Crash Count for Precinct 45
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,099
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,915
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 409
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 32
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 10
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Aug 5, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 45?

Eight Dead, No Answers: Demand an End to Blood on Precinct 45’s Streets

Eight Dead, No Answers: Demand an End to Blood on Precinct 45’s Streets

Precinct 45: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 17, 2025

The Toll on Our Streets

Eight dead. Twenty-nine left with life-altering injuries. In the last three and a half years, the roads of Precinct 45 have not been quiet. The numbers do not flinch: 2,923 crashes, 1,792 people hurt, eight never coming home again (NYC Open Data).

The dead are not numbers. They are neighbors, mothers, fathers, children. On July 11, a 71-year-old woman was killed in Co-op City. A 79-year-old driver crashed into two cars and a pole. The impact sent metal into flesh. “I saw one lady was out on the ground. They was giving her medical attention, checking her body. She was laid out,” said Samuel Cherry. Six others were hurt. No arrests. The cause, police said, “was not immediately known” (NY Daily News).

A year before, a 40-year-old man was killed by an SUV on Westchester Avenue. The driver kept going straight. The pedestrian did not get up again (NYC Open Data).

Cars and SUVs do most of the killing. Two deaths by SUV, one by truck, two by cars. Trucks and buses crushed 19 people. Motorcycles and mopeds left eight more broken. Bikes injured three. The sidewalk is not safe. The crosswalk is not safe. The parkway is not safe.

What Leaders Have Done—and Not Done

The city has the tools. Albany handed them the power to lower speed limits. Cameras catch speeders day and night. But the carnage continues. Local leaders have not made Precinct 45 a model for safety. The silence is loud. No bold new plans. No public reckoning. The police have the power to enforce the law, to crack down on speeding, reckless driving, failure to yield. They can target the corners where blood stains the curb. They just need to act.

The Call: Demand Action Now

Every crash is preventable. Every death is a failure. Call your council member. Call the precinct. Demand speed enforcement. Demand real protection for people who walk, bike, and take the bus. “It was a terrible sound – it was a terrible incident that happened,” said Jennifer. Do not wait for the next one. Make them act. Make them answer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Precinct 45 sit politically?
It belongs to borough Bronx, city council district District 12, assembly district AD 82 and state senate district SD 34.
Which areas are in Precinct 45?
It includes the Westchester Square, Throgs Neck-Schuylerville, Pelham Bay-Country Club-City Island, Co-Op City, Hart Island, Ferry Point Park-St. Raymond Cemetery, Pelham Bay Park, Bronx CB10, and Bronx CB28 neighborhoods. It also overlaps parts of Council Districts District 12 and District 13, Assembly District AD 82, and State Senate Districts SD 34 and SD 36.
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Precinct 45?
Cars and Trucks: 2 deaths by SUV, 1 by truck, 2 by cars; 19 people injured by trucks and buses. Motorcycles and Mopeds: 8 injured. Bikes: 3 injured. Cars and SUVs do most of the killing. (NYC Open Data)
What can police do to protect vulnerable road users here?
Precinct 45 can enforce speed limits, crack down on reckless driving, and respond to dangerous conditions. They can issue speeding and failure-to-yield tickets, and target known crash hotspots. The police have the tools—they just need to act.
Are crashes just accidents, or are they preventable?
Every crash is preventable. Speeding, reckless driving, and unsafe streets can be changed. Every death is a failure of policy and enforcement.
What can local politicians do to make streets safer?
They can lower speed limits, fund street redesigns, expand automated enforcement, and demand police focus on dangerous driving. They can hold public hearings 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.

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Other Representatives

Michael Benedetto
Assembly Member Michael Benedetto
District 82
District Office:
3602 E. Tremont Ave. Suite 201, Bronx, NY 10465
Legislative Office:
Room 836, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Kevin C. Riley
Council Member Kevin C. Riley
District 12
District Office:
940 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469
718-684-5509
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1865, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6873
Twitter: CMKevinCRiley
Nathalia Fernández
State Senator Nathalia Fernández
District 34
District Office:
3853 E. Tremont Ave., Bronx, NY 10465
Legislative Office:
Room 814, Legislative Office Building 188 State St., Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

Precinct 45 Police Precinct 45 sits in Bronx, District 12, AD 82, SD 34.

