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

E-Scooter Rider Injured Hitting Car Doors

E-scooter slammed into car doors in the Bronx. Young rider gashed his leg, stayed conscious. No driver errors listed. Streets left him bleeding.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old man riding an e-scooter was injured when he struck the left side doors of another vehicle near Bronx Park Avenue in the Bronx. The rider suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors for this incident. The only safety equipment noted was a helmet, but it was not cited as a factor. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4650436 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Sedan Crashes Into Parked Bus on East 180 Street

A sedan traveling east struck a parked bus on East 180 Street in the Bronx. The sedan driver, a 38-year-old man, suffered a head abrasion. Police cited unsafe speed and aggressive driving as factors. The bus was stationary with five occupants aboard.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on East 180 Street collided with a parked bus. The sedan's driver, a 38-year-old male occupant, sustained a head abrasion but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists unsafe speed and aggressive driving as contributing factors for the sedan driver. The bus was parked with five occupants inside and suffered damage to its left rear quarter panel. The sedan's right front bumper was the point of impact. The driver was properly licensed and used safety equipment including an airbag and lap belt. The crash involved no pedestrians or cyclists. The report also notes outside car distraction as a contributing factor.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647821 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Unlicensed Driver Crashes Sedan on Bronx River Parkway

A 21-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and abrasions in a crash on Bronx River Parkway. The sedan struck an object front-center at unsafe speed. The driver was conscious and not ejected. Two occupants were in the vehicle.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Bronx River Parkway crashed at 4:00 a.m. The driver, a 21-year-old male, sustained head injuries and abrasions but remained conscious and was not ejected. The crash involved unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The vehicle's point of impact and damage was the center front end. Two occupants were in the sedan. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The report does not list any victim errors or safety equipment usage.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648746 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Unlicensed Driver Strikes Cyclist on Hughes Avenue

A sedan turning right hit a southbound cyclist on Hughes Avenue. The rider, 52, was thrown and injured in the leg and foot. Police cite failure to yield and other driver errors. The cyclist stayed conscious.

According to the police report, a 2017 Mercedes sedan driven by an unlicensed man made a right turn on Hughes Avenue and struck a 52-year-old bicyclist traveling south. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way,' 'Other Vehicular,' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan was damaged on its right rear quarter panel; the bike was hit at its center front end. The cyclist remained conscious after the crash. No helmet or signaling issues were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647330 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Moped Hits Sedan Turning Left Bronx

A moped struck a sedan making a left turn on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The moped driver, unlicensed and injured with chest trauma and whiplash, suffered serious injuries. The crash involved improper lane usage and passing too closely.

According to the police report, a moped traveling south collided with a sedan making a left turn on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The moped driver, a 28-year-old man, was injured with chest trauma and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver errors including "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Passing Too Closely" as contributing factors. The moped driver was unlicensed. The sedan driver was licensed and female. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the moped and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. No helmet or other safety equipment was noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646821 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Bicyclist Injured in Bronx Crash on East 175 Street

A 54-year-old male bicyclist suffered upper arm injuries in a crash on East 175 Street near Crotona Avenue. The collision involved driver inattention. The bicyclist was not ejected and wore stoppers only. The impact struck the bike’s center front end.

According to the police report, a 54-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash on East 175 Street in the Bronx. The bicyclist sustained a contusion and upper arm injury. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was riding south, going straight ahead, when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the center front end of the bike. The bicyclist was not ejected and was using stoppers only as safety equipment. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4650794 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUV Hits Teen Pedestrian on Arthur Avenue

A 16-year-old girl suffered elbow and arm injuries after an SUV struck her at an intersection on Arthur Avenue in the Bronx. The driver made a right turn and hit the pedestrian with the vehicle’s front center. Alcohol and aggressive driving were factors.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Arthur Avenue and East 188 Street in the Bronx. The driver of a 2017 BMW SUV was making a right turn when the vehicle struck the pedestrian. The impact was at the vehicle’s center front end, causing injuries to the pedestrian’s elbow, lower arm, and hand, with minor bleeding and shock reported. Contributing factors listed include alcohol involvement and aggressive driving or road rage by the driver. The pedestrian was in the roadway at the time of the collision. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The report highlights driver errors related to alcohol use and aggressive behavior as key causes of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646240 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Sedan Hits Moped on East Fordham Road

A sedan struck a moped on East Fordham Road in the Bronx. The moped carried two riders. A 15-year-old front passenger in the sedan suffered knee and lower leg fractures. The driver showed signs of distraction and ignored traffic controls.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on East Fordham Road collided with a moped traveling north near Crotona Avenue. The impact occurred at the sedan's right rear quarter panel and the moped's center front end. A 15-year-old female front passenger in the sedan was injured, sustaining fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg, and was semiconscious after the crash. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan driver failed to obey traffic signals, leading to the collision. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The moped carried two occupants, but their conditions were not detailed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643319 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUV Strikes 13-Year-Old Pedestrian in Bronx

An SUV hit a 13-year-old girl at Southern Boulevard and East 187 Street. The driver was distracted. The girl suffered a head injury but stayed conscious. No damage to the vehicle. System failed to protect her.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old female pedestrian was struck by a northbound SUV at the intersection of Southern Boulevard and East 187 Street in the Bronx. The girl suffered a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The impact occurred at the vehicle's right front bumper. The SUV, a 2013 Nissan, showed no damage. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642360 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
E-Bike Rider Injured in Sedan Passing Crash

An e-bike rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan passed and struck him on East Tremont Avenue. The driver’s inattention caused the collision. The rider was conscious and not ejected. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male e-bike rider was injured when a 2022 Toyota sedan passed him on East Tremont Avenue and struck his right front quarter panel. The rider sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan was traveling east and attempting to pass the e-bike, which was going straight ahead in the same direction. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The e-bike rider was not using any safety equipment. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers passing vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642359 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
91-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing Bronx Intersection

A 91-year-old woman was struck while crossing East 187 Street in the Bronx. She was crossing with the signal when hit. The crash left her injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot. She remained conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, a 91-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 187 Street in the Bronx. She was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle actions are provided. There is no indication of victim fault or safety equipment use.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641805 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Sedan and Taxi Collide on East 183 Street

A sedan and a taxi crashed on East 183 Street in the Bronx. The sedan driver, a 52-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. The collision involved failure to yield and disregarded traffic control. Both vehicles hit front bumpers.

