Crash Count for Manhattan CB9
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 2,380
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,131
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 365
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 12
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 7
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 7, 2025
Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Manhattan CB9?
SUVs/Cars 59 2 1 Bikes 5 0 0 Trucks/Buses 4 0 0 Motos/Mopeds 1 0 0
No Safe Haven: Manhattan Streets Still Bleed

No Safe Haven: Manhattan Streets Still Bleed

Manhattan CB9: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 6, 2025

The Toll on Our Streets

A sedan strikes two people on Broadway. A police car, lights flashing, swerves to avoid a taxi and plows into diners at a sidewalk table. The city calls it an investigation. The people call it pain. In the last twelve months, one person died and 309 were injured in crashes across Manhattan Community Board 9. Six were left with serious injuries. The numbers do not bleed, but the streets do.

Vulnerable First, Always Last

Pedestrians and cyclists take the brunt. In three years, seven people have died. Over 1,100 have been hurt. Cars and SUVs are the main weapons: 1 death, 59 moderate injuries, 2 serious injuries from these vehicles alone. Bikes, trucks, taxis—they all leave their mark, but the story is the same. The sidewalk is not safe. The crosswalk is not safe. The curb is not safe.

On May 27, a police cruiser hit two people eating outside. The NYPD spokesperson said, “The chaos erupted as the police cruiser, with lights flashing and sirens blaring, was traveling north on Broadway… when a cab heading south attempted a leisurely left turn onto West 112th Street” (New York Post). Both diners and officers went to the hospital. The taxi driver got a summons for failing to yield. The investigation is ongoing. The pain is not.

Leaders Talk, Streets Wait

Local leaders say the right words. The city claims progress, touting new speed limits and more cameras. But the blood dries slow. “NYPD officers will be highly visible on New York City roadways… to deter unsafe driving and, when necessary, to take appropriate enforcement action,” (NY Daily News). Cameras and enforcement help, but the danger remains. The city has the power to lower speed limits to 20 mph. They have not used it. Every day of delay is another roll of the dice for someone crossing the street.

What Now: Demand Action

This is not fate. This is policy. Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand more protected space for people, not cars. Join Transportation Alternatives or Families for Safe Streets. Do not wait for another name on the list. The city will not act unless you force their hand.

The crisis is slow, but it is relentless. Make your voice relentless too.

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Manhattan CB9 Manhattan Community Board 9 sits in Manhattan, Precinct 26, District 7, AD 70, SD 30.

It contains Morningside Heights, Manhattanville-West Harlem, Hamilton Heights-Sugar Hill.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Manhattan Community Board 9

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SUVs Collide on Henry Hudson Parkway; Children Hurt

Two SUVs slammed together on Henry Hudson Parkway. Metal crumpled. A baby girl and a woman suffered arm injuries. A man complained of chest pain. Speed and close passing fueled the crash. Children sat strapped in, but still got hurt.

Two station wagons, both SUVs, collided on Henry Hudson Parkway in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed.' A female infant in a child restraint suffered abrasions to her arm. A 36-year-old woman, also a passenger, was injured in the arm. A 38-year-old male driver complained of chest pain. Another child, age 7, was involved but not reported injured. All injured parties were inside the vehicles. The police report lists 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Child restraints were used, but the main causes were driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


SUV Swerves, E-Bike Rider Injured on St. Nicholas

An SUV cut lanes on St. Nicholas Avenue. The driver struck a 24-year-old e-bike rider. The cyclist took a hit to the head. Paramedics found him in shock. Unsafe lane changing and blocked views led to blood on the street.

A crash unfolded at 676 St. Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan. An SUV and an e-bike, both heading south, collided. According to the police report, the SUV made an unsafe lane change. The e-bike rider, a 24-year-old man, suffered a head injury and was left in shock. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The SUV’s left front quarter panel struck the e-bike’s center front end. No helmet use was noted for the cyclist, but the police report highlights driver error as the primary cause. No injuries were specified for the SUV occupants.


