Crash Count for Precinct 47
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 5,729
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 3,718
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 768
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 46
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 19
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Oct 31, 2025
Carnage in Precinct 47
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 19
+5
Crush Injuries 11
Head 4
Back 2
Lower leg/foot 2
Chest 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Whole body 1
Amputation 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Severe Bleeding 9
Head 5
Whole body 3
Face 1
Severe Lacerations 17
Head 4
Lower arm/hand 4
Lower leg/foot 4
Face 2
Hip/upper leg 1
Whole body 1
Concussion 26
Head 14
+9
Back 4
Lower leg/foot 3
Lower arm/hand 2
Face 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whole body 1
Whiplash 146
Neck 63
+58
Back 36
+31
Head 22
+17
Shoulder/upper arm 15
+10
Whole body 14
+9
Lower leg/foot 6
+1
Hip/upper leg 4
Lower arm/hand 3
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Face 2
Chest 1
Contusion/Bruise 124
Lower leg/foot 38
+33
Head 24
+19
Back 13
+8
Lower arm/hand 12
+7
Shoulder/upper arm 10
+5
Whole body 8
+3
Face 6
+1
Hip/upper leg 6
+1
Abdomen/pelvis 5
Neck 5
Chest 4
Abrasion 89
Lower leg/foot 37
+32
Lower arm/hand 19
+14
Head 9
+4
Face 7
+2
Back 5
Whole body 4
Chest 3
Neck 3
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Eye 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Pain/Nausea 53
Back 10
+5
Head 10
+5
Lower leg/foot 9
+4
Whole body 8
+3
Chest 4
Face 4
Neck 4
Hip/upper leg 3
Lower arm/hand 3
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Oct 31, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 47?

Preventable Speeding in Precinct 47 School Zones

(since 2022)

Caught Speeding Recently in Precinct 47

Vehicles – Caught Speeding in NYC (12 months)
  1. 2018 Nissan Spor (V39VBY) – 134 times • 1 in last 90d here
  2. 2022 Black Toyota Sedan (T708996C) – 108 times • 1 in last 90d here
  3. 2018 Black BMW Sedan (TGR7149) – 63 times • 1 in last 90d here
  4. 2020 White Me/Be Subu (TFE1821) – 47 times • 1 in last 90d here
  5. 2022 White BMW 4S (SFR1692) – 46 times • 1 in last 90d here
Two riders dead on the Bronx River Parkway. Precinct 47 keeps bleeding.

Two riders dead on the Bronx River Parkway. Precinct 47 keeps bleeding.

Precinct 47: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 25, 2025

Two young men died on the Bronx River Parkway before dawn. Police say a 21‑year‑old in a Mercedes tried to pass, hit a Volkswagen, then struck two mopeds. Both riders were thrown and died at local hospitals. The driver was charged with vehicular manslaughter and DWI, then released without bail as the case continued, according to reporters on scene and court records cited in coverage. Families are left with the road and the bodies.

“Two men on motorcycles were killed in the crash overnight,” NYPD told CBS New York.

“He’s just walking freely? Two people were killed. He was drunk,” a victim’s sister said outside court, the Daily News reported.

Police said the driver “had a strong odor of alcohol on his breath,” and both riders were ejected and died, Gothamist reported.

The city’s crash log lists the site and time. A 2019 Mercedes. Two Taizhou mopeds. Two young men, 19 and 21. Both listed as drivers. Both ejected. Both dead. The dataset records it.

Night on the parkway

Precinct 47 is busy, and it breaks late. The worst hours stack up after dark. From midnight to 1 a.m., four people have died here since 2022, with heavy injury tallies through the late night and evening peaks, the city’s data show (open data). The Bronx River Parkway alone shows 2 deaths and 220 injuries in this period in this command. The pattern repeats.

“Other” factors dominate the fatal column in this precinct, with 14 deaths tagged that way, and three more marked as “vulnerable road user error,” in the same time span (open data). Labels don’t stop bodies.

Corners that won’t forgive

The roll‑up of harm names places. White Plains Road shows 83 injuries. Bronxwood Avenue shows 3 deaths. E 216th Street shows 4 serious injuries. The Bronx River Parkway shows 2 deaths. These are this command’s repeat sites, pulled from the city’s log (open data).

