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
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City Council Districts
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State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 52

SUV Rear-Ended on Bronx River Parkway

A pick-up truck struck the rear of an SUV stopped in traffic on Bronx River Parkway. The impact injured a 56-year-old male passenger in the SUV. The passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling south on Bronx River Parkway rear-ended a stopped SUV. The collision injured a 56-year-old male occupant seated in the right rear passenger seat of the SUV. He sustained back injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV was stopped in traffic when struck at its center back end by the pick-up truck, which was traveling straight ahead. Both vehicles sustained damage to their center back ends. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663418 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Moped Rider Killed at Bronx River Parkway

A 27-year-old man died on Bronx River Parkway. He rode a moped at unsafe speed. Alcohol played a role. He struck headfirst, ejected, killed on the cold asphalt. No helmet. The night ended in silence and loss.

A deadly crash took place near Southern Boulevard on Bronx River Parkway in the Bronx. According to the police report, a 27-year-old man riding a moped was killed after being ejected and striking headfirst. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The man was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but the primary causes cited are speed and alcohol. The crash left the rider dead at the scene, with severe head injuries. No other vehicles or persons were involved. The tragedy unfolded in the early morning darkness, leaving a life lost to preventable danger.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663145 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Pick-up Truck Slams E-Bike on Bainbridge

Pick-up truck hit e-bike’s right side on Bainbridge Avenue. Thirty-year-old cyclist hurt. Abrasions and leg injuries. Driver’s improper lane use caused the crash. Metal met flesh. The street stayed silent.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck struck the right side of an e-bike on Bainbridge Avenue in the Bronx. The cyclist, a 30-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor. The truck’s front end hit the e-bike’s right side while both vehicles were going straight. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment, as noted in the report. The crash left the cyclist injured and damaged both vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662385 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
SUV Turns, E-Scooter Rider Thrown and Injured

A Ford SUV turned right on East Fordham. An e-scooter kept straight. Metal hit flesh. The 21-year-old rider flew sideways, leg torn open. He landed unconscious in the street. Blood pooled on the asphalt. The SUV’s bumper bore the mark.

A Ford SUV made a right turn on East Fordham Road near East Kingsbridge Road. An e-scooter, driven by a 21-year-old man, continued straight. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as a contributing factor. The SUV struck the e-scooter, hitting the rider with its right front bumper. The impact left the e-scooter rider partially ejected and unconscious, suffering severe lacerations to his leg. The police report notes the rider’s license had never been granted. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the danger when drivers disregard traffic controls and vulnerable road users are left exposed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662382 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Sedan Crushes Teen Crossing Bainbridge Avenue

A Hyundai sedan struck an 18-year-old man mid-block on Bainbridge Avenue. The right front hit him hard. Blood poured. He stayed conscious, hurt everywhere. The car kept moving. The boy did not. The street swallowed another body.

An 18-year-old pedestrian was struck by a 2013 Hyundai sedan while crossing Bainbridge Avenue near East 212th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'A 2013 Hyundai struck an 18-year-old man crossing mid-block. The right front crushed him. He bled from everywhere. Conscious. Hurt all over. The sedan kept going straight. The boy did not.' The impact left the young man with severe bleeding and injuries across his entire body. The data lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No driver errors were specified in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657838 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
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Sedan Hits Grand Concourse, Two Passengers Injured

A 2015 Ford sedan traveling north on Grand Concourse struck an object or vehicle with its center front end. Two male passengers, ages 27 and 25, suffered head contusions. One was partially ejected despite wearing a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 2015 Ford sedan was traveling straight ahead northbound on Grand Concourse when it collided with an unspecified object or vehicle at the center front end. The vehicle had three occupants. Two male passengers, aged 27 and 25, were injured with head contusions. The 27-year-old front passenger was partially ejected despite wearing a lap belt and harness. The 25-year-old rear passenger was not ejected and also wore a lap belt and harness. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond unspecified causes. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658616 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
SUV Slams Sedan, Child Hurt on Bronx Parkway

SUV rear-ends sedan on Bronx River Parkway. Ten-year-old boy in back seat suffers chest injury and whiplash. Police cite reaction to another vehicle. Impact is sudden, pain is real.

