Crash Count for District 15
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 5,473
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 3,386
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 721
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 40
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 18
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 26, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in District 15?

Another Body, Same Street—How Many More Before Feliz Acts?

Another Body, Same Street—How Many More Before Feliz Acts?

District 15: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 31, 2025

The Blood on the Asphalt

In District 15, the numbers do not lie. In the last twelve months, 1,171 people were hurt in crashes. Nine suffered injuries so grave they may never walk the same. One did not survive. Since 2022, eighteen have died. The dead do not speak. The wounded carry the story in scars and limps.

Just weeks ago, a 79-year-old driver crashed into two cars and a pole. A 71-year-old woman, Stella Nyarko-Dei, died in the seat beside him. Seven others were hurt. Police said the cause of the crash was not immediately known. No one was arrested. The street swallowed another life.

On July 3rd, a driver in a Ford Mustang failed a left turn and plowed onto the sidewalk, hitting six people. The driver ran. The victims went to the hospital. The sidewalk offered no shelter.

The Machinery of Harm

SUVs and cars do most of the damage. They killed four, hurt 393, and left 130 with moderate injuries. Trucks and buses hurt dozens more. Motorcycles, mopeds, and bikes add to the toll, but the weight of harm is steel and speed.

Council Member Feliz: Steps and Silences

Council Member Oswald Feliz has moved on some fronts. He sponsored a bill to fine property owners who ignore sidewalk repairs, aiming to make walking safer. He voted to remove abandoned vehicles that block sightlines and crosswalks. He co-sponsored bills for speed humps near parks and for better crash investigations. These are steps, not leaps.

But on the biggest corridor—Fordham Road—Feliz opposed a busway that would have protected 85,000 daily riders, many of them the most vulnerable. The street remains a gauntlet.

The Call

The crisis is not fate. It is policy. Every delay, every watered-down bill, every blocked redesign leaves blood on the street. Call Council Member Feliz. Demand a citywide 20 mph speed limit. Demand real protection for people on foot, on bike, on bus. Do not wait for another name to be carved into stone.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the New York City Council and how does it work?
The New York City Council is the city’s legislative body. It passes laws, oversees city agencies, and represents the interests of New Yorkers in each district. NYC Council – Legistar
Where does District 15 sit politically?
It belongs to borough Bronx, assembly district AD 78 and state senate district SD 32. NYC Open Data
Which areas are in District 15?
It includes the Claremont Village-Claremont (East), Crotona Park, Mount Hope, Fordham Heights, West Farms, Tremont, Belmont, Bronx Park, Bronx CB6, and Bronx CB27 neighborhoods. It also overlaps parts of Assembly Districts AD 78, AD 79, AD 80, AD 86, and AD 87, and State Senate Districts SD 32 and SD 33. NYC Open Data
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in District 15?
Cars and Trucks: 4 deaths, 393 minor injuries, 130 moderate injuries, 6 serious injuries. Motorcycles and Mopeds: 0 deaths, 25 minor injuries, 15 moderate injuries, 1 serious injury. Bikes: 0 deaths, 9 minor injuries, 3 moderate injuries, 2 serious injuries. NYC Open Data
Are these crashes just 'accidents'?
No. The pattern is clear and preventable. Policy, speed, and street design decide who lives and who dies.
What can local politicians do to stop traffic violence?
They can lower speed limits, redesign dangerous streets, fund real protection for people walking and biking, and support enforcement against reckless driving. Every vote and every delay matters.
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.

Citations

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Fix the Problem

Oswald Feliz
Council Member Oswald Feliz
District 15
District Office:
573 East Fordham Road (Entrance on Hoffman Street), Bronx, NY 10458
718-842-8100
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1759, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6966
Twitter: OswaldFeliz

Other Representatives

George Alvarez
Assembly Member George Alvarez
District 78
District Office:
2633 Webster Ave. 1st Floor, Bronx, NY 10458
Legislative Office:
Room 920, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Luis Sepúlveda
State Senator Luis Sepúlveda
District 32
District Office:
975 Kelly St. Suite 203, Bronx, NY 10459
Legislative Office:
Room 412, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

District 15 Council District 15 sits in Bronx, Precinct 48, AD 78, SD 32.

It contains Claremont Village-Claremont (East), Crotona Park, Mount Hope, Fordham Heights, West Farms, Tremont, Belmont, Bronx Park, Bronx CB6, Bronx CB27, Bronx CB3.

See also
Boroughs
State_assembly_districts
State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Council District 15

E-Bike Strikes Woman and Toddler on Webster

An e-bike hit a woman and toddler crossing Webster Avenue. Blood ran down their bodies. The rider did not stop. Both victims stayed conscious. The street stayed loud. The danger stayed real.

