Crash Count for Mott Haven-Port Morris
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,276
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,143
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 536
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 56
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 17
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 14, 2025
Carnage in Mott Haven-Port Morris
Killed 17
+2
Crush Injuries 20
Lower leg/foot 6
+1
Back 5
Whole body 5
Neck 4
Head 3
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Severe Bleeding 10
Head 6
+1
Lower leg/foot 2
Lower arm/hand 1
Whole body 1
Severe Lacerations 16
Lower leg/foot 7
+2
Head 4
Face 3
Hip/upper leg 1
Whole body 1
Concussion 17
Head 11
+6
Back 2
Hip/upper leg 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Neck 1
Whiplash 94
Neck 38
+33
Back 25
+20
Head 23
+18
Shoulder/upper arm 5
Whole body 5
Chest 3
Hip/upper leg 3
Lower arm/hand 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Contusion/Bruise 101
Lower leg/foot 26
+21
Head 18
+13
Shoulder/upper arm 15
+10
Lower arm/hand 14
+9
Neck 7
+2
Whole body 7
+2
Back 6
+1
Hip/upper leg 5
Face 4
Chest 3
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Eye 1
Abrasion 65
Lower arm/hand 27
+22
Face 10
+5
Head 7
+2
Lower leg/foot 7
+2
Hip/upper leg 4
Whole body 3
Chest 2
Neck 2
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Back 1
Pain/Nausea 30
Head 6
+1
Neck 5
Back 4
Lower leg/foot 4
Abdomen/pelvis 3
Lower arm/hand 3
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Hip/upper leg 2
Face 1
Whole body 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 14, 2025

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

Preventable Speeding in Mott Haven-Port Morris School Zones

(since 2022)
Night streets, hard numbers: Mott Haven’s toll

Night streets, hard numbers: Mott Haven’s toll

Mott Haven-Port Morris: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 25, 2025

Mott Haven-Port Morris is bleeding out in the dark.

Nine people are dead here since 2022. Cyclists. Pedestrians. Riders. Most hurt are car occupants, but the unprotected pay the price. The city’s own data says so (NYC Open Data).

Nights are the danger hours

Between midnight and 3 a.m., injuries stack up. The hour after midnight alone shows 76 injuries. Another 61 at 1 a.m., 38 at 2 a.m., 29 at 3 a.m. Deaths appear at 0:00, 1:00, 2:00, 7:00, 11:00, 19:00, 21:00, and 22:00. The pattern is steady and cruel (NYC Open Data).

SUVs and sedans hit most pedestrians here. Trucks and buses add weight to the harm. One in this dataset was a truck that killed a person on foot (NYC Open Data).

Bruckner and 3rd: pain comes in waves

Bruckner Boulevard leads the list: 58 injuries and one death tied to that corridor. The Bruckner Expressway shows 65 injured. 3rd Avenue has 53 injuries. East 135th Street has 51. East 141st has 22. These are repeat scenes. Same streets. Same outcomes (NYC Open Data).

Link the names to the places. A 57-year-old cyclist died at East 149th and Brook after a bus left turn. The record says “Apparent Death.” One line. No comfort (NYC Open Data). A 22-year-old passenger died where Bruckner meets Southern. A tanker truck turned left. A moped went straight. The passenger did not walk away (NYC Open Data). A 17-year-old pedestrian died on East 138th Street. The truck kept going straight. The file notes “Crush Injuries” (NYC Open Data).

The count keeps rising

This year, crashes in this area are up about 21% versus last year to date. Injuries up about 27%. Three people dead so far, after zero at this point last year. Numbers don’t bend to hope. They mark the loss and move on (NYC Open Data).

Across all modes since 2022: Occupants suffer the most injuries. But cyclists have three deaths. Pedestrians have one. Riders of small motorized vehicles have one. The bodies are light; the vehicles are not (NYC Open Data).

What officials say while families bury their own

“They didn’t provide a ton of notice,” said a Manhattan community board manager about a sudden curb policy shift far from here, another sign taped up at night while neighbors slept (West Side Spirit). The city talks of redesigns to “improve the pedestrian experience” miles away, next year, with $3 million on a marquee street (NY1).

On the Bronx River Parkway, two riders died. Police said a 21-year-old tried to pass, hit a Volkswagen, then two motorcycles. “Police have arrested and charged a man with vehicular manslaughter and driving while intoxicated,” reported one outlet. A sister said, “Two people were killed. He was drunk” (Gothamist; NY Daily News).

