Crash Count for Manhattan CB8
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 4,712
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,134
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 540
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 58
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 18
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025
Carnage in CB 108
Killed 18
+3
Crush Injuries 18
Lower leg/foot 6
+1
Hip/upper leg 3
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Head 2
Whole body 2
Face 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Amputation 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Severe Bleeding 21
Head 16
+11
Face 4
Neck 1
Severe Lacerations 13
Head 7
+2
Face 2
Lower arm/hand 2
Lower leg/foot 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Concussion 19
Head 8
+3
Back 3
Lower arm/hand 2
Lower leg/foot 2
Neck 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Face 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whiplash 70
Neck 37
+32
Head 12
+7
Back 8
+3
Shoulder/upper arm 7
+2
Whole body 7
+2
Face 2
Chest 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Contusion/Bruise 158
Lower leg/foot 47
+42
Head 27
+22
Lower arm/hand 22
+17
Shoulder/upper arm 14
+9
Back 12
+7
Whole body 10
+5
Hip/upper leg 9
+4
Neck 8
+3
Chest 7
+2
Face 5
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Abrasion 68
Lower leg/foot 24
+19
Lower arm/hand 14
+9
Head 13
+8
Face 7
+2
Shoulder/upper arm 4
Hip/upper leg 3
Back 1
Chest 1
Neck 1
Pain/Nausea 42
Head 8
+3
Lower leg/foot 7
+2
Back 6
+1
Neck 6
+1
Lower arm/hand 4
Shoulder/upper arm 4
Hip/upper leg 3
Whole body 3
Chest 1
Face 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Manhattan CB8?

Preventable Speeding in CB 108 School Zones

(since 2022)
York and 72nd, 5 AM

York and 72nd, 5 AM

Manhattan CB8: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 4, 2025

Just after 5 AM on Aug 30, 2025, at York Avenue and E 72nd Street, a taxi hit a person on foot. He died (NYC Open Data).

He was one of 13 people killed on Manhattan CB8 streets since Jan 1, 2022 (NYC Open Data). This year, crashes in the district are up 33.6% from last year to date, with deaths rising from 1 to 5 and serious injuries from 5 to 8 (NYC Open Data).

This is the pattern. Dawn hours are deadly here. From 4 to 6 AM, five people were killed across these years (NYC Open Data).

This week on our streets

  • Aug 30: A pedestrian was killed at York and 72nd. The vehicle recorded was a taxi (NYC Open Data).

Where the blood pools

FDR Drive leads the toll here: 3 deaths and 337 injuries. Two Avenue is next: 2 deaths and 67 injuries. East 85th Street claims another life on the board (NYC Open Data).

Failures repeat. Drivers running lights and failing to yield show up again and again in the case files (NYC Open Data). Cars and SUVs do most of the harm; trucks and buses kill too (NYC Open Data).

Leaders knew the risk

The Queensboro Bridge path has been delayed and argued over. Lawmakers warned the mayor in April: “Any further delays to this project that is otherwise ready to open will unnecessarily put at risk the thousands of New Yorkers who cycle and walk the current shared path every day” (Streetsblog NYC). The bridge sits on CB8’s edge. The bodies are not abstract.

Your state senator, Liz Krueger, voted yes in committee on the Stop Super Speeders Act (S4045) to force repeat violators to install speed limiters (Open States). Your assembly member, Rebecca Seawright, co‑sponsors the matching speed‑limiter bills (A 2299 and A 7979) (Open States; Open States). Your council member, Julie Menin, backs daylighting and curb extensions that clear sightlines and slow turns (Int 1138‑2024; Int 0285‑2024) (Streetsblog NYC).

Make the next turn a safe one

  • Daylight every corner near the hotspots. Add hardened turns and Leading Pedestrian Intervals on York, Second, and around FDR Drive. Target failure‑to‑yield and red‑light runs during the dawn hours that keep killing people (NYC Open Data).
  • Open safe, dedicated space where crowds are forced to mix — including the Queensboro approach — and keep it open (Streetsblog NYC).
  • Citywide, lower speeds and stop the worst repeat offenders. Albany’s tools are on the table: pass and enforce the speed‑limiter bill; use the city’s authority to drop limits on local streets. The record shows who dies when we wait (Open States; NYC Open Data).

