Crash Count for Precinct 50
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,222
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,849
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 440
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 31
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 11
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 14, 2025
Carnage in Precinct 50
Killed 11
Crush Injuries 6
Head 3
Whole body 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Severe Bleeding 10
Head 7
+2
Lower leg/foot 2
Face 1
Whole body 1
Severe Lacerations 11
Head 3
Whole body 3
Face 2
Lower leg/foot 2
Neck 1
Concussion 19
Head 10
+5
Whole body 3
Neck 2
Back 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whiplash 87
Neck 36
+31
Back 20
+15
Head 19
+14
Whole body 7
+2
Shoulder/upper arm 4
Hip/upper leg 3
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Chest 2
Lower leg/foot 1
Contusion/Bruise 78
Lower leg/foot 25
+20
Head 14
+9
Lower arm/hand 7
+2
Whole body 7
+2
Hip/upper leg 6
+1
Back 5
Face 4
Shoulder/upper arm 4
Abdomen/pelvis 3
Chest 2
Neck 2
Eye 1
Abrasion 44
Lower leg/foot 17
+12
Face 6
+1
Head 6
+1
Lower arm/hand 6
+1
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Back 2
Eye 1
Whole body 1
Pain/Nausea 25
Neck 7
+2
Back 6
+1
Shoulder/upper arm 4
Lower arm/hand 3
Whole body 3
Lower leg/foot 2
Chest 1
Head 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 14, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 50?

Preventable Speeding in Precinct 50 School Zones

(since 2022)

Precinct 50 Bleeds—How Many Bodies Before the City Acts?

Precinct 50: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025

The Bodies in the Road

A woman steps into the crosswalk at Corlear Avenue. An SUV turns left. She does not make it to the other side. In the last twelve months, two people have died on the streets of Precinct 50. Ten more suffered serious injuries. In that same year, 412 people were hurt in crashes—pedestrians, cyclists, drivers, children. The numbers do not bleed, but the people do. (NYC crash data)

The Machines That Kill

SUVs and sedans do most of the damage. In three years, SUVs alone have killed four people here. Trucks and buses add to the toll. Bikes and mopeds, too, but the numbers are small. The street is a gauntlet. The old, the young, the careful, the distracted—none are safe. (NYC crash data)

The Leaders and the Silence

On a cold morning, a city bus hangs off the edge of a Bronx overpass. The driver swerved to avoid a double-parked car. The wall gave way. No one died, but the street was left broken. “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,” said Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz. Councilman Eric Dinowitz saw the deeper rot: “That’s a very big bus, so even going very slowly, it can do a lot of damage. I think it speaks to the importance of enforcing our parking rules because it was going around a double-parked car. And we’re seeing all over the city parking regulations not being enforced.” (Councilman Eric Dinowitz comments)

The police have the tools. They can ticket speeders. They can crack down on failure to yield. They can target the corners where people die. But they need to act. Every day of delay is another day of blood on the street.

What Comes Next

This is not fate. These deaths are not accidents. They are the cost of inaction. Call your council member. Call the precinct. Demand speed enforcement. Demand safer crossings. Demand that the law protect the living, not just the drivers. Do not wait for another name on the list.

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Jeffrey Dinowitz
Assembly Member Jeffrey Dinowitz
District 81
District Office:
3107 Kingsbridge Ave., Bronx, NY 10463
Legislative Office:
Room 632, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Eric Dinowitz
Council Member Eric Dinowitz
District 11
District Office:
277 West 231st Street, Bronx, NY 10463
718-549-7300
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1775, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7080
Twitter: @ericdinowitz
Robert Jackson
State Senator Robert Jackson
District 31
District Office:
5030 Broadway Suite 701, New York, NY 10034
Legislative Office:
Room 306, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

Precinct 50 Police Precinct 50 sits in Bronx, District 11, AD 81, SD 31.

It contains Bronx CB8, Bronx CB26, Kingsbridge Heights-Van Cortlandt Village, Kingsbridge-Marble Hill, Riverdale-Spuyten Duyvil, Van Cortlandt Park.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 50

13
Motorcycle Crash Ejects Rider on Major Deegan

Jun 13 - A motorcycle slammed front-first on Major Deegan. The rider, ejected, suffered pelvic wounds. Both occupants hurt. No driver errors listed. Helmet noted.

A motorcycle crashed on the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx. According to the police report, the motorcycle struck with its center front end. The 24-year-old driver was ejected and injured in the abdomen and pelvis. Another 24-year-old occupant was also hurt. Both injuries are documented, with the driver conscious and wearing a helmet. No specific driver errors or contributing factors are listed in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4821112 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
12
Truck Driver Loses Consciousness, Sedan Driver Injured

Jun 12 - A truck slammed into a sedan on the Major Deegan. The truck driver lost consciousness. The sedan driver suffered a neck injury and shock. Metal twisted. Traffic stopped. The system failed to protect those inside.