Cyclists Collide on Amsterdam Avenue, One Injured

Two bikes crashed head-on on Amsterdam Avenue. One rider, a 36-year-old man, suffered a fractured leg. Both traveled south. The crash left the injured cyclist partially ejected. No cars involved. The street bore the brunt. Blood on the asphalt.

Two cyclists collided on Amsterdam Avenue near West 145th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, both were traveling south when their bikes struck head-on. One cyclist, a 36-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained a fracture and dislocation to his lower leg. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No motor vehicles were involved. One cyclist was unlicensed, according to the data. The crash resulted in significant injury, with the victim conscious at the scene. No mention of helmet use or signaling appears in the report. The collision underscores the risks faced by cyclists, even in the absence of cars.


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Sedan Strikes Two Pedestrians on Broadway

A sedan hit two pedestrians outside the crosswalk on Broadway. Four car occupants suffered whiplash. The pedestrians, aged 63 and 74, were left with abrasions and head injuries. The crash left pain and confusion on the street.

A Ford sedan traveling north on Broadway struck two pedestrians who were not at an intersection. According to the police report, both pedestrians—a 63-year-old man and a 74-year-old woman—were injured, suffering abrasions and, in one case, a head injury. Four people inside the sedan, including the driver, sustained whiplash. The police report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The incident highlights the danger faced by pedestrians outside marked crossings. No mention of helmet use or signaling appears in the report.


SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A Jeep SUV hit a young woman in the crosswalk on La Salle Street. She crossed with the signal. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her entire body. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.

A 23-year-old woman was struck by a Jeep SUV while crossing La Salle Street at Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian was 'Crossing With Signal' at the intersection when the SUV, driven by a 34-year-old woman, made a left turn and hit her. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her entire body and was reported conscious with internal complaints. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed in Connecticut. The crash left the pedestrian hurt, underscoring the persistent risk faced by those on foot in New York City.


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Sedan Strikes Parked Car on Broadway, Two Hurt

A sedan slammed into a parked car on Broadway near West 152nd. Two people in the sedan suffered neck injuries and shock. The crash left the front of the BMW mangled and the back of the Lexus smashed. No pedestrians were involved.

A BMW sedan traveling south on Broadway struck the center back end of a parked Lexus near West 152nd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, two occupants of the BMW—a 33-year-old woman riding in the front passenger seat and a 37-year-old male driver—were injured, both suffering neck injuries and shock. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The Lexus was unoccupied at the time of the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The BMW sustained heavy front-end damage, while the Lexus was hit at the rear. No helmet or signal use is mentioned in the report.


Sedan Strikes Pedestrian at St Nicholas Avenue

A sedan hit a woman crossing St Nicholas Avenue. The crash left her with leg injuries. Police cited glare as a factor. The impact came as the car turned left. The street saw pain and confusion. The driver was not hurt.

A sedan struck a 43-year-old woman as she crossed St Nicholas Avenue at West 148th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, and complained of internal pain. The driver, a 23-year-old man, was making a left turn when the crash occurred. Police listed 'Glare' as a contributing factor for both the driver and the pedestrian. The report notes the point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan. No other contributing driver errors were cited in the data. The driver was not injured.


Taxi Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian

A taxi hit an 82-year-old woman in a crosswalk on Convent Avenue. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The woman suffered a head injury. The street stayed open. The crash left blood on the pavement and questions in the air.

An 82-year-old woman was struck by a taxi while crossing Convent Avenue at West 130th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal when the taxi, making a left turn, hit her. She suffered a head injury and was described as incoherent, with minor bleeding. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The taxi driver, a 71-year-old man, was not injured. No other injuries were reported. The data shows clear driver error at the intersection. The woman’s use of the crosswalk is noted, but the driver’s actions are the focus of the police findings.


