Crash Count for Precinct 45
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 4,154
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,628
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 589
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 37
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 13
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Oct 30, 2025
Carnage in Precinct 45
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
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 141
Neck 45
+40
Back 33
+28
Whole body 32
+27
Head 19
+14
Lower leg/foot 9
+4
Shoulder/upper arm 9
+4
Lower arm/hand 5
Chest 4
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Hip/upper leg 2
Contusion/Bruise 104
Lower leg/foot 28
+23
Lower arm/hand 19
+14
Head 15
+10
Whole body 14
+9
Face 8
+3
Shoulder/upper arm 8
+3
Back 4
Hip/upper leg 4
Chest 3
Neck 3
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Eye 1
Abrasion 75
Lower leg/foot 23
+18
Head 16
+11
Lower arm/hand 14
+9
Shoulder/upper arm 5
Whole body 5
Back 4
Face 4
Neck 4
Eye 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Pain/Nausea 29
Whole body 9
+4
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 Oct 30, 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. 2022 Gray Chevrolet Sedan (LVP1921) – 87 times • 1 in last 90d here
  2. 2014 Black Jeep Su (6426ZZ) – 78 times • 1 in last 90d here
  3. 2012 Gray Honda Suburban (LJS3733) – 41 times • 1 in last 90d here
  4. 2020 Black Honda Suburban (HGZ3947) – 38 times • 1 in last 90d here
  5. 2019 White BMW Sedan (LSY1395) – 32 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

9
SUVs Collide on Cross Bronx, Two Hurt

Jul 9 - Two SUVs slammed together on Cross Bronx Expressway. Both drivers injured. Police cite driver distraction. Metal twisted. Pain followed. System failed to protect.

Two sport utility vehicles crashed on the Cross Bronx Expressway at Lafayette Avenue. Both drivers, women aged 40 and 47, suffered injuries to their arms and shoulders. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left both vehicles damaged at the front. The system allowed distraction to end in pain.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826620 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
5
Motorcycle Slams BMW SUV on Harding Avenue

Jul 5 - A motorcycle struck a BMW SUV in the Bronx. The rider suffered a fractured leg. Both vehicles showed heavy damage. Police cite vehicular factors. Streets remain unforgiving.

A motorcycle and a BMW SUV collided on Harding Avenue near East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The 42-year-old motorcycle rider was injured, suffering a fractured leg. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead when the crash occurred. Police list 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for both drivers. The SUV was hit on the left rear quarter panel; the motorcycle took damage to the front. The rider wore a helmet. No other injuries were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825743 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
5
Pedestrian Suffers Leg Fracture on Bruckner Boulevard

Jul 5 - SUV and sedan struck a woman on Bruckner Boulevard. Her leg broke. Drivers kept straight. Police cite vehicular factors. Metal and flesh met. Pain followed. System failed to shield the walker.

A 32-year-old woman walking near Bruckner Boulevard and Westchester Avenue in the Bronx was hit and injured by a sedan and an SUV. According to the police report, she suffered a leg fracture and was conscious at the scene. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. Police listed 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No further details on pedestrian actions or location were provided. No helmet or signal issues were cited. The report shows the system left a pedestrian exposed to harm.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825744 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
3
Unsafe Lane Change Injures Moped Driver in Bronx

Jul 3 - A moped and sedan collided on Blondell Ave. Unsafe lane changing and speed sent a moped driver to the hospital with leg injuries. Four others were shaken. The street stayed dangerous.

A moped and a sedan crashed at 1369 Blondell Ave in the Bronx. The moped driver, a 38-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered knee and foot injuries. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Unsafe Speed' were listed as contributing factors. The moped driver wore a helmet. Four other occupants, including passengers and the sedan driver, were involved but not seriously hurt. The moped driver was unlicensed. The crash highlights the risk when drivers change lanes unsafely and speed through city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825740 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
3
SUV Collision on Bruckner Expressway Injures Driver

Jul 3 - Two SUVs crashed on Bruckner Expressway. One driver suffered back injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Metal twisted. Sirens followed.

Two sport utility vehicles collided on the Bruckner Expressway in the Bronx. One driver, a 36-year-old man, was injured in the crash, suffering back pain and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. The impact struck the center front end of one SUV and the rear of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes both drivers were licensed and wearing seat belts. The crash underscores the danger when drivers lose focus, as documented in the official report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825220 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
1
SUV Turns Left, Slams Pickup on Pelham Parkway

Jul 1 - SUV turned left on Pelham Parkway. Pickup drove straight. Both drivers hurt. Police cite driver distraction. Metal twisted. Blood on the road.

