Crash Count for Claremont Village-Claremont (East)
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,143
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 733
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 177
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 15
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 5
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 10, 2025
Carnage in Claremont Village-Claremont (East)
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 5
+2
Crush Injuries 1
Whole body 1
Amputation 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Severe Bleeding 4
Head 3
Face 1
Severe Lacerations 8
Face 3
Head 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Concussion 3
Head 2
Back 1
Whiplash 18
Neck 8
+3
Back 7
+2
Head 2
Face 1
Whole body 1
Contusion/Bruise 46
Lower leg/foot 17
+12
Back 5
Head 5
Lower arm/hand 5
Shoulder/upper arm 4
Hip/upper leg 3
Neck 3
Face 2
Whole body 2
Abrasion 31
Head 9
+4
Lower leg/foot 9
+4
Lower arm/hand 8
+3
Face 2
Whole body 2
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Pain/Nausea 11
Back 5
Head 2
Whole body 2
Lower leg/foot 1
Neck 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 10, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Claremont Village-Claremont (East)?

Preventable Speeding in Claremont Village-Claremont (East) School Zones

(since 2022)
Late‑night hit on 3rd Ave, and a neighborhood that keeps bleeding

Late‑night hit on 3rd Ave, and a neighborhood that keeps bleeding

Claremont Village-Claremont (East): Jan 1, 2022 - Dec 7, 2025

Just before 11 PM on Nov 25, 2025, at 3rd Ave and St Pauls Pl, a bus driver going straight hit a 56‑year‑old man in the intersection. He lived, cut deep. NYC Open Data

This Month

  • Nov 12: at E 172 St and Bathgate Ave, a bus driver turning left hit a 45‑year‑old woman walking; police recorded driver inattention and an obstructed view. NYC Open Data
  • Nov 5: at Webster Ave and E 168 St, a right‑turning SUV driver hit a 72‑year‑old man on a bike. NYC Open Data
  • Nov 1: near 1368 Webster Ave, a driver traveling at unsafe speed injured a 24‑year‑old woman on foot. NYC Open Data

The toll on these blocks

Since 2022, in Claremont Village–Claremont (East), there have been 1,141 crashes, five people killed, and 732 injured. NYC Open Data

People on foot carry the harm: 2 pedestrians killed and 146 injured; people on bikes injured 62. NYC Open Data

On May 10 at Webster Ave and E 168 St, police recorded unsafe speed by the driver in a crash that killed a 43‑year‑old man walking. NYC Open Data (CrashID 4811637)

Corners that don’t forgive

Police logs show repeat trauma on Webster Avenue and Park Avenue, with multiple deaths and many injuries. 3rd Avenue racks up dozens more injuries. NYC Open Data

Named driver errors show up again and again: failure to yield, inattention, and disregarding signals in injury crashes. NYC Open Data

After dark, the risk spikes. Deaths cluster around 9 PM and around midnight in the local crash record. NYC Open Data

Fix what we can see

Start with the known danger. Harden turns and add daylighting at Webster Ave, Park Ave, and along 3rd Ave. Give pedestrians head starts with signal changes at these crossings. Targeted night enforcement and lighting audits where the deaths stack up.

Buses and trucks must be part of the fix. Two recent crashes here involved bus drivers hitting people walking. Focus training, routing, and enforcement on these corridors. NYC Open Data

Who’s responsible for acting?

Council Member Althea V. Stevens co‑sponsored a bill to put a crossing guard at every K–8 school citywide (Int 1439‑2025). That’s one lever aimed at children at risk near schools. NYC Council – Legistar

State Senator Luis Sepúlveda co‑sponsored and voted yes in committee on the Stop Super Speeders Act (S 4045) to require speed‑limiting tech for repeat violators. That targets the drivers who keep breaking the rules. Open States

Assembly Member Chantel Jackson was named in a 2023 rally story about Assembly inaction on speed‑limit authority. The families asked for a vote. The urgency has not faded on these blocks. Streetsblog NYC

Slow the cars. Stop the repeats.

