Crash Count for Precinct 52
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,627
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,043
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 426
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 27
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 11
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 29, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 52?

How Many More Will Die Before City Hall Acts?

How Many More Will Die Before City Hall Acts?

Precinct 52: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 18, 2025

The Blood on the Road

In Precinct 52, the numbers do not lie. Eleven people have died on these streets since 2022. Nearly two thousand have been injured. Twenty-seven suffered wounds so grave they may never walk the same. The dead include children, elders, and those just trying to cross the street. A 65-year-old man was killed crossing with the signal, crushed by a van making a right turn. A 15-year-old girl, ejected from a moped, died on University Avenue. The list goes on. The sidewalk is not a safe place. The crosswalk is not a safe place. The numbers do not care if you are careful.

Just last week, a driver in a Ford Mustang failed a left turn and “rammed into six people after botching a turn at an intersection in the Bronx” according to NY Daily News. The driver fled. The victims went to Lincoln Hospital. They survived. This time.

Days before, a 79-year-old driver crashed into two cars and a pole. His 71-year-old passenger, Stella Nyarko-Dei, died. “I saw one lady was out on the ground. They was giving her medical attention, checking her body. She was laid out,” a witness told ABC7.

Leadership: Words, Laws, and Silence

The city has new tools. Sammy’s Law lets New York set its own speed limits. The city can drop the default to 20 mph. It has not. Speed cameras are renewed, but the carnage continues. Local leaders have the power to act. They can demand enforcement, redesign streets, and end the reign of reckless drivers. They can push for the Stop Super Speeders Act, which would sideline the worst repeat offenders. Some have spoken. Most have not. The silence is loud.

The police in Precinct 52 hold the keys. They can enforce speed limits, ticket drivers who fail to yield, and target crash hotspots. They can act before the next siren. They just need to know it matters.

What Next: No More Waiting

Every day of delay is another body on the pavement. Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand a 20 mph limit. Demand enforcement. Demand streets where children can cross and live. The blood on the road is not an act of God. It is a choice. Make them choose life.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Precinct 52 sit politically?
It belongs to borough Bronx, city council district District 11, assembly district AD 78 and state senate district SD 31.
Which areas are in Precinct 52?
It includes the University Heights (North)-Fordham, Bedford Park, Norwood, Bronx Park, Bronx CB7, and Bronx CB27 neighborhoods. It also overlaps parts of Council Districts District 11, District 14, and District 15, Assembly Districts AD 78, AD 80, AD 81, AD 86, and AD 87, and State Senate Districts SD 31 and SD 33.
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Precinct 52?
Cars and Trucks: 2 deaths, 9 serious injuries, 303 total pedestrian injuries. Motorcycles and Mopeds: 0 deaths, 0 serious injuries, 14 total pedestrian injuries. Bikes: 0 deaths, 0 serious injuries, 9 total pedestrian injuries. The vast majority of deaths and serious injuries come from cars, SUVs, and trucks.
What can police do to protect vulnerable road users here?
Precinct 52 police can enforce speed limits, issue tickets for failure to yield, and target known crash hotspots. They can crack down on reckless driving and respond to dangerous conditions before tragedy strikes. The tools are there. They just need to use them.
Are these crashes preventable or just 'accidents'?
These are not random acts of fate. Most crashes can be prevented with lower speeds, better street design, and real enforcement. Every death is a policy failure, not an accident.
What can local politicians do?
They can lower the speed limit to 20 mph, push for street redesigns, demand enforcement against reckless drivers, and support laws like the Stop Super Speeders Act. They can choose to act or choose to wait.
What is CrashCount?
We’re a tool for helping hold local politicians and other actors accountable for their failure to protect you when you’re walking or cycling in NYC. We update our site constantly to provide you with up to date information on what’s happening in your neighborhood.

Citations

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Other Representatives

George Alvarez
Assembly Member George Alvarez
District 78
District Office:
2633 Webster Ave. 1st Floor, Bronx, NY 10458
Legislative Office:
Room 920, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
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 52 Police Precinct 52 sits in Bronx, District 11, AD 78, SD 31.

