Crash Count for District 8
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 6,834
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 3,843
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 1,013
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 61
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 16
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 26, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in District 8?

Sixteen Dead, No End in Sight—Hold Ayala Accountable Now

Sixteen Dead, No End in Sight—Hold Ayala Accountable Now

District 8: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 4, 2025

Blood on the Asphalt: The Numbers No One Escapes

In District 8, the street is a wound that never closes. Sixteen people have died since 2022. Sixty-one suffered serious injuries. In the last twelve months alone, six more lives were lost, and twenty-two more were left with wounds that do not heal. The dead include children, elders, and people just trying to cross the street. The living carry scars and memories.

The Crashes Keep Coming

Just weeks ago, a cyclist was struck and left in the street at West 181st and Cabrini. The driver fled. Neighbors watched. “No one stops at these stop signs. We see people go through these red lights all the time,” said a woman named Nita. The intersection is known for chaos. The city knows it too. Still, the blood dries and the traffic moves on.

A car wash worker in the Bronx was killed by a driver who fled on foot. It took two years to make an arrest. The worker was pinned between cars, then thrown to the ground. He died at Lincoln Medical Center. The city called it a tragedy. The street called it Tuesday.

Leadership: Steps Forward, Steps Back

Council Member Diana Ayala has voted for bills to clear abandoned vehicles, improve pavement markings, and force the city to show its progress on street safety. She co-sponsored a bill to ban parking near crosswalks, to keep sightlines clear for people on foot and bike. She voted to decriminalize jaywalking, shifting blame away from those on foot. But the pace is slow. The danger is not.

The city’s own numbers show the truth: Cars and SUVs killed five, motorcycles and mopeds killed one, bikes killed one, trucks and buses killed two. The rest are lost in the noise of the street.

The Call: Make Them Hear You

Every crash is preventable. Every death is a failure. Call Council Member Ayala. Demand daylight at every crosswalk. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand protected bike lanes, not promises. Do not 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 8 sit politically?
District 8 belongs to borough Bronx, assembly district AD 68 and state senate district SD 29.
Which areas are in District 8?
It includes the Mott Haven-Port Morris, East Harlem (South), East Harlem (North), Randall’S Island, Bronx CB1, and Manhattan CB11 neighborhoods. It also overlaps parts of Assembly Districts AD 68 and AD 84, and State Senate Districts SD 29 and SD 30.
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in District 8?
Since 2022, pedestrians in District 8 have been killed or injured by all types: Cars and SUVs (5 deaths), motorcycles and mopeds (1 death), bikes (1 death), and trucks and buses (2 deaths).
Are these crashes just 'accidents'?
No. Every crash is preventable. The patterns repeat because the streets stay the same.
What can local politicians do to stop traffic violence?
They can pass and enforce laws for daylighting, lower speed limits, and protected bike lanes. They can demand the city redesign streets for people, not cars.
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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Fix the Problem

Diana Ayala
Council Member Diana Ayala
District 8
District Office:
105 East 116th Street, New York, NY 10029
212-828-9800
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1880, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6960
Twitter: DianaAyalaNYC

Other Representatives

Eddie Gibbs
Assembly Member Eddie Gibbs
District 68
District Office:
55 E. 115th St. Ground Level, New York, NY 10029
Legislative Office:
Room 734, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Jose Serrano
State Senator Jose Serrano
District 29
District Office:
335 E. 100th St., New York, NY 10029
Legislative Office:
Room 418, Capitol Building 172 State St., Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

District 8 Council District 8 sits in Bronx, AD 68, SD 29.

It contains Mott Haven-Port Morris, East Harlem (South), East Harlem (North), Randall'S Island, Bronx CB1, Manhattan CB11.

See also
Community Boards
State_assembly_districts
State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Council District 8

E-Bike Slams Pedestrian on 1st Avenue

A man crossed 1st Avenue at night. An e-bike struck him head-on. Blood pooled. His head split open. He stayed conscious. The rider did not stop. Both men were hurt. The street stayed loud and cold.

