Crash Count for University Heights (South)-Morris Heights
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,505
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,044
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 230
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 13
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 8
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025
Carnage in University Heights (South)-Morris Heights
Killed 8
Crush Injuries 3
Head 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Amputation 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Severe Bleeding 4
Head 3
Lower arm/hand 1
Severe Lacerations 4
Head 3
Hip/upper leg 1
Concussion 5
Head 5
Whiplash 42
Neck 21
+16
Back 9
+4
Head 9
+4
Chest 3
Face 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whole body 1
Contusion/Bruise 49
Lower leg/foot 15
+10
Shoulder/upper arm 9
+4
Head 6
+1
Back 5
Neck 5
Whole body 5
Face 3
Lower arm/hand 3
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Hip/upper leg 2
Eye 1
Abrasion 34
Lower leg/foot 17
+12
Lower arm/hand 7
+2
Head 5
Whole body 2
Face 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Neck 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Pain/Nausea 10
Whole body 4
Neck 2
Back 1
Face 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in University Heights (South)-Morris Heights?

Preventable Speeding in University Heights (South)-Morris Heights School Zones

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Two young men die on the Bronx River Parkway. The night goes quiet, then sirens.

Two young men die on the Bronx River Parkway. The night goes quiet, then sirens.

University Heights (South)-Morris Heights: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 25, 2025

Two men are dead.

Police say a 21‑year‑old in a Mercedes tried to pass on the Bronx River Parkway near Gun Hill Road around 1 a.m., clipped a Volkswagen, then hit two bikes. The riders were thrown to the road and later died at local hospitals. Officials named them as Manuel Amarantepenalo, 19, and Enrique Martinez, 21, both from the Bronx, in early reports from Monday. The southbound lanes closed for hours. One man was taken into custody at the scene. Later, prosecutors charged him with vehicular manslaughter and DWI. He is 21. His name is Mauricio Neyra Yuyes, of White Plains, according to charging documents and police briefings. He was released without bail as the case moves.

Gothamist wrote: “Police have arrested and charged a man with vehicular manslaughter and driving while intoxicated in a multivehicle crash on a Bronx highway that killed two people.” It also reported a criminal complaint noting “a strong odor of alcohol on his breath” and that he stood unsteadily after the crash. Family members faced the court the next day. One sister said: “He was drunk. Think about how he took two lives.”

“Two men on motorcycles were killed,” NYPD told CBS. Police later clarified the machines as mopeds in early statements; other reports said scooters. Two lives, either way. The road did not care.

Night after night, the math does not bend

In University Heights (South)–Morris Heights, nights are when bodies break. From midnight to 2 a.m., crashes pile up, with two deaths logged in that window. Another fatal hour comes at 6 a.m., then 6 p.m., then 11 p.m. That drumbeat is in the city’s own ledger. Most injuries hit people inside cars. But pedestrians take the hardest blows: four killed here since 2022, 122 hurt. Bicyclists, 57 injured. Moped and other small‑motor riders, two dozen injured. No armor. No margin.

The worst corridors are named. The Major Deegan Expressway shows two deaths and 148 injuries. Jerome Avenue shows one death and 55 injuries. A man was killed walking on the Deegan in June 2024. Another pedestrian died at a Deegan ramp in 2023. A 44‑year‑old woman died on Macombs Road this month. Each case is a line in a spreadsheet. Each line is a life.

The city tags causes as “other” for most deaths here. Inattention is next. Speed is listed in a few injuries. Labels don’t stop steel.

Two riders down. A system shrugs

Police said the Parkway crash started with a pass that failed. Then a hit. Then two more. The men were ejected and died. The driver was charged and released pending the case. “My client is prepared to contest these charges,” his lawyer said. The highway reopened. Morning traffic filled the gap.

Families came to court. “Two people were killed,” a sister said. “He was drunk.” The words hung there. The case may change. The dead do not.

Where the Bronx breaks, what would actually stop it?

Pick the simple fixes first. Daylight corners so drivers can see. Harden turns. Give walkers a head start. Focus on the repeat hotspots: the Major Deegan and Jerome Avenue. Work the nights, when the bodies stack up.

Then do what the law already permits. Lower speeds. Everywhere. Albany gave the city that lever with Sammy’s Law. The city can set safer limits. It has not done so citywide. Start there.

