Crash Count for Pelham Parkway-Van Nest
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,013
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 610
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 99
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 15
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Nov 4, 2025
Carnage in Pelham Parkway-Van Nest
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 1
Crush Injuries 3
Back 1
Chest 1
Head 1
Neck 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whole body 1
Amputation 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Severe Lacerations 4
Head 2
Lower leg/foot 1
Neck 1
Concussion 1
Head 1
Whiplash 16
Neck 8
+3
Back 4
Chest 1
Head 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whole body 1
Contusion/Bruise 31
Lower leg/foot 11
+6
Head 9
+4
Lower arm/hand 3
Whole body 3
Hip/upper leg 2
Neck 2
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Chest 1
Abrasion 20
Head 6
+1
Lower leg/foot 5
Hip/upper leg 3
Neck 2
Whole body 2
Face 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Pain/Nausea 4
Face 1
Head 1
Neck 1
Whole body 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Nov 4, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Pelham Parkway-Van Nest?

Preventable Speeding in Pelham Parkway-Van Nest School Zones

(since 2022)

Caught Speeding Recently in Pelham Parkway-Van Nest

Vehicles – Caught Speeding in NYC (12 months)
  1. 2023 Black Ford Pickup (KZH9470) – 134 times • 1 in last 90d here
  2. 2016 Black Honda Sedan (LRL7488) – 45 times • 1 in last 90d here
  3. 2022 White Audi Suburban (LDD3781) – 43 times • 1 in last 90d here
  4. 2022 Red Jeep Suburban (LRM6040) – 39 times • 1 in last 90d here
  5. 2023 Black Chevrolet Suburban (LFB4461) – 35 times • 1 in last 90d here
Two riders gone on the Bronx River Parkway. The pattern in Pelham Parkway won’t stop.

Two riders gone on the Bronx River Parkway. The pattern in Pelham Parkway won’t stop.

Pelham Parkway-Van Nest: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 26, 2025

Two men died on the Bronx River Parkway. Police say a 21‑year‑old tried to pass, hit a Volkswagen, then struck two bikes. Both riders were thrown and died at hospitals. The driver was charged with vehicular manslaughter and DWI, then released without bail while the case moves ahead, according to family and court coverage. “He was drunk. Think about how he took two lives,” a sister said. “How could they let him go?” said a mother. The defense lawyer said, “My client is prepared to contest these charges.”

  • Read the initial police account and charges in the Daily News, follow‑up family quotes in the Daily News, and the charge details in Gothamist. CBS also confirmed two riders killed and an arrest on scene here.

Families named the dead: Manuel Amarantepenalo, 19, and Enrique Martinez, 21, according to Gothamist. The parkway shut down southbound near Exit 9. The case sits with the DA.

Pelham Parkway keeps bleeding

Here in Pelham Parkway–Van Nest, no deaths in the period. Injuries everywhere. Since 2022, crashes harmed 462 people. Fourteen were seriously hurt, the city’s data shows. Pedestrians took 99 injuries; cyclists 30; riders of other motorized devices 30. Cars and SUVs dominate.

Crashes stack up on Bronxdale Ave. Fifteen injured there, seven seriously. An e‑bike rider suffered a severe head cut at White Plains Rd and Bronxdale Ave after an SUV turned left. A 61‑year‑old woman was badly cut at Bronxdale and Morris Park Ave, listed as a pedestrian at the intersection.

The clock shows where it hurts most

The worst spike hits school‑let‑out and early evening. At 3 p.m., 58 injuries. At 5 p.m., 27. At 6 p.m. and 7 p.m., 30 and 28. Overnight still bites: 12 injuries at 5 a.m., 14 just after midnight. City records list “other” as the biggest factor, but distraction shows up. So does unsafe speed and alcohol.

Riders and walkers take the impact

A teen on a moped was injured when an SUV hit on Pelham Parkway this June, the dataset shows. A pedestrian lost part of an arm near 1657 Unionport Rd at 2:30 a.m. Another pedestrian was struck on Bronxdale Ave at night and listed in shock. These are lines in a spreadsheet. They are also bodies.

Fix the corners that maim

Start with the hotspots.

  • Daylight and harden turns on Bronxdale Ave, especially at Morris Park and White Plains. Add leading walk signals and protected turns where lefts hit.
  • Target late‑night and school‑hour enforcement where injuries peak. The data flags early morning and mid‑afternoon.
  • Keep plate‑obscuring and camera evasion out of these streets; Assembly Member John Zaccaro Jr. co‑sponsors a bill to expand camera enforcement and stop plate obstruction, documented here.

