Crash Count for Mount Eden-Claremont (West)
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,028
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 580
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 152
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 10
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 4
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 29, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Mount Eden-Claremont (West)?

Another Bronx Body. Still No Justice. Demand Safer Streets Now.

Another Bronx Body. Still No Justice. Demand Safer Streets Now.

Mount Eden-Claremont (West): Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 6, 2025

The Numbers Do Not Lie

Four dead. Eight seriously hurt. In the last three and a half years, Mount Eden-Claremont (West) has seen 922 crashes. Five hundred eleven people left those scenes with injuries. Some limped away. Some did not walk again. Some did not walk away at all.

The dead are not numbers. They are fathers, sons, neighbors. No children died here this year. But children were hurt. Sixteen under 18 were injured in the last twelve months. One was hit by a bus. Another by a turning SUV. The street does not care how old you are.

The Human Cost

Kelvin Mitchell was crossing Webster Avenue. A Mercedes came fast in the bus lane. It did not stop. Kelvin did not make it home. His sister said, “Everybody is missing Kelvin. It’s not gonna be the same over here without him.” The driver kept going. The police could not say if they were chasing the car. His mother stood at the memorial and said, “They killed my son. I need justice for my son.”

No arrests. No answers.

What Has Been Done—and What Has Not

The city talks about Vision Zero. They say every life matters. They say speed cameras work. They say they are redesigning streets. But here, the numbers do not move fast enough. Last year, one person died. This year, none—so far. But injuries are up 40% over last year. Crashes keep coming.

Local leaders have the power to act. Sammy’s Law lets the city lower speed limits to 20 mph. The Council can do it now. The Mayor can push. The DOT can build more protected space. But every day they wait, the street stays the same.

What You Can Do

Call your Council Member. Call the Mayor. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand more cameras. Demand streets where children can walk and come home.

Do not wait for another name on the list. Take action now.

Citations

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Other Representatives

Amanda Septimo
Assembly Member Amanda Septimo
District 84
District Office:
384 E. 149th St. Suite 202, Bronx, NY 10455
Legislative Office:
Room 536, 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

Mount Eden-Claremont (West) Mount Eden-Claremont (West) sits in Bronx, Precinct 44, District 16, AD 84, SD 32, Bronx CB4.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Mount Eden-Claremont (West)

SUV Strikes Sedan Turning on Claremont Parkway

SUV slammed into sedan’s right side as it turned left. Sedan driver, a man, suffered knee and leg injuries. Both drivers licensed. No ejections. Impact left moderate trauma and abrasions.

According to the police report, a northbound SUV hit a southbound sedan making a left turn on Claremont Parkway in the Bronx. The SUV struck the sedan’s right side doors with its right front bumper. The sedan driver, a 32-year-old man, sustained moderate injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions. He was wearing a lap belt. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not detail specific driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684729 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Unlicensed Teen Motorcyclist Killed at Speed

An unlicensed teen on a motorcycle slammed into an SUV on the Cross Bronx Expressway. He flew from the bike and died on the asphalt. His helmet stayed on. Three other vehicles kept moving. The crash left one dead and a city unchanged.

An 18-year-old unlicensed male motorcyclist was killed after striking the left rear bumper of a Honda SUV on the Cross Bronx Expressway. According to the police report, 'An unlicensed 18-year-old on a motorcycle hit a Honda SUV at speed, flew from the bike, and died on the asphalt. His helmet stayed on. Three other vehicles kept going. His body did not.' The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The motorcyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The data notes that his helmet remained on, but no helmet use is listed as a contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the occupants of the SUV or the other vehicles involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684769 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Pedestrian Injured Emerging From Parked Car

A 33-year-old man stepped out from behind a parked vehicle on West 172 Street. A sedan traveling west struck him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and an elbow injury. Limited view contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male pedestrian was injured while emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle on West 172 Street. The pedestrian was struck by a westbound sedan, which hit him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and an injury to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists "View Obstructed/Limited" as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The collision caused damage to the sedan's right front bumper. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683559 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Two Sedans Collide on Townsend Avenue

Two sedans collided head-on and side-on on Townsend Avenue. A 65-year-old female passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash involved driver distraction and other vehicular factors. Both vehicles sustained front and rear quarter panel damage.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east and north collided on Townsend Avenue. The impact occurred at the center front end of one vehicle and the left rear quarter panel of the other. A 65-year-old female passenger was injured, sustaining head trauma and whiplash. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with other vehicular causes. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before the crash. The collision caused significant damage to both vehicles at the points of impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683776 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Motorcycle Hits Sedan Starting from Parking

