Crash Count for Precinct 48
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,064
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,866
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 403
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 16
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 10
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Aug 7, 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 Hits E-Scooter Rider on East 180 Street

A 24-year-old man riding an e-scooter was injured in the Bronx. The SUV struck him on the right front bumper. The rider suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The crash involved driver inexperience and pedestrian confusion.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on East 180 Street in the Bronx involving a 2006 Dodge SUV and a 24-year-old male e-scooter rider. The SUV, traveling west, struck the e-scooter rider, who was traveling east, with its right front bumper. The rider sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists contributing factors as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Driver Inexperience." The SUV driver was licensed, while the e-scooter rider was unlicensed. The crash caused damage to the SUV's right front quarter panel and the e-scooter's right front bumper.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4528171 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Motorcyclist Ejected After Striking Parked Sedan

A motorcycle slammed into a parked Ford on East Tremont Avenue. The rider, 41, flew headfirst and landed torn and bleeding. No helmet. Alcohol was listed. A female passenger was also involved. The night stayed silent. Metal and blood on the street.

A motorcycle crashed into a parked Ford sedan near 861 East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The 41-year-old male rider was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his entire body. According to the police report, 'Alcohol was listed.' The rider wore no helmet or armor. A 29-year-old female passenger was also involved, with her injuries unspecified. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The Ford was parked at the time of impact. No driver errors were listed for the sedan. The absence of a helmet is noted in the report, but alcohol involvement stands as the primary factor.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4526074 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
E-Bike Rider Ejected in Left Turn Crash

A 43-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected and injured across his entire body. The crash happened on East 182 Street near Hughes Avenue. A car made a left turn on red, colliding with the e-bike’s left rear quarter panel. The rider remained conscious.

According to the police report, a car making a left turn on red struck an e-bike traveling straight ahead on East 182 Street. The 43-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered injuries to his entire body. The report lists driver errors including Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The e-bike sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel. The rider was conscious after the crash. No information on helmet use or other safety equipment was provided. The car showed no damage at the point of impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4528515 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Motorbike Ejected Driver Injured Bronx Crash

A motorbike and sedan collided on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The motorbike driver was ejected and suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. The crash involved driver inattention and improper lane usage. Both vehicles traveled eastbound.

According to the police report, a motorbike and a sedan collided on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The motorbike driver, a 39-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated shoulder. The report lists driver inattention and improper lane usage as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead eastbound at the time of the crash. The motorbike struck the sedan's right front quarter panel, damaging both vehicles. The motorbike driver was conscious but injured. No other persons were reported injured. The report does not indicate any safety equipment use or victim fault.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4523056 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing Marked Crosswalk

A 42-year-old man was struck while crossing Boston Road at Vyse Avenue. The sedan hit him on the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The driver’s improper lane usage caused the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Boston Road struck a pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk near Vyse Avenue. The 42-year-old male pedestrian was injured in the knee and lower leg, sustaining abrasions. The collision occurred at the right front quarter panel of the vehicle. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to maintain proper lane discipline. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal but within a marked crosswalk. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4524074 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Sedan Rear-Ends Stopped Bus on Washington Avenue

A sedan slammed into the back of a stopped bus on Washington Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan driver suffered a neck injury and concussion. Police cited following too closely as the cause. The bus remained undamaged and stopped in traffic.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male sedan driver was injured when his vehicle collided with the rear of a bus stopped in traffic on Washington Avenue near East Fordham Road in the Bronx. The driver was conscious but suffered a neck injury and concussion. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The sedan was making a left turn when it struck the bus's center back end, damaging the sedan's right front bumper. The bus sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle southbound. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4522372 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal

A 21-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing against the signal in the Bronx. The driver, distracted and following too closely, hit her with the vehicle’s front left bumper. She suffered abrasions and leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a station wagon/SUV traveling west on Bronx Park South. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the collision occurred. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its center front end, damaging the left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report does not indicate any helmet or safety equipment use. The crash highlights driver distraction and unsafe following distance as key errors leading to the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4521852 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Sedan Slams Head-On Into Firetruck Bronx

A BMW sedan hit a firetruck head-on on Webster Avenue. The sedan driver took the full force. He suffered body trauma and shock. No pedestrians or cyclists hurt. Both vehicles smashed front ends.

