Crash Count for Mott Haven-Port Morris
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 2,298
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,483
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 380
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 37
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 8
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 7, 2025
Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Mott Haven-Port Morris?
SUVs/Cars 59 11 0 Trucks/Buses 8 2 1 Motos/Mopeds 2 0 0 Bikes 1 0 0
No More Names: Demand Safe Streets Now

No More Names: Demand Safe Streets Now

Mott Haven-Port Morris: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025

The Bodies in the Road

A man on a bike, age 57, struck dead by an MTA bus turning at East 149th and Brook. The bus was empty. The street was not. The driver stayed. The cyclist did not get up. The cyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. In the last twelve months, 2 people have died and 15 have been seriously injured on these streets. 414 were hurt.

A 17-year-old, crushed by a truck on East 138th. A 63-year-old cyclist, killed by an SUV at Brook and 142nd. A man, unconscious in the street after a road rage beating, run over by an FDNY ambulance that did not stop to help. The entire incident is under review.

The names change. The story does not.

The Numbers That Do Not Bleed

In three and a half years, 8 killed. 37 left with life-changing injuries. The rest—1,474 hurt—carry scars you do not see. Most victims are not in cars. They are walking, riding, or crossing. SUVs and cars did most of the damage. Trucks, buses, mopeds, bikes—they all left bodies behind.

The Leaders and the Silence

The city passed new laws. Sammy’s Law lets New York lower speed limits. The council can act. The mayor can act. The law is there. The deaths are still here. No local leader has stood in the street and said, “Enough.” No press release. No promise. Only the sound of engines and sirens.

What You Can Do

Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand protected bike lanes. Demand action, not words.

Every day you wait, someone else does not come home. Take action now.

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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

Two SUVs Collide on Morris Avenue Injuring Child

Two sport utility vehicles collided on Morris Avenue in the Bronx. A nine-year-old passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling south when the crash occurred. The child was restrained but sustained moderate injury in the rear seat.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles traveling south on Morris Avenue collided. The first vehicle, a 2009 Dodge SUV, impacted the left front bumper against the center back end of a 2014 Honda SUV carrying five occupants. A nine-year-old male occupant in the right rear seat of the Honda was injured with neck trauma and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. The child was conscious and properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report does not list any contributing driver errors or factors, nor does it attribute any contributing factors to the injured passenger. The collision caused front-end damage to the Dodge and rear-end damage to the Honda. No ejections occurred. The data highlights the dangers of multi-vehicle crashes involving SUVs and the vulnerability of child passengers even when restrained.


Moped Strikes 7-Year-Old Bicyclist on East 141 Street

A moped traveling south collided with a 7-year-old bicyclist heading east on East 141 Street. The child was ejected, suffering elbow and lower arm injuries with minor bleeding. The crash caused shock but no vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a moped traveling straight south on East 141 Street struck a 7-year-old bicyclist traveling straight east. The bicyclist was ejected from the bike and sustained injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand, with minor bleeding and shock noted. The moped showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, but no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision occurred at 7:00 PM. The focus remains on the interaction between the moped and the child bicyclist, with no blame assigned to the victim.


SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Bronx Park Avenue

A northbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan on Park Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan driver, unconscious and injured, was restrained by a lap belt and harness. Police cite illegal drug use as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, at 5:38 AM on Park Avenue in the Bronx, a 2020 Dodge SUV traveling north struck the center back end of a 2005 Cadillac sedan also heading north. The sedan's driver, a 47-year-old man, was injured and found unconscious but restrained by a lap belt and harness. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead before impact. The report identifies illegal drug use as a contributing factor, indicating impairment may have played a role. The collision involved a failure to maintain control, resulting in the SUV rear-ending the sedan. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the sedan driver.


Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A sedan making a left turn hit a 36-year-old man crossing East 138 Street with the signal. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg contusions. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and showed inattention, causing serious injury at a Bronx intersection.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on East 138 Street was making a left turn when it struck a 36-year-old male pedestrian crossing the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruising, and remained conscious at the scene. The report identifies the driver’s failure to yield the right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its center front end, yet the sedan showed no damage. This collision highlights critical driver errors—specifically failure to yield and distraction—that resulted in serious injury to a lawful pedestrian in the Bronx.


Sedan Rear-Ends E-Bike on East 138 Street

A sedan struck an e-bike from behind on East 138 Street. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old man, was ejected and suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Driver inattention caused the collision, leaving the rider injured but conscious.

According to the police report, at 12:10 PM on East 138 Street, a sedan traveling westbound collided with the rear center of an e-bike also heading west. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The sedan's point of impact was its right front bumper, striking the e-bike's center back end. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment and was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors were specified. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in interactions with vulnerable road users like bicyclists.