It contains Bronx CB10, Bronx CB28, Westchester Square, Throgs Neck-Schuylerville, Pelham Bay-Country Club-City Island, Co-Op City, Hart Island, Ferry Point Park-St. Raymond Cemetery, Pelham Bay Park.

See also
Boroughs
City Council Districts
Community Boards
State_assembly_districts
State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 45

Trailing Sedan Slams Lead Car on Parkway

Sedan rear-ends sedan on Hutchinson River Parkway. Lead driver, a 37-year-old woman, suffers neck injury and whiplash. Police cite following too closely and unsafe speed as causes.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling southbound on Hutchinson River Parkway collided when the trailing car struck the rear of the lead vehicle. The 37-year-old female driver in front was injured, suffering neck trauma and whiplash. The report lists "Following Too Closely" and "Unsafe Speed" as contributing factors. Both vehicles were moving straight at the time of impact. The lead car was hit at its center back end; the trailing car sustained front-end damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors are noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653648 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Moped Driver Injured in Bronx Tire Failure

A 27-year-old male moped driver suffered a severe leg injury after a tire failure caused a crash on Hutchinson River Parkway East in the Bronx. The vehicle struck with its right front bumper. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male moped driver traveling northwest on Hutchinson River Parkway East in the Bronx experienced a tire failure that led to a crash. The moped's right front bumper was the point of impact. The driver, who was the sole occupant, sustained a fracture and dislocation to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Tire Failure/Inadequate' as the primary contributing factor. The driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. There were no additional driver errors noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652546 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Unlicensed Rider Thrown in Bronx Motorcycle Crash

A Harley sped north on Kearney Avenue. The unlicensed rider lost control. The bike flipped. He was thrown and crushed. His back broke. Metal scattered across the street. Dawn lit the wreckage. One man lay unconscious, broken by speed and inattention.

A 28-year-old unlicensed man rode a 2006 Harley north on Kearney Avenue near Waterbury Avenue in the Bronx. The motorcycle traveled at unsafe speed and flipped. According to the police report, 'the unlicensed rider, 28, was thrown, crushed, and left unconscious. His back shattered. The bike lay wrecked, twisted metal strewn across the dawn-lit street.' The crash left the rider ejected and suffering severe back injuries. Police listed 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The report notes the rider was unlicensed. No other vehicles or people were involved. The street bore the scars of speed and neglect.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651576 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
2
Sedans Crash, Teens Hurt on Hutchinson Parkway

Two sedans collided on Hutchinson River Parkway. One car overturned. Two teenage passengers suffered bruises and scrapes. Both were conscious and restrained. Driver followed too closely and sped.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Hutchinson River Parkway collided. One vehicle overturned after impact. Two female passengers, ages 15 and 16, were injured but remained conscious and restrained. The 15-year-old suffered abdominal and pelvic contusions; the 16-year-old had abrasions to her knee and lower leg. The report lists driver errors including "Following Too Closely" and "Unsafe Speed." The crash damaged left side doors and the left rear quarter panel of one sedan, while the other overturned after being struck.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649831 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
9-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit on Layton Avenue

A 9-year-old girl was struck while crossing Layton Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan made a left turn and failed to yield right-of-way. The child suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver showed no damage to the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 9-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Layton Avenue in the Bronx when a sedan making a left turn failed to yield right-of-way. The child was crossing outside an intersection and suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver, a licensed male from New York, had no vehicle damage and was the sole occupant. The contributing factor listed is failure to yield right-of-way. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The pedestrian was conscious and sustained moderate injuries.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648738 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Moped Driver Injured in Bronx SUV Collision

A moped and an SUV collided on Williamsbridge Road in the Bronx. The moped driver, 24, suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. Police cited the SUV driver for passing too closely and unsafe speed. The moped driver was unlicensed but helmeted.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Williamsbridge Road in the Bronx involving a moped and an SUV, both traveling north. The moped driver, a 24-year-old male, sustained a fractured and dislocated elbow. The report lists the SUV driver's errors as "Passing Too Closely" and "Unsafe Speed." The moped driver was unlicensed but wore a helmet. The point of impact was the center front end of the moped and the left front quarter panel of the SUV. The moped driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The crash highlights dangerous driver behavior contributing to serious injury.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648606 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Sedan Strikes 8-Year-Old Pedestrian Bronx

