Crash Count for AD 72
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,021
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,624
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 428
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 36
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 7
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 26, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in AD 72?

Blood on Broadway: Assembly 72’s Streets Still Bleed

Blood on Broadway: Assembly 72’s Streets Still Bleed

AD 72: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 4, 2025

The Toll in Blood and Silence

No one died here last year. But the streets of Assembly District 72 did not rest. In the past twelve months, 494 people were hurt in crashes. Thirteen were left with injuries so grave they may never walk the same. The numbers do not flinch. They do not lie. See the NYC Open Data.

Just this week, a cyclist was struck in Washington Heights. The driver fled. Neighbors did not sound surprised. One said the intersection has been a problem for some time. The city moves on. The cyclist is expected to live. Not all do.

The Pattern: Young, Old, No One Spared

Children, elders, workers—all hit. In the last year, 31 children were injured. Seventy-nine young adults. Fourteen people over 75. The pain is not abstract. It is a mother waiting at the hospital. It is a child with a cast. It is a man who will not ride again.

Cars and SUVs do most of the harm. In three years, they caused 2 deaths and over 300 injuries to pedestrians. Motorcycles and mopeds added more. Bikes, too, left their mark, but the carnage comes on four wheels most often.

Leadership: Steps Forward, Steps Back

Assembly Member Manny De Los Santos has acted. He voted to extend school speed zones, protecting children near schools. He co-sponsored a bill to force repeat speeders to install speed limiters. He backed bike lane enforcement and complete street design. But he also voted to weaken bus lane rules, a move that puts walkers and cyclists at risk.

The work is not done. The streets are not safe. The numbers do not lie.

Call to Action: Demand More, Demand Now

Do not wait for another body in the road. Call Assembly Member De Los Santos. Call your council member. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand real street redesign. Demand action for the living, not words for the dead.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the New York State Assembly and how does it work?
The New York State Assembly is the lower house of the state legislature. It passes laws, approves budgets, and represents local districts like AD 72.
Where does AD 72 sit politically?
It belongs to borough Manhattan, city council District 10, and state senate SD 31.
Which areas are in AD 72?
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in AD 72?
Cars and SUVs caused 2 deaths and over 300 injuries to pedestrians. Motorcycles and mopeds caused 0 deaths and 18 injuries. Bikes were involved in 10 injuries, but no deaths.
Are crashes just 'accidents' or are they preventable?
Crashes are not random. Policies like lower speed limits, street redesign, and enforcement can prevent injuries and deaths.
What can local politicians do to make streets safer?
They can pass and enforce lower speed limits, fund street redesigns, support speed cameras, and back laws that target repeat dangerous 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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Fix the Problem

Manny De Los Santos
Assembly Member Manny De Los Santos
District 72
District Office:
210 Sherman Ave. Suite A&C, New York, NY 10034
Legislative Office:
Room 454, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248

Other Representatives

Carmen De La Rosa
Council Member Carmen De La Rosa
District 10
District Office:
618 W. 177th Street, Ground Floor, New York, NY 10033
917-521-2616
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1880, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7053
Twitter: cndelarosa
Robert Jackson
State Senator Robert Jackson
District 31
District Office:
5030 Broadway Suite 701, New York, NY 10034
Legislative Office:
Room 306, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

AD 72 Assembly District 72 sits in Manhattan, Precinct 34, District 10, SD 31.

It contains Kingsbridge-Marble Hill, Washington Heights (South), Washington Heights (North), Inwood, Highbridge Park, Manhattan CB12.

See also
Boroughs
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Community Boards
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Traffic Safety Timeline for Assembly District 72

Sedan Strikes Pedestrian at Saint Nicholas Corner

A sedan pulled from the curb. A 62-year-old man crossed West 178th. Metal hit skull. Blood pooled on the street. The man stayed awake. The car’s right front bore the wound. Failure to yield marked the moment.

A 62-year-old man was struck by a sedan at the corner of West 178th Street and Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing against the signal when a Toyota sedan pulled from the curb and hit him. The man suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The impact damaged the car’s right front quarter panel. The data does not mention any other contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678761 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Teen Moped Rider Killed in SUV Collision

A 15-year-old on a moped struck an SUV on Saint Nicholas Avenue. He flew from the seat. His head hit hard. He died on the street. Speed played a role. The crash left a mark on Manhattan’s roads.

