Crash Count for Precinct 49
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,906
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,421
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 428
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 39
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 11
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Oct 30, 2025
Carnage in Precinct 49
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 11
Crush Injuries 13
Back 4
Lower leg/foot 3
Head 2
Neck 2
Whole body 2
Chest 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Amputation 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Severe Bleeding 6
Head 4
Lower arm/hand 1
Whole body 1
Severe Lacerations 7
Head 3
Lower leg/foot 2
Face 1
Neck 1
Concussion 10
Head 6
+1
Face 2
Neck 2
Whiplash 80
Neck 37
+32
Back 14
+9
Head 12
+7
Shoulder/upper arm 8
+3
Chest 4
Whole body 4
Face 3
Lower arm/hand 2
Lower leg/foot 2
Hip/upper leg 1
Contusion/Bruise 98
Lower leg/foot 36
+31
Head 22
+17
Lower arm/hand 12
+7
Hip/upper leg 7
+2
Shoulder/upper arm 6
+1
Whole body 6
+1
Neck 5
Face 4
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Chest 2
Back 1
Abrasion 78
Lower leg/foot 24
+19
Head 16
+11
Lower arm/hand 16
+11
Face 8
+3
Whole body 6
+1
Hip/upper leg 4
Neck 3
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Back 1
Pain/Nausea 19
Whole body 5
Head 4
Neck 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Back 1
Face 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Oct 30, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 49?

Preventable Speeding in Precinct 49 School Zones

(since 2022)

Caught Speeding Recently in Precinct 49

Vehicles – Caught Speeding in NYC (12 months)
  1. 2023 Black Ford Pickup (KZH9470) – 134 times • 1 in last 90d here
  2. 2016 Black Honda Sedan (LRL7488) – 45 times • 1 in last 90d here
  3. 2022 White Audi Suburban (LDD3781) – 43 times • 1 in last 90d here
  4. 2022 Red Jeep Suburban (LRM6040) – 39 times • 1 in last 90d here
  5. 2023 Black Chevrolet Suburban (LFB4461) – 35 times • 1 in last 90d here
Precinct 49: Two young riders dead on the Bronx River Parkway, and a pattern that doesn’t stop

Precinct 49: Two young riders dead on the Bronx River Parkway, and a pattern that doesn’t stop

Precinct 49: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 26, 2025

Two young riders didn’t make it home. Police say a 21‑year‑old in a Mercedes tried to pass on the Bronx River Parkway near E. 223rd St. and set off a chain crash. Two motorcyclists went down and died. He was charged with vehicular manslaughter and DWI, then released without bail while the case moves forward, according to press reports and prosecutors cited there. A sister stood outside court and said, “Two people were killed. He was drunk.” “How could they let him go?” Her mother asked. The defense lawyer said, “My client is prepared to contest these charges.” [NY Daily News, Aug. 12, 2025]. Police records cited in coverage add that the driver had a strong odor of alcohol and refused a chemical test. The names of the dead: Manuel Amarantepenalo, 19, and Enrique Martinez, 21 [(Gothamist).]

CBS said it plain: a Mercedes hit two men on scooters. Both died [(CBS New York).]

amNY reported the charges: vehicular manslaughter, DWI, DWAI. The Highway Collision Investigation Squad took the case [(amNY).]

Nights are loud. Nights are lethal.

In Precinct 49, crashes pile up after dark. Injury counts peak late. Between 9 p.m. and midnight, injuries stayed high, and at 9 p.m. alone there were two deaths; another fell at 11 p.m. The 5 p.m. hour also saw a spike with one death and five serious injuries. Two more deaths hit at 8 a.m. and noon. This is not a fluke; it is a clock that keeps time with sirens [(NYC Open Data).]

Contributing factors tell the same story. “Other,” the city’s catch‑all, sits on six deaths and 484 injuries. Failures at lights and stops add another death. Driver inattention racks up dozens of wounds. Unsafe speed shows up too. Human bodies lose every time [(NYC Open Data).]

Pedestrians carry the worst of it. Four killed. 298 injured. SUVs and sedans do most of the harm [(NYC Open Data).]

