Crash Count for Upper West Side-Lincoln Square
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,077
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 609
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 170
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 16
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 4
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Nov 3, 2025
Carnage in Upper West Side-Lincoln Square
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 3
+1
Crush Injuries 1
Whole body 1
Severe Bleeding 11
Head 6
+1
Face 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whole body 1
Severe Lacerations 4
Eye 1
Head 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Concussion 7
Head 6
+1
Neck 1
Whiplash 14
Neck 9
+4
Back 2
Face 1
Head 1
Whole body 1
Contusion/Bruise 53
Lower leg/foot 19
+14
Head 8
+3
Hip/upper leg 7
+2
Back 6
+1
Lower arm/hand 5
Shoulder/upper arm 4
Face 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Chest 1
Whole body 1
Abrasion 36
Lower leg/foot 15
+10
Lower arm/hand 11
+6
Head 5
Face 3
Whole body 2
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Pain/Nausea 14
Back 3
Head 3
Lower leg/foot 3
Lower arm/hand 2
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Chest 1
Whole body 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Nov 3, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Upper West Side-Lincoln Square?

Preventable Speeding in Upper West Side-Lincoln Square School Zones

(since 2022)
Broadway, about 7:30 PM

Broadway, about 7:30 PM

Upper West Side-Lincoln Square: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 4, 2025

Just after dusk on Aug 25, at W 62 St and Broadway, a driver backed a 2024 Subaru into a 47‑year‑old woman. The record calls it “Backing Unsafely.” She was crossing outside a crosswalk. She was hurt. Source.

This was one case in a long line. In Upper West Side–Lincoln Square since 2022, there have been 810 crashes, 3 deaths, and 485 injuries. Twelve were recorded as serious. Source.

This year isn’t easing. Year‑to‑date, crashes here rose to 161 from 130 last year. Deaths: 3 this year; 0 last year. Source.

The week on our streets

  • Aug 25: A sedan, backing to park on Broadway at W 62 St, struck a pedestrian, injuring her. Source

Where the pain collects

Pedestrians are hit again and again: 128 crashes injuring 133 people here since 2022. Cyclists are hit, too: 111 crashes, 113 injuries, 2 killed. Source.

The map is not a mystery. Broadway. Columbus Avenue. West End Avenue. They top the list of injury locations. Source.

The clock tells a story

The worst hours land in daylight. Two people died around 2 PM. Another died around 5 PM. Mid‑afternoon brings the most hurt, with repeated serious injuries at 3 and 4 PM. Source.

How drivers fail here

Named factors show a pattern you can fix: failure to yield, inattention, and unsafe speed. Each appears in injury crashes in this area. Source.

Simple fixes, now

Daylight the corners on Broadway and West End. Give leading pedestrian intervals at problem signals. Harden the turns where drivers clip cyclists on Columbus. Aim afternoon enforcement at failure‑to‑yield and speed.

The levers Albany gave the city

Albany cleared a path to lower speeds. Sammy’s Law lets NYC drop limits to 20 MPH on local streets, as reported when lawmakers advanced it in 2024. Source.

Stop the worst repeat offenders. The Senate’s speed‑limiter bill would require intelligent speed assistance after repeated dangerous driving. State Sen. Brad Hoylman‑Sigal voted yes in committee and co‑sponsored S 4045. Assembly Member Linda Rosenthal co‑sponsored the Assembly version (A 2299 is also on camera enforcement and plates). Sources here.

City Council Member Gale A. Brewer backed a local daylighting bill to ban parking near crosswalks. Source.

