Crash Count for Pelham Parkway-Van Nest
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,015
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 612
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 101
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 15
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Nov 8, 2025
Carnage in Pelham Parkway-Van Nest
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 1
Crush Injuries 3
Back 1
Chest 1
Head 1
Neck 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whole body 1
Amputation 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Severe Lacerations 4
Head 2
Lower leg/foot 1
Neck 1
Concussion 1
Head 1
Whiplash 16
Neck 8
+3
Back 4
Chest 1
Head 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whole body 1
Contusion/Bruise 32
Lower leg/foot 12
+7
Head 9
+4
Lower arm/hand 3
Whole body 3
Hip/upper leg 2
Neck 2
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Chest 1
Abrasion 20
Head 6
+1
Lower leg/foot 5
Hip/upper leg 3
Neck 2
Whole body 2
Face 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Pain/Nausea 4
Face 1
Head 1
Neck 1
Whole body 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Nov 8, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Pelham Parkway-Van Nest?

Preventable Speeding in Pelham Parkway-Van Nest School Zones

(since 2022)

Caught Speeding Recently in Pelham Parkway-Van Nest

Vehicles – Caught Speeding in NYC (12 months)
  1. 2023 Black Ford Pickup (KZH9470) – 134 times • 1 in last 90d here
  2. 2016 Black Honda Sedan (LRL7488) – 45 times • 1 in last 90d here
  3. 2022 White Audi Suburban (LDD3781) – 43 times • 1 in last 90d here
  4. 2022 Red Jeep Suburban (LRM6040) – 39 times • 1 in last 90d here
  5. 2023 Black Chevrolet Suburban (LFB4461) – 35 times • 1 in last 90d here
Two riders gone on the Bronx River Parkway. The pattern in Pelham Parkway won’t stop.

Two riders gone on the Bronx River Parkway. The pattern in Pelham Parkway won’t stop.

Pelham Parkway-Van Nest: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 26, 2025

Two men died on the Bronx River Parkway. Police say a 21‑year‑old tried to pass, hit a Volkswagen, then struck two bikes. Both riders were thrown and died at hospitals. The driver was charged with vehicular manslaughter and DWI, then released without bail while the case moves ahead, according to family and court coverage. “He was drunk. Think about how he took two lives,” a sister said. “How could they let him go?” said a mother. The defense lawyer said, “My client is prepared to contest these charges.”

  • Read the initial police account and charges in the Daily News, follow‑up family quotes in the Daily News, and the charge details in Gothamist. CBS also confirmed two riders killed and an arrest on scene here.

Families named the dead: Manuel Amarantepenalo, 19, and Enrique Martinez, 21, according to Gothamist. The parkway shut down southbound near Exit 9. The case sits with the DA.

Pelham Parkway keeps bleeding

Here in Pelham Parkway–Van Nest, no deaths in the period. Injuries everywhere. Since 2022, crashes harmed 462 people. Fourteen were seriously hurt, the city’s data shows. Pedestrians took 99 injuries; cyclists 30; riders of other motorized devices 30. Cars and SUVs dominate.

Crashes stack up on Bronxdale Ave. Fifteen injured there, seven seriously. An e‑bike rider suffered a severe head cut at White Plains Rd and Bronxdale Ave after an SUV turned left. A 61‑year‑old woman was badly cut at Bronxdale and Morris Park Ave, listed as a pedestrian at the intersection.

The clock shows where it hurts most

The worst spike hits school‑let‑out and early evening. At 3 p.m., 58 injuries. At 5 p.m., 27. At 6 p.m. and 7 p.m., 30 and 28. Overnight still bites: 12 injuries at 5 a.m., 14 just after midnight. City records list “other” as the biggest factor, but distraction shows up. So does unsafe speed and alcohol.

