Crash Count for Precinct 47
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 4,345
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,802
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 575
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 35
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 14
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Aug 9, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 47?

Precinct 47 traffic accidents: Drop Speed, Enforce Street Safety

Precinct 47 traffic accidents: Drop Speed, Enforce Street Safety

Precinct 47: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 15, 2025

This week on the parkway

Two riders are dead. Early Monday, Aug. 11, on the Bronx River Parkway near East Gun Hill Road, a southbound Mercedes set off a multivehicle crash that threw two young men from their mopeds. “Two men on motorcycles were killed in the crash overnight near East Gun Hill Road, NYPD says.” “Police have arrested and charged a man with vehicular manslaughter and driving while intoxicated.”

At the courthouse, a sister stared at the door. “He’s just walking freely? Two people were killed. He was drunk. Think about how he took two lives. That’s not fair,” she said.

The count in Precinct 47

The toll does not pause. In the last 12 months, 11 people were killed and 900 were injured across 1,153 crashes (NYC Open Data). Year to date, there have been 4 deaths, with injuries up 23% and serious injuries up 33% compared with the same time last year (NYC Open Data).

Names fade in the log, but the patterns are there. A 76-year-old woman struck on White Plains Road at E 216th. A man killed on Eastchester Road at Givan Avenue. A motorcyclist dead at Monticello and Strang. The forms read “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” “Unsafe Speed.” “Traffic Control Disregarded.”

Leaders and the law

The courtroom moved on. The highway reopened. An upstate lawmaker pushed a bail change for felony DWI, but that is Albany’s fight, not a brake pedal in Wakefield. Here, we need fewer fast cars and fewer second chances for speed. Council Member Eric Dinowitz. Assembly Member Jeffrey Dinowitz. State Senator Gustavo Rivera. Your constituents are burying sons.

What the 47th Precinct can do now

Precinct 47 does not need a new law to act. It can flood the Bronx River Parkway feeders and White Plains Road with radar. It can write failure-to-yield summonses at E 216th, Givan, and the East 233rd corridor after midnight detours. It can work known hotspots. It can make speed drop.

Do not look away

Call the 47th Precinct. Call your council member and legislators. Demand targeted speed enforcement and failure-to-yield blitzes on the streets that keep killing. Then keep calling, until the numbers fall. Start here: Take Action.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened on Aug. 11 on the Bronx River Parkway?
Police say a 21-year-old Mercedes driver tried to pass another car on the southbound Bronx River Parkway near East Gun Hill Road, hit it, then struck two riders, who were thrown and later died. He was arrested and charged with vehicular manslaughter and DWI.
What are the last-12-month crash totals in Precinct 47?
In the last 12 months, 11 people were killed and injured in 1,153 crashes in the 47th Precinct. Year to date, there have been 4 deaths, with injuries up about 23% and serious injuries up 33% versus the same period last year.

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

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SUV Rear-Ends Carry All on Baychester Avenue

A Nissan SUV struck a Carry All from behind on Baychester Avenue in the Bronx. Both drivers, men aged 66 and 67, suffered back injuries. The SUV driver was distracted and following too closely. No one was ejected. Damage was to the SUV’s rear.

According to the police report, a 2012 Nissan SUV traveling south on Baychester Avenue rear-ended a 2018 Carry All also heading south. The SUV’s point of impact was its center back end, while the Carry All sustained no damage. The SUV driver, a 67-year-old man, was cited for driver inattention and following too closely. Both the driver and a 66-year-old front passenger in the SUV were injured, suffering back injuries and complaints of whiplash and pain. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The Carry All had one occupant, the driver, who was not injured. The crash highlights driver errors of distraction and unsafe following distance.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4558074 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
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Two SUVs Collide on Barnes Avenue, Injuring Three

Two SUVs crashed on Barnes Avenue in the Bronx. Three occupants suffered head and hip injuries. Drivers were traveling north and east when impact struck left side doors and front ends. Unsafe speed and failure to yield caused the collision.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Barnes Avenue in the Bronx. The crash injured three occupants: two drivers, ages 65 and 47, and a 24-year-old front passenger. All suffered head or hip injuries and complaints of whiplash. The report lists driver errors as failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed. One driver was traveling north, the other east, both going straight ahead before impact. The point of impact was the left side doors of one SUV and the center front end of the other. All occupants wore lap belts and were not ejected. The collision caused left rear quarter panel and front end damage to the vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555536 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Sedan Turns Into SUV, Teen Passenger Hurt

