Crash Count for Precinct 42
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 2,592
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,596
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 366
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 30
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 12
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 31, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 42?

The Bronx Bleeds While City Hall Waits

The Bronx Bleeds While City Hall Waits

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

The Deaths Keep Coming

In Precinct 42, the numbers do not lie. Twelve dead. Thirty seriously hurt. Over 1,500 injured. These are not just numbers. Each one is a body on the street, a family left waiting for someone who will not come home. In the last year alone, five people died and thirteen suffered life-changing wounds. The violence does not slow. It does not wait for policy.

Just last month, a driver in Morrisania struck and killed a car wash worker. Police say the driver veered her 2011 Ford Escape directly into the path of another car, pinning Felix Thomas Bontia and leaving him to die. She ran. It took two years to make an arrest. She was charged with manslaughter, vehicular manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide and leaving the scene of an accident, police said.

Earlier this summer, a driver failed a left turn and plowed onto the sidewalk at East 149th and Courtlandt. Six people went down. The driver ran. Cops are looking for a man who rammed into six people after botching a turn at an intersection in the Bronx, authorities said.

The System Moves Slow

The city finally funded a fix for the deadly intersection at East 177th, Devoe, and Tremont. It took seventeen years. In that time, two people died and more than three hundred were hurt. The city calls it an “incredibly complex project.” “We are excited to make progress on this key corridor, which will make incredible pedestrian and vehicular safety improvements,” said Ian Michaels.

But the dead do not care about complexity. They are gone. The living wait for action.

What Leaders and Police Can Do

Local leaders have the power. They can push for lower speed limits. They can demand street redesigns. They can fund enforcement. The police in Precinct 42 can crack down on speeding, reckless turns, and failure to yield. They can target the corners where blood is spilled again and again. They have the tools. They need to use them.

Call to Action

This is not fate. It is failure. Call your council member. Call the precinct. Demand action. Demand speed enforcement, real fixes for deadly streets, and protection for every person who walks, rides, or waits at the curb. The next victim is only a day away.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Precinct 42 sit politically?
It belongs to borough Bronx, city council district District 16, assembly district AD 79 and state senate district SD 32.
Which areas are in Precinct 42?
It includes the Morrisania, Claremont Village-Claremont (East), Crotona Park East, Crotona Park, and Bronx CB3 neighborhoods. It also overlaps parts of Council Districts District 15, District 16, and District 17, Assembly Districts AD 79 and AD 85, and State Senate District SD 32.
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Precinct 42?
Cars and SUVs: 3 deaths, 198 minor injuries, 85 moderate injuries, 4 serious injuries (total 290 incidents). Trucks and Buses: 0 deaths, 13 minor injuries, 6 moderate injuries, 4 serious injuries (total 23 incidents). Motorcycles and Mopeds: 0 deaths, 8 minor injuries, 2 moderate injuries, 1 serious injury (total 11 incidents). Bikes: 0 deaths, 1 minor injury, 1 moderate injury, 0 serious injuries (total 2 incidents).
What can police do to protect vulnerable road users here?
Precinct 42 police can enforce speed limits, crack down on reckless driving, and issue failure-to-yield tickets. They can target known crash hotspots and respond quickly to dangerous conditions. The precinct has the tools to act—they just need to use them.
Are these crashes preventable or just 'accidents'?
These crashes are preventable. Delayed fixes, weak enforcement, and slow action let the violence continue. Every death and injury is a sign of failure, not fate.
What can local politicians do?
Local politicians can push for lower speed limits, fund street redesigns, and demand stronger enforcement. They can hold agencies accountable for delays and make safety a priority.
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
Althea Stevens
Council Member Althea Stevens
District 16
District Office:
1377 Jerome Avenue, Bronx, NY 10452
718-588-7500
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1766, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6856
Twitter: A_StevensD16
Luis Sepúlveda
State Senator Luis Sepúlveda
District 32
District Office:
975 Kelly St. Suite 203, Bronx, NY 10459
Legislative Office:
Room 412, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

Precinct 42 Police Precinct 42 sits in Bronx, District 16, AD 79, SD 32.

