Crash Count for Precinct 40
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,760
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,387
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 618
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 56
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 15
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Aug 6, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 40?

Bronx Streets Bleed While City Stalls—How Many More Will Die?

Bronx Streets Bleed While City Stalls—How Many More Will Die?

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

The Toll in Blood and Silence

In Precinct 40, the street takes its due. Fifteen dead. Fifty-four left with wounds that will not heal. Since 2022, more than 2,350 people have been hurt in crashes here. The numbers do not flinch. They do not lie.

Just last month, a driver in a Ford Mustang failed a left turn at East 149th and Courtlandt. He mounted the curb and struck six people. The driver ran. The sidewalk did not forgive. All six went to Lincoln Hospital. Police are still looking for him.

A week before, a 79-year-old driver crashed into two cars and a pole. His passenger, Stella Nyarko-Dei, died. Seven others were hurt. “The cause of the crash was not immediately known,” police said. No one was arrested. The street was quiet again.

Patterns of Harm

SUVs and cars do most of the killing. They have taken four lives and left more than 300 injured. Trucks and buses have killed one, hurt dozens. Motorcycles and mopeds, one dead, twenty-two hurt. Bikes, eleven injured. The numbers are not abstract. They are bodies in the road.

The old, the young, the ones just crossing the street. No one is spared. In the last year, deaths doubled. Injuries rose by more than a quarter. Serious injuries up nearly forty percent. The disaster is slow, but it does not stop.

Leadership: Action and Delay

The city finally funded a $45 million fix for the deadly intersection at East 177th, Devoe, and Tremont. It took seventeen years. In that time, two died and 358 were hurt. “We are excited to make progress on this key corridor,” said DDC’s Ian Michaels. Progress is slow. The dead do not wait.

The police in Precinct 40 have the tools. They can enforce speed limits, ticket reckless drivers, crack down on failure to yield. They can target the corners where blood pools. They just need to act.

Call to Action

This is not fate. It is failure. Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand enforcement. Demand safer streets. The next body in the road could be someone you love. Do not wait for the sirens.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Precinct 40 sit politically?
It belongs to borough Bronx, city council district District 8, assembly district AD 79 and state senate district SD 29.
Which areas are in Precinct 40?
It includes the Mott Haven-Port Morris, Melrose, and Bronx CB1 neighborhoods. It also overlaps parts of Council Districts District 8 and District 17, Assembly Districts AD 79 and AD 84, and State Senate Districts SD 29 and SD 32.
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Precinct 40?
Cars and SUVs: 4 deaths, 328 injuries. Trucks and buses: 1 death, 38 injuries. Motorcycles and mopeds: 1 death, 22 injuries. Bikes: 0 deaths, 11 injuries. These numbers show who does the most harm.
What can police do to protect vulnerable road users here?
Precinct 40 police can enforce speed limits, crack down on reckless driving, and ticket drivers who fail to yield. They can target crash hotspots and respond to dangerous conditions. They have the tools. They just need to use them.
Are these crashes just accidents, or are they preventable?
These crashes are not just accidents. They are the result of choices—by drivers, by city planners, by leaders who delay action. Better design, enforcement, and policy can prevent them.
What can local politicians do to make streets safer?
Local politicians can fund street redesigns, lower speed limits, and demand enforcement. They can push for faster fixes at known danger spots and support laws that protect people, not just cars.
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

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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
Twitter: DianaAyalaNYC
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

SUV Strikes Woman in Bronx Crosswalk

SUV hit a 58-year-old woman in a Bronx crosswalk. She suffered a fractured leg and shock. Driver ignored traffic control and was distracted. Impact came from the SUV’s right front bumper.

