Crash Count for Precinct 44
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,783
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,171
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 498
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 20
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 10
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Aug 9, 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

Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on River Avenue

A sedan turning left hit a 58-year-old woman pedestrian on River Avenue. She suffered a head abrasion and remained conscious. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. Glare was also a factor. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.

According to the police report, a male driver in a sedan was making a left turn on River Avenue when he struck a 58-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor from the driver. Additionally, glare contributed to the crash. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its center front end but showed no damage. The pedestrian's location and actions before the crash are unknown. No other safety equipment or factors were noted. The driver’s license status was not specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534531 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
SUV Right Turn Hits Bicyclist on East 165 Street

A 33-year-old female bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV making a right turn struck her on East 165 Street in the Bronx. The impact hit the bike’s left side. The driver was inattentive. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old female bicyclist was injured after being struck by a 2021 Dodge SUV making a right turn on East 165 Street in the Bronx. The collision impacted the left side doors of the bicycle. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The SUV’s driver failed to yield or properly observe the bicyclist while turning. No other contributing factors were specified. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4531448 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
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Bronx Taxi-SUV Crash Injures Two Passengers

Two passengers suffered neck injuries in a Bronx crash on East 161 Street. A taxi and an SUV collided head-on. Defective brakes and following too closely contributed. Both injured women were conscious and not ejected. Whiplash was reported.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on East 161 Street in the Bronx involving a taxi and a sport utility vehicle, both traveling west. Two female passengers, ages 68 and 89, were injured with neck injuries described as whiplash. The 89-year-old passenger's injury was linked to defective brakes and following too closely. The report lists 'Brakes Defective' and 'Following Too Closely' as driver errors contributing to the crash. Both passengers were conscious and remained inside the vehicles, with no ejections reported. The crash caused center front-end damage to both vehicles. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4530307 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
SUV Turns Left, Hits Westbound Motorscooter

A 24-year-old man on a motorscooter was struck on Sheridan Avenue. The SUV driver made an improper left turn at unsafe speed. The motorscooter driver suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. Both vehicles damaged on impact.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male motorscooter driver traveling west on Sheridan Avenue was hit by a northbound SUV making a left turn. The collision occurred at the right side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the motorscooter. The motorscooter driver sustained an upper arm and shoulder contusion but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The SUV driver failed to execute a proper turn, causing the crash. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The motorscooter driver was injured but not at fault.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4529360 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Sedan Hits 13-Year-Old Pedestrian Crossing

A 13-year-old girl was struck on Grand Concourse while crossing with the signal. The sedan driver failed to yield and was distracted. The girl suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Grand Concourse struck a 13-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. She sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The vehicle impacted the pedestrian on its left front quarter panel but showed no damage. The pedestrian remained conscious after the crash. No safety equipment or other factors were noted. The driver was going straight ahead prior to the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4531252 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Sedan Backing Collides With Bicyclist on Jerome Avenue

A sedan backing up struck a southbound bicyclist on Jerome Avenue. The cyclist, a 53-year-old woman, suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan driver followed too closely and backed unsafely, causing the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan backing unsafely collided with a bicyclist traveling south on Jerome Avenue. The bicyclist, a 53-year-old woman wearing a helmet, was injured with contusions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver errors as backing unsafely and following too closely. The sedan's rear center impacted the bike's front center. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected from her bike. The crash highlights the dangers of unsafe backing maneuvers combined with close following distances. No other contributing factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4529171 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Alcohol-Impaired Sedan Crash Injures Driver in Bronx

Sedan slammed front-first on West 169 Street. Driver, age 29, suffered neck injury. Police cite alcohol involvement. No other victims. Car wrecked. System failed to stop the danger.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old man driving a 2017 Honda sedan crashed on West 169 Street in the Bronx. The sedan struck an object with its center front end. The driver, alone in the car, suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. Police list alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. No other vehicles, pedestrians, or cyclists were involved. The report highlights driver impairment as the cause. The crash underscores the persistent threat of impaired driving on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534559 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
SUV Driver Injured in Bronx Collision

A 60-year-old woman driving an SUV on Grand Concourse suffered a facial abrasion. The vehicle struck another unspecified vehicle. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and airbag. The crash was caused by driver inattention.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Grand Concourse in the Bronx involving a 2010 Honda SUV traveling north. The 60-year-old female driver sustained a facial abrasion but was not ejected and remained conscious. The SUV's left front bumper was damaged on impact. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and airbag deployment. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted. The crash involved another unspecified vehicle, but no details on that vehicle or its occupants were provided.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4525986 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
SUV Strikes 73-Year-Old Pedestrian Bronx

A 73-year-old woman was struck by an SUV making a left turn on West 166 Street in the Bronx. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg and foot. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The vehicle showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 73-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2007 Kia SUV, driven by a licensed female driver, struck her with the vehicle's left front bumper while making a left turn on West 166 Street near Ogden Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV showed no damage from the impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4527786 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Pedestrian Injured on Walton Avenue by Sedan

A 26-year-old man was struck on Walton Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan hit him on the left front quarter panel. He suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver disregarded traffic control and failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Walton Avenue near East 167 Street in the Bronx. The pedestrian was hit by a southbound 2016 Toyota sedan. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver errors as contributing factors: "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The pedestrian was in the roadway but not at an intersection. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's actions or safety equipment.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4526644 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Alcohol-Fueled Bronx Crash Injures Child

Two sedans smashed on Boscobel Place. Both drivers turned left. A 4-year-old girl in the back seat took the hit. She suffered back injuries and whiplash. Alcohol played a role. Metal twisted. Sirens followed.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Boscobel Place in the Bronx while both drivers attempted left turns. Alcohol involvement was a key contributing factor. A 4-year-old female passenger, restrained in a child safety seat, suffered back injuries and whiplash but remained conscious after the crash. The impact struck the right rear bumper of one sedan and the left front bumper of the other. Police noted alcohol involvement and disregard for traffic control as driver errors. No other contributing factors were listed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4526378 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
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SUV Side-Swipes Sedan on East 167 Street

A Ford SUV struck the right side of an Audi sedan on East 167 Street in the Bronx. Both male occupants of the sedan suffered whiplash injuries. The sedan driver was unlicensed. Police cited traffic control disregard and driver distraction as causes.