A 49-year-old man was struck by an e-bike while crossing 1st Avenue at East 116th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A man, 49, stepped into the dark against the light. An e-bike struck him head-on. Blood pooled. His head split. He stayed conscious. The rider did not stop.' The pedestrian suffered a severe head injury and bleeding. The e-bike rider, a 22-year-old man, was ejected and suffered chest pain. Both remained conscious after the crash. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the data. The e-bike showed no damage. The rider left the scene.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4619794 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Driver Kills Man in Harlem Crosswalk

A Toyota SUV hit a 62-year-old man in a Harlem crosswalk. The impact crushed his head. He died on the street. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe speed. Another life lost to a moment’s distraction and force.

A 62-year-old man was killed at the intersection of East 122nd Street and 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A 62-year-old man stepped into the crosswalk against the light. A northbound Toyota struck him head-on. His head took the blow. He died there, crumpled on the Harlem asphalt.' The vehicle involved was a 2021 Toyota SUV traveling north. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors in the crash. The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries. No other injuries were reported. The data points to driver distraction and speed as the deadly forces at work in this fatal collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4618564 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Runs Sign, Cyclist Killed in Bronx

A Toyota SUV hit a 63-year-old cyclist at East 142nd and Brook. The driver ignored traffic control. The man was ejected, suffered head trauma, and died on the street. Blood pooled under streetlights. Rules failed. The driver failed.

A 63-year-old man riding a bike was killed at the corner of East 142nd Street and Brook Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, a Toyota SUV struck the cyclist, ejecting him and causing fatal head trauma and severe bleeding. The report states, "signs were ignored." The data lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor by the SUV driver. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is noted only after the driver's error. The crash left the man dead at the scene, under the streetlights, where the rules meant to protect him were ignored.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4610630 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Moped Rider Slams Head in SUV Collision

A moped rider struck two SUVs on Madison Avenue. He hit hard, helmeted head first. Blood pooled on the street. The rider lay conscious, half-spilled onto the asphalt. Metal and blood marked the scene. The night stood still.

A 36-year-old moped rider was injured at Madison Avenue and East 101st Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the moped clipped two SUVs while passing. The rider, wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The crash was attributed to 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The report states, 'A moped clipped two SUVs while passing. The rider, 36, slammed hard, helmeted head first. He lay half-spilled onto the street, bleeding, conscious.' The data lists improper lane usage as the driver error. The helmet is mentioned only as part of the injury description.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4600379 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Tanker Slams Diesel Truck on Walnut Avenue

Before dawn in the Bronx, a tanker crashed into a diesel truck. Steel tore. Diesel spilled. A 62-year-old man, trapped in the cab, suffered a broken back. He stayed conscious. The street ran slick with fuel. The city did not stop.

A violent collision unfolded on Walnut Avenue near East 139th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, a tanker struck the side of a northbound diesel truck before sunrise. The impact left a 62-year-old male driver with crush injuries and a broken back. He was strapped in and remained conscious as diesel spilled onto the street. The tanker’s front end hit the truck’s left side doors. Both vehicles were driven by men, one with a permit and one licensed. The police report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the data. The crash highlights the danger when massive trucks collide in city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4592278 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Crushes Elderly Pedestrian’s Leg in Bronx

An SUV hit a 68-year-old man on East 148th Street near Brook Avenue. His leg shattered under the weight. He lay conscious, pain sharp, blood on asphalt. The streetlights glared. The city moved on. The night swallowed his cries.

A 68-year-old pedestrian suffered severe crush injuries to his lower leg after being struck by an SUV on East 148th Street near Brook Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the man was in the roadway, not at a crosswalk, when the collision occurred. He remained conscious at the scene, his injuries described as significant. The report does not list any driver errors or contributing factors. No mention is made of helmet use or signaling. The crash highlights the persistent danger faced by pedestrians on city streets, especially outside marked crossings, as vehicles continue to dominate the roads.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4587013 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Distracted SUV Driver Hits Baby on Bronx Street

A Honda SUV struck a baby boy on East 136th Street. The front end hit him. He suffered severe lacerations. The driver was distracted. The child was not at an intersection. Blood pooled on the road. The city failed to protect its youngest.

A 2007 Honda SUV hit a baby boy in the roadway on East 136th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'A 2007 Honda SUV struck a baby boy in the road. The front end hit him. He was torn open. He bled. The driver was distracted. The child was not at an intersection.' The child, a male infant, suffered severe lacerations to his entire body and was conscious after the crash. The data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other errors or helmet or signal issues are noted in the report. The impact was direct and devastating, with the SUV's center front end striking the child. The crash underscores the lethal risk posed by distracted driving on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4566567 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Pickup Runs Light, Strikes E-Scooter Rider

A Toyota pickup ran a red on Bruckner Boulevard. It hit a man on an e-scooter broadside. The rider flew off, leg torn open, blood on the street. The scooter lay crushed. The driver disregarded traffic control. The city failed to protect him.