The street fixes this neighborhood can’t wait for

  • Daylight every corner on Bruckner Boulevard and 3rd Avenue. Clear sightlines stop turning crashes. Use posts and paint. Harden the turns.
  • Give walkers time first at signals on East 135th and East 149th. Leading intervals. Short cycles. Keep trucks in their lanes.
  • Target the late hours. The data flags midnight to 3 a.m. Bring focus to the hot blocks. Make speed the exception, not the rule (NYC Open Data).

Citywide steps that take the knife out of speed

Albany handed the city the tool to set lower limits. The city can drop residential speeds. The call for a default 20 mph is on the table. The ask is simple: slow the cars, save the people (Take Action).

In Albany, lawmakers pushed bills to fit repeat violators with speed limiters. State Sen. José Serrano voted yes in committee to move S4045 forward. Assembly Member Amanda Septimo co-sponsored the matching A2299. The bills require intelligent speed assistance for drivers who rack up points or a stack of camera tickets (Open States: S4045; Open States: A2299).

“Speed kills,” our own campaign says. The families know this. So do the numbers. The question is whether the city will use the power it already has (Take Action).

Take one step today. Tell City Hall and your council member to lower the default speed and back the speed‑limiter bills. One call can move a vote. One vote can spare a life (Act now).

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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
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

29
City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street

Jul 29 - City, BIDs, and agencies plan a $3 million study to reshape 14th Street. The goal: safer space for walkers, cyclists, and buses. The busway may become permanent. Cars lose ground. Change moves slow.

New York Magazine - Curbed (2025-07-29) reports city officials and business groups will fund a $3 million, two-year study to redesign 14th Street. The plan aims for a 'complete street'—space for pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and limited cars. The article notes, 'Their (mostly) shared goal is to make 14th into what's often called a complete street.' The study will assess traffic flow and street dynamics. The busway, which restricts cars, may become permanent. No crash or injury data is cited, but the focus is on systemic street changes, not individual driver actions.


27
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be

Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.

According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.


26
Teen Driver Hits Parked SUV; Passengers Hurt

Jul 26 - On E 139th Street in the Bronx, a 17-year-old driver hit a parked SUV. The impact flipped the sedan. A 15-year-old passenger suffered a head injury and concussion. The driver bled. Police recorded driver inexperience and distraction.

A 17-year-old driver with a permit was heading west on E 139th Street near 380 in the Bronx at 10:07 p.m. He hit a parked SUV. The impact flipped the sedan. Four young male passengers, ages 15 to 20, were inside. The 15-year-old suffered a head injury and concussion. The driver had minor bleeding. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. Police recorded those errors by the driver. No one was ejected. The parked SUV had no occupants.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831512 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
25
Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision

Jul 25 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A car struck him. The driver fled. Paramedics rushed him to Bellevue. He died. Police investigate. No arrests. The road claimed another life.

West Side Spirit (2025-07-25) reports Matthew Goicochea, 31, was killed after falling from his motorcycle and being struck by a car near E. 25th St. on FDR Drive. The driver did not remain at the scene. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad is reviewing the incident. The article states, "He was then struck by an unknown vehicle shortly thereafter, which did not remain on the scene." No arrests have been made. The crash highlights ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users on high-speed city highways and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers.


24
Rear Bus Slams Into Another At Port

Jul 24 - Two buses collided on a Port Authority ramp. The rear bus hit hard. Thirty injured. Passengers left on stretchers, necks braced. Steel and glass, pain and confusion. The ramp remains a danger.

ABC7 reported on July 24, 2025, that a New Jersey Transit bus rear-ended another on the Port Authority ramp near Dyer Avenue and West 39th Street. Surveillance video showed the rear bus 'zooming up the ramp and ramming the rear of the bus in front of it so hard that it physically pushed the bus forward.' At least 30 people suffered minor injuries, with 27 hospitalized. FDNY cited 'musculoskeletal injuries, neck pain, back pain.' The ramp, a known bottleneck, is set for replacement by 2032. The crash highlights risks in current bus terminal infrastructure and driver speed on crowded ramps.


22
Sedan Strikes Girl Playing in Bronx Road

Jul 22 - A sedan hit a 13-year-old girl playing in the street. She suffered a bruised leg. Two car occupants were listed as injured. Police listed no driver errors.

A 13-year-old girl was struck by a sedan while playing in the roadway near 520 E 142 St in the Bronx. She sustained a contusion to her knee and lower leg. Two vehicle occupants were also listed as injured. According to the police report, both vehicles involved were sedans. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were recorded in the report. The report notes the girl was not at an intersection when struck. No mention of helmet use or signaling appears in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830037 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
22
Driver Held After Chinatown Crash Kills Two

Jul 22 - A rented sedan sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck a cyclist and a pedestrian on Canal Street. Both died at the scene. Police found alcohol and guns in the car. The driver tried to flee. The city failed to keep them safe.

