What is the New York State Assembly and how does it work?

The New York State Assembly is the lower house of the state legislature. It passes laws, approves budgets, and represents local districts like AD 86.

Where does AD 86 sit politically?

It belongs to borough [Bronx](/borough/bronx/), city council district [District 14](/council-district/14/) and state senate district [SD 31](/senate-district/31/).

Which areas are in AD 86?

It includes the [University Heights (South)-Morris Heights](/neighborhood/bx0501/), [Mount Hope](/neighborhood/bx0502/), [Fordham Heights](/neighborhood/bx0503/), [Tremont](/neighborhood/bx0602/), [University Heights (North)-Fordham](/neighborhood/bx0701/), and [Bronx CB5](/community-board/205/) neighborhoods. It also overlaps parts of Council Districts [District 14](/council-district/14/) and [District 15](/council-district/15/), and State Senate Districts [SD 31](/senate-district/31/), [SD 32](/senate-district/32/), and [SD 33](/senate-district/33/).

What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in AD 86?

Cars and SUVs caused 389 injuries (10 serious) to pedestrians. Motorcycles and mopeds caused 43 injuries (1 serious). Bikes caused 17 injuries (1 serious). See [NYC Open Data](https://data.cityofnewyork.us/Public-Safety/Motor-Vehicle-Collisions-Crashes/h9gi-nx95) for details.

Are these crashes just 'accidents'?

No. Most crashes are preventable with safer street design, lower speeds, and better enforcement. They are not random or inevitable.

What can local politicians do to stop traffic violence?

They can pass and enforce lower speed limits, fund safer street designs, support automated enforcement, and hold repeat dangerous drivers accountable.

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.

Assembly District 86: Traffic Crash Statistics

Morris Heights Bleeds—Tapia’s Watch, Still No Justice

Surveillance video shows a white van on the sidewalk beside storefronts near East Tremont Avenue and Monterey Avenue in the Bronx, where police say a DWI driver hit two pedestrians Feb. 6, 2026.

Photo: CBS New York (source)

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Crash Count for AD 86 94 crashes • 1 deaths

Crashes: 94

All Injuries: 48

Moderate: 8

Serious: 2

Deaths: 1

Data from Jan 1, 2026 to Feb 3, 2026

Crashes by Hour in AD 86 12 AM • 8 injuries ↑700%

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Who is getting hurt? Kids 1 injuries ↑1 Seniors 2 injuries ↓50%

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Moderate Serious Deaths

Caught Speeding Recently in AD 86 LHW5598 — 194 times

Vehicles – Caught speeding in NYC (12 months) and here in AD 86

2023 Black Toyota Sedan (LHW5598) – 194 tickets citywide • 2 in last 90d here
2025 Gray Mazda Suburban (LVE3945) – 110 tickets citywide • 1 in last 90d here
2007 Infiniti Sedan (MSD0698) – 80 tickets citywide • 1 in last 90d here
2021 Gray Volkswagen Sedan (KWC3174) – 77 tickets citywide • 1 in last 90d here
2023 Black Mitsubishi Suburban (KZF9979) – 73 tickets citywide • 1 in last 90d here

