Crash Count for District 14
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 5,306
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 3,332
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 729
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 45
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 15
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 1, 2025
Carnage in CD 14
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 15
+1
Crush Injuries 9
Head 3
Hip/upper leg 2
Lower leg/foot 2
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Amputation 3
Lower leg/foot 2
Lower arm/hand 1
Severe Bleeding 11
Head 4
Face 2
Lower leg/foot 2
Lower arm/hand 1
Neck 1
Whole body 1
Severe Lacerations 20
Head 10
+5
Whole body 4
Face 2
Lower leg/foot 2
Hip/upper leg 1
Neck 1
Concussion 24
Head 16
+11
Hip/upper leg 2
Face 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Neck 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whole body 1
Whiplash 121
Neck 46
+41
Back 32
+27
Head 29
+24
Whole body 10
+5
Chest 7
+2
Face 3
Lower leg/foot 3
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Hip/upper leg 1
Contusion/Bruise 149
Lower leg/foot 52
+47
Head 20
+15
Shoulder/upper arm 17
+12
Neck 13
+8
Face 11
+6
Whole body 11
+6
Back 8
+3
Hip/upper leg 8
+3
Lower arm/hand 7
+2
Abdomen/pelvis 5
Chest 2
Eye 1
Abrasion 116
Lower leg/foot 46
+41
Lower arm/hand 23
+18
Head 17
+12
Whole body 7
+2
Face 6
+1
Hip/upper leg 5
Back 4
Abdomen/pelvis 3
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Chest 2
Neck 2
Eye 1
Pain/Nausea 23
Whole body 8
+3
Lower leg/foot 3
Neck 3
Back 2
Face 2
Head 2
Hip/upper leg 2
Lower arm/hand 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 1, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in CD 14?

Preventable Speeding in CD 14 School Zones

(since 2022)

Caught Speeding Recently in CD 14

Vehicles – Caught Speeding in NYC (12 months)
  1. 2023 Black Ford Pickup (KZH9470) – 134 times • 2 in last 90d here
  2. 2023 Black Mitsubishi Suburban (KZF9054) – 117 times • 1 in last 90d here
  3. Vehicle (KZH9916) – 104 times • 1 in last 90d here
  4. 2023 Black Mitsubishi Suburban (KZF9979) – 96 times • 1 in last 90d here
  5. 2018 Red Volkswagen 4S (SKL4509) – 53 times • 1 in last 90d here
Two young riders dead on the Bronx River Parkway. The pattern didn’t start there.

Two young riders dead on the Bronx River Parkway. The pattern didn’t start there.

District 14: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 25, 2025

Two men on mopeds were thrown to the pavement before dawn. They did not get up. Police charged a 21‑year‑old Mercedes driver with DWI and vehicular manslaughter after the multicar crash on the Bronx River Parkway near Gun Hill Road. NYPD said he tried to pass, hit a Volkswagen, then struck the riders. Both died at local hospitals. Officials named them as Manuel Amarantepenalo, 19, and Enrique Martinez, 21. The driver refused a chemical test, according to a criminal complaint.

“Two people were killed. He was drunk.” NY Daily News.

“Police have arrested and charged a man with vehicular manslaughter and driving while intoxicated.” Gothamist.

“The two men who died were ejected from mopeds.” Gothamist.

Police closed the southbound lanes. Morning rush waited.

Where the borough bleeds

District 14’s worst corridors are not secrets. Crashes cluster on Jerome Avenue and the Grand Concourse, and two more deaths land on University Avenue. City data also lists fatalities on the Major Deegan and Cross Bronx. The names repeat in police logs and hospital charts.

  • Jerome Avenue: 1 death, 132 injuries, 7 serious injuries.
  • Grand Concourse: 0 deaths, 161 injuries, 4 serious injuries.
  • University Avenue: 2 deaths, 118 injuries, 2 serious injuries.
  • Major Deegan Expressway: 1 death, 157 injuries.
  • Cross Bronx Expressway: 1 death, 104 injuries.

Most harm comes from cars and SUVs. Pedestrians bear it: 3 killed and 492 hurt here since 2022. Cyclists: 176 injured. Riders on motorized two‑wheelers: 91 injured.

The clock tells on us

Harm spikes at night and at the edges of day. Midnight to 2 a.m. shows two deaths and 226 injuries. Six p.m. sees one death and 127 injuries. Ten, eleven, noon: more death stacked across the dial. The line never goes flat.

