Crash Count for Bronx CB8
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 2,044
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 31, 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

Rivera Supports Transit Equity Opposes Harmful Fordham Bus Lane

Bronx business groups and local institutions want Mayor Adams to stop bus lane improvements on Fordham Road. They claim the changes will hurt traffic and business. Data shows most shoppers arrive by transit, walking, or biking—not by car. The city weighs next steps.

On May 30, 2023, Bronx business leaders and institutions sent a letter opposing the Department of Transportation’s plan to expand bus lanes on Fordham Road. The matter, titled 'Bronx Business Leaders and Local Institutions Want to Halt Bus Fixes on Fordham Rd,' highlights their demand for Mayor Adams to halt improvements meant for 85,000 daily bus riders. The Belmont and Fordham Business Improvement Districts, along with the Bronx Zoo, New York Botanical Garden, Fordham University, Monroe College, and St. Barnabas Hospital, argue the changes would 'significantly impact crucial traffic flow' and burden side streets. State Sen. Gustavo Rivera voiced support for transit equity but awaits a traffic study. DOT claims to work with the community. Despite business concerns, advocates and city data show most shoppers use transit, walking, or biking, not cars. Similar fears about bus improvements hurting business have not come true elsewhere.


Bronx Sedan Hits 74-Year-Old Bicyclist

A sedan struck a 74-year-old bicyclist on Mosholu Avenue in the Bronx. The cyclist was ejected and suffered bruises over his entire body. The crash involved failure to yield and improper lane usage by the bicyclist. The rider wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Mosholu Avenue collided with a 74-year-old male bicyclist also traveling east. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained contusions and bruises over his entire body. The report lists the bicyclist's contributing factors as failure to yield right-of-way and improper passing or lane usage. The sedan's point of impact was its left front bumper, while the bike was struck on its right front bumper. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other driver errors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632475 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Improper U-Turn Sedan Strikes Bronx Motorcyclist

Sedan swung a bad U-turn on Riverdale Avenue. It hit a northbound motorcycle. The rider, 37, took the blow to his leg and foot. Metal bent. Flesh bruised. The street held the pain.

According to the police report, a sedan making an improper U-turn on Riverdale Avenue collided with a motorcycle traveling north. The motorcycle driver, a 37-year-old man, suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as a contributing factor, pointing to driver error by the sedan operator. The motorcycle was struck on its left rear bumper, while the sedan's front end was damaged. The injured rider was wearing a helmet. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632463 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUV Strikes Pedestrian at Bronx Intersection

A 36-year-old man was struck by an SUV traveling north on Irwin Avenue. The impact hit the pedestrian’s abdomen and pelvis, causing bruises and contusions. The driver’s unsafe speed and aggressive driving led to the crash.

According to the police report, a GMC SUV traveling north on Irwin Avenue struck a 36-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection in the Bronx. The pedestrian was injured in the abdomen and pelvis, suffering contusions and bruises. The report lists the driver’s unsafe speed and aggressive driving or road rage as contributing factors. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash and was located in the roadway at the time of impact. There was no damage reported to the vehicle. The driver was going straight ahead before the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630497 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Motorcycle Hits Ambulance Making Left Turn

A motorcycle struck an ambulance turning left on Riverdale Avenue in the Bronx. The motorcycle driver, a 35-year-old man, suffered bruises and arm injuries. The ambulance showed no damage. Driver inexperience was a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male motorcycle driver collided with an ambulance making a left turn on Riverdale Avenue in the Bronx. The motorcycle hit the ambulance's right front bumper with its left front bumper. The motorcycle driver was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The ambulance driver was licensed and the vehicle showed no damage. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor to the crash. The motorcycle driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630490 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
S 775
Jackson votes yes to expand ignition interlock monitoring, boosting road safety.

Senate backs S 775. The bill defines the ignition interlock monitor’s job. It forces offenders to install devices and obey court orders. Lawmakers act to keep repeat drunk drivers off the street.

Senate bill S 775, titled "Relates to the responsibilities of an ignition interlock monitor," passed committee votes on February 1, March 21, and May 16, 2023. The bill describes the monitor’s role and mandates compliance for those ordered to install ignition interlock devices. Primary sponsor Jeremy Cooney (District 56) led, joined by Nathalia Fernandez, Monica Martinez, and Shelley Mayer. The measure saw broad support, with senators voting yes across multiple sessions. The law aims to keep drivers with violations from endangering others by enforcing strict compliance with court-ordered ignition interlocks.


