Crash Count for Precinct 34
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 2,337
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,206
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 318
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 24
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 8
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 26, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 34?

Blood on West 181st: Silence Is Killing Us

Blood on West 181st: Silence Is Killing Us

Precinct 34: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 4, 2025

The Toll on Our Streets

No one is safe on the streets of Precinct 34. In the last twelve months, there have been 672 crashes. 342 people were hurt. Ten were seriously injured. Not one person should have to bleed in the crosswalk or on a bike. But the numbers keep climbing.

Just this week, a cyclist was struck at West 181st and Cabrini. The driver made a U-turn, hit the woman, and ran. The officers checked the victim, then left. The car was abandoned. The driver vanished. A neighbor said, “No one stops at these stop signs. We see people go through these red lights all the time.” Another resident pleaded, “I really want there to be speed humps because it’s just terrifying.”

This is not a fluke. Last year, a 37-year-old cyclist was killed on West 181st. A 15-year-old died on a moped at Saint Nicholas Avenue. A woman lost her life as a passenger when a driver blew through a traffic control. The dead do not get second chances.

Who Pays the Price

SUVs and cars do the most harm. In the last three years, they killed two people and injured over 200 more. Motorcycles and mopeds left dozens hurt. Trucks and buses added to the toll. The victims are young and old: children, seniors, workers, mothers.

The police have the tools. They can enforce speed limits. They can ticket reckless drivers. They can target the corners where blood stains the curb. But too often, the response is a shrug.

Leadership: Action or Excuses?

Local leaders have the power to act. The city can lower speed limits. The precinct can crack down on repeat offenders. But change comes slow. The silence is louder than the sirens.

Residents are not waiting. They demand speed humps. They demand enforcement. They demand to live.

Call to Action

If you live here, speak up. Call your council member. Call the precinct. Demand speed enforcement. Demand safer crossings. Demand action before the next siren is for someone you love.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Precinct 34 sit politically?
It belongs to borough Manhattan, city council district District 10, assembly district AD 71 and state senate district SD 31.
Which areas are in Precinct 34?
It includes the Washington Heights (North), Inwood, Highbridge Park, Inwood Hill Park, and Manhattan CB12 neighborhoods. It also overlaps parts of Council District District 10, Assembly Districts AD 71 and AD 72, and State Senate District SD 31.
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Precinct 34?
Cars and Trucks: SUVs and sedans killed 2 people and injured over 200. Trucks and buses caused additional injuries. Motorcycles and Mopeds: 4 deaths and dozens of injuries. Bikes: Fewer incidents, but still caused injuries.
What can police do to protect vulnerable road users here?
Precinct 34 can enforce speed limits, issue tickets for reckless driving and failure to yield, and target known crash hotspots. They can respond to dangerous conditions and act when residents report problems. As one resident said, “No one stops at these stop signs. We see people go through these red lights all the time.”
Are these crashes preventable or just 'accidents'?
Most crashes are preventable. Speeding, failure to yield, and reckless driving are choices. Safer street design and enforcement can save lives.
What can local politicians do?
They can lower speed limits, fund safer street designs, and push for stronger enforcement against reckless drivers. They can listen to residents and act before more lives are lost.
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

Al Taylor
Assembly Member Al Taylor
District 71
District Office:
2541-55 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd., New York, NY 10039
Legislative Office:
Room 602, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Carmen De La Rosa
Council Member Carmen De La Rosa
District 10
District Office:
618 W. 177th Street, Ground Floor, New York, NY 10033
917-521-2616
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1880, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7053
Twitter: cndelarosa
Robert Jackson
State Senator Robert Jackson
District 31
District Office:
5030 Broadway Suite 701, New York, NY 10034
Legislative Office:
Room 306, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

Precinct 34 Police Precinct 34 sits in Manhattan, District 10, AD 71, SD 31.

It contains Manhattan CB12, Washington Heights (North), Inwood, Highbridge Park, Inwood Hill Park.