According to the police report, a 2016 Ford SUV traveling east on East 167 Street collided with a 2018 Audi sedan traveling north. The impact struck the sedan's right side doors and damaged its right front bumper. Both occupants of the sedan, a 32-year-old male driver and a 36-year-old male front passenger, were injured with whiplash affecting the neck and shoulder areas. The sedan driver was unlicensed. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed. Both sedan occupants wore lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The crash highlights driver errors involving failure to obey traffic controls and distraction.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4522750 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
SUV Merges Improperly, Hits Moped Southbound

A 24-year-old moped driver suffered a fractured knee and lower leg after an SUV merged improperly on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The crash struck the moped's left front panel and the SUV's right front quarter. Both drivers headed south.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male moped driver was injured when a 2022 SUV merged improperly on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The collision involved the SUV's right front quarter panel striking the moped's left front quarter panel. The moped driver sustained a fracture and dislocation to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor for the SUV driver. Both vehicles were traveling southbound at the time. The moped driver was conscious and not ejected but suffered serious lower limb injuries. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The SUV driver was licensed in New Jersey and the moped driver licensed in New York.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4527379 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Sedans Collide on Major Deegan Expressway

Two sedans crashed on the Major Deegan Expressway. The driver of one car suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and following too closely. Both vehicles struck on their right rear and left front bumpers.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on the Major Deegan Expressway. The driver of one sedan, a 41-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and following too closely. One vehicle was making a right turn when it was struck on the right rear quarter panel by the other sedan traveling straight ahead, which sustained damage to its left front bumper. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles registered in New York. The injured driver was secured with a lap belt and harness. The crash highlights driver mistakes leading to impact and injury.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4521494 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
SUV Hits Vehicle on Clay Avenue Bronx

A 52-year-old male driver was injured in a collision on Clay Avenue in the Bronx. The SUV struck another vehicle with its right front bumper. The driver suffered elbow and lower arm injuries. No ejection occurred. The crash caused center front-end damage.

According to the police report, a 52-year-old male driver operating a 2015 Chevrolet SUV was injured in a crash on Clay Avenue in the Bronx. The SUV, traveling northeast, impacted another vehicle with its right front bumper, causing center front-end damage. The driver sustained injuries to his elbow and lower arm but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. The driver was licensed in New York. No information on helmet use or signaling was provided, and no pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4518441 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Motorcycle Slams Into Turning SUV on Morris Avenue

A motorcycle struck a turning SUV on Morris Avenue. The rider flew from the seat, hit the ground, bleeding from the head. He lost a leg. Engines hissed. Both vehicles crumpled in the dusk. Streets stained. Lives changed in seconds.

A motorcycle collided with the rear of a turning SUV on Morris Avenue. The rider, unlicensed, was ejected and suffered a severe head injury and leg amputation. According to the police report, 'A motorcycle slammed into the rear of a turning SUV. The rider, unlicensed, flew from the seat. He hit the ground, bleeding from the head. Conscious. One leg gone.' Both vehicles were heavily damaged. The police report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. These driver errors played a central role in the crash. The data notes the motorcycle rider was unlicensed, but the primary causes remain driver inattention and improper lane use.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4514744 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
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Distracted Driver Slams SUV on Cross Bronx

A merging vehicle hit an SUV on the Cross Bronx Expressway. Two male passengers suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver distraction. Both men stayed conscious. Impact crushed front bumpers.

According to the police report, a merging vehicle struck a southbound SUV on the Cross Bronx Expressway. Two male passengers, ages 43 and 47, suffered neck injuries and whiplash but remained conscious and were not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both passengers wore lap belts. The collision damaged the front bumpers of both vehicles. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4513671 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
2
Sedan Crash Injures Two Child Passengers

A sedan entering a parked position on College Avenue in the Bronx struck an unknown object or vehicle. Two 11-year-old passengers suffered bruises and injuries to arm and eye. Driver distraction and illness contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 2010 Toyota sedan traveling north on College Avenue in the Bronx was entering a parked position when it collided. Two 11-year-old occupants, seated in the rear, were injured with contusions and arm and eye injuries. Both children were conscious and restrained, with one secured by a child restraint. The report lists driver inattention or distraction and illness as contributing factors. The driver was licensed in Pennsylvania. The vehicle sustained front center-end damage. No other vehicle details are specified. The crash highlights driver errors of distraction and illness as key causes.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4515976 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing

A 75-year-old woman crossing Grand Concourse was hit by a northbound sedan. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian suffered full-body injuries and shock. Impact was at the car’s center front. The victim was in pain and nauseous after the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Grand Concourse struck a 75-year-old female pedestrian crossing at an intersection. The pedestrian was injured across her entire body and experienced shock, with complaints of pain and nausea. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the crash. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the report emphasizes driver error without blaming the victim. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4511061 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 28-year-old woman was hit by an SUV making a right turn on East 170 Street. She was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing East 170 Street with the signal. The driver, a licensed male operating a 2011 SUV, was making a right turn when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as moderate. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and complained of internal pain. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4510052 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16