Crash Count for Manhattan CB12
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 4,264
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,262
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 606
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 41
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 12
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 26, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Manhattan CB12?

Manhattan Bleeds While Leaders Stall: Demand Safe Streets Now

Manhattan Bleeds While Leaders Stall: Demand Safe Streets Now

Manhattan CB12: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 4, 2025

The Toll This Year

Two deaths. Eleven serious injuries. Four hundred twenty-two hurt. That is just this year in Manhattan CB12. The numbers do not flinch. They do not care about hope or habit. They keep coming.

Just days ago, a cyclist was struck at West 181st and Cabrini. The driver made a U-turn, hit her, and ran. The officers checked the victim, then left. The car sat empty. The street stayed dangerous. “No one stops at these stop signs. We see people go through these red lights all the time,” a resident told CBS New York. The intersection has a record. It is not a good one.

Patterns That Do Not Break

In the last twelve months, 687 people were injured in crashes here. Two died. Fourteen were seriously hurt. The pain is not spread even. Young adults, working people, elders, children—none are spared. Cars and SUVs do most of the damage. But trucks, bikes, mopeds, all have left blood on the street.

The numbers do not lie. They do not forgive. They do not wait for the city to act.

Leadership: Steps and Silence

Local leaders have moved, but not enough. State Senator Robert Jackson voted yes to extend school speed zones and to back the Stop Super Speeders Act, a bill to force repeat speeders to install limiters in the State Senate. Assembly Member Manny De Los Santos co-sponsored the same bill in the Assembly. These are steps. They do not fix the streets today.

Residents are not fooled by talk. “I really want there to be speed humps because it’s just terrifying,” said Nina Schmidt to CBS New York. The fear is daily. The fixes are not.

Call to Action

The street will not change itself. Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand real protection for people walking and riding. Do not wait for another name on the list. Do not let silence win.

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?
Cars and SUVs: 3 deaths, 14 serious injuries, 394 total crashes. Motorcycles and Mopeds: 0 deaths, 1 serious injury, 24 total crashes. Bikes: 0 deaths, 1 serious injury, 14 total crashes.
Are these crashes just 'accidents'?
No. The same streets see the same pain year after year. Patterns repeat. These deaths and injuries can be prevented with safer design, lower speeds, and enforcement.
What can local politicians do?
They can lower speed limits, back bills like the Stop Super Speeders Act, fund street redesigns, and demand enforcement that protects people, not just cars.
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.

Citations

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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

Van Turns Left, Strikes E-Bike Rider

A van hit a 66-year-old e-bike rider at W 181 St and Fort Washington Ave. The cyclist suffered a leg injury. Police cite failure to yield. Streets stay dangerous for those outside steel.

A van making a left turn struck a 66-year-old man riding an e-bike at W 181 St and Fort Washington Ave in Manhattan. The cyclist was injured in the knee and lower leg. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was a contributing factor. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The van's left front bumper hit the e-bike's center front end. No injuries were reported for the van's occupants. The crash highlights the risk faced by cyclists when drivers fail to yield.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810968 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Int 0193-2024
De La Rosa votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.

Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.

Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.


Int 0193-2024
De La Rosa votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, safety impact neutral.

Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.

Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.


E-Bike Rider Killed After Van Door Crash

A man on an e-bike struck a van door on Broome Street. The door swung open. He fell into the path of a box truck. The truck ran him over. Medics tried to save him. He died at Bellevue Hospital.

NY Daily News reported on May 1, 2025, that an e-bike rider died in Manhattan after being doored by a Mercedes van and then run over by a box truck. The crash happened around 10:10 a.m. on Broome Street near Centre Street. The van driver told the outlet, "I opened the door. I didn’t even see the guy. I only saw the accident." The collision forced the cyclist into the path of a red delivery truck, which then struck him. The 54-year-old truck driver stayed at the scene. Police had not determined if charges would be filed. The article highlights the lethal risk of dooring and the vulnerability of cyclists in mixed traffic. The incident underscores systemic dangers at curbside and the consequences of inattentive door opening.


Sedan Strikes Pedestrian at St Nicholas Ave

A sedan hit a 64-year-old woman crossing St Nicholas Ave. She suffered deep leg cuts. Alcohol was involved. The driver was unhurt. The street stayed loud. The blood stayed bright.