It contains Bronx CB3, Morrisania, Claremont Village-Claremont (East), Crotona Park East, Crotona Park.

See also
Boroughs
City Council Districts
Community Boards
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State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 42

SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Driver in Bronx

A 66-year-old man driving an SUV was injured in a crash on Boston Road in the Bronx. The SUV struck a parked vehicle while making a turn. The driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited failure to yield and limited view as causes.

According to the police report, a 66-year-old male driver was injured in a collision involving multiple vehicles on Boston Road in the Bronx. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The injured driver was operating a southbound SUV and sustained knee and lower leg injuries. The crash involved the SUV striking a parked vehicle and another sedan making a U-turn. The SUV's left front bumper and the parked vehicle's center front end were damaged. The driver was not ejected and was reported with internal complaints. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's actions or safety equipment.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670569 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUV and Sedan Collide on East 163 Street

Two vehicles crashed on East 163 Street in the Bronx. A sedan and an SUV collided head-on. The sedan driver suffered chest injuries and bruising. Driver distraction was a factor. Both drivers were licensed men. Damage hit front ends of both vehicles.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male driver in a 2022 sedan collided with a 2018 SUV on East 163 Street in the Bronx. The sedan driver sustained chest contusions and bruises but was conscious and not ejected. The crash involved impact to the left front bumper of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. Both drivers were licensed men traveling straight ahead. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The SUV carried two occupants, the sedan one. The crash caused moderate injury to the sedan driver and damage to both vehicles' front ends.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666111 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Bronx Sedan Crash Injures 9-Year-Old Passenger

Two sedans collided near East 169 Street in the Bronx. A 9-year-old boy riding as a rear-seat passenger suffered a head injury and shock. Police cited driver inattention and disregard for traffic control as causes. The boy was not ejected.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at East 169 Street in the Bronx. A 9-year-old male occupant, seated in the middle rear seat, sustained a head injury and was in shock. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. The injured passenger was not ejected and was not wearing any safety equipment. One sedan was traveling west, striking the left front bumper of the other sedan, which was moving northwest. A parked SUV was also involved, damaged at its center back end. The report highlights driver errors without attributing fault to the injured child.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664811 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUV Hits Bicyclist on Clinton Avenue

A 36-year-old male bicyclist was injured in the Bronx when an SUV struck him on Clinton Avenue. The bike rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The SUV's right front bumper took the impact. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Clinton Avenue in the Bronx involving a 2018 Nissan SUV and a bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 36-year-old man, was injured with trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV, traveling east, struck the bike, which was traveling south, with its right front bumper. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The impact caused damage to the SUV's right front bumper and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from his vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670572 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on Boston Road

A sedan struck a bicyclist on Boston Road in the Bronx. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury and abrasions. The driver was distracted. The crash left the cyclist injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Boston Road collided with a northbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 47-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained a head injury and abrasions. The driver of the sedan was identified as female and licensed in New York. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper and the bike's right front quarter panel. The bicyclist was injured but remained conscious after the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666099 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Bronx Sedan Hits 10-Year-Old Pedestrian

A 10-year-old boy was struck by a sedan on East 168 Street in the Bronx. The child suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The boy was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 10-year-old pedestrian was injured while crossing East 168 Street near Franklin Avenue in the Bronx. The child sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The collision involved a 2018 Honda sedan traveling east, which struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian was at an intersection crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The vehicle showed no damage, and the pedestrian remained conscious after the impact. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666104 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
E-Scooter Rider Partially Ejected in Bronx Crash

An e-scooter rider was partially ejected during a collision in the Bronx. The 48-year-old man suffered a fractured and dislocated shoulder. The crash occurred while another vehicle was merging. The rider remained conscious despite serious injuries.

