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

Sedan U-Turn Slams Scooter on Southern Boulevard

Sedan making improper U-turn struck southbound motorscooter in Bronx. Scooter driver suffered severe fractures and trauma. Unsafe speed and bad turn listed as causes. Sedan’s right side took the hit.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Southern Boulevard near East Fordham Road made an improper U-turn and collided with a southbound motorscooter. The scooter driver, a 31-year-old man, suffered serious injuries including fractures, dislocations, and whole-body trauma. The report lists "Unsafe Speed" and "Turning Improperly" as contributing factors. The sedan’s right front quarter panel and side doors were damaged. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The scooter driver was not ejected and remained conscious after impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743244 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Box Truck Rear-Ends Tanker on Crotona Avenue

A box truck struck the left rear bumper of a tanker truck traveling east on Crotona Avenue. The impact injured a 54-year-old female front passenger in the box truck, causing neck whiplash. The crash was caused by following too closely.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:05 on Crotona Avenue in the Bronx. A box truck traveling east collided with the left rear bumper of a tanker truck also traveling east. The box truck driver failed to maintain a safe distance, contributing to the collision by following too closely. The impact injured a 54-year-old female front passenger in the box truck, who suffered neck whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report highlights the box truck driver's error as the primary contributing factor, with no other contributing factors or victim behaviors noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742977 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Moped Strikes Pedestrian on Arthur Avenue

A moped traveling west on Arthur Avenue struck a 44-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered upper arm and shoulder contusions. Police cited the moped driver's failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor in the collision.

According to the police report, a moped traveling west on Arthur Avenue collided with a 44-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection near East Fordham Road in the Bronx. The pedestrian was injured with contusions to her shoulder and upper arm but was not ejected from the scene. The report explicitly identifies the moped driver's failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was walking along the highway against traffic, but no other contributing factors were specified. The moped sustained no damage despite impact at the center front end. This incident underscores the dangers posed by driver errors such as failure to yield, which directly resulted in injury to a vulnerable road user.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740669 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Moped Ignores Signal, Passenger Crushed in Bronx

A moped tore through East Tremont and Crotona. Metal shrieked. A woman, 43, took the force in her leg. Signals meant nothing. The morning heat pressed down as pain pooled on the street.

A crash at East Tremont Avenue and Crotona Avenue in the Bronx left a 43-year-old woman with severe crush injuries to her knee and lower leg. According to the police report, a moped traveling southwest with two occupants 'slammed head-on.' The report states, 'Signals were ignored,' and lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The moped's center front end bore the brunt of the impact. The injured woman, riding as a rear passenger, remained conscious at the scene. Police data highlights that the driver failed to obey traffic controls, directly contributing to the collision. No information in the report attributes any contributing behavior to the passenger. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers disregard traffic signals.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739919 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Two Sedans Collide on East 179 Street

Two sedans collided head-on on East 179 Street in the Bronx. A 32-year-old female driver was ejected and suffered a head injury. Both vehicles showed left front bumper damage. Police cited other vehicular factors as contributing causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 179 Street near Washington Avenue in the Bronx at 16:18. Two sedans, both Hondas, collided with front-center impacts and left front bumper damage. One driver, a 32-year-old woman traveling westbound, was ejected from her vehicle and sustained a head injury, classified as injury severity level 3. She was wearing a lap belt but was still ejected and experienced shock. The other driver, a male traveling southbound, was also involved. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the primary contributing factor for both drivers, indicating driver error or vehicle-related issues without specifying further. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights dangers from driver errors and vehicle interactions on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739495 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on East 180 Street

A 29-year-old man suffered severe leg injuries when a sedan traveling west on East 180 Street struck him outside an intersection. The driver’s inattention and passing too closely caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian fractured and dislocated.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on East 180 Street in the Bronx struck a 29-year-old male pedestrian who was not at an intersection but engaged in other actions in the roadway. The pedestrian sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report identifies the driver’s inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with passing too closely to the pedestrian. The vehicle’s point of impact was the right front quarter panel, and despite the collision, the vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as inattention and unsafe passing maneuvers.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738993 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Unlicensed E-Scooter Driver Injured in Bronx Taxi Crash

An unlicensed e-scooter driver collided with a parked taxi in the Bronx, suffering facial injuries and ejection. The crash exposed driver distraction and pedestrian confusion as critical factors, highlighting systemic dangers in mixed-vehicle environments.