Riders and walkers take the impact

A teen on a moped was injured when an SUV hit on Pelham Parkway this June, the dataset shows. A pedestrian lost part of an arm near 1657 Unionport Rd at 2:30 a.m. Another pedestrian was struck on Bronxdale Ave at night and listed in shock. These are lines in a spreadsheet. They are also bodies.

Fix the corners that maim

Start with the hotspots.

  • Daylight and harden turns on Bronxdale Ave, especially at Morris Park and White Plains. Add leading walk signals and protected turns where lefts hit.
  • Target late‑night and school‑hour enforcement where injuries peak. The data flags early morning and mid‑afternoon.
  • Keep plate‑obscuring and camera evasion out of these streets; Assembly Member John Zaccaro Jr. co‑sponsors a bill to expand camera enforcement and stop plate obstruction, documented here.

Stop the repeat speeders

Albany moved on the worst drivers. The Senate advanced a bill to force speed limiters on cars driven by people with a pattern of violations. Senators, including Gustavo Rivera, voted yes in committee, according to the public record for S 4045. The goal is simple: keep chronic speeders from reaching lethal speeds.

Slower city, fewer funerals

New Yorkers have the power to lower speeds citywide under Sammy’s Law, and advocates are pressing for a 20 mph default in residential areas. Our action guide explains the steps and who to call. Slower traffic makes the next name on a spreadsheet less likely. Act now: take action.

Citations

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John Zaccaro
Assembly Member John Zaccaro
District 80
District Office:
2018 Williamsbridge Road, Bronx, NY 10461
Legislative Office:
Room 530, 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
Gustavo Rivera
State Senator Gustavo Rivera
District 33
District Office:
2432 Grand Concourse, Suite 506, Bronx, NY 10458
Legislative Office:
Room 502, Capitol Building, Albany, NY 12247

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Pelham Parkway-Van Nest

5
Aldebol mentioned in Democrat Shirley Aldebol flips only City Council seat to change parties
4
Left-turn crash on White Plains Road injures passenger

Nov 4 - A southbound driver turned left on White Plains Road as a northbound driver went straight. They crashed. A 24-year-old woman riding in the front passenger seat was hurt. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.

Two sedans crashed at 1800 White Plains Road in the Bronx at 8:05 p.m. One driver headed north, going straight. The other driver turned left from the southbound side. The front of the northbound car took the hit; the left front of the turning car was damaged. A 24-year-old woman in the front passenger seat was injured and conscious. Other occupants were listed with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was recorded as a contributing factor. The report notes licensed New York drivers and three occupants in the Hyundai and one in the Toyota. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4855020 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
1
Driver Hits Woman, White Plains and Bronxdale

Nov 1 - A driver hit a 27-year-old woman at White Plains Rd and Bronxdale Ave in the Bronx. She suffered a leg bruise. Police listed her as injured.

At 8:53 p.m. at White Plains Rd and Bronxdale Ave in the Bronx, a driver hit a 27-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered a contusion to her lower leg and foot and was listed as injured. According to the police report, the pedestrian was "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian at Intersection" and is marked "Injured" with "Contusion - Bruise" to "Knee-Lower Leg Foot." The report did not list a driver contributing factor. The vehicle type was recorded as "Unspecified."


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4856213 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
26
Man intentionally drove into NYPD car, struck cyclist in Bronx, police say
14
Morris Park U-Turn Injures Teen Cyclists

Oct 14 - Two teen e-bike riders were ejected on Morris Park Avenue. A driver made a U-turn as another driver headed east. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield. Both teens suffered bruises.

Two teenage e-bike riders were injured in a crash near 644 Morris Park Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, two SUV drivers and an e-bike were involved. A driver in a 2022 Toyota SUV was making a U-turn while traveling west. A driver in a 2026 Tesla SUV was going east. The e-bike was heading east with a 17-year-old rider and a 16-year-old passenger. Both teens were ejected, remained conscious, and reported bruises; one had a leg injury. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction and failure to yield right-of-way by the drivers.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4849875 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
9
Driver hits cyclist at Morris Park and Victor

Oct 9 - A driver in a sedan going north on Morris Park Avenue hit a westbound bicyclist at Victor Street in the Bronx. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The rider suffered a hip and upper leg bruise.

