Crash Count for Morris Park
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 603
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 316
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 56
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 1
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 3
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 7, 2025
Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Morris Park?
SUVs/Cars 10 0 1 Trucks/Buses 2 0 1 Motos/Mopeds 2 0 0 Bikes 0 0 0
Morris Park Bleeds: Slow Down or More Will Die

Morris Park Bleeds: Slow Down or More Will Die

Morris Park: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025

The Toll in Morris Park

Three dead. One seriously hurt. Over 300 injured. That is the cost of traffic violence in Morris Park since 2022. These are lives cut short, bodies broken, families left with empty chairs. In the last year alone, 122 people were hurt in 182 crashes. No one was killed, but luck will not hold. A one-year-old boy was struck by an SUV while crossing. He survived. Others did not. See the NYC Open Data crash records.

The Latest Wrecks

The streets do not forgive. In April, an ambulance and a box truck collided at Pelham Parkway South and Williamsbridge Road. The truck flipped. Three people were sent to Jacobi Hospital. The cause is still under investigation. The city calls these crashes accidents. But the pattern is clear: big vehicles, small bodies, the same result.

What Leaders Have Done—and Not Done

Local leaders talk about safety. The city touts new speed cameras and intersection redesigns. But the pace is slow. The law now allows New York City to lower speed limits to 20 mph. The city could act today. It has not. The cameras that catch speeders are at risk of going dark if Albany does not act. The Dangerous Vehicle Abatement Program, which forced repeat offenders to take safety courses, has lapsed. The silence is loud.

The Words That Remain

After the ambulance crash, the news reported: “Three people were hurt: the box truck driver and two ambulance workers. They were all taken to Jacobi Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The cause of the crash is under investigation.”

What You Can Do

This is not fate. This is policy. Call your council member. Call the mayor. Tell them to lower the speed limit. Demand cameras stay on. Do not wait for another child to die. Take action now.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Morris Park

Pedestrian Injured Crossing Williamsbridge Road

A 54-year-old man was struck while crossing Williamsbridge Road in the Bronx. He suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The impact hit the center front end of an unspecified vehicle. The pedestrian remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 54-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Williamsbridge Road in the Bronx. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The vehicle involved struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle type and driver details are unspecified. No safety equipment or pedestrian fault is noted in the report.


Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Pelham Parkway

A 64-year-old man crossed Pelham Parkway South outside an intersection. A sedan traveling east hit him with its front center. The pedestrian suffered bruises and leg injuries. The driver was inattentive and passed too closely, causing the crash.

According to the police report, a 64-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Pelham Parkway South away from an intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash involved a sedan traveling east, which struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing Too Closely.' No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene and suffered moderate injuries. Vehicle damage was recorded as 'Other.'


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SUV Hits Sedan Making Left Turn in Bronx

A Jeep SUV struck a Ford sedan on Eastchester Road in the Bronx. The sedan was making a left turn when the SUV, traveling south, hit its left rear quarter panel. Two men inside the sedan suffered neck and leg injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred when a Ford sedan was making a left turn and was struck on its left rear quarter panel by a Jeep SUV traveling straight south. The SUV driver was cited for unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction. Two male occupants in the sedan were injured: a 60-year-old passenger with neck injuries and whiplash, and a 47-year-old driver with bruises to his knee and lower leg. Both wore lap belts and harnesses and were conscious after the crash. The report lists unsafe speed and driver distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors were noted.


Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Head-On in Bronx

A sedan sped down Rhinelander Avenue. It hit a 91-year-old man working in the road. The blow was direct. He died from a head wound. The street stayed cold. The bruise lingered. Speed killed. The city moved on.

A sedan traveling west on Rhinelander Avenue near Radcliff Avenue in the Bronx struck a 91-year-old man who was working in the roadway. According to the police report, the car hit the pedestrian head-on. The man suffered a fatal head injury and died at the scene. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the crash. No injuries were reported for the driver or other occupants. The data does not indicate any pedestrian error or mention of safety equipment as a factor. The impact and speed proved deadly for the vulnerable road user.


E-Scooter Hits Pedestrian on Lydig Avenue

A 45-year-old woman was struck by an e-scooter while crossing a marked crosswalk on Lydig Avenue in the Bronx. She suffered bruises and an elbow injury. The pavement was slippery, and pedestrian confusion contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being hit by an e-scooter traveling south on Lydig Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal when the collision occurred. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. The e-scooter driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact, which struck the pedestrian at the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained contusions and an injury to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the data.


SUVs Collide on Eastchester Road Bronx

Three SUVs crashed on Eastchester Road in the Bronx. A 59-year-old female passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. The collision involved a left turn and parked vehicle. Driver inexperience contributed to the crash. The injured passenger was restrained and conscious.

According to the police report, three SUVs collided on Eastchester Road in the Bronx. The crash involved a vehicle making a left turn, a parked SUV, and a third SUV traveling straight. A 59-year-old female passenger in one of the vehicles was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor. The point of impact included the left front bumper of the turning vehicle and the left rear bumper of the parked vehicle. No other contributing factors were specified. The injured party was not ejected and was seated in the right rear passenger position.


Sedan Rear-Ends Stopped Pickup Truck

A sedan making a U-turn struck a stopped pickup truck on Williamsbridge Road. The sedan driver, a 29-year-old woman, suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. Driver inattention and inexperience caused the crash. Four occupants were in the sedan; the truck had one driver.

