Crash Count for Pelham Bay Park
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 539
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 520
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 115
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 6
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 4
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Nov 8, 2025
Carnage in Pelham Bay Park
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 3
Amputation 2
Chest 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Severe Bleeding 2
Whole body 2
Severe Lacerations 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Concussion 2
Back 1
Face 1
Whiplash 33
Neck 10
+5
Back 7
+2
Whole body 7
+2
Head 6
+1
Lower leg/foot 4
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Chest 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Contusion/Bruise 14
Lower leg/foot 5
Chest 2
Lower arm/hand 2
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Face 1
Whole body 1
Abrasion 7
Lower arm/hand 2
Lower leg/foot 2
Eye 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whole body 1
Pain/Nausea 4
Head 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whole body 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Nov 8, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Pelham Bay Park?

Two young riders dead on the Bronx River Parkway. Night after night, the parkways bleed.

Pelham Bay Park: 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 car, then struck two bikes. The riders were thrown onto the road and died at hospitals. Their names: Manuel Amarantepenalo, 19, and Enrique Martinez, 21. The driver was charged with vehicular manslaughter and DWI. He refused a chemical test. The southbound lanes closed for hours near Gun Hill.

“Two people were killed. He was drunk,” said a sister at court. “Think about how he took two lives.” The lawyer said his client will contest the charges. Police and prosecutors laid out the basics. Family members asked why he walked free after arraignment.

The morning rush crept past flares and wrecked metal. Another night. Another stretch of Bronx parkway sealed with tape.

The parkways don’t forgive

This corner of the Bronx is carved by fast roads. The dead pile up on the big names. In the last three years, the worst injury clusters sit on the Bruckner Expressway and the Hutchinson River Parkway. Pelham Parkway shows death too.

Night is cruel here. Injuries spike after dark. The heaviest hours run from midnight to 3 a.m., then again from late afternoon into night, with deaths marked at 4 a.m., 4 p.m., and 9 p.m. The data call it out: nighttime conditions.

On these roads, most victims sit inside vehicles. But people outside are not spared. In this zone since 2022: seven cyclists hurt, seven pedestrians hurt, one pedestrian seriously.

Patterns you can touch

City data tags the usual sins: distraction, tailgating, improper passing. “Other” fills many reports. One crash on the Hutch last winter killed a woman and injured a 14‑year‑old in a chain of cars and trucks on slick pavement. Another on Pelham Parkway killed a driver at night. A summer left turn at Bruckner and Pelham ended with a motorcyclist ejected and dead.

Trucks and SUVs are in the mix on every artery. Rear‑ends. Unsafe turns. Speed.

What this neighborhood needs now

Cut the speed where people live and cross. Daylight the turns. Harden them. Give slow‑to‑start signals at Pelham Parkway and the service roads. Target late‑night speeding on the Hutch, the Bruckner, and the Bronx River Parkway.

Then do the citywide work we already know saves lives. Lower the default speed limit on residential streets. Albany gave the city that power. Use it. Force the worst repeat speeders to slow down with intelligent speed assistance after a pattern of tickets or points. State lawmakers advanced that bill this session.

Leaders have the tools. Use them or explain the next obituary to a mother at 2 a.m.

What you can do

Tell City Hall and Albany to slow the cars and stop repeat offenders. Start here: take action.

Citations

Citations

Other Representatives

Michael Benedetto
Assembly Member Michael Benedetto
District 82
District Office:
3602 E. Tremont Ave. Suite 201, Bronx, NY 10465
Legislative Office:
Room 836, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Kristy Marmorato
Council Member Kristy Marmorato
District 13
District Office:
1925 Williamsbridge Rd-Flr 2, Bronx, NY 10461
718-931-1721
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1554, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7375
Nathalia Fernández
State Senator Nathalia Fernández
District 34
District Office:
3853 E. Tremont Ave., Bronx, NY 10465
Legislative Office:
Room 814, Legislative Office Building 188 State St., Albany, NY 12247
Twitter: @Fernandez4NY

Traffic Safety Timeline for Pelham Bay Park

7
Motorcyclist Severely Hurt on Bruckner Expressway

Nov 7 - A motorcyclist crashed on the Bruckner Expressway in the Bronx. The 53-year-old driver lost consciousness and suffered a traumatic leg amputation. Police recorded driver inexperience.