Hot roads, cold fixes

The danger stretches along known lines. The Bronx River Parkway is a top hotspot here, with three deaths and 111 injuries. Bronxdale Avenue is another, with 16 injuries and seven serious. East Gun Hill Road logs 52 injuries [(NYC Open Data).]

Concrete moves save lives when they are built. Daylighting the corners on Bronxdale and Gun Hill. Hardened left turns where Williamsbridge meets Pierce, where a 64‑year‑old cyclist died in 2023 after a truck strike. Signal timing that gives people walking a head start. Calming the parkway’s feeders at exits near E. 223rd St. and Gun Hill. Focused night enforcement at the repeat hours. These are standard tools; the map tells you where to use them [(NYC Open Data).]

In this precinct alone, a 91‑year‑old man working at an intersection died after being hit at Rhinelander and Radcliff in 2022. A moped rider died on Waring at Barker in 2024. A woman died on the parkway the same year in a speed crash. Names fade from the tape, but the corners stay the same [(NYC Open Data crash IDs).]

Citywide levers we can pull now

The pattern will not break itself. Lower speeds save lives. The city has the power to set safer limits and should use it. Make 20 mph the rule on local streets. Pair it with cameras that never sleep and measures that stop the worst repeat offenders. Albany renewed 24‑hour school‑zone speed cameras through 2030. With that in place, the next move is simple: set safer speeds everywhere and force the cars that rack tickets to slow down [(Take Action).]

One more step is on the table in Albany: require drivers with heavy point totals or camera violations to install speed limiters that cap the car at the limit plus five. The bill is called the Stop Super Speeders Act. A small group of drivers cause a large share of deaths. Take away their speed and you blunt their harm [(Take Action).]

“Two people were killed.”

The sister’s words hang in the air. “He was drunk.” The lawyer’s words sit beside them: “prepared to contest these charges.” The road keeps humming. The hours keep hitting. The corners keep bleeding.

Act, or count the next body.

Take one step today. Tell City Hall and Albany to slow the streets and stop repeat speeders. Start here: take action.

Citations

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Other Representatives

John Zaccaro
Assembly Member John Zaccaro
District 80
District Office:
2018 Williamsbridge Road, Bronx, NY 10461
Legislative Office:
Room 530, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Kevin C. Riley
Council Member Kevin C. Riley
District 12
District Office:
940 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469
718-684-5509
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1865, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6873
Gustavo Rivera
State Senator Gustavo Rivera
District 33
District Office:
2432 Grand Concourse, Suite 506, Bronx, NY 10458
Legislative Office:
Room 502, Capitol Building, Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

Precinct 49 Police Precinct 49 sits in Bronx, District 12, AD 80, SD 33.

It contains Bronx CB11, Pelham Parkway-Van Nest, Morris Park, Pelham Gardens, Allerton, Hutchinson Metro Center.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 49

5
Rear-End Crash on White Plains Road

Aug 5 - A sedan rear-ended another on White Plains Road at Bronxdale Avenue in the Bronx. Three people — a driver and two passengers — were injured and left in shock.

Two sedans collided on White Plains Road at Bronxdale Avenue in the Bronx. Three people were hurt: the driver and two passengers of the lead sedan. According to the police report, "the crash involved a rear-end impact to the center back end of a sedan, leaving three occupants—two passengers and a driver—in shock and with injuries to their entire bodies." The driver of the lead sedan was slowing or stopping before the impact. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors were identified in the data. All three occupants suffered entire-body injuries and were recorded in shock.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834078 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
31
Bronx Car Wash Worker Killed By Driver

Jul 31 - A driver veered into a bus lane, struck a car wash worker, pinned him, then fled. The worker died. Police arrested the driver two years later. The crash left another man injured.

According to the New York Post (2025-07-31), Trina Bryant was arrested two years after allegedly striking and killing Felix Thomas Bontia, a car wash worker, in Morrisania. Police say Bryant "veered her 2011 Ford Escape directly into the path" of a Toyota Rav4, pinning Bontia and causing fatal injuries. She was charged with manslaughter, vehicular manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and leaving the scene. The article notes Bryant fled on foot after the crash. The case highlights risks for workers near traffic and the consequences of reckless driving.


