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.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Mott Haven-Port Morris

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Bronx Left-Turn SUV Crash Injures Passengers

Two passengers hurt in Bronx SUV collision. Left-turning driver failed to yield. Faces struck. Both conscious. Metal twisted. Streets stained. System failed.

According to the police report, two passengers—a 10-year-old boy and a 29-year-old woman—were injured when a left-turning SUV struck another SUV traveling straight on Grand Concourse at East 144 Street in the Bronx. Both suffered facial injuries: contusions and abrasions. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. Both victims were conscious and not ejected. No other contributing factors, such as helmet or signal use, were noted. The crash left both vehicles with heavy front and side damage.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632644 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Two Bicyclists Collide on East 138 Street

Two cyclists crashed head-on on East 138 Street near 3 Avenue. Both were traveling south when one changed lanes. A 25-year-old man suffered a fractured knee and lower leg. Both bikes hit center front ends. The injured rider wore a helmet.

According to the police report, two bicyclists collided on East 138 Street near 3 Avenue. Both were traveling south when one cyclist changed lanes, causing the crash. The injured party is a 25-year-old male bicyclist who sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. He was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, indicating the crash resulted from a bicyclist's error. Both bikes sustained damage to their center front ends. No driver license issues were reported. The collision highlights the dangers of lane changes among cyclists.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4626804 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Bicyclist Ejected in Bronx SUV Crash

A 28-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury in a collision with an SUV on East 135 Street in the Bronx. The SUV struck the bike’s front center, damaging its left front quarter panel. The cyclist was incoherent and concussed.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male bicyclist was injured after being ejected in a crash with a 2021 Toyota SUV on East 135 Street in the Bronx. The bicyclist was traveling north, the SUV west. The point of impact was the bike’s center front and the SUV’s left front quarter panel. The bicyclist suffered a head injury and concussion and was incoherent at the scene. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630189 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Two SUVs Collide in Bronx, Driver Hurt

Two SUVs crashed on East 138 Street in the Bronx. Both vehicles were traveling west when one was passing. The driver of one SUV suffered hip and upper leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as a factor. The injured driver was not ejected.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on East 138 Street in the Bronx. Both vehicles were traveling west; one was going straight ahead, the other was passing. The driver of one SUV, a 50-year-old woman, was injured with hip and upper leg trauma and experienced shock. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. Damage was sustained to the right front bumper of one vehicle and the left rear bumper of the other. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624898 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Sedan Turns Left, Hits Motorcycle Northbound

A sedan making a left turn struck a northbound motorcycle on Willis Avenue in the Bronx. The motorcycle driver, unlicensed, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The sedan driver was distracted. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Willis Avenue attempted a left turn and collided with a motorcycle traveling north. The motorcycle driver, who was unlicensed, was injured with knee and lower leg trauma and experienced shock. The sedan driver was the sole occupant and was found to be inattentive or distracted at the time of the crash. The point of impact was the front center of both vehicles. The sedan sustained damage to its center front end, and the motorcycle also had front-end damage. No contributing factors were listed for the motorcycle driver. The injured motorcycle driver was not ejected and reported pain or nausea.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630186 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Unlicensed Driver Hits Parked Truck Passenger Injured

A beverage truck traveling north struck a parked tractor truck on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. The front passenger of the beverage truck suffered a head contusion. The driver was unlicensed. The collision damaged the front and rear quarter panels.

According to the police report, a beverage truck driven by an unlicensed male driver traveling north on Bruckner Boulevard collided with a parked tractor truck. The point of impact was the beverage truck's right front bumper and the tractor truck's left rear quarter panel. The front passenger in the beverage truck, a 26-year-old male, was injured with a head contusion and bruising. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists no contributing factors beyond the driver's unlicensed status. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the beverage truck and the left rear quarter panel of the tractor truck.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4627222 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal Bronx

A 30-year-old man was struck while crossing Bruckner Boulevard with the signal. The sedan, making a left turn, hit him in the hip and upper leg. The pedestrian remained conscious but suffered internal injuries. The vehicle showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Bruckner Boulevard and Saint Anns Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2007 Chevrolet sedan, traveling south and making a left turn, struck him with the center front end. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg and remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver contributing factors or violations. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian's contributing factors are unspecified. The driver was licensed in New Jersey and had two occupants in the vehicle at the time.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4623830 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
84-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit by Taxi in Bronx

An 84-year-old man was struck by a southbound taxi while emerging from behind a parked vehicle in the Bronx. He suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. The taxi showed no damage. Confusion by the pedestrian contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, an 84-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2019 Toyota taxi traveling south struck him at the center front end. The pedestrian was emerging from behind a parked vehicle outside an intersection. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The taxi driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion and was conscious after the crash. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The pedestrian's confusion played a role in the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4622743 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Box Truck Turns, E-Bike Rider Thrown

A box truck turned right on Walton Avenue. An e-bike rider kept straight. Metal struck. The rider flew, hit the ground headfirst. Blood pooled. He lay conscious, torn open. Following too closely played its part.

A box truck and an e-bike collided near Walton Avenue and East 138th Street in the Bronx. The 53-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and landed headfirst, suffering severe lacerations. According to the police report, "A box truck turned right. An e-bike kept straight. The rider, 53, struck metal, flew, and hit the ground headfirst. Blood pooled. He lay conscious, torn open, the street holding his pain." The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor. The e-bike rider was injured; no injuries were reported for the truck driver. The crash highlights the danger when large vehicles turn across the path of vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624136 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
SUV Turning Improperly Hits Motorcycle

A 22-year-old male motorcyclist was partially ejected and injured in a crash on 3 Avenue near East 146 Street. The SUV driver made an improper turn, striking the motorcycle’s front end. The motorcyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm.

