Crash Count for Precinct 42
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,346
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,042
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 475
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 37
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 12
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 14, 2025
Carnage in Precinct 42
Killed 12
+3
Crush Injuries 9
Lower leg/foot 3
Whole body 3
Neck 2
Chest 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Amputation 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Severe Bleeding 9
Head 7
+2
Face 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Severe Lacerations 14
Face 5
Head 4
Hip/upper leg 2
Lower leg/foot 2
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Concussion 15
Head 7
+2
Back 2
Lower leg/foot 2
Whole body 2
Lower arm/hand 1
Neck 1
Whiplash 56
Back 17
+12
Neck 16
+11
Head 8
+3
Whole body 5
Chest 3
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Face 2
Lower leg/foot 2
Lower arm/hand 1
Contusion/Bruise 124
Lower leg/foot 50
+45
Head 14
+9
Shoulder/upper arm 11
+6
Lower arm/hand 10
+5
Hip/upper leg 9
+4
Face 8
+3
Back 7
+2
Whole body 7
+2
Neck 6
+1
Chest 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Abrasion 79
Lower leg/foot 24
+19
Head 17
+12
Lower arm/hand 15
+10
Whole body 10
+5
Face 5
Hip/upper leg 3
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Back 1
Eye 1
Pain/Nausea 27
Back 7
+2
Head 5
Lower leg/foot 5
Whole body 5
Neck 3
Face 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 14, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 42?

Preventable Speeding in Precinct 42 School Zones

(since 2022)

Caught Speeding Recently in Precinct 42

Vehicles – Caught Speeding in NYC (12 months)
  1. 2023 Black Toyota Sedan (LHW5598) – 256 times • 2 in last 90d here
  2. 2024 Gray Subaru Suburban (LHW6587) – 125 times • 1 in last 90d here
  3. 2024 Tesla Pickup (K30ULL) – 76 times • 1 in last 90d here
  4. 2023 Blue Kia Sedan (KXL5269) – 65 times • 1 in last 90d here
  5. 2024 Yw Toyota Taxi (Y208194C) – 47 times • 1 in last 90d here
Two riders dead on the parkway. The pattern holds in Precinct 42.

Two riders dead on the parkway. The pattern holds in Precinct 42.

Precinct 42: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 24, 2025

Another driver. Same ending.

Police say a 21‑year‑old in a Mercedes tried to pass a Volkswagen on the Bronx River Parkway near E. 223rd St. He hit the car, then struck two riders. Both were thrown. Both died. Prosecutors charged him with vehicular manslaughter and DWI, and he was released without bail, as the case continued. The victims were identified as 19‑year‑old Manuel Amarantepenalo and 21‑year‑old Enrique Martinez, both from the Bronx (Gothamist; NY Daily News; amNY).

“Police have arrested and charged a man with vehicular manslaughter and driving while intoxicated,” reported one outlet (Gothamist). “Two people were killed. He was drunk,” a family member said outside court (NY Daily News).

The southbound lanes closed near Exit 9 as the morning rush began. Another delay. Two funerals to follow (Gothamist).

Pain by the hour

In Precinct 42, the clock marks the damage. Nights are worst. Death spikes at 9 p.m. and past midnight. Three people died in the 9 p.m. hour. Two more at midnight. Another at 1 a.m. and 3 a.m. The bodies keep coming at 5 a.m. and 8 a.m. too (NYC Open Data).

The toll since 2022: 12 dead, 1,635 hurt. Pedestrians hit 330 times. Cyclists 137. Riders on small motors 65. Most harm comes from cars and SUVs (NYC Open Data).

Causes hide in plain sight. “Other” driver actions top the list in this precinct, tied to 8 deaths and 529 injuries. Distraction shows up. Failure to yield. Control disregarded. Speed listed again and again (NYC Open Data).

Corners that don’t forgive

Some blocks draw blood. EAST 163 STREET leads the list with 62 injuries and four serious injuries. WEBSTER AVENUE follows with 51 injuries and three serious injuries. SOUTHERN BOULEVARD has a death. PARK AVENUE has two. WEBSTER AVE shows two more deaths on a different segment. These are not secrets. They are addresses (NYC Open Data).

Simple fixes exist. Daylight the corners. Give walkers a head start with signals. Harden left turns. Slow the straightaways where speed piles up. Focus truck turns where people cross. Target camera and officer enforcement to the late‑night hours when deaths surge (NYC Open Data).

Names in the ledger

A 31‑year‑old woman crossed with the signal at EAST 167 STREET and WASHINGTON AVENUE. An SUV going straight hit her. She died there (NYC Open Data, CrashID 4728165).

