Crash Count for Manhattan CB12
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 4,312
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,295
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 611
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 42
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 12
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Aug 8, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Manhattan CB12?

Blood on Cabrini: Manhattan’s Streets Still Built for the Kill

Blood on Cabrini: Manhattan’s Streets Still Built for the Kill

Manhattan CB12: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 5, 2025

The Toll in Blood and Bone

In Manhattan CB12, the violence does not stop. In the last twelve months, there were 1,265 crashes. Two people died. Seven hundred were hurt. Fourteen suffered injuries so serious they may never walk the same again. The numbers are not just numbers. They are bodies on the street, families waiting in hospital halls.

Just days ago, a cyclist was struck at West 181st and Cabrini. The driver made a U-turn, hit her, and ran. The police checked the victim, then left. The car was abandoned. The driver vanished. A neighbor said, “No one stops at these stop signs. We see people go through these red lights all the time.” The street is a gauntlet. The pain is routine.

Patterns That Kill

The violence is not random. It is built into the streets. In the last year, people ages 18 to 34 bore the brunt: over 300 injuries, two deaths. Children and elders are not spared. The most common killers are cars and SUVs, responsible for three deaths and 14 serious injuries in the last three years. Motorcycles, mopeds, and bikes have left their own scars, but the weight of harm comes from the largest machines.

The cycle repeats. A man is hit. A woman is left bleeding. A child is struck. The city moves on. “The crowding and the traffic signals are a problem,” said a man named Jordan. The intersection stays the same.

What Leaders Have Done—And Not Done

Local leaders have taken some steps. State Senator Robert Jackson voted yes on the Stop Super Speeders Act, a bill to force repeat speeders to install devices that keep them from breaking the limit. Assembly Member Manny De Los Santos co-sponsored the same. Both voted to extend the city’s speed camera program, a proven tool to slow drivers and save lives.

But the blood keeps coming. The city has the power to lower the speed limit to 20 mph. It has not. The streets are still built for speed, not safety. The dead cannot call for change. The living must.

Call to Action

This is not fate. It is policy. Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand streets that protect people, not cars. Do not wait for another name on the list. Act now.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Manhattan CB12 sit politically?
It belongs to borough Manhattan, city council district District 10, assembly district AD 72 and state senate district SD 31.
Which areas are in Manhattan CB12?
It includes the Washington Heights (South), Washington Heights (North), Inwood, Highbridge Park, and Inwood Hill Park neighborhoods. It also overlaps parts of Council Districts District 7 and District 10, Assembly Districts AD 71 and AD 72, and State Senate District SD 31.
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Manhattan CB12?
In the last three years, Cars and SUVs were responsible for 3 deaths and 14 serious injuries. Motorcycles and Mopeds caused 1 serious injury. Bikes caused 1 serious injury. The greatest harm comes from the largest vehicles.
Are these crashes just 'accidents'?
No. The patterns are clear. Most crashes happen in the same places, to the same kinds of people, by the same kinds of vehicles. These are preventable with better street design, lower speeds, and enforcement.
What can local politicians do to stop traffic violence?
They can lower the speed limit to 20 mph, redesign streets for safety, expand speed cameras, and pass laws to stop repeat dangerous drivers. They can act now, not after another death.
What is CrashCount?
We’re a tool for helping hold local politicians and other actors accountable for their failure to protect you when you’re walking or cycling in NYC. We update our site constantly to provide you with up to date information on what’s happening in your neighborhood.

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Other Representatives

Manny De Los Santos
Assembly Member Manny De Los Santos
District 72
District Office:
210 Sherman Ave. Suite A&C, New York, NY 10034
Legislative Office:
Room 454, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Carmen De La Rosa
Council Member Carmen De La Rosa
District 10
District Office:
618 W. 177th Street, Ground Floor, New York, NY 10033
917-521-2616
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1880, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7053
Twitter: cndelarosa
Robert Jackson
State Senator Robert Jackson
District 31
District Office:
5030 Broadway Suite 701, New York, NY 10034
Legislative Office:
Room 306, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

Manhattan CB12 Manhattan Community Board 12 sits in Manhattan, Precinct 34, District 10, AD 72, SD 31.

It contains Washington Heights (South), Washington Heights (North), Inwood, Highbridge Park, Inwood Hill Park.

