Crash Count for Precinct 52
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 4,720
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,666
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 571
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 36
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 17
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025
Carnage in Precinct 52
Killed 17
+2
Crush Injuries 5
Face 1
Head 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Whole body 1
Amputation 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Severe Bleeding 10
Face 4
Head 2
Whole body 2
Lower arm/hand 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Severe Lacerations 19
Head 8
+3
Lower leg/foot 4
Hip/upper leg 2
Lower arm/hand 2
Eye 1
Face 1
Neck 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Concussion 15
Head 8
+3
Face 2
Lower leg/foot 2
Whole body 2
Hip/upper leg 1
Whiplash 107
Neck 45
+40
Back 26
+21
Head 18
+13
Whole body 17
+12
Chest 8
+3
Shoulder/upper arm 5
Face 3
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Lower arm/hand 2
Lower leg/foot 2
Contusion/Bruise 98
Lower leg/foot 35
+30
Head 17
+12
Lower arm/hand 10
+5
Back 8
+3
Face 8
+3
Hip/upper leg 7
+2
Abdomen/pelvis 5
Shoulder/upper arm 4
Neck 3
Whole body 2
Eye 1
Abrasion 78
Lower leg/foot 21
+16
Head 16
+11
Lower arm/hand 12
+7
Whole body 8
+3
Hip/upper leg 6
+1
Back 5
Face 5
Abdomen/pelvis 3
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Pain/Nausea 15
Whole body 5
Head 4
Neck 3
Lower leg/foot 2
Lower arm/hand 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 52?

Preventable Speeding in Precinct 52 School Zones

(since 2022)

Caught Speeding Recently in Precinct 52

Vehicles – Caught Speeding in NYC (12 months)
  1. 2023 Black Ford Pickup (KZH9470) – 145 times • 2 in last 90d here
  2. Vehicle (KZH9916) – 104 times • 1 in last 90d here
  3. 2023 Black Mitsubishi Suburban (KZF9054) – 96 times • 1 in last 90d here
  4. 2023 Black Mitsubishi Suburban (KZF9979) – 93 times • 1 in last 90d here
  5. 2020 Honda Seda (P85VHP) – 45 times • 1 in last 90d here
Bronx River Parkway: two riders down, a system on idle

Bronx River Parkway: two riders down, a system on idle

Precinct 52: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 25, 2025

Two men died before dawn on the Bronx River Parkway. Police say a 21‑year‑old in a Mercedes tried to pass, hit a Volkswagen, then struck two motorcycles. Both riders, Manuel Amarantepenalo, 19, and Enrique Martinez, 21, were thrown and died at the hospital, according to Gothamist. Prosecutors charged the driver with vehicular manslaughter and DWI, Gothamist reported.

“Two people were killed. He was drunk,” the victim’s sister said outside court, quoted by the Daily News. “How could they let him go?” their mother asked, the Daily News reported. The highway shut near Gun Hill as police worked the scene, said Gothamist.

CBS said simply: “Two men on motorcycles were killed in the crash overnight” on the parkway by East Gun Hill Road (CBS New York).

Nights in the 52nd: the hours that kill

In Precinct 52, deaths pile up at night. From midnight to 5 a.m., seven people were killed and hundreds injured, with spikes at midnight and 5 a.m., per city data (NYC Open Data). The Bronx River Parkway is a top hotspot here, with two deaths and more than a hundred injuries. The Major Deegan follows.

The bodies tell the story: pedestrians, cyclists, riders, passengers. In this precinct since 2022, pedestrians suffered 371 injuries and three deaths; cyclists 115 injuries; riders of other small motorized devices 59 injuries; vehicle occupants eight deaths and 1,525 injuries (NYC Open Data). Heavy vehicles are not the bulk; cars and SUVs drive most pedestrian injuries here (NYC Open Data).

What keeps breaking here

“Other” is the leading listed factor in the precinct’s injury and death toll, with five deaths tied to it. Vulnerable road user error appears in the data too, but the worst damage tracks the hours, the speed, and the corridors (NYC Open Data). Unsafe speed shows up in the ledger. Failure to yield maims people on side streets. Distraction is there as well.

On West Kingsbridge and University, a 65‑year‑old crossing with the signal was hit and killed by a turning van, police records say (CrashID 4801942). On Mosholu at Bainbridge, a moped rider died after a collision with a BMW sedan (CrashID 4692380). The dates change. The pattern does not.

Fix the corners. Tame the nights.