Citywide tools can help this neighborhood. Lower speed limits and rein in repeat speeders with mandated limiters. The bill is on the table. The crashes are not pausing. Open States

One man, late at night at 3rd and St Pauls, was lucky to walk away. Many have not. The next step is ours: press your leaders now. /take_action/

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is this?
Claremont Village–Claremont (East) in the Bronx. It falls within Bronx CB3, Council District 16, Assembly District 79, and State Senate District 32.
How bad is the problem here?
From 2022-01-01 to 2025-12-07, there were 1,141 crashes, five people killed, and 732 injured in this area. Pedestrians account for 2 deaths and 146 injuries. Source: NYC Open Data.
What patterns stand out?
Police records show injuries tied to driver inattention and failure to yield. Deadly crashes cluster at night, around 9 PM and midnight. Repeat harm shows up on Webster Avenue, Park Avenue, and 3rd Avenue. Source: NYC Open Data.
Who can act right now?
Council Member Althea V. Stevens co‑sponsored Int 1439‑2025 on school crossing guards. State Senator Luis Sepúlveda co‑sponsored and voted yes on S 4045 to require speed limiters for repeat violators. Assembly Member Chantel Jackson was cited in 2023 coverage of Assembly inaction on speed‑limit authority. See Legistar, Open States, and Streetsblog NYC.
How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets (Crashes, Persons, Vehicles). We filtered for crashes within Claremont Village–Claremont (East) between 2022‑01‑01 and 2025‑12‑07, and totaled crashes, fatalities, and injuries, including counts by road user type. Data last accessed Dec 7, 2025. You can view the base datasets here, with related tables for Persons and Vehicles linked on that page.
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.

Citations

Citations

Other Representatives

Assembly Member Chantel Jackson

District 79

Council Member Althea V. Stevens

District 16

State Senator Luis Sepúlveda

District 32

Other Geographies

Claremont Village-Claremont (East) Claremont Village-Claremont (East) sits in Bronx, Precinct 42, District 16, AD 79, SD 32, Bronx CB3.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Claremont Village-Claremont (East)

30
Aggressive driving on E 168 St injures passengers

Nov 30 - Four drivers collided at E 168 St and Park Ave in the Bronx. Rear passengers, 15 and 56, were hurt. Police recorded aggressive driving by a driver.

Four drivers crashed at E 168 St and Park Ave in the Bronx. Two SUVs and two sedans were involved. A 15-year-old boy riding in a left rear seat reported pain and nausea. A 56-year-old woman in the right rear seat suffered a head injury and internal injuries. According to the police report, officers listed "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage" as a contributing factor. Police recorded aggressive driving by a driver. The report notes front-end damage to two vehicles and rear-end damage to another.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4861301 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14
25
Bus driver injures man on 3 Avenue, Bronx

Nov 25 - A southbound bus driver hit a 56-year-old man at 3 Avenue and St Pauls Place. Impact was to the right front bumper. He suffered deep cuts to his arm and hand. He stayed conscious.

A bus driver traveling south on 3 Avenue hit a 56-year-old man at St Pauls Place in the Bronx. Impact was to the right front bumper. The man suffered severe lacerations to his elbow, lower arm, and hand and remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors listed were "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "View Obstructed/Limited." Police recorded no driver errors. The driver was going straight through the intersection. The injured person was a pedestrian at the intersection.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4861055 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14
12
Bus driver hits woman in Bronx crosswalk

Nov 12 - A bus driver turned left on E 172 St at Bathgate and hit a woman in a marked crosswalk. She suffered a head injury. Police recorded driver inattention and an obstructed view.

The crash happened at E 172 St and Bathgate Ave in the Bronx. The driver of a Ford bus was making a left turn and hit a 45-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk. She was injured, with a head injury. According to the police report, contributing factors were "View Obstructed/Limited" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report also notes the driver was "Making Left Turn" and the point of impact was the "Right Front Bumper." Bus occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. Police tied the crash to inattention and a limited view by the driver.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4857992 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14
5
SUV driver turning right hits 72-year-old cyclist

Nov 5 - An SUV driver turned right at E 168 St and Webster Ave in the Bronx and hit a 72-year-old man on a bike. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Traffic Control Disregarded. The rider had a leg bruise and stayed conscious.

