Crash Count for District 14
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,901
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,404
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 534
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 33
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 8
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 26, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in District 14?

No More Bodies: Make Fordham Road Safe Now

No More Bodies: Make Fordham Road Safe Now

District 14: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 31, 2025

The Numbers Don’t Lie: Blood on the Asphalt

Eight dead. Thirty-three left with life-altering injuries. Since 2022, District 14 has seen 3,898 crashes. The bodies pile up. The names fade. In the last year alone, 784 people were hurt, nine so badly they may never walk the same. One was killed. Children, elders, workers—no one is spared. A 65-year-old man was crushed crossing with the light. A 15-year-old girl died as a passenger on a moped. The street does not forgive.

Recent Carnage: No End in Sight

Just weeks ago, a 79-year-old driver slammed into two cars and a pole, killing his passenger and injuring seven more. Police said the cause of the crash was not immediately known, and all the drivers remained at the scene. Days later, a driver jumped the curb and plowed into six people on the sidewalk. No arrests. No answers. The city funds intersection fixes after 17 years of delay, but the blood keeps flowing. “We are excited to make progress on this key corridor, which will make incredible pedestrian and vehicular safety improvements,” said a city official, years too late for the dead.

Leadership: Steps Forward, Steps Back

Council Member Pierina Ana Sanchez has voted for and co-sponsored bills to clear abandoned cars, daylight crosswalks, and speed up bus lanes. She backed the law to decriminalize jaywalking and pushed for more transparency on street safety projects. She supported dedicated bus lanes on Tremont Avenue, but progress is slow and the most dangerous streets—like Fordham Road—remain clogged and deadly. Bills pass. Streets stay the same.

The Call: Demand Action, Not Excuses

Every day of delay is another body on the street. Call Council Member Sanchez. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand protected crossings and busways that put people first. Join Families for Safe Streets. Stand up at your community board. Don’t wait for another name to be added to the list.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the New York City Council and how does it work?
The New York City Council is the city’s lawmaking body. It passes local laws, oversees city agencies, and represents neighborhoods across the five boroughs.
Where does District 14 sit politically?
It belongs to borough Bronx, assembly district AD 77 and state senate district SD 31.
Which areas are in District 14?
It includes the University Heights (South)-Morris Heights, Mount Hope, Fordham Heights, University Heights (North)-Fordham, Kingsbridge Heights-Van Cortlandt Village, Bronx CB7, and Bronx CB5 neighborhoods. It also overlaps parts of Assembly Districts AD 77, AD 78, AD 81, and AD 86, and State Senate Districts SD 31 and SD 33.
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in District 14?
Cars and Trucks were involved in 403 crashes with pedestrians, causing 1 death and 11 serious injuries. Motorcycles and Mopeds accounted for 36 crashes, with 1 serious injury. Bikes were involved in 14 crashes, with no deaths or serious injuries. NYC Open Data
Are these crashes just 'accidents' or are they preventable?
These crashes are not random. Most are preventable with safer street design, lower speed limits, and better enforcement.
What can local politicians do to stop traffic violence?
They can pass laws for lower speed limits, fund protected crossings and bike lanes, and demand faster action from city agencies. They can also hold city departments accountable for delays and push for enforcement that targets dangerous driving, not pedestrians.
What is CrashCount?
We’re a tool for helping hold local politicians and other actors accountable for their failure to protect you when you’re walking or cycling in NYC. We update our site constantly to provide you with up to date information on what’s happening in your neighborhood.

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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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State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Council District 14

Man’s Leg Torn Off on Jerome Avenue

A man, fifty, struck by a westbound vehicle on Jerome Avenue. The car’s front end hit him. His leg was torn from knee to foot. He lay conscious, blood pooling on the asphalt. The street kept moving. The wound was brutal. The pain, unspoken.

A 50-year-old man walking near Jerome Avenue and East 183rd Street in the Bronx was struck by a westbound vehicle’s front end. According to the police report, the impact tore his leg from knee to foot. He remained conscious on the pavement as blood pooled around him. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle type and driver details are unspecified. The man suffered a traumatic amputation. No information is provided about the pedestrian’s actions or location at the time of the crash. The street kept moving as he lay injured. No helmet or signal use is mentioned.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643627 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Toyota Sedan Crushes Baby on Grand Concourse

A Toyota sedan struck a baby boy on Grand Concourse. His hip shattered. He lay broken and incoherent in the street. The night was silent. The dark pressed in. No driver error listed. The child suffered. The city watched.

