Crash Count for Precinct 42
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 2,384
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,464
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 14, 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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It contains Bronx CB3, Morrisania, Claremont Village-Claremont (East), Crotona Park East, Crotona Park.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 42

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.


SUV Turns Left on Red, Hits Vehicle

An SUV made a left turn on red at Claremont Parkway in the Bronx. It struck another vehicle head-on. The SUV driver was ejected, suffering whole-body injuries and whiplash. Police cited traffic control disregard and improper lane usage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred when a station wagon/SUV made a left turn on red at Claremont Parkway and collided with another vehicle traveling straight. The SUV driver, a 43-year-old male, was ejected and sustained injuries to his entire body, including whiplash. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The SUV sustained front-end damage, while the other vehicle was damaged on its left front quarter panel. The driver was incoherent after the crash. No victim fault or helmet use was noted as contributing factors.


77-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured on Boston Road

A 77-year-old man was struck while crossing Boston Road in a marked crosswalk. The SUV made a right turn and hit the pedestrian on the right front bumper. The man suffered a hip and upper leg contusion but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 77-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Boston Road in a marked crosswalk without a signal. The driver of a 2015 Chevrolet SUV, traveling east and making a right turn, struck the pedestrian with the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruising to his hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian's crossing action was noted, but no helmet or signaling factors were involved.


SUV Backing Collides With Scooter Rider

A Jeep SUV backing on Washington Avenue struck a scooter rider. The 72-year-old scooter driver was partially ejected and injured in the knee and lower leg. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. The SUV showed no damage.

According to the police report, a Jeep SUV backing on Washington Avenue in the Bronx collided with a scooter traveling southeast. The scooter driver, a 72-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The SUV had no damage and no occupants at the time. The scooter driver was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.


Motorscooter Ejected in Bronx Lane Change Crash

A motorscooter rider was ejected after a collision with a parked sedan and a turning vehicle on Intervale Avenue. The rider suffered a fractured hip and upper leg. Unsafe lane changing and other vehicular factors caused the crash.

According to the police report, a motorscooter traveling north on Intervale Avenue collided with a parked 2005 Nissan sedan and a westbound sedan making a left turn. The motorscooter rider, a 25-year-old man, was ejected and sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to his hip and upper leg. The report lists contributing factors as "Other Vehicular" and "Unsafe Lane Changing." The parked sedan was struck at its center front end, while the turning sedan was hit on its left front bumper. The motorscooter overturned on impact. The rider was conscious but injured. No safety equipment was reported. The crash highlights driver errors involving unsafe lane changes and other vehicular actions.


78-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal

A 78-year-old woman was struck while crossing East 168 Street with the signal. She suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg and foot. The sedan involved showed no damage. Confusion on the pedestrian’s part contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 78-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 168 Street and 3 Avenue in the Bronx. She was crossing with the signal when a 2016 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed male driver making a left turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The vehicle showed no damage. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the data.


SUV Left Turn Hits Sedan Front Passenger

A 72-year-old woman suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation as a front-seat passenger in a sedan struck by an SUV making a left turn. The crash occurred on East 163 Street in the Bronx. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, an SUV making a left turn collided with a sedan traveling straight ahead on East 163 Street in the Bronx. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of the SUV and the left front bumper of the sedan. The sedan's front passenger, a 72-year-old woman, was injured with a fractured and dislocated elbow. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles in New York. The crash resulted in significant damage to the front ends of both vehicles.


Rear-End Crash Injures 68-Year-Old Passenger

Two sedans collided on the Cross Bronx Expressway. A 68-year-old female passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved rear-end impact. Driver inattention caused the collision. The injured occupant was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on the Cross Bronx Expressway collided in a rear-end crash. The impact occurred at the center back end of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. A 68-year-old female passenger in the rear of one sedan was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


Unlicensed Scooter Driver Ejected in Bronx Crash

A motorscooter and SUV collided on 3 Avenue in the Bronx. The unlicensed scooter driver was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. Both vehicles were traveling south when the crash occurred. Driver distraction and inexperience contributed to the collision.

According to the police report, a motorscooter traveling south on 3 Avenue collided with a southbound SUV. The scooter driver, unlicensed and inexperienced, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained fractures and dislocations to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. The SUV driver was licensed and driving a 2004 Lincoln SUV. The point of impact was the center front end of the scooter and the left side doors of the SUV. The scooter carried two occupants, but only the driver’s injuries are detailed. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and unlicensed operation in serious collisions.


SUV Hits Bicyclist on Melrose Avenue

A 56-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a 2019 Ford SUV on Melrose Avenue in the Bronx. The SUV struck the bike’s right front bumper. The cyclist suffered abrasions and leg injuries. Driver distraction and bicyclist confusion contributed.

According to the police report, a 56-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on Melrose Avenue was struck by a northbound 2019 Ford SUV. The point of impact was the bike’s right front bumper and the SUV’s center front end. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as a contributing factor, along with pedestrian/bicyclist error or confusion. The SUV driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash highlights driver distraction and bicyclist confusion as key causes.


SUV Turns Improperly, Hits Bicyclist Bronx

A 25-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected after an SUV made an improper U-turn on Boston Road in the Bronx. The SUV struck the bike’s front end with its left front quarter panel. The rider suffered abrasions and whole-body injuries.

According to the police report, a 2006 Dodge SUV was making an improper U-turn northbound on Boston Road when it collided with a bicyclist traveling straight ahead. The impact occurred at the SUV's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The 25-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his entire body. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as the contributing factor for the crash. The SUV driver was licensed and male. The bicyclist’s safety equipment status is unknown. No other contributing factors were noted.


