Crash Count for SD 29
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 10,690
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 5,917
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 1,465
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 90
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 36
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 26, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in SD 29?

Blood on the Curb. No More Excuses.

Blood on the Curb. No More Excuses.

SD 29: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 4, 2025

The Street Does Not Forgive

Just last month, a Ford Mustang took a left turn at East 149th and Courtlandt. The car jumped the curb. Six people were hit. The driver ran. The street was left with blood and broken glass. “People were yelling, were in pain, so yelling, crying, it was very upsetting,” said Vivian Cole. The youngest victim was 30. The oldest, 79. All were sent to Lincoln Hospital. The driver and passenger vanished into the city. No arrests. No answers. Police are still searching.

The Toll: Relentless and Rising

In the last twelve months, SD 29 saw 9 deaths and 32 serious injuries. Nearly 2,000 people were hurt. The numbers do not flinch. They do not care about age. Children, elders, workers, all caught in the crosswalk or on the curb. Cars and trucks did most of the harm. SUVs killed eight. Trucks and buses killed three. Bikes and mopeds killed three more. The street does not care who you are. It only counts the bodies.

Leadership: Votes and the Long Road

State Senator Jose Serrano voted yes on bills to curb repeat speeders and expand school speed zones. He backed the Stop Super Speeders Act, which would force the worst offenders to slow down. He voted to extend school speed zones. These votes matter. But the blood on the street says it is not enough. The Mustang driver did not care about the law. The victims did not get a warning.

The Call: No More Waiting

Every day of delay means another family in the ER. Call Senator Serrano. Call your council member. Demand a citywide 20 mph speed limit. Demand real enforcement against repeat offenders. Join Families for Safe Streets. Stand up before the next siren wails. The street will not wait. Neither should you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the New York State Senate and how does it work?
The New York State Senate is the upper chamber of the state legislature. It passes laws, approves budgets, and oversees state agencies.
Where does SD 29 sit politically?
It belongs to borough Bronx, city council district District 8 and assembly district AD 84.
Which areas are in SD 29?
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in SD 29?
Cars and trucks caused the most harm to pedestrians in SD 29, with 8 deaths and 18 serious injuries. SUVs were involved in 8 deaths, trucks and buses in 3 deaths, bikes in 1 death, and mopeds/motorcycles in 2 deaths. These numbers are based on recent crash data.
Are these crashes preventable or just 'accidents'?
Most crashes can be prevented with safer street design, lower speed limits, and real enforcement. They are not random—they follow patterns and can be stopped.
What can local politicians do to stop traffic violence?
They can pass and enforce lower speed limits, support bills targeting repeat dangerous drivers, and fund safer street designs that protect people walking and biking.
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

Citations

Fix the Problem

Jose Serrano
State Senator Jose Serrano
District 29
District Office:
335 E. 100th St., New York, NY 10029
Legislative Office:
Room 418, Capitol Building 172 State St., Albany, NY 12247

Other Representatives

Amanda Septimo
Assembly Member Amanda Septimo
District 84
District Office:
384 E. 149th St. Suite 202, Bronx, NY 10455
Legislative Office:
Room 536, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Diana Ayala
Council Member Diana Ayala
District 8
District Office:
105 East 116th Street, New York, NY 10029
212-828-9800
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1880, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6960
Twitter: DianaAyalaNYC
Other Geographies

SD 29 Senate District 29 sits in Bronx, Precinct 40, District 8, AD 84.

It contains Mott Haven-Port Morris, Melrose, Hunts Point, North & South Brother Islands, Concourse-Concourse Village, Highbridge, Mount Eden-Claremont (West), Yankee Stadium-Macombs Dam Park, Soundview Park, Upper East Side-Yorkville, East Harlem (South), East Harlem (North), Randall'S Island, Bronx CB1, Bronx CB2, Manhattan CB11, Bronx CB4.

See also
State_assembly_districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Senate District 29

Driver Dies After Losing Consciousness, Crashes Into Parked Cars

A man lost control on Bruckner Boulevard. His sedan slammed into two parked cars. Metal crumpled. Glass flew. He died alone in the driver’s seat. The Bronx kept moving. No other injuries reported.

A 69-year-old man died after losing consciousness behind the wheel on Bruckner Boulevard near 653. According to the police report, his sedan veered into two parked vehicles. The impact folded metal and scattered glass. The driver died at the scene. No pedestrians, cyclists, or passengers were hurt. The police report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash left two parked cars damaged but no other injuries.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4690552 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Unlicensed Teen Motorcyclist Killed at Speed

An unlicensed teen on a motorcycle slammed into an SUV on the Cross Bronx Expressway. He flew from the bike and died on the asphalt. His helmet stayed on. Three other vehicles kept moving. The crash left one dead and a city unchanged.