Gothamist (2025-07-22) reports a Staten Island driver, Autumn Ascencio Romero, faces murder and other charges after killing a cyclist and a pedestrian in Chinatown. Prosecutors say she lost control of a rented car at high speed, striking Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. Police found 'an open bottle of tequila in the car’s passenger area' and two pistols in the trunk. Witnesses saw the driver and a passenger try to flee. Romero had been charged in a prior Brooklyn crash involving a suspended license. The case highlights repeated driver offenses and gaps in enforcement.


21
Sedan Changing Lanes Collides With SUV

Jul 21 - The driver of a sedan changing lanes collided with an SUV on Bruckner Blvd. Three vehicle occupants suffered whiplash and a bruised arm. Police recorded 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inexperience.' A flatbed was stopped in traffic.

According to the police report, the driver of a sedan was changing lanes and collided with the driver of an SUV on Bruckner Blvd at E 149 St while a flatbed truck was stopped in traffic. Three vehicle occupants were injured: a 24-year-old front passenger complained of whiplash to the back; a 26-year-old driver suffered an elbow contusion; a 45-year-old driver complained of neck whiplash. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Driver Inexperience" as contributing factors. Police recorded improper lane use and driver inexperience. Vehicle damage included the SUV's left rear quarter and center front end.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830733 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
21
Distracted Drivers Collide on Bruckner Boulevard

Jul 21 - Two vehicles crashed on Bruckner Boulevard. One man suffered a fractured leg. Police cite driver distraction. No damage to vehicles. The street stayed dangerous. The city paid the price.

A motorcycle and an SUV crashed on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. One 65-year-old man, driving the motorcycle, suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. Both vehicles were going straight. No vehicle damage was reported. The injured motorcyclist wore a helmet, as noted in the report. The crash left one man hurt and exposed the risk of distraction behind the wheel.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829406 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
21
Stolen Car Kills Cyclist, Bench Sitter

Jul 21 - A stolen car tore through Bowery and Canal. It struck Kevin Cruickshank, a cyclist, and May Kwok, seated on a bench. Both died. The driver fled. Canal Street remains a deadly corridor for walkers and riders.

According to the New York Post (2025-07-21), a stolen Chevy Malibu sped through a median at Bowery and Canal, killing cyclist Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok, who sat on a bench. The driver, Autumn Donna Ascencio Romero, and a passenger fled but were caught. Police found drugs and alcohol in the car. The article quotes Families for Safe Streets: 'Canal Street is one of the most dangerous streets in all of Manhattan—notorious for pedestrian and cyclist fatalities—and a comprehensive redesign is needed to prioritize safety.' The crash highlights ongoing risks from reckless driving and the urgent need for safer street design.


20
Cyclist Killed By Speeding Car In Chinatown

Jul 20 - A cyclist pedaled through Bowery and Canal. A speeding car lost control. Metal struck flesh. The rider died. Streets stayed loud. Danger lingered.

CBS New York (2025-07-20) reports that Kevin Cruickshank, 55, was killed while cycling at Bowery and Canal. Police said a 'speeding car lost control and struck him.' The crash highlights the ongoing risk to cyclists at busy intersections. The article notes the victim's identity and the circumstances but does not detail any charges. The incident underscores the threat posed by speeding vehicles and the need for stronger street safety measures.


19
Chevy Sedan Kills Two Near Manhattan Bridge

Jul 19 - A Chevy sedan struck a cyclist and a pedestrian at Canal and Bowery. Both died at the scene. The drivers tried to flee but were caught. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street stayed dangerous.

Gothamist (2025-07-19) reports a Chevy Malibu killed a cyclist and a pedestrian near the Manhattan Bridge at 7:30 a.m. Police say the car 'slammed into the two victims.' Two women driving the car tried to flee but were detained. No charges were filed by Saturday afternoon. The crash also damaged an NYPD van. The deaths follow recent city claims of record-low traffic fatalities, highlighting persistent risk at busy crossings.


17
DOT Worker Slashed By E-Biker Downtown

Jul 17 - A DOT worker fixing a sign near a bike lane was slashed by an e-bike rider with a box cutter. Blood on Broadway. The rider fled. The worker survived. No arrests. The city keeps moving.

According to amny (2025-07-17), a DOT worker was attacked by an e-bike rider at Broadway and Cedar Street while repairing a street sign. Police said the worker backed up his truck, nearly causing a crash with the cyclist. The rider then "whipped out a box cutter and slashed the worker in his left arm and back." The assailant fled. DOT condemned the attack, calling it "abhorrent." No arrests have been made. The incident highlights tensions at work sites near bike lanes and underscores the need for safe conditions for street workers.


