Crash Count for Parkchester
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 543
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 299
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 52
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 8
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Nov 8, 2025
Carnage in Parkchester
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 1
Crush Injuries 3
Back 1
Head 1
Whole body 1
Severe Bleeding 1
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Severe Lacerations 2
Face 1
Head 1
Concussion 2
Head 2
Whiplash 15
Neck 5
Head 4
Lower leg/foot 4
Whole body 2
Back 1
Contusion/Bruise 10
Lower leg/foot 7
+2
Head 2
Whole body 1
Abrasion 6
Head 2
Lower arm/hand 2
Lower leg/foot 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Pain/Nausea 3
Chest 1
Head 1
Neck 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Nov 8, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Parkchester?

Preventable Speeding in Parkchester School Zones

(since 2022)
Parkchester’s afternoon hit, and the numbers that won’t let go

Parkchester’s afternoon hit, and the numbers that won’t let go

Parkchester: Jan 1, 2022 - Nov 9, 2025

About 2:45 PM on Oct 30, near White Plains Road, a driver hit a 15-year-old walking. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The boy suffered severe cuts to the head (NYC Open Data, CrashID 4854247).

What the toll looks like here

Since 2022, Parkchester has logged 540 crashes, with 298 people injured and 1 person killed. Eight people were seriously hurt (NYC Open Data).

In the past year, crashes injured dozens across ages, with people 25–44 making up a large share of those hurt. This year to date, crashes are slightly lower than last year, but injuries keep coming (CrashCount analysis of NYC Open Data).

Afternoons hit hardest

Injuries peak around 3 PM, with another spike near 2 PM. Evening brings more harm, from about 5 PM to 9 PM. Night doesn’t spare people either (NYC Open Data).

Police most often record driver failure to yield and driver distraction in crashes that hurt people here. Backing into people shows up too (NYC Open Data).

Streets where people get hurt

East Tremont Avenue comes up again and again. The worst recent clusters include the 2000 block at East Tremont (near 2040) and the 2300 block (near 2380), each with serious injuries, plus cases at 1901 East Tremont and a hit at White Plains Road (NYC Open Data).

A teen was hit by a bus at East Tremont and Castle Hill just after 8 AM on May 30 (NYC Open Data, CrashID 4817329). A person on a bike was hurt near 1973 Westchester Avenue on Oct 31, with police recording driver distraction (NYC Open Data, CrashID 4768128).

What leaders have done—and what they haven’t

Albany kept school‑zone speed cameras alive with S 8344; Assembly Member Karines Reyes and State Senator Nathalia Fernández voted yes (Open States: S 8344). Senator Fernández also voted yes in committee on S 4045, a bill aimed at repeat speeders (CrashCount timeline). Both Reyes and Fernández backed S 6815 to loosen some bus lane rules (Open States: S 6815).

The harm on East Tremont and White Plains Road is not abstract. It is addresses, hours, and people. The shape of prevention is plain: daylight corners, give walkers a head start, harden turns, and slow the cars where people cross.

Stop the repeat harm

Two steps would change the pace of this crisis:

  • Lower speeds on more streets—especially where the injuries cluster.
  • Require speed limiters for drivers who rack up tickets. Senator Fernández has moved S 4045 in committee; the Assembly can move its side. Reyes can back it. So can the Council member for this area, Amanda Farías (CrashCount timeline).

We count the days and the injuries. Act now. Join others pushing for these fixes /take_action/.

Frequently Asked Questions

What changed here in the past month?
On Oct 30, a driver hit a 15-year-old near 1386 White Plains Road about 2:45 PM; police recorded failure to yield and the boy suffered severe head lacerations (CrashID 4854247). In Parkchester, injuries often spike in the afternoon (3 PM) and early evening, matching the timing of that crash (NYC Open Data).
Where are people getting hurt most?
Recent clusters run along East Tremont Avenue, including near 2040 and 2380 East Tremont, with additional cases at 1901 East Tremont and White Plains Road. These locations appear in NYC Open Data and CrashCount’s small-area analysis.
How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets (Crashes, Persons, Vehicles). Filters: crashes from 2022-01-01 to 2025-11-09 within Parkchester (NTA BX0904). We counted total crashes, injuries, serious injuries, and deaths, and summarized hourly patterns and top locations. Data were extracted Nov 8–9, 2025. You can start from the Crashes dataset here and apply the same date and geography filters.
Who represents Parkchester, and what have they done?
Assembly Member Karines Reyes and State Senator Nathalia Fernández voted yes on S 8344 to extend NYC’s school-zone speed cameras. Fernández voted yes in committee on S 4045, which targets repeat speeders. Both Reyes and Fernández voted yes on S 6815 to exempt some MTA employees from bus lane rules (CrashCount timeline; Open States).
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.

