Crash Count for Precinct 48
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,053
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,859
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 400
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 16
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 10
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Aug 2, 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

Citations

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

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Unlicensed Moped Hits Parked Sedan, Three Injured

A moped traveling south struck a parked sedan on East 179 Street in the Bronx. The moped driver, 15, was ejected and suffered a hip and leg fracture. Two passengers, ages 12 and 42, also sustained serious injuries. All were conscious.

According to the police report, a moped traveling straight ahead collided with a parked sedan on East 179 Street in the Bronx. The moped driver, a 15-year-old male without a license, was ejected and suffered a fractured hip and upper leg. Two passengers, a 12-year-old male and a 42-year-old female, were also injured. The female passenger wore a lap belt and sustained a head abrasion. The crash caused center front end damage to the moped and right side door damage to the sedan. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor. The moped driver’s unlicensed status and failure to control the vehicle contributed to the crash. No helmet use or signaling issues were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4627067 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
SUV Makes U-Turn, Hits E-Bike Rider

A 61-year-old man on an e-bike was injured in the Bronx. An SUV driver making an improper U-turn struck him. The biker was ejected and suffered head abrasions. Both vehicles damaged on front quarters. Driver distraction played a role.

According to the police report, a 61-year-old male e-bike rider was injured in a collision with a Jeep SUV in the Bronx. The SUV driver was making a U-turn when the crash occurred. The e-bike rider was ejected and sustained head abrasions. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Turning Improperly" for the SUV driver. The e-bike rider was not cited for any contributing factors. The SUV sustained damage to its left front quarter panel, while the e-bike was damaged on the right front bumper. The injured rider was conscious but suffered a significant head injury.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4623318 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Motorcycle Hits Parked Vehicle on Cross Bronx Expy

A 36-year-old man riding a motorcycle struck a parked vehicle on the Cross Bronx Expressway. The rider suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash involved aggressive driving and a driverless vehicle.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male motorcycle driver collided with a parked vehicle on the Cross Bronx Expressway. The rider was wearing a helmet but sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists aggressive driving and a driverless or runaway vehicle as contributing factors. The motorcycle impacted the right front quarter panel of the parked vehicle, which was damaged on its left side doors. The rider was conscious and not ejected from the motorcycle. No other occupants were involved. The crash highlights the dangers of aggressive driving and uncontrolled vehicles on city roads.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4623337 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Sedan Left Turn Injures Rear Passenger Bronx

A sedan making a left turn on Webster Avenue struck an occupant inside. The 80-year-old female rear passenger suffered facial abrasions. The crash involved a reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. The driver’s error triggered the impact and injury.

According to the police report, a 2015 sedan was making a left turn on Webster Avenue in the Bronx when the crash occurred. The vehicle’s center front end was the point of impact. An 80-year-old female occupant seated in the left rear passenger position was injured, sustaining facial abrasions. The report lists the contributing factor as "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle," indicating the driver’s response to another vehicle led to the collision. The injured passenger was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4621731 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Rear-End Crash Injures Teen on Bronx River Parkway

A sedan slammed into a stopped car on Bronx River Parkway. A 17-year-old girl in the back seat suffered knee and leg abrasions. Police cite following too closely. The road turned violent in a moment.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Bronx River Parkway struck another sedan that was stopped in traffic. The impact injured a 17-year-old female passenger, who suffered abrasions to her knee and lower leg. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a driver error. The injured passenger was seated in the right rear and was wearing a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles sustained damage to their center front and back ends. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to keep distance in heavy traffic.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4620161 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
2
Driver Loses Consciousness Hits Parked SUV

A 29-year-old female driver lost consciousness due to illness and crashed her sedan into a parked SUV on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. A 24-year-old male pedestrian crossing nearby was also injured. Both suffered bruises and moderate injuries.

