Crash Count for Bronx CB8
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 2,685
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,461
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 361
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 27
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 8
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025
Carnage in CB 208
Killed 8
Crush Injuries 4
Head 2
Whole body 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Severe Bleeding 11
Head 7
+2
Face 2
Lower leg/foot 2
Whole body 1
Severe Lacerations 9
Head 3
Face 2
Whole body 2
Lower leg/foot 1
Neck 1
Concussion 15
Head 9
+4
Whole body 2
Back 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whiplash 70
Neck 29
+24
Back 17
+12
Head 16
+11
Whole body 5
Chest 4
Hip/upper leg 3
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Contusion/Bruise 62
Lower leg/foot 20
+15
Head 9
+4
Whole body 7
+2
Lower arm/hand 6
+1
Hip/upper leg 5
Shoulder/upper arm 4
Abdomen/pelvis 3
Face 3
Back 2
Chest 1
Eye 1
Neck 1
Abrasion 43
Lower leg/foot 18
+13
Head 7
+2
Face 6
+1
Lower arm/hand 6
+1
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Back 1
Whole body 1
Pain/Nausea 16
Neck 5
Back 2
Lower arm/hand 2
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Whole body 2
Chest 1
Head 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Bronx CB8?

Preventable Speeding in CB 208 School Zones

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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.

Citations

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Other Representatives

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.

See also
Boroughs
City Council Districts
State_assembly_districts
State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Bronx Community Board 8

24
Aggressive Driving Causes Bronx SUV Collision

Jan 24 - Two SUVs collided head-on on Broadway in the Bronx. A 31-year-old woman and two 16-year-old males suffered head injuries and whiplash. One driver was unlicensed. Aggressive driving and unsafe speed fueled the crash.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Broadway in the Bronx. The 31-year-old female driver of a 2013 Honda SUV and two 16-year-old males in a 2015 Jeep SUV were injured. All three suffered head injuries and whiplash. The report lists aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors, along with unsafe speed by the younger driver. The male driver was unlicensed. The Honda was struck on its left front bumper; the Jeep sustained damage to its center front end. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The female driver wore a lap belt; the two males wore no safety equipment. The crash highlights dangerous driver behavior and unlicensed operation.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4601631 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
24
A 602 Dinowitz votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.

Jan 24 - Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.


18
Sedan Strikes 70-Year-Old Pedestrian Bronx

Jan 18 - A sedan turning left on Kappock Street hit a 70-year-old man. He suffered a head injury and was semiconscious with minor bleeding. The driver impacted the pedestrian with the center front end. Details on pedestrian actions remain unknown.

According to the police report, a 2017 Toyota sedan driven by a licensed female driver was making a left turn on Kappock Street in the Bronx when it struck a 70-year-old male pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was semiconscious with minor bleeding. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian's location and actions at the time of the crash are unknown. No safety equipment or helmet use is noted. The crash resulted in injury severity level 3 for the pedestrian.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4602292 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
14
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

Jan 14 - A 34-year-old man was struck on Bailey Avenue while crossing with the signal. The SUV, making a right turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Bailey Avenue at West 230 Street while crossing with the signal. The driver of a 2001 Ford SUV was making a right turn and struck the pedestrian with the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The driver was licensed and traveling east at the time. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4598560 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
13
A 1280 Dinowitz co-sponsors bill boosting street safety for all users.

Jan 13 - Assembly bill A 1280 pushes for streets built for all. Dozens of lawmakers back the plan. The bill demands roads that protect walkers, cyclists, and riders. It calls for design, not luck, to keep people safe.

Assembly bill A 1280, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 13, 2023, the bill sits with the Assembly. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 70 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Kenny Burgos, and Catalina Cruz. Their action signals strong legislative momentum. The bill’s focus: force planners to build streets for people, not just cars. No safety analyst note is available, but the intent is clear—systemic change for vulnerable road users. The bill’s progress can be tracked at the New York Assembly website.


5
Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian Crossing Broadway

Jan 5 - A 61-year-old woman crossing Broadway with the signal was struck by a northbound vehicle. The driver, distracted and inattentive, hit her center front. She suffered internal injuries to her entire body but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured while crossing Broadway at an intersection with the signal. The 61-year-old woman was hit by a northbound vehicle traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian suffered internal injuries to her entire body and was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The vehicle type and driver details were unspecified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4598540 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
4
Dinowitz Opposes Misguided Riverdale Avenue Safety Redesign

Jan 4 - A pick-up driver killed Edwin Rivera, 62, at Broadway and W. 238th in the Bronx. The driver fled. This stretch has seen hundreds of crashes. Councilmember Eric Dinowitz opposed safety upgrades. The city left this intersection dangerous. Rivera paid the price.

