Crash Count for Manhattan CB9
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,365
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,675
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 491
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 26
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 12
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025
Carnage in CB 109
Killed 11
Crush Injuries 7
Lower arm/hand 2
Lower leg/foot 2
Face 1
Head 1
Neck 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whole body 1
Severe Bleeding 7
Face 4
Head 3
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 74
Neck 40
+35
Back 20
+15
Head 15
+10
Chest 3
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whole body 1
Contusion/Bruise 93
Lower leg/foot 36
+31
Head 18
+13
Lower arm/hand 15
+10
Shoulder/upper arm 6
+1
Back 5
Whole body 5
Face 4
Neck 3
Hip/upper leg 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Abrasion 82
Lower leg/foot 33
+28
Lower arm/hand 18
+13
Head 15
+10
Back 4
Face 4
Hip/upper leg 3
Eye 2
Neck 2
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Whole body 1
Pain/Nausea 35
Lower leg/foot 9
+4
Back 8
+3
Hip/upper leg 4
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 Sep 15, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Manhattan CB9?

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.

Citations

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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
City Council Districts
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State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Manhattan Community Board 9

17
SUV Slams Driver on Henry Hudson Parkway

Feb 17 - SUV struck a 36-year-old driver’s car on Henry Hudson Parkway. Impact hit left rear. Driver suffered full-body bruises. Police cited improper lane use. Shock followed. Metal twisted. Night stayed silent.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male driver was injured when an SUV hit his car’s left rear quarter panel on Henry Hudson Parkway at 11:05 p.m. The driver suffered contusions over his entire body and was in shock. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The SUV’s left front bumper was damaged. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other injuries were reported. The crash shows the danger of improper lane use on city highways.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4606680 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
13
A 602 Cleare votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.

Feb 13 - Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.


9
E-Scooter Driver Injured in Manhattan Collision

Feb 9 - A 39-year-old man on an e-scooter was injured on West 135 Street near Saint Nicholas Avenue. The scooter driver suffered bruises and leg injuries after a vehicle made a right turn too close. The impact damaged the scooter’s left side doors.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on West 135 Street in Manhattan involving an e-scooter and another vehicle. The 39-year-old e-scooter driver was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the vehicle made a right turn too close to the scooter. The vehicle struck the scooter on its left side doors, damaging its left side. The e-scooter driver was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of close passing during turns in busy city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4605040 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
7
Motorcycle Ejected in Sedan Left-Turn Crash

Feb 7 - A motorcycle rider was ejected after a sedan made a left turn on West 145 Street. The rider suffered head abrasions and was injured. The sedan struck the motorcycle’s left side doors. Failure to yield and unsafe speed contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on West 145 Street made a left turn and collided with a motorcycle going straight west. The motorcycle driver, a 22-year-old male occupant, was ejected and sustained head abrasions. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The sedan struck the motorcycle on its left side doors, causing the rider’s injury. The motorcycle driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and making a left turn at the time of impact. The crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to oncoming motorcycles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4603600 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
4
Two Sedans Collide on Henry Hudson Parkway

Feb 4 - Two sedans crashed on Henry Hudson Parkway at night. One driver injured with abrasions and leg wounds. Impact hit right front bumper of one car and left rear quarter panel of the other. Unsafe speed cited as cause. Air bag deployed.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway around 8:30 p.m. The driver of one vehicle, a 58-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash involved a BMW traveling north going straight ahead and a Tesla also heading north but changing lanes. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the BMW and the left rear quarter panel of the Tesla. The police identified unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and the air bag deployed. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4603570 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
3
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing West 111 Street

Feb 3 - A 21-year-old woman was hit by an SUV while crossing West 111 Street in a marked crosswalk. The driver failed to yield and turned improperly. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock with minor bleeding.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing West 111 Street in a marked crosswalk. The driver of a 2018 Nissan SUV was making a right turn southwest when the collision occurred. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in minor bleeding and shock. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact to its left front bumper. The driver was licensed in New York and had two occupants in the vehicle at the time.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4603198 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
3
SUV Rear-Ends Box Truck on Broadway

Feb 3 - A 28-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries in a rear-end crash on Broadway. The SUV struck the box truck from behind. The driver was conscious and reported whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause of the collision.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male driver in a 2020 SUV traveling north on Broadway rear-ended a 2020 box truck also traveling north. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the truck. The SUV driver sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4603197 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
25
SUVs Collide on Amsterdam Avenue U-Turn

Jan 25 - Two SUVs crashed on Amsterdam Avenue. A 20-year-old female passenger suffered hip and upper leg injuries. The driver making an improper U-turn struck another SUV traveling straight. The injured passenger was restrained but shocked and in pain.

According to the police report, the crash occurred when a female driver with a learner's permit attempted an improper U-turn on Amsterdam Avenue and collided with a southbound SUV. The impact struck the right side doors of the turning vehicle and the front center of the other. A 20-year-old female front-seat passenger in the turning SUV was injured, suffering hip and upper leg trauma and was reported in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The injured passenger was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4600551 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
24
A 602 Taylor votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.

Jan 24 - Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.


