Crash Count for Highbridge
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,231
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 654
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 135
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 4
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Oct 29, 2025
Carnage in Highbridge
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 1
Crush Injuries 2
Back 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Severe Bleeding 1
Face 1
Severe Lacerations 1
Head 1
Concussion 4
Back 1
Head 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Neck 1
Whiplash 23
Neck 12
+7
Back 6
+1
Head 5
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Whole body 1
Contusion/Bruise 23
Lower arm/hand 6
+1
Lower leg/foot 6
+1
Back 3
Head 3
Chest 2
Neck 2
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Face 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Abrasion 21
Face 6
+1
Lower leg/foot 5
Head 3
Lower arm/hand 3
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Back 1
Whole body 1
Pain/Nausea 6
Back 1
Chest 1
Head 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Neck 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whole body 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Oct 29, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Highbridge?

Highbridge’s Roads, Highbridge’s Reckoning

Highbridge’s Roads, Highbridge’s Reckoning

Highbridge: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 26, 2025

Two riders. Two graves.

On Aug. 11, two young men on bikes died on the Bronx River Parkway. Police charged a 21‑year‑old driver with vehicular manslaughter and DWI, according to reports. Their sister stood outside court and said, “He’s just walking freely? Two people were killed. He was drunk. Think about how he took two lives. That’s not fair.” said Clari Amarante Penalo. Their mother asked, “How could they let him go? How could they do that?” asked the victim’s mother. The driver’s lawyer answered: “My client is prepared to contest these charges and he looks forward to in court.” said his lawyer.

Where Highbridge gets hit

Since 2022, Highbridge has endured 913 crashes, with 480 people injured and 3 seriously hurt. Zero deaths here in that span. The pain clusters at the Major Deegan Expressway and Jerome Avenue. The Deegan alone saw 107 injuries and two serious injuries. Night hits hard. The midnight hour logged 28 injuries; 6 p.m. peaked at 38.

The usual culprits show up: inattention, red‑light runs, failure to yield. Left turns hurt walkers. SUVs and sedans strike most pedestrians here — 23 by sedans and 22 by SUVs in this period.

Local fixes are not mysteries. Daylighting and LPIs at W. 170th and Shakespeare. Hardened turns on Edward L. Grant Highway. Lighting upgrades and night enforcement where injuries spike. Keep trucks off narrow residential blocks.

What leaders did — and didn’t

State Sen. Jose Serrano backed S 4045 to require speed limiters for repeat violators; he voted yes in committee. Council Member Althea Stevens co‑sponsored a student bike‑share discount to expand safer trips to school Int 1287‑2025. Bronx BP Vanessa Gibson pressed DOT to fix the Washington Bridge, calling for wider paths and better lighting letter to DOT.

It’s not enough. Lower the citywide default speed limit. Pass speed‑limiter mandates for the worst drivers. Build the basics on the ground: daylighting, LPIs, hardened turns, and night lighting where people actually get hit.

Do this now

Tell City Hall and Albany to slow cars and cage the repeat offenders. Start here: take action. The street will not wait.

Citations

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Other Representatives

Landon Dais
Assembly Member Landon Dais
District 77
District Office:
910 Grand Concourse Suite 1JK, Bronx, NY 10451
Legislative Office:
Room 834, 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
Jose Serrano
State Senator Jose Serrano
District 29
District Office:
335 E. 100th St., New York, NY 10029
Legislative Office:
Room 418, Capitol Building 172 State St., Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

Highbridge Highbridge sits in Bronx, Precinct 44, District 16, AD 77, SD 29, Bronx CB4.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Highbridge

12
Distracted, speeding crash injures Deegan passenger

Oct 12 - Northbound on the Major Deegan, the drivers of a sedan and a tractor truck collided. A 20-year-old rear passenger was injured and unconscious. Police recorded driver inattention and unsafe speed, and listed an oversized vehicle.