According to the police report, a 48-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured after colliding with a parked taxi on East 176 Street in the Bronx at 15:16. The e-scooter driver, who was unlicensed and wearing only a helmet, was ejected and sustained facial injuries with minor bleeding. The taxi was parked and suffered damage to its left front quarter panel. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The e-scooter was traveling west, striking the taxi's left front bumper. The incident underscores the dangers posed by driver distraction and confusion in interactions between motorized scooters and parked vehicles, without attributing fault to the injured rider.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738891 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Distracted Sedan Hits Pedestrian With Signal

A sedan struck a 47-year-old man crossing East Tremont Avenue with the signal. The man suffered severe leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention. Systemic danger persists at Bronx intersections.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on East Tremont Avenue struck a 47-year-old male pedestrian at Clinton Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the car's right front bumper hit him. He sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as the cause. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The vehicle was going straight ahead at the time. This crash highlights the ongoing risk posed by distracted drivers in the Bronx.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738910 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Unlicensed Motorcyclist Ejected in Bronx Truck Crash

A garbage truck and motorcycle collided on East 180 Street. The unlicensed motorcyclist was partially ejected, suffering facial injuries and incoherence. Alcohol involvement marked this violent Bronx crash.

According to the police report, a motorcycle and a garbage truck collided on East 180 Street in the Bronx at 20:54. The motorcycle, traveling east, struck the garbage truck as it turned left westbound. The unlicensed motorcyclist, a 32-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered facial injuries, incoherence, and pain. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The motorcyclist wore a helmet. The garbage truck driver was licensed. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. Alcohol involvement and lack of a license are cited as driver errors in this crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738892 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Distracted Sedan Driver Ejects Moped Rider

A moped rider was ejected and suffered head injuries after a collision with a sedan on Boston Road. The sedan driver’s inattention caused the crash. The rider remained conscious but was seriously hurt, highlighting dangers of distracted driving.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Boston Road involving a sedan and a moped, both traveling west. The moped rider, a 33-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained head injuries, including contusions and bruises. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, specifically attributing fault to the sedan driver. The sedan, a 2021 Toyota, showed no damage, while the moped suffered damage to its center back end. The moped rider was conscious at the scene but seriously injured. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. This crash underscores the lethal consequences of driver distraction and the vulnerability of moped riders in collisions with passenger vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738918 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Moped Rider Ejected in Bronx Sedan Collision

A moped rider was ejected and injured in a collision with a sedan stopped in traffic on Crotona Avenue. The sedan driver’s inattention caused the crash. The rider suffered facial abrasions but remained conscious after impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:26 in the Bronx near 2160 Crotona Avenue involving a sedan and a moped, both traveling south. The sedan was stopped in traffic when the moped, going straight ahead, collided with its center back end. The moped rider, an 18-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained facial abrasions, classified as injury severity level 3. The sedan driver, licensed in New Jersey, was cited for driver inattention or distraction, which was identified as the contributing factor to the collision. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the moped rider’s behavior or equipment. The rider remained conscious after the crash but was injured due to the impact and ejection.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737480 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Bronx Pedestrian Struck by Backing Vehicle

A 36-year-old man suffered a head injury when a driver backed unsafely on Monterey Avenue. The impact left him in shock, hurt, and nauseous. Driver inattention and unsafe backing caused the crash.

According to the police report, at 11:55 AM near 2105 Monterey Avenue in the Bronx, a 36-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a 2008 Honda SUV while the vehicle was backing up. The pedestrian was not at an intersection. He suffered a head injury, shock, and complained of pain and nausea. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no visible damage, but the impact was enough to injure the pedestrian. No actions by the pedestrian were listed as contributing to the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737482 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Distracted Sedan Driver Injured in Bronx Crash

A distracted sedan driver slammed head-on into another car on Hoffman Street. He suffered head injuries and shock. Police blame driver inattention. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old man driving a sedan north on Hoffman Street in the Bronx crashed head-on into another vehicle at 15:10. The driver sustained head injuries and was in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as the sole contributing factor. The sedan's right front bumper was damaged. No pedestrians, cyclists, or passengers were involved. The other vehicle, an Acura, had no occupants. The report highlights repeated driver distraction as the cause, with no mention of victim fault or other contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737487 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Bronx Cyclist Ejected, Knee Injured on Devoe Avenue

A 58-year-old male cyclist was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries on Devoe Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, confusion or error by the bicyclist contributed to the crash. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment.

