Crash Count for Precinct 40
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,857
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,454
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 631
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 58
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 15
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 14, 2025
Carnage in Precinct 40
Killed 15
+1
Crush Injuries 19
Lower leg/foot 6
+1
Whole body 5
Back 4
Neck 3
Head 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Severe Bleeding 9
Head 6
+1
Lower leg/foot 2
Whole body 1
Severe Lacerations 19
Lower leg/foot 8
+3
Face 5
Head 3
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Whole body 1
Concussion 19
Head 10
+5
Neck 3
Back 2
Chest 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Whole body 1
Whiplash 111
Neck 47
+42
Back 30
+25
Head 21
+16
Whole body 7
+2
Shoulder/upper arm 6
+1
Chest 3
Hip/upper leg 3
Lower leg/foot 3
Lower arm/hand 1
Contusion/Bruise 131
Lower leg/foot 39
+34
Head 23
+18
Shoulder/upper arm 19
+14
Lower arm/hand 15
+10
Hip/upper leg 10
+5
Whole body 10
+5
Back 8
+3
Neck 6
+1
Chest 4
Face 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Eye 1
Abrasion 78
Lower arm/hand 24
+19
Lower leg/foot 14
+9
Face 11
+6
Head 10
+5
Shoulder/upper arm 5
Whole body 5
Hip/upper leg 4
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Back 1
Chest 1
Eye 1
Neck 1
Pain/Nausea 37
Neck 9
+4
Head 6
+1
Lower leg/foot 6
+1
Back 4
Lower arm/hand 3
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Hip/upper leg 2
Face 1
Whole body 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 14, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 40?

Preventable Speeding in Precinct 40 School Zones

(since 2022)
Two young riders dead on the Bronx River Parkway. The pattern is older than they were.

Two young riders dead on the Bronx River Parkway. The pattern is older than they were.

Precinct 40: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 26, 2025

Two young riders died before sunrise. Police say a 21‑year‑old in a Mercedes tried to pass on the Bronx River Parkway, clipped a Volkswagen, then hit two bikes. Both men were thrown and died at the hospital. The driver was charged with vehicular manslaughter and DWI. “He was drunk,” a sister said, standing in court. “Two people were killed.” Gothamist and the Daily News reported the charges and the names: Manuel Amarantepenalo, 19, and Enrique Martinez, 21.

“How could they let him go? How could they do that?” the victims’ mother asked, after the first court appearance. Daily News

“My client is prepared to contest these charges,” the defense said. Daily News

Night is when this precinct bleeds. In Precinct 40, deaths stack up after dark: 1 a.m., 2 a.m., 7 p.m., 9 p.m., 10 p.m., 11 p.m. The late‑night hours carry a heavy share of bodies and wounds. Injuries spike again at the evening rush. The data doesn’t blink. NYC Open Data

East 149th keeps taking people

A taxi struck a 61‑year‑old man on East 149th. Police logged “driver inattention.” He died. Open Data crash record for CrashID 4735638.

A 57‑year‑old cyclist was hit at E 149th and Brook by a turning bus. He was ejected and died. Open Data crash record for CrashID 4795059.

On Morris at E 149th, a multicar westbound chain ended with a 52‑year‑old pedestrian crushed. He died. Open Data crash record for CrashID 4803347.

This strip shows up again in the precinct’s hotspots: East 149 Street, E 149 St, and the Bruckner corridors. Top intersections.

Who gets hurt, and when

Since 2022, the precinct logged 3,803 crashes, with 2,412 injuries and 15 deaths. Pedestrians were hit 388 times; six died. Cyclists saw 242 crashes; three died. Riders on small motorized bikes were struck 62 times; one died. Car and SUV occupants took most of the impact, but they create it too. Precinct stats.

SUVs and sedans are the main source of pedestrian harm here, followed by trucks and taxis. Buses kill too, if you’re in the crosswalk when they turn. Precinct vehicle rollup.

