Crash Count for Inwood
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,067
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 601
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 143
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 6
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 3
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 28, 2025
Carnage in Inwood
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 3
+1
Crush Injuries 3
Head 2
Lower leg/foot 1
Amputation 2
Chest 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Severe Lacerations 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Concussion 4
Head 3
Whole body 1
Whiplash 21
Neck 11
+6
Back 4
Head 4
Face 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whole body 1
Contusion/Bruise 27
Lower leg/foot 11
+6
Head 5
Back 3
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Face 2
Lower arm/hand 2
Chest 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Abrasion 16
Lower leg/foot 7
+2
Lower arm/hand 3
Head 2
Whole body 2
Face 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Neck 1
Pain/Nausea 12
Back 3
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Head 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Face 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Whole body 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 28, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Inwood?

Preventable Speeding in Inwood School Zones

(since 2022)
Inwood’s corners, counted in blood

Inwood’s corners, counted in blood

Inwood: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 15, 2025

A boy and a girl on an e‑bike went down in the evening at Seaman Avenue and Isham Street. Both were injured, both ejected. Police reports list them as 16 and 14.

Since 2022, Inwood has logged 814 crashes, with 3 people killed and 451 injured — including people walking and biking. That is the record, not a warning. City data shows the toll.

This is not a fluke. In the same period, police recorded deaths clustering at night — two around 4 AM and one about 10 PM — while injuries stack up through the day and evening. The pattern repeats. The dataset bears it out.

This Week

  • Jul 24, a driver in an SUV making a U‑turn hit a person on a bike at W 207 Street and Vermilyea Avenue; police cited distraction and failure to yield by the driver (case).
  • Jun 14, a driver’s inattention put a 22‑year‑old on a bike into a parked car on Broadway at W 212 Street (case).
  • Jun 3, a turning sedan hit a man on a bike going straight on Broadway at W 218 Street (case).

Sherman and 10th: names we keep saying

Two people were killed along Sherman Avenue. One person died around 10th Avenue. These are the worst corners in the data. City records list them as top locations.

Police narratives here repeat the same causes you can fix on the street: failure to yield, unsafe speed, and distraction. On Apr 30, a driver failed to yield and hit a man crossing with the signal at Broadway and W 218 Street (crash 4809624). On Sep 16, 2024, a speeding driver in a BMW injured a man crossing with the signal at W 207 Street and 10th Avenue (crash 4756627). On Jul 24, a driver making a U‑turn took a cyclist in the door zone on W 207 Street (crash 4830305).

The worst moment in the record is older but plain. Two pedestrians were killed near W 207 Street and Sherman Avenue in a multi‑car collision. The cars were “demolished.” Speed was recorded. The men never got up. (crash 4552542)

Nights are long; the fixes are short

The city’s own tables show deaths at 4 AM and 10 PM. Injuries spike into the evening. That points to lighting, hardened turns, and signal time that favors people crossing — especially on Sherman, 10th, and Broadway. Open data makes the case.

Build the safe space and people live. The administration says it will expand protected paths: “We say everyone deserves a greenway. Having access to greenways is not a privilege; it’s a human right,” said DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez of the citywide plan. His words are on the record.

Albany can cut the speed; so can City Hall

The state’s repeat‑speeder bill, S 4045, would force speed‑limiters on cars tied to habitual violations. State Senator Robert Jackson co‑sponsors it and voted yes in committee (bill). The Legislature also extended protections in school speed zones in S 8344 — Jackson voted yes; Assembly Member Manny De Los Santos voted yes in his chamber (bill).

City Hall already has the power to lower speeds. Our neighbors pay the price each day we wait. The path is written down. The numbers are not moving on their own.

Lower the default speed. Curb the worst repeat offenders. Then go corner by corner on Sherman, 10th, and Broadway and harden the turns, daylight the sight lines, and give walkers the time.