According to the police report, a 58-year-old woman was crossing Beech Terrace at Beekman Avenue in a marked crosswalk when a 2020 SUV struck her with its right front bumper. The crash happened around 11:00 AM in the Bronx. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The woman suffered a fracture and dislocation to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock. The driver, a licensed man from New York, failed to yield and did not maintain attention while turning. No victim actions contributed to the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701184 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Van Strikes Teen Pedestrian Crossing Saint Anns

A 15-year-old boy suffered facial abrasions after a van struck him while crossing Saint Anns Avenue outside a crosswalk. The van was passing southbound when it hit the pedestrian on the right front quarter panel. The victim was conscious and injured.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Saint Anns Avenue in the Bronx at 16:43. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal when a southbound Ford van, traveling while passing, struck him on the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to the face and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver but notes the pedestrian's crossing location as outside a crosswalk or signal. The van showed no vehicle damage, and the driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The incident highlights the dangers posed by vehicles passing in areas where pedestrians may cross unexpectedly.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4705710 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
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SUV Unsafe Lane Change Injures Three Passengers

Two SUVs collided on the Major Deegan Expressway. Unsafe lane changing by one driver caused a crash that injured three passengers. All victims suffered whiplash and were conscious. Damage focused on front and rear bumpers, highlighting impact points.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Major Deegan Expressway at 22:30. The collision involved two SUVs traveling southbound. One vehicle was changing lanes unsafely, identified as the primary contributing factor. This unsafe lane change led to a collision impacting the left front bumper of the lane-changing SUV and the right rear bumper of the other SUV. The driver of the struck vehicle was going straight ahead at the time. Three occupants in the struck vehicle were injured, all conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. Injuries included whiplash affecting the neck, chest, and entire body. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors for the injured passenger. The driver’s errors, especially unsafe lane changing, directly caused the crash and injuries. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701212 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
SUV Rear-Ends Stopped Vehicle on Major Deegan

A southbound SUV struck the rear of a stopped SUV on the Major Deegan Expressway. The driver of the struck vehicle, a 62-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention as the cause of the collision.

According to the police report, at 15:02 on the Major Deegan Expressway, a 2022 Lexus SUV was stopped in traffic when it was rear-ended by a 2017 Chevrolet SUV traveling southbound. The point of impact was the center back end of the stopped vehicle and the center front end of the striking vehicle. The driver of the struck vehicle, a 62-year-old woman, was injured, sustaining head injuries and experiencing shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The police report identifies driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. There is no indication of victim fault or other contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction on high-speed roadways.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4702557 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
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Two-Vehicle Collision Injures Four in Bronx

A sedan and an SUV collided at East 135 Street and Willis Avenue in the Bronx. Four occupants suffered contusions and bruises, sustaining injuries to limbs and eyes. Both drivers and passengers were conscious and restrained during the crash.

According to the police report, a 2012 Ford sedan traveling west and a 2019 Chevrolet SUV traveling north collided at East 135 Street and Willis Avenue in the Bronx around 12:45 a.m. The sedan impacted the center front end, while the SUV was struck on the right rear quarter panel. Four occupants were injured: the male sedan driver (30) and his female front passenger (27), and the female SUV driver (36) with her female front passenger (47). All occupants were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. Injuries included contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, foot, elbow, lower arm, hand, and eye. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for all involved, with no explicit driver errors or victim behaviors noted. The collision caused significant vehicle damage but no ejections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699383 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Bus Turning Left Strikes Pedestrian Crossing

A bus making a left turn hit a 62-year-old man crossing East 139 Street in the Bronx. The pedestrian suffered severe leg injuries, including fractures and dislocations. The impact occurred at the bus's right rear quarter panel near Morris Avenue.

According to the police report, a 2011 New Flyer bus traveling west on East 139 Street was making a left turn when it struck a 62-year-old male pedestrian crossing at the intersection near Morris Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, according to the report, and sustained serious injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including fractures and dislocations. The point of impact was the bus's right rear quarter panel, indicating the collision occurred during the turning maneuver. The bus driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time. While the pedestrian's crossing against the signal is noted, the report does not list any contributing driver errors such as failure to yield. The collision highlights the dangers posed by large vehicles turning in busy intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4697699 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
E-Bike Rider Injured in Bronx Sedan Collision

A 29-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected and suffered chest injuries after a collision with a westbound sedan making a left turn on East 156 Street. The crash involved driver inattention and bicyclist confusion, resulting in serious injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:45 PM on East 156 Street in the Bronx. A 29-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike eastbound was struck by a westbound sedan making a left turn. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained chest injuries classified as severity level 3, including contusions and bruises. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, alongside bicyclist error or confusion. The sedan driver, a licensed female from New York, was making a left turn at the time of impact. The e-bike rider was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision highlights critical failures in driver attention and the dangers posed to vulnerable road users in turning conflicts.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4697175 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Unlicensed Driver, Speeding SUVs Rip Passenger’s Head

Two SUVs slammed together on East 141st Street. Metal shrieked. A 33-year-old man, riding up front, bled from the head but stayed conscious. One driver held no license. Speed ruled the moment. The street showed no mercy.

