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
Boroughs
City Council Districts
Community Boards
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State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Mott Haven-Port Morris

SUV Turns Left, Hits Convertible Head-On

A 57-year-old woman driving a convertible suffered back injuries and whiplash after a collision with an SUV making a left turn on 3 Avenue. The SUV struck the convertible’s left front quarter panel. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old female driver in a 2019 Audi convertible was injured when an SUV making a left turn struck her vehicle’s left front quarter panel on 3 Avenue. The SUV driver was traveling west and the convertible south. The injured driver suffered back injuries and whiplash and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. The SUV driver’s failure to maintain attention while turning led to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4618718 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
A 602
Septimo votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.

Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.


A 602
Serrano votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.

Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.


A 602
Serrano votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.

Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.


2
Alcohol-Fueled Sedan Crash Injures Two Passengers

Sedan slammed into object on Bruckner Expressway. Two men, 26 and 27, hurt—head wounds, abrasions. Both wore lap belts. Police found alcohol involved. Metal twisted. Night split open.

According to the police report, a 2017 Honda sedan heading north on Bruckner Expressway crashed, striking an object with its left front bumper and damaging the center front end. Two male passengers, aged 26 and 27, suffered injuries—one with head trauma, the other with abrasions. Both wore lap belts. Police listed alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and driving straight before the impact. No pedestrians were involved. The report highlights alcohol as the key driver error in this crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4601963 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Van and Sedan Collide on East 143 Street

A van starting from parking struck a passing sedan on East 143 Street in the Bronx. The sedan driver, a 29-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash damaged the right side doors of the sedan and the van’s left front bumper.

According to the police report, a van was starting from parking when it collided with a passing sedan traveling east on East 143 Street in the Bronx. The sedan’s right side doors were impacted by the van’s left front bumper. The sedan driver, a 29-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The crash caused significant damage to both vehicles and resulted in injury to the sedan driver.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4602728 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
A 602
Septimo votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.

Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.


SUV Strikes Bicyclist on East 138 Street

A Jeep SUV pulled from parking and hit a bicyclist going straight east on East 138 Street in the Bronx. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries with minor bleeding. Police cited driver inattention as the cause.

According to the police report, a 2016 Jeep SUV was starting from a parking spot when it collided with a 38-year-old male bicyclist traveling straight ahead on East 138 Street in the Bronx. The point of impact was the SUV's left side doors and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist was injured, sustaining knee, lower leg, and foot injuries with minor bleeding and shock. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor for the crash. The bicyclist was not ejected and was wearing a helmet only specified for motorcycles. The SUV driver held a valid New York license. No other contributing factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4599575 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
2
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Bus in Bronx

SUV turned left on Grand Concourse. It hit a northbound bus. Two 11-year-old girls in the SUV suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Driver inattention listed as cause. Metal twisted. Children hurt.

According to the police report, a 2022 Honda SUV made a left turn on Grand Concourse and collided with a northbound bus. Two 11-year-old female passengers in the SUV were injured, both suffering neck injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The SUV was damaged on its right front quarter panel, while the bus sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4605730 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Driver Injured in Bronx Sedan Collision

Two sedans crashed on Southern Boulevard. One turned right, the other went straight. The turning driver suffered neck injuries. Police blamed driver inattention. Metal twisted. Streets stayed hard.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Southern Boulevard near East 149 Street in the Bronx. One driver turned right, the other drove straight north. The turning driver, a 34-year-old man, suffered a neck contusion and bruises but remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The turning sedan was hit on its right rear quarter panel; the other car took damage to its center front end. The injured driver wore a lap belt and was not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were listed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4600476 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Tow Truck Turns Into SUV, Passenger Injured

A tow truck made a left turn into an SUV traveling east on Bruckner Boulevard. The SUV’s right side was struck. The front passenger suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm injury. The passenger was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a tow truck traveling north on Bruckner Boulevard made an improper left turn into the path of an eastbound SUV. The collision impacted the right side doors of the SUV. The front passenger in the SUV, a 42-year-old man, was injured with contusions to his elbow and lower arm. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The report lists driver errors including "Turning Improperly" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The tow truck driver’s failure to yield and improper turn caused the collision. The passenger was not at fault and was not ejected from the vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4603950 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
A 1280
Septimo co-sponsors bill boosting street safety for all users.

Assembly bill A 1280 pushes for streets built for all. Dozens of lawmakers back the plan. The bill demands roads that protect walkers, cyclists, and riders. It calls for design, not luck, to keep people safe.

Assembly bill A 1280, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 13, 2023, the bill sits with the Assembly. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 70 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Kenny Burgos, and Catalina Cruz. Their action signals strong legislative momentum. The bill’s focus: force planners to build streets for people, not just cars. No safety analyst note is available, but the intent is clear—systemic change for vulnerable road users. The bill’s progress can be tracked at the New York Assembly website.