Two vehicles collided on Pelham Parkway at Bruckner Expressway in the Bronx. A Honda SUV making a left turn struck a RAM pickup heading straight. Both drivers, men aged 33 and 47, suffered arm injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The SUV's front end and the pickup's left front quarter were damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No helmet or signal use was listed as a factor. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824695 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
29
SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Four Passengers on Pelham Parkway

Jun 29 - SUV struck sedan on Pelham Parkway. Four passengers hurt. Police cite failure to yield. Impact left bruises, whiplash, pain. System failed to protect riders.

An SUV and a sedan collided at Pelham Parkway and Charles J Crimi Road in the Bronx. Four passengers, including an 11-year-old girl, suffered injuries ranging from chest bruises to whiplash. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The SUV hit the sedan's left side while going straight as the sedan turned left. The report lists no contributing factors for the victims. The system allowed a basic error to harm vulnerable riders.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824156 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
29
Bus and Sedan Crash Injures Passengers on Parkway

Jun 29 - A bus and sedan collided on Hutchinson River Parkway. Eighteen bus occupants and multiple car passengers were involved. One man suffered whiplash. Police cite illness as a factor. No pedestrians harmed.

A crash on Hutchinson River Parkway involved a bus and several cars, with at least eighteen bus occupants and multiple car passengers affected. One male driver, age 36, suffered whiplash and injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, 'Illness' was listed as a contributing factor in the collision. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash data shows no driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield. All injuries reported were to vehicle occupants. No helmet or signal issues were cited in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824470 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
29
Motorcyclist Killed In Bronx Parkway Crash

Jun 29 - A left turn on Pelham Parkway. Metal meets flesh. The rider falls. The driver stays. One life ends. The system investigates.

NY Daily News (2025-06-29) reports a fatal crash near the Bruckner Expressway. A 31-year-old motorcyclist, Nathaniel Martinez, died after a Chevrolet Equinox turned left onto the I-95 ramp and struck him. The article states, "the Equinox driver stayed at the scene" and both were taken to the hospital. No arrests have been made. NYPD Highway District is investigating. The crash highlights the danger of left turns at busy intersections and the vulnerability of riders in traffic.


28
Motorcyclist Killed in Pelham Parkway Collision

Jun 28 - A motorcycle and SUV collided on Pelham Parkway. One man died. A woman and two children were hurt. Police cite improper lane usage. The crash left pain, loss, and broken bodies in its wake.

A deadly crash unfolded on Pelham Parkway at Bruckner Expressway in the Bronx. A motorcycle and an SUV collided. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The 31-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and killed. A 43-year-old woman driving the SUV was injured, along with two 12-year-old girl passengers. The report notes the motorcyclist wore a helmet. No other contributing factors were listed. The impact left one dead and several hurt, all due to improper lane usage.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824000 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
28
Bronx Crash Injures Pedestrians, Driver Flees

Jun 28 - Five hospitalized after Bronx crash. Pedestrians struck. Driver fled. Police made arrest. Metal and bodies met on city streets. System failed to shield the vulnerable.

CBS New York (2025-06-28) reports a Bronx man was arrested after a multivehicle crash sent five people, including pedestrians, to the hospital. The article states, "The suspect allegedly fled the scene after the crash, which injured several pedestrians." The incident highlights the danger of hit-and-runs and the failure to protect those on foot. The crash underscores persistent risks for pedestrians and the urgent need for safer streets.


25
SUV Strikes Teen on Standing Scooter in Bronx

Jun 25 - SUV hit a 13-year-old boy riding a standing scooter on Schley Ave. He suffered a head injury. Police cite driver inattention and passing too closely. No damage to vehicles. Streets failed the young rider.

A 13-year-old boy riding a standing scooter was injured when struck by an SUV on Schley Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, the crash involved driver inattention and distraction, as well as passing too closely. The boy suffered a head injury and concussion. The SUV showed no damage. The police report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The data also notes 'Passing Too Closely' as a driver error. No mention of helmet use as a factor. The crash left a young rider hurt and exposed the danger of Bronx streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823234 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
25
SUV Strikes Motorcycle on Bellamy Loop

Jun 25 - A motorcycle and SUV collided on Bellamy Loop. The motorcyclist was injured and partially ejected. Police cite driver inattention. Both vehicles suffered heavy damage.

