Crash Count for Precinct 48
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,040
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,847
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 26, 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

Bus Lane Change Hits Sedan Passenger

A bus changing lanes struck a sedan stopped in traffic on 3rd Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan’s front passenger suffered a head injury despite wearing a lap belt. Both vehicles had limited visibility at impact, worsening the crash’s severity.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:00 on 3rd Avenue in the Bronx. A bus traveling south was changing lanes when it impacted the right front quarter panel of a sedan stopped in traffic. The bus driver’s action of changing lanes contributed directly to the collision. Both vehicles had 'View Obstructed/Limited' listed as contributing factors, indicating poor visibility played a role. The sedan carried two occupants; the front passenger, a 58-year-old woman, was injured with a head injury and internal complaints. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The bus sustained no damage, while the sedan’s right front quarter panel was damaged. The report highlights driver error in lane changing combined with limited visibility as the primary causes, without attributing fault to the injured passenger.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796729 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan Causing Neck Injury

A northbound SUV struck a sedan stopped in traffic on 3 Ave in the Bronx. The sedan’s driver, 73, suffered a neck injury described as whiplash. Police cited the SUV driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 3 Ave near E Tremont Ave in the Bronx at 6:41 AM. A 2024 Toyota SUV was stopped in traffic when a 2015 Toyota sedan traveling north behind it collided with the SUV’s rear. The sedan’s 73-year-old male driver sustained a neck injury classified as whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance. Both vehicles showed damage at the center front end of the sedan and center back end of the SUV, confirming the rear-end collision. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795442 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Driver Injured Backing Into Stopped Bus

A sedan driver suffered neck injuries after backing unsafely into a stopped bus in the Bronx. The collision caused whiplash and right rear bumper damage. The bus driver remained unharmed with no vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:53 in the Bronx near East Fordham Road. The sedan, traveling north, was backing unsafely when it collided with a northbound bus stopped in traffic. The sedan's driver, a 25-year-old male, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The contributing factor cited was 'Backing Unsafely' by the sedan driver. The bus driver, licensed and operating a 2010 bus, was not injured, and the bus sustained no damage. The sedan's right rear bumper was damaged at the point of impact. The report highlights driver error in vehicle backing maneuvers as the cause, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797717 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Bronx Teen Killed In Moped-Minivan Crash

A moped slammed into a minivan in Soundview. Two teens thrown. One died. The other survived. The driver stayed. Police probe who had the right of way. Another young life lost on Bronx streets.

Gothamist (2025-02-25) reports a fatal crash at Metcalf Avenue and East 172nd Street in the Bronx. A 17-year-old, Juan Alexander Quizhpi Naranjo, drove a moped with a 14-year-old passenger when they collided with a Honda Odyssey. Both were thrown from the moped. Quizhpi Naranjo died at Jacobi Hospital; the girl survived. The minivan driver, 42, remained at the scene and faced no charges. NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad is still determining 'who had the right of way and whether a traffic violation played a role.' This marks the second traffic death this year in the 43rd Precinct, highlighting ongoing dangers for young road users.


SUV Rear-Ends Another on E 189 St

Two SUVs collided head-to-tail on E 189 St in the Bronx. The driver of the rear vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely as the cause. Both vehicles were traveling westbound at impact.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling westbound on E 189 St in the Bronx collided around 16:46. The rear vehicle, a Buick SUV registered in Florida, struck the center back end of the front Mazda SUV, registered in New York. The driver of the rear vehicle, a 69-year-old man, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash, remaining conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the crash. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of impact. The front vehicle carried two occupants, while the rear vehicle had none. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the rear vehicle and the center back end of the front vehicle. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794841 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Pedestrian Injured by Left-Turning SUV in Bronx

