Crash Count for Mott Haven-Port Morris
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 2,546
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,661
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 Aug 2, 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.

See also
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Traffic Safety Timeline for Mott Haven-Port Morris

SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal

A 37-year-old man suffered full-body contusions after an SUV hit him at a Bronx intersection. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the vehicle traveling south struck him on the left front quarter panel. Injuries were serious but non-fatal.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Willis Avenue and East 137 Street in the Bronx at 9:54 PM. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when a 2016 Honda SUV traveling south struck him on the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises over his entire body and was conscious after the impact. The report lists 'crossing against signal' as a pedestrian action but does not cite any driver contributing factors or errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The SUV was going straight ahead with one licensed male driver. Vehicle damage was limited to the left front quarter panel. The report does not assign blame to the pedestrian but highlights the pedestrian's crossing behavior as a factor.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732317 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
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Sedan Crushes Two in Pre-Dawn Bronx Collision

A Toyota sedan slammed on Brook Avenue, its front crumpled. A woman pinned in the back seat, a man trapped at the wheel. Both conscious, both broken. Sirens split the silence before dawn. Passing too closely left bodies shattered.

According to the police report, a Toyota sedan traveling south on Brook Avenue near East 146th Street crashed before dawn. The sedan's front end was crushed. A 33-year-old man, identified as the driver, was trapped at the wheel with crush injuries to his lower body. A 43-year-old woman, riding as a rear passenger, was pinned in the back seat, suffering injuries to her entire body. Both occupants were conscious when first responders arrived. The police report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the driver. The narrative describes a violent impact: 'A Toyota sedan crushed at the front. A woman, 43, pinned in back. A man, 33, trapped at the wheel. Both conscious. Both broken.' No contributing factors are attributed to the passenger. The report centers driver error as the cause of this severe crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746710 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
SUV Hits Bronx Pedestrian Crossing Signal

SUV slammed into a 64-year-old woman crossing East 149 Street with the signal. She suffered bruises over her body. The driver went straight. No driver errors listed. The street became a danger zone.

According to the police report, a 64-year-old woman was struck by a 1997 Nissan SUV while crossing East 149 Street at 3 Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The SUV, driven by a licensed man traveling north, hit her with its right front quarter panel. The victim suffered contusions and bruises across her entire body but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The collision highlights the risk faced by pedestrians, even when crossing legally.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732748 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
S 8607
Septimo votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.

Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.


A 7652
Septimo votes yes on Schenectady school speed cameras, boosting child pedestrian safety.

Assembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.

Bill A 7652, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' passed the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymembers Phil Steck and Angelo Santabarbara, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2028. The Assembly vote saw strong support but also opposition. Steck and Santabarbara led the push. The bill's text is blunt: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady.' No formal safety analyst note was provided, but speed cameras have a record of reducing driver speed and protecting children walking to school.


A 7652
Septimo votes yes on Schenectady school speed cameras, boosting child pedestrian safety.

Assembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.

Bill A 7652, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' passed the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymembers Phil Steck and Angelo Santabarbara, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2028. The Assembly vote saw strong support but also opposition. Steck and Santabarbara led the push. The bill's text is blunt: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady.' No formal safety analyst note was provided, but speed cameras have a record of reducing driver speed and protecting children walking to school.


S 9752
Serrano votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.

Senate backs S 9752. Mt. Vernon gets green light for up to 20 school speed zones. Law aims to slow cars near kids. Most senators vote yes. A few say no. Streets may change. Danger remains for the young.

Senate Bill S 9752, sponsored by Jamaal Bailey, authorizes Mt. Vernon to launch a school speed zone demonstration program, with up to twenty zones allowed. The bill passed the Senate on June 7, 2024, during a committee vote. The matter title reads: 'Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.' Bailey and a majority of senators voted yes, while a handful opposed. The bill targets speeding near schools, a known threat to children and other vulnerable road users. No formal safety analyst note was provided.


S 9752
Serrano votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.

Senate backs S 9752. Mt. Vernon gets green light for up to 20 school speed zones. Law aims to slow cars near kids. Most senators vote yes. A few say no. Streets may change. Danger remains for the young.

Senate Bill S 9752, sponsored by Jamaal Bailey, authorizes Mt. Vernon to launch a school speed zone demonstration program, with up to twenty zones allowed. The bill passed the Senate on June 7, 2024, during a committee vote. The matter title reads: 'Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.' Bailey and a majority of senators voted yes, while a handful opposed. The bill targets speeding near schools, a known threat to children and other vulnerable road users. No formal safety analyst note was provided.


S 8607
Septimo votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.

Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.


S 8607
Serrano votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.

Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.


S 8607
Serrano votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.

Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.


S 9718
Serrano votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.

Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.

Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.


SUV Slams Sedan on Major Deegan Expressway

SUV plowed into sedan’s rear on Major Deegan. Rear passenger suffered neck injury and shock. Police cite tailgating. Fast road, sudden impact, one hurt.

According to the police report, at 6:25 AM on the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx, a Jeep SUV struck the rear of a Chevrolet sedan as both traveled southeast. The SUV hit the sedan’s center back end while the sedan was merging. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, pointing to the SUV driver’s failure to keep distance. The sedan’s left rear passenger, a 56-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and shock. She wore a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No contributing factors are listed for the passenger. The crash highlights the danger when drivers tailgate on high-speed expressways.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730150 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
S 9718
Serrano votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.

Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.

Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.


Sedans Collide in Bronx, Passenger Injured

Two sedans crashed on East 144 Street. A front passenger took the hit—abdominal and pelvic injuries, bruised and shaken. Drivers failed to yield and sped. Metal twisted. One woman hurt. The street bore the cost.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at 22:07 on East 144 Street near Grand Concourse in the Bronx. The crash left a 29-year-old woman, seated in the front passenger seat, with abdominal and pelvic contusions. She was conscious and restrained at the time. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Both vehicles suffered front-end damage. The passenger was not at fault; all driver errors are noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730452 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Unlicensed Bicyclist Collides with Helmeted Rider

Two bicyclists traveling south on Willis Avenue collided. The unlicensed rider changing lanes struck the helmeted bicyclist going straight. The helmeted rider was ejected, suffered head injuries, and was left in shock. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Willis Avenue in the Bronx at 8:25 pm. Two male bicyclists traveling south collided: one was changing lanes while unlicensed, the other was going straight and wearing a helmet. The unlicensed rider's lane change caused the collision, striking the helmeted bicyclist's left front. The helmeted rider was ejected and sustained head injuries, including contusions and bruises, resulting in shock. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained no damage. The injured bicyclist was identified as a 56-year-old male. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing on the unlicensed rider's lane change as the primary cause.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728965 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
SUV Left Turn Strikes Bronx Bicyclist

A 27-year-old man on a bike suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV made a left turn and hit him in the Bronx. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment and was left in shock, complaining of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:08 AM in the Bronx near East 138 Street. A 2014 Honda SUV, traveling west and making a left turn, struck a bicyclist traveling east. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper hitting the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a 27-year-old male, was injured with knee, lower leg, and foot trauma and was not ejected from his bike. He was in shock and complained of pain and nausea. The report lists no specific driver contributing factors, but the SUV driver's left turn maneuver directly caused the collision. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. There was no damage reported to either vehicle. This crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to vulnerable road users in the Bronx.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726777 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Int 0875-2024
Ayala co-sponsors bill boosting step street lighting, improving pedestrian safety.

Council moves to light up step streets. At least 25 stairways each year will get new lamps. Dark paths become visible. Pedestrians gain ground. Shadows shrink. Danger loses its cover.

Int 0875-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on May 16, 2024. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the installation of pedestrian lighting on step streets.' Prime sponsor Joann Ariola, joined by sixteen co-sponsors, pushes for at least 25 step streets to be lit each year until all are covered. Step streets are open-air staircases linking streets at different heights. The bill aims to strip darkness from these paths, making them safer for people on foot. No safety analyst note was provided.


SUV Left Turn Strikes Bicyclist on East 138 Street

A 36-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV made a left turn and struck him. The cyclist was riding straight westbound while the SUV turned eastbound, colliding at the vehicle's left front bumper.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:00 AM on East 138 Street near 3 Avenue. A 2018 Hyundai SUV, driven by a licensed female driver from New Jersey, was making a left turn traveling east. The bicyclist, a 36-year-old male, was riding straight westbound without safety equipment and was not ejected but suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the SUV driver's left turn as the critical action leading to the collision. The bicyclist was in shock and complained of pain or nausea. No driver errors such as failure to yield were explicitly cited, but the collision occurred during the SUV's left turn against the bicyclist's straight travel.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726759 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Pedestrian Struck at East 149 Street Intersection

A 46-year-old man suffered a concussion and head injury after a vehicle hit him at East 149 Street and Brook Avenue. The impact left him incoherent. No driver errors listed. Danger persists at this Bronx crossing.

According to the police report, a 46-year-old male pedestrian was struck and injured at the intersection of East 149 Street and Brook Avenue in the Bronx at 7:58 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when a vehicle traveling east, going straight ahead, hit him with its left front bumper. The man suffered a concussion and head injury and was incoherent at the scene. The report lists the pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal as a contributing factor. No driver errors or vehicle types are specified. The crash underscores the persistent risks faced by pedestrians at this intersection.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732868 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09