On December 31, 2022, Edwin Rivera was struck and killed by a pick-up truck driver at Broadway and W. 238th Street in Council District 11. The driver fled. The intersection sits in Councilmember Eric Dinowitz’s district. Dinowitz recently opposed a proposal to make Riverdale Avenue safer. The article states, 'Council District 11, which is represented by Eric Dinowitz, who recently opposed an effort to make Riverdale Avenue in his district safer.' The Department of Transportation installed safety measures north of Van Cortlandt Park, but not at the site of Rivera’s death. In 2022, Dinowitz’s district saw 1,659 reported crashes, injuring 135 pedestrians and 27 cyclists. The city’s inaction left a deadly gap. Rivera is the latest victim.


4
S 343 Jackson co-sponsors bill to create vehicle pedestrian safety rating system.

Jan 4 - Senate bill S 343 seeks a clear, public safety score for cars. The DMV would post these ratings. Lawmakers push for sunlight on danger. Pedestrians face risk. The system aims to expose it.

Senate bill S 343 was proposed on January 4, 2023. It sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Creates a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles,' would require the Department of Motor Vehicles to post these ratings online. Primary sponsor Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The measure targets transparency. It puts the danger of cars in plain sight. No safety analyst note was provided.


4
S 343 Rivera co-sponsors bill to create vehicle pedestrian safety rating system.

Jan 4 - Senate bill S 343 seeks a clear, public safety score for cars. The DMV would post these ratings. Lawmakers push for sunlight on danger. Pedestrians face risk. The system aims to expose it.

Senate bill S 343 was proposed on January 4, 2023. It sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Creates a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles,' would require the Department of Motor Vehicles to post these ratings online. Primary sponsor Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The measure targets transparency. It puts the danger of cars in plain sight. No safety analyst note was provided.


31
Distracted Pickup Driver Kills Bronx Pedestrian

Dec 31 - A Dodge pickup struck a 62-year-old man on Broadway. The driver was distracted. The man’s chest was crushed. He died where he fell. The truck rolled on, undamaged. The street was dark. The crash ended a life in seconds.

A Dodge pickup truck hit and killed a 62-year-old man crossing Broadway at West 238th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the driver was distracted at the time of the crash. The pedestrian suffered fatal chest injuries and died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The truck, traveling north, showed no damage. The police report notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the primary error cited is driver distraction. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4596739 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
28
Three SUVs Crash on Major Deegan Expressway

Dec 28 - Three SUVs slammed together northbound on the Major Deegan. One driver suffered back pain and whiplash. Center-end impacts crushed metal. No ejections. Night on the expressway turned violent and loud.

According to the police report, three sport utility vehicles collided while heading north on the Major Deegan Expressway. A 46-year-old male driver was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. He was conscious and secured by a lap belt and harness. The vehicles struck each other at their center front and center back ends, causing significant damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No ejections occurred during the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4595380 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
22
Bronx Pedestrian Hit Crossing With Signal

Dec 22 - A 59-year-old woman was struck at an intersection in the Bronx. She was crossing with the signal when hit. The impact caused a head injury and bruising. She remained conscious but suffered serious harm. The driver’s role is unclear.

According to the police report, a 59-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection near 5480 Broadway in the Bronx. She was crossing with the signal when struck by an unspecified vehicle. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and contusions but remained conscious. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors, and the vehicle details are unspecified. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when following traffic signals.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4595371 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
18
Head-On SUV Crash Injures Driver on Mosholu Parkway

Dec 18 - Two SUVs slammed head-on on Mosholu Parkway. A 27-year-old woman behind the wheel took chest injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles hit center front. No pedestrians or cyclists hurt.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided head-on on Mosholu Parkway. One SUV was making a left turn while the other traveled straight. The 27-year-old female driver of the northbound SUV suffered chest injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles took heavy damage to their center front ends. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the female driver but does not name a clear driver error. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4591927 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
16
Police Pursuit SUV Slams Sedan on Deegan

Dec 16 - A BMW SUV in a police chase struck a Ford sedan on Major Deegan Expressway. The sedan driver, 33, suffered a concussion and head injury. Unsafe speed and aggressive driving caused the crash.