See also
Boroughs
City Council Districts
State_assembly_districts
State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Manhattan Community Board 12

Rodriguez Supports Safety Boosting Drunk Driving Threshold Reduction

City officials push Albany to drop the drunk driving threshold from 0.08 to 0.05 percent. The bill lingers in committee. Drunk drivers killed 42 New Yorkers last year. Messaging still centers on not drinking, not on not driving.

Senate Bill sponsored by John Liu and Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon seeks to lower New York’s DWI blood-alcohol threshold from 0.08% to 0.05%. The bill, re-submitted in the last legislative session, remains stuck in committee. At a December 22, 2022 press conference, DOT Deputy Commissioner Margaret Forgione said, 'There is not really a safe level of drinking and driving, but the law suggests there is.' Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and NYPD’s Kim Royster also spoke, focusing on enforcement and urging drivers to avoid drinking before driving. Advocates like Alisa McMorris of Mothers Against Drunk Driving called for stronger messaging: 'We want people to make choices before they leave their home.' Despite evidence that lowering the threshold could cut traffic deaths by 10%, city messaging still stops short of telling people not to drive to events where they plan to drink.


Rodriguez Urges Transit Biking Walking to Cut Drunk Driving

City and state officials want to drop the legal blood-alcohol limit to 0.05. The bill sits in committee. Drunk drivers killed 42 people last year. Officials talk tough but focus on drinking, not driving. The danger remains for those outside the car.

Senate and Assembly bill, sponsored by Sen. John Liu and Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon, seeks to lower New York’s drunk driving threshold from 0.08 to 0.05 percent BAC. Announced at a December 22, 2022 press conference, the bill has stalled in committee for years. The matter aims to redefine DWI: 'driving while intoxicated would be defined as anything above a blood-alcohol content of 0.05 percent.' Simon and Liu back the measure; city DOT and NYPD leaders joined them. DOT Deputy Commissioner Margaret Forgione said, 'There is not really a safe level of drinking and driving, but the law suggests there is.' In 2021, 42 people died in drunk driving crashes, up 60 percent from previous years. Officials promise enforcement and education, but their messaging targets drinking, not the act of driving. Vulnerable road users remain at risk while the law lags.


Unlicensed Teen Driver Slams Sedan on Dyckman

A 17-year-old unlicensed driver lost control on Dyckman Street. The sedan struck an object. The teen suffered a head injury and was found unconscious. Driver inexperience and unsafe speed fueled the crash.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old male, unlicensed, drove a 2011 Hyundai sedan south on Dyckman Street at 5:30 a.m. While changing lanes, the car's left front bumper hit an object. The driver suffered a head injury and was found unconscious. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. No other occupants or road users were involved. The crash underscores the danger when unlicensed, inexperienced drivers operate vehicles at unsafe speeds.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4595275 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
E-Scooter Hits Pedestrian on Nagle Avenue

A 62-year-old woman was struck by an e-scooter traveling north on Nagle Avenue. The rider was inattentive and speeding. The pedestrian suffered bruising and injuries to her abdomen and pelvis. The crash happened away from an intersection.

According to the police report, an e-scooter traveling north on Nagle Avenue struck a 62-year-old female pedestrian who was not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her abdomen and pelvis. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The e-scooter operator was going straight ahead but failed to maintain proper attention and control. No other vehicles or safety equipment were involved. The pedestrian was injured but not ejected. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted and speeding e-scooter riders in areas where pedestrians are present.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4591893 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
SUV Unsafe Lane Change Hits Sedan

An SUV made an unsafe lane change and collided with a sedan on Amsterdam Avenue. The sedan driver, a 29-year-old man, suffered back injuries and shock. Both vehicles sustained damage on their left sides. The crash occurred in Manhattan's 10033 zip code.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling east on Amsterdam Avenue made an unsafe lane change and struck a sedan traveling south. The sedan's 29-year-old male driver was injured, suffering back trauma and shock. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors by the sedan driver. The SUV impacted the sedan's left front bumper, damaging its left front, while the SUV's left rear quarter panel was damaged. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4595046 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
Bicyclist Ejected in Manhattan Left-Turn Crash

A 48-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured on Sherman Avenue. Fractures and dislocations tore through his lower leg and foot. Traffic control was disregarded. Impact was sudden. The street did not forgive.