Stop the worst drivers from ever hitting this fast. The Senate moved a bill to force speed limiters on chronic violators. Assembly leaders have matching language. Sponsors say it targets those who rack up tickets and points and keep going. If a car can’t go 40 in a 30, a lot of funerals vanish.

The road keeps its count. Two young men this week. Others before them. The numbers don’t weep. People do.

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Yudelka Tapia
Assembly Member Yudelka Tapia
District 86
District Office:
2175C Jerome Ave., Bronx, NY 10453
Legislative Office:
Room 551, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Pierina Ana Sanchez
Council Member Pierina Ana Sanchez
District 14
District Office:
2065 Morris Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453
347-590-2874
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1816, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7074
Twitter: @PiSanchezNYC
Robert Jackson
State Senator Robert Jackson
District 31
District Office:
5030 Broadway Suite 701, New York, NY 10034
Legislative Office:
Room 306, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
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University Heights (South)-Morris Heights University Heights (South)-Morris Heights sits in Bronx, Precinct 46, District 14, AD 86, SD 31, Bronx CB5.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for University Heights (South)-Morris Heights

4
Unlicensed Driver Crashes Sedan, Injures Arm

Nov 4 - A 30-year-old man crashed his sedan on West 179 Street in the Bronx. The vehicle overturned after impact. The driver suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow. Alcohol and unsafe speed contributed. Airbag deployed. No ejection occurred.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male driver lost control of his 2007 Honda sedan on West 179 Street, Bronx. The vehicle overturned, causing serious injury to the driver's elbow, including fracture and dislocation. The report lists alcohol involvement and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The driver was unlicensed in New York. The airbag deployed, and the driver was not ejected from the vehicle. The crash caused center front-end damage to the sedan. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676284 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
3
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

Nov 3 - A 66-year-old woman was hit by an SUV turning left on West 183 Street in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling north on West 183 Street made a left turn and struck a 66-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. 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 to the crash. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its left front bumper. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676583 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
3
Bicyclist Partially Ejected, Head Injured Bronx

Nov 3 - A 33-year-old man on a bike was thrown and hit his head on Brandt Place. He bled, semiconscious, in the Bronx street. No other vehicles listed. No driver errors reported.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered a head injury on Brandt Place near University Avenue in the Bronx. The rider was semiconscious and bleeding. The crash involved only the bike, which was traveling south and struck its right front quarter panel. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the report. The bicyclist was not using any safety equipment at the time of the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved, according to the police report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685303 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
28
SUV U-Turn Hits Moped on University Avenue

Oct 28 - A 21-year-old moped driver suffered head abrasions after an SUV made an improper U-turn on University Avenue. The SUV struck the moped’s left rear quarter panel. The moped driver was conscious and injured but not ejected. Driver inexperience contributed.

According to the police report, a 2017 Dodge SUV was making a U-turn southbound on University Avenue when it collided with a northbound moped. The moped driver, a 21-year-old male with a learner’s permit, was injured with head abrasions but remained conscious and was not ejected. The SUV driver, a licensed female, struck the moped on its left rear quarter panel with the SUV’s left front bumper. Contributing factors listed include the SUV driver’s improper turning and driver inexperience. The moped driver’s safety equipment status is unknown. No other factors or victim errors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4674500 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
26
E-Scooter Rider Ejected, Struck Headfirst on Sedgwick

Oct 26 - A woman on a GOTRAX e-scooter was thrown from her ride on Sedgwick Avenue. She hit the street headfirst. Blood pooled. She lay unconscious. Distraction behind the handlebars. No helmet. The avenue stayed hard and unforgiving.

A 32-year-old woman riding a GOTRAX e-scooter on Sedgwick Avenue near Undercliff Avenue was ejected and struck her head, suffering severe bleeding and unconsciousness. According to the police report, 'Distraction carved the wound.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The woman was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but the primary cause cited is distraction. No other vehicles or persons were involved. The street offered no protection. The crash left the rider gravely hurt, her blood marking the pavement.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4674551 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
24
Taxi Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

Oct 24 - A taxi turning left struck a pedestrian crossing Grand Avenue in the Bronx. The man suffered upper leg and hip injuries. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on Grand Avenue in the Bronx made a left turn and struck a 40-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg and remained conscious after the collision. The report lists driver errors as contributing factors, specifically driver inattention and failure to yield the right-of-way. The impact occurred at the taxi's left front bumper, causing damage to that area. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673648 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
17
13-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal

