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 6, 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

Elderly Pedestrian Struck Head-On on Bartow Avenue

A sedan hit an 84-year-old man crossing Bartow Avenue. Blood ran from his head. His face was torn. He lay conscious on the pavement. The driver stayed at the scene. The street held the silence of impact.

An 84-year-old man was crossing near 2050 Bartow Avenue in the Bronx when a 2001 Honda sedan struck him head-on. According to the police report, the man was conscious but suffered severe head injuries and lacerations to his face. The driver, a licensed woman, remained at the scene. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection or crosswalk and was crossing without a signal. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash left the pedestrian injured and bleeding, underscoring the danger faced by those on foot in city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572538 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
SUV Slams Truck on Cross Bronx Expressway

A Chevy SUV plowed into a slowing tractor-trailer. The SUV driver, 29, died crushed behind the wheel. Airbag burst. Belt held. The engine still ticked. Two others in the truck survived. Speed and distraction left one dead.

A Chevy SUV struck the rear of a slowing tractor-trailer on the Cross Bronx Expressway. The 29-year-old SUV driver was killed, crushed in the cab. According to the police report, 'A Chevy SUV struck the rear of a slowing tractor-trailer. The driver, 29, was crushed behind the wheel. Airbag burst. Belt held. Alone in the cab, he died with the engine still ticking.' Two occupants in the truck, a 28-year-old male driver and a 31-year-old female passenger, were not reported injured. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV driver was alone and restrained. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573429 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
SUV Overturns on Hutchinson River Parkway

A 36-year-old male driver overturned his SUV while changing lanes on Hutchinson River Parkway. He suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The airbag deployed and he was restrained by a lap belt. Driver inexperience was a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male driver in a 2022 SUV overturned his vehicle while changing lanes on Hutchinson River Parkway. The driver, who was the sole occupant, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. The airbag deployed and he was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The report lists driver inexperience as the primary contributing factor. The vehicle overturned, causing significant damage. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as inexperience during lane changes.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4570185 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
SUV Turning Right Hits Parked SUV

A 64-year-old male driver suffered injuries in a Bronx crash. His SUV, making a right turn on Stadium Avenue, struck a parked SUV. The impact damaged both vehicles. The driver was restrained and not ejected but experienced shock.

According to the police report, a 64-year-old male driver in a 2012 Jeep SUV was making a right turn on Stadium Avenue in the Bronx when his vehicle collided with a parked SUV. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the moving vehicle and the left rear quarter panel of the parked vehicle. The driver was injured and experienced shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. He was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to vehicle operation. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4569315 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
14-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal

A 14-year-old boy was struck while crossing Lafayette Avenue in the Bronx. He suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The crash occurred at night. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No driver errors were recorded.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Lafayette Avenue and East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The boy was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. He sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and remained conscious after the impact. 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 not wearing any noted safety equipment, but no helmet or signaling factors were recorded as contributing. The crash highlights a serious injury to a young pedestrian despite crossing legally.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4569245 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Sedan Strikes 14-Year-Old Pedestrian Crossing

A 14-year-old boy was hit crossing a marked crosswalk on Ampere Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan, making a left turn, struck him with its front center. The boy suffered back abrasions but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and alone.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Ampere Avenue in the Bronx made a left turn and struck a 14-year-old male pedestrian crossing a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian was injured, sustaining abrasions to his back and remained conscious at the scene. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage to the right front bumper. The driver, a licensed female from New York, was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, and the pedestrian's crossing was without signal. The pedestrian's injuries were classified as moderate, with no mention of helmet or signaling factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4565795 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
SUV Makes Left Turn, Injures Driver Inside

A 51-year-old woman driving an SUV in the Bronx suffered a serious head injury. The vehicle was making a left turn when it passed too closely to another vehicle. The impact damaged the SUV’s left front bumper. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old female driver was injured in a crash on Crosby Avenue in the Bronx. The SUV she was driving was making a left turn when it passed too closely to another vehicle, causing a collision at the left front quarter panel. The driver sustained a head injury described as a fracture and dislocation but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The SUV’s left front bumper was damaged. The driver was not ejected and was one of two occupants in the vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4565073 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
SUV and Bus Collide on Tillotson Avenue

