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

Bronx SUV Collision Injures Female Driver

A female driver suffered a fractured knee and dislocated lower leg in a Bronx crash. Two SUVs collided on East 167 Street. Unsafe speed was a factor. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. Multiple vehicles were parked nearby.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 167 Street in the Bronx involving two Station Wagons/SUVs. The female driver, age 32, was injured with fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the collision. The vehicles involved had damage to their front and side panels. Several other parked vehicles were nearby but not involved in the collision. No other contributing factors or driver errors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4500906 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Taxi Backing Strikes Pedestrian on Walton Avenue

A 43-year-old woman crossing Walton Avenue was struck by a taxi backing north. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered upper leg and hip injuries. The taxi’s rear center was damaged in the collision.

According to the police report, a taxi backing north on Walton Avenue struck a 43-year-old female pedestrian crossing at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg and remained conscious after the crash. The report lists the driver’s errors as "Backing Unsafely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The taxi’s rear center was the point of impact, causing damage to the vehicle. The pedestrian was not at fault; the crash resulted from the driver’s failure to safely back and maintain attention.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4499339 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Pedestrian Hit on East Mount Eden Avenue

A 49-year-old man was struck at an intersection on East Mount Eden Avenue in the Bronx. He suffered head injuries and minor bleeding. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian was incoherent after the impact.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured in a crash on East Mount Eden Avenue near Walton Avenue in the Bronx. The 49-year-old male pedestrian sustained head injuries and was incoherent at the scene, with minor bleeding reported. The vehicle involved was traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor by the driver. No other vehicle details or driver information were provided. The pedestrian's actions are unknown, and no safety equipment or helmet was noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers not yielding to pedestrians at intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4498594 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Walton Avenue

A 22-year-old woman was hit by a sedan on Walton Avenue in the Bronx. The driver was speeding and distracted. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. She was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Walton Avenue struck a 22-year-old female pedestrian who was getting on or off a vehicle outside an intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists the driver's unsafe speed and inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the left side doors of the sedan. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other vehicles or safety equipment were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of speeding and distracted driving in the Bronx.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4498603 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Against Signal on East 161 Street

A 37-year-old man was struck while crossing against the signal on East 161 Street. The sedan driver was traveling east at unsafe speed. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver showed no damage to the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing East 161 Street against the signal. The driver of a 2013 Honda sedan was traveling east and struck the pedestrian with the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor for the driver and notes pedestrian error or confusion for the victim. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4498220 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
2
SUV Slams Rear Bumper on Cross Bronx Expressway

SUV struck a vehicle’s rear. Woman and child inside suffered neck injuries. Both shocked, in pain. Police cite tailgating. The crash hit hard, left two hurt.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old woman driving an SUV and her 9-year-old passenger were injured when their vehicle struck the right rear bumper of another car on the Cross Bronx Expressway. Both suffered neck injuries and reported pain and shock. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor. The driver’s actions also included "Unsafe Speed." Both occupants were restrained and not ejected. No other contributing factors were noted for the victims.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4496778 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
E-Bike Rider Fractures Arm in Bronx Crash

E-bike rider hit a turning car on Jerome Avenue. The crash broke and dislocated his arm. Failure to yield caused the wreck. The street stayed silent. Only the injured man remained.

According to the police report, a 46-year-old man riding an electric moped north on Jerome Avenue collided with a vehicle making a left turn near the Cross Bronx Expressway. The e-bike struck the car's side, crushing its front end. The rider suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm. He was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The e-bike rider was the only person injured. The turning vehicle had no occupants at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4497144 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
2
Bus Passes Too Closely, Injures Sedan Occupants

A bus passed too closely to a parked sedan on Concourse Village West. The sedan’s driver and an 8-year-old passenger suffered back injuries. The bus driver disregarded traffic control. Both victims remained conscious but were hurt in the crash.

According to the police report, a bus traveling north on Concourse Village West passed too closely to a parked sedan. The sedan’s driver, a 35-year-old man, and an 8-year-old passenger in the rear seat were injured, both suffering back injuries. The report lists contributing factors as "Passing Too Closely" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" by the bus driver. The sedan was damaged on its left rear quarter panel. Both injured occupants were conscious and not ejected. The driver’s reaction to an uninvolved vehicle also contributed to the crash. No safety equipment was noted for the driver, while the passenger was secured with a lap belt and harness. The bus showed no damage despite the impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4495838 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
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SUV Rear-Ends Box Truck on Major Deegan

A box truck changed lanes northbound on the Major Deegan Expressway. An SUV following too closely struck the truck’s center back end. Two SUV occupants suffered whiplash and back injuries. Passenger distraction and limited view contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a box truck was changing lanes northbound on the Major Deegan Expressway when an SUV traveling behind it failed to maintain a safe distance and rear-ended the truck. The SUV driver and a passenger were injured, suffering whiplash and back injuries. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors, along with 'Passenger Distraction' affecting the SUV driver. The SUV sustained damage to its left front quarter panel, while the truck was damaged at its center back end. Both injured occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4494385 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Two Sedans Collide on East 170 Street

Two sedans crashed head-on on East 170 Street. Both drivers were male, one licensed, one on permit. The collision struck left rear and right front bumpers. One driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Unsafe speed caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on East 170 Street collided. The impact occurred between the left rear bumper of a 2012 Ford and the right front bumper of a 2019 Honda. Both vehicles had a single male driver, one licensed and one with a permit. One driver sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The crash resulted in moderate injury to one occupant.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4493061 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Unlicensed Driver Hits Bronx Teen Pedestrian

A 16-year-old girl was struck crossing East 161 Street in the Bronx. The SUV driver, unlicensed and distracted, failed to yield. The teen suffered fractured pelvis injuries and was semiconscious at the scene. The vehicle showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing East 161 Street in the Bronx. The driver of a 2003 GMC SUV, traveling eastbound, was unlicensed and distracted, contributing to the crash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as driver errors. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her abdomen and pelvis and was semiconscious after impact. The collision occurred at the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4493038 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Major Deegan

A 44-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered back injuries and whiplash after an SUV passed too closely and struck her vehicle from behind on the Major Deegan Expressway. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on the Major Deegan Expressway involving a sedan and an SUV, both traveling south. The sedan driver, a 44-year-old woman, was injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was properly restrained. The SUV struck the sedan at its center back end. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors by the SUV driver. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash caused center front and center back end damage to the vehicles involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4494324 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Sedan Rear-Ends Garbage Truck on West 162 Street

A sedan struck the left side of a garbage truck making a left turn on West 162 Street in the Bronx. The sedan driver, a 23-year-old woman, suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. The airbag deployed. The crash happened at 3:20 a.m.

According to the police report, a 2019 Honda sedan traveling south on West 162 Street rear-ended a garbage truck turning left. The truck was moving southeast when the sedan hit its left side doors. The sedan driver, a 23-year-old woman, sustained a fractured and dislocated lower arm and hand injury. The airbag deployed during the collision. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the truck. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The crash caused center front end damage to the sedan and left side door damage to the truck.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4494322 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16