Crash Count for Precinct 52
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,630
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 30, 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
Community Boards
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State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 52

SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 38-year-old woman was struck by an SUV on East 204 Street. She was crossing with the signal when the vehicle disregarded traffic control. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg contusion but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing East 204 Street with the signal. The driver of a 2019 Infiniti SUV, traveling east, failed to obey traffic control, striking the pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained a contusion to her hip and upper leg and was conscious after the impact. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as the contributing factor. The SUV showed no visible damage, and the driver was licensed. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683561 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
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SUV Rear-Ends Parked SUV on Grand Concourse

Two SUVs collided on Grand Concourse in the Bronx. A moving SUV struck a parked SUV from behind. Both drivers and a passenger suffered whiplash and neck or back injuries. Driver distraction caused the crash. No one was ejected.

According to the police report, a 2023 Jeep SUV traveling north on Grand Concourse struck a parked 2022 Honda SUV from behind. The impact occurred at the center back end of the parked vehicle. The Jeep's driver was inattentive and distracted, which contributed to the collision. The Honda's driver, 49, and a 30-year-old male passenger both sustained neck and back injuries, including whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682465 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
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E-Bike Hits Pedestrian Crossing Signal

E-bike slammed into a man crossing East Gun Hill Road with the signal. Both struck hard. Both suffered head wounds. Illness and inattention listed. The street bore the mark of impact.

According to the police report, an e-bike traveling west on East Gun Hill Road struck a 45-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion and remained conscious. The 31-year-old e-bike driver was ejected and also sustained a head contusion. Both were injured and alert at the scene. The report lists illness and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-bike. The driver wore no safety equipment. The pedestrian was lawfully crossing with the signal.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682468 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
SUV Rear-Ends Stopped Vehicle on West Kingsbridge

A northbound SUV made a right turn and struck a southbound SUV stopped in traffic on West Kingsbridge Road in the Bronx. The front passenger in the stopped vehicle suffered a head contusion. Driver inattention and following too closely caused the crash.

According to the police report, a northbound SUV making a right turn collided with a southbound SUV stopped in traffic on West Kingsbridge Road in the Bronx. The front passenger of the stopped vehicle, a 56-year-old woman, sustained a head injury described as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver errors including inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. The injured passenger was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680456 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Rear-End Crash on Bronx River Parkway

Two sedans collided on Bronx River Parkway. The 19-year-old female driver suffered elbow and lower arm injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling south. The impact struck the center back end of one car and the center front end of the other.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on Bronx River Parkway collided in a rear-end crash. The 19-year-old female driver of the rear vehicle was injured, sustaining elbow, lower arm, and hand injuries along with whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. The front vehicle was impacted at its center back end, while the rear vehicle sustained damage to its center front end. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678593 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
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Improper Merge Sends Four to Hospital

Two sedans slammed together on Southern Boulevard. Four people hurt. Bruises and abrasions marked their bodies. Drivers failed at the merge. Metal crumpled. No one was ejected. Night split open by impact.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Southern Boulevard near Mosholu Parkway at 23:05. Both drivers and two passengers suffered injuries to the abdomen, pelvis, and lower legs, including bruises and abrasions. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor, showing driver error in merging or lane use. Both vehicles took damage to the left front bumper from a center front-end crash. All occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. No one was ejected. The crash involved a 2018 Mercedes sedan heading east and a 2010 Toyota sedan heading west. No victim errors or equipment failures are listed in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678849 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
SUV Unsafe Lane Change Injures Driver

A 40-year-old woman driving a 2021 Jeep SUV suffered abdominal and pelvic contusions in a crash on East Fordham Road. The police report cites unsafe lane changing as the cause. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old female driver of a 2021 Jeep SUV was injured in a crash on East Fordham Road. The report identifies unsafe lane changing as the contributing factor. The driver sustained contusions to her abdomen and pelvis but was not ejected and remained conscious. She was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The impact occurred at the left front bumper, damaging the vehicle's center front end. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the dangers of unsafe lane changes in vehicle operation.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677618 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Unlicensed E-Scooter Driver Hits E-Bike

An unlicensed e-scooter driver struck an 18-year-old e-bike rider on East 202 Street in the Bronx. The e-bike rider was ejected, suffering a head injury and concussion. The crash involved improper lane usage by the e-scooter driver.

