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

Box Truck Rear-Ends E-Scooter Rider Bronx

A box truck struck an e-scooter from behind on University Avenue in the Bronx. The e-scooter driver, a 48-year-old man, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. The truck driver followed too closely and was inattentive. No helmet or safety gear noted.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling south on University Avenue rear-ended an eastbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 48-year-old man, was injured with contusions and bruises to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver errors including 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The e-scooter driver was unlicensed. The box truck showed no damage, while the e-scooter sustained damage to its center back end. No mention of helmet use or signaling was made in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4613509 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUV Rear-Ends 16-Year-Old Bicyclist Bronx

A 16-year-old boy on a bike was hit from behind by an SUV on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. The cyclist suffered hip and upper leg abrasions. The crash happened early morning. The driver followed too closely, causing the collision.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Jerome Avenue was struck from behind by a station wagon/SUV. The cyclist sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, described as abrasions. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The bicyclist was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The SUV had no occupants at the time of the crash. The impact occurred at the center back end of the bike. This collision highlights the dangers of tailgating vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4610939 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Unlicensed Taxi Driver Slams Parked Forklift, Passenger Dead

A taxi crashed into a parked forklift on Webster Avenue. The driver had no license. A 64-year-old passenger in the right rear seat died. The street was quiet. Driver inattention and an oversized vehicle led to tragedy.

A fatal collision took place on Webster Avenue near Parkside Place in the Bronx. According to the police report, an unlicensed taxi driver struck a parked forklift. The crash killed a 64-year-old man riding in the right rear seat of the taxi. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Oversized Vehicle' as contributing factors. The forklift was parked and too large for the street. The taxi’s right front bumper hit the forklift’s left rear bumper. The police report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash left one dead and others injured, highlighting the dangers of inattentive driving and oversized vehicles on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4604527 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
E-Bike Strikes 11-Year-Old Pedestrian Crossing

An 11-year-old boy was hit by an e-bike on Bainbridge Avenue. He was crossing with the signal when the bike, traveling north, failed to yield. The boy suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was inattentive.

According to the police report, an e-bike traveling north on Bainbridge Avenue struck an 11-year-old pedestrian who was crossing at an intersection with the signal. The boy sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at fault and was properly crossing. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by inattentive e-bike riders failing to yield to pedestrians.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4603768 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Bronx Driver Hits 10-Year-Old Pedestrian

A 10-year-old boy crossing West 225 Street in the Bronx was struck by a vehicle traveling east. The child suffered chest injuries but remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed as causes. The boy was injured at the intersection.

According to the police report, a 10-year-old pedestrian was injured while crossing West 225 Street in the Bronx. The child sustained chest injuries and was conscious after the crash. The vehicle involved was traveling east, going straight ahead. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. No other vehicle details or driver information were provided. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication. The report does not mention any fault or error on the part of the pedestrian.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4605223 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Motorcycle Ejected in SUV Side Collision

A motorcycle collided with an SUV on Southern Boulevard. The motorcyclist was ejected and suffered full-body injuries. The driver was unconscious with complaints of pain. Unsafe lane changing caused the crash. Both vehicles sustained side and front damage.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling south on Southern Boulevard collided with a northbound SUV. The motorcyclist, a 43-year-old man, was ejected and suffered injuries to his entire body, rendering him unconscious and in pain. The SUV sustained damage to its left side doors, while the motorcycle was damaged at its center front end. The report lists unsafe lane changing and improper lane usage as contributing factors. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet. The SUV driver was licensed; the motorcyclist was unlicensed. No pedestrian was involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4599783 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUVs Collide on Jerome Avenue in Bronx

Two SUVs crashed on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. One driver suffered injuries to his entire body and was incoherent at the scene. The impact damaged the front center of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. Physical disability was a factor.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. The driver of one SUV, a 42-year-old man, was injured with bodily trauma to his entire body and was incoherent at the scene. He was wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash involved a front-center impact on one vehicle and a left front bumper impact on the other. The driver was licensed in New York but had a physical disability listed as a contributing factor. The other driver was stopped in traffic when the collision occurred. No other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4601014 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 28-year-old man was struck on West Fordham Road in the Bronx. The sedan made a right turn and hit the pedestrian at the intersection. The man suffered back abrasions but remained conscious. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on West Fordham Road made a right turn and struck a 28-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near Cedar Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian sustained back abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian legally crossing. The impact occurred at the sedan's right front bumper, causing damage to the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4597295 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Taxi Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 52-year-old woman was hit by a taxi making a right turn on West Kingsbridge Road in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the taxi failed to yield right-of-way. She suffered head injuries and whiplash but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling northeast on West Kingsbridge Road struck a 52-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection while making a right turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The taxi's center front end was damaged. No other vehicles or occupants were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4595561 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Bus Strikes Taxi on Southern Boulevard

A bus hit a taxi’s rear as both turned right in the Bronx. A 22-year-old woman in the taxi suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver distraction. The street became a crash site in seconds.

