Crash Count for Melrose
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,014
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 578
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 149
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 14
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 6
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Aug 6, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Melrose?

Melrose Bleeds—City Shrugs

Melrose Bleeds—City Shrugs

Melrose: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025

The Deaths Keep Coming

In Melrose, the street is a gauntlet. Six people killed. Twelve left with serious injuries. In the past year alone, three more lives ended and three more bodies were broken. The numbers are steady. The pain does not fade.

In April, Inza Fofana, a hospital cleaner, crossed E. 149th Street after his shift. He was going to buy socks. A van turned left. He never made it home. “He was going to buy socks. That’s why he crossed the street,” said his sister-in-law. The driver stayed. No arrest. The street stayed the same.

Fofana’s family stood at the corner and asked for what should be basic. “There has to be a cross guard over there for the pedestrian to cross the street safely and for the loved one of everybody to get home with no problem, for something like Inza to never happen again,” said Nanssira Cisse.

The Pattern Is the Policy

SUVs, sedans, vans, taxis, motorcycles. They all kill here. The dead are not just numbers. They are the old and the young. A 52-year-old man, a 61-year-old man, a 53-year-old woman, a 21-year-old rider. Most were walking. Most were hit by drivers going straight or turning. The street is wide. The crossings are long. The danger is routine.

What Has Been Done—And What Has Not

City leaders talk about Vision Zero. They say one death is too many. They point to new laws like Sammy’s Law, which lets the city lower speed limits. But in Melrose, the speed stays high. The crossings stay wide. The cameras are not everywhere. The deaths keep coming.

No local leader has stood at this corner and said, ‘Enough.’ No law has forced the street to change. The families wait. The bodies pile up.

Act Now—Or Wait for the Next Name

Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand real changes to crossings. Demand cameras that never go dark.

Every day of delay is another day someone does not come home. The street will not fix itself. The dead cannot speak. You must.

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Chantel Jackson
Assembly Member Chantel Jackson
District 79
District Office:
780 Concourse Village West Ground Floor Professional, Bronx, NY 10451
Legislative Office:
Room 547, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Rafael Salamanca Jr.
Council Member Rafael Salamanca Jr.
District 17
District Office:
1070 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10459
718-402-6130
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1776, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7505
Twitter: CMsalamancaJr
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
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Melrose Melrose sits in Bronx, Precinct 40, District 17, AD 79, SD 29, Bronx CB1.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Melrose

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.


Truck Hits Sedan's Left Side Doors

A truck struck a sedan on East 150 Street in the Bronx. The sedan driver, a 51-year-old woman, suffered bruises over her entire body. The truck showed no damage. Police cited aggressive driving as a factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a truck traveling northwest collided with the left side doors of a sedan going west on East 150 Street in the Bronx. The sedan's female driver, age 51, was injured with contusions and bruises over her entire body but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The truck driver, a licensed male, showed no vehicle damage. The report lists aggressive driving or road rage as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The sedan driver was not ejected and suffered injury severity level 3.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4605127 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
A 602
Jackson 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
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 Hits Driver on Westchester Avenue

A 59-year-old woman driving a station wagon/SUV was injured on Westchester Avenue. The vehicle struck her center front end. She suffered a head contusion and remained conscious. No ejection occurred. Driver errors were not specified in the report.

According to the police report, a 59-year-old female driver was injured in a crash involving a 2016 Nissan SUV traveling west on Westchester Avenue. The SUV impacted the center front end of the vehicle she was driving. She sustained a head contusion and remained conscious throughout. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injured driver was not ejected and her safety equipment status is unknown. No other persons or pedestrians were involved or hurt in the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4599768 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
A 1280
Jackson 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.


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.


S 840
Sepúlveda votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.

Senate passed S 840. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. No mention of direct safety gains for people on foot or bike.

Senate bill S 840, sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy and co-sponsored by Robert Rolison, passed committee on January 9, 2023. The bill, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects; relates to the state share of municipal projects where the municipality funds a complete street design,' sets funding formulas for state and municipal projects. Seventeen senators voted yes. The bill does not address direct safety impacts for vulnerable road users. No analyst note on safety.


S 840
Sepúlveda votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.

Senate passed S 840. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. No mention of direct safety gains for people on foot or bike.

Senate bill S 840, sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy and co-sponsored by Robert Rolison, passed committee on January 9, 2023. The bill, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects; relates to the state share of municipal projects where the municipality funds a complete street design,' sets funding formulas for state and municipal projects. Seventeen senators voted yes. The bill does not address direct safety impacts for vulnerable road users. No analyst note on safety.


S 100
Sepúlveda co-sponsors bill to consider, not require, complete street design.

Senate bill S 100 demands complete street design in state and federally funded projects. Lawmakers push for public guidance. Streets built for people, not just cars.

Senate bill S 100 was introduced on January 4, 2023, and is in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Requires the consideration of complete street design for certain transportation projects which receive federal or state funding,' aims to force planners to consider all users—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan leads, joined by Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, Samra Brouk, Cordell Cleare, Jeremy Cooney, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Rachel May, Kevin S. Parker, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill also orders the department to publish street design guidance. No safety analyst note was provided.


S 343
Sepúlveda co-sponsors bill to create vehicle pedestrian safety rating system.

