Crash Count for AD 70
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 5,311
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,839
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 765
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 55
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 15
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Oct 29, 2025
Carnage in AD 70
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 14
+1
Crush Injuries 11
Lower leg/foot 3
Face 2
Head 2
Lower arm/hand 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Neck 1
Amputation 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Severe Bleeding 20
Head 13
+8
Face 5
Back 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Severe Lacerations 17
Lower leg/foot 7
+2
Lower arm/hand 4
Face 3
Head 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Concussion 18
Head 12
+7
Lower leg/foot 2
Whole body 2
Face 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whiplash 99
Neck 48
+43
Head 20
+15
Back 19
+14
Lower leg/foot 5
Chest 3
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Hip/upper leg 2
Whole body 2
Lower arm/hand 1
Contusion/Bruise 177
Lower leg/foot 73
+68
Head 30
+25
Lower arm/hand 23
+18
Shoulder/upper arm 12
+7
Whole body 9
+4
Back 8
+3
Face 8
+3
Hip/upper leg 8
+3
Neck 6
+1
Abdomen/pelvis 3
Chest 3
Eye 2
Abrasion 144
Lower leg/foot 50
+45
Head 24
+19
Lower arm/hand 24
+19
Face 12
+7
Shoulder/upper arm 9
+4
Hip/upper leg 8
+3
Back 6
+1
Neck 4
Whole body 4
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Eye 1
Pain/Nausea 76
Lower leg/foot 16
+11
Neck 14
+9
Back 10
+5
Shoulder/upper arm 10
+5
Head 7
+2
Chest 5
Hip/upper leg 5
Whole body 5
Lower arm/hand 4
Abdomen/pelvis 3
Face 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Oct 29, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in AD 70?

Preventable Speeding in AD 70 School Zones

(since 2022)
125th Street, a boy on a bike, and the long tally

125th Street, a boy on a bike, and the long tally

AD 70: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 18, 2025

A 15-year-old on a bike hit a westbound sedan on W 125 St in mid‑afternoon on Sep 11, 2025. He was ejected and bled from the head. Source.

This Week

  • Aug 15: A 62-year-old driver died after hitting a parked SUV on W 127 St. Source
  • Jul 23: A 14-year-old on an e‑bike was crushed in the knee after a taxi hit him near 3320 Broadway. Source
  • Jun 28: A 69-year-old woman crossing with the signal at W 138 St and Lenox Ave was hit by a left‑turning SUV. Source

The count

Since 2022, 14 people have been killed in Assembly District 70, with 2 on bikes and 6 walking. Another 2,742 were hurt in 5,152 crashes. Data.

In the past 12 months, the district saw 1,269 crashes, 5 deaths, and 680 injuries. Year to date, crashes are 901 with 3 deaths and 485 injuries. Data.

SUVs figure in the worst outcomes for people on foot: police records tie them to 6 pedestrian deaths here since 2022. Data.

Where it hits

West 125 Street is a wound: 1 death and 149 injuries. Eighth Avenue is close: 1 death and 124 injuries. Data.

The pain clusters in the afternoon. Around 3 PM and 4 PM, police logged 200 injuries each hour, with deaths in both hours. Evenings add more loss at 7 PM, 9 PM, and 11 PM. Data.

How it happens

Police cite inattention/distraction alongside 92 injuries since 2022 here. They recorded failure to yield with 30 injuries. Left turns show up in case after case, including the June 28 Lenox crash. Data.

For pedestrians, taxis and buses hurt people too, but the deadliest link in the record is SUVs. The pattern is steady. The names change. The street stays the same. Data.

Who must move

Albany just extended school speed‑zone protections. Assembly Member Jordan Wright voted yes on S 8344. Record.

That is not enough. City Hall can lower speeds on local streets. The state can rein in repeat speeders with intelligent limiters. The campaign to pass the Stop Super Speeders Act and drop default speeds is laid out here.

What fixes help here

  • Daylight 125th, Lenox, and Eighth. Clear sight lines at every corner. Data
  • Harden left turns at signals. Protect crossings where turn crashes recur, including W 138 St at Lenox Ave. Data
  • Target the peak hours. Afternoon enforcement and signal timing where injuries spike at 3–4 PM. Data

A boy fell on 125th. The tally keeps growing. Slow the cars. Stop the repeats. Start here.