One boy and one girl were thrown from a bike on Isham. There will be another night like that unless someone acts. Do something now.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.
How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets (Crashes, Persons, Vehicles) filtered to the Inwood neighborhood (NTA MN1203) for incidents between 2022-01-01 and 2025-09-15. We counted total crashes, people killed, and people injured, and reviewed police-listed contributing factors and locations. Data was accessed on 2025-09-15. You can start from the official datasets here and apply the same date and geography filters.
Where are the worst locations?
Sherman Avenue and 10th Avenue top the list in this period for deaths and injuries, with Sherman linked to two deaths and 10th to one, according to NYC Open Data’s crash records.
What patterns show up by time of day?
In this period, deaths concentrate overnight and late evening, including two around 4 AM and one about 10 PM in the hourly distribution derived from NYC’s collision data.
Which elected officials represent this area, and what have they done on speed policy?
Inwood is represented by Assembly Member Manny De Los Santos, Council Member Carmen De La Rosa, and State Senator Robert Jackson. Jackson co‑sponsored S 4045 and voted yes in committee; he also voted yes on S 8344. De Los Santos voted yes on S 8344, which extended school speed zone provisions.

Citations

Citations

Other Representatives

Assembly Member Manny De Los Santos

District 72

Council Member Carmen N. De La Rosa

District 10

State Senator Robert Jackson

District 31

Traffic Safety Timeline for Inwood

28
German tourist killed in hit-and-run was in NYC with husband to celebrate anniversary
25
Driver charged in fatal Midtown Manhattan hit-and-run, NYPD says
24
German Woman Killed by Hit and Run Driver Near Bryant Park

17
Passenger Injured as Drivers Follow Too Closely

Sep 17 - Two drivers collided on W 207 St at 9 Ave in Manhattan. A 55-year-old front-seat passenger suffered a neck injury. Police recorded Following Too Closely in the crash.

Two drivers crashed at W 207 St and 9 Ave in Manhattan. A 55-year-old front-seat passenger was injured, reporting whiplash and neck pain. One driver was changing lanes eastbound. The other was going straight westbound. According to the police report, officers recorded “Following Too Closely” as a contributing factor for the drivers. Impact notes show damage to the Honda sedan’s left front and the Ford’s right side. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured. The crash was logged by the 34th Precinct.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4844296 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
12
SUV drivers collide at W 215, 10 Ave

Sep 12 - Two SUV drivers collided at W 215 St and 10 Ave. A 6-year-old boy and a 38-year-old passenger were hurt. A 42-year-old driver was hurt. Police recorded traffic control disregarded and distraction.

Two SUV drivers collided in the intersection at W 215 St and 10 Ave in Manhattan. Three people were hurt: a 6-year-old boy in the rear seat, a 38-year-old rear passenger, and a 42-year-old woman driving. According to the police report, “Traffic Control Disregarded” was listed as a contributing factor, and “Driver Inattention/Distraction” was recorded for both drivers. The driver of a 2019 Toyota SUV was traveling west and going straight. The driver of a 2016 Jeep SUV was traveling south and going straight. Police documented left-front impacts to both SUVs.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842293 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
10
SUV driver collides with cyclist on Nagle

Sep 10 - An Audi SUV driver and a cyclist collided at Nagle Avenue and West 204 Street. The cyclist was hurt and ejected. Police recorded alcohol involvement. Night. Flashing lights. Another rider down in Manhattan.

A driver in a 2017 Audi SUV and a bicyclist collided while heading north on Nagle Avenue at West 204 Street in Manhattan at 9:50 p.m. The bicyclist was injured and ejected. According to the police report, both parties were going straight; the SUV had left‑front damage and the bike had right‑front damage. Police recorded Alcohol Involvement for the driver. Police also listed Alcohol Involvement for the bicyclist. No other contributing factors were recorded in the data. Location details: ZIP 10034, 34th Precinct. The report lists the crash under collision ID 4842922.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842922 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
5
Box cutter-wielding Mercedes driver slashes bike-riding dad in NYC road rage clash: cops, sources
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Videos allegedly show ‘reckless’ NYC subway operator allowing minors to take MTA train out for a joyride
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Man fatally struck by train at Harlem subway station

26
Rodriguez Demands Safety-Boosting Limits on Brooklyn Bridge Vendors

Aug 26 - Mayor Adams vetoed a council push to decriminalize street vending. Vendors clustered on the narrow Brooklyn Bridge walkway. Crowding squeezes pedestrians, collides with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement, raising crash and injury risk.

