Crash Count for Precinct 42
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 2,369
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,453
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 341
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 27
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 11
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 7, 2025
Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 42?
SUVs/Cars 83 3 2 Trucks/Buses 5 3 0 Motos/Mopeds 2 1 0 Bikes 1 0 0
Blood in the Crosswalk, Silence from City Hall

Blood in the Crosswalk, Silence from City Hall

Precinct 42: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025

The Bodies in the Crosswalk

A man stands in the crosswalk at Webster Avenue. The black Mercedes comes fast. It does not stop. He is thrown into the air, dragged half a block. The driver flees. His mother said, “That car deliberately went straight speeding, didn’t stop, hit my son all the way up into the air and came down, dragged him half a block, they killed my son.”

He was a father. His friend said, “That was like my brother. He remember he was a good guy, a family guy. A whole father.”

In the last twelve months, 4 people died and 15 suffered serious injuries in Precinct 42. 484 were hurt. The dead are not numbers. They are sons, daughters, parents, neighbors. The street does not care. The car does not care. The city moves on.

The Pattern That Won’t Break

The violence is not new. Since 2022, this precinct has seen 11 killed and 27 seriously injured. 1447 people hurt. The young, the old, the ones just trying to cross the street. Cars and SUVs do most of the damage. Trucks, buses, mopeds, bikes—they all leave bodies behind.

Speed is the killer. In the last year, crashes rose. Injuries rose. Serious injuries rose. Only deaths dropped, but not enough. The pattern holds: the most vulnerable pay the price.

The Silence and the Tools

The police have the tools. They can enforce speed limits. They can ticket drivers who fail to yield. They can target the corners where people keep dying. But the work is not done until the dying stops.

Local leaders talk of Vision Zero. They talk of safer streets. But the crosswalks are still stained. The cars still run. The families still grieve.

What You Can Do

This is not fate. This is policy. Call your council member. Call the precinct. Demand speed enforcement. Demand action at every deadly corner. Do not wait for another body in the road.

The dying will not stop until you make them stop.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 42

SUV Left Turn Hits Pedestrian Crossing Signal

A 26-year-old woman was struck at an intersection on East 161 Street in the Bronx. The SUV made a left turn and hit her while she crossed with the signal. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg.

According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV was making a left turn on East 161 Street in the Bronx when it struck a 26-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The impact occurred at the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


Distracted Driver Hits Bronx Pedestrian

A distracted driver struck a 52-year-old man crossing East 162 Street in the Bronx. The pedestrian suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries. The impact came from the vehicle's left front bumper. The victim remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured when a vehicle traveling south on East 162 Street struck him with its left front bumper. The 52-year-old man was crossing outside an intersection when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The vehicle showed no damage and was going straight ahead at the time. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.


Bronx Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Street

A 31-year-old man was struck by a sedan while crossing East 163 Street in the Bronx. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver was traveling east and hit the pedestrian on the right front quarter panel.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on East 163 Street in the Bronx struck a 31-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing the street outside an intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle had no visible damage, and the driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian's crossing action was noted as 'Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk,' but no fault is assigned to him. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when crossing mid-block.


SUV Strikes Teen Cyclist at East 163rd

A 16-year-old on a bike turned right at East 163rd and Tinton. An SUV hit him. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed awake. The SUV did not move. Its glass held. The boy’s leg bled hard.

A 16-year-old bicyclist was struck by an SUV at East 163rd Street and Tinton Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the boy turned right on his bike when the SUV hit him with its front bumper. He suffered severe bleeding to his leg but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The SUV showed no visible damage. The crash left the young cyclist injured and bleeding in the street.


Sedan Hits Bicyclist Turning Left Bronx

A sedan turning left struck a bicyclist going straight on 3 Avenue in the Bronx. The 60-year-old rider was partially ejected, suffering abrasions and arm injuries. The crash involved confusion and distraction, leaving the cyclist injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a 2019 Dodge sedan was making a left turn on 3 Avenue when it collided with a bicyclist traveling straight southbound. The 60-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists contributing factors as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Outside Car Distraction." The sedan's point of impact was the right front bumper, while the bike was hit on its left front bumper. The driver of the sedan was licensed and male. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights driver error related to turning maneuvers and confusion on the part of the bicyclist.


Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on East 170 Street

A 76-year-old woman was hit by a southbound sedan while crossing East 170 Street outside a crosswalk. She suffered head injuries and abrasions. The driver struck her with the vehicle’s front center. The pedestrian was conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, a 76-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2023 Kia sedan traveling south on East 170 Street struck her while she was crossing outside a crosswalk. The impact occurred at the vehicle’s center front end, causing head injuries and abrasions to the pedestrian. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face when crossing mid-block.


SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 52-year-old woman was hit by an SUV turning left on Claremont Parkway. She was crossing with the signal when the vehicle failed to yield. The impact fractured her hip and upper leg. She remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a 52-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Claremont Parkway in the Bronx while crossing with the signal. The driver of a 2008 SUV, making a left turn, failed to yield right-of-way and struck her with the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated hip and upper leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


Sedan Turns Left, Hits E-Scooter Rider

A sedan turning left struck a 27-year-old e-scooter rider traveling straight on East 163 Street in the Bronx. The rider suffered back contusions and shock. Both vehicles damaged on their left front bumpers. The rider was not ejected and wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a sedan was making a left turn on East 163 Street when it collided with an e-scooter traveling straight eastbound. The e-scooter driver, a 27-year-old male, sustained back injuries classified as contusions and was in shock. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but notes no clear driver errors such as failure to yield. The sedan's left front bumper and the e-scooter's left front bumper were damaged. The e-scooter rider was not ejected and was wearing a helmet. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling westbound with one passenger. The crash highlights the dangers of left turns involving vulnerable micromobility users.


Bicyclist Ejected in Bronx Collision on Boston Road

A 46-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries in a crash on Boston Road in the Bronx. The cyclist was traveling south and collided with a parked vehicle. The crash caused internal injuries and left the rider conscious but hurt.

According to the police report, a 46-year-old male bicyclist was injured after colliding with a parked vehicle on Boston Road in the Bronx. The bicyclist was traveling south, going straight ahead, when the impact occurred on the left side doors of the parked vehicle. The rider was ejected and sustained head injuries with an injury severity level of 3. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified. No driver errors or other contributing factors were identified in the data. The bicyclist's safety equipment status is unknown. The cyclist remained conscious despite internal injuries.


SUV and Sedan Collide on Cross Bronx Expressway

Two vehicles crashed on the Cross Bronx Expressway just after midnight. A sedan struck an SUV on the right front quarter panel. The sedan’s driver, a 40-year-old man, suffered back injuries and shock. Driver distraction caused the collision.

According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV collided on the Cross Bronx Expressway. The sedan, traveling west, impacted the SUV’s right front quarter panel. The sedan’s driver, a 40-year-old man, was injured with back pain and shock. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other causes or victim errors were noted. The SUV had no occupants at the time. The crash caused damage to the left side doors of the sedan and the right front quarter panel of the SUV.


Bronx Bicyclist Injured on East 172 Street

A 19-year-old male bicyclist was injured on East 172 Street near 3 Avenue in the Bronx. He suffered contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The bike showed no damage. The rider was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on East 172 Street was injured. The report notes contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the bike. The bike itself sustained no damage. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were identified in the report. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The point of impact was the right front bumper, but the report does not specify involvement of another vehicle. The crash occurred near 3 Avenue in the Bronx, zip code 10457.


E-Bike Rider Injured in Bronx Bus Collision

A 33-year-old male e-bike rider fractured his arm in a crash with a bus on Webster Avenue. The bus was making a right turn while the e-bike traveled straight south. The rider was conscious but injured, suffering a dislocation and fracture.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male e-bike rider was injured when his bike collided with a bus on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The bus was making a right turn while the e-bike was going straight ahead. The rider suffered a fracture and dislocation to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with pedestrian/bicyclist confusion. The e-bike rider was not wearing any safety equipment. The bus sustained damage to its right front bumper, and the e-bike was damaged on its left front quarter panel.