A 24‑year‑old bicyclist on an e‑bike was struck near EAST 161 STREET and MELROSE AVENUE. The record notes “unsafe speed.” He wore a helmet. He still died (NYC Open Data, CrashID 4705065).

Two riders on the parkway didn’t make it home. Their families asked a simple thing: Why is he free? “How could they let him go?” a mother said outside court (NY Daily News).

Officials know what works — do they?

Albany renewed New York City’s school‑zone speed cameras around the clock through 2030. Cameras cut speeding where they go up. They work when leaders let them work (Take Action).

The city also has the power to lower speeds. Advocates are pressing for a default 20 mph limit on local streets and intelligent speed assistance for repeat offenders. These measures save lives when used, and the ask is simple: use them (Take Action).

Three corners. One fix.

EAST 163 STREET. WEBSTER AVENUE. SOUTHERN BOULEVARD. Start with daylighting and hardened turns. Add head‑start signals for people on foot and bikes. Keep cameras hot after dark. Do it now, before the next name is logged (NYC Open Data).

Act

Two young men died on the parkway. Others died at the corner. The list will grow unless we force it to stop. Tell City Hall to slow the streets and rein in repeat speeders. Start here: Take Action.

Citations

Citations

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.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 42

2
Pedestrian Killed In RFK Bridge Hit-Run

Jun 2 - A man stood on the RFK Bridge. A car hit him. The driver fled. Police found the man, lifeless, on the Manhattan-bound roadway. No arrests. The bridge stayed open. The city kept moving. The investigation drags on.

ABC7 reported on June 2, 2025, that a pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run on the RFK Bridge near 125th Street. Police said the man, identity unknown, was struck by a vehicle 'as it was exiting the RFK Bridge.' The driver did not stop. Officers responded just before 1 p.m. and found the victim on the Manhattan-bound roadway. He was pronounced dead at NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the persistent danger for pedestrians on major city crossings and the ongoing problem of drivers fleeing crash scenes.


1
Alcohol Involved in Freeman Street Collision

Jun 1 - Two cars crashed at Freeman Street and Intervale Avenue. One driver suffered back injuries and shock. Police cited alcohol involvement. The night air split with metal and pain. The system failed to keep danger at bay.

A sedan and an SUV collided at the intersection of Freeman Street and Intervale Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor in the crash. Four people were involved. One driver, a 42-year-old man, was injured, suffering back pain and shock. The other occupants, including two women and another male driver, were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were traveling straight before the impact. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor, highlighting a clear driver error. No other contributing factors were noted. The crash underscores the persistent risk faced by all road users when drivers operate under the influence.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817449 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
1
Distracted SUV Driver Injures Cyclist on 3rd Ave

Jun 1 - A cyclist was struck by an SUV on 3rd Ave at E 170th Street. The driver was distracted by a passenger. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a shoulder injury. The crash left the cyclist bruised and conscious at the scene.

A crash on 3rd Ave at E 170th Street in the Bronx left a 24-year-old male cyclist injured after a collision with a BMW SUV. According to the police report, the SUV driver was distracted by a passenger at the time of the crash. The cyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained a contusion and an upper arm injury. The report lists 'Passenger Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other injuries were reported. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, as noted in the report, but the primary cause remains the driver's distraction. The data does not indicate any errors or actions by the cyclist.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817078 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
31
Driver Inattention Injures Child, Adult on Crotona Ave

May 31 - Two sedans collided on Crotona Ave in the Bronx. A child and an adult suffered injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Metal twisted. Lives changed. The street bore the cost.

Two sedans crashed on Crotona Ave near Crotona Park East in the Bronx. According to the police report, the crash involved a 2023 Dodge sedan making a left turn and a 2014 Audi sedan going straight. Six people were involved. A 31-year-old male driver suffered a neck injury and whiplash. A 3-year-old female passenger was also injured. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left metal wrecked and people hurt. The system failed to protect its most vulnerable.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817070 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
28
SUV Strikes Child Crossing Park Avenue

May 28 - An SUV hit an 11-year-old boy at Park Avenue and East 169th Street. The child suffered a bruised hip and shock. The crash left the SUV undamaged. The street saw another young body thrown down by steel and speed.

An 11-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by a Honda SUV while crossing Park Avenue at East 169th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the child was crossing against the signal and suffered a contusion to the hip and upper leg, as well as shock. The SUV, traveling north, struck the boy with its right front bumper but sustained no damage. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No driver errors are cited in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash highlights the ongoing danger faced by children on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816417 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
23
SUV Strikes Teen Pedestrian at Prospect Avenue

May 23 - A speeding SUV hit a 16-year-old girl at the intersection on Prospect Avenue. She suffered a bruised leg. The impact came from the front of the vehicle. Unsafe speed was the cause. The street bore the mark of force and failure.