A Toyota sedan hit a baby boy near Grand Concourse and East 183rd Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the child’s hip was crushed. He lay in the street, incoherent, with severe injuries. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The boy, a pedestrian, suffered crush injuries to his hip and upper leg. No information is given about the driver’s actions or the circumstances leading up to the crash. The police report does not mention any helmet or signal use. The facts remain stark: a child was struck and gravely hurt by a car in the Bronx.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637236 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sanchez Highlights Carless Majority Supporting Fordham Road Busway

Bronx Zoo and Botanical Garden fight bus lane upgrades on Fordham Road. They claim to support transit but lobby against changes that would speed buses for 85,000 riders. Most locals walk or ride. Advocates call out hypocrisy. Powerful voices stall safer streets.

On June 9, 2023, Bronx institutions—the Zoo and the Botanical Garden—joined others to oppose the Department of Transportation’s Fordham Road busway plan. The matter: 'Bus Advocates Target Anti-Busway ‘Hypocrites’ at Bronx Zoo and Botanical Garden.' Council Member Pierina Sanchez noted 70 percent of her district’s residents lack cars. The institutions sent a private letter to Mayor Adams, urging him to block all bus improvements. Riders Alliance and local residents accused them of hypocrisy, citing their public support for transit and environmental causes. The Botanical Garden’s representative demanded an Environmental Impact Statement, citing fears of more car traffic and pollution. Surveys show most Fordham Road shoppers walk or use transit. The opposition delays upgrades that would protect pedestrians and speed up commutes for thousands.


Pierina Sanchez Opposes Offset Bus Lanes Over Safety Concerns

DOT scrapped the Fordham Road busway. Bowed to business and institutional pressure. Riders lose. Offset bus lanes will replace the plan. Bus speeds will rise less. Bronx transit users, mostly car-free, get crumbs. Political muscle wins. Streets stay dangerous.

On June 7, 2023, the Department of Transportation (DOT) canceled the Fordham Road busway plan, citing 'community concerns.' The matter, discussed with the community advisory board on May 31, shifted focus to extending offset bus lanes instead. Council Member Pierina Sanchez, representing Kingsbridge, criticized the move: "My concern with the offset bus lane is that we're not going to see significant improvements." DOT's own studies showed a busway would have improved speeds by 30 percent, but the agency predicts only a 20 percent gain with the new plan. The decision followed lobbying from business groups and institutions, despite surveys showing most Bronx residents rely on transit. Riders Alliance spokesman Danny Pearlstein called the cancellation a disservice to bus riders. The change leaves 85,000 daily commuters with slower buses and no real safety or speed gains.


Inexperienced Driver Strikes Pedestrian Head-On Bronx

A car hit a man head-on at West Fordham Road and Loring Place North. His head split. Blood pooled by the curb. He tried to speak but could not. The driver was new. The night stayed silent.

A 41-year-old pedestrian was struck head-on by a vehicle at West Fordham Road and Loring Place North in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'The driver was new behind the wheel.' The man suffered severe head lacerations and was left incoherent at the scene. The only contributing factor listed is 'Driver Inexperience.' The impact was to the center front end of the vehicle. No other contributing factors, such as helmet or signal use, are noted in the data. The crash left the pedestrian gravely injured, with blood pooling by the curb.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634415 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Teen Cyclist Struck on Grand Concourse

A car hit a 17-year-old boy riding his bike near East 198th Street. The front end smashed him. His head was torn. Blood spread on the street. He stayed conscious, half-thrown from the bike. Traffic control was ignored. Doors bent. Flesh cut.

A 17-year-old male bicyclist was struck by a vehicle on Grand Concourse near East 198th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the crash involved the center front end of a vehicle colliding with the right side doors of the bike. The boy suffered severe head lacerations and was partially ejected, but remained conscious at the scene. The report states, 'Traffic control ignored.' The listed contributing factor is 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a contributing factor. The data shows a clear failure to obey traffic controls, leading to serious injury for the young cyclist.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630902 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Nova Bus Tears Into E-Scooter Rider

A Nova bus hit a 62-year-old man on an e-scooter at University Avenue and West Burnside. His head split open. Blood marked the street. The bus rolled on, untouched. The man lay broken. The city’s danger did not blink.

A Nova bus struck a 62-year-old man riding an e-scooter at the corner of University Avenue and West Burnside Avenue. According to the police report, the bus hit the man, leaving him semiconscious with severe head lacerations and blood on the pavement. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No driver errors are cited in the data. The e-scooter rider was not wearing a helmet, which is noted in the narrative after the collision details. The bus continued on, unmarked. The crash left the vulnerable road user gravely injured, underscoring the risks faced by those outside steel and glass.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4622190 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Diesel Truck Slams Stopped SUV on Expressway

A diesel truck tore into stopped traffic on the Cross Bronx. Metal twisted. Fire raged. A 49-year-old woman, trapped and burned, died behind the wheel of her SUV. Two tractor-trailers and her vehicle lay shattered in the night.