According to the police report, an unlicensed male e-scooter driver traveling north on East 202 Street collided head-on with an 18-year-old male e-bike rider also traveling north. The e-bike rider was ejected from his vehicle and sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor, indicating the e-scooter driver failed to maintain proper lane control. The e-bike rider was not wearing any safety equipment. The e-scooter sustained no damage, while the e-bike was damaged at the center front end. The crash highlights the dangers posed by improper lane usage and unlicensed operation of motorized vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676580 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Taxi Hits Bicyclist on East 204 Street

A taxi struck a 58-year-old male bicyclist on East 204 Street in the Bronx. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered a head injury, including a concussion. The crash involved driver errors and confusion by the bicyclist.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on East 204 Street collided with a bicyclist going west. The bicyclist, a 58-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained a head injury, including a concussion. The taxi impacted the right side doors, while the bike was hit at the center front end. Contributing factors listed include "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The report identifies errors on the part of the bicyclist and a disregard for traffic control by the driver. The bicyclist was in shock and injured but no further details on the taxi driver’s condition were provided.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673469 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian on Mosholu Parkway

A 66-year-old man was struck at Mosholu Parkway and Southern Boulevard. The driver, distracted and speeding, hit him head-on. The man suffered fractures and dislocations to his leg and foot.

According to the police report, a 66-year-old male pedestrian was struck at the intersection of Mosholu Parkway and Southern Boulevard in the Bronx. The driver, traveling east and going straight, hit the man with the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian suffered serious injuries, including fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention/distraction and unsafe speed as contributing factors. No details on the vehicle type or driver identity were provided. The pedestrian was in the roadway at the time. The report does not mention any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's actions or safety equipment.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672863 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Sedan Strikes Passenger, Causes Neck Injury

A sedan traveling south on East Mosholu Parkway South hit a right rear passenger. The impact struck the vehicle’s left side doors. The passenger suffered a neck injury described as whiplash. The crash involved pedestrian confusion as a factor.

According to the police report, a 2016 Toyota sedan was traveling straight south on East Mosholu Parkway South in the Bronx when it struck a right rear passenger. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left side doors. The injured occupant, a 47-year-old female passenger, suffered a neck injury classified as whiplash and remained conscious. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The passenger was not ejected and safety equipment status is unknown. The crash highlights confusion involving a pedestrian or other non-driver party, not driver misconduct.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672869 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Pedestrian Injured in SUV Left Turn Crash

A 56-year-old woman was hit while crossing Grand Avenue in a marked crosswalk. The SUV made a left turn and struck her with its left front bumper. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver was distracted.

According to the police report, a 56-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Grand Avenue in a marked crosswalk. The driver of a 2007 Jeep SUV was making a left turn when the vehicle struck her with the left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672941 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Unconscious Pedestrian Hit on East Kingsbridge Road

A male pedestrian was struck while crossing East Kingsbridge Road in the Bronx. The SUV showed no damage. The victim suffered a head injury and was unconscious with minor bleeding. The crash occurred at night with no clear driver fault listed.

According to the police report, a male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on East Kingsbridge Road in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when struck by a 2016 SUV traveling south. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and was unconscious with minor bleeding. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian's actions and injury severity are noted, but no helmet or signaling issues were recorded. The crash highlights the vulnerability of pedestrians even when vehicles appear undamaged.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672315 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Two Sedans Collide on Briggs Avenue Bronx