""New York commuters as well as the millions of people who visit our city each year should be able to enjoy the Brooklyn Bridge without impediments to safety and pedestrian mobility,"" -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez

Bill: City Council package to decriminalize street vending (file number not provided). Status: vetoed by Mayor Eric Adams (veto reported last month). Committee: Committee on Immigration, chaired by Council Member Alexa Aviles. Key dates: vendors observed Aug. 25, 2025; story published Aug. 26, 2025. The article ran under the headline, "Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer." Adams issued the veto. Aviles and supporters pushed the decriminalization package and criticized enforcement barriers. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez warned vendors impede pedestrian mobility. Safety analysts note: illegal vending clusters on the narrow walkway, reduces pedestrian space, creates conflicts with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement—raising crash and injury risk.


13
City Unveils Ambitious Greenway Expansion Plan

Aug 13 - City leaders promise new greenways. Paths will link boroughs, close gaps, and shield walkers and cyclists from cars. No timeline. No budget. Safety remains uncertain as protections vanish elsewhere.

Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports New York City released its first greenway master plan in 30 years, aiming to connect and expand pedestrian and bike paths across all boroughs. The plan proposes 40 new miles of greenways, but officials gave no cost or timeline. The article notes the city recently removed cyclist protections on Bedford Avenue, sparking outrage. Councilmember Rivera called it 'a plan for future generations that leaves no neighborhood behind.' Transportation Commissioner Rodriguez said the goal is for all New Yorkers to 'bike and walk safe.' The plan responds to a 2022 City Council law, highlighting gaps in current infrastructure and the need for safer, connected routes.


13
Rodriguez Backs Safety-Boosting Citywide Greenways Expansion

Aug 13 - Greater Greenways will add 40 miles of new bike and walking paths. Cyclists and pedestrians gain protected, connected routes through parks and waterfronts. The plan shifts space from cars, reduces exposure to vehicles, and cuts crash risk.

""We say everyone deserves a greenway. Having access to greenways is not a privilege; it's a human right,"" -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez

No council bill number or committee is listed. Status: city plan announced Aug. 13, 2025; early action corridors each take about two years with completion planned for 2028. The matter is billed as "Greater Greenways plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks." Mayor Eric Adams announced the proposal. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez presented details and said, "We say everyone deserves a greenway." No council votes or sponsors are listed. Safety analysts note: expanding and connecting greenways provides protected, low‑stress routes for pedestrians and cyclists, reduces exposure to vehicular traffic, encourages mode shift, and promotes equitable access to safe transportation.


13
Rodriguez Backs Safety‑Boosting Department of Sustainable Delivery

Aug 13 - The Adams administration pushed a Department of Sustainable Delivery to corral app-fueled e-bike chaos. Riders run lights and ride wrong way under delivery pressure. The plan would force apps to set safe deadlines, train workers, certify bikes and batteries.

""we need to get at the root cause of why reckless e-bike riding happens in the first place: the greed of big tech companies."," -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez

Bill number: none listed. Status: sponsorship; Adams administration says it sent legislation to the City Council to create a Department of Sustainable Delivery (DSD). Committee: not specified. Key date: op-ed published Aug 13, 2025. Matter title quoted: "Delivery apps and bad e-bike riding." Mayor Eric Adams is named as sponsor of the DSD plan. Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez wrote the op-ed and urged the Council to act, blaming app business models for reckless e-bike riding. The proposal would empower DSD to fine or suspend apps, set delivery time standards, require trip data, mandate safety training, and ensure legal e-bikes and certified batteries. Safety impact note: none provided.


13
Rodriguez Champions Safety‑Boosting Greenway Expansion Citywide

Aug 13 - City released the Greater Greenways master plan to link 500 miles of paths and add 40 near‑term miles. It promises car‑free stretches like Broadway but offers no cost or firm timeline. Officials pitched gains for pedestrians and cyclists amid recent bike‑lane rollbacks.

"“Our street is the backyard for many residents,”" -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez

Document: Greater Greenways master plan. Status: published; stage listed as SPONSORSHIP. No file number or committee is provided. Key date: plan published Aug 13, 2025; the report says construction could begin as soon as 2028. The article quotes the plan title: "NYC's new greenway master plan plots world of possibilities to get around city." Mayor Eric Adams is named in relation to the plan; Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez is quoted promoting access for pedestrians and cyclists. The piece notes the city gave no cost estimate or binding timeline and that no formal safety impact assessment or safety_impact_note was included. It also flags a recent Bedford Avenue removal of bike protections, leaving network gaps.