A sedan turned left into an SUV on East Gun Hill Road. Metal slammed metal. A 17-year-old SUV passenger took the blow. Head injury. Whiplash. Lap belt held him in. The street stayed loud.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn collided with an SUV traveling straight west on East Gun Hill Road in the Bronx. The SUV was struck on its left front quarter panel. A 17-year-old male front passenger in the SUV suffered head injuries and whiplash. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor, pointing to driver error. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555514 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
8-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured by Sedan in Bronx

An 8-year-old boy was struck by a northbound sedan on Oneida Avenue in the Bronx. The child suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver’s view was obstructed, contributing to the collision. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, an 8-year-old pedestrian was injured while crossing Oneida Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The sedan, traveling northbound, struck the child with its left front bumper. The report lists "View Obstructed/Limited" as a contributing factor, indicating the driver’s impaired visibility played a role in the crash. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. No damage was noted on the vehicle. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were mentioned.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555535 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Bronx Multi-Vehicle Crash Injures Front Passenger

Three vehicles collided on East 233 Street in the Bronx. A front-seat passenger suffered back injuries. Drivers were distracted. Damage hit rear bumpers and front ends. The injured occupant was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, three vehicles traveling westbound collided on East 233 Street in the Bronx. The crash involved two sedans and a pick-up truck. The front passenger in one sedan, a 35-year-old woman, sustained back injuries and was conscious after the crash. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors for all involved drivers. The vehicles sustained damage primarily to rear bumpers and front ends. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights multiple driver distractions leading to a chain collision with injuries to a restrained passenger.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4567075 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
8-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured in Left-Turn Crash

A sedan turning left struck an 8-year-old girl crossing Barnes Avenue. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver faced glare conditions. The child was conscious but injured in the collision.

According to the police report, a 2014 Honda sedan was making a left turn on Barnes Avenue when it struck an 8-year-old female pedestrian crossing the street. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity rated at level 3. The driver was licensed and traveling east, with no vehicle damage reported. The report lists glare as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication. No other driver errors were specified. The child remained conscious after the impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552261 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Distracted Driver Strikes Cyclist on Baychester

A young woman rode south on Baychester. A distracted driver hit her from behind. Her arm split open. Blood pooled. She stayed conscious. Her bike broke. The street did not forgive.

A 24-year-old woman riding a bike south on Baychester Avenue near Needham Avenue in the Bronx was struck from behind and suffered severe lacerations to her arm. According to the police report, 'The driver was distracted.' The crash left the cyclist conscious but injured, with blood on the roadway and her bike damaged. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors were cited. The data does not specify the involvement of helmets or signals. The crash underscores the danger posed by distracted driving to vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550352 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Taxi Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 60-year-old woman was hit by a taxi making a left turn on Boston Road in the Bronx. The pedestrian suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. The driver failed to yield and was distracted at the time of impact.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on Boston Road in the Bronx struck a 60-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained a head abrasion and was conscious after the collision. The report lists driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The taxi was making a left turn when it hit the pedestrian with its center front end. There was no vehicle damage reported. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4551720 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Sedan Turns Improperly, Hits Motorscooter

A sedan made an improper turn and collided with a motorscooter traveling north on Bronxwood Avenue. The motorscooter driver suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The sedan driver was distracted and failed to execute the turn safely.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Bronxwood Avenue attempted a U-turn and struck a motorscooter going straight ahead. The motorscooter driver, a 23-year-old male, sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan's right front bumper and the motorscooter's center front end were damaged at the point of impact. The sedan driver was licensed in New York. No helmet or signaling issues were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548868 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
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Sedan Hits Parked Dump Truck on Baychester Avenue

A sedan struck a parked dump truck on Baychester Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan’s driver and front passenger suffered neck and facial injuries. The driver was distracted. Both occupants were conscious and restrained. The dump truck showed no damage.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Baychester Avenue collided with the left rear bumper of a parked dump truck. The sedan’s driver, a 63-year-old man, and his 58-year-old female front passenger were injured. The driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash, while the passenger sustained facial abrasions. Both were conscious and wearing seat belts with airbags deployed. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. The dump truck was undamaged and unoccupied at the time. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548877 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Sedan U-Turn Hits Bicyclist in Bronx

A sedan making a U-turn struck a bicyclist traveling west on East 222 Street in the Bronx. The cyclist suffered knee, lower leg, foot injuries, and a concussion. The driver’s unsafe lane change caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2021 Volkswagen sedan made a U-turn and collided with him on East 222 Street in the Bronx. The cyclist sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, along with a concussion. The point of impact was the sedan’s left front quarter panel and the bike’s right front quarter panel. The report lists the driver’s contributing factors as "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper," indicating driver error. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from his bike. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4547235 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Bronx Pedestrian Injured by Aggressive Sedan

A 29-year-old man was struck on Boston Road in the Bronx. The sedan hit him on the left rear quarter panel. He suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The driver showed aggressive driving and passed too closely. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Boston Road in the Bronx after being struck by a sedan. The collision occurred when the vehicle, traveling straight ahead, impacted the pedestrian at the left rear quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The report lists aggressive driving and passing too closely as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was licensed and operating a 2010 Nissan sedan. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian was conscious and injured outside an intersection while performing other actions in the roadway.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4547881 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Distracted Driver Slams Sedan Into Parked SUV

A sedan crashed into a parked SUV on Baychester Avenue. The driver broke and dislocated his elbow. Police blamed eating and distraction. No one else was hurt. The SUV was empty.