A sedan hit an 8-year-old boy crossing Balcom Avenue in the Bronx. The child suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver was distracted and speeding. The boy was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 2023 Honda sedan traveling south on Balcom Avenue struck an 8-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The child sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The point of impact was the sedan's right front bumper. The driver, a licensed female, was going straight ahead at the time. No other factors such as helmet use or pedestrian fault were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted and speeding drivers to vulnerable pedestrians.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647789 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Pedestrian Injured by Left-Turning Truck

A 26-year-old woman crossing Baychester Avenue with the signal was struck by a left-turning pick-up truck. The driver was fatigued and drowsy. The pedestrian suffered an upper arm abrasion and remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck making a left turn on Baychester Avenue in the Bronx struck a 26-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained an abrasion to her shoulder and upper arm and was conscious after the collision. The report lists the driver’s fatigue and drowsiness as contributing factors, along with glare. The point of impact was the left side doors of the truck. No other driver errors or victim faults were noted. The pedestrian was injured at an intersection while crossing lawfully.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642113 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
2
Sedans Crash on Mayflower Avenue; Two Hurt

Two sedans collided on Mayflower Avenue. A woman driver and a male passenger suffered neck injuries. Both were conscious and restrained. No driver errors listed. Metal bent. Whiplash lingered.

According to the police report, two sedans crashed on Mayflower Avenue in the Bronx. A 30-year-old female driver and a 32-year-old male passenger suffered neck injuries, diagnosed as whiplash. Both were conscious and used seat belts. The vehicles took damage to their left front and rear bumpers. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left two people hurt and metal twisted on the street.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640736 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Motorcycle Driver Injured on Hutchinson Parkway

A 21-year-old male motorcycle driver suffered severe leg injuries on Hutchinson River Parkway. The rider was semiconscious and fractured his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash involved other vehicular factors but caused no visible vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured on Hutchinson River Parkway. The rider was semiconscious and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The motorcycle was traveling south, going straight ahead, and showed no damage after the crash. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor twice, indicating driver error related to vehicle interaction. The rider was not ejected and was secured with a lap belt and harness. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4639179 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
5
Alcohol-Fueled SUV Crash Injures Five in Bronx

Two SUVs smashed on Middletown Road. Five people hurt. Whiplash and shock hit a toddler, children, adults. Police cite alcohol. Metal twisted, lives shaken. The street bore the mark of reckless force.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Middletown Road near Bruckner Boulevard at 3:39 a.m. Both vehicles traveled north. The Dodge SUV struck the Hyundai SUV from behind. Five people suffered injuries: a male driver with a permit and four passengers, ages 1 to 27. All reported whiplash and full-body pain, with shock noted. Police listed alcohol involvement as a contributing factor for the Dodge driver. The Hyundai driver was licensed. No other driver errors were reported. The report does not mention any victim fault or helmet use.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637422 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
3
SUV Slams Sedan on Hutchinson Parkway

SUV struck sedan from behind on Hutchinson River Parkway. Three people hurt. Whiplash. Driver followed too close. Metal bent. No one lost consciousness.

According to the police report, a northbound Toyota SUV rear-ended a Mercedes sedan on Hutchinson River Parkway. The crash injured three people: the 39-year-old woman driving the SUV, the 41-year-old man driving the sedan, and a 5-year-old boy riding in the sedan. All suffered whiplash but stayed conscious. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the SUV driver's error. All occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. The impact damaged the front of the sedan and the back of the SUV. No other driver errors or victim factors were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4638188 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
2
Police Chase SUV Slams Parked Cars, Teen Hurt

A Kia SUV, chased by police, tore down Boller Avenue. It hit two parked cars. A 16-year-old boy in the front seat smashed his face on the windshield. Blood marked the glass. Unsafe speed and bad turning led to the crash.

