Crash Count for Manhattan CB9
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,568
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,795
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 521
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 30
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 13
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 8, 2025
Carnage in CB 109
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 12
Crush Injuries 9
Head 2
Lower arm/hand 2
Lower leg/foot 2
Neck 2
Face 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whole body 1
Severe Bleeding 9
Face 5
Head 4
Severe Lacerations 8
Lower arm/hand 3
Lower leg/foot 2
Face 1
Head 1
Whole body 1
Concussion 16
Head 10
+5
Neck 2
Back 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whole body 1
Whiplash 79
Neck 42
+37
Back 21
+16
Head 16
+11
Chest 3
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Whole body 1
Contusion/Bruise 98
Lower leg/foot 39
+34
Head 18
+13
Lower arm/hand 16
+11
Shoulder/upper arm 7
+2
Back 5
Whole body 5
Face 4
Neck 3
Hip/upper leg 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Abrasion 84
Lower leg/foot 34
+29
Lower arm/hand 18
+13
Head 15
+10
Back 5
Face 4
Hip/upper leg 3
Eye 2
Neck 2
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Whole body 1
Pain/Nausea 36
Lower leg/foot 9
+4
Back 8
+3
Hip/upper leg 5
Lower arm/hand 4
Chest 3
Head 3
Neck 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whole body 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 8, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in CB 109?

Preventable Speeding in CB 109 School Zones

(since 2022)
Harlem’s kill zones: nine dead, hundreds hurt, and a city that still won’t slow down

Harlem’s kill zones: nine dead, hundreds hurt, and a city that still won’t slow down

Manhattan CB9: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 25, 2025

Henry Hudson takes the most. Riverside takes its share. Since 2022, Manhattan CB9 has seen nine people killed and 1,267 injured in 2,627 crashes, with 19 listed as serious injuries, according to city data (NYC Open Data).

Motorcycles, SUVs, sedans. Bikes and bodies. The toll keeps coming in.

Where the bodies fall

The Henry Hudson Parkway is the worst corridor in CB9: two deaths and 199 injuries. Riverside Drive adds another death and 24 injuries. Amsterdam Avenue and 125th and 145th Streets pile up dozens more injuries.

At 10:52 p.m. on Aug. 3, 2023, a 42‑year‑old motorcyclist died on the Henry Hudson. The record lists ejection, helmet used, and driver factors: “Unsafe Speed” and “Tinted Windows” (CrashID 4651573).

At W 155th and St. Nicholas, a bicyclist died at 10:42 p.m. on Nov. 2, 2024. Police logged driver inattention and unsafe speed in a collision with an SUV (CrashID 4768346).

On May 10, 2025, at 11:55 p.m., an SUV struck a 73‑year‑old man at W 135th Street. He was recorded “Semiconscious,” then “Killed.” The database calls it “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” The SUV was “Going Straight Ahead” (CrashID 4812753).

The clock tells on us

Nights are bad. Injuries climb through the late hours. Between 10 p.m. and 1 a.m., injuries spike, with deaths logged at 10 p.m., 11 p.m., and midnight hours. The 10 p.m. hour shows 82 injuries and two deaths; 11 p.m. has 57 injuries and three serious injuries; midnight holds 76 injuries and a serious injury (NYC Open Data).

Drivers hit most pedestrians here. SUVs and cars account for the bulk of cases: 172 pedestrian injuries and two pedestrian deaths tied to SUVs and sedans in the rollup. Trucks and buses injure too, but far less often (NYC Open Data).

Why the pain keeps coming

“Unsafe speed” is present in fatal files. “Driver Inattention/Distraction” appears again and again. The board’s contributing factors list speed, inattention, failure to yield, and red‑light disregard across hundreds of injuries, with multiple deaths under “other” and “vulnerable road user error” buckets (NYC Open Data).

At Bowery and Canal last month, a stolen car doing more than 100 mph killed two people. The city moved to harden the site. “We are taking immediate steps to fortify this intersection,” said the transportation commissioner (Gothamist). It should not take two dead to fix a corner. “Canal Street is only as safe as its most dangerous block,” an advocate said, warning most of the corridor “will remain deadly” even after changes (Gothamist).