A northbound sedan driver on Morris Park Avenue hit a westbound bicyclist at Victor Street in the Bronx. The 22-year-old rider was conscious and injured, with a hip and upper leg contusion. “According to the police report, the sedan was going straight and the bike was going straight when the driver struck the bicyclist.” Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. The sedan’s front end was damaged; the bike showed no recorded damage. The location falls within the 49th Precinct. The report documents both vehicles’ travel directions and points to right-of-way violations as the central factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4852025 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
26
Right-turn driver injures man at Neill and Bronxdale

Sep 26 - A driver in a Toyota sedan turned right at Neill and Bronxdale in the Bronx and hit a 35-year-old man in the intersection. He stayed conscious with a bruised arm. Impact to the car's right front bumper. Police recorded contributing factors as unspecified.

According to the police report, a licensed driver in a 2020 Toyota sedan made a right turn and hit a 35-year-old man in the intersection of Neill Ave and Bronxdale Ave in the Bronx at 6:38 a.m. The man was conscious. He suffered a bruise to his arm. The point of impact was the car's right front bumper. The driver was licensed in Connecticut. The report lists the pedestrian at the intersection under 'Other Actions in Roadway.' Police recorded contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' This was a right-turn crash at an intersection.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4845706 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
20
Driver in Tesla hits Bronx pedestrian

Sep 20 - A driver in a 2023 Tesla sedan, heading north on Pelham Parkway, hit a 38-year-old man at White Plains Road. He suffered a head injury and stayed conscious. Police recorded driver inattention.

A driver in a 2023 Tesla sedan, traveling north on Pelham Parkway, hit a 38-year-old pedestrian at White Plains Road in the Bronx. The man sustained a head injury and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, officers recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. The report also lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." The point of impact was the right front bumper. No vehicle damage was recorded in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4848030 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
19
Right-Turning Driver Hits Car on Van Nest

Sep 19 - A southbound driver turned right and hit a westbound sedan on Van Nest at Van Buren in the Bronx. One driver was hurt. Police listed factors as Unspecified and noted the Infiniti driver was unlicensed.

According to the police report, a southbound driver in a Toyota sedan made a right turn and hit a westbound Infiniti sedan on Van Nest Avenue at Van Buren Street at 2:09 p.m. One driver, a 31-year-old man, was injured with arm and hand bruising. The Toyota’s front end was damaged. The Infiniti’s right-side doors were hit. Police recorded contributing factors as “Unspecified” for both drivers. Police also listed the Infiniti driver as unlicensed. The crash involved two sedans in the Bronx. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt. The record shows a turning movement into a through lane and impact to the struck car’s side, a common danger at Bronx intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4843495 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
12
Drivers collide, motorized rider injured on Lydig

Sep 12 - Two turning drivers crashed at Lydig Ave and Bolton St in the Bronx. A 32-year-old on another motorized vehicle suffered a shoulder bruise. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded.

Two drivers collided while turning at Lydig Ave and Bolton St in the Bronx at 9:05 a.m. The 32-year-old operator of another motorized vehicle was injured, with a shoulder and upper-arm contusion, and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, “Traffic Control Disregarded” was recorded as a contributing factor. One driver in a BMW car/SUV was making a right turn, and the other driver was making a left. Police noted front-end damage and impact points on both vehicles. The crash left a vulnerable road user hurt while drivers moved through the intersection.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842746 - 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
2
Unlicensed pedicab driver hurt at Boston Road

Sep 2 - A pedicab driver was hurt. He was traveling straight on Bronx River Parkway at Boston Road. The pedicab’s front end was damaged. Police listed factors as unknown and recorded the driver as unlicensed.