Two sedans crashed at Briggs Avenue and East 199 Street in the Bronx. One driver, a 21-year-old man, suffered facial contusions. Police noted alcohol involvement. Impact hit the right rear quarter panel and center front end. Both drivers were licensed.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Briggs Avenue near East 199 Street in the Bronx. The 21-year-old male driver of one vehicle was injured, sustaining facial contusions but remained conscious and was not ejected. Both drivers were traveling straight ahead before the crash. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of one sedan and the center front end of the other. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. No other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were specified. Both drivers held valid licenses. The injured driver was secured with a lap belt and harness. The collision caused damage to the right side doors and front end of the vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672310 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Defective Brakes Cause Bronx Sedan Collision

Two sedans collided head-to-tail on East 194 Street in the Bronx. The front passenger, an 18-year-old male, suffered a shoulder and upper arm injury. Police cited defective brakes as the cause. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on East 194 Street collided. The rear vehicle struck the front vehicle's center back end, causing damage to both cars. An 18-year-old male front passenger in the lead sedan was injured, suffering internal complaints and upper arm and shoulder injuries. The report lists defective brakes as the contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead at the time of impact. The injured passenger was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4668977 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Motorcycle Hits Ambulance Making U-Turn Bronx

A motorcycle struck the right side of an ambulance making a U-turn on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. The 20-year-old male motorcyclist suffered shoulder and upper arm abrasions. The ambulance driver was female and alone. Failure to yield caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 2023 motorcycle traveling south collided with a 2017 ambulance making a U-turn northbound on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. The motorcycle struck the ambulance's right side doors with its front center end. The motorcyclist, a 20-year-old male driver, sustained abrasions and injuries to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious and not ejected. The ambulance had one female occupant. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The motorcyclist was licensed in New York. The ambulance's pre-crash action was making a U-turn, which led to the point of impact on its right side.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4667599 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Jeep Slams Parked Truck on Expressway

A Jeep smashed into a parked Volvo truck on Major Deegan. The Jeep’s front crumpled. Its driver, 51, bled from the face but stayed awake. Police list distraction as the cause. The truck never moved. Metal, blood, and silence followed.

A 1991 Jeep struck a parked Volvo truck on the Major Deegan Expressway. The Jeep’s front end folded in the crash. The driver, a 51-year-old man, suffered severe bleeding to his face but remained conscious. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. The Volvo truck was parked and did not move before the collision. No other injuries were reported. The data lists no errors for the parked truck. The only listed cause is distraction by the Jeep driver. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4667683 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Moped Rider Thrown After Striking Parked Garbage Truck

A woman on a moped slammed into a parked garbage truck on University Avenue. She flew from the seat. Her head hit the pavement. Blood pooled in the dark. She lay unconscious, her injuries grave. Distraction behind the handlebars proved deadly.

A 33-year-old woman riding a moped crashed into a parked garbage truck near 2265 University Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, she was ejected from the moped and suffered severe head lacerations, lying unconscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The woman was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but the primary cause cited is driver distraction. The garbage truck was parked and sustained no damage. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4665012 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Motorbike Hits Parked Sedan on East 205 Street

A motorbike traveling south struck a parked sedan on East 205 Street. The motorbike driver, a 23-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan sustained damage to its left side doors.

According to the police report, a motorbike traveling south on East 205 Street collided with a parked sedan. The motorbike driver, a 23-year-old male occupant, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan was damaged on its left front quarter panel and left side doors. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to lane use. The motorbike driver was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4665007 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
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SUV Struck From Behind on Bronx River Parkway

A sedan merging south hit a stopped SUV’s rear on Bronx River Parkway. Two SUV occupants suffered whiplash and back injuries. Unsafe speed and lane change listed as causes. Metal crumpled. Traffic stopped. Pain followed.

According to the police report, a 2015 sedan merging southbound on Bronx River Parkway struck the right rear bumper of a stopped 2023 SUV. The SUV carried two people: a 52-year-old woman driving and a 17-year-old male passenger. Both suffered whiplash and back injuries. The report lists "Unsafe Speed" and "Unsafe Lane Changing" as contributing factors. The sedan’s right front and the SUV’s right rear were damaged. Both vehicles were traveling south; the SUV was stopped in traffic. No ejections occurred. All occupants were conscious. The report does not mention any other contributing factors or safety equipment use.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664473 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06