Crash Count for Precinct 44
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,777
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,168
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 497
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 19
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 10
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Aug 6, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 44?

Hit-and-Run, Run Amok: When Will New York’s Leaders Stop the Bloodshed?

Hit-and-Run, Run Amok: When Will New York’s Leaders Stop the Bloodshed?

Precinct 44: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 8, 2025

Another Night, Another Hit-and-Run

Just last Wednesday, a 44-year-old woman tried to cross West 174th Street and Macombs Road. An SUV turned into a driveway and struck her. The driver did not stop. She died at St. Barnabas Hospital. Police are still searching for the driver. The news came cold: “A 44-year-old woman was fatally mowed down by a reckless driver… before zooming off Wednesday night, police said.” (New York Post).

This is not rare. In the last twelve months, 690 people were injured and 1 killed in crashes in Precinct 44. Four suffered serious injuries. Children are not spared: 62 kids were hurt, just in the past year. The numbers do not stop. They only rise.

Speed, Flight, and the Cost of Delay

The dead do not get justice. The drivers flee. The city waits. In June, police finally arrested a driver who killed a cabbie in 2022. She was going 77 mph in a 25 zone. She ran a red light. She left the man to die. “Williams, 26, surrendered with a lawyer at the 44th Precinct stationhouse…” (NY Daily News).

SUVs and sedans do most of the harm. In three years, cars and SUVs killed four people and injured hundreds more. Trucks, buses, motorcycles, mopeds, and bikes all add to the toll. The streets are not safe for anyone on foot or on wheels.

Leaders and Law: Who Will Act?

The police have the tools. They can enforce speed limits. They can ticket drivers who fail to yield. They can target crash hotspots. But they must choose to use them. The silence from leadership is louder than the sirens. Every day without action is another day someone does not come home.

Call to Action: Demand More Than Thoughts and Prayers

Contact your council member, your assembly member, your precinct. Demand speed enforcement. Demand real protection for people walking and biking. Demand action before another name is added to the list.

See how to take action now.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Precinct 44 sit politically?
It belongs to borough Bronx, city council district District 8, assembly district AD 77 and state senate district SD 29.
Which areas are in Precinct 44?
It includes the Concourse-Concourse Village, Highbridge, Mount Eden-Claremont (West), Yankee Stadium-Macombs Dam Park, Claremont Park, and Bronx CB4 neighborhoods. It also overlaps parts of Council Districts District 8 and District 16, Assembly Districts AD 77, 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 44?
SUVs and Cars: 4 deaths, 258 minor injuries, 102 moderate injuries, 5 serious injuries. Motorcycles and Mopeds: 0 deaths, 11 minor injuries, 6 moderate injuries, 0 serious injuries. Bikes: 0 deaths, 9 minor injuries, 4 moderate injuries, 1 serious injury.
What can police do to protect vulnerable road users here?
Precinct 44 can enforce speed limits, crack down on reckless driving, and issue failure-to-yield tickets. They can target known crash hotspots and respond to dangerous street conditions. The police have the tools—they just need to use them.
Are these crashes preventable, or just 'accidents'?
Most crashes are preventable. Speeding, failure to yield, and reckless driving can be stopped with enforcement and better street design. Calling them ‘accidents’ hides the fact that action can save lives.
What can local politicians do?
They can push for lower speed limits, fund safer street designs, and demand real enforcement from the precinct. They can hold agencies accountable and make sure policies protect people, not just drivers.
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.

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Other Representatives

Landon Dais
Assembly Member Landon Dais
District 77
District Office:
910 Grand Concourse Suite 1JK, Bronx, NY 10451
Legislative Office:
Room 834, 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 44 Police Precinct 44 sits in Bronx, District 8, AD 77, SD 29.

It contains Bronx CB4, Concourse-Concourse Village, Highbridge, Mount Eden-Claremont (West), Yankee Stadium-Macombs Dam Park, Claremont Park.