15
Taxi Driver Shot Over Fare Dispute

Jul 15 - A taxi driver was shot in the Bronx after a fare dispute. The driver survived. The shooter fled but was arrested. Violence erupted over a $40 ride. Police acted fast. The street was left scarred.

According to ABC7 (2025-07-15), a 27-year-old taxi driver, Alusine Barrie, was shot in the abdomen during a fare dispute on Nelson Avenue, Bronx. The shooter, Joseph Meeks, 76, tried four credit cards before the argument escalated. ABC7 reports, "Mr. Barrie asked him to get out of the car and pay him, instead of paying him he shot him in the stomach." Meeks, with about 60 prior arrests, was charged with attempted murder. The United Federation of Taxi Drivers urged the district attorney to deny bail. The incident highlights risks faced by drivers and exposes gaps in passenger screening and fare enforcement.


13
Two Mopeds Collide on E 135 St

Jul 13 - Two moped drivers collided on E 135 St at Locust Ave. A 23-year-old and a 16-year-old suffered crush injuries. Police recorded unsafe lane changing and unsafe speed. Both riders were conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, two moped drivers collided at E 135 St and Locust Ave in the Bronx. A 23-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy were driving the two mopeds. Both riders suffered crush injuries and are listed as injured and conscious. Police recorded "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Unsafe Speed" as contributing factors for both drivers. Both mopeds show center back end damage and neither rider was ejected. Injury severity is listed as 4 for each rider. The police report attributes the crash to the drivers' unsafe lane changes and speed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829223 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
13
Bronx Crash Kills Passenger, Hurts Seven

Jul 13 - A car struck two vehicles and a pole on Bartow Ave. Eight people hurt. Stella Nyarko-Dei, 71, died. Metal twisted. Sirens wailed. The street bore the scars. All drivers stayed. Police investigate.

According to NY Daily News (2025-07-13), a 79-year-old driver crashed into two cars and a light pole in the Bronx, killing his 71-year-old passenger, Stella Nyarko-Dei, and injuring seven others. The article states, "The impact sent the Hyundai careening into an unoccupied parked car." All drivers remained at the scene. Police said, "The cause of the crash was not immediately known." No arrests were made. The crash highlights the dangers of multi-vehicle collisions and the vulnerability of passengers. Authorities continue to investigate the sequence and cause of the crash.


11
Dump Truck Hits SUV During Lane Change

Jul 11 - The driver of a dump truck hit an SUV as it changed lanes on the Major Deegan Expressway. A 72-year-old SUV driver suffered a head injury and whiplash. Police cited 'Unsafe Lane Changing.'

A dump-truck driver and an SUV driver collided on the Major Deegan Expressway while both were traveling south. The SUV was changing lanes and took right-rear impact; the dump truck struck with its left front bumper. One occupant — the 72-year-old driver of the SUV — was injured, with a head injury and reported whiplash. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Lane Changing.' Police recorded 'Unsafe Lane Changing' by the SUV driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827930 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
8
Pick-up Truck Hits Woman in Crosswalk

Jul 8 - The driver of a pick-up truck turned left and struck a 56-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on E 135 St at 3 Ave. She suffered an abrasion to her elbow/lower arm/hand. According to police, pedestrian confusion was recorded.

The driver of a pick-up truck turned left and struck a 56-year-old woman who was crossing E 135 St at 3 Ave in a marked crosswalk. She suffered an abrasion to her elbow/lower arm/hand and remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." The report lists no driver errors. The vehicle’s point of impact was center front and the vehicle showed no damage. No other drivers or occupants were reported injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827724 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
7
Motorcycle Crash on Bruckner Expressway Injures Rider

Jul 7 - Motorcycle slammed right rear, rider ejected. Head injury. Police cite driver inattention. Bronx morning, chaos on asphalt.

A motorcycle crash on Bruckner Expressway in the Bronx left a 31-year-old male rider ejected and suffering a head injury. According to the police report, the motorcycle struck the right rear quarter panel while changing lanes. The rider was found incoherent with a concussion. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No safety equipment was reported for the injured rider. No other injuries were specified in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827733 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
4
Motorcycle Hits Standing Scooter on 3rd Ave

Jul 4 - A motorcycle struck a standing scooter on 3rd Ave. One man ejected, face injured. Police cite improper lane use. Impact was sharp, injuries real. Streets remain unforgiving.

A motorcycle collided with a standing scooter at 3rd Ave and E 145 St in the Bronx. According to the police report, a 42-year-old man driving the scooter was ejected and suffered a facial injury. The crash also involved a 21-year-old motorcycle driver and another occupant, both with unspecified injuries. Police list 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The injured scooter driver was not using safety equipment. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825877 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18