Crash Count for Mott Haven-Port Morris
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 2,542
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,658
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 430
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 40
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 9
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 31, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Mott Haven-Port Morris?

Who Dies Next? Streets Are Bleeding. City Hall Hits Snooze.

Who Dies Next? Streets Are Bleeding. City Hall Hits Snooze.

Mott Haven-Port Morris: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 4, 2025

The Toll on the Streets

Three dead. Fourteen left with life-changing wounds. In the last twelve months, Mott Haven-Port Morris has seen 736 crashes. Children, elders, cyclists, and pedestrians—no one is spared.

A 57-year-old man on a bike was killed at East 149th and Brook Avenue. A 44-year-old on a moped died at East 149th and Grand Concourse. A 17-year-old boy was crushed by a truck on East 138th. These are not numbers. These are lives cut short, families left with empty chairs.

The Voices in the Aftermath

The pain does not fade. The city moves on. The street stays the same. “No one stops at these stop signs. We see people go through these red lights all the time,” a woman named Nita said after another crash just across the Harlem River.

“I really want there to be speed humps because it’s just terrifying,” resident Nina Schmidt added.

Leadership: Votes and Silence

State Senator Jose Serrano voted yes on the Stop Super Speeders Act—a bill to force repeat speeders to install devices that keep them from breaking the limit. Assembly Member Amanda Septimo co-sponsored the same bill. Council Member Diana Ayala has backed bills to ban parking near crosswalks and improve street markings. But the deaths keep coming. The fixes come slow.

Most crashes here involve cars, SUVs, and trucks. The city’s own data shows these vehicles are the main threat. The danger is not abstract. It is steel and speed and silence after impact.

What Now?

This is not fate. This is policy. Call your council member. Call your assembly member. Tell them: No more delays. No more deaths. Make every street safe for the most vulnerable.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Mott Haven-Port Morris sit politically?
It belongs to borough Bronx, community board Bronx CB1, city council district District 8, assembly district AD 84 and state senate district SD 29.
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Mott Haven-Port Morris?
Cars and SUVs caused the most harm: 216 pedestrian injuries (11 serious), 1 death. Trucks and buses: 22 injuries, 1 death. Motorcycles and mopeds: 13 injuries, no deaths. Bikes: 6 injuries, no deaths. (Source: NYC Open Data, 2022–2025)
Are these crashes just 'accidents'?
No. The numbers show a pattern. Crashes happen again and again in the same places. They are preventable with better street design, lower speeds, and enforcement.
What can local politicians do to stop traffic violence?
They can pass and enforce laws to slow cars, redesign streets, and hold repeat dangerous drivers accountable. They can fund protected bike lanes and crossings. They can act faster.
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.
How many people were killed or seriously hurt in the last year?
In the last 12 months: 3 killed, 14 seriously injured, 531 total injuries in 736 crashes. (NYC Open Data, 2022–2025)
What should I do if I want safer streets?
Call your council member, assembly member, and senator. Demand lower speed limits, protected bike lanes, and action against repeat dangerous drivers.

Citations

Citations

Other Representatives

Amanda Septimo
Assembly Member Amanda Septimo
District 84
District Office:
384 E. 149th St. Suite 202, Bronx, NY 10455
Legislative Office:
Room 536, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
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
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

Mott Haven-Port Morris Mott Haven-Port Morris sits in Bronx, Precinct 40, District 8, AD 84, SD 29, Bronx CB1.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Mott Haven-Port Morris

Van with Defective Brakes Rear-Ends Taxi Passenger

A van with defective brakes rear-ended a taxi on the Major Deegan Expressway. The impact injured a 22-year-old female passenger in the taxi, causing back injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling north and slowing before the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Major Deegan Expressway at 10:09 AM. A Chevrolet van, traveling north, had defective brakes, which contributed to its failure to stop in time and rear-end a northbound taxi. The taxi sustained front-end damage from the impact. The injured party was a 22-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear of the taxi, who suffered back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained with a lap belt. The report highlights the van driver's error of operating a vehicle with defective brakes, which directly led to the collision. Both vehicles were slowing or stopping before the crash, but the van's brake failure prevented it from avoiding the impact. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746637 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Taxi Strikes Pedestrian on East 142nd Street

