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

Citations

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

15
Ambulance, Truck Crash Injures Three Bronx

Apr 15 - Steel met steel at dawn. The box truck flipped. Three people hurt—two in the ambulance, one in the truck. Sirens wailed. All went to Jacobi. The cause is still a question. The Bronx street stayed dangerous.

ABC7 reported on April 15, 2025, that an ambulance and a box truck collided at Pelham Parkway South and Williamsbridge Road in the Bronx just after 6:30 a.m. The article states, "The box truck overturned in the crash. Three people were hurt: the box truck driver and two ambulance workers." All were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The cause remains under investigation. The crash highlights risks at busy intersections and the potential for severe outcomes when large vehicles collide. No driver actions have been detailed yet. The incident underscores ongoing safety concerns for workers and drivers on city streets.


9
SUV Backs Into Pedestrian on College Ave

Apr 9 - SUV reversed on College Ave. Obstructed view. Pedestrian struck, leg injured. Police cite unsafe backing. Danger in plain sight.

A 31-year-old pedestrian was injured when an SUV backed into him on College Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, the driver’s view was obstructed and the vehicle was backing unsafely. The pedestrian suffered abrasions to his lower leg and foot. Police list 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Backing Unsafely' as contributing factors. No injuries were reported for the driver. The crash highlights the risk to pedestrians when drivers reverse without a clear view.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805015 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
7
Distracted Drivers Collide on E 166 Street

Apr 7 - Two sedans crashed at E 166 Street and College Avenue. Driver distraction slammed metal into metal. Two people hurt. Neck and back injuries. The street stayed loud. The danger stayed real.

Two sedans collided at E 166 Street and College Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. A 46-year-old front passenger suffered neck and internal injuries. A 31-year-old driver was also injured, with back and internal injuries. Both were conscious after the crash. The report lists no other contributing factors. The impact left two more occupants with unspecified injuries. The crash shows the risk when drivers lose focus, as noted by police.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804966 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
6
Taxi Hits Pedestrian at Claremont Parkway

Apr 6 - Taxi struck a man crossing Webster Avenue. Head injury. Bruised. Police list no clear cause. System failed to protect him.

A taxi hit a 43-year-old man crossing Webster Avenue at Claremont Parkway. He suffered a head contusion. According to the police report, the crash involved a taxi making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing at the intersection. The report lists 'Unspecified' for contributing factors and does not detail driver errors. No helmet or signal issues are cited. The system left a man hurt in the Bronx.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804970 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
2
Gunfire Erupts On Bronx Boulevard

Apr 2 - Two cars raced down Southern Boulevard. Gunshots cracked the air. A red sedan crashed, riddled with bullets. The driver called a cab, bleeding, desperate. He died at the hospital. The other car vanished. The street bore the scars.

According to NY Daily News (April 2, 2025), two drivers exchanged gunfire while speeding down Southern Blvd. near the Bronx Zoo. The 27-year-old victim, shot in the torso, crashed his red Hyundai into a stop sign at Southern Blvd. and Garden St. before calling a cab to St. Barnabas Hospital, where he died. A deli worker described, 'There were a whole lot of rounds... It was like a movie.' The other driver, in a black Honda CR-V, fled the scene. No arrests were made as police continued their investigation. The incident highlights the lethal mix of reckless driving and gun violence on city streets, endangering everyone nearby.


28
SUV Strikes Moped in Bronx Collision

Mar 28 - An SUV collided with a moped on Edward L Grant Hwy in the Bronx. The moped driver, ejected and unconscious, suffered an eye injury. Police cite SUV driver inattention and unsafe speed as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:51 AM on Edward L Grant Hwy in the Bronx. A 2016 SUV traveling southwest struck a 2023 moped traveling northwest. The moped had two occupants; the 18-year-old male driver was ejected, rendered unconscious, and sustained an eye injury. The report identifies the SUV driver's contributing factors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed.' The moped driver was unlicensed, but no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The SUV's point of impact was the center front end, while the moped was hit on its left front bumper. The collision highlights driver errors—specifically inattention and speeding—leading to severe injury of a vulnerable road user.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802342 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
25
Sedan Rear-Ends Vehicle on Cross Bronx Expressway

Mar 25 - A 32-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash after his sedan was struck from behind on the Cross Bronx Expressway. The collision caused shock but no ejection. Driver errors remain unspecified in the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:20 on the Cross Bronx Expressway involving a 2020 Ford sedan traveling east. The driver, a 32-year-old male, was injured with back trauma and whiplash, and experienced shock. The point of impact was the center back end of his vehicle, indicating he was rear-ended. The striking vehicle was a 2023 Toyota sedan traveling north and changing lanes, which hit the Ford's rear. The report lists contributing factors for the injured driver as 'Unspecified,' and no explicit driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Reckless Driving were cited. The injured driver was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The report does not assign fault to the injured driver or mention victim behaviors contributing to the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803002 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
25
Bronx Sedan Crashes Into Parked SUV, Driver Unconscious

