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

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
Boroughs
City Council Districts
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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 48

SUV and Pickup Truck Collide on East Fordham

A Ford SUV traveling south struck a Chevrolet pickup truck going east on East Fordham Road in the Bronx. The SUV’s right side was hit. The SUV driver, 26, suffered hip and upper leg injuries and was in shock. Alcohol was involved.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on East Fordham Road in the Bronx between a 2020 Ford SUV traveling south and a 2018 Chevrolet pickup truck traveling east. The point of impact was the right side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the pickup. The SUV driver, a 26-year-old male, was injured with hip and upper leg trauma and experienced shock. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report does not specify other driver errors but highlights alcohol as a key factor. The injured party was not ejected and complained of pain or nausea.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4502832 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Two Sedans Collide on East Fordham Road

Two sedans crashed on East Fordham Road in the Bronx. One driver suffered whole-body injuries and was semiconscious with minor bleeding. The collision damaged the front ends of both vehicles. Driver distraction was a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on East Fordham Road near Arthur Avenue in the Bronx. The driver of one vehicle, a 43-year-old man, was injured with whole-body trauma and was semiconscious at the scene. The crash involved a sedan traveling east going straight and another sedan making a left turn southbound. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the eastbound vehicle and the left front bumper of the turning vehicle. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The injured driver was not ejected and suffered minor bleeding.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4502570 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Moped Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 24-year-old woman was hit by a moped on East Fordham Road in the Bronx. She suffered head abrasions but remained conscious. The moped driver failed to yield and used improper lane passing. The pedestrian was crossing legally at the intersection.

According to the police report, a moped traveling northwest on East Fordham Road struck a 24-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained head abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists the driver's errors as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The moped's point of impact was the center front end, indicating a direct collision. No safety equipment or contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The crash highlights driver failure to yield and improper lane use as key causes.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4501537 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
SUVs Collide on East 183 Street Bronx

Two SUVs crashed on East 183 Street in the Bronx. One driver was distracted. A front-seat passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Both vehicles hit with left front bumpers. The injured passenger wore a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on East 183 Street in the Bronx. One vehicle was traveling west going straight, the other was making a right turn eastbound. The crash involved driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. A 42-year-old female front-seat passenger was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to her knee and lower leg. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles sustained damage to their left front bumpers. The report lists no other contributing factors or driver errors beyond distraction. The injured party was not ejected from the vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4500175 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
SUV Rear-Ends SUV on Bronx River Parkway

Two SUVs collided on Bronx River Parkway. Both traveled south. One struck the other from behind. The female driver of the striking vehicle suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cited following too closely and driver distraction as causes.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided while traveling south on Bronx River Parkway. The front SUV was hit in the center back end by the rear SUV, which impacted with its center front end. The female driver of the rear vehicle, age 36, was injured with whiplash and injuries to her entire body. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists driver errors including following too closely and driver inattention or distraction. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4500977 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Morris Park Avenue

A 31-year-old woman was struck while crossing Morris Park Avenue outside a crosswalk. She suffered a head abrasion and remained conscious. The vehicle involved was unspecified. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported by police.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Morris Park Avenue while crossing outside a crosswalk. She sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle involved was unspecified, and no driver contributing factors such as failure to yield or speeding were listed. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The report does not indicate any driver errors or other contributing factors. The pedestrian’s injury severity was classified as moderate, with no mention of helmet use or other safety equipment.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4497123 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 46-year-old woman was struck on East Fordham Road while crossing with the signal. The sedan, making a right turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot.

According to the police report, a 46-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing East Fordham Road at an intersection with the signal. The driver of a 2016 Kia sedan, traveling west and making a right turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its center front end, causing contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. There is no mention of helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian. The driver was licensed in New York and the vehicle was registered in Pennsylvania.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4497099 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14