An 18-year-old unlicensed male motorcyclist was killed after striking the left rear bumper of a Honda SUV on the Cross Bronx Expressway. According to the police report, 'An unlicensed 18-year-old on a motorcycle hit a Honda SUV at speed, flew from the bike, and died on the asphalt. His helmet stayed on. Three other vehicles kept going. His body did not.' The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The motorcyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The data notes that his helmet remained on, but no helmet use is listed as a contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the occupants of the SUV or the other vehicles involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684769 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Dump Truck Strikes Pedestrian in Bronx Crosswalk

A dump truck rolled down Westchester Avenue. A man crossed at the intersection. Steel hit his head. Blood pooled on the street. The signal was ignored. He lay unconscious, fifty-three years old. The Bronx night fell silent.

A 53-year-old man was struck by a dump truck while crossing Westchester Avenue near Forest Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the pedestrian was in the crosswalk when the truck hit him, causing a severe head injury and leaving him unconscious and bleeding. The report notes, 'Signal ignored.' The point of impact was the truck’s right front bumper. The pedestrian was listed as 'crossing against signal,' but the report also lists the contributing factors as 'unspecified.' No helmet or other safety equipment is mentioned. The crash left the street silent, marked by blood and steel.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679783 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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Head-On Crash on Major Deegan Expressway Injures Woman

A BMW and a Ford slammed head-on before dawn. Metal tore. A woman in the front seat bled from the leg, awake and hurting. Alcohol hung in the air. The road was silent, except for pain.

A BMW sedan and a Ford SUV collided head-on on the Major Deegan Expressway at 2:58 a.m. One woman, riding in the front passenger seat, suffered severe lacerations to her leg. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' was a contributing factor in the crash. The report describes the scene: 'A BMW and a Ford collided head-on. Metal screamed. A woman in the front seat bled from the leg, awake and hurting. Alcohol lingered.' No driver errors beyond alcohol involvement are listed. The injured woman was conscious and not ejected. She wore a lap belt and harness. The crash left the night quiet, except for the sound of injury.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678641 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Cuts Across Lanes, Motorcyclist Ejected

A Honda SUV veered across Bruckner Expressway. A Yamaha motorcycle slammed its rear. The rider flew, helmet on, leg torn open. Blood pooled on the asphalt. Steel and speed met flesh. The road took its toll.

A crash on Bruckner Expressway involved a Honda SUV and a Yamaha motorcycle. The SUV cut across lanes. The motorcycle struck the SUV’s rear. According to the police report, 'A Honda SUV cut across lanes. A Yamaha motorcycle hit its rear. The rider flew. Helmet on. Awake. His leg torn open.' The 27-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his leg. Police list 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report, but the crash’s violence left him bleeding on the road. No injuries were reported for the SUV driver.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677587 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
E-Scooter Rider Killed Striking Parked Truck

A man on an e-scooter slammed into a parked pickup on Shakespeare Avenue. He flew from the scooter. His head hit the ground. Blood pooled on the street. He died there. The crash left a life ended and a city marked.

A 47-year-old man riding an e-scooter southbound on Shakespeare Avenue near Jerome Avenue struck a parked Dodge pickup truck. According to the police report, the scooter crumpled on impact and the rider was ejected, suffering fatal head injuries. The report notes the rider was unlicensed and wore no helmet. No driver errors by another party are listed in the data. The only contributing factors recorded are 'Unspecified.' The parked truck sustained no damage. The man died at the scene, leaving another mark on the Bronx’s dangerous streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675146 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Moped Rider Ejected in Bronx Night Crash

A moped sped west on East 168th. The rider, unlicensed and helmetless, crashed hard. He flew from the seat, head smashing pavement. Blood pooled. Sirens cut the dark. Aggression and speed left a man broken in the Bronx.

A 28-year-old moped rider was severely injured at East 168th Street and Sheridan Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the rider was unlicensed and wore no helmet. He lost control, was ejected, and struck his head, suffering severe bleeding and semiconsciousness. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The moped was traveling west when the crash occurred. No other vehicles or people were involved. The crash highlights the dangers of aggressive driving and high speed. Helmet use is noted only because the police report lists 'None' under safety equipment.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672277 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Flatbed Rolls Forward, Crushes Pedestrian on 105th

A flatbed truck rolled on East 105th Street. A young man stepped from behind a parked car. The trailer struck him. His body broke under the weight. He lay unconscious. The truck showed no damage. The street stayed silent.