Two drivers collided on the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx at 11:30 a.m. Both were heading north. One drove a sedan with five aboard. The other drove a tractor truck. A 20-year-old left-rear passenger was injured and unconscious, with facial trauma and a reported fracture-dislocation. Other occupants had unspecified injuries. "According to the police report, police recorded driver inattention/distraction and unsafe speed." The report also listed an oversized vehicle as a contributing factor. Impact notes show damage to the sedan’s center front and the truck’s right front quarter.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4849955 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
7
Taxi driver hits man at W 168 Street

Oct 7 - Taxi driver going west on W 168 Street hit a 37-year-old man at University Avenue. The man suffered a concussion and leg injuries. Police listed contributing factors as Unspecified.

A taxi driver traveling west on W 168 Street hit a 37-year-old man in the intersection at University Avenue. The driver was going straight. The point of impact was the center front end. The pedestrian suffered leg injuries and a reported concussion. He was conscious. According to the police report, the crash happened at 8:14 p.m. in the Bronx near W 168 Street and University Avenue, and involved a 2023 Toyota taxi. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified for the driver and the pedestrian. No specific driver error was entered. Vehicle damage was listed as none.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4848948 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
5
Driver tailgates on Major Deegan, passenger hurt

Oct 5 - Southbound drivers collided on the Major Deegan in the Bronx. A rear-seat passenger in an SUV suffered a fracture and neck injury. Police recorded Following Too Closely and Improper Lane Usage by a driver.

Two southbound drivers in a sedan and an SUV collided while going straight on the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx at 11:15 p.m. A 30-year-old woman riding in the rear of the SUV suffered a fracture and a neck injury. The 45-year-old male driver was also injured, with a chest injury and minor bleeding. According to the police report, officers recorded Following Too Closely and Passing or Lane Usage Improper by the driver. Both vehicles showed rear-area impacts. The crash occurred in the 44th Precinct area near 40.84106, -73.92851. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4848039 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
4
Speeding driver hits man at Undercliff and Boscobel

Oct 4 - A driver in a sedan sped north on Undercliff and hit a 50-year-old man at Boscobel. Center-front damage. The man suffered a leg fracture. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.

A driver in a sedan, going north on Undercliff Avenue, hit a 50-year-old man in the intersection with Boscobel Place at about 4:20 p.m. The impact damaged the center front end. The man suffered a lower-leg injury and a fracture. According to the police report, police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. The vehicle was going straight ahead when it hit him. No other contributing factors were listed. The crash occurred in the Bronx. The pedestrian was listed as injured and in shock.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4848931 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
29
SUV driver hits parked sedan on Sedgwick

Sep 29 - A northbound SUV driver hit a parked sedan near 926 Sedgwick Ave. The 62-year-old driver and her 20-year-old passenger were hurt, the passenger with a head injury. Police recorded driver inattention.

According to the police report, a northbound SUV driver hit a parked sedan near 926 Sedgwick Ave in the Bronx at 11:05 p.m. The driver hit the sedan’s left rear with the SUV’s right front. The SUV was a 2019 Ford; the sedan was parked. The 62-year-old woman driving the SUV was injured, with arm and hand pain. Her 20-year-old front passenger suffered a head injury. Two other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4846340 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
14
Driver hits parked sedan; police cite runaway factor

Sep 14 - On Ogden Ave at W 166 St, a driver going northwest hit a parked sedan. Two drivers were hurt. Police recorded a driverless/runaway vehicle as a factor.

A driver in a sedan traveling northwest on Ogden Ave hit the left rear of a parked sedan at W 166 St in the Bronx at 12:02 p.m. Two drivers were hurt: a 42-year-old man and a 65-year-old woman. A 68-year-old front passenger was listed with unspecified injury. "According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle'." Damage was recorded to the moving car's right front bumper and the parked car's left rear quarter. Police recorded the driverless/runaway factor for the crash and each involved person. No other contributing factors were listed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842137 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
10
Unsafe Lane Change Injures Passenger on Major Deegan

Sep 10 - On the Major Deegan in the Bronx, a driver in an SUV and a box-truck driver collided while going north. A 37-year-old passenger suffered a neck injury. The SUV driver, 44, was hurt. Police recorded unsafe lane changing.