Alcohol shows up in the ledger. Fourteen injuries and two serious injuries in alcohol‑involved crashes in this district’s span. “Drugs involved” appears too.

A 65‑year‑old man, crossing with the signal at West Kingsbridge Road and University Avenue, died when a turning Ford van failed to yield, according to city data. A 44‑year‑old woman was killed off‑intersection on Macombs Road at West 174th; the report lists driver inattention. A 15‑year‑old girl died after a moped hit an SUV at West 192nd and University.

What City Hall can fix tomorrow

Sightlines save. A Council bill would ban parking within 20 feet of crosswalks and force the city to install daylighting barriers at 1,000 intersections a year, up from 100. It’s laid over in committee, but the aim is plain: clear corners, protect the walk. Legistar file Int 1138‑2024.

Bus lanes move bodies and calm traffic. On Fordham Road, the city shelved a stronger redesign. Riders are still stuck while cars block lanes. Council Member Pierina Sanchez backed a better plan; the mayor killed it. Streetsblog. On Tremont Avenue, DOT floated a short two‑way busway for the crawling Bx36; local leaders urged more. Streetsblog and Streetsblog.

The Council passed smaller steps. Removing abandoned cars faster. Dooring warnings on taxis. Tracking the Streets Master Plan so delays and failures are visible. Votes are on the record. Legistar.

Stop the speed; stop the funerals

The danger funnels through a few patterns: failure to yield, distraction, alcohol, unsafe speed. Here, “unsafe speed” appears in injury tallies. Citywide, repeat speeders are a known threat. Albany renewed round‑the‑clock school‑zone cameras through 2030, and advocates push two changes that would cut deep:

  • Lower the default speed limit to 20 mph under Sammy’s Law.
  • Force chronic speeders to use intelligent speed assistance devices.

Both measures are detailed in our call to action and backed by research into repeat offenders’ harm. Read the plan and pick up the phone.

What to build on Jerome, the Concourse, and University

  • Daylight every corner. Install barriers, not paint. Enact the crosswalk parking ban now.
  • Harden turns and add leading pedestrian intervals on Jerome, the Concourse, and University.
  • Extend bus‑ and truck‑priority lanes on Fordham and Tremont to cut weaving and double‑parking.

None of this brings back a 19‑year‑old and a 21‑year‑old thrown onto parkway asphalt. It keeps the next family from waiting at Jacobi for the bad news.

Take one step today. Ask the city to slow every street and rein in repeat speeders. Start here: Take Action.

Citations

Citations

Fix the Problem

Pierina Ana Sanchez
Council Member Pierina Ana Sanchez
District 14
District Office:
2065 Morris Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453
347-590-2874
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1816, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7074
Twitter: @PiSanchezNYC

Other Representatives

Landon Dais
Assembly Member Landon Dais
District 77
District Office:
910 Grand Concourse Suite 1JK, Bronx, NY 10451
Legislative Office:
Room 834, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Robert Jackson
State Senator Robert Jackson
District 31
District Office:
5030 Broadway Suite 701, New York, NY 10034
Legislative Office:
Room 306, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

District 14 Council District 14 sits in Bronx, Precinct 52, AD 77, SD 31.

It contains University Heights (South)-Morris Heights, Mount Hope, Fordham Heights, University Heights (North)-Fordham, Kingsbridge Heights-Van Cortlandt Village, Bronx CB7, Bronx CB5.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Council District 14

1
Man killed in hit-and-run near the Cross Bronx Expressway, police say
26
Man intentionally drove into NYPD car, struck cyclist in Bronx, police say
19
Jerome Avenue crash kills driver, speed cited

Oct 19 - Before dawn at Jerome Ave and Cameron Pl, the driver of a BMW sedan going north crashed. The 46-year-old man died. Police recorded unsafe speed. Another man, 46, was listed with unspecified injuries.

At 4:27 a.m. on Jerome Avenue at Cameron Place in the Bronx, the driver of a 2021 BMW sedan traveling north crashed. The 46-year-old male driver died. Another 46-year-old male occupant was listed with an unspecified injury. A third person appears in the file with unspecified status. According to the police report, "Unsafe Speed" was recorded as a contributing factor. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. The vehicle was going straight ahead before the crash, and damage was to the center front end. No pedestrians, cyclists, or other vehicles were listed in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4850977 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-05
6
Two SUV Drivers Collide on Major Deegan

Oct 6 - Two northbound SUV drivers collided on the Major Deegan in the Bronx. One driver was ejected with burns and a neck injury. A 22-year-old front passenger was listed with unspecified injury. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.

