Crash Count for Belmont
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,056
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 597
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 123
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 1
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 4
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 26, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Belmont?

Belmont Bleeds While City Sleeps—Demand Safer Streets Now

Belmont: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 17, 2025

The Toll in Belmont

Four dead. One hundred forty-nine injured. One serious injury. That is the ledger for Belmont since 2022. The numbers do not flinch. They do not care about hope or promises. They only count the bodies and the broken bones.

Pedestrians and cyclists pay the highest price. In the last twelve months, 149 people were hurt in 254 crashes. The dead do not get second chances. The living carry scars.

The Sound of Gunfire, the Crash of Metal

On a spring day near the Bronx Zoo, two drivers turned the street into a shooting gallery. Bullets flew. A car slammed into a stop sign. The wounded man called a cab to the hospital. He died. A deli worker watched it all. “There were a whole lot of rounds. It was crazy. This doesn’t happen around here during the day time,” he said. “It was like a movie.” The other driver vanished. No arrests. The street stayed open for business.

What Leaders Have Done—and Not Done

Local leaders talk about Vision Zero. They talk about safety. But in Belmont, the blood keeps coming. The city has the power to lower speed limits to 20 mph. They have not used it. Speed cameras cut speeding by more than half where installed, but the law that keeps them running is always at risk of expiring. The city redesigns intersections, but the work is slow. The dead do not wait for ribbon cuttings.

The Next Step Belongs to You

This is not fate. This is policy. Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand the speed limit drop to 20 mph. Demand the cameras stay on. Demand streets where children can cross without fear. Every day of delay is another day the numbers grow. Take action now.

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George Alvarez
Assembly Member George Alvarez
District 78
District Office:
2633 Webster Ave. 1st Floor, Bronx, NY 10458
Legislative Office:
Room 920, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Oswald Feliz
Council Member Oswald Feliz
District 15
District Office:
573 East Fordham Road (Entrance on Hoffman Street), Bronx, NY 10458
718-842-8100
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1759, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6966
Twitter: OswaldFeliz
Gustavo Rivera
State Senator Gustavo Rivera
District 33
District Office:
2432 Grand Concourse, Suite 506, Bronx, NY 10458
Legislative Office:
Room 502, Capitol Building, Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

Belmont Belmont sits in Bronx, Precinct 48, District 15, AD 78, SD 33, Bronx CB6.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Belmont

Motorcycle Strikes Parked SUV on Bronx Avenue

A motorcycle traveling north collided with a parked SUV on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The motorcyclist, a 37-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Webster Avenue near East 194th Street in the Bronx at 2:55 p.m. A motorcycle traveling north struck the left rear quarter panel of a legally parked 2019 SUV. The motorcyclist, a 37-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The SUV was unoccupied at the time. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed, while the SUV driver was licensed but not present. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and the vulnerability of motorcyclists when vehicles are parked along busy city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769680 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Bronx Teen Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal

A 16-year-old boy suffered knee and lower leg injuries after being struck while crossing an intersection with the signal. The crash in the Bronx left the pedestrian in shock, highlighting dangers at urban crossings despite lawful crossing behavior.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of E 187 St and Beaumont Ave in the Bronx at 17:20. The victim was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred, sustaining injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report classifies his injury severity as moderate (level 3) and notes he was in shock. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no contributing factors or driver errors such as Failure to Yield were recorded in the data. The pedestrian's lawful crossing is explicitly noted, with no victim behaviors cited as contributing factors. The report centers on the impact and injuries without assigning fault to the pedestrian.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770455 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Hits Elderly Pedestrian on Fordham Road

Sedan slammed into a 68-year-old woman at East Fordham Road and Bathgate Avenue. Driver’s bad lane use broke her leg and foot. She stayed conscious. Metal and bone both shattered.

According to the police report, a 68-year-old female pedestrian was struck at the intersection of East Fordham Road and Bathgate Avenue by a westbound 2020 Honda sedan. The car hit her with its center front end, damaging the left front bumper. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor, showing clear driver error. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was conscious at the scene. No victim actions were cited as contributing factors. The crash underscores the danger of improper lane use to people on foot.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766266 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Pedestrian in Crosswalk

SUV slammed into a pedestrian in a Bronx crosswalk. Head injury. Bleeding. Shock. Driver distracted. Improper lane use. Urban street. Another body broken by inattention.

