Crash Count for Precinct 44
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 4,992
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,817
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 661
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 27
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 12
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 14, 2025
Carnage in Precinct 44
Killed 12
Crush Injuries 7
Lower leg/foot 3
Back 1
Head 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Whole body 1
Amputation 1
Head 1
Severe Bleeding 9
Face 4
Head 2
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Lower leg/foot 1
Severe Lacerations 6
Whole body 2
Back 1
Face 1
Head 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Concussion 21
Head 11
+6
Back 3
Whole body 3
Face 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Neck 1
Whiplash 108
Neck 56
+51
Back 26
+21
Head 16
+11
Whole body 7
+2
Chest 4
Shoulder/upper arm 4
Lower leg/foot 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Face 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Contusion/Bruise 119
Lower leg/foot 49
+44
Lower arm/hand 22
+17
Head 16
+11
Face 9
+4
Hip/upper leg 7
+2
Shoulder/upper arm 6
+1
Back 5
Neck 5
Chest 4
Eye 1
Whole body 1
Abrasion 113
Lower leg/foot 41
+36
Lower arm/hand 18
+13
Face 17
+12
Head 16
+11
Shoulder/upper arm 7
+2
Whole body 6
+1
Back 3
Neck 3
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Eye 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Pain/Nausea 30
Back 7
+2
Whole body 6
+1
Neck 5
Shoulder/upper arm 4
Chest 3
Head 3
Lower leg/foot 3
Face 2
Hip/upper leg 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 14, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 44?

Preventable Speeding in Precinct 44 School Zones

(since 2022)

Caught Speeding Recently in Precinct 44

Vehicles – Caught Speeding in NYC (12 months)
  1. 2023 Black Toyota Sedan (LHW5598) – 256 times • 7 in last 90d here
  2. 2017 Black Lexus Sedan (LPY1138) – 233 times • 1 in last 90d here
  3. 2022 Gray Ford Pickup (KXM7078) – 215 times • 2 in last 90d here
  4. Vehicle (KNM2347) – 170 times • 1 in last 90d here
  5. 2023 Black Ford Pickup (KZH9470) – 145 times • 2 in last 90d here
Two riders dead on the parkway. The pattern runs through Precinct 44.

Two riders dead on the parkway. The pattern runs through Precinct 44.

Precinct 44: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 24, 2025

Another driver. Same ending.

Police say a 21-year-old in a Mercedes tried to pass on the Bronx River Parkway around 1 a.m., hit a Volkswagen, then struck two bikes. The riders were thrown and died at nearby hospitals: 19-year-old Manuel Amarantepenalo and 21-year-old Enrique Martinez, both from the Bronx. The driver, Mauricio Neyra Yuyes, was arrested and charged with vehicular manslaughter and DWI, according to Gothamist and amNY. A family member at the courthouse asked, “He’s just walking freely? Two people were killed. He was drunk,” reported the Daily News.

The southbound lanes closed near Gun Hill Road. The road reopened. The boys did not. Gothamist logged the shutdown. The city moved on.

Night after night.

  • In this precinct, deadly harm clusters in the dark hours: 1 a.m. shows the single worst hour for deaths, with more spikes at 4–5 a.m. and 9 a.m., per city data (Open Data).
  • SUVs and sedans hurt most pedestrians here: SUVs in 146 cases, with 3 pedestrian deaths; sedans in 151 cases, with 1 pedestrian death (Open Data).
  • The top killers and cripplers by factor roll up as “other” and vulnerable road user error, a fog that hides speed, alcohol, and failure to yield inside a single bucket (Open Data).

The map does not lie.

  • Two deaths and 63 injuries line Webster Avenue and two more deaths stack on the Cross Bronx Expressway, with more harm on Jerome Avenue and the Major Deegan, per precinct rolls (Open Data).
  • A 75-year-old woman crossing with the signal at Grand Concourse and E. 164th was killed by an unlicensed sedan driver. The dataset tags unsafe speed and a red light run (Open Data crash 4716652).
  • A moped rider died at Jerome and Shakespeare, ejected, no helmet recorded, the record shows. A pickup was parked; the rider hit, fell, and bled out in the street (Open Data crash 4675146).

Three corners. One fix.

  • Daylight the turns on Webster and Jerome. Harden every left. Give leading pedestrian intervals at Grand Concourse and 164th. These are simple, standard tools.
  • On the highways, target the night: recurring enforcement at 1–5 a.m. where deaths spike. Repeat hotspots, repeat presence.
  • Keep trucks in their lanes and out of local shortcuts. Mark and enforce truck routes near the Deegan and Cross Bronx.