A motorcycle struck a sedan pulling out on Macombs Road. The rider, a 26-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash involved driver inexperience and failure to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male motorcycle driver was partially ejected when his motorcycle collided with a sedan that was starting from a parking spot on Macombs Road. The rider suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inexperience and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed and traveling southeast, while the sedan was moving southwest. The point of impact was the motorcycle's right front bumper and the sedan's left front quarter panel. The motorcycle driver was wearing a helmet. No other safety equipment or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679145 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Grand Concourse

A 21-year-old man was hit while crossing Grand Concourse with the signal. The sedan struck him center front. The pedestrian suffered hip and upper leg injuries and was in shock. Glare impaired visibility. The driver was licensed and traveling straight.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Grand Concourse at an intersection with the signal. The pedestrian suffered hip and upper leg injuries and was in shock. The crash involved a 2016 sedan traveling westbound, driven by a licensed male driver from Connecticut. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The report lists glare as a contributing factor, which likely impaired the driver's visibility. No other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally. The vehicle sustained no damage.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678219 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
71-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured on Walton Avenue

A 71-year-old woman was struck by a southbound sedan on Walton Avenue. She emerged from in front of a parked vehicle and suffered a fractured knee and lower leg. The driver showed no damage to the car’s left front bumper.

According to the police report, a 71-year-old female pedestrian was injured while emerging from in front of a parked vehicle on Walton Avenue. The pedestrian suffered a fracture and dislocation to her knee and lower leg. The crash involved a southbound 2009 Honda sedan, which struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The vehicle showed no damage after the collision. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face when crossing near parked cars.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673465 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Pedestrian Injured on Webster Avenue Crossing

A 41-year-old man was struck at an intersection on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The driver changed lanes unsafely and passed too closely. The pedestrian suffered a facial contusion but remained conscious. The crash happened mid-afternoon in heavy traffic.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured on Webster Avenue near Claremont Parkway in the Bronx. The 41-year-old man was crossing the street when a vehicle traveling north passed too closely and changed lanes unsafely. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors. The pedestrian suffered a facial contusion and was conscious at the scene. No other vehicles or occupants were involved. The driver’s unsafe lane change caused the collision. The pedestrian’s location was described as 'Pedestrian at Intersection' performing 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The report does not indicate any helmet or signaling issues.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675920 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Bus Strikes Pedestrian at Bronx Intersection

A bus traveling north on East 170 Street hit a 53-year-old woman pedestrian at an intersection. She suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm. The bus showed no damage. Driver inattention and oversized vehicle contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a bus traveling north on East 170 Street in the Bronx struck a 53-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to her elbow and lower arm. The bus had no visible damage after the crash. Contributing factors listed include "Oversized Vehicle" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The point of impact was the center front end of the bus. The report does not indicate any fault or action by the pedestrian. The driver’s failure to maintain attention and the bus’s large size played key roles in the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671610 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Pedestrian Injured by Oversized SUV in Bronx

A 64-year-old man was struck while emerging from behind a parked vehicle on West 170 Street. The SUV, traveling east, hit him with its center front end. The pedestrian suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The vehicle showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 64-year-old male pedestrian was injured on West 170 Street in the Bronx after being struck by a 2017 Ford SUV traveling east. The pedestrian was emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle when the collision occurred. The report lists "Oversized Vehicle" as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage. No other driver errors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666684 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
69-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing Marcy Place

A 69-year-old man was struck while crossing Marcy Place with the signal. The SUV driver made a right turn with limited view. The pedestrian suffered bruises and lower leg injuries. The crash left the pedestrian conscious but hurt.

According to the police report, a 69-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Marcy Place at an intersection with the signal. The driver of a 2023 Ford SUV was making a right turn when the collision occurred. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The SUV showed no damage, and the driver was licensed. The crash highlights the danger posed by limited visibility during turns.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4665224 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
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SUV rear-ends sedan during police pursuit

Three vehicles collided on the Cross Bronx Expressway. An SUV struck a sedan from behind. Two men in the SUV suffered full-body injuries. Both were conscious and protected by airbags. Unsafe speed by the SUV driver contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 2018 Ford SUV and a 2018 Toyota sedan collided on the Cross Bronx Expressway during a police pursuit. The SUV struck the sedan at the center back end. The SUV carried two male occupants, both 28 years old, who were injured with abrasions and whiplash affecting their entire bodies. Both were conscious and airbags deployed. The driver of the SUV was cited for unsafe speed, a contributing factor in the crash. The sedan driver was unlicensed but no specific driver errors were noted for that vehicle. The report lists unsafe speed as the primary driver error leading to the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662021 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Teen Moped Driver Ejected on Bronx Street

A 16-year-old female moped driver was ejected on East 174 Street in the Bronx. She suffered head injuries and minor bleeding. The crash involved unsafe speed and steering failure. The vehicle struck head-on and the driver was unhelmeted.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old female moped driver was injured and ejected during a crash on East 174 Street near Grand Concourse in the Bronx. The report lists unsafe speed and steering failure as contributing factors. The moped struck an object or surface with its center front end. The driver was not wearing any safety equipment and suffered head injuries with minor bleeding. The report does not indicate any other vehicles or pedestrians involved. The crash occurred while the moped was traveling straight ahead southbound. The driver was the sole occupant.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659323 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Moped Rider Dies Hitting Stopped Dump Truck

A 26-year-old man on a moped slammed into a stopped dump truck on East 170th. He flew off, struck his head, and died in the street. Blood on Bronx asphalt. Unsafe speed marked the crash. The city swallowed another life.

