Crash Count for Longwood
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 990
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 528
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 128
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 11
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 3
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 30, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Longwood?

Longwood Bleeds: City Stalls, Streets Kill

Longwood: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025

The Numbers Do Not Lie

Three dead. Nine seriously hurt. In Longwood, from 2022 to June 2025, the street keeps taking. One man, 56, crushed by an SUV at the intersection of East 163rd and Westchester. Another, 60, struck and killed on Hoe Avenue. A third, 34, died behind the wheel. The numbers are not just numbers. They are fathers, sons, neighbors. NYC crash data

In the last year alone: 1 killed, 2 seriously injured, 162 hurt. Children are not spared. Twenty-four under 18 have been injured. The street does not care about age.

Patterns in the Wreckage

SUVs and sedans do most of the damage. In three years, cars and trucks killed two, left one with life-changing wounds, and caused dozens of injuries. Buses, mopeds, and bikes add to the toll, but the weight of steel is heaviest. Speed, failure to yield, and inattention are the usual suspects. The crosswalk is no guarantee. The light means nothing if the driver does not see you.

What Has Been Done—And What Has Not

Local leaders talk of Vision Zero. They tout new laws, like Sammy’s Law, which lets the city lower speed limits. They point to more speed cameras, more intersection redesigns. But in Longwood, the pace is slow. The deaths do not wait for ribbon cuttings. The city has the power to drop the speed limit to 20 mph. It has not used it. The Dangerous Vehicle Abatement Program lapsed. The cameras need Albany’s blessing to keep running. The clock ticks.

What Comes Next

This is not fate. Every crash is preventable. Every death is a failure. Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand a 20 mph limit. Demand working speed cameras. Demand streets that do not kill. Take action now.

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  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756276 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-04

Other Representatives

Emérita Torres
Assembly Member Emérita Torres
District 85
District Office:
1163 Manor Ave. Store Front 1, Bronx, NY 10472
Legislative Office:
Room 833, 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
Luis Sepúlveda
State Senator Luis Sepúlveda
District 32
District Office:
975 Kelly St. Suite 203, Bronx, NY 10459
Legislative Office:
Room 412, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

Longwood Longwood sits in Bronx, Precinct 41, District 17, AD 85, SD 32, Bronx CB2.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Longwood

S 1078
Sepúlveda votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.

Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.

Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.


S 5130
Sepúlveda votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.

Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.

Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.


Bus Strikes Teen Crossing Westchester Avenue

A bus caught a 15-year-old girl as she crossed Westchester Avenue with the light. The rear quarter tore her leg open. She stayed conscious. The driver’s view was blocked. The street did not yield. Metal met flesh. The city kept moving.

A 15-year-old girl was struck by a westbound bus while crossing Westchester Avenue at Intervale Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when the rear quarter of the bus hit her, causing severe lacerations to her leg. The report states, “The driver’s view was blocked.” The primary contributing factor listed is 'View Obstructed/Limited.' No other driver errors are noted. The girl remained conscious after the crash. No injuries to the bus driver or other occupants were reported. The incident highlights the danger when large vehicles move through crowded intersections with limited visibility.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4523169 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Bicyclist Ejected in Bronx Crash

A 34-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured on Intervale Avenue in the Bronx. The crash involved driver inattention. The rider suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The bike's front center took the impact. No helmet was worn.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected from his bike on Intervale Avenue in the Bronx. The crash occurred at 5:37 p.m. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The bicyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The bike was traveling north, going straight ahead, and the point of impact was the center front end of the bike. The crash also involved damage to the left side doors of an unspecified vehicle. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4522274 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing Outside Intersection

A 43-year-old man was struck by an eastbound SUV in the Bronx. The pedestrian suffered head abrasions but remained conscious. The crash happened outside a crosswalk with limited driver visibility. The driver showed no vehicle damage at impact.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2021 Jeep SUV traveling east struck him outside an intersection on East 163 Street in the Bronx. The pedestrian suffered head abrasions and was conscious after the collision. The report lists "View Obstructed/Limited" as a contributing factor, indicating the driver’s visibility was impaired. The pedestrian’s own error or confusion while crossing also contributed. The SUV’s point of impact was the right front bumper, and the vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4513189 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Unlicensed Driver Hits 14-Year-Old Pedestrian

A 14-year-old girl was struck at an intersection in the Bronx. The SUV hit her with its left front bumper. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The girl was conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing an intersection on Intervale Avenue in the Bronx. The driver, operating a 2007 Honda SUV, was unlicensed and traveling north when the vehicle struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal but was not blamed. The driver’s unlicensed status and failure to yield were key errors leading to the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4516543 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
14-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit on Longwood Avenue

A 14-year-old boy was struck by a sedan while crossing Longwood Avenue. The impact hit the vehicle’s right front quarter panel. The boy suffered a head injury and lost consciousness. No driver errors were specified in the police report.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2016 Toyota sedan traveling west on Longwood Avenue. The collision occurred when the pedestrian was crossing outside a signal or crosswalk. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian on its right front quarter panel. The boy suffered a head injury and was unconscious at the scene. The report lists no specific driver contributing factors or errors. The pedestrian’s actions were noted as crossing without signal or crosswalk. No safety equipment or helmet was mentioned. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4511930 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Bronx Pedestrian Hit by Sedan Starting from Parking

