Crash Count for Precinct 40
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,745
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,368
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 615
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 54
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 15
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Aug 2, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 40?

Bronx Streets Bleed While City Stalls—How Many More Will Die?

Bronx Streets Bleed While City Stalls—How Many More Will Die?

Precinct 40: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 4, 2025

The Toll in Blood and Silence

In Precinct 40, the street takes its due. Fifteen dead. Fifty-four left with wounds that will not heal. Since 2022, more than 2,350 people have been hurt in crashes here. The numbers do not flinch. They do not lie.

Just last month, a driver in a Ford Mustang failed a left turn at East 149th and Courtlandt. He mounted the curb and struck six people. The driver ran. The sidewalk did not forgive. All six went to Lincoln Hospital. Police are still looking for him.

A week before, a 79-year-old driver crashed into two cars and a pole. His passenger, Stella Nyarko-Dei, died. Seven others were hurt. “The cause of the crash was not immediately known,” police said. No one was arrested. The street was quiet again.

Patterns of Harm

SUVs and cars do most of the killing. They have taken four lives and left more than 300 injured. Trucks and buses have killed one, hurt dozens. Motorcycles and mopeds, one dead, twenty-two hurt. Bikes, eleven injured. The numbers are not abstract. They are bodies in the road.

The old, the young, the ones just crossing the street. No one is spared. In the last year, deaths doubled. Injuries rose by more than a quarter. Serious injuries up nearly forty percent. The disaster is slow, but it does not stop.

Leadership: Action and Delay

The city finally funded a $45 million fix for the deadly intersection at East 177th, Devoe, and Tremont. It took seventeen years. In that time, two died and 358 were hurt. “We are excited to make progress on this key corridor,” said DDC’s Ian Michaels. Progress is slow. The dead do not wait.

The police in Precinct 40 have the tools. They can enforce speed limits, ticket reckless drivers, crack down on failure to yield. They can target the corners where blood pools. They just need to act.

Call to Action

This is not fate. It is failure. Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand enforcement. Demand safer streets. The next body in the road could be someone you love. Do not wait for the sirens.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Precinct 40 sit politically?
It belongs to borough Bronx, city council district District 8, assembly district AD 79 and state senate district SD 29.
Which areas are in Precinct 40?
It includes the Mott Haven-Port Morris, Melrose, and Bronx CB1 neighborhoods. It also overlaps parts of Council Districts District 8 and District 17, Assembly Districts AD 79 and AD 84, and State Senate Districts SD 29 and SD 32.
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Precinct 40?
Cars and SUVs: 4 deaths, 328 injuries. Trucks and buses: 1 death, 38 injuries. Motorcycles and mopeds: 1 death, 22 injuries. Bikes: 0 deaths, 11 injuries. These numbers show who does the most harm.
What can police do to protect vulnerable road users here?
Precinct 40 police can enforce speed limits, crack down on reckless driving, and ticket drivers who fail to yield. They can target crash hotspots and respond to dangerous conditions. They have the tools. They just need to use them.
Are these crashes just accidents, or are they preventable?
These crashes are not just accidents. They are the result of choices—by drivers, by city planners, by leaders who delay action. Better design, enforcement, and policy can prevent them.
What can local politicians do to make streets safer?
Local politicians can fund street redesigns, lower speed limits, and demand enforcement. They can push for faster fixes at known danger spots and support laws that protect people, not just cars.
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

Chantel Jackson
Assembly Member Chantel Jackson
District 79
District Office:
780 Concourse Village West Ground Floor Professional, Bronx, NY 10451
Legislative Office:
Room 547, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Diana Ayala
Council Member Diana Ayala
District 8
District Office:
105 East 116th Street, New York, NY 10029
212-828-9800
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1880, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6960
Twitter: DianaAyalaNYC
Jose Serrano
State Senator Jose Serrano
District 29
District Office:
335 E. 100th St., New York, NY 10029
Legislative Office:
Room 418, Capitol Building 172 State St., Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

Precinct 40 Police Precinct 40 sits in Bronx, District 8, AD 79, SD 29.

