Crash Count for District 9
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 6,348
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 3,372
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 920
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 64
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 14
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025
Carnage in CD 9
Killed 13
+1
Crush Injuries 12
Lower leg/foot 5
Head 2
Lower arm/hand 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Face 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Neck 1
Amputation 2
Lower arm/hand 1
Neck 1
Severe Bleeding 28
Head 19
+14
Face 3
Lower arm/hand 2
Lower leg/foot 2
Back 1
Whole body 1
Severe Lacerations 16
Lower leg/foot 7
+2
Face 3
Head 3
Lower arm/hand 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Concussion 23
Head 15
+10
Face 3
Lower leg/foot 2
Lower arm/hand 1
Neck 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whole body 1
Whiplash 123
Neck 49
+44
Back 26
+21
Head 24
+19
Whole body 8
+3
Shoulder/upper arm 7
+2
Lower leg/foot 6
+1
Chest 4
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Hip/upper leg 2
Lower arm/hand 2
Face 1
Contusion/Bruise 198
Lower leg/foot 76
+71
Head 35
+30
Lower arm/hand 27
+22
Shoulder/upper arm 13
+8
Back 12
+7
Whole body 10
+5
Face 9
+4
Hip/upper leg 9
+4
Neck 8
+3
Chest 4
Abdomen/pelvis 3
Eye 2
Abrasion 166
Lower leg/foot 67
+62
Head 26
+21
Lower arm/hand 26
+21
Face 12
+7
Shoulder/upper arm 11
+6
Hip/upper leg 8
+3
Neck 7
+2
Back 5
Abdomen/pelvis 3
Whole body 3
Pain/Nausea 94
Back 19
+14
Lower leg/foot 19
+14
Neck 17
+12
Shoulder/upper arm 12
+7
Head 10
+5
Whole body 7
+2
Chest 6
+1
Hip/upper leg 5
Lower arm/hand 4
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Face 2
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in District 9?

Preventable Speeding in CD 9 School Zones

(since 2022)
Mid‑afternoon on 125th: a 15‑year‑old on a bike goes down

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

District 9: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 18, 2025

About 3:40 PM on Sep 11, 2025, on 125th Street, a 15‑year‑old riding a bike was ejected and left with severe bleeding. Police recorded driver inattention and improper lane use in the crash with a sedan (NYC Open Data).

This Week

  • At W 120 St and Lenox Ave on Jul 18, police recorded driver inattention in a crash that left a 20‑year‑old driver seriously hurt (NYC Open Data).
  • At W 138 St and Lenox Ave on Jun 28, a driver in an SUV turning left hit a 69‑year‑old woman who was crossing with the signal; she suffered severe bleeding (NYC Open Data).

The toll, block by block

Since 2022, District 9 has recorded 14 deaths and 3,368 injuries in 6,342 crashes (NYC Open Data). People on foot and on bikes bear a heavy share: pedestrians injured 695; cyclists injured 607. Six pedestrians and three cyclists are dead in this period (NYC Open Data).

Afternoons hit hard. Around 3 PM to 7 PM, injuries peak, including the single highest hour near 3 PM with 250 injuries across the period (NYC Open Data). Police reports in this area repeatedly log driver inattention, failure to yield, and improper passing among contributing factors, alongside left‑turn impacts at crosswalks (NYC Open Data).

Corners that don’t forgive

Lenox Avenue shows the pattern. At W 138 St, police recorded a left‑turning driver hitting a woman who had the signal (NYC Open Data). A 3‑year‑old was killed in a left‑turn crash at Lenox and W 135 St in 2024 (NYC Open Data).

Hotspots in this district include 8th Avenue and Saint Nicholas Avenue, with high injury counts over the period (NYC Open Data). These corners are not mysteries. They are repeats.

What leaders did — and didn’t

Council Member Yusef Salaam voted for dooring‑warning decals in taxis (Int 0193‑2024) and backed a transparency bill on pavement markings (Int 1160‑2025) (NYC Council – Legistar). He sponsored a pilot for high‑visibility pavement markings (Int 1154‑2024) (NYC Council – Legistar). He also co‑sponsored a resolution to curb repeat speeders (Res 0854‑2025) (NYC Council – Legistar).

The pattern persists. Afternoon injuries stack up. Crosswalk turns keep breaking bodies. The worst repeat speeders keep coming. As former DOT chief Polly Trottenberg put it about the families driving this work: “Families for Safe Streets is one of the most powerful advocacy forces I’ve ever seen in politics” (Families for Safe Streets).

The fixes that match the harm

Local: harden left turns at Lenox and the other repeat corners; add daylighting and leading pedestrian intervals on 8th Avenue and Saint Nicholas; target afternoon enforcement for failure to yield and distracted driving. These respond to what police already record at crash scenes here (NYC Open Data).

Citywide: use the power to lower speeds, and stop the worst repeat offenders. Our campaign calls for a default 20 MPH city speed and intelligent speed limiters for habitual speeders. The steps are laid out here.