Fix the streets that kill

Start where the numbers are worst. Harden turns and narrow lanes on Henry Hudson access points in CB9. Install raised crossings and daylight corners on Riverside Drive and along 125th and 145th. Late‑night hotspots need speed control and signal timing that protects people on foot and on bikes. Repeat crash sites need repeat fixes.

City Hall and Albany have tools and use them when pushed. The Council sent the state a message to let the city set lower limits. “The city’s ability to control the speed limits on its streets plays a crucial role in delivering traffic safety,” said the DOT commissioner at the time (Streetsblog NYC).

Albany advanced a bill to stop the worst repeat speeders with speed‑limiting tech. Senator Cleare co‑sponsored and voted yes in committee on S 4045, which requires intelligent speed assistance for drivers with repeat violations (Open States). On the Assembly side, local members signed on to A 2299 to mandate the same devices for habitual speeders (Open States).

Lower speeds save lives. Pass the devices. Drop the default. Then go back to the corners where blood has already dried and rebuild them.

If you want this to stop, act. Tell City Hall to set safer speeds and back the bills that rein in repeat speeders. Start here: take action.

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Other Representatives

Jordan Wright
Assembly Member Jordan Wright
District 70
District Office:
163 W. 125th St. Suite 911, New York, NY 10027
Legislative Office:
Room 532, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Shaun Abreu
Council Member Shaun Abreu
District 7
District Office:
500 West 141st Street, New York, NY 10031
212-928-6814
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1763, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7007
Twitter: @shaunabreu
Cordell Cleare
State Senator Cordell Cleare
District 30
District Office:
Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. State Office Building 163 W. 125th St., Suite 912, New York, NY 10027
Legislative Office:
Room 905, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

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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Boroughs
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State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Manhattan Community Board 9

9
SUV Collides With Cyclist on Amsterdam Avenue

Feb 9 - SUV veered, struck cyclist on Amsterdam. Rider thrown, scraped up. Police blame improper lane use by driver. Crash left cyclist hurt and exposed the danger on city streets.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a northbound Porsche SUV struck him on Amsterdam Avenue near La Salle Street at 4 p.m. The SUV hit the cyclist with its right front quarter panel, ejecting the rider and causing abrasions to his back. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, pointing to driver error. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment, but the primary cause was the SUV driver's improper lane use. The crash damaged the SUV's front bumper and the bike's left side. The cyclist was conscious but suffered significant injury.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791438 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
6
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing York Avenue

Feb 6 - A 90-year-old woman died on York Avenue. A cab made a U-turn and struck her. Another car hit her moments later. She was rushed to the hospital. Both drivers stayed. She did not survive.

According to the New York Post (published February 6, 2025), Frances Rickard, 90, was crossing York Avenue at East 72nd Street around 5:40 p.m. when a yellow taxi, driven by a 68-year-old man, made a U-turn and struck her. Police said, “Moments later, a 35-year-old woman driving a 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer also struck her.” Rickard was taken to Weill Cornell Medical Center, where she died. Both drivers remained at the scene and have not been charged. The sequence highlights the dangers of U-turns and multi-lane crossings for pedestrians. The intersection saw two vehicles collide with a vulnerable road user in quick succession, underscoring persistent risks in city street design and driver behavior.


4
Tesla Crash Kills Woman On FDR Drive

Feb 4 - Tesla tore north on FDR. It struck a guardrail, flipped, split, burned. The woman driver died at the scene. Her passenger flew from the wreck. Firefighters battled battery flames. Northbound lanes shut. Metal, fire, speed, and loss marked the night.

NY Daily News (2025-02-04) reports a deadly crash on Manhattan's FDR Drive. A Tesla, traveling at high speed—witnesses estimated 'at least 120, 130 [mph]'—lost control near E. 70th St. The car struck a guardrail, overturned, and caught fire. Both occupants were ejected. The driver died at the scene; her passenger survived. Firefighters and a hazmat team responded to extinguish the burning lithium-ion battery. The crash shut down northbound lanes. The article highlights excessive speed and the dangers of high-performance vehicles in urban settings. Emergency response was extensive, with 60 firefighters on scene.


