Crash Count for Morrisania
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,207
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 703
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 173
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 10
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 5
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 28, 2025
Carnage in Morrisania
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 5
+1
Crush Injuries 5
Lower leg/foot 2
Whole body 2
Neck 1
Severe Bleeding 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Severe Lacerations 2
Head 2
Concussion 6
Head 3
Lower leg/foot 2
Whole body 1
Whiplash 20
Neck 7
+2
Back 3
Chest 3
Head 2
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Face 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Whole body 1
Contusion/Bruise 38
Lower leg/foot 19
+14
Head 3
Hip/upper leg 3
Lower arm/hand 3
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Back 2
Chest 2
Whole body 2
Face 1
Abrasion 35
Lower leg/foot 11
+6
Head 6
+1
Lower arm/hand 6
+1
Whole body 5
Hip/upper leg 3
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Back 1
Eye 1
Face 1
Pain/Nausea 9
Lower leg/foot 4
Head 3
Back 1
Face 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Whole body 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 28, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Morrisania?

Preventable Speeding in Morrisania School Zones

(since 2022)
Another Life Lost. Another Week of Silence. Demand Action Now.

Another Life Lost. Another Week of Silence. Demand Action Now.

Morrisania: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 11, 2025

The Death Toll Grows, Week by Week

In Morrisania, the crisis does not slow. Since 2022, five people have died and 554 have been injured in crashes. Seven were left with injuries so severe they may never heal. The numbers do not tell you about the silence after the sirens fade. They do not show the blood on the curb, or the empty seat at the table.

Just days ago, a 44-year-old woman was killed on West 174th Street. The driver did not stop. Police searched the alleyway where she was struck. She died at St. Barnabas Hospital. No arrests have been made. The car kept going. A 44-year-old woman was fatally struck in a hit-and-run crash in the Bronx.

A neighbor saw it happen. “I looked over, and he just rolled over that woman and killed her.”

This is not rare. In the last 12 months, Morrisania saw 168 injuries and one death. Children, elders, cyclists, and pedestrians are all at risk. SUVs and sedans do most of the damage, but trucks, mopeds, and bikes are not blameless. The violence is steady. The grief is constant.

What Leaders Have Done—and Not Done

Local leaders have taken some steps. State Senator Luis Sepúlveda voted yes on the Stop Super Speeders Act, a bill to force repeat dangerous drivers to install speed limiters. He also co-sponsored a bill to expand camera enforcement and voted to extend school speed zones. Assembly Member Chantel Jackson voted to extend school speed zones. Council Member Rafael Salamanca has supported crackdowns on fake plates and called for more warehouse regulation, but has also criticized some street redesigns that make streets safer for people on foot and bike.

But the pace is slow. The danger is not. Every week without action is another week of blood on the street.

What You Can Do—And Must Do

This is not fate. These deaths are not accidents. They are the result of choices—by drivers, by lawmakers, by all who look away. Call your council member. Call your state senator. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand real enforcement against repeat offenders. Join with others. Do not wait for another name to be added to the list.

The street remembers. The families remember. The city must not forget.

Citations

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Other Representatives

Chantel Jackson
Assembly Member Chantel Jackson
District 79
District Office:
780 Concourse Village West Ground Floor Professional, Bronx, NY 10451
Legislative Office:
Room 547, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Rafael Salamanca Jr.
Council Member Rafael Salamanca Jr.
District 17
District Office:
1070 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10459
718-402-6130
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1776, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7505
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

Traffic Safety Timeline for Morrisania

17
Aggressive motorcyclist hits control, injured

Aug 17 - A motorcycle tore east on Crotona Park S at Franklin Ave. Aggressive riding. Control ignored. Impact on the left front. The rider went down. Knee smashed. Sirens in the Bronx night.

A 22-year-old motorcycle driver was injured at Crotona Park S and Franklin Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, the crash involved “Aggressive Driving/Road Rage,” and the rider also “Traffic Control Disregarded.” The motorcycle was traveling east, going straight, and the point of impact and damage were at the left front. The rider suffered a knee and lower leg injury and remained conscious. The report lists aggressive driving as the primary factor, with traffic control disregarded as an additional factor. No other road users were reported injured in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4835895 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
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.


25
Moped Driver Hits Parked Sedan; Passenger Injured

Jul 25 - The driver of a moped starting from parking struck the right side of a parked sedan on 3 Ave at E 166 St in the Bronx. A 44-year-old passenger suffered severe facial lacerations and was injured. Metal met flesh. The street stayed hard.

