Crash Count for Precinct 45
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 4,005
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,499
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 545
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 37
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 13
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 14, 2025
Carnage in Precinct 45
Killed 11
Crush Injuries 9
Back 2
Neck 2
Chest 1
Head 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Whole body 1
Amputation 2
Chest 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Severe Bleeding 10
Head 6
+1
Whole body 2
Face 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Severe Lacerations 10
Head 5
Face 2
Lower leg/foot 2
Lower arm/hand 1
Concussion 15
Head 8
+3
Back 2
Whole body 2
Eye 1
Face 1
Neck 1
Whiplash 131
Neck 39
+34
Back 31
+26
Whole body 30
+25
Head 19
+14
Lower leg/foot 8
+3
Shoulder/upper arm 7
+2
Lower arm/hand 5
Chest 4
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Hip/upper leg 2
Contusion/Bruise 100
Lower leg/foot 27
+22
Lower arm/hand 18
+13
Head 14
+9
Whole body 14
+9
Face 8
+3
Shoulder/upper arm 8
+3
Back 4
Hip/upper leg 4
Chest 3
Neck 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Eye 1
Abrasion 71
Lower leg/foot 22
+17
Head 16
+11
Lower arm/hand 12
+7
Shoulder/upper arm 5
Whole body 5
Back 4
Neck 4
Face 3
Eye 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Pain/Nausea 28
Whole body 8
+3
Head 5
Back 4
Lower leg/foot 3
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Chest 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Neck 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 14, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 45?

Preventable Speeding in Precinct 45 School Zones

(since 2022)

Caught Speeding Recently in Precinct 45

Vehicles – Caught Speeding in NYC (12 months)
  1. 2014 Black Jeep Su (6426ZZ) – 76 times • 1 in last 90d here
  2. 2020 Black Honda Suburban (HGZ3947) – 37 times • 1 in last 90d here
  3. 2022 Gray Chevrolet Sedan (LVP1921) – 36 times • 1 in last 90d here
  4. 2012 Gray Honda Suburban (LJS3733) – 35 times • 1 in last 90d here
  5. 2019 White BMW Sedan (LSY1395) – 31 times • 1 in last 90d here
Two riders dead on the Bronx River Parkway. The pattern is older than the blood.

Two riders dead on the Bronx River Parkway. The pattern is older than the blood.

Precinct 45: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 25, 2025

Two men went down on the Bronx River Parkway before dawn. Police say a 21-year-old in a Mercedes tried to pass, clipped a Volkswagen, and struck two motorbikes. Both riders died. Prosecutors charged him with vehicular manslaughter and DWI. He refused a chemical test, according to the complaint. “Police have arrested and charged a man… in a multivehicle crash… that killed two people,” Gothamist reported. The victims were identified as Manuel Amarantepenalo, 19, and Enrique Martinez, 21.

Family stood in court and spoke plain. “Two people were killed. He was drunk,” a sister said, asking why he walked free after arraignment. “How could they let him go?” the Daily News reported.

Parkways lead the body count

In Precinct 45, the worst toll sits on the highways. Since 2022, the Hutchinson River Parkway leads with two deaths and 210 injuries; the Bruckner Expressway shows one death and 336 injuries. Another death came on Hutchinson River Parkway East. These are not quirks. They are corridors of harm in this command’s map. The city’s crash data marks them as top locations in this period.

Pedestrians take the blows in the neighborhood streets too: four killed, 244 injured since 2022. SUVs and cars are the main culprits in pedestrian harm, with trucks close behind. In this precinct, heavy vehicles and private autos do most of the damage to people on foot, the open data shows.

The clock tells on us

Night hours cut deep here. Injury peaks hit late night and the small hours. The 4 a.m. hour shows two deaths; 11 p.m. shows two more. At 8 p.m., one death. At 10 and 11 a.m., one each. The line never goes flat. The numbers keep coming in, hour after hour, across years.

Across contributing factors, most killings land in the city’s “other” bucket, with smaller slices in distraction and failure to yield. Labels blur what happened. The outcome does not: five people dead in this precinct since 2022, with hundreds injured.

