Crash Count for Mott Haven-Port Morris
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 2,559
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,676
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 432
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 42
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 9
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Aug 7, 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

Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on East 135th Street

A sedan sped west on East 135th. It hit a 58-year-old man head-on. He lay semiconscious, bleeding from the head. The car showed no damage. The street stayed silent. The man did not move.

A sedan traveling west on East 135th Street near Brook Avenue struck a 58-year-old man head-on. According to the police report, the pedestrian was left semiconscious and bleeding from the head. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The sedan showed no damage. The man suffered severe head injuries and remained on the pavement. The police report does not mention any actions by the pedestrian that contributed to the crash. The focus remains on the driver's speed and failure to yield.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660607 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Unlicensed Driver Hits Parked Car, Injures Passenger

A sedan driven by an unlicensed man struck a parked car on East 149 Street in the Bronx. The front passenger suffered chest injuries and whiplash. The crash involved driver inexperience and slippery pavement. The passenger was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old female front passenger was injured when a sedan driven by an unlicensed male driver traveling eastbound on East 149 Street collided with a parked sedan. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the moving vehicle and the left rear quarter panel of the parked car. The passenger sustained chest injuries and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inexperience and slippery pavement as contributing factors. The driver was unlicensed, and the parked vehicle had four occupants, none of whom were reported injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659380 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
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Bronx SUV Rear-Ends Another, Injuring Three

Two SUVs collided on East 149 Street in the Bronx. The rear vehicle struck the front one while stopped in traffic. Three occupants suffered head injuries and whiplash. Driver inattention and inexperience caused the crash.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided on East 149 Street in the Bronx. The rear vehicle, traveling east, struck the center back end of the front SUV, which was stopped in traffic. Three occupants in the front vehicle were injured, including the driver and two passengers, all suffering head injuries and whiplash. All were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The rear vehicle sustained damage to its center front end. No pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted and inexperienced driving in traffic.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659911 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
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SUV Left Turn Hits Van on Bruckner Blvd

A Jeep SUV making a left turn collided with a northbound van on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. Both drivers suffered back injuries. The SUV driver was unlicensed. Traffic control was disregarded, and unsafe speed contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 54-year-old unlicensed male driver in a 2007 Jeep SUV was making a left turn on Bruckner Boulevard when he collided with a northbound van. The van's driver was a licensed male. Both occupants of the SUV were injured, suffering back injuries and complaints of pain and whiplash. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The SUV driver was unlicensed. The impact occurred on the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the left front bumper of the van. Both occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. No ejections occurred. The crash highlights driver errors involving disregard for traffic controls and unsafe speed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664794 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Motorcycle Hits SUV Turning Left Bronx

A motorcycle struck the right rear bumper of an SUV making a left turn on East 138 Street in the Bronx. The female motorcyclist, wearing a helmet, suffered hip and upper leg injuries. The SUV driver was licensed and made the turn northbound.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old female motorcyclist traveling westbound on East 138 Street collided with a northbound SUV making a left turn. The motorcyclist was injured with contusions to her hip and upper leg but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Driver Inexperience" as contributing factors for the motorcyclist. The SUV driver, a licensed male from Connecticut, had no vehicle damage and was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659366 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
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Moped and SUV Collide on East 149 Street

A moped and SUV collided on East 149 Street in the Bronx. Both vehicles struck front and left quarter panel. Two occupants on the moped were partially ejected and suffered chest fractures. Both drivers were injured and in shock.

According to the police report, a moped traveling west and a Jeep SUV traveling south collided on East 149 Street near Tinton Avenue in the Bronx. The moped struck the SUV's left front quarter panel with its center front end. The moped carried two occupants, including a 42-year-old unlicensed male driver and a 53-year-old female passenger. Both were partially ejected and sustained chest injuries including fractures and dislocations. The SUV had two occupants, including a licensed male driver who was also injured. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. Both drivers and the passenger were in shock and suffered serious injuries.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659914 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Moped Driver Ejected, Elbow Injured Bronx

A 37-year-old man driving a moped west on East 149 Street was ejected and suffered an abrasion to his elbow and lower arm. The moped’s front center end was damaged. The rider wore a helmet. No other vehicles or factors noted.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male moped driver was injured and ejected from his vehicle on East 149 Street in the Bronx. The report states the moped was traveling west and sustained damage to its center front end. The driver suffered an abrasion to his elbow and lower arm. The rider was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the report. The crash involved only the moped, with no other vehicles or pedestrians noted. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead before the impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4654732 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Sedan Veers on Southern Boulevard, Strikes Pedestrian

Two sedans collided. One spun, hit a man on Southern Boulevard. He lay still, hip shattered, blood pooling. Alcohol hung in the air. The street watched, silent, as the man stopped moving.