Refrigerated Van Hits E-Scooter on St Nicholas

A van turned left on St Nicholas. It struck an eastbound e-scooter. The scooter rider took the blow to his head. He suffered crush injuries. Unsafe speed played a role. The street bore witness. The city did not slow.

A refrigerated van, heading west on W 145th Street, made a left turn onto St Nicholas Avenue. It collided with a 39-year-old man riding an e-scooter eastbound. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was a contributing factor in the crash. The e-scooter rider was struck and suffered head injuries described as 'crush injuries.' The van’s left front bumper took the impact. The police report lists no contributing factors for the e-scooter rider. No other injuries were specified for the van’s occupants. The crash underscores the danger when large vehicles turn across paths at speed. The report makes clear: speed and turning movements combined to harm a vulnerable road user.


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Distracted Drivers Injure Passengers on Broadway

Two cars collided on Broadway. Both drivers distracted. Three passengers hurt, backs wrenched, whiplash. Metal twisted, glass shattered. The street bore the mark. System failed to protect those inside.

Two vehicles, a Jeep SUV and a Honda sedan, crashed on Broadway at West 139th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, both drivers were inattentive and distracted at the time of the collision. The crash left three passengers injured, all suffering back injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor for both drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact struck the left front quarter panel of the SUV and the right side doors of the sedan. The system allowed distraction behind the wheel, and passengers paid the price.


Bus and Taxi Collide on Broadway, Passenger Hurt

A bus and a taxi crashed at Broadway and West 135th. Metal struck metal. A passenger suffered neck injuries. The police blamed vehicular factors. The street stayed open. The city moved on. The danger remained.

A bus and a taxi collided at the intersection of Broadway and West 135th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash involved a northbound taxi and an eastbound bus. One passenger, a 37-year-old woman, was injured and reported neck pain. The police listed 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not specify the exact nature of the vehicular factors, but both drivers were licensed and remained at the scene. The crash left one passenger hurt and exposed the ongoing risks faced by those who travel New York’s streets.


Sedan Strikes Cyclist on St Nicholas Avenue

A sedan hit a cyclist at St Nicholas Avenue and West 145th Street. The cyclist suffered a leg injury. The crash left the bike and car damaged. Police listed no clear cause. The street saw blood and metal. The system failed again.

A crash occurred at the intersection of St Nicholas Avenue and West 145th Street in Manhattan. A sedan traveling east collided with a southbound cyclist. According to the police report, the cyclist, a 39-year-old man, was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, suffering abrasions. The sedan’s left front bumper and the bike’s right front were damaged. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. The cyclist was unlicensed, but this is not listed as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the ongoing dangers faced by cyclists on city streets.


SUV Backs Up, Elderly Woman Injured on Amsterdam

An SUV backed up on Amsterdam Avenue. A 78-year-old woman, the driver, was hurt. Shock hit her. Another elderly woman and an infant were listed as occupants. The crash left injuries and questions. No clear cause named by police.

A crash occurred on Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan involving a 2010 Toyota SUV. According to the police report, the SUV was backing up when the incident happened. The driver, a 78-year-old woman, suffered injuries to her entire body and was in shock. Another 78-year-old woman and an infant were also listed as occupants, both with unspecified injuries. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or external causes were identified in the data. The point of impact and vehicle damage were at the center back end. No mention of helmet use or turn signals appears in the report. The crash highlights the dangers faced by vehicle occupants, especially the elderly and infants, even when no clear cause is given.


Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian in Crosswalk

A sedan hit a 70-year-old man crossing 12th Avenue at West 133rd Street. The car’s front end struck his leg. He suffered a fractured knee and foot. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed quiet. The man stayed conscious.

A sedan traveling south on 12th Avenue struck a 70-year-old pedestrian as he crossed at West 133rd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man was in a marked crosswalk, crossing without a signal, when the sedan’s center front end hit him. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated knee and foot but remained conscious at the scene. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported. The report does not mention any actions by the pedestrian as contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger posed to pedestrians by inattentive drivers, especially at intersections.


