Crash Count for Pelham Gardens
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 519
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 344
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 52
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 1
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 7, 2025
Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Pelham Gardens?
SUVs/Cars 9 0 1 Bikes 0 0 0 Motos/Mopeds 0 0 0 Trucks/Buses 0 0 0

Pelham Gardens Bleeds While Leaders Stall

Written June 4, 2025 (Revised June 14, 2025 – Tightened prose, fixed grammar, improved link formatting, and cleaned citations.)

Pelham Gardens: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025

The Toll in Pelham Gardens

The streets do not forgive. In Pelham Gardens, the numbers do not lie. Zero people killed. Ninety-two injured in the last year. Children, elders, workers. The wounds are spread across ages—ten children hurt, two elders over 75, and no one spared by luck or habit. City crash data

No one walks away untouched. In the past twelve months, there have been 140 crashes. Not one death this year, but the injuries keep coming. A boy, 11, thrown from his scooter. A woman, 46, left with bleeding arms. The street keeps its silence.

Who Bears the Brunt

SUVs and sedans do the most harm. In three years, SUVs killed one, left nine with moderate injuries. No deaths from bikes. No deaths from motorcycles. The danger rolls on four wheels, heavy and fast. See the data

Pedestrians are not safe in the crosswalk. Children are not safe on their way to school. The old are not safe at the curb. The numbers are steady. The pain is not.

Leadership: Words and Waiting

The city has tools. Sammy’s Law lets New York lower speed limits. Cameras catch speeders. But in Pelham Gardens, the pace of change is slow. The council can act. The mayor can act. The state can act. Every day of delay is another day of risk.

No new laws from the local council. No bold redesigns. The silence is loud. The danger is louder.

What Comes Next

This is not fate. These are not accidents. These are choices. The city can lower the speed limit to 20 mph. The council can demand safer crossings. The state can keep speed cameras running. But only if you demand it.

Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand safer streets. Do not wait for another name on the list. Take action now.

Frequently Asked Questions

▸ Where does Pelham Gardens sit politically?
It belongs to borough Bronx, community board Bronx CB11, city council district District 13, assembly district AD 80 and state senate district SD 36.
▸ What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Pelham Gardens?
Cars and trucks: 1 death, 9 moderate injuries (SUVs/cars). Motorcycles and mopeds: 0 deaths, 0 moderate injuries. Bikes: 0 deaths, 0 moderate injuries. The threat comes from cars and trucks.
▸ Are these crashes just 'accidents'?
No. The numbers show a pattern. These are preventable. Lower speeds, better design, and enforcement save lives.
▸ What can local politicians do?
They can lower speed limits to 20 mph, redesign dangerous intersections, and keep speed cameras running. They can act now, or wait for more names on the list.
▸ How many people have been killed or injured in Pelham Gardens recently?
In the last year, 0 killed, 92 injured. Since 2022, 1 killed, 343 injured.
▸ What is CrashCount?
We’re a tool for helping hold local politicians and other actors accountable for their failure to protect you when you’re walking or cycling in NYC. We update our site constantly to provide you with up to date information on what’s happening in your neighborhood.

Citations

▸ Citations
▸ Other Geographies

Pelham Gardens Pelham Gardens sits in Bronx, Precinct 49, District 13, AD 80, SD 36, Bronx CB11.

▸ See also
Boroughs
Bronx
City Council Districts
District 12 District 13
Community Boards
Bronx CB11
State_assembly_districts
AD 80 AD 83
State Senate Districts
SD 36

Traffic Safety Timeline for Pelham Gardens

Two Sedans Collide on Laconia Avenue
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Two sedans crashed head-on at Laconia Avenue in the Bronx. One driver, 18, suffered a fractured hip and leg. Both vehicles struck center front ends. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor. Injured driver remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Laconia Avenue in the Bronx. The crash involved a northbound Acura and a westbound Mercedes. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. An 18-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining a fractured and dislocated hip and upper leg. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. Both drivers were licensed. The crash caused damage to the front ends of both vehicles and the left side doors of the Mercedes.

Two Sedans Collide on Arnow Avenue Bronx
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Two sedans crashed head-on at Arnow Avenue in the Bronx. One driver, 24, suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The collision caused front-end damage to both vehicles. Limited view contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Arnow Avenue in the Bronx. The 24-year-old male driver of one vehicle was injured, sustaining a head abrasion but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred, with impact at the center front end of one sedan and the left front quarter panel of the other. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor. One driver was unlicensed, which is a critical error noted in the data. No other driver errors were specified. The victim was not ejected and no other injuries were reported.