Crash Count for Claremont Village-Claremont (East)
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 774
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 497
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 126
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 10
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 4
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 7, 2025
Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Claremont Village-Claremont (East)?
SUVs/Cars 24 0 1 Trucks/Buses 3 1 0 Bikes 1 0 0 Motos/Mopeds 1 0 0
No More Bodies in the Crosswalk: Demand Action Now

No More Bodies in the Crosswalk: Demand Action Now

Claremont Village-Claremont (East): Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025

The Bodies in the Road

A man stands in a crosswalk on Webster Avenue. A black Mercedes comes fast. The car does not stop. It hits him, throws him into the air, drags him half a block. His mother stands on the sidewalk and watches her son die. “That car deliberately went straight speeding, didn’t stop, hit my son all the way up into the air and came down, dragged him half a block, they killed my son,” she said.

In the last twelve months, three people died on these streets. Six were left with serious injuries. One was a child. 160 people were hurt. The numbers do not stop. They do not care if you are young or old. They do not care if you are walking, riding, or sitting in a car.

The Machines That Kill

Cars and SUVs did most of the damage. In the last three years, sedans killed one person and injured nine more. Trucks broke bones and left a pedestrian with a crushed body. SUVs, taxis, bikes, mopeds—all played their part. The street does not forgive. The machines do not care.

What Leaders Have Done—and Not Done

The city passed Sammy’s Law. Now, the speed limit can drop to 20 mph. But the limit has not dropped. The council has not acted. The mayor has not acted. The blood dries on the crosswalk while leaders wait.

Speed cameras work. Where installed, speeding drops. But the law that keeps them running is always at risk. Each year, Albany must vote to keep them alive. Each year, the clock runs out for someone.

What Comes Next

This is not fate. This is policy. Every crash is a choice made by someone with power. The council can lower the speed limit. The mayor can demand safer streets. Albany can keep the cameras on. They have the tools. They need the will.

Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand 20 mph. Demand cameras that never go dark. Demand streets where children can cross and come home.

Do not wait for another body in the road. Take action now.

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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)

SUV Right-Turn Collides With Sedan Going Straight

A northbound sedan struck on its right side by a northwest-bound SUV making a right turn. The sedan’s front passenger, a 24-year-old male, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention and traffic control disregard as key factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Webster Avenue around 11:00 a.m. A 2021 sedan traveling north was hit on its right front bumper by a 2021 SUV making a right turn northwest. The impact damaged the sedan’s right side doors and the SUV’s center front end. The sedan carried three occupants; the front passenger, a 24-year-old male, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. Police identified 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors to the collision. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The crash highlights driver errors in attention and failure to obey traffic controls as central causes.


SUV Strikes Vehicle on Right Side Doors

An SUV traveling east struck another vehicle on its right side doors. The 25-year-old female driver of the SUV suffered full-body injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors in the collision on Cross Bronx Expressway.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Cross Bronx Expressway at 18:53. A 2021 Mazda SUV, traveling east, impacted the right side doors of another vehicle moving north. The SUV driver, a 25-year-old woman, was injured across her entire body and experienced shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report explicitly identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV sustained damage to its right side doors, and the other vehicle was damaged at its center front end. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.


Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal Bronx

A 39-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg abrasions while crossing 3 Avenue at East 168 Street. She was conscious and injured at the intersection. The crash involved an unspecified vehicle. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 3 Avenue and East 168 Street in the Bronx at 13:08. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck by an unspecified vehicle. She sustained abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The vehicle involved had no reported driver license or pre-crash details, and no vehicle damage was recorded. This incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when crossing legally.


SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 23-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV failed to yield while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle’s left front quarter panel struck her, causing bruising and contusions.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection on 3 Avenue around 8:15 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2021 SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, struck her on the left front quarter panel. The report cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. This incident highlights the critical role of driver errors, specifically failure to yield and distraction, in causing harm to vulnerable road users.


Inexperienced Driver Hits Pedestrian Crossing Signal

A 36-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan making a left turn struck her at a Bronx intersection. The driver’s inexperience and inattention caused the crash despite no vehicle damage. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Washington Avenue in the Bronx struck a 36-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection with East 168 Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The report identifies driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle was making a left turn at the time and sustained no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and was in shock following the incident. The report explicitly cites the driver’s errors without attributing fault to the pedestrian.


Sedan Strikes Teen Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 15-year-old girl suffered severe injuries after a sedan struck her at an intersection. The driver, making a left turn, failed to yield and was inattentive. The impact caused fractures and dislocations, leaving the pedestrian in shock.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at an intersection on 3 Avenue. The sedan, traveling east and making a left turn, struck her with its center front end. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body, including fractures and dislocations, and was reported to be in shock. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end. The report explicitly identifies the driver’s failure to yield and inattention as the causes of the crash, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.


