Crash Count for Precinct 48
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,049
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 31, 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

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 2025-08-07
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 2025-08-07
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 2025-08-07
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 2025-08-07
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 2025-08-07
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 2025-08-07
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 2025-08-07
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 19-year-old woman was hit by an SUV making a left turn on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver failed to yield and was distracted.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling northeast on East Tremont Avenue struck a 19-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. She sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The impact occurred on the vehicle's left front quarter panel. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash highlights driver errors that led to harm of a lawful pedestrian.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656484 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
E-Scooter Injured in Bronx SUV Left Turn

An e-scooter rider was injured in the Bronx when an SUV made an improper left turn. The rider suffered facial abrasions but was conscious and not ejected. The SUV showed no damage. The crash happened on Bronx Park South near Bryant Avenue.

According to the police report, a 58-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured when a 2017 Nissan SUV made an improper left turn on Bronx Park South near Bryant Avenue in the Bronx. The e-scooter rider sustained facial abrasions and remained conscious. The SUV was starting from parking and traveling west, with no damage reported. The contributing factor listed was "Turning Improperly." The e-scooter rider was not ejected and no other contributing factors were specified. The SUV driver was licensed in New York. No helmet or signaling information was provided.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656468 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
66-Year-Old Bicyclist Injured on Crotona Avenue

A 66-year-old man on a bike suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation after a crash on Crotona Avenue. He was partially ejected. Police cited improper lane usage as the cause. The cyclist was unhelmeted and injured severely.

According to the police report, a 66-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Crotona Avenue in the Bronx. The cyclist was partially ejected and sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor. The cyclist was riding southwest and was not wearing any safety equipment. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The crash caused damage to the bike's center front end. The police report does not indicate any fault or error by the bicyclist, focusing instead on the improper lane usage as the cause.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655045 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUV Strikes 61-Year-Old Bronx Pedestrian

A 61-year-old man was hit by an SUV while crossing Belmont Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion and remained conscious. The vehicle struck him head-on while traveling south. No driver errors were specified.

According to the police report, a 61-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2016 SUV traveling south on Belmont Avenue struck him at the center front end. The pedestrian was crossing outside an intersection without a signal or crosswalk and suffered a head contusion. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report lists no contributing driver factors or errors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when no driver violations are recorded.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4654844 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Motorcycle Hits Sedan Making Right Turn

A motorcycle struck the right side of a sedan turning right on East Fordham Road. The motorcycle driver, a 34-year-old man, was partially ejected and injured in the abdomen and pelvis. Both vehicles sustained front and side damage.

According to the police report, a sedan was making a right turn southbound on East Fordham Road when it was struck on the right side doors by a motorcycle traveling eastbound. The motorcycle driver, a 34-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to his abdomen and pelvis. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for the motorcycle driver and an unspecified factor for the occupant. The sedan sustained damage to its right side doors, while the motorcycle was damaged at its center front end. The motorcycle driver was conscious after the crash. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4654849 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Bus and Sedan Collide on East Tremont Avenue

A bus traveling north struck a sedan making a left turn on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan driver suffered bruises and an arm injury. The crash involved driver inattention. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a bus traveling north on East Tremont Avenue collided with a sedan making a left turn. The sedan driver, a 31-year-old man, was injured with contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The bus struck the sedan with its left front bumper, causing damage to both vehicles' front ends. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash occurred near Honeywell Avenue in the Bronx.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4654833 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Improper Passing Injures Driver on Webster Avenue

Two sedans smashed on Webster Avenue. A 69-year-old woman suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cite improper passing and close lane use. Both cars took front-end damage. The injured driver stayed conscious.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Webster Avenue near East Fordham Road in the Bronx. A 69-year-old female driver, making a U-turn, was struck and suffered a head injury and concussion. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and remained conscious. Police list "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Passing Too Closely" as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front bumpers. No ejections were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653518 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Flatbed Truck Crushes Elderly Pedestrian on Fordham Road

A flatbed truck struck a 69-year-old man on East Fordham Road. The left front bumper hit him. He was not in a crosswalk. His body broke in the street. He died there, alone, under steel. The truck kept west. The city kept moving.

