Crash Count for Precinct 48
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,048
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,852
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 399
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 16
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 10
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 30, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 48?

Blood on 177th: How Many More Must Die Before the City Acts?

Blood on 177th: How Many More Must Die Before the City Acts?

Precinct 48: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 31, 2025

The Toll in Blood and Bone

In Precinct 48, the numbers do not lie. Ten dead. Fifteen left with injuries so grave they are called serious. Since 2022, more than 1,800 people have been hurt in crashes here. The disaster does not come all at once. It comes in pieces—a body struck, a family changed, a street stained.

Just weeks ago, a 79-year-old driver crashed into two cars and a light pole. His passenger, Stella Nyarko-Dei, died. Seven others were hurt. Police said, “The cause of the crash was not immediately known” (NY Daily News). No arrests. No answers. The street remains.

On July 3rd, a driver in a Ford Mustang missed a left turn and plowed onto the sidewalk. Six people were struck. The driver ran. The sidewalk was left for the medics and the police. “Cops are looking for a man who rammed into six people after botching a turn at an intersection in the Bronx,” (reported the Daily News).

Patterns in the Wreckage

SUVs and cars do the most harm. Since 2022, they have killed two, seriously hurt two, and left over 290 others with lesser injuries. Trucks and buses have struck twenty. Motorcycles and mopeds, twenty-one. Bikes, six. The numbers are cold, but the pain is not.

Children are not spared. 209 people under 18 have been hurt here since 2022.

Leadership: Promises and Delays

After years of waiting, the city finally funded a $45 million fix for the deadly intersection at East 177th, Devoe, and East Tremont. Two deaths and 358 injuries since 2011. The plan will shorten crossings, add sidewalks, and upgrade signals. “We are excited to make progress on this key corridor, which will make incredible pedestrian and vehicular safety improvements,” (said DDC’s Ian Michaels). But the project was stalled for 17 years. The dead waited. The injured waited. The street did not change.

What the Police Can Do—And What You Must Demand

Precinct 48 has the power to enforce speed limits, ticket reckless drivers, and target crash hotspots. They can act now. They just need to know it matters.

Call your council member. Call the precinct. Demand action. Every day of delay is another day of risk. The disaster is slow, but it is not silent. It is here, and it is killing us.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Precinct 48 sit politically?
It belongs to borough Bronx, city council district District 15, assembly district AD 78 and state senate district SD 32. See NYC Open Data.
Which areas are in Precinct 48?
It includes the West Farms, Tremont, Belmont, and Bronx CB6 neighborhoods. It also overlaps parts of Council District District 15, Assembly Districts AD 78, AD 79, AD 86, and AD 87, and State Senate Districts SD 32 and SD 33. See NYC Open Data.
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Precinct 48?
Cars and SUVs: 2 deaths, 2 serious injuries, and over 290 other injuries. Trucks and Buses: 20 injuries. Motorcycles and Mopeds: 21 injuries, including 1 serious. Bikes: 6 injuries, including 1 serious. These numbers show that cars and SUVs do the most harm to pedestrians here. Source: NYC Open Data.
What can police do to protect vulnerable road users here?
Precinct 48 can enforce speed limits, issue tickets for reckless driving and failure to yield, and target crash hotspots. They can respond to dangerous conditions and act on known problem areas. The tools are there. They just need to use them.
Are crashes just 'accidents' or are they preventable?
Crashes are not random. Streets can be redesigned, speed limits enforced, and reckless drivers held accountable. The city’s own delayed action on deadly intersections shows these tragedies are preventable. See Patch.
What can local politicians do?
They can fund street redesigns, lower speed limits, and push for enforcement. They can hold agencies accountable for delays and make sure safety comes before convenience.
What is CrashCount?
We’re a tool for helping hold local politicians and other actors accountable for their failure to protect you when you’re walking or cycling in NYC. We update our site constantly to provide you with up to date information on what’s happening in your neighborhood.