The leads on causes read like a shrug: “other” is stamped on most deaths and serious injuries. Vulnerable road user “error” gets blamed next, then distraction, alcohol, and blown signals. People still end up dead in the same places. Contributing factors.

The parkway crash is not a one‑off

Police said all drivers stayed at the scene. The Highway unit took the case. The charges include vehicular manslaughter and DWI. The road closed near Gun Hill for hours. amNY, Gothamist, CBS New York.

Families showed up in court. “He’s just walking freely? Two people were killed,” a sister said. She named the harm and the choice alleged by police. Daily News.

Fix the corners that kill

The data points to places and times. Work there first.

  • Daylight the mouths of East 149th. Add hardened turns. Give leading pedestrian intervals. Drivers keep turning into people. The records show it. CrashIDs 4795059, 4803347
  • Slow the Bruckner frontage and near the expressway ramps. Raised crossings and tighter lanes at Bruckner Blvd and Bruckner Expressway. Night patrols where injuries spike.
  • Target repeat hotspots after dark. The precinct’s curve shows deaths clustered in late hours. Set up there. Hourly distribution.

Citywide steps that stop the bleed

Lower speeds save lives. New York now has the power to lower limits citywide under Sammy’s Law. Use it. Make 20 mph the norm on local streets. Then deal with the small group of drivers who rack up tickets and keep killing. Mandate speed limiters for the worst repeat offenders. Read more and press your officials to act at our Take Action page.

Citations

Citations

Other Representatives

Chantel Jackson
Assembly Member Chantel Jackson
District 79
District Office:
780 Concourse Village West Ground Floor Professional, Bronx, NY 10451
Legislative Office:
Room 547, 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
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 Geographies

Precinct 40 Police Precinct 40 sits in Bronx, District 8, AD 79, SD 29.

It contains Bronx CB1, Mott Haven-Port Morris, Melrose.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 40

10
Deegan crash injures SUV driver, passengers

Sep 10 - On the Major Deegan, a flatbed driver merged as an SUV driver went straight. They collided. The SUV’s right side crumpled. The SUV driver and two passengers were hurt. Police recorded Passing or Lane Usage Improper and Other Vehicular.

A flatbed driver and an SUV driver collided on the Major Deegan Expressway. The flatbed driver was merging. The SUV driver was going straight. The crash damaged the SUV’s right-side doors and the flatbed’s left front. Three people in the SUV were injured: the 24-year-old driver with neck pain, a 24-year-old rear passenger with a bruise, and a 33-year-old front passenger with a bruise. According to the police report, the flatbed was "Merging" and the SUV was "Going Straight Ahead." Police recorded "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Other Vehicular" as contributing factors. The report lists only occupants as victims.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841962 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
10
SUV Driver Rear-Ends Sedan on Bruckner Blvd

Sep 10 - A driver in an SUV hit a sedan’s rear on Bruckner Blvd at Brown Place. One driver, 41, suffered neck and crush injuries. Police recorded Following Too Closely.

Two eastbound drivers collided on Bruckner Boulevard at Brown Place in the Bronx. A driver in an SUV went straight and hit the rear of a sedan. The crash injured one driver, a 41-year-old man, with neck injuries and crush complaints. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling east, the sedan showed damage to the right rear bumper, and the SUV had damage to the center front end. Police recorded Following Too Closely by the SUV driver. The other driver, 48, was listed with unspecified injury.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841147 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
6
Driver flips sedan on Bruckner; passenger hurt

Sep 6 - While turning left at Bruckner Blvd and Alexander Ave, a driver overturned a 2017 Toyota sedan. The driver and a 27-year-old rear passenger were injured. Police listed contributing factors as Unspecified.

On Bruckner Blvd at Alexander Ave in the Bronx, a driver making a left turn overturned a 2017 Toyota sedan at about 2:54 a.m. A 27-year-old rear passenger was injured. The 73-year-old driver was also hurt. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn and overturned the sedan at the intersection, injuring both the driver and the rear passenger. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified," and did not cite a specific driver error.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840020 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
4
Bronx U-Turn Crash Injures Front Passenger

Sep 4 - Two SUV drivers collided at 281 E 143 St in the Bronx as one tried a U-turn. A 38-year-old front-seat passenger suffered neck whiplash. Police recorded Turning Improperly.