A BMW SUV turning right struck a bus making a left turn on Tillotson Avenue in the Bronx. The SUV driver, a 31-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained side damage in the northbound collision.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old female driver of a 2013 BMW SUV was making a right turn when her vehicle collided with a northbound bus making a left turn on Tillotson Avenue in the Bronx. The point of impact was the left side doors of the SUV and the right side doors of the bus. The SUV driver was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash, but was conscious and not ejected. Both drivers were licensed and female. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the SUV driver but does not specify any driver errors or contributing factors for the bus driver. The SUV driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4563634 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
3
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Randall Avenue

A 2019 SUV struck a 2017 sedan from behind on Randall Avenue in the Bronx. Three occupants suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The sedan driver was inexperienced. All wore lap belts and none were ejected. Shock and pain followed impact.

According to the police report, a 2019 Nissan SUV traveling west on Randall Avenue rear-ended a 2017 Hyundai sedan also traveling west. The collision caused center back-end damage to the SUV and center front-end damage to the sedan. Three occupants were injured: the sedan driver, a 25-year-old female with driver inexperience cited as a contributing factor, a 37-year-old female driver of the SUV, and an 8-year-old male passenger in the sedan. All suffered neck injuries and whiplash, and all were restrained with lap belts and not ejected. The report lists driver inexperience as the primary driver error. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4563273 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Sedan Strikes Elderly Man on Baychester Avenue

A sedan hit a 70-year-old man crossing Baychester Avenue. The impact broke and dislocated his leg and foot. The car’s right front bumper took damage. No driver errors listed. The man stayed conscious.

According to the police report, a 70-year-old male pedestrian was struck while crossing Baychester Avenue away from an intersection. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The northbound 2008 Honda sedan hit him with its right front bumper, damaging the vehicle. The driver was licensed and headed straight. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The pedestrian’s crossing location was noted as away from an intersection, but the report does not assign fault. The man remained conscious after the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4561173 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Sedan Hits E-Bike on Glover Street

A sedan turning right struck a 25-year-old male e-bicyclist going straight. The rider suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and not ejected. Police cited driver inattention, distraction, and failure to yield right-of-way as factors.

According to the police report, a 2014 Chevrolet sedan was making a right turn on Glover Street in the Bronx when it collided with a 25-year-old male e-bicyclist traveling straight. The bicyclist sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver errors including inattention, distraction, and failure to yield right-of-way. The e-bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The sedan's left front bumper and the e-bike's center front end were damaged. The bicyclist was not ejected and suffered injury severity level 3. The sedan had two occupants, and the driver was licensed in New York.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4558037 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
2
Two Sedans Collide on East Tremont Avenue

Two sedans crashed head-on on East Tremont Avenue. The driver and front passenger of one vehicle suffered head injuries and concussions. Both were conscious and restrained by seat belts. The collision caused front-end damage to both cars.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on East Tremont Avenue. One vehicle was traveling northwest going straight ahead, while the other was making a left turn southbound. The impact occurred at the center front end of both vehicles. The driver and front passenger of the southbound sedan sustained head injuries and concussions but remained conscious. Both occupants were secured with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The collision caused significant front-end damage to both vehicles, with the southbound sedan's right front bumper damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4556114 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Defective Brakes Injure Passenger in Bronx

Open body vehicle with bad brakes crashed on Orchard Beach Road. Front passenger, a 53-year-old woman, suffered leg injuries. Pain and shock followed. System failed her. Metal and flesh met hard.

According to the police report, a 2018 John Deere open body vehicle traveling south on Orchard Beach Road in the Bronx crashed due to defective brakes. The front passenger, a 53-year-old woman, was injured in her knee, lower leg, and foot. She wore a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists 'Brakes Defective' as the contributing factor. The impact struck the right front quarter panel. The passenger experienced pain, nausea, and shock after the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4554589 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
SUV Rear-Ends Van on Bruckner Expressway

A northbound SUV struck the right rear bumper of a merging van on Bruckner Expressway. The van’s lone occupant, a conscious male passenger, suffered whiplash. The SUV driver slowed or stopped before impact. No vehicle damage reported on the van.