Mar 25 - A sedan making a right turn in the Bronx collided with a parked SUV. The 64-year-old male driver lost consciousness and suffered injuries. The impact damaged the left front bumpers of both vehicles, highlighting driver incapacitation as a critical factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 166th Street near Teller Avenue in the Bronx at 8:56 AM. A 64-year-old male driver of a 2017 sedan was making a right turn when he collided with a parked 2003 SUV. The point of impact was the left front bumper on both vehicles, causing damage to those areas. The driver was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver became incapacitated during the maneuver. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision underscores the danger posed by sudden driver incapacitation in urban traffic environments.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801400 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
22
Hit-and-Run Kills Driver on Deegan

Mar 22 - A black Mercedes struck a southbound driver from behind on the Major Deegan. The Mercedes driver fled on foot. The victim died at St. Barnabas. Police closed lanes to investigate. The search for the fleeing driver continues.

ABC7 reported on March 22, 2025, that a deadly hit-and-run occurred around 3:45 a.m. on the Major Deegan Expressway near West Fordham Road in the Bronx. According to the NYPD, 'a 39-year-old man was driving southbound on the expressway when he was struck by a black Mercedes Benz sedan from behind.' The Mercedes driver exited the vehicle and fled the scene on foot, leaving the victim critically injured. First responders took the victim to St. Barnabas Hospital, where he died. All southbound lanes were closed for the investigation. The incident highlights the ongoing danger of hit-and-run crashes and the challenges police face in holding fleeing drivers accountable.


21
Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian Crossing Signal

Mar 21 - A 20-year-old woman was struck by a sedan making a left turn on East 174th Street in the Bronx. The driver’s inattention and inexperience caused the crash. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:47 AM on East 174th Street near Morris Avenue in the Bronx. A 20-year-old female pedestrian was crossing at an intersection with the signal when a sedan, traveling east and making a left turn, struck her with its left front bumper. The report cites driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The vehicle, a 2021 Honda sedan, showed no damage. The driver’s failure to maintain attention while executing the turn directly led to the collision. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but not cited as a contributing factor.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800592 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
17
Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian at Bronx Turn

Mar 17 - A driver turned right and hit a 22-year-old man crossing East 169th Street. The crash broke the man’s leg and foot. Police cite driver distraction. The victim was conscious but badly hurt.

According to the police report, a vehicle making a right turn struck a 22-year-old pedestrian at the intersection of East 169th Street and Grand Concourse in the Bronx at 8:16 AM. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Injury severity was rated level 3. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. There is no mention of pedestrian error or other contributing behaviors. The driver’s lack of attention while turning led to the collision and the pedestrian’s serious injuries.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799366 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
16
Unlicensed Bicyclist Injured in High-Speed Crash

Mar 16 - A 28-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured on E Mount Eden Ave in the Bronx. The crash involved unsafe speed and an unlicensed driver. The victim suffered upper arm injuries and was in shock after the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:51 AM on E Mount Eden Ave in the Bronx. The injured party was a 28-year-old male bicyclist who was ejected from his bike and sustained upper arm injuries. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was riding northbound, traveling straight ahead, and was wearing a helmet. The other involved vehicle was an unspecified type traveling westbound with no occupants. The bicyclist was unlicensed, which is noted in the report. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the bike. The victim was in shock and complained of pain or nausea. The report focuses on the dangerous speed and the unlicensed status of the bicyclist as key factors leading to the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798870 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
14
Bronx Cyclist Severely Injured in Rear-End Crash

Mar 14 - A 50-year-old male bicyclist suffered a severe chest injury in a rear-end collision on East 161st Street in the Bronx. The cyclist was conscious but sustained fractures and dislocations. The crash involved two vehicles traveling opposite directions.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:44 on East 161st Street in the Bronx. A male bicyclist, age 50, was riding westbound when his bike was struck at the center back end. The collision caused severe chest injuries, including fractures and dislocations, with an injury severity rated at 3. The cyclist was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists the bicyclist's contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver errors or violations are explicitly cited. The second vehicle involved was traveling eastbound, going straight ahead, but its type and driver details are unspecified. The impact and vehicle damage were centered on the back end of the bicycle, indicating a rear-end collision. No helmet use or victim behaviors were reported as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798919 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
13
Sedan Rear-Ends Slowing Vehicle on University Ave