A highway crash is not a one-off

Two teenagers in court photos become dots on a chart. The dots pile up. On the Hutch, a 66-year-old man died as a pedestrian in 2024, crushed in a multi-vehicle strike, the city dataset shows under CrashID 4752748. On St. Raymond Avenue, a truck turning left killed a woman in the crosswalk in 2024, with failure to yield and distraction listed. On the Bruckner, another motorcyclist died in 2025 after a left-turn hit, also logged in the data.

What would make this stop here

  • Daylight every approach to the Hutch, Bruckner, East Tremont, and Co-op City’s arterials. Harden left turns where trucks and SUVs swing across crosswalks. Protect crossings with concrete.
  • Target the night hours named above with focused enforcement on speeding, drunk and impaired driving, and failure to yield at known hot spots.
  • Reroute and regulate heavy vehicles off pedestrian corridors where possible; slow what remains with raised crossings and narrowed entries.

Citywide steps exist, ready to use. The Council now has the power to lower residential limits. A default 20 mph saves lives. Albany renewed school-zone speed cameras all day and night. One more tool aims at the worst drivers: require speed limiters for repeat offenders. The bill on the table would force drivers with a record of camera tickets or DMV points to cap their speed. Read the plan and push it. These measures are laid out in our action page, with sources and contacts.

Hold the line

Names become numbers. Numbers become lists. The lists sit on desks. This does not end without choices from people in office. Use the power we have and pass the tools we need. Lower speeds. Box in the repeat offenders. Concrete at the corners. Do it before the next mother asks, again, why the man who killed her child walked out of court.

Citations

Citations

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
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
Twitter: @Fernandez4NY
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.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 45

24
Driver Loses Consciousness, Passenger Injured on Tremont

May 24 - A sedan struck parked cars on East Tremont. The driver, a woman, was hurt. Three male passengers suffered unspecified injuries. Police cite lost consciousness as the cause. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the Bronx night.

A crash on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx left one driver and three passengers injured. According to the police report, a sedan traveling north struck parked vehicles after the driver lost consciousness. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. The 36-year-old female driver suffered a contusion and injuries to her entire body. Three male passengers, ages 49, 53, and 60, sustained unspecified injuries. The police report does not mention any errors by the victims. No other contributing factors, such as helmet or signal use, are listed. The impact damaged the front of the sedan and the rear of the parked vehicles. The crash underscores the dangers faced by vehicle occupants when control is lost.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815252 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
24
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Hobart Avenue

May 24 - A sedan hit a man crossing Hobart Avenue in the Bronx. The car’s left front bumper struck him. He suffered a leg injury. Five people rode inside the car. The police listed no driver errors. The street stayed dangerous. The man bled on the asphalt.

A sedan traveling straight struck a 38-year-old man as he crossed Hobart Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the car’s left front bumper hit the pedestrian, causing a contusion and injury to his knee and lower leg. Five occupants were inside the sedan, including a 5-year-old child. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the data. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left the pedestrian injured and exposed the persistent risks faced by those on foot.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815690 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
20
Teen Pedestrian Struck by Car on St Peters Ave

May 20 - A 15-year-old boy was hit by a car’s right front bumper on St Peters Ave in the Bronx. He suffered a bruised leg. The crash happened away from an intersection. The driver’s actions remain unlisted.

A 15-year-old pedestrian was struck by a vehicle’s right front bumper on St Peters Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, the teen was not at an intersection and was performing other actions in the roadway when the crash occurred. The impact left him with a contusion to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The police report does not list any driver errors or contributing factors. No information is provided about the vehicle type or the actions of the driver.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815198 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
18
Motorcycle Ejection on Hutchinson River Parkway

May 18 - Motorcycle and sedan collided at speed. Rider ejected, leg shattered. Police cite unsafe speed and aggressive driving. Parkway stained by violence, metal, bone.