A driver in a Ford SUV and a box-truck driver were traveling north on the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx. The drivers made side contact. A 37-year-old front passenger in the SUV was injured with a neck contusion. The 44-year-old SUV driver suffered a shoulder contusion. According to the police report, both drivers were northbound and police recorded 'Unsafe Lane Changing' by a driver. The SUV had damage to its left-side doors. The box truck had damage to its right-side doors. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4843063 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
6
Teen passenger hurt on Edward L Grant Hwy

Sep 6 - Southbound on Edward L Grant Hwy at Plimpton Ave, the driver of a motorcycle crashed. An 18-year-old passenger suffered a shoulder abrasion. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver and Pavement Defective.

On Edward L Grant Hwy at Plimpton Ave in the Bronx, the driver of a motorcycle traveling south and going straight crashed. The passenger, an 18-year-old woman riding on the rear, was injured with a shoulder abrasion. The 18-year-old male driver was listed with an unspecified injury status. According to the police report, officers recorded Unsafe Speed by the driver and Pavement Defective as contributing factors. No other vehicles were listed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841927 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
3
Driver backing on Grant Highway injures pedestrian

Sep 3 - Ford sedan driver reversed on Edward L Grant Highway at University Avenue and hit a 26-year-old woman. She was conscious with abrasions. Police recorded "Backing Unsafely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction."

On September 3, 2025, at 11:49 a.m. in the Bronx, a Ford sedan driver was backing on Edward L Grant Highway at University Avenue and hit a 26-year-old woman in the roadway. She suffered injuries and reported abrasions. She was conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Backing Unsafely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report lists the pre-crash action as backing and the point of impact as the center back end. The driver was licensed in New York. An occupant was recorded with an unspecified injury. The pedestrian location was recorded as outside an intersection.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839582 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
2
Driver hits woman at Nelson and 169th

Sep 2 - Northbound driver on Nelson Ave hit a 58-year-old woman at W 169th. Neck injury. Whiplash. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.

In the Bronx, a northbound driver going straight on Nelson Ave hit a 58-year-old woman at West 169th Street. She suffered a neck injury and whiplash and was reported conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash occurred at the intersection and police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. The point of impact was the center front end. No vehicle type was listed. The report lists the pedestrian at the intersection. No other contributing factor beyond Unspecified appears in the file.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841333 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
27
Left-turning carry-all clips parked cars, injuring driver

Aug 27 - The driver of a carry-all made a left turn on Boscobel Place and struck two parked vehicles. The 42-year-old driver suffered a bruised elbow and hand and remained conscious. Police cited Driver Inattention/Distraction.

The driver of a carry-all made a left turn on Boscobel Place at Undercliff Avenue and struck a parked sedan and a parked pickup. One person was hurt: the 42-year-old driver of the carry-all suffered a contusion to the elbow/lower arm/hand and was conscious at the scene. "According to the police report, the contributing factor was \"Driver Inattention/Distraction.\"" Police recorded the carry-all’s point of impact as its right front bumper, damage to the sedan’s left front, and damage to the pickup’s left rear. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838127 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
13
Left-turning driver hits walker

Aug 13 - A westbound driver turned left at West 170th and struck a man in the crosswalk. The impact broke him. He had the signal. Distraction ruled the wheel. The front end took him down. Bronx asphalt bore the weight.

A pedestrian crossing with the signal at W 170 St and Shakespeare Ave was struck by a westbound driver making a left turn. He suffered a fracture and other injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The vehicle’s center front end hit the victim during the turn. The listed driver error was Driver Inattention/Distraction. The pedestrian was in the intersection with the signal; no pedestrian contributing factors were noted before the driver’s error. The report lists the vehicle as unspecified and notes no vehicle damage despite the impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4835801 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
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.


8
Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run

Aug 8 - A woman lay dead in Morris Heights. A driver fled. The street stayed silent. Another life lost to speed and steel.

