What happened on 125th Street?

On Sep 11, 2025, about 3:40 PM, police recorded a crash on 125th Street involving a teen on a bike and a sedan. The 15‑year‑old was ejected and suffered severe bleeding. Contributing factors listed were driver inattention and improper lane use. Source: NYC Open Data’s Crashes, Persons, and Vehicles datasets.

How bad is traffic violence in District 9 since 2022?

From 2022‑01‑01 to 2025‑09‑18, there were 6,342 crashes, with 14 people killed and 3,368 injured in Council District 9. Within that, 6 pedestrians and 3 cyclists were killed; 695 pedestrians and 607 cyclists were injured. Source: NYC Open Data (Crashes and Persons).

Where are the repeat trouble spots?

Police data show heavy crash activity along Lenox Avenue, 8th Avenue, and Saint Nicholas Avenue. Left turns at crosswalks and driver inattention recur in reports. Sources: NYC Open Data (Crashes, Vehicles).

Which officials represent this area, and what have they done?

Council Member Yusef Salaam voted for taxi dooring decals (Int 0193‑2024) and pavement markings (Int 1160‑2025), sponsored a high‑visibility markings pilot (Int 1154‑2024), and co‑sponsored a resolution to curb repeat speeders (Res 0854‑2025). Sources: NYC Council – Legistar. Assembly Member Eddie Gibbs and State Senator Cordell Cleare represent overlapping districts as noted in our context.

How were these numbers calculated?

We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets — Crashes (h9gi‑nx95), Persons (f55k‑p6yu), and Vehicles (bm4k‑52h4) — filtered for incidents between 2022‑01‑01 and 2025‑09‑18 within Council District 9 (Manhattan). We aggregated deaths, injuries, serious injuries, hours, and contributing factors from those records. Data were last extracted on Sep 17, 2025. You can explore the base datasets [here](https://data.cityofnewyork.us/Public-Safety/Motor-Vehicle-Collisions-Crashes/h9gi-nx95), along with the linked Persons and Vehicles tables.

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Council District 9: Traffic Crash Statistics

Mid‑afternoon on 125th: a 15‑year‑old on a bike goes down

Traffic moves under the Bruckner Boulevard overpass in Mott Haven as police scenes in Manhattan and Queens highlight intersections where drivers have repeatedly killed or seriously injured people.

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Crash Count for District 9 78 crashes • 0 deaths

Crashes: 78

All Injuries: 34

Moderate: 10

Serious: 2

Deaths: 0

Data from Jan 1, 2026 to Jan 27, 2026

Crashes by Hour in CD 9 6 PM • 5 injuries ↑25%

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Who is getting hurt? Kids 4 injuries ↑300% Seniors 3 injuries ↓40%

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Driver’s Swerve Slams Parked Car on 126th 2026-01-16T15:45:00+00:00
106 E 126 ST
A 34-year-old driver swerved for an uninvolved car and hit a parked sedan on East 126th Street. The driver reported eye pain and nausea; a front-seat passenger and another listed occupant were caught in the mess.
According to the police report, around 3:45 p.m. a 34-year-old driver reacted to another, uninvolved vehicle and hit a parked sedan on East 126th Street near East 106th Street. The driver reported eye pain and nausea. A front-seat passenger and another listed occupant were also in the car; the report does not describe their injuries.
Distracted SUV Driver Slams Standing Scooter 2026-01-03T20:00:00+00:00
MORNINGSIDE AVE
On Morningside Ave at Hancock Place, a distracted SUV driver hit a standing scooter, ejecting the 57-year-old rider and fracturing his leg. Police also noted alcohol involvement in the crash.
According to the police report, a 61-year-old driver in an SUV was traveling east on Morningside Avenue near Hancock Place on a Saturday evening when he hit a standing scooter. Police recorded driver inattention and alcohol involvement. The 57-year-old scooter rider, who was driving the scooter, was ejected and suffered a lower-leg fracture and dislocation. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
Driver’s lane change leaves SUV driver hurt 2026-01-27T12:14:00+00:00
403 W 145 ST
A driver changed lanes at W 145 St and crashed into another SUV. A 45-year-old driver reported whiplash and back injury.
According to the police report, a 68-year-old driver was changing lanes near W 145 St in Manhattan when the two SUVs crashed. Police recorded unsafe lane changing. A 45-year-old driver was injured, with whiplash and back injury noted.
Distracted driver turns, hits 78-year-old 2026-01-23T16:46:00+00:00
W 143 ST
A driver making a left turn on Frederick Douglass Blvd hit a 78-year-old man crossing with the signal. Police recorded driver inattention and unsafe speed.
According to the police report, a 42-year-old driver in an SUV was making a left turn at Frederick Douglass Blvd and W 143 St around 4:46 p.m. Friday when he hit a 78-year-old pedestrian in the intersection who was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian was injured, with a head injury and minor bleeding. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction and unsafe speed. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
SUV driver botches U-turn, hits cyclist 2026-01-20T15:27:00+00:00
FREDERICK DOUGLASS BLVD
A driver making a U-turn on Frederick Douglass Blvd hit a 28-year-old cyclist near W 149 St. Police recorded turning improperly and driver inattention.
According to the police report, a driver in a 2018 Audi SUV was making a U-turn on Frederick Douglass Blvd at W 149 St around 3:27 p.m. on Jan. 20 and hit a 28-year-old woman riding a bike. The cyclist suffered a head injury with minor bleeding and was conscious. Police recorded turning improperly and driver inattention.

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Carnage in CD 9 3 Whiplash (Neck)

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▸ Fracture/Dislocation 1

▸ Whiplash 5

▸ Contusion/Bruise 1

▸ Abrasion 1

▸ Pain/Nausea 1

Data from Jan 1, 2026 to Jan 27, 2026

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Dangerous Streets in CD 9 West 125 Street • 5.7 inj/mi

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Dangerous Bike Lanes in CD 9 Amsterdam Avenue • 3.4 cyclist inj/mi

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Dangerous Schools in CD 9 Choir Academy of Harlem • 13 injuries

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Preventable Speeding 0 16+ offenders ↓100%

Repeat School-Zone Speeding Offenders

CD 9

Data through 2026-01-27

Preventable tickets (≥16) — 2026 year-to-date

Prev: 236 2025 year-to-date

↓100.0% vs 2025 year-to-date

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≥ 6: 0 (2026 year-to-date) • Prev: 636 2025 year-to-date
≥ 16: 0 (2026 year-to-date) • Prev: 236 2025 year-to-date

Pedestrian Injuries 100% by Cars and Trucks ↑150%

Cars 0

Trucks 0

Mopeds 0

Bikes 0

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