One man died in the dark at York and 72nd. Don’t let the next one be a line in a spreadsheet. Act here.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened at York Avenue and E 72nd Street?
A taxi struck a pedestrian just after 5 AM on Aug 30, 2025. The pedestrian died, according to the city crash database. Source: NYC Open Data.
How many people have been killed on Manhattan CB8 streets since 2022?
Thirteen people were killed between Jan 1, 2022 and Sep 4, 2025. Source: NYC Open Data.
Are things getting worse this year?
Yes. Year‑to‑date, crashes are up 33.6% versus last year, with deaths rising from 1 to 5 and serious injuries from 5 to 8. Source: NYC Open Data.
Which streets are the worst hotspots in this area?
FDR Drive has recorded 3 deaths and 337 injuries. Two Avenue has 2 deaths and 67 injuries. Source: NYC Open Data.
How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets (Crashes: h9gi‑nx95; Persons: f55k‑p6yu; Vehicles: bm4k‑52h4). We filtered for crashes within Manhattan Community Board 8 between 2022‑01‑01 and 2025‑09‑04, and tallied deaths, injuries, serious injuries, hour‑of‑day, locations, modes, and contributing factors. Data were accessed Sep 4, 2025. You can start from the crash dataset here.
Who represents this area on these issues?
Council Member Julie Menin (District 5), Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright (AD 76), and State Senator Liz Krueger (SD 28). Seawright co‑sponsors A 2299 and A 7979; Krueger voted yes on S4045 in committee. Sources: Open States and Open States.
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

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Other Representatives

Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright

District 76

Council Member Julie Menin

District 5

State Senator Liz Krueger

District 28

Other Geographies

Manhattan CB8 Manhattan Community Board 8 sits in Manhattan, Precinct 19, District 5, AD 76, SD 28.

It contains Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island, Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill, Upper East Side-Yorkville.

See also
Boroughs
City Council Districts
State_assembly_districts
State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Manhattan Community Board 8

29
Cyclist Thrown, Face Crushed at 2nd Avenue

Jun 29 - A Mercedes driver failed to yield. A 21-year-old cyclist slammed into the car’s rear. He flew forward, face crushed, bleeding on the street. He was conscious. The crash left him injured. The system failed to protect him.

A 21-year-old cyclist was seriously injured at the corner of 2nd Avenue and East 79th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the cyclist 'slammed into the rear of a Mercedes,' was ejected, and suffered crush injuries to his face. He was conscious but bleeding after hitting the street. The report states the driver of the Mercedes failed to yield right-of-way. This failure is listed as the primary contributing factor. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s error. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4541974 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
28
Unlicensed Scooter Hits Woman at East 85th

Jun 28 - A fast, unlicensed scooter struck a young woman at East 85th and 2nd. She fell hard. Blood pooled from her head. The scooter sped off. The street stayed silent. Danger moved on, leaving pain behind.

A 21-year-old woman was hit by an e-scooter at the corner of East 85th Street and 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the Qiewa scooter was unlicensed and traveling at unsafe speed when it struck the pedestrian. The woman suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The scooter driver, a 32-year-old man, was unlicensed and did not stop. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. No helmet use or other equipment is cited as a factor. The crash left the pedestrian injured and the driver unscathed. The scooter continued on, unimpeded.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4541849 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
26
Two SUVs Collide on East 92 Street

Jun 26 - Two SUVs crashed at the intersection of East 92 Street and Park Avenue in Manhattan. An 18-year-old passenger suffered a knee and lower leg contusion. Both drivers were distracted, causing the collision. The injured passenger was restrained and conscious.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on East 92 Street near Park Avenue. Both drivers were traveling straight ahead when their vehicles struck each other—one impacted at the center front end, the other at the right front bumper. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. An 18-year-old male passenger in one SUV was injured, sustaining contusions to his knee and lower leg. He was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The injury severity was moderate. The crash caused front-end damage to both vehicles. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4540956 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
26
Two Sedans Collide on FDR Drive Northbound

Jun 26 - Two sedans collided on FDR Drive heading north. One driver changed lanes, striking the other from behind. A 57-year-old man suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed. The crash caused center rear and front damage to the vehicles.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on FDR Drive collided when one driver was changing lanes and struck the other vehicle from behind. The driver of the struck vehicle, a 57-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, but the lane change by the striking vehicle was the pre-crash action leading to impact. The collision caused damage to the center back end of the struck sedan and the center front end of the striking sedan.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4540985 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
18
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on FDR Drive

Jun 18 - A southbound SUV slammed into the rear of a sedan on FDR Drive. The sedan's front passenger, a 33-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash was caused by the SUV following too closely. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, a 2014 SUV traveling south on FDR Drive rear-ended a 2015 sedan going in the same direction. The impact struck the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. The sedan carried three occupants; the front passenger, a 33-year-old woman, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed. The collision caused significant damage to both vehicles. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4538939 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
18
Sedan Steering Failure Injures Front Passenger

Jun 18 - A sedan traveling north on East 80 Street suffered a steering failure while making a right turn. The front passenger, a 25-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and was semiconscious. The vehicle's front center end was damaged in the crash.

According to the police report, a 2018 Ford sedan experienced a steering failure while making a right turn on East 80 Street in Manhattan. The front passenger, a 25-year-old male, sustained head injuries and was semiconscious after the crash. He was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Steering Failure' as the contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle's center front end was damaged on impact. The driver was licensed and traveling north at the time of the incident. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4538940 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
16
Bus Hits Bicyclist on East 74 Street

Jun 16 - A bus struck a bicyclist traveling east on East 74 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist was ejected and suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The bus showed no damage. Driver inexperience was a factor.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male bicyclist was injured after a collision with a bus on East 74 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The bus, a 2005 Ford truck/bus, had no damage. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The point of impact was the center back end of the bike and the left front bumper of the bus. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead eastbound. No other contributing factors were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539109 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
11
Motorcycle Ejected in Taxi Rear-End Crash

Jun 11 - A motorcycle driver was ejected after a taxi rear-ended him on Madison Avenue. The rider suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The crash happened during a lane change. The taxi driver was following too closely.