Taxi Strikes Teen Pedestrian on Willis Avenue

A 17-year-old boy suffered full-body bruises after a taxi hit him on Willis Avenue in the Bronx. The vehicle struck the pedestrian on the right side doors while traveling south. The crash caused serious injuries, highlighting risks for those outside intersections.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a taxi traveling southbound on Willis Avenue near East 143 Street in the Bronx. The taxi impacted the pedestrian on the right side doors, causing contusions and bruising to the victim's entire body. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection at the time of the crash. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver or the pedestrian, but the impact location and vehicle movement indicate a failure to detect or yield to the pedestrian. The taxi driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. The victim's actions remain unspecified, and no helmet or crossing signal use was noted as contributing factors. This collision underscores the dangers pedestrians face from vehicles traveling through non-intersection areas.


Sedan Passenger Injured in Truck Collision

A sedan passenger suffered neck injuries and shock after a collision with a tractor truck on Bruckner Boulevard. The crash involved two southbound vehicles traveling straight. The injured occupant was restrained by a lap belt and reported pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Bruckner Boulevard at 21:36 involving a 2017 tractor truck and a 2003 sedan, both traveling southbound straight ahead. The sedan's right front quarter panel impacted the truck, damaging the sedan's right rear quarter panel. A 51-year-old female passenger in the sedan, seated in the right rear and wearing a lap belt, sustained neck injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any driver errors or victim behaviors as causes. The passenger was not ejected from the vehicle. The crash highlights the dangers faced by vehicle occupants even when restrained and traveling in straightforward conditions.


Sedan Strikes Bicyclist Turning Left Bronx

A bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a collision with a sedan in the Bronx. The sedan was parked before impact. The cyclist was conscious and injured, with no helmet reported. Driver errors remain unspecified in the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 137 Street near Saint Anns Avenue in the Bronx at 19:05. A 59-year-old male bicyclist, traveling west and making a left turn, collided with a northbound sedan that was parked before the crash. The point of impact was the sedan's right front quarter panel striking the bike's center front end. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3, and remained conscious. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as Failure to Yield, and the bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver’s actions before the crash are not detailed, but the vehicle was stationary prior to impact. The collision highlights systemic dangers at intersections involving turning bicyclists and parked vehicles.


Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A sedan making a left turn struck a female pedestrian crossing with the signal at an intersection in the Bronx. The pedestrian suffered a severe head injury and was unconscious. Driver inattention and tinted windows contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 2024 Honda sedan was making a left turn on East 134 Street near Saint Anns Avenue in the Bronx at 9:59 PM when it struck a female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained a severe head injury, including fractures and dislocations, and was found unconscious at the scene. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as primary contributing factors, along with tinted windows that may have impaired the driver's visibility. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact occurring at the left front bumper. The driver was licensed and traveling southeast with three other occupants in the vehicle. This collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and visibility issues in urban intersections.


Alcohol-Involved SUV Rear-Ends Another SUV

Two SUVs collided on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. The driver of the striking vehicle suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Police report alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling south when the crash occurred.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx at 2:30 AM. Two SUVs, both traveling south, collided with the striking vehicle impacting the rear center end of the other. The driver of the striking SUV, a 33-year-old male, sustained a neck injury and complained of whiplash. The report explicitly cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor in the crash. Both drivers were licensed, and airbags deployed in the striking vehicle. The collision caused center front-end damage to the striking SUV and center back-end damage to the struck SUV. No ejections occurred. The police report does not list any victim behaviors contributing to the crash, focusing on the driver's impairment as the critical factor.


SUV Turning Left Hits 11-Year-Old Pedestrian

An 11-year-old girl crossing with the signal suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV making a left turn struck her on East 149 Street in the Bronx. The driver failed to maintain safe distance, causing the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:00 PM on East 149 Street near Bergen Avenue in the Bronx. An 11-year-old female pedestrian, crossing with the signal at an intersection, was struck by a 2022 SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The report identifies the driver's contributing factor as 'Following Too Closely,' indicating a failure to maintain a safe distance while turning. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle westbound. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian were cited. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors during turning maneuvers in busy intersections.


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Jeep and Honda Collide, Passengers Suffer Crush Injuries

Steel screamed at East 135th and Lincoln. A Jeep and a Honda met in the dark. Two young passengers, seatbelts biting, bones breaking. Pelvis shattered, back torn. Both awake, both hurting. Metal and flesh, twisted by force.

At 1:35 a.m. at the corner of East 135th Street and Lincoln Avenue, a Jeep SUV and a Honda sedan collided, according to the police report. The impact left a 21-year-old woman with a shattered pelvis and a 28-year-old man with severe back injuries. Both were passengers, both were conscious, both wore seatbelts, and both suffered crush injuries. The police report states that both vehicles were 'going straight ahead' before the crash, with the Jeep traveling north and the Honda heading east. The Jeep's right front quarter panel and the Honda's left front bumper bore the brunt of the collision. No specific driver errors were cited in the report; contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' The violence of the crash and the resulting injuries underscore the dangers passengers face when vehicles collide at city intersections.