3
SUV Rear-Ends Parked Bus on Manhattan Street

Feb 3 - A westbound SUV struck the rear of a parked bus on W 130 St in Manhattan. The collision caused neck injuries to a front-seat passenger. Slippery pavement contributed to the crash, highlighting hazardous road conditions and driver control failures.

According to the police report, a 2005 Dodge SUV traveling west on W 130 St collided with the center back end of a parked bus. Both vehicles were stationary before impact. The bus was also parked, with damage to its center front end. The SUV carried two occupants, including a 48-year-old female front passenger who sustained a neck injury described as whiplash and was conscious after the crash. The report cites slippery pavement as a contributing factor, indicating loss of vehicle control. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are explicitly listed, but the collision with a parked vehicle suggests a failure to maintain control under adverse conditions. The passenger’s injury and the vehicle damage confirm the force of impact. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the injured occupant.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790144 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
26
SUV Backing Unsafely Injures 75-Year-Old Driver

Jan 26 - A 75-year-old man driving a station wagon sport utility vehicle suffered elbow and lower arm injuries after his SUV backed unsafely in Manhattan. The crash caused pain and shock, with damage to the vehicle’s right rear bumper.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:55 PM near West 154th Street in Manhattan. The driver, a 75-year-old male occupant of a 2014 Honda SUV, was injured when the vehicle backed unsafely, striking an object or surface with the right rear bumper. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor. The driver sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, experienced shock, and complained of pain or nausea. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The vehicle damage was limited to the right rear bumper. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported involved. The incident highlights the dangers posed by unsafe backing maneuvers in urban traffic environments.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788560 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
24
SUV Strikes Bicyclist on Broadway in Manhattan

Jan 24 - A bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision with an SUV on Broadway. Both vehicles were traveling southbound. The SUV struck the bike’s left front quarter panel with its right front bumper. No driver errors were specified.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Broadway near 3495 Broadway in Manhattan at 17:12. A 20-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the bike. Both the SUV and the bike were traveling straight ahead southbound when the SUV’s right front bumper impacted the bike’s left front quarter panel. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Vehicle damage was reported as none for both the SUV and the bike. The bicyclist’s safety equipment status is unknown, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788551 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
22
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Henry Hudson Parkway

Jan 22 - A northbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan on Henry Hudson Parkway. The sedan’s female driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Henry Hudson Parkway in Manhattan around midnight. A northbound station wagon/SUV collided with the center back end of a northbound sedan. The sedan’s 39-year-old female driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained back injuries and complained of whiplash. The police report identifies driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the SUV struck the sedan’s left rear bumper with its right front bumper. No ejections occurred, and the sedan driver was conscious at the scene. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787602 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
18
Unlicensed Bicyclist Ejected in Manhattan SUV Crash

Jan 18 - A 32-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured after colliding with a parked SUV on Broadway in Manhattan. The bicyclist suffered abrasions and lower arm injuries. The crash exposed dangers of unlicensed cycling near stationary vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:40 near 3557 Broadway in Manhattan. A 32-year-old male bicyclist, traveling southbound without a license, collided with a parked 2006 Mercedes SUV. The point of impact was the left side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the bike. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. The bicyclist was conscious but not wearing any safety equipment. The report lists no contributing factors from the SUV driver, who was parked and licensed. The bicyclist's unlicensed status and unspecified factors contributed to the crash. This incident highlights the risks posed by unlicensed cyclists interacting with parked vehicles in Manhattan.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786719 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
16
A 2299 Lasher co-sponsors bill to boost street safety with speed limiters.

Jan 16 - Assembly bill A 2299 targets reckless drivers. Eleven points or six camera tickets in a year triggers forced speed control tech. Lawmakers move to curb repeat speeders. Streets demand fewer deadly risks.