Start with the hotspots. Daylight crossings and harden turns on West Fordham Road and Jerome Avenue. Give leading pedestrian intervals at University and Kingsbridge. Clamp down on night speeding on the Bronx River Parkway and the Major Deegan with targeted operations tied to the midnight–5 a.m. window the data flags, and repeat them at the same places each week (NYC Open Data).

These are simple moves. They protect people outside the car first.

Citywide levers that save lives here

Lower speeds save lives. New York has the power to set safer limits. Advocates urge the city to drop the default to 20 mph. You can press your officials now (Take Action).

The worst repeat speeders do outsized harm. The proposed Stop Super Speeders Act would force drivers with extreme ticket histories or points to use tech that caps speed. Safe‑streets groups are calling lawmakers to move it. Tell yours to back it (Take Action).

The families wait

“Two people were killed,” the sister said. “He was drunk.” The words hang there, in a courthouse hallway, and on a road where engines never sleep (Daily News).

Citations

Citations

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.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 52

18
Motorcycle Ejection on Major Deegan Expressway

May 18 - A motorcycle rider was ejected and injured on Major Deegan Expressway. Failure to yield played a role. The crash left the rider with a fractured leg. The road remains unforgiving.

A motorcycle crash on Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx left the 40-year-old rider ejected and suffering a fractured leg. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was a contributing factor. The rider was conscious after the crash and wore a helmet. The motorcycle struck the center front end while going straight. Another vehicle was changing lanes at the time. No other injuries were reported. The report lists no damage to the motorcycle. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813909 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
16
Improper Turn on University Avenue Injures Driver

May 16 - SUV turned wrong on University Avenue. Sedan struck. One driver hurt, back injury. Police cite improper turn, distraction. No pedestrians involved. Steel and speed meet flesh.

A crash at 2211 University Avenue in the Bronx involved a sedan and an SUV. According to the police report, the SUV was making a U-turn when it collided with the sedan going straight. One driver, a 40-year-old woman, suffered a back injury and shock. Police list 'Turning Improperly' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813878 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
14
Police Chase Ends In Bronx Fatality

May 14 - A black Mercedes, fleeing police, struck Kelvin Mitchell on Webster Avenue. The impact hurled him through the air, dragging him 100 feet. Mitchell died at the scene. The driver fled. Two memorials now mark the spot where he fell.

Streetsblog NYC reported on May 14, 2025, that Kelvin Mitchell, a 43-year-old father, was killed by a hit-and-run driver in the Bronx. Witnesses and video show a police van chasing a speeding Mercedes before the crash, raising questions about NYPD pursuit policy. The article notes, 'A police van was in pursuit of the speeding Mercedes, according to video obtained by Streetsblog.' The NYPD’s policy restricts chases to serious crimes and discourages them in residential areas, yet the pursuit occurred near homes and a bodega. The department declined to comment. The crash highlights risks from high-speed chases and inconsistent enforcement of pursuit guidelines.


12
SUV Slams Sedan on Major Deegan Expressway

May 12 - SUV struck sedan’s rear. One driver suffered neck injury. Police cite driver distraction. Crash left pain and questions in its wake.

A sedan stopped in traffic on the Major Deegan Expressway was hit from behind by an SUV. One driver, a 25-year-old man, suffered a neck injury and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained damage at the points of impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes both drivers wore lap belts and harnesses. The crash highlights the danger of distraction behind the wheel.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812374 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
11
Sedan Strikes Toddler at Bronx Crosswalk

May 11 - A sedan hit a two-year-old girl crossing Bainbridge Avenue. She suffered a head injury. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. The street remains dangerous for the smallest New Yorkers.

A two-year-old girl was struck and injured by a sedan while crossing at 2670 Bainbridge Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the child suffered a head injury and abrasion. The driver and a passenger, both 25-year-old men, were listed as uninjured. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The sedan was traveling north and hit the child with its front end. No other factors were listed. The crash highlights the risk faced by young pedestrians on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812145 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
11
SUV Turns, Strikes Teen Cyclist on Mosholu Parkway

May 11 - SUV hit a 15-year-old cyclist on Mosholu Parkway. The teen was ejected and bruised. Police cite failure to yield and driver distraction. System failed to protect the vulnerable.

A 15-year-old boy riding a bike was struck by an SUV making a right turn on Mosholu Parkway at Hull Avenue in the Bronx. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a leg contusion. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The SUV’s right front bumper hit the cyclist. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The report lists no helmet use for the cyclist, but only after noting the driver’s errors. The system left a young cyclist exposed to danger.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812170 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
11
Bronx Man Killed in Hit-and-Run

May 11 - A black Mercedes struck Kelvin Mitchell as he crossed Webster Avenue. The driver fled. Mitchell died steps from home. Police have not caught the driver. The street stayed quiet. The loss cut deep. The danger remains.