Citations

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Other Representatives

George Alvarez
Assembly Member George Alvarez
District 78
District Office:
2633 Webster Ave. 1st Floor, Bronx, NY 10458
Legislative Office:
Room 920, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Oswald Feliz
Council Member Oswald Feliz
District 15
District Office:
573 East Fordham Road (Entrance on Hoffman Street), Bronx, NY 10458
718-842-8100
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1759, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6966
Twitter: OswaldFeliz
Luis Sepúlveda
State Senator Luis Sepúlveda
District 32
District Office:
975 Kelly St. Suite 203, Bronx, NY 10459
Legislative Office:
Room 412, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

Precinct 48 Police Precinct 48 sits in Bronx, District 15, AD 78, SD 32.

It contains Bronx CB6, West Farms, Tremont, Belmont.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 48

Pickup Strikes Helmetless Rider on Southern Boulevard

A pickup hit a motorbike from behind on Southern Boulevard. The rider, helmetless, flew from his seat. His head struck the street. He died under the truck’s lights. Police cite driver inattention. The Bronx street claimed another life.

A 37-year-old man riding a motorbike was killed on Southern Boulevard near East 180th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, a pickup truck struck the motorbike from behind. The impact ejected the rider, who was not wearing a helmet, and his head hit the pavement. He died at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor in the crash. The collision involved a moped and a pickup truck, both traveling south. The report notes the rider was helmetless, but only after citing driver inattention as the primary cause. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680373 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
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Bronx SUV Rear-Ends Sedan Injuring Two

A Ford SUV struck a Honda sedan from behind on East Fordham Road in the Bronx. Both drivers suffered back injuries and whiplash. The SUV driver was distracted. Both occupants wore seat belts and remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a 2019 Ford SUV rear-ended a 2009 Honda sedan traveling westbound on East Fordham Road in the Bronx. The collision caused center back-end damage to the SUV and center front-end damage to the sedan. The SUV driver, a 41-year-old woman, and the sedan's front passenger, a 22-year-old man, both sustained back injuries and whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses at the time of the crash. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving in multi-vehicle collisions.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680612 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Bronx Intersection

A 50-year-old woman was hit by an SUV while crossing a marked crosswalk on Clinton Avenue. The driver, distracted and inexperienced, struck her with the vehicle’s left front bumper. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm.

According to the police report, a 50-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing a marked crosswalk at the intersection of Clinton Avenue and East 178 Street in the Bronx. The driver of a 2020 Jeep SUV, traveling southeast, struck her with the vehicle’s left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with driver inexperience. The driver was licensed and the vehicle was previously parked before the collision. No other factors such as pedestrian fault or safety equipment were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683660 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing East Tremont

A 42-year-old man was hit by an eastbound SUV on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The driver failed to yield and was speeding. The victim was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing East Tremont Avenue outside an intersection. The driver of a 2015 Honda SUV, traveling eastbound, struck the pedestrian with the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The pedestrian’s crossing action was noted, but no fault was assigned to him. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. Vehicle damage was not reported. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678114 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
SUV Hits E-Bike Passenger on East Tremont

A 21-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after an SUV struck his e-bike on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The driver was distracted. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. Injuries were moderate.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male bicyclist riding as a passenger on an e-bike was injured in a collision with a 2011 Honda SUV traveling west on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The SUV struck the e-bike with its left front bumper. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors were specified for the bicyclist. The SUV driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of impact. The crash caused moderate injuries to the bicyclist, who was not wearing any safety equipment.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676979 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
SUV and Sedan Collide on East 177 Street

A Jeep SUV and a Chevrolet sedan crashed head-on at East 177 Street in the Bronx. The SUV driver, a 41-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on East 177 Street involving a 2022 Jeep SUV traveling west and a 2020 Chevrolet sedan traveling south. The SUV driver, a 41-year-old man, was injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front ends, with the SUV impacted on the left front bumper and the sedan on the center front end. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the SUV driver. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before the crash. The report does not specify any failure to yield or other driver errors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676372 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
SUV Slams Pickup Making U-Turn Bronx