According to the police report, a southbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan on Bronx River Parkway. The SUV hit the sedan's left front bumper with its center front end. A 10-year-old boy riding in the sedan's middle rear seat was injured, suffering chest trauma and whiplash. He was conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as the contributing factor, showing the SUV driver's response to another vehicle led to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight. No other driver errors or victim factors were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656392 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Sedan Rear-Ends Parked Car in Bronx

A sedan traveling east struck the left rear bumper of a parked sedan on West Bedford Park Boulevard. The driver of the parked car, a 27-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as a factor.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on West Bedford Park Boulevard collided with the left rear bumper of a parked sedan. The driver of the parked vehicle, a 27-year-old female, was injured with neck trauma and complained of whiplash. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The driver of the moving vehicle was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The collision caused damage to the left rear bumper of the parked car and the right front bumper of the moving sedan.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4654503 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Motorcycle Injured in Jerome Avenue Lane Change

A motorcycle struck the right front quarter panel of a sedan on Jerome Avenue. The biker, wearing a helmet, suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The sedan changed lanes unsafely, passing too closely. The rider remained conscious.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling south on Jerome Avenue collided with a sedan changing lanes. The sedan's unsafe lane change and passing too closely caused the crash. The motorcycle driver, a 28-year-old man wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The impact occurred on the left rear quarter panel of the motorcycle and the right front quarter panel of the sedan. The motorcyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' by the sedan driver.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653523 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Teen Cyclist Arm

A Jeep turned left on West Fordham Road. A bike kept straight. Steel hit flesh. The 18-year-old cyclist’s arm split open. Blood pooled on the Bronx street. Sirens broke the morning. The rider stayed conscious, pain sharp and bright.

An SUV collided with a bicyclist on West Fordham Road near the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx. The 18-year-old cyclist, traveling straight, was struck by a Jeep making a left turn. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was listed as a contributing factor. The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm and was partially ejected from his bike but remained conscious. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing safety equipment, but this is mentioned only after the primary driver error. The crash highlights the danger when drivers turn across the path of vulnerable road users at unsafe speeds.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651935 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Motorcycle Ejected in Left-Turn Sedan Crash

A motorcycle traveling north struck the right side of a southbound sedan making a left turn on West 195 Street. The motorcyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The driver was distracted, contributing to the collision.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on West 195 Street collided with a sedan making a left turn southbound. The motorcyclist, a 42-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with other vehicular causes. The sedan struck the motorcycle on its right side doors, damaging both vehicles' front and side. The motorcyclist remained conscious after the crash but was injured. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle during the left turn. No victim fault or helmet failure was noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651929 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
SUV Unsafe Lane Change Injures Driver

A 72-year-old man driving an SUV suffered facial injuries and shock after a collision on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The crash involved a sedan making a U-turn and a parked taxi. The SUV's right front bumper struck the sedan's left front quarter panel.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Webster Avenue in the Bronx involving a 2023 SUV traveling north, a 2020 sedan making a U-turn southwest, and a parked taxi. The SUV struck the sedan on its left front quarter panel with its right front bumper. The SUV driver, a 72-year-old man, was injured with facial wounds and minor bleeding and was wearing a lap belt. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The parked taxi sustained damage to its left rear bumper. The SUV driver was not ejected and suffered shock from the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651281 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Teen Pedestrian Struck During Bronx U-Turn

A 16-year-old girl crossing with the signal was hit by a driver making a U-turn on West Kingsbridge Road. She suffered bruises and leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The car was undamaged.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing West Kingsbridge Road at University Avenue in the Bronx. The driver, making a U-turn, struck her with the right rear bumper. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The vehicle sustained no damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649951 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Sedan Rear-Ends Stopped Dump Truck Bronx