A diesel tractor-trailer struck stopped traffic on the Cross Bronx Expressway, demolishing an SUV and two trucks. According to the police report, 'A diesel truck plowed into stopped traffic. A 49-year-old woman, burned and partially ejected, died behind the wheel of her SUV.' The woman was killed, suffering severe burns and partial ejection. Both trucks and the SUV were destroyed. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The data shows the SUV was stopped in traffic when hit. No helmet or signal issues are mentioned. The crash left one dead and wreckage scattered across the expressway.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4585761 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Taxi Driver Collapses, Six-Car Bronx Crash

Taxi veered on Sedgwick Avenue. Driver lost consciousness. Six cars smashed. Metal twisted. Glass fell. One man bled, limp at the wheel. Sirens wailed. Bronx street turned silent, then chaos ruled.

A taxi driver lost consciousness on Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx, causing a violent chain-reaction crash. According to the police report, 'A taxi veered. The driver, 29, lost consciousness. Six cars struck. Metal tore. One man lay bleeding, limp at the wheel.' The unconscious taxi driver suffered severe bleeding and injuries to his entire body. Other drivers and passengers were also hurt. The police report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. The crash left glass and twisted metal across the street. No pedestrians were reported among the injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4589470 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
BMW SUV Turns Fast, Strikes Woman Crossing

A BMW SUV turned left too fast on West Burnside Avenue. The bumper hit a 34-year-old woman crossing with the light. Her hip broke. Blood soaked her leg. She stayed awake. The driver had New Jersey plates.

A BMW SUV, registered in New Jersey, made a left turn at West Burnside Avenue and Davidson Avenue in the Bronx. The vehicle struck a 34-year-old woman who was crossing the street with the signal. According to the police report, 'A BMW SUV turned left too fast. The bumper struck a 34-year-old woman crossing with the light. Her hip broke. Blood soaked her leg. She stayed awake.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The woman suffered a broken hip and severe lacerations but remained conscious at the scene. The data shows the driver’s actions—unsafe speed and aggression—directly led to the crash and injury.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4578843 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
3
Sedan Strikes Three Pedestrians on West 225th

A Honda sedan hit three men on West 225th Street. One lay bleeding, head split open. Two more fell, legs broken. The car’s bumper crumpled. No crosswalk. No warning. The street swallowed their cries. The driver kept going straight.

Three pedestrians were struck by a 2012 Honda sedan on West 225th Street. According to the police report, a 45-year-old man suffered a severe head injury and lay unconscious, blood pooling beneath him. Two other men, ages 23 and 33, sustained fractures to their legs. The sedan’s left front bumper took the impact. The crash occurred away from an intersection, with no crosswalk present. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No mention of helmet use or signaling appears in the report. The violence of the crash left three men injured, the street marked by blood and broken bodies.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572697 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
2
Motorscooter Slams Sedan, Child Killed in Bronx

A motorscooter crashed into a turning sedan on Bailey Avenue. A four-year-old boy, riding on a lap, was thrown to the pavement and died from head wounds. Both drivers were unlicensed. Driver inexperience and improper turning led to tragedy.

A deadly crash unfolded on Bailey Avenue near West 193rd Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, a motorscooter slammed into a sedan that was making a left turn. A four-year-old boy, riding on a lap, was ejected and died at the scene from head injuries. The motorscooter driver, age 24, was also ejected and injured. Both drivers were unlicensed. The police report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' is also cited for those involved. The crash highlights systemic danger when unlicensed drivers and improper maneuvers intersect on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555472 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Audi Turns Left, Cyclist Struck Head-On

An Audi turned left on West 195th. A cyclist rode straight. Metal hit flesh. The rider flew, hit pavement, bled. He lay semiconscious, torn open. The SUV’s front end crumpled. The street fell silent.

A crash on West 195th Street involved an Audi SUV making a left turn and a cyclist riding straight. The cyclist, a 27-year-old man, was struck head-on and suffered severe lacerations across his body. According to the police report, 'An Audi turned left. A cyclist rode straight. Metal struck him head-on. He flew, hit pavement, bled from everywhere. Semiconscious, torn open. The SUV’s front crumpled. The street went still.' The cyclist was partially ejected and left semiconscious. Both the cyclist and the SUV’s front end took the full force of impact. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were formally cited in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542201 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Teen Pedestrian’s Leg Crushed by Westbound Sedan

A 19-year-old crossed East 175th. A Toyota hit him. The right front bumper smashed his leg. He stayed awake as doctors took part of it. The car rolled on, unmarked. The street stayed quiet. The wound did not.