A 15-year-old boy riding a Zhilong moped died after colliding with a GMC SUV near Saint Nicholas Avenue and West 185th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the moped rider was traveling at unsafe speed and was ejected from his seat, suffering fatal head injuries. The crash occurred as both vehicles went straight ahead. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The boy was not wearing any safety equipment, which is noted after the driver error. No injuries were reported for the SUV driver. The impact crushed the moped’s front and the SUV’s left front quarter panel. The street bears the cost of speed and force.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678005 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Moped Rider Thrown After SUV Collision

A moped hit an SUV’s side at West 160th and Saint Nicholas. The rider, 25, was ejected. His head split open. Blood pooled on the street. He lay incoherent, pain thick in his voice. The moped was crushed. Sirens cut the morning.

A violent crash unfolded at the corner of West 160th Street and Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan. A moped slammed into the side of an SUV. According to the police report, the moped rider, age 25, was ejected and suffered a severe head injury with heavy bleeding. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The moped was demolished. The SUV’s right side doors were damaged. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes cited are driver errors. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670151 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Jeep Swerves, Motorcyclist Bleeds on Sherman

A Jeep cut across Sherman Avenue. A Suzuki motorcycle kept straight. Metal slammed metal. The rider, forty-five, crashed. His head split open. Blood spread on the street. He lay trapped, conscious, waiting for help.

A crash unfolded on Sherman Avenue near Arden Street in Manhattan. A Jeep SUV swerved while changing lanes. A Suzuki motorcycle continued straight. The vehicles collided. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The motorcycle rider, a 45-year-old man, suffered severe head injuries and was trapped but conscious at the scene. He wore no helmet. The report states: 'A Jeep swerved. A Suzuki held course. Steel kissed steel. The rider, 45, hit the ground hard. No helmet. Head split. Blood pooled on blacktop. Sirens rose. He lay trapped, conscious, waiting.' The listed driver error was improper lane usage.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657457 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Turns Left, E-Bike Rider Bleeds on Amsterdam

An SUV turned left on Amsterdam. An e-bike kept straight. They collided head-on. The e-bike rider, a 44-year-old man, hit the pavement. Blood ran from his leg. The light was not obeyed. No helmet. Night air thick with sirens.

A crash took place at Amsterdam Avenue and West 162nd Street in Manhattan. An SUV made a left turn. An e-bike rider, a 44-year-old man, went straight. They collided head-on. The man suffered severe lacerations to his leg. According to the police report, 'The light was not obeyed.' The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause was the failure to obey traffic signals. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643244 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Slams Moped Rider on West 185th

A sedan cut left on West 185th. Its front quarter struck a moped. The rider, thirty-six, flew off. Blood pooled by his torn leg. He lay still, in shock. The street went quiet. Danger lingered in the dark.

A sedan making a left turn on West 185th Street struck a moped rider traveling straight. The moped rider, age 36, was thrown from his vehicle and suffered severe lacerations to his leg. According to the police report, 'A moped rider, 36, struck mid-turn by a sedan’s front quarter. No helmet. Thrown halfway off. Blood pooled near his torn leg. He lay still, in shock, as the night closed in.' The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for the moped rider. The sedan driver’s actions are also marked by 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The moped rider wore no helmet, as noted in the data. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4638032 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Motorcyclist Ejected, Head Split on Audubon

A pick-up turned left. A motorcycle sped straight. Metal slammed metal. The rider flew, helmetless. His head struck pavement. Blood pooled. He lay conscious, bleeding, alone. The street bore the violence. He was 37.

A pick-up truck turned left on Audubon Avenue. A motorcycle came straight at unsafe speed. The two vehicles collided. According to the police report, 'A pick-up turned left. A motorcycle came fast, straight. They met hard. The rider flew, no helmet. Head split on pavement. Blood pooled. He was 37. He lay conscious, bleeding, alone on the street.' Unsafe speed was listed as a contributing factor. The 37-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and suffered a severe head injury, bleeding on the street. No helmet was worn, as noted in the report. No injuries were reported for the pick-up driver. The crash left the rider broken and bleeding on the asphalt.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4618187 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
E-Bike Rider Collapses and Dies on West 165th

A 73-year-old man rode his e-bike north on West 165th. He lost consciousness. He fell. His head struck the pavement. He died alone. No other vehicles. No impact. The street stayed quiet. The man did not get up.