Mar 13 - A sedan struck the left rear quarter panel of a slowing vehicle on University Avenue in the Bronx. The driver of the struck vehicle suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely and pedestrian confusion as contributing factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:36 on University Avenue in the Bronx. A 2019 Chevrolet sedan traveling north was slowing or stopping when it was hit on the left rear quarter panel by another sedan. The impact caused damage to the left rear bumper of the slowing vehicle and the right front bumper of the striking vehicle. The driver of the struck vehicle, a 59-year-old man, sustained back injuries and complained of whiplash. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as a driver error contributing to the collision. Additionally, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' is noted as a contributing factor, though it is unclear how this influenced the crash. Both drivers were licensed. The report does not assign blame to the injured driver but highlights driver error and confusion as key elements in the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798917 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
11
Box Truck and Sedan Collide on Mount Eden Pkwy

Mar 11 - A box truck making a right turn struck a sedan traveling straight on Mount Eden Parkway in the Bronx. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and limited view as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:50 PM on Mount Eden Parkway in the Bronx. A box truck was making a right turn when it collided with a sedan traveling straight westbound. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the truck and the right front bumper of the sedan. The sedan driver, a 31-year-old male, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies driver inattention/distraction and limited or obstructed view as contributing factors to the collision. The box truck driver’s failure to maintain clear visibility and attention while turning directly contributed to the crash. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798109 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
6
SUV Hits Pedestrian at Bronx Intersection

Mar 6 - SUV struck a 65-year-old woman crossing E 161 St. She suffered a head contusion. No driver errors listed. The street stayed cold and hard.

According to the police report, a 65-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of E 161 St and River Ave in the Bronx around 10 PM. She was struck by a westbound SUV while crossing at the intersection. The impact hit her head, causing a contusion. The report lists no contributing factors or errors by the driver. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report notes she was crossing against the signal but does not cite this as a cause. This crash shows the danger SUVs pose to people on foot at city intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797032 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
6
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal

Mar 6 - A 22-year-old woman was injured at a Bronx intersection when a southbound sedan struck her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal. The driver was licensed and traveling straight. The impact caused lower leg injuries.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a southbound 2017 Ford sedan on Grand Concourse near East 166th Street in the Bronx at 18:38. The vehicle, operated by a licensed male driver, was traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred at the left front bumper, damaging the sedan's left front quarter panel. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, which the report lists as a contributing factor under 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The focus remains on the pedestrian crossing against the signal as a contributing factor to the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797030 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
5
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Bronx Street

Mar 5 - A 47-year-old man driving a sedan suffered neck contusions after an SUV struck the rear of his vehicle on E 165 St. The crash happened during morning traffic. Police cite the SUV driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause.

According to the police report, the collision occurred on E 165 St near Sherman Ave in the Bronx at 9:00 AM. A 47-year-old male sedan driver was injured, sustaining neck contusions and bruises, but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash involved two vehicles traveling westbound: a 2012 SUV and a 2019 sedan. The SUV struck the sedan at its center back end, damaging both vehicles. The police report identifies the SUV driver’s error as "Following Too Closely," indicating failure to maintain a safe distance behind the sedan. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The report does not assign fault to the injured sedan driver, focusing on the SUV driver’s error as the cause of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796566 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
4
Moped Driver Injured in Bronx SUV Collision

Mar 4 - A moped driver suffered severe leg injuries after colliding with an SUV on East 169th Street in the Bronx. The crash involved a disregard for traffic control, resulting in a fractured and dislocated lower limb. The driver remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:40 on East 169th Street in the Bronx. A moped traveling west collided with an SUV traveling north. The point of impact was the moped's center front end and the SUV's right front bumper. The moped driver, a 39-year-old male, sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a failure by one or both drivers to obey traffic signals or signs. The moped driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in traffic control compliance.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796562 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
3
Audi SUV Driver Injured by Distraction on Jerome Ave

Mar 3 - An Audi SUV veered north on Jerome Ave, the driver’s attention stolen by something outside. The right front slammed, metal buckled, airbag burst. A 32-year-old man, head bloodied, remained conscious—crushed beneath the weight of distraction.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male driver of an Audi SUV was injured while traveling north on Jerome Ave near E 172 St in the Bronx. The crash occurred at 12:49 a.m. The report states the SUV veered off course after the driver was distracted by something outside the car, a factor explicitly listed as 'Outside Car Distraction.' The vehicle’s right front bumper took the impact, and the airbag deployed. The driver suffered head injuries and crush injuries but remained conscious at the scene. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The incident underscores the danger posed when drivers’ attention is diverted from the road.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796290 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18