Crash Count for Precinct 49
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,782
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,314
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 400
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 37
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 10
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025
Carnage in Precinct 49
Killed 10
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 6
Head 3
Lower leg/foot 2
Neck 1
Concussion 9
Head 5
Face 2
Neck 2
Whiplash 72
Neck 33
+28
Back 13
+8
Head 10
+5
Shoulder/upper arm 6
+1
Chest 4
Whole body 4
Face 3
Lower leg/foot 2
Hip/upper leg 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Contusion/Bruise 91
Lower leg/foot 35
+30
Head 21
+16
Lower arm/hand 9
+4
Hip/upper leg 6
+1
Shoulder/upper arm 6
+1
Neck 5
Whole body 5
Face 3
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Chest 2
Back 1
Abrasion 76
Lower leg/foot 23
+18
Lower arm/hand 16
+11
Head 15
+10
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 Sep 15, 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) – 145 times • 1 in last 90d here
  2. 2022 White Audi Suburban (LDD3781) – 42 times • 1 in last 90d here
  3. 2016 Black Honda Sedan (LRL7488) – 40 times • 1 in last 90d here
  4. 2022 Red Jeep Suburban (LRM6040) – 39 times • 1 in last 90d here
  5. 2024 Gray Audi Su (RNPWR) – 33 times • 2 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

10
Hit-And-Run Kills Bronx Pedestrian

May 10 - A man crossed East 160th Street. A black Mercedes hit him. The driver fled. Paramedics rushed the man to Lincoln Hospital. He died. Police search for the driver. The street holds silence. Another life lost to speed and steel.

ABC7 reported on May 10, 2025, that a 43-year-old man was killed in a hit-and-run at East 160th Street and Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The article states, "A preliminary investigation found that the man was crossing the street when he was struck by a black Mercedes traveling southbound on Webster Ave." The driver did not stop and has not been apprehended. Emergency services transported the victim to Lincoln Hospital, where he died from his injuries. ABC7 quotes an area resident: "That was like my brother. He remember he was a good guy, a family guy. A whole father." The crash highlights the ongoing danger faced by pedestrians and the persistent issue of drivers fleeing crash scenes. No arrests have been made.


10
SUV Turns Left, Strikes E-Scooter on Bronxdale

May 10 - SUV turned left on Bronxdale. E-scooter rider hit, ejected, left unconscious with head injury. Police cite driver inattention. Metal met flesh. System failed again.

An SUV making a left turn on Bronxdale Avenue collided with a southbound e-scooter. The e-scooter rider, a 31-year-old man, was ejected and left unconscious with a head injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The SUV's right front bumper struck the e-scooter's center front end. No other serious injuries were reported among vehicle occupants. The e-scooter rider was not using safety equipment, as noted in the report, but the primary cause listed was driver inattention.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811904 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
8
Distracted Drivers Collide on Waring Avenue

May 8 - A pick-up and sedan crashed on Waring Ave. One passenger injured. Police cite driver distraction. Metal twisted. Lives jarred. Streets unforgiving.

A pick-up truck and a sedan collided on Waring Avenue at Wallace Avenue in the Bronx. One right rear passenger, age 47, suffered hip and leg injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. Both vehicles were going straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one person hurt and several shaken. The report lists no other contributing factors before mentioning safety equipment.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811553 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
3
SUV Slams Parked Car on East 180th Street

May 3 - SUV struck a parked car in the Bronx. One man injured, left unconscious. Impact crushed bumpers. Streets silent but for sirens.

A moving SUV hit a parked SUV near 1255 East 180th Street in the Bronx. One man, the driver, was injured and found unconscious. Another occupant suffered unspecified injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles were SUVs. The moving vehicle struck the parked car's left rear bumper with its right front bumper. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. No mention of helmet or signal use appeared in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810196 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
2
Improper Turn on Boston Road Injures Passengers

May 2 - Two SUVs collided on Boston Road. A sharp, wrong turn sent metal into metal. Two women hurt, one child shaken. Police cite improper turning. The street swallowed their shock.

Two SUVs crashed at Boston Road and Holland Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, both vehicles were involved when one made an improper turn. Two female passengers, ages 31 and 32, suffered injuries to their shoulders and upper arms. A four-year-old girl and a four-year-old boy were also involved but not seriously hurt. Police list 'Turning Improperly' as the main contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811548 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
30
Taxi U-Turn Hits Motorcyclist on Bronx Park E

Apr 30 - Taxi turned across Bronx Park E. Motorcycle struck. Rider ejected, hurt. Taxi driver and passenger shaken. Streets unforgiving. System failed to protect.