According to the police report, a 2014 SUV was making a U-turn on 3 Avenue when it collided with a motorcycle traveling straight ahead. The motorcycle driver, a 22-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The SUV struck the motorcycle’s center front end with its left front quarter panel. The motorcyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed in New York; the motorcyclist was unlicensed. The crash caused injury severity level 3 to the motorcyclist, who remained conscious after the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631321 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Rear-End Crash Injures Female Driver

Two sedans collided on East 138 Street. The female driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely. The impact hit the left rear bumper. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on East 138 Street collided in a rear-end crash. The female driver of the 2017 Toyota sedan was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of the lead vehicle. The report lists driver errors including "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. No other vehicles showed damage or injuries. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving and close following distances in multi-vehicle collisions.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624589 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Motorcycle Ejected in Bronx SUV Collision

A motorcycle struck the right front of an SUV making a right turn on Bruckner Boulevard. The 21-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Both drivers were distracted at the time of impact.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male motorcyclist was injured after colliding with a 2011 SUV on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. The SUV was making a right turn when the motorcycle, traveling straight west, struck its right front quarter panel. The motorcyclist was ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Both drivers were cited for driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed and had two occupants. The motorcycle driver was also licensed. The report lists no other contributing factors or victim errors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4617959 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
S 4647
Serrano votes yes on highway worker safety bill, overall safety unchanged.

Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.

Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.


S 775
Serrano votes yes to expand ignition interlock monitoring, boosting road safety.

Senate backs S 775. The bill defines the ignition interlock monitor’s job. It forces offenders to install devices and obey court orders. Lawmakers act to keep repeat drunk drivers off the street.

Senate bill S 775, titled "Relates to the responsibilities of an ignition interlock monitor," passed committee votes on February 1, March 21, and May 16, 2023. The bill describes the monitor’s role and mandates compliance for those ordered to install ignition interlock devices. Primary sponsor Jeremy Cooney (District 56) led, joined by Nathalia Fernandez, Monica Martinez, and Shelley Mayer. The measure saw broad support, with senators voting yes across multiple sessions. The law aims to keep drivers with violations from endangering others by enforcing strict compliance with court-ordered ignition interlocks.


Bronx Pedestrian Severely Injured on Bruckner Blvd

A 48-year-old woman was struck on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash occurred away from an intersection. The pedestrian was injured while in the roadway.

According to the police report, a 48-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. She was located in the roadway, not at an intersection, when the crash occurred. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle actions are provided. The pedestrian's actions are described as 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but no fault or blame is assigned. The injuries were severe, including distorted fractures and dislocations.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4620331 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
SUV Rear-Ends Parked SUV on Grand Concourse

A moving SUV struck a parked SUV on Grand Concourse. The front passenger in the moving vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained damage. The driver of the moving SUV was licensed. No contributing driver errors were specified.

According to the police report, a 2019 Jeep SUV traveling south on Grand Concourse collided with a parked 2023 Toyota SUV. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of the moving vehicle and the left rear quarter panel of the parked vehicle. The front passenger in the moving SUV, a 59-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for the crash. Both drivers were licensed in their respective states. The collision caused damage to both vehicles but no further injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4612993 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Garbage Truck Hits Box Truck on Lincoln Avenue

A garbage truck struck a box truck on Lincoln Avenue in the Bronx. The box truck driver, a 40-year-old man, suffered a back injury. The crash happened at 8:14 a.m. Driver distraction caused the collision. Both trucks had front-end damage.

According to the police report, a garbage truck traveling north on Lincoln Avenue collided with a box truck traveling west. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the garbage truck and the center front end of the box truck. The box truck driver, a 40-year-old male occupant, was injured with internal back injuries but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles straight ahead before the crash. The collision caused damage to the front ends of both trucks. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4611000 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
SUV Runs Sign, Cyclist Killed in Bronx

A Toyota SUV hit a 63-year-old cyclist at East 142nd and Brook. The driver ignored traffic control. The man was ejected, suffered head trauma, and died on the street. Blood pooled under streetlights. Rules failed. The driver failed.

A 63-year-old man riding a bike was killed at the corner of East 142nd Street and Brook Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, a Toyota SUV struck the cyclist, ejecting him and causing fatal head trauma and severe bleeding. The report states, "signs were ignored." The data lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor by the SUV driver. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is noted only after the driver's error. The crash left the man dead at the scene, under the streetlights, where the rules meant to protect him were ignored.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4610630 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
S 4647
Serrano votes yes on highway worker safety bill, overall safety unchanged.

Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.

Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.


Pedestrian Injured in Bronx SUV Side Impact

A 45-year-old man was struck on the left side by an SUV traveling west on Brook Avenue. The pedestrian suffered a head abrasion and remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor. The crash involved multiple vehicles.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a westbound SUV struck him on the left side doors on Brook Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian was not in the roadway and suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The SUV had three occupants and was going straight ahead at the time of impact. Two other vehicles, a parked sedan and a northbound sedan, were also involved but not directly linked to the pedestrian injury. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or pedestrian error were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4612248 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14