Frequently Asked Questions

What area does this report cover?
Assembly District 70 in Manhattan. It includes Morningside Heights, Manhattanville–West Harlem, Harlem (South), Harlem (North), and parts of Manhattan CB9 and CB10.
How many people have been hurt or killed here since 2022?
From Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 18, 2025, police reported 5,152 crashes, 2,742 injuries, and 14 deaths in Assembly District 70. Source: NYC Open Data crashes/persons/vehicles.
Where are the worst trouble spots?
West 125 Street (1 death, 149 injuries) and Eighth Avenue (1 death, 124 injuries) top the list. These are based on crash and injury totals since 2022 in the district.
How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets (Crashes h9gi-nx95, Persons f55k-p6yu, Vehicles bm4k-52h4), filtered to incidents between 2022-01-01 and 2025-09-18 within Assembly District 70 using CrashCount’s geocoder. We tallied crashes, injuries, deaths, contributing factors, hours, modes, and locations from those records. Data were last extracted on Sep 17, 2025. You can review the base datasets here.
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.

Citations

Citations

Fix the Problem

Assembly Member Jordan Wright

District 70

Other Representatives

Council Member Yusef Salaam

District 9

State Senator Cordell Cleare

District 30

Other Geographies

AD 70 Assembly District 70 sits in Manhattan, Precinct 32, District 9, SD 30.

It contains Morningside Heights, Manhattanville-West Harlem, Harlem (South), Harlem (North), Manhattan CB10, Manhattan CB9.

See also
Boroughs
City Council Districts
State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Assembly District 70

17
Taxi driver hits motorcyclist; rider killed

Oct 17 - On W 139 St at Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd, a taxi driver going west hit a northbound motorcyclist at 1:18 a.m. The 56-year-old rider was ejected and died. Police recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded.'

Police say a westbound taxi driver on W 139 St collided with a northbound motorcyclist at Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd in Manhattan around 1:18 a.m. The 56-year-old rider was ejected and died. The taxi driver, 59, was recorded with unspecified injuries; another person was also listed with unspecified injuries. Vehicle damage notes list impact to the taxi’s left front quarter and the motorcycle’s front end. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was recorded as a contributing factor. The report does not say which driver disregarded the signal.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4850599 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
11
Westbound driver hits teen cyclist on W 125 St

Sep 11 - On W 125 St in Manhattan, a westbound sedan driver hit a 15-year-old cycling east. The teen was ejected and suffered a head wound with severe bleeding but stayed conscious. Police recorded driver inattention and improper lane use.

Police say a westbound sedan driver collided with a 15-year-old bicyclist traveling east on W 125 St in Manhattan. The teen was ejected, stayed conscious, and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:40 p.m. and involved a 2017 Toyota sedan and a bicycle; both had center front-end damage. The report lists the driver as licensed. Police recorded driver errors by the motorist: Driver Inattention/Distraction and Passing or Lane Usage Improper. Crash-level factors also cite Driver Inattention/Distraction. The data lists the bicyclist as injured; occupants of the car are marked with unspecified injuries.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842066 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
31
Man fatally struck by train at Harlem subway station

15
Westbound SUV hits parked SUV; fatality

Aug 15 - A westbound SUV struck a parked SUV at 415 W 127th in Harlem. A 62-year-old man died at the scene; another person was injured. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely. Both front bumpers were crushed.

Two sport-utility vehicles collided at 415 W 127th Street in Manhattan. A 62-year-old male occupant suffered apparent death at the scene; another person sustained injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The persons data also lists "Following Too Closely" alongside driver inattention for the injured driver. The crash involved one SUV going straight westbound and another recorded as parked and struck on its left front. Impact damaged the right front of the moving SUV and the left front of the parked SUV. No pedestrians or cyclists are listed in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836666 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
23
Taxi Rear-Ends 14-Year-Old E-Bike Rider

Jul 23 - The driver of a northbound taxi rear-ended a 14-year-old riding an e-bike near 3320 Broadway. The taxi hit the bike from behind. The teen suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the driver of a northbound taxi struck the center back of a northbound e-bike near 3320 Broadway. A 14-year-old male e-bike rider suffered crush injuries to his knee and lower leg and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Following Too Closely." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The taxi sustained center front-end damage and the e-bike was struck in its center back end. The report lists the rider's contributing factors as unspecified and does not cite rider error as a cause.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4835951 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
18
Distracted Sedan Driver Hits Pedestrian at Lenox

Jul 18 - A distracted sedan driver struck a pedestrian crossing with the signal on Lenox. The impact ejected the victim, causing severe bleeding and arm injuries. Systemic inattention left blood on the street.

A sedan traveling north on Lenox Avenue struck a pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The 20-year-old male pedestrian was ejected and suffered severe bleeding and upper arm injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the victim. No other major injuries were reported. The crash highlights the danger posed by driver distraction. The data lists no helmet or signal issues for the pedestrian.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830423 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
28
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Signal

Jun 28 - SUV hit a woman crossing with the signal on Lenox Ave. She suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Passenger in SUV also hurt. Impact came from the front. No driver errors listed.