According to the police report, two station wagons—both SUVs—collided on East 141st Street. The crash involved a 33-year-old front passenger who suffered severe head bleeding but remained conscious. The report states, 'Two SUVs collided at speed. Metal tore. A 33-year-old man, front passenger, bled from the head. He wore a harness. He stayed awake.' The crash occurred at 10:13 a.m. One of the drivers was unlicensed, as confirmed by the report: 'One driver held no license.' The primary contributing factor listed is 'Unsafe Speed.' No evidence in the report suggests any passenger error or contributing behavior. The focus remains on driver actions—speeding and operating a vehicle without a license—both systemic dangers that led to violent injury.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695487 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Two Jeeps Strike Woman in Bronx Crosswalk

A 53-year-old woman entered the Melrose Avenue crosswalk. Two Jeeps, steel and speed, converged from opposite sides. She was struck and killed at the intersection. The street claimed her life in the cold Bronx night.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old woman was killed while crossing Melrose Avenue at East 157th Street in the Bronx. The incident occurred at 19:11, when two Jeeps—one traveling south, the other north—approached the intersection. Both vehicles struck the woman as she was in the crosswalk. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both drivers, providing no evidence of evasive action or yielding. The narrative states, 'Steel met flesh. She died where she fell.' The victim's action is noted as 'Crossing Against Signal,' but this is mentioned only after the absence of any driver error cited in the data. The report underscores the lethal danger at this intersection, with two vehicles converging and a pedestrian left dead in the street.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695464 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Sedan Strikes Bicyclist Disregarding Traffic Control

A sedan collided with a bicyclist on East 149 Street in the Bronx. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. The crash involved traffic control disregard and improper lane usage by the bicyclist, according to police.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 149 Street near Saint Anns Avenue in the Bronx at 1:30 a.m. A 30-year-old male bicyclist was riding eastbound when he was struck by a southbound sedan. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained a fractured and dislocated upper arm, classified as injury severity level 3. The police report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors attributed to the bicyclist. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead, while the bicyclist was unlicensed. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper and the bike's center front end. The report highlights the bicyclist's failure to comply with traffic controls as a key factor in the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4696919 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Child Injured as Sedans Collide in Bronx

Two sedans crashed on Saint Anns Avenue. A 9-year-old passenger suffered whiplash and whole-body injury. Both cars hit head-on. Night. Streets left a child hurt.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at 8:33 PM on Saint Anns Avenue in the Bronx. One car went straight north, the other made a left turn southeast. Both vehicles took heavy front-end damage. A 9-year-old boy riding in the right rear seat was injured, suffering whiplash and trauma to his entire body. He wore a lap belt and was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed women. The report lists no specific contributing factors. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The impact left a child hurt in the back seat.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4697173 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Distracted SUV Driver Injures Passenger on Expressway

SUV driver lost focus on Major Deegan. Right front slammed into an object. Front passenger’s arm cut and bruised. Distraction and speed turned routine turn into pain.

According to the police report, a 2008 BMW SUV traveling north on the Major Deegan Expressway made a left turn and struck an object with its right front quarter panel. The impact damaged the right side doors. The driver, a licensed woman from New Jersey, was cited for driver inattention/distraction and unsafe speed. The front passenger, a 42-year-old man, suffered upper arm injuries and abrasions but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as the main contributing factors. The passenger was wearing a lap belt and harness.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694498 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Passenger Ejected, Head Injured in SUV Crash

SUV crash on East 138 Street. Female passenger, 30, ejected. Head contusion. No vehicle damage. No driver error listed. Passenger wore no safety equipment. Impact left her hurt on the street.

