Crash Count for Precinct 47
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 4,370
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,830
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 584
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 35
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 16
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Aug 17, 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

SUV and Sedan Collide on White Plains Road

Two vehicles crashed on White Plains Road in the Bronx. A 9-year-old girl riding as a rear passenger suffered a head contusion. The impact hit the sedan’s left side doors. Police cited traffic control disregard and failure to yield as causes.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west and an SUV traveling north collided on White Plains Road near Rosewood Street. The sedan was struck on its left side doors, while the SUV sustained front-end damage. A 9-year-old female occupant in the sedan’s right rear seat was injured, suffering a head contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver errors including 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' These factors contributed to the crash. No other injuries or helmet use were noted. The incident highlights dangerous driver behavior at this Bronx intersection.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4500394 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-20
SUV Backs Into Pedestrian on Laconia Avenue

A 51-year-old woman was injured backing out on Laconia Avenue in the Bronx. The SUV driver failed to watch behind, striking the pedestrian emerging from behind a parked car. The woman suffered bruises and hip injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old female pedestrian was injured when an SUV backed unsafely on Laconia Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian was emerging from behind a parked vehicle when the collision occurred. The report lists driver errors as "Backing Unsafely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The pedestrian sustained contusions and upper leg injuries but was conscious at the scene. The SUV showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. No other contributing factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4501645 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-20
Bronx Sedan Rear-Ends Stopped Traffic

A sedan struck another vehicle stopped in traffic on Baychester Avenue. The driver, a 29-year-old man, suffered back injuries and shock. Police cited following too closely and driver inattention as causes. Both vehicles sustained rear-end damage.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male driver in a sedan was injured when his vehicle rear-ended another sedan stopped in traffic on Baychester Avenue in the Bronx. The driver suffered back injuries and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The collision caused center rear-end damage to the stopped vehicle and front-end damage to the striking sedan. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The driver was not ejected but experienced shock and complained of pain. The crash involved multiple vehicles stopped in traffic, with the striking sedan failing to maintain a safe distance.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4499220 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-20
SUV and Sedan Collide on East 236 Street

A Jeep SUV and a Ford sedan collided on East 236 Street in the Bronx. The sedan’s 26-year-old male driver suffered a bruised elbow. Both vehicles showed front-end damage. Driver distraction was cited as a factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on East 236 Street involving a 2016 Jeep SUV traveling south and a 2020 Ford sedan traveling west. The sedan’s 26-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining a contusion to his elbow. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the sedan driver. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front ends, with the SUV impacted at the center front and the sedan at the right front quarter panel. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4496472 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-20
Unlicensed Left Turn Injures Passenger in Bronx

Two sedans crashed on East Gun Hill Road. An unlicensed driver turned left. A front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Slippery pavement played a role. Both cars hit head-on.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on East Gun Hill Road in the Bronx. One driver, unlicensed, was making a left turn when the crash happened. The other sedan was going straight. The front passenger in the turning car, a 23-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash. She wore a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists slippery pavement as a contributing factor for both vehicles. The driver error identified is the unlicensed driver making a left turn. Both vehicles sustained damage to their center front ends.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4496287 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-20
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Sedan Rear-Ends Vehicle on East 222 Street

A sedan struck the rear of a stopped vehicle on East 222 Street. Two occupants suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The driver and front passenger were conscious and restrained. The crash involved following too closely and driver distraction.

According to the police report, a 2005 Honda sedan traveling west on East 222 Street rear-ended a stopped vehicle. The sedan's driver, a 48-year-old man, and his 44-year-old female front passenger both sustained neck injuries and whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor, along with 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for the passenger. The point of impact was the sedan's center back end. No ejections occurred. The other vehicle involved showed no damage and had no occupants. The crash highlights driver error in maintaining safe distance and attention.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4494959 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-20
Pedestrian Injured by SUV in Bronx Crash

A 28-year-old man was hit by a 2022 Subaru SUV traveling west on East 240 Street in the Bronx. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The man suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2022 Subaru SUV traveling west on East 240 Street in the Bronx. The pedestrian, a 28-year-old male, was located outside an intersection and suffered contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver errors including Driver Inattention/Distraction and Aggressive Driving/Road Rage as contributing factors. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its right front bumper. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene and sustained moderate injuries.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4494961 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-20
SUV Strikes Parked Vehicle on Eastchester Road

A BMW SUV traveling south hit a parked Acura SUV on Eastchester Road in the Bronx. The BMW driver, a 66-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved improper lane usage. No one was ejected. Damage focused on left panels.