What happens next is a choice

Lower the default speed. Install speed limiters for repeat violators. Daylight the corners that keep breaking bodies. The woman on Broadway was one person in a long line. End the line. Act here.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened on Aug 25 at Broadway and W 62 St?
A 47‑year‑old pedestrian was injured when a 2024 Subaru sedan, entering a parked position, backed unsafely and struck her around early evening on Aug 25, 2025. Source: NYC Open Data crash record for CrashID 4837640.
How bad is traffic violence in Upper West Side–Lincoln Square since 2022?
From 2022 through Sep 4, 2025: 810 crashes, 3 deaths, 485 injuries, including 12 serious injuries, in this neighborhood. Source: CrashCount analysis of NYC Open Data.
When are crashes most dangerous here?
Recorded deaths cluster in the afternoon, with two around 2 PM and one around 5 PM. Serious injuries repeat in the 3–4 PM hours. Source: CrashCount hourly distribution from NYC Open Data.
Which streets show repeated harm?
Broadway, Columbus Avenue, and West End Avenue lead local injury locations. Source: CrashCount top intersections based on NYC Open Data.
How were these numbers calculated?
CrashCount analyzed NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets (Crashes: h9gi-nx95; Persons: f55k-p6yu; Vehicles: bm4k-52h4) filtered to the Upper West Side–Lincoln Square NTA (MN0701) for 2022‑01‑01 through 2025‑09‑04. We used fields for on/off streets, person type, injury severity, and contributing factors to compute counts by mode, time, and location. Data were accessed Sep 4, 2025. You can explore the base datasets here.
Who represents this area, and what have they done on safety?
Council Member Gale A. Brewer has supported daylighting at crosswalks. State Sen. Brad Hoylman‑Sigal co‑sponsored and voted yes on speed‑limiter bill S 4045. Assembly Member Linda Rosenthal co‑sponsored related enforcement legislation. Sources: Open States entries for S 4045 and A 7997; CrashCount stance records.
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

Citations

Other Representatives

Assembly Member Linda Rosenthal

District 67

Council Member Gale A. Brewer

District 6

State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal

District 47

Other Geographies

Upper West Side-Lincoln Square Upper West Side-Lincoln Square sits in Manhattan, Precinct 20, District 6, AD 67, SD 47, Manhattan CB7.

See also
Boroughs
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State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Upper West Side-Lincoln Square

6
Woman killed by van going wrong way in Greenwich Village
23
Elderly Driver Unleashes Chaos in E. 57th St. Crash, Injures 3
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Three injured when elderly minivan driver plows into yellow cab, mounts Manhattan sidewalk
21
Police bodycam video from deadly NYC July 4 crash shown during trial
20
Pedestrians injured, one critically, after box truck plows into them near Madison Square Garden
16
Left-turning SUV driver hits scooter rider

Oct 16 - A Toyota SUV driver turned left at Central Park West and West 67th and hit a man on a standing scooter. The rider was ejected with a head injury. Police recorded driver inattention.

A driver in a 2021 Toyota SUV making a left turn hit a 39-year-old man riding a standing scooter at Central Park West and West 67th Street in Manhattan. The rider was ejected and suffered a head abrasion. According to the police report, the SUV was traveling east and making a left turn while the scooter traveled north and went straight. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. The scooter had front-end damage. The SUV driver was listed as uninjured. The crash was logged by the 20th Precinct.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4850507 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07
15
Left-turning Tesla driver injures man at 2100 Broadway

Oct 15 - A driver in a Tesla turned left at 2100 Broadway. He hit a 58-year-old man in the intersection. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and distraction. The man suffered a leg injury and stayed conscious.

A left-turning driver hit a pedestrian at 2100 Broadway in Manhattan around 9:40 p.m. The driver operated a 2022 Tesla sedan. He hit a 58-year-old man in the intersection. The man was conscious and suffered a leg injury. According to the police report, the driver was "Making Left Turn" and the contributing factors were "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver, along with distraction. The report lists the pedestrian as a person at the intersection. No other injuries were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4850088 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07
10
Bronx advocates score win in debate over Cross-Bronx highway rehab plans
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Right-Turning Driver Hits Pedestrian at Broadway

Oct 7 - At W 66th Street and Broadway, a driver in a 2023 Porsche sedan made a right turn and hit a 46-year-old man who was crossing with the signal. He suffered a chest bruise. He stayed conscious in the street.

A driver in a 2023 Porsche sedan made a right turn at W 66th Street and Broadway in Manhattan and hit a 46-year-old man who was crossing with the signal. He suffered a chest contusion and stayed conscious. "According to the police report, the pedestrian was at the intersection and crossing with the signal, and the driver was making a right turn; the point of impact was the right front bumper." Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No injury was reported for the driver. Police noted no damage to the sedan. The crash was logged at 9:17 a.m.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4848115 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07
3
Left-turning driver hits cyclist on West End Ave

Oct 3 - Driver turning left hit a southbound cyclist at 165 West End Ave. The 21-year-old was ejected and hurt his lower leg. Morning crash in Manhattan. Police recorded Unsafe Speed and View Obstructed/Limited.

