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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State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 52

SUV Crashes Into Parked Vehicles in Bronx

A 45-year-old male driver lost consciousness behind the wheel. His SUV struck two parked vehicles on West Kingsbridge Road. The driver was injured and unconscious at the scene. Damage hit the right front and left side of the parked cars.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old male driver traveling west on West Kingsbridge Road lost consciousness while driving a 2020 Ford SUV. The vehicle collided with two parked vehicles, a 2019 Nissan SUV and a 2017 Ford truck, damaging their left side doors and rear quarter panel. The driver was injured and found unconscious but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor to the crash. There is no indication of other driver errors or victim fault. The driver was wearing a lap belt at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4639114 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Inexperienced Driver Strikes Pedestrian Head-On Bronx

A car hit a man head-on at West Fordham Road and Loring Place North. His head split. Blood pooled by the curb. He tried to speak but could not. The driver was new. The night stayed silent.

A 41-year-old pedestrian was struck head-on by a vehicle at West Fordham Road and Loring Place North in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'The driver was new behind the wheel.' The man suffered severe head lacerations and was left incoherent at the scene. The only contributing factor listed is 'Driver Inexperience.' The impact was to the center front end of the vehicle. No other contributing factors, such as helmet or signal use, are noted in the data. The crash left the pedestrian gravely injured, with blood pooling by the curb.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634415 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Sedan Rear-Ends Bus on Sedgwick Avenue

A sedan struck the rear of a bus while both made right turns on Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan driver, a 35-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash was caused by following too closely.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male sedan driver was injured after rear-ending a bus on Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx. Both vehicles were making right turns when the collision occurred. The sedan sustained damage to its center back end, while the bus was damaged at its center front end. The driver was conscious and wearing a lap belt but suffered back injuries and whiplash. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The bus had no occupants at the time.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4635902 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
2
SUV Hits Two Children Crossing With Signal

A Jeep SUV struck two boys, ages five and six, crossing East 196 Street with the signal in the Bronx. Both suffered facial injuries. The driver was distracted, causing the crash. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 2007 Jeep SUV was making a right turn on East 196 Street in the Bronx when it struck two young pedestrians, ages five and six, who were crossing with the signal. Both boys sustained facial injuries—contusions and abrasions—and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors. The vehicle had no damage despite the impact at the center front end. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle eastbound. The children were not at fault; the crash resulted from the driver's failure to maintain attention while turning.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4633596 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUV Strikes Backing Sedan on Bainbridge Avenue

SUV slammed into sedan backing up on Bainbridge Avenue. Woman at the wheel of the sedan bruised her back. Metal twisted, glass cracked. Unsafe backing listed as cause. No ejection. Both drivers licensed.

According to the police report, a southbound SUV hit a sedan that was backing east on Bainbridge Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan’s 31-year-old female driver suffered a back contusion. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as a contributing factor. The SUV’s right front quarter panel and the sedan’s left rear bumper were damaged. Both drivers held valid licenses. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. No one was ejected. The crash left one person injured and both vehicles scarred.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632259 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUV Strikes 15-Year-Old Pedestrian Crossing

A 15-year-old boy was struck by an SUV on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle hit him on the left front bumper. He suffered bruises and abdominal-pelvic injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Jerome Avenue at an intersection in the Bronx. The vehicle involved was a 2017 Nissan SUV traveling northbound. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The report lists driver errors including Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The pedestrian sustained contusions and abdominal-pelvic injuries but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632229 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
E-Scooter Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 42-year-old woman crossing Jerome Avenue with the signal was struck by an e-scooter traveling north. The scooter hit her center front end. She suffered a concussion and upper leg injuries. The driver failed to yield and was speeding.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured after being struck by an e-scooter on Jerome Avenue near East Kingsbridge Road in the Bronx. The 42-year-old woman was crossing with the signal when the e-scooter, traveling north and going straight ahead, hit her at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained a concussion and upper leg injuries. The report lists the driver’s errors as unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way. The crash caused damage to the scooter’s center front end. No safety equipment or helmet use was noted. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4633829 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Bus Strikes Bicyclist on West Fordham Road

