Crash Count for Precinct 50
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 2,225
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,216
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 287
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 26
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 9
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 7, 2025
Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 50?
SUVs/Cars 51 8 4 Trucks/Buses 2 0 1 Bikes 1 0 0 Motos/Mopeds 1 0 0

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.

Citations

Citations
Other Geographies

Precinct 50 Police Precinct 50 sits in Bronx.

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

See also
Boroughs
City Council Districts
Community Boards
State_assembly_districts
State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 50

Chain-Reaction Crash on Major Deegan Expressway

A chain-reaction collision unfolded on the Major Deegan Expressway. A sedan struck the rear of a slowing SUV, injuring the sedan’s driver. Police cite following too closely as the primary cause, highlighting dangers of insufficient stopping distance.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:08 on the Major Deegan Expressway. The collision involved multiple vehicles traveling southbound, including a 2005 sedan, a 2013 sedan, and a 2019 SUV. The 2005 sedan struck the center back end of the 2019 SUV, which was slowing or stopping. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The 29-year-old male driver of the 2005 sedan sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, described as abrasions, and was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior. This crash underscores the systemic danger of tailgating on high-speed roadways.


SUV Rear-Ends Stopped Pickup Truck on Expressway

A 23-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash after his SUV rear-ended a stopped pickup truck on the Major Deegan Expressway. The crash involved defective brakes, causing a violent impact to the front of the SUV and rear of the truck.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:15 on the Major Deegan Expressway. A 23-year-old male driver in a 2004 SUV was injured with back trauma and whiplash. The SUV struck the rear of a stopped 2010 pickup truck traveling southbound. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the truck. The report cites 'Brakes Defective' as a contributing factor to the collision, indicating mechanical failure on the SUV. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash highlights the systemic danger posed by vehicle maintenance failures, specifically brake defects, leading to rear-end collisions on high-speed roadways.


SUV Side-Swipes Sedan Injuring Front Passenger

A Ford SUV traveling south struck the right side doors of a Toyota sedan making a right turn on West 231 Street in the Bronx. The sedan’s front passenger, a 20-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and shock. Both drivers were licensed New Yorkers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:53 PM on West 231 Street in the Bronx. A 2016 Ford SUV was traveling straight south when it collided with the left front bumper of a 2012 Toyota sedan that was making a right turn. The point of impact was the sedan’s left front bumper and the SUV’s right side doors. The sedan had two occupants; the front passenger, a 20-year-old female, sustained neck injuries and was in shock but was not ejected. She was wearing a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the injured passenger but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The collision’s impact and resulting injuries highlight the dangers of side impacts during turning maneuvers in Bronx traffic.


Sedan Strikes E-Bike Passenger on Riverdale Avenue

A sedan traveling north collided with an eastbound e-bike making a right turn on Riverdale Avenue. The e-bike passenger, a 42-year-old man, suffered a head contusion. The crash involved traffic control disregard and pedestrian/bicyclist confusion, according to police.

At 19:48, a northbound sedan collided with an eastbound e-bike on Riverdale Avenue, according to the police report. The e-bike was making a right turn when the sedan struck its right front quarter panel with its center front end. The e-bike carried two occupants; the passenger, a 42-year-old man, sustained a head contusion and was conscious after the crash. The police report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The report does not indicate helmet use or other victim behaviors as contributing factors. The collision highlights driver failure to properly observe traffic controls and the confusion involving the bicyclist passenger, emphasizing systemic dangers at this intersection.


SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Outside Intersection

A 21-year-old man was struck by an SUV while crossing outside an intersection in the Bronx. The impact to his back caused moderate burns and injury. The pedestrian was conscious but seriously hurt. The driver proceeded straight, hitting the pedestrian with the vehicle's right front bumper.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male pedestrian was injured crossing outside an intersection near 2755 Kingsbridge Terrace in the Bronx at 7:01 PM. The pedestrian was hit by a 2013 Honda SUV traveling south, which struck him with its right front bumper. The report lists the pedestrian's injury as moderate burns to the back, with an injury severity of 3. The vehicle was going straight ahead and sustained no damage. No specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited, but the pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. Contributing factors for the pedestrian are marked as unspecified. The report focuses on the collision dynamics and injuries without attributing fault to the pedestrian.


SUV and Taxi Collide on Marble Hill Avenue

A collision between a station wagon SUV and a taxi on Marble Hill Avenue in the Bronx left the taxi driver injured. Both vehicles were initially parked before impact. The taxi driver suffered a moderate back injury and burn, remaining conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:45 on Marble Hill Avenue in the Bronx. The collision involved a 2010 Nissan SUV and a 2014 Toyota taxi, both initially parked. Impact was at the center front end of both vehicles. The taxi driver, a 50-year-old male occupant, was injured with a moderate back injury and burn but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights risks even when vehicles are stationary, emphasizing the dangers posed by driver actions leading to collisions in parked vehicle scenarios.


Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal Bronx

A 39-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries while crossing with the signal at a Bronx intersection. The vehicle struck him from the north, causing minor bleeding and shock. The crash exposed dangers despite pedestrian right-of-way.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 231 Street and Riverdale Avenue in the Bronx at 10:49 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a vehicle traveling north went straight ahead and struck him. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with minor bleeding and shock noted. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors explicitly. The vehicle impact point and damage are marked as 'Other,' indicating a non-standard collision area. The pedestrian was not at fault, as he was crossing legally with the signal. This crash highlights the persistent risk to pedestrians even when following crossing rules.


Cyclist Ejected, Head Crushed on Albany Crescent

A 62-year-old cyclist, helmeted and westbound on Albany Crescent, struck headfirst and was ejected. He suffered crush injuries to the head. The bike’s front end bore the mark. Confusion clouded the cause, pain marked the aftermath.

According to the police report, a 62-year-old man riding a bike westbound on Albany Crescent near Bailey Avenue was involved in a violent crash. The report states he was 'struck headfirst' and 'ejected,' suffering 'crush wounds to the head.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the impact. The front of the bike was damaged, described as bearing 'the scar.' The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, explicitly noting confusion as a cause. No other vehicles or persons are cited in the report. The data does not indicate any driver errors by a motor vehicle operator, and mentions helmet use only after describing the crash and injury. The focus remains on the confusion that led to the cyclist’s severe injuries.


Elderly Driver Injured in Bronx Sedan Crash

An 80-year-old woman driving a Ford sedan suffered abrasions and injuries in a crash on Greystone Avenue in the Bronx. The vehicle sustained front-end damage. The driver remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt during the impact.

According to the police report, an 80-year-old female driver was involved in a crash at 10:40 AM on Greystone Avenue in the Bronx. The vehicle, a 2016 Ford sedan traveling north, was initially parked before the collision. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage. The driver, who was the sole occupant, was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. She suffered abrasions and an injury severity level of 3. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved or cited as a factor in this incident.


Pedestrian Injured Emerging from Parked Vehicle Bronx

A 57-year-old woman suffered an upper arm injury after emerging from behind a parked vehicle at a Bronx intersection. The impact left her conscious but injured, highlighting dangers posed by vehicle positioning and driver awareness in urban settings.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old female pedestrian was injured while emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle at an intersection near 2780 University Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian sustained an upper arm injury and was conscious after the collision. The report does not list any contributing factors related to driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding, nor does it indicate any pedestrian contributing factors. The vehicle involved is unspecified in type and driver details are not provided. The incident underscores risks faced by pedestrians navigating around parked vehicles in busy urban environments.


Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Off Intersection

A 21-year-old man suffered a severe head injury after a sedan traveling south struck him outside an intersection. The impact fractured and dislocated his head area. The driver, licensed and going straight, hit the pedestrian with the vehicle’s right front bumper.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2001 Nissan sedan traveling south on Broadway in the Bronx struck him outside an intersection. The pedestrian was located in the roadway performing unspecified actions when the vehicle's right front bumper made impact. The pedestrian sustained a severe head injury described as a fracture and dislocation, with an injury severity rating of 3. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report lists the pedestrian’s contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver contributing factors were recorded. The collision highlights the dangers posed by vehicles striking pedestrians outside designated crossing areas.


2
Multi-Sedan Collision on Major Deegan Expressway

Three sedans collided on the Major Deegan Expressway in a chain reaction. Two drivers and one passenger suffered moderate injuries, including head and abdominal trauma. Police cited driver inattention and other vehicular factors as causes of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash involved three sedans traveling southbound on the Major Deegan Expressway around 1:01 a.m. One vehicle was stopped in traffic when it was struck at the center back end. Another sedan, going straight ahead, impacted the left front bumper of a second vehicle. The report attributes the collision primarily to driver inattention and other vehicular factors. Two drivers and one passenger were injured, with injuries including head trauma and abdominal contusions. The 18-year-old female passenger experienced head injury and minor bleeding, while the 30-year-old male driver suffered abdominal and pelvic contusions. None of the occupants were ejected. The report highlights driver errors without assigning fault to the injured occupants.


2
Two SUVs Collide on West 230 Street

Two sport utility vehicles collided while making left turns on West 230 Street. Both drivers suffered neck injuries and shock. The impact damaged rear and bumper areas. No contributing driver errors were cited in the police report.

According to the police report, the crash involved two sport utility vehicles on West 230 Street at 22:50. Both drivers, a 26-year-old male and a 34-year-old female, were injured with neck injuries and experienced shock. The male driver was in a 2013 Toyota SUV with three occupants, and the female driver was in a 2014 Honda SUV with one occupant. Both vehicles were making left turns when the collision occurred, impacting the center back end and right rear bumper areas. Both drivers were licensed in New York and wore lap belts and harnesses. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Neither driver was ejected, and no visible complaints were noted. The crash highlights risks during left turns involving multiple SUVs.