A 64-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing St Nicholas Ave at W 174 St in Manhattan. She suffered severe lacerations to her lower leg and foot. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was noted as a contributing factor for both the pedestrian and the driver. The driver, a 34-year-old man, was not injured. The report lists 'Unspecified' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. No driver errors beyond alcohol involvement were documented.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809500 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Pedestrian Struck in Broadway Left Turn Crash

A sedan hit a man crossing with the signal at Broadway and W 218th. The car’s left front bumper struck his leg. Police cite failure to yield. The man suffered abrasions. He stayed conscious.

A 59-year-old man was injured when a sedan making a left turn struck him at the intersection of Broadway and W 218th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle’s left front bumper hit his knee, lower leg, and foot, causing abrasions. The driver, a 40-year-old woman, was licensed and traveling northeast. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other injuries were reported. The pedestrian remained conscious at the scene.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809624 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Strikes Teen Pedestrian on Edgecombe

A Ford sedan hit a 14-year-old boy playing in the street on Edgecombe Ave. The car’s right front quarter struck the teen’s leg. He was conscious, hurt, and bleeding. Police list all factors as unspecified.

A Ford sedan traveling south on Edgecombe Avenue struck a 14-year-old pedestrian who was playing in the roadway, away from an intersection. According to the police report, the car’s right front quarter panel hit the boy, injuring his knee and lower leg and causing abrasions. The teen was conscious at the scene. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are cited in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809501 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Ambulance Driver Charged After Fatal Turn

A woman crossed Amsterdam Avenue. An ambulance turned left. Metal struck flesh. Bones broke. Blood spilled. She died in the hospital. The driver stayed, but charges followed. The street remains wide, busy, and dangerous.

NY Daily News reported on April 29, 2025, that Juan Santana, an ambulance driver, was arrested months after fatally striking Miriam Reinharth, 69, in Manhattan. Police said Santana failed to yield as Reinharth crossed Amsterdam Avenue at West 96th Street. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad found Santana turned left into her path. He was charged with failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Reinharth died from severe injuries, including a broken leg and pelvis fractures. The article notes, 'The police officer said the accident was not Miriam's fault at all.' The crash occurred on a double-wide, truck route artery, highlighting ongoing risks for pedestrians at busy intersections.


Tractor Truck Clips Sedan on Broadway

A tractor truck passed too close on Broadway, striking a sedan. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite passing too closely and driver distraction as causes.

A tractor truck and a sedan collided on Broadway at West 180th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the truck passed too closely and struck the sedan, injuring the 62-year-old sedan driver, who suffered neck pain. Police list 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling south. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when large vehicles fail to maintain safe distance.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810015 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Teen Pedestrian Struck Crossing Amsterdam Avenue

A 16-year-old crossing with the signal on Amsterdam Avenue suffered a bruised leg. The crash left him in shock. The driver’s actions remain unlisted. The street turned violent in an instant.

A 16-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Amsterdam Avenue at West 159th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, he was crossing with the signal at the intersection when he was struck and suffered a contusion to his lower leg and foot, leaving him in shock. The report does not specify the vehicle type or list any contributing factors or driver errors. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the vulnerability of pedestrians at city intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809037 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Broadway

SUV hit a 78-year-old man crossing with the signal on Broadway. He suffered leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention and traffic control disregard. The street stayed dangerous. The impact was real.

A 78-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by an SUV while crossing Broadway at West 178th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle hit him, causing injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. Two vehicle occupants were also involved but their injuries were unspecified. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians even when following traffic signals.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809082 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Rodriguez Supports Safety Boosting Microhubs to Reduce Truck Congestion

Three new microhubs now stand on Upper West Side streets. Trucks unload cargo. E-cargo bikes and hand carts finish the job. Fewer trucks double-park. Streets clear. Council Member Gale Brewer backs the move. The city tests safer, cleaner delivery.