NY Daily News reported on May 11, 2025, that Kelvin Mitchell, 43, was killed by a hit-and-run driver while crossing Webster Ave. near E. 168th St. in the Bronx. The article states, "Mitchell was crossing Webster Ave. midblock... when he was mowed down by the driver of a black Mercedes-Benz." Surveillance video showed the Mercedes speeding in a bus lane before the crash. The driver did not stop. NYPD could not confirm if police were pursuing the car. Mitchell was a father and community figure. The crash highlights the lethal risk of speeding and hit-and-run drivers, and the lack of immediate accountability. No arrests have been made.


10
Hit-And-Run Kills Bronx Pedestrian

May 10 - A man crossed East 160th Street. A black Mercedes hit him. The driver fled. Paramedics rushed the man to Lincoln Hospital. He died. Police search for the driver. The street holds silence. Another life lost to speed and steel.

ABC7 reported on May 10, 2025, that a 43-year-old man was killed in a hit-and-run at East 160th Street and Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The article states, "A preliminary investigation found that the man was crossing the street when he was struck by a black Mercedes traveling southbound on Webster Ave." The driver did not stop and has not been apprehended. Emergency services transported the victim to Lincoln Hospital, where he died from his injuries. ABC7 quotes an area resident: "That was like my brother. He remember he was a good guy, a family guy. A whole father." The crash highlights the ongoing danger faced by pedestrians and the persistent issue of drivers fleeing crash scenes. No arrests have been made.


9
Unsafe Speed Crash Injures Bronx Passenger

May 9 - SUV and sedan collided on Mosholu Parkway. Unsafe speed listed. Passenger suffered leg injury. Another driver hit in the head. Metal and glass scattered. Sirens cut through the Bronx dusk.

Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided on Mosholu Parkway at Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, unsafe speed was a contributing factor. A 20-year-old passenger suffered a leg injury. A 36-year-old driver sustained a head injury. The crash left metal twisted and bodies hurt. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the driver error. No other contributing factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812125 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
7
Bus Rear-Ends Sedan on Bainbridge Avenue

May 7 - A bus slammed into a sedan’s rear on Bainbridge Avenue. One driver suffered a head injury. Police cite following too closely. Metal, glass, blood. The street stays dangerous.

A bus struck the back of a sedan on Bainbridge Avenue at East 213th Street in the Bronx. One driver, a 39-year-old woman, suffered a head injury. According to the police report, 'Other Vehicular' and 'Following Too Closely' were listed as contributing factors. The bus hit the sedan’s center back end while both vehicles traveled north. The impact left one driver hurt and others shaken. The report highlights driver error—following too closely—as a key cause of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811188 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
5
Taxi Rear-Ended by Sedan on Kingsbridge Road

May 5 - Sedan slammed into stopped taxi’s rear. Passenger struck in head. Outside distraction listed. Pain, shock, chaos on Webb Avenue.

A sedan crashed into the back of a stopped taxi on West Kingsbridge Road at Webb Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'Outside Car Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. One passenger in the taxi, a 23-year-old man, suffered a head injury and was in shock, reporting pain and nausea. Other occupants, including both drivers and additional passengers, were listed with unspecified injuries. The crash left the taxi damaged at the rear and the sedan at the front. No helmet or signal use was listed as a factor.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810470 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
4
SUVs Slam Into Traffic on Fordham Road

May 4 - Two SUVs crashed on East Fordham Road. Children and adults hurt. Impact struck stopped cars. Police cite driver inattention and tailgating. Metal twisted. Whiplash and bruises. No escape.

A crash on East Fordham Road at Southern Boulevard in the Bronx left several people injured, including children as young as eight. According to the police report, two SUVs collided, with one striking vehicles stopped in traffic. Multiple passengers, including minors, suffered injuries to the neck, chest, back, and limbs. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The force of the crash caused whiplash and other injuries. No pedestrians were involved. The report details seat belt and child restraint use, but driver error stands out as the cause.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810372 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
2
SUV Strikes Sedan on Sedgwick Avenue

May 2 - SUV and sedan collided on Sedgwick Avenue. Two people suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Metal and glass. No pedestrians involved. System failed to protect passengers.