Stop the repeat speeders

Albany moved on the worst drivers. The Senate advanced a bill to force speed limiters on cars driven by people with a pattern of violations. Senators, including Gustavo Rivera, voted yes in committee, according to the public record for S 4045. The goal is simple: keep chronic speeders from reaching lethal speeds.

Slower city, fewer funerals

New Yorkers have the power to lower speeds citywide under Sammy’s Law, and advocates are pressing for a 20 mph default in residential areas. Our action guide explains the steps and who to call. Slower traffic makes the next name on a spreadsheet less likely. Act now: take action.

Citations

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Other Representatives

John Zaccaro
Assembly Member John Zaccaro
District 80
District Office:
2018 Williamsbridge Road, Bronx, NY 10461
Legislative Office:
Room 530, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Kristy Marmorato
Council Member Kristy Marmorato
District 13
District Office:
1925 Williamsbridge Rd-Flr 2, Bronx, NY 10461
718-931-1721
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1554, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7375
Gustavo Rivera
State Senator Gustavo Rivera
District 33
District Office:
2432 Grand Concourse, Suite 506, Bronx, NY 10458
Legislative Office:
Room 502, Capitol Building, Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Pelham Parkway-Van Nest sits in Bronx, Precinct 49, District 13, AD 80, SD 33, Bronx CB11.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Pelham Parkway-Van Nest

5
Aldebol mentioned in Democrat Shirley Aldebol flips only City Council seat to change parties
26
Man intentionally drove into NYPD car, struck cyclist in Bronx, police say
14
Morris Park U-Turn Injures Teen Cyclists

Oct 14 - Two teen e-bike riders were ejected on Morris Park Avenue. A driver made a U-turn as another driver headed east. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield. Both teens suffered bruises.

Two teenage e-bike riders were injured in a crash near 644 Morris Park Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, two SUV drivers and an e-bike were involved. A driver in a 2022 Toyota SUV was making a U-turn while traveling west. A driver in a 2026 Tesla SUV was going east. The e-bike was heading east with a 17-year-old rider and a 16-year-old passenger. Both teens were ejected, remained conscious, and reported bruises; one had a leg injury. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction and failure to yield right-of-way by the drivers.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4849875 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08
9
Driver hits cyclist at Morris Park and Victor

Oct 9 - A driver in a sedan going north on Morris Park Avenue hit a westbound bicyclist at Victor Street in the Bronx. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The rider suffered a hip and upper leg bruise.

A northbound sedan driver on Morris Park Avenue hit a westbound bicyclist at Victor Street in the Bronx. The 22-year-old rider was conscious and injured, with a hip and upper leg contusion. “According to the police report, the sedan was going straight and the bike was going straight when the driver struck the bicyclist.” Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. The sedan’s front end was damaged; the bike showed no recorded damage. The location falls within the 49th Precinct. The report documents both vehicles’ travel directions and points to right-of-way violations as the central factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4852025 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08
26
Right-turn driver injures man at Neill and Bronxdale

Sep 26 - A driver in a Toyota sedan turned right at Neill and Bronxdale in the Bronx and hit a 35-year-old man in the intersection. He stayed conscious with a bruised arm. Impact to the car's right front bumper. Police recorded contributing factors as unspecified.

According to the police report, a licensed driver in a 2020 Toyota sedan made a right turn and hit a 35-year-old man in the intersection of Neill Ave and Bronxdale Ave in the Bronx at 6:38 a.m. The man was conscious. He suffered a bruise to his arm. The point of impact was the car's right front bumper. The driver was licensed in Connecticut. The report lists the pedestrian at the intersection under 'Other Actions in Roadway.' Police recorded contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' This was a right-turn crash at an intersection.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4845706 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08
20
Driver in Tesla hits Bronx pedestrian

Sep 20 - A driver in a 2023 Tesla sedan, heading north on Pelham Parkway, hit a 38-year-old man at White Plains Road. He suffered a head injury and stayed conscious. Police recorded driver inattention.

A driver in a 2023 Tesla sedan, traveling north on Pelham Parkway, hit a 38-year-old pedestrian at White Plains Road in the Bronx. The man sustained a head injury and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, officers recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. The report also lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." The point of impact was the right front bumper. No vehicle damage was recorded in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4848030 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08
19
Right-Turning Driver Hits Car on Van Nest

Sep 19 - A southbound driver turned right and hit a westbound sedan on Van Nest at Van Buren in the Bronx. One driver was hurt. Police listed factors as Unspecified and noted the Infiniti driver was unlicensed.