A collision on the Major Deegan Expressway involved a tractor truck and a sedan. According to the police report, the truck driver lost consciousness, causing the truck’s front end to strike the back of the sedan. The sedan’s driver, a 44-year-old woman, was injured, suffering a neck injury and shock. The truck driver, a 24-year-old man, was also involved but his injuries were unspecified. The police report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The impact left the sedan damaged at the rear and the truck at the front. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4820348 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
3
Rear Passengers Injured in Bronx Sedan Crash

Jun 3 - Two rear passengers hurt on West 230th. Sedans collided. Driver distraction listed. Back and neck injuries. Streets stay dangerous.

Two rear passengers suffered injuries when sedans collided at West 230th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. One passenger sustained a back injury and whiplash, while another suffered a neck injury. Both were conscious after the crash. The report lists no other contributing factors before driver distraction. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the risk to passengers when drivers lose focus.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4819352 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
2
Pedestrian Killed In RFK Bridge Hit-Run

Jun 2 - A man stood on the RFK Bridge. A car hit him. The driver fled. Police found the man, lifeless, on the Manhattan-bound roadway. No arrests. The bridge stayed open. The city kept moving. The investigation drags on.

ABC7 reported on June 2, 2025, that a pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run on the RFK Bridge near 125th Street. Police said the man, identity unknown, was struck by a vehicle 'as it was exiting the RFK Bridge.' The driver did not stop. Officers responded just before 1 p.m. and found the victim on the Manhattan-bound roadway. He was pronounced dead at NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the persistent danger for pedestrians on major city crossings and the ongoing problem of drivers fleeing crash scenes.


1
Tire Failure Injures Passenger on Independence Avenue

Jun 1 - A sedan struck another on Independence Avenue in the Bronx. Tire failure sent metal into metal. A rear passenger suffered neck injuries. The street echoed with the sound of impact. One moment changed. The system failed the vulnerable again.

Two sedans collided near 3052 Independence Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Tire Failure/Inadequate.' One rear passenger, a 54-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The report lists no driver errors beyond the mechanical failure. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front quarter panels. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report does not mention any other contributing factors. The crash left a passenger hurt, underscoring the danger when vehicle systems fail.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817406 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
29
Driver Fails to Yield, Strikes Teen Pedestrian

May 29 - A driver hit a 17-year-old pedestrian at West 232nd Street. The teen suffered a facial bruise. Police cite failure to yield. The street remains dangerous for those on foot.

A 17-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured at the intersection of West 232nd Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way, hitting the teen in the face and causing a contusion. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No vehicle damage was noted. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians at Bronx intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817844 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
27
SUV and Sedan Crash Injures Three on Major Deegan

May 27 - Night crash on Major Deegan. Metal hits metal. Three people hurt. Faces bloodied, necks wrenched, arms bruised. No cause listed. The road stays dangerous. Pain lingers in the Bronx.

A collision between a station wagon/SUV and a sedan on the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx left three occupants injured. According to the police report, a 20-year-old female passenger suffered neck injuries and pain, a 23-year-old male driver had arm injuries, and an 18-year-old female rear passenger sustained facial abrasions. All were conscious after the crash. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. Both injured passengers and the driver wore lap belts and harnesses. The SUV was traveling north and struck on the left front quarter panel, with damage to the center front end. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report does not specify what led to the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816085 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
24
Bronx Rear-End Crash Injures Three Inside Cars

May 24 - A pick-up truck and sedans collided on Bailey Avenue at Van Cortlandt Avenue West. Three people inside suffered back injuries and whiplash. Metal twisted. Pain followed. Streets in the Bronx bore the brunt.

A rear-end collision struck Bailey Avenue at Van Cortlandt Avenue West in the Bronx. According to the police report, a pick-up truck and sedans were involved. Three people were injured: a 35-year-old male driver and two 31-year-old female passengers, all with back injuries and whiplash. The report states vehicles were stopped in traffic when others, going straight ahead, crashed into them. Impacts hit the center front and back ends. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the data. The police report does not mention helmet or signal use. The toll fell on those inside, with pain and damage left behind.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815676 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
24
SUV Turns, Motorcycle Riders Ejected on Netherland Ave

May 24 - An SUV turned left across Netherland Avenue. A motorcycle struck its front. Two riders were thrown. One suffered a head injury. The other took a blow to the leg. Both stayed conscious. The crash left pain, blood, and broken rhythm in the Bronx.

A crash at 3555 Netherland Avenue in the Bronx involved a station wagon/SUV making a left turn and a motorcycle traveling straight. According to the police report, the collision was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The motorcycle hit the SUV's front. Two people on the motorcycle were ejected. A 27-year-old female passenger suffered a head injury and reported pain and nausea. A 33-year-old male driver suffered a concussion and a leg injury. Both were conscious at the scene. The SUV driver’s actions are listed as the primary contributing factor. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor in the report. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to yield to oncoming traffic.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815679 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
23
SUV and Sedan Collide on Corlear Avenue

May 23 - Two cars slammed together at Corlear Avenue and West 236th. Metal bent. Seven people hurt. Shoulders, necks, backs. A child among the injured. Police blame driver distraction. The street stayed open. The pain lingered.

Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed at Corlear Avenue and West 236th Street in the Bronx. Seven people were injured, including a 12-year-old girl. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The impact left multiple occupants with injuries to their shoulders, necks, and backs. Both drivers were women, each licensed in New York. The sedan struck the SUV on its left side doors, while the sedan’s front end took the brunt. Police listed no other contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes pain, shock, and nausea among those hurt. The toll fell on passengers and drivers alike.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816722 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
14
Sedan and Van Crash on Major Deegan Expressway

May 14 - Sedan and van collided on Major Deegan. Two people hurt. Head and back injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Metal twisted. Shock followed.

A sedan and a van crashed on the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx. Two occupants, a 29-year-old male driver and an 18-year-old female passenger, suffered back and head injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling south and struck each other, damaging the sedan’s left rear and the van’s right front. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report lists no other contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812835 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
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.


7
SUV Crash on Major Deegan Involves Alcohol

May 7 - SUV slammed center back end on Major Deegan. Alcohol involved. Driver bruised, face hit. Another occupant hurt. Metal twisted. Police report calls out alcohol.

A Jeep SUV crashed on the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx. Two men, both 34, were inside. The driver suffered a facial bruise. Another occupant was also hurt. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. The SUV was demolished at the center back end. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811239 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
5
SUVs Collide on W 238th, Infant Injured

May 5 - Two SUVs slammed together on W 238th. A baby suffered a head injury. Two drivers and a passenger hurt. No clear cause. Metal twisted. Shock followed.

Two sport utility vehicles crashed on W 238th Street at Putnam Ave W in the Bronx. According to the police report, a one-year-old boy suffered a head injury. Both drivers, a 37-year-old woman and a 39-year-old man, were injured—one with neck pain, the other with arm injuries. A 41-year-old female passenger and two other adults were also involved. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. All injuries and vehicle damage are documented, but the cause remains unspecified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812833 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
3
SUV Slams Sedan on Van Cortlandt Park S

May 3 - SUV struck stopped sedan’s rear. Two men hurt. Police cite driver distraction. Impact left one with neck injury, one with back pain. Quiet Bronx street, loud crash.

A sedan stopped in traffic on Van Cortlandt Park S was rear-ended by an SUV. Two men, ages 24 and 25, suffered back and neck injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. The sedan’s right rear bumper took the hit; the SUV’s front end was damaged. Both injured men were conscious and wore lap belts. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger of driver distraction, as noted by police.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809950 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
30
Distracted Driving Injures Three on Riverdale Ave

Apr 30 - Night crash on Riverdale Ave. Three people hurt. Police cite driver distraction and alcohol. Sedans collide. Passengers suffer head, back, and arm injuries. Streets stay dangerous.

A nighttime crash on Riverdale Ave in the Bronx left three occupants injured. According to the police report, two sedans collided while going straight, with 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Alcohol Involvement' listed as contributing factors. One passenger suffered a head injury, another had shoulder and arm injuries, and a driver reported back pain. The report highlights driver distraction and alcohol as key factors in the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The toll falls on those inside the cars, underscoring the ongoing risks on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810054 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
29
Ambulance Strikes Unconscious Bronx Man

Apr 29 - An ambulance hit an unconscious man on a Bronx street and drove off. The victim, left bleeding, waited for help. Police and a second EMS crew arrived later. The man survived. The FDNY is investigating the ambulance crew’s actions.

According to NY Daily News (April 29, 2025), an FDNY ambulance driver struck an unconscious man lying in the roadway at E. 149th St. and Brook Ave., then left without rendering aid. The victim had been knocked out moments earlier during a road rage assault. The article states, 'The entire incident is under review,' quoting FDNY spokeswoman Amanda Farinacci. The ambulance crew was responding to another emergency at the time. The driver has been placed on modified duty while the department investigates whether the crew realized they struck the victim. A second EMS crew and police arrived minutes later, transporting the man to Lincoln Hospital. The incident highlights risks faced by vulnerable road users and raises questions about emergency response protocols.


27
SUV Strikes E-Bike on Jerome Avenue

Apr 27 - SUV hit e-bike at unsafe speed. E-bike rider, 64, ejected and hurt. Neck injury. SUV occupants unhurt. Bronx street, hard impact, sharp cost.

An SUV and an e-bike collided at 3545 Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. The e-bike rider, a 64-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a neck injury. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was a contributing factor. The SUV's left side doors were damaged. The SUV occupants, including the driver and a 54-year-old passenger, were not injured. The e-bike rider was not using safety equipment. The crash highlights the danger when speed overpowers caution on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808777 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
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.


25
Obstructed View Crash Injures Driver on Parkway

Apr 25 - Pick-up and sedan collided on Henry Hudson Parkway West. Obstructed view cited. One driver hurt. Metal twisted. Shock set in. Streets stayed dangerous.

A pick-up truck and a sedan collided at 2727 Henry Hudson Parkway West in the Bronx. One 67-year-old male driver was injured and reported in shock. According to the police report, 'View Obstructed/Limited' was listed as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Multiple vehicles sustained front-end damage. The report did not cite any other driver errors or mention helmet or signal use.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808252 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18