Officials know what works — do they?

Albany renewed 24/7 school-zone speed cameras through 2030, but cameras can’t stop a foot from going down. The city now has the power to drop speeds. Advocates are pushing a default 20 mph and stronger action against the worst repeat drivers. A tiny pool does outsized harm — the repeat offenders who rack tickets and keep driving. The fix is simple: slow all streets and force speed control on cars with a record. The call is on the table. Use it. See our Take Action guide.

The family said it plain. “Two people were killed. He was drunk.” That lives here now, on the Parkway, in Precinct 44. It will live here tomorrow unless we cut the speed and close the gap on the worst behind the wheel.

Citations

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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
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.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 44

2
Following-Too-Closely Crash on Cross Bronx Expressway Injures Two

Aug 2 - Drivers in two sedans and a diesel tractor truck collided on the Cross Bronx Expressway. A 57-year-old woman and a 60-year-old man were hurt with head and back injuries. Police cite 'Following Too Closely'.

A three-vehicle crash on the Cross Bronx Expressway involved two sedans and a diesel tractor truck. All were traveling north. Two occupants were injured: a 57-year-old woman with head trauma and a 60-year-old man with back injuries. According to the police report, 'Following Too Closely' was the contributing factor. The record lists no other causes. All vehicles were recorded as going straight ahead. Damage on both sedans was to the center back end. The truck showed no listed damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832361 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
28
SUV and Sedan Crash on Major Deegan

Jul 28 - A northbound SUV and a sedan collided on the Major Deegan Expressway. The SUV driver, a 42-year-old woman, suffered neck pain and shock. Air bag deployed. Police list contributing factors as "Unspecified."

A station wagon/SUV and a sedan collided on the Major Deegan Expressway. The driver of the SUV, a 42-year-old woman, suffered neck injury and was in shock. According to the police report, "both vehicles were going straight ahead when they struck each other's front ends." The SUV was northbound. The SUV sustained left-front bumper damage; the sedan showed center front-end impact. Police recorded the contributing factors as "Unspecified." The report lists no additional factors, and no pedestrians or cyclists are identified in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832355 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
28
Driver in SUV hits two on Grant Avenue

Jul 28 - On Grant Avenue near East 166th, a driver in an SUV hit two young men. Both suffered head injuries; one also had abdominal and pelvic trauma. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. The street went still, then sirens.

Two pedestrians, ages 18 and 19, were hit on Grant Avenue near East 166th Street in the Bronx. A driver in an SUV hit them while going straight. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. The 18-year-old sustained abdominal and pelvic injuries and a concussion. The 19-year-old suffered head trauma and minor bleeding. A 50-year-old driver was also injured. The pedestrians were listed as not at an intersection at the time. The crash involved three SUVs and a sedan; two vehicles were recorded as parked. The report lists no pedestrian contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831484 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
28
Driver in SUV Turns Left, Hits 68-Year-Old

Jul 28 - At E 170 St and College Ave, a driver in an SUV turned left and hit a 68-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered arm abrasions. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.

A 68-year-old woman was injured when the driver of an SUV turned left at E 170 St and College Ave in the Bronx and hit her in the intersection. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn and failed to yield the right-of-way. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. She suffered abrasions to her lower arm and was conscious at the scene. No other factors were recorded. Police recorded the crash in the 44th Precinct.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832326 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
28
SUV Driver Crashes Into Parked Garbage Truck

Jul 28 - The driver of an SUV hit a parked garbage truck on the Major Deegan Expressway. A 38-year-old man suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot. Police listed driver inexperience as a contributing factor.

The driver of an SUV was changing lanes on the Major Deegan Expressway when he struck a parked garbage truck. One driver, a 38-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot. According to the police report, "Driver Inexperience" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded the SUV’s point of impact as the left front bumper and the truck’s right rear bumper. Airbag deployment and a lap belt were recorded for the injured driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash report cites driver inexperience as the listed error by police.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834416 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
24
Sedan Fails to Yield, Hits Teen Pedestrian

Jul 24 - A sedan hit a 17-year-old on Jerome Ave at E Mount Eden Ave. He suffered elbow and lower-arm abrasions and remained conscious. Police recorded failure to yield and passing too closely by the driver.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Jerome Ave struck a 17-year-old pedestrian at Jerome Ave and E Mount Eden Ave. Police recorded "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Passing Too Closely" by the driver. The pedestrian suffered abrasions to the elbow and lower arm and was conscious at the scene. The sedan made contact with its center front. The vehicle had no reported damage and the driver was going straight ahead.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831732 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
22
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian in Bronx Crosswalk

Jul 22 - A sedan hit a woman crossing E 167 St at Sheridan Ave. She suffered a hip injury. The driver failed to yield. Tinted windows listed as a factor. The street stayed busy. The crosswalk marked her path.

