Crash Count for Pelham Bay Park
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 333
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 300
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 63
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 3
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 7, 2025
Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Pelham Bay Park?
SUVs/Cars 1 1 0 Bikes 0 0 0 Motos/Mopeds 0 0 0 Trucks/Buses 0 0 0

Blood on the Parkway: Speed Kills, Silence Lets It Happen

Pelham Bay Park: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025

The Numbers Do Not Lie

One person dead. Eighty-three injured. One left with life-altering wounds. That is the count in Pelham Bay Park over the last year alone. These are not just numbers. They are fathers, mothers, sons, daughters—people who left home and did not return the same.

Crashes come steady as rain. In the last twelve months, there were 95 crashes in this small corner of the Bronx. The deadliest was a 42-year-old, killed behind the wheel on Pelham Parkway this April. The data does not give his name. It only says: apparent death. Lap belt and harness. Ford SUV. Night fell. He did not come home.

Injuries cut across every age. Children, teens, the old. No one is spared. In the last year, two children under 18 were hurt. Twenty-one people aged 45 to 54. The violence is not random. It is relentless.

What Has Been Done—And What Has Not

Local leaders have tools. Sammy’s Law lets the city lower speed limits to 20 mph. The city has expanded speed cameras and redesigned intersections. But in Pelham Bay Park, the carnage continues. The numbers do not show a sharp drop. They show a steady drip of blood.

No public statements. No bold new plans. The silence is loud. The law gives power, but power unused is no power at all. Every day of delay is another day someone does not come home.

What Comes Next

This is not fate. It is policy. It is choice. The city can lower speeds. The city can harden crossings. The city can flood the streets with cameras that never blink. But only if leaders act.

Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand more cameras. Demand action, not words.

Do not wait for another name to be added to the list.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Pelham Bay Park

SUV Lane Change Crash Injures Elderly Driver

A lane-changing sedan struck an SUV on Pelham Parkway in the Bronx. The 79-year-old female SUV driver suffered whole-body injuries and whiplash. Police cited unsafe speed and other vehicular factors as causes. Both vehicles sustained front and rear quarter panel damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Pelham Parkway in the Bronx at 18:46. A sedan traveling south was changing lanes when it collided with an SUV also traveling south. The point of impact was the sedan's right front quarter panel and the SUV's left rear quarter panel. The 79-year-old female SUV driver, who was the sole occupant, was injured with whole-body trauma and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors related to lane changing and speed management. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead before the lane change. Vehicle damage was reported on the right front quarter panel of the sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the SUV. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.


SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Shore Road

An SUV struck the rear of a sedan traveling east on Shore Road, injuring the sedan’s driver. The impact caused neck injuries and whiplash. The sedan was slowing or stopping when the SUV collided with its center back end.

According to the police report, at 15:17 on Shore Road near City Island Road, a 2018 Audi SUV traveling east struck the center back end of a 2023 Chevrolet sedan also traveling east. The sedan driver, a 53-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan was slowing or stopping before the collision, while the SUV was going straight ahead. The report lists no explicit contributing factors, but the collision dynamics indicate a failure to maintain safe distance or attention by the SUV driver. The sedan driver’s injury and position in the vehicle confirm the rear-end impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.


Unlicensed Moped Driver Ejected in Bronx Crash

A moped and sedan collided head-on on Shore Road in the Bronx. The unlicensed moped driver was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. Both vehicles hit center front ends. Slippery pavement contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a moped traveling north and a sedan traveling south collided head-on on Shore Road in the Bronx. The moped driver, a 36-year-old male, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The moped driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles had center front end damage. The report lists slippery pavement as a contributing factor. No other driver errors were specified. The sedan driver was licensed and female. The moped driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash caused serious injury but no fatalities.


Sedan Rear-Ends Vehicle on Bruckner Expressway

A 46-year-old male driver suffered a back injury and concussion after his sedan rear-ended another vehicle on Bruckner Expressway. The crash happened at 4:30 a.m. Driver inattention and inexperience caused the impact. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Bruckner Expressway rear-ended another vehicle. The 46-year-old male driver of the sedan sustained a back injury and concussion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan. No information on helmet use or signaling is relevant. The crash caused other vehicular damage and occurred while both vehicles were going straight ahead.


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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Hutchinson Parkway

Two vehicles collided on Hutchinson River Parkway. A 36-year-old woman driving an SUV struck a 47-year-old man in a sedan from behind. Both drivers suffered head and neck injuries. Both were restrained and remained inside their vehicles.

According to the police report, a 2019 SUV driven by a 36-year-old woman traveling north on Hutchinson River Parkway rear-ended a 2011 sedan driven by a 47-year-old man also traveling north. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. Both drivers were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. Both sustained injuries: the SUV driver suffered neck injuries, and the sedan driver suffered head injuries. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified for both drivers. There is no mention of pedestrian involvement or other contributing factors.