Two SUV drivers collided at 281 E 143 St in the Bronx, 10451. One driver headed west made a U-turn. The other drove east, going straight. A 38-year-old front-seat passenger was injured with neck whiplash. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Turning Improperly." It also listed one pre-crash action as "Making U Turn" and the other as "Going Straight Ahead." The passenger was listed as injured. The drivers were not listed as injured. Damage hit the left front of one SUV and the right front of the other.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840016 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
28
Westbound SUV, Northbound Sedan Crash

Aug 28 - A westbound SUV and a northbound sedan collided at E 135 St and Lincoln Ave. A 50-year-old driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm contusions; two other occupants had unspecified injuries.

According to the police report, the driver of a westbound Toyota SUV and the driver of a northbound Toyota sedan collided at E 135 St and Lincoln Ave in the Bronx at 1:37 a.m. The driver of the SUV struck the right front quarter of the sedan with the SUV's left front. One male driver, 50, sustained a shoulder and upper-arm contusion and was conscious; two other occupants were recorded with unspecified injuries. The report lists contributing factors for involved persons as Unspecified. No specific driver errors such as Failure to Yield, Distraction, or Unsafe Speed are identified in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838160 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
24
Merging sedan injures motorcyclist on E 149 St

Aug 24 - On E 149 St at Gerard Ave, a driver in a sedan merged east and hit an eastbound motorcyclist. The rider went down with a leg fracture. Police recorded Unsafe Lane Changing.

On E 149 St at Gerard Ave in the Bronx, a driver in a sedan merged eastbound and hit a motorcyclist who was going straight east. The 37-year-old rider was injured, with a knee and lower-leg injury and a reported fracture/dislocation. He was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Lane Changing' was the contributing factor. Police recorded unsafe lane changing by a driver. Left-front impact was recorded on both vehicles. The motorcycle driver was licensed in New York.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840732 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
24
SUV driver hits westbound cyclist on Bruckner

Aug 24 - A driver in an SUV hit a westbound cyclist at Bruckner Blvd and East 138th. The rider suffered a fractured, dislocated shoulder. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.

A driver in an SUV struck a westbound cyclist at Bruckner Blvd and East 138th. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old man, suffered a fractured and dislocated shoulder. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police list the SUV driver traveling north and the cyclist traveling west, both going straight ahead. Point of impact was the SUV's right front quarter panel into the bike's center front. The report records the cyclist injured and lists no injury for the motorist.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837484 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
24
Motorcycle rear-ends SUV on Morris

Aug 24 - Northbound bike smashes the SUV’s back end on Morris at East 140th. The rider goes down, hurt and conscious. The SUV was turning left. Following too closely led the way. Bronx street, hard stop, metal to bone.

A motorcycle traveling north struck the center rear of a northbound SUV that was making a left turn at Morris Ave and E 140 St in the Bronx. One motorcyclist was injured with arm trauma and remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Following Too Closely.” The SUV showed back-end damage; the motorcycle had front-end damage. Driver errors cited include Following Too Closely. Only after those failures, the report notes the injured rider lacked safety equipment. No pedestrians were listed. The crash is recorded under collision ID 4837479 with multiple occupants noted and one injury.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837479 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
16
Left-turn sedan driver hits motorcyclist on Westchester Ave

Aug 16 - A sedan driver turned left from Westchester Ave and hit a westbound motorcyclist at Tinton Ave. The 31-year-old rider went down with crush injuries to his lower leg. Police recorded Failure to Yield by the driver.