Moped Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 19-year-old pedestrian suffered facial contusions after a moped hit him at an intersection in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The moped struck the pedestrian head-on, causing serious injury.

According to the police report, a moped traveling south on East 168 Street in the Bronx struck a 19-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing the street with the signal. The point of impact was the center front end of the moped, which sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian was conscious but suffered contusions and bruises to his face, classified as a severe injury (level 3). The moped driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead before the collision. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not assign fault to the pedestrian. No driver errors such as failure to yield are explicitly cited, but the collision at a signalized intersection highlights systemic danger for pedestrians even when crossing lawfully.


Inexperienced Driver Injures Self in Bronx Collision

A 24-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash in a Bronx crash. According to the police report, driver inexperience was a contributing factor. The collision involved a sedan and a carry all vehicle, both traveling eastbound.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in the Bronx near Claremont Parkway at 8:37 PM. A 24-year-old male driver, restrained by a lap belt and conscious after the collision, sustained back injuries and whiplash. The report identifies 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor to the crash. The collision involved a 2005 Acura sedan and a 2023 carry all truck, both traveling eastbound. The sedan was impacted on the left side doors and left rear quarter panel, while the carry all sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. The driver was not ejected and was the sole occupant of the sedan. The police report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing instead on the driver's inexperience as the cause.


Police Chase SUV Slams Parked Sedan, Passenger Injured

Steel screamed down Webster Avenue. A Ford SUV, chased by police, crashed into a parked sedan. A woman in the front seat took the blow. The airbag burst. Blood ran. Her head split open, deep and raw, but she stayed conscious.

A violent collision erupted on Webster Avenue when, according to the police report, a Ford SUV under police pursuit slammed into a parked sedan. The report states that a 37-year-old woman, seated in the front passenger seat of the sedan, suffered severe head lacerations as the airbag deployed. She remained conscious despite the deep wound. The police report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, highlighting driver error at the heart of the crash. The SUV, described as being in 'Police Pursuit' at the time, struck the sedan with force, causing significant damage to the center back end of the parked vehicle. No victim behavior is listed as a contributing factor. The sequence of events underscores the danger posed by reckless driver actions and high-speed pursuits.


Aggressive Driving Causes Multi-Vehicle Crash in Bronx

Aggressive driving triggered a collision on East 173 Street in the Bronx. Multiple parked vehicles were struck. A 64-year-old male driver suffered injuries and shock. The impact damaged left rear and front bumpers. Driver errors escalated the crash’s severity.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 173 Street in the Bronx at 19:01. The collision involved multiple vehicles, including a Ford SUV and a Toyota sedan, both initially parked. The report cites 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as a contributing factor, highlighting driver error as the primary cause. A 64-year-old male driver, an occupant in one of the vehicles, was injured and experienced shock, though no visible complaints were noted. Damage concentrated on the left rear quarter panel and front bumpers of the involved vehicles. The report does not list any contributing victim behaviors. The crash underscores the dangers of aggressive driving in urban settings, with multiple vehicles damaged and a driver injured as a result.


SUV Collides with Moped on Park Avenue

A 24-year-old moped driver was injured when an SUV made a right turn and struck him. The driver of the moped was unlicensed. The crash involved alcohol, contributing to the chaos.

A collision occurred on Park Avenue when an SUV made a right turn and struck a moped traveling straight. The moped driver, a 24-year-old male, sustained injuries to his knee and lower leg. According to the police report, the crash involved alcohol. The SUV driver was licensed, but the moped driver was unlicensed. No further details on safety equipment were provided. The impact was severe enough to damage the center front end of the moped and the left rear bumper of the SUV.


Pedestrian Injured by Turning Truck in Bronx

A 38-year-old woman was struck by a pick-up truck while crossing East 172 Street. She suffered injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver was making a left turn when the collision occurred.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing East 172 Street with the signal. The driver of a 2020 Ford pick-up truck was making a left turn when the collision happened. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee and lower leg, classified as severity level 3. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The driver was licensed and had two occupants in the truck at the time of the incident.


Taxi Rear-Ends E-Bike on Claremont Parkway

A taxi struck an e-bike from behind on Claremont Parkway in the Bronx. The 47-year-old bicyclist was ejected and suffered injuries to his entire body, including minor bleeding. The driver was distracted and stopped in traffic at impact.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on Claremont Parkway stopped in traffic and was struck from behind by an e-bike also traveling east. The bicyclist, a 47-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his entire body, including minor bleeding. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor for the taxi driver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The taxi's point of impact was the center back end, while the e-bike's front center was damaged. No other contributing factors were specified.