See also
Boroughs
City Council Districts
Community Boards
State_assembly_districts
State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 44

Bus Strikes Pedestrian on Grand Concourse

A bus traveling east on Grand Concourse hit a male pedestrian outside an intersection. The pedestrian was incoherent and injured, with unknown severity. The bus showed no damage. The pedestrian’s actions in the roadway remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a 2018 bus traveling east on Grand Concourse struck a male pedestrian who was not at an intersection. The pedestrian was injured and incoherent at the scene. The bus sustained no damage and was impacted on its right rear quarter panel. The report lists the pedestrian’s contributing factors as unspecified. No driver errors or contributing factors were noted in the data. The pedestrian’s exact actions in the roadway are described as 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but no further detail is provided. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4596641 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
69-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured on Woodycrest Avenue

A 69-year-old man was struck on Woodycrest Avenue. He was off the roadway, suffering a fractured hip and upper leg. The crash involved two sedans. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian was conscious but seriously hurt.

According to the police report, a 69-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Woodycrest Avenue after being struck by a vehicle. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the crash but suffered a fractured and dislocated hip and upper leg. The crash involved two sedans, with one driver failing to yield the right-of-way, a contributing factor noted by police. The injured pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report lists no other contributing factors or victim errors. Vehicle damage was reported on the left rear quarter panel of one sedan and the right front bumper of the other. The driver who failed to yield was unlicensed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4594821 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
SUV Ignores Signal, Kills Elderly Pedestrian

A 72-year-old man stepped from behind a parked car on East 168th Street. An Audi SUV struck him head-on. His shoulder shattered. Bones broke. He died in the street as darkness fell. The driver disregarded traffic control and sped on.

A 72-year-old pedestrian was killed on East 168th Street when an eastbound Audi SUV struck him head-on. According to the police report, the man emerged from behind a parked car and was hit by the SUV, which caused fatal injuries to his upper arm and shoulder. The report states, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The SUV sustained damage to its center front end. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupant. The data shows the driver failed to obey traffic signals and was traveling at an unsafe speed, leading to the deadly impact. The victim died at the scene.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4591971 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
2
SUV Turns Into Moped, Two Ejected Hard

SUV made an improper turn on Jerome Avenue. It struck a moped. Both riders thrown. Hips and legs shattered. Police cite turning error and failure to yield.

According to the police report, a Jeep SUV made an improper turn on Jerome Avenue and struck a southbound moped. The crash ejected both moped riders, ages 16 and 18. Both suffered serious hip and leg injuries, including fractures and dislocations. The report lists the SUV driver's errors as "Turning Improperly" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Neither moped occupant wore safety equipment. The moped was demolished. The SUV driver was licensed. The moped driver was unlicensed. The crash underscores the danger of improper turns and failure to yield in city traffic.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4591117 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal

A 41-year-old man was struck by an SUV on Gerard Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the vehicle traveling north hit him with its right front bumper. He suffered back injuries and was semiconscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Gerard Avenue at an intersection in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when a northbound 2006 Honda SUV struck him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained back injuries and was semiconscious, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists the pedestrian's action as crossing against the signal and notes unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors or violations. The vehicle was going straight ahead with three occupants, and the driver was licensed in New York.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4593471 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
SUV Turning Left Hits Pedestrian Crossing

A 57-year-old woman was struck by an SUV turning left on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. She was crossing with the signal. The impact injured her elbow and lower arm, leaving bruises. The driver hit her with the vehicle’s right front quarter panel.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Webster Avenue with the signal in the Bronx. The driver, a licensed male operating a 2020 Honda SUV, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front quarter panel. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, but the collision happened during the driver’s left turn maneuver. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash and was not ejected. No safety equipment or helmet was noted, and no blame is assigned to the pedestrian.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4592040 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing Concourse Village East

A 23-year-old woman was struck while crossing Concourse Village East. The sedan made a right turn and hit her on the right front quarter panel. She suffered internal injuries to her hip and upper leg. The driver was licensed and traveling southeast.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Concourse Village East outside an intersection. The driver of a 2013 Ford sedan was making a right turn when the vehicle's right front quarter panel struck the pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained internal injuries to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and traveling southeast. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The pedestrian's crossing was not at a signal or crosswalk. No vehicle damage was reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4590506 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
2
Box Truck Crashes on West 172 Street

A box truck struck an object on its right side doors in the Bronx. Both driver and front passenger, men aged 40, suffered back injuries. The driver was distracted. Neither wore safety equipment. The truck bore damage to its right rear quarter panel.