According to the police report, a 66-year-old female driver of a 2014 BMW SUV traveling south on Eastchester Road collided with a parked 2013 Acura SUV. The BMW struck the Acura’s center back end with its left front quarter panel. The driver was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor for the BMW driver. The Acura was unoccupied at the time. Both vehicles are classified as SUVs. The BMW driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4494298 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-20
SUV Driver Injured in Bronx Crash

A 28-year-old woman driving an SUV in the Bronx suffered facial injuries after a collision. The vehicle’s front center was damaged. Police reported alcohol involvement and driver distraction as factors. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old female driver in a 2018 SUV was injured in a crash on East 224 Street in the Bronx. The vehicle sustained damage to the center front end. The driver suffered facial contusions and bruises but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists alcohol involvement and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The driver was alone in the vehicle, which was traveling west and going straight ahead before the collision. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured or involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4493866 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-20
SUV Rear-Ends Parked Vehicle in Bronx

A southbound SUV struck a parked SUV on Wickham Avenue in the Bronx. The driver of the moving SUV suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cited defective brakes as a contributing factor. No one was ejected; the driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male driver traveling south in a 2012 Jeep SUV collided with a parked SUV on Wickham Avenue in the Bronx. The driver sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The collision involved the moving SUV's front right bumper striking the left rear bumper of the parked vehicle. Police identified defective brakes as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors were specified. The driver was not ejected and remained in the vehicle. The report does not list any pedestrian or cyclist involvement.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4493199 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-20
SUV Strikes Parked Vehicle in Bronx

A 35-year-old woman in shock after an SUV hit a parked vehicle on East 224 Street in the Bronx. The SUV’s left rear bumper collided with the parked car’s left rear quarter panel. No ejections or severe injuries reported.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old female driver was involved in a crash on East 224 Street in the Bronx. The incident involved a 2013 Jeep SUV traveling west that struck a parked vehicle with its left rear bumper, damaging the left rear quarter panel of the parked car. The driver was not ejected and suffered an unspecified injury, described as shock. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved or injured in the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4492247 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-20
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on East Gun Hill Road

A station wagon SUV struck a sedan from behind on East Gun Hill Road. The sedan driver, a 40-year-old woman, suffered chest bruises. The SUV driver followed too closely and was inattentive. Both vehicles damaged at rear and front centers.

According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV traveling west on East Gun Hill Road rear-ended a sedan also traveling west. The sedan driver, a 40-year-old woman, was injured with chest contusions but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash occurred when the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance and was distracted, causing the collision. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan was making a left turn at the time, while the SUV was going straight ahead. Both vehicles sustained center back end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4492225 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-20
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Van Rear-Ends Sedan on New England Thruway

A van struck a sedan from behind on the New England Thruway in the Bronx. Three men inside the sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The driver of the sedan was following too closely. All occupants remained conscious and were not ejected.

According to the police report, a van traveling south on the New England Thruway collided with the left rear bumper of a parked sedan. The sedan carried three male occupants: a 32-year-old driver and two rear passengers aged 71 and 76. All three sustained neck injuries described as whiplash but remained conscious and were not ejected. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor attributed to the sedan driver. The van driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. Damage was noted on the left rear bumper of the sedan and the right front quarter panel of the van. No other contributing factors or victim errors were recorded.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4491489 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-20
Sedan Hits Pedestrian in Bronx, Fractures Result

A 35-year-old woman was struck by a sedan on Wallace Avenue in the Bronx. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her entire body. The driver showed aggressive driving and other vehicular errors. The pedestrian was conscious but severely injured.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northwest on Wallace Avenue in the Bronx struck a 35-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained fractures, dislocations, and injuries to her entire body. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors from the driver. The vehicle showed no damage and the point of impact was recorded as 'No Damage,' indicating the collision's nature. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time and was conscious after the crash. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The driver’s aggressive behavior and vehicular errors were central to the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4491487 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-20