A bus and a bicyclist collided on West Fordham Road. The 48-year-old cyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Both vehicles traveled west. Driver inattention caused the crash. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a bus and a bicycle collided on West Fordham Road. The bicyclist, a 48-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his knee and lower leg. He was conscious and not ejected from his bike. Both vehicles were traveling west and going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both the bus and the bicyclist. The bus showed no damage, and the point of impact was the bike's left front bumper. No safety equipment was noted for the bicyclist. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632160 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
3
Three Injured in Bronx Sedan Collision

Two sedans collided on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. Three occupants suffered head and back injuries. Drivers distracted. One driver unlicensed. Vehicles struck front bumpers and rear ends. Shock and abrasions reported. Crash unfolded at 2:07 a.m.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The crash involved three injured occupants: a 28-year-old male driver with head abrasions, a 27-year-old female front passenger with back injuries, and a 3-year-old female rear passenger with whiplash. All occupants were restrained. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both vehicles. One driver was unlicensed. The vehicles impacted at their front bumpers and rear ends. No pedestrians were involved. The crash caused shock and visible injuries but no ejections. The collision highlights driver errors, specifically inattention and distraction, as the primary cause.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631883 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Teen Cyclist Struck on Grand Concourse

A car hit a 17-year-old boy riding his bike near East 198th Street. The front end smashed him. His head was torn. Blood spread on the street. He stayed conscious, half-thrown from the bike. Traffic control was ignored. Doors bent. Flesh cut.

A 17-year-old male bicyclist was struck by a vehicle on Grand Concourse near East 198th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the crash involved the center front end of a vehicle colliding with the right side doors of the bike. The boy suffered severe head lacerations and was partially ejected, but remained conscious at the scene. The report states, 'Traffic control ignored.' The listed contributing factor is 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a contributing factor. The data shows a clear failure to obey traffic controls, leading to serious injury for the young cyclist.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630902 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Motorcycle Hits Turning Sedan in Bronx

A motorcycle struck a sedan making a left turn on East 193 Street. The 18-year-old motorcyclist was partially ejected and suffered abrasions and leg injuries. The sedan’s front end was damaged. Driver distraction was cited as a factor.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling south collided with a sedan making a left turn northwest on East 193 Street in the Bronx. The motorcycle driver, an 18-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, suffered front-end damage. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor for the crash. The motorcycle driver was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632896 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
12-Year-Old Girl Injured by SUV on East Gun Hill

A 12-year-old girl suffered a hip and upper leg contusion after a collision with an SUV on East Gun Hill Road in the Bronx. The pedestrian was not in the roadway. The driver was traveling east, going straight ahead. The girl remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old female pedestrian was injured on East Gun Hill Road near Tryon Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian was not in the roadway when the collision occurred with a Honda SUV traveling eastbound. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained a contusion bruise to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of impact. Vehicle damage was noted as 'Other,' with no damage at the point of impact. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630202 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
2
Passenger Distraction Triggers Bronx Sedan Crash

Two sedans slammed together on the Major Deegan. Passenger distraction played a role. A driver and a rear passenger suffered neck injuries and shock. Metal twisted at the front and back ends.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on the Major Deegan Expressway at 12:20 a.m. Both vehicles were traveling south, going straight. The left front bumper of one sedan struck the center back end of the other. The crash injured a 51-year-old driver and a 22-year-old rear passenger. Both suffered neck injuries and shock. The report lists passenger distraction as a contributing factor. No other driver errors were specified. The driver wore a lap belt; the passenger's safety equipment is unknown. The collision caused damage to the center front and back ends of the vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629125 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
2
Alcohol-Fueled Head-On Crash Injures Passenger

Two cars slammed head-on. Metal screamed. A young man bled from the face, trapped in the front seat. Both drivers, women, hurt. Alcohol fueled the crash. The SUV rolled south. The sedan stopped. The night stayed cold and loud.