A 42-year-old woman crossing Bronx Park South at a marked crosswalk was struck by a left-turning SUV. The vehicle’s right front bumper hit her shoulder and upper arm, causing contusions. The driver failed to yield right-of-way at the intersection.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:40 on Bronx Park South near Bryant Avenue in the Bronx. A 42-year-old female pedestrian was crossing the street within a marked crosswalk without a crossing signal when she was struck by a 2015 Chevrolet SUV making a left turn. The vehicle impacted her on the right front bumper, causing injuries to her shoulder and upper arm, described as contusions and bruises. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor attributed to the driver. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior or safety equipment were noted. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision and sustained injury severity level 3. The driver’s failure to yield while executing a left turn created the hazardous condition leading to the pedestrian’s injury.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794289 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 35-year-old man suffered a head injury and concussion after an SUV failed to yield and struck him at a Bronx intersection. The driver was inattentive and distracted while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:54 p.m. near Southern Boulevard in the Bronx. A 35-year-old male pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when he was hit by a 2013 Acura SUV traveling north. The SUV driver was making a left turn and failed to yield right-of-way, contributing to the collision. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as key factors. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was incoherent at the scene, suffering a concussion. The SUV showed no damage despite striking the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The report explicitly identifies the driver’s failure to yield and distraction as causes, without attributing fault to the pedestrian.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792871 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 39-year-old woman was struck by a sedan making a left turn on E 187 St in the Bronx. The driver’s inattention caused the collision. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and suffered knee and lower leg injuries.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northwest on E 187 St in the Bronx struck a 39-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing at an intersection with the signal. The driver was making a left turn when the collision occurred, impacting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s left front bumper. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and was conscious at the scene. The driver was licensed and operating a 2018 Toyota sedan. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted, but the crash was caused by the driver’s failure to maintain attention while turning.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792872 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Turns Into Moped, Rider Suffers Head Crush

On Webster Avenue, a turning SUV blocked a moped’s path. The moped struck the SUV’s front. The rider’s helmet split. His head took the blow. He stayed conscious, injured and alone. The SUV rolled on, untouched. The street went silent.

A crash occurred on Webster Avenue near Ittner Place in the Bronx, involving a station wagon/SUV and a moped, according to the police report. The report states the SUV was making a left turn when the moped, traveling straight, collided with the SUV's right front bumper. The moped rider, a 30-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his head. The police report attributes the collision to 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The moped rider's helmet cracked under the impact, but he remained conscious at the scene. The SUV sustained no damage, while the moped absorbed the force. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the danger faced by vulnerable road users when drivers fail to yield.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793291 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Two Sedans Collide on Slippery Bronx Road

Two sedans crashed on a slippery stretch of E 175 St in the Bronx. Both drivers were licensed men traveling straight when their vehicles collided front-left. One driver suffered a shoulder injury but remained conscious and restrained by a seatbelt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:43 a.m. on E 175 St near 3 Ave in the Bronx. Two sedans, a 2018 Ford and a 2019 Nissan, both driven by licensed male drivers, collided head-on on the left front bumpers while traveling straight ahead. The report cites slippery pavement as a contributing factor. One driver, a 46-year-old man wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained a contusion and shoulder injury but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The collision caused damage to the left front quarter panel of the Ford and the center front end of the Nissan. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790285 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Rear-Ends Another SUV on Washington Ave

Two SUVs collided on Washington Avenue in the Bronx. The driver of one SUV suffered a head injury and shock, with minor bleeding. The crash occurred at 2:07 a.m. and involved a rear-quarter impact. Illness was cited as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided on Washington Avenue near East 175th Street in the Bronx at 2:07 a.m. The vehicle traveling west, a 2000 Honda SUV, was stopped in traffic when it was struck on the right rear quarter panel by a 2004 Ford SUV also traveling west. The driver of the Honda SUV, a 56-year-old male, was injured with a head injury causing minor bleeding and was in shock. The report cites illness as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and the collision involved a rear-end impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report lists no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding, focusing instead on the illness factor affecting the driver.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789631 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Pick-Up Truck Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 24-year-old man suffered a neck injury and concussion after a pick-up truck failed to yield while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at a Bronx intersection. Driver inattention and failure to yield caused the collision.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Southern Boulevard in the Bronx around 5:30 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2019 Dodge pick-up truck, traveling south and making a left turn, struck him with the right front bumper. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian suffered a neck injury and concussion and was incoherent after the crash. The vehicle sustained no damage. This collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as failure to yield and distraction, which directly resulted in serious injury to a lawful pedestrian.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789513 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Defective Brakes Trigger Parked Car Pileup Bronx

Three parked cars slammed together on Sheridan Blvd. A 63-year-old driver suffered neck injuries. Police blame defective brakes. Metal twisted. No pedestrians or cyclists hurt.