A motorcycle and a sedan crashed on Hutchinson River Parkway in the Bronx. The 27-year-old motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' were contributing factors. The sedan was changing lanes when the impact occurred. The report notes the motorcycle driver wore a helmet. No pedestrians were involved. The crash left one person injured and exposed the danger of speed and aggression on city roads.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814810 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
12
SUVs Collide on Bruckner Expressway, Driver Injured

May 12 - Two SUVs slammed together on Bruckner Expressway. One driver took a blow to the head. Metal twisted, glass shattered. The crash left pain and questions. Streets stay dangerous.

Two sport utility vehicles crashed on Bruckner Expressway in the Bronx. According to the police report, both vehicles were heading north when they collided. One driver, a 51-year-old man, suffered a head injury and whiplash. The other driver, age 37, was not reported injured. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' Both vehicles sustained damage—one to the left side doors, the other to the right rear bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the ongoing risks faced by road users on city highways.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813846 - 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.


7
Passenger Suffers Amputation in Bronx Parkway Crash

May 7 - Two sedans collided on Hutchinson River Parkway. A front passenger lost a limb. Drivers and others hurt. No cause listed. Metal, speed, pain. The system failed to protect the vulnerable.

Two sedans crashed on Hutchinson River Parkway in the Bronx. According to the police report, a 44-year-old male front passenger suffered an amputation and injuries to his entire body. A 40-year-old female driver was also injured, with chest trauma. Other occupants sustained unspecified injuries. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. No mention of helmet or signal use. The crash left lasting harm for those inside.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811411 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
3
Tractor Truck Overturns on Hutchinson Parkway

May 3 - A tractor truck overturned on Hutchinson River Parkway. One man suffered a head injury. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal, glass, and sirens in the Bronx night.

A tractor truck traveling south on Hutchinson River Parkway overturned. According to the police report, one male driver, age 40, was injured with a concussion and head trauma. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The truck was registered in Idaho and driven by a licensed male. The crash left the vehicle overturned and damaged. No other injuries were specified in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810061 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
2
Arm Fracture on East Tremont Avenue

May 2 - A 29-year-old man suffered a fractured arm on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The crash left him injured. Details on vehicles and causes remain unknown. The street claimed another victim.

A 29-year-old male occupant was injured at 3132 East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, he suffered a fractured, distorted, or dislocated arm. No vehicle type or contributing factors were listed in the report. The crash data does not specify driver actions or errors. The incident highlights the persistent danger on city streets, where even routine travel can end in injury.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810432 - 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.


27
Unsafe Lane Change Traps Driver on Throgs Neck

Apr 27 - SUV and sedan collided on Throgs Neck Expressway. One driver trapped, body hurt, in shock. Police cite unsafe lane change. Metal and pain in the Bronx.

A crash on the Throgs Neck Expressway in the Bronx involved a sedan and an SUV. One driver, age 60, was trapped and injured, suffering pain and shock. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Lane Changing' was the contributing factor. The sedan was changing lanes when it struck the SUV. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Other occupants had unspecified injuries. The report lists no other contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809039 - 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
Ford SUV Slams Head-On, Driver Dies Buckled

Apr 25 - A Ford SUV crashes head-on on Charles J Crimi Road. The driver, 42, dies strapped in. Another man, same age, survives. Metal twists. Sirens wail. The road keeps its secrets.

A Ford SUV struck head-on on Charles J Crimi Road near Pelham Parkway. The driver, a 42-year-old man, died at the scene, still buckled in his seat. Another 42-year-old man survived. According to the police report, the vehicle hit center front end. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are named. The driver wore a lap belt and harness, as noted after the crash. The crash left one dead and one injured. The night was marked by sirens and loss.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808167 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
24
Pedestrian Crushed by Sedan on Wilkinson Avenue

Apr 24 - A 32-year-old man lies broken on Wilkinson Avenue. A sedan and parked SUV stand damaged. Blood stains the Bronx street. Two women watch, unharmed. The city moves on.

