Crash Count for Morrisania
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 932
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 Aug 2, 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
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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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Traffic Safety Timeline for Morrisania

Two Sedans Collide on East 170 Street

Two sedans crashed on East 170 Street in the Bronx. A 31-year-old female passenger suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The collision involved front bumper impacts. Failure to yield right-of-way caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on East 170 Street in the Bronx. The crash occurred at 6:03 p.m. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the collision happened. The point of impact was the left front bumper of one sedan and the right front bumper of the other. A 31-year-old female passenger in one vehicle was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4515551 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Sedan Left-Turn Hits Moped Eastbound

A sedan turning left struck a moped traveling east on Prospect Avenue in the Bronx. The moped driver was ejected and suffered upper arm injuries. Both vehicles sustained damage on their left sides. The moped rider was conscious but bruised.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn collided with a moped going straight ahead on Prospect Avenue near Boston Road in the Bronx. The moped driver, a 22-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his shoulder and upper arm, including contusions and bruises. The sedan's left front bumper struck the moped's left rear quarter panel. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify any driver errors or helmet use. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling west, while the moped driver was traveling east without safety equipment. Both vehicles were occupied by a single male driver each.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4515559 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
SUV Hits 11-Year-Old Girl Playing in Road

An 11-year-old girl playing in the roadway was struck by a westbound SUV in the Bronx. She suffered knee and lower leg abrasions and shock. The SUV showed no damage. The driver was licensed and parked before the crash.

According to the police report, an 11-year-old female pedestrian was injured while playing in the roadway near East 163 Street in the Bronx. The vehicle involved was a 2019 Jeep SUV traveling west. The point of impact was the left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock. The driver was licensed and the vehicle was parked prior to the crash. No driver errors or contributing factors were specified in the report. The SUV sustained no damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian but does not assign fault or blame.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4515206 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Moped Driver Suffers Head Injury in Bronx Crash

A moped and sedan collided on Trinity Avenue in the Bronx. The moped driver, a 29-year-old man, suffered a concussion and head injury. He remained conscious and was not ejected. Both vehicles showed front-end damage. Driver errors were unspecified.

According to the police report, a collision occurred between a moped and a sedan on Trinity Avenue near East 163 Street in the Bronx. The moped driver, a 29-year-old male occupant, sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, indicating no clear driver errors were identified. The moped sustained center front-end damage, and the sedan also showed damage. No other injuries or victims were reported. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4512162 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Pick-up Truck Hits Elderly Pedestrian at Crosswalk

A 71-year-old man was injured crossing East 162 Street at a marked crosswalk. A pick-up truck making a right turn struck him on the left rear quarter panel. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and arm injuries. The driver failed to yield and was distracted.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling north on East 162 Street made a right turn and struck a 71-year-old male pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian was injured, sustaining abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The point of impact was the truck's left rear quarter panel. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian's actions or safety equipment were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4510606 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Bronx Sedan Strikes Westbound Bicyclist

A sedan parked on East 161 Street in the Bronx collided with a westbound bicyclist. The 20-year-old cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. The impact occurred at the bike’s left rear bumper.

According to the police report, a 2015 Honda sedan was parked on East 161 Street in the Bronx when it was struck by a westbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 20-year-old male, was injured with knee, lower leg, and foot trauma and experienced shock. The collision point was the left rear bumper of the bike and the left rear quarter panel of the sedan. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for either party. The cyclist was not ejected and no safety equipment status was confirmed. The sedan driver was licensed and operating a vehicle registered in New York. The bicyclist complained of pain and nausea following the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4509463 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
59-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing East 163 Street

A 59-year-old man was struck while crossing East 163 Street in the Bronx. The SUV hit him center front with no vehicle damage. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and full-body injury. Confusion and error by the pedestrian contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 59-year-old male pedestrian was injured crossing East 163 Street in the Bronx when a 2012 Dodge SUV traveling west struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4507593 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
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.


76-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit Crossing With Signal

A 76-year-old woman was struck by a sedan making a left turn on East 163 Street in the Bronx. The driver was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. The sedan’s front center bore the impact.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on East 163 Street in the Bronx made a left turn and struck a 76-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and remained conscious after the crash. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle’s center front end was damaged on impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The pedestrian was injured at an intersection while lawfully crossing. The driver’s failure to maintain attention caused the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4508526 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Two Sedans Collide on East 168 Street

Two sedans crashed on East 168 Street in the Bronx. One driver, 72, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The collision struck the right rear quarter panel of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on East 168 Street near Boston Road in the Bronx. The 72-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured, sustaining head trauma and whiplash. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The crash occurred when one vehicle was making a left turn and the other was traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the turning vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4502413 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09