E-Scooter Driver Ejected on Webster Avenue

A 45-year-old man on an e-scooter was ejected and suffered head injuries on Webster Avenue. The crash involved driver inattention and unsafe speed. The rider was conscious but bruised. The vehicle struck the scooter from behind, damaging both vehicles.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured and ejected during a crash on Webster Avenue. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The e-scooter was hit from behind by another vehicle traveling southbound, causing center back end damage to the scooter and front end damage to the other vehicle. The rider sustained a head injury and contusions but remained conscious. No other safety equipment or victim actions were noted. The crash highlights driver errors including distraction and unsafe speed, which led to the violent impact and ejection.


Head-On Crash Kills Young Bronx Driver

A sedan slammed head-on into an SUV on Claremont Parkway. The Hyundai’s front crumpled. The 26-year-old woman behind the wheel died alone. No passengers. No escape. The SUV showed no damage. Night fell heavy on the Bronx.

A 26-year-old woman driving a 2012 Hyundai sedan struck an SUV head-on near 495 Claremont Parkway in the Bronx. According to the police report, her car crumpled at the front. She was the only occupant and died at the scene. The SUV sustained no damage and had no reported injuries. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The woman was not wearing a seatbelt, as noted in the data, but no other factors are cited. The crash left one dead and highlighted the violence of head-on impacts on city streets.


9-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit by Sedan in Bronx

A 9-year-old boy was struck by a westbound sedan on East 169 Street in the Bronx. The child suffered a head injury and concussion. The driver showed signs of inattention. The pedestrian was confused and not at an intersection when hit.

According to the police report, a 9-year-old pedestrian was injured after being struck by a sedan traveling west on East 169 Street in the Bronx. The child suffered a head injury and was diagnosed with a concussion. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Additionally, pedestrian error and confusion played a role, as the child was not at an intersection and was performing other actions in the roadway. The sedan had no visible damage, and the driver was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report does not indicate any helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian.


Motorscooter Rider Loses Arm Striking Parked Taxi

A motorscooter slammed into a parked taxi on Webster Avenue. Steel tore flesh. The 27-year-old rider lost part of his arm. The street stayed busy. He did not. Driver inexperience and following too closely marked the crash.

A motorscooter rider, age 27, struck a parked taxi on Webster Avenue near East 174th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the rider lost part of his arm in the crash. No one was inside the taxi at the time. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The motorscooter hit the center back end of the taxi while traveling south. The impact was severe, resulting in an amputation injury to the rider's arm. No other injuries were reported. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors in this crash.


Motorcycle Ejected in Bronx Collision

A motorcycle and sedan collided on 3 Avenue in the Bronx. The motorcyclist was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash involved improper passing by the motorcycle. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling south on 3 Avenue collided with a sedan making a right turn southwest. The motorcyclist, a 22-year-old male with a permit license, was ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor, indicating the motorcycle's improper passing maneuver caused the crash. The sedan driver was licensed and driving a 2011 Toyota. The motorcycle's left front bumper and the sedan's right front quarter panel were damaged. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet. No other injuries or factors were noted.


E-Scooter Rider Injured in Bronx Sedan Crash

A 29-year-old man on an e-scooter was injured in the Bronx after a sedan traveling north struck him. The rider suffered facial abrasions but was not ejected. The crash stemmed from the sedan driver's reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 3 Avenue collided with a southbound e-scooter rider. The 29-year-old male rider sustained facial abrasions and remained conscious. The report lists "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver’s error in responding to traffic conditions unrelated to the scooter. The e-scooter rider was not wearing safety equipment and was riding hanging on outside. No damage was recorded on either vehicle. The sedan’s point of impact was the right front quarter panel. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in complex urban traffic environments.


E-Scooter Demolished in Bronx SUV Crash

An e-scooter traveling north collided with a southbound SUV on 3 Avenue in the Bronx. The scooter driver was ejected and suffered injuries to his entire body. The SUV struck the scooter’s center front, damaging its left side doors.

According to the police report, an e-scooter and an SUV collided on 3 Avenue near East 172 Street in the Bronx. The e-scooter driver, a 30-year-old man, was ejected and sustained injuries to his entire body, leaving him semiconscious with complaints of pain and nausea. The SUV struck the scooter on its left side doors while both vehicles were traveling straight in opposite directions. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by one or both drivers. The scooter was demolished in the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.