A taxi rolled east near 545 East 142nd. A man walked outside the crosswalk. Steel met flesh. His leg folded, pain sharp. He stayed conscious. The street fell silent, the city’s danger exposed.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling east near 545 East 142nd Street in the Bronx struck a 37-year-old man who was walking where no crosswalk marked the way. The report states the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, but remained conscious at the scene. The narrative describes, 'No screech, no dent. Just his leg folded under steel.' The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both the driver and the pedestrian. There is no mention of driver evasive action or vehicle damage. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The absence of a marked crosswalk and the lack of specified driver error in the report highlight the persistent systemic dangers faced by people on foot in New York City streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746385 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUV Strikes Woman Crossing at Bruckner Boulevard

A Toyota SUV hit a 25-year-old woman in the Bronx. She crossed against the signal. Her body crumpled under the wheels. She stayed conscious, pain radiating. The SUV rolled on, untouched. The intersection bore witness to her suffering.

At the corner of 127th Street and Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx, a Toyota SUV struck a 25-year-old woman as she crossed the intersection. According to the police report, the woman was 'crossing against the light' when the SUV, traveling straight ahead, hit her with its center front end. The impact left her with crush injuries to her entire body, though she remained conscious at the scene. The report notes that the SUV showed 'no damage' and continued on after the collision. The police report lists the pedestrian's action as 'crossing against signal' but does not cite any specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond 'unspecified.' The narrative describes the violence of the impact and the pain left behind, focusing on the systemic danger present at this Bronx intersection.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747955 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Sedan Strikes Bicyclist on Lincoln Avenue

A sedan hit a 19-year-old bicyclist in the Bronx. The rider was ejected, scraped his face, but stayed conscious. The crash scarred the bike’s front and the car’s bumper. No driver errors listed.

According to the police report, a northbound sedan collided with an eastbound bicyclist at 18:48 on Lincoln Avenue near East 138 Street in the Bronx. The sedan struck the bike’s center front end with its left front bumper. The 19-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered facial abrasions but remained conscious. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" as contributing factors, with no driver errors cited. The bicyclist was not using safety equipment. The sedan and bike both sustained front-end damage.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746374 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUVs Crash on Morris Avenue Injures Child

Two SUVs collided on Morris Avenue in the Bronx. A nine-year-old boy in the rear seat suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were heading south. The child was restrained but still hurt.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles traveling south on Morris Avenue collided. The 2009 Dodge SUV struck the center back end of a 2014 Honda SUV carrying five people. A nine-year-old boy in the right rear seat of the Honda suffered neck trauma and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. He was conscious and properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists no contributing driver errors or factors. The crash caused front-end damage to the Dodge and rear-end damage to the Honda. No ejections occurred. The data shows the risk to child passengers in SUV collisions, even when safety restraints are used.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746352 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Moped Strikes 7-Year-Old Bicyclist on East 141 Street

A moped traveling south collided with a 7-year-old bicyclist heading east on East 141 Street. The child was ejected, suffering elbow and lower arm injuries with minor bleeding. The crash caused shock but no vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a moped traveling straight south on East 141 Street struck a 7-year-old bicyclist traveling straight east. The bicyclist was ejected from the bike and sustained injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand, with minor bleeding and shock noted. The moped showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, but no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision occurred at 7:00 PM. The focus remains on the interaction between the moped and the child bicyclist, with no blame assigned to the victim.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764753 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Bronx Park Avenue

A northbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan on Park Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan driver, unconscious and injured, was restrained by a lap belt and harness. Police cite illegal drug use as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, at 5:38 AM on Park Avenue in the Bronx, a 2020 Dodge SUV traveling north struck the center back end of a 2005 Cadillac sedan also heading north. The sedan's driver, a 47-year-old man, was injured and found unconscious but restrained by a lap belt and harness. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead before impact. The report identifies illegal drug use as a contributing factor, indicating impairment may have played a role. The collision involved a failure to maintain control, resulting in the SUV rear-ending the sedan. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the sedan driver.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743687 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A sedan turning left struck a 36-year-old man crossing East 138 Street with the signal. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered knee and leg injuries in the Bronx.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on East 138 Street made a left turn and struck a 36-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at Alexander Avenue. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and remained conscious at the scene. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The sedan hit the pedestrian with its center front end but showed no damage. Driver error—failure to yield and distraction—directly led to injury for a lawful pedestrian in the Bronx.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743696 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Sedan Rear-Ends E-Bike on East 138 Street

A sedan struck an e-bike from behind on East 138 Street. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old man, was ejected and suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Driver inattention caused the collision, leaving the rider injured but conscious.