It contains Bronx CB1, Mott Haven-Port Morris, Melrose.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 40

SUV Crashes Into Parked Sedan in Bronx

An SUV traveling east struck a parked sedan on East 156 Street in the Bronx. The driver of the SUV, a 23-year-old woman, suffered shoulder abrasions. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:15 on East 156 Street in the Bronx. A 23-year-old female driver of a 2009 Nissan SUV, traveling east and going straight ahead, collided with a parked 2012 Honda sedan. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the center back end of the sedan. The SUV driver was injured with abrasions and an upper arm shoulder injury but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729359 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Sedans Collide in Bronx, Passenger Injured

Two sedans crashed on East 144 Street. A front passenger took the hit—abdominal and pelvic injuries, bruised and shaken. Drivers failed to yield and sped. Metal twisted. One woman hurt. The street bore the cost.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at 22:07 on East 144 Street near Grand Concourse in the Bronx. The crash left a 29-year-old woman, seated in the front passenger seat, with abdominal and pelvic contusions. She was conscious and restrained at the time. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Both vehicles suffered front-end damage. The passenger was not at fault; all driver errors are noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730452 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Unlicensed Bicyclist Collides with Helmeted Rider

Two bicyclists traveling south on Willis Avenue collided. The unlicensed rider changing lanes struck the helmeted bicyclist going straight. The helmeted rider was ejected, suffered head injuries, and was left in shock. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Willis Avenue in the Bronx at 8:25 pm. Two male bicyclists traveling south collided: one was changing lanes while unlicensed, the other was going straight and wearing a helmet. The unlicensed rider's lane change caused the collision, striking the helmeted bicyclist's left front. The helmeted rider was ejected and sustained head injuries, including contusions and bruises, resulting in shock. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained no damage. The injured bicyclist was identified as a 56-year-old male. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing on the unlicensed rider's lane change as the primary cause.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728965 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
SUV Left Turn Strikes Bronx Bicyclist

A 27-year-old man on a bike suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV made a left turn and hit him in the Bronx. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment and was left in shock, complaining of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:08 AM in the Bronx near East 138 Street. A 2014 Honda SUV, traveling west and making a left turn, struck a bicyclist traveling east. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper hitting the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a 27-year-old male, was injured with knee, lower leg, and foot trauma and was not ejected from his bike. He was in shock and complained of pain and nausea. The report lists no specific driver contributing factors, but the SUV driver's left turn maneuver directly caused the collision. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. There was no damage reported to either vehicle. This crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to vulnerable road users in the Bronx.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726777 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
SUV Left Turn Strikes Bicyclist on East 138 Street

A 36-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV made a left turn and struck him. The cyclist was riding straight westbound while the SUV turned eastbound, colliding at the vehicle's left front bumper.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:00 AM on East 138 Street near 3 Avenue. A 2018 Hyundai SUV, driven by a licensed female driver from New Jersey, was making a left turn traveling east. The bicyclist, a 36-year-old male, was riding straight westbound without safety equipment and was not ejected but suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the SUV driver's left turn as the critical action leading to the collision. The bicyclist was in shock and complained of pain or nausea. No driver errors such as failure to yield were explicitly cited, but the collision occurred during the SUV's left turn against the bicyclist's straight travel.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726759 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Pedestrian Struck at East 149 Street Intersection

A 46-year-old man suffered a concussion and head injury after a vehicle hit him at East 149 Street and Brook Avenue. The impact left him incoherent. No driver errors listed. Danger persists at this Bronx crossing.

According to the police report, a 46-year-old male pedestrian was struck and injured at the intersection of East 149 Street and Brook Avenue in the Bronx at 7:58 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when a vehicle traveling east, going straight ahead, hit him with its left front bumper. The man suffered a concussion and head injury and was incoherent at the scene. The report lists the pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal as a contributing factor. No driver errors or vehicle types are specified. The crash underscores the persistent risks faced by pedestrians at this intersection.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732868 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Distracted SUV Driver Crushes Woman’s Legs

A Toyota SUV reversed on East 138th Street. Its distracted driver struck a woman stepping down from a vehicle. Her knees and feet were crushed. She stayed upright, conscious. The Bronx street bore the weight.