Police say the crash happened at E 168 St and Webster Ave around 3:40 p.m. A driver in an SUV turned right and hit a southbound cyclist. The rider is a 72-year-old man. He was conscious and treated for a leg contusion. According to the police report, the SUV was "Making Right Turn," the bike was "Going Straight Ahead," and police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." The SUV’s point of impact was the center front. Other people in the crash were listed with "Unspecified" injuries.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4855255 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14
1
Driver in Bronx SUV crashed, rear-seat passenger hurt

Nov 1 - A westbound driver in a 2023 SUV crashed at 505 Claremont Pkwy in the Bronx. The left front took the hit. A right‑rear passenger, 42, suffered whiplash and neck pain. Police listed no contributing factors.

A right‑rear passenger was hurt when a driver in a 2023 FISR SUV crashed at 505 Claremont Pkwy in the Bronx. The driver was traveling west, going straight ahead. The impact hit the left front bumper. The passenger, 42, reported whiplash and neck pain and was listed as injured. According to the police report, the driver was licensed in New York, two occupants were in the vehicle, and the point of impact was the left front bumper. Police recorded no contributing factor for the driver in this crash. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were recorded.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4854587 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14
1
Driver on motorized device hits woman on Webster

Nov 1 - Near 1368 Webster Ave, a 19-year-old driving an other motorized vehicle going straight hit a 24-year-old woman off the roadway. She suffered head trauma and fractures. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.

A 19-year-old man driving an other motorized vehicle, going straight, hit a 24-year-old woman off the roadway near 1368 Webster Ave in the Bronx. She suffered a head injury and fractures and was semiconscious. According to the police report, the driver’s Unsafe Speed contributed to the crash. Police also listed “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” The vehicle was classified as “Other,” with center‑front impact and damage. No intersection was involved; the pedestrian was recorded as not in the roadway.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4854843 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14
29
Int 1439-2025 Feliz co-sponsors K–8 crossing guards, improving school-zone pedestrian safety.

Oct 29 - Int 1439-2025 orders NYPD to post at least one school crossing guard at every K–8 public and private school by Sept. 1, 2026. It pins children’s street crossings to police deployment at every school door.

Bill: Int 1439-2025. Status: Committee. Referred to Committee on Public Safety on Oct. 29, 2025; agenda and intro date Oct. 29, 2025; first votes recorded Oct. 29, 2025 (1:25–1:30 p.m.). The matter title: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code... requiring a school crossing guard at each school enrolling students in kindergarten through eighth grade." The text states: "No later than September 1, 2026, the commissioner shall assign at least 1 school crossing guard to each public and private school..." Sponsored by Council Member Farah N. Louis with nine co-sponsors (Vernikov, Marte, Zhuang, Brooks-Powers, De La Rosa, Ung, Feliz, Stevens, Morano). The bill would require NYPD deployment of at least one crossing guard at every K–8 school citywide by the Sept. 1, 2026 deadline.


29
Int 1439-2025 Stevens co-sponsors K–8 crossing guards, improving school-zone pedestrian safety.

Oct 29 - Int 1439-2025 orders NYPD to post at least one school crossing guard at every K–8 public and private school by Sept. 1, 2026. It pins children’s street crossings to police deployment at every school door.

Bill: Int 1439-2025. Status: Committee. Referred to Committee on Public Safety on Oct. 29, 2025; agenda and intro date Oct. 29, 2025; first votes recorded Oct. 29, 2025 (1:25–1:30 p.m.). The matter title: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code... requiring a school crossing guard at each school enrolling students in kindergarten through eighth grade." The text states: "No later than September 1, 2026, the commissioner shall assign at least 1 school crossing guard to each public and private school..." Sponsored by Council Member Farah N. Louis with nine co-sponsors (Vernikov, Marte, Zhuang, Brooks-Powers, De La Rosa, Ung, Feliz, Stevens, Morano). The bill would require NYPD deployment of at least one crossing guard at every K–8 school citywide by the Sept. 1, 2026 deadline.


25
Dirt bike driver shoots two teens who nearly collided with him in the Bronx: NYPD
20
Bronx driver backing into parked SUVs hurt

Oct 20 - On Brook Ave in the Bronx, a driver in a Nissan SUV backed and hit two parked SUVs. The 87-year-old woman at the wheel was hurt in the face. Police recorded Backing Unsafely.