According to the police report, a 48-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured while making a left turn on Sherman Avenue at Isham Street in Manhattan. The rider suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash involved the bicyclist and another vehicle traveling straight westbound. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were specified in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4596117 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal

A man was hit by an SUV on Isham Street. He was crossing against the signal. The impact struck the pedestrian’s head, leaving him semiconscious with a concussion. The driver was going straight and hit the pedestrian center front. Injuries were severe.

According to the police report, a male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a Nissan SUV traveling south on Isham Street. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the collision occurred. The SUV’s center front end impacted the pedestrian’s head, causing a concussion and semiconscious state. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were listed in the report. The pedestrian’s action of crossing against the signal was noted, but no contributing factors were assigned to the driver. The pedestrian suffered serious head injuries but was not ejected from the roadway.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4596107 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
E-Bike Struck by SUV Making Left Turn

A 19-year-old male bicyclist was injured in Manhattan after an SUV made a left turn and collided with his e-bike. The rider suffered a head contusion but was conscious and wearing a helmet. The crash happened on West 169 Street near Broadway.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike westbound on West 169 Street was struck on the right side by a station wagon/SUV making a left turn. The bicyclist sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene, wearing a helmet. The SUV had no visible damage, while the e-bike showed damage to the center front end. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any failure to yield or other driver errors explicitly. The collision occurred near Broadway in Manhattan's 10th council district. No ejection occurred, and the bicyclist was the sole occupant of the e-bike.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4598369 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
2
Two Sedans Collide on Fort Washington Avenue

Two sedans crashed in Manhattan near 128 Fort Washington Avenue. One driver made a left turn, the other went straight. Both drivers and a passenger suffered whiplash and injuries to limbs. Traffic control was disregarded, causing the impact.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Fort Washington Avenue in Manhattan. One vehicle was making a left turn while the other was traveling straight north. The collision involved the center front end of one sedan and the left front bumper of the other. The crash injured a 29-year-old male driver and a 41-year-old female passenger. Both suffered whiplash and injuries to the shoulder, knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Other Vehicular" contributing factors. The passenger was not ejected and wore no safety equipment; the driver wore a lap belt. The crash caused damage to the front bumpers of both vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4588768 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
3
Driver Distraction Injures Three on West 157

Two cars turned left. Metal struck metal. Three women inside suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police blamed driver distraction. The street stayed dangerous. No one was ejected.

According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV collided on West 157 Street in Manhattan as both vehicles made left turns. The crash hit the sedan's right rear bumper and the SUV's left front quarter panel. Three women inside the sedan—a driver and two passengers, ages 22 and 28—sustained neck injuries and whiplash. All were conscious and wore lap belts and harnesses. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other errors or factors were listed. The crash left three injured but no one ejected.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4586857 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Dyckman Street

A 25-year-old man was hit by an SUV while crossing Dyckman Street outside an intersection. The impact fractured his knee and lower leg. The driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian was conscious but seriously injured.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling east on Dyckman Street struck a 25-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The driver was going straight ahead and impacted the pedestrian with the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The crash occurred in Manhattan's 10th Council District near 104 Dyckman Street.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4588685 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
Bicyclist Injured in Manhattan Sedan Collision

A 31-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with a sedan on Nagle Avenue. The sedan was making a left turn on red. The bicyclist suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The crash involved improper lane usage and failure to yield.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn on red collided with a bicyclist traveling straight on Nagle Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the contributing factors as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the bicyclist. The sedan showed no damage and had no occupants at the time. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash but seriously injured. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the bicyclist beyond the listed contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4586815 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
3
SUV and Sedan Crash Injures Three Youths

SUV and sedan slammed head-on on Henry Hudson Parkway. Three young passengers hurt. Police cited traffic control disregard. Injuries hit faces, legs, and abdomens. Airbags and child restraints were used.

