Crash Count for Precinct 42
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 2,593
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 Aug 2, 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
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State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 42

Moped Ejected After Sedan Lane Change Crash

A moped rider was ejected and injured in a Bronx crash. The sedan changed lanes and struck the moped’s front. The rider suffered neck contusions but remained conscious. The collision damaged the sedan’s right front quarter panel and the moped’s front end.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north in the Bronx changed lanes and collided with a moped also heading north. The moped driver, a 37-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained neck contusions and bruises. The sedan’s right front quarter panel struck the moped’s left front quarter panel, causing damage to both vehicles. The report lists the sedan’s lane change as the pre-crash action but does not specify contributing factors beyond 'Unspecified' for the moped driver. No failure to yield or other driver errors were explicitly noted. The moped driver was conscious after the crash but injured. The sedan driver was a licensed female operating a 2010 BMW.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641787 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Taxi Strikes Vehicle on East 161 Street

A taxi traveling south hit another vehicle going west on East 161 Street in the Bronx. Impact struck the taxi’s left side doors. The taxi driver suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor.

According to the police report, a 2017 taxi was traveling south on East 161 Street when it collided with a vehicle moving west. The point of impact was the left side doors of the taxi, which sustained damage there. The taxi driver, a 34-year-old man, was injured with a contusion and bruising to his shoulder and upper arm but was not ejected and remained conscious. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640936 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Pedestrian Hit at Bronx Intersection

A 37-year-old woman was struck at East 168 Street and 3 Avenue in the Bronx. She suffered head injuries and was semiconscious with minor bleeding. The vehicle hit her with its center front end. No driver errors were listed.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 168 Street and 3 Avenue in the Bronx. The 37-year-old female pedestrian sustained head injuries and was semiconscious with minor bleeding. The vehicle involved struck her with its center front end, causing bodily harm. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian's actions are unknown, and no safety equipment or helmet use was noted. The vehicle type and driver details remain unspecified. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face even without clear driver violations documented.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642172 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Motorcycle Rear-Ends Sedan on Webster Avenue

A motorcycle struck the right side of a sedan on Webster Avenue. The motorcyclist was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The sedan was slowing when hit from behind. The motorcyclist was unlicensed and injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling south on Webster Avenue rear-ended a sedan that was slowing or stopping. The impact struck the sedan's right side doors. The motorcyclist, who was unlicensed, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan carried four occupants and was driven by a licensed male driver. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor. The motorcyclist was conscious after the crash but injured. No helmet use was noted. The collision caused damage to the motorcycle's center front end and the sedan's right side doors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4650856 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640723 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640733 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637359 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637005 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636458 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4635086 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4633921 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632542 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629889 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629847 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629616 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629177 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
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Distracted Driver Injures Child on Washington Avenue

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

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Washington Avenue in the Bronx. A 33-year-old male driver and a 5-year-old male passenger in one sedan were injured, both suffering back injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and secured with lap belts and harnesses. The crash happened as one sedan made a right turn and the other drove straight. The impact hit the center back end of the turning vehicle and the center front end of the other. The report lists driver inattention, distraction, and following too closely as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4627851 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4626017 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4625017 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4621174 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10