Crash Count for Manhattan CB9
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,477
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,750
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 506
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 28
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 13
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Oct 31, 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 7
Lower arm/hand 2
Lower leg/foot 2
Face 1
Head 1
Neck 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 77
Neck 41
+36
Back 20
+15
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 97
Lower leg/foot 38
+33
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 Oct 31, 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.

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
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State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Manhattan Community Board 9

23
Improper Turn Sends SUV Driver to Hospital

Apr 23 - Two SUVs collided on West 145th and Broadway. One driver suffered neck injury. Police cite improper turning. Steel met steel. Streets stayed dangerous.

Two sport utility vehicles crashed at West 145th Street and Broadway in Manhattan. One driver, a 53-year-old man, suffered a neck injury and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the collision was caused by 'Turning Improperly.' Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact. The report lists no pedestrian or cyclist injuries. The police note that the injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors are mentioned in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808385 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
23
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian and Cyclist on Riverside Drive

Apr 23 - A distracted sedan driver hit a pedestrian and a cyclist on Riverside Drive. Both women, age 65, suffered shoulder injuries. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield.

A sedan traveling north on Riverside Drive struck a pedestrian and a cyclist, both women aged 65. According to the police report, both victims suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and were in shock. The cyclist was wearing a helmet. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The sedan showed no damage, but the bike was hit on its left side. The crash happened as the victims moved along the street, not at an intersection. The police report makes clear: driver error led to these injuries.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807703 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
22
SUV and Sedan Crash Injures Two Passengers

Apr 22 - Two passengers hurt as SUV and sedan collide on Broadway at West 145th. Metal crunches. Shock and pain. Streets run red with risk. No clear cause named. The city grinds on.

Two vehicles, an SUV and a sedan, collided at Broadway and West 145th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, two passengers—a 43-year-old woman and a 35-year-old man—suffered injuries, including neck and arm trauma. Both were in shock. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are named. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash underscores the danger faced by passengers in New York City traffic.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808373 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
18
Unsafe Speed and Lane Change Injure Three on Parkway

Apr 18 - Two sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. Three men hurt. Police cite unsafe speed and lane changes. Metal twisted. Pain followed. The road did not forgive mistakes.

Two sedans crashed on Henry Hudson Parkway in Manhattan. Three men, including both drivers and a front passenger, suffered injuries to the neck, back, and shoulder. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling south when unsafe speed and unsafe lane changing led to the collision. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors for both drivers. No other factors are cited. The crash left metal bent and people in pain. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806803 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
15
Sedan Turns Into Cyclist on Broadway Corner

Apr 15 - A sedan struck a teenage cyclist at Broadway and West 143rd. The crash left the rider injured and in shock. Police cite improper turning. The street saw pain, metal, and error.

A sedan collided with a 17-year-old bicyclist at Broadway and West 143rd Street in Manhattan. The cyclist was ejected and suffered arm injuries and shock. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Turning Improperly.' The driver and a passenger in the sedan were also involved, but their injuries were unspecified. The report lists no cyclist errors. The impact left the young rider hurt and the street marked by another preventable crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806201 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
13
Sedan Passes Too Close, E-Bike Rider Hurt

Apr 13 - A sedan passed too close on Old Broadway. The impact left a 24-year-old e-bike rider with an eye abrasion. Streets stayed silent. Metal moved on. Flesh paid.

A sedan and an e-bike collided on Old Broadway at West 125th Street in Manhattan. The crash injured a 24-year-old male e-bike rider, who suffered an abrasion to his eye. According to the police report, 'Passing Too Closely' was listed as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The sedan struck with its right front bumper. No vehicle damage was reported. The data does not mention any helmet use or other cyclist actions as contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to leave safe space for vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805291 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
12
Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death

Apr 12 - A stolen car slammed into a Manhattan building. Flames followed. The driver, Francisco Guzman Parra, died on impact. His family waited days for answers. Police actions now face scrutiny. The city counts another life lost to speed and steel.