According to the police report, a sedan heading north on Baychester Avenue struck a parked SUV on Schieffelin Avenue. The sedan's front end hit the SUV's left rear quarter panel. The 58-year-old male driver suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow. Police listed 'Eating or Drinking' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No other people were involved. The SUV was unoccupied and parked at the time of the crash. The report highlights driver distraction and inattention as the main causes.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4547356 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
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Bronx Multi-Vehicle Crash Injures Three Passengers

Four vehicles collided in the Bronx at East 233 Street. Three occupants suffered head and hip injuries. All were restrained and suffered shock. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor. Damage focused on left front and rear panels of vehicles.

According to the police report, a multi-vehicle collision occurred in the Bronx involving four cars traveling straight ahead. Three occupants were injured: a 52-year-old male passenger with hip and upper leg injuries, a 31-year-old male front passenger with head injuries, and a 30-year-old female driver also with head injuries. All occupants were wearing seat belts and none were ejected. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. The vehicles sustained damage primarily to their left front and rear quarter panels. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548163 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Pedestrian Injured Getting On Vehicle Bronx

A 21-year-old woman was injured while getting on or off a vehicle on Boston Road in the Bronx. She suffered a back contusion and remained conscious. The crash involved an unspecified vehicle. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Boston Road near Ely Avenue in the Bronx while getting on or off a vehicle. She sustained a back contusion and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle involved was unspecified, and no driver contributing factors such as failure to yield or speeding were listed in the report. The pedestrian was not at an intersection at the time of the incident. The report does not indicate any helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian, nor does it list any driver errors. The crash resulted in injury severity level 3 for the pedestrian.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545864 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
85-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit on Eastchester Road

An 85-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making a left turn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The vehicle showed no damage.

According to the police report, an 85-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Eastchester Road at an intersection. The driver of a 2001 Honda sedan was making a left turn and struck the pedestrian with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and was conscious after the crash. The vehicle sustained no damage. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548139 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Defective Brakes Send Sedan Into Bronx Crash

Sedan slammed into Bronx Boulevard barrier. Driver’s neck cut. Defective brakes listed. No one else hurt. Metal and flesh met hard luck.

According to the police report, a 2013 Toyota sedan traveling east on Bronx Boulevard in the Bronx crashed after the driver tried to avoid an object in the road. The 47-year-old male driver suffered neck abrasions. The report lists defective brakes and the driver's reaction to an uninvolved vehicle as contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper. No pedestrians or other vehicles were involved. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545469 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing Bronx Intersection

A 71-year-old man was struck while crossing East 226 Street at a marked crosswalk. The sedan, making a left turn, hit the pedestrian in the shoulder and upper arm. The victim suffered a fracture and dislocation but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on East 226 Street made a left turn and struck a 71-year-old male pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian was injured with a fractured and dislocated shoulder and upper arm. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The driver did not yield to the pedestrian, who was crossing legally. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4544786 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Unlicensed Driver Crashes Sedan, Loses Consciousness

A 51-year-old man driving a 2012 Honda sedan westbound on East 233 Street in the Bronx lost consciousness after a crash. He was injured and found unconscious inside the vehicle. The driver was unlicensed. The vehicle sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old male driver operating a 2012 Honda sedan westbound on East 233 Street in the Bronx lost consciousness during the crash. The driver was injured and found unconscious inside the vehicle, secured by a lap belt and harness. The report notes the driver was unlicensed, which is a critical contributing factor. The sedan sustained damage to its center front end. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor but does not indicate any other driver errors or victim actions.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543472 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Unlicensed E-Bike Driver Injured in Bronx Crash

An unlicensed e-bike driver struck an object head-on on East 223 Street in the Bronx. The 36-year-old man fractured his knee and lower leg. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as causes. The rider was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male e-bike driver traveling south on East 223 Street in the Bronx crashed head-on, suffering fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. The driver was unlicensed and riding without safety equipment. The crash caused center front-end damage to the e-bike. The rider was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4544779 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16