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 30, 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
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Morrisania Morrisania sits in Bronx, Precinct 42, District 17, AD 79, SD 32, Bronx CB3.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Morrisania

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.


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.


2
Bronx SUV and Bus Collide Injuring Two Passengers

A bus and an SUV collided on Washington Avenue in the Bronx. Two 18-year-old male passengers in the SUV suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash involved driver inattention and improper lane usage. Both victims were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 2018 bus and a 2008 SUV collided on Washington Avenue in the Bronx. The SUV driver was cited for improper passing or lane usage and driver inattention or distraction. Two 18-year-old male passengers in the SUV were injured, both suffering back injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts at the time of the crash. The bus struck the right front quarter panel of the SUV, damaging the right side doors. The report lists driver errors as contributing factors, specifically driver inattention and improper lane usage. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4596448 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
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.


Pedestrian Injured by Sedan on East 163 Street

A 27-year-old woman was struck at an intersection on East 163 Street in the Bronx. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her entire body. Two sedans were involved, one parked and one moving westbound. The pedestrian was conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection on East 163 Street near Eagle Avenue in the Bronx. She sustained abrasions and injuries to her entire body but remained conscious. The crash involved multiple sedans, with at least one vehicle parked and another traveling westbound. The point of impact on the moving vehicle was the right front bumper. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian's actions were noted as 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but no driver violations such as Failure to Yield or Reckless Driving were recorded. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4594272 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
9
Bronx Pickup Slams Parked Trucks, Children Hurt

A pickup hit two parked trucks on Boston Road. Ten inside, eight of them children, suffered back injuries and whiplash. The driver reacted to another vehicle. All stayed conscious. Metal and bodies took the blow.

According to the police report, a northbound pickup truck on Boston Road struck two parked pickups near Crotona Avenue. Ten people inside the moving truck were injured, including eight children as young as two. All suffered back injuries and whiplash but remained conscious and were not ejected. The report lists driver contributing factors as "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and "Other Vehicular," highlighting driver error in response to outside traffic. The driver was licensed and had an airbag deploy. No victim fault or helmet use is noted. The crash damaged the front of the moving truck and the rear of the parked vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4593820 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian on Fulton Avenue

Pick-up truck struck a 40-year-old woman in a marked Bronx crosswalk. Driver was distracted and failed to yield. Victim suffered fractured hip and leg. Scene marked by broken bumper and pain.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling north on Fulton Avenue struck a 40-year-old woman as she crossed at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated hip and upper leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The truck hit the pedestrian with its center front end, damaging the right front bumper. The woman was incoherent at the scene. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4589844 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Bronx Teen Pedestrian Injured Emerging from Parked Car

A 16-year-old boy was struck while stepping out from behind a parked vehicle on Trinity Avenue in the Bronx. He suffered a fractured hip and upper leg. The crash left him conscious but seriously injured. The driver’s errors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male pedestrian was injured after emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle on Trinity Avenue in the Bronx. The boy sustained a fracture and dislocation to his hip and upper leg. 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 condition are provided. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report does not indicate any helmet or safety equipment use, nor does it assign fault to the pedestrian. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face when stepping out from behind parked cars.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4584996 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
E-Bike Rider Suffers Leg Fractures in Bronx

E-bike rider hit hard near Cauldwell Avenue. Center front end crushed. Man, 36, left with broken leg and foot. No ejection. Police list only unspecified factors. Night crash, Bronx streets unforgiving.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old man riding an e-bike was injured in a collision near 973 Cauldwell Avenue in the Bronx at 11:40 p.m. The rider suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The e-bike’s center front end took the impact. The man was conscious and not ejected. The report lists only unspecified contributing factors and does not mention other vehicles or driver errors. No details about helmet use or signaling were provided.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4583553 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
2
SUV Strikes Two Boys Crossing Boston Road

A 2015 Chevrolet SUV made a right turn on Boston Road. It hit two boys, ages 7 and 10, crossing at a marked crosswalk. Both suffered bruises and lower leg injuries. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 2015 Chevrolet SUV traveling north on Boston Road made a right turn and struck two male pedestrians, ages 7 and 10, who were crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. Both boys sustained contusions and injuries to their knees, lower legs, and feet. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed. The children were conscious at the scene. The report does not mention any contributing factors related to the pedestrians.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4583475 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Bronx Pedestrian Injured by Sedan at Intersection