A station wagon SUV struck a 69-year-old woman as she crossed Lenox Ave at W 138 St in Manhattan. She was crossing with the signal and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. A 67-year-old female passenger in the SUV was also injured. According to the police report, the SUV was making a left turn and struck the pedestrian with its center front end. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823907 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
26
Distracted SUV Driver Injures Cyclist on Riverside

Jun 26 - A cyclist slammed into a parked SUV on Riverside Drive. Driver inattention left the rider bleeding, ejected, face torn. The street stayed dark. Metal and flesh met. The city kept moving.

A cyclist, age 24, was ejected and suffered severe facial bleeding after colliding with a parked SUV on Riverside Drive at West 130th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. The cyclist was conscious but badly hurt. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The crash involved a bike and a station wagon/SUV. The report did not list helmet use or signaling as factors. The impact was brutal. The system failed to protect the vulnerable.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823718 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
17
S 8344 Wright votes yes to extend school speed zones, improving child pedestrian safety.

Jun 17 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.

Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.


5
Sedan Turns, E-Scooter Rider Ejected, Injured

Jun 5 - A sedan turned right on West 135th. An e-scooter rider was ejected and injured. Police cite driver inattention and improper turning. Four sedan occupants unhurt.

A crash at West 135th Street in Manhattan involved a sedan and an e-scooter. The e-scooter rider, a 55-year-old man, was ejected and suffered severe leg lacerations. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' contributed to the collision. Four sedan occupants, all men in their twenties, were not injured. The e-scooter rider was unlicensed. The report lists no other contributing factors. Systemic driver errors led to harm for the vulnerable road user.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4819259 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
26
Cyclist Hits Pedestrian at Broadway Intersection

May 26 - A cyclist struck a pedestrian at W 125th and Broadway. The teenager on the bike suffered a head injury. Police cite confusion and following too closely as factors.

A crash at W 125th Street and Broadway in Manhattan left a 17-year-old cyclist injured in the head after colliding with a pedestrian. According to the police report, both 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Following Too Closely' contributed to the crash. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment and suffered severe bleeding. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal and was listed as having unspecified injuries. No vehicles other than the bike were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817937 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
21
Cyclist Ejected, Head Injury on E 135 St

May 21 - A cyclist slammed into an obstruction on E 135 St. He flew from his bike. Blood poured from his head. The street hid danger. The crash left him conscious but hurt.

A 31-year-old male cyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding on E 135 St at Madison Ave in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'View Obstructed/Limited.' The cyclist was conscious after the crash. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor. No helmet was noted. The incident highlights the risks faced by cyclists when visibility is blocked.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814636 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
17
Refrigerated Van Hits E-Scooter on 145th Street

May 17 - A van turned left at unsafe speed. The driver struck a man on an e-scooter. The rider suffered head injuries. Steel met flesh. The street stayed silent.

A refrigerated van making a left turn on West 145th Street collided with a 39-year-old man riding an e-scooter. The e-scooter rider suffered head injuries and crush wounds. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was listed as a contributing factor. The van’s left front bumper struck the rider. The report does not list any errors by the e-scooter operator. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813549 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
10
SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at West 135th

May 10 - SUV hit a 73-year-old man crossing West 135th. The impact killed him. Head injury. Police cite pedestrian confusion. Night, street, blood on the asphalt.

A 73-year-old man was killed when a station wagon/SUV struck him at the intersection of West 135th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with no signal or crosswalk when the SUV, traveling east, hit him with its right front bumper. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered a fatal head injury and was semiconscious at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The police report does not list any driver errors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812753 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
29
Bus Crushes E-Bike Rider on Lenox Avenue

Jan 29 - A city bus struck a 59-year-old man on an e-bike at Lenox Avenue and West 138th Street. His head was crushed. He died there, unconscious, in the dark, while the city slept. The street claimed another life.

A 59-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed when a northbound bus struck him at Lenox Avenue and West 138th Street in Manhattan, according to the police report. The report states, 'A 59-year-old man on an e-bike was struck by a northbound bus. His head was crushed. He died there, unconscious, in the dark, as the city slept around him.' The bus and e-bike were both reported as going straight ahead before the crash. The police report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are specified in the data, but the fatal impact between the bus and the vulnerable cyclist resulted in a deadly head injury. The e-bike rider was not using any safety equipment, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the absence of specified driver errors. The crash took place just after midnight, underscoring the ongoing danger faced by cyclists on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789910 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02