According to the police report, a male pedestrian crossing East 183 Street in the Bronx was struck by a 2019 SUV at 3:05 AM. The pedestrian, in a marked crosswalk, suffered a head injury, minor bleeding, and shock. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The SUV, registered in Pennsylvania, hit the pedestrian with its center front end while traveling east. The pedestrian's crossing was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This crash underscores the danger of driver distraction and improper lane use for people on foot.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765525 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Collision in Bronx Injures Driver

Two SUVs collided on Cambreleng Avenue in the Bronx. Driver distraction caused the crash. A 45-year-old male driver suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. Both vehicles sustained left and right side damage in the impact.

According to the police report, at 11:55 AM on Cambreleng Avenue in the Bronx, two station wagons/SUVs collided. The first vehicle was parked and impacted on its left side doors, while the second vehicle was passing and struck the right front quarter panel of the first. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor for both drivers. A 45-year-old male driver was injured with a fracture and dislocation to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The collision caused significant damage to the left side doors of the first SUV and the right front quarter panel of the second. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction in multi-vehicle collisions.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765540 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Distracted Driver Slams Parked Sedan Bronx

A distracted driver rear-ended a parked sedan on Washington Avenue. The driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited inattention and tailgating as causes. The crash struck the right side doors.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old woman driving a sedan crashed into a parked Honda sedan at 4:00 AM on Washington Avenue near East 183 Street in the Bronx. The impact hit the right side doors of the parked car. The driver, alone in her vehicle, sustained head injuries and whiplash. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The report documents the dangers of distraction and tailgating behind the wheel.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764525 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Int 0346-2024
Feliz votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.

Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.

Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.


SUV Right-Turn Hits Pedestrian Crossing Signal

A 44-year-old Bronx woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV struck her at an intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, colliding with the pedestrian crossing with the signal at night.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:00 PM near East Fordham Road in the Bronx. A 44-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when she was struck by a southbound SUV making a right turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, causing contusions and injuries to the pedestrian's knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision and sustained injury severity level 3. The SUV, registered in Texas, had damage to its right front bumper. No pedestrian fault or helmet use was noted as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758831 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Moped Driver Injured in Bronx Lane Change Crash

A moped driver suffered a fractured shoulder after colliding with a car changing lanes on East Fordham Road. Police cite driver inattention and lack of license as crash factors.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old unlicensed moped driver was injured at 12:50 on East Fordham Road in the Bronx. The moped, heading west, struck the right front quarter panel of a car that was changing lanes in the same direction. The moped driver suffered a fractured and dislocated shoulder. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The moped driver was unlicensed. No injuries were reported for the car occupant. The report focuses on driver errors and contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758301 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 62-year-old woman suffered head injuries and incoherence after a sedan struck her at an intersection on East Fordham Road. The driver made an improper left turn while distracted, hitting the pedestrian who was crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:23 AM on East Fordham Road in the Bronx. A 62-year-old female pedestrian was crossing the street with the signal when a sedan traveling northwest made an improper left turn. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly.' The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its center front end, causing head injuries and incoherence. The pedestrian suffered minor bleeding but was not ejected from the scene. The report highlights the driver's failure to maintain attention and execute a proper turn as the primary contributing factors. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753503 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Bus and Taxi Collide on East Fordham Road

A bus and taxi collided on East Fordham Road in the Bronx. Both vehicles were traveling west when improper lane usage led to impact. The taxi driver suffered whole-body injuries and shock but was not ejected. The crash exposed dangerous driver errors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:59 on East Fordham Road in the Bronx. A 51-year-old female taxi driver was injured with bodily trauma to her entire body and experienced shock. The collision involved a 2018 bus and a 2022 taxi, both traveling westbound. The point of impact was the bus’s left front bumper and the taxi’s right rear quarter panel. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' twice as contributing factors, both attributed to the taxi driver. The taxi driver was licensed and not ejected from the vehicle. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. This crash highlights driver errors related to improper lane use as the primary cause of the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750902 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Int 0745-2024
Feliz votes yes on bill requiring DOT to report micromobility data, no direct safety impact.

City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.

Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.