According to the police report, a 2020 SUV heading south and a 2021 sedan heading north collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. Three passengers, ages 8, 15, and 16, were injured. The 15-year-old front passenger was incoherent with leg injuries. The 16-year-old rear passenger was semiconscious with facial wounds. The 8-year-old rear passenger suffered abdominal bruises. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. Airbags deployed and child restraints were in use. No ejections occurred. Both vehicles took damage to their right front bumpers.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657460 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
Taxi Hits Pedestrian Crossing Saint Nicholas

A taxi struck a 25-year-old man crossing Saint Nicholas Avenue. The impact left the pedestrian with a head abrasion. He stayed conscious. No driver errors were listed. The street saw blood.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a northbound taxi hit him on Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing outside an intersection and was struck by the taxi's center front end. He suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious after the crash. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for either party. The pedestrian’s location outside a crosswalk is noted, but no failure to yield or other driver fault appears in the data. No mention of safety equipment or signals as factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4584785 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
E-Bike Hits Sedan Stopped in Traffic

An e-bike struck the rear of a sedan stopped on West 181 Street in Manhattan. The 28-year-old e-bike rider suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding. Police cited pedestrian/bicyclist confusion and following too closely as factors.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male riding an e-bike collided with the rear of a 2022 Jeep sedan stopped in traffic on West 181 Street near Amsterdam Avenue. The e-bike rider was injured, sustaining facial wounds and minor bleeding, and was semiconscious at the scene. The report lists contributing factors as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Following Too Closely." The sedan driver was licensed and stopped in traffic at the time of impact. The e-bike struck the sedan's left rear bumper with its left front bumper, causing damage to both vehicles. The injured rider was not ejected and wore no safety equipment.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4584144 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
SUVs Collide on West 207 Street Injuring Passenger

Two SUVs and a sedan crashed head-on and side-on at West 207 Street in Manhattan. A 29-year-old male passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash involved unsafe speed and aggressive driving. The passenger was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on West 207 Street in Manhattan involving two SUVs and a sedan. The vehicles were traveling straight ahead when they collided, with impacts at the center front end and right front bumper. A 29-year-old male passenger in one SUV was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists unsafe speed and aggressive driving or road rage as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4582543 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
Rodriguez Defends Busways Calls Strong Infrastructure Necessity

City made Jamaica and Archer Avenue busways permanent. Jamaica Avenue hours slashed. Archer stays 24/7. Northern Boulevard bus lanes started after months of delay. Local politicians fought restrictions. Bus riders still face slow trips. City bows to business pressure.

On November 15, 2022, the Adams administration made busways on Jamaica and Archer avenues permanent after a one-year pilot. The Department of Transportation cut Jamaica Avenue’s busway hours from 24/7 to 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, while Archer Avenue remains round-the-clock. The Northern Boulevard bus lane project, stalled for months after Council Member Francisco Moya lobbied against it, finally began installation. Council Members Nantasha Williams and Selvena Brooks-Powers opposed the busways, calling for their elimination and citing business concerns. Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and other local officials pushed for even shorter hours. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez defended the busways, saying, 'strong bus infrastructure is a necessity.' Despite opposition, the city kept some busway hours intact, but caved to business interests, reducing protection for bus riders and vulnerable road users.


Bus Slams Parked Sedan on Wadsworth Avenue

A southbound bus veered into a parked sedan. Steel tore. The car’s left side crumpled. A 37-year-old man bled from the arm but stayed alert. The bus did not stop. Driver inattention marked the crash. The street held the wreckage.

A bus traveling south on Wadsworth Avenue near West 180th Street struck a parked Nissan sedan. According to the police report, 'A southbound bus veered into a parked Nissan. Steel screamed. The sedan’s left side folded. A 37-year-old man bled from the arm. He stayed awake. The bus did not stop.' The sedan’s driver, a 37-year-old man, suffered severe bleeding to his arm but remained conscious. Three other occupants in the sedan were not reported injured. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The bus driver left the scene. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4602227 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
SUV and Sedan Collide on Henry Hudson Parkway

Two vehicles collided on Henry Hudson Parkway at 8:39 a.m. A 56-year-old male sedan driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited unsafe speed and driver distraction as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and traveling southbound.

According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. The sedan driver, a 56-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt. The crash involved the sedan making a left turn and the SUV making a right turn, with impact on the sedan's right front quarter panel and the SUV's left rear bumper. The report lists unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581130 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
Taxi Hits Pedestrian Crossing Payson Avenue

A 48-year-old woman was struck by a taxi while crossing a marked crosswalk on Payson Avenue. The driver, making a right turn, was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on Payson Avenue made a right turn and struck a 48-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian was conscious but sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the primary contributing factor. The taxi showed no visible damage despite the impact occurring at the right front bumper. The pedestrian was not cited for any fault, and no other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4584104 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15