Three-Vehicle Crash on Hutchinson River Parkway

Three vehicles collided northbound on Hutchinson River Parkway. A 24-year-old male driver suffered full-body injuries and shock. The crash involved slippery pavement and other vehicular factors. The injured driver was restrained and not ejected.

According to the police report, three vehicles traveling northbound on Hutchinson River Parkway collided. The crash involved a pick-up truck and two SUVs. A 24-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining full-body trauma and shock. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from his vehicle. The report lists contributing factors as slippery pavement and other vehicular causes. One driver was unlicensed. The point of impact included the right rear bumper of the pick-up truck and the center front ends of the SUVs. The report identifies driver errors as 'Other Vehicular' factors and notes the hazardous road condition but does not assign fault to the injured driver.


SUV Strikes Pedestrian on City Island Road

A 21-year-old man was hit by an SUV on City Island Road. The pedestrian suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock. The crash happened away from an intersection. The driver was going straight north when the collision occurred.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a Station Wagon/SUV traveling north on City Island Road. The pedestrian was located in the roadway, not at an intersection, performing unspecified actions. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian but does not identify any driver errors or violations. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of impact. No safety equipment or helmet use is noted.


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Sedan Collision on Hutchinson River Parkway

Two sedans collided northbound on Hutchinson River Parkway. One vehicle overturned. Two teenage passengers suffered bruises and abrasions. Both were conscious and restrained. The crash involved following too closely and unsafe speed. Damage hit side doors and left rear quarter panel.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Hutchinson River Parkway collided. One vehicle was passing and overturned after impact. Two female passengers, ages 15 and 16, were injured but not ejected. The 15-year-old suffered contusions to the abdomen and pelvis, the 16-year-old abrasions to the knee and lower leg. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver errors including "Following Too Closely" and "Unsafe Speed." The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel on one sedan and the right side doors on the other. Vehicle damage included left side doors and an overturned vehicle.


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Two SUVs Collide on Middletown Road Injuring Five

Two sport utility vehicles crashed head-to-rear on Middletown Road. Five occupants suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Alcohol was a factor. Shock gripped the injured, including a toddler and young children. Vehicles bore front and rear bumper damage.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided on Middletown Road at 3:39 a.m. The crash involved a 2008 Dodge SUV traveling north and a 2007 Hyundai SUV also heading north. The Dodge struck the Hyundai from behind, impacting the center front end and center back end respectively. Five occupants were injured, including the male driver with a permit and four passengers aged 1 to 27. All suffered whiplash and full-body injuries, with shock noted. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor for the driver of the Dodge. The Hyundai driver was licensed and no other driver errors were listed. The report does not indicate any victim fault or helmet use.


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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Hutchinson Parkway

A northbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan on Hutchinson River Parkway. Three occupants suffered whiplash injuries. The SUV driver followed too closely, causing the collision. All injured remained conscious and restrained. Damage centered on the vehicles’ front and back ends.

According to the police report, a 2016 Toyota SUV traveling north on Hutchinson River Parkway rear-ended a 2016 Mercedes sedan going straight ahead. The impact occurred at the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. Three occupants were injured: a 39-year-old female driver of the SUV, a 41-year-old male driver of the sedan, and a 5-year-old male passenger in the sedan. All suffered whiplash and remained conscious. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor for the SUV driver. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The collision caused moderate damage to both vehicles. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.


Bronx Sedan Driver Injured in Solo Crash

A 71-year-old man driving a sedan on Orchard Beach Road in the Bronx suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. The vehicle struck an object with its right front bumper. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 71-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on Orchard Beach Road in the Bronx. The sedan, traveling north, impacted with its right front bumper. The driver sustained contusions and bruises to his shoulder and upper arm but was not ejected and remained conscious. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any clear driver errors or other vehicles involved. The crash resulted in damage to the vehicle's right front bumper.


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Two Sedans Collide on Shore Road

Two sedans traveling east collided on Shore Road. The impact struck the left rear bumper of one vehicle and the front center of the other. Two child passengers suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on Shore Road collided. The first vehicle was hit on its left rear bumper, while the second vehicle sustained damage to its center front end. Two child occupants, ages 7 and 11, were injured with neck injuries and complaints of whiplash. Both children were passengers in the rear seats and were restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No ejections occurred, and both injured passengers remained conscious after the collision.


E-Bike Rider Ejected on Bruckner Boulevard

A 50-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected and left unconscious on Bruckner Boulevard. The crash caused left side damage to the bike. Injury severity was serious. The rider wore a motorcycle helmet. Contributing factors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a 50-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike northbound on Bruckner Boulevard was ejected from his vehicle and rendered unconscious. The crash resulted in left side damage to the bike, with the point of impact at the center front end. The rider was wearing a motorcycle helmet. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. The bicyclist sustained serious injuries, classified as injury severity level 3. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The rider was the sole occupant and driver of the e-bike at the time of the crash.