A crash unfolded on Southern Boulevard near East 147th Street. Two sedans collided. One sedan veered and struck a 52-year-old man walking in the roadway. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' was a contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered severe hip and leg injuries and was found unconscious with severe lacerations. The report describes the scene: 'He lay still, hip crushed, blood pooling. Alcohol on breath.' The data lists no errors by the pedestrian. The crash highlights the danger when drivers operate under the influence. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4654930 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
SUV and Ambulance Collide on East 135 Street

A Ford SUV and an ambulance crashed on East 135 Street around 12:30 a.m. The SUV driver, a 25-year-old man, suffered bruises and arm injuries. Both vehicles struck each other’s front sides. The driver was in shock but not ejected.

According to the police report, a 2016 Ford SUV traveling south collided with a 2022 ambulance traveling west on East 135 Street. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the right front quarter panel of the ambulance. The SUV driver, a 25-year-old male occupant, sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was wearing a lap belt and harness, and the airbag deployed. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was not ejected and was in shock at the scene. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651296 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
2
Bronx Crash Injures Two Rear Passengers

Two passengers suffered neck injuries in a rear-end collision on 3 Avenue in the Bronx. The crash involved two vehicles traveling north. Both victims reported whiplash but remained conscious and were not ejected. Police cited traffic control disregard.

According to the police report, two occupants in the rear seats of a vehicle were injured in a collision on 3 Avenue near East 143 Street in the Bronx. Both a 57-year-old man and a 58-year-old woman suffered neck injuries described as whiplash. Neither was ejected from the vehicle, and both remained conscious. The crash involved two vehicles traveling northbound, with impact centered on the back end of one vehicle and the front end of the other. The police identified 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653856 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Ayala Criticizes Exclusion in Congestion Pricing Decisions

Councilwoman Kamillah Hanks stands with Staten Island leaders against congestion pricing. Lawsuits mount. Secession talk grows. Officials claim the plan will worsen traffic and pollution. Vulnerable road users face more risk as drivers dodge tolls and gridlock deepens.

On July 29, 2023, Councilwoman Kamillah Hanks (District 49) joined Staten Island’s push against the MTA’s congestion pricing plan. The matter, titled 'Staten Island’s congestion-pricing fight spurs new push to leave NYC,' centers on legal action and renewed secession talk. Hanks, a centrist Democrat, opposes the plan, citing 'costs, traffic problems and pollution.' She said, 'Historically, Staten Island gets the short end of the stick.' Rep. Nicole Malliotakis and Council Minority Leader Joe Borelli plan to sue the MTA, aiming to block the $23 toll for drivers entering Manhattan below 60th Street. Councilwoman Diana Ayala echoed concerns about exclusion from decision-making. No safety analyst has formally assessed the impact, but officials warn that increased traffic and pollution could endanger pedestrians and cyclists as drivers seek toll-free routes.


SUV Strikes 70-Year-Old Pedestrian Crossing

A 70-year-old woman was hit by an SUV making a left turn on Brook Avenue in the Bronx. She was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a 70-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2021 Jeep SUV, traveling south and making a left turn on Brook Avenue, struck her at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor on the driver's part. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and remained conscious after the impact. The SUV showed no damage despite the collision. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle with four occupants inside.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4650126 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
SUV Hits Bicyclist on Jackson Avenue