Assembly bill A 2299, now in sponsorship, sits with the New York State Assembly. Introduced January 16, 2025, the bill 'requires the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices if a driver accumulates eleven or more points on their driving record during a 24 month period, or receives 6 speed camera or red light camera tickets during a twelve month period.' Primary sponsor Emily Gallagher leads a bloc of co-sponsors, including Rebecca Seawright, Andrew Hevesi, and others. The measure aims to clamp down on repeat speeders with mandatory speed-limiting tech. No safety analyst note was provided.


16
A 2299 Taylor co-sponsors bill to boost street safety with speed limiters.

Jan 16 - Assembly bill A 2299 targets reckless drivers. Eleven points or six camera tickets in a year triggers forced speed control tech. Lawmakers move to curb repeat speeders. Streets demand fewer deadly risks.

Assembly bill A 2299, now in sponsorship, sits with the New York State Assembly. Introduced January 16, 2025, the bill 'requires the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices if a driver accumulates eleven or more points on their driving record during a 24 month period, or receives 6 speed camera or red light camera tickets during a twelve month period.' Primary sponsor Emily Gallagher leads a bloc of co-sponsors, including Rebecca Seawright, Andrew Hevesi, and others. The measure aims to clamp down on repeat speeders with mandatory speed-limiting tech. No safety analyst note was provided.


12
Two Sedans Collide on Henry Hudson Parkway

Jan 12 - Two sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway at 1 p.m. The front passenger suffered hip and upper leg injuries, experiencing shock and pain. Police cited improper lane usage as the cause. Both drivers were licensed, traveling southbound during the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Henry Hudson Parkway at 13:00 involving two sedans traveling south. One vehicle was going straight ahead, while the other was making a right turn. The point of impact was the center front end of the first sedan and the center back end of the second. The contributing factor was identified as 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper,' indicating driver error in lane management. The front passenger in one sedan, a 48-year-old woman, sustained hip and upper leg injuries, was not ejected, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. Safety equipment such as air bags and lap belts deployed. Both drivers held valid licenses from NY and NJ respectively. The report does not attribute fault to the injured passenger.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785487 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
12
Taxi Rear-Ends SUV on Westbound W 125 St

Jan 12 - A taxi struck the right rear quarter panel of a slowing SUV on W 125 St in Manhattan. The SUV driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cite unsafe speed as the taxi driver’s contributing factor. Both vehicles were westbound at impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred around 4:30 AM on W 125 St in Manhattan. A taxi traveling westbound was stopped in traffic but struck the right rear quarter panel of a westbound SUV that was slowing or stopping. The taxi driver’s unsafe speed was identified as a contributing factor to the collision. The SUV driver, a 38-year-old female, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The taxi driver was licensed in New Jersey, and the SUV driver was licensed in New York. The impact point was the center back end of the taxi and the right rear quarter panel of the SUV. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785797 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
8
S 131 Cleare co-sponsors bill to consider, not require, complete street design.

Jan 8 - Senate bill S 131 demands complete street design for state-funded projects. Sponsors push for safer roads. Guidance will go public. Streets could change. Pedestrians and cyclists stand to gain.

Senate bill S 131 was introduced on January 8, 2025, now in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Requires the consideration of complete street design for certain transportation projects which receive federal or state funding,' aims to force safer street planning. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan leads, joined by co-sponsors Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, Samra Brouk, Cordell Cleare, Leroy Comrie, Jeremy Cooney, Nathalia Fernandez, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Robert Jackson, Rachel May, Kevin S. Parker, Christopher Ryan, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill also orders the department to publish guidance on street design. No safety analyst note was provided.


8
A 1077 Taylor co-sponsors bill boosting street safety for all users.

Jan 8 - Assembly bill A 1077 pushes for streets built for people, not just cars. Dozens of lawmakers back safer roads. The bill stands at sponsorship. No vote yet. Vulnerable users wait for action.

Assembly bill A 1077, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 8, 2025, the bill sits in committee. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 60 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Robert C. Carroll, and Catalina Cruz. No votes have been cast. The bill's language centers all road users, not just drivers. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users. The measure signals intent but action remains pending.