A 32-year-old pedestrian suffered crush injuries and was left semiconscious after a collision involving a sedan and a parked SUV on Wilkinson Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the crash involved a Toyota SUV and an Infiniti sedan. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was the only person injured; two women, listed as registrants, were unharmed. No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are specified in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808056 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
24
Bronx Car Theft Leaves Man Critically Hurt

Apr 24 - A man clung to his car as a thief sped off. The car crashed into parked vehicles. He was crushed and struck again by a fleeing SUV. Blood pooled on the Bronx street. He was left with critical head and leg injuries.

ABC7 reported on April 24, 2025, that a 32-year-old man suffered critical injuries while trying to stop a car thief on Wilkinson Avenue in the Bronx. Surveillance video captured the suspect entering the double-parked Infiniti as the owner ran to intervene. The man was dragged for a block and a half before the car crashed into parked vehicles. ABC7 notes, 'Witnesses described a bloody scene and severe leg injury.' After falling, the victim was also struck by the suspect’s SUV. Police said the suspect abandoned the stolen car and fled on foot. The incident highlights the dangers of vehicle theft and high-speed flight on city streets. No arrests have been made.


23
SUV Slams Into Stopped MTA Bus On Bruckner

Apr 23 - SUV merged into traffic on Bruckner and struck a stopped MTA bus. Two women suffered back injuries. Metal twisted. Whiplash followed. Streets in the Bronx bore the impact.

An SUV merging on Bruckner Boulevard collided with a stopped MTA bus near Quincy Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the SUV hit the bus's left rear quarter panel. Two women, aged 41 and 68, were injured with back pain and whiplash. The SUV was demolished. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808371 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
22
SUVs Collide on Bruckner Expressway, Three Hurt

Apr 22 - Two SUVs slammed together on Bruckner Expressway. Three people injured. Unsafe lane changing listed as the cause. Metal twisted. Traffic stopped. The Bronx felt the impact.

Two SUVs crashed on the Bruckner Expressway in the Bronx. According to the police report, unsafe lane changing caused the collision. Three people were injured: a 47-year-old male driver with chest injuries, a 22-year-old male front passenger with back injuries, and a 29-year-old male driver with arm injuries. All were listed as conscious. The report states, “Unsafe Lane Changing” as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors were cited. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left metal bent and lives shaken.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807669 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
22
SUV and Sedan Crash on Hutchinson Parkway Bronx

Apr 22 - SUV and sedan collided on Hutchinson River Parkway. One driver, age 67, suffered neck injury. Two others listed with unspecified injuries. No cause named. Steel and flesh met at speed.

A crash involving a sedan and an SUV occurred on Hutchinson River Parkway in the Bronx. According to the police report, a 67-year-old male driver sustained a neck injury and reported whiplash. Two other occupants, ages 43, were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. The report does not specify any contributing factors or driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809311 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
15
Ambulance, Truck Crash Injures Three Bronx

Apr 15 - Steel met steel at dawn. The box truck flipped. Three people hurt—two in the ambulance, one in the truck. Sirens wailed. All went to Jacobi. The cause is still a question. The Bronx street stayed dangerous.

ABC7 reported on April 15, 2025, that an ambulance and a box truck collided at Pelham Parkway South and Williamsbridge Road in the Bronx just after 6:30 a.m. The article states, "The box truck overturned in the crash. Three people were hurt: the box truck driver and two ambulance workers." All were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The cause remains under investigation. The crash highlights risks at busy intersections and the potential for severe outcomes when large vehicles collide. No driver actions have been detailed yet. The incident underscores ongoing safety concerns for workers and drivers on city streets.


9
Sedan Strikes Bruckner Expressway, Driver Hurt

Apr 9 - A sedan hit hard on Bruckner Expressway. The driver, a young woman, suffered neck injuries. No pedestrians or cyclists involved. Police list no driver errors.

A sedan traveling north on Bruckner Expressway was involved in a crash. According to the police report, the driver, a 20-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and complained of whiplash. No pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users were reported hurt. The report lists no contributing driver errors. The sedan sustained damage to the right side doors. No helmet or signal issues were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805709 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18