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

E-Scooter Rider Injured on West 125 Street

A 35-year-old man riding an e-scooter was injured on West 125 Street near Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The rider remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured in a crash on West 125 Street in Manhattan. The rider sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The e-scooter was traveling west, going straight ahead, and the point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The rider was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other vehicles or persons were reported injured or involved.


Manhattan Cyclist Injured in Rear-End Crash

A 26-year-old male cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a rear-end collision on West 125th Street. The impact struck the center back end of his bike. He was wearing a helmet and reported pain and nausea at the scene.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash on West 125th Street in Manhattan. The collision involved an unspecified vehicle striking the center back end of the cyclist's bike. The cyclist was wearing a helmet and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with complaints of pain and nausea. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors for the crash. The cyclist was not ejected and experienced shock following the impact. Vehicle damage was noted at the center front end of the other vehicle and the center back end of the bike.


Sedan Turns Left Collides With Moped

A sedan making a left turn struck a moped going straight on Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan. The moped driver, a 35-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries with minor bleeding. Both vehicles damaged at front bumpers.

According to the police report, a 2017 Honda sedan was making a left turn when it collided with a 2023 JIAJU moped traveling straight ahead on Amsterdam Avenue. The moped driver, a 35-year-old man, was injured with knee, lower leg, and foot trauma and experienced shock. He was not ejected and wore a helmet. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper, and the moped to its right front bumper. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but notes the sedan driver was making a left turn, a common driver error in such crashes. The moped driver held a permit license. No pedestrian was involved.


Bicyclist Ejected Near Parked Taxi Manhattan

A 46-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured near West 125th Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot. The taxi involved showed no damage. Passenger distraction contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 46-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected while traveling straight near a parked taxi on West 125th Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The taxi, occupied by two males, was parked and showed no damage or point of impact. The report lists "Passenger Distraction" as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash caused serious injury but no damage to the taxi.


SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Henry Hudson Parkway

A Ford SUV struck a Honda sedan from behind on Henry Hudson Parkway. The sedan’s driver, a 35-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved driver inexperience and following too closely. Both vehicles traveled northbound.

According to the police report, a 2013 Ford SUV rear-ended a 2011 Honda sedan on Henry Hudson Parkway. The sedan’s driver, a 35-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inexperience and following too closely as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead northbound. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The SUV had one occupant; the sedan had two. The crash highlights errors by the SUV driver, with no mention of victim fault or helmet use.


E-Bike Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 20-year-old woman was hit by an e-bike on Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan. She was crossing with the signal when the bike, traveling north, failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a shoulder contusion and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a male e-bike rider traveling north on Amsterdam Avenue struck a 20-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection near West 138 Street. The pedestrian sustained an upper arm and shoulder contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor for the driver. The e-bike showed no damage, and the impact occurred at the center front end of the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


Pedestrian Struck Crossing Claremont Avenue

A 21-year-old woman was injured crossing Claremont Avenue outside an intersection. A northbound sedan struck her on the right front quarter panel. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock at the scene. The driver showed no damage to the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Claremont Avenue at a location not marked by a crosswalk or signal. The northbound sedan struck her on the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No driver errors such as failure to yield were noted in the data.


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Two Sedans Collide on Henry Hudson Parkway

Two sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. Both drivers suffered injuries. One driver hit the other’s rear bumper while stopped in traffic. Both drivers wore lap belts. Driver distraction caused the crash. Injuries included head trauma and leg pain.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Henry Hudson Parkway collided. One driver was stopped in traffic when the other vehicle struck the rear bumper. Both drivers were injured: a 30-year-old man suffered head injuries and a 46-year-old woman sustained knee and lower leg injuries. Both were wearing lap belts and were not ejected. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. The impact point was the center back end of one vehicle and the right rear bumper of the other. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


65-Year-Old Bicyclist Injured on West 113 Street

A 65-year-old female bicyclist suffered a head injury and concussion on West 113 Street. The crash occurred as she made a left turn. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 65-year-old female bicyclist was injured while making a left turn on West 113 Street. She sustained a head injury and concussion but was conscious and not ejected from her bike. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The bicycle showed no damage, and no other vehicles were involved. The bicyclist was the sole occupant and driver of the bike. The report does not indicate any other causes or victim errors.


E-Bike Struck by Sedan Turning Right

An e-bike rider was injured on West 133 Street when a sedan made a right turn and struck him on the right side. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Driver distraction was a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male e-bike rider was injured after a collision with a sedan on West 133 Street. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, was making a right turn when it struck the e-bike on the right side doors. The e-bike rider sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. The sedan's left front bumper and the e-bike's right side doors were damaged. The e-bike rider was wearing a lap belt and harness, but no other safety equipment or contributing factors were noted.


Taxi Strikes Sedan on Henry Hudson Parkway

A taxi traveling south on Henry Hudson Parkway collided with a sedan. The taxi’s left side doors were hit, damaging its left front quarter panel. The taxi driver, a 61-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and whiplash but was not ejected. She was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a taxi and a sedan were both traveling south on Henry Hudson Parkway when the taxi was struck on its left side doors. The taxi driver, a 61-year-old female occupant, sustained back injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified. The sedan showed no damage and had no occupants at the time. The taxi’s left front quarter panel was damaged. No driver errors were explicitly noted in the data. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead before the crash.


SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Henry Hudson Parkway

A Ford SUV struck a Toyota sedan from behind on Henry Hudson Parkway in Manhattan. The sedan’s driver, a 31-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles traveled southbound at impact.

According to the police report, a 2017 Ford SUV rear-ended a 2014 Toyota sedan on Henry Hudson Parkway in Manhattan. The sedan’s driver, a 31-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling southbound, with the SUV impacting the sedan’s center back end. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


Motorcycle Overturns on Slippery Manhattan Street

A 43-year-old male motorcyclist overturned on Broadway in Manhattan. He was trapped and suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash involved unsafe speed on slippery pavement. The rider wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old male motorcyclist traveling north on Broadway in Manhattan lost control and overturned. The rider was trapped in the vehicle and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unsafe speed and slippery pavement as contributing factors. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The motorcycle was going straight ahead before the overturn, and the driver was licensed in New York. The crash caused other damage to the vehicle but no other occupants were involved.


Taxi Strikes Bicyclist on Broadway, Injures Head

A 21-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered head injuries after a collision with a northbound taxi on Broadway near West 113th Street. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet and suffered whiplash and shock.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on Broadway struck a bicyclist also heading north near West 113th Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 21-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained head injuries and whiplash. The report lists driver errors including "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." The taxi's point of impact was the left front quarter panel, while the bike sustained other damage. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet. The taxi driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No damage was reported to the taxi. The bicyclist was in shock following the crash.


Sedan Crashes on Henry Hudson Parkway Injuring Driver

A 24-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and abrasions after a crash on Henry Hudson Parkway. The sedan hit head-on. Police cited alcohol involvement and driver distraction. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on Henry Hudson Parkway. The sedan, traveling south, collided front-center, causing neck injuries and abrasions to the driver. The driver was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report lists alcohol involvement and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle sustained front-end damage. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved. The driver was licensed in New Jersey. The crash highlights the dangers of impaired and distracted driving on city roadways.


Pedestrian Hit by SUV Turning Right

A 21-year-old woman was struck by an SUV making a right turn on LaSalle Street in Manhattan. The driver was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The SUV showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing against the signal at an intersection on LaSalle Street near Broadway in Manhattan. The driver of a 2018 Audi SUV was making a right turn when the collision occurred. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The SUV had no visible damage. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's actions beyond crossing against the signal, nor does it mention safety equipment.


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Unlicensed Motorcyclist Hits Cyclist Head-On

A motorcycle slammed into a cyclist on West 133rd Street. The cyclist flew from his bike, smashed face-first, and bled in the road. Both vehicles shattered. The rider had no license. The crash left the cyclist injured and bleeding.

A motorcycle struck a 41-year-old cyclist head-on on West 133rd Street. The cyclist was ejected, landed face-first, and suffered severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'A motorcycle struck a 41-year-old cyclist head-on. He flew from the bike, hit face-first, and lay bleeding in the road. No helmet. The rider was unlicensed. Both machines shattered at the front.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The motorcyclist was unlicensed. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes were driver distraction and failure to obey traffic controls.


SUV Backs Into Parked Car, Driver Dies

A Chevy SUV backed into a parked Chrysler on West 126th. No damage to either car. The driver, a 35-year-old woman, died behind the wheel. The street was quiet. The crash left one dead. The city held its breath.

A Chevy SUV, driven by a 35-year-old woman, backed into a parked Chrysler SUV near 479 West 126th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A Chevy SUV backed into a parked Chrysler. No damage. No seatbelt. The woman driving, 35, died behind the wheel.' The crash resulted in the death of the driver. The police report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No other injuries were reported. The driver was not wearing a seatbelt, as noted after the driver errors. The parked Chrysler sustained no damage. The street was still. The loss was total.


Bicyclist Injured in Rear-End Sedan Crash

A 29-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered neck injuries after a sedan struck him from behind on Amsterdam Avenue. The driver was distracted and speeding. The cyclist was conscious but suffered whiplash without protective gear.

According to the police report, a sedan stopped in traffic on Amsterdam Avenue was struck from behind by a southbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 29-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. The report lists driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan sustained damage to its right rear bumper. The bicyclist remained conscious after the crash but was injured. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and speeding in Manhattan.


Sedan Driver Suffers Head Injury on West 125 Street

A 42-year-old man driving a sedan north on West 125 Street suffered a serious head injury. The vehicle struck an object front-center. The driver was not ejected but went into shock. Illness was cited as the cause.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male driver operating a 2017 Toyota sedan was traveling north on West 125 Street when the crash occurred. The vehicle sustained damage to the center front end, indicating a frontal collision. The driver suffered a head injury and was in shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists illness as the sole contributing factor to the crash, with no other driver errors noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead at the time of impact. No pedestrians or other vehicles were involved.