An 87-year-old woman driving a 2007 Nissan SUV was backing on Brook Ave near 1520 when she hit two parked SUVs. She was conscious and suffered a facial injury, with a reported fracture or dislocation. No other injuries were noted. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Backing Unsafely.” The other vehicles were parked. Police listed the points of impact on the parked cars as right front bumpers, and damage to the backing vehicle at the center front end. The crash was recorded in the 42nd Precinct in the Bronx. Other listed parties were registrants or a witness with unspecified injuries.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4852768 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14
10
Washington Ave parked sedan crash injures driver

Oct 10 - A crash involved a parked sedan and a southbound motorcyclist near 1171 Washington Ave in the Bronx. A 61-year-old driver was hurt. Police recorded Alcohol Involvement by both drivers. The sedan's right-side doors were damaged.

A parked sedan and a southbound motorcyclist were involved in a crash near 1171 Washington Ave in the Bronx at 9:51 a.m. The sedan's right-side doors were damaged. A 61-year-old driver sustained an arm abrasion and was listed as injured. Two others, a 20-year-old driver and an 18-year-old front passenger, were noted with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, police recorded Alcohol Involvement by both drivers. The report lists the sedan as parked pre-crash and the motorcyclist going straight south. Police did not record other contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4849055 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14
9
Int 1423-2025 Stevens co-sponsors DOT retaining wall inventory, neutral safety impact.

Oct 9 - Int. 1423 forces DOT to publish an inventory of city-owned retaining walls 10 feet or taller. It must list locations and last inspection dates by Oct. 1, 2026, and update annually. Sponsors demanded infrastructure transparency that affects streets and sidewalks.

Bill: Int. 1423. Status: Laid Over in Committee. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Key dates: introduced Oct. 9, 2025; laid over Nov. 24, 2025; inventory due Oct. 1, 2026. The measure is titled, in part, "Requiring the department of transportation to provide an inventory of city-owned retaining walls under its jurisdiction." It was introduced and sponsored by Council Members Stevens, Ossé, Menin, Ayala, De La Rosa, Louis and Banks. The sponsors sought public records of walls 10 feet or greater, including location and last inspection date, updated annually. Safety impact note: no safety assessment provided.


18
SUV driver injures man at E 173 St

Sep 18 - A driver in an SUV going east on E 173 Street hit a 22-year-old man in the Anthony Avenue intersection in the Bronx. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield. The man suffered a head fracture.

An eastbound SUV driver on E 173 Street hit a 22-year-old man in the intersection at Anthony Avenue in the Bronx. He suffered a head injury with a reported fracture and was conscious. According to the police report, the SUV was “Going Straight Ahead,” and the point of impact was the “Center Front End.” According to the police report, driver errors included “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The pedestrian was at the intersection when the driver hit him. The report lists one vehicle, a Honda SUV, with one occupant. The crash falls within the 44th Precinct area.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4844997 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14
11
Two Hurt in Unsafe Lane Change, Cross Bronx

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 2025-12-14
9
Unsafe lane change on Cross Bronx injures teen

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 2025-12-14
1
Left-turning SUV driver injures Bronx cyclist

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 2025-12-14
25
Driver strikes woman and child crossing

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 2025-12-14
20
Westbound Truck Hits SUV on Claremont Parkway

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 2025-12-14
16
Speeding driver hits Bronx pedestrian crossing

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 2025-12-14
11
Two Moped Riders Killed On Parkway

Aug 11 - Two young men died. Thrown from mopeds. Cars tangled with them. Sirens cut the night. Police closed the Bronx River Parkway. One driver in custody. The road stayed shut as dawn broke.

Gothamist (2025-08-11) reports two men, ages 21 and 23, died after being ejected from mopeds in a multivehicle crash on the Bronx River Parkway near Gun Hill Road. The crash, which involved two cars, closed southbound lanes. Police took one person into custody but had not filed charges. Officials were still investigating which car the detained person drove. The article states, “The two men who died were ejected from mopeds during the crash, which also involved two cars.” The cause of the collision remains under investigation, highlighting ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city highways.