According to the police report, a female driver aged 29 lost consciousness from illness while driving east on East Tremont Avenue. She collided with a parked Jeep SUV, impacting the right front bumper of her sedan and the left front bumper of the SUV. The driver sustained head contusions and was restrained by a lap belt. A 24-year-old male pedestrian crossing nearby, not at an intersection, was also injured with contusions to his lower leg and foot. The report lists illness and loss of consciousness as contributing factors. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The pedestrian was crossing without signal or crosswalk, but no contributing factors were attributed to them.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4619579 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
SUV Left Turn Hits Sedan Stopped in Traffic

A Ford SUV made a left turn on slippery pavement and struck a stopped Toyota sedan on East 180 Street in the Bronx. The sedan driver, a 23-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles damaged at left front bumpers.

According to the police report, a 2016 Ford SUV was making a left turn on East 180 Street when it collided with a 2010 Toyota sedan stopped in traffic. The crash occurred on slippery pavement, which contributed to the collision. The sedan driver, a 23-year-old male occupant, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as the contributing factor twice, indicating road conditions played a role. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly noted. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles sustained damage to their left front bumpers.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4618812 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Motorcycle Ejected After SUV Rear-End Crash

A motorcycle driver was ejected and injured in a Bronx crash. The SUV behind followed too closely and was inattentive. The collision caused abrasions and leg injuries. Both vehicles traveled north on Webster Avenue when the impact occurred.

According to the police report, a motorcycle and an SUV collided on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The motorcycle driver, a 22-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the SUV driver's errors as following too closely and driver inattention or distraction. Both vehicles were traveling straight north when the SUV struck the motorcycle's front center with its right front bumper. The motorcycle driver was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were noted. The crash resulted in moderate injuries to the motorcycle driver.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4618295 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Two Sedans Collide on 3 Avenue Injuring Driver

Two sedans crashed on 3 Avenue. One driver, 37, suffered abrasions and arm injuries. Air bag deployed. Police cited unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way. The injured driver remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 3 Avenue. The 37-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured, sustaining abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The air bag deployed during the crash, and the driver was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors to the crash. One vehicle was traveling east, the other north, both going straight ahead before impact. The collision involved the left front bumper of the northbound sedan. No other occupants were reported injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4618291 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
SUV Rear-Ends Vehicle on Prospect Avenue

A 52-year-old woman driving an SUV in the Bronx suffered back injuries after a rear-end collision. The crash happened near 1950 Prospect Avenue. The driver was conscious and not ejected. Distraction caused the impact.

According to the police report, a 52-year-old female driver in a 2015 Honda SUV was injured in a rear-end collision on Prospect Avenue in the Bronx. The SUV struck another vehicle from behind, damaging the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the other vehicle. The driver sustained back injuries and remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The injured driver was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment at the time.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4618303 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on East Tremont Avenue

A Kia SUV struck a Toyota sedan from behind on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan carried three occupants. One male passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, a 2011 Kia SUV traveling east on East Tremont Avenue rear-ended a 2018 Toyota sedan also traveling east. The collision impacted the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. The sedan carried three occupants, including one male passenger who sustained head injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4616455 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
3
Bronx Multi-Vehicle Crash Injures Three

Three people were injured in a multi-vehicle crash on East 180 Street in the Bronx. A sedan and two SUVs collided head-on and rear-end. The driver fell asleep, causing the crash. All occupants suffered contusions and bruises.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on East 180 Street involving a sedan and two SUVs, all traveling westbound. The driver of the sedan fell asleep, leading to a chain reaction crash impacting the center back and front ends of the vehicles. Three occupants were injured: a 54-year-old male driver with back contusions, a 23-year-old female passenger with bruises over her entire body, and a 1-year-old male passenger with head contusions. The report lists "Fell Asleep" and "Other Vehicular" as contributing factors. No victims were ejected, and all were conscious after the crash. The driver error identified was falling asleep at the wheel, which triggered the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4614749 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Bronx SUV Rear-Ends Another SUV Injuring Passenger

Two SUVs collided on East 180 Street in the Bronx. One vehicle was stopped in traffic when the other slowed but failed to stop in time. A 67-year-old front-seat passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed women.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling west on East 180 Street in the Bronx collided. One SUV was stopped in traffic when the other slowed or stopped but impacted the rear of the stopped vehicle. The crash caused injury to a 67-year-old female front-seat passenger, who suffered neck injuries described as whiplash. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor for the crash, indicating driver error related to vehicle operation. Both drivers were licensed women from New York. The injured passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4615100 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Sedan Strikes Parked Car on East 182 Street