According to the police report, a 2007 box truck traveling northeast on West 172 Street in the Bronx crashed, impacting its right side doors. The vehicle sustained damage to the right rear quarter panel. Both occupants, a 40-year-old male driver and a 40-year-old male front passenger, were injured with back injuries classified as severity level 3. Neither occupant was ejected or wearing safety equipment. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The driver was licensed in New York. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4590273 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
SUV Strikes Boy Crossing Grand Concourse

SUV hit a 13-year-old boy crossing with the signal on Grand Concourse. The child suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and leg. Driver ignored traffic control and failed to yield.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old boy was crossing Grand Concourse at East 167 Street in the Bronx with the signal when a northbound SUV struck him on the right front quarter panel. The boy suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver’s errors as "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene. No other contributing factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4589703 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Sedan Strikes Bus Passenger on West 170 Street

A sedan starting from parking hit a stopped bus on West 170 Street. The bus’s right side doors took the impact. A 65-year-old female passenger in the bus suffered back injuries and whiplash. The driver’s distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west started from parking and collided with a bus stopped in traffic on West 170 Street. The point of impact was the bus’s right side doors. A 65-year-old female occupant seated in the left rear passenger seat of the bus was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The sedan’s front bumper and the bus’s right side doors were damaged in the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4584305 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Diesel Truck Turns, E-Bike Rider Crushed at Grant Highway

A diesel truck turned right on Grant Highway. An e-bike rider kept straight. Metal struck flesh. The 25-year-old cyclist hit the pavement, hip shattered, skin burned. His bike lay twisted. The truck rolled on, oversized and unscathed.

A diesel tractor truck collided with an e-bike at Grant Highway near West 169th Street. The truck made a right turn as the e-bike rider, a 25-year-old man, continued straight. According to the police report, 'A diesel truck turned right. An e-bike kept straight. Metal caught flesh.' The cyclist suffered severe burns and a broken hip. The report lists 'Oversized Vehicle' as a contributing factor. No helmet was worn by the cyclist, as noted in the data, but this is mentioned only after the truck's role. The truck sustained no damage. Multiple truck occupants were involved but not injured. The crash highlights the danger oversized vehicles pose to vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4584189 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Moped Driver Ejected in Bronx SUV Crash

A moped collided with an SUV on Teller Avenue in the Bronx. The moped driver was ejected and suffered a head injury. Police cited traffic control disregard and driver distraction as causes. The moped was demolished on impact.

According to the police report, a moped traveling south on Teller Avenue collided with an eastbound SUV. The moped driver, a 21-year-old male, was ejected and sustained a head contusion. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The moped was demolished at the point of impact. The SUV sustained front-end damage. The moped driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash resulted in serious injury to the moped occupant, who remained conscious after the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4584124 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
3
Two Sedans Collide on Woodycrest Avenue

Two sedans crashed head-on late at night on Woodycrest Avenue in the Bronx. Three passengers suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited unsafe speed and traffic control disregard as contributing factors. All occupants were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Woodycrest Avenue near West 162 Street in the Bronx at 11:16 p.m. The crash involved a Honda and a Toyota, both traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of one vehicle and the right front quarter panel of the other. Three passengers, aged 22 to 24, were injured with neck injuries and complaints of whiplash. All were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists unsafe speed and traffic control disregard as driver errors contributing to the crash. No ejections occurred. The drivers were licensed men from New York. The collision caused significant front-end damage to both vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4583413 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
82-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit on Walton Avenue

An 82-year-old woman was injured crossing Walton Avenue with the signal. A male driver making a left turn failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The SUV showed no damage at impact.