According to the police report, at 12:10 PM on East 138 Street, a sedan traveling westbound collided with the rear center of an e-bike also heading west. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The sedan's point of impact was its right front bumper, striking the e-bike's center back end. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment and was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors were specified. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in interactions with vulnerable road users like bicyclists.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742973 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Taxi Hits Teen Pedestrian on Willis Avenue

A taxi struck a 17-year-old boy outside an intersection on Willis Avenue. The impact left him bruised across his body. The crash shows the danger taxis pose to pedestrians in the Bronx.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old male pedestrian was hit by a taxi traveling south on Willis Avenue near East 143 Street in the Bronx. The taxi struck the boy on the right side doors, causing bruises to his entire body. The victim was not at an intersection when the crash occurred. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The taxi was going straight ahead and the driver was licensed. No helmet or crossing signal use was noted as a factor. This crash highlights the risks pedestrians face from vehicles moving through non-intersection areas.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746499 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Sedan Passenger Injured in Truck Collision

A sedan passenger suffered neck injuries and shock after a collision with a tractor truck on Bruckner Boulevard. The crash involved two southbound vehicles traveling straight. The injured occupant was restrained by a lap belt and reported pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Bruckner Boulevard at 21:36 involving a 2017 tractor truck and a 2003 sedan, both traveling southbound straight ahead. The sedan's right front quarter panel impacted the truck, damaging the sedan's right rear quarter panel. A 51-year-old female passenger in the sedan, seated in the right rear and wearing a lap belt, sustained neck injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any driver errors or victim behaviors as causes. The passenger was not ejected from the vehicle. The crash highlights the dangers faced by vehicle occupants even when restrained and traveling in straightforward conditions.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746353 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Sedan Strikes Bicyclist Turning Left Bronx

A bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a collision with a sedan in the Bronx. The sedan was parked before impact. The cyclist was conscious and injured, with no helmet reported. Driver errors remain unspecified in the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 137 Street near Saint Anns Avenue in the Bronx at 19:05. A 59-year-old male bicyclist, traveling west and making a left turn, collided with a northbound sedan that was parked before the crash. The point of impact was the sedan's right front quarter panel striking the bike's center front end. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3, and remained conscious. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as Failure to Yield, and the bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver’s actions before the crash are not detailed, but the vehicle was stationary prior to impact. The collision highlights systemic dangers at intersections involving turning bicyclists and parked vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738885 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A sedan making a left turn struck a female pedestrian crossing with the signal at an intersection in the Bronx. The pedestrian suffered a severe head injury and was unconscious. Driver inattention and tinted windows contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 2024 Honda sedan was making a left turn on East 134 Street near Saint Anns Avenue in the Bronx at 9:59 PM when it struck a female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained a severe head injury, including fractures and dislocations, and was found unconscious at the scene. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as primary contributing factors, along with tinted windows that may have impaired the driver's visibility. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact occurring at the left front bumper. The driver was licensed and traveling southeast with three other occupants in the vehicle. This collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and visibility issues in urban intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738192 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Alcohol-Involved SUV Rear-Ends Another SUV

Two SUVs collided on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. The driver of the striking vehicle suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Police report alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling south when the crash occurred.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx at 2:30 AM. Two SUVs, both traveling south, collided with the striking vehicle impacting the rear center end of the other. The driver of the striking SUV, a 33-year-old male, sustained a neck injury and complained of whiplash. The report explicitly cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor in the crash. Both drivers were licensed, and airbags deployed in the striking vehicle. The collision caused center front-end damage to the striking SUV and center back-end damage to the struck SUV. No ejections occurred. The police report does not list any victim behaviors contributing to the crash, focusing on the driver's impairment as the critical factor.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748775 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUV Turning Left Hits 11-Year-Old Pedestrian