According to the police report, a 2019 SUV traveling north on Bruckner Expressway slowed or stopped and collided with the right rear bumper of a 2008 van merging northbound. The van carried one occupant, a male passenger, who was conscious and sustained whiplash. The passenger was secured with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for the crash. The SUV showed damage to its right rear bumper, while the van showed no damage. The crash caused injury severity level 3 to the passenger. No pedestrian involvement or other contributing factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552386 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
SUV and Sedan Crash on Bruckner Expressway

SUV and sedan slammed together on Bruckner Expressway. Sedan driver, 32, suffered neck injury and whiplash. Police cite driver distraction. Both vehicles damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.

According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV collided on Bruckner Expressway. The sedan’s left front quarter panel and the SUV’s right front quarter panel took the hit. The 32-year-old sedan driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. Police list driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and heading south. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left both vehicles with front-end damage.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4554096 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
3
SUV Right Turn Injures Three Passengers

A 2018 Jeep SUV made a right turn on Tillotson Avenue in the Bronx. The driver and two passengers suffered full-body contusions. All were semiconscious but restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The vehicle's front center end was damaged.

According to the police report, a 2018 Jeep SUV traveling north on Tillotson Avenue in the Bronx was making a right turn when the crash occurred. The driver, a 32-year-old woman, and two female passengers, ages 30 and 33, were injured. All occupants were semiconscious and suffered contusions over their entire bodies. Each was secured with lap belts and harnesses and was not ejected from the vehicle. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV, which sustained damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549243 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Parked SUV Smashed on Ampere Avenue

A parked Honda SUV took a hard hit on Ampere Avenue. The left side caved in. Inside, a 71-year-old man bled from a torn leg. Two SUVs. One broken, one silent. No clear cause. The street stayed quiet, except for pain.

A violent crash struck a parked 2003 Honda SUV on Ampere Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the Honda was hit hard on its left side by another SUV. Inside, a 71-year-old man suffered severe lacerations to his leg but remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors, only 'Unspecified.' The second vehicle, a 2020 Jeep SUV, showed damage to its right front. No other injuries were detailed. The police report gives no reason for the crash. The impact left one man wounded and two vehicles scarred.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549297 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Sedan Rear-Ends Sedan on Hutchinson Parkway

Two sedans collided on Hutchinson River Parkway. The lead vehicle was struck in the right rear quarter panel. The trailing driver, 71, suffered a head injury and concussion. Both vehicles traveled south. The crash resulted from following too closely.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on Hutchinson River Parkway collided. The trailing sedan struck the right rear quarter panel of the lead sedan. The 71-year-old driver of the trailing vehicle was injured, sustaining a head injury and concussion. He was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and driving straight ahead. The impact damaged the rear quarter panel of the lead vehicle and the front end of the trailing vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548382 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
SUV Rear-Ended by Tractor Truck on Bruckner

A tractor truck struck the left rear quarter panel of a northbound SUV on Bruckner Expressway. The SUV driver, an 86-year-old man, suffered whole-body injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, a tractor truck traveling north on Bruckner Expressway collided with the left rear quarter panel of a northbound SUV. The SUV was occupied by two people, including the 86-year-old male driver who sustained injuries to his entire body and complained of whiplash. He was conscious and properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The tractor truck had no occupants other than the driver, who was licensed in Connecticut. The SUV driver was licensed in New York. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and no ejections occurred during the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548386 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Dewey Avenue

A 62-year-old woman was hit by an SUV while crossing Dewey Avenue in the Bronx. The impact fractured her knee and lower leg. The driver struck the pedestrian with the vehicle’s left front bumper. The victim was conscious but seriously injured.

According to the police report, a 62-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2018 SUV traveling west on Dewey Avenue struck her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing outside an intersection without a signal or crosswalk. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian’s injuries were severe but she remained conscious. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face when crossing mid-block in the Bronx.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4547942 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13