Crash Count for Claremont Village-Claremont (East)
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,088
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 689
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 169
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 14
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 5
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025
Carnage in Claremont Village-Claremont (East)
Killed 5
+2
Crush Injuries 1
Whole body 1
Amputation 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Severe Bleeding 4
Head 3
Face 1
Severe Lacerations 7
Face 3
Head 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Concussion 3
Head 2
Back 1
Whiplash 17
Back 7
+2
Neck 7
+2
Head 2
Face 1
Whole body 1
Contusion/Bruise 45
Lower leg/foot 16
+11
Back 5
Head 5
Lower arm/hand 5
Shoulder/upper arm 4
Hip/upper leg 3
Neck 3
Face 2
Whole body 2
Abrasion 30
Head 9
+4
Lower leg/foot 9
+4
Lower arm/hand 7
+2
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 Sep 15, 2025

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

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

(since 2022)
Bronx River Parkway kills two. The pattern runs through Claremont.

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

Claremont Village-Claremont (East): Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 24, 2025

Another driver. Same ending.

  • Two young riders went down on the Bronx River Parkway near E. 223rd St. Police say a 21‑year‑old tried to pass, hit a Volkswagen, then struck two bikes. Both riders, Manuel Amarantepenalo, 19, and Enrique Martinez, 21, died. The driver was charged with vehicular manslaughter and DWI, according to Gothamist and AMNY. “A drunken BMW driver fatally struck two motorcyclists,” police told the Daily News.
  • A sister stood outside court and said, “Two people were killed. He was drunk,” per the Daily News.

Speed on the highway. Blood on the road. The Bronx goes on.

The danger lives on Webster and Park

Claremont streets show the same crack in the wheel. The top hot spot here is Webster Avenue. It racks up 61 injuries and three serious ones. Park Avenue shows deaths too. Two lives lost across its listings.

Pedestrians take the hits. In this area since 2022: 104 people on foot injured, 2 killed, per city data on crashes, persons, and vehicles (crash dataset; persons; vehicles). Trucks and buses are in the mix for the worst pedestrian harm here, with 6 pedestrian crashes involving trucks and 3 with buses causing moderate to serious injuries (persons).

“Unsafe speed” sits at the top of the causes roll‑up in this neighborhood: 173 injuries, 6 serious, 4 deaths logged as “other” with speed embedded across police factors (NYC Open Data).

Nights are bad. Late nights are worse.

The hurt piles up after dark. Two deaths hit at midnight. Three more at 9 p.m. The afternoon bleeds too, but the spike comes late. The hourly curve shows the bodies—21:00 with 3 deaths, 0:00 with 2, and steady injuries across the rush (NYC Open Data).

One city record at Webster and E 168th St lists a man killed at 12:44 a.m. The log flags “Unsafe Speed.” A 2021 Mercedes, southbound. Center front hit. Pedestrian, apparent death. That is all the state will say (CrashID 4811637).

Three corners. One fix.

  • Daylight the crossings on Webster and Park. Remove the blind parking at corners. Protect the walk.
  • Add hardened left turns and leading walk signals at the hot spots on Webster Avenue and Park Avenue.
  • Target trucks and repeat speeders at night. The local roll‑up shows trucks in the severest pedestrian harm and late‑night deaths stacked on the clock (persons).

These are standard tools. They save lives when used.

Officials know what works — do they?

Albany gave New York City the power to set safer speeds. The city can drop more streets to 20 mph. Advocates say do it now. Our own call to action lays it out and links the steps to do it: Take Action.

The state is also moving on repeat speeders. Senator Luis Sepúlveda voted yes in committee for S 4045, a bill to force chronic violators to use speed limiters. The bill advanced on June 11 and June 12, 2025.

Don’t wait for the next siren

Since 2022 in this neighborhood: 852 crashes. 543 injuries. Five deaths. Trucks, cars, bikes, bodies, all logged in the city’s files (crashes; persons). The pattern is not new. It is only close.

Lower speeds. Curb the worst drivers. Fix the corners on Webster and Park. Do it before midnight takes another name.

Want to push City Hall? Start here: Take Action.

Citations

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Other Representatives

Chantel Jackson
Assembly Member Chantel Jackson
District 79
District Office:
780 Concourse Village West Ground Floor Professional, Bronx, NY 10451
Legislative Office:
Room 547, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Althea Stevens
Council Member Althea Stevens
District 16
District Office:
1377 Jerome Avenue, Bronx, NY 10452
718-588-7500
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1766, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6856
Twitter: @A_StevensD16
Luis Sepúlveda
State Senator Luis Sepúlveda
District 32
District Office:
975 Kelly St. Suite 203, Bronx, NY 10459
Legislative Office:
Room 412, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
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)

22
Seven Hurt In Hutchinson Parkway Crash

Jun 22 - Metal struck metal before dawn. A car hit another, then slammed a scooter. Two riders flew off. An 18-year-old woman lay critical. Sirens cut the Bronx dark. Seven hurt. The road stayed open. Danger did not end.

