Crash Count for Kingsbridge Heights-Van Cortlandt Village
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 933
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 622
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 145
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 13
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Nov 5, 2025
Carnage in Kingsbridge Heights-Van Cortlandt Village
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 1
Crush Injuries 1
Head 1
Severe Bleeding 7
Head 4
Face 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Neck 1
Whole body 1
Severe Lacerations 3
Face 1
Head 1
Whole body 1
Concussion 6
Head 4
Lower arm/hand 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whiplash 35
Neck 13
+8
Back 10
+5
Head 9
+4
Chest 4
Hip/upper leg 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whole body 1
Contusion/Bruise 23
Lower leg/foot 6
+1
Hip/upper leg 4
Lower arm/hand 3
Head 2
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Whole body 2
Chest 1
Eye 1
Face 1
Neck 1
Abrasion 18
Lower leg/foot 7
+2
Face 4
Head 4
Lower arm/hand 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whole body 1
Pain/Nausea 7
Head 2
Neck 2
Chest 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Nov 5, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Kingsbridge Heights-Van Cortlandt Village?

Preventable Speeding in Kingsbridge Heights-Van Cortlandt Village School Zones

(since 2022)

Deegan before dawn. Another body in the count.

Kingsbridge Heights-Van Cortlandt Village: Jan 1, 2022 - Oct 16, 2025

Just after 4 AM on Oct 6, a driver in an SUV hit another SUV on the Major Deegan. He was ejected and badly hurt, police recorded distraction and bad lane use by the driver. NYC Open Data

This Week

  • Sept 18, the Deegan again: a 23-year-old driver crashed a sedan; police recorded he fell asleep. NYC Open Data
  • Sept 14, near University Ave, a person on a bike collided with a Toyota sedan and was hurt. NYC Open Data
  • Aug 9 at Bailey Ave and W 230 St, a driver hit a 51-year-old woman on a bike who was stopped in traffic; police recorded driver distraction. NYC Open Data

What the numbers say about this place

Since 2022, this neighborhood logged 921 crashes, 617 injuries, and 13 serious injuries. One person died. NYC Open Data

This year is running hotter than last. Crashes are up 15.4%, injuries up 29.8% compared to the same period a year ago. NYC Open Data

Police records name driver inattention and failure to yield as steady causes here. Evening hours hit hardest: around 5 PM, 8 PM, and 9 PM the injury counts spike. NYC Open Data

The corridors that keep breaking people

The Major Deegan is the top hotspot in this area, with 172 injuries and four serious injuries, plus one death since 2022. Mosholu Parkway also stands out. NYC Open Data

On Aug 9 at Bailey and 230th, a driver hit a person on a bike. Weeks later, another person on a bike was hurt near University Ave. These are not quirks; they are a map of where flesh meets steel. NYC Open Data

Leaders speak; streets bleed

Assembly Member Jeffrey Dinowitz backed more red light cameras. “People shouldn’t run red lights… when they do that they endanger other people’s lives, and people have died,” he said. Gothamist

State Senator Robert Jackson co‑sponsored and voted yes on the state bill to require speed limiters for repeat speeders. Open States

Council Member Eric Dinowitz joined a bill to let ambulettes double‑park and use bus lanes. More curb conflicts mean more risk for people walking and biking. NYC Council – Legistar

On Bailey Avenue, where cyclists are getting hit, the Dinowitzes opposed a protected lane tied to the Harlem River Greenway because it would remove parking. Streetsblog NYC

What would stop the next siren here

  • Daylight the corners and harden turns at Mosholu Parkway and along the Deegan service roads to cut failure‑to‑yield crashes in the evening peak. NYC Open Data
  • Build the protected bike lane on Bailey Avenue tied to the Harlem River Greenway so people on bikes are not face‑to‑face with traffic. Streetsblog NYC
  • Use automated enforcement where it works: expand red light cameras locally and back speed limiters for repeat speeders. Gothamist Open States

Lower speeds and repeat‑speeder controls are on the table. Jackson is on board for speed limiters. Dinowitz has supported camera expansion. The next move sits with City Hall and Albany. Add your voice. /take_action/

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is this happening?
Kingsbridge Heights–Van Cortlandt Village in the Bronx, within the 50th Precinct. The top corridors include the Major Deegan Expressway and Mosholu Parkway, based on NYC crash records since 2022.
How bad is it right now?
In the past year, this area recorded 247 crashes with 203 injuries and 2 serious injuries. Year‑to‑date, crashes and injuries are up compared to last year’s pace. Source: NYC Open Data crash records.
Who are the local officials?
Council Member Pierina Ana Sanchez (District 14), Assembly Member Jeffrey Dinowitz (AD 81), and State Senator Robert Jackson (SD 31).
What policies could help here?
Two levers stand out in the record: expand automated enforcement (including red light cameras) and mandate speed limiters for repeat speeders (S 4045). Jackson co‑sponsored and voted yes on S 4045; Dinowitz supported camera expansion.
How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC Open Data’s “Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes” dataset and its linked Persons and Vehicles tables. We filtered for crashes recorded in Kingsbridge Heights–Van Cortlandt Village between 2022‑01‑01 and 2025‑10‑16 and tallied crashes, injuries, serious injuries, deaths, locations, hours, and contributing factors. Data were last ingested Oct 15, 2025. You can explore the base datasets here with linked Persons and Vehicles.
What is CrashCount?
We’re a tool for helping hold local politicians and other actors accountable for their failure to protect you when you’re walking or cycling in NYC. We update our site constantly to provide you with up to date information on what’s happening in your neighborhood.