At 11:35 p.m., on Bronx River Parkway at Boston Road, a pedicab driver was injured. He was traveling straight; the pedicab sustained center front end damage. The bicyclist suffered a facial abrasion and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as Unspecified. Police recorded the pedicab driver as Unlicensed. A second vehicle was listed as Unspecified with no occupants. The data do not describe further actions by other drivers or the exact sequence of impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841301 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
24
Cyclist slams into parked Honda doors

Aug 24 - An 18-year-old cyclist hit the left doors of a parked Honda on Morris Park Ave at Hunt Ave. He went down hard. Shoulder bruised. Conscious. The car sat idle. Debris and other vehicular factors marked the scene.

An 18-year-old bicyclist was injured after striking the left-side doors of a parked Honda on Morris Park Ave near Hunt Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Other Vehicular” and “Obstruction/Debris.” The data points to driver-related issues under “Other Vehicular,” indicating motorist actions or conditions played a role before impact. The cyclist suffered a shoulder contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report also notes the cyclist had no safety equipment, but that follows the cited driver-related factor. The sedan was parked; the bike was passing when it hit the car’s left doors, underscoring the danger posed by vehicle interference and roadway obstructions to people on bikes.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837603 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
14
Sedan strikes pedestrian on Unionport

Aug 14 - A Honda sedan hit a pedestrian on Unionport Road. Center-front impact. The man, 28, was conscious but grievously hurt. Arm mangled. Amputation reported. The sedan kept straight. The Bronx street bore the blow.

A Honda sedan traveling straight struck a pedestrian near 1657 Unionport Rd in the Bronx. The center front of the car hit him. He was conscious but suffered a severe arm injury, reported as an amputation. According to the police report, the pedestrian was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection” and the driver’s contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified.” The crash record shows the car was Going Straight Ahead with a Center Front End impact. No driver citations appear in the data. The listed contributing factors for the injured pedestrian are also “Unspecified.” The result was a devastating injury to a vulnerable road user.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837391 - 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
Distracted drivers crash by Van Nest

Aug 11 - Two sedans collided near 801 Van Nest Ave. A passenger suffered arm and internal injuries. Police cite driver distraction. The street went dark and loud. Metal hit metal. People hurt. Cars were parked, then chaos.

Two sedans, both listed as parked pre-crash, collided near 801 Van Nest Ave in the Bronx. One passenger, a 24-year-old man in the right rear seat, was injured with shoulder and internal trauma. Others were marked as unspecified injury. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” That is the failure that led to impact. Records list multiple occupants, including drivers aged 18 and 60. Vehicle points of impact were at the front bumpers. No other contributing factors were cited before distraction.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834540 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
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.


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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.


5
Rear-End Crash on White Plains Road

Aug 5 - A sedan rear-ended another on White Plains Road at Bronxdale Avenue in the Bronx. Three people — a driver and two passengers — were injured and left in shock.

Two sedans collided on White Plains Road at Bronxdale Avenue in the Bronx. Three people were hurt: the driver and two passengers of the lead sedan. According to the police report, "the crash involved a rear-end impact to the center back end of a sedan, leaving three occupants—two passengers and a driver—in shock and with injuries to their entire bodies." The driver of the lead sedan was slowing or stopping before the impact. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors were identified in the data. All three occupants suffered entire-body injuries and were recorded in shock.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834078 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
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Cyclist Hits Pedestrian at Bronxdale Intersection

Jul 23 - A cyclist struck a woman crossing Bronxdale Ave. She suffered severe lacerations. Obstructed view and sudden reaction played roles. The street turned brutal in a blink.

A 26-year-old cyclist traveling north on Bronxdale Ave collided with a 61-year-old woman at the intersection with Morris Park Ave. According to the police report, the pedestrian was emerging from behind a parked vehicle when the crash occurred. She suffered severe lacerations and was in shock. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The cyclist was wearing a helmet. No blame is assigned to the pedestrian in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829726 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12