According to the police report, a 2019 Jeep sedan traveling south on East 183 Street collided with a 2014 Toyota taxi traveling west. The sedan driver, a 52-year-old man, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver errors including Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Traffic Control Disregarded as contributing factors. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the sedan and the right front bumper of the taxi. The sedan had three occupants; the taxi had one. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642363 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Taxi Rear-Ends Parked Taxi in Bronx

A taxi traveling south struck the left rear bumper of a parked taxi on Park Avenue in the Bronx. The driver of the moving taxi suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and other vehicular factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on Park Avenue collided with the left rear bumper of a parked taxi. The driver of the moving taxi, a 53-year-old man, was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists contributing factors as "Other Vehicular" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The parked taxi was stationary at the time of impact. Damage was limited to the left rear bumper of the parked vehicle and the right front bumper of the moving taxi. No other injuries or ejections were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640982 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUV Hits Sedan Making U-Turn Bronx

A sedan making an improper U-turn collided with an eastbound SUV on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan’s female driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. The SUV struck the sedan’s right front bumper with its left front quarter panel.

According to the police report, a sedan was making an improper U-turn on East Tremont Avenue when it collided with an eastbound SUV. The point of impact was the sedan’s right front bumper and the SUV’s left front quarter panel. The sedan’s female driver, age 34, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally otherwise. The SUV was traveling straight ahead, while the sedan was executing the U-turn. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640978 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUV Left Turn Hits E-Scooter Southbound

An SUV turning left struck a southbound e-scooter on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The e-scooter driver, a 48-year-old man, suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard and unsafe speed as factors.

According to the police report, a 2012 Ford SUV was making a left turn northbound on East Tremont Avenue when it collided with a southbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 48-year-old man wearing a helmet, sustained injuries to his abdomen and pelvis and was conscious at the scene. The report lists the SUV driver's failure to obey traffic controls and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The e-scooter was struck at its center front end by the SUV's right front bumper. No ejection occurred. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as disregarding traffic signals and unsafe speed in interactions with vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641338 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Sedans Clash, Passenger Injured on Prospect

Two sedans collided on Prospect Avenue. A 25-year-old woman in the back seat suffered an eye abrasion. Both drivers went straight. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal twisted. One passenger hurt.

According to the police report, two sedans crashed on Prospect Avenue in the Bronx. Both vehicles were traveling straight when they collided, one striking the other at the center front, the other at the left front quarter panel. A 25-year-old female passenger in the left rear seat suffered an eye abrasion but remained conscious and was secured by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, pointing to driver error. No other contributing factors or errors by the injured passenger were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642366 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
E-Bike Rider Injured by Road Debris Bronx

A 27-year-old male e-bike rider struck debris on the Cross Bronx Expressway. He suffered a severe knee and lower leg injury. The bike showed no damage. The rider was conscious and not ejected. Obstruction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male e-bike driver traveling east on the Cross Bronx Expressway collided with obstruction or debris on the roadway. The rider sustained a fracture and dislocation to his knee and lower leg, classified as a severe injury. The report lists "Obstruction/Debris" as the sole contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the rider encountered hazardous road conditions. The e-bike showed no damage, and the rider was not ejected and remained conscious. No other vehicles or persons were involved. The crash highlights the dangers posed by roadway debris to vulnerable riders. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4638151 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Unlicensed Sedan Driver Strikes Bronx Bus

A sedan pulled from parking and hit a northbound bus in the Bronx. The unlicensed driver suffered head abrasions. Impact crushed metal. Only the sedan driver was hurt.

According to the police report, a sedan driver without a license pulled from parking and struck a northbound bus at 1870 Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the bus’s right front quarter panel. The 34-year-old male sedan driver suffered head abrasions but stayed conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The sedan driver wore a lap belt and harness. No bus occupants were reported injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4635070 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Bicyclist Ejected in Bronx SUV Collision

A 36-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in a crash with an SUV on Crotona Avenue. The SUV struck the bike’s left side while traveling south. The bicyclist suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries and was in shock.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Crotona Avenue in the Bronx involving a bicyclist and an SUV. The bicyclist, a 36-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his abdomen and pelvis. The SUV, traveling south, impacted the bike on its left side, damaging its right front quarter panel. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist’s confusion or error also contributed to the crash. The bicyclist complained of pain and nausea and was in shock. The SUV driver was alone in the vehicle. The bicyclist was unlicensed but no helmet or signaling factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634097 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
E-Bike Rider Injured in Honeywell Avenue Crash

A 17-year-old e-bike rider collided head-on with a sedan on Honeywell Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered bruises and arm injuries. The sedan showed no damage. Confusion and unsafe speed contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old male e-bike rider traveling east on Honeywell Avenue collided head-on with a northbound sedan. The rider was ejected from the bike and sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The sedan, carrying two occupants, showed no damage. The report lists contributing factors as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Unsafe Speed." The e-bike rider was unlicensed, and the sedan driver was licensed. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash highlights confusion and unsafe speed as key driver errors leading to injury.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634099 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07