A sedan driver turned left from Westchester Avenue onto Tinton Avenue and struck a westbound motorcycle. The motorcyclist, a 31-year-old man, was injured with reported crush injuries to the lower leg and was listed as injured. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" was recorded as the contributing factor. The motorcycle was traveling straight west; the sedan was making a left turn and the motorcycle impacted the sedan's left front bumper at the motorcycle's center front. The motorcycle carried one occupant; the sedan carried three. The report lists Failure to Yield before any other confirmed causes.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837137 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
14
Right-turning sedan hits pedestrian on Southern Blvd

Aug 14 - The driver of a sedan turned right and hit a 38-year-old man in a marked crosswalk on Southern Blvd in the Bronx. He suffered a head injury and was listed in shock. Police flagged Other Vehicular as the contributing factor.

The driver of a sedan turned right and hit a 38-year-old man who was crossing in a marked crosswalk on Southern Blvd in the Bronx. He sustained a head injury and was reported in shock with complaint of pain or nausea. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Other Vehicular." Police recorded the vehicle was northbound and making a right turn. The vehicle's point of impact was the right front bumper and that bumper showed damage. The report lists the pedestrian as not at an intersection and records Other Vehicular as the driver error.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4835532 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
14
Sedan Rear-Ends SUV on Gerard Ave

Aug 14 - A northbound sedan rear-ended a northbound SUV on Gerard Ave at E 138 St. The 58-year-old sedan driver suffered neck injuries and reported whiplash. Police cited following too closely.

Two northbound vehicles collided on Gerard Ave at E 138 St in the Bronx. A driver in a sedan struck the left rear bumper of a driver in an SUV in a rear-end impact. One driver, a 58-year-old man, was injured. He complained of neck pain and reported whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Following Too Closely." The injured driver's record also lists Driver Inattention/Distraction. The sedan shows center-front damage. The SUV shows left-rear damage. Both drivers were traveling north and going straight ahead. Police recorded Following Too Closely as the primary driver error.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836550 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
11
Sedan U-turn Ejects 24-Year-Old Cyclist

Aug 11 - A northbound sedan made a U-turn at 2883 3rd Avenue and struck a southbound cyclist. The 24-year-old woman was ejected. She suffered a knee and lower-leg contusion and was reported in shock at the scene.

The driver of a northbound sedan made a U-turn and collided with a southbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 24-year-old woman, was ejected and sustained a contusion to the knee and lower leg and was reported in shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Turning Improperly" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded Turning Improperly and Traffic Control Disregarded by the driver. The sedan’s point of impact was the right front bumper; the bicycle had center-front damage. The report notes the bicyclist wore a helmet. No other serious injuries were listed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839088 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
9
Phone Use and Speed Hurt Bronx Passenger

Aug 9 - Two drivers going west on the Deegan crashed. A driver hit the rear of a sedan. A front-seat passenger took a head bruise. One driver felt leg pain; the other listed hurt. Police recorded phone use and speed. One sedan was demolished.

Two drivers going west on the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx collided. One driver hit the rear of another sedan. A front-seat passenger suffered a head injury. The female driver reported leg pain. The male driver was listed with an unspecified injury. One sedan was demolished. According to the police report, "Cell Phone (hands-free)" and "Unsafe Speed" contributed to the crash. Police recorded cell phone use and unsafe speed by both drivers. No helmet or signal use was listed as a factor. The data show straight-ahead travel before impact and front-to-back damage consistent with a rear hit. The toll fell hardest on the passenger.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834032 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
9
Speeding SUV Kills Bronx Cab Driver

Aug 9 - A cab driver died after an SUV, moving at 77 mph in a 25 zone, struck his car in the Bronx. The driver ran. DNA on the airbag led to charges. The street stayed silent. The loss remains.

According to the New York Post (2025-08-09), Imani Williams was charged after her SUV hit a livery cab at 77 mph in a 25 mph zone, killing driver Robert Godwin. Prosecutors say Williams used a bus lane, ran a red light, and fled on foot. DNA from the airbag identified her. District Attorney Darcel Clark said, 'This defendant was allegedly driving three times the speed limit when her SUV slammed into a livery cab.' The case highlights the deadly risk of speeding and reckless driving in city streets.