A single-motorcycle crash on the Bruckner Expressway in the Bronx left the 53-year-old driver badly hurt. He was heading south and going straight when he crashed. He lost consciousness and suffered a traumatic leg amputation. No other injuries were reported. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inexperience." The report notes a center front impact and damage to the right front quarter. The bike carried Florida plates, and the driver held a Florida license. Precinct 45 covers the area. The crash was logged at 10:51 p.m.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4855695 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
5
Aldebol mentioned in Democrat Shirley Aldebol flips only City Council seat to change parties
26
Man intentionally drove into NYPD car, struck cyclist in Bronx, police say
8
Driver hits male pedestrian at Bruckner and Wilkinson

Oct 8 - A driver in a sedan went north on Bruckner and hit a male pedestrian at Wilkinson. He was crossing with the signal. Police recorded driver inattention and traffic control disregarded. He suffered a lower‑leg fracture and stayed conscious.

In the Bronx, a driver in a sedan went straight north on Bruckner Boulevard at Wilkinson Avenue and hit a male pedestrian at the intersection. He sustained a lower‑leg fracture and remained conscious. According to the police report, the driver was traveling straight north and the impact was to the center front of the sedan. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction and traffic control disregarded by the driver. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The crash occurred in the 45th Precinct area. The vehicle was listed with no damage.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4849218 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
2
Driver following too close injures passengers on Bruckner

Oct 2 - 3:35 a.m. on the Bruckner. A southbound sedan driver merged and followed too close. The crash injured three young women riding as passengers; one suffered a lower‑leg fracture. The 21‑year‑old driver was hurt. Police recorded Following Too Closely.

The crash happened at 3:35 a.m. on the Bruckner Expressway in the Bronx. The driver of a southbound 2010 Chrysler sedan was merging and followed too closely, leading to a two‑vehicle collision. Three passengers, women ages 18 and 19, were injured. A 19‑year‑old front passenger suffered a lower‑leg fracture/dislocation. Two rear passengers reported arm and hand pain. The 21‑year‑old male driver was injured as well. According to the police report, the contributing factor recorded was 'Following Too Closely.' The second vehicle is listed but not detailed in the available data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4847599 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
27
Distracted Driver Rear-Ends Stopped SUVs on Pelham

Sep 27 - Eastbound driver hit stopped SUVs on Pelham Parkway at Shore Road. Passengers took the blow. A 3-year-old girl had a neck injury. Adults reported whiplash and back pain. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction.

Three eastbound SUVs were on Pelham Parkway at Shore Road in the Bronx. Two were stopped in traffic. A third driver going straight hit the back of a stopped SUV. A second stopped SUV also sustained a rear-end hit. The moving driver’s SUV had front-end damage; the stopped SUVs had rear-end damage. Six people were reported injured. A 3-year-old girl in the right rear seat had a neck injury. A 47-year-old front passenger and a 56-year-old left rear passenger reported back pain and whiplash. The drivers, including a 29-year-old woman, a 49-year-old man, and a 68-year-old man, were hurt. According to the police report, officers recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction."


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4845708 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
14
Driver Changing Lanes Hits Motorcyclist in Bronx

Sep 14 - On New England Thruway, a driver changing lanes hit a northbound motorcyclist. The rider was ejected and injured. Police recorded unsafe lane changing and distraction.

A northbound sedan driver changed lanes on the New England Thruway in the Bronx and hit a northbound motorcyclist. The 68-year-old rider was ejected and suffered fractures and dislocation, and he was reported conscious at the scene. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Unsafe Lane Changing” and “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The driver of the sedan was changing lanes before impact while the motorcyclist was going straight ahead. The motorcycle was demolished and the sedan showed left-front damage. The crash occurred in the 45th Precinct’s area.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4844508 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
7
30-year-old man struck and killed on Mosholu Parkway in the Bronx, NYPD says
30
Unlicensed Sedan Driver Rear-Ends SUV

Aug 30 - The driver of a northbound sedan rear-ended the left rear quarter of a northbound SUV on Hutchinson River Parkway. Three people were injured, including two drivers and a rear passenger. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction and other vehicular factors; the sedan driver was unlicensed.