Pedestrians keep taking the hit. Since 2022 in this precinct: 9 pedestrians killed and 466 injured. SUVs and sedans are the main striking vehicles in pedestrian cases, with trucks also taking lives (open data). A 76‑year‑old woman died on White Plains Road at E 216th. The form says “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” “Going Straight Ahead.” She is gone (open data).

A year that got deadlier

In the last 12 months, this command logged 11 deaths, up from zero in the same stretch a year before. Crashes rose to 1,159. Reported injuries to 923. Year‑to‑date deaths jumped to 4 from 0 by this point last year (period stats). The numbers keep coming; the bodies follow.

What would stop the next one?

Start where people are dying. On White Plains Road and Bronxwood, cut turning speeds and clear sightlines. Daylight corners. Add hardened lefts and leading walk times. On E 216th, protect crossings. On the Bronx River Parkway, target the late‑night hours that stack injuries and deaths.

Then fix the citywide rules that let speed win. Lower the default speed limit and force repeat speeders to obey the limit with in‑car speed control. Albany already gave the city new power on speed limits; advocates want it used. Survivors have shown how laws and cameras change behavior. The call is simple. Slow the cars. Hold the worst drivers to account. For actions you can take now, see our Take Action page.

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

9
Sedans Collide on Adee Avenue, Three Hurt

May 9 - Two sedans crashed at Adee and Ely. Three people injured. Chest, neck, and leg pain. Police cite failure to yield. Shock and pain linger in the Bronx night.

Two sedans collided at Adee Avenue and Ely Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, three people were injured: a 22-year-old male passenger with chest pain, a 65-year-old female driver with neck pain, and a 19-year-old male driver with leg pain. All reported shock and complaints of pain or nausea. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811856 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
8
Unlicensed Driver Kills Bronx Coach

May 8 - A BMW driver without a license struck and killed Dwight Downer outside his Bronx home. Police charged the driver with manslaughter. Speeding violations followed the crash. Downer’s family mourns. The street remains unchanged. The danger persists.

NY Daily News reported on May 8, 2025, that Sheydon McClean, an unlicensed BMW driver, was charged with manslaughter after a November 30 crash killed Dwight Downer, a retired correction officer and football coach, in Baychester. McClean remained at the scene, but police only charged him after further investigation. The article notes McClean’s BMW received at least three speeding violations from city cameras after the fatal crash. Downer’s mother said, 'These arrests cannot bring back my child. Still, something has to be done.' The case highlights the ongoing risks posed by unlicensed and repeat speeding drivers, and the limits of enforcement in preventing deadly crashes.


1
Moped Strikes Girl in Bronx Crosswalk

May 1 - A moped hit a 12-year-old girl crossing E 216 St at Barnes Ave. She suffered a head injury. Police cite unsafe speed and failure to yield. The street failed her.

A 12-year-old girl was struck by a moped while crossing E 216 St at Barnes Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, the moped was traveling east and hit the pedestrian in a marked crosswalk. The girl suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The moped's front end took the impact. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the danger faced by children in crosswalks when drivers speed and fail to yield.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811874 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
29
Ambulance Strikes Unconscious Bronx Man

Apr 29 - An ambulance hit an unconscious man on a Bronx street and drove off. The victim, left bleeding, waited for help. Police and a second EMS crew arrived later. The man survived. The FDNY is investigating the ambulance crew’s actions.

According to NY Daily News (April 29, 2025), an FDNY ambulance driver struck an unconscious man lying in the roadway at E. 149th St. and Brook Ave., then left without rendering aid. The victim had been knocked out moments earlier during a road rage assault. The article states, 'The entire incident is under review,' quoting FDNY spokeswoman Amanda Farinacci. The ambulance crew was responding to another emergency at the time. The driver has been placed on modified duty while the department investigates whether the crew realized they struck the victim. A second EMS crew and police arrived minutes later, transporting the man to Lincoln Hospital. The incident highlights risks faced by vulnerable road users and raises questions about emergency response protocols.


28
SUV Rear-Ends Stopped Car on Gun Hill

Apr 28 - SUV slammed into stopped car on E Gun Hill Rd. One man, 72, suffered neck injury. Police cite following too closely and driver distraction. Impact left pain and questions in the Bronx dawn.