It contains Bronx CB7, Bronx CB27, University Heights (North)-Fordham, Bedford Park, Norwood, Bronx Park.

See also
Boroughs
City Council Districts
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State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 52

SUVs Collide on West Fordham Road, Driver Injured

Two SUVs collided on West Fordham Road at 3:30 a.m. The male driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage in the crash.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on West Fordham Road at 3:30 a.m. One vehicle, a 2011 Nissan SUV, was making a left turn traveling east, while the other, a 2008 Acura SUV, was going straight west. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the Nissan and the right front bumper of the Acura. The male driver of one SUV, age 32, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors were specified. Both vehicles had front bumper damage. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the part of the injured driver beyond the unsafe speed cited.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706801 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
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Unsafe Lane Change Crash Injures Passengers

Speed and reckless lane changes on Bronx River Parkway sent two front-seat passengers to the hospital. One fractured his leg. Another suffered whiplash. Drivers’ errors left bodies broken and vehicles wrecked.

According to the police report, a multi-vehicle crash struck Bronx River Parkway at 22:15. Sedans and a pick-up truck collided. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Unsafe Speed' as driver errors. Two front-seat passengers were hurt: a 22-year-old man with a fractured knee and lower leg, and a 33-year-old woman with whiplash. Both were conscious and not ejected. The woman wore a lap belt and harness; the man had no safety equipment. Impact points show a chain reaction, with sedans hitting the rear of a pick-up truck. Driver actions—unsafe speed and lane changes—directly led to these injuries.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4705140 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Dump Truck Slams SUV on West Fordham

Dump truck turned left, struck SUV head-on. Passenger, 59, thrown partway out, suffered head injury. Police cite improper turn. Metal, glass, blood. Driver error, city danger.

According to the police report, a dump truck making a left turn collided head-on with an eastbound SUV on West Fordham Road near Andrews Avenue in the Bronx at 15:10. The SUV carried two people. The front passenger, a 59-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered a head injury and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor, pointing to the dump truck driver's error. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No contributing factors are listed for the passenger. The crash shows the risk when large vehicles turn improperly on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704164 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
SUV Turns Left, Strikes 11-Year-Old Pedestrian

An 11-year-old girl crossing with the signal was struck by a left-turning SUV distracted by the driver. She suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. The vehicle showed no damage despite hitting the child at an intersection on Grand Concourse.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:50 on Grand Concourse when a 2008 Toyota SUV, driven by a licensed male driver from New Jersey, was making a left turn. The vehicle struck an 11-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained a fractured elbow and dislocation, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors to the crash. The SUV showed no damage despite the impact occurring at the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. This incident highlights driver errors in yielding and attention during turning maneuvers at intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703564 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Multi-Vehicle Crash on Major Deegan Expressway

Three vehicles collided on the slick Major Deegan Expressway. Two drivers changed lanes unsafely. A 46-year-old male driver was injured, left in shock. The crash left front and rear-end damage, spotlighting hazardous lane changes and slippery pavement.

According to the police report, the crash involved a bus, an SUV, and a sedan all traveling north on the Major Deegan Expressway around 5:00 AM. The SUV and the sedan were both changing lanes unsafely, contributing to the collision. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" twice as a contributing factor, along with "Pavement Slippery" which affected the 46-year-old male driver occupant who was injured and in shock. The SUV was struck at the center back end, while the sedan impacted at the center front end. The bus sustained center front end damage. The injured driver was not ejected and his injury severity was rated 3. The report emphasizes driver errors in lane changes and hazardous road conditions but does not attribute fault to any occupants.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700374 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Bronx Moped Driver Ejected in Sedan Crash

A 22-year-old moped driver was ejected and injured after colliding with a sedan on Bainbridge Avenue. Police cited driver inexperience and other vehicular factors. The crash left the rider in shock, wounded on knee and leg.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male moped driver was making a right turn on Bainbridge Avenue in the Bronx when his moped struck the left front bumper of a northbound sedan. The impact ejected the moped driver, causing injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and leaving him in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted. The collision highlights the dangers of inexperience and vehicle operation on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700172 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal on Grand Concourse

