Bronx River Parkway kills two. The pattern runs through Claremont.

Sep 11 - A truck driver changed lanes on CROSS BRONX EXPY as an SUV driver passed. Metal met metal. The SUV driver and his front passenger were hurt. Police recorded unsafe lane changing.

On CROSS BRONX EXPY, a truck driver changed lanes while a Ford SUV driver was passing. Impact followed. The SUV took damage along the right side; the truck showed no damage. The SUV driver, 39, sustained a shoulder bruise. His front-seat passenger, 35, reported pain. According to the police report, the crash on "CROSS BRONX EXPY" involved a "Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicle" and a "Tractor Truck Gasoline." Police recorded "Unsafe Lane Changing." Pre-crash actions list the truck as "Changing Lanes" and the SUV as "Passing." No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded in this collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842447 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 9 - Two southbound drivers collided on the Cross Bronx near Park Ave. Police recorded unsafe lane changing. A 19-year-old front passenger was hurt with a bruised arm. Damage ran from the truck's right front to the sedan's left rear.

Two southbound drivers, one in a box truck, one in a sedan, collided on the Cross Bronx Expressway near Park Ave. A 19-year-old front-seat passenger was hurt. He suffered a contusion to the elbow and lower arm. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Unsafe Lane Changing." Both drivers were recorded as going straight before impact. Damage ran from the truck's right front bumper to the sedan's left rear quarter panel. Police listed several occupants. Only the teenage passenger was reported injured. The report does not assign blame beyond the unsafe lane change.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841372 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

• Man struck and killed in deadly hit-and-run in the Bronx, ABC7, Published 2025-09-07

Sep 1 - A driver in an SUV turned left at 3 Ave and Claremont Pkwy and hit a southbound cyclist. The rider went down. Leg abrasions. Police recorded Turning Improperly and Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver.

A driver in an SUV making a left turn at 3 Ave and Claremont Pkwy hit a southbound cyclist in the Bronx at 22:13. The 37-year-old rider suffered leg abrasions and was listed injured. An SUV occupant reported an unspecified injury. According to the police report, the SUV was "Making Left Turn," and officers recorded "Turning Improperly" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" by the driver. The point of impact was the SUV’s center front; the bike showed damage on the left front. Vehicles listed were an SUV and a bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840023 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 25 - At Webster Avenue, a driver hit a woman and a 6‑year‑old as they crossed with the light. The Bronx night went hard and fast. Small bodies. Bruises. Burns. Sirens swallowed the corner.

Two pedestrians—a 27-year-old woman and a 6-year-old boy—were struck and injured at the intersection near 1570 Webster Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, both were “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian at Intersection” and “Crossing With Signal.” The driver’s vehicle is listed as Unspecified; no driver contributing factors were recorded in the data. The woman sustained arm and hand injuries with a minor burn. The child suffered a contusion and arm-hand trauma. Both remained conscious. The report lists no helmet or signal issues for the victims, and no other contributing factors are provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837626 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 20 - A westbound truck hit a westbound SUV at Claremont Parkway and Bathgate. The SUV driver suffered a concussion and back injury. Other occupants are listed with unspecified injuries. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.

"According to the police report ..." the driver of a westbound tractor truck hit the driver of a westbound SUV at Claremont Parkway near Bathgate Avenue in the Bronx. The SUV was struck on its left side; the truck's right front bumper made the impact. A 38-year-old male driver of the SUV suffered a concussion and a back injury; he was conscious and not ejected. Other occupants are listed with unspecified injuries. Police list contributing factors for all parties as "Unspecified" and record no specific driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Unsafe Speed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836429 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 16 - A driver speeding south on Webster Ave hit a 24-year-old man crossing outside an intersection. The impact left him unconscious with severe lacerations to his shoulder and upper arm. Police listed Unsafe Speed as the contributing factor.

A driver going south and traveling straight ahead hit a 24-year-old man near 1260 Webster Ave in the Bronx. He suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries, severe lacerations, and was found unconscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Unsafe Speed." Driver errors cited include Unsafe Speed. The report classifies the pedestrian as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection" and records his action as "Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk." No vehicle type was specified. The report records injuries but no fatalities.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4835994 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

• Drunk Mercedes driver fatally strikes 2 motorcyclists on Bronx parkway: NYPD, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-11

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.

• Speeding SUV Kills Bronx Cab Driver, New York Post, Published 2025-08-09

Aug 7 - A driver making a left on Washington Ave at Claremont Pkwy collided with a straight sedan. Three people in the turning KIA were hurt: a 41-year-old woman driver, a 16-year-old passenger and a 7-year-old child. Police cite traffic control disregarded.

