Crash Count for Bronx CB8
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 2,047
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,079
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 Aug 1, 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

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.


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Bus Rear-Ends SUV in Bronx Collision

A bus struck the left front bumper of a stopped SUV in the Bronx. Two occupants in the SUV suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. The bus was slowing or stopping at impact. Both drivers were licensed. Injuries were serious but non-ejection.

According to the police report, a 2019 bus traveling west struck the left front bumper of a 2018 SUV that was stopped in traffic on West 238 Street in the Bronx. The bus impacted the right rear quarter panel of the SUV while slowing or stopping. The SUV carried two occupants: a 37-year-old male driver and a 48-year-old female front passenger. Both suffered whiplash and injuries to their entire bodies, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as the contributing factor but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers held valid licenses. Neither occupant was ejected, and the SUV driver was not using any listed safety equipment. The crash caused damage to the SUV’s center front end and the bus’s right rear bumper.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4514507 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
Sedan Strikes Bicyclist on Major Deegan Expressway

A bicyclist suffered a head injury after a sedan struck him from behind on the Major Deegan Expressway. The cyclist was conscious but suffered a concussion. The crash involved unsafe speed by the driver. No helmet was worn.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on the Major Deegan Expressway struck a 37-year-old male bicyclist from behind. The bicyclist was riding straight ahead and was hit at the center back end of his bike by the sedan's right front bumper. The bicyclist suffered a head injury and was diagnosed with a concussion. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet. The sedan showed no damage, and the bicyclist was not ejected from his bike. Driver error in maintaining safe speed was a key factor in this collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4514786 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
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.


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.


Jeffrey Dinowitz Supports Transparency and Safety in DOT Plans

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.


Motorcycle Hits Sedan Making U-Turn in Bronx

A motorcycle struck a sedan making a U-turn on Bailey Avenue in the Bronx. The motorcyclist was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. Both vehicles were damaged on their front and left sides. The crash left one injured and conscious.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling south on Bailey Avenue collided with a sedan making a U-turn in the same direction. The motorcyclist, a 52-year-old male wearing a helmet, was ejected from the motorcycle and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The motorcycle's center front end and the sedan's left side doors were damaged. The report lists the motorcyclist's contributing factors as unspecified. The sedan driver was licensed and making the U-turn at the time of impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash resulted in serious injury to the motorcyclist but no fatalities.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4511045 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
SUV Backs Unsafely, Injures Bronx Pedestrian

A 40-year-old woman was struck by an SUV backing unsafely on Eames Place in the Bronx. She suffered head injuries and whiplash. The driver was entering a parked position. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2008 SUV backed unsafely on Eames Place in the Bronx. The driver, a licensed male, was entering a parked position and struck the pedestrian with the center back end of the vehicle. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor. There was no damage to the vehicle. The pedestrian's actions in the roadway were noted as "Other Actions in Roadway," but the report does not assign fault to her. The incident highlights the dangers of unsafe backing maneuvers in urban areas.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4508626 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
Sedan Passenger Injured in Bronx Crash

A sedan traveling north on Netherland Avenue struck its own passenger. The 79-year-old man suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver was distracted. No vehicle damage was reported. The passenger was restrained and conscious.

According to the police report, a 2020 sedan traveling north on Netherland Avenue in the Bronx was involved in a crash that injured a 79-year-old male passenger. The passenger, seated in the right rear, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The passenger was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and going straight ahead. The crash highlights the impact of driver distraction even when no external collision occurs.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4507524 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
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.


SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Marked Crosswalk

A 57-year-old man was hit while crossing a marked crosswalk on Arlington Avenue. The SUV was making a right turn and failed to yield. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver’s view was obstructed.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Arlington Avenue while crossing a marked crosswalk. The driver of a 2019 Ford SUV was making a right turn and failed to yield the right-of-way. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the SUV. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No safety equipment or signals were noted as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4506751 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
Aggressive Driving Injures Front Passenger in Bronx SUV Crash

A 33-year-old male front passenger suffered a fractured shoulder in a Bronx crash. An aggressive driver in an unlicensed SUV struck a parked vehicle head-on. The impact caused serious upper arm injuries. The victim was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a collision occurred in the Bronx involving an unlicensed driver operating a 2021 Jeep SUV traveling east. The driver, exhibiting aggressive driving and road rage, struck a parked vehicle head-on. The front passenger, a 33-year-old man, sustained a fractured and dislocated shoulder. The report lists aggressive driving as a contributing factor. The injured occupant was conscious and remained inside the vehicle. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4507385 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
Bus Rear-Ends Sedan on Sedgwick Avenue

A bus slammed into the right rear bumper of a sedan traveling west on Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan’s driver, a 37-year-old man, suffered a back injury but was conscious and restrained. The bus followed too closely, causing the crash.

According to the police report, a bus traveling west on Sedgwick Avenue rear-ended a sedan at the right rear bumper. The sedan’s 37-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining back trauma but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the bus driver failed to maintain a safe distance. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead at the time of impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The collision caused damage to the right rear bumper of the sedan and the left front bumper of the bus.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4505640 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
Speeding Car Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Head-On

A 68-year-old man crossed Riverdale Avenue with the signal. A car sped south and hit him head-on. Blood pooled. His head split. He lay still as traffic moved past. The street stayed cold. He did not rise.

A 68-year-old pedestrian was struck head-on by a southbound car while crossing Riverdale Avenue near 3515 with the signal. According to the police report, the driver was traveling at an unsafe speed and failed to avoid the man in the crosswalk. The report also lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The impact caused severe head injuries and heavy bleeding. The man was left lying motionless as traffic continued. No information about the vehicle or driver was provided in the report. The victim was crossing legally at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4505525 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
Pedestrian Injured on Major Deegan Expressway

A 26-year-old man was struck on the Major Deegan Expressway. He suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries and whiplash. The pedestrian was conscious but seriously hurt. The crash involved a parked sedan. No driver errors were listed.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male pedestrian was injured on the Major Deegan Expressway after being hit by a sedan. The pedestrian was located in the roadway away from an intersection and suffered injuries to his abdomen and pelvis, along with whiplash. The vehicle involved was a 2022 Dodge sedan, parked before the crash, with impact at the center back end. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4510380 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
Box Truck Hits Pedestrian Crossing Bailey Avenue

A box truck struck a 48-year-old woman crossing Bailey Avenue with the signal. The pedestrian suffered hip and upper leg injuries and was in shock. The driver failed to yield right-of-way while making a left turn. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling east on Bailey Avenue made a left turn and struck a 48-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor for the crash. The driver was licensed and operating a 2018 Ford box truck. The vehicle showed no damage after impact. The pedestrian was not at fault; the crash resulted from the driver’s failure to yield.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4501539 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing Riverdale Ave

A sedan turning right struck a 30-year-old woman crossing Riverdale Avenue with the signal. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver failed to yield and drove at unsafe speed. The pedestrian remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southeast on Riverdale Avenue made a right turn and struck a 30-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The report lists driver errors including Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Unsafe Speed as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact occurring at the left front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4499649 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal Bronx

A 27-year-old woman was injured crossing West 231 Street at Broadway in the Bronx. She suffered abrasions to her elbow and lower arm. The crash left her in shock. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing West 231 Street at Broadway in the Bronx. She was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was left in shock. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle condition were provided. The pedestrian was not ejected and no safety equipment is noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4499960 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08