According to the police report, a woman was injured on East 138th Street in the Bronx when a Toyota SUV backed up and struck her as she stepped down from another vehicle. The report states, 'A Toyota SUV backed up. Its bumper struck her legs. She stayed upright, conscious. Her knees and feet crushed beneath the weight. The driver was distracted.' The victim, a 56-year-old woman, suffered crush injuries to her knees and feet. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The impact and injuries resulted from the driver’s failure to pay attention while reversing. No evidence in the report suggests any victim behavior contributed to the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732480 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Distracted Driver Hits Bicyclist on Grand Concourse

A bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries after a collision caused by driver inattention. The crash occurred on Grand Concourse in the Bronx. The cyclist, unhelmeted, was struck from behind and sustained contusions and bruises.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:50 on Grand Concourse in the Bronx. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old male, was traveling north when he was struck from behind by a vehicle also traveling north. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained head injuries, including contusions and bruises, and was conscious after the crash. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The vehicle involved had damage to its center front end, indicating impact with the rear center of the bicycle. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving to vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726277 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
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Bronx Taxi Rear-Ends Sedan, Six Injured

A taxi stopped in traffic rear-ended a sedan also stopped in traffic on 3 Avenue in the Bronx. Six men suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor according to the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in the Bronx on 3 Avenue at 1:55 AM. A taxi traveling south stopped in traffic and struck the rear end of a sedan also stopped in traffic. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash. Six male occupants, including drivers and passengers aged 19 to 38, sustained neck injuries and whiplash. None were ejected from their vehicles. The taxi sustained damage to its center back end, while the sedan's center front end was damaged. The report highlights driver error related to alcohol involvement as the primary cause. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724497 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Tractor Truck Fails to Yield, Injures Sedan Driver

Tractor truck slammed into sedan’s side on Major Deegan. Failure to yield. Sedan driver bruised, stayed conscious. Metal twisted. Night air thick with diesel and pain.

According to the police report, a diesel tractor truck and a sedan collided at 3:00 AM on the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx. Both vehicles were northbound. The truck struck the sedan’s left front quarter panel. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered back contusions but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash shows the danger when large vehicles fail to yield on city expressways.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724682 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Ambulance Crash Crushes Passenger’s Arm

An ambulance slammed left-front on East 149th. Inside, a woman’s arm was crushed. Blood pooled beneath red lights. She stayed conscious, seatbelt tight, pain sharp. Sirens cut the night. Metal and flesh bore the cost.

A 30-year-old woman riding as a front passenger in a westbound ambulance on East 149th Street in the Bronx suffered severe crush injuries to her arm when the vehicle was struck on its left front quarter panel. According to the police report, the woman was belted and remained conscious as blood pooled beneath the flashing lights. The report lists her injury as 'Elbow-Lower-Arm-Hand' with a severity of 4 and describes her complaint as 'Crush Injuries.' The ambulance, a Ford truck, was traveling straight ahead when the impact occurred. The police report does not specify contributing factors or driver errors, instead listing them as 'Unspecified.' No mention is made of passenger behavior contributing to the crash. The incident underscores the persistent danger even inside emergency vehicles when systemic risks and collision forces converge.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724398 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Sedan Collides with Box Truck on Bruckner Boulevard

A sedan traveling east struck the left side of a northbound box truck on Bruckner Boulevard. The sedan driver, a 26-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Both vehicles sustained damage at the point of impact.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling north on Bruckner Boulevard was struck on its left side doors by a sedan traveling east. The sedan's right front bumper made contact with the truck's left side doors. The sedan driver, a 26-year-old male occupant, was injured with abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report does not specify contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both vehicles sustained damage at the point of impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724683 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Teen Bicyclist Strikes Car on Westchester Avenue

An 18-year-old bicyclist hit a car’s rear bumper on Westchester Avenue. She suffered a head contusion. The crash left her bruised but conscious. Police cite confusion as a factor. No driver errors reported.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old female bicyclist traveling west on Westchester Avenue struck the left rear bumper of an unspecified vehicle. She was injured, sustaining a head contusion and bruising. The report lists her pre-crash action as "Going Straight Ahead." The only contributing factor noted is "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion," indicating confusion on the part of the bicyclist. No driver errors or vehicle-related contributing factors are listed. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. The report does not attribute fault to the other vehicle or its driver.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725259 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
SUV Strikes 4-Year-Old Pedestrian at Intersection