SUV Rear-Ends Parked Sedan on Henry Hudson Parkway

A BMW SUV struck a parked sedan on Henry Hudson Parkway, injuring the SUV driver. The impact caused neck pain and shock. Police cited traffic control disregard as the contributing factor. The parked vehicle suffered center back end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:55 on Henry Hudson Parkway. A BMW SUV traveling south struck a parked sedan at its center back end. The SUV driver, a 20-year-old female, suffered neck injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report identifies "Traffic Control Disregarded" as the contributing factor, indicating driver error on the part of the moving SUV. The parked sedan sustained damage to its center back end. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The report emphasizes the driver's failure to comply with traffic controls as the cause of the collision.


19-Year-Old Pedestrian Severely Injured Crossing With Signal

A 19-year-old man suffered severe head injuries and unconsciousness while crossing West 230 Street with the signal in the Bronx. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations. The police report lists no driver errors or contributing factors, leaving the cause unclear.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 230 Street and Kingsbridge Avenue in the Bronx around 1:00 a.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. He suffered severe head injuries, including fractures and dislocations, and was unconscious at the scene. The report does not specify any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle actions are provided. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The lack of identified driver errors or contributing factors in the report leaves the circumstances of the crash unclear.


Pedestrian Injured at Bronx Intersection

A 45-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after being struck at an intersection near the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx. The pedestrian was conscious with contusions but no contributing driver errors were reported.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on West 230 Street near the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx around 12:05 a.m. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report does not specify the type of vehicle involved or any driver contributing factors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian contributing factors were noted. The absence of cited driver errors in the report leaves the circumstances of the collision unclear, but the impact resulted in significant injury to the pedestrian at this Bronx location.


2
SUV Changing Lanes Hits Another Vehicle

A 29-year-old woman driving an SUV changed lanes on the Major Deegan Expressway and collided with another vehicle. Both the driver and a 4-year-old passenger suffered moderate injuries. The SUV’s left front quarter panel struck the other vehicle’s left front bumper.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:03 on the Major Deegan Expressway. A 29-year-old female driver of a 2022 Honda SUV was changing lanes southbound when the left front quarter panel of her vehicle impacted the left front bumper of another vehicle. The collision caused damage to the SUV’s left side doors. The driver, restrained by a lap belt and harness, suffered a neck injury classified as moderate (injury severity 3) and was in shock. A 4-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat, secured in a child restraint, sustained a moderate chest injury and was also in shock. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver or the crash, but the pre-crash action of changing lanes indicates a driver maneuver that led to the collision. No victim behaviors or external factors were cited.


Three SUVs Collide on Major Deegan; Driver Killed

Three SUVs slam together in Bronx darkness. Steel crushes a 34-year-old man behind the wheel. His belt holds him, but the force is absolute. The night stays silent. One life ends, pinned by metal and momentum.

According to the police report, three SUVs collided near Major Deegan Expressway and West 230th Street in the Bronx at 2:01 a.m. A 34-year-old male driver, strapped in with a lap belt and harness, died from crush injuries to the head. The report states, 'Three SUVs collide in the dark. A man, 34, strapped in the driver's seat, dies from crush wounds to the head. The belt held him. The steel closed in.' The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for all involved drivers, providing no further detail on the precise errors that led to the crash. No evidence in the report points to victim behavior as a contributing factor. The collision underscores the lethal consequences when multiple large vehicles converge at speed, leaving a driver dead and the cause unresolved.


Two Sedans Collide on Henry Hudson Parkway

Two sedans traveling north on Henry Hudson Parkway collided. The impact injured a 21-year-old male driver, who suffered back injuries but remained conscious. Both vehicles sustained damage, with the BMW’s right front quarter panel impacted.

According to the police report, two sedans were traveling straight ahead northbound on Henry Hudson Parkway when they collided. The BMW sedan sustained damage to its right front quarter panel, indicating the point of impact. The 21-year-old male driver of one vehicle was injured, suffering back injuries classified as injury severity level 3, but he was not ejected and remained conscious. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver’s actions, but no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision resulted in internal complaints and vehicle damage described as 'other.' The data highlights the risks of multi-vehicle crashes on this roadway.


SUV Rear-Ends Vehicle on Major Deegan Expressway

A Ford SUV struck the rear of a stopped vehicle on the Major Deegan Expressway. The right rear passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely and driver distraction as causes. The victim was restrained and conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Major Deegan Expressway around 12:30. A 2013 Ford SUV, traveling south, rear-ended a vehicle that was stopped in traffic. The impact was to the center back end of the stopped vehicle and the center front end of the SUV. The right rear passenger of the SUV, a 28-year-old female, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. She was secured with a lap belt and harness. The report identifies the driver errors as 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' These driver failures caused the collision and subsequent injuries. No contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior were noted.