A 25-year-old pedestrian was struck and crushed by a flatbed truck on East 105th Street near 1st Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A flatbed rolled forward. A 25-year-old man stepped from behind a parked car. The trailer struck him. His body broke beneath the weight. He lay unconscious. The truck bore no scar.' The victim suffered crush injuries to his entire body and was found unconscious at the scene. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The truck sustained no visible damage. No helmet or signal use was noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671132 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Strikes Woman on Bruckner Boulevard

A Honda SUV hit a 57-year-old woman on Bruckner Boulevard near Brown Place. The left bumper struck her head. She lay bleeding, incoherent, torn open. The driver continued straight. The street bore witness to another brutal impact.

A 2003 Honda SUV struck a 57-year-old woman in the roadway on Bruckner Boulevard near Brown Place in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'The left bumper hit her head. She lay bleeding, incoherent, torn open. The driver kept going straight.' The woman suffered severe head injuries and lacerations. She was not at an intersection when hit. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were specified in the data. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians outside crosswalks, especially on wide, fast-moving streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670946 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
2
Jeep Slams Chevy on Bronx Corner, Two Drivers Hurt

Steel screamed at East 141 and Bruckner. Jeep smashed Chevy’s rear. Two men, 73 and 37, trapped in twisted seats. Backs and necks broken. Distraction behind the wheel. Pain lingered. The Bronx watched the wreck unfold.

Two drivers were injured when a Jeep SUV struck the rear of a Chevy sedan at the corner of East 141st Street and Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'Jeep slammed Chevy’s rear. Steel screamed. A 73-year-old and a 37-year-old, both drivers, crushed in their seats. Belts held. Backs and necks broke. Distraction behind the wheel.' The crash left both men with serious back and neck injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. Both drivers were wearing seat belts. The impact left pain and broken bodies. The Bronx bore witness to another violent collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670223 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Moped Rider Thrown, Leg Torn on East 143rd

A Mercedes veered on East 143rd. Metal hit metal. The moped rider flew, struck pavement. His helmet stayed on. His leg split open. Blood pooled. He screamed, but stayed awake. The street bore witness to pain and inexperience.

A 21-year-old moped rider suffered severe leg lacerations after a crash with a Mercedes on East 143rd Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the Mercedes veered while changing lanes. The moped and car collided. The rider was ejected and hit the pavement. He wore a helmet and remained conscious, but his leg was badly injured. The police report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The moped rider was unlicensed. The report notes the helmet only after citing driver inexperience. No pedestrians or passengers were reported hurt.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673021 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Bus Strikes Toddler Crossing Prospect Avenue

A bus hit a two-year-old boy on Prospect Avenue. The child crossed outside the crosswalk. Blood pooled from his leg. He lay conscious on the pavement. The bus rolled south, its front untouched. No stop. No signal. The street stayed silent.

A two-year-old boy was struck by a bus near 671 Prospect Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the child was crossing the street without a crosswalk or signal when the bus, traveling south, hit him with its center front end. The boy suffered severe lacerations to his leg but remained conscious at the scene. The report notes that the bus did not stop and showed no visible damage. Contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are identified in the data. The police report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661468 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Madison Avenue

A Nissan SUV passed too close near 1440 Madison Avenue. Its bumper hit a 66-year-old man’s head. Blood spilled. He stayed conscious. The street’s lines gave no protection. The driver’s error left the pedestrian wounded and bleeding.

A 66-year-old man walking with traffic near 1440 Madison Avenue in Manhattan was struck by a northbound Nissan SUV. According to the police report, the SUV 'passed too closely,' and its left front bumper hit the pedestrian’s head. The man suffered severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Lane Marking Improper/Inadequate' as contributing factors. No mention of pedestrian error or helmet use appears in the data. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to maintain safe distance from people on foot. The road markings offered no real barrier. The man was injured because the SUV encroached on his space.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660137 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
2
Drunk Unlicensed Driver Slams Sedan Into City Bus

A drunk, unlicensed man crashed his Honda into a city bus on 3rd Avenue. Doors buckled. A Hyundai struck next. Blood ran down his legs. No seatbelt. Steel screamed. The street held its breath. One man suffered severe leg wounds.