A 32-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with a 2022 Nissan SUV on Jackson Avenue in the Bronx. The SUV struck the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist suffered bruises and whole-body injuries.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male bicyclist was injured after being struck by a 2022 Nissan SUV traveling west on Jackson Avenue in the Bronx. The bicyclist was traveling north and was ejected from his bike upon impact. The collision occurred at the center front end of the bike and the left front quarter panel of the SUV. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Unsafe Speed" as contributing factors. The bicyclist sustained contusions and bruises to his entire body. No helmet or other safety equipment was noted. The SUV driver was licensed in New York. The crash highlights driver errors that led to severe injuries for the vulnerable bicyclist.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648696 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 19-year-old woman was hit by an SUV on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. The driver was inattentive and disregarded traffic controls. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing an intersection on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. She was struck by a Station Wagon/SUV. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with disregarding traffic control. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. No other occupants or driver details were provided. The crash highlights driver errors that led to the collision, without any fault attributed to the pedestrian.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4654741 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Sedan Driver Loses Consciousness on Bruckner

A 61-year-old man driving a sedan north on Bruckner Boulevard lost consciousness. The vehicle struck an object front center. The driver suffered hip and upper leg injuries and abrasions. He was found unconscious but restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 61-year-old male driver lost consciousness while operating a 2017 Toyota sedan traveling north on Bruckner Boulevard. The vehicle impacted an object with its center front end. The driver was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. He sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, along with abrasions, and was found unconscious at the scene. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor, indicating a medical or physical event caused the crash. No other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The crash highlights the sudden medical emergency that led to the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646562 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Moped Strikes Parked Sedan on East 145 Street

A moped traveling west hit a parked sedan on East 145 Street in the Bronx. The moped driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered an upper arm and shoulder injury. He was conscious and wearing a helmet. The sedan had left side damage.

According to the police report, a moped traveling west collided with a parked sedan on East 145 Street in the Bronx. The moped's right front bumper struck the sedan's left side doors. The moped driver, a 30-year-old man with a permit license, was injured in the shoulder and upper arm area but remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors. The moped driver was wearing a helmet. The sedan was occupied by two people but was parked at the time of impact. The collision caused damage to both vehicles at the points of impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646234 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Van Backs Into Pedestrian on East 138 Street

A 29-year-old woman was injured after a van backed unsafely into her on East 138 Street. The pedestrian suffered abrasions over her entire body. The crash involved aggressive driving and road rage. The victim was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a van traveling east on East 138 Street backed unsafely and struck a 29-year-old female pedestrian who was not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained abrasions over her entire body and remained conscious after the collision. The report lists aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors, along with the van's unsafe backing maneuver. The pedestrian was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash also involved a sedan traveling east, but the primary driver error was the van's backing unsafely combined with aggressive driving. The pedestrian was injured but not ejected from the scene.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643758 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Two Sedans Collide on East 138th Street

Two sedans crashed head-on in the Bronx at East 138th Street. The driver of one sedan suffered head injuries and whiplash. The impact struck the left side doors. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor by police.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on East 138th Street in the Bronx. The driver of one vehicle, a 62-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The crash involved impact to the left side doors of his vehicle. Police identified unsafe speed as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead from opposite directions. No other contributing factors or driver errors were listed. The report focuses on the collision dynamics and the resulting injuries to the driver.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643172 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Unlicensed Moped Driver Partially Ejected in Bronx Crash

A moped driver without a license was partially ejected after colliding with a taxi turning right on Saint Anns Avenue. The rider suffered fractures and dislocations to the knee and lower leg. The taxi showed no damage. The crash left one injured.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male moped driver traveling south on Saint Anns Avenue collided with a southbound taxi making a right turn. The moped struck the taxi's right side doors with its left front quarter panel. The moped driver was partially ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was not wearing any safety equipment and was unlicensed. The taxi driver was licensed and had no vehicle damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but notes the moped driver's unlicensed status. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4650075 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
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SUV Ignores Signal, Slams Sedan on Bruckner

SUV and sedan crashed head-on at Bruckner Boulevard and East 138th. A 5-year-old boy and a 38-year-old woman in the SUV were hurt. Police cite traffic control disregard. Both suffered shock and injuries.

According to the police report, a 2006 SUV heading north and a sedan heading west collided at Bruckner Boulevard and East 138th Street. The crash struck the front bumpers of both vehicles. A 5-year-old boy riding in the SUV's rear seat and the 38-year-old female SUV driver were injured, suffering shock and bodily harm. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions are noted. The child was in a restraint and the driver wore a lap belt and harness. The sedan's left front and the SUV's right front were damaged.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643756 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14