Police Precinct 48: Traffic Crash Statistics

Recent severe crashes

1. Bronx SUV driver maims pedestrian 2025-11-23T18:50:00+00:00
   E FORDHAM RD
   A Bronx SUV driver going east on Fordham hit a 38-year-old man by Webster. Head split. Flesh torn. Sirens cut through the evening rush.
   A driver in a 2008 Chevy SUV, traveling east on East Fordham Road near Webster Avenue in the Bronx, hit a 38-year-old man in the roadway. The pedestrian was recorded as conscious but injured, with head trauma and severe lacerations. According to the police report, contributing factors for both the driver and the pedestrian were listed only as “Unspecified.” Police recorded the SUV’s left front bumper as the point of impact and noted no damage to the vehicle. The report does not list specific driver errors such as Failure to Yield, distraction, or unsafe speed beyond the unspecified factors.
2. Sedan Hits 16-Year-Old Cyclist on Arthur Ave 2025-07-19T20:39:00+00:00
   ARTHUR AVE
   The driver of a sedan hit a 16-year-old cyclist on Arthur Ave. The teen was ejected and left semiconscious with a head injury and severe bleeding. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction'. The sedan's center front took the impact.
   A driver in a sedan traveling south on Arthur Ave struck a 16-year-old bicyclist traveling west. The cyclist was ejected, listed semiconscious, and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The sedan's center front end made the primary impact; the bike showed right-front damage. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor for the crash. Police recorded driver inattention as the error. The bicyclist was recorded as injured and ejected. Two occupants were in the sedan; no other injuries were specified in the report.
3. SUV Turns Wrong, Hits Pedestrian at E 180 St 2025-07-19T17:57:00+00:00
   E 180 ST
   SUV swung left on E 180 St. Driver unlicensed. Pedestrian struck, body torn. Passengers shaken. Police cite improper turn, inexperience. System failed to shield the walker.
   A BMW SUV, driven by an unlicensed 16-year-old, made an improper left turn at E 180 St and Webster Ave in the Bronx. The vehicle struck a 51-year-old woman crossing at the intersection. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to her entire body. Two passengers and the driver were also involved, but their injuries were unspecified. Police cited 'Turning Improperly' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The driver had no license. The system left the pedestrian exposed to danger.
4. SUV Turns Into Moped, Rider Suffers Head Crush 2025-02-14T06:23:00+00:00
   WEBSTER AVE
   On Webster Avenue, a turning SUV blocked a moped’s path. The moped struck the SUV’s front. The rider’s helmet split. His head took the blow. He stayed conscious, injured and alone. The SUV rolled on, untouched. The street went silent.
   A crash occurred on Webster Avenue near Ittner Place in the Bronx, involving a station wagon/SUV and a moped, according to the police report. The report states the SUV was making a left turn when the moped, traveling straight, collided with the SUV's right front bumper. The moped rider, a 30-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his head. The police report attributes the collision to 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The moped rider's helmet cracked under the impact, but he remained conscious at the scene. The SUV sustained no damage, while the moped absorbed the force. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the danger faced by vulnerable road users when drivers fail to yield.
5. Bronx left turn driver floors elder 2025-11-30T16:30:00+00:00
   E 178 ST
   A Bronx sedan driver cut left off Daly and did not yield. He hit an 81-year-old man in the intersection. The old man fell with a head wound as traffic pushed past.
   An 81-year-old man walking at East 178th Street and Daly Avenue in the Bronx was hit by a southbound sedan driver making a left turn. According to the police report, officers listed “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” as the contributing factor for the driver, the injured pedestrian, and a registrant entry. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver as the crash cause. The pedestrian, described as “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian at Intersection” and “Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk,” suffered a head injury and abrasions and was recorded as conscious. The report notes no damage to the 2014 sedan and lists the driver as a 43-year-old man. No other occupants were reported injured.