Crash Count for Bronx CB11
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 2,649
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,585
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 276
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 24
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 5
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 29, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Bronx CB11?

How Many More Must Die Before the City Acts?

How Many More Must Die Before the City Acts?

Bronx CB11: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 17, 2025

The Slow Grind of Loss

In Bronx CB11, the numbers do not lie. Five people killed. Twenty-one left with serious injuries. In three and a half years, 1,414 neighbors have been hurt in 2,413 crashes. The dead include a 16-year-old girl, a 51-year-old woman, a 91-year-old man. Each was walking. Each was struck at an intersection. Each is gone.

The latest year brought no deaths, but the wounds keep coming. 262 people injured since January. The pain does not stop. It only moves from one family to the next.

The Crashes Keep Coming

The headlines are blunt. An ambulance and a box truck collided at Pelham Parkway South and Williamsbridge Road. Three people were hurt. The cause is still under investigation. Police are still searching for a driver who fled after killing a pedestrian in May. “Police are searching for a driver who allegedly fled after striking and killing a pedestrian in the Bronx early Saturday morning,” reported CBS New York.

Leadership: Words, Laws, and Waiting

City Hall talks of Vision Zero. The city lowered speed limits in some places. Cameras catch speeders, but only where the law allows. The mayor says, “One life lost to traffic violence is one life too many,” but the deaths keep coming. The council can lower speeds to 20 mph. They have not done it citywide. The state lets cameras run, but the law is always up for renewal. Each delay is a risk. Each risk is a name on a stone.

What You Can Do

This is not fate. This is policy. Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand a 20 mph speed limit on every street. Demand cameras that never go dark. Demand streets that put people first. Do not wait for another name. Act now. Take action here.

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Other Representatives

John Zaccaro
Assembly Member John Zaccaro
District 80
District Office:
2018 Williamsbridge Road, Bronx, NY 10461
Legislative Office:
Room 530, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Kristy Marmorato
Council Member Kristy Marmorato
District 13
District Office:
1925 Williamsbridge Rd-Flr 2, Bronx, NY 10461
718-931-1721
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1554, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7375
Nathalia Fernández
State Senator Nathalia Fernández
District 34
District Office:
3853 E. Tremont Ave., Bronx, NY 10465
Legislative Office:
Room 814, Legislative Office Building 188 State St., Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

Bronx CB11 Bronx Community Board 11 sits in Bronx, Precinct 49, District 13, AD 80, SD 34.

It contains Pelham Parkway-Van Nest, Morris Park, Pelham Gardens, Allerton, Hutchinson Metro Center.

See also
Boroughs
City Council Districts
State_assembly_districts
State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Bronx Community Board 11

Sedan Strikes Child E-Scooter on Wilson Ave

A sedan turning left hit an 11-year-old on an e-scooter. The child was ejected and injured. Police cite failure to yield. The street bore the mark of impact. Shock followed. System failed the vulnerable.

A sedan making a left turn on Wilson Ave collided with an 11-year-old boy riding an e-scooter straight ahead. The child was ejected and suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was the contributing factor. The sedan's front struck the scooter's left side. The boy was left in shock and bleeding. The report lists no other contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812416 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Bronx Man Killed in Hit-and-Run

A black Mercedes struck Kelvin Mitchell as he crossed Webster Avenue. The driver fled. Mitchell died steps from home. Police have not caught the driver. The street stayed quiet. The loss cut deep. The danger remains.

NY Daily News reported on May 11, 2025, that Kelvin Mitchell, 43, was killed by a hit-and-run driver while crossing Webster Ave. near E. 168th St. in the Bronx. The article states, "Mitchell was crossing Webster Ave. midblock... when he was mowed down by the driver of a black Mercedes-Benz." Surveillance video showed the Mercedes speeding in a bus lane before the crash. The driver did not stop. NYPD could not confirm if police were pursuing the car. Mitchell was a father and community figure. The crash highlights the lethal risk of speeding and hit-and-run drivers, and the lack of immediate accountability. No arrests have been made.


Pedestrian Killed In Bronx Hit-And-Run

A driver struck a pedestrian in the Bronx. The driver fled. The victim died. Police search for answers. The street holds the mark. Another life lost to speed and steel.

CBS New York reported on May 10, 2025, that a pedestrian was killed in the Bronx by a driver who fled the scene. The article states, 'Police are searching for a driver who allegedly fled after striking and killing a pedestrian in the Bronx early Saturday morning.' The incident highlights the lethal risk faced by people on foot and the ongoing problem of hit-and-run crashes in New York City. The driver’s failure to remain at the scene is a clear violation of traffic law. The case underscores the need for stronger enforcement and systemic changes to protect vulnerable road users.


SUV Turns Left, Strikes E-Scooter on Bronxdale

SUV turned left on Bronxdale. E-scooter rider hit, ejected, left unconscious with head injury. Police cite driver inattention. Metal met flesh. System failed again.

An SUV making a left turn on Bronxdale Avenue collided with a southbound e-scooter. The e-scooter rider, a 31-year-old man, was ejected and left unconscious with a head injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The SUV's right front bumper struck the e-scooter's center front end. No other serious injuries were reported among vehicle occupants. The e-scooter rider was not using safety equipment, as noted in the report, but the primary cause listed was driver inattention.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811904 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Distracted Drivers Collide on Waring Avenue

A pick-up and sedan crashed on Waring Ave. One passenger injured. Police cite driver distraction. Metal twisted. Lives jarred. Streets unforgiving.

