Crash Count for Morrisania
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 931
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 554
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 134
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 7
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 5
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 29, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Morrisania?

Blood on Webster: Morrisania’s Streets, City Hall’s Silence

Blood on Webster: Morrisania’s Streets, City Hall’s Silence

Morrisania: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025

The Toll in Blood and Silence

Five dead. Five hundred and one injured. That is the price Morrisania has paid since 2022. Children, elders, cyclists, and pedestrians—none spared. In the last year alone, one person killed, 154 injured, four left with life-altering wounds (NYC Open Data).

A man crossing Webster Avenue never made it home. The driver fled. A neighbor stood on the sidewalk, voice flat: “That was like my brother. He remember he was a good guy, a family guy. A whole father.” (ABC7)

A 14-year-old girl, struck in the crosswalk. A cyclist, 24, thrown from his bike. A 65-year-old woman, crushed by a turning truck. The numbers pile up. The names vanish.

Who Bears the Weight?

SUVs and cars did most of the damage. In three years, they killed one, seriously hurt two, and left dozens with broken bodies. Trucks and mopeds added to the count. Bikes caused no deaths here, but their riders are not immune.

The city touts new laws, lower speed limits, and more cameras. But in Morrisania, the blood dries faster than the promises. Speed cameras work only where they are installed. Laws mean nothing without action. The streets remain the same.

Leadership: Words or Will?

Local leaders have the power. They can demand more cameras, redesign deadly intersections, and lower speed limits. They can push for real change, not just talk. But the silence is loud. The dead cannot vote. The injured cannot march.

What Now?

This is not fate. This is policy. Call your council member. Demand a citywide 20 mph speed limit. Demand more cameras, more daylight, more space for people. Do not wait for another name to be lost.

Take action now.

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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
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

Morrisania Morrisania sits in Bronx, Precinct 42, District 17, AD 79, SD 32, Bronx CB3.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Morrisania

S 775
Sepúlveda 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.


Pedestrian Injured Exiting Parked SUV Bronx

A 40-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries while getting on or off a parked SUV in the Bronx. The SUV was struck on its left side by a sedan making a left turn. Driver inexperience contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old female pedestrian was injured while getting on or off a parked SUV on Tinton Avenue in the Bronx. The SUV was hit on its left side doors by a sedan making a left turn. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor to the collision. The SUV was stationary when struck, and the sedan's right front bumper caused the impact. No other contributing factors were specified. The pedestrian was conscious and did not use any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors during turning maneuvers near parked vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4621174 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
E-Bike Collides with SUV on East 167 Street

An E-bike and an SUV collided on East 167 Street in the Bronx. The bicyclist, a 48-year-old man, suffered a head injury with fractures and dislocations. The crash occurred at 8:14 p.m. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, an E-bike traveling east and an SUV traveling north collided on East 167 Street near Park Avenue in the Bronx. The bicyclist, a 48-year-old male, sustained a head injury described as fracture, distortion, and dislocation. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Both vehicles impacted at their left front bumpers while going straight ahead. The report lists the bicyclist's contributing factors as unspecified. No driver errors or contributing factors were noted for the SUV. The bicyclist's safety equipment status is unknown. The crash resulted in injury severity level 3 for the bicyclist.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4621173 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Salamanca Supports Safety Boosting Crackdown on Fake Plates

Councilmember Restler joins Bronx and Queens colleagues to target fake license plates. The bill slaps heavy fines on dealers selling sham tags. Lawmakers say ghost cars dodge cameras, endanger streets, and let reckless drivers vanish. The crackdown aims to stop the chaos.

Intro 988, introduced on April 11, 2023, targets the sale of fake license plates in New York City. The bill, sponsored by Oswald Feliz, Marjorie Velázquez, and Lincoln Restler, amends laws to ban selling counterfeit tags, with fines starting at $1,000 for first offenses and $2,000 for repeat violations. The measure was brought before the City Council and discussed at a City Hall press conference. The matter summary states the bill 'goes after the unscrupulous used car dealers profiting considerably off a huge black market for phony tags.' Restler, as a sponsor, joins efforts to curb the spread of ghost cars, which evade speed cameras and tolls, making streets more dangerous for everyone. Lawmakers stress that the goal is deterrence, not revenue, and call for further action from online marketplaces and federal agencies.