At 7:04 a.m. in Manhattan, a driver in a 2010 Jeep turned left and hit a southbound bicyclist at 165 West End Ave. The 21-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a lower-leg injury. According to the police report, police recorded Unsafe Speed and View Obstructed/Limited for the driver. The crash involved a car with left-front bumper damage and a bike with a front-end impact. Collision ID 4847123. No other injuries were specified for the car’s occupants. A left turn across a rider’s path on West End Avenue. A fast move. A blocked view. A person on a bike pays the price.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4847123 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07
30
Brewer Backs Harmful Anti-Daylighting Move To Preserve Parking

Sep 30 - Brewer dropped a daylighting bill after DOT's 'scare tactics'. She said the policy would 'gobble up' parking. The move preserves curb parking over visibility. Intersections stay blind. People walking and biking face higher crash risk.

"the policy will gobble up too many parking spots" -- Gale A. Brewer

Bill number: none provided. Status: abandoned on 2025-09-30. Committee: not listed. Key date: report published 2025-09-30. The matter titled "Gale’s A-Blowin’: Brewer Abandons Daylighting Bill After Push By Parking-First DOT" records Council Member Gale Brewer pulling her daylighting proposal after DOT's anti-daylighting 'scare tactics.' Brewer said, "the policy will gobble up too many parking spots." Streetsblog NYC flagged the retreat. Safety analysts note that dropping daylighting to preserve parking maintains poor intersection sightlines and turning conflicts, increasing crash risk for people walking and biking, and that prioritizing curb parking undermines system-wide safety gains and discourages mode shift.


14
Motorcyclist Ejected in Henry Hudson Parkway Collision

Sep 14 - A driver in a sedan and a motorcyclist collided southbound on Henry Hudson Parkway. The crash threw the 30-year-old rider. She suffered leg injuries. Police recorded unsafe lane changing and distraction.

A driver in a sedan and a motorcyclist collided while heading south on Henry Hudson Parkway in Manhattan at 6:56 p.m. The impact threw the 30-year-old motorcyclist. She was conscious and suffered a leg injury, the report says. According to the police report, contributing factors included Unsafe Lane Changing and Driver Inattention/Distraction. Both drivers were reported going straight before the crash. Damage on the sedan was to the right rear quarter panel; the motorcycle showed undercarriage damage with a right-front impact. The crash falls within the 20th Precinct. The data does not list other injuries.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842286 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07
10
Int 1375-2025 Brewer co-sponsors bicycle parking expansion, boosting safety and cutting sidewalk clutter.

Sep 10 - Int. 1375 orders DOT to install 5,000 bicycle parking stations over five years, with at least 400 per year on commercial blocks. The measure aims to make cycling more secure, cut sidewalk bike clutter, and boost safety in underserved neighborhoods.

Bill Int. 1375 (Int 1375-2025). Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Key dates: LS #14435 filed 02/26/2025; event recorded 2025-09-10; effective date: immediately. Matter title: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to expanding the bicycle parking station program." The bill requires DOT to install 5,000 bicycle parking stations over five years (1,000 per year), with at least 400 annually on commercial blocks, post locations online, and file a one-time report within six years. Prime sponsors Gale A. Brewer, Tiffany Cabán (primary), Lincoln Restler and Shahana K. Hanif introduced the bill. Safety note: expanding 5,000 stations—especially on commercial blocks and in underserved areas—will make cycling more convenient and secure, encourage mode shift and safety in numbers, and cut bike clutter and pedestrian conflicts.


10
Int 1375-2025 Brewer co-sponsors bike parking expansion, improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists.

Sep 10 - Int. 1375 orders DOT to install 5,000 bike parking stations over five years — 1,000 a year, 400 on commercial blocks. Secure, well-sited racks aim to clear sidewalks, curb bikes chained to poles, and boost pedestrian and cyclist safety through mode shift and safety‑in‑numbers.