A head-on collision on the Major Deegan Expressway left three people injured. According to the police report, two vehicles—a sedan and an SUV—struck each other front-to-front at 2:50 a.m. A 22-year-old male passenger suffered severe bleeding from the face. Both drivers, women, were also hurt. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The SUV continued south after the crash; the sedan did not. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. According to the police report, driver impairment led to this violent impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4627829 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Bronx SUV Rear-Ends SUV Injuring Child Passenger

Two SUVs collided on Bainbridge Avenue in the Bronx. A 7-year-old boy in the rear left seat of the struck vehicle suffered a facial contusion. The crash involved driver distraction and caused moderate injury to the child passenger.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling south on Bainbridge Avenue collided when one vehicle struck the center back end of the other. The driver of the striking SUV was cited for driver inattention or distraction. A 7-year-old male occupant seated in the left rear passenger seat of the struck vehicle sustained a facial contusion and was injured but conscious. The child was not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists no contributing factors related to the victim or safety equipment. The collision caused center front and center back end damage to the involved SUVs.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4627085 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUV Passenger Injured in Reaction Crash

A 38-year-old woman riding front passenger in an SUV suffered elbow and lower arm injuries. The driver reacted to an uninvolved vehicle, causing a collision on the Major Deegan Expressway. The passenger was not ejected but experienced shock and pain.

According to the police report, a 2018 Honda SUV traveling south on the Major Deegan Expressway collided due to the driver’s reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. The front passenger, a 38-year-old woman, was injured with elbow and lower arm trauma and reported pain and nausea. The vehicle sustained damage to the right front quarter panel and bumper. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the primary contributing factor. The passenger was not ejected but experienced shock. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4619993 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUV Makes U-Turn, Hits 19-Year-Old Bicyclist

A 19-year-old bicyclist suffered shoulder and arm injuries after an SUV made an improper U-turn on West Fordham Road in the Bronx. The SUV struck the bike’s front end. The cyclist was conscious and bruised but not ejected.

According to the police report, a 2019 SUV was making an improper U-turn on West Fordham Road in the Bronx when it collided with a 19-year-old male bicyclist traveling westbound. The point of impact was the SUV’s left front quarter panel and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist sustained upper arm and shoulder contusions and remained conscious. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a driver error contributing to the crash. The bicyclist’s actions were noted as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' but no helmet or signaling factors were mentioned. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling eastbound before the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4619490 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Taxi Hits Sedan Backing Unsafely Bronx

A taxi struck a sedan backing unsafely on West 225 Street in the Bronx. The sedan driver, a 25-year-old man, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. The crash involved driver distraction and unsafe backing maneuvers.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on West 225 Street collided with a sedan making a U-turn and backing unsafely while traveling north. The sedan driver, a 25-year-old male occupant, was injured with shoulder and upper arm trauma and complained of whiplash. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with unsafe backing by the sedan driver. The sedan sustained front-end damage, and the taxi was damaged on its left front bumper. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other injuries or victims were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4619050 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
E-Bike Collides With Sedan in Bronx

An e-bike and a sedan collided near Valentine Avenue in the Bronx. The 21-year-old e-bike driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as a key factor. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front and rear panels.

According to the police report, a collision occurred between an e-bike and a sedan on Valentine Avenue in the Bronx. The e-bike driver, a 21-year-old male, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The e-bike struck the sedan's left rear quarter panel with its right front bumper. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The e-bike driver was wearing a helmet. The sedan sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel, while the e-bike's right front bumper was damaged. The e-bike driver was not ejected but was in shock following the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4617654 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Taxi Slams Object on Bronx River Parkway

A taxi struck an object with its left front. The driver, alone, suffered whiplash and full-body pain. No others hurt. The cab’s bumper took the blow. Police list no driver error.

According to the police report, a 2016 Nissan taxi heading south on Bronx River Parkway hit an object with its left front quarter panel. The 61-year-old male driver was injured, suffering whiplash and pain across his body, but stayed conscious and was not ejected. The taxi’s left front bumper was damaged. No other people or vulnerable road users were involved. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no driver errors identified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4614229 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07