See also
Boroughs
City Council Districts
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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 34

Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 24-year-old woman suffered full-body contusions after a sedan struck her at an intersection on West 183 Street. The driver, making a right turn, failed to yield and was distracted, causing the collision despite the pedestrian crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northeast on West 183 Street made a right turn and struck a 24-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The report identifies the driver's errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body, including contusions and bruises, and was in shock at the scene. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, which also sustained damage. The driver’s failure to yield and distraction directly contributed to the crash, highlighting systemic dangers at this intersection in Manhattan's 10033 zip code.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754628 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Strikes 16-Year-Old Bicyclist on West 184 Street

A 16-year-old bicyclist suffered head abrasions after an SUV made a right turn and struck him on West 184 Street in Manhattan. The collision caused right side damage to the SUV and injured the cyclist, who remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:13 on West 184 Street in Manhattan. A 16-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2017 SUV, traveling east and making a right turn, struck him. The point of impact was the right side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the bike. The bicyclist sustained head abrasions and was conscious after the collision. The report cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as contributing factors, indicating driver errors by the SUV operator. The bicyclist was not ejected and was not noted to have any contributing behaviors. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but failed to yield, leading to the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751280 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 78-year-old woman was injured at a Manhattan intersection when an SUV making a left turn hit her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. Police cited driver failure to yield and inattention as causes.

According to the police report, a 78-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at the intersection of West 188 Street and Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan. The incident occurred at 16:15 when a 2018 Ford SUV, traveling north and making a left turn, struck her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, but the driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, contributing to the collision. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The report explicitly identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumper. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but his errors caused harm to a vulnerable road user.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749413 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Rear-End Crash Injures Driver on West 207

Two sedans collided on West 207 Street. The rear car struck the front car. A 39-year-old woman suffered back injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention. Both cars showed heavy damage.

According to the police report, two sedans crashed on West 207 Street in Manhattan at 4:00 p.m. The rear sedan hit the center back end of the front sedan. The 39-year-old female driver of the rear car was injured, suffering back pain and shock. Police listed driver inattention and failure to yield as contributing factors. The front car was slowing or stopping when struck. Both vehicles sustained damage from the impact. No victim actions were cited as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749275 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Left Turn Hits Westbound Moped

A sedan making a left turn struck a westbound moped on Dyckman Street in Manhattan. The moped driver was ejected, suffering back abrasions. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Dyckman Street in Manhattan involving a sedan and a moped. The sedan was making a left turn eastbound when it collided with a westbound moped. The moped driver, a 36-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained back abrasions, classified as injury severity 3. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating a failure on the part of the sedan driver. The moped driver was wearing a helmet, but no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained center front end damage. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving during turning maneuvers in busy Manhattan streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744829 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Jeep Slams Motorcycle on Harlem River Drive

A Jeep struck a motorcycle on Harlem River Drive. The rider flew, arm shattered, skin burned on the pavement. The bike overturned. A sedan’s bumper bore the bruise. Speed carved the scene. Metal, flesh, and asphalt collided in daylight.

According to the police report, a Jeep traveling south on Harlem River Drive collided with a motorcycle, sending its 50-year-old rider flying onto the pavement. The report states, 'A Jeep slammed into a motorcycle, hurling its 50-year-old rider onto the hot pavement. His arm shattered. His skin burned. The bike overturned.' The motorcyclist suffered severe burns and a broken upper arm. The crash also involved a sedan, which sustained damage to its rear bumper. The police report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor, underscoring the role of excessive speed in the collision. The motorcyclist was ejected and injured, but the report does not list any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The impact left a vivid mark of danger and violence on Harlem River Drive.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743798 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Motorcyclist Killed After Striking Parked SUVs

A young man on a KTM motorcycle crashed into two parked SUVs on Fort George Avenue. Ejected, he suffered fatal head trauma. Blood pooled beneath the streetlights. The police report cites driver inexperience. He died there, alone, on the summer night.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old man riding a KTM motorcycle northbound on Fort George Avenue near Audubon Avenue struck two parked SUVs. The collision occurred at 21:44. The report states the rider was ejected on impact and suffered severe head trauma, with blood found on the pavement. He died at the scene. The police report explicitly lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor in the crash. The narrative notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the primary driver error. The parked SUVs were unoccupied and stationary at the time of the collision. The report provides no evidence of any contributing factors beyond those attributed to the motorcycle operator.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743277 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
E-Scooter Hits Elderly Pedestrian on Academy Street