A 19-year-old woman and a 2-year-old girl were struck by an e-bike while crossing Webster Avenue near East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, both pedestrians were crossing with the signal when the e-bike rider hit them and did not stop. The woman suffered severe lacerations to her entire body but remained conscious. The child bled from the head. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. Both victims were left injured at the intersection.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4591659 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Van Hits Elderly Woman in Bronx Crosswalk

A van struck a 95-year-old woman in a marked Bronx crosswalk. Her head split open. Blood pooled on the street. Another woman, 65, was also hit. Both survived. The van driver failed to yield. Distraction played a role. The danger was clear.

A van traveling east on Thwaites Place near Olinville Avenue struck two women, ages 95 and 65, as they crossed in a marked crosswalk. According to the police report, the 95-year-old suffered a severe head injury with heavy bleeding. The 65-year-old also sustained a head injury and reported pain. Both pedestrians were crossing with no signal present. The police report states: 'A van struck a 95-year-old woman head-on in a marked crosswalk. Her head split open. Blood pooled on the pavement. She lived.' The driver, a 64-year-old man, failed to yield the right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted, as listed in the contributing factors. The crash highlights the lethal risk to pedestrians when drivers do not yield and lose focus behind the wheel.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4584230 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Pedestrian Struck Crossing East Kingsbridge Road

A man crossed East Kingsbridge Road with the signal. A car’s left front bumper hit him. His eye was torn. Blood pooled in the crosswalk. He stayed conscious. Failure to yield left him marked and bleeding.

A 50-year-old man was crossing East Kingsbridge Road with the signal when a vehicle’s left front bumper struck him. According to the police report, 'Failure to yield left its mark in skin, not just law.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to his eye but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The man was in the crosswalk, following the signal, when he was hit. No other contributing factors were noted in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581659 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
7
Unlicensed Driver Cuts Across Lanes, Three Sedans Collide

Metal screams on the Cross Bronx. Three sedans tangle. An unlicensed driver veers, chaos follows. Passengers bleed and groan. A young man slumps, head pouring blood. Shock grips survivors. Unsafe lane changes leave bodies broken, lives upended.

Three sedans crashed on the Cross Bronx Expressway. According to the police report, an unlicensed driver changed lanes unsafely, triggering a violent collision. Seven people were injured, including a 27-year-old man found incoherent and bleeding from the head behind the wheel. Passengers suffered back and head injuries, many in shock, with complaints of pain and nausea. The police report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the primary contributing factor for both vehicles involved in the initial impact. One driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash left metal twisted and lives shaken, all from a single reckless move.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4583286 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Mazda Strikes Pedestrian on Bronx River Parkway

A Mazda sedan hit a man on Bronx River Parkway. He was outside the crosswalk. The car’s front bumper crushed him. He died in the road. The night was dark. No driver errors were listed. The system failed to protect him.

A 30-year-old man was killed on Bronx River Parkway when a southbound Mazda sedan struck him with its front bumper. According to the police report, 'A 30-year-old man lay outside the crosswalk. A southbound Mazda struck him with its front bumper. His body was crushed. He died there, in the dark, on the road.' The pedestrian suffered fatal crush injuries. The driver, a 48-year-old man, was not reported injured. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the police data. The crash highlights the deadly risk for pedestrians on major roadways, especially at night and outside marked crossings.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4578447 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Bronx River Parkway

A Volkswagen SUV hit a 65-year-old man crossing Bronx River Parkway before dawn. The impact killed him instantly. His body was torn open. He died alone in the dark. The SUV’s front end bore the brunt. No other injuries reported.

A 65-year-old man was killed when a northbound Volkswagen SUV struck him head-on as he crossed Bronx River Parkway before sunrise. According to the police report, the pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The SUV’s center front end took the impact, resulting in fatal injuries to the pedestrian, described as severe lacerations to the entire body. The driver, a 36-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No contributing factors or driver errors were specified in the police report. No other occupants were hurt. The crash left the pedestrian dead at the scene.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4574336 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Turns, Strikes E-Bike Rider on East 188th

A Ford SUV turned right. An e-bike kept straight. The SUV hit the rider. She flew, landed hard. Abdomen crushed. She lay conscious on the asphalt. She died there. The driver failed to yield. The Bronx street stayed silent.

A Ford SUV turned right onto East 188th Street near Park Avenue in the Bronx. An e-bike, ridden by a 67-year-old woman, traveled straight. The SUV struck her. She was ejected, suffered severe abdominal injuries, and died at the scene. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was the contributing factor. The SUV's driver, a 63-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. The e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, but the report lists driver failure to yield as the cause. No other injuries were reported. The crash left a vulnerable road user dead, her life ended by a turn not given.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4569876 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Boy on Bike

A 12-year-old boy rode south on East 180th. An SUV turned left at Honeywell. Metal hit flesh. The boy flew, hit the pavement hard. Blood streaked his arm. Skin torn from bone. He was conscious. He was hurt.