A sedan struck a stopped dump truck on East Gun Hill Road in the Bronx. The female sedan driver lost consciousness and was injured. The impact damaged the front of the sedan and the rear of the truck. The driver was incoherent after the crash.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old female sedan driver collided into the rear of a stopped dump truck on East Gun Hill Road in the Bronx. The sedan was traveling west, going straight ahead, when it struck the truck, which was stopped in traffic. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan and the center back end of the truck. The driver lost consciousness, which contributed to the crash. She was injured and found incoherent at the scene. The report lists "Lost Consciousness" as a contributing factor. No other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The dump truck driver was licensed and stopped properly. The sedan driver was also licensed. No helmet or signaling factors apply.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648918 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Motorcycle Hits Sedan Turning Right Bronx

A motorcycle struck the right side of a sedan making a right turn on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The motorcyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash involved failure to yield and improper lane usage.

According to the police report, a sedan was making a right turn on Webster Avenue when a motorcycle traveling straight ahead collided with its right side doors. The motorcyclist, a 26-year-old male driver, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and improper passing or lane usage. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet but was not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan had two occupants and was registered in Florida; the motorcycle was registered in New York. The impact point was the sedan's right side doors and the motorcycle's center front end.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649090 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Pick-up Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on East Gun Hill Road

A pick-up truck struck the rear of a sedan traveling east on East Gun Hill Road. The sedan’s front passenger, a 75-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were distracted. The crash caused center front and back-end damage.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling east on East Gun Hill Road rear-ended a sedan going in the same direction. The sedan carried two occupants; the front passenger, a 75-year-old woman, was injured with back pain and whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both vehicles. The pick-up truck sustained center front-end damage, and the sedan was damaged at the center back end. No ejections occurred. The crash highlights driver distraction as the primary cause. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648513 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Taxi U-Turn Slams Moped on Gun Hill

Taxi swung a U-turn on East Gun Hill Road. Struck a northbound moped. Moped rider suffered neck wounds and bled. Driver inexperience and bad turn caused the crash. The street stayed open. Metal and flesh paid the price.

According to the police report, a taxi driver made an improper U-turn on East Gun Hill Road at Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. The taxi hit a moped traveling straight north. The 29-year-old moped rider suffered neck injuries, minor bleeding, and shock. Police listed driver inexperience and improper turning as causes. The moped's front end was damaged. The taxi showed no damage. The moped rider wore no safety equipment, as noted in the report. The crash exposes the danger of reckless driver maneuvers on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647920 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Bicyclist Ejected in Bronx Jerome Avenue Crash

A 21-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan and bike collided front-center and right front bumper. The bicyclist suffered hip and upper leg injuries but remained conscious. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Jerome Avenue was involved in a collision with a northbound sedan. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The report lists contributing factors including "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" on the bicyclist's part. The sedan driver was going straight ahead with no listed errors. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. Neither vehicle sustained damage. The crash highlights risks from improper lane usage and confusion by the bicyclist.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647380 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
SUV Collides with Dump Truck on Webster Avenue

A 27-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash in a crash on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The SUV struck the dump truck’s right rear quarter panel while both traveled south. Unsafe lane changing caused the collision.

According to the police report, a 2018 Ford SUV traveling south on Webster Avenue collided with a 2019 Mack dump truck merging in the same direction. The SUV’s left front quarter panel struck the dump truck’s right rear quarter panel. The 27-year-old male driver of the SUV was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report lists unsafe lane changing as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions are noted. The dump truck showed no damage. A parked BMW SUV nearby sustained damage to its left side doors but was not involved in the crash dynamics.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647359 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Near Webster Avenue

A 57-year-old woman was struck while crossing outside a crosswalk on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan driver was making a right turn. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and leg injuries. Tinted windows impaired the driver's view.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old female pedestrian was injured crossing Webster Avenue near East 199 Street in the Bronx. The pedestrian was not at an intersection or crosswalk when the collision occurred. The driver, a licensed male operating a 2018 sedan, was making a right turn at the time. The report lists tinted windows as a contributing factor, which likely impaired the driver's visibility. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The report does not indicate any pedestrian error or safety equipment use. The driver’s failure to account for a pedestrian outside a crosswalk was a key factor in the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647360 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06