Citations

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Other Representatives

Assembly Member Jeffrey Dinowitz

District 81

Council Member Pierina Ana Sanchez

District 14

State Senator Robert Jackson

District 31

Other Geographies

Kingsbridge Heights-Van Cortlandt Village Kingsbridge Heights-Van Cortlandt Village sits in Bronx, Precinct 50, District 14, AD 81, SD 31, Bronx CB8.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Kingsbridge Heights-Van Cortlandt Village

25
Bronx Teen Killed In Moped-Minivan Crash

Feb 25 - A moped slammed into a minivan in Soundview. Two teens thrown. One died. The other survived. The driver stayed. Police probe who had the right of way. Another young life lost on Bronx streets.

Gothamist (2025-02-25) reports a fatal crash at Metcalf Avenue and East 172nd Street in the Bronx. A 17-year-old, Juan Alexander Quizhpi Naranjo, drove a moped with a 14-year-old passenger when they collided with a Honda Odyssey. Both were thrown from the moped. Quizhpi Naranjo died at Jacobi Hospital; the girl survived. The minivan driver, 42, remained at the scene and faced no charges. NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad is still determining 'who had the right of way and whether a traffic violation played a role.' This marks the second traffic death this year in the 43rd Precinct, highlighting ongoing dangers for young road users.


15
Alcohol-Impaired Driver Crashes Sedan in Bronx

Feb 15 - A 30-year-old man driving a sedan in the Bronx crashed into a parked vehicle. The driver suffered a head injury and was incoherent at the scene. Police cited alcohol involvement as the primary contributing factor in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in the Bronx near 3055 Bailey Ave at 2:19 AM. The driver, a 30-year-old male, was operating a 2004 Honda sedan traveling south when he struck a parked 2021 BMW sedan from behind. The point of impact was the center front end of the moving vehicle and the center back end of the parked vehicle. The driver was injured, sustaining a head injury and was incoherent at the scene. The report explicitly lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as the contributing factor twice, indicating impairment as the key cause. The driver was licensed and the airbag deployed during the crash. There is no mention of victim error or other contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers of impaired driving and its severe consequences for vehicle occupants.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793288 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09
13
Int 1160-2025 Dinowitz votes yes on pavement markings bill, boosting street safety citywide.

Feb 13 - Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly gaps for walkers and riders.

Int 1160-2025, now enacted, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council in February 2025. The law demands the Department of Transportation install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. If DOT misses the deadline, it must notify the public and explain the delay. The bill’s matter title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Council Member Farah N. Louis led as primary sponsor, joined by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, and Ariola. The law took effect March 15, 2025. Timely markings close the deadly window when streets lack crosswalks and lanes, protecting people on foot and bike.


13
Int 1160-2025 Sanchez votes yes on pavement markings bill, boosting street safety citywide.

Feb 13 - Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly gaps for walkers and riders.

Int 1160-2025, now enacted, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council in February 2025. The law demands the Department of Transportation install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. If DOT misses the deadline, it must notify the public and explain the delay. The bill’s matter title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Council Member Farah N. Louis led as primary sponsor, joined by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, and Ariola. The law took effect March 15, 2025. Timely markings close the deadly window when streets lack crosswalks and lanes, protecting people on foot and bike.


8
Jackson Supports Misguided Residential Parking Permit Program

Feb 8 - Councilmember De La Rosa and others want permits for residential parking. Congestion pricing pushed more drivers uptown. Lawmakers say outsiders take local spots. Critics warn permits may spur more car ownership. No clear plan for safety or curb use.

On February 8, 2025, Councilmember Carmen De La Rosa and Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine called for a City Council pilot program to restrict street parking to permit holders. The debate follows congestion pricing, which, as the bill summary states, has made free street parking uptown scarce and pushed more drivers into residential neighborhoods. State Senator Robert Jackson sponsors a parallel bill in Albany. De La Rosa and Jackson argue that local residents lose parking to out-of-state drivers. Councilmember Gale Brewer warns that low permit prices could increase car ownership and worsen parking shortages, citing past failures in other cities. Kate Slevin of the Regional Plan Association questions whether a permit system would be enforced, given the city's history of placard abuse. The bill's impact on vulnerable road users remains unaddressed. No safety improvements or curb space repurposing are included.