A 70-year-old man suffered a severe head injury after an e-scooter struck him on Academy Street in Manhattan. The driver’s inattention and failure to yield right-of-way caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian unconscious with a concussion.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:05 on Academy Street, Manhattan. A 70-year-old male pedestrian was injured when an e-scooter traveling southeast struck him. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time but sustained a serious head injury resulting in unconsciousness and a concussion. The report cites driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. The e-scooter was carrying two occupants and was moving straight ahead before the collision. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the pedestrian. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted e-scooter drivers failing to yield to pedestrians, resulting in severe injuries to vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746152 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Makes Improper U-Turn, Moped Driver Injured

A moped driver traveling north on West 181 Street was struck by an SUV making an improper U-turn. The impact ejected the moped operator, causing lower leg injuries and shock. The crash highlights driver error in turning maneuvers on busy Manhattan streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:10 on West 181 Street in Manhattan. The SUV was making a U-turn when it collided with a moped traveling straight ahead northbound. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the center front end of the moped. The moped driver, a 31-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver's failure to execute a lawful turn. The moped driver was wearing a helmet, but no contributing factors related to the victim were noted. This crash underscores the dangers posed by driver errors in turning on city streets, placing vulnerable riders at severe risk.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742479 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
2
Aggressive Moped Crash Hurts Two Boys

Two 14-year-old boys were injured when an unlicensed moped driver lost control on Saint Nicholas Avenue. Aggressive driving and unsafe speed caused the crash. Both boys suffered abrasions and limb trauma. Both remained conscious.

According to the police report, a moped carrying two 14-year-old males crashed on Saint Nicholas Avenue at 17:29. The unlicensed male driver was cited for 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Unsafe Speed.' The moped, initially parked, struck at the center front end. Both the driver and passenger were injured, suffering abrasions and trauma to the knee, lower leg, foot, elbow, and lower arm. Neither wore safety equipment. Both boys remained conscious and were not ejected. The report lists reckless driving and speed as the primary causes. This crash highlights the danger of aggressive, unlicensed moped operation on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741010 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Taxi and Moped Collide on Vermilyea Avenue

A taxi and moped collided on Vermilyea Avenue in Manhattan at midnight. The moped driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cite the taxi driver's disregard of traffic control as the cause. Both vehicles were making right turns at impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Vermilyea Avenue near Dyckman Street in Manhattan around midnight. The collision involved a 2016 Honda taxi and a 2023 moped, both traveling northwest and making right turns. The point of impact was the taxi's right front bumper and the moped's left front quarter panel. The moped driver, a 21-year-old male, was injured with abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The taxi driver was licensed and operating legally, but the failure to yield or obey traffic control led to this collision and injury.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742490 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Rear Sedan Slams U-Turning Car on Nagle

Two sedans collided on Nagle Avenue. A southbound car making a U-turn was rear-ended. The following driver, a woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Night, metal, pain. No pedestrians involved.

According to the police report, two sedans crashed at 21:35 on Nagle Avenue in Manhattan. Both vehicles traveled south. One sedan attempted a U-turn. The following sedan struck it from behind. The rear driver, a 39-year-old woman, was injured. She suffered neck injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. She wore a lap belt. The police report lists unspecified contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the danger when drivers attempt U-turns and following vehicles fail to avoid rear-end impacts.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739522 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Unlicensed SUV Driver Hits Woman, Flees Wadsworth Avenue

A GMC SUV struck a 46-year-old woman on Wadsworth Avenue before dawn. Blood ran from her head. She stayed conscious. The unlicensed driver fled south. The car showed no damage. The street stood silent, danger unbroken.

According to the police report, a 2023 GMC SUV traveling south on Wadsworth Avenue at 2:40 a.m. struck a 46-year-old woman in the roadway. The impact caused severe bleeding from her head, though she remained conscious at the scene. The report notes that the driver was unlicensed and fled south after the collision, leaving the vehicle undamaged. Police cite 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and is listed as performing 'Other Actions in Roadway,' with 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' also recorded as a contributing factor, but only after the primary driver error. The event underscores the systemic danger posed by unlicensed and inexperienced drivers operating large vehicles on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738735 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Motorcycle Ejected in Close-Passing Collision on Parkway

A motorcycle rider was ejected and injured after a sedan passed too closely on Henry Hudson Parkway. The crash caused severe damage to both vehicles. The rider suffered lower leg injuries and shock, highlighting the dangers of unsafe passing maneuvers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred near Henry Hudson Parkway at 11:56 PM. A motorcycle traveling north collided with a sedan also heading north. The point of impact was the motorcycle's left front bumper striking the sedan's right rear quarter panel. The report cites "Passing Too Closely" as the contributing factor. The motorcycle driver, a 40-year-old male wearing a helmet, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. This collision underscores the risks posed by drivers passing motorcycles without adequate clearance, leading to severe injuries for vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738730 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
2
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on West 189 Street