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Assembly Member Karines Reyes

District 87

Council Member Amanda Farías

District 18

State Senator Nathalia Fernández

District 34

Traffic Safety Timeline for Parkchester

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Driver Fails to Yield, Hits Teen Pedestrian

Oct 30 - A driver going straight northeast hit a 15-year-old boy in a marked crosswalk near 1386 White Plains Rd in the Bronx. The teen suffered head wounds and severe lacerations. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.

A driver traveling straight northeast hit a 15-year-old pedestrian in a marked crosswalk not at an intersection near 1386 White Plains Road in the Bronx. He sustained head injuries and severe lacerations and was listed as injured. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Other Vehicular." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The vehicle type was not specified. The location falls in the 43rd Precinct. The report lists the crash at 2:43 p.m.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4854247 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
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Man intentionally drove into NYPD car, struck cyclist in Bronx, police say
7
SUV driver hits cyclist on Castle Hill Avenue

Sep 7 - An SUV driver going north hit a bicyclist turning left on Castle Hill Avenue in the Bronx. The rider went down with arm abrasions. Police recorded driver inattention and other vehicular factors.

A northbound SUV driver going straight and a northbound bicyclist making a left turn collided at 1725 Castle Hill Avenue in the Bronx at 6:59 p.m. The bicyclist, 26, suffered arm abrasions and was conscious. The SUV was a 2023 Lexus; damage was to the left rear quarter panel. The bike showed front-end impact. "According to the police report," contributing factors included Driver Inattention/Distraction and Other Vehicular. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the SUV driver. The crash left the bicyclist hurt.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840606 - 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
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.


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.


30
Int 0857-2024 Farías 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.


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Int 0857-2024 Farías votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, improving 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.


28
Bronx Crash Leaves Pedestrian Critical

Jun 28 - A driver fleeing police tore through a red light in the Bronx. Two cars spun onto the sidewalk. Three pedestrians hit. One man clings to life. Metal, glass, blood on Bruckner Boulevard.

According to NY Daily News (2025-06-28), an unlicensed driver sped from an NYPD stop, ran a red light, and crashed into another car at Bruckner Blvd. and Hunts Point Ave. Both vehicles spun onto the sidewalk, striking three pedestrians. The article states, "Jenkins slammed on the gas and sped off east on Hunts Point Ave., blowing through a red light." Police charged the driver with vehicular assault, reckless endangerment, and fleeing. The crash highlights the risks when drivers evade police and ignore signals. One pedestrian remains in critical condition.


21
Moped Passenger Critically Hurt in Bronx Crash

Jun 21 - A moped crash on Hutchinson River Parkway left an 18-year-old woman sprawled on the asphalt, clinging to life. The driver fled. Metal and bodies scattered. Six others hurt. The road stayed open. The danger stayed real.

NY Daily News reported on June 21, 2025, that an 18-year-old woman was critically injured after being thrown from a moped in a multi-vehicle crash on the Hutchinson River Parkway in the Bronx. According to police, 'the moped driver sped away from the 3:45 a.m. crash,' leaving the woman on the road. The crash began when a Honda Accord hit a Honda Pilot, which then struck the moped from behind, ejecting the passenger. The moped operator stopped briefly but fled before first responders arrived. Six others from the involved vehicles were hospitalized with minor injuries. The incident highlights the risks of multi-vehicle collisions and the consequences when drivers abandon crash scenes, leaving vulnerable road users exposed and unprotected.


17
S 8344 Reyes votes yes to extend school speed zones, improving child pedestrian safety.

Jun 17 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.

Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.


17
Teen Critically Hurt In Bronx Subway Fall

Jun 17 - A 14-year-old fell from a Bronx No. 5 train. He hit the tracks hard. Medics rushed him to Jacobi. His face and body took the blow. Police charged another teen. Subway surfing keeps taking young lives.

NY Daily News reported on June 17, 2025, that a 14-year-old boy suffered critical injuries after falling from the top of a northbound No. 5 train near Baychester Ave. Police said he was with two other teens. One, age 17, was arrested for reckless endangerment and trespass. The third fled. The article notes, 'Six people, most of them teens, died subway surfing in the city last year. The youngest was just 11.' This year, two have died already. The NYPD and MTA have increased enforcement and launched campaigns to deter subway surfing, including drone patrols and public messaging. The incident highlights persistent dangers on the transit system and ongoing risks for young riders.


16
Navy Veteran Killed In Bronx Shooting

Jun 16 - A road rage clash in the Bronx turned deadly. Keino Campbell, a Navy veteran, was shot three times while driving. He crashed a few blocks away and died at the hospital. Police arrested Michael Aracena for murder.

NY Daily News reported on June 16, 2025, that Michael Aracena, 20, was arrested for the murder of Keino Campbell, 27, during a road rage incident in the Bronx. According to police, Campbell was driving near Co-op City at 2 a.m. when a confrontation escalated. Aracena allegedly shot Campbell three times in the chest. The wounded Campbell drove off but lost consciousness and crashed near Givan and Palmer Avenues. He died shortly after at Jacobi Medical Center. The article states, 'Campbell was shot three times in the chest as the quarrel escalated.' This case highlights the lethal risks of armed confrontations on city streets and raises questions about gun access and road conflict escalation.


16
S 7678 Reyes votes yes to expand school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Jun 16 - White Plains gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers move fast. Most vote yes. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. Program ends 2030. Streets may slow. Danger faces children every day.

Senate Bill S 7678, sponsored by Shelley Mayer, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in White Plains. The bill passed the Senate on June 11, 2025, and the Assembly on June 16, 2025. The matter reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of White Plains; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2030.' Mayer led the push. Most senators and assembly members voted yes. The bill aims to catch speeding drivers near schools, a known threat to children and families. No safety analyst note was provided.


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S 7785 Reyes votes yes to weaken bus rules, increasing pedestrian and cyclist risk.

Jun 16 - Senate passed S 7785. The bill carves out large Mitchell-Lama housing from bus traffic rules. Lawmakers voted yes. The carve-out weakens enforcement. Streets grow less safe for people on foot and bike.

Bill S 7785, titled 'Relates to bus operation-related traffic regulations,' passed the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The measure, sponsored by Senator Jamaal Bailey, excludes violations in cooperative housing developments with at least 10,000 Mitchell-Lama units from bus operation traffic regulations. The bill advanced through committee and received broad support in both chambers. By exempting these large complexes, the law weakens traffic enforcement where thousands live. This move increases risk to pedestrians and cyclists, stripping away protections that save lives. Vulnerable road users lose another layer of safety in dense city streets.


14
Bronx Road Rage Ends In Shooting

Jun 14 - A man drove through the Bronx at night. An argument flared. Gunfire followed. Three shots struck his chest. He tried to escape, lost control, and crashed. Medics rushed him to Jacobi Hospital. He died. Police hunt for answers in the dark.

According to NY Daily News (2025-06-14), a 27-year-old man was shot and killed after a road rage dispute near Co-op City in the Bronx. The article reports, "the victim, who was driving a 2012 grey Infiniti, was near Co-op City at about 2 a.m. when he got into an argument with another motorist." After being shot three times, the man attempted to drive away but lost consciousness and crashed at Givan and Palmer Avenues. Emergency services transported him to Jacobi Hospital, where he died. Police are searching for surveillance footage to identify the shooter. The incident highlights the lethal risks of driver confrontations and the urgent need for measures to prevent violence on city streets.


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S 8344 Fernandez votes yes to extend school speed zones, improving child pedestrian safety.

Jun 13 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.

Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.