A 26-year-old man riding a moped was killed after crashing into a stopped dump truck near East 170th Street and Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'A 26-year-old man on a moped, unlicensed and helmetless, struck a stopped dump truck. He flew from the seat. His head hit. Blood on the street. He died there.' The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The moped rider was unlicensed and not wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but the primary listed cause was unsafe speed. No injuries were reported for the dump truck or bus drivers. The moped rider died at the scene.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4654945 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
E-Bike Collision on East Mount Eden Avenue

Two e-bikes collided head-on on East Mount Eden Avenue. One rider, 20, was ejected and suffered a head injury. Both drivers were unlicensed. The crash involved following too closely and driver inexperience. The injured rider was conscious but bruised.

According to the police report, two e-bikes traveling north on East Mount Eden Avenue collided. One 20-year-old male driver was ejected and sustained a head injury with contusions and bruises. Both drivers were unlicensed. The report lists driver inexperience and following too closely as contributing factors. The injured rider was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision caused damage to the front ends of both bikes. No pedestrians or other vehicles were involved. The crash highlights risks from inexperienced, unlicensed riders following too closely on e-bikes.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653726 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Motorcyclist Killed Striking Turning SUV on Jerome

A man on a motorcycle hit an SUV mid-turn on Jerome Avenue. He flew from the bike. His head struck the pavement. He died at the scene. Unsafe speed and improper turning marked the crash. The street fell silent.

A 35-year-old man riding a motorcycle was killed after colliding with an SUV making a U-turn on Jerome Avenue. According to the police report, the crash involved unsafe speed and turning improperly. The motorcyclist, who was unlicensed and not wearing a helmet, was ejected from his bike and suffered fatal head injuries. The SUV's right front bumper was struck as it turned. Parked cars lined the street, but no other injuries were reported. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. Helmet use is noted only because it appears in the data after driver errors. The crash left one man dead and a community shaken.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653345 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
SUV Right Turn Hits Bicyclist on Grand Concourse

A 42-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries after a collision with a right-turning SUV on Grand Concourse in the Bronx. The bicyclist was unconscious and complained of pain and nausea at the scene.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Grand Concourse was struck on his left side by a 2014 Kia SUV making a right turn southwest. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained head injuries, resulting in unconsciousness and complaints of pain and nausea. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle while using an onboard navigation device, a contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was unlicensed. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper and the bike's left side doors. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651627 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
S 7621
Sepúlveda co-sponsors bill to boost safety with speed limiters for repeat offenders.

Senate bill S 7621 targets reckless drivers. Eleven points or six camera tickets trigger mandatory speed control tech. Sponsors push to curb repeat danger. No votes yet. Streets stay tense.

Senate bill S 7621, now in sponsorship, sits with the New York State Senate. Filed August 2, 2023, it 'relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Senator Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Jeremy Cooney, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill forces drivers with eleven points in eighteen months, or six speed/red light camera tickets in a year, to install speed-limiting devices. No safety analyst note yet. The measure aims to cut repeat speeding and protect those outside the car.


Moped Driver Ejected in Bronx Collision

A moped and sedan collided on East Mount Eden Avenue. The moped driver was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. The sedan struck the moped’s front left side. Driver inattention and unsafe speed caused the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west and a moped traveling east collided on East Mount Eden Avenue in the Bronx. The moped driver, a 31-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan struck the moped on its left front bumper. Contributing factors listed include driver inattention/distraction and unsafe speed. The moped driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver’s errors—distraction and unsafe speed—were central to the crash. The moped driver held a permit license from New Jersey. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646740 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Moped Passenger Injured in Bronx U-Turn Crash

A moped making an improper U-turn collided head-on with an SUV on East 170 Street in the Bronx. The 19-year-old female passenger hanging outside the moped suffered a concussion and head injury. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight.

According to the police report, a moped carrying two occupants attempted an improper U-turn on East 170 Street in the Bronx and collided head-on with a sport utility vehicle traveling east. The moped's passenger, a 19-year-old female riding outside the vehicle without safety equipment, sustained a concussion and head injury. The SUV driver, licensed in California, was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The crash was caused by the moped driver's failure to execute the turn properly. The passenger was not ejected but suffered serious injury. Vehicle damage was noted on the moped's front end, while the SUV showed no damage.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646921 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05