A crash on Bellamy Loop in the Bronx involved a station wagon/SUV and a motorcycle. The 26-year-old male motorcyclist was injured and partially ejected, left semiconscious with injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling east and struck each other head-on, damaging the front of the motorcycle and the back of the SUV. No pedestrians were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823435 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
24
E-Bike Rider Struck on Maclay Avenue

Jun 24 - E-bike rider hit while turning left on Maclay Avenue. Head injury. Police cite failure to yield. Streets stay dangerous for Bronx cyclists.

An e-bike rider was injured while making a left turn on Maclay Avenue at Benson Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the crash involved a failure to yield right-of-way. The 40-year-old male cyclist suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No other vehicle details were specified. The crash underscores the ongoing risks faced by cyclists on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823354 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
24
SUV and Chassis Cab Crash on Bruckner Expressway

Jun 24 - Two vehicles slammed together on Bruckner Expressway. A passenger suffered whiplash. A driver took a concussion. Police cite driver distraction. Metal and bodies took the blow.

Two vehicles, a station wagon/SUV and a chassis cab, collided on Bruckner Expressway in the Bronx. According to the police report, driver inattention or distraction contributed to the crash. A 26-year-old front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. A 28-year-old driver sustained a concussion and injuries to his entire body. Both vehicles were traveling south. The SUV was going straight; the chassis cab was changing lanes. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822865 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
23
SUV Backs Into Elderly Pedestrian on Co-op City Blvd

Jun 23 - SUV reversed. Elderly man struck. Head injury. Police cite blocked view, driver inattention. Blood on Bronx pavement. System failed to shield the old from steel.

An SUV backed into an 86-year-old man on Co-op City Blvd in the Bronx. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and abrasions. According to the police report, the crash involved 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The driver, a 34-year-old woman, was licensed and wore a seatbelt. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time. The report lists no other contributing factors. Systemic hazards and driver errors left a vulnerable man injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823431 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
21
Distracted Drivers Collide on Hutchinson Parkway

Jun 21 - Two sedans crashed on Hutchinson River Parkway. Four people hurt, including a child. Police cite driver distraction. Metal twisted. Whiplash and bruises. System failed to protect passengers.

Two sedans collided on Hutchinson River Parkway in the Bronx. Four occupants, including an 11-year-old boy, suffered injuries—head, arm, shoulder, and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. Both vehicles were traveling south, one going straight, the other turning right. The impact left multiple people hurt, with three conscious and reporting pain. Lap belts and harnesses were used by those injured, as noted in the report. The crash underscores the danger when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822153 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
21
Rear-End Crash on Hutchinson River Parkway Injures Two

Jun 21 - Sedan slammed into SUV’s rear. Two women hurt. Teen girl suffers whiplash. Police cite tailgating and distraction. Metal and bodies take the hit.

A sedan struck the back of an SUV on Hutchinson River Parkway in the Bronx. Two people were injured: a 15-year-old girl with whiplash and a 48-year-old woman with hip and leg injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' Both vehicles were heading south. The sedan’s front end hit the SUV’s rear. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists driver errors as the main contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824282 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
21
Scooter Crash Leaves Teen Critical in Bronx

Jun 21 - A scooter slammed into a Honda Pilot before dawn. The passenger, eighteen, hit the road hard. The driver fled. Three more hurt in the cars. Sirens wailed. No arrests. The street stayed cold and dangerous.

According to the New York Post (published June 21, 2025), an 18-year-old scooter passenger was left in critical condition after a crash on the Hutchinson River Parkway in the Bronx. Police said the scooter collided with a Honda Pilot around 4 a.m., triggering a chain reaction that involved a Honda Accord. The article reports, "The moped's driver fled with the bike before cops arrived." Three passengers in each car were also injured and taken to Jacobi Hospital. No arrests had been made by Saturday afternoon. The incident highlights the dangers faced by vulnerable road users and raises questions about driver accountability and the effectiveness of current enforcement on city parkways.


19
Sedan Hits Moped, Young Rider Ejected in Bronx

Jun 19 - Sedan struck moped on Silver Street. Eighteen-year-old moped driver ejected, leg fractured. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Streets failed the vulnerable again.

A sedan collided with a moped at Silver Street and Williamsbridge Road in the Bronx. The moped driver, age 18, was ejected and suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' contributed to the crash. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the moped’s right side. No safety equipment was used by the moped driver. Two occupants in the sedan, both age 86, were not seriously hurt. The crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822850 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03