A Toyota SUV struck a sedan from behind on West 189 Street at 11:45 AM. Both drivers suffered injuries to their entire bodies, experiencing shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The SUV driver’s unsafe speed caused the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:45 AM on West 189 Street when a 2014 Toyota SUV traveling north rear-ended a sedan also traveling north. The SUV's point of impact was the center back end, striking the sedan’s center front end. The SUV driver, a 60-year-old male, was cited for unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. Both the SUV driver and the sedan’s front passenger, a 52-year-old female, were injured with bodily trauma affecting their entire bodies and reported complaints of pain or nausea. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and were not ejected. The report highlights the SUV driver’s failure to control speed as the primary cause, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741282 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Hits Pedestrian on 10 Avenue Intersection

A 44-year-old man was struck at an intersection on 10 Avenue. The SUV failed to yield right-of-way, colliding with the pedestrian’s hip and upper leg. The victim suffered bruising but remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:30 on 10 Avenue involving a southbound SUV and a pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian, a 44-year-old male, was injured with contusions to his hip and upper leg but remained conscious and was not ejected. The SUV’s center front end struck the pedestrian, causing the injuries. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor by the driver. The pedestrian’s actions were noted as 'Other Actions in Roadway' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' but the primary fault lies with the driver’s failure to yield. The collision also involved a parked sedan, which sustained damage to its left side doors. The report highlights driver error as the key cause of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740077 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Hits Moped on Saint Nicholas Avenue

A sedan struck a moped on Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan late at night. The moped driver, a 23-year-old man, suffered elbow and arm injuries and was semiconscious. The sedan driver disregarded traffic control, causing the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:10 on Saint Nicholas Avenue near West 182 Street in Manhattan. A sedan traveling west collided with a southbound moped. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end and the moped's left front bumper. The moped driver, a 23-year-old male, was injured with elbow, lower arm, and hand trauma and was semiconscious with minor bleeding. The sedan driver was licensed; the moped driver was unlicensed. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision caused significant vehicle damage and serious injury to the vulnerable moped rider.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736630 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
2
Sedan and Truck Crash on Henry Hudson Parkway

Sedan struck by merging pick-up on Henry Hudson Parkway. Driver, 73, bruised arm. Passenger, 78, suffered back injury. Police cite unsafe speed and lane change as causes.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Henry Hudson Parkway collided with a pick-up truck merging in the same direction. The sedan’s 73-year-old driver suffered bruising to her arm. Her 78-year-old passenger sustained back injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained. The report lists unsafe speed and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors. No other contributing factors, such as victim behavior, were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736680 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Unlicensed Motorcycle Driver Injured in High-Speed Crash

A 15-year-old male motorcycle driver suffered severe leg injuries in a violent collision on Broadway Terrace. The crash involved a speeding unlicensed motorcycle and a sedan in police pursuit. The impact fractured and dislocated the rider's lower limb.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:57 on Broadway Terrace in Manhattan. The collision involved a 2024 motorcycle traveling east and a 2017 Ford sedan traveling west during a police pursuit. The motorcycle driver, a 15-year-old male, was injured with fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor and notes the motorcycle driver was unlicensed. The motorcycle's left front bumper and the sedan's left front bumper sustained damage at the point of impact. The injured occupant was the left rear passenger on the motorcycle, who was conscious and not ejected. The report highlights driver errors including unsafe speed and unlicensed operation, without attributing fault to the injured rider.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734057 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Slams Cyclist on Broadway, Rider Hurt

A sedan struck a cyclist on Broadway. The rider was thrown, suffering full-body trauma and burns. Police cite driver distraction and bicyclist confusion as causes. The crash left the cyclist in shock.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2020 Ford sedan traveling south on Broadway struck him at 12:07. The sedan hit the cyclist with its center front end. The impact partially ejected the rider, causing injuries to his entire body and minor burns. The cyclist was left in shock. The police report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with pedestrian or bicyclist error or confusion. Both drivers were licensed. The sedan was going straight ahead; the cyclist was moving east. The crash shows the danger of driver distraction and confusion for those on bikes.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734467 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04