Crash Count for Precinct 40
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,401
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,121
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 550
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 49
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 15
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 15, 2025
Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 40?
SUVs/Cars 87 13 4 Trucks/Buses 11 5 1 Motos/Mopeds 3 0 1 Bikes 3 0 0
Fourteen Dead, Countless Ignored—Hold Precinct 40 Accountable Now

Fourteen Dead, Countless Ignored—Hold Precinct 40 Accountable Now

Precinct 40: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025

Blood on the Crosswalks

In Precinct 40, the numbers do not lie. Fourteen dead. Forty-nine left with serious injuries. Over 2,100 hurt since 2022. The dead are not just numbers. They are neighbors, parents, children. A cyclist crushed by a turning MTA bus on East 149th (Gothamist). A man struck by a van while crossing at Morris Avenue (NY Daily News). A pedestrian killed by a taxi on East 149th. The street does not care who you are. It only takes.

The Vehicles That Kill

SUVs and cars led the body count—four killed, thirteen seriously injured, eighty-seven with moderate wounds. Trucks and buses took more: one dead, five with life-altering injuries. Motorcycles and mopeds, one dead. Bikes, three moderate injuries. The pattern is clear. The bigger the vehicle, the greater the harm.

Leadership: Words, Laws, and Silence

City Hall talks of Vision Zero. The police promise action. “NYPD officers will be highly visible on New York City roadways… to deter unsafe driving and, when necessary, to take appropriate enforcement action,” said Police Commissioner Edward Caban. But the dead keep coming. Speed cameras work, but their future is always in doubt. The Dangerous Vehicle Abatement Program has lapsed. The city has the power to lower speed limits, but waits. Each delay is a risk. Each silence is a sentence.

The Role of Precinct 40

Precinct 40 holds the line. They can enforce speed limits. They can ticket reckless drivers. They can target the corners where blood stains the curb. But only if they act. Only if the public demands it. “One life lost to traffic violence is one life too many,” said the mayor. The time for words is over.

Call your council member. Call the precinct. Demand action. Every day without change is another day closer to the next siren, the next family torn apart.

Take action now.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 40

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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.


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.


SUV Rear-Ends Parked Vehicle on East 149 Street

A Ford SUV struck a parked vehicle on East 149 Street in the Bronx. The front passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The impact damaged the right front bumper of the moving SUV and the left rear bumper of the parked vehicle.

According to the police report, a 2023 Ford SUV traveling west on East 149 Street collided with a parked 2018 Ford SUV. The moving vehicle impacted the left rear bumper of the parked SUV with its right front bumper. A 32-year-old male front passenger in the moving SUV was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg. He was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The collision caused damage to both vehicles at their points of impact.


Bronx Collision Injures Female Sedan Driver

Two vehicles collided on East 139 Street in the Bronx. A 28-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered neck injuries and shock. The SUV struck the sedan’s right front while the sedan was making a left turn. Both drivers were licensed.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old female sedan driver was injured in a crash on East 139 Street in the Bronx. The sedan was making a left turn when it was struck on the right front bumper by a westbound SUV traveling straight ahead. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and was in shock, reporting pain and nausea. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver but does not specify driver errors or victim fault. The SUV impacted the sedan’s right front bumper with its left front bumper, causing damage to both vehicles.


SUV Rear-Ends Stopped SUV on Bruckner

A northbound SUV rear-ended another stopped SUV on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. The driver of the striking vehicle suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as causes. Both vehicles were SUVs.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old female driver in a 2022 Ford SUV rear-ended a 2020 Acura SUV stopped in traffic on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. The impact was at the center front end of the striking vehicle and the center back end of the struck vehicle. The driver of the striking SUV was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash, but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Following Too Closely." No other contributing factors were noted. The collision caused injuries to the striking vehicle's driver but no ejection occurred.


Sedan and Tractor Truck Collide on East 134 Street

A sedan and a tractor truck both made right turns southbound on East 134 Street. The vehicles collided, impacting the sedan’s left front quarter panel and doors. The sedan driver, an 18-year-old male, suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm.

According to the police report, a sedan and a tractor truck, both traveling south and making right turns on East 134 Street, collided. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the sedan and the trailer of the truck. The sedan driver, an 18-year-old male occupant, was injured with contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The sedan sustained damage to its left side doors. No ejections or severe injuries were reported.


Sedan, Ambulance Collide on East 135 Street

A sedan turning right struck an ambulance turning left at East 135 Street. The ambulance’s right front quarter panel hit the sedan’s left front bumper. A 61-year-old female passenger in the sedan suffered back injuries and whiplash. Traffic control was disregarded.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east made a right turn and collided with a westbound ambulance making a left turn on East 135 Street. The point of impact was the sedan’s left front bumper and the ambulance’s right front quarter panel. The sedan carried two occupants; a 61-year-old female front passenger was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or signs. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


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Bronx Pedestrians Injured in Alcohol-Linked Crash

Two pedestrians struck outside intersection in Bronx. Sedan hit them while traveling east at unsafe speed. Three vehicle occupants injured, including driver and front passenger. Alcohol involved. All suffered bruises and contusions. Crash damaged front ends of sedan and parked SUV.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on East 132 Street in the Bronx struck two pedestrians not at an intersection. Both pedestrians, aged 27 and 28, sustained knee and lower leg injuries with contusions. The sedan had two occupants plus the driver, all injured with bruises to the head, chest, and other areas. The report lists alcohol involvement and unsafe speed as contributing factors for the crash. The parked SUV was also damaged at its front end. The driver’s errors include unsafe speed and alcohol involvement. The pedestrians were performing other actions in the roadway. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash caused center front end damage to both the sedan and the SUV.