22
Two Sedans Collide on Henry Hudson Parkway

Jan 22 - Two sedans collided head north on Henry Hudson Parkway. Both drivers suffered facial injuries with minor bleeding. Impact hit left rear bumpers. Police cited unsafe speed as a factor. Both men wore seat belts and were not ejected. Shock followed the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Henry Hudson Parkway collided, impacting each other's left rear bumpers. Both drivers, a 30-year-old man and a 22-year-old man, sustained facial injuries with minor bleeding and were treated for shock. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected from their vehicles. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. Vehicle damage was limited to the left rear quarter panels of both sedans. The crash caused injuries but no fatalities.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4600328 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
14
Bicyclist Injured in Amsterdam Avenue Collision

Jan 14 - A 54-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Amsterdam Avenue. The sedan made a right turn, striking the cyclist who was going straight. The bicyclist suffered bruises and lower leg injuries. Alcohol was involved. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 54-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a sedan made a right turn on Amsterdam Avenue and struck him. The bicyclist was traveling straight while the sedan turned right, resulting in a collision at the right rear quarter panel of the sedan and the front center of the bike. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and had no reported errors beyond the turn. No damage was reported to either vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4597614 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
13
A 1280 Taylor co-sponsors bill boosting street safety for all users.

Jan 13 - Assembly bill A 1280 pushes for streets built for all. Dozens of lawmakers back the plan. The bill demands roads that protect walkers, cyclists, and riders. It calls for design, not luck, to keep people safe.

Assembly bill A 1280, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 13, 2023, the bill sits with the Assembly. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 70 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Kenny Burgos, and Catalina Cruz. Their action signals strong legislative momentum. The bill’s focus: force planners to build streets for people, not just cars. No safety analyst note is available, but the intent is clear—systemic change for vulnerable road users. The bill’s progress can be tracked at the New York Assembly website.


8
Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal Manhattan

Jan 8 - A 36-year-old woman was struck while crossing West 125 Street at Amsterdam Avenue. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was conscious and crossing with the signal when hit.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 125 Street and Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan. She was crossing with the signal when struck by an unspecified vehicle. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No information on the vehicle type, driver actions, or violations was provided.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4596162 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
5
Cyclist Ejected, Head Injured on Broadway

Jan 5 - A young man rode north on Broadway. He lost control. Thrown from his bike, his head struck hard. Blood pooled on the street. Alone, unlicensed, silent but for his breath. The night swallowed the sound.

A 21-year-old man riding a bike northbound on Broadway was ejected and suffered a head injury. According to the police report, the cyclist lost control and struck his head, resulting in severe bleeding. The report lists 'Failure to Keep Right' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The cyclist was unlicensed and riding alone. No helmet use was noted in the report. No other vehicles or persons were involved. The crash left the cyclist in shock and bleeding on the pavement.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4601820 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
4
S 100 Cleare co-sponsors bill to consider, not require, complete street design.

Jan 4 - Senate bill S 100 demands complete street design in state and federally funded projects. Lawmakers push for public guidance. Streets built for people, not just cars.

Senate bill S 100 was introduced on January 4, 2023, and is 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 planners to consider all users—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan leads, joined by Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, Samra Brouk, Cordell Cleare, Jeremy Cooney, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Rachel May, Kevin S. Parker, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill also orders the department to publish street design guidance. No safety analyst note was provided.


2
Moped Injured in Manhattan Sedan U-Turn

Jan 2 - A moped driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a sedan made an improper U-turn in Manhattan. The collision caused no vehicle damage. The 21-year-old rider remained conscious and was not ejected. The sedan was unoccupied at the time.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Amsterdam Avenue made an improper U-turn, colliding with a northbound moped. The moped driver, a 21-year-old male, sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor. Neither vehicle showed damage, and the sedan had no occupants during the incident. The moped driver’s safety equipment status is unknown. The crash highlights the danger posed by improper turning maneuvers in Manhattan traffic.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4595200 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
1
Pedestrian Hit Crossing With Signal Manhattan

Jan 1 - A 21-year-old man was struck on Broadway near West 151st Street. He was crossing with the signal when hit. The impact caused a head injury and concussion. The pedestrian remained conscious but suffered serious harm.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Broadway at West 151st Street in Manhattan. He was crossing with the signal when struck by an unspecified vehicle. The pedestrian sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. No details about the vehicle or driver were provided. The pedestrian was not ejected and no safety equipment was noted. The crash highlights the danger pedestrians face even when crossing legally.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4595104 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
27
Sedans Clash After Traffic Control Ignored

Dec 27 - Two sedans smashed front bumpers on Amsterdam Avenue. One young driver suffered a fractured, dislocated shoulder. Police cite traffic control ignored and aggressive driving. No pedestrians or cyclists were hurt.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Amsterdam Avenue at 10:25 p.m. The 24-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured with a fractured and dislocated shoulder. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. One driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles struck each other with their front bumpers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness, with airbags deployed. The crash caused serious damage to both vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4593380 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
26
Two Sedans Collide on West 124 Street

Dec 26 - Two sedans crashed on West 124 Street in Manhattan. The left front quarter panel of one hit the right front bumper of the other. A 31-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on West 124 Street near Morningside Avenue in Manhattan. The impact occurred on the left front quarter panel of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. A 31-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs by one or both drivers. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4593318 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
17
Sedan Rear-Ends Pickup Truck on West 134 Street

Dec 17 - A sedan struck the rear of a pickup truck traveling north on West 134 Street in Manhattan. The impact injured a 32-year-old male passenger in the sedan, who suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Alcohol was involved in the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on West 134 Street rear-ended a pickup truck also heading north. The collision caused injury to a 32-year-old male occupant in the sedan, who sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The sedan's driver was passing before the crash, indicating possible driver error related to unsafe passing or failure to maintain control. The pickup truck was going straight ahead at the time of impact. No ejections occurred, and the injured passenger was conscious. The report does not specify any victim fault or safety equipment use.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4593674 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19