According to the police report, an 82-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Walton Avenue at an intersection in the Bronx. The driver, a male with a learner's permit, was making a left turn and struck the pedestrian with the vehicle's left front bumper. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV involved, a 2017 Toyota, showed no damage from the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4582690 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Bronx Sedan Hits Bicyclist on East 166 Street

A sedan struck a bicyclist making a left turn on East 166 Street in the Bronx. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on East 166 Street collided with a bicyclist also traveling west who was making a left turn. The bicyclist, a 35-year-old man, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor, indicating the driver did not yield to the bicyclist. The bicyclist's own confusion or error is also noted but no helmet or safety equipment was involved. The sedan had no reported damage, and the driver was licensed in New York. The impact occurred on the left side doors of the bike and the center front end of the sedan.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4582172 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
9-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit Crossing Morris Avenue

A 9-year-old boy was struck while crossing Morris Avenue with the signal. The driver disregarded traffic control and was inattentive. The child suffered a head injury and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The vehicle showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 9-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Morris Avenue while crossing with the signal. The driver, traveling east and going straight ahead, struck the child with the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists contributing factors as Traffic Control Disregarded and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The pedestrian sustained a head injury, was in shock, and complained of pain and nausea. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report does not specify vehicle type or driver details.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580505 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Unlicensed E-Bike Driver Ejected on Morris Avenue

A 47-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected and injured on Morris Avenue in the Bronx. He suffered a concussion and back injury. The crash involved disregard of traffic control. The rider was semiconscious after impact, with no vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike was injured and ejected on Morris Avenue near East 170 Street in the Bronx. The rider suffered a concussion and back injury and was semiconscious after the crash. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The driver was unlicensed. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a secondary factor. The e-bike was traveling south, going straight ahead, and the point of impact was the center front end. No vehicle damage was recorded. The victim’s safety equipment status is unknown.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4594149 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
SUV Rear-Ends Tractor Truck on Major Deegan

A 51-year-old woman driving an SUV struck the left rear quarter panel of a tractor truck on the Major Deegan Expressway. She suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The truck driver was unlicensed. Driver inexperience and failure to yield contributed.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on the Major Deegan Expressway involving a 2019 SUV and a 1998 tractor truck. The SUV driver, a 51-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The truck driver, a man, was unlicensed and driving straight ahead. The SUV impacted the left rear quarter panel of the truck's trailer. Contributing factors listed include failure to yield right-of-way and driver inexperience on the SUV driver's part, as well as the truck's oversized vehicle status. No damage was reported to the truck, but the SUV sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579258 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on West Clarke Place

A 38-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered neck injuries in a rear-end collision. The SUV behind her followed too closely and struck the sedan’s center back end. The sedan driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old female sedan driver was injured when an SUV traveling west on West Clarke Place struck her vehicle from behind. The SUV driver was following too closely, causing the collision. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries, including whiplash, but was not ejected and remained conscious. She was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The SUV was slowing or stopping before impact, while the sedan was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, with no other driver errors or victim factors noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4578523 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
3
Alcohol-Involved Sedan Hits Pedestrian on Jerome

A sedan struck a pedestrian crossing Jerome Avenue. The pedestrian suffered neck injuries. Both driver and front passenger were hurt. Police cited alcohol involvement. The street bore the marks of impact.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Jerome Avenue struck a 36-year-old man crossing the street. The pedestrian was semiconscious with neck injuries. The 25-year-old male driver and a 28-year-old male front passenger both suffered head injuries, including a concussion and abrasions. Police listed alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. No other driver errors were noted in the report. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but this was not listed as a contributing factor. No helmet or signaling issues were reported. The crash damaged the front ends of the vehicles involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4577517 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13