The driver of a moped, starting from parking, struck the right side doors of a parked sedan on 3 Ave at East 166th Street in the Bronx. One occupant — a 44-year-old male passenger listed as a right rear or sidecar passenger — suffered severe lacerations to the face and was injured. According to the police report, the crash involved a sedan and a moped, with "Other Vehicular" listed as the contributing factor. The sedan was parked; the moped’s center front end and the sedan’s right side doors show the points of impact. The report does not list other specific driver errors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830941 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
30
Int 0857-2024 Salamanca 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.


24
Convertible U-Turn Slams Cyclist on E 163rd

Jun 24 - Convertible swung a U-turn. Cyclist struck, thrown, shoulder shattered. Aggressive driving and failure to keep right fueled the crash. Blood on the Bronx street. Shock and pain followed.

A cyclist riding west on E 163rd Street in the Bronx was struck by a convertible making a U-turn. The impact ejected the 32-year-old cyclist, causing a fractured and dislocated shoulder. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Failure to Keep Right' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage.' The cyclist was left in shock. The report also notes 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as a contributing factor. The cyclist wore a helmet. The crash highlights the danger when drivers disregard basic road rules.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823416 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
17
S 8344 Jackson votes yes to extend school speed zones, improving child pedestrian safety.

Jun 17 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.

Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.


17
Teen Critically Hurt In Bronx Subway Fall

Jun 17 - A teen fell from a moving train at Baychester Avenue. He landed on the tracks. Medics rushed him to the hospital. His injuries are critical. The station echoed with sirens and fear. The train kept running. The system failed to protect.

ABC7 reported on June 17, 2025, that a teenager, estimated to be between 14 and 16 years old, suffered critical injuries after falling onto the tracks while subway surfing at Baychester Avenue station in the Bronx. Police told ABC7, 'He was taken to the hospital in critical condition.' The article highlights the ongoing risks of unsecured access to train exteriors and the lack of effective barriers or deterrents. No driver error was cited, but the incident underscores systemic gaps in transit safety and enforcement. The report does not mention any policy response or changes following the event.


16
S 7678 Jackson votes yes to expand school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Jun 16 - White Plains gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers move fast. Most vote yes. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. Program ends 2030. Streets may slow. Danger faces children every day.

Senate Bill S 7678, sponsored by Shelley Mayer, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in White Plains. The bill passed the Senate on June 11, 2025, and the Assembly on June 16, 2025. The matter reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of White Plains; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2030.' Mayer led the push. Most senators and assembly members voted yes. The bill aims to catch speeding drivers near schools, a known threat to children and families. No safety analyst note was provided.


16
S 7785 Jackson votes yes to weaken bus rules, increasing pedestrian and cyclist risk.

Jun 16 - Senate passed S 7785. The bill carves out large Mitchell-Lama housing from bus traffic rules. Lawmakers voted yes. The carve-out weakens enforcement. Streets grow less safe for people on foot and bike.

Bill S 7785, titled 'Relates to bus operation-related traffic regulations,' passed the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The measure, sponsored by Senator Jamaal Bailey, excludes violations in cooperative housing developments with at least 10,000 Mitchell-Lama units from bus operation traffic regulations. The bill advanced through committee and received broad support in both chambers. By exempting these large complexes, the law weakens traffic enforcement where thousands live. This move increases risk to pedestrians and cyclists, stripping away protections that save lives. Vulnerable road users lose another layer of safety in dense city streets.


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.


15
Ambulance and Sedan Collide on Washington Ave

Jun 15 - Ambulance and sedan crashed at Washington Ave and E 163 St. Two drivers injured. Police cite traffic control ignored and alcohol. Metal, glass, pain. System failed.

An ambulance and a sedan collided at Washington Ave and E 163 St in the Bronx. Two drivers were injured—one with head pain, the other with facial abrasions. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Alcohol Involvement' contributed to the crash. Both vehicles suffered front and side damage. The report lists no pedestrian or cyclist victims. Driver errors, including ignoring traffic controls and alcohol use, are cited as primary causes.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4821333 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
14
Pedestrian Struck at Boston Road Intersection

Jun 14 - A 19-year-old man crossing Boston Road suffered severe head wounds. The crash left him conscious but bleeding. Police list causes as unspecified. The intersection saw violence in daylight.

A 19-year-old male pedestrian was hit while crossing at the intersection of Boston Road and East 168th Street in the Bronx. He suffered severe lacerations to his head but remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the report. The crash occurred as the vehicle traveled south, going straight ahead. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but does not specify this as a contributing factor. No further details on vehicle type or driver actions were provided.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4821578 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
14
Bronx Road Rage Ends In Shooting

Jun 14 - A man drove through the Bronx at night. An argument flared. Gunfire followed. Three shots struck his chest. He tried to escape, lost control, and crashed. Medics rushed him to Jacobi Hospital. He died. Police hunt for answers in the dark.