A Toyota pickup truck struck a man riding an e-scooter on Bruckner Boulevard near East 138th Street at midnight. According to the police report, the pickup 'ran the light' and hit the e-scooter broadside. The 39-year-old scooter rider was ejected and suffered severe bleeding and a torn leg. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors for the driver of the pickup. The scooter rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but the primary cause remains the driver's failure to obey traffic signals. The scooter was demolished. The crash left blood pooling on the pavement.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4564194 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
BMW Swerves, Truck Strikes Head-On in Bronx

A BMW veered on Courtlandt and 3rd. An Apollo truck hit it head-on. Metal twisted. The BMW driver, unbelted, flew from his car. Blood pooled on the street. He lay conscious, leg torn. No one else was hurt. The night held its breath.

A crash unfolded at Courtlandt Avenue and 3rd Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, a BMW swerved while changing lanes. An Apollo multi-wheeled truck, driven by an unlicensed operator, struck the BMW head-on. The BMW driver, 41, was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected from the vehicle, suffering severe lacerations to his leg. He remained conscious at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The police report lists no specific contributing factors beyond the unlicensed status of the Apollo truck driver and the lack of safety equipment for the BMW driver. The street was left scarred, metal twisted, and one man hurt.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4561946 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Diesel Truck Kills Teen on East 138th

A diesel truck struck a 17-year-old boy on East 138th Street. The impact crushed his head. He died in the street. The truck kept moving. The night stayed silent. No one stopped. The city lost another child.

A 17-year-old pedestrian was killed on East 138th Street when a westbound diesel truck struck him after midnight. According to the police report, the boy was playing in the roadway when the truck hit him, causing fatal head injuries. The truck did not stop. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No driver errors are cited in the data. The victim died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The truck showed no damage. The crash left a teenager dead and a city street unchanged.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4561730 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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Moped Slams Cyclist Head-On on Willis Avenue

A moped tore south on Willis Avenue. A woman pedaled north. They collided head-on. She flew from her bike, her leg pouring blood. The moped rider, unlicensed, hit the street. Both hurt. Speed killed the margin for error.

A moped and a bicycle crashed head-on at Willis Avenue and East 135th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the moped sped south while a 42-year-old woman rode her bike north. Both riders were ejected. The woman suffered severe bleeding from her leg. The moped rider, a 39-year-old man, was semiconscious with facial injuries. The report states both vehicles were traveling at unsafe speeds. The moped operator was unlicensed. The cyclist wore a helmet, as noted after the driver errors. Unsafe speed by both parties is listed as the primary contributing factor. No blame is placed on the injured cyclist.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555747 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Parked SUV Struck, Driver Killed on Grand Concourse

A parked Dodge SUV was hit on Grand Concourse. Inside, a 50-year-old man died. The street was empty. Police cite driver inexperience and distraction. The crash ended a life in the still dark. Metal, silence, impact. Nothing moved after.

A fatal crash occurred near 344 Grand Concourse in the Bronx. According to the police report, a parked Dodge SUV was struck. Inside, a 50-year-old man, belted in, was killed. The report states, “Inexperience and distraction drove the blow that ended him.” Police list 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The victim was not ejected and wore a lap belt and harness. No other injuries were reported. The street was empty at the time. The crash left the driver dead behind the wheel, the SUV’s left front bumper damaged, and the block silent.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555456 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
E-Bike Rider Slams Into Parked SUV in Bronx

A man on an e-bike struck a parked SUV on East 149th Street. His face hit metal. Blood pooled on the pavement. He stayed conscious, torn and still. The SUV never moved. The street fell silent around him.