Bill Int. 1375-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Filed 02/26/2025 and listed 09/10/2025. The matter is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to expanding the bicycle parking station program." Council Member Carlina Rivera is the primary sponsor. Gale A. Brewer is co-sponsor. The bill would require DOT to install 5,000 bicycle parking stations over five years (1,000/year; at least 400 commercial-block stations/year), post locations online, and submit a one-time report within six years. Safety analysis notes expanding secure, well‑sited bike parking encourages mode shift, reduces bikes chained on sidewalks, frees pedestrian space, and yields safety‑in‑numbers benefits for cyclists.


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Int 1375-2025 Brewer co-sponsors expansion of bike parking stations, improving overall safety.

Sep 10 - Int. 1375 orders DOT to install 5,000 bike parking stations over five years. 1,000 a year. 400 on commercial blocks. It cuts sidewalk clutter, houses bikes off the curb, and strengthens safety for riders and pedestrians.

Int. No. 1375 is at SPONSORSHIP. Introduced 02/26/2025; event date 2025-09-10. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The measure, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to expanding the bicycle parking station program," would require DOT to install at least 5,000 bicycle parking stations over five years (1,000 per year; at least 400 on commercial blocks), post locations online, and deliver a one-time report within six years. Tiffany Cabán is the primary sponsor; Lincoln Restler and Gale A. Brewer are co-sponsors. Safety analysts note that expanding secure, well-sited bike parking—especially on commercial blocks and in underserved areas—supports mode shift, reduces sidewalk clutter from ad hoc parking, and improves end-of-trip safety; impact will be strongest if DOT prioritizes curb/roadway placement over sidewalks to protect pedestrian space.


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Man fatally struck by train at Harlem subway station

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Driver reverses into woman on Broadway

Aug 25 - A sedan backed on West 62nd and hit a pedestrian on Broadway. She went down with leg wounds. The driver reversed unsafely. Manhattan pavement took the blow. Sirens and pain followed.

A 2024 sedan, entering a parked position on West 62nd Street at Broadway, struck a 47-year-old woman outside an intersection. She suffered lower‑leg injuries and remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Backing Unsafely.” The driver’s action—reversing into a space—put the pedestrian in the lane of danger. The report lists driver errors as Backing Unsafely. The pedestrian was recorded as “Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk,” but that follows the driver’s unsafe backing cited by police. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837640 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07
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Taxi turns left, strikes cyclist on 63rd

Aug 24 - Left‑turning taxi cut across on West 63rd. The cab’s front quarter hit the rider. The cyclist went down, hurt in the hip. Distraction and bad lane use flagged. The street bore it. The rider bore it more.

A taxi turning left from Columbus Avenue onto West 63rd Street hit a westbound bicyclist. The cyclist, a 44-year-old man, was injured with hip and upper leg trauma. According to the police report, “Driver Inattention/Distraction, Passing or Lane Usage Improper” contributed to the crash. Records list improper passing or lane usage for the taxi driver and distraction as factors. The cab’s left front quarter panel made contact, showing a classic left-turn conflict. The bicyclist had no safety equipment noted, but that is listed after the driver’s errors in the report. No other injuries were reported by police.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837339 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07
23
Taxi Driver Turned Into Stopped Moped

Aug 23 - The driver of a taxi turned right into a stopped moped on Broadway at W 63rd. The 27‑year‑old moped driver fell, suffered neck pain and whiplash, and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention.

A southbound taxi driver made a right turn into a southbound moped that was stopped in traffic on Broadway near West 63rd. The 27-year-old moped driver was injured, complained of whiplash and neck pain, and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report lists the taxi driver's pre-crash action as Making Right Turn and records driver inattention as the contributing factor. The taxi point of impact was the right front quarter panel; the moped point of impact was the left front bumper. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836977 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07
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Taxi Clips Cyclist, Pedestrian Hurt

Aug 13 - Southbound taxi passed too close on Columbus at W 69th. Cyclist turning right struck. Pedestrian at the intersection injured. Shoulders hit. Street gave no mercy.

A southbound taxi and a bike collided at Columbus Avenue and West 69th Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, making a right turn, was struck, and a pedestrian at the intersection was also injured. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” and “Passing Too Closely.” The data cites “Passing Too Closely,” a driver error that endangers people outside the vehicle. Both the bicyclist and pedestrian suffered shoulder injuries. No further vehicle damage was noted for the taxi. The record lists confusion among road users after the close pass.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4835354 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07