Senate bill S 343 seeks a clear, public safety score for cars. The DMV would post these ratings. Lawmakers push for sunlight on danger. Pedestrians face risk. The system aims to expose it.

Senate bill S 343 was proposed on January 4, 2023. It sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Creates a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles,' would require the Department of Motor Vehicles to post these ratings online. Primary sponsor Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The measure targets transparency. It puts the danger of cars in plain sight. No safety analyst note was provided.


SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing Marked Crosswalk

A 37-year-old woman was struck by an SUV making a right turn on East 157 Street. The pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk without signal. She suffered head injuries and shock. The driver was inattentive and distracted at impact.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing a marked crosswalk on East 157 Street. The driver, operating a 2005 Chevrolet SUV, was making a right turn when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, indicating the driver failed to notice the pedestrian. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper but showed no damage. The pedestrian was not at fault, and no other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4602423 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Bike Strikes Pedestrian at Bronx Intersection

A 64-year-old woman suffered a head injury and concussion after a bike collided with her at a Bronx intersection. The pedestrian was left in shock. The crash occurred on Tinton Avenue. No driver errors were specified in the report.

According to the police report, a bike traveling north on Tinton Avenue struck a 64-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection in the Bronx. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and concussion, resulting in shock. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The bike was going straight ahead at the time of impact. No safety equipment or helmet use was noted for the pedestrian. The crash caused bodily injury but no further details on the bike or driver were provided.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4599787 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Bronx Pedestrian Injured on Westchester Avenue

A 28-year-old woman was struck on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. She suffered abrasions over her entire body. The crash occurred just after midnight. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No driver errors were recorded in the report.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Westchester Avenue near Prospect Avenue in the Bronx. She sustained abrasions over her entire body and was conscious after the crash. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle type were provided. The pedestrian's location and actions at the time of the crash remain unknown. No safety equipment or other factors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4591990 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
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Bronx Crash Injures Two Drivers on East 160

Sedan and SUV collided on East 160 Street. Both drivers suffered whiplash and leg or back injuries. No passengers. No pedestrians. Both remained conscious. No ejections. Streets left scarred, drivers hurt.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old man driving a sedan northbound and a 46-year-old woman driving an SUV westbound collided on East 160 Street in the Bronx. The sedan struck the SUV's left rear quarter panel with its front end. Both drivers were injured, suffering whiplash and injuries to the back or lower leg. Both were conscious and restrained. The report lists 'unspecified' contributing factors for both drivers. No pedestrians or passengers were involved. No ejections occurred.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4594333 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Septimo Frames Transit Funding as Economic and Racial Justice

Lawmakers and advocates rallied in Manhattan. They demanded more money for the MTA. They want six-minute bus and subway service. They warned against service cuts and fare hikes. They called for gas tax revenue to fund transit. Riders need safe, frequent service.

On November 17, 2022, state legislators and transit advocates pressed for increased MTA funding and six-minute off-peak service. The push comes ahead of the next budget cycle. Assembly Members Zohran Mamdani and Amanda Septimo, State Senator Andrew Gounardes, and Assembly Member Emily Gallagher led the call. Mamdani said, 'If we implement six-minute service, the consequences would be felt for riders across all aspects of their life.' Septimo called transit an economic and racial justice issue. Gounardes urged the governor to include MTA funding in the initial budget. Gallagher criticized the gas tax holiday, urging funds go to transit. MTA Chairman Janno Lieber warned that cuts or fare hikes would devastate working- and middle-class New Yorkers. The group demanded action to protect and improve transit for all riders.


Bus Slams Taxi on East 149 Street

A bus rear-ended a taxi in the Bronx. The crash left a 67-year-old woman in pain and shock. Driver inattention and bad lane use caused the impact. The street saw metal, glass, and injury.

According to the police report, a bus traveling east on East 149 Street in the Bronx struck the right rear bumper of a taxi moving in the same direction. The bus driver was cited for improper lane usage and driver inattention or distraction. The collision injured a 67-year-old female passenger in the taxi, who suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and was in shock. The taxi’s right rear quarter panel was damaged. No contributing factors were listed for the passenger. The crash highlights driver error as a key cause.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580475 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
SUV Backs Into Parked Sedan Injuring Driver

A female driver in the Bronx suffered whiplash after an SUV backed unsafely into her parked sedan. The impact hit the sedan’s center front end. The driver was semiconscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, an SUV backing unsafely collided with a parked sedan on East 152 Street in the Bronx. The sedan’s driver, a 56-year-old woman, was injured and reported whiplash. She was semiconscious but not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The SUV struck the sedan’s center front end with its left rear bumper. The report lists the driver error as "Backing Unsafely." No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The collision caused damage to the left rear quarter panel of the SUV and the front of the sedan.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4578215 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Motorbike Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A motorbike turning right struck a 38-year-old woman crossing East 149 Street in the Bronx. She suffered back contusions and bruises. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, disregarding traffic control. The pedestrian was conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a motorbike making a right turn on East 149 Street in the Bronx collided with a 38-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained back injuries including contusions and bruises and remained conscious. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and disregarding traffic control as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally. The motorbike’s point of impact was the right front bumper. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash highlights driver error in yielding to pedestrians at intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4577188 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13