10
E-Bike Crash Ejects Two Teens on Seaman

Aug 10 - Two teenagers on an e-bike went down on Seaman Ave at Isham St. Both were ejected. Both were hurt. One fractured. One abraded. Manhattan street. Police listed no contributing factors.

Two teenagers riding an e-bike on Seaman Ave at Isham St in Manhattan were ejected and injured. According to the police report, both riders were conscious after the crash. The 16-year-old male driver sustained abrasions; the 14-year-old female passenger suffered a fracture and dislocation. Police recorded the e-bike traveling north and going straight ahead before the crash. The report lists no contributing factors. The police record also lists the e-bike driver as unlicensed. Both riders are vulnerable road users left hurt on a city street.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834165 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
9
Rodriguez Backs Misguided Delivery Worker ID Registration

Aug 9 - Adams and DOT propose registering delivery apps, issuing worker IDs and reflective vests, mandating training, and requiring vehicle reporting. The rule pins safety on riders. It burdens vulnerable delivery workers and ignores dangerous street design.

File number: none. Status: proposed rule; committee: not applicable. Key dates: proposed July 28, 2025 and published for public comment; event noted Aug 9, 2025. The matter, "NYC Unveils Plan to Register Food Delivery Workers," would require app-based companies to register with DOT, assign unique ID cards, mandate safety training and reflective vests, and report vehicle types. Mayor Eric Adams announced the proposal and is quoted promoting safer streets. DOT Commissioner Ydanis A. Rodriguez backed the plan. A safety analyst warned that while training and gear may offer individual benefits, the policy shifts burdens onto vulnerable delivery workers, ignores systemic street design and enforcement problems, and lacks evidence of population-level safety gains.


8
DOT Lowers Speed, Adds Barriers On Canal

Aug 8 - A driver sped at 109 mph. Concrete barriers now ring the crash site. DOT will shrink lanes and cut speed limits. Change comes slow. Pedestrians and cyclists paid the price.

Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-08) reports DOT will install concrete barriers and narrow lanes at Manhattan Bridge's Canal Street exit after a driver killed a cyclist and pedestrian at 109 mph. DOT plans to lower the speed limit from 35 to 20 mph, pending public comment. The article notes, 'the bridge currently functions like a Mario Kart-style speed boost.' DOT will also 'fast-track community engagement on a full redesign.' The crash highlights the danger of wide lanes and high speeds at a busy pedestrian crossing. Policy changes lagged until tragedy forced action.


8
Rodriguez Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway

Aug 8 - Officials raced the M34 on Aug. 7. Walkers beat the bus by seven minutes. The M34 averages 5.5 mph for 28,000 daily riders. Sponsors push a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway to speed service and cut congestion.

Bill/file number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council subcommittees on Zoning and Franchises, and Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan one day earlier. Key dates: race on Aug. 7, 2025; article published Aug. 8, 2025. Matter titled "Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown" centers a proposed car-free 34th Street busway. Zohran Mamdani joined the Aug. 7 stunt and said, "These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." CM Erik Bottcher and CM Keith Powers backed the plan. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams also voiced support. Transportation Alternatives' Ben Furnas praised the busway. No formal safety impact note was provided.


8
Rodriguez Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway

Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.

Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.


7
Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades

Aug 7 - A stolen car tore through Canal and Bowery. Two lives ended. One sat on a bench. One rode a bike. The city now promises changes. Steel and speed met flesh. The street stays dangerous.

NY1 reported on August 7, 2025, that after a deadly crash at Canal Street and Bowery, the city will upgrade the intersection. On July 19, a stolen car, allegedly driven over 100 mph, killed Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. Kwok was sitting on a bench. Cruickshank rode his bike on the sidewalk. The article quotes authorities: 'A stolen vehicle, allegedly driven at more than 100 miles per hour...crashed into them.' The crash highlights risks from reckless driving and exposes gaps in street design. The Department of Transportation now plans safety improvements.