Unlicensed Bicyclist Injured on Westchester Avenue

A 54-year-old man riding a bike south on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx was injured. He suffered abrasions and lower leg trauma. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected. No other vehicles or driver errors were reported.

According to the police report, a 54-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx was injured in a crash. The cyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report notes the bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the bike. The driver was unlicensed. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the report. The crash involved only the bicyclist, with no other vehicles or pedestrians mentioned. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The point of impact was the center front end of the bike, which sustained damage. The report does not specify what caused the crash.


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.


SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Bruckner Boulevard

A GMC SUV struck a Honda sedan from behind on Bruckner Boulevard. The sedan’s female driver held a permit license. The SUV driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles traveled westbound.

According to the police report, a 2018 GMC SUV rear-ended a 2007 Honda sedan on Bruckner Boulevard. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old man, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan was driven by a female with a permit license. The crash occurred while both vehicles were traveling westbound, with the SUV slowing or stopping and the sedan going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


Pedestrian Injured Crossing East 149 Street

A 23-year-old woman was struck while crossing East 149 Street in the Bronx. The vehicle hit her on the right front bumper. She suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. The driver was speeding. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured on East 149 Street near Concord Avenue in the Bronx. The 23-year-old female was crossing outside a crosswalk when a vehicle traveling north struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruising to her shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious. The report lists "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor for the driver. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian's crossing action was noted, but no driver license or vehicle details were provided. The crash highlights the dangers of speeding vehicles impacting vulnerable pedestrians outside intersections.


Taxi Strikes Sedan Making U-Turn Bronx

A taxi traveling south hit a northbound sedan making a U-turn on Grand Concourse. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were male and licensed. The sedan’s front end and taxi’s left quarter panel were damaged.

According to the police report, a taxi moving straight south on Grand Concourse collided with a sedan making a U-turn northbound. The point of impact was the taxi’s left side doors and the sedan’s center front end. The sedan driver, a 42-year-old man, was injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver but does not specify any driver errors or contributing factors for the taxi driver. The sedan had two occupants; the taxi had one. Damage was sustained to the front end of the sedan and the left front quarter panel of the taxi.


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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.


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.


10-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing Against Signal

A 10-year-old boy was struck by a sedan while crossing Westchester Avenue against the signal. The impact hit his lower leg and foot. The driver, a licensed female, was traveling east with no reported vehicle damage. The child suffered bruises and contusions.

According to the police report, a 10-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2007 Jeep sedan traveling east on Westchester Avenue struck him with the right front bumper. The child was crossing against the signal at a location not at an intersection. He sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate driver errors such as failure to yield. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but no helmet or signaling factors were noted.


7-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured by SUV in Bronx

A 7-year-old girl was struck while crossing outside a crosswalk in the Bronx. The SUV hit her on the left rear quarter panel. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver showed no vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a 7-year-old female pedestrian was injured in the Bronx after being struck by a northbound SUV. The collision occurred as she crossed the street outside a crosswalk or signal. The SUV impacted the pedestrian on its left rear quarter panel. The child sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian's crossing outside a crosswalk is noted but not cited as a cause. No helmet or signal use was recorded.


Taxi Merges Into Sedan, Injures Passenger

A taxi merging southbound on Major Deegan Expressway struck the right side of a sedan. The sedan’s front passenger, a 20-year-old woman, suffered knee and lower leg bruises. Both vehicles traveled south; the taxi caused the impact with its front end.

According to the police report, a taxi merging southbound on the Major Deegan Expressway collided with the right side doors of a sedan traveling straight ahead. The sedan carried two occupants, including a 20-year-old female front passenger who was injured with contusions and bruises to her knee and lower leg. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The taxi driver was merging, while the sedan driver was going straight ahead. The report lists no specific contributing factors but the taxi’s merging maneuver caused the collision. The passenger was not ejected and sustained moderate injuries. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles legally registered in New York.


E-Bike Ejected in Bronx Left-Turn Crash

A 21-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and injured in a Bronx crash. A BMW sedan made a left turn, striking the bike’s left front bumper. The rider suffered full-body injuries and shock. The driver disregarded traffic control and showed inexperience.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Saint Anns Avenue in the Bronx involving a BMW sedan and an e-bike. The sedan was making a left turn when it struck the e-bike traveling northeast. The 21-year-old male e-bike driver was ejected and sustained injuries to his entire body, resulting in internal complaints and shock. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The e-bike rider was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan’s right front quarter panel and the e-bike’s right front bumper were damaged. The crash highlights driver error in failing to obey traffic signals and safely navigate the turn.


SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal

A 28-year-old woman was struck by an SUV on Bruckner Boulevard. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian suffered a concussion and hip injury. The impact came from the vehicle's right front bumper. The victim was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old female pedestrian crossing against the signal was hit by a northbound SUV on Bruckner Boulevard. The pedestrian sustained a concussion and upper leg injury but remained conscious. The crash involved a 2002 Chevrolet SUV, which struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. There is no mention of helmet use or signaling. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.