A taxi making a U-turn on Bronx Park E collided with a motorcycle traveling straight. The motorcyclist, a 24-year-old man, was ejected and injured, suffering pain and shock. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor. The taxi driver and a 30-year-old passenger were also involved but not seriously hurt. The report notes the motorcyclist wore a helmet. The crash highlights the danger of improper turns and the vulnerability of those on two wheels.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809405 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
28
Man Beaten In Bronx Road Rage

Apr 28 - A man was attacked in Mott Haven. The beating followed a road rage incident. Police search for suspects. The street became a scene of sudden violence. Another day, another danger for New York’s vulnerable.

CBS New York reported on April 28, 2025, that a man was beaten during an apparent road rage incident in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx. The NYPD is searching for suspects after 'a man was beaten in what police are calling an apparent road rage attack.' The article highlights the eruption of violence linked to driver aggression, turning a city street into a crime scene. No details on the victim’s actions or condition were provided. The incident underscores the risks faced by people on New York streets and points to the ongoing threat posed by unchecked driver behavior. No charges or arrests have been made at this time.


26
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

Apr 26 - SUV hit a man in the Bronx. He crossed with the signal. His leg broke. Police cite passing too closely and driver distraction. The street stayed loud. The pain stayed sharp.

A 56-year-old man crossing Bronx Park East at Allerton Avenue with the signal was struck by a northbound SUV. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a fractured leg and was in shock. The driver, a 25-year-old man, was not injured. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The impact hit the center front of the SUV. The pedestrian was following the signal at the intersection. No other factors were cited.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810895 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
26
Bronx Carjacking Leaves Man Critically Injured

Apr 26 - A man clung to his car as a thief sped off. The driver sideswiped a parked car. The victim fell, suffering head trauma and a shattered leg. He faces amputation. The car was found abandoned. The street bears old scars.

NY Daily News reported on April 26, 2025, that a 32-year-old man in Pelham Bay, Bronx, was critically injured after trying to stop a carjacker. Surveillance video shows the victim sprinting to his double-parked Infiniti as a suspect entered and sped away. The suspect sideswiped a parked car, knocking the victim to the street. He suffered head trauma and a fractured leg, and may require amputation. The article quotes a local, 'This has absolutely happened before,' highlighting repeated car thefts in the area. The car was later found abandoned. The incident underscores persistent dangers for bystanders and the ongoing threat of vehicle theft in city neighborhoods.


22
Speeding Sedan Hits Pedestrian at Bronx Intersection

Apr 22 - A sedan struck a man crossing with the signal on Boston Road. The car moved too fast. The man was hurt. Shock followed. Tinted windows blocked sight. System failed him.

A BMW sedan traveling south struck a 34-year-old man as he crossed Boston Road with the signal. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Tinted Windows.' The pedestrian suffered injuries to his entire body and was in shock. Two car occupants were also involved, but their injuries were unspecified. The report lists no errors by the pedestrian. Driver actions—speeding and impaired visibility—created danger at the intersection.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808958 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
22
SUV Strikes Teen E-Scooter Rider on Bronxwood

Apr 22 - An SUV hit a 15-year-old on an e-scooter at Bronxwood Avenue. The teen suffered a head injury. Police list causes as unspecified. Streets remain dangerous for the young and unprotected.

A 15-year-old riding an e-scooter was struck by an SUV at 2565 Bronxwood Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the teen suffered a head contusion. The SUV’s front end hit the e-scooter head-on. Both vehicles were going straight. The police report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. The e-scooter rider was unlicensed. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the risks faced by young, unprotected road users in city traffic.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807548 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
22
SUV U-Turn Collides With Dirt Bike on Morris Park Ave

Apr 22 - SUV swung a U-turn on Morris Park Ave. Dirt bike struck hard. Young rider hit his head. Police cite driver distraction. Streets stay dangerous.

A station wagon SUV making a U-turn on Morris Park Ave in the Bronx collided with a dirt bike traveling straight. The 23-year-old dirt bike rider suffered a head injury and was found unconscious. According to the police report, both drivers were inattentive or distracted. The SUV's left side doors and the dirt bike's front end took the impact. No other injuries were reported. Driver inattention and distraction were listed as contributing factors for both vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807537 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
16
E-Scooter Hits Pedestrian on Pelham Parkway

Apr 16 - E-scooter struck a man on Pelham Parkway South. Impact bruised his leg. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe speed. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.