According to the police report, a 2017 sedan driven by a 29-year-old woman was making a U-turn on Williamsbridge Road when it rear-ended a stopped 2021 pickup truck. The sedan's left rear bumper collided with the truck's right front bumper. The sedan driver was injured, sustaining abdomen and pelvis injuries, and experienced shock. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The pickup truck had one male driver who was licensed. The sedan carried four occupants. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.


Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 37-year-old woman was hit by a sedan making a left turn on Williamsbridge Road in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. She suffered bruises and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southeast on Williamsbridge Road struck a 37-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection with Vannest Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle, making a left turn, impacted her on the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. The crash highlights the driver's failure to yield to a lawful crossing pedestrian.


SUV Rear-Ends Parked Sedan in Bronx

A southbound SUV struck a parked sedan on Eastchester Road. The sedan’s front passenger, a 29-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited the SUV driver falling asleep as the cause. No ejections occurred. Damage hit the sedan’s left rear bumper.

According to the police report, a 2022 Mercedes SUV traveling south on Eastchester Road rear-ended a parked 2020 Ford sedan. The SUV driver, a licensed female, fell asleep, causing the collision. The sedan’s front passenger, a 29-year-old man, was injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The point of impact was the sedan’s left rear bumper and the SUV’s right front bumper. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The passenger was not using any safety equipment. The crash caused moderate injury severity but no fatalities.


Runaway SUV Injures Man Hanging Outside

A 58-year-old man riding outside a runaway SUV suffered knee and lower leg abrasions in the Bronx. The vehicle backed up, striking the man on the left side. The driverless vehicle caused the injury without ejection or loss of consciousness.

According to the police report, a 2019 Hyundai SUV traveling north on Paulding Avenue in the Bronx backed up as a driverless, runaway vehicle. A 58-year-old male occupant hanging on the outside was struck on the left front quarter panel and left side doors. He sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle' as the contributing factor twice, indicating loss of vehicle control. No other driver errors or victim faults were noted. The injured man was not using any safety equipment while riding outside the vehicle.


Box Truck Turns, Strikes Teen Pedestrian in Bronx

A box truck turned left on Neill Avenue. The right front bumper hit a 16-year-old girl crossing. She suffered head trauma and deep cuts. She died on the street. The driver failed to yield. The morning was quiet. The street was not.

A 16-year-old girl was killed at Neill Avenue and Paulding Avenue in the Bronx when a box truck, making a left turn, struck her as she crossed the street. According to the police report, 'A box truck turned left. A 16-year-old girl crossed without a signal. The right front bumper struck her. Head trauma. Deep cuts. She died there, on the street, before the morning bell rang.' The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver of the box truck failed to yield while turning. The girl was crossing at the intersection when she was hit. No other injuries were reported.


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Sedan Hits Parked SUV on Tomlinson Avenue

A sedan struck a parked SUV on Tomlinson Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan’s front left quarter panel hit the SUV’s left rear bumper. Two women in the sedan suffered neck and shoulder injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Tomlinson Avenue collided with a parked SUV. The point of impact was the sedan’s left front quarter panel and the SUV’s left rear bumper. Two female occupants in the sedan were injured: a 22-year-old front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash, and the 23-year-old driver sustained a shoulder contusion. Both were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as the contributing factor, indicating driver error. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The taxi involved was traveling west and impacted on the right side doors but had no occupants injured.


E-Bike Strikes Sedan Turning Left Bronx

An e-bike rider hit a sedan making a left turn in the Bronx. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The sedan’s right side doors were damaged. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor. The rider remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male e-bike rider was injured when he collided with a 2019 sedan making a left turn at Neill Avenue in the Bronx. The e-bike was traveling westbound, and the sedan eastbound. The point of impact was the sedan’s left rear quarter panel, damaging its right side doors. The cyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. No other contributing factors were specified. The sedan driver was licensed and had two occupants. The e-bike rider wore no safety equipment.


Sedan U-Turn Crash Injures Bronx Driver

A 2021 Toyota sedan made an improper U-turn on Williamsbridge Road in the Bronx. It struck another vehicle traveling north. The driver of the sedan, an 18-year-old man, suffered neck contusions. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed as factors.

According to the police report, a 2021 Toyota sedan was making an improper U-turn on Williamsbridge Road in the Bronx when it collided with another vehicle traveling north. The impact occurred on the left side doors of the Toyota and the left front bumper of the other vehicle. The sedan's driver, an 18-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained neck contusions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver errors including turning improperly, driver inattention or distraction, and unsafe speed. No other occupants were injured. The crash highlights driver mistakes as the cause of the collision.


Sedan Backs Into Pedestrian on Bogart Avenue

A 36-year-old woman was struck while walking on the road. The sedan was backing south on Bogart Avenue. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver failed to back safely, causing the collision.

According to the police report, a sedan backing unsafely on Bogart Avenue in the Bronx struck a 36-year-old female pedestrian who was walking outside an intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers of unsafe backing maneuvers in areas where pedestrians are present.


SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 59-year-old woman was hit on Morris Park Avenue in the Bronx. She was crossing with the signal when an SUV made a left turn and struck her. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a 59-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Morris Park Avenue in the Bronx while crossing with the signal at an intersection. The driver, operating a 2012 SUV, was making a left turn and failed to yield the right-of-way, striking the pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. There was no vehicle damage reported. The driver was licensed in Pennsylvania and traveling westbound. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.