On April 22, 2025, the NYC Department of Transportation launched a microhub pilot on the Upper West Side. The program opened three delivery hubs at Amsterdam Avenue at 85th Street, Amsterdam at 73rd Street, and Broadway at 77th Street. According to the DOT, these hubs are part of a three-year pilot under the Curb Management Action Plan. The official matter summary states: 'The DOT unveiled three new microhubs to promote cleaner, greener, last-mile deliveries.' Council Member Gale A. Brewer, representing District 6, applauded the initiative, saying, 'It is incredibly important to have these hubs where we can pull the trucks off the streets and get the delivery via bicycle.' The pilot aims to cut truck congestion, reduce double parking, and shift deliveries to low-emission modes. Delivery giants like Amazon and UPS will use the hubs. The city hopes to make streets safer for everyone.


Truck Slams Sedan on Broadway, Driver Hurt

A truck struck a sedan’s rear on Broadway. One driver suffered head injuries. Both vehicles damaged. No clear cause named. The street bore the brunt.

A tractor truck hit the back of a sedan on Broadway at West 165th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the truck’s front end struck the sedan’s rear while both traveled south. One driver, age 51, sustained head injuries and whiplash. The other driver, age 53, was not reported injured. Both vehicles showed damage at the points of impact. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No driver errors were identified in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807868 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Turns, Strikes Pedestrian at W 165 St

A sedan hit a woman crossing with the signal at W 165 St and Fort Washington Ave. Her leg broke. The car’s left front bumper struck her. The driver’s actions are listed as unspecified.

A sedan making a right turn at W 165 St and Fort Washington Ave in Manhattan struck a 37-year-old woman crossing with the signal. According to the police report, the impact came from the car’s left front bumper, fracturing her lower leg. The driver was the only occupant. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are specified in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809080 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Speeding Lexus Strikes Pedestrian at Audubon

A speeding Lexus hit a 64-year-old man at Audubon and West 170th. The crash broke his leg. Police cite unsafe speed. The street bears the mark of impact. No room for error.

A 64-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by a Lexus SUV at the intersection of Audubon Avenue and West 170th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Speed.' The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg. The vehicle’s left front bumper took the impact. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the sole contributing factor. No other errors or circumstances are noted in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809061 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Motorscooter Overturns, Child Struck, Blood on Edgecombe

A motorscooter sped down Edgecombe. It flipped. A 9-year-old boy hit, head bleeding. Rider thrown, bleeding. A baby inside, silent. Unsafe speed tore flesh and scattered lives.

A motorscooter, traveling at unsafe speed on Edgecombe Avenue near West 165th, overturned. According to the police report, the crash left a 9-year-old pedestrian with severe head lacerations and the 32-year-old rider bleeding after partial ejection. A baby, listed as an occupant, was also involved. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. No other errors or equipment issues were noted. The crash marked the street with blood and pain, its cause clear in the record.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809048 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Improper Lane Use Injures Driver on Audubon

Two sedans collided on Audubon Avenue. One driver suffered leg injuries. Police cite improper lane usage. Metal bent. People hurt. System failed.

Two sedans crashed at Audubon Avenue and West 186th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, improper passing or lane usage led to the collision. One driver, age 20, was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the main contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Passengers in both vehicles were not reported injured. The crash shows the danger when drivers fail to keep to their lanes.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807414 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Unsafe Lane Change Injures Moped Rider on Audubon

A moped rider suffered leg injuries on Audubon Avenue after a vehicle changed lanes unsafely. The crash left the rider in shock, pain sharp as the street. Danger moved fast. The city did not slow.

A moped rider, age 24, was injured on Audubon Avenue at West 170th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash involved unsafe lane changing. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as a contributing factor. The second vehicle struck the moped on the right side while changing lanes. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the risks faced by vulnerable road users when drivers make unsafe moves.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809071 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Hits E-Bike Rider on Broadway, Head Bleeding

SUV struck a young woman on an e-bike. She lay bleeding from the head, incoherent, helmetless. The SUV’s front left crumpled. Two inside, unhurt. Broadway turned brutal. She did not get up.

A 20-year-old woman riding an e-bike was struck by an SUV on Broadway near West 181st. According to the police report, she suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, lying incoherent and helmetless. The SUV’s front left was damaged. The 63-year-old driver and a 79-year-old passenger were unhurt. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The helmet is mentioned only as absent, after driver errors. The crash left the e-bike overturned and the rider gravely hurt.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806217 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death

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.