A 4-year-old boy crossing East 149 Street against the signal was struck by an eastbound SUV. The impact hit the center front end of the vehicle. The child suffered full-body injuries and shock, with no vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 4-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing East 149 Street at the intersection with Courtlandt Avenue in the Bronx. The child was crossing against the signal when he was struck by a 2010 Honda SUV traveling eastbound, which was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his entire body and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report lists the pedestrian's action as 'Crossing Against Signal' but does not specify any driver contributing factors. The vehicle sustained no damage, and the driver was licensed and operating the vehicle lawfully. The report highlights the systemic danger posed by vehicles traveling through intersections where pedestrians are present.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721401 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
SUV Overturns in Bronx Crash Involving Alcohol

A female driver suffered facial injuries and was trapped after her SUV overturned in a Bronx collision. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor. Multiple parked SUVs sustained side and bumper damage in the chaotic crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:29 AM near 390 Jackson Avenue in the Bronx. The driver, a 50-year-old female occupant, was injured with contusions and bruises to her face and was trapped inside her overturned SUV. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating impaired driving played a role. The overturned vehicle's point of impact was the overturned position itself, suggesting loss of control. Several other SUVs were damaged, with impacts to right side doors and right front bumpers while parked. The driver was wearing a lap belt and remained conscious. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior, focusing instead on driver error linked to alcohol use and the resulting vehicle overturn.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731975 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing Outside Intersection

A 62-year-old man suffered a fractured hip and upper leg when an SUV struck him while crossing outside a crosswalk. The impact occurred at the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian was injured but not ejected. No driver errors were specified.

According to the police report, a 62-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2011 Nissan SUV traveling west on East 149 Street in the Bronx at 19:32. The pedestrian was crossing outside an intersection without a signal or crosswalk when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity 3. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was going straight ahead at the time. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Vehicle damage was reported as none. The pedestrian's crossing outside a crosswalk is noted but not cited as a contributing factor.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719680 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 67-year-old man was injured crossing East 138 Street with the signal. A sedan making a left turn struck him with its front center. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive, causing a shoulder injury and bruising to the pedestrian.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on East 138 Street was making a left turn when it struck a 67-year-old male pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and shoulder-upper arm injury, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious. The report cites the driver's inattention and failure to yield the right-of-way as contributing factors. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, indicating the pedestrian was hit directly by the front of the sedan. The driver was licensed and operating a 2011 Toyota sedan. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This crash highlights driver errors—specifically distraction and failure to yield—that led to serious injury of a vulnerable road user.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720519 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Sedan Rear-Ends E-Scooter on Melrose Avenue

A sedan struck an e-scooter from behind on Melrose Avenue in the Bronx. The e-scooter driver, a 61-year-old man, was ejected and suffered neck injuries. The sedan driver was stopped in traffic before the collision. Following too closely caused the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Melrose Avenue in the Bronx around 8:30 PM. A sedan traveling south was stopped in traffic when it rear-ended an e-scooter also traveling south. The e-scooter driver, a 61-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained neck injuries, classified as injury severity 3. The sedan's right front bumper struck the e-scooter's left front bumper. The report cites "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The e-scooter driver was wearing a helmet, but no contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The sedan driver was licensed in New Jersey, while the e-scooter driver was unlicensed in New York. Vehicle damage was limited to the sedan's right front bumper, with no damage reported to the e-scooter.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719322 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Sedan Collision on Bruckner Expressway Injures Driver

A sedan driver suffered neck injuries and shock after a collision on Bruckner Expressway. The crash involved two northbound vehicles, with impact on the right front quarter panel. Driver distraction was cited as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:40 on Bruckner Expressway involving two northbound vehicles. A 51-year-old female sedan driver was injured, sustaining neck pain and shock, and was not ejected from the vehicle. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the sedan, which sustained damage. The other vehicle was merging and impacted the left front quarter panel. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The injured driver complained of pain or nausea, indicating the severity of the impact. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction on high-speed roadways.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717416 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
SUV Collides with Bus Changing Lanes on Expressway

A southbound SUV struck the right rear quarter panel of a southbound bus changing lanes on the Major Deegan Expressway. The SUV driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash, remaining conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:22 on the Major Deegan Expressway involving a 2018 Nissan SUV and a 2019 Ford bus. The bus driver, licensed and female, was changing lanes southbound when the SUV, also southbound and driven by a licensed female, collided with the bus's right rear quarter panel. The SUV's front left bumper and center front end sustained damage. The SUV driver, a 33-year-old female occupant, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the bus driver's lane change preceding the collision. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717813 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09