According to the police report, a 48-year-old male e-scooter driver was partially ejected and sustained a fractured, dislocated shoulder in a crash on East 165 Street in the Bronx. The report notes the other vehicle was merging westbound at the time of impact. The e-scooter had no damage, and the rider wore no specified helmet. Contributing factors are listed as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. The rider was conscious after the crash but suffered severe upper arm injuries. The collision involved an unspecified vehicle merging into the rider's path, leading to the partial ejection and injury.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664804 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
E-Bike Rider Ejected in Bronx Left-Turn Crash

A 23-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected and suffered head injuries in a collision with a sedan making a left turn on East 174 Street in the Bronx. The sedan struck the bike’s front center, causing serious trauma and bruising.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male e-bike driver was injured and ejected after a collision with a 2021 Toyota sedan. The sedan was making a left turn westbound on East 174 Street when it struck the e-bike traveling eastbound. The point of impact was the sedan’s right rear quarter panel and the e-bike’s center front end. The e-bike rider suffered head injuries and contusions. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify any failure to yield or other driver errors. The e-bike rider’s safety equipment status is unknown. The sedan driver was licensed in New York. No pedestrian or cyclist errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662365 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Bronx Pedestrian Severely Injured Crossing Against Signal

A 31-year-old man was struck at an intersection in the Bronx. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his entire body. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the crash occurred. The driver’s errors are not specified in the report.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Tinton Avenue in the Bronx. He was crossing against the signal when the collision happened. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his entire body and remained conscious after the crash. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle actions are provided. The pedestrian’s crossing against the signal is noted, but no driver failures such as failure to yield or speeding are recorded.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672556 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Moped Strikes Sedan on Boston Road

A moped collided with a sedan on Boston Road in the Bronx. The moped driver suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The crash involved improper lane usage and unsafe speed by the moped driver. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, a moped traveling south on Boston Road struck the left side doors of a sedan stopped in traffic. The moped driver, a 31-year-old man, was injured with abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists contributing factors as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Unsafe Speed" by the moped driver. The sedan had two occupants and was damaged on the right side doors. The moped driver was unlicensed. No ejections were reported. The crash highlights driver errors related to improper lane usage and unsafe speed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659995 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
E-Scooter Driver Injured in Bronx Collision

A 48-year-old man riding an e-scooter was injured in the Bronx. The crash happened near East 169 Street. The driver suffered neck injuries but remained conscious. The scooter's front center was damaged. Confusion contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 48-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured in a collision near East 169 Street in the Bronx. The driver sustained neck injuries and was conscious at the scene. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The e-scooter was traveling west, going straight ahead, and the point of impact was the center front end, which also sustained damage. No other vehicles or pedestrians are mentioned. The report does not indicate any driver errors beyond the pedestrian confusion factor. The driver was not ejected and wore unknown safety equipment.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670571 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUV Reverses Into Box Truck on Crotona Avenue

SUV backed unsafely into box truck in Bronx. Driver, 43, suffered back injury and whiplash. Both vehicles damaged. Unsafe reversing put lives at risk.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old man driving a 2021 Nissan SUV was injured when he backed unsafely into a box truck traveling north on Crotona Avenue in the Bronx. The SUV was struck at its center rear, and the box truck was damaged at its center front. The SUV driver suffered back injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The crash underscores the danger of unsafe reversing in city traffic.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682483 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
9-Year-Old Bicyclist Injured in Bronx Crash

A 9-year-old boy riding a bike was injured in the Bronx at 3 Avenue and 3265. The boy suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The crash involved driver inattention and bicyclist confusion. No helmet was worn. The boy remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 9-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash in the Bronx near 3 Avenue and 3265. The boy suffered abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to maintain focus. Additionally, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was noted, showing some confusion on the bicyclist's part. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The vehicle involved was a bike traveling northeast and making a right turn, with impact on the left rear bumper. No vehicle damage was reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657913 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Bronx Sedan Hits Bicyclist Turning Left

A sedan struck a 21-year-old bicyclist making a left turn on East 174 Street in the Bronx. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries but remained conscious. The crash left the bike damaged at the left front bumper.