The New York Times (April 12, 2025) reports on the death of Francisco Guzman Parra after a stolen Honda CRV crashed into a building in Inwood, Manhattan. The crash followed a police chase; two officers involved were suspended pending investigation. The article notes, "The police are investigating whether the officers left the scene without reporting the crash." The medical examiner found Guzman Parra died from blunt impact and thermal injuries. The NYPD force investigation unit and state attorney general are reviewing the incident. The police have not disclosed why the chase began or details about the pursuit. The case highlights ongoing questions about police pursuit policies and the dangers that follow high-speed chases through city streets.


11
Lawmakers aim to make changes after New York City sightseeing helicopter crash

Apr 11 - Including Thursday's deadly crash, 25 people have been killed in New York City sightseeing helicopter accidents in the last 40 years.


10
Int 1105-2024 Abreu votes yes, boosting street safety transparency and project accountability.

Apr 10 - Council passed a law forcing DOT to post sharp, regular updates on street safety projects. Progress on bike lanes, bus lanes, and signals must go public. No more hiding delays or cost overruns. The city must show its work.

Bill Int 1105-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced November 13, 2024, it passed Council on April 10, 2025, and became law May 10, 2025. The bill's title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' Council Member Julie Won led sponsorship, joined by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others. The law demands DOT post annual and monthly updates on every project tied to the master plan—listing details, timelines, funding, and setbacks. This law brings sunlight to street safety work, making the city answer for every mile and missed deadline.


7
Box Truck Kills Man In Hell's Kitchen

Apr 7 - A box truck struck a man sitting in the street at West 40th and 9th. The man died at the scene. The driver stayed. Police are investigating. No arrests. The victim’s name is not known.

Patch reported on April 7, 2025, that a man was killed by a box truck at West 40th Street and 9th Avenue in Manhattan. The article states, “Police determined that a box truck, operated by a 75-year-old man, was traveling southbound on 9 Avenue when the vehicle collided with the victim, who was sitting in the roadway.” The driver remained at the scene and was not injured. No arrests have been made. The victim’s identity has not been released. The incident highlights the persistent risk to people in city streets and the need for scrutiny of how large vehicles interact with vulnerable road users. The investigation is ongoing.


6
Truck and Sedan Collide on Broadway; Two Suffer Head Injuries

Apr 6 - Metal tears at dusk on Broadway. A truck and sedan, too close, too fast. Two men, both thirty-two, take blows to the head. Blood stains seats. Parked cars left gashed and silent. The street grows cold.

A truck and a sedan collided on West 146th Street at Broadway. Two men, both age thirty-two, suffered head injuries and concussions. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing.' The impact left parked cars damaged, their doors torn open. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when vehicles pass too close and change lanes unsafely. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Evening fell as the street filled with broken glass and blood.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804083 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
5
SUV and Sedan Crash Injures Three on Riverside Drive

Apr 5 - Two SUVs and a sedan collided on Riverside Drive. Three people hurt. Head and shoulder injuries. Police cite reaction to another vehicle. Metal twisted. Sirens wailed.

Two SUVs and a sedan collided on Riverside Drive near West 119th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, three people were injured: two drivers suffered head injuries and a rear passenger reported shoulder pain. The crash involved a reaction to an uninvolved vehicle, as noted in the police report. No driver-specific errors like speeding or failure to yield were listed. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as contributing factors. The impact left metal bent and lives disrupted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803732 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
5
SUV Strikes Cyclist on Amsterdam Avenue

Apr 5 - SUV hit cyclist at unsafe speed. Rider ejected, head injured. Police cite driver inattention and speed. Blood on the street. System failed to protect the vulnerable.

A station wagon/SUV struck a 22-year-old cyclist on Amsterdam Avenue at West 126th Street in Manhattan. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' contributed to the crash. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment, but these factors followed the driver’s errors. The crash left the cyclist conscious but hurt. The system exposed the rider to danger.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803731 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
3
Pedestrian Struck at Broadway and West 143rd

Apr 3 - A man, 28, hit at Broadway and West 143rd. He suffered a bruised leg. The crash left him conscious but hurt. No driver errors listed. The street stays dangerous.