The driver of a northbound sedan struck the left rear quarter of a northbound SUV on Hutchinson River Parkway in the Bronx. Three people were injured: a 61-year-old female driver with head complaints, a 45-year-old female driver reporting neck injury, and a 21-year-old male rear passenger with whiplash. "According to the police report, contributing factors were \"Driver Inattention/Distraction\" and \"Other Vehicular.\"" Police records show the sedan’s driver was unlicensed. The report lists driver inattention/distraction and other vehicular factors as the recorded errors. Helmet use or signaling are not cited in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838733 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
16
Head-on crash on Hutchinson River Parkway

Aug 16 - Two sedans collided head-on on Hutchinson River Parkway. Both male drivers were hurt. One was incoherent; the other had fractures. Police recorded "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." One driver was unlicensed.

Two drivers collided head-on on Hutchinson River Parkway near Pelham Parkway in the Bronx. Both men were injured. The 36-year-old driver was incoherent at the scene; the 47-year-old driver was conscious and suffered fractures. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." Police recorded improper lane use for at least one driver. One driver was unlicensed. Both cars show center-front damage and left-front bumper impacts, consistent with a head-on impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved; the injuries fell on people inside the vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4835564 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
12
Drunk Driver Kills Two Bronx Motorcyclists

Aug 12 - A speeding Mercedes struck two motorcycles on Bronx River Parkway. Both riders died. The driver, drunk, tried to pass another car. The road closed. Metal, bodies, sirens. Lives ended fast.

Gothamist (2025-08-12) reports a 21-year-old driver faces vehicular manslaughter and DWI charges after a crash on Bronx River Parkway killed two motorcycle riders. Police say Mauricio Neyra Yuyes, allegedly intoxicated, attempted to pass a Volkswagen, hit it, then struck two motorcycles. Both riders, Manuel Amarantepenalo, 19, and Enrique Martinez, 21, died. The article notes Neyra Yuyes "had a strong odor of alcohol on his breath" and refused a chemical test. The highway closed for hours. The case highlights the lethal risk of impaired, reckless driving on city roads.


11
Bronx Parkway Crash Kills Two Riders

Aug 11 - A car struck two mopeds on Bronx River Parkway. Both riders died. Police arrested the driver. Charges include vehicular manslaughter and intoxication. The crash investigation continues.

According to amny (2025-08-11), a Mercedes-Benz tried to pass a Volkswagen on Bronx River Parkway, striking it and then hitting two mopeds. Both moped riders, Enrique Martinez and Manuel Amarantepenalo, died. The driver, Mauricio Neyra Yuyes, was arrested and faces charges including vehicular manslaughter and driving while intoxicated. The article notes, "Neyra Yuyes was arrested on Monday... He faces a list of charges including vehicular manslaughter, driving while intoxicated and driving while ability impaired." NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad is handling the ongoing investigation. The crash highlights risks from reckless driving and impaired operation.


9
Speeding SUV Kills Bronx Cab Driver

Aug 9 - A cab driver died after an SUV, moving at 77 mph in a 25 zone, struck his car in the Bronx. The driver ran. DNA on the airbag led to charges. The street stayed silent. The loss remains.

According to the New York Post (2025-08-09), Imani Williams was charged after her SUV hit a livery cab at 77 mph in a 25 mph zone, killing driver Robert Godwin. Prosecutors say Williams used a bus lane, ran a red light, and fled on foot. DNA from the airbag identified her. District Attorney Darcel Clark said, 'This defendant was allegedly driving three times the speed limit when her SUV slammed into a livery cab.' The case highlights the deadly risk of speeding and reckless driving in city streets.


31
Bronx merging driver hits truck, three hurt

Jul 31 - On the Bruckner in the Bronx, a driver merged and hit a truck. Three men in the sedan were hurt, the driver and two passengers with whiplash. Police recorded improper lane use by the sedan driver.