A 56-year-old woman was injured when a sedan struck her as she crossed E 167 St at Sheridan Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, the driver was making a U-turn and failed to yield right-of-way. The report also lists tinted windows as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal. She suffered a hip injury and minor bleeding. The driver was licensed and alone in the car. The crash highlights the danger when drivers do not yield to people in crosswalks.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829608 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
20
Chain-reaction smash on Cross Bronx

Jul 20 - Four cars northbound. One look away. Rear-ends stack up on the Cross Bronx. Passengers hurt. Drivers shaken. Distraction and tailgating turn lanes into a trap.

Multiple northbound vehicles collided on the Cross Bronx Expressway in a chain-reaction rear-end crash. Several passengers were injured, and multiple drivers reported injuries, including head and chest trauma. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Following Too Closely.” Data show impacts to back ends and rear bumpers, consistent with a trailing driver striking vehicles ahead and pushing the crash forward. The report lists no pedestrian or cyclist victims, but passengers absorbed the harm. The documented driver errors—distraction and tailgating—set off the pileup; any noted helmet or signal use appears nowhere in the factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4835528 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
18
Taxi Hits Pedestrian on Cromwell Avenue

Jul 18 - A driver in a taxi hit a 45-year-old man walking in the roadway on Cromwell Avenue. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.

A driver in a taxi struck a 45-year-old man who was walking in the roadway on Cromwell Avenue. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot. The taxi was traveling south, going straight ahead; point of impact was the taxi’s left rear quarter panel. According to the police report, the contributing factors were 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or specific violations are identified in the data. The report records the pedestrian location as not at an intersection and notes the driver was licensed; no driver injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829661 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
15
Taxi Driver Shot Over Fare Dispute

Jul 15 - A taxi driver was shot in the Bronx after a fare dispute. The driver survived. The shooter fled but was arrested. Violence erupted over a $40 ride. Police acted fast. The street was left scarred.

According to ABC7 (2025-07-15), a 27-year-old taxi driver, Alusine Barrie, was shot in the abdomen during a fare dispute on Nelson Avenue, Bronx. The shooter, Joseph Meeks, 76, tried four credit cards before the argument escalated. ABC7 reports, "Mr. Barrie asked him to get out of the car and pay him, instead of paying him he shot him in the stomach." Meeks, with about 60 prior arrests, was charged with attempted murder. The United Federation of Taxi Drivers urged the district attorney to deny bail. The incident highlights risks faced by drivers and exposes gaps in passenger screening and fare enforcement.


13
SUV Turns Into Motorized Scooter, Rider Injured

Jul 13 - SUV turned into a motorized scooter on Edward L Grant Hwy. The scooter rider, partially ejected, suffered leg abrasions. Police cite improper turn and failure to yield. Danger struck fast. Streets stayed loud.

A crash on Edward L Grant Highway at Nelson Ave in the Bronx left a 33-year-old man riding a motorized scooter injured. According to the police report, an SUV made an improper turn and failed to yield right-of-way, striking the scooter. The rider was partially ejected and suffered abrasions to his lower leg and foot. Police list 'Turning Improperly' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The SUV's right front quarter panel hit the scooter's left front bumper. No helmet or signal use is mentioned in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828155 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
13
Bronx Crash Kills Passenger, Hurts Seven

Jul 13 - A car struck two vehicles and a pole on Bartow Ave. Eight people hurt. Stella Nyarko-Dei, 71, died. Metal twisted. Sirens wailed. The street bore the scars. All drivers stayed. Police investigate.

According to NY Daily News (2025-07-13), a 79-year-old driver crashed into two cars and a light pole in the Bronx, killing his 71-year-old passenger, Stella Nyarko-Dei, and injuring seven others. The article states, "The impact sent the Hyundai careening into an unoccupied parked car." All drivers remained at the scene. Police said, "The cause of the crash was not immediately known." No arrests were made. The crash highlights the dangers of multi-vehicle collisions and the vulnerability of passengers. Authorities continue to investigate the sequence and cause of the crash.


9
Driver Disregarded Traffic Control; Cyclist Injured

Jul 9 - A driver disregarded traffic control on E 163 St at Morris Ave and hit a 30-year-old male cyclist. The rider suffered severe bleeding to his lower leg and foot and remained conscious. Police recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded.'