According to NY Daily News (2025-06-14), a 27-year-old man was shot and killed after a road rage dispute near Co-op City in the Bronx. The article reports, "the victim, who was driving a 2012 grey Infiniti, was near Co-op City at about 2 a.m. when he got into an argument with another motorist." After being shot three times, the man attempted to drive away but lost consciousness and crashed at Givan and Palmer Avenues. Emergency services transported him to Jacobi Hospital, where he died. Police are searching for surveillance footage to identify the shooter. The incident highlights the lethal risks of driver confrontations and the urgent need for measures to prevent violence on city streets.


13
S 5677 Jackson votes yes on school speed cameras, boosting safety for children.

Jun 13 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Schenectady schools. The bill passed both chambers. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program ends in 2030. Streets near schools may get safer. The vote was not unanimous.

Senate Bill S 5677, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The Senate passed it on June 12, with primary sponsor James Tedisco (District 44) and co-sponsor Patricia Fahy (District 46) leading the push. The Assembly approved it on June 13. The bill sets up automated speed enforcement near schools and sunsets December 31, 2030. The measure aims to catch speeding drivers near children. Some lawmakers voted no, but most supported the move. No formal safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets a known danger zone for vulnerable road users.


13
S 6815 Jackson votes yes to exempt some employees from bus lane rules.

Jun 13 - Senate and Assembly clear S 6815. MTA workers get a pass for driving in bus lanes while on duty. Law shields agency vehicles from tickets. Streets grow more crowded. Vulnerable users face more risk.

Bill S 6815, titled 'Relates to bus lane restrictions in New York city,' passed the Senate on June 12, 2025, and the Assembly on June 13, 2025. The bill states, 'it shall be a defense to any prosecution for a violation of a bus lane restriction ... when an employee of the metropolitan transportation authority is performing authorized duties.' Sponsored by Senator Leroy Comrie and co-sponsored by Nathalia Fernandez, the measure exempts MTA employees from bus lane tickets while working. No safety analysis was provided. The bill opens bus lanes to more agency vehicles, crowding space meant for buses, cyclists, and pedestrians.


13
S 8344 Sepúlveda votes yes to extend school speed zones, improving child pedestrian safety.

Jun 13 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.

Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.


12
S 4045 Sepúlveda votes yes in committee, boosting street safety by curbing repeat speeders.

Jun 12 - Senate backs S 4045. Repeat speeders face forced installation of speed assistance tech. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers action. Law targets reckless drivers. Streets may get safer for those outside the car.

Senate bill S 4045, sponsored by Andrew Gounardes and co-sponsored by over two dozen senators, passed committee votes on June 11 and June 12, 2025. The bill, titled 'Relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits,' mandates these devices for drivers who rack up eleven or more points in 24 months, or six speed or red light camera tickets in a year. The measure aims to curb repeat dangerous driving. Senators including Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, and others voted yes. The bill targets drivers with a pattern of violations, seeking to cut risk for pedestrians and cyclists by limiting repeat speeding.


12
S 5677 Sepúlveda votes yes on school speed cameras, boosting safety for children.

Jun 12 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Schenectady schools. The bill passed both chambers. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program ends in 2030. Streets near schools may get safer. The vote was not unanimous.

Senate Bill S 5677, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The Senate passed it on June 12, with primary sponsor James Tedisco (District 44) and co-sponsor Patricia Fahy (District 46) leading the push. The Assembly approved it on June 13. The bill sets up automated speed enforcement near schools and sunsets December 31, 2030. The measure aims to catch speeding drivers near children. Some lawmakers voted no, but most supported the move. No formal safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets a known danger zone for vulnerable road users.


12
S 5677 Sepúlveda votes yes on school speed cameras, boosting safety for children.

Jun 12 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Schenectady schools. The bill passed both chambers. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program ends in 2030. Streets near schools may get safer. The vote was not unanimous.

Senate Bill S 5677, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The Senate passed it on June 12, with primary sponsor James Tedisco (District 44) and co-sponsor Patricia Fahy (District 46) leading the push. The Assembly approved it on June 13. The bill sets up automated speed enforcement near schools and sunsets December 31, 2030. The measure aims to catch speeding drivers near children. Some lawmakers voted no, but most supported the move. No formal safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets a known danger zone for vulnerable road users.