Crash Count for Precinct 45
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,100
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 7, 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

SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Baychester Avenue

SUV slammed into sedan’s front on Baychester Avenue. Young woman behind the wheel hurt her back and neck. Both cars moved south. Metal twisted. No pedestrians or cyclists caught in the crash.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old woman driving a sedan was injured when a GMC SUV struck her car from behind on Baychester Avenue. The sedan’s front end and the SUV’s rear were damaged. The woman suffered back injuries and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained. Both vehicles were traveling south, moving straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors and does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4532468 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Bronx Sedan Backing Crash Injures Elderly Driver

A 76-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a Bronx crash. A sedan backing unsafely struck parked vehicles. The driver was conscious and not ejected. Abrasions were reported. The impact damaged multiple parked cars’ roofs and ends.

According to the police report, a sedan backing unsafely caused a collision on Mayflower Avenue in the Bronx. The 76-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash involved multiple parked vehicles, with damage to their roofs and ends. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. The injured driver was conscious and remained inside his vehicle, with no ejection reported. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4528032 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Bicyclist Ejected in Bronx Sedan Collision

A 51-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered head abrasions in a Bronx crash. The sedan was parked when the collision occurred. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected after colliding with a parked sedan on Lafayette Avenue in the Bronx. The bicyclist suffered head abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The sedan was stationary at the time, and no damage was recorded on either vehicle. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet. No other contributing factors were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4525882 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
SUVs Collide on Westchester Avenue Bronx

Two SUVs crashed on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. A 78-year-old female driver suffered back injuries and shock. The impact hit the right rear quarter panel of one vehicle. Driver distraction caused the collision. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The crash involved a 78-year-old female driver who was injured, sustaining back injuries and shock. She was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. Both vehicles were traveling westbound, with one striking the right rear quarter panel of the other. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The collision caused damage to the right rear bumper of one SUV, while the other showed no damage.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4523698 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Bronx Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Road

A 55-year-old woman was hit by a sedan while crossing Middletown Road in the Bronx. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver, traveling northeast, struck her with the front center of the vehicle. The pedestrian was conscious and injured.

According to the police report, a 55-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Middletown Road in the Bronx. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver traveling northeast and going straight ahead, struck her with the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian and no contributing factors for the driver. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4522168 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
SUV and Tractor Truck Collide on Bruckner Expressway

A tractor truck and an SUV collided head-on on the Bruckner Expressway. A 7-year-old front passenger in the SUV suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries and whiplash. The SUV’s airbag deployed. Both vehicles sustained right front bumper damage.

According to the police report, a tractor truck and a station wagon/SUV collided on the Bruckner Expressway. The SUV was carrying a 7-year-old female front passenger who was injured with abdominal and pelvic trauma and whiplash. The airbag deployed to protect her. Both vehicles were traveling north and impacted at their center front ends, causing damage to their right front bumpers. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The child was not ejected and remained conscious. The collision involved multiple vehicles, but the injury was to the young passenger in the SUV.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4520665 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Head-On Crash as Two Hondas Turn Left in Bronx

Two sedans met head-on at Lawton and East Tremont. Steel crumpled. A 28-year-old man bled from the head but stayed awake. One driver held a license. The other did not. Both cars turned left. The street bore the mark.

Two Honda sedans collided head-on at the intersection of Lawton Avenue and East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, both vehicles were making left turns when they struck each other, center front to center front. A 28-year-old male driver suffered severe head lacerations but remained conscious. Police records show he was wearing a lap belt and harness and held a valid license. The other driver, a 20-year-old man, was unlicensed. No other injuries were specified. The report lists no explicit driver errors beyond the unlicensed operation. The crash underscores the danger when two vehicles turn left at the same time, especially when one driver is unlicensed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4520299 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Sedan and Pickup Truck Collide on Bruckner Expressway

Two vehicles struck on Bruckner Expressway. A sedan and a pickup truck hit front quarter panels. The sedan’s female driver, 50, suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Both drivers traveled north. Driver inexperience contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Bruckner Expressway involving a 2019 sedan and a 2013 pickup truck, both traveling north. The impact occurred at the left front quarter panels of both vehicles. The sedan’s driver, a 50-year-old woman, was injured with whiplash and injuries to her entire body. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report does not indicate any other contributing factors or victim errors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4516726 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
E-Bike Rider Ejected, Injured on Bartow Avenue

A 32-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected and suffered knee, lower leg, and foot injuries on Bartow Avenue in the Bronx. The rider remained conscious but sustained contusions and bruises. The crash caused undercarriage damage to the e-bike.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike was injured and ejected during a crash on Bartow Avenue in the Bronx. The rider suffered contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The e-bike sustained damage to its undercarriage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors or other vehicles involved. The rider held a permit license from New York. No helmet or signaling information was provided. The crash occurred while the e-bike was traveling straight ahead, with impact at the center back end of the vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4516490 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
SUV Hits Pedestrian Off Crosswalk Bronx

A 51-year-old man was struck by an SUV in the Bronx. The pedestrian was off the roadway, suffering knee and lower leg abrasions. The driver, heading west, hit the man with the vehicle’s right front bumper. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2021 SUV traveling west struck him off the roadway near 3121 Middletown Road in the Bronx. The impact occurred at the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was not in the roadway at the time of the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4514099 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Sedans Crash on Hutchinson River Parkway

Two sedans slammed together on Hutchinson River Parkway. The crash hit one car’s back, the other’s front. A 40-year-old driver took neck injuries and whiplash. Both drivers survived. No pedestrians or cyclists hurt.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Hutchinson River Parkway collided. The impact struck the center back end of one sedan and the center front end of the other. A 40-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. Both drivers held valid licenses. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no driver errors identified. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in this crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4514104 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Bronx Sedan Crash Injures Front Seat Passenger

A sedan traveling north on Hutchinson River Parkway struck an unspecified object or vehicle. The front seat passenger, a 53-year-old man, suffered a head contusion. He was conscious and restrained by lap belt and harness. No driver errors were reported.