ABC7 reported on June 22, 2025, that a multi-vehicle crash on the Hutchinson River Parkway in the Bronx left seven injured, including one woman in critical condition. The article states, 'The Honda Accord collided with the Honda Pilot. The Honda Pilot then collided with the Razor Scooter, causing the 24-year-old man operating the scooter and an 18-year-old woman to be ejected.' Six others from the cars suffered minor injuries. The crash happened before 4 a.m. near Throggs Neck. Police are investigating the sequence of impacts. The incident highlights the risks faced by scooter riders and the dangers of high-speed, multi-vehicle traffic on city parkways.


21
Scooter Crash Leaves Teen Critical in Bronx

Jun 21 - A scooter slammed into a Honda Pilot before dawn. The passenger, eighteen, hit the road hard. The driver fled. Three more hurt in the cars. Sirens wailed. No arrests. The street stayed cold and dangerous.

According to the New York Post (published June 21, 2025), an 18-year-old scooter passenger was left in critical condition after a crash on the Hutchinson River Parkway in the Bronx. Police said the scooter collided with a Honda Pilot around 4 a.m., triggering a chain reaction that involved a Honda Accord. The article reports, "The moped's driver fled with the bike before cops arrived." Three passengers in each car were also injured and taken to Jacobi Hospital. No arrests had been made by Saturday afternoon. The incident highlights the dangers faced by vulnerable road users and raises questions about driver accountability and the effectiveness of current enforcement on city parkways.


17
S 8344 Jackson 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 teen fell from a moving train at Baychester Avenue. He landed on the tracks. Medics rushed him to the hospital. His injuries are critical. The station echoed with sirens and fear. The train kept running. The system failed to protect.

ABC7 reported on June 17, 2025, that a teenager, estimated to be between 14 and 16 years old, suffered critical injuries after falling onto the tracks while subway surfing at Baychester Avenue station in the Bronx. Police told ABC7, 'He was taken to the hospital in critical condition.' The article highlights the ongoing risks of unsecured access to train exteriors and the lack of effective barriers or deterrents. No driver error was cited, but the incident underscores systemic gaps in transit safety and enforcement. The report does not mention any policy response or changes following the event.


16
S 7678 Jackson 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.


16
S 7785 Jackson 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.


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.


15
Ambulance and Sedan Collide on 3rd Avenue

Jun 15 - A sedan and two ambulances crashed on 3rd Avenue in the Bronx. One driver suffered a head injury. Police cite driver inattention. The street fell silent after the impact.

A crash involving a sedan and two ambulances unfolded at 3rd Avenue and East 171st Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, driver inattention and distraction led to the collision. One driver, a 50-year-old woman, suffered a head contusion. Other occupants and drivers were listed as uninjured or with unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data. The crash highlights the danger when focus lapses behind the wheel.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4821919 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
13
S 5677 Jackson votes yes on school speed cameras, boosting safety for children.

Jun 13 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Schenectady schools. The bill passed both chambers. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program ends in 2030. Streets near schools may get safer. The vote was not unanimous.

Senate Bill S 5677, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The Senate passed it on June 12, with primary sponsor James Tedisco (District 44) and co-sponsor Patricia Fahy (District 46) leading the push. The Assembly approved it on June 13. The bill sets up automated speed enforcement near schools and sunsets December 31, 2030. The measure aims to catch speeding drivers near children. Some lawmakers voted no, but most supported the move. No formal safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets a known danger zone for vulnerable road users.


13
S 6815 Jackson votes yes to exempt some employees from bus lane rules.

Jun 13 - Senate and Assembly clear S 6815. MTA workers get a pass for driving in bus lanes while on duty. Law shields agency vehicles from tickets. Streets grow more crowded. Vulnerable users face more risk.

Bill S 6815, titled 'Relates to bus lane restrictions in New York city,' passed the Senate on June 12, 2025, and the Assembly on June 13, 2025. The bill states, 'it shall be a defense to any prosecution for a violation of a bus lane restriction ... when an employee of the metropolitan transportation authority is performing authorized duties.' Sponsored by Senator Leroy Comrie and co-sponsored by Nathalia Fernandez, the measure exempts MTA employees from bus lane tickets while working. No safety analysis was provided. The bill opens bus lanes to more agency vehicles, crowding space meant for buses, cyclists, and pedestrians.


13
S 8344 Sepúlveda 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.


12
S 4045 Sepúlveda votes yes in committee, boosting street safety by curbing repeat speeders.

Jun 12 - Senate backs S 4045. Repeat speeders face forced installation of speed assistance tech. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers action. Law targets reckless drivers. Streets may get safer for those outside the car.

Senate bill S 4045, sponsored by Andrew Gounardes and co-sponsored by over two dozen senators, passed committee votes on June 11 and June 12, 2025. The bill, titled 'Relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits,' mandates these devices for drivers who rack up eleven or more points in 24 months, or six speed or red light camera tickets in a year. The measure aims to curb repeat dangerous driving. Senators including Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, and others voted yes. The bill targets drivers with a pattern of violations, seeking to cut risk for pedestrians and cyclists by limiting repeat speeding.