On the Bruckner Expressway in the Bronx, a northbound Honda sedan merged and the driver hit the left rear of a northbound Mack truck. Three men in the sedan were injured: the driver and two passengers reported whiplash and whole-body pain. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' was the primary contributing factor. Police recorded improper lane use by the sedan driver. The truck driver was listed as licensed and uninjured. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the sedan damaged on the right front quarter panel; the truck showed no damage. The data lists no other contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832650 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
15
Taxi Driver Shot Over Fare Dispute

Jul 15 - A taxi driver was shot in the Bronx after a fare dispute. The driver survived. The shooter fled but was arrested. Violence erupted over a $40 ride. Police acted fast. The street was left scarred.

According to ABC7 (2025-07-15), a 27-year-old taxi driver, Alusine Barrie, was shot in the abdomen during a fare dispute on Nelson Avenue, Bronx. The shooter, Joseph Meeks, 76, tried four credit cards before the argument escalated. ABC7 reports, "Mr. Barrie asked him to get out of the car and pay him, instead of paying him he shot him in the stomach." Meeks, with about 60 prior arrests, was charged with attempted murder. The United Federation of Taxi Drivers urged the district attorney to deny bail. The incident highlights risks faced by drivers and exposes gaps in passenger screening and fare enforcement.


3
Commissioner Clears Officer In Bronx Killing

Jul 3 - An officer shot an unarmed man during a Bronx traffic stop. The NYPD judge called for firing. The commissioner overruled. The man’s family called it outrage. The system shielded the shooter.

Gothamist (2025-07-03) reports NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch overruled a departmental judge and cleared Lt. Jonathan Rivera, who fatally shot Allan Feliz, unarmed, during a 2019 Bronx traffic stop. Judge Maldonado found Rivera's use of deadly force unjustified, writing it 'requires more than the mere possibility of danger.' Tisch disagreed, citing a 'split-second decision' and risk to another officer. The stop began over a seatbelt. Feliz tried to flee; Rivera fired once, killing him. Tisch's decision echoes the state attorney general, who declined charges. The case highlights the commissioner's power over discipline and ongoing debate about police accountability.


1
SUV Turns Left, Slams Pickup on Pelham Parkway

Jul 1 - SUV turned left on Pelham Parkway. Pickup drove straight. Both drivers hurt. Police cite driver distraction. Metal twisted. Blood on the road.

Two vehicles collided on Pelham Parkway at Bruckner Expressway in the Bronx. A Honda SUV making a left turn struck a RAM pickup heading straight. Both drivers, men aged 33 and 47, suffered arm injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The SUV's front end and the pickup's left front quarter were damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No helmet or signal use was listed as a factor. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824695 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
30
Int 0857-2024 Marmorato votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.

Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.

Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.


29
SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Four Passengers on Pelham Parkway

Jun 29 - SUV struck sedan on Pelham Parkway. Four passengers hurt. Police cite failure to yield. Impact left bruises, whiplash, pain. System failed to protect riders.

An SUV and a sedan collided at Pelham Parkway and Charles J Crimi Road in the Bronx. Four passengers, including an 11-year-old girl, suffered injuries ranging from chest bruises to whiplash. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The SUV hit the sedan's left side while going straight as the sedan turned left. The report lists no contributing factors for the victims. The system allowed a basic error to harm vulnerable riders.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824156 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
28
Motorcyclist Killed in Pelham Parkway Collision

Jun 28 - A motorcycle and SUV collided on Pelham Parkway. One man died. A woman and two children were hurt. Police cite improper lane usage. The crash left pain, loss, and broken bodies in its wake.

A deadly crash unfolded on Pelham Parkway at Bruckner Expressway in the Bronx. A motorcycle and an SUV collided. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The 31-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and killed. A 43-year-old woman driving the SUV was injured, along with two 12-year-old girl passengers. The report notes the motorcyclist wore a helmet. No other contributing factors were listed. The impact left one dead and several hurt, all due to improper lane usage.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824000 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12