At 3:30 PM on Devoe Avenue in the Bronx, a 58-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, along with whiplash, according to the police report. The report identifies 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as the contributing factor, indicating the cyclist's own confusion or error played a role in the crash. The cyclist was traveling south, going straight ahead when the impact occurred at the center front end of his bike. The cyclist was not using any safety equipment at the time. No other vehicles or drivers were reported involved or cited for errors. The crash resulted in injury severity level 3 and left the cyclist in shock.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736140 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Moped Rider’s Leg Torn in Bronx Head-On Crash

A moped and sedan collided head-on on East Fordham Road. The moped driver’s leg split open. Blood pooled on the asphalt. Helmet on, eyes open, he lay motionless as traffic rolled past. Steel unscathed. Flesh broken.

A violent head-on collision between a moped and a sedan erupted on East Fordham Road near Southern Boulevard in the Bronx, according to the police report. The crash left the 61-year-old moped driver with severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot. The report states both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when they collided, with the moped’s left front bumper and the sedan’s right front bumper taking the impact. Despite the force, neither vehicle sustained damage. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both drivers. The moped rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report, but the focus remains on the driver errors that led to the crash. The man remained conscious, lying still in the street as traffic continued around him.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735845 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Without Signal

A 61-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan hit her while crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal. The driver disregarded traffic control and was inattentive, causing a violent impact to the pedestrian’s lower body.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Webster Avenue struck a 61-year-old female pedestrian at 10:28 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk but without a crossing signal. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan, which collided with the pedestrian’s knee, lower leg, and foot, causing contusions and bruises. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No pedestrian errors were listed as contributing factors. The driver’s failure to obey traffic control and lack of attention directly led to the collision and the victim’s injuries.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734427 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Slams Teen Cyclist on Washington Avenue

A 17-year-old cyclist was ejected and badly hurt when an SUV struck him on Washington Avenue. The teen lay semiconscious, his body scraped and battered. The SUV hit as it started in traffic.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old male bicyclist was riding westbound on Washington Avenue near East 175 Street in the Bronx at 1:45 a.m. when a 1999 Chevrolet SUV, traveling south and starting in traffic, struck the bike's center front end. The impact ejected the teen, leaving him semiconscious with abrasions and injuries to his entire body. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The SUV's left front quarter panel was damaged. The bicyclist wore no safety equipment. The police report details the sequence but does not assign blame to the injured cyclist.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730580 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 38-year-old woman suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries after a sedan disregarded traffic control and struck her at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle hit her head-on, causing bruising and contusions.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on East 183 Street collided with a 38-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection with Crotona Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle struck her at the center front end. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her shoulder and upper arm, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the impact. The sedan, a 2006 Lexus, was operated by a licensed driver. This crash highlights the dangers posed when drivers disregard traffic controls, directly causing harm to vulnerable pedestrians legally crossing the street.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729925 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUVs Collide on East 181 Street, Passenger Injured

Two SUVs collided on East 181 Street in the Bronx. A 31-year-old female passenger suffered a neck contusion. Police cite failure to yield and driver distraction as key factors. The injured occupant was restrained and conscious after impact.

According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided on East 181 Street at 8:40 AM in the Bronx. The impact occurred on the right side doors of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. A 31-year-old female passenger seated in the middle front seat of one SUV was injured, sustaining a neck contusion. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report identifies driver errors including 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Additionally, one vehicle had defective brakes. The collision caused damage to the right rear quarter panel of one SUV and the center front end of the other. No ejections occurred. The data highlights systemic dangers related to driver errors rather than victim actions.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730480 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Backing Unsafely Strikes 4-Year-Old Pedestrian

A 4-year-old girl suffered hip and upper leg injuries after an SUV backed into her on Cambreleng Avenue in the Bronx. The driver’s unsafe backing and inattention caused the collision, leaving the child in shock with minor bleeding.

According to the police report, a 2019 Dodge SUV was backing south on Cambreleng Avenue in the Bronx at 8:03 a.m. when it struck a 4-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right rear quarter panel. The report cites 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The child sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg, experienced shock, and had minor bleeding. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed in Pennsylvania and was the sole occupant. The report explicitly identifies the driver’s unsafe backing maneuver and distraction as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian. This crash highlights the dangers posed by inattentive drivers performing backing maneuvers in areas where pedestrians may be present.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730168 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04