A 51-year-old man walking near Pelham Parkway South and Hone Avenue in the Bronx was struck and injured by an e-scooter. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a leg contusion and remained conscious after the crash. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The e-scooter hit the man while traveling straight ahead, with impact at the center front end. No vehicle damage was reported. The injured man was not in the roadway at the time of the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806154 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
15
Ambulance, Truck Crash Injures Three Bronx

Apr 15 - Steel met steel at dawn. The box truck flipped. Three people hurt—two in the ambulance, one in the truck. Sirens wailed. All went to Jacobi. The cause is still a question. The Bronx street stayed dangerous.

ABC7 reported on April 15, 2025, that an ambulance and a box truck collided at Pelham Parkway South and Williamsbridge Road in the Bronx just after 6:30 a.m. The article states, "The box truck overturned in the crash. Three people were hurt: the box truck driver and two ambulance workers." All were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The cause remains under investigation. The crash highlights risks at busy intersections and the potential for severe outcomes when large vehicles collide. No driver actions have been detailed yet. The incident underscores ongoing safety concerns for workers and drivers on city streets.


15
Sedans Collide on Delanoy Avenue, Driver Injured

Apr 15 - Two sedans crashed on Delanoy Avenue. One driver suffered neck pain and shock. Police cite driver inattention. Metal and glass scattered. Streets stay dangerous.

Two sedans collided at 2492 Delanoy Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, driver inattention or distraction caused the crash. A 22-year-old female driver was injured, suffering neck pain and shock. Both vehicles were damaged at the front bumpers. Other occupants reported unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data. The crash underscores the risks faced by vehicle occupants when attention lapses behind the wheel.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806865 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
14
Sedan Strikes Obstacle on Williamsbridge Road

Apr 14 - A sedan hit an object on Williamsbridge Road. The driver, a 39-year-old woman, suffered a concussion and facial injuries. No other people were hurt. The cause was listed as unspecified.

A sedan traveling north on Williamsbridge Road in the Bronx crashed, injuring the driver. According to the police report, the 39-year-old woman behind the wheel suffered a concussion and facial injuries. She was conscious at the scene. The report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No other vehicles or people were involved. The sedan sustained damage to the left rear bumper, with the point of impact at the center back end. No further details on the cause were provided in the police report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805793 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
11
Driver Fails to Yield, Pedestrian Hurt at Pelham Parkway

Apr 11 - A driver struck a man crossing with the signal on Pelham Parkway. The crash left him bruised and hurt. Failure to yield and driver distraction caused the impact.

A 40-year-old man was injured while crossing Pelham Parkway at Williamsbridge Road. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a driver failed to yield the right-of-way and struck him. The man suffered a contusion to his arm but remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No vehicle details were provided. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians at intersections when drivers ignore signals and fail to pay attention.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806455 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
9
Moped Rider Ejected in Williamsbridge Crash

Apr 9 - A moped and sedan collided on Sackett Ave at Williamsbridge Rd. One rider was ejected and injured. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe speed. Metal struck flesh. The street stayed silent.

A moped and a sedan crashed at Sackett Ave and Williamsbridge Rd in the Bronx. According to the police report, a 19-year-old moped driver was ejected and suffered a leg injury. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Both vehicles showed damage at the points of impact. The sedan was making a left turn. The moped was passing. No pedestrians were involved. The police report notes the moped driver was not using safety equipment.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804824 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
6
Bronx Hospital Worker Killed Crossing Street

Apr 6 - Inza Fofana left work, crossed E. 149th Street. A van hit him midblock. Two more cars struck as he lay in the road. Medics rushed him back to Lincoln Hospital. He died. His family mourns. The intersection stays dangerous.

NY Daily News reported on April 6, 2025, that Inza Fofana, a 52-year-old hospital cleaner and immigrant, was fatally struck after his shift at Lincoln Hospital. The crash occurred midblock at E. 149th St. and Morris Ave. Police said a 2019 Ford Transit van, turning left, hit Fofana as he crossed. The article quotes his sister-in-law: "He was going to buy socks. That's why he crossed the street." Police told the family that after the initial impact, two more vehicles struck Fofana. The driver remained at the scene and faced no immediate charges. Family members called for more safety measures at the busy intersection, noting, "There has to be a cross guard over there for the pedestrian to cross the street safely." The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians at wide, high-traffic Bronx crossings.


3
Inexperienced Driver Slams SUV, Passengers Hurt

Apr 3 - SUV struck parked cars on Bronxdale Ave. Two passengers suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inexperience. Metal and glass, pain and shock. The street stays dangerous.

An SUV traveling straight struck two parked SUVs on Bronxdale Ave in the Bronx. Two passengers, a 33-year-old woman and a 68-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' was listed as a contributing factor. No other errors or factors were cited. The crash left metal twisted and lives shaken. The toll fell hardest on those riding inside.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803414 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19