Two SUV drivers traveling north on the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx collided. The crash damaged the center front of a 2003 Honda SUV and the center back of a 2013 Honda SUV. Police listed a 54-year-old male driver injured, ejected, with severe burns and a neck injury. A 22-year-old female front passenger was recorded with unspecified injury. Another driver and an occupant were also marked as unspecified. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction."


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4847869 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-05
26
SUV driver pulls out, injures Bronx cyclist

Sep 26 - A driver in an SUV pulled from parking on West Tremont Avenue near 92 in the Bronx and hit a 33-year-old cyclist. He suffered severe lacerations but stayed conscious. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.

A driver in a 2015 Toyota SUV pulled from a parking space into the eastbound lane on West Tremont Avenue near 92 in the Bronx. A 33-year-old man on a bike was traveling east. The driver moved into his path and hit him. The cyclist suffered severe lacerations, was ejected, and stayed conscious. Damage records note the SUV’s left-side doors and the bicycle’s front end. "According to the police report, police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver." The report lists the SUV as starting from parking and the bicyclist going straight ahead.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4845857 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-05
18
Driver Fell Asleep, Deegan Crash Injures 23-Year-Old

Sep 18 - A northbound driver in a sedan fell asleep on the Major Deegan in the Bronx and crashed. The 23-year-old suffered a neck injury with severe bleeding. Police noted center-front impact and damage.

On September 18, 2025, at 9:50 a.m., on the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx, a northbound driver in a 2019 Dodge sedan going straight crashed and sustained center front end damage. The 23-year-old driver was injured, with a neck injury and severe bleeding, and was conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Fell Asleep.” Police recorded that the driver fell asleep. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the report. The vehicle had one occupant, and the driver held a valid New York license. The crash fell within the 50th Precinct area.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4843261 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-05
7
Man struck and killed in deadly hit-and-run in the Bronx
11
Drunk Mercedes driver fatally strikes 2 motorcyclists on Bronx parkway: NYPD
9
Speeding SUV Kills Bronx Cab Driver

Aug 9 - A cab driver died after an SUV, moving at 77 mph in a 25 zone, struck his car in the Bronx. The driver ran. DNA on the airbag led to charges. The street stayed silent. The loss remains.

According to the New York Post (2025-08-09), Imani Williams was charged after her SUV hit a livery cab at 77 mph in a 25 mph zone, killing driver Robert Godwin. Prosecutors say Williams used a bus lane, ran a red light, and fled on foot. DNA from the airbag identified her. District Attorney Darcel Clark said, 'This defendant was allegedly driving three times the speed limit when her SUV slammed into a livery cab.' The case highlights the deadly risk of speeding and reckless driving in city streets.


8
Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run

Aug 8 - A woman lay dead in Morris Heights. A driver fled. The street stayed silent. Another life lost to speed and steel.

CBS New York reported on August 8, 2025, that a woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Morris Heights, Bronx. The article states, "A Bronx woman is dead after a hit-and-run in Morris Heights." The driver left the scene, a clear violation of law. The incident highlights ongoing dangers for pedestrians and the persistent problem of drivers fleeing after deadly crashes. Policy gaps remain as enforcement and street design fail to protect vulnerable road users.


6
Distracted Driver Kills Pedestrian on Macombs Road

Aug 6 - Distracted driver hit a 44-year-old woman on Macombs Road near W 174th Street. Center-front impact. Crush injuries. She was killed. She was not in the roadway. Police recorded driver inattention by the driver.

A driver traveling north on Macombs Road hit a 44-year-old woman near W 174th Street in the Bronx. The driver hit her with the center front end. The impact crushed her body. She was killed. She was not in the roadway. According to the police report, the pedestrian was off the roadway when the driver struck her with the center front end. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. No other contributing factors were listed. The vehicle type was not specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833327 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-05
31
Bronx Car Wash Worker Killed By Driver

Jul 31 - A driver veered into a bus lane, struck a car wash worker, pinned him, then fled. The worker died. Police arrested the driver two years later. The crash left another man injured.