30
Alcohol-Involved Driver Injures Passenger on Bronx Park East

Jul 30 - A driver in a sedan crashed at Bronx Park East and Allerton. Police flagged alcohol. The driver hurt his back. His front-seat passenger suffered a concussion and shock. Left front bumper damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured.

A driver in a sedan crashed on Bronx Park East at Allerton Avenue in the Bronx. Two people were hurt. The 35-year-old driver reported back pain. The 27-year-old front passenger suffered a concussion and shock. According to the police report, "Alcohol Involvement" was a contributing factor. Police recorded alcohol involvement by the driver. The left front bumper was damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. Records list travel direction as west and pre-crash movement as going straight ahead. The driver held a valid New York license. The vehicle carried two occupants.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831659 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
30
City Funds Overdue Bronx Intersection Fix

Jul 30 - Seventeen years. Two deaths. Hundreds hurt. The city finally moves to rebuild a Bronx intersection where danger stalks every crossing. Concrete, signals, and sidewalks will change the ground, not the memory.

Patch reported on July 30, 2025, that New York City approved $45 million to reconstruct the hazardous intersection at East 177th Street, Devoe Avenue, and East Tremont Avenue. The area saw at least 246 crashes, 358 injuries, and two deaths since 2011. The plan, stalled for 17 years, will shorten crossings, add sidewalks, and upgrade signals. The corridor serves schools, bus stops, and parks. DDC spokesperson Ian Michaels called it an 'incredibly complex project.' Delays left vulnerable road users exposed. The redesign aims to reduce conflict and injury at a site long marked by systemic danger.


25
Two Sedans Collide During Turns on Eastchester Road

Jul 25 - Two sedans collided on Eastchester Road at Pelham Parkway. A 22‑year‑old driver suffered arm injuries; three others, including a 77‑year‑old and an infant, were listed with injuries. Police recorded driver inattention and inexperience.

Two sedans collided on Eastchester Road at Pelham Parkway in the Bronx. A 22-year-old male driver was injured, suffering an abrasion and elbow/lower-arm/hand injuries; he was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. "According to the police report," both drivers were making turns when the crash happened. The KIA was making a right turn and took left-side damage. The Nissan was making a left turn and took center-front damage. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Driver Inexperience" as contributing factors. Three others, including a 77-year-old man and an infant, were listed with unspecified injuries in the crash summary.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830300 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
23
Cyclist Hits Pedestrian at Bronxdale Intersection

Jul 23 - A cyclist struck a woman crossing Bronxdale Ave. She suffered severe lacerations. Obstructed view and sudden reaction played roles. The street turned brutal in a blink.

A 26-year-old cyclist traveling north on Bronxdale Ave collided with a 61-year-old woman at the intersection with Morris Park Ave. According to the police report, the pedestrian was emerging from behind a parked vehicle when the crash occurred. She suffered severe lacerations and was in shock. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The cyclist was wearing a helmet. No blame is assigned to the pedestrian in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829726 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
20
Two SUVs Collide on Pelham Parkway

Jul 20 - Two SUVs collided on Pelham Parkway North at Seymour Avenue. Five people were reported injured. Occupants complained of leg, neck, and back injuries. Police recorded no driver errors or contributing factors.

Two SUVs collided at Pelham Parkway North and Seymour Avenue in the Bronx. Four injured occupants are listed in the report: a 66-year-old female driver; a 68-year-old male front passenger; a 44-year-old female rear passenger; and a 65-year-old female rear passenger. According to the police report, five people were injured and “the report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors.” Police records show both drivers were going straight before the crash. One SUV was traveling south and suffered left-front bumper damage; the other was traveling west with right-front quarter-panel damage. Occupants complained of leg, neck, and back injuries.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829099 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
18
Driver Inattention: Moving SUV Hits Parked SUV

Jul 18 - A driver going straight struck a parked SUV on Mace Avenue in the Bronx. A 25-year-old front passenger suffered a head contusion and bruising. Police listed driver inattention as the contributing factor.

