Crash Count for Precinct 47
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 4,288
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,752
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 567
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 34
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 14
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 31, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 47?

Ten Dead, Hundreds Hurt—When Will Precinct 47 Stop the Bloodshed?

Ten Dead, Hundreds Hurt—When Will Precinct 47 Stop the Bloodshed?

Precinct 47: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 18, 2025

The Deaths Keep Coming

A 76-year-old woman was killed by an SUV on White Plains Road. A 24-year-old cyclist died beneath the wheels of a sedan and an SUV at E 233rd Street. A 60-year-old man was crushed by a car while walking on Givan Avenue. In less than three years, ten people have died on the streets of Precinct 47. Seven were walking or cycling. The rest were behind the wheel, but none were spared. Serious injuries—thirty-one in all—leave families changed forever.

The numbers do not rest. In the last twelve months alone, five people died. 701 were injured. Children, elders, workers—no one is immune. The disaster is slow, but it does not stop.

The Police: Power and Responsibility

Precinct 47 sits at the crossroads of pain and power. The police can enforce speed limits. They can ticket reckless drivers. They can target the corners where blood stains the curb. They have the tools. They need only use them. “NYPD officers will be highly visible on New York City roadways… to deter unsafe driving and, when necessary, to take appropriate enforcement action,” said Police Commissioner Edward Caban.

But the deaths keep coming. Enforcement is not enough. Cameras catch speeders, but only where they are installed. Streets are still wide, fast, and deadly. SUVs and sedans do most of the killing.

Leadership: Words and Waiting

City Hall says the right things. “One life lost to traffic violence is one life too many,” said Mayor Adams. The city has the power to lower speed limits. It has the power to redesign streets. It has the power to act. But action is slow. Bills pass. Speeches are made. The bodies pile up.

What You Can Do

This is not fate. This is policy. Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand more speed cameras. Demand enforcement at every corner where someone has died. Demand action until the killing stops. Take action now.

Citations

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Other Representatives

Jeffrey Dinowitz
Assembly Member Jeffrey Dinowitz
District 81
District Office:
3107 Kingsbridge Ave., Bronx, NY 10463
Legislative Office:
Room 632, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Eric Dinowitz
Council Member Eric Dinowitz
District 11
District Office:
277 West 231st Street, Bronx, NY 10463
718-549-7300
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1775, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7080
Twitter: ericdinowitz
Gustavo Rivera
State Senator Gustavo Rivera
District 33
District Office:
2432 Grand Concourse, Suite 506, Bronx, NY 10458
Legislative Office:
Room 502, Capitol Building, Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

Precinct 47 Police Precinct 47 sits in Bronx, District 11, AD 81, SD 33.

It contains Bronx CB12, Williamsbridge-Olinville, Eastchester-Edenwald-Baychester, Wakefield-Woodlawn, Woodlawn Cemetery.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 47

Pickup Turns Left, Motorcyclist Bleeds on White Plains Road

A pickup swung left across White Plains Road. A motorbike charged straight. Steel clashed. A 25-year-old man slammed down, helmeted but bleeding, sprawled and silent on the hard city street.

According to the police report, a pickup truck attempted a left turn on White Plains Road as a motorbike traveled straight through the intersection. The vehicles collided, with the pickup's right front bumper striking the center front end of the motorbike. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, highlighting driver errors that led to the crash. The 25-year-old motorbike rider suffered severe bleeding and was found unconscious, with injuries to his entire body. He was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The narrative describes the aftermath: 'His helmet stayed on. His blood did not. He lay still, broken across the road’s hard face.' The collision underscores the lethal consequences when drivers disregard traffic control and misuse lanes.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722051 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Taxi Strikes Bicyclist on East 225 Street

A taxi traveling east struck a northbound bicyclist on East 225 Street in the Bronx. The cyclist suffered back contusions and bruises but was conscious and wearing a helmet. The taxi’s front center impacted the bike’s left side doors.

According to the police report, a 2018 Toyota taxi was traveling straight ahead eastbound on East 225 Street when it collided with a bicyclist traveling northbound. The point of impact was the taxi’s center front end striking the left side doors of the bike. The bicyclist, a 41-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained back contusions and bruises and remained conscious. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the taxi driver or the bicyclist, but the collision dynamics show the taxi struck the bike on its left side, indicating a failure to avoid the bicyclist. The taxi had one occupant, and the bicyclist was licensed and also traveling straight ahead. Vehicle damage was centered on the taxi’s front and the bike’s left side doors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718985 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Rear-End Collision Injures Bronx Sedan Driver

Two sedans traveling south collided on Wickham Avenue. The driver of the struck vehicle suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely as the cause. The injured driver remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, two sedans were traveling south on Wickham Avenue in the Bronx when one vehicle rear-ended the other. The point of impact was the center back end of the lead vehicle and the center front end of the striking vehicle. The driver of the struck sedan, a 64-year-old female occupant, was injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The police report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the crash, indicating driver error by the trailing vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead at the time of the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720651 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Sedan Slams Into Another on East 228 Street

A sedan rear-ended another on East 228 Street. The trailing driver suffered abdominal injuries. Police cited following too closely and ignoring traffic controls. Impact was hard. System failed to protect.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on East 228 Street in the Bronx at 19:44. The rear sedan struck the right front quarter panel of the lead vehicle. The trailing driver, a 47-year-old man, suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. Police listed 'Following Too Closely' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The report also notes 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight. The injured driver's airbag deployed. No victim actions contributed, per the report. The crash highlights driver error and systemic risk.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718266 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Pickup Turns, Moped Passenger Ejected and Bleeding

A pickup turned left across East 222nd. A moped slammed in. A young passenger flew off, struck the street, blood pooling from his head. Sirens cut through the Bronx night. Failure to yield left a man broken and bleeding.