A crash on E Gun Hill Rd at Olinville Ave involved two SUVs. According to the police report, one SUV struck another that was stopped in traffic. A 72-year-old man driving the stopped vehicle suffered a neck injury. Police list 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809413 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
28
Bronx Road Rage Leaves Man Hospitalized

Apr 28 - Blood pooled on 149th Street. A man, beaten by a group after a roadside argument, lay with head trauma. The attackers fled. Police searched the night. The victim survived, but the scars of violence lingered in Mott Haven.

CBS New York reported on April 28, 2025, that a 37-year-old man was hospitalized after a violent road rage incident in the Bronx. The confrontation began as an argument between occupants of two cars near 149th Street and Brook Avenue. According to police, 'both parties got out of their cars,' and a group then 'started kicking and punching the 37-year-old victim, causing him to sustain significant head trauma.' The attackers fled before officers arrived. The victim was taken to Lincoln Hospital in critical condition. The incident occurred near a police precinct, highlighting ongoing dangers when disputes escalate on city streets. Police are searching for the suspects.


26
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Boarding Vehicle in Bronx

Apr 26 - A sedan struck a 68-year-old woman as she boarded a vehicle on East 235th Street. She suffered arm injuries and shock. Police cite following too closely and failure to yield.

A 68-year-old pedestrian was injured when a sedan struck her as she got on a vehicle on East 235th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the driver was 'following too closely' and failed to yield the right-of-way. The woman suffered injuries to her arm and reported pain and shock. The crash did not occur at an intersection. No injuries were specified for the vehicle occupant. Driver errors—following too closely and failure to yield—are listed as contributing factors in the police report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810201 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
26
Bronx Carjacking Leaves Man Critically Injured

Apr 26 - A man clung to his car as a thief sped off. The driver sideswiped a parked car. The victim fell, suffering head trauma and a shattered leg. He faces amputation. The car was found abandoned. The street bears old scars.

NY Daily News reported on April 26, 2025, that a 32-year-old man in Pelham Bay, Bronx, was critically injured after trying to stop a carjacker. Surveillance video shows the victim sprinting to his double-parked Infiniti as a suspect entered and sped away. The suspect sideswiped a parked car, knocking the victim to the street. He suffered head trauma and a fractured leg, and may require amputation. The article quotes a local, 'This has absolutely happened before,' highlighting repeated car thefts in the area. The car was later found abandoned. The incident underscores persistent dangers for bystanders and the ongoing threat of vehicle theft in city neighborhoods.


24
Bronx Car Theft Leaves Man Critically Hurt

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

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


22
Distracted Drivers Collide on Rosewood Street

Apr 22 - Two vehicles crashed on Rosewood Street. Three men suffered neck, back, and arm injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Metal twisted. Lives jarred. Distraction ruled the moment.

Two vehicles, a van and an SUV, collided near 703 Rosewood Street in the Bronx. Three male passengers, aged 33, 36, and 38, were injured, suffering neck, back, and shoulder injuries. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left visible damage to both vehicles. Lap belts were noted for injured passengers, but distraction behind the wheel caused the harm.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807989 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
19
Speeding Sedan Slams Parked Car on Edenwald

Apr 19 - A speeding sedan struck a parked car on Edenwald Avenue. One woman suffered arm injuries. Unsafe speed and tailgating fueled the crash. The street bore the brunt. Shock lingered.

A sedan traveling at unsafe speed collided with a parked car near 1779 Edenwald Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, one female driver, age 35, suffered injuries to her arm and experienced shock. Another occupant was also involved. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact damaged the right front bumper of the moving sedan and the left front quarter panel of the parked car. The crash highlights the danger of speed and tailgating on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806887 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
15
Ambulance, Truck Crash Injures Three Bronx

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

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


13
E-Bike Rider Bleeds After Striking Parked Truck

Apr 13 - A 25-year-old on an e-bike hit a parked pick-up truck on Colden Ave. His helmet stayed on. His head bled. The truck’s bumper bent. Two men in the truck were unhurt.

A 25-year-old e-bike rider crashed into the rear of a parked pick-up truck near 3311 Colden Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, the rider suffered severe head lacerations but wore a helmet. The pick-up truck’s bumper was damaged. Two 58-year-old men in the truck were not injured. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. Helmet use is noted only because it appears in the official record.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805794 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
10
Head-On Collision Shatters Boston Road Calm

Apr 10 - Two sedans slammed head-on near Secor Ave. Steel twisted, glass flew. One driver, 30, left in shock, whiplash burning. Unsafe speed drove the crash. Silence followed the impact.

