Crash Count for Precinct 48
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,059
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,861
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 401
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 16
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 10
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Aug 5, 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.

See also
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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 48

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 2025-08-12
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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 2025-08-12
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 2025-08-12
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 2025-08-12
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 2025-08-12
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 2025-08-12
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 2025-08-12
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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 2025-08-12
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 2025-08-12
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 2025-08-12
Flat Rack Truck Hits Sedan on Southern Boulevard

Flat rack truck merged into sedan’s path on Southern Boulevard. Impact slammed left rear quarter panel. Young woman behind the wheel hurt her back. Whiplash. Shock. Metal twisted. System failed her.

According to the police report, a flat rack truck merging northeast struck the left rear quarter panel of a BMW sedan traveling north on Southern Boulevard in the Bronx. The 25-year-old woman driving the sedan suffered back injuries and whiplash and was left in shock. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors, pointing to driver errors in lane use and vehicle operation. The sedan’s left side doors were damaged. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4607743 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
SUV Strikes Sedan Passenger in Bronx Crash

A sedan and an SUV collided on East 187 Street in the Bronx. The SUV hit the sedan’s left side doors. A 27-year-old female passenger in the sedan suffered knee and lower leg bruises. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight.

According to the police report, a 2018 sedan traveling north and a 2015 SUV traveling east collided at East 187 Street in the Bronx. The SUV struck the sedan’s left side doors with its left rear quarter panel. The sedan’s left front bumper was damaged. A 27-year-old female occupant in the sedan, seated in the right rear passenger position, sustained contusions and bruises to her knee and lower leg. She was conscious and not ejected. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before the crash. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The passenger’s injuries resulted from the impact on the sedan’s left side.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4607058 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Sedan Collision on Lafontaine Avenue Injures Driver

Two sedans collided on Lafontaine Avenue in the Bronx. One driver suffered back injuries and shock. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor. Vehicles showed front and rear bumper damage. The injured driver was not ejected and complained of pain.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Lafontaine Avenue collided. The driver of one sedan, a 28-year-old male occupant, sustained back injuries and was in shock. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. The collision caused damage to the front and rear bumpers of the vehicles involved. The injured driver was not ejected from the vehicle and complained of pain or nausea. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4607472 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
SUV Left Turn Hits 75-Year-Old Pedestrian

A 75-year-old woman was struck at an East Tremont Avenue intersection. The SUV made a left turn and hit her with its left front bumper. She suffered facial injuries and was semiconscious with minor bleeding. The driver reacted to an uninvolved vehicle.

According to the police report, a 75-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East Tremont Avenue and 3 Avenue in the Bronx. The SUV, traveling west, was making a left turn when it struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained facial injuries and was semiconscious with minor bleeding. The report lists the contributing factor as the driver's reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. There was no damage reported to the SUV. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No pedestrian actions or safety equipment were noted as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4604473 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
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SUV and Tractor Truck Collide on Cross Bronx Expy

A speeding SUV and a tractor truck collided on the Cross Bronx Expressway. Four occupants in the SUV suffered injuries including contusions and whiplash. The truck driver changed lanes unsafely. Both vehicles sustained front quarter panel damage.

According to the police report, a 2021 Dodge SUV traveling east on the Cross Bronx Expressway collided with a 2018 tractor truck also traveling east. The SUV driver, unlicensed and driving at unsafe speed with aggressive behavior, was injured along with three passengers, all sustaining moderate injuries such as contusions and whiplash. The truck driver was changing lanes unsafely and driving an oversized vehicle. The collision impacted the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the left front quarter panel of the truck. Contributing factors listed include unsafe speed, unsafe lane changing, and aggressive driving. No victims were ejected. Safety equipment use varied among occupants.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4603021 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Taxi Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 20-year-old woman was hit by a taxi on Vyse Avenue while crossing with the signal. The impact caused abrasions to her elbow and lower arm. Limited view obstructed the driver's line of sight. The pedestrian remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling northeast on Vyse Avenue struck a 20-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered abrasions to her elbow and lower arm but remained conscious. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating the driver’s impaired visibility played a role. The taxi was going straight ahead and impacted the pedestrian with its center front end. No vehicle damage was reported. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4601928 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Sedan Rear-Ends Parked Car in Bronx

A sedan traveling north struck the left rear quarter panel of a parked sedan on 3 Avenue. The impact injured a 27-year-old male passenger in the parked car. The passenger suffered a neck injury and remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 3 Avenue rear-ended a parked sedan, hitting its left rear quarter panel. The collision injured a 27-year-old male occupant seated in the right rear of the parked vehicle. He sustained a neck injury and was conscious after the crash. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. Both drivers were licensed and operating sedans. The parked vehicle had three occupants, and the striking vehicle had two. The injured passenger was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4603973 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
SUV Rear-Ended Parked Sedan Bronx Crash

A 65-year-old man driving a 2022 Jeep SUV suffered head injuries and whiplash after rear-ending a parked 2012 BMW sedan on Devoe Avenue in the Bronx. The SUV struck the sedan’s left rear quarter panel. Driver distraction was cited.

According to the police report, a 65-year-old male driver in a 2022 Jeep SUV collided with a parked 2012 BMW sedan on Devoe Avenue in the Bronx. The impact occurred at the left rear quarter panel of the sedan. The SUV driver was injured, sustaining head trauma and whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4596173 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
SUV Strikes Cyclist on Belmont Avenue

SUV hit a westbound cyclist on Belmont Avenue. The rider suffered a head injury and concussion. No driver errors listed. Police cited confusion as a factor. The cyclist was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male bicyclist riding west on Belmont Avenue collided with the left front bumper of a northbound SUV. The cyclist suffered a head injury and concussion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as the contributing factor. No driver errors were cited. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4591400 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
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SUV Hits Two Girls Crossing Against Signal

Two 11-year-old girls were struck by an SUV on East 180 Street in the Bronx. Both were crossing against the signal when the vehicle, traveling east, hit them with its left front bumper. Both suffered moderate injuries to limbs.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling east on East 180 Street in the Bronx struck two 11-year-old female pedestrians at an intersection. Both girls were crossing against the signal when the vehicle impacted them with its left front bumper. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrians sustained moderate injuries: one suffered contusions to her elbow and lower arm, the other abrasions to her knee and lower leg. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end. No other driver errors or victim safety equipment were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4596187 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12