Two SUVs collided on Mace Avenue in the Bronx. A driver recorded as "Going Straight Ahead" struck a parked SUV. The moving vehicle’s right front bumper hit the parked vehicle’s left rear bumper. A 25-year-old front passenger sustained a head injury described as a contusion and bruising. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the contributing factor. The injured passenger wore a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. Police recorded damage to the right front bumper of the moving SUV and the left rear bumper of the parked SUV.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828573 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
18
Sedan Driver Hit SUV’s Left Rear; 76 Injured

Jul 18 - A sedan driver struck the left rear quarter of an SUV on Pelham Parkway. The 76-year-old SUV driver suffered a head contusion and was conscious. According to police, 'Passing Too Closely' caused the crash. Both vehicles were damaged; no pedestrians involved.

The driver of a sedan struck the left rear quarter panel of a station-wagon SUV while both vehicles were traveling west on Pelham Parkway at Eastchester Road in the Bronx. A 76-year-old woman driving the SUV suffered a head contusion and remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing Too Closely.' The sedan’s right front bumper struck the SUV’s left rear quarter panel. Both drivers were licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Police listed 'Passing Too Closely' as the sole contributing factor.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829541 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
17
Sedan Backs Into Four-Year-Old Pedestrian

Jul 17 - A sedan reversed on Amethyst Street. It struck a four-year-old girl. She suffered a leg abrasion. Police cite unsafe backing and driver distraction. The car showed no damage. The child was conscious.

A sedan, backing up on Amethyst Street in the Bronx, struck a four-year-old girl who was not in the roadway. According to the police report, the child suffered an abrasion to her lower leg and foot but remained conscious. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan showed no visible damage. The child was injured while outside the roadway. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829121 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
15
Sedan U-Turn Ejects Cyclist on Bronx Park E

Jul 15 - A sedan making a U-turn hit a 27-year-old cyclist on Bronx Park E at Allerton Ave. The rider was ejected and suffered a hip/upper-leg fracture. Police recorded driver inattention as the contributing factor.

A sedan driven by a man was making a U-turn on Bronx Park E at Allerton Ave when it struck a bicyclist traveling north. The bicyclist, a 27-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a fracture to his hip and upper leg. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the contributing factor. The sedan's point of impact was the right front bumper; the bike's point of impact was the center front end. The sedan's driver was not reported injured. No other contributing factors were listed in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828159 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
14
Sedan Hits Standing Scooter Rider on Mace Ave

Jul 14 - A sedan driver struck a 32-year-old woman riding a standing motorized scooter on Mace Ave at Barker Ave in the Bronx. She suffered severe bleeding to her elbow/lower arm/hand and remained conscious at the scene.

A sedan collided with a standing motorized scooter on Mace Ave at Barker Ave. A 32-year-old woman riding the scooter was injured. She suffered severe bleeding to her elbow, lower arm and hand and was conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors for the involved parties are recorded as "Unspecified." The scooter was traveling straight ahead. The sedan was reported as starting from parking. Both vehicles show center front end as the point of impact in the report. The records do not list further contributing factors or additional injured occupants.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828571 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
10
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

Jul 10 - An SUV hit a woman crossing Burke Ave in the Bronx. She had the signal. Driver inattention listed. Pedestrian injured. Impact at center front. Streets failed to protect her.

A 51-year-old woman was injured when a station wagon/SUV struck her as she crossed Burke Ave in the Bronx with the signal. According to the police report, the crash involved driver inattention and distraction. The pedestrian suffered pain and shock. The SUV, driven by a 62-year-old woman, hit the pedestrian with its center front end while making a left turn. Driver inattention/distraction was the only contributing factor listed. The report does not mention any errors by the pedestrian.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826840 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
10
Taxi Rear-Ended on Allerton Avenue Injures Passengers

Jul 10 - A taxi stopped in traffic on Allerton Avenue was struck from behind. Three passengers suffered injuries. The crash left bruises and pain. Streets in the Bronx again proved unforgiving.