According to the police report, a pickup truck was making a left turn at East 222nd Street and Laconia Avenue when a westbound moped, traveling straight, collided with the truck. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The moped’s unlicensed rider continued straight, and the impact ejected a 22-year-old male passenger from the moped. The passenger struck the street and suffered a severe head injury, described as 'severe bleeding,' and was found conscious at the scene. The police report notes the passenger was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned after the primary driver error. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to yield, as documented in the official report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717158 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Pedestrian Severely Injured Crossing With Signal Bronx

A 28-year-old man was struck and suffered a severe head injury while crossing East Gun Hill Road with the signal. He was found unconscious with internal complaints. The crash involved an unspecified vehicle. Driver errors were not identified in the report.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East Gun Hill Road and Bronx River Parkway in the Bronx at 9:20 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when he was struck by an unspecified vehicle. The victim suffered a severe head injury and was found unconscious with internal complaints. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the driver or the vehicle, nor does it cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The vehicle involved was unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle actions were provided.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715674 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Outside Intersection

A 57-year-old man crossing outside a crosswalk in the Bronx was struck by a sedan traveling east. The driver’s inattention and passing too closely caused knee and lower leg injuries. The pedestrian suffered contusions but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Seymour Avenue in the Bronx struck a 57-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front bumper, causing injuries to the pedestrian’s knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors. The pedestrian’s crossing outside a signal or crosswalk is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. Vehicle damage was limited to the right front bumper.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715590 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUV Passes Too Close, Passenger Injured

SUV clipped parked sedan on Webster Avenue. Metal scraped metal. Front passenger took the hit. Abrasions, arm injuries. No ejection. Streets stayed loud. Danger did not miss.

According to the police report, a Ford SUV heading north on Webster Avenue in the Bronx passed too closely to a parked Honda sedan and struck its left rear bumper. The crash happened at 17:37. The police cited "Passing Too Closely" as the contributing factor. The impact injured the SUV's 28-year-old male front passenger, who suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious and not ejected. The report lists no other contributing factors or victim actions. The driver of the SUV was licensed. The failure to maintain safe passing distance led to the crash and injury.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713190 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Taxi Disregards Traffic Control, Hits Motorcyclist

A taxi making a left turn struck a northbound motorcyclist on Baychester Avenue in the Bronx. The motorcyclist, wearing a helmet, was injured and left semiconscious. Police cited the taxi driver’s failure to obey traffic control as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:17 on Baychester Avenue in the Bronx. A taxi traveling eastbound was making a left turn when it collided with a northbound motorcycle. The motorcycle sustained damage to its center front end, and the taxi’s right front quarter panel was impacted. The motorcyclist, a 34-year-old male driver, was injured and found semiconscious at the scene. He was wearing a helmet at the time. The report explicitly lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs, leading to the collision. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The taxi driver held a valid license, while the motorcyclist was operating with a permit.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712796 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Webster Avenue

A 36-year-old male sedan driver suffered head injuries after an SUV struck his vehicle’s rear bumper on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The SUV driver followed too closely, causing a collision that left the sedan driver injured but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:24 on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. A 36-year-old male sedan driver was injured when a Jeep SUV traveling south struck the right rear bumper of his vehicle. The SUV’s point of impact was its left front bumper. The report cites "Following Too Closely" as the primary contributing factor to the collision. The sedan driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained head injuries but remained conscious and was not ejected. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The SUV driver’s failure to maintain a safe distance led directly to the crash and the resulting injury to the sedan driver.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712684 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 19-year-old man was injured crossing Eastchester Road with the signal in the Bronx. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, failed to yield right-of-way and struck the pedestrian’s lower leg. The driver’s inattention caused the collision.