CBS New York reported on August 8, 2025, that a woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Morris Heights, Bronx. The article states, "A Bronx woman is dead after a hit-and-run in Morris Heights." The driver left the scene, a clear violation of law. The incident highlights ongoing dangers for pedestrians and the persistent problem of drivers fleeing after deadly crashes. Policy gaps remain as enforcement and street design fail to protect vulnerable road users.


7
Hit-And-Run Kills Bronx Pedestrian

Aug 7 - A driver struck a woman crossing 174th Street in the Bronx. The car fled. Police search for answers. Another fatal hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Pedestrians pay the price. Streets stay dangerous. No arrests. No closure.

Gothamist (2025-08-07) reports a driver killed a 44-year-old woman crossing 174th Street and Macombs Road in the Bronx late at night, then fled. Police said, "they're looking for the driver" and have not released a description. The article also details a separate Brooklyn hit-and-run where a man was dragged over 50 feet. NYPD data shows Brooklyn leads in pedestrian injuries this year. Both cases highlight ongoing dangers for people on foot and the persistent issue of drivers fleeing crash scenes.


31
Bronx Car Wash Worker Killed By Driver

Jul 31 - A driver veered into a bus lane, struck a car wash worker, pinned him, then fled. The worker died. Police arrested the driver two years later. The crash left another man injured.

According to the New York Post (2025-07-31), Trina Bryant was arrested two years after allegedly striking and killing Felix Thomas Bontia, a car wash worker, in Morrisania. Police say Bryant "veered her 2011 Ford Escape directly into the path" of a Toyota Rav4, pinning Bontia and causing fatal injuries. She was charged with manslaughter, vehicular manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and leaving the scene. The article notes Bryant fled on foot after the crash. The case highlights risks for workers near traffic and the consequences of reckless driving.


28
SUV Driver Crashes Into Parked Garbage Truck

Jul 28 - The driver of an SUV hit a parked garbage truck on the Major Deegan Expressway. A 38-year-old man suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot. Police listed driver inexperience as a contributing factor.

The driver of an SUV was changing lanes on the Major Deegan Expressway when he struck a parked garbage truck. One driver, a 38-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot. According to the police report, "Driver Inexperience" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded the SUV’s point of impact as the left front bumper and the truck’s right rear bumper. Airbag deployment and a lap belt were recorded for the injured driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash report cites driver inexperience as the listed error by police.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834416 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
13
SUV Turns Into Motorized Scooter, Rider Injured

Jul 13 - SUV turned into a motorized scooter on Edward L Grant Hwy. The scooter rider, partially ejected, suffered leg abrasions. Police cite improper turn and failure to yield. Danger struck fast. Streets stayed loud.

A crash on Edward L Grant Highway at Nelson Ave in the Bronx left a 33-year-old man riding a motorized scooter injured. According to the police report, an SUV made an improper turn and failed to yield right-of-way, striking the scooter. The rider was partially ejected and suffered abrasions to his lower leg and foot. Police list 'Turning Improperly' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The SUV's right front quarter panel hit the scooter's left front bumper. No helmet or signal use is mentioned in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828155 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
13
Bronx Crash Kills Passenger, Hurts Seven

Jul 13 - A car struck two vehicles and a pole on Bartow Ave. Eight people hurt. Stella Nyarko-Dei, 71, died. Metal twisted. Sirens wailed. The street bore the scars. All drivers stayed. Police investigate.

According to NY Daily News (2025-07-13), a 79-year-old driver crashed into two cars and a light pole in the Bronx, killing his 71-year-old passenger, Stella Nyarko-Dei, and injuring seven others. The article states, "The impact sent the Hyundai careening into an unoccupied parked car." All drivers remained at the scene. Police said, "The cause of the crash was not immediately known." No arrests were made. The crash highlights the dangers of multi-vehicle collisions and the vulnerability of passengers. Authorities continue to investigate the sequence and cause of the crash.