SUV Rear-Ends Vehicle on Bronx Webster Avenue

A driver suffered back injuries and whiplash after an SUV rear-ended his vehicle on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The crash happened at 8 p.m. The police report cites following too closely and driver distraction as causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:00 p.m. on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. A 46-year-old male driver was injured with back pain and whiplash after his vehicle was struck from behind by a 2008 Dodge SUV. The SUV driver was traveling southbound, going straight ahead, and impacted the left rear bumper of the other vehicle. The report explicitly lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the injured driver or other road users. The collision highlights the dangers of tailgating and distracted driving on Bronx streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747219 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Distracted Driver Rear-Ends Sedan in Bronx

A sedan slammed into another on East Fordham Road. The struck driver, a 28-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as causes. Both cars were moving straight.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at 1:19 AM on East Fordham Road in the Bronx. The driver of the struck vehicle, a 28-year-old woman, was injured with back pain and whiplash. She was conscious and not ejected. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passenger Distraction' as contributing factors. The struck sedan was hit at the center back end; the striking sedan had left front bumper damage. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before the crash. The report highlights driver inattention and distraction as the central causes of the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744987 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan U-Turn Slams Scooter on Southern Boulevard

Sedan making improper U-turn struck southbound motorscooter in Bronx. Scooter driver suffered severe fractures and trauma. Unsafe speed and bad turn listed as causes. Sedan’s right side took the hit.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Southern Boulevard near East Fordham Road made an improper U-turn and collided with a southbound motorscooter. The scooter driver, a 31-year-old man, suffered serious injuries including fractures, dislocations, and whole-body trauma. The report lists "Unsafe Speed" and "Turning Improperly" as contributing factors. The sedan’s right front quarter panel and side doors were damaged. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The scooter driver was not ejected and remained conscious after impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743244 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Box Truck Rear-Ends Tanker on Crotona Avenue

A box truck struck the left rear bumper of a tanker truck traveling east on Crotona Avenue. The impact injured a 54-year-old female front passenger in the box truck, causing neck whiplash. The crash was caused by following too closely.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:05 on Crotona Avenue in the Bronx. A box truck traveling east collided with the left rear bumper of a tanker truck also traveling east. The box truck driver failed to maintain a safe distance, contributing to the collision by following too closely. The impact injured a 54-year-old female front passenger in the box truck, who suffered neck whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report highlights the box truck driver's error as the primary contributing factor, with no other contributing factors or victim behaviors noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742977 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Moped Strikes Pedestrian on Arthur Avenue

A moped traveling west on Arthur Avenue struck a 44-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered upper arm and shoulder contusions. Police cited the moped driver's failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor in the collision.

According to the police report, a moped traveling west on Arthur Avenue collided with a 44-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection near East Fordham Road in the Bronx. The pedestrian was injured with contusions to her shoulder and upper arm but was not ejected from the scene. The report explicitly identifies the moped driver's failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was walking along the highway against traffic, but no other contributing factors were specified. The moped sustained no damage despite impact at the center front end. This incident underscores the dangers posed by driver errors such as failure to yield, which directly resulted in injury to a vulnerable road user.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740669 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Distracted Sedan Driver Injured in Bronx Crash

A distracted sedan driver slammed head-on into another car on Hoffman Street. He suffered head injuries and shock. Police blame driver inattention. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old man driving a sedan north on Hoffman Street in the Bronx crashed head-on into another vehicle at 15:10. The driver sustained head injuries and was in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as the sole contributing factor. The sedan's right front bumper was damaged. No pedestrians, cyclists, or passengers were involved. The other vehicle, an Acura, had no occupants. The report highlights repeated driver distraction as the cause, with no mention of victim fault or other contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737487 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Moped Rider’s Leg Torn in Bronx Head-On Crash

A moped and sedan collided head-on on East Fordham Road. The moped driver’s leg split open. Blood pooled on the asphalt. Helmet on, eyes open, he lay motionless as traffic rolled past. Steel unscathed. Flesh broken.

A violent head-on collision between a moped and a sedan erupted on East Fordham Road near Southern Boulevard in the Bronx, according to the police report. The crash left the 61-year-old moped driver with severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot. The report states both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when they collided, with the moped’s left front bumper and the sedan’s right front bumper taking the impact. Despite the force, neither vehicle sustained damage. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both drivers. The moped rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report, but the focus remains on the driver errors that led to the crash. The man remained conscious, lying still in the street as traffic continued around him.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735845 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Without Signal

A 61-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan hit her while crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal. The driver disregarded traffic control and was inattentive, causing a violent impact to the pedestrian’s lower body.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Webster Avenue struck a 61-year-old female pedestrian at 10:28 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk but without a crossing signal. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan, which collided with the pedestrian’s knee, lower leg, and foot, causing contusions and bruises. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No pedestrian errors were listed as contributing factors. The driver’s failure to obey traffic control and lack of attention directly led to the collision and the victim’s injuries.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734427 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04