A 12-year-old bicyclist was injured at the corner of East 180th Street and Honeywell Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the boy was riding south when an SUV turned left and struck him. The impact threw him from his bike, causing severe lacerations to his arm. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The boy was not wearing a helmet, but the primary cause cited is driver inattention. He was conscious at the scene, with visible injuries and blood. The SUV showed no damage. The crash highlights the danger faced by young cyclists when drivers fail to pay attention.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4566542 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
2
Two Cars Run Light, Passengers Crushed on East 182nd

Steel tore open on East 182nd. Two cars ran the light. Seven people hurt. One man pinned, paralyzed, his leg destroyed. Blood on the street. Head wounds, broken limbs, pain. The night held its breath. Traffic control meant nothing.

Two vehicles—a sedan and an SUV—collided on East 182nd Street at 2:30 a.m. Seven people were hurt. According to the police report, both cars disregarded traffic control. One 26-year-old driver was pinned, conscious, and reported paralysis with severe leg injury. Passengers suffered head trauma, arm and leg injuries, and pain across their bodies. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for both drivers. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left the street silent, marked by broken bodies and shattered steel.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555314 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Pickup Turns, Strikes Woman Crossing East 175th

Steel met flesh on East 175th. A Dodge pickup turned right. A woman crossed. The truck’s front hit her head. Blood pooled. She fell, semiconscious. The truck rolled on, unmarked. Her skull bore the cost.

A Dodge pickup truck struck a 59-year-old woman as she crossed East 175th Street near Waterloo Place in the Bronx. According to the police report, the truck turned right and hit the woman with its center front end. She suffered a severe head injury and was left semiconscious, bleeding on the pavement. The driver, a 47-year-old man, was not injured. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The truck showed no damage. The woman was not in a crosswalk or at a signal when struck. The crash left the pedestrian gravely hurt, while the driver remained unharmed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550126 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Distracted Driver Slams Sedan on East Tremont

A sedan crashed hard on East Tremont. The driver’s leg split open. Blood pooled on the street. Distraction behind the wheel. Flesh torn deep. The car’s front end crumpled. Pain followed. The city’s danger never sleeps.

A 2006 Honda sedan crashed near 516 East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The driver, a 29-year-old man, suffered severe lacerations to his knee and lower leg. According to the police report, 'Distraction behind the wheel' led to the crash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. The sedan’s front end took the brunt of the impact. No other occupants were reported injured. The driver wore a lap belt. The data shows no mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. Systemic danger persists when distraction rules the road.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549478 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Unlicensed Driver Killed Striking Parked SUV

A sedan slammed into a parked SUV on East Tremont Avenue. The driver, sixty-three, died alone, belted in. His neck broke on impact. The Toyota bore Pennsylvania plates. The crash was fueled by unsafe speed and improper lane use.

A 63-year-old man driving a Toyota sedan crashed into a parked Ford SUV near 715 East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the driver struck the SUV while traveling westbound, suffering fatal neck injuries. He was the sole occupant and wore a seatbelt. The sedan had Pennsylvania plates, but the driver was unlicensed in New York. The police report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The Ford SUV was parked and unoccupied at the time of the crash. No other injuries were reported. The impact killed the driver instantly, highlighting the lethal consequences of driver error.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4553560 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
6
Truck and SUV Slam, Teen Bleeds Out

A truck and SUV collide on the Cross Bronx Expressway. Metal twists. Inside the SUV, six are thrown forward. A 17-year-old girl’s head splits open. Blood pools. Children cry out in shock. The road stays silent. The city keeps moving.

A truck and an SUV collided while merging east on the Cross Bronx Expressway at 4:15 a.m. According to the police report, six people in the SUV were injured, including a 17-year-old girl who suffered severe head bleeding. Two boys, ages 8 and 10, sustained leg injuries. Other passengers, ages 19 and 35, were also hurt. The SUV driver, a 39-year-old woman, reported head pain. Police cite 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The report details shock and bleeding among the injured. Helmet or signal use is not listed as a factor. The crash left a trail of pain and silence on the expressway.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4544480 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Bronx Crash Ejects Driver, Leaves One Dead

Two vehicles collided on Hughes Avenue. A 26-year-old man was thrown from his car and killed. His head struck the pavement. Other passengers survived. The night was silent. Traffic control was ignored. The Bronx kept moving.