A 73-year-old man riding an e-bike on West 165th Street at Saint Nicholas Avenue lost consciousness and fell, striking his head. According to the police report, 'A 73-year-old man riding an e-bike lost consciousness mid-ride. No crash. No impact. He fell, struck his head, and died alone on the pavement in the afternoon light.' No other vehicles were involved. The only listed contributing factor is 'Lost Consciousness.' No driver errors or external hazards are cited. The report notes the rider was not using any safety equipment, but this is mentioned only after the primary cause. The man died where he fell. The street remained unchanged.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4614269 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Head-On Crash Injures Passenger at Broadway

Steel tore open at West 165th and Broadway. Taxi and BMW slammed head-on. A young man in the back seat bled through his clothes. Three passengers hurt. The street stayed dark. No driver errors listed. The city did not stop.

A taxi and a BMW collided head-on at the corner of West 165th Street and Broadway in Manhattan. Three passengers were injured. According to the police report, 'A taxi and a BMW collided head-on. Steel crumpled. A 21-year-old man in the back seat, no belt, bled through his clothes. He stayed conscious. The dark stayed quiet.' The injured included a 21-year-old male passenger with severe bleeding. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No helmet or signal issues were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4601666 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Toyota Slams Parked Cars on Adrian Avenue

A Toyota crashed into three parked cars on Adrian Avenue. The driver, seventy-five, bled from the head. He sat alone, conscious, surrounded by shattered glass and twisted metal. The street fell silent except for the echo of impact.

A 2002 Toyota sedan struck three parked vehicles on Adrian Avenue near West 225th Street in the Bronx. The seventy-five-year-old male driver suffered severe head lacerations and was found conscious and alone. According to the police report, 'A 2002 Toyota plowed into three parked cars. The driver, 75, sat bleeding from the head. Conscious. Alone. The front of his car crushed, the silence broken only by the sound of shattered glass.' No pedestrians or passengers were reported injured. The police report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as speeding, distraction, or failure to yield are detailed in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4595363 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Bus Slams Parked Sedan on Wadsworth Avenue

A southbound bus veered into a parked sedan. Steel tore. The car’s left side crumpled. A 37-year-old man bled from the arm but stayed alert. The bus did not stop. Driver inattention marked the crash. The street held the wreckage.

A bus traveling south on Wadsworth Avenue near West 180th Street struck a parked Nissan sedan. According to the police report, 'A southbound bus veered into a parked Nissan. Steel screamed. The sedan’s left side folded. A 37-year-old man bled from the arm. He stayed awake. The bus did not stop.' The sedan’s driver, a 37-year-old man, suffered severe bleeding to his arm but remained conscious. Three other occupants in the sedan were not reported injured. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The bus driver left the scene. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4602227 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
E-Bike Rider Killed Striking Parked Sedan

An e-bike slammed into a parked sedan on Nagle Avenue. Metal bent. The rider flew off, landing hard. He died at the scene. Distraction and speed fueled the crash. The car’s side caved in. Another life lost to inattention.

A deadly crash unfolded on Nagle Avenue near Hillside in Manhattan. An e-bike rider, age 46, struck a parked sedan. According to the police report, 'Distraction and speed marked the end.' The e-bike’s front end crumpled. The rider was partially ejected and found dead. The sedan’s left side was dented. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. No helmet use or signals are mentioned as factors. The crash left one man dead and another with pain in his leg. The parked car was empty. The toll is clear: distraction and speed proved fatal.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4574165 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
E-Scooter Rider Struck Head-On at Dyckman

A man on an e-scooter turned left. A car hit him head-on. He flew. His head split open. Blood pooled on Dyckman Street. He stayed conscious. He bled in the street. Driver inattention marked the crash.

A 42-year-old man riding an e-scooter was struck head-on by a northbound car near Dyckman Street and 10th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man turned left on his scooter when the car hit him. He was ejected, suffered severe head lacerations, and remained conscious but bleeding on the street. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor in the crash. No mention of helmet use or signaling appears in the report. The impact and injury highlight the dangers faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4568399 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Young Rider Ejected on West 178th

A 25-year-old man flew from his multi-wheeled machine at West 178th and Wadsworth. No helmet. No belt. Head struck hard. Blood pooled. Driver inexperience and rage fueled the crash. Only the rider was hurt. The street stayed silent.