Oct 17 - A 13-year-old boy was struck while crossing West Burnside Avenue with the signal. The impact hit the center front end of a Honda car. He suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver’s errors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West Burnside Avenue and Sedgwick Avenue. He was crossing with the signal when a Honda car struck him at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered moderate injury severity. No details about the driver’s license status or vehicle damage were provided.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671450 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
12
Moped Hits Car on West 181 Street

Oct 12 - A moped with two men struck a Nissan SUV head-on on West 181 Street in the Bronx. Both men were partially ejected and suffered serious injuries. The driver fractured his leg; the passenger suffered whiplash. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male moped driver and his 28-year-old male passenger collided with a Nissan SUV on West 181 Street in the Bronx. Both occupants of the moped were partially ejected and injured. The driver sustained a fractured knee, lower leg, and foot, while the passenger suffered whiplash. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" twice as the contributing factor. The moped driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. The Nissan SUV was traveling west and struck on its center front end by the moped's left front bumper. No occupants were reported in the Nissan. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and unlicensed operation on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670138 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
6
Moped Hits Ambulance Turning on Jerome Avenue

Oct 6 - A moped carrying two men struck an ambulance making a left turn on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. Both moped riders suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The ambulance and moped collided front to front. Both drivers were licensed and conscious.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male moped driver and his 19-year-old male passenger were injured when their moped collided head-on with an ambulance making a left turn on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. The moped was traveling north, and the ambulance was traveling east, turning left at the time of impact. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The moped driver and passenger suffered contusions and bruises to their knees, lower legs, and feet. Both occupants were conscious and not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. No helmet or safety equipment was used by the moped riders, but no contributing factor was assigned to that.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4668970 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
4
Distracted Driver Rear-Ends Sedan in Bronx

Oct 4 - A stopped driver suffered pelvic injuries when a distracted motorist slammed into her sedan on University Avenue. Both cars took heavy damage. Police cited driver inattention as the cause.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old woman was injured when her stopped sedan was rear-ended by another sedan traveling north on University Avenue near West 181 Street in the Bronx. The impact left her with contusions and bruises to her abdomen and pelvis. Police list "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The striking sedan hit the center back end of the stopped car, damaging both vehicles. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4667752 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
25
Sedan Hits Passenger in Bronx Crash

Sep 25 - A westbound sedan struck another car on Brandt Place. A 60-year-old woman riding front passenger suffered head trauma and whiplash. She was conscious and belted. No driver errors listed. Left side of sedan damaged.

According to the police report, a 1999 Mercedes sedan traveling west on Brandt Place collided with a northbound vehicle. The impact struck the left side doors of the sedan. A 60-year-old female front passenger in the sedan was injured, sustaining head trauma and whiplash. She was conscious and secured with a lap belt and harness. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was licensed in New York. The crash caused damage to the left side doors of the sedan. No ejections or other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4665660 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
24
Two Sedans Collide on Major Deegan Expressway

Sep 24 - Two sedans collided on the Major Deegan Expressway. Both drivers were heading south when one struck the other’s center back end. The male driver suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Slippery pavement contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on the Major Deegan Expressway collided. The point of impact was the center back end of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. The male driver, age 28, was injured with contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists slippery pavement as the contributing factor to the crash. There is no mention of driver error such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers were going straight ahead at the time of the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4665142 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
22
SUV Parked Hit by Passing Pickup Truck

Sep 22 - A pickup truck struck a parked SUV on Davidson Avenue in the Bronx. The SUV driver, a 73-year-old woman, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The pickup truck driver passed too closely, causing the collision. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a pickup truck traveling north on Davidson Avenue collided with a parked SUV. The SUV driver, a 73-year-old female occupant, was injured with contusions and lower leg trauma but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as the contributing factor to the crash. The pickup truck's right front bumper struck the SUV's left front quarter panel. The SUV was stationary before impact, while the pickup truck was going straight ahead. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision caused damage to the front bumpers of both vehicles and injured the SUV driver without any indication of victim fault.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664605 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
10
Sedan Backs Unsafely, Passenger Injured

Sep 10 - A sedan backing north on Undercliff Avenue struck its right rear passenger. The 31-year-old woman suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash caused damage to the vehicle’s right rear bumper. The driver’s unsafe backing led to the injury.