According to the police report, a motorcycle driver was injured and ejected when a taxi struck the rear of his motorcycle on Madison Avenue in Manhattan. The motorcycle was changing lanes northbound when the taxi, also traveling north, hit its left rear bumper with the taxi's right front bumper. The rider, a 40-year-old man wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The motorcycle driver was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4536788 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
9
Two Sedans Collide on Park Avenue

Jun 9 - Two sedans crashed on Park Avenue in Manhattan. Both drivers were heading south when their vehicles struck each other. A 46-year-old female driver suffered facial injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were distracted at the time of impact.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Park Avenue near East 72 Street in Manhattan. Both vehicles were traveling southbound when the crash occurred. The impact involved the left front bumper of one sedan and the right rear bumper of the other. A 46-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining facial injuries and whiplash. She remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors for both drivers. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead at the time of the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4536678 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
9
Pedestrian Hit Crossing East 67 Street

Jun 9 - A 31-year-old woman was struck while crossing East 67 Street. The vehicle, traveling south, hit her center front. She suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. Driver inattention and unsafe speed caused the crash.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured crossing East 67 Street outside an intersection. The 31-year-old woman sustained a head contusion and remained conscious after impact. The vehicle was traveling straight south when it struck her with its center front end. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. No damage was noted to the vehicle. The pedestrian was not at a crosswalk or signal. The crash highlights driver errors—distraction and excessive speed—that led to the collision and injury.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4535827 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
6
Bicyclist Ejected in Manhattan Taxi Crash

Jun 6 - A 44-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured on Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered contusions and abdominal-pelvic injuries. The taxi was parked with no damage. Driver inattention caused the collision. The bicyclist wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Lexington Avenue was injured after colliding with a parked taxi. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to the abdomen and pelvis. The taxi, occupied by two males, was stationary and showed no damage. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the collision. No other contributing factors or violations were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction even when vehicles are parked.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4535493 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
3
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Woman in Crosswalk

Jun 3 - A Chevy SUV turned left at 1st Avenue and East 65th. The bumper hit a woman’s head as she crossed with the light. She lay bleeding in the crosswalk, conscious, crushed beneath the June sun. Failure to yield marked the driver’s action.

A Chevy SUV made a left turn at the corner of 1st Avenue and East 65th Street in Manhattan. The vehicle struck a 42-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. According to the police report, 'A Chevy SUV turned left. A woman crossed with the light. The bumper struck her head. She lay in the crosswalk, conscious, bleeding, crushed beneath the heat of a June afternoon.' The driver’s error was listed as 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The pedestrian suffered head and crush injuries but remained conscious at the scene. The data shows no contributing factors beyond the driver’s failure to yield.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534470 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
2
S 5602 Seawright votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Jun 2 - Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.


1
A 8936 Krueger votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.

Jun 1 - Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.

Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.


31
S 5602 Krueger votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

May 31 - Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.


29
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on 2 Avenue

May 29 - A sedan struck a 23-year-old bicyclist on 2 Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was distracted, hitting the bike’s front center with the car’s right rear quarter panel.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 2 Avenue collided with a southbound bicyclist at East 66 Street. The bicyclist, a 23-year-old man, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan impacted the bike’s center front end with its right rear quarter panel. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead before the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4532264 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
26
Unsafe Lane Change Injures Driver on FDR

May 26 - Two sedans smashed on FDR Drive. One driver, sixty, took the hit. Whiplash. Full-body pain. Unsafe lane change and tailgating fueled the crash. Steel and speed left a man hurt and awake.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on FDR Drive while heading north. The 60-year-old male driver of a 2021 Toyota suffered whiplash and injuries across his body. The report lists driver errors as unsafe lane changing and following too closely. The impact struck the Toyota's center back end and the Hyundai's center front. Both drivers were licensed and wore lap belts. The injured driver was not ejected and stayed conscious. Driver mistakes led to the crash and serious injury.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4531282 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
25
S 5602 KRUEGER co-sponsors bill extending school zone speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

May 25 - Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.


25
S 5602 Krueger votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

May 25 - Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.


25
S 3897 Krueger votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.

May 25 - Senate passed S 3897. More state cash flows to cities that build complete streets. Lawmakers push for safer roads. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at survival.

Bill S 3897 cleared the Senate committee on March 2, 2022, with a final vote on May 25, 2022. The bill, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' boosts state funding for transportation projects when cities add complete street features. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Senators including Cooney, Gallivan, Kaminsky, Kaplan, Liu, and others voted yes. The measure aims to tie state money to safer street design, pushing municipalities to build roads that protect people outside cars.