According to the police report, a southbound driver in a Toyota sedan made a right turn and hit a westbound Infiniti sedan on Van Nest Avenue at Van Buren Street at 2:09 p.m. One driver, a 31-year-old man, was injured with arm and hand bruising. The Toyota’s front end was damaged. The Infiniti’s right-side doors were hit. Police recorded contributing factors as “Unspecified” for both drivers. Police also listed the Infiniti driver as unlicensed. The crash involved two sedans in the Bronx. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt. The record shows a turning movement into a through lane and impact to the struck car’s side, a common danger at Bronx intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4843495 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08
12
Drivers collide, motorized rider injured on Lydig

Sep 12 - Two turning drivers crashed at Lydig Ave and Bolton St in the Bronx. A 32-year-old on another motorized vehicle suffered a shoulder bruise. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded.

Two drivers collided while turning at Lydig Ave and Bolton St in the Bronx at 9:05 a.m. The 32-year-old operator of another motorized vehicle was injured, with a shoulder and upper-arm contusion, and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, “Traffic Control Disregarded” was recorded as a contributing factor. One driver in a BMW car/SUV was making a right turn, and the other driver was making a left. Police noted front-end damage and impact points on both vehicles. The crash left a vulnerable road user hurt while drivers moved through the intersection.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842746 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08
2
Unlicensed pedicab driver hurt at Boston Road

Sep 2 - A pedicab driver was hurt. He was traveling straight on Bronx River Parkway at Boston Road. The pedicab’s front end was damaged. Police listed factors as unknown and recorded the driver as unlicensed.

At 11:35 p.m., on Bronx River Parkway at Boston Road, a pedicab driver was injured. He was traveling straight; the pedicab sustained center front end damage. The bicyclist suffered a facial abrasion and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as Unspecified. Police recorded the pedicab driver as Unlicensed. A second vehicle was listed as Unspecified with no occupants. The data do not describe further actions by other drivers or the exact sequence of impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841301 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08
24
Cyclist slams into parked Honda doors

Aug 24 - An 18-year-old cyclist hit the left doors of a parked Honda on Morris Park Ave at Hunt Ave. He went down hard. Shoulder bruised. Conscious. The car sat idle. Debris and other vehicular factors marked the scene.

An 18-year-old bicyclist was injured after striking the left-side doors of a parked Honda on Morris Park Ave near Hunt Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Other Vehicular” and “Obstruction/Debris.” The data points to driver-related issues under “Other Vehicular,” indicating motorist actions or conditions played a role before impact. The cyclist suffered a shoulder contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report also notes the cyclist had no safety equipment, but that follows the cited driver-related factor. The sedan was parked; the bike was passing when it hit the car’s left doors, underscoring the danger posed by vehicle interference and roadway obstructions to people on bikes.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837603 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08
14
Sedan strikes pedestrian on Unionport

Aug 14 - A Honda sedan hit a pedestrian on Unionport Road. Center-front impact. The man, 28, was conscious but grievously hurt. Arm mangled. Amputation reported. The sedan kept straight. The Bronx street bore the blow.

A Honda sedan traveling straight struck a pedestrian near 1657 Unionport Rd in the Bronx. The center front of the car hit him. He was conscious but suffered a severe arm injury, reported as an amputation. According to the police report, the pedestrian was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection” and the driver’s contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified.” The crash record shows the car was Going Straight Ahead with a Center Front End impact. No driver citations appear in the data. The listed contributing factors for the injured pedestrian are also “Unspecified.” The result was a devastating injury to a vulnerable road user.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837391 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08
11
Distracted drivers crash by Van Nest

Aug 11 - Two sedans collided near 801 Van Nest Ave. A passenger suffered arm and internal injuries. Police cite driver distraction. The street went dark and loud. Metal hit metal. People hurt. Cars were parked, then chaos.

Two sedans, both listed as parked pre-crash, collided near 801 Van Nest Ave in the Bronx. One passenger, a 24-year-old man in the right rear seat, was injured with shoulder and internal trauma. Others were marked as unspecified injury. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” That is the failure that led to impact. Records list multiple occupants, including drivers aged 18 and 60. Vehicle points of impact were at the front bumpers. No other contributing factors were cited before distraction.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834540 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08
11
Drunk Driver Kills Two Bronx Motorcyclists

Aug 11 - A drunk driver lost control on Bronx River Parkway. He struck a Volkswagen, then hit two motorcyclists. Both riders died. The driver faces manslaughter charges. The crash left families shattered.

