Crash Count for Pelham Parkway-Van Nest
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 979
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 588
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 92
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 15
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025
Carnage in Pelham Parkway-Van Nest
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 26
Lower leg/foot 10
+5
Head 8
+3
Neck 2
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Whole body 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Chest 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Lower arm/hand 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 Sep 15, 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) – 145 times • 1 in last 90d here
  2. 2022 White Audi Suburban (LDD3781) – 42 times • 1 in last 90d here
  3. 2016 Black Honda Sedan (LRL7488) – 40 times • 1 in last 90d here
  4. 2022 Red Jeep Suburban (LRM6040) – 39 times • 1 in last 90d here
  5. 2024 Gray Audi Su (RNPWR) – 33 times • 2 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

Citations

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

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 2025-09-19
7
Man struck and killed in deadly hit-and-run in the Bronx
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 2025-09-19
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 2025-09-19
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 2025-09-19
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 2025-09-19
11
Drunk Mercedes driver fatally strikes 2 motorcyclists on Bronx parkway: NYPD
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.


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 2025-09-19
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 2025-09-19
12
Passenger Dies After Bronx Car Crash

Jul 12 - A 71-year-old passenger died. A 79-year-old driver struck two cars, then a pole. Metal twisted. Lives changed. The street stayed silent.

CBS New York (2025-07-12) reports a 71-year-old passenger died after a crash in Co-op City, Bronx. Police said a 79-year-old driver 'slammed into two cars before hitting a light pole.' The sequence ended in fatal injury. The article highlights the impact but does not detail causes. The crash underscores risks for passengers and raises questions about driver fitness and street design. No blame is assigned. The facts stand stark.


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 2025-09-19
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 2025-09-19
3
Mustang Plows Bronx Sidewalk, Six Hurt

Jul 3 - A Mustang jumped the curb in Melrose. Six pedestrians fell. Screams echoed. The driver fled. Scaffolding twisted. Blood on the sidewalk. No arrests. The city waits for answers.

ABC7 reported on July 3, 2025, that a Ford Mustang struck six pedestrians after mounting the curb at East 149th Street and Courtlandt Avenue in the Bronx. Surveillance showed the car turning left while people crossed with the right of way. The driver accelerated, hit a woman, then continued under scaffolding, injuring five more. Witnesses described panic and pain: "People were yelling, were in pain," said Vivian Cole. The suspects abandoned the damaged car and fled. All victims were hospitalized with minor injuries. The Buildings Department confirmed the crash damaged the shed but not the vacant building. No arrests have been made.


30
Int 0857-2024 Marmorato votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.

Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.

Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.


28
Bronx Crash Leaves Pedestrian Critical

Jun 28 - A driver fleeing police tore through a red light in the Bronx. Two cars spun onto the sidewalk. Three pedestrians hit. One man clings to life. Metal, glass, blood on Bruckner Boulevard.

According to NY Daily News (2025-06-28), an unlicensed driver sped from an NYPD stop, ran a red light, and crashed into another car at Bruckner Blvd. and Hunts Point Ave. Both vehicles spun onto the sidewalk, striking three pedestrians. The article states, "Jenkins slammed on the gas and sped off east on Hunts Point Ave., blowing through a red light." Police charged the driver with vehicular assault, reckless endangerment, and fleeing. The crash highlights the risks when drivers evade police and ignore signals. One pedestrian remains in critical condition.


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.


20
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Bronxdale Ave

Jun 20 - A sedan hit a 22-year-old man crossing Bronxdale Ave. The car struck his head. He was bruised but conscious. The police listed no clear cause. The street stayed dangerous.

A 22-year-old pedestrian suffered a head contusion after a sedan struck him at the intersection of Bronxdale Ave and Sacket Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, the man was crossing against the signal when the northbound sedan hit him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. Police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the report. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823555 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
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.