A KIA sedan making a left turn at Washington Ave and Claremont Pkwy in the Bronx struck a Nissan sedan that was going straight. Three occupants of the turning KIA were injured: the 41-year-old woman driver (neck), a 16-year-old front passenger (shoulder/upper arm), and a 7-year-old rear passenger (back). According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Traffic Control Disregarded." The KIA’s right front quarter panel suffered the impact, matching a turn across traffic. Police listed "Traffic Control Disregarded" for the driver and for one passenger. Occupants were recorded as using lap belts and harnesses after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836427 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 26 - A sedan and an SUV collided on Claremont Parkway. A 58-year-old woman driver suffered a back injury and shock. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.

The driver of an SUV and the driver of a sedan collided on Claremont Parkway at 3 Avenue in the Bronx. The driver of the SUV, a 58-year-old woman, suffered a back injury and was reported in shock. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling straight before the impact. Point of impact on the sedan was center front end; the SUV took damage at the center back end. The sedan was registered in NJ; the SUV was registered in NC and the driver held a NY license. Police listed unsafe speed as the only contributing factor in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834495 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 17 - A Ford SUV hit a three-year-old boy on Claremont Parkway. The child suffered a head injury. No driver error listed. Streets remain dangerous for the smallest New Yorkers.

A Ford SUV struck a three-year-old boy on Claremont Parkway near Park Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the child was a pedestrian, not at an intersection, and suffered a head injury with abrasions. The driver, a 45-year-old man, was licensed and remained uninjured. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to children on city streets, even when no fault is assigned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828405 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 12 - A 71-year-old passenger died. A 79-year-old driver struck two cars, then a pole. Metal twisted. Lives changed. The street stayed silent.

CBS New York (2025-07-12) reports a 71-year-old passenger died after a crash in Co-op City, Bronx. Police said a 79-year-old driver 'slammed into two cars before hitting a light pole.' The sequence ended in fatal injury. The article highlights the impact but does not detail causes. The crash underscores risks for passengers and raises questions about driver fitness and street design. No blame is assigned. The facts stand stark.

• Passenger Dies After Bronx Car Crash, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-12

Jul 4 - A sedan and motorcycle crashed on Claremont Parkway. Two men hurt: a 44-year-old driver with back pain, a 17-year-old passenger with leg abrasions. Police cite obstructed view. Metal met flesh. Streets stayed dangerous.

A sedan and a motorcycle collided at Claremont Parkway and 3rd Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, two people were injured: a 44-year-old male driver suffered back pain, and a 17-year-old male passenger sustained abrasions to his leg. The crash involved a sedan starting in traffic and a motorcycle going straight. Police list 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are specified in the report. No mention of helmet use or signals appears in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827514 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 3 - A Mustang jumped the curb in Melrose. Six pedestrians fell. Screams echoed. The driver fled. Scaffolding twisted. Blood on the sidewalk. No arrests. The city waits for answers.

ABC7 reported on July 3, 2025, that a Ford Mustang struck six pedestrians after mounting the curb at East 149th Street and Courtlandt Avenue in the Bronx. Surveillance showed the car turning left while people crossed with the right of way. The driver accelerated, hit a woman, then continued under scaffolding, injuring five more. Witnesses described panic and pain: "People were yelling, were in pain," said Vivian Cole. The suspects abandoned the damaged car and fled. All victims were hospitalized with minor injuries. The Buildings Department confirmed the crash damaged the shed but not the vacant building. No arrests have been made.

• Mustang Plows Bronx Sidewalk, Six Hurt, ABC7, Published 2025-07-03

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.

• File Int 0857-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-06-30

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.

• File Int 0857-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-06-30

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.

• Bronx Crash Leaves Pedestrian Critical, NY Daily News, Published 2025-06-28

Jun 25 - SUV hit a woman crossing at Webster Avenue. Her leg broke. Driver turned right. No driver error listed. The street stayed open. The wound was real.

A 36-year-old woman was struck by a Ford SUV while crossing at the intersection of E 170 St and Webster Avenue in the Bronx. She suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, the SUV was making a right turn when it hit the pedestrian. The report lists no specific driver error or contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, as noted in the data, but no driver action is cited as a cause. The SUV showed no damage. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823417 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 23 - A sedan and standing vehicle collided at unsafe speed on E 169 St. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite unsafe speed as the cause. The street saw chaos. Metal and bodies took the hit.

A crash on E 169 St and 3 Ave in the Bronx involved a sedan and a standing vehicle. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling at unsafe speed. One driver, a 35-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and a contusion. Three other occupants, including a passenger and two drivers, were also involved but had unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor for all parties. No other causes or contributing factors were cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822783 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19