According to the police report, a sedan collided with a bicyclist who was making a left turn on East 174 Street in the Bronx. The 21-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan, which also sustained damage. The bicyclist was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673210 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Cyclist Strikes 62-Year-Old Pedestrian Bronx

A 62-year-old woman suffered back contusions after a bike collided with her on 3 Avenue in the Bronx. The cyclist was traveling north, striking the pedestrian at the center front end. The victim was conscious and injured in the roadway.

According to the police report, a bike traveling north on 3 Avenue in the Bronx struck a 62-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian suffered back contusions and was conscious after the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the bike. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was engaged in other actions in the roadway. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash caused moderate injury but no ejection or fatality.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658528 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
2
SUV Rear-Ends Parked Sedan Injuring Two

A Ford SUV struck a parked Infiniti sedan on East 168 Street. The SUV hit the sedan’s left rear bumper. Two men in the SUV were injured. The front passenger suffered a hip and leg fracture. The driver had abrasions on his arm.

According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling west on East 168 Street collided with a parked Infiniti sedan, impacting the sedan’s left rear bumper. Two occupants in the SUV were injured: the front passenger sustained a fractured hip and upper leg, while the driver suffered abrasions on his elbow and lower arm. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists the contributing factor as "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle," indicating the SUV driver’s response to another vehicle led to the crash. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655024 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Pedestrian Injured by SUV on Boston Road

A 48-year-old man was struck by an SUV traveling north on Boston Road. The impact hit the vehicle’s right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations and was incoherent at the scene. The crash occurred away from an intersection.

According to the police report, a 48-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2019 SUV traveling north on Boston Road. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, with damage to the right front bumper. The pedestrian was located away from an intersection and suffered fractures and dislocations, resulting in incoherence. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian’s actions are unknown, and no safety equipment or helmet use is noted. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4654321 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Sedan Hits E-Bike on Cross Bronx Expressway

A sedan struck an e-bike traveling north on the Cross Bronx Expressway. The e-bike driver, a 44-year-old man, suffered a head contusion. The sedan’s right front bumper hit the bike’s center front end. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan and an e-bike collided while both traveled north on the Cross Bronx Expressway. The e-bike driver, a 44-year-old man, was injured with a head contusion but was conscious and not ejected. The point of impact was the sedan’s right front bumper striking the bike’s center front end. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The e-bike driver was not using any safety equipment. The sedan had no occupants at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655822 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
3
SUVs Collide on Southern Boulevard, Three Injured

Two sport utility vehicles crashed on Southern Boulevard in the Bronx. Three drivers suffered head and body contusions. Alcohol involvement was noted. Vehicles struck each other’s left sides and fronts. All occupants were conscious or stable but injured.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Southern Boulevard in the Bronx involving two sport utility vehicles. Three drivers, aged 27 to 73, sustained injuries including head contusions and bruises to the entire body. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The vehicles impacted each other on their left sides and front ends. All injured parties were occupants and drivers, none ejected from their vehicles. The report does not specify other driver errors but highlights alcohol involvement. Safety equipment varied, with at least one occupant using a lap belt and harness. The crash caused moderate injuries but no fatalities.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652111 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
2
Two Sedans Collide on East 169 Street

Two sedans collided on East 169 Street. The front passenger suffered a chest fracture and dislocation. The driver reported whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained. The crash involved driver distraction and right-side impact damage to one vehicle.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on East 169 Street. The front passenger, a 44-year-old man, was injured with a chest fracture and dislocation. The 40-year-old male driver sustained whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The collision occurred when one vehicle traveling east struck the right side doors of the other. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The crash caused significant damage to the right side doors of the impacted vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651700 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07