Jeep SUV struck Dodge pickup making improper U-turn on Southern Boulevard. Pickup driver, woman, 45, suffered back contusions. Impact crushed truck’s rear, SUV’s front. Both vehicles moved south. Streets stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, a 2011 Jeep SUV traveling south on Southern Boulevard hit a 2019 Dodge pickup truck as it made an improper U-turn. The impact struck the pickup’s left rear quarter panel and the SUV’s right front bumper. The pickup driver, a 45-year-old woman, was injured with back contusions and remained conscious. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. Both drivers were licensed women. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4674347 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Two Sedans Collide on East Fordham Road

Two sedans crashed at East Fordham Road in the Bronx. One driver suffered shoulder and upper arm abrasions. The collision involved left front and left rear impacts. Driver inattention and following too closely caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at East Fordham Road in the Bronx. The driver of one vehicle, a 54-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious. The crash involved impact between the left front bumper of one sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the other. The report lists driver errors including inattention and distraction, as well as following too closely. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673632 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
SUV Slams Sedan on 3 Avenue Bronx

SUV struck sedan at 3 Avenue and East 175 Street. Elderly woman in SUV bruised her knee and leg. Driver distraction and blocked view listed as causes. Streets stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, a Ford SUV heading north on 3 Avenue collided with a Honda sedan traveling west on East 175 Street. The SUV’s right front bumper hit the sedan’s left front quarter panel. A 70-year-old woman riding in the SUV suffered bruises to her knee and lower leg. She was conscious and not ejected. Police list driver inattention, distraction, and view obstructed or limited as contributing factors. No errors or contributing factors were attributed to the injured passenger.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673156 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Bronx River Parkway

A 2023 SUV struck a 2006 sedan from behind on Bronx River Parkway. Two front-seat passengers in the sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The SUV driver was distracted and followed too closely. Both vehicles traveled southbound at impact.

According to the police report, a 2023 SUV collided with the rear of a 2006 sedan on Bronx River Parkway. The sedan carried two front-seat passengers, a 59-year-old woman and a 21-year-old woman, both injured with neck pain and whiplash. The SUV driver was cited for Driver Inattention/Distraction and Following Too Closely. The impact occurred at the left rear bumper of the SUV and the left front bumper of the sedan. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead southbound. Neither passenger was ejected; both wore lap belts. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving and tailgating on city roadways.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669079 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Pedestrian Injured in Bronx Left-Turn Crash

A 26-year-old man was struck while crossing East 180 Street with the signal. A sedan making a left turn hit him at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered an upper arm injury and was left in shock. The driver’s view was obstructed.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 180 Street and Daly Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a sedan making a left turn struck him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained an upper arm injury and was not ejected from the scene. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Windshield Inadequate' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling southeast. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was in shock and complained of internal injuries. The crash highlights the danger posed by limited driver visibility during turning maneuvers.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4667178 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Sedan Speeds Down Boston Road, Strikes Woman

A sedan raced south on Boston Road. It hit a woman mid-street. Her hip shattered. She lay conscious but paralyzed. The driver fled. The street stayed quiet. Metal bent. Lives broke.