A police pursuit ended in violence on Boller Avenue near Hutchinson River Parkway East. According to the police report, a Kia SUV, driven at unsafe speed, struck two parked cars. The front passenger, a 16-year-old boy, suffered severe facial lacerations after hitting the windshield. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The driver held only a permit. The police narrative states: 'A Kia, chased by police, slammed two parked cars. A 16-year-old boy in the front seat, no belt, took the windshield with his face. Blood on the glass. Speed was the reason.' No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left the teen injured and the street scarred.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636301 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Distracted Driver Slams Cyclist on City Island

A driver turned left and struck a 24-year-old cyclist riding straight on City Island Avenue. The cyclist’s arm shattered. Police cite driver distraction. Metal twisted. Flesh broke. The street stayed silent.

According to the police report, a driver making a left turn on City Island Avenue in the Bronx collided with a 24-year-old bicyclist traveling straight south. The bicyclist suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors. The car’s left front quarter panel and the bike’s right front quarter panel were damaged. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4635717 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Bronx Sedan Driver Injured in Solo Crash

A 71-year-old man driving a sedan on Orchard Beach Road in the Bronx suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. The vehicle struck an object with its right front bumper. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 71-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on Orchard Beach Road in the Bronx. The sedan, traveling north, impacted with its right front bumper. The driver sustained contusions and bruises to his shoulder and upper arm but was not ejected and remained conscious. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any clear driver errors or other vehicles involved. The crash resulted in damage to the vehicle's right front bumper.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4635647 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
2
Two Sedans Collide on East Tremont Avenue

Two sedans crashed on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. Both drivers suffered head injuries and shock. One driver was distracted by a passenger and speeding. The other vehicle was parked before impact. Both drivers complained of pain or nausea.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The first driver, an 84-year-old man, was traveling straight ahead and struck the left rear bumper of a parked 31-year-old female driver’s vehicle. The male driver’s contributing factors were passenger distraction and unsafe speed. The female driver’s contributing factors were listed as other vehicular and unspecified. Both drivers sustained head injuries and were in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The collision caused damage to the left rear bumper of the parked sedan and the right front bumper of the moving sedan. Neither occupant was ejected from their vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630721 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Motorcycle Injured in Bronx Left-Turn Crash

A 43-year-old man on a motorcycle was partially ejected and bruised in a Bronx crash. The collision happened on Westchester Avenue when a vehicle made an improper left turn. The rider suffered injuries to his entire body but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Westchester Avenue collided with a vehicle making an improper left turn southbound. The motorcycle driver, a 43-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained contusions and bruises to his entire body. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The motorcycle's left front bumper struck the center front end of the turning vehicle. The rider was conscious after the crash and suffered injury severity level 3. The report does not specify helmet use or other safety equipment. The crash highlights driver errors in yielding and turning maneuvers that led to serious injury for the vulnerable motorcyclist.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631726 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A pedestrian crossing East Tremont Avenue with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn. The woman suffered hip and upper leg injuries. The driver was distracted and glare impaired visibility. The pedestrian remained conscious.

According to the police report, a female pedestrian was injured while crossing East Tremont Avenue at an intersection with the signal. She was hit by a 2015 Honda SUV making a left turn northbound. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with glare affecting visibility. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally with the signal.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630210 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
E-Scooter Hits SUV Making U-Turn

An e-scooter struck the left rear bumper of an SUV making a U-turn on Pelham Parkway. The 29-year-old e-scooter driver suffered bruises and arm injuries. Police cited driver inattention and improper lane usage as factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male e-scooter driver traveling west on Pelham Parkway collided with the left rear bumper of a 2018 Toyota SUV making a U-turn. The e-scooter driver sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and improper passing or lane usage as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling west with three occupants. The e-scooter driver was also licensed in New York. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash caused damage to the center front end of the e-scooter and the left rear bumper of the SUV.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629628 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Pedestrian Injured on Saint Raymond Avenue

A pedestrian was struck on Saint Raymond Avenue in the Bronx. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The victim suffered knee and lower leg injuries and whiplash. The crash happened outside an intersection in the early morning hours.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured on Saint Raymond Avenue in the Bronx after being hit by a vehicle traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian, a female, suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, along with whiplash. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was engaged in other actions in the roadway at the time of the crash. No information about the vehicle type or driver details was provided.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629296 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12