A 33-year-old man riding an e-bike collided with a parked SUV near 769 East 149th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the e-bike rider hit the left rear bumper of the stationary vehicle. The rider suffered severe facial lacerations and was partially ejected from his bike but remained conscious at the scene. The SUV, registered in New Jersey, was parked and unoccupied at the time of the crash. The police report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor, with no specific driver errors or helmet use cited. No injuries were reported for the SUV’s owner. The impact left the cyclist bloodied and the street quiet.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4551275 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Motorcycle Slams Dump Truck in Bronx Crash

A Yamaha motorcycle struck a turning dump truck on Willow Avenue. The unlicensed rider, helmetless, flew from the bike and burned. He died in the street. Sirens came too late. The truck’s left side bore the mark of impact.

A Yamaha motorcycle collided with the left side of a turning dump truck on Willow Avenue near East 138th Street in the Bronx. The 43-year-old motorcycle rider, who was unlicensed and wore no helmet, was ejected and killed. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The dump truck, driven by a licensed operator, was making a left turn when the motorcycle, traveling straight, struck its side. The rider suffered severe burns and died at the scene. The report notes the lack of a helmet only after citing the traffic control violation. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543289 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Motorcyclist Killed Striking Parked Cars, Turning Sedan

A man on a KTM motorcycle crashed on East 138th Street. He hit parked cars and a turning Mercedes. He was thrown from the bike. His body struck the street. He died there. Driver inattention and unsafe speed marked the crash.

A 30-year-old man riding a KTM motorcycle died on East 138th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, he struck parked cars and a Mercedes sedan making a left turn. The motorcyclist was unlicensed and wore no helmet. He was ejected and suffered fatal crush injuries. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The crash involved multiple vehicles, but only the motorcyclist was killed. No other injuries were specified. The systemic dangers of speed and distraction on city streets remain clear in this fatal collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4535076 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Motorscooter Slams Taxi on 2nd Avenue

A motorscooter crashed into a taxi’s rear on 2nd Avenue. The rider, helmetless, flew from the seat. His leg crushed. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He stared at the sky, conscious. Traffic control ignored. Metal and flesh met hard city street.

A motorscooter struck the rear of a westbound taxi on 2nd Avenue near 110th Street. The 42-year-old motorscooter rider was ejected and suffered severe crush injuries to his leg. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was a contributing factor in the crash. The report also notes the rider wore no helmet, but this is listed only after the failure to obey traffic control. The impact left the rider conscious but bleeding on the pavement. The data shows both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. The crash highlights the danger when drivers disregard traffic controls, as documented in the official report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4530188 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
E-Bike Ignores Signal, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian

An e-bike rider ran the light on East 107th. The front wheel smashed into a 72-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Her knee buckled. Her leg was crushed. She stood, silent and broken, in the street.

A 72-year-old woman was struck by a northbound e-bike while crossing East 107th Street with the signal. According to the police report, the e-bike rider disregarded traffic control and hit her, crushing her knee and lower leg. The report states, “A 72-year-old woman crossing with the signal stood frozen as a northbound e-bike struck her. The front wheel crushed her leg. Her knee gave way. She did not fall. She stood, broken, in silence.” The police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor. The woman suffered crush injuries and shock. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor in the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4522226 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
E-Scooter Strikes Elderly Woman at East 104th

An e-scooter hit an 86-year-old woman in the crosswalk at East 104th and 3rd Avenue. She fell hard. Head trauma. She died on the pavement. Spring sky above. The city kept moving. Another life lost to traffic violence.

An 86-year-old woman was killed at the corner of East 104th Street and 3rd Avenue when an e-scooter struck her head-on as she crossed the intersection. According to the police report, the woman was crossing against the signal when the crash occurred. The impact caused her to fall and suffer fatal head trauma. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The e-scooter, driven by a 35-year-old woman, was traveling straight ahead and struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The crash left the woman unconscious and she died at the scene. No helmet or signaling issues were reported as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4515533 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
E-Scooter Slams Pedestrian on East 103rd

An e-scooter surged on East 103rd. It struck a woman standing off the road. Her head split open. Blood pooled on the sidewalk. She lay half-conscious. Sirens cut through the silence. The street stood still.

A 33-year-old woman was struck and severely injured by an e-scooter on East 103rd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the e-scooter 'lunged forward' and hit the pedestrian, who was not in the roadway at the time. The woman suffered a serious head injury and was found semiconscious with severe lacerations. The police report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as a contributing factor. The e-scooter's center front end struck the victim. No mention of helmet use or signaling is included in the report. The crash underscores the danger posed by aggressive operation of motorized vehicles near sidewalks and pedestrian spaces.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4493811 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04