7
Bronx Cab Driver Killed In Hit-And-Run

Aug 7 - A speeding SUV tore through a red light, crushed a cab. The driver fled. The cabbie died, bloodied and alone. Police found the suspect two years later. The street stayed dangerous.

NY Daily News (2025-08-07) reports Imani Williams was arrested for a 2022 Bronx crash that killed livery cab driver Robert Godwin. Williams drove 77 mph in a 25-mph bus lane, ran a red, and T-boned Godwin, who had the right of way. The SUV pushed the cab 70 feet into parked cars. Williams and her passengers fled. DNA evidence linked her to the scene. Charges include manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. The case highlights deadly speed and red-light running, raising questions about enforcement and street design.


6
Motorcyclist Ejected, Leg Broken on Deegan

Aug 6 - A 24-year-old motorcyclist crashed on the northbound Major Deegan in the Bronx. The driver was ejected. His lower leg fractured. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified. No other people were involved.

A 24-year-old man driving a Yamaha motorcycle north on the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx crashed and was ejected, suffering a fractured lower leg. He was conscious at the scene. No other vehicles or people were involved. According to the police report, police recorded the contributing factors as “Unspecified.” Damage was concentrated at the motorcycle’s center front end. The crash occurred within the 40th Precinct’s area. The rider was the only occupant. Police did not provide further details on cause.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833377 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
3
Bus Driver Left Turn Breaks Man's Leg

Aug 3 - A bus driver turned left and hit a 21-year-old man in the crosswalk at 3 Ave and E 152 St in the Bronx. He crossed with the signal. His lower leg fractured and dislocated.

A bus driver hit a 21-year-old pedestrian at 3 Ave and E 152 St in the Bronx. The man was in the crosswalk. He crossed with the signal. According to the police report, the driver was traveling east and making a left turn when they hit him with the bus's left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered a fracture and dislocation to his lower leg and was conscious at the scene. Police listed the contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors were recorded. The report notes no damage to the bus.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834323 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
3
SUV Driver Rear-Ends Sedan on Bruckner Expressway

Aug 3 - An SUV driver hit a sedan’s rear on the Bruckner in the Bronx. The sedan driver suffered a bruised hip and shock. Police recorded following too closely and other vehicular factors.

A driver in an SUV hit the back of a southbound sedan on the Bruckner Expressway in the Bronx. Both drivers were going straight. Police recorded contact at the SUV’s center front and the sedan’s center rear. The sedan’s driver, a 46-year-old man, suffered a hip and upper-leg bruise and was in shock. He was not ejected and wore a lap belt. According to the police report, the crash involved "Following Too Closely" and "Other Vehicular" factors. Records also list a third southbound sedan with left-front damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832523 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
3
Driver Rear-Ends Sedan on Bruckner Expressway

Aug 3 - A driver rear-ended another sedan on Bruckner Expressway. A 36-year-old man suffered crush injuries to the head. Police recorded following too closely. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected.

A driver in a sedan rear-ended the center back end of another sedan on Bruckner Expressway while both vehicles were traveling south. The driver, a 36-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his head and was conscious at the scene. "According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Following Too Closely.'" The front of the striking sedan hit the rear of the struck sedan. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832754 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
27
Failure to Yield Injures Elderly Passenger

Jul 27 - Two drivers collided at E 158 St and Trinity Ave in the Bronx. An 84-year-old passenger took the hit. Crush injuries to her abdomen and pelvis. Police recorded failure to yield and aggressive driving.

At 2:09 pm, the driver of an SUV and the driver of a sedan collided at E 158 St and Trinity Ave in the Bronx. An 84-year-old woman riding in the sedan’s front seat suffered crush injuries to her abdomen and pelvis. The sedan’s 67-year-old male driver reported neck pain. According to the police report, “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” and “Aggressive Driving/Road Rage” contributed to the crash. Damage reports list center-front damage to the SUV and right-front damage to the sedan. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before impact. The 67-year-old driver is listed as licensed in Alabama.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831836 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18