According to the New York Post (2025-07-31), Trina Bryant was arrested two years after allegedly striking and killing Felix Thomas Bontia, a car wash worker, in Morrisania. Police say Bryant "veered her 2011 Ford Escape directly into the path" of a Toyota Rav4, pinning Bontia and causing fatal injuries. She was charged with manslaughter, vehicular manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and leaving the scene. The article notes Bryant fled on foot after the crash. The case highlights risks for workers near traffic and the consequences of reckless driving.


18
Sedan Driver Hits Cyclist on Walton Ave

Jul 18 - The driver of a sedan hit a 41-year-old bicyclist on Walton Avenue at East 175th Street. The rider suffered severe facial lacerations. Police recorded both vehicles going straight and listed contributing factors as unspecified.

The driver of a sedan and a bicyclist collided on Walton Avenue at East 175th Street in the Bronx. The bicyclist, a 41-year-old man, suffered severe facial lacerations. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead when the impact occurred. The report lists the contributing factors as "Unspecified." The bicycle shows center back end damage and the sedan shows right front bumper impact. Police data do not record any specific driver errors in this crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830401 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-05
30
Int 0857-2024 Sanchez votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.

Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.

Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.


28
Bronx Crash Leaves Pedestrian Critical

Jun 28 - A driver fleeing police tore through a red light in the Bronx. Two cars spun onto the sidewalk. Three pedestrians hit. One man clings to life. Metal, glass, blood on Bruckner Boulevard.

According to NY Daily News (2025-06-28), an unlicensed driver sped from an NYPD stop, ran a red light, and crashed into another car at Bruckner Blvd. and Hunts Point Ave. Both vehicles spun onto the sidewalk, striking three pedestrians. The article states, "Jenkins slammed on the gas and sped off east on Hunts Point Ave., blowing through a red light." Police charged the driver with vehicular assault, reckless endangerment, and fleeing. The crash highlights the risks when drivers evade police and ignore signals. One pedestrian remains in critical condition.


16
Navy Veteran Killed In Bronx Shooting

Jun 16 - A road rage clash in the Bronx turned deadly. Keino Campbell, a Navy veteran, was shot three times while driving. He crashed a few blocks away and died at the hospital. Police arrested Michael Aracena for murder.

NY Daily News reported on June 16, 2025, that Michael Aracena, 20, was arrested for the murder of Keino Campbell, 27, during a road rage incident in the Bronx. According to police, Campbell was driving near Co-op City at 2 a.m. when a confrontation escalated. Aracena allegedly shot Campbell three times in the chest. The wounded Campbell drove off but lost consciousness and crashed near Givan and Palmer Avenues. He died shortly after at Jacobi Medical Center. The article states, 'Campbell was shot three times in the chest as the quarrel escalated.' This case highlights the lethal risks of armed confrontations on city streets and raises questions about gun access and road conflict escalation.


2
Pedestrian Killed In RFK Bridge Hit-Run

Jun 2 - A man stood on the RFK Bridge. A car hit him. The driver fled. Police found the man, lifeless, on the Manhattan-bound roadway. No arrests. The bridge stayed open. The city kept moving. The investigation drags on.

ABC7 reported on June 2, 2025, that a pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run on the RFK Bridge near 125th Street. Police said the man, identity unknown, was struck by a vehicle 'as it was exiting the RFK Bridge.' The driver did not stop. Officers responded just before 1 p.m. and found the victim on the Manhattan-bound roadway. He was pronounced dead at NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the persistent danger for pedestrians on major city crossings and the ongoing problem of drivers fleeing crash scenes.


18
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Jerome Avenue

May 18 - A sedan hit a man on Jerome Avenue. Blood pooled on the street. The driver passed too close. The man’s leg was torn open. The Bronx night stayed loud and cold.

A 40-year-old man walking on Jerome Avenue was struck by a sedan. He suffered severe bleeding and injuries to his lower leg. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Passing Too Closely.' The driver was going straight ahead. No vehicle damage was reported. The man was not at an intersection when hit. The report lists driver error as passing too closely. No other contributing factors were cited.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816344 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-05
11
Bronx Man Killed in Hit-and-Run

May 11 - 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.


10
Pedestrian Killed In Bronx Hit-And-Run

May 10 - 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.