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Two Sedans Collide on Washington Avenue

Two sedans crashed on Washington Avenue in the Bronx. A 33-year-old driver and a 5-year-old passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. The driver was distracted. Both were conscious and restrained. Impact hit the center rear and front ends of the vehicles.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Washington Avenue in the Bronx. The 33-year-old male driver and a 5-year-old male passenger in the same vehicle were injured, both suffering back injuries and whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The crash occurred as one sedan was making a right turn and the other was traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center back end of the turning vehicle and the center front end of the other. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


E-Bike Injured in SUV U-Turn Crash

A 16-year-old e-bike rider was injured in the Bronx. The SUV made a U-turn and struck the bike’s left front. The rider was unconscious with facial injuries and minor bleeding. Unsafe speed was a factor in the collision.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male e-bike driver was injured in a collision with a station wagon SUV in the Bronx. The SUV was making a U-turn when it struck the e-bike on its left front bumper. The e-bike rider was unconscious and suffered facial injuries with minor bleeding. The report lists "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor to the crash. The e-bike driver was unlicensed and not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling north. The collision caused damage to the left front quarter panel of the SUV and the left front bumper of the e-bike.


Bus Turns Left, Hits E-Scooter Rider

A bus turning left struck a 17-year-old e-scooter driver on East 173 Street in the Bronx. The rider suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. Police cited driver inattention as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a bus making a left turn on East 173 Street in the Bronx collided with an e-scooter traveling straight ahead. The 17-year-old e-scooter driver was injured, sustaining abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The bus driver was licensed and operating the vehicle with eight passengers aboard. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. The e-scooter rider was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the bus and the center front end of the e-scooter. No other contributing factors were noted.


Pedestrian Injured Exiting Parked SUV Bronx

A 40-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries while getting on or off a parked SUV in the Bronx. The SUV was struck on its left side by a sedan making a left turn. Driver inexperience contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old female pedestrian was injured while getting on or off a parked SUV on Tinton Avenue in the Bronx. The SUV was hit on its left side doors by a sedan making a left turn. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor to the collision. The SUV was stationary when struck, and the sedan's right front bumper caused the impact. No other contributing factors were specified. The pedestrian was conscious and did not use any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors during turning maneuvers near parked vehicles.


E-Bike Collides with SUV on East 167 Street

An E-bike and an SUV collided on East 167 Street in the Bronx. The bicyclist, a 48-year-old man, suffered a head injury with fractures and dislocations. The crash occurred at 8:14 p.m. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, an E-bike traveling east and an SUV traveling north collided on East 167 Street near Park Avenue in the Bronx. The bicyclist, a 48-year-old male, sustained a head injury described as fracture, distortion, and dislocation. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Both vehicles impacted at their left front bumpers while going straight ahead. The report lists the bicyclist's contributing factors as unspecified. No driver errors or contributing factors were noted for the SUV. The bicyclist's safety equipment status is unknown. The crash resulted in injury severity level 3 for the bicyclist.


Bronx Pedestrian Injured at Webster Avenue Intersection

A 28-year-old man was struck at a Bronx intersection. The pedestrian suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. The crash involved multiple vehicles, with driver distraction cited as a factor. Impact occurred near the right rear quarter panel of a sedan.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian was not in the roadway but sustained a head abrasion and remained conscious. The crash involved several vehicles, including a sedan making a left turn and an SUV going straight. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the sedan. The police report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The pedestrian was not wearing any safety equipment, but this was not cited as a contributing factor.


Unlicensed Moped Driver Injured on Clinton Avenue

A 14-year-old unlicensed moped driver crashed on Clinton Avenue in the Bronx. The rider suffered abrasions and full-body injuries. Police cited driver inexperience and unsafe speed. The moped's front end took the impact. No helmet was worn.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old male moped driver was injured in a crash on Clinton Avenue near Jefferson Place in the Bronx. The rider was not ejected but sustained abrasions and injuries to his entire body. The report lists driver inexperience and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The driver was unlicensed and traveling westbound, going straight ahead when the collision occurred, impacting the center front end of the moped. No safety equipment was worn by the rider. The crash highlights risks tied to unlicensed, inexperienced young drivers operating mopeds at unsafe speeds.


Distracted Driver Hits Parked Cars on Boston Road

A sedan traveling south on Boston Road struck three parked vehicles in a chain collision. The driver, a 53-year-old man, suffered a head contusion but was conscious and not ejected. Driver inattention caused the crash and injuries.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old male driver was traveling south on Boston Road when he collided with three parked vehicles. The driver was injured, sustaining a head contusion, but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the primary contributing factor. The sedan's front center end struck the rear center ends of the parked cars, causing damage to all vehicles involved. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The driver was not using any safety equipment at the time of the crash.