A 31-year-old man was struck by a northbound sedan on Aldus Street in the Bronx. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion while crossing outside a crosswalk. The sedan showed no visible damage. The driver was licensed and alone in the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2018 Honda sedan, traveling north and starting from a parking position, struck him on Aldus Street in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk and sustained a head contusion. The vehicle's point of impact was the left front quarter panel, but no damage was reported. The driver was licensed and the sole occupant. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No safety equipment or signals were noted for the pedestrian.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4514031 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
SUV Makes U-Turn, Hits E-Bike Rider

An SUV making a U-turn struck an e-bike rider traveling east on East 169 Street in the Bronx. The rider suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. The crash involved unsafe lane changing and unsafe speed by the SUV driver.

According to the police report, an SUV driver making a U-turn on East 169 Street in the Bronx collided with an e-bike rider traveling straight ahead. The e-bike rider, a 36-year-old man wearing a helmet, sustained a fractured and dislocated shoulder. The report lists unsafe lane changing and unsafe speed as contributing factors attributed to the SUV driver. The rider was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. Vehicle damage was noted on the left side doors of the SUV and the front center end of the e-bike. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the part of the e-bike rider.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4509139 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
S 3897
Sepúlveda votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.

Senate passed S 3897. More state cash flows to cities that build complete streets. Lawmakers push for safer roads. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at survival.

Bill S 3897 cleared the Senate committee on March 2, 2022, with a final vote on May 25, 2022. The bill, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' boosts state funding for transportation projects when cities add complete street features. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Senators including Cooney, Gallivan, Kaminsky, Kaplan, Liu, and others voted yes. The measure aims to tie state money to safer street design, pushing municipalities to build roads that protect people outside cars.


S 5130
Sepúlveda votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.

Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.

Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.


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Taxi and SUV Collide on Intervale Avenue

A taxi making a left turn struck an SUV turning right on Intervale Avenue. Two female passengers suffered knee and lower leg bruises. Both vehicles sustained damage on their sides and fronts. The crash left occupants injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on Intervale Avenue was making a left turn when it collided with a southbound SUV making a right turn. The point of impact was the taxi's right side doors and the SUV's left front bumper. Two female passengers, ages 27 and 43, were injured with contusions and bruises to their knees and lower legs. Both were conscious and not ejected from the vehicles. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as a contributing factor to the crash. The taxi had four occupants, and the SUV had one. Both drivers were licensed. The crash caused damage to the right side doors of the taxi and the center front end of the SUV.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4505743 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Two SUVs Collide on East 167 Street

Two SUVs crashed at East 167 Street in the Bronx. One driver suffered bruises and full-body injuries. The collision struck the front center of one vehicle and the right side doors of the other. Traffic control was disregarded and unsafe speed were factors.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on East 167 Street in the Bronx. The impact hit the center front end of a northbound Ford SUV and the right side doors of an eastbound Nissan SUV. A 40-year-old male driver was injured with contusions and full-body trauma but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver errors including 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The injured driver was using a lap belt and the air bag deployed. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4498726 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Runaway Van Strikes Driver on Timpson Place

A Ford van rolled backward on Timpson Place. No one was inside. It struck its own driver, tearing open his leg. Blood pooled on the Bronx asphalt. The crash left the 31-year-old man conscious but badly hurt. Cold steel, no warning.

A Ford van, left unattended near 651 Timpson Place in the Bronx, rolled backward and struck its own driver, a 31-year-old man. According to the police report, the van was empty when it began to move, and the impact caused severe lacerations to the man's lower leg. The report lists 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver was not wearing any safety equipment at the time. The crash highlights the danger of vehicles left unsecured, with no mention of any error by the injured man.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4496251 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
SUV Left Turn Hits Northbound Bicyclist

A 24-year-old female bicyclist suffered head injuries and whiplash after a Nissan SUV made a left turn and struck her on Longfellow Avenue in the Bronx. The SUV driver was distracted. The cyclist was not ejected and was injured seriously.

According to the police report, a Nissan SUV making a left turn on Longfellow Avenue in the Bronx collided with a northbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 24-year-old woman, sustained head injuries and whiplash. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The SUV struck the bike at the right front quarter panel, while the bike was hit at the center front end. The bicyclist was not ejected from her bike. The SUV driver was licensed; the bicyclist's contributing factors were unspecified. The crash caused serious injury to the cyclist, highlighting the dangers posed by distracted driving during turning maneuvers.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4494453 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Bus Strikes Woman on Westchester Avenue

A bus hit a 45-year-old woman crossing Westchester Avenue. She bled from the head, incoherent, as twenty passengers watched. The bus’s front end caved in. The street fell silent. No one moved. The city’s danger showed itself again.

A bus traveling east on Westchester Avenue struck a 45-year-old woman as she crossed the street. According to the police report, the woman suffered severe head bleeding and was incoherent at the scene. The bus’s center front end was caved in from the impact. Twenty passengers witnessed the crash in silence. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. The woman was not at an intersection or marked crosswalk when struck. No mention of helmet or signaling appears in the report. The crash left one pedestrian injured and exposed the ongoing risks faced by those on foot in the Bronx.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4492527 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06