12
S 5677 Sepúlveda votes yes on school speed cameras, boosting safety for children.

Jun 12 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Schenectady schools. The bill passed both chambers. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program ends in 2030. Streets near schools may get safer. The vote was not unanimous.

Senate Bill S 5677, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The Senate passed it on June 12, with primary sponsor James Tedisco (District 44) and co-sponsor Patricia Fahy (District 46) leading the push. The Assembly approved it on June 13. The bill sets up automated speed enforcement near schools and sunsets December 31, 2030. The measure aims to catch speeding drivers near children. Some lawmakers voted no, but most supported the move. No formal safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets a known danger zone for vulnerable road users.


12
S 5677 Sepúlveda votes yes on school speed cameras, boosting safety for children.

Jun 12 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Schenectady schools. The bill passed both chambers. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program ends in 2030. Streets near schools may get safer. The vote was not unanimous.

Senate Bill S 5677, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The Senate passed it on June 12, with primary sponsor James Tedisco (District 44) and co-sponsor Patricia Fahy (District 46) leading the push. The Assembly approved it on June 13. The bill sets up automated speed enforcement near schools and sunsets December 31, 2030. The measure aims to catch speeding drivers near children. Some lawmakers voted no, but most supported the move. No formal safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets a known danger zone for vulnerable road users.


12
S 6815 Sepúlveda votes yes to exempt some employees from bus lane rules.

Jun 12 - Senate and Assembly clear S 6815. MTA workers get a pass for driving in bus lanes while on duty. Law shields agency vehicles from tickets. Streets grow more crowded. Vulnerable users face more risk.

Bill S 6815, titled 'Relates to bus lane restrictions in New York city,' passed the Senate on June 12, 2025, and the Assembly on June 13, 2025. The bill states, 'it shall be a defense to any prosecution for a violation of a bus lane restriction ... when an employee of the metropolitan transportation authority is performing authorized duties.' Sponsored by Senator Leroy Comrie and co-sponsored by Nathalia Fernandez, the measure exempts MTA employees from bus lane tickets while working. No safety analysis was provided. The bill opens bus lanes to more agency vehicles, crowding space meant for buses, cyclists, and pedestrians.


12
S 8344 Sepúlveda votes yes to extend school speed zones, improving child pedestrian safety.

Jun 12 - 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.


11
Int 1320-2025 Feliz sponsors bill boosting sidewalk repair penalties, improving pedestrian safety.

Jun 11 - Council targets cracked sidewalks. Owners who ignore repairs face $250 fines. Defects left to fester mean danger for walkers, wheelchair users, and kids. The city moves to hold property owners to account.

Int 1320-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced June 11, 2025. The bill reads: “imposition of civil penalties on property owners who fail to repair sidewalk defects.” Council Members Oswald Feliz (primary sponsor) and Carlina Rivera (co-sponsor) back the measure. If owners ignore DOT repair orders or leave dangerous cracks, they face $250 fines. The bill aims to force action before someone gets hurt. No safety analyst has yet assessed the impact for vulnerable road users, but the intent is clear: make sidewalks safer by making owners pay for neglect.


11
S 4045 Sepúlveda co-sponsors bill to boost street safety with speed limiters.

Jun 11 - Senate backs S 4045. Repeat speeders face forced installation of speed assistance tech. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers action. Law targets reckless drivers. Streets may get safer for those outside the car.

Senate bill S 4045, sponsored by Andrew Gounardes and co-sponsored by over two dozen senators, passed committee votes on June 11 and June 12, 2025. The bill, titled 'Relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits,' mandates these devices for drivers who rack up eleven or more points in 24 months, or six speed or red light camera tickets in a year. The measure aims to curb repeat dangerous driving. Senators including Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, and others voted yes. The bill targets drivers with a pattern of violations, seeking to cut risk for pedestrians and cyclists by limiting repeat speeding.


11
S 4045 Sepúlveda votes yes in committee, boosting street safety by curbing repeat speeders.

Jun 11 - Senate backs S 4045. Repeat speeders face forced installation of speed assistance tech. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers action. Law targets reckless drivers. Streets may get safer for those outside the car.

Senate bill S 4045, sponsored by Andrew Gounardes and co-sponsored by over two dozen senators, passed committee votes on June 11 and June 12, 2025. The bill, titled 'Relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits,' mandates these devices for drivers who rack up eleven or more points in 24 months, or six speed or red light camera tickets in a year. The measure aims to curb repeat dangerous driving. Senators including Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, and others voted yes. The bill targets drivers with a pattern of violations, seeking to cut risk for pedestrians and cyclists by limiting repeat speeding.


11
S 7678 Sepúlveda votes yes to expand school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Jun 11 - 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.