SUV Rear-Ends Stopped Pickup Truck Bronx

A Nissan SUV struck a stopped pickup truck on Boston Road in the Bronx. The SUV driver, a 61-year-old man, suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles damaged front and rear centers.

According to the police report, a Nissan SUV traveling north on Boston Road rear-ended a stopped pickup truck. The SUV driver, a 61-year-old male occupant, sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The SUV sustained damage to its center front end, while the pickup truck was damaged at its center back end. The pickup truck was stopped in traffic at the time of impact. No ejections occurred. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's actions or safety equipment.


Two Sedans Collide in Bronx Intersection

Two sedans crashed at Tinton Avenue in the Bronx. One driver suffered unspecified injuries and shock. Impact damaged left front and rear quarter panels. Both drivers were male. The crash involved other vehicular factors with no clear driver errors noted.

According to the police report, two sedans collided near 905 Tinton Avenue in the Bronx. One male driver, age 34, was injured with unspecified severity and experienced shock. The vehicles sustained damage to their left front and rear quarter panels. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers were male, with one licensed in New York. The report does not indicate any ejections or pedestrian involvement. No victim fault or helmet use is mentioned. The crash details focus on vehicle impact points and occupant condition without further elaboration on cause.


8-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit on East 166 Street

An 8-year-old boy crossing East 166 Street with the signal was struck by a northbound sedan. The impact injured his knee and lower leg, causing a concussion. The driver hit the pedestrian with the left front bumper. Confusion contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, an 8-year-old pedestrian was injured while crossing East 166 Street with the signal. The child suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was diagnosed with a concussion. A northbound sedan struck him with its left front bumper. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash caused visible damage to the vehicle's left front bumper. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are noted. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling by the driver.


Sedan Hits Bicyclist on Fulton Avenue

A sedan struck a 57-year-old male bicyclist on Fulton Avenue. The cyclist was ejected, suffering head injuries and abrasions. The driver disregarded traffic control and drove at unsafe speed. The cyclist wore no helmet. The crash left the bicyclist injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Fulton Avenue collided with a bicyclist going east. The bicyclist, a 57-year-old man, was ejected and sustained head injuries and abrasions. The report lists the driver’s errors as disregarding traffic control and unsafe speed. The point of impact was the sedan's left front quarter panel and the bike's left front bumper. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet. No other contributing factors were noted. The cyclist remained conscious after the crash but was injured. The sedan had two occupants and was going straight ahead at the time of impact.


Pedestrian Injured Crossing Courtlandt Avenue

A 31-year-old woman was struck while crossing Courtlandt Avenue in the Bronx. She suffered a back contusion and remained conscious. The crash occurred at an intersection with no reported driver errors or contributing factors. Emergency responders treated her injuries on scene.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Courtlandt Avenue at an intersection in the Bronx. She suffered a back contusion and was conscious at the time of the crash. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle condition are provided. The pedestrian was crossing without signal or crosswalk indication. No helmet or safety equipment is mentioned. The report focuses on the pedestrian's injury and location but does not assign fault or note driver misconduct.


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Bronx SUV and Bus Collide Injuring Two Passengers

A bus and an SUV collided on Washington Avenue in the Bronx. Two 18-year-old male passengers in the SUV suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash involved driver inattention and improper lane usage. Both victims were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 2018 bus and a 2008 SUV collided on Washington Avenue in the Bronx. The SUV driver was cited for improper passing or lane usage and driver inattention or distraction. Two 18-year-old male passengers in the SUV were injured, both suffering back injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts at the time of the crash. The bus struck the right front quarter panel of the SUV, damaging the right side doors. The report lists driver errors as contributing factors, specifically driver inattention and improper lane usage. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


Pedestrian Injured by Sedan on East 163 Street

A 27-year-old woman was struck at an intersection on East 163 Street in the Bronx. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her entire body. Two sedans were involved, one parked and one moving westbound. The pedestrian was conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection on East 163 Street near Eagle Avenue in the Bronx. She sustained abrasions and injuries to her entire body but remained conscious. The crash involved multiple sedans, with at least one vehicle parked and another traveling westbound. The point of impact on the moving vehicle was the right front bumper. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian's actions were noted as 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but no driver violations such as Failure to Yield or Reckless Driving were recorded. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling.


SUV Rear-Ends Another on Crotona Avenue

Two SUVs collided on Crotona Avenue in the Bronx. One driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash involved unsafe lane changing. Both vehicles were traveling east when impact occurred. The injured driver remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Crotona Avenue in the Bronx. The driver of one SUV sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred, with impact between the center back end of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.


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Multi-Child Injuries in Bronx Pickup Crash

A pickup truck struck two parked pickups on Boston Road in the Bronx. Ten occupants, including eight children, suffered back injuries and whiplash. The driver and passengers remained conscious. The crash involved reaction to an uninvolved vehicle and other vehicular factors.

According to the police report, a 2019 Nissan pickup truck traveling north on Boston Road collided with two parked pickup trucks. The crash injured ten occupants inside the moving vehicle, including children as young as two years old. All injured suffered back injuries and whiplash but were conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver contributing factors as "Other Vehicular" and "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle," indicating driver error in response to external traffic conditions. The driver was licensed and had an airbag deployed. No victim fault or helmet use is noted. The collision caused damage to the front end of the moving truck and rear ends of the parked trucks.