A 28-year-old man walking at the intersection of Broadway and West 143rd Street in Manhattan was struck and injured. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a contusion to his knee and lower leg but remained conscious at the scene. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The vehicle type and details remain unspecified. The crash highlights the ongoing risk faced by pedestrians on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803217 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
1
Rear-End Crash Injures Driver on Parkway

Apr 1 - Sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. One driver suffered back injury and concussion. Police cite following too closely. Metal, glass, pain. System failed to protect.

Two sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway in Manhattan. According to the police report, one driver suffered a back injury and concussion. The crash involved a rear-end impact, with the front of one sedan striking the back of another. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors are cited. The toll: one injured, others shaken. The system left a gap, and the gap closed fast.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802973 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
29
SUV Fails to Yield, Strikes Pedestrian Crossing

Mar 29 - A 58-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn on W 142 St. The impact caused a head contusion. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, according to the police report, leaving the pedestrian injured but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:30 AM on W 142 St near Amsterdam Ave in Manhattan. A 58-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal at an intersection when she was hit by a northbound SUV making a left turn. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the vehicle driver. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The SUV showed no vehicle damage despite striking the pedestrian with its center front end. The driver was licensed and operating a 2024 SUV registered in New Jersey. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802020 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
28
SUV Strikes Bicyclist on St. Nicholas Avenue

Mar 28 - A 32-year-old male bicyclist suffered chest injuries and shock after a collision with a northbound SUV on St. Nicholas Avenue. The SUV was parked before impact. Police cite improper lane usage and driver distraction as causes. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:28 on St. Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan. A 32-year-old male bicyclist traveling north was injured when struck by a northbound Honda SUV that was parked prior to the collision. The bicyclist sustained chest injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the SUV and the left front bumper of the bike. The report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed and from Pennsylvania. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist's behavior or equipment.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802075 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
27
SUV Left Turn Hits Pedestrian in Crosswalk

Mar 27 - SUV turned left on St Nicholas Ave. Struck a woman crossing with the signal. Both driver and pedestrian injured. Driver failed to yield. Impact left the pedestrian bruised and in shock.

According to the police report, a northbound SUV made a left turn at St Nicholas Ave and W 150 St in Manhattan and struck a 36-year-old woman crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock. The 39-year-old driver was also injured and reported in shock. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, but this was not listed as a contributing factor. The SUV had no visible damage despite a center front impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802009 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
27
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Henry Hudson Parkway

Mar 27 - A speeding SUV struck the rear of a sedan traveling north on Henry Hudson Parkway. The sedan’s driver suffered chest injuries and whiplash. Airbags deployed and seat belts restrained the driver, who remained conscious after the violent impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred shortly after midnight on Henry Hudson Parkway. A 50-year-old male driver of a sedan was injured when a 2023 SUV traveling north at unsafe speed rear-ended his vehicle. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of the SUV hitting the center front end of the sedan. The sedan driver sustained chest injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. Safety equipment including airbags and lap belts deployed and restrained the driver. The report cites "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver’s failure to control speed led to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801478 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
26
Lasher Supports Regional MTA Funding Opposes NYC Payroll Tax

Mar 26 - Albany has no plan. The MTA faces a $35-billion hole. City lawmakers reject a payroll tax hike unless suburbs pay too. Federal officials blast subway decay. Riders wait. The capital plan hangs in limbo. Danger grows with every delay.

On March 26, 2025, state budget talks stalled over the MTA's 2025-29 capital plan. The $35-billion gap remains. The matter, described as a 'lack of a concrete plan from New York State leaders,' sits unresolved. Assembly Member Micah Lasher calls for regional funding, arguing suburbs benefit most. City lawmakers oppose a payroll tax hike limited to New York City. Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie offers only vague assurances. MTA Chairman Janno Lieber warns the capital plan is as vital as Medicare. Federal officials, including U.S. DOT Secretary Sean Duffy, criticize subway neglect and demand improvements before aid. Gov. Hochul’s office claims progress and urges fair federal funding. No safety analyst has assessed the impact on vulnerable road users. The system’s decay puts riders at risk. The clock ticks. Lawmakers stall.