A 16-year-old female pedestrian was struck and injured by a station wagon or SUV at the intersection of 1431 Prospect Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the vehicle was traveling north and hit the pedestrian with its center front end, causing a contusion to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The data shows the driver was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The pedestrian was at the intersection when the collision occurred. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815053 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
20
SUV Passenger Distracted, Teen Cyclist Ejected

May 20 - A teen cyclist struck an SUV’s side in the Bronx. He flew from his bike, face torn. Police cite passenger distraction. The city’s streets cut deep.

A 16-year-old bicyclist was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations after colliding with the right side doors of a parked SUV on 3rd Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'Passenger Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. The SUV was stationary, and the cyclist hit the vehicle’s center front end. No injuries were reported for the SUV’s occupants. The crash left the teen conscious but badly hurt. No other contributing factors were listed in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814236 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
15
Sedan Strikes E-Bike on Melrose Avenue

May 15 - A sedan hit an e-bike from behind on Melrose Avenue. The cyclist, 31, was ejected and injured. The crash left him conscious but hurt across his entire body.

A sedan struck an e-bike from behind on Melrose Avenue near East 160th Street in the Bronx. The 31-year-old male cyclist was ejected and suffered injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, the cyclist was conscious after the crash and complained of whiplash. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specified in the data. The e-bike sustained damage to its center back end. The sedan's details were not fully reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813231 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
11
Taxi Strikes Six-Year-Old Crossing Bronx Street

May 11 - A taxi hit a six-year-old boy crossing 3rd Avenue. The child suffered a bruised arm. No driver error listed. The street remains dangerous for the smallest New Yorkers.

A six-year-old boy was injured when a taxi struck him as he crossed 3rd Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the child suffered a contusion to his arm and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The taxi was traveling straight north and showed no damage. The child was not in a crosswalk or at a signal. No helmet or signal issues are noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812435 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
11
Moped Driver Injured in Bronx Sedan Collision

May 11 - A moped and sedan collided on Cauldwell Ave. The moped driver suffered a head injury. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.

A moped and a sedan crashed at Cauldwell Ave and E 163 St in the Bronx. The 26-year-old moped driver suffered a head injury and was incoherent at the scene. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Other Vehicular' factors contributed to the crash. The moped was struck on its left rear quarter panel. The sedan sustained front-end damage. The report lists no helmet or signal issues. The collision left the moped driver hurt, exposing the dangers faced by vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811807 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
10
Pedestrian Killed by Speeding Sedan on Webster

May 10 - A sedan struck and killed a man at Webster Avenue and East 168th. Unsafe speed. The car hit the pedestrian head-on. The man died at the scene. The street stayed silent after impact.

A 43-year-old man walking at the intersection of Webster Avenue and East 168th Street in the Bronx was killed when a sedan struck him. According to the police report, the sedan was traveling south and hit the pedestrian with its center front end. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered fatal crush injuries. Two vehicle occupants were also involved, but their injuries were unspecified. The crash highlights the deadly consequences of speeding.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811637 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
10
Hit-And-Run Kills Bronx Pedestrian

May 10 - A man crossed East 160th Street. A black Mercedes hit him. The driver fled. Paramedics rushed the man to Lincoln Hospital. He died. Police search for the driver. The street holds silence. Another life lost to speed and steel.

ABC7 reported on May 10, 2025, that a 43-year-old man was killed in a hit-and-run at East 160th Street and Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The article states, "A preliminary investigation found that the man was crossing the street when he was struck by a black Mercedes traveling southbound on Webster Ave." The driver did not stop and has not been apprehended. Emergency services transported the victim to Lincoln Hospital, where he died from his injuries. ABC7 quotes an area resident: "That was like my brother. He remember he was a good guy, a family guy. A whole father." The crash highlights the ongoing danger faced by pedestrians and the persistent issue of drivers fleeing crash scenes. No arrests have been made.


5
Slippery Pavement Crash Injures Driver on Hoe Ave

May 5 - Two sedans collided on Hoe Ave. Pavement was slick. One driver suffered a head injury. The crash left metal twisted, lives shaken. Streets in the Bronx saw danger at dusk.

Two sedans crashed on Hoe Ave near E 172 St in the Bronx. According to the police report, slippery pavement contributed to the collision. One driver, age 61, sustained a head injury and reported whiplash. The other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were traveling west; one was stopped in traffic when struck. No other contributing factors were listed in the report. The crash highlights the risk when road conditions turn against those behind the wheel.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810664 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
30
Sedan Turns Left, E-Bike Rider Ejected and Injured

Apr 30 - A sedan turned left on 3rd Avenue, striking a southbound e-bike. The 19-year-old cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured leg. Police cite traffic control disregarded. System failed to protect the rider.