According to the police report, a BMW SUV traveling west on East 138 Street crashed at 1:00 AM. The vehicle showed no damage. A 30-year-old female passenger, seated in the middle front or lying across a seat, was ejected and suffered a head contusion. She was conscious at the scene. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified' and does not cite any driver errors. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead. The passenger was not wearing safety equipment, as noted after the absence of driver errors. The crash left her injured, showing how passengers face grave risk even when vehicles appear unharmed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691709 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Motorcycle Crash Injures Driver in Bronx

A motorcycle collided with a sedan on East 148 Street. The motorcycle driver, 22, suffered an upper arm injury. The crash was caused by unsafe speed and improper turning.

A motorcycle and a sedan collided in the Bronx, injuring the motorcycle driver, a 22-year-old male. According to the police report, the driver was injured due to unsafe speed and turning improperly. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed and was making a right turn when the crash occurred. The sedan was slowing or stopping at the time of impact. The motorcycle driver sustained a contusion to the upper arm and was conscious after the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692643 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Westchester Avenue

A 29-year-old man was hit while crossing Westchester Avenue outside a crosswalk. The SUV, driven by a woman with a permit, made a left turn and struck the pedestrian on the left front quarter panel. The man suffered hip and upper leg bruises.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male pedestrian was injured crossing Westchester Avenue outside a crosswalk when a 2019 Hyundai SUV made a left turn and struck him on the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to his hip and upper leg and remained conscious. The driver, a female with a New York permit license, was traveling east and made the left turn that resulted in the collision. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any driver errors such as failure to yield. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No vehicle damage was reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688081 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Unlicensed Driver Turns Improperly, Injures Pedestrian

A 61-year-old woman was struck at a marked crosswalk on Cypress Avenue in the Bronx. The SUV driver made an improper right turn. The pedestrian suffered a neck contusion and remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.

According to the police report, a male driver operating a 2020 Chrysler SUV without a valid license made an improper right turn on Cypress Avenue in the Bronx. This action caused a collision with a 61-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a neck contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle had no visible damage after the impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688662 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
SUV Rear-Ends Another on East 149 Street

Two SUVs collided on East 149 Street in the Bronx. A male driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling west. The rear vehicle struck the front vehicle’s center back end. The injured driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on East 149 Street in the Bronx. The rear SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, struck the center back end of the front SUV, driven by a licensed female driver. The male driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles were traveling west, with the rear vehicle stopped in traffic before impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The collision caused damage to the center back end of the rear vehicle and the center front end of the front vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4689346 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Sedan Left Turn Hits E-Scooter Rider

A sedan making a left turn struck a westbound e-scooter on East 144 Street in the Bronx. The female e-scooter driver was ejected and suffered facial abrasions. The sedan’s right front bumper and the scooter’s center front end were damaged.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east made a left turn and collided with a westbound e-scooter on East 144 Street in the Bronx. The e-scooter driver, a 31-year-old woman, was ejected from her vehicle and sustained abrasions to her face. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The sedan’s right front bumper and the e-scooter’s center front end were damaged on impact. The e-scooter driver was conscious and injured but was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687454 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Unlicensed Driver Slams Parked Cars Bronx

A young unlicensed driver crashed her sedan into parked cars on 3 Avenue. Alcohol played a role. She suffered arm injuries. Metal twisted. Parked SUVs and sedans took the hit. The street bore the scars.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old unlicensed female driver crashed her Mercedes sedan into multiple parked vehicles on 3 Avenue in the Bronx. The impact damaged several SUVs and sedans, striking bumpers and side doors. The driver suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. Driver errors included operating without a license and driving under the influence of alcohol. No other contributing factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4690047 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing Lincoln Avenue

A 26-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing Lincoln Avenue in the Bronx. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her entire body. The driver made a right turn and hit her with the vehicle’s left front bumper. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Lincoln Avenue outside an intersection. The driver, a licensed male in a 2018 Dodge sedan, was making a right turn when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations affecting her entire body. The report lists no specific driver contributing factors, but the pedestrian’s crossing was not at a signal or crosswalk. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report does not indicate any helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691987 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13