Crash Count for Precinct 52
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,632
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,045
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 427
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 27
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 11
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 31, 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

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 2025-08-07
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 2025-08-07
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 2025-08-07
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 2025-08-07
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 2025-08-07
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 2025-08-07
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 2025-08-07
Sedan Turns Right Strikes Southbound Moped

A sedan making a right turn hit a southbound moped on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The moped driver suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The crash involved driver distraction. Both vehicles sustained side door damage.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Webster Avenue made a right turn and collided with a southbound moped. The moped driver, a 24-year-old male, was injured with fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the crash. The moped driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The point of impact was the left side doors of the moped and the right side doors of the sedan. The moped driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan driver was licensed in Pennsylvania, and the moped driver was licensed in New York. No other contributing factors were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4645703 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Pedestrian Injured by Distracted SUV on East Gun Hill

A 58-year-old woman crossing East Gun Hill Road was struck by an SUV traveling west. The driver was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered back abrasions but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact to its front center.

According to the police report, a 58-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing East Gun Hill Road at an intersection. The vehicle involved was a sport utility vehicle traveling west, which struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained back abrasions and remained conscious after the collision. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The SUV showed no visible damage from the impact. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication. This crash highlights the danger of driver distraction and its impact on vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647903 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Pedestrian Injured by Vehicle Backing on Webster Avenue

A vehicle backing unsafely struck an 18-year-old female pedestrian on Webster Avenue. She was outside the roadway, suffering abrasions and injuries to her entire body. The driver’s error caused the crash late at night. The pedestrian remained conscious.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a vehicle backed unsafely on Webster Avenue. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the collision but was still struck by the vehicle’s center back end. She sustained abrasions and injuries to her entire body, with an injury severity rating of 3. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact. The vehicle had no occupants at the time and no additional details on vehicle type or driver were provided.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4644518 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
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Sedan Crash on Valentine Avenue Injures Driver, Passenger

A sedan traveling north on Valentine Avenue crashed, striking with its right front bumper. Two men inside suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Both wore lap belts. The driver’s distraction caused the crash. Shock gripped both victims.

According to the police report, a 2018 Toyota sedan traveling north on Valentine Avenue crashed, impacting with its right front bumper. The driver, a 43-year-old man, and a 35-year-old male passenger were injured with whiplash and injuries to their entire bodies. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and were not ejected. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead before the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash caused shock and moderate injuries to both men.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642747 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Man’s Leg Torn Off on Jerome Avenue

A man, fifty, struck by a westbound vehicle on Jerome Avenue. The car’s front end hit him. His leg was torn from knee to foot. He lay conscious, blood pooling on the asphalt. The street kept moving. The wound was brutal. The pain, unspoken.

A 50-year-old man walking near Jerome Avenue and East 183rd Street in the Bronx was struck by a westbound vehicle’s front end. According to the police report, the impact tore his leg from knee to foot. He remained conscious on the pavement as blood pooled around him. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle type and driver details are unspecified. The man suffered a traumatic amputation. No information is provided about the pedestrian’s actions or location at the time of the crash. The street kept moving as he lay injured. No helmet or signal use is mentioned.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643627 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Sedan Strikes Left Side of Turning Vehicle

A sedan traveling east hit the left side of a southbound vehicle making a left turn on West Fordham Road in the Bronx. The driver of the turning vehicle, a 37-year-old woman, suffered a head contusion and shock. Air bag deployed.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on West Fordham Road struck the left side doors of a southbound vehicle making a left turn near the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx. The driver of the turning vehicle, a 37-year-old woman, was injured with a head contusion and experienced shock. The air bag deployed during the crash. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The injured driver was not ejected from the vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641514 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Moped Hits Parked Sedan on West Fordham Road

A moped struck a parked sedan on West Fordham Road. The moped driver, unlicensed, suffered bruises and an arm injury. The sedan was damaged on its left side. No ejections occurred. The crash left one injured and conscious.

According to the police report, a moped traveling east collided with a parked sedan on West Fordham Road. The moped driver, a 38-year-old male, was injured with contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan sustained damage to its left side doors. The moped driver was unlicensed, which is noted as a contributing factor. The sedan driver was licensed and parked at the time of impact. No other contributing factors were specified in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641192 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
E-Bike Slams Cyclist Turning Left on Bainbridge

A woman turned left on Bainbridge. An e-bike hit her hard. She flew, hit the street. Her hip shattered. Blood pooled. She lay awake, torn and gasping, the pavement hot beneath her. No helmet. The crash left her broken.

A 63-year-old woman riding a bike was struck by an e-bike while turning left on Bainbridge Avenue. According to the police report, 'A woman turned left on her bike. An e-bike came straight. They met hard. She flew, hit the street. Her hip shattered. Blood pooled.' The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. The woman was ejected from her bike and suffered severe lacerations and a shattered hip. She was conscious at the scene, lying on the hot pavement. No helmet was worn, as noted in the report. The crash highlights the danger when lane usage breaks down and vulnerable road users collide.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641193 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
E-Bike Strikes 7-Year-Old Pedestrian Bronx

A 7-year-old girl was hit by an e-bike at a Bronx intersection. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The child was conscious and injured in the roadway.

According to the police report, a male e-bike rider traveling east struck a 7-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection on West Kingsbridge Road in the Bronx. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The e-bike showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and injured while crossing the road. The driver held a permit license from New York. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640775 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Bike Strikes Pedestrian on East Kingsbridge Road

A 56-year-old man was hit by a bike on East Kingsbridge Road in the Bronx. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated lower arm. The cyclist showed no vehicle damage. Driver inattention caused the crash.

According to the police report, a bike traveling south on East Kingsbridge Road struck a 56-year-old pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow and lower arm. The bike showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash and suffered serious but non-fatal injuries. The cyclist was the sole vehicle involved, going straight ahead at the time of impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640522 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
68-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Backing SUV Valentine Ave

A 68-year-old woman was struck while emerging from behind a parked SUV on Valentine Avenue. The driver was backing unsafely. The pedestrian suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm. The SUV showed no damage. The crash left the woman conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a 68-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Valentine Avenue after emerging from behind a parked vehicle. The driver of a 2006 Acura SUV was backing northbound and struck the pedestrian at the center back end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her elbow and lower arm but remained conscious. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. The vehicle showed no damage. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The pedestrian was not at an intersection at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640527 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Motorcycle Ejected on Bronx River Parkway

A 33-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and suffered severe full-body injuries on Bronx River Parkway. The crash involved a sedan and multiple vehicles, all traveling south. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor. The rider wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Bronx River Parkway involving a 2021 Kawasaki motorcycle and a 2015 Toyota sedan, among other vehicles. The motorcycle driver, a 33-year-old male, was ejected and sustained fractures, distortions, and dislocations affecting his entire body. He was conscious at the scene and was wearing a helmet. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were traveling south, going straight ahead, with impact points on the motorcycle's right front quarter panel and the sedan's left rear bumper. The report does not specify other driver errors or victim actions.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4639067 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Sedan U-Turn Hits E-Bike Passenger

A sedan making a U-turn struck an e-bike traveling north on University Avenue in the Bronx. The e-bike’s left rear passenger was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and turned improperly.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on University Avenue made a U-turn and collided with an e-bike going straight north. The impact occurred on the sedan’s front center and the e-bike’s left side doors. The e-bike carried two occupants; the left rear passenger was ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The police identified driver errors as failure to yield right-of-way and turning improperly. The injured passenger was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by improper vehicle maneuvers and failure to yield to vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637810 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07