According to the police report, a 2019 Dodge sedan was backing north on Undercliff Avenue when it caused injury to its right rear passenger. The 31-year-old female occupant sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. The vehicle’s right rear bumper was damaged on impact. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as a contributing factor. The driver, a licensed male from North Carolina, was operating the vehicle during the backing maneuver. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The passenger was not ejected and remained conscious throughout.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663587 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
10
74-Year-Old Driver Injured in SUV Collision

Sep 10 - A 74-year-old woman driving a 2022 Jeep SUV suffered severe leg injuries in a crash on Popham Avenue. The collision involved a parked 2012 Acura SUV and a motorcycle. The driver was conscious and not ejected from her vehicle.

According to the police report, a 74-year-old female driver was injured in a collision on Popham Avenue involving a 2022 Jeep SUV she was driving, a parked 2012 Acura SUV, and a motorcycle. The woman sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The Acura SUV was parked and struck on its right front bumper. The Jeep SUV was traveling southwest and impacted with its center front end. The motorcycle was also parked. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the injured driver but does not identify any specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662049 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
3
Two Sedans Collide on Macombs Road

Sep 3 - Two sedans crashed on Macombs Road at 12:50. The driver making a left turn collided with a northbound sedan. Both drivers and a front passenger suffered whiplash and facial injuries. Driver distraction and traffic control disregard caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Macombs Road. One driver was making a left turn while the other was traveling straight north. The crash caused injuries to both drivers and a front-seat passenger. The front passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash, while the drivers sustained facial injuries and whiplash. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with disregard for traffic control by the turning driver. Both drivers were licensed and wearing seat belts. The collision damaged the front bumpers and quarter panels of both vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659396 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
22
E-Scooter Passenger Injured in Jerome Avenue Crash

Aug 22 - A 5-year-old boy riding as a passenger on an e-scooter was injured in a collision on Jerome Avenue. The scooter and another vehicle struck front to front. The child suffered abrasions and leg injuries but was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Jerome Avenue involving an e-scooter traveling south and another vehicle traveling north. The impact was at the center front ends of both vehicles. A 5-year-old male passenger on the e-scooter sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error related to vehicle operation. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash involved two vehicles going straight ahead when they collided, causing injury to the vulnerable passenger.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656478 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
21
SUV Hits Parked Sedan on Jerome Avenue

Aug 21 - An SUV struck a parked sedan on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. The SUV driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered shoulder and upper arm abrasions. Police cited vehicle vandalism and aggressive driving as contributing factors. The sedan was stationary at impact.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling east on Jerome Avenue collided with a parked sedan. The SUV's center front end struck the sedan's center back end. The SUV driver, a 28-year-old male occupant, sustained upper arm and shoulder abrasions but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists vehicle vandalism and aggressive driving or road rage as contributing factors. The sedan was parked at the time of the crash. The driver of the SUV was licensed and traveling straight ahead before impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights aggressive driving and vehicle vandalism as key causes.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658506 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
19
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

Aug 19 - A 51-year-old man crossing Featherbed Lane with the signal was hit by an SUV making a left turn. The impact fractured and dislocated his shoulder and upper arm. The driver was distracted and inattentive. The pedestrian remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Featherbed Lane at an intersection with the signal. The driver of a 2007 SUV, traveling south and making a left turn, struck the pedestrian with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated shoulder and upper arm. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655715 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
18
A 7979 Tapia co-sponsors bill to boost safety with speed limiters for repeat offenders.

Aug 18 - Assembly bill A 7979 targets reckless drivers. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers a speed limiter. Lawmakers move to curb repeat danger. No more unchecked speeding. Streets demand it.

Assembly bill A 7979, now in sponsorship, sits before the New York State Assembly. Introduced August 18, 2023, it 'requires the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices if a driver accumulates eleven or more points on their driving record during an eighteen month period, or receives 6 speed camera or red light camera tickets during a twelve month period.' Assemblymember Emily Gallagher leads as primary sponsor, joined by Rebecca Seawright, Andrew Hevesi, Tony Simone, Jo Anne Simon, and others. The bill aims to force chronic speeders to slow down. No safety analyst note is available, but the intent is clear: rein in repeat offenders, protect those outside the car.