SUV Driver Injured After Steering Failure

A 27-year-old male driver suffered arm injuries when his SUV experienced steering failure during a left turn on East 149 Street. The vehicle struck an object with its left front bumper. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:10 on East 149 Street. The driver, a 27-year-old male, was operating a 2019 Ford SUV traveling west and was making a left turn when the vehicle experienced a steering failure. This mechanical issue caused the vehicle to impact an object with its left front bumper. The driver was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. He sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, described as contusions and bruises, with an injury severity rating of 3. The report explicitly cites 'Steering Failure' as the contributing factor, highlighting a vehicle control malfunction rather than driver error. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted.


SUV Strikes E-Bike on Saint Anns Avenue

A female-driven SUV collided head-on with a southbound e-bike on Saint Anns Avenue in the Bronx. The male bicyclist was ejected, unconscious, and suffered severe facial fractures. The crash caused significant front-end damage to the SUV and left-side damage to the e-bike.

According to the police report, at 22:51 on Saint Anns Avenue in the Bronx, a 2016 Hyundai SUV traveling west struck an e-bike traveling south. The SUV's center front end impacted the left side doors of the e-bike. The male bicyclist was ejected and rendered unconscious, sustaining severe facial injuries including fractures and dislocations. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the bicyclist. The female SUV driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The collision caused significant damage to both vehicles. No explicit driver errors such as failure to yield were cited, but the violent impact and ejection highlight systemic dangers for vulnerable road users in mixed-traffic environments.


Sedan Strikes Pedestrian During Left Turn

A sedan made a left turn in the Bronx, striking a 39-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her entire body. Police cited aggressive driving and failure to yield as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan was making a left turn near East 143 Street in the Bronx when it struck a 39-year-old female pedestrian walking along the highway with traffic at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body, including contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the collision. The report identifies 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors attributed to the vehicle driver. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan. There was no reported damage to the vehicle despite the collision. The pedestrian's actions were not cited as contributing factors in the crash.


Dump Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on Bruckner Boulevard

A dump truck struck a sedan from behind on Bruckner Boulevard. The sedan driver, a 29-year-old man, suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Both vehicles traveled north. Impact was on the sedan’s left rear quarter panel and the truck’s right front bumper.

According to the police report, a dump truck and a sedan, both traveling north on Bruckner Boulevard, collided with the truck striking the left rear quarter panel of the sedan. The sedan driver, a 29-year-old male occupant, was injured with whiplash and entire body trauma but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The point of impact and vehicle damage indicate the dump truck rear-ended the sedan. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The crash highlights the danger of rear-end collisions involving large trucks and smaller passenger vehicles on city streets.


Sedan Strikes Bicyclist on 3 Avenue

A sedan making a right turn hit a northbound bicyclist on 3 Avenue. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries but remained conscious. Police cited improper lane usage by the sedan as the cause, highlighting driver error in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:42 AM on 3 Avenue near East 137 Street. A sedan traveling south was making a right turn when it struck a bicyclist going straight north. The point of impact was the sedan's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a 26-year-old male, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper lane discipline during the turn. No contributing factors were attributed to the bicyclist. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time. This crash underscores the dangers posed by driver errors in lane usage during turns.


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SUVs Collide on East 147 Street, Two Injured

Two SUVs crashed at East 147 Street in the Bronx late at night. Both drivers suffered upper arm injuries and whiplash. Police cite failure to yield right-of-way as the key factor. Both occupants were conscious and restrained during impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:37 on East 147 Street near 3 Avenue in the Bronx. Two SUVs, a 2008 Jeep making a left turn westbound and a 2020 Mercedes traveling northbound straight ahead, collided. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the Jeep and the right front quarter panel of the Mercedes. Both drivers, a 30-year-old male and a 28-year-old female passenger in the Jeep, sustained upper arm injuries and whiplash but were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor for both occupants. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision highlights driver errors in yielding that led to serious injuries.


Unlicensed Motorcyclist Injured in Bronx SUV Crash

A motorcycle collided with an SUV on Lincoln Avenue in the Bronx, injuring the unlicensed female rider. The SUV driver disregarded traffic control, striking the motorcycle's left side. The motorcyclist suffered a fractured knee and dislocation, remaining conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:50 on Lincoln Avenue near Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. A 28-year-old female motorcyclist, who was unlicensed, was traveling west when her motorcycle was struck on the left side doors by a northbound SUV. The SUV driver, a licensed male, was going straight ahead but disregarded traffic control, which contributed to the collision. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet and was not ejected from the vehicle. She sustained serious injuries including a fractured and dislocated knee-lower leg-foot area but remained conscious. The SUV sustained damage to its center front end. The report highlights the driver's failure to obey traffic signals as the primary contributing factor, with no fault attributed to the motorcyclist beyond her unlicensed status.


SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal

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

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