It was mid‑afternoon on 125th when the boy went over the bars. The next decision is ours. Act now.

Frequently Asked Questions

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, along with the linked Persons and Vehicles tables.
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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Fix the Problem

Council Member Yusef Salaam

District 9

Other Representatives

Assembly Member Eddie Gibbs

District 68

State Senator Cordell Cleare

District 30

Other Geographies

District 9 Council District 9 sits in Manhattan, Precinct 32, AD 68, SD 30.

It contains Manhattanville-West Harlem, Harlem (South), Harlem (North), East Harlem (North), Manhattan CB10.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Council District 9

17
Motorcycle Runs Red, Kills Rider, Hurts Pedestrian

Jul 17 - A motorcycle tore north on 8th Avenue. The rider ran the red. He struck head-on. Ejected. Dead from head trauma. An 18-year-old woman crossing was hit and injured. The street did not stop. The signal was ignored. Blood on the asphalt.

A deadly crash unfolded at 8th Avenue and West 116th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, a 37-year-old man rode a motorcycle northbound, disregarded a red signal, and struck head-on. He was ejected and suffered fatal head trauma. An 18-year-old female pedestrian, crossing at the intersection, was also struck and injured across her entire body. The report states, 'The signal was red. The street did not stop.' The listed contributing factor is 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted after the primary driver error. No other vehicles were involved. The crash left one dead and one injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4547098 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
20
Cyclist Ejected After Striking Parked Car on Lenox

Jun 20 - A man on a bike slammed into a parked car on Lenox Avenue. He flew forward, hit the ground hard. Blood soaked his back. He wore a helmet. The street stood silent. Driver inattention and following too closely marked the crash.

A 47-year-old man riding a bike crashed into a parked car near 451 Lenox Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected and suffered severe bleeding from his back. He was conscious and wore a helmet. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The parked car, registered in Florida, was unoccupied. The crash left the cyclist injured and the street quiet. Systemic dangers remain for those moving through city streets on two wheels.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4541640 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
8
BMW Turns Left, Motorcyclist Thrown and Injured

Jun 8 - A BMW turned left on West 114th. The motorcycle kept straight. Metal struck metal. The rider flew from the seat. Blood hit the street. His arm split open. He stayed awake. The car sat untouched. The rider did not.

A BMW sedan turned left on West 114th Street as a motorcycle traveled straight. The crash threw the 31-year-old motorcyclist from his bike. He suffered severe lacerations to his arm but remained conscious. According to the police report, the BMW showed no damage, while the motorcycle’s front bumper was hit. The police report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The report does not mention any errors by the motorcyclist. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the danger when drivers turn improperly and fail to pay attention.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4538232 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
30
Motorbike Slams BMW at West 134th, Rider Ejected

May 30 - A Yamaha hit a BMW head-on in the dark on West 134th. The biker flew off, face torn, blood pooling. No helmet. Speed and broken lights led the way. The BMW driver was unhurt. The street stayed silent.

A Yamaha motorbike struck a BMW sedan head-on at West 134th Street and 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The 31-year-old male biker was ejected and suffered severe facial injuries, with blood pooling at the scene. According to the police report, 'Speed and broken lights led the way.' The BMW driver, a 36-year-old woman, was not injured. The crash report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The biker was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. The impact was violent and left the rider in shock, eyes staring blankly. No pedestrians were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4532355 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
17
SUV Backs Into Elderly Pedestrian in Harlem

May 17 - A Lincoln SUV reversed on West 137th. The bumper struck a 69-year-old man crossing mid-block. His face split open. Blood pooled on the street. The driver did not see him. The SUV showed no damage. The man stayed conscious.

A Lincoln SUV backed west on West 137th Street in Harlem and struck a 69-year-old man crossing mid-block. According to the police report, 'The bumper caught his face. Skin tore. Blood on concrete. He stayed awake. The driver, eyes elsewhere, saw nothing.' The pedestrian suffered severe facial lacerations but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV, registered in New Jersey, showed no visible damage. No driver or passenger injuries were reported. The crash highlights the danger posed by inattentive reversing vehicles to people on foot.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4528869 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
29
Sedan Hits Woman’s Face at Lenox Corner

Apr 29 - A sedan struck a woman’s face at Lenox and West 139th. Blood pooled under the streetlight. The driver was inexperienced. The right front of the car crumpled. The woman, 31, stayed conscious. Her pain marked the dark city night.

A 31-year-old woman was hit in the face by a sedan at the corner of Lenox Avenue and West 139th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the woman suffered severe bleeding but remained conscious. The sedan’s right front quarter panel crumpled on impact. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was at the intersection when struck. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s actions or safety equipment were cited. The crash left the woman injured and the car damaged, underscoring the risk faced by those on foot.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4524060 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
28
Sedan Strikes Woman at Lenox Avenue Corner

Mar 28 - A Toyota sedan hit a woman standing at the corner of West 145th Street and Lenox Avenue. She died on the spot. A six-year-old boy was hurt. Parked cars crumpled. The street fell silent. Morning ended in loss.