An 11-year-old girl crossing with the signal suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV making a left turn struck her on East 149 Street in the Bronx. The driver failed to maintain safe distance, causing the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:00 PM on East 149 Street near Bergen Avenue in the Bronx. An 11-year-old female pedestrian, crossing with the signal at an intersection, was struck by a 2022 SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The report identifies the driver's contributing factor as 'Following Too Closely,' indicating a failure to maintain a safe distance while turning. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle westbound. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian were cited. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors during turning maneuvers in busy intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737995 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
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Jeep and Honda Collide, Passengers Suffer Crush Injuries

Steel screamed at East 135th and Lincoln. A Jeep and a Honda met in the dark. Two young passengers, seatbelts biting, bones breaking. Pelvis shattered, back torn. Both awake, both hurting. Metal and flesh, twisted by force.

At 1:35 a.m. at the corner of East 135th Street and Lincoln Avenue, a Jeep SUV and a Honda sedan collided, according to the police report. The impact left a 21-year-old woman with a shattered pelvis and a 28-year-old man with severe back injuries. Both were passengers, both were conscious, both wore seatbelts, and both suffered crush injuries. The police report states that both vehicles were 'going straight ahead' before the crash, with the Jeep traveling north and the Honda heading east. The Jeep's right front quarter panel and the Honda's left front bumper bore the brunt of the collision. No specific driver errors were cited in the report; contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' The violence of the crash and the resulting injuries underscore the dangers passengers face when vehicles collide at city intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737973 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUV Driver Injured After Steering Failure

A 27-year-old male driver suffered arm injuries when his SUV experienced steering failure during a left turn on East 149 Street. The vehicle struck an object with its left front bumper. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:10 on East 149 Street. The driver, a 27-year-old male, was operating a 2019 Ford SUV traveling west and was making a left turn when the vehicle experienced a steering failure. This mechanical issue caused the vehicle to impact an object with its left front bumper. The driver was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. He sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, described as contusions and bruises, with an injury severity rating of 3. The report explicitly cites 'Steering Failure' as the contributing factor, highlighting a vehicle control malfunction rather than driver error. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736572 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUV Slams E-Bike on Saint Anns Avenue

SUV hit e-bike head-on in the Bronx. Rider thrown, left unconscious with shattered face. Metal twisted. Night split open. Streets unforgiving.

According to the police report, a Hyundai SUV traveling west on Saint Anns Avenue struck a southbound e-bike at 22:51 in the Bronx. The SUV's front end hit the e-bike's left side. The male bicyclist was ejected, left unconscious, and suffered severe facial fractures and dislocations. The SUV, driven by a licensed woman, sustained heavy front-end damage; the e-bike was crushed on the left. The report lists unspecified contributing factors and does not cite explicit driver errors. No fault is attributed to the bicyclist. The crash underscores the brutal risks faced by cyclists on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748776 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian During Left Turn

A sedan made a left turn in the Bronx, striking a 39-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her entire body. Police cited aggressive driving and failure to yield as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan was making a left turn near East 143 Street in the Bronx when it struck a 39-year-old female pedestrian walking along the highway with traffic at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body, including contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the collision. The report identifies 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors attributed to the vehicle driver. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan. There was no reported damage to the vehicle despite the collision. The pedestrian's actions were not cited as contributing factors in the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735782 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Dump Truck Slams Sedan on Bruckner Boulevard

A dump truck rear-ended a sedan on Bruckner Boulevard. The sedan driver, 29, suffered whiplash and full-body trauma. Both vehicles moved north. Impact crushed the sedan’s left rear. The truck’s right front bore the hit.

According to the police report, a dump truck struck the left rear quarter panel of a sedan while both vehicles traveled north on Bruckner Boulevard at East 138th Street. The sedan’s 29-year-old driver was injured, suffering whiplash and trauma to his entire body. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The collision shows the danger when large trucks rear-end smaller vehicles on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737972 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07