According to NY Daily News (2025-08-11), a 21-year-old driver, Mauricio Neyra Yuyes, tried to pass a Volkswagen on Bronx River Parkway, struck it, and then hit two motorcyclists. Both riders, Enrique Martinez and Manuel Amarante Penalo, were ejected and died. Police arrested Neyra Yuyes for vehicular manslaughter and DWI. The article states, "A drunken BMW driver fatally struck two motorcyclists after slamming into a Volkswagen he was trying to pass." All drivers stayed at the scene. The crash highlights the lethal risk of impaired driving and high-speed maneuvers on city parkways.


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.


7
Driver Turns, Strikes Woman, Flees Bronx

Aug 7 - SUV turned into a Bronx driveway. Struck a woman. Driver sped off. She died at the hospital. Police hunt the hit-and-run. No arrests. Another night, another life lost to careless driving.

According to the New York Post (2025-08-07), a 44-year-old woman died after an SUV driver "slammed into her at West 174th Street and Macombs Road" while turning into a driveway. The driver did not stop, instead "speeding down the long driveway into a back parking lot." The victim was taken to St. Barnabas Hospital and pronounced dead. Police are still searching for the driver. The article highlights the ongoing danger of drivers failing to yield and fleeing crash scenes, underscoring persistent gaps in enforcement and accountability.


5
Rear-End Crash on White Plains Road

Aug 5 - A sedan rear-ended another on White Plains Road at Bronxdale Avenue in the Bronx. Three people — a driver and two passengers — were injured and left in shock.

Two sedans collided on White Plains Road at Bronxdale Avenue in the Bronx. Three people were hurt: the driver and two passengers of the lead sedan. According to the police report, "the crash involved a rear-end impact to the center back end of a sedan, leaving three occupants—two passengers and a driver—in shock and with injuries to their entire bodies." The driver of the lead sedan was slowing or stopping before the impact. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors were identified in the data. All three occupants suffered entire-body injuries and were recorded in shock.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834078 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08
23
Cyclist Hits Pedestrian at Bronxdale Intersection

Jul 23 - A cyclist struck a woman crossing Bronxdale Ave. She suffered severe lacerations. Obstructed view and sudden reaction played roles. The street turned brutal in a blink.

A 26-year-old cyclist traveling north on Bronxdale Ave collided with a 61-year-old woman at the intersection with Morris Park Ave. According to the police report, the pedestrian was emerging from behind a parked vehicle when the crash occurred. She suffered severe lacerations and was in shock. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The cyclist was wearing a helmet. No blame is assigned to the pedestrian in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829726 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08
5
NYPD Officer Kept Job After Fatal Stop

Jul 5 - Police shot Allan Feliz during a Bronx car stop. Officers pulled him over for a seat belt. A struggle followed. Taser fired. Gun fired. Feliz died. The officer stayed on the force. Family left stunned.

NY Daily News (2025-07-05) reports Allan Feliz was shot and killed by NYPD Lt. Jonathan Rivera during a 2019 Bronx traffic stop for a seat belt violation. Body camera footage captured Rivera threatening to shoot Feliz as officers tried to pull him from his car. Rivera fired his Taser, then his gun, killing Feliz. Commissioner Tisch decided Rivera would keep his job, leaving the Feliz family 'distraught and stunned.' The case raises questions about police accountability and use of force during routine traffic stops.


4
SUV Slams Stopped Cars on Bronxdale Ave

Jul 4 - SUV struck two stopped cars on Bronxdale Ave. Rear passenger suffered neck injury. No driver errors listed. Impact left pain and questions in the Bronx.

Three vehicles collided on Bronxdale Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, a northbound SUV hit two cars stopped in traffic. A right rear passenger, age 56, suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Other occupants, including children, were listed but not reported as injured. No driver errors or contributing factors were noted in the report. The crash left damage to the center front and back ends of the vehicles. The report does not mention helmet or signal use. The toll fell hardest on the passenger, caught in the chain of impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825125 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08
3
SUV and Sedan Collide on Morris Park Avenue

Jul 3 - Two cars crashed on Morris Park Avenue. One driver suffered a bruised leg. Both vehicles took heavy hits to their front ends. The police report lists no clear cause.

A sedan and an SUV collided on Morris Park Avenue at Taylor Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, a 56-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining a contusion to his lower leg. The SUV was merging while the sedan traveled straight. Both vehicles suffered front-end damage. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No driver errors are cited in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825126 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08