S 775
Rivera votes yes to expand ignition interlock monitoring, boosting road safety.

Senate backs S 775. The bill defines the ignition interlock monitor’s job. It forces offenders to install devices and obey court orders. Lawmakers act to keep repeat drunk drivers off the street.

Senate bill S 775, titled "Relates to the responsibilities of an ignition interlock monitor," passed committee votes on February 1, March 21, and May 16, 2023. The bill describes the monitor’s role and mandates compliance for those ordered to install ignition interlock devices. Primary sponsor Jeremy Cooney (District 56) led, joined by Nathalia Fernandez, Monica Martinez, and Shelley Mayer. The measure saw broad support, with senators voting yes across multiple sessions. The law aims to keep drivers with violations from endangering others by enforcing strict compliance with court-ordered ignition interlocks.


SUV Turning Improperly Hits Parked SUV

A 55-year-old male driver was injured after his SUV struck a parked SUV on Riverdale Avenue in the Bronx. The crash happened at 8 p.m. The driver was semiconscious and restrained by a lap belt. Impact was on the left rear quarter panel.

According to the police report, the crash occurred when a 2013 SUV was making an improper left turn and collided with a parked 2020 SUV on Riverdale Avenue in the Bronx. The 55-year-old male driver of the turning vehicle was injured and found semiconscious. He was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the turning SUV and the left rear quarter panel of the parked SUV. The contributing factor listed was "Turning Improperly." No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632269 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
2
Gas Scooter Hits Parked Taxi, Riders Bleed

A gas scooter smashed into a parked taxi on Fort Independence Street. Two riders thrown. Woman’s leg torn. Man’s head bleeding. No helmets. Unsafe speed listed. Blood on Bronx pavement. The night stood still.

A gas scooter crashed into a parked taxi on Fort Independence Street near Heath Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, a 30-year-old woman was ejected from the scooter, suffering a severe leg injury. A 36-year-old man on the scooter bled from the head. The report states, 'A gas scooter slammed into a parked taxi. A 30-year-old woman flew off, leg torn open. A 36-year-old man sat bleeding, head struck. No helmets. Blood pooled.' Police list 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. Both riders wore no helmets, as noted in the report. The taxi was parked at the time of impact. The crash left two people injured, blood on the street, and silence in the Bronx night.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631532 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
3
SUV Overturns After Rear-End Collision in Bronx

A southbound SUV struck a parked sedan’s left rear quarter panel on Exterior Street in the Bronx. The SUV overturned. Three occupants suffered injuries including concussion and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, a 2018 Hyundai SUV traveling southbound on Exterior Street collided with the left rear quarter panel of a parked 2009 sedan. The impact caused the SUV to overturn. Three occupants were injured: a 42-year-old female driver with a concussion, a 52-year-old male driver with back injuries and whiplash, and a 55-year-old male front passenger with head injuries and whiplash. All were conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. There were no other specified driver errors or victim factors noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631285 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
E-Bike Rider Injured in Bronx Collision

E-bike and sedan crashed westbound on West 238 Street. The e-bike rider, 28, took a head injury. Both vehicles struck front ends. No driver errors listed. The street stayed dangerous. The rider stayed conscious.

According to the police report, an e-bike and a sedan collided while both traveled westbound on West 238 Street in the Bronx. The 28-year-old e-bike rider suffered a head injury and internal complaints but remained conscious and was not ejected. The sedan, driven by a licensed woman, was hit on its left front bumper. The e-bike took damage to its center front end. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond 'unspecified.' No helmet or safety equipment was used by the e-bike rider. The crash left the e-bike rider with injury severity level 3.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628623 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUV Rear-Ended by Tractor Truck on Expressway

A tractor truck slammed into the rear of an SUV on the Major Deegan Expressway. The SUV driver, a 32-year-old man, suffered neck injuries but was conscious and restrained. Both vehicles traveled southbound. No clear driver errors were reported.