Two sedans collided head-on on Boston Road near Secor Avenue in the Bronx. One driver, age 30, suffered whiplash and shock. According to the police report, 'Speed too fast, signals ignored.' The listed contributing factor was 'Unsafe Speed.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left metal mangled and one person hurt. The data shows no helmet or signal use as a factor, only speed. The system failed to protect those inside the cars.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805387 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
10
SUVs Collide on Wilder Avenue, Two Drivers Hurt

Apr 10 - Two SUVs crashed on Wilder Avenue in the Bronx. Both drivers suffered back injuries. Police cite failure to yield and unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Pain followed. System failed the people inside.

Two station wagons, both SUVs, collided on Wilder Avenue near Cranford Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, both drivers, men aged 53 and 67, were injured with back and internal injuries. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left both vehicles damaged and two men hurt. The system allowed speed and failure to yield to meet at impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805353 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
6
Bronx Hospital Worker Killed Crossing Street

Apr 6 - Inza Fofana left work, crossed E. 149th Street. A van hit him midblock. Two more cars struck as he lay in the road. Medics rushed him back to Lincoln Hospital. He died. His family mourns. The intersection stays dangerous.

NY Daily News reported on April 6, 2025, that Inza Fofana, a 52-year-old hospital cleaner and immigrant, was fatally struck after his shift at Lincoln Hospital. The crash occurred midblock at E. 149th St. and Morris Ave. Police said a 2019 Ford Transit van, turning left, hit Fofana as he crossed. The article quotes his sister-in-law: "He was going to buy socks. That's why he crossed the street." Police told the family that after the initial impact, two more vehicles struck Fofana. The driver remained at the scene and faced no immediate charges. Family members called for more safety measures at the busy intersection, noting, "There has to be a cross guard over there for the pedestrian to cross the street safely." The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians at wide, high-traffic Bronx crossings.


3
Aggressive Driver Hits Pedestrian on Pratt Ave

Apr 3 - A speeding sedan struck a woman at Pratt Ave and E 233 St. She suffered a bruised hip. Police cite aggressive driving and unsafe speed. The street turned violent in an instant.

A 31-year-old woman walking at the intersection of Pratt Ave and E 233 St in the Bronx was hit by a sedan. She suffered a contusion and hip injury. According to the police report, the crash involved aggressive driving, road rage, and unsafe speed. The sedan, a BMW, was involved in a police pursuit before impact. The report lists no errors for the pedestrian. The driver and other occupants were not seriously hurt. The SUV involved was parked. The crash highlights the danger when drivers act with aggression and speed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803834 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
1
Pickup Truck Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

Apr 1 - A pickup truck struck a man crossing with the signal on Needham Ave. The impact injured his leg. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. The street stays dangerous for those on foot.

A 53-year-old man was injured when a pickup truck hit him as he crossed Needham Ave with the signal. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn and struck the pedestrian at the intersection. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and a leg injury. The report does not mention any errors by the pedestrian. The crash highlights the ongoing risk for people walking in the Bronx.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803830 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
31
SUVs Collide at Bronx Intersection, Driver Injured

Mar 31 - Two SUVs crashed on E 237 St in the Bronx. The driver of one SUV suffered bruises and arm injuries. The collision involved failure to yield and limited visibility. The impact damaged the front left quarter and center front ends of the vehicles.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on E 237 St near Richardson Ave in the Bronx at 7:50 AM. The driver of one SUV, a 27-year-old male, was injured with contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness, and the airbag deployed. The collision caused damage to the left front quarter panel of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before impact. The crash highlights driver errors related to yielding and visibility at this Bronx location.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802757 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
28
SUV Strikes Bicyclist on Laconia Avenue

Mar 28 - A 20-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with an SUV traveling east on Laconia Avenue. The impact hit the bike's left side doors and the SUV's center front end. Failure to yield right-of-way was cited.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:03 on Laconia Avenue in the Bronx. A 20-year-old male bicyclist, traveling north, was struck on the left side doors by a 2008 Ford SUV going straight east. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained a neck injury classified as severity 3. The SUV driver, a licensed female, had one occupant and the vehicle sustained damage to the center front end. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. No safety equipment was noted on the bicyclist, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The collision highlights driver error in yielding, leading to serious injury of the vulnerable road user.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802243 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04