Assembly District 82: Traffic Crash Statistics

Recent severe crashes

1. SUV driver hits turning moped; rider killed 2025-09-03T15:35:00+00:00
   CITY ISLAND BRG
   On City Island Bridge, a westbound SUV driver hit a moped rider turning right. The 59-year-old man was ejected and died of head trauma. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.
   A driver in an SUV going west on City Island Bridge hit a moped rider who was making a right turn near City Island Avenue in the Bronx at 3:35 p.m. The moped rider, a 59-year-old man, was ejected and suffered head crush injuries. He died. The SUV driver, a 38-year-old man, was listed with “Unspecified” injury. According to the police report, “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” was a contributing factor. The SUV had right-front bumper damage. The moped had damage to the center front end. Police did not list any other contributing factors for either driver.
2. Motorcyclist Killed in Pelham Parkway Collision 2025-06-28T16:56:00+00:00
   PELHAM PKWY
   A motorcycle and SUV collided on Pelham Parkway. One man died. A woman and two children were hurt. Police cite improper lane usage. The crash left pain, loss, and broken bodies in its wake.
   A deadly crash unfolded on Pelham Parkway at Bruckner Expressway in the Bronx. A motorcycle and an SUV collided. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The 31-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and killed. A 43-year-old woman driving the SUV was injured, along with two 12-year-old girl passengers. The report notes the motorcyclist wore a helmet. No other contributing factors were listed. The impact left one dead and several hurt, all due to improper lane usage.
3. Ford SUV Slams Head-On, Driver Dies Buckled 2025-04-25T21:05:00+00:00
   CHARLES J CRIMI RD
   A Ford SUV crashes head-on on Charles J Crimi Road. The driver, 42, dies strapped in. Another man, same age, survives. Metal twists. Sirens wail. The road keeps its secrets.
   A Ford SUV struck head-on on Charles J Crimi Road near Pelham Parkway. The driver, a 42-year-old man, died at the scene, still buckled in his seat. Another 42-year-old man survived. According to the police report, the vehicle hit center front end. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are named. The driver wore a lap belt and harness, as noted after the crash. The crash left one dead and one injured. The night was marked by sirens and loss.
4. Speeding SUV drivers slam on Westchester 2025-12-02T17:45:00+00:00
   WESTCHESTER AVE
   Two SUV drivers sped on Westchester. Metal met metal at Roberts. A child took a head blow. A woman’s leg was cut deep. The street bore the crash, the families bore the cost.
   Two SUV drivers collided at Westchester Avenue and Roberts Avenue in the Bronx, leaving a 6-year-old boy and a 32-year-old woman injured. According to the police report, both vehicles were station wagon–style SUVs traveling north, with one driver going straight and the other making a left turn. Police recorded “Unsafe Speed” and “Following Too Closely” for the drivers, listing those behaviors as contributing factors. The boy, riding in the right rear seat, suffered a head contusion. The 32-year-old front-seat passenger sustained severe lacerations to her leg and foot. Another driver reported pain to his lower leg. The damage sat at the front ends, where speed and distance ran out.
5. Driver hits midblock Bronx pedestrian 2025-12-01T11:45:00+00:00
   640 EDISON AVE
   A southbound driver went straight by 640 Edison Avenue and hit an older woman crossing midblock. Her head met the metal. She bled and shook. The driver’s head split open. The street kept its silence.
   A 34-year-old male driver traveling south and going straight near 640 Edison Avenue in the Bronx hit a 64-year-old woman who was crossing midblock, away from an intersection. She suffered a head contusion and was recorded as injured and in shock. The driver had severe head lacerations and was also listed as injured and in shock. According to the police report, both parties had “Unspecified” listed as contributing factors, and police did not record driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Distracted Driving. The driver was recorded with no safety equipment in use.