A pick-up truck and a sedan collided on Waring Avenue at Wallace Avenue in the Bronx. One right rear passenger, age 47, suffered hip and leg injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. Both vehicles were going straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one person hurt and several shaken. The report lists no other contributing factors before mentioning safety equipment.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811553 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Unlicensed Driver Kills Bronx Coach

A BMW driver without a license struck and killed Dwight Downer outside his Bronx home. Police charged the driver with manslaughter. Speeding violations followed the crash. Downer’s family mourns. The street remains unchanged. The danger persists.

NY Daily News reported on May 8, 2025, that Sheydon McClean, an unlicensed BMW driver, was charged with manslaughter after a November 30 crash killed Dwight Downer, a retired correction officer and football coach, in Baychester. McClean remained at the scene, but police only charged him after further investigation. The article notes McClean’s BMW received at least three speeding violations from city cameras after the fatal crash. Downer’s mother said, 'These arrests cannot bring back my child. Still, something has to be done.' The case highlights the ongoing risks posed by unlicensed and repeat speeding drivers, and the limits of enforcement in preventing deadly crashes.


S 4804
Bailey votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.

Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.

Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.


S 4804
Bailey votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.

Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.

Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.


S 4804
Fernandez votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.

Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.

Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.


S 4804
Fernandez votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.

Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.

Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.


S 4804
Rivera votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.

Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.

Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.


S 4804
Rivera votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.

Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.

Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.


SUV Slams Parked Car on East 180th Street

SUV struck a parked car in the Bronx. One man injured, left unconscious. Impact crushed bumpers. Streets silent but for sirens.

A moving SUV hit a parked SUV near 1255 East 180th Street in the Bronx. One man, the driver, was injured and found unconscious. Another occupant suffered unspecified injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles were SUVs. The moving vehicle struck the parked car's left rear bumper with its right front bumper. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. No mention of helmet or signal use appeared in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810196 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
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Improper Turn on Boston Road Injures Passengers

Two SUVs collided on Boston Road. A sharp, wrong turn sent metal into metal. Two women hurt, one child shaken. Police cite improper turning. The street swallowed their shock.

Two SUVs crashed at Boston Road and Holland Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, both vehicles were involved when one made an improper turn. Two female passengers, ages 31 and 32, suffered injuries to their shoulders and upper arms. A four-year-old girl and a four-year-old boy were also involved but not seriously hurt. Police list 'Turning Improperly' as the main contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811548 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Int 0193-2024
Marmorato votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.

Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.

Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.


Taxi U-Turn Hits Motorcyclist on Bronx Park E

Taxi turned across Bronx Park E. Motorcycle struck. Rider ejected, hurt. Taxi driver and passenger shaken. Streets unforgiving. System failed to protect.

A taxi making a U-turn on Bronx Park E collided with a motorcycle traveling straight. The motorcyclist, a 24-year-old man, was ejected and injured, suffering pain and shock. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor. The taxi driver and a 30-year-old passenger were also involved but not seriously hurt. The report notes the motorcyclist wore a helmet. The crash highlights the danger of improper turns and the vulnerability of those on two wheels.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809405 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
S 4804
Fernandez votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.

Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.

Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.


SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

SUV hit a man in the Bronx. He crossed with the signal. His leg broke. Police cite passing too closely and driver distraction. The street stayed loud. The pain stayed sharp.

A 56-year-old man crossing Bronx Park East at Allerton Avenue with the signal was struck by a northbound SUV. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a fractured leg and was in shock. The driver, a 25-year-old man, was not injured. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The impact hit the center front of the SUV. The pedestrian was following the signal at the intersection. No other factors were cited.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810895 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Bronx Carjacking Leaves Man Critically Injured

A man clung to his car as a thief sped off. The driver sideswiped a parked car. The victim fell, suffering head trauma and a shattered leg. He faces amputation. The car was found abandoned. The street bears old scars.

NY Daily News reported on April 26, 2025, that a 32-year-old man in Pelham Bay, Bronx, was critically injured after trying to stop a carjacker. Surveillance video shows the victim sprinting to his double-parked Infiniti as a suspect entered and sped away. The suspect sideswiped a parked car, knocking the victim to the street. He suffered head trauma and a fractured leg, and may require amputation. The article quotes a local, 'This has absolutely happened before,' highlighting repeated car thefts in the area. The car was later found abandoned. The incident underscores persistent dangers for bystanders and the ongoing threat of vehicle theft in city neighborhoods.


Speeding Sedan Hits Pedestrian at Bronx Intersection

A sedan struck a man crossing with the signal on Boston Road. The car moved too fast. The man was hurt. Shock followed. Tinted windows blocked sight. System failed him.

A BMW sedan traveling south struck a 34-year-old man as he crossed Boston Road with the signal. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Tinted Windows.' The pedestrian suffered injuries to his entire body and was in shock. Two car occupants were also involved, but their injuries were unspecified. The report lists no errors by the pedestrian. Driver actions—speeding and impaired visibility—created danger at the intersection.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808958 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05