A sedan making a left turn on 3rd Avenue at East 163rd Street collided with a southbound e-bike. The 19-year-old cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured lower leg. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as a contributing factor. The sedan’s right front quarter panel was damaged. The crash left the cyclist injured and exposed the ongoing danger for vulnerable road users at Bronx intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810191 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
30
Cyclist Injured in Claremont Parkway Crash

Apr 30 - Eighteen-year-old cyclist hurt on Claremont Parkway. Arm scraped. No cars listed. No driver errors reported. Police note partial ejection. Streets stay hard.

An 18-year-old male bicyclist was injured at 425 Claremont Parkway in the Bronx. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered an abrasion to his arm and was partially ejected. No other vehicles or drivers were identified in the report. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed. The police report does not mention helmet use or signaling. The crash highlights the risks faced by cyclists on city streets, even when no other vehicles are involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810663 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
29
Ambulance Strikes Unconscious Bronx Man

Apr 29 - An ambulance hit an unconscious man on a Bronx street and drove off. The victim, left bleeding, waited for help. Police and a second EMS crew arrived later. The man survived. The FDNY is investigating the ambulance crew’s actions.

According to NY Daily News (April 29, 2025), an FDNY ambulance driver struck an unconscious man lying in the roadway at E. 149th St. and Brook Ave., then left without rendering aid. The victim had been knocked out moments earlier during a road rage assault. The article states, 'The entire incident is under review,' quoting FDNY spokeswoman Amanda Farinacci. The ambulance crew was responding to another emergency at the time. The driver has been placed on modified duty while the department investigates whether the crew realized they struck the victim. A second EMS crew and police arrived minutes later, transporting the man to Lincoln Hospital. The incident highlights risks faced by vulnerable road users and raises questions about emergency response protocols.


26
Sedan Turns Left, Slams Moped on Webster

Apr 26 - Sedan cuts left on Webster. Moped takes the hit head-on. Two riders fly. Blood on the street. Woman, 24, torn and screaming. Nineteen-year-old driver bruised. No helmet for her. No mercy in the Bronx dawn.

A sedan turned left near 1538 Webster Avenue and struck a moped head-on. Two moped riders were ejected. According to the police report, a 24-year-old woman suffered severe leg lacerations and had no helmet. The 19-year-old moped driver was bruised and conscious. The moped driver was unlicensed. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. The crash left blood and pain on the Bronx street.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808597 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
26
Bronx Carjacking Leaves Man Critically Injured

Apr 26 - A man clung to his car as a thief sped off. The driver sideswiped a parked car. The victim fell, suffering head trauma and a shattered leg. He faces amputation. The car was found abandoned. The street bears old scars.

NY Daily News reported on April 26, 2025, that a 32-year-old man in Pelham Bay, Bronx, was critically injured after trying to stop a carjacker. Surveillance video shows the victim sprinting to his double-parked Infiniti as a suspect entered and sped away. The suspect sideswiped a parked car, knocking the victim to the street. He suffered head trauma and a fractured leg, and may require amputation. The article quotes a local, 'This has absolutely happened before,' highlighting repeated car thefts in the area. The car was later found abandoned. The incident underscores persistent dangers for bystanders and the ongoing threat of vehicle theft in city neighborhoods.


25
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing Simpson Street

Apr 25 - A sedan passed too close on Simpson Street. The car struck a 28-year-old man crossing at Freeman Street. He suffered pain and shock. The impact hit his whole body. Streets failed to protect him.

A sedan traveling southwest on Simpson Street struck a 28-year-old male pedestrian at Freeman Street. According to the police report, the driver was 'Passing Too Closely.' The pedestrian was crossing at the intersection when the car's right front bumper hit him. He suffered injuries to his entire body and was in shock. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The system allowed a car to come too close. The pedestrian paid the price.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808596 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
24
SUV Swerves on Cross Bronx, Passengers Hurt

Apr 24 - An SUV changed lanes unsafely on the Cross Bronx. Three passengers suffered injuries. Police cite unsafe lane changing as the cause. Metal, pain, chaos. The road took its toll.

A crash on the Cross Bronx Expressway left three SUV passengers injured. According to the police report, the SUV was involved in unsafe lane changing. One passenger suffered chest injuries and a fracture; two others reported pain across their bodies. The driver and another occupant were not reported injured. Police list 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the main contributing factor. No other causes are cited in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809619 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18