According to the police report, three parked vehicles collided on Sheridan Blvd near E 177 St in the Bronx at 9:42 AM. The crash involved a sedan, a pick-up truck, and an SUV. A 63-year-old male driver, the only occupant in his car, sustained neck injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. The report cites defective brakes as a contributing factor. The vehicles suffered damage to their center rear and front ends, showing a chain reaction among the parked cars. No other contributing factors or victim actions are listed in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789500 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Distracted Driver Rear-Ends Sedan on Cross Bronx Expy

A 19-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and whiplash after his sedan was struck from behind on the Cross Bronx Expressway. The crash involved two sedans traveling southbound. Driver distraction caused the collision, according to police.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Cross Bronx Expressway at 10:45. Two sedans traveling southbound collided when the rear vehicle impacted the right rear bumper of the lead sedan. The 19-year-old male driver of the lead vehicle sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were going straight ahead before impact. The lead vehicle, a 2023 Tesla sedan, suffered damage to the center back end, while the striking sedan had damage to the center front end. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790377 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Driver Loses Consciousness, Crashes Sedan on Webster Ave

A sedan driver lost consciousness on Webster Ave in the Bronx. Her car struck head-on. She suffered chest injuries and was found unconscious. The crash left the vehicle’s front bumper smashed.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old woman driving a sedan north on Webster Ave in the Bronx lost consciousness and crashed. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. The impact damaged the car’s left front bumper. The driver, licensed in New York and wearing a lap belt, suffered chest injuries and was found unconscious at the scene. No other contributing factors or victim actions are noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789244 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Distracted Sedan Strikes Bronx Pedestrian

A sedan traveling west on E Tremont Ave struck a 29-year-old male pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg contusions. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the victim injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a 2016 Acura sedan traveling west on E Tremont Ave in the Bronx struck a 29-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. There was no vehicle damage reported. The pedestrian’s crossing location and action were noted but not cited as contributing factors. This collision highlights the critical role of driver distraction in pedestrian injuries.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787427 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
MTA Bus Hangs Off Bronx Overpass

A city bus swerved to dodge a double-parked car. It crashed through a wall and dangled over a Bronx overpass. No one was hurt. Debris rained down. The city’s parking chaos left concrete cracked and nerves frayed.

NY1 reported on January 17, 2025, that a BxM1 MTA bus partially drove off the Henry Hudson Parkway overpass near Kappock Street after the driver swerved to avoid a double-parked car. Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz stated, "We’re told by the MTA that the bus was trying to get around an illegally double-parked car, and he hit the wall and went through it." The crash damaged the overpass wall and scattered debris onto the street below. No injuries were reported, though conflicting accounts left passenger presence unclear. City Councilman Eric Dinowitz highlighted the broader issue: "We’re seeing all over the city parking regulations not being enforced." The incident underscores the risks posed by illegal parking and the need for stricter enforcement and infrastructure checks.


Distracted SUV Driver Hits Helmeted Bicyclist

A distracted SUV driver struck a helmeted bicyclist making a left turn on Arthur Ave. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries but remained conscious. The crash exposed driver inattention as a critical hazard on city streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:00 PM on Arthur Ave involving a 2013 Honda SUV traveling west and a 31-year-old female bicyclist also traveling west while making a left turn. The SUV driver, a male with a learner's permit, was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' which is listed twice as a contributing factor. The bicyclist, who was wearing a helmet, sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper striking the bike's center front end. Vehicle damage was reported as none. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers, especially those with restricted licenses, in collisions with vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786193 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Bronx SUV Collision Causes Neck Injury

Two SUVs collided on Hughes Ave in the Bronx. The driver suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Police cite improper turning and unsafe speed as causes. Multiple vehicles were damaged in the crash, highlighting dangerous driver errors in the area.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:42 on Hughes Ave in the Bronx. The collision involved two SUVs traveling north. The driver of one SUV, a 41-year-old male, was injured with neck trauma and complained of whiplash. The report identifies 'Turning Improperly' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Damage was sustained on the right front quarter panel of one SUV and the left rear quarter panel of the other. Several other parked SUVs nearby also suffered damage. The police report emphasizes driver errors, specifically improper turning maneuvers and unsafe speed, as the primary causes of the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785677 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Hits Elderly Woman Emerging From Parked Car

A sedan struck a 77-year-old woman as she stepped from behind a parked car in the Bronx. The impact shattered her leg and foot. Police cite the driver’s obstructed view as a key factor.

According to the police report, a 77-year-old female pedestrian was hit by a westbound 2015 Honda sedan while she was emerging from behind a parked vehicle on E 180 St in the Bronx. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, showing the driver’s limited visibility played a role. The woman suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. Damage to the sedan was concentrated at the center front end. No pedestrian errors were listed as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785041 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04