According to the police report, a BMW sedan traveling west on Webster Avenue collided head-on with a northbound firetruck at East Fordham Road in the Bronx. The sedan driver, a 57-year-old man, suffered injuries to his entire body and went into shock, reporting pain and nausea. The firetruck carried five occupants. Both vehicles struck front-center and sustained heavy damage. The police report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both drivers were licensed. No ejections occurred.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4521178 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Motorcyclist Ejected in Bronx Left-Turn Collision

A sedan turned left on East Tremont Avenue. A motorcycle struck its side. The rider flew off. He hit the ground hard. His leg and foot were torn up. The driver failed to yield. Metal and flesh broke on the Bronx street.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and injured after his motorcycle struck a sedan making a left turn on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The rider suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The motorcycle hit the left side doors of the northbound sedan. The crash damaged the motorcycle's left front bumper and the sedan's left side doors. No pedestrians were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4518112 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
SUV Backing Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Bronx

An 80-year-old man was hit by an SUV backing on East Tremont Avenue. The vehicle struck him with its left rear bumper. He suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. The driver was distracted and backed unsafely. The pedestrian was conscious.

According to the police report, a 2019 SUV was backing south on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx when it struck an 80-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained a contusion to his hip and upper leg and remained conscious. The report lists the driver's errors as "Backing Unsafely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The point of impact was the vehicle's left rear bumper. The pedestrian's actions are unknown, and no contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The crash caused damage to the SUV's left rear bumper.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4516389 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Motorcycle Hits Sedan Making Improper U-Turn

A motorcycle traveling south struck a sedan making an improper U-turn on Boston Road in the Bronx. The motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered a back injury and unconsciousness. The sedan was damaged on its right side. Driver distraction contributed.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling south on Boston Road collided with a sedan making an improper U-turn westbound. The motorcycle driver, a 32-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained a back injury and unconsciousness. The sedan was struck on its right side doors, suffering damage there. The report lists driver errors including "Turning Improperly" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. The motorcycle driver was licensed and riding straight ahead at the time of impact. No safety equipment status was noted. The sedan had no occupants. The crash highlights the dangers of improper turning maneuvers and driver distraction in Bronx traffic.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4516688 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Moped Rider Killed Striking Parked Sedan Bronx

A man rode a moped down Southern Boulevard. He hit a parked sedan near Crotona Avenue. He had no helmet. No license. He flew from the seat. His head shattered. He died alone on the street, under the lights.

A 29-year-old man riding a moped on Southern Boulevard near Crotona Avenue in the Bronx struck a parked sedan and was killed. According to the police report, 'He flew from the seat. Head shattered. Organs torn. He died on the pavement, alone, beneath the streetlights.' The moped driver was unlicensed and wore no helmet, as noted in the report. The sedan was parked and unoccupied. No other injuries were reported. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the lack of license and helmet for the moped operator.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4513395 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
E-Scooter Hits Vehicle During U-Turn Bronx

An e-scooter carrying two struck a vehicle making a U-turn on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The scooter driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered severe whole-body injuries and lost consciousness. Police cited driver inattention as a factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured when his vehicle collided with another vehicle making a U-turn on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The e-scooter was traveling east, going straight ahead, and impacted the center front end of the other vehicle, which was turning south. The scooter driver was unconscious and suffered injuries to his entire body. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The scooter carried two occupants, but only the driver was reported injured. There is no mention of helmet use or other safety equipment. The crash caused damage to the center front end of the e-scooter and the right rear quarter panel of the other vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4513220 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
SUV Hits 4-Year-Old Pedestrian Crossing

A 4-year-old girl was struck by an SUV while crossing with the signal in the Bronx. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive. The child suffered bruises and leg injuries. The SUV showed no damage despite the impact.