A deadly collision unfolded on Hughes Avenue near East 180th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, two vehicles crashed late at night. A 26-year-old male driver, unbelted, was ejected from his car and died after his head struck the pavement. Several other occupants, including passengers aged 18, 20, 27, 40, and 44, suffered unspecified injuries but survived. The report states: “Traffic Control Disregarded.” Both 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' are listed as contributing factors for all involved drivers and passengers. The fatal ejection and lack of safety equipment for the deceased driver are noted only after these driver errors. The Bronx street saw another life lost to systemic danger.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543258 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUVs Collide on Boston Road, Pedestrian Killed

Two SUVs crashed on Boston Road. A 26-year-old woman, not in a crosswalk, was struck head-on by a Ford. She died in the street. The drivers survived. The night was silent. Metal and flesh met under the streetlights.

Two sport utility vehicles collided on Boston Road. According to the police report, a 26-year-old woman was in the roadway, not at an intersection, when the Ford SUV struck her head-on. She suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. Both drivers, a 68-year-old man and a 34-year-old man, were licensed and survived the crash. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was not in a crosswalk, but the data does not cite this as a cause. The police report leaves the woman unnamed. The crash left one dead and two vehicles damaged, their front ends bearing the mark of impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543260 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Fails to Yield, Moped Rider Bloodied

A Honda SUV struck a moped head-on near Marion Avenue. The moped rider, helmeted, stood bleeding and shocked, his face torn. The SUV’s front bumper crumpled. A parked Mercedes, scraped and silent, bore witness. Streets in the Bronx ran red.

A Honda SUV collided head-on with a moped near 2654 Marion Avenue in the Bronx. The 40-year-old moped rider suffered severe head lacerations and shock. According to the police report, 'A moped rider, 40, hit head-on by a Honda’s front bumper. Blood leaked through his helmet. He stood, shocked, face torn.' The SUV driver was unlicensed and failed to yield the right-of-way. Driver inexperience was also cited as a contributing factor. The moped rider was wearing a helmet, but the impact left him injured. A parked Mercedes sedan was also damaged in the crash. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as primary causes.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4540961 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Motorcyclist Ejected After Striking Parked Sedan

A motorcycle slammed into a parked Ford on East Tremont Avenue. The rider, 41, flew headfirst and landed torn and bleeding. No helmet. Alcohol was listed. A female passenger was also involved. The night stayed silent. Metal and blood on the street.

A motorcycle crashed into a parked Ford sedan near 861 East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The 41-year-old male rider was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his entire body. According to the police report, 'Alcohol was listed.' The rider wore no helmet or armor. A 29-year-old female passenger was also involved, with her injuries unspecified. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The Ford was parked at the time of impact. No driver errors were listed for the sedan. The absence of a helmet is noted in the report, but alcohol involvement stands as the primary factor.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4526074 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Moped Rider Killed Striking Parked Sedan Bronx

A man rode a moped down Southern Boulevard. He hit a parked sedan near Crotona Avenue. He had no helmet. No license. He flew from the seat. His head shattered. He died alone on the street, under the lights.

A 29-year-old man riding a moped on Southern Boulevard near Crotona Avenue in the Bronx struck a parked sedan and was killed. According to the police report, 'He flew from the seat. Head shattered. Organs torn. He died on the pavement, alone, beneath the streetlights.' The moped driver was unlicensed and wore no helmet, as noted in the report. The sedan was parked and unoccupied. No other injuries were reported. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the lack of license and helmet for the moped operator.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4513395 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Speeding Sedan Slams Bronx River Parkway

A Nissan tore south on Bronx River Parkway. The driver, alone, changed lanes too fast. Metal twisted. He bled from the head, conscious but hurt. Unsafe speed and fatigue drove the crash. The harness held. The speed did not.

A single-car crash on Bronx River Parkway left a 30-year-old male driver injured. According to the police report, 'A 2003 Nissan tore south, changing lanes too fast. Metal crumpled. The driver, 30, sat bleeding from the head. Conscious. Alone. The harness held him. The speed did not.' The crash occurred at 3:01 a.m. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Fatigued/Drowsy' as contributing factors. The driver suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious and was not ejected, restrained by a harness. No other occupants or road users were involved. The data points to driver error: unsafe speed and fatigue.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4501955 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Slams Bronx River Parkway, Driver Ejected

A Lexus SUV tore down Bronx River Parkway. The driver, alone, lost control at speed. He was thrown from the wreck. His body landed hard in the dark. Alcohol and speed fueled the crash. No one else was hurt. Metal twisted. Silence followed.

A single-car crash on Bronx River Parkway left a 50-year-old man dead. According to the police report, a 2007 Lexus SUV 'slammed forward at speed.' The driver, the only occupant, was ejected and killed. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The vehicle was demolished. The driver was not wearing safety equipment. No other people were involved or injured. The crash highlights the lethal mix of speed and alcohol, as documented in the official report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4500886 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04