SUVs Collide at Unsafe Speed on Broadway

Two SUVs crashed on Broadway near West 125th. One driver suffered a shoulder injury. Speed and ignored signals fueled the impact. Passengers were shaken. Metal twisted. The street bore the mark of reckless force.

Two station wagons, both SUVs, collided on Broadway at West 125th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' One driver, a 25-year-old man, was injured in the shoulder and arm, suffering a fracture and dislocation. Two other occupants, including a 29-year-old front passenger and another person, had unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and failure to obey traffic controls as contributing factors. The force of the crash left visible damage to the left side doors of one vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


Pedestrian Struck Crossing Riverside Drive

A 23-year-old woman was hit while crossing Riverside Drive at Tiemann Place. Blood pooled on the pavement as she clutched her head, stunned and in shock. Sirens echoed through Manhattan’s early morning quiet. The driver’s actions remain unlisted in the police report.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Riverside Drive at Tiemann Place in Manhattan. The incident occurred in a marked crosswalk, with the pedestrian suffering head injuries and minor bleeding, and displaying signs of shock. The report does not specify the type of vehicle involved or list any contributing factors or driver errors. No information is provided regarding helmet use or traffic signals as a factor. The absence of driver details and contributing factors in the official record leaves critical questions unanswered about the circumstances that led to the pedestrian’s injury.


SUV Driver’s Unsafe Lane Change Injures Pedestrian

Afternoon sun on Morningside Avenue. An 18-year-old man, crossing in a marked crosswalk, is struck by a southbound SUV. He clutches his arm, bruised and aching, as traffic continues to flow around him. Sirens echo off the buildings.

According to the police report, a southbound SUV struck an 18-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing Morningside Avenue at West 126th Street in a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a contusion to his lower arm and hand. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors in the collision. No mention is made of helmet use or signal compliance as factors in this crash. The driver’s actions directly resulted in injury to the pedestrian.


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Two Passengers Injured on Riverside Drive

Night air thick with sirens on Riverside Drive. Two men, passengers in separate vehicles, clutch their bodies in pain and shock. Metal twisted at the front ends of a sedan and an SUV. Emergency lights reflect off broken glass and bruised faces.

Two male passengers, ages 42 and 47, were injured in a crash involving a sedan and an SUV on Riverside Drive at West 145th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling south when they collided, causing injuries to the right rear and front passengers. Both men suffered pain and shock, with injuries reported to their entire bodies. The report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for both drivers, providing no further detail on the cause. No driver errors are explicitly identified in the data. The police report does not mention helmet use or turn signals as factors in this incident.


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SUV Rear-Ended by Motorcycle on St Nicholas Pl

A motorcycle slammed into the back of an SUV on St Nicholas Place. The crash left both drivers injured—one with head abrasions, the other with whiplash. Sirens echoed as first responders arrived. Metal scraped pavement. Both drivers remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on St Nicholas Place collided with the rear of a northbound SUV that was slowing or stopping near West 152nd Street. The impact left the 45-year-old male motorcyclist with a head abrasion and the 51-year-old female SUV driver with back injuries described as whiplash. Both drivers were reported as conscious. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for both vehicles. The motorcyclist was partially ejected and was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. The SUV driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


Improper Turn Injures Driver on W 145 St

Metal scraped and glass rattled on W 145 St at Broadway. Two SUVs collided in the late afternoon. A 53-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Sirens echoed as first responders arrived. The street filled with the noise of disrupted traffic.

According to the police report, two SUVs crashed at the intersection of W 145 St and Broadway in Manhattan. The collision occurred at 4:03 p.m. when both vehicles were traveling straight in opposite directions. A 53-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor in the crash. No other driver errors or helmet or signal issues were noted in the data. The impact damaged the right front bumper and quarter panel of the vehicles. The injured driver was conscious at the scene.