An 18-year-old male pedestrian was struck while crossing at an intersection in the Bronx. The sedan hit him on the left front quarter panel. He suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was entering a parked position.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection near 1101 Boston Road in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when a sedan traveling south struck him on the left front quarter panel. The driver was entering a parked position at the time of impact. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the driver's maneuver. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered moderate injuries. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580321 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Pedestrian Injured by Distracted Driver East 163 St

A 51-year-old man was struck by a vehicle traveling east on East 163 Street. The driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated shoulder. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured after being hit by a vehicle traveling eastbound on East 163 Street. The pedestrian, a 51-year-old male, sustained a fractured and dislocated upper arm and remained conscious at the scene. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle was going straight ahead and struck the pedestrian with its center front end, but showed no damage. No other contributing factors or victim actions were specified. The pedestrian was not reported to be using any safety equipment.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4577928 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal Bronx

A 34-year-old woman was struck while crossing East 163 Street in the Bronx. She was semiconscious with injuries to her knee and lower leg. The vehicle hit her center front end. No driver errors were listed in the report.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing East 163 Street with the signal in the Bronx. She suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot and was semiconscious at the scene. The vehicle struck her with its center front end. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was not at an intersection but was crossing legally. No safety equipment or other factors were noted. The vehicle type and driver details were unspecified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4574721 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Pedestrian Injured in Sedan Collision at Intersection

A 54-year-old woman was struck while crossing East 166 Street near Boston Road. The sedan hit her on the left front quarter panel. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her lower leg and foot. Visibility was limited at the scene.

According to the police report, a 54-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing East 166 Street at the intersection with Boston Road. The pedestrian was hit by a northbound 2019 Nissan sedan, which struck her on the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver was going straight ahead and held a valid Pennsylvania license. No other driver errors were noted. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene and injured at the intersection while crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4570343 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Pedestrian Struck at Bronx Crosswalk

A man crossing at a marked Bronx crosswalk was hit by an SUV. The impact struck the pedestrian’s lower leg and foot. He suffered injuries and shock. The vehicle’s front center bore the damage. No driver errors were specified.

According to the police report, a male pedestrian was injured while crossing at a marked crosswalk on Cauldwell Avenue near Boston Road in the Bronx. The pedestrian was struck by a northbound SUV, which impacted the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock at the scene. The report lists no contributing driver factors or errors. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal. The vehicle carried four occupants and sustained front-end damage. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The report does not specify driver license status or pre-crash actions.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4570349 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Driver Loses Consciousness, Crashes Into Parked Sedan

A sedan slammed into a parked car on East 168 Street. The driver lost consciousness and was injured. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the Bronx air. One woman left the scene in an ambulance.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling straight on East 168 Street struck a parked sedan near Fulton Avenue in the Bronx. The driver, a 46-year-old woman, lost consciousness and was found injured and unconscious inside her vehicle. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. Both vehicles suffered center front-end damage. The parked sedan had no occupants. No other driver errors are noted. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4566392 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Two Eastbound Vehicles Collide on 3 Avenue

Two vehicles traveling east on 3 Avenue crashed late at night. A sedan struck the left front quarter panel of an SUV’s right rear quarter panel. The sedan driver, a 38-year-old man, suffered head injuries and was semiconscious with pain and nausea.

According to the police report, two vehicles—a 2016 sedan and a 2005 SUV—were traveling eastbound on 3 Avenue in the Bronx when they collided. The sedan impacted the left front quarter panel against the SUV’s right rear quarter panel. The sedan driver, a 38-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and was semiconscious at the scene. He was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver’s condition but does not specify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4556480 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Acura Slams Parked Cars on Melrose Avenue

A southbound Acura tore into parked cars on Melrose Avenue. Steel twisted. Glass scattered. The driver, a 48-year-old man, died at the scene. No skid marks. No other injuries. The street fell silent under shattered light.

A deadly crash unfolded on Melrose Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, a southbound Acura struck several parked vehicles. The impact killed the 48-year-old male driver, who was found belted in his seat. The report notes, 'No skid marks. No other souls. Just silence and shattered light.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No other injuries were reported among the occupants or registrants listed. The police report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as speeding, distraction, or failure to yield are cited in the data. Helmet use or signaling are not mentioned as factors. The crash left one dead and a line of wrecked cars in its wake.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555750 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06