Two vehicles collided at 2251 Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV traveling south struck a northbound sedan that was backing up. Two occupants, a 32-year-old male driver and a 40-year-old female passenger, suffered neck injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left two people hurt and exposed the ongoing danger of driver distraction on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810462 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
2
Two Sedans Collide on Major Deegan Expressway

May 2 - Two sedans struck on Major Deegan. Both drivers injured. One man hurt across his body, another in the neck. A child and an older man escaped with minor injuries. No cause listed. Metal and flesh met at midnight.

Two sedans crashed on the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx. According to the police report, both drivers, men aged 63 and 46, suffered injuries—one to the entire body, the other to the neck. A 63-year-old man and a young child, both passengers, had unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No mention of helmet or signal use. The crash left metal twisted and people hurt, but the cause remains unspecified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810445 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
28
Man Beaten In Bronx Road Rage

Apr 28 - A man was attacked in Mott Haven. The beating followed a road rage incident. Police search for suspects. The street became a scene of sudden violence. Another day, another danger for New York’s vulnerable.

CBS New York reported on April 28, 2025, that a man was beaten during an apparent road rage incident in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx. The NYPD is searching for suspects after 'a man was beaten in what police are calling an apparent road rage attack.' The article highlights the eruption of violence linked to driver aggression, turning a city street into a crime scene. No details on the victim’s actions or condition were provided. The incident underscores the risks faced by people on New York streets and points to the ongoing threat posed by unchecked driver behavior. No charges or arrests have been made at this time.


26
SUVs Collide on Major Deegan, Driver Injured

Apr 26 - Two SUVs crashed on Major Deegan Expressway at West Fordham Road. One driver suffered a concussion. Metal twisted. The night air filled with sirens. The cause remains unclear.

Two sport utility vehicles collided on the Major Deegan Expressway at West Fordham Road in the Bronx. According to the police report, one driver, a 33-year-old man, was injured and suffered a concussion. The other driver, age 40, was not reported injured. Both vehicles sustained damage to their right front quarter panels. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808750 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
26
Sedan Turns Improperly, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian

Apr 26 - A sedan making a U-turn hit a 74-year-old woman crossing Jerome Ave. She suffered a head injury. Police cite improper turning by the driver. The street saw blood, not mercy.

A sedan struck a 74-year-old woman as she crossed Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. She suffered a head injury and a contusion. According to the police report, the driver was making a U-turn when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was not at an intersection or crosswalk. No other factors are cited. The driver’s error stands out in the official record.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808748 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
26
Bronx Carjacking Leaves Man Critically Injured

Apr 26 - A man clung to his car as a thief sped off. The driver sideswiped a parked car. The victim fell, suffering head trauma and a shattered leg. He faces amputation. The car was found abandoned. The street bears old scars.

NY Daily News reported on April 26, 2025, that a 32-year-old man in Pelham Bay, Bronx, was critically injured after trying to stop a carjacker. Surveillance video shows the victim sprinting to his double-parked Infiniti as a suspect entered and sped away. The suspect sideswiped a parked car, knocking the victim to the street. He suffered head trauma and a fractured leg, and may require amputation. The article quotes a local, 'This has absolutely happened before,' highlighting repeated car thefts in the area. The car was later found abandoned. The incident underscores persistent dangers for bystanders and the ongoing threat of vehicle theft in city neighborhoods.


23
Alcohol-Fueled Pickup Slams Parked SUVs in Bronx

Apr 23 - Pickup truck struck parked SUVs on Bedford Park Blvd. Alcohol involved. One driver injured, left incoherent. Metal twisted. Police cite alcohol as a factor.

A pickup truck collided with two parked SUVs at 380 Bedford Park Blvd in the Bronx. One driver, a 57-year-old man, was injured and found incoherent. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' was a contributing factor in the crash. The impact damaged the left front and rear of the SUVs. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The report does not specify helmet or signal use. The crash highlights the danger when alcohol mixes with heavy vehicles on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807787 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
17
Improper Lane Use Injures Teens in Bronx Crash

Apr 17 - A moped and sedan collided on West 183rd Street. Two teens hurt. Police cite improper lane use and inexperience. Metal and bodies thrown. Streets unforgiving. System failed the young.

A moped and a sedan crashed at West 183rd Street in the Bronx. Two teenage boys, ages 13 and 16, were injured. The 13-year-old was trapped with a leg fracture. The 16-year-old driver was ejected and reported leg pain. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. Both vehicles were traveling west. The moped struck the sedan’s right front bumper. No other factors were listed. The system put young riders at risk. The street did not protect them.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807208 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19