According to the police report, a tractor truck traveling southbound on the Major Deegan Expressway collided with the rear of a southbound SUV. The SUV driver, a 32-year-old man, was injured in the neck but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors for this crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the truck striking the center back end of the SUV. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead at the time of the collision. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The driver of the SUV was the only injured party, sustaining internal complaints related to the neck injury.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629096 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
83-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured on Tibbet Avenue

An 83-year-old woman was struck while crossing Tibbet Avenue at a marked crosswalk. The sedan hit her center front end. She suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries but remained conscious. No driver errors were listed in the report.

According to the police report, an 83-year-old female pedestrian was injured crossing Tibbet Avenue at a marked crosswalk. She was struck by a 2015 Toyota sedan traveling eastbound. The vehicle impacted her at the center front end. The pedestrian suffered internal injuries to her shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious. The report lists no contributing driver factors such as failure to yield or speeding. The sedan showed no damage, and the driver was alone. The pedestrian’s crossing was without signal. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The report does not assign fault or blame to the pedestrian.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628626 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Sedan Hits Southbound Bicyclist in Bronx

A sedan traveling north struck a southbound bicyclist on Broadway in the Bronx. The cyclist suffered neck injuries and whiplash, left shaken but not ejected. The sedan’s right front quarter panel took the impact. The cyclist wore no helmet.

According to the police report, a northbound sedan collided with a southbound bicyclist at 5665 Broadway in the Bronx. The bicyclist, a 25-year-old male, sustained neck injuries and whiplash, experiencing shock but was not ejected from the bike. The sedan’s right front quarter panel was the point of impact. The sedan driver was licensed; the bicyclist was unlicensed. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the crash. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet. The collision caused significant injury to the bicyclist, highlighting the dangers faced by vulnerable road users in this area.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624414 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUV Turns Right, Hits Northbound Bicyclist

A 22-year-old male bicyclist suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding after a collision with an SUV turning right in the Bronx. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment and was left in shock. Both vehicles struck front to front.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male bicyclist traveling north was struck by a westbound SUV making a right turn at Broadway in the Bronx. The collision occurred front to front, causing facial injuries and minor bleeding to the bicyclist, who was not ejected but was in shock. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle during the turn. The report lists no specific contributing factors but notes the bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to cyclists traveling straight through intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4618876 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Sedan Rear-Ends Parked SUV in Bronx

A sedan struck a parked SUV on Broadway in the Bronx. The impact hit the SUV’s center back end. A 33-year-old female rear passenger in the sedan suffered head injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Broadway rear-ended a parked SUV. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan and the center back end of the SUV. The crash injured a 33-year-old female occupant seated in the left rear passenger position of the sedan. She sustained head injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists the contributing factor as "Other Vehicular" with unspecified additional factors. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly noted. The injured occupant was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4619049 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Truck Lane Change Injures Teen SUV Passenger

Truck veered on Major Deegan. Slammed into SUV’s side. Fifteen-year-old girl in back seat took the hit. Head injury. Whiplash. Driver inattention caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 2019 tractor truck traveling south on the Major Deegan Expressway changed lanes and struck the left side doors of a 2006 SUV moving straight ahead. The impact hit the right rear quarter panel of the truck and the left side of the SUV. A 15-year-old female passenger in the left rear seat of the SUV suffered head injuries and whiplash. She was not ejected and was secured by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4616700 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
S 4647
Jackson votes yes on highway worker safety bill, overall safety unchanged.

Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.

Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.


S 775
Jackson votes yes to expand ignition interlock monitoring, boosting road safety.

Senate backs S 775. The bill defines the ignition interlock monitor’s job. It forces offenders to install devices and obey court orders. Lawmakers act to keep repeat drunk drivers off the street.

Senate bill S 775, titled "Relates to the responsibilities of an ignition interlock monitor," passed committee votes on February 1, March 21, and May 16, 2023. The bill describes the monitor’s role and mandates compliance for those ordered to install ignition interlock devices. Primary sponsor Jeremy Cooney (District 56) led, joined by Nathalia Fernandez, Monica Martinez, and Shelley Mayer. The measure saw broad support, with senators voting yes across multiple sessions. The law aims to keep drivers with violations from endangering others by enforcing strict compliance with court-ordered ignition interlocks.


S 4647
Rivera votes yes on highway worker safety bill, overall safety unchanged.

Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.

Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.