A sedan traveling north on East 182 Street struck a parked sedan. The driver of the moving vehicle, a 34-year-old woman, suffered a head injury and contusion. The crash was caused by driver inattention and distraction.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on East 182 Street in the Bronx collided with a parked sedan. The moving vehicle struck the left rear quarter panel of the parked car. The driver of the moving sedan, a 34-year-old woman, was injured with a head contusion and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The parked vehicle had no occupants at the time of the crash. The collision caused damage to the right front bumper of the moving sedan and the left rear bumper of the parked car.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4612946 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Nissan SUV Strikes Baby Boy Off Roadway

A Nissan SUV hit a baby boy outside the roadway on East Tremont Avenue. The left front bumper struck his chest. He was found unconscious. He died at the scene. The driver stayed. The SUV showed no damage.

A deadly crash unfolded on East Tremont Avenue near East 177th Street. According to the police report, a Nissan SUV struck a baby boy who was outside the roadway. The left front bumper hit the child’s chest, leaving him unconscious. He died from his injuries. The report states, 'The driver stayed. The SUV bore no damage.' The police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specifically cited in the data. The victim, a male infant, was not in the roadway at the time of impact. No mention of helmet or signaling factors appears in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4611711 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
2
SUV Rear-Ends Pickup Truck on East 180 Street

A 2018 SUV struck the rear of a pickup truck stopped in traffic on East 180 Street. The SUV’s driver and a 12-year-old front passenger suffered whiplash injuries. Both remained conscious and were not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 2018 Dodge SUV traveling south on East 180 Street rear-ended a pickup truck stopped in traffic. The SUV carried two occupants: a 50-year-old male driver and a 12-year-old male front passenger. Both sustained neck and chest injuries consistent with whiplash and remained conscious. The report cites driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. Neither occupant was ejected from the vehicle. The pickup truck had no occupants at the time of the collision. The impact occurred at the center back end of the SUV, causing damage there. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4610510 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Distracted Driver Injures Bronx Bicyclist

A 28-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured on East 182 Street in the Bronx. The crash involved driver inattention and aggressive driving. The rider suffered shoulder and upper arm contusions. The cyclist was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected during a crash on East 182 Street near Crotona Avenue in the Bronx. The report lists driver inattention and aggressive driving as contributing factors. The bicyclist, who was unlicensed, was traveling north and struck with a center front impact. He sustained contusions and bruises to his shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious. The crash involved a single bike and no other vehicles. The police report highlights driver distraction and road rage as key errors leading to the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4610507 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
3
Bronx SUV Collision Injures Three Occupants

Two SUVs collided on East 179 Street in the Bronx. Three occupants suffered contusions and bruises to head, chest, and neck. Drivers failed to yield right-of-way and keep right. Injured remain conscious and were not ejected from vehicles.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on East 179 Street in the Bronx. The crash injured three occupants: an 8-year-old boy with head contusions, a 31-year-old female driver with chest bruises, and a 32-year-old female passenger with neck contusions. All were conscious and remained inside their vehicles. The report lists driver errors as failure to yield right-of-way and failure to keep right. Both drivers were traveling west; one was merging, the other going straight. The impact points were the center back end of one SUV and the right front bumper of the other. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4608929 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
2
Driver Inattention Overturns Sedan in Bronx Crash

Two sedans collided on East Fordham Road. A left turn ended in disaster. The driver and passenger suffered abrasions. Both stayed conscious. Police blame driver inattention. Metal twisted. Bodies bruised.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on East Fordham Road near Southern Boulevard in the Bronx. The 68-year-old male driver was making a left turn when the crash occurred, causing his sedan to overturn. He and a 63-year-old female passenger suffered abrasions over their entire bodies but remained conscious. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. Both occupants wore lap belts. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4607497 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
SUVs Collide on East Tremont; Driver Injured

Two SUVs crashed on East Tremont Avenue. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention and improper lane use. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The eastbound driver, a 31-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash. He remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention, distraction, and improper lane usage as contributing factors. The crash damaged the front and side of both vehicles. One SUV was making a right turn, the other going straight. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4607483 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10