According to the police report, a taxi and a bus collided on Southern Boulevard in the Bronx while both vehicles made right turns. The bus struck the taxi’s right rear quarter panel. A 22-year-old female passenger in the taxi was injured, suffering neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and wore a lap belt. The police report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The passenger was not ejected and her injuries were moderate.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4598646 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Head-On SUV Crash Injures Driver on Mosholu Parkway

Two SUVs slammed head-on on Mosholu Parkway. A 27-year-old woman behind the wheel took chest injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles hit center front. No pedestrians or cyclists hurt.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided head-on on Mosholu Parkway. One SUV was making a left turn while the other traveled straight. The 27-year-old female driver of the northbound SUV suffered chest injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles took heavy damage to their center front ends. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the female driver but does not name a clear driver error. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4591927 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Motorcycle Ejected After SUV Lane Violation

A motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered a head injury after a collision with an SUV on West Fordham Road. The SUV driver made an improper lane change and followed too closely. The motorcyclist was not wearing safety gear and sustained a concussion.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on West Fordham Road collided with an SUV also traveling east. The motorcycle driver, a 30-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion. The report lists the SUV driver's errors as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Following Too Closely." The motorcyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the SUV. The motorcyclist remained conscious despite the injury.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4590294 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
2
Bronx SUV Rear-Ends Sedan, Two Injured

Two men hurt in a Bronx crash. An SUV hit a sedan from behind on East Bedford Park Boulevard. Both drivers suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. Both were conscious and wearing seat belts. Damage hit the SUV’s front center.

According to the police report, a 2018 SUV traveling west on East Bedford Park Boulevard rear-ended a 2015 sedan also heading west. The collision caused neck injuries to both the SUV driver, 49, and his right rear passenger, 31. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The SUV sustained center front end damage; the sedan showed no damage. No ejections occurred. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to rear-end collisions in the Bronx.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4590066 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUVs Rear-End on Parkway Injures Girl

Two SUVs crashed on Bronx River Parkway. Both drivers followed too close. An 11-year-old girl in the rear seat suffered neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and strapped in. Metal bent. Lives changed.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling south on Bronx River Parkway collided when both drivers followed too closely. The crash struck the center front end of one SUV and the center back end of the other. An 11-year-old girl riding in the left rear seat was injured. She suffered neck injuries and whiplash but remained conscious and was secured by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No other contributing factors or errors by the injured passenger were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4588751 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
2
Aggressive Driving Causes Bronx River Parkway Crash

Two women injured in a multi-vehicle crash on Bronx River Parkway. One driver changed lanes aggressively. Both occupants suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Vehicles collided at rear and side panels. The crash left two injured, no ejections reported.

According to the police report, a crash occurred on Bronx River Parkway involving multiple vehicles traveling south. The collision involved aggressive driving and road rage as a contributing factor. One driver was changing lanes when the impact happened. Two female occupants, a 22-year-old driver and a 23-year-old passenger, were injured with whiplash and full-body injuries. Both were not ejected from their vehicle. The vehicles sustained damage to rear bumpers and side panels. The report lists aggressive driving as the key driver error. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4590993 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Taxi Makes U-Turn, Hits Sedan Passenger

A taxi making an improper U-turn struck a sedan on Grand Avenue. The sedan’s right rear passenger, a 63-year-old woman, suffered facial bruising. The impact hit the taxi’s left side doors. Driver errors included improper lane usage and turning.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on Grand Avenue made an improper U-turn and collided with a sedan also traveling west. The point of impact was the taxi’s left side doors and the sedan’s right front bumper. A 63-year-old female passenger in the sedan was injured, sustaining facial contusions and bruises. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists driver errors as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Turning Improperly." The taxi driver was making the U-turn when the collision occurred. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4585254 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Sedan Strikes Bicyclist on Sedgwick Avenue

A sedan hit a 26-year-old male bicyclist on Sedgwick Avenue late at night. The cyclist suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The driver was inattentive, causing the collision. The bicyclist remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan collided with a bicyclist traveling east on Sedgwick Avenue at 11:45 p.m. The 26-year-old male bicyclist sustained serious injuries, including fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors to the crash. The sedan impacted the bicyclist on the bike's left front bumper and the sedan's center front end. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4585247 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUV Left Turn Hits Pedestrian Crossing Signal

A 20-year-old woman was struck at an intersection on Bailey Avenue. She was crossing with the signal when a southwesterly SUV made a left turn and hit her with its left front bumper. She suffered bruises and leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at an intersection on Bailey Avenue. The driver, operating a 2015 Honda SUV, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and driving southwest at the time. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4589466 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Moped Rider Ejected in Bronx U-Turn Crash

A moped struck a turning sedan on Jerome Avenue. The rider, 55, flew from his seat. Blood pooled. His body broke. Sirens cut through the Bronx haze. The moped lay wrecked. Shock and pain held the street in their grip.

A violent crash unfolded on Jerome Avenue near East Gun Hill Road in the Bronx. According to the police report, a moped traveling north slammed into a sedan making a U-turn. The moped rider, a 55-year-old man, was ejected and suffered severe injuries to his entire body, with heavy bleeding and shock. The sedan, driven by a 34-year-old woman, was struck on its left rear quarter panel. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were specified for the sedan’s occupants. The moped was demolished in the impact. The crash left the rider broken and bleeding as emergency crews arrived.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4585250 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Pedestrian Injured in Bronx Backing Crash

A pedestrian was struck and injured by a vehicle backing unsafely in the Bronx. The man suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The crash involved multiple parked vehicles and an SUV traveling northbound.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a vehicle backed unsafely and struck him outside an intersection on Loring Place North in the Bronx. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash involved a sedan and an SUV, with the SUV traveling northbound and the sedan backing from a parked position. The point of impact was the right side doors of the sedan. The police identified 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4585223 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07