bill (unnumbered) was introduced by Brooklyn Assembly Member Brian Cunningham on April 25, 2024. The bill is pending in the state legislature. It would allow New York City to mount enforcement cameras on street sweepers to ticket cars parked illegally during street cleaning hours. The bill summary states it 'fulfills the Sanitation Department's longstanding ask for help getting vehicles out of the way of road-cleaning operations.' Cunningham, who sponsors the bill, said, 'Dirty streets are totally unacceptable.' Sanitation Commissioner Jessica Tisch supports the change, noting that state law must allow automated ticketing. Uptown Manhattan State Senator Robert Jackson introduced a similar Senate bill. The law would phase in after a year and expire by mid-2029, giving officials time to assess its impact. No formal safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.


SUV Right Turn Hits Northbound Bicyclist

A 20-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured with fractures after an SUV made a right turn and struck him on Broadway. The crash involved failure to yield right-of-way by the vehicle, causing severe lower leg trauma and dislocation.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on Broadway was struck by a 2017 Toyota SUV making a right turn northwest. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV, which collided with the bicyclist's left front bumper. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained fractures, dislocations, and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor attributed to the vehicle driver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time. No other contributing factors were specified. The SUV showed no damage, indicating the impact was primarily to the bike and rider. This crash highlights the dangers posed by vehicle drivers failing to yield to vulnerable road users during turning maneuvers.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719125 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Int 0857-2024
Dinowitz co-sponsors bill to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.

Council orders swift removal of abandoned and unplated cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. Police target vehicles with missing or fake plates. Fewer hazards for those on foot and bike.

Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on April 18, 2024. The bill states: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation.' Sponsored by Selvena N. Brooks-Powers (primary) and co-sponsored by over a dozen council members, it forces the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours and empowers NYPD to tow cars with missing or obscured plates or stickers. The law aims to clear street hazards fast, reducing risks for pedestrians and cyclists.


Int 0745-2024
Dinowitz co-sponsors bill to improve micromobility data collection, no direct safety impact.

Council orders DOT to reveal bike and micromobility numbers. Streets and bridges get counted. Riders’ paths mapped. City must show where safety fails and where it works. Data goes public. No more hiding the truth.

Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and became law September 14, 2024, as Local Law 88. The law’s title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Schulman, Hudson, Restler, and others. The law forces DOT to publish monthly and annual data on bike and micromobility use, plus crash and safety project details. The city must show where riders go, where danger lurks, and what it does to fix it. The mayor returned the bill unsigned, but it stands.


Sedan Hits Elderly Woman Off Broadway Intersection

A southbound sedan struck a 69-year-old woman outside an intersection in the Bronx. She suffered abrasions and leg injuries. The car showed no damage. Police list only unspecified factors. The cause remains unclear.

According to the police report, a 69-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a southbound 2013 Toyota sedan struck her outside an intersection near 5716 Broadway in the Bronx. The woman was conscious and suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan had no visible damage. The report lists 'unspecified' contributing factors for the pedestrian and does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No helmet or signal use is mentioned. The collision left a vulnerable road user hurt, but the police report does not clarify the cause.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715692 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
SUVs Collide on West 240 Street, Passenger Injured

Two SUVs crashed at West 240 Street in the Bronx. A 24-year-old female front passenger suffered a concussion and head injury. The impact struck the right side doors of one vehicle. Driver errors remain unspecified in the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:32 on West 240 Street in the Bronx involving two SUVs. One vehicle, a 2010 Subaru SUV traveling southwest, was making a left turn when it was struck on the right side doors by a 2023 Audi SUV traveling east and going straight ahead. The front passenger, a 24-year-old female, was injured with a concussion and head trauma, secured by a lap belt and harness, and was not ejected. The report lists contributing factors for the injured passenger as 'Unspecified.' No explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are cited in the report. The collision caused damage to the right side doors of the Subaru and the center front end of the Audi.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715214 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
SUV Strikes E-Bike in Bronx Collision

A 27-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV struck his e-bike on Broadway in the Bronx. The SUV was parked before impact. Driver inattention and other vehicular factors contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, the collision occurred at 23:40 near 6585 Broadway in the Bronx. A 27-year-old male bicyclist on an e-bike was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from his vehicle. The SUV involved was parked prior to the crash and was struck on its left side doors. The report cites driver errors including 'Other Vehicular' factors and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing causes. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment, but no contributing factors related to victim behavior were noted. The SUV driver was licensed and female, while the bicyclist was unlicensed. Vehicle damage was limited to the SUV's left side doors, and the e-bike showed no damage.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714445 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Sedan Improperly Passes, Injures Bronx Bicyclist

A 22-year-old bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan driver improperly changed lanes and passed him on Manhattan College Parkway. The collision caused internal injuries but no vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:35 in the Bronx near Manhattan College Parkway. The sedan driver, a licensed female from Connecticut, was changing lanes improperly, a critical contributing factor listed as 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The bicyclist, a 22-year-old male, was injured with knee, lower leg, and foot trauma but was conscious and not ejected. Both vehicles were traveling east, and neither showed damage at the point of impact. The report highlights the sedan driver's lane change error as the primary cause. No other contributing factors from the bicyclist were cited, and the bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. This incident underscores the danger posed by improper lane changes in shared road spaces.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714440 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
S 2714
Jackson votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.

Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.

Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.