According to the police report, at 7:45 AM on Eastchester Road in the Bronx, a sedan driven by a licensed female driver was making a right turn when it struck a 19-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the sedan’s left front bumper, and the vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. This crash highlights the critical role of driver errors, specifically failure to yield and distraction, in pedestrian injuries.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712677 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUV Making U-Turn Strikes Bronx Pedestrian

A 44-year-old man pushing a car was struck by an SUV making an improper U-turn on White Plains Road in the Bronx. The pedestrian suffered lower leg injuries and bruising. The driver failed to execute the turn safely, causing the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:56 on White Plains Road in the Bronx. A 44-year-old male pedestrian was injured while pushing a car outside an intersection. The vehicle involved was a 2018 Honda SUV traveling north, making an improper U-turn. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor to the crash. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. No vehicle damage was reported. The collision highlights driver error in executing a U-turn, directly causing harm to a vulnerable pedestrian engaged in roadside activity.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713208 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Boston Road

A sport utility vehicle made a right turn and collided with the rear center of a parked sedan on Boston Road in the Bronx. The sedan driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered unspecified injuries and shock. The crash was caused by following too closely.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Boston Road near Delavall Avenue in the Bronx at 9:30 AM. A sport utility vehicle was making a right turn when it struck the center back end of a parked 2021 Honda sedan. The sedan had one occupant, a 30-year-old male driver, who was not ejected but experienced shock and unspecified injuries. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The sedan was stationary before impact, and no other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. This collision highlights driver error in maintaining proper following distance during turning maneuvers.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717415 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
16-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing Baychester Avenue

A 16-year-old boy suffered chest contusions after being struck at an intersection on Baychester Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a vehicle impacted his right front bumper. The crash caused injury despite no reported vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Baychester Avenue at 7:29 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when he was struck by a vehicle impacting the right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained chest contusions and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle involved showed no damage, and no contributing factors such as driver errors or pedestrian behaviors were listed in the report. The absence of reported driver errors like failure to yield or speeding leaves the cause unclear, but the impact to the pedestrian while crossing legally highlights the dangers present at this intersection.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719236 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
85-Year-Old Pedestrian Struck by Sedan in Bronx

An 85-year-old man was struck at an intersection in the Bronx by a southbound sedan. The pedestrian suffered severe whole-body injuries and was found unconscious. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, with no vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:41 on East 223 Street in the Bronx. An 85-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a southbound BMW sedan. The pedestrian was located at the intersection, described as performing 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was unconscious with injuries to the entire body, classified as severity level 3. The sedan had no visible damage and was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact, striking the pedestrian with its center front end. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712223 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
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Two Pedestrians Injured at Bronx Intersection

Two pedestrians suffered injuries at a Bronx intersection on East Gun Hill Road. One was crossing with the signal. Both were left in shock with serious injuries to arm and back. The crash involved an unspecified vehicle with no driver details reported.

According to the police report, two pedestrians were injured at the intersection of East Gun Hill Road and Bronx River Parkway in the Bronx at 9:43 PM. The victims, a 17-year-old female and a 38-year-old female, were both at the intersection when struck. The 38-year-old was crossing with the signal. Both sustained serious injuries—one to the lower arm and hand, the other to the back—and were reported in shock. The vehicle involved is listed as unspecified, with no driver information or contributing factors noted in the report. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The report does not assign any contributing factors to the pedestrians. The lack of driver details and contributing factors highlights systemic issues in crash reporting and accountability.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716300 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Motorcyclist Injured on Slippery Dyre Avenue

A 47-year-old man crashed his motorcycle on Dyre Avenue. Slippery pavement sent him down. He suffered abrasions to his knee, leg, and foot. The Bronx road left him hurt and exposed.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old male motorcyclist was injured at 6:53 AM on Dyre Avenue in the Bronx. The rider, licensed and wearing a helmet, lost control when the pavement turned slippery. He suffered abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The motorcycle was damaged on the left side. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. This crash shows the danger slippery roads pose to motorcyclists.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710056 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Pedestrian Struck by Turning Vehicle on White Plains Road

A 52-year-old man suffered head abrasions after a vehicle made a right turn and struck him at an intersection in the Bronx. The driver failed to yield and improperly used a lane, causing the collision. The pedestrian was conscious but injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on White Plains Road near East 215 Street in the Bronx at 7:50 p.m. A vehicle making a right turn struck a 52-year-old male pedestrian crossing at the intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end, damaging the right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained head abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies driver errors including 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication, but the report emphasizes the driver’s failure to yield and improper lane use as causes. No victim fault or helmet use was cited.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709708 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Motorcycle Injured in SUV Improper Turn Crash

A motorcycle driver suffered a chest injury after colliding with an SUV turning improperly on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The SUV was changing lanes at unsafe speed, striking the motorcycle’s front end. The motorcyclist was conscious but fractured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Webster Avenue in the Bronx at 18:44. A motorcycle traveling south collided with a 2023 Jeep SUV also heading south. The SUV driver, licensed in New York, was changing lanes and turning improperly at an unsafe speed, causing the collision. The motorcycle struck the left side doors of the SUV with its center front end. The motorcycle driver, a 30-year-old male, suffered a chest injury described as a fracture and dislocation. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors, highlighting driver errors by the SUV operator. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709399 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Sedan Strikes Lime Scooter at Bronx Intersection

A sedan sped through East 239 Street and hit a Lime scooter. The scooter rider, age 22, suffered leg abrasions. Police cited the sedan driver for ignoring traffic control and unsafe speed.

According to the police report, a 2009 Honda sedan traveling north on East 239 Street collided with a westbound Lime scooter near Bronx Boulevard at 12:38 a.m. The sedan struck the scooter's left front bumper. The scooter rider, a 22-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was not ejected and remained conscious. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for the sedan driver. No contributing factors were attributed to the scooter rider.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709707 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07