A Toyota sedan struck a 38-year-old woman as she stood at the corner of West 145th Street and Lenox Avenue in Manhattan. She died where she fell. According to the police report, 'A woman stood at the corner. A Toyota sedan struck her. She died where she fell. Parked cars crumpled behind her.' A six-year-old boy, also a pedestrian, suffered a head injury and was rendered unconscious. The crash involved multiple parked vehicles, which were damaged in the impact. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are identified in the data. The tragedy unfolded in the hush of morning, leaving a woman dead and a child injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4514342 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
26
E-Scooter Rider Thrown by Broken Pavement

Mar 26 - A man on an e-scooter hit broken pavement on Saint Nicholas Avenue. He flew forward, struck his head, and bled in the street. The scooter’s front end crumpled. The crash left him conscious but badly cut and shaken.

A 52-year-old man riding an e-scooter southbound on Saint Nicholas Avenue near West 119th Street was injured after striking broken pavement. According to the police report, the rider was ejected and suffered severe head lacerations. The report lists 'Pavement Defective' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The man remained conscious but bled from deep cuts as his scooter lay crumpled. No other vehicles or people were involved. The crash highlights the danger posed by poor street conditions and inattention, as documented in the official report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4515054 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
18
Multi-Wheeled Vehicle Strikes Woman on Saint Nicholas

Mar 18 - A heavy vehicle hit a 56-year-old woman crossing Saint Nicholas Avenue. Steel met flesh. Her head split. Blood pooled on the street. She stayed conscious, pain sharp, beneath the machine that did not stop. Aggression and failure to yield ruled the road.

A 56-year-old woman was struck by a northbound multi-wheeled vehicle while crossing Saint Nicholas Avenue near 60th in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A northbound multi-wheeled vehicle struck her. Her head split. She lay conscious, bleeding on the pavement, beneath the steel that did not stop.' The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The woman suffered severe head lacerations but remained conscious at the scene. The crash highlights the danger posed by large vehicles and driver aggression. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4512235 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
13
SUV Strikes Woman on Harlem River Drive

Mar 13 - A Ford SUV hit a 32-year-old woman on Harlem River Drive. The left front bumper crushed her. She died on the pavement, far from any intersection. The crash left her alone beneath a gray sky. The driver stayed at the scene.

A Ford SUV traveling north on Harlem River Drive struck a 32-year-old woman who was not at an intersection. According to the police report, 'the left front bumper crushed her body. She died there on the pavement, alone beneath a gray sky.' The impact killed the pedestrian instantly. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The SUV’s left front bumper was damaged. No injuries were reported for the driver or other occupants. The report does not cite any driver-specific errors or mention helmet or signal use. The woman’s death adds to the toll of vulnerable road users on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4509803 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
11
E-Scooter Rider Severely Injured Striking Bus

Mar 11 - A woman on an e-scooter hit the front of a bus on 8th Avenue. Her leg split open. Blood marked the street. The bus stood still, untouched. She stayed conscious. No one else was hurt. The city swallowed the noise.

A crash on 8th Avenue left a 40-year-old woman riding an e-scooter with severe leg lacerations after she struck the front of a bus. According to the police report, 'A woman on an e-scooter struck the front of a bus. She stayed awake. Her leg split open. Blood on the pavement. The bus stood still, unmarked. No one else was hurt.' The bus, driven by a 43-year-old man, showed no damage and no injuries were reported for the driver or any passengers. The police report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor in the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4510023 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
6
Distracted Driver Crushes Woman’s Leg in Harlem

Mar 6 - A black car hit a young woman at 2070 7th Avenue. The right front quarter smashed her knee and foot. She lay conscious, leg shattered. The driver was distracted and passed too close. The street bore the weight of her pain.

A 20-year-old woman was struck by a black vehicle at the corner of 2070 7th Avenue in Harlem. According to the police report, the car’s right front quarter crushed her knee and foot, leaving her conscious but with severe injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors. The woman was playing in the roadway when the crash occurred. The impact caused crush injuries to her lower leg and foot. The police report makes clear the driver’s distraction and close passing led to the collision. No mention of helmet or signaling was made in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4508303 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
28
BMW Rear-Ends Box Truck on Slick Harlem River Drive

Jan 28 - BMW hit a box truck from behind. Metal ripped. Blood spilled on the Harlem River Drive. A young man clutched his arm, leaking red. Another passenger groaned in pain. The road was slick. The crash left bodies hurt and shaken.

A BMW sedan slammed into the rear of a box truck on Harlem River Drive. According to the police report, 'A BMW slammed into the rear of a box truck on slick pavement. Metal tore. A 28-year-old man bled from the arm, awake, strapped in by a lap belt. His hand would not stop leaking red.' The crash injured the 28-year-old BMW driver, who suffered severe bleeding from his arm, and a 32-year-old rear passenger, who complained of pain. The box truck driver and another BMW passenger were not reported injured. The police listed 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors were cited in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4498754 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19