A taxi carrying three passengers was stopped in traffic on Allerton Avenue at East Gun Hill Road in the Bronx when a sedan traveling west struck its rear. According to the police report, three passengers—ages 30, 33, and 34—were injured, suffering head, neck, and unknown injuries. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The taxi’s center back end took the impact. No driver errors were specified in the data. Helmet or signal use was not listed as a factor.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826531 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
6
Unlicensed Teen Ejected in Pelham Parkway Crash

Jul 6 - A 14-year-old unlicensed driver was ejected and suffered head injuries on Pelham Parkway North. A sedan and a standing scooter collided. The teen lay unconscious. Others escaped serious harm.

A crash on Pelham Parkway North at Bronxwood Avenue left a 14-year-old unlicensed male driver of a standing scooter ejected and unconscious with head injuries. According to the police report, a sedan and a standing scooter collided as both traveled straight. The teen suffered crush injuries and was not wearing safety equipment. The sedan driver, a 37-year-old woman, and other occupants reported unspecified injuries. Police listed all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The scooter driver was unlicensed, which is noted in the report after driver actions. No further details on fault or cause were provided.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825985 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
4
SUV Slams Stopped Cars on Bronxdale Ave

Jul 4 - SUV struck two stopped cars on Bronxdale Ave. Rear passenger suffered neck injury. No driver errors listed. Impact left pain and questions in the Bronx.

Three vehicles collided on Bronxdale Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, a northbound SUV hit two cars stopped in traffic. A right rear passenger, age 56, suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Other occupants, including children, were listed but not reported as injured. No driver errors or contributing factors were noted in the report. The crash left damage to the center front and back ends of the vehicles. The report does not mention helmet or signal use. The toll fell hardest on the passenger, caught in the chain of impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825125 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
3
SUV and Sedan Collide on Morris Park Avenue

Jul 3 - Two cars crashed on Morris Park Avenue. One driver suffered a bruised leg. Both vehicles took heavy hits to their front ends. The police report lists no clear cause.

A sedan and an SUV collided on Morris Park Avenue at Taylor Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, a 56-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining a contusion to his lower leg. The SUV was merging while the sedan traveled straight. Both vehicles suffered front-end damage. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No driver errors are cited in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825126 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
3
Box Truck and Sedan Crash Injures Three

Jul 3 - A box truck struck a sedan at White Plains Road. Three people hurt. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. Metal twisted. Shock and pain followed. System failed to protect.

A box truck and a sedan collided at 2500 White Plains Road in the Bronx. Three people were injured, including a driver and two passengers. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' were listed as contributing factors. The crash left victims with injuries to the chest and entire body, and one passenger in shock. Both vehicles were traveling north. The report highlights driver errors as key factors in the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825100 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
29
Motorcyclist Killed In Bronx Parkway Crash

Jun 29 - A left turn on Pelham Parkway. Metal meets flesh. The rider falls. The driver stays. One life ends. The system investigates.

NY Daily News (2025-06-29) reports a fatal crash near the Bruckner Expressway. A 31-year-old motorcyclist, Nathaniel Martinez, died after a Chevrolet Equinox turned left onto the I-95 ramp and struck him. The article states, "the Equinox driver stayed at the scene" and both were taken to the hospital. No arrests have been made. NYPD Highway District is investigating. The crash highlights the danger of left turns at busy intersections and the vulnerability of riders in traffic.


28
Bronx Crash Injures Pedestrians, Driver Flees

Jun 28 - Five hospitalized after Bronx crash. Pedestrians struck. Driver fled. Police made arrest. Metal and bodies met on city streets. System failed to shield the vulnerable.

CBS New York (2025-06-28) reports a Bronx man was arrested after a multivehicle crash sent five people, including pedestrians, to the hospital. The article states, "The suspect allegedly fled the scene after the crash, which injured several pedestrians." The incident highlights the danger of hit-and-runs and the failure to protect those on foot. The crash underscores persistent risks for pedestrians and the urgent need for safer streets.