A 25-year-old man was ejected from a multi-wheeled vehicle while traveling north on West 178th Street at Wadsworth Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the rider was thrown from the vehicle, suffering a severe head injury and heavy bleeding. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. No other vehicles or people were involved. The rider wore no helmet or seat belt, as noted in the report, but these are mentioned only after the driver errors. The crash left the vehicle undamaged, but the rider was left injured and conscious at the scene.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4565677 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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Speeding BMW Jumps Curb, Kills Two Pedestrians

A BMW tore down Sherman Avenue. It left the street, slammed into two men standing on the sidewalk. Metal crushed flesh. Both men died. Four cars wrecked. The city fell silent. Speed killed. The sidewalk did not protect.

Two men, ages 31 and 40, were killed on the sidewalk near Sherman Avenue and West 207th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, a BMW traveling at unsafe speed struck the men while they were not in the roadway. The crash left both pedestrians dead from crush injuries. Four vehicles were damaged, including parked cars. Several vehicle occupants, including drivers and passengers, suffered injuries. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The pedestrians were not crossing or in the road. The force of the impact left the sidewalk stained and the street quiet.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552542 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Kia Sedan Slams Parked Cars on Harlem River Drive

A Kia sedan crashed into two parked cars near 159th Street. The front end crumpled. The SUV’s rear split open. The driver, a woman, bled from the face. The street fell silent. Metal and blood marked the scene.

A Kia sedan struck two parked vehicles on Harlem River Drive near 159th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the sedan slammed into the stationary cars, crumpling its front and splitting open the SUV’s rear. The driver, a 37-year-old woman, suffered severe facial bleeding but remained conscious. Three other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. The report does not specify any contributing driver errors or external factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left the street quiet, the wreckage stark against the silence.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550392 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Drunk Driver Turns, Strikes Pedestrian’s Leg

A sedan turned left before dawn. Its front hit a young man on West 203rd. Blood spilled on the empty street. The driver had been drinking. The man’s leg split open. He stayed conscious. The city stayed silent.

A 2017 Acura sedan, driven by a 22-year-old man, struck a 24-year-old pedestrian while making a left turn at West 203rd Street and 9th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the sedan's front end hit the pedestrian, causing severe lacerations to his lower leg. The pedestrian remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors for the driver. The street was empty at the time of the crash. No helmet or signaling issues were cited. The crash left the pedestrian injured and the street marked by blood.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543606 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Turns, E-Scooter Rider Thrown, Head Split

A sedan turned left at West 186th and St. Nicholas. An e-scooter kept straight. Metal struck flesh. The rider flew, head split, blood ran. He stayed awake. The street held its breath. Failure to yield left the rider bleeding.

A sedan making a left turn at West 186th Street and Saint Nicholas Avenue struck a northbound e-scooter. The 30-year-old male e-scooter rider was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was listed as a contributing factor. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the rider, who was not wearing a helmet. The driver of the sedan was a 67-year-old man. No other injuries were reported. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to yield to vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543582 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Speeding Sedans Crush Pedestrian on Sherman Avenue

Two sedans tore north on Sherman Avenue before dawn. One driver had no license. A 38-year-old man stood in their path. His head was crushed. Parked cars shattered. Blood and metal marked the street. Speed and distraction ruled the morning.

Two sedans raced north on Sherman Avenue just before dawn. According to the police report, one driver was unlicensed. A 38-year-old pedestrian suffered severe head injuries and crush wounds but remained conscious. Parked cars were struck and damaged. The crash also left a 43-year-old driver with neck injuries and pain. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The report describes blood and twisted metal in the aftermath. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the danger when speed and distraction combine on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4531320 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
BMW Turns Into Pedestrian, Leg Crushed on Sherman Avenue

A BMW turns right on Sherman Avenue. A 22-year-old woman crosses with the signal. Metal strikes flesh. Her leg is crushed. She stays awake. The driver holds only a permit. Alcohol is involved. The street is dark. Pain lingers.

A 22-year-old woman was struck while crossing Sherman Avenue with the signal. According to the police report, a BMW sedan made a right turn and hit her, crushing her leg. She remained conscious with severe injuries to her lower limb. The report states, 'Alcohol involved.' The BMW driver held only a permit. The crash happened at 3 a.m. on a dark street. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The woman was the only pedestrian injured. The driver’s lack of a full license and alcohol involvement are key failures called out in the official record.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4513914 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04