According to the police report, the crash involved a bike and another unspecified vehicle and lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was a 30-year-old man riding west on E 163 St at Morris Ave. Police recorded him injured with severe bleeding to the knee, lower leg and foot; he was conscious at the scene. The other vehicle showed left-front bumper damage. Police recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded' by the driver. The report does not mention helmet use or other cyclist actions.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829181 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
9
SUV Turns, Strikes Pedestrians Crossing With Signal

Jul 9 - SUV turned on Jerome Ave. Two pedestrians crossing with signal hit. Both suffered severe injuries. Police cite alcohol and driver distraction. System failed to protect those walking.

Two pedestrians, a 51-year-old woman and a 46-year-old man, were struck and injured by an SUV making a right turn on Jerome Ave at Edward L Grant Hwy. According to the police report, both pedestrians were crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Both pedestrians suffered injuries to their entire bodies, including severe lacerations and crush injuries. The driver and another occupant, both 85, were uninjured. The system allowed a distracted, impaired driver to endanger people walking with the right of way.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829606 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
6
Sedan Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on Jerome Ave

Jul 6 - A sedan hit a 60-year-old cyclist on Jerome Ave. The driver was inattentive. The cyclist suffered a leg injury. The crash left the bike and car undamaged. Streets stayed dangerous. No one died.

A sedan making a left turn struck a 60-year-old man riding a bike straight on Jerome Ave at E 170 St in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The cyclist was injured in the knee and lower leg, suffering abrasions. The sedan showed no damage. The report lists no helmet or signaling issues for the cyclist. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to pay attention, especially at intersections where vulnerable road users cross paths with cars.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829194 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
3
Bronx Mustang Plows Into Scaffolding, Six Hurt

Jul 3 - A Mustang jumped the curb in Melrose, struck six pedestrians, shattered scaffolding, then the driver fled. Screams echoed. Blood on the sidewalk. Police hunt for suspects. Steel and flesh collided. No arrests.

ABC7 reported on July 3, 2025, that a Ford Mustang struck six pedestrians after mounting the curb and crashing into scaffolding at East 149th Street and Courtlandt Avenue in the Bronx. The driver, stopped at a turn, accelerated into a crosswalk where 'people in the crosswalk had the right of way.' Witnesses described panic and pain. The suspects abandoned the damaged car and fled. All victims were hospitalized with minor injuries. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the danger when drivers disregard pedestrian priority. No arrests have been made.


2
Improper Lane Use Injures Motorized Driver

Jul 2 - A sedan struck a standing vehicle on Clay Ave. The impact injured a 34-year-old motorized driver, leaving him in shock with leg injuries. Police cite improper passing or lane use.

A crash on Clay Ave at E 170 St in the Bronx left a 34-year-old male driver of a motorized vehicle injured, suffering shock and leg injuries. According to the police report, a sedan collided with a standing vehicle. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. No helmet or signal issues were cited. The injured driver was not ejected. The data highlights improper lane use as the cause of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829097 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
1
SUVs Collide on Cross Bronx, Teens Hurt

Jul 1 - Two SUVs slammed together on the Cross Bronx. Neck injuries for a teen driver and her passenger. Police cite following too closely. Metal, glass, pain. The road does not forgive mistakes.

Two sport utility vehicles crashed on the Cross Bronx Expressway. An 18-year-old woman driving one SUV and her 16-year-old front passenger suffered neck injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' Both vehicles were slowing or stopping when the collision happened. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The impact left two teens hurt and others shaken.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828373 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
28
Bronx Crash Injures Pedestrians, Driver Flees

Jun 28 - Five hospitalized after Bronx crash. Pedestrians struck. Driver fled. Police made arrest. Metal and bodies met on city streets. System failed to shield the vulnerable.

CBS New York (2025-06-28) reports a Bronx man was arrested after a multivehicle crash sent five people, including pedestrians, to the hospital. The article states, "The suspect allegedly fled the scene after the crash, which injured several pedestrians." The incident highlights the danger of hit-and-runs and the failure to protect those on foot. The crash underscores persistent risks for pedestrians and the urgent need for safer streets.


26
Taxi Crash on River Avenue Injures Driver

Jun 26 - A taxi struck on River Ave left its driver with head injuries. The crash happened fast. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Police list no driver errors.

A taxi was involved in a crash on River Avenue at East 165th Street in the Bronx. The driver, a 34-year-old man, suffered a head injury and whiplash. According to the police report, no pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and no contributing driver errors were listed. The taxi was parked before the crash and sustained damage to the left side doors and front bumper. No helmet or signal use was noted as a factor. The police report does not specify further details about the cause.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825405 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18