A 19-year-old pedestrian was struck by a westbound Toyota sedan while crossing East 175th Street near Walton Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'A 19-year-old crossing the road was struck by a westbound Toyota. The right front bumper crushed his leg. He stayed awake. Doctors took part of it. The car bore no mark.' The crash left the pedestrian with a severe lower leg injury, resulting in amputation. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection or crosswalk when struck. The vehicle sustained no visible damage. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4541211 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
2
Distracted BMW Driver Slams Jerome Avenue

A BMW tore south on Jerome Avenue. Five inside. The driver lost focus. Metal screamed. Blood on the seats. A young woman in the back, torn and bleeding. Another passenger’s leg shattered. The night echoed with pain and sirens.

A BMW sedan crashed near West 177th Street on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. Five people were inside. According to the police report, the driver was distracted and drove aggressively. The front end of the car was crushed. A 25-year-old woman in the left rear seat suffered severe lacerations to her entire body. A 22-year-old front passenger sustained a fractured and dislocated leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling south, changing lanes before impact. No other vehicles were involved. The police report describes blood on the seats and screams in the dark.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4541195 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Head-On Crash Shatters Jerome Avenue Calm

Two bikes met head-on. Steel screamed. A man lay semiconscious, head bleeding, limbs crushed. Both riders distracted. No helmet listed. The street stayed silent. Blood on the pavement. Danger in the air.

Two riders collided head-on on Jerome Avenue. One, a 52-year-old man, suffered severe head and crush injuries. According to the police report, both riders were distracted at the moment of impact. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor for both vehicles. No helmet use was recorded for the injured man, but this is noted only after the driver errors. The crash left the street quiet, marked by blood and twisted metal. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534631 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
2
Motorcycle Passenger Killed in Bronx Head-On Crash

A motorcycle slammed into an SUV on University Avenue. The force threw a 27-year-old woman from the bike. Her head struck the pavement. She died under the streetlights. Driver errors and disregard for traffic control marked the night.

A deadly crash unfolded on University Avenue near West 190th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, a motorcycle struck an SUV head-on. A 27-year-old woman riding as a passenger on the motorcycle was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. The motorcycle driver, a 37-year-old man, was also ejected and injured. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Keep Right' as contributing factors for both drivers. The motorcycle operator was unlicensed. The passenger was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but only after the driver errors. The crash left one dead and others injured, underscoring the dangers when drivers ignore traffic controls.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4530824 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Wide Jeep Turn Slams E-Bike on Jerome

A Jeep swung wide on Jerome Avenue. An e-bike hit hard into its side. The rider’s leg bled heavy. Metal twisted. The pickup held two. The crash left the e-bike rider hurt, the street stained, the danger plain.

A Jeep pick-up truck made a wide turn across Jerome Avenue near 2575. An e-bike, heading straight, struck the truck’s right side. The 25-year-old e-bike rider suffered severe bleeding from his leg but stayed conscious. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Turning Improperly' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The Jeep carried two men, ages 24 and 51, who were not reported injured. The e-bike rider was unlicensed. The police report details that the Jeep was making a U-turn when the collision occurred. The impact bent metal and left the e-bike’s front end damaged. The crash highlights the risks when drivers turn wide and lose focus.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4530943 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Pedestrian Killed by Sedan on Jerome Avenue

A man stood in the street. Two sedans collided. The Honda’s bumper struck his head. Tinted windows and blocked views hid danger. He was sixty. He died where he fell. Glass and steel, vision lost, a life ended.

A 60-year-old man was killed on Jerome Avenue after being struck by a Honda sedan. According to the police report, 'Jerome Avenue — A man stood in the road. Two sedans met. The Honda’s bumper struck his head. Tinted glass, a blocked view. Sixty years old. He died where he fell.' The report lists 'Tinted Windows' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors for both drivers and occupants. The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of limited visibility and obstructed views in vehicle operation.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4502350 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Strikes Object, Driver Bleeds on Jerome Avenue

A Hyundai SUV slammed into something in the dark on Jerome Avenue. The right front crumpled. Inside, a woman bled from her head. She was alone. Belted. Awake. The street was silent. The crash left her injured and shaken.

A northbound Hyundai SUV crashed near East 177th Street on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the vehicle struck an object in the dark. The right front bumper took the impact. Inside, a 38-year-old woman, the only occupant, suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The police report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not specify what was struck. The crash left the driver hurt and the SUV damaged.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4491159 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04