According to the police report, a BMW SUV involved in a police pursuit collided with a Ford sedan on the Major Deegan Expressway. The sedan’s 33-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining a concussion and head injury. He was semiconscious at the scene and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists unsafe speed and aggressive driving as contributing factors. The SUV hit the sedan’s right side doors, damaging its right front quarter panel. The sedan, which was changing lanes before the crash, suffered damage to its center front end. Pavement was also noted as slippery.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4592374 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
15
Toyota Slams Parked Cars on Adrian Avenue

Dec 15 - A Toyota crashed into three parked cars on Adrian Avenue. The driver, seventy-five, bled from the head. He sat alone, conscious, surrounded by shattered glass and twisted metal. The street fell silent except for the echo of impact.

A 2002 Toyota sedan struck three parked vehicles on Adrian Avenue near West 225th Street in the Bronx. The seventy-five-year-old male driver suffered severe head lacerations and was found conscious and alone. According to the police report, 'A 2002 Toyota plowed into three parked cars. The driver, 75, sat bleeding from the head. Conscious. Alone. The front of his car crushed, the silence broken only by the sound of shattered glass.' No pedestrians or passengers were reported injured. The police report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as speeding, distraction, or failure to yield are detailed in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4595363 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
9
SUV Making U-Turn Hits Bronx Pedestrian

Dec 9 - A 31-year-old man was injured in the Bronx when an SUV making a U-turn struck him on the left side. The pedestrian was conscious with an elbow and lower arm injury. The crash occurred away from an intersection on West 231 Street.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2021 GMC SUV, traveling northwest, made a U-turn and struck him on the left side doors. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection and suffered injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors, only noting the SUV's pre-crash action as making a U-turn. The pedestrian was conscious and complained of internal pain. No helmet or signaling factors were mentioned. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4594050 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
8
SUV Hits Bicyclist Following Too Closely

Dec 8 - A 20-year-old male bicyclist was injured in the Bronx when an SUV struck him at Goulden Avenue. The SUV driver followed too closely and passed too close. The bicyclist suffered bruises and leg injuries but was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Goulden Avenue in the Bronx involving a 2019 Acura SUV and a 20-year-old male bicyclist traveling north. The SUV driver was going straight ahead and struck the bicyclist with the right front quarter panel. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists the driver errors as "Passing Too Closely" and "Following Too Closely." The bicyclist's contributing factor was noted as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." No helmet or signaling factors were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4594034 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
6
Moped Rider Ejected in Bronx Collision

Dec 6 - A moped rider was ejected and injured in a Bronx crash. The rider suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. The sedan involved showed no damage. Police cited improper lane usage and failure to yield as contributing factors.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old male moped driver was injured after a collision on Orloff Avenue in the Bronx. The moped was struck at the center back end, causing the rider to be ejected and sustain a fractured and dislocated shoulder. The sedan involved sustained no damage. The report lists driver errors including "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. The injured rider was not wearing any safety equipment. No other injuries or victims were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4595108 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
29
Box Truck Turns, Motorcyclist Killed on Broadway

Nov 29 - A box truck cut across Broadway. The motorcycle slammed into its side. The young rider flew from his seat, helmet on. His head struck hard. He died there, pavement cold, sky fading. Failure to yield left him no chance.

A 21-year-old motorcyclist was killed on Broadway near Council District 11. According to the police report, a box truck made a U-turn across the lane. The motorcycle, traveling straight, struck the truck’s side. The rider, who wore a helmet, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The box truck driver was not reported injured. The crash shows the deadly risk when drivers turn across traffic and fail to yield. The victim’s helmet is noted, but the fatal blow came from the impact itself.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4586127 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
28
Taxi Hits Parked Sedans on Riverdale Avenue

Nov 28 - A taxi traveling north struck two parked sedans on Riverdale Avenue in the Bronx. The taxi’s right front bumper hit the left rear quarter panels of both parked vehicles. The taxi driver and front passenger suffered whiplash and upper leg injuries.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on Riverdale Avenue collided with two parked sedans. The taxi’s right front bumper impacted the left rear quarter panels of the parked vehicles. The taxi driver and front passenger, both wearing lap belts and harnesses, sustained injuries including whiplash and upper leg trauma. The driver’s injury was to the neck, while the passenger suffered hip and upper leg injuries. Contributing factors listed include slippery pavement and other vehicular conditions. The report notes no ejections and both occupants were conscious. Driver errors include failure to maintain control on slippery pavement and possibly improper vehicle operation near parked cars.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4589997 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19