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Two Sedans Collide on Wilkinson Avenue

Two sedans crashed head-on on Wilkinson Avenue. Five occupants, including children, suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. All were conscious and restrained. No ejections occurred. Police list unspecified contributing factors. The crash caused center-end damage to both vehicles.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on Wilkinson Avenue collided head-on. Five occupants, including a 32-year-old male driver and four passengers aged 1 to 33, were injured with whiplash and entire body trauma. All occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses where noted. The vehicles sustained center back-end damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver and passengers but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrians were involved, and no ejections occurred. The crash involved no damage to a third vehicle, a bus, which was also traveling south. The incident highlights the dangers of multi-occupant vehicle collisions even when restraints are used.


Bronx Crash Injures Front Passenger

A southbound open body vehicle with defective brakes struck an object or vehicle on Orchard Beach Road in the Bronx. The front passenger, a 53-year-old woman, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. She was restrained and not ejected. Shock and pain followed impact.

According to the police report, a 2018 John Deere open body vehicle traveling south on Orchard Beach Road in the Bronx was involved in a crash due to defective brakes. The front passenger, a 53-year-old woman, was injured with knee, lower leg, and foot trauma. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Brakes Defective' as the contributing factor. The driver was licensed and female. The impact occurred at the right front quarter panel of the vehicle. The passenger complained of pain and nausea and was in shock after the crash.


SUV Rear-Ends Van on Bruckner Expressway

A northbound SUV struck the right rear bumper of a merging van on Bruckner Expressway. The van’s lone occupant, a conscious male passenger, suffered whiplash. The SUV driver slowed or stopped before impact. No vehicle damage reported on the van.

According to the police report, a 2019 SUV traveling north on Bruckner Expressway slowed or stopped and collided with the right rear bumper of a 2008 van merging northbound. The van carried one occupant, a male passenger, who was conscious and sustained whiplash. The passenger was secured with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for the crash. The SUV showed damage to its right rear bumper, while the van showed no damage. The crash caused injury severity level 3 to the passenger. No pedestrian involvement or other contributing factors were noted.


Sedan Strikes Teen Crossing Bruckner Boulevard

A sedan hit an 18-year-old man at Bruckner Boulevard and Wilkinson Avenue. The teen’s body crumpled under the bumper. Blood pooled on the street. He lay broken and bleeding, shock in his eyes. The night swallowed the scene.

An 18-year-old pedestrian was struck and severely injured by a sedan at the intersection of Bruckner Boulevard and Wilkinson Avenue. According to the police report, the young man was crossing against the signal when the vehicle, traveling straight, hit him. The report states: 'A sedan struck an 18-year-old man crossing against the light. His body crumpled beneath the bumper. Blood pooled on the asphalt.' The only contributing factor listed in the data is 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' No driver errors or additional contributing factors are noted in the report. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his entire body and severe bleeding. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants.


Taxi Passenger Injured on Defective Pavement

A taxi passenger suffered whiplash and full-body injuries on Shore Road. The vehicle showed no damage. Defective pavement was cited twice as a contributing factor. The passenger was restrained and conscious. The driver was licensed and traveling straight.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling southwest on Shore Road struck defective pavement, contributing to the crash. The taxi sustained no damage. A 57-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat was injured, suffering whiplash and injuries to her entire body. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Pavement Defective' twice as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The crash highlights the danger posed by poor road conditions to vehicle occupants.


Motorcycle Collides with SUV on Bruckner Expressway

A motorcycle struck the right side of an SUV on Bruckner Expressway. The 34-year-old male motorcyclist suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot. The crash involved improper lane usage by one vehicle. Injuries were serious but the rider remained conscious.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Bruckner Expressway collided with the right side doors of a northbound SUV. The motorcyclist, a 34-year-old man, was injured with fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor to the crash. The motorcyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the impact. The SUV's driver details and license status were not provided. The motorcycle's point of impact was the left front quarter panel, while the SUV sustained damage to its right rear quarter panel. The crash highlights dangers related to improper lane use on this highway.


SUV and Tractor Truck Collide on Bruckner Expressway

A tractor truck and an SUV collided head-on on the Bruckner Expressway. A 7-year-old front passenger in the SUV suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries and whiplash. The SUV’s airbag deployed. Both vehicles sustained right front bumper damage.

According to the police report, a tractor truck and a station wagon/SUV collided on the Bruckner Expressway. The SUV was carrying a 7-year-old female front passenger who was injured with abdominal and pelvic trauma and whiplash. The airbag deployed to protect her. Both vehicles were traveling north and impacted at their center front ends, causing damage to their right front bumpers. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The child was not ejected and remained conscious. The collision involved multiple vehicles, but the injury was to the young passenger in the SUV.