A violent crash unfolded near 3rd Avenue and East 149th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, a drunk, unlicensed man driving a Honda sedan slammed into a city bus. The bus doors buckled from the impact. A Hyundai SUV then struck the scene. The unlicensed sedan driver, a 34-year-old man, was not wearing a seatbelt and suffered severe lacerations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The driver’s lack of a license and absence of safety equipment are also noted. No injuries to bus passengers or other drivers are reported in the data. The crash left blood on the street and steel twisted, underscoring the danger when impaired, unlicensed drivers operate vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663738 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Moped Rider Dies Striking Parked Sedan Bronx

A man rode his moped down Sound View Avenue. He struck a parked sedan. The crash shattered the night. Head trauma and internal bleeding took his life. No helmet. The street fell silent again.

A 47-year-old man riding a ZNEN moped died after crashing into a parked Dodge sedan on Sound View Avenue near White Plains Road in the Bronx. According to the police report, the moped rider suffered head trauma and internal bleeding. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The moped rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the police narrative. No other people were injured. The sedan was unoccupied and parked at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658007 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on East 135th Street

A sedan sped west on East 135th. It hit a 58-year-old man head-on. He lay semiconscious, bleeding from the head. The car showed no damage. The street stayed silent. The man did not move.

A sedan traveling west on East 135th Street near Brook Avenue struck a 58-year-old man head-on. According to the police report, the pedestrian was left semiconscious and bleeding from the head. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The sedan showed no damage. The man suffered severe head injuries and remained on the pavement. The police report does not mention any actions by the pedestrian that contributed to the crash. The focus remains on the driver's speed and failure to yield.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660607 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Dump Truck Turns, E-Bike Rider Killed in Bronx

A dump truck turned right on Tiffany Street. An e-bike rider kept straight. The truck’s bumper crushed his head. He was 29. He died there, half thrown, on the street. No helmet. No time. The Bronx claimed another life.

A 29-year-old e-bike rider was killed at Tiffany and Barry Streets in the Bronx when a dump truck turned right and struck him. According to the police report, 'A dump truck turned right. An e-bike kept straight. The truck’s bumper crushed the rider’s head. No helmet. No time. He was 29. He died there, half thrown, on the street.' The crash involved a dump truck making a right turn and an e-bike traveling straight. The point of impact was the truck’s right front bumper and the e-bike’s left front quarter panel. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Unspecified' as contributing factors. The e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary danger came from the truck’s movement and impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652722 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Veers on Southern Boulevard, Strikes Pedestrian

Two sedans collided. One spun, hit a man on Southern Boulevard. He lay still, hip shattered, blood pooling. Alcohol hung in the air. The street watched, silent, as the man stopped moving.

A crash unfolded on Southern Boulevard near East 147th Street. Two sedans collided. One sedan veered and struck a 52-year-old man walking in the roadway. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' was a contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered severe hip and leg injuries and was found unconscious with severe lacerations. The report describes the scene: 'He lay still, hip crushed, blood pooling. Alcohol on breath.' The data lists no errors by the pedestrian. The crash highlights the danger when drivers operate under the influence. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4654930 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Motorcyclist Killed Striking Turning SUV on Jerome

A man on a motorcycle hit an SUV mid-turn on Jerome Avenue. He flew from the bike. His head struck the pavement. He died at the scene. Unsafe speed and improper turning marked the crash. The street fell silent.

A 35-year-old man riding a motorcycle was killed after colliding with an SUV making a U-turn on Jerome Avenue. According to the police report, the crash involved unsafe speed and turning improperly. The motorcyclist, who was unlicensed and not wearing a helmet, was ejected from his bike and suffered fatal head injuries. The SUV's right front bumper was struck as it turned. Parked cars lined the street, but no other injuries were reported. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. Helmet use is noted only because it appears in the data after driver errors. The crash left one man dead and a community shaken.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653345 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
2
Motorcycle Speed Shatters Night on Major Deegan

A Yamaha motorcycle ripped south on Major Deegan. It hit hard. A 25-year-old woman, helmeted, flew from the wreck. Blood pooled on the asphalt. She lay semiconscious, head torn, silence closing in. The machine was demolished. Speed ruled. Lives broke.

A Yamaha motorcycle crashed southbound on Major Deegan Expressway. According to the police report, the motorcycle traveled at unsafe speed before striking and demolishing. A 25-year-old woman, riding as a rear passenger, was ejected. She suffered severe head lacerations and was found semiconscious, bleeding on the roadway. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. The passenger wore a helmet, as noted in the data, but the force of the crash left her badly injured. The machine lay wrecked. No other injuries were reported. The night ended in silence and blood.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649954 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04