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Data as of 2026-02-03

Recent severe crashes

SUV driver slams parked cars on Cross Bronx 2026-01-01T06:50:00+00:00
CROSS BRONX EXPY
A 55-year-old SUV driver hit two parked cars on the Cross Bronx Expressway near Morris Avenue and died of head injuries. Other listed occupants are noted in the report but their injuries are not described.
According to the police report, a 55-year-old man driving a Toyota SUV west on the Cross Bronx Expressway near Morris Avenue hit a parked sedan and a parked SUV. He sustained a fatal head injury and was pronounced dead. Police listed other occupants in the record; the report does not describe their injuries. Snowy, below-freezing weather was recorded at the time.
Distracted driver ejects moped rider 2026-01-17T21:30:00+00:00
1821 UNIVERSITY AVE
Police recorded driver inattention. A 46-year-old moped rider was ejected and left unconscious with back injuries near 1821 University Ave in the Bronx.
According to the police report, a 46-year-old moped rider was injured near 1821 University Ave in the Bronx around 9:30 p.m. on Jan. 17, 2026. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction. The rider was ejected, was listed as unconscious, and reported back injury and pain or nausea. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
Motorcyclist Thrown, Fractured In Jerome Ave Crash 2026-01-06T07:36:00+00:00
JEROME AVE
A 33-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and injured on Jerome Ave at West 182nd Street after a crash with a sedan. Morning commute, body fractured, another rider absorbed the hit.
According to the police report, a 33-year-old man driving a motorcycle on Jerome Avenue near West 182nd Street was ejected and injured in a crash with a sedan on a cold Tuesday morning. Police noted a fracture and dislocation with injuries to his entire body. The sedan’s 40-year-old driver was listed in the report, along with another 40-year-old occupant whose injuries were not detailed.
Driver hits crossing man on Tremont 2026-02-02T12:00:00+00:00
31 W TREMONT AVE
A 63-year-old driver hit a 33-year-old man crossing near W Tremont Ave. The pedestrian suffered a hip/upper-leg abrasion.
According to the police report, a 63-year-old man driving a 2007 Ford sedan was going straight ahead near W Tremont Ave in the Bronx when he hit a 33-year-old pedestrian who was crossing. The pedestrian was listed as conscious and injured, with an abrasion to the hip/upper leg. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
Driver skids on Deegan, hurts passenger 2026-01-25T07:54:00+00:00
MAJOR DEEGAN EXPRESSWAY
A driver on the Major Deegan Expressway lost control on slippery pavement and crashed. A 50-year-old passenger suffered a head injury with minor bleeding.
According to the police report, a 58-year-old driver was going straight on the Major Deegan Expressway when the driver crashed, with police recording slippery pavement as the contributing factor. A 50-year-old man riding as a right-rear passenger was injured, with a head injury and minor bleeding noted. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.

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Carnage in AD 86 3 Contusion/Bruise (Lower leg/foot)

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▸ Killed 1

▸ Fracture/Dislocation 1

▸ Whiplash 2

▸ Contusion/Bruise 4

▸ Abrasion 1

▸ Pain/Nausea 1

Data from Jan 1, 2026 to Feb 3, 2026

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Dangerous Streets in AD 86 East 187 Street • 11.7 inj/mi

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Dangerous Bike Lanes in AD 86 E 182 Street • 4.9 cyclist inj/mi

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Dangerous Schools in AD 86 Holy Spirit Head Start • 6 injuries

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School	Crashes Injuries Child injuries Deaths

Preventable Speeding 0 16+ offenders ↓100%

Repeat School-Zone Speeding Offenders

AD 86

Data through 2026-02-03

Preventable tickets (≥16) — 2026 year-to-date

Prev: 1,402 2025 year-to-date

↓100.0% vs 2025 year-to-date

Threshold

≥ 16

≥ 6: 0 (2026 year-to-date) • Prev: 3,723 2025 year-to-date
≥ 16: 0 (2026 year-to-date) • Prev: 1,402 2025 year-to-date

Pedestrian Injuries 100% by Cars and Trucks ↑8.3%

Cars 0

Trucks 0

Mopeds 0

Bikes 0

Assembly Member Yudelka Tapia A (96)

Assembly Member Yudelka Tapia
District 86

Assembly 86

Street Safety Record

A (96)

2026 year-to-date

Recent win: Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer: Council passes

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Email: tapiay@nyassembly.gov

District Office:
2175C Jerome Ave., Bronx, NY 10453
718-933-6909

Legislative Office:
Room 551, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
518-455-5511

Twitter: @YudelkaTapia

Council Member Pierina Ana Sanchez F (50)*

Council Member Pierina Ana Sanchez
District 14

Council 14

Street Safety Record

F (50)*

2026 year-to-date

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Pierina Ana Sanchez Highlights Unlicensed Food Vending Problem
👍 Positive
2026-01-29 · Leadership · AMNY · ↑ helps grade
On Jan. 29, 2026, the Council overrode 17 Eric Adams vetoes and revived bills on housing, labor, vending, accountability, and survivor justice. The sweep reset policy in one hard vote.