4
S 4421 Jackson co-sponsors fare-free bus pilot, boosting street safety and equity.

Feb 4 - Senate bill S 4421 seeks a one-year fare-free bus pilot in New York City. Michael Gianaris leads. Robert Jackson, John Liu, Julia Salazar join. The move could shift riders from cars to buses. Status: sponsorship.

Senate bill S 4421, now at the sponsorship stage, proposes a one-year fare-free bus pilot in New York City. The bill summary reads: 'Provides a fare-free bus pilot program in New York City for one year, subject to appropriations.' Michael Gianaris sponsors, with Robert Jackson, John Liu, and Julia Salazar as co-sponsors. Introduced on February 4, 2025, the bill awaits committee review. No safety analyst has assessed its impact on vulnerable road users. The pilot could change how New Yorkers move, but its effect on street safety remains unstudied.


25
SUV Rear-Ends Parked Sedan in Bronx Crash

Jan 25 - A 45-year-old woman driving an SUV struck a parked sedan on Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx. The impact injured the SUV driver, causing a head injury and concussion. The sedan sustained damage to its left rear bumper.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:09 AM on Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx. The SUV, driven by a 45-year-old woman, was traveling north and struck the left rear bumper of a parked sedan. The SUV driver was injured, suffering a head injury and concussion, and was conscious at the scene. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The sedan was stationary before the collision, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain control or proper awareness. No contributing factors were specified for the crash, but the impact point and vehicle damage confirm the SUV rear-ended the parked vehicle. The report does not list any victim behaviors contributing to the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788627 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09
17
MTA Bus Hangs Off Bronx Overpass

Jan 17 - A city bus teetered over a Bronx overpass after swerving to dodge a double-parked car. Steel scraped concrete. Debris rained down. No one was hurt. The wall broke. The rules broke first.

NY1 reported on January 17, 2025, that a BxM1 MTA bus nearly plunged from the Henry Hudson Parkway overpass after the driver swerved to avoid an illegally double-parked car. The bus crashed into the wall, leaving it hanging over the edge. Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz said, "We’re told by the MTA that the bus was trying to get around an illegally double-parked car, and he hit the wall and went through it." No injuries were reported, but the crash caused structural damage and scattered debris below. City Councilman Eric Dinowitz noted, "It speaks to the importance of enforcing our parking rules because it was going around a double-parked car." The incident highlights the danger posed by lax parking enforcement and infrastructure vulnerable to impact.


13
S 1675 Jackson co-sponsors bill to create vehicle pedestrian safety rating system.

Jan 13 - Senate bill S 1675 would force carmakers to face the facts. Every vehicle gets a pedestrian safety score. The public sees it. No more hiding danger behind steel and glass.

Senate bill S 1675, now at the sponsorship stage, sits with the New York State Senate. Filed January 13, 2025, it aims to 'create a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles which shall be posted on the department of motor vehicles' website.' Senator 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 bill demands transparency. It would show the public which cars endanger walkers and which spare them. No safety analyst has yet weighed in, but the intent is clear: expose the risk, protect the vulnerable.


8
A 1077 Dinowitz co-sponsors bill boosting street safety for all users.

Jan 8 - Assembly bill A 1077 pushes for streets built for people, not just cars. Dozens of lawmakers back safer roads. The bill stands at sponsorship. No vote yet. Vulnerable users wait for action.

Assembly bill A 1077, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 8, 2025, the bill sits in committee. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 60 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Robert C. Carroll, and Catalina Cruz. No votes have been cast. The bill's language centers all road users, not just drivers. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users. The measure signals intent but action remains pending.


8
Int 1160-2025 Dinowitz co-sponsors bill to speed up pavement markings, boosting street safety.

Jan 8 - Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly crossings for walkers and riders.

Int 1160-2025, now enacted by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, forces the Department of Transportation to install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. The bill, sponsored by Farah N. Louis (primary) and co-sponsored by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, Ariola, and others, passed on March 15, 2025. The law demands annual reporting on compliance and reasons for any delay. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Quick, visible lines cut confusion and protect people crossing or riding. The law took effect immediately.


8
S 131 Jackson co-sponsors bill to consider, not require, complete street design.

Jan 8 - Senate bill S 131 demands complete street design for state-funded projects. Sponsors push for safer roads. Guidance will go public. Streets could change. Pedestrians and cyclists stand to gain.

Senate bill S 131 was introduced on January 8, 2025, now 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 safer street planning. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan leads, joined by co-sponsors Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, Samra Brouk, Cordell Cleare, Leroy Comrie, Jeremy Cooney, Nathalia Fernandez, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Robert Jackson, Rachel May, Kevin S. Parker, Christopher Ryan, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill also orders the department to publish guidance on street design. No safety analyst note was provided.