According to the police report, a sedan was traveling north on Hutchinson River Parkway in the Bronx when it collided with an unspecified object or vehicle. The front seat passenger, a 53-year-old man, sustained a head injury described as a contusion and was conscious after the crash. He was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. Vehicle damage was centered on the front end of the sedan.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4512989 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Two SUVs Collide on Orchard Beach Road

Two SUVs crashed on Orchard Beach Road in the Bronx. A 12-year-old passenger suffered a head injury and whiplash. Both drivers were making right turns. The impact damaged the front and rear ends of the vehicles. The child was restrained and conscious.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Orchard Beach Road in the Bronx. Both drivers were making right turns at the time of the crash. The point of impact was the right front bumper of one vehicle and the left rear bumper of the other. A 12-year-old male passenger in one SUV was injured, sustaining a head injury and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the collision itself. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The vehicles sustained damage to their center front and back ends.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4511673 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
2
Taxi Rear-Ends Vehicle on Bruckner Expressway

A taxi struck the rear of a vehicle on Bruckner Expressway late at night. Two passengers in the taxi suffered whiplash and leg injuries. Unsafe speed and following too closely caused the crash. Both injured riders remained conscious and were not ejected.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on Bruckner Expressway rear-ended another vehicle also going south. The crash occurred at 11:30 p.m. The taxi's driver contributed to the collision by driving at unsafe speed and following too closely. Two male passengers, ages 20 and 16, seated in the taxi's rear, sustained injuries including whiplash and trauma to the hip, upper leg, knee, lower leg, and foot. Both remained conscious and were not ejected from the vehicle. No safety equipment was reported in use. The point of impact was the taxi's left rear bumper striking the center back end of the other vehicle. The report lists unsafe speed and following too closely as the primary driver errors leading to the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4511314 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Sedan Strikes Unconscious Pedestrian Bronx

A sedan traveling north on East Tremont Avenue hit a 36-year-old man walking outside the intersection. The pedestrian was thrown unconscious with severe abdominal and pelvic injuries. The crash left him internally injured and immobile on the roadway.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling straight ahead on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx struck a 36-year-old male pedestrian who was not at an intersection and engaged in other actions in the roadway. The pedestrian suffered serious internal injuries to the abdomen and pelvis and was found unconscious. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its center front end. No specific driver errors were listed in the report, and contributing factors for the pedestrian were unspecified. The report does not mention any safety equipment or protective measures. The pedestrian was injured but not ejected from the vehicle. The crash occurred at 11 p.m. in the Bronx, zip code 10465.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4509841 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
66-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured on Butler Place

A 66-year-old woman was struck while crossing Butler Place in the Bronx. She suffered a head contusion and remained conscious. The crash occurred near Herschell Street. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported by police.

According to the police report, a 66-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Butler Place and Herschell Street in the Bronx. She was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when she was struck. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion 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 were provided. The pedestrian was not ejected and no safety equipment was noted. The report focuses solely on the pedestrian's injury and location at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4509302 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Dump Truck Turns, Kills Elderly Pedestrian

A dump truck turned left on Einstein Loop. Its front bumper struck a 76-year-old woman crossing with the light. She fell. She died where she lay. The truck showed no damage. The street stayed quiet. The loss was total.

A 76-year-old woman was killed while crossing Einstein Loop near Hutchinson River Parkway East. According to the police report, she crossed with the signal when a dump truck made a left turn and struck her with its front bumper. She fell and died at the scene. The truck showed no visible damage. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The police report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were noted in the data. The victim was crossing legally at the intersection.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4508269 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Pick-Up Truck Slams Sedan Rear on Cross Bronx

Pick-up truck struck sedan’s rear on Cross Bronx Expressway. Elderly woman in back seat hurt. Shoulder, arm, and neck injuries. Both drivers licensed. No listed driver errors. Metal and bodies took the blow.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck rear-ended a sedan on the Cross Bronx Expressway while both vehicles traveled south. An 82-year-old woman, seated in the sedan’s middle rear seat, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and moving straight ahead at the time of the crash. The sedan’s center back end and the pick-up’s front end were damaged in the impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4507622 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
2
SUV and Pickup Truck Collide on Bruckner Boulevard

Two vehicles crashed on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. Both drivers, men aged 35 and 55, suffered injuries including whiplash and head trauma. The impact damaged the front quarter panels of both vehicles. Both drivers were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 2008 SUV and a 2021 pickup truck collided on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. Both drivers, aged 35 and 55, were injured with complaints of whiplash and head injuries. Both drivers were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses at the time of the crash. The SUV sustained damage to its right front bumper, while the pickup truck was damaged on its left front quarter panel. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, only unspecified factors. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead before the collision. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4507264 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Three-Vehicle Collision on East Tremont Avenue

Three vehicles collided head-on and rear-end on East Tremont Avenue. A 35-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. All drivers were licensed men going straight. The crash caused center front and back-end damage to the vehicles.

According to the police report, three vehicles—a sedan and two SUVs—collided on East Tremont Avenue. The 35-year-old male driver of the sedan was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. All drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The sedan sustained center back-end damage, while the SUVs had front-end damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the injured driver but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4504420 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14