According to the police report, a 4-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Boston Road in the Bronx. She was crossing with the signal when a 2015 Jeep SUV traveling north struck her with its left front bumper. The child sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The report lists driver errors as contributing factors: Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The SUV had no visible damage. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead at the time of the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4511274 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Sedan Rear-Ends Box Truck on Cross Bronx Expy

A sedan struck the rear of a box truck on the Cross Bronx Expressway. The sedan driver, a 63-year-old man, suffered a head injury and lost consciousness. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles traveled northbound.

According to the police report, a sedan collided with the rear of a box truck while both vehicles were traveling north on the Cross Bronx Expressway. The sedan driver, a 63-year-old male occupant, sustained a head injury and was unconscious at the scene, with minor bleeding reported. The point of impact was the center back end of the truck and the center front end of the sedan. The police identified driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report. The box truck driver was licensed and no injuries were reported for that occupant.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4512050 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
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SUV Rear-Ends Another on 3 Avenue

A 2017 Buick SUV stopped in traffic was hit from behind by a Subaru SUV traveling east on 3 Avenue. Three occupants suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The driver’s distraction and following too closely caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 2017 Buick SUV was stopped in traffic on 3 Avenue when it was struck in the center back end by a Subaru SUV traveling east. The Buick carried three occupants: a 38-year-old female driver and two male passengers aged 17 and 18. All three suffered neck injuries and whiplash but were conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction, along with following too closely, as contributing factors. The driver of the Buick was wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash caused damage to the center back end of the Buick and the center front end of the Subaru.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4508707 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Sedan U-Turn Hits E-Scooter in Bronx

A sedan making a U-turn struck a southbound e-scooter on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The 19-year-old e-scooter driver suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. Police cited driver inattention as a factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a 2007 Ford sedan was making a U-turn northbound on Webster Avenue when it collided with a southbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 19-year-old male, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The point of impact was the sedan's right rear quarter panel and the e-scooter's center front end. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor for the e-scooter driver. The sedan driver was licensed and had two occupants. The e-scooter driver was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4505190 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
E-Bike Rider Injured in Bronx Left-Turn Crash

An e-bike rider was injured on Southern Boulevard in the Bronx. A vehicle making a left turn struck the bike head-on. The rider suffered abrasions and leg injuries. The crash involved driver error labeled as Other Vehicular.

According to the police report, a vehicle traveling west on Southern Boulevard was making a left turn when it collided with an e-bike traveling south straight ahead. The e-bike rider, a 33-year-old man, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the contributing factor as Other Vehicular, indicating driver error related to the vehicle making the left turn. The rider was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. No safety equipment was reported on the rider. The collision caused damage to the left front bumper of the turning vehicle and the center front end of the e-bike.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4505189 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Taxi Left Turn Hits Sedan's Left Side

A taxi making a left turn struck a westbound sedan on East 180 Street in the Bronx. The sedan’s female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both drivers disregarded traffic controls, causing a violent side impact collision.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on East 180 Street made a left turn and collided with a westbound sedan. The sedan’s female driver, age 31, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The crash occurred at the sedan’s left side doors, damaging that area. The report lists driver errors as "Traffic Control Disregarded" for both drivers and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" for the sedan driver. The taxi had three occupants, and the sedan had one. No other contributing factors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers of ignoring traffic signals and distracted driving.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4504742 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Unlicensed SUV Driver in Bronx Crash Injures Passenger

Three vehicles slammed together on East Tremont Avenue. A 29-year-old woman riding up front took a blow to the head and whiplash. The SUV driver had no license. Driver errors stacked up. Metal and bodies paid the price.

According to the police report, a pickup, sedan, and SUV collided on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The front passenger in the SUV, a 29-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for all vehicles, pointing to driver errors in vehicle operation. The SUV driver was unlicensed, a major violation. Impact points included the right front bumper of the SUV, left front bumper of the sedan, and right front bumper of the pickup. No mention of helmet use or victim fault appears in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4505193 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14