A 69-year-old man was killed when a flatbed truck traveling west on East Fordham Road struck him with its left front bumper. According to the police report, 'A flatbed truck going west crushed a 69-year-old man with its left front bumper. He was not in a crosswalk. His body broke in the street. He died there, alone, under the weight of steel.' The victim, a pedestrian, suffered fatal crush injuries to his entire body. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were documented in the data. The man was not in a crosswalk at the time of the crash, but the report does not cite this as a contributing factor. The truck was going straight ahead when the impact occurred.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652464 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Motorcycle Slams Into Car on East 187 Street

A motorcycle rear-ended a vehicle on East 187 Street in the Bronx. The rider, 35, suffered whole-body abrasions. Police cite following too closely and reaction to another vehicle as causes.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old man riding a motorcycle east on East 187 Street in the Bronx struck the rear of another vehicle. The rider suffered abrasions and injuries across his body but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. No safety equipment was reported for the rider. The motorcycle's center back end and the other vehicle's center front end were damaged in the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4654845 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Sedan Hits Occupant During Police Pursuit Bronx

A sedan struck a 35-year-old male occupant on Boston Road in the Bronx. The crash happened during a police pursuit. The man suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The impact hit the vehicle's right front quarter panel.

According to the police report, a 2017 Toyota sedan traveling west on Boston Road in the Bronx was involved in a police pursuit when it struck a 35-year-old male occupant. The collision caused contusions and injuries to the man's elbow, lower arm, and hand. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front quarter panel, which sustained damage. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, indicating confusion or error on the part of the injured occupant. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are noted beyond the police pursuit context. The occupant was conscious and suffered moderate injury but was not ejected from the vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4654832 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Motorcycle Rear-Ends SUV on East 177 Street

A motorcycle struck the left rear quarter panel of a stopped SUV on East 177 Street in the Bronx. The SUV driver was alone. The motorcycle rider’s passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. Brakes were defective on one vehicle.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling eastbound rear-ended a stopped SUV on East 177 Street in the Bronx. The SUV had one occupant, the driver, who was licensed and stopped in traffic. The motorcycle also traveled eastbound and impacted the left rear quarter panel of the SUV. The motorcycle passenger, a 40-year-old woman seated in front, was injured with back trauma and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists defective brakes as a contributing factor. No other driver errors were specified. The injured party was a passenger on the motorcycle, not at fault in the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651101 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
E-Bike Rider Injured in Bronx SUV Collision

An e-bike rider struck by an SUV backing unsafely on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The 31-year-old cyclist was ejected and suffered neck abrasions. The SUV driver failed to yield and was distracted, causing the crash.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male e-bike rider traveling west on East Tremont Avenue was injured when a northbound SUV made a left turn and backed unsafely into his path. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, contributing to the collision. The cyclist was ejected and sustained neck abrasions but remained conscious. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV showed no damage, indicating the impact was on the bike rider. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding and backing maneuvers.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4650430 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUV Hits Motorscooter Changing Lanes Bronx

A Jeep SUV struck a motorscooter in the Bronx at Washington Avenue. The scooter driver, unlicensed, was injured with a shoulder contusion. The SUV driver was distracted. Impact was on the SUV’s right front bumper and scooter’s left rear quarter panel.

According to the police report, a 2017 Jeep SUV traveling south struck a motorscooter also heading south on Washington Avenue in the Bronx. The motorscooter driver was changing lanes when the collision occurred. The scooter driver, a 20-year-old male, suffered an upper arm and shoulder contusion but was conscious and not ejected. The SUV driver was licensed but distracted, listed as the contributing factor. The point of impact was the SUV’s right front bumper and the scooter’s left rear quarter panel. The scooter driver was unlicensed. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4650466 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07