Unlicensed Moped Driver Injured on Clinton Avenue

A 14-year-old unlicensed moped driver crashed on Clinton Avenue in the Bronx. The rider suffered abrasions and full-body injuries. Police cited driver inexperience and unsafe speed. The moped's front end took the impact. No helmet was worn.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old male moped driver was injured in a crash on Clinton Avenue near Jefferson Place in the Bronx. The rider was not ejected but sustained abrasions and injuries to his entire body. The report lists driver inexperience and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The driver was unlicensed and traveling westbound, going straight ahead when the collision occurred, impacting the center front end of the moped. No safety equipment was worn by the rider. The crash highlights risks tied to unlicensed, inexperienced young drivers operating mopeds at unsafe speeds.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4618282 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Distracted Driver Hits Parked Cars on Boston Road

A sedan traveling south on Boston Road struck three parked vehicles in a chain collision. The driver, a 53-year-old man, suffered a head contusion but was conscious and not ejected. Driver inattention caused the crash and injuries.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old male driver was traveling south on Boston Road when he collided with three parked vehicles. The driver was injured, sustaining a head contusion, but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the primary contributing factor. The sedan's front center end struck the rear center ends of the parked cars, causing damage to all vehicles involved. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The driver was not using any safety equipment at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4618255 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
77-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured on Boston Road

A 77-year-old man was struck while crossing Boston Road in a marked crosswalk. The SUV made a right turn and hit the pedestrian on the right front bumper. The man suffered a hip and upper leg contusion but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 77-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Boston Road in a marked crosswalk without a signal. The driver of a 2015 Chevrolet SUV, traveling east and making a right turn, struck the pedestrian with the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruising to his hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian's crossing action was noted, but no helmet or signaling factors were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4615932 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
SUV Backing Collides With Scooter Rider

A Jeep SUV backing on Washington Avenue struck a scooter rider. The 72-year-old scooter driver was partially ejected and injured in the knee and lower leg. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. The SUV showed no damage.

According to the police report, a Jeep SUV backing on Washington Avenue in the Bronx collided with a scooter traveling southeast. The scooter driver, a 72-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The SUV had no damage and no occupants at the time. The scooter driver was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4615928 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
S 4647
Sepúlveda 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
Sepúlveda 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.


SUV Left Turn Hits Sedan Front Passenger

A 72-year-old woman suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation as a front-seat passenger in a sedan struck by an SUV making a left turn. The crash occurred on East 163 Street in the Bronx. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, an SUV making a left turn collided with a sedan traveling straight ahead on East 163 Street in the Bronx. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of the SUV and the left front bumper of the sedan. The sedan's front passenger, a 72-year-old woman, was injured with a fractured and dislocated elbow. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles in New York. The crash resulted in significant damage to the front ends of both vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4609656 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
S 4647
Sepúlveda 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.


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
Sepúlveda 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
Sepúlveda 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 Cyclist on Melrose Avenue

A Ford SUV hit a 56-year-old cyclist on Melrose Avenue. The man suffered leg injuries. Police cite driver distraction and cyclist confusion. The crash left the cyclist hurt and exposed.

According to the police report, a 56-year-old male bicyclist riding north on Melrose Avenue was struck by a northbound 2019 Ford SUV. The SUV hit the bike’s right front bumper with its center front end. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as a contributing factor, along with pedestrian/bicyclist error or confusion. The SUV driver was licensed and driving straight. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash underscores the danger of driver distraction and confusion on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4604348 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
SUV Rear-Ends Stopped Pickup Truck Bronx

A Nissan SUV struck a stopped pickup truck on Boston Road in the Bronx. The SUV driver, a 61-year-old man, suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles damaged front and rear centers.

According to the police report, a Nissan SUV traveling north on Boston Road rear-ended a stopped pickup truck. The SUV driver, a 61-year-old male occupant, sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The SUV sustained damage to its center front end, while the pickup truck was damaged at its center back end. The pickup truck was stopped in traffic at the time of impact. No ejections occurred. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's actions or safety equipment.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4600619 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Two Sedans Collide in Bronx Intersection

Two sedans crashed at Tinton Avenue in the Bronx. One driver suffered unspecified injuries and shock. Impact damaged left front and rear quarter panels. Both drivers were male. The crash involved other vehicular factors with no clear driver errors noted.

According to the police report, two sedans collided near 905 Tinton Avenue in the Bronx. One male driver, age 34, was injured with unspecified severity and experienced shock. The vehicles sustained damage to their left front and rear quarter panels. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers were male, with one licensed in New York. The report does not indicate any ejections or pedestrian involvement. No victim fault or helmet use is mentioned. The crash details focus on vehicle impact points and occupant condition without further elaboration on cause.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4600361 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
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.


8-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit on East 166 Street

An 8-year-old boy crossing East 166 Street with the signal was struck by a northbound sedan. The impact injured his knee and lower leg, causing a concussion. The driver hit the pedestrian with the left front bumper. Confusion contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, an 8-year-old pedestrian was injured while crossing East 166 Street with the signal. The child suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was diagnosed with a concussion. A northbound sedan struck him with its left front bumper. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash caused visible damage to the vehicle's left front bumper. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are noted. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling by the driver.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4600015 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05