SUV Slams Stopped Cars on Major Deegan

SUV driver crashed into stopped traffic on Major Deegan. Back injury and whiplash. Police cite inattention and passing too closely. No pedestrians or cyclists hurt. Metal, glass, pain.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old male driver was injured when his SUV struck stopped vehicles on the Major Deegan Expressway. The crash left him with back injuries and whiplash. Police list driver inattention, distraction, and passing too closely as contributing factors. The SUV hit the center back end of a stopped car. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The driver was conscious and restrained at the scene. The crash involved multiple vehicles, all traveling southbound. Systemic danger and driver error collided in the Bronx.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4597364 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Sedan U-Turn Hits Bicyclist on East 149 Street

A sedan making a U-turn struck a bicyclist traveling west on East 149 Street in the Bronx. The 19-year-old cyclist was ejected, suffering head injuries and minor bleeding. Unsafe speed by the driver contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan was making a U-turn on East 149 Street when it collided with a bicyclist going straight ahead. The bicyclist, a 19-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained head injuries with minor bleeding. The driver of the sedan was licensed and traveling west. The point of impact was the left side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the bike. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The bicyclist's safety equipment status is unknown.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4595729 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Taxi Hits Bicyclist on East 138 Street

A taxi struck a 29-year-old bicyclist on East 138 Street in the Bronx. The cyclist suffered a head injury but remained conscious. Both vehicles collided frontally. The crash involved disregard for traffic control by the bicyclist and the taxi driver.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on East 138 Street collided with a bicyclist traveling east. The bicyclist, a 29-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained a head injury and was conscious after the crash. The taxi's right front bumper and the bike's left front bumper were damaged. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor for both the taxi driver and the bicyclist. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The bicyclist was not ejected and suffered internal complaints related to the head injury. The crash highlights the dangers when traffic controls are ignored by multiple parties.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4595730 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Sedan and Pickup Truck Collide on Concord Avenue

A sedan and a pickup truck crashed on Concord Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan’s front passenger, a 27-year-old man, suffered a back injury. The crash involved driver distraction and failure to yield. The passenger was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Concord Avenue involving a sedan traveling north and a pickup truck traveling west. The sedan’s front passenger, a 27-year-old male, was injured with a back injury but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver errors as contributing factors: driver inattention/distraction and failure to yield right-of-way. The sedan’s right front bumper and the pickup truck’s left front bumper sustained damage. The sedan driver held a permit from New Jersey, while the pickup truck driver was licensed in New York. No ejections occurred, and the passenger’s injury was classified as severity level 3.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4594938 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Improper Lane Use Injures Bronx SUV Driver

Two SUVs slammed together on East 141 Street. Metal twisted. A 67-year-old driver took the blow. Full-body injuries. Both drivers failed at the lane. Streets turned brutal.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on East 141 Street near Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. Both vehicles were traveling straight when one struck the other's right rear bumper. A 67-year-old male driver, restrained by a lap belt and harness, suffered injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor for both drivers. No other factors or victim errors were noted. The crash left one driver injured and both vehicles damaged, exposing the danger of improper lane use on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4593942 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Taxi and Sedan Crash on Bruckner Expressway

A taxi and sedan slammed together on Bruckner Expressway. The sedan driver, 55, took injuries across his body. Unsafe lane changing and bad lane use fueled the impact. Metal twisted. One man hurt.

According to the police report, a taxi and a sedan collided on the Bruckner Expressway in the Bronx. The sedan driver, a 55-year-old man, suffered injuries to his entire body but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists Unsafe Lane Changing and Passing or Lane Usage Improper as contributing factors. The sedan's right front bumper and the taxi's left front quarter panel were damaged. The sedan driver wore a lap belt and harness. No pedestrians were involved. The taxi had one licensed male driver.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4593750 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Sedan Backing Strikes Bronx Pedestrian

A sedan backing on Morris Avenue in the Bronx hit a 61-year-old woman crossing outside a crosswalk. The driver followed too closely and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered abdomen and pelvis injuries and was in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a 61-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a sedan backing on Morris Avenue in the Bronx struck her outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her abdomen and pelvis and was reported to be in shock. The driver, a licensed female from Pennsylvania, was traveling east and had three occupants in the vehicle. The report lists driver errors including 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of the sedan. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk at the time of the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4602729 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
SUV Left Turn Hits Southbound E-Bike

An SUV making a left turn struck a southbound e-bike on Jackson Avenue in the Bronx. The 27-year-old male cyclist suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was distracted at the time of collision.

According to the police report, a 2006 Toyota SUV was making a left turn on Jackson Avenue when it collided with a southbound e-bike. The e-bike rider, a 27-year-old man, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. The SUV struck the e-bike at the left front bumper and center front end, respectively. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash caused moderate injuries but no ejection. The driver held a valid New York license. No other contributing factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4591259 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14