A 44-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a vehicle struck her at an intersection on Grand Concourse. The driver failed to yield right-of-way while traveling east, hitting the pedestrian crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Grand Concourse and East 196 Street in the Bronx at 18:10. The 44-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a vehicle traveling east struck her at the center front end. The report identifies the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The vehicle was going straight ahead before impact. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior or safety equipment were noted. The collision underscores the danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699546 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Rear-End Crash Injures Driver on Mosholu Parkway

Two sedans collided on Mosholu Parkway. The rear car’s driver, a 52-year-old woman, suffered head trauma and whiplash. Both cars took damage. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on Mosholu Parkway collided. The lead car’s left front bumper struck the center back end of the trailing sedan. The 52-year-old woman driving the rear car was injured, suffering head trauma and whiplash. She was conscious and not ejected. The report lists her contributing factors as unspecified. Both drivers were licensed and driving straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are specified in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699428 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
3
Alcohol-Fueled SUV Crash Injures Three on Landing Road

Three people hurt in a violent SUV collision on Landing Road. Alcohol and traffic control violations fueled the crash. Shock and neck injuries followed. Systemic danger left its mark in twisted metal and pain.

According to the police report, two SUVs and a sedan collided on Landing Road at 4:28 AM. Three people were injured: a 41-year-old front passenger, a 48-year-old driver with neck pain and nausea, and a 33-year-old driver. All suffered shock. The report cites alcohol involvement and traffic control disregarded as contributing factors. The sedan was parked before impact; one SUV traveled north, the other south. The vehicles sustained damage to bumpers and quarter panels. Driver errors—alcohol impairment and ignoring traffic controls—are explicitly listed. No victim actions contributed. The crash exposes the persistent threat of impaired, reckless driving on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698488 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
2
Sedan Rear-Ends Another on Major Deegan

Two sedans collided on the Major Deegan Expressway. The rear vehicle struck the front car’s center back end. Both drivers and a passenger suffered whiplash injuries. Driver distraction was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Major Deegan Expressway at 15:19. Two sedans traveling north collided when the rear vehicle impacted the center back end of the front vehicle. The rear driver’s error was identified as Driver Inattention/Distraction. The front vehicle’s driver and a left rear passenger were injured, both sustaining whiplash to the neck and back. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report explicitly cites Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash caused damage to the right front bumper of the rear vehicle and the right rear bumper of the front vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694561 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
BMW Ignores Signal, Kills Moped Rider in Bronx

A BMW sedan plowed into a moped on Mosholu Parkway, shattering the night. The rider, thrown and killed, lay motionless. The police report cites traffic control disregarded. The moped twisted, the street stained, danger unchecked.

A deadly collision unfolded on Mosholu Parkway near Bainbridge Avenue in the Bronx at 12:05 a.m. According to the police report, a BMW sedan struck a moped at the front, ejecting the 35-year-old moped rider and causing fatal head injuries. The report states, 'Traffic signal ignored.' The moped lay twisted in the dark, its rider showing no pulse. The contributing factor listed is 'Traffic Control Disregarded,' highlighting the BMW driver's failure to obey a traffic signal. The moped rider was unlicensed and wore no helmet, as noted in the police report, but these details are mentioned only after the primary driver error. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers disregard traffic controls, with the vulnerable moped rider bearing the brunt of systemic danger.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692380 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Bronx Crash Injures Driver on Parkway

A driver was injured in a collision on Mosholu Parkway. The impact was severe. The driver suffered whiplash. No one was ejected. The road was slippery.

A crash occurred on Mosholu Parkway in the Bronx, injuring a 32-year-old male driver. According to the police report, the driver experienced whiplash and sustained a neck injury. The contributing factors included 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The slippery pavement also played a role in the incident. The driver was not ejected and was conscious at the scene.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691866 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Pedestrian Injured by SUV in Bronx

A pedestrian was struck by an SUV in the Bronx. The victim suffered serious injuries. The driver was backing unsafely and passing too closely. The incident occurred on East 204 Street.

A pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2019 Alfa SUV in the Bronx. The victim, a male, was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when the vehicle backed into him. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield while backing unsafely and passing too closely. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was licensed and had no damage to the vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691860 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
2
Two Injured in Bronx River Parkway Crash

A crash on Bronx River Parkway injured two occupants. Both suffered whiplash. Driver distraction and following too closely caused the collision. The impact was severe, damaging the vehicles involved.

According to the police report, a crash occurred on Bronx River Parkway, injuring two occupants. A 33-year-old female driver and a 42-year-old female passenger both sustained whiplash. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The driver, operating with a permit, failed to maintain safe distance, leading to the collision. Both were wearing lap belts and harnesses at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692131 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Pedestrian Injured in Bronx SUV Crash

A 28-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing East Mosholu Parkway South. She suffered a hip injury. The driver failed to yield, contributing to the collision.

A pedestrian was injured in a crash involving a 2014 SUV in the Bronx. The 28-year-old woman was crossing at a marked crosswalk when she was hit. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn and failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and an upper leg injury. Visibility was limited, contributing to the incident. The driver was licensed and had no damage to the vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691015 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
SUV Collides With Parked Sedan in Bronx

A 45-year-old woman suffered neck injuries in a Bronx crash. An SUV traveling east struck a parked sedan on its left side doors. The passenger was conscious but injured, complaining of whiplash. Illness was cited as a contributing factor to the crash.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling east on West Kingsbridge Road collided with a sedan that was entering a parked position. The impact occurred on the SUV's right front bumper and the sedan's left side doors. A 45-year-old female front passenger in the SUV sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists "Illness" as a contributing factor to the crash. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The sedan driver was alone, licensed, and traveling east while parking. The SUV had two occupants, including the injured passenger.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691862 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
2
Two Sedans Collide on West Fordham Road

Two sedans collided on West Fordham Road. Unsafe lane changing caused the crash. Two rear passengers, ages 71 and 74, suffered knee and lower leg bruises. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts. Vehicles showed damage to front and rear bumpers.

According to the police report, the crash involved two sedans traveling west on West Fordham Road. The collision was caused by unsafe lane changing. Two occupants, a 71-year-old female and a 74-year-old male, both rear passengers, were injured with contusions to their knees and lower legs. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts at the time of impact. The vehicles sustained damage to the right front bumper and center back end. No ejections occurred. The report lists unsafe lane changing as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691344 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Sedan Strikes Bicyclist on West 190 Street

A sedan traveling north hit a bicyclist going east on West 190 Street in the Bronx. The cyclist was ejected and suffered fractures to the knee, lower leg, and foot. Police cited unsafe speed and traffic control disregard by the driver.

According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided at the intersection of West 190 Street and Aqueduct Avenue in the Bronx. The bicyclist, a 29-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained fractures to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver’s errors as unsafe speed and disregarding traffic control. The sedan struck the right side doors of the bike with its center front end. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash but seriously injured. The police report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s actions or safety equipment.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688753 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
SUV Hits Sedan on East 197 Street

A 20-year-old front passenger suffered a back contusion in a Bronx crash. An SUV struck the left rear quarter panel of a sedan traveling south. The collision caused bruising but no ejection. Police cited failure to yield and unsafe speed.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling east on East 197 Street collided with a sedan traveling south near Valentine Avenue in the Bronx. The impact occurred on the left rear quarter panel of the SUV and the left front bumper of the sedan. A 20-year-old female front passenger in the SUV was injured, sustaining a back contusion. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The injured passenger was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683570 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 25-year-old woman was hit on Bainbridge Avenue while crossing with the signal. The sedan failed to yield right-of-way. She suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. The driver showed no damage to the vehicle. The pedestrian remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Bainbridge Avenue struck a 25-year-old female pedestrian crossing at an intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the impact. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The sedan showed no damage, and the driver was licensed. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally when the collision occurred.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683551 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05