A sedan traveling south on Boston Road near East 178th Street struck a 33-year-old woman who was crossing mid-block. According to the police report, the car was moving at unsafe speed. The impact shattered the woman’s hip and left her paralyzed but conscious. The right side of the sedan crumpled. The driver did not remain at the scene. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors were cited.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4665135 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Pedestrian Injured by Distracted SUV on Crotona

A 57-year-old man was struck by a station wagon SUV on Crotona Avenue in the Bronx. The driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The vehicle showed no damage despite impact on its left side.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being hit by a 2020 Chrysler SUV traveling southeast on Crotona Avenue in the Bronx. The driver was parked before the crash and struck the pedestrian on the vehicle's left side doors. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The vehicle showed no visible damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4665133 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
SUV Right-Turn Crash Injures 72-Year-Old Driver

A 72-year-old man driving an SUV on Southern Boulevard in the Bronx suffered head injuries in a collision. The SUV struck a sedan on its right front quarter panel. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Southern Boulevard in the Bronx involving a 2017 Ford SUV and a 2023 Acura sedan. The SUV was making a right turn when it collided with the sedan, impacting the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the left front bumper of the sedan. The 72-year-old male driver of the SUV was injured, sustaining head trauma but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as the contributing factor twice, indicating driver error related to vehicle operation. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4665126 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Box Truck Hits Sedan on East Tremont Avenue

A box truck struck a sedan on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan driver, a 27-year-old man, suffered facial fractures and dislocations. Both vehicles showed front quarter panel damage. The driver was conscious and restrained at the time.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on East Tremont Avenue involving a box truck and a sedan. The sedan driver, a 27-year-old male occupant, was injured with facial fractures and dislocations but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles were traveling west when the crash happened. The box truck impacted the sedan's left front quarter panel with its right front bumper. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as the contributing factor for the sedan driver and an unspecified factor for the second contributing cause. There is no mention of pedestrian involvement or helmet use. The crash resulted in significant damage to both vehicles' front quarter panels.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664311 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
E-Bike Hits Sedan Turning Left Bronx

A 27-year-old e-bike rider was partially ejected and injured in a collision with a sedan making a left turn on Southern Boulevard. The rider suffered abrasions and leg injuries. Driver distraction contributed to the crash in the Bronx at night.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male e-bike driver was partially ejected and injured when his bike struck the right side of a sedan making a left turn on Southern Boulevard in the Bronx. The e-bike rider sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan was traveling west and the e-bike south. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor for the crash. The e-bike driver was unlicensed, but no other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The collision caused damage to the right side doors of the sedan and the front center of the e-bike.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664309 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Pedestrian Injured Crossing East Tremont Avenue

A 31-year-old woman was struck while crossing East Tremont Avenue with the signal. The vehicle made a left turn and hit her with its left front bumper. She suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The 31-year-old woman was crossing with the signal when a vehicle making a left turn struck her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her shoulder and upper arm and was reported in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to vehicle operation. The vehicle showed no damage, and no other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were specified. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4665137 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
SUV Strikes 9-Year-Old Boy Crossing Bronx Intersection

A 9-year-old boy was hit by an SUV while crossing an intersection in the Bronx. The vehicle struck him with its right front bumper. The child suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver was distracted.

According to the police report, a 9-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2022 Jeep SUV traveling westbound in the Bronx near East 181 Street. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of the vehicle as the boy crossed the intersection. The child sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663886 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Moped Passenger Ejected in Bronx Taxi Crash

A moped and taxi collided on East 180 Street in the Bronx. The moped’s left rear passenger was ejected and suffered serious leg injuries. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and disregarded traffic control as causes.

According to the police report, a moped traveling west and a taxi traveling south collided on East 180 Street near Southern Boulevard in the Bronx. The moped’s left rear passenger, a 33-year-old woman, was ejected during the crash and sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and disregarding traffic control. The injured passenger was not wearing any safety equipment. The taxi and moped both sustained front-end damage. The report does not assign fault to the passenger but highlights driver mistakes as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660151 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Sedan Turns Left Strikes Southbound E-Bike

A sedan making a left turn hit a southbound e-bike on East 184 Street. The female cyclist was partially ejected and suffered fractures to her knee and lower leg. The driver’s inattention caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old female bicyclist riding an e-bike southbound on East 184 Street was struck on her right side by a northbound sedan making a left turn. The cyclist was partially ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan’s center front end collided with the e-bike’s right side doors. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660147 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06