Crash Count for Morningside Heights
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 748
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 369
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 116
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 8
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 3
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 14, 2025
Carnage in Morningside Heights
Killed 3
Crush Injuries 2
Lower arm/hand 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Neck 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Severe Bleeding 1
Head 1
Severe Lacerations 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Concussion 4
Head 3
Back 1
Whiplash 19
Neck 10
+5
Back 6
+1
Head 4
Whole body 1
Contusion/Bruise 20
Lower leg/foot 8
+3
Back 3
Face 3
Head 2
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Lower arm/hand 1
Whole body 1
Abrasion 19
Lower leg/foot 8
+3
Lower arm/hand 4
Head 2
Back 1
Eye 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Neck 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whole body 1
Pain/Nausea 7
Back 3
Lower leg/foot 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Chest 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 14, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Morningside Heights?

Preventable Speeding in Morningside Heights School Zones

(since 2022)
Morningside Heights: Drivers Keep Hitting. Officials Keep Waiting.

Morningside Heights: Drivers Keep Hitting. Officials Keep Waiting.

Morningside Heights: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 24, 2025

Another driver. Same ending.

  • Since 2022, Morningside Heights has seen 733 crashes, 3 deaths, and 357 injuries. Eight were serious. Bicyclists were hurt 74 times; pedestrians 51. These are the city’s own numbers (NYC Open Data).

  • The pain clusters. The Henry Hudson Parkway is a brutal line on the map: 46 injuries, three serious, one killed (NYC Open Data). W 125 St adds 20 more injuries. Riverside Drive takes eight, with a serious injury among them. The worst hours stack up late: injuries spike at 23:00, then noon to 16:00 (NYC Open Data).

Three deaths on their watch.

  • A 66‑year‑old man died on the Henry Hudson Parkway after a sedan crash. The record lists him as killed; the Porsche kept going north (NYC Open Data, CrashID 4566438).
  • A 28‑year‑old driver died on West 121st Street. Another parked SUV is all the dataset gives us (NYC Open Data, CrashID 4616027).
  • A 35‑year‑old woman died on West 126th Street in a two‑SUV crash. “Apparent death,” the city wrote. Nothing more (NYC Open Data, CrashID 4668437).

Bikes and bodies take the hit.

  • A 17‑year‑old bicyclist went down at West 125th and Broadway. The city logged “head” and “severe bleeding.” He was conscious. He was a kid (CrashID 4817937).
  • Pedestrian injuries here come mostly from sedans and SUVs. Nineteen by sedans, eighteen by SUVs, with trucks, buses, bikes, mopeds trailing behind (NYC Open Data).

Officials know what works — do they?

  • After two people were killed by a 100‑mph driver at Canal and Bowery, the city promised to “take immediate steps” and plan a redesign. “We are taking immediate steps to fortify this intersection,” said DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez (Gothamist). NY1 said the same corner would see upgrades after the crash (NY1). Death moves the city. Why wait for it here?
  • Council Member Shaun Abreu has pushed on other fronts. He backed worker‑safety and pay reforms for delivery apps (Streetsblog NYC) and called a Hudson River Greenway detour “shortsighted,” urging a safer route for cyclists (Streetsblog NYC).

Three corners. One fix.

  • Henry Hudson Parkway. W 125 St. Riverside Drive. Drivers strike and keep moving. The city can harden these turns, add daylighting, and give pedestrians a head start. The map points to the work: late‑night injuries, failure to yield, inattention, bad turns, and red‑light runs all show up in the city’s own tags (NYC Open Data).

Stop the repeat offenders.

  • Albany is moving a tool to pin down the worst drivers. The Stop Super Speeders Act (S4045/A2299) would require speed limiters for drivers who rack up points or camera tickets. Senator Cordell Cleare co‑sponsored and voted yes in committee (Open States S 4045). Assembly Member Micah Lasher co‑sponsors the Assembly bill (Open States A 2299).

Lower the speed. Everywhere.

  • New York has the power to set safer speeds. A citywide 20 mph default is on the table. It saves lives. We lay out the steps here: Take Action.

The hours tick. The sirens come.

  • In the last year, crashes rose 27% year‑to‑date. Injuries rose 80% year‑to‑date. Same streets. More blood (PeriodStats, NYC Open Data).

Officials said it themselves after Chinatown: “fortify this intersection.” Do it here before the flowers show up on the pole.

Citations

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Other Representatives

Micah Lasher
Assembly Member Micah Lasher
District 69
District Office:
245 W. 104th St., New York, NY 10025
Legislative Office:
Room 534, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Shaun Abreu
Council Member Shaun Abreu
District 7
District Office:
500 West 141st Street, New York, NY 10031
212-928-6814
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1763, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7007
Twitter: @shaunabreu
Cordell Cleare
State Senator Cordell Cleare
District 30
District Office:
Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. State Office Building 163 W. 125th St., Suite 912, New York, NY 10027
Legislative Office:
Room 905, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

Morningside Heights Morningside Heights sits in Manhattan, Precinct 26, District 7, AD 69, SD 30, Manhattan CB9.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Morningside Heights

16
Manhattan Pedestrian Injured Crossing Street

Aug 16 - A 41-year-old man was struck while crossing West 125th Street in Manhattan. The sedan driver was going straight ahead. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing West 125th Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The driver, a licensed female operating a 2017 Nissan sedan, was traveling east and going straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian but does not identify any driver errors or vehicle damage. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4556496 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
28
E-Bike Injured in Taxi U-Turn Crash

Jul 28 - A 19-year-old male e-bike rider was injured on Amsterdam Avenue near West 113th Street. The taxi made a U-turn, striking the cyclist’s right side. The rider suffered bruises and leg injuries. Driver inexperience and distraction contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a taxi making a U-turn on Amsterdam Avenue collided with a northbound e-bike. The 19-year-old male cyclist, unlicensed and riding without safety equipment, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The taxi driver was licensed and traveling north. Contributing factors listed include driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction. The e-bike rider’s unsafe speed and driver inexperience also contributed to the crash. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The taxi sustained damage to its right side doors. No blame is placed on the victim.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4551432 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
23
Chain Collision on Henry Hudson Parkway

Jul 23 - Three vehicles collided northbound on Henry Hudson Parkway. A 27-year-old male driver was ejected and injured with abrasions and hip-upper leg trauma. Police cited multiple instances of following too closely as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a chain collision occurred on Henry Hudson Parkway involving multiple vehicles traveling northbound. A 27-year-old male driver was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries including abrasions and trauma to the hip and upper leg. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' repeatedly as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in maintaining unsafe distances. The injured occupant was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash caused significant front and rear-end damage to the involved vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548625 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
1
Sedans Collide at LaSalle and Broadway, Driver Bleeds

Jun 1 - Steel slammed steel at LaSalle and Broadway. Two sedans met. One turned left, one drove straight. Airbags burst. A young man’s arm split open. Blood pooled. Smoke drifted in Harlem’s morning. The street held the wound.

Two sedans collided at the corner of LaSalle Street and Broadway in Manhattan. According to the police report, a left-turning sedan struck a sedan traveling straight. The impact tore open the arm of a 28-year-old male driver, who was left conscious but bleeding with severe lacerations. Airbags deployed in both vehicles. The crash report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data shows no helmet or signal violations. The crash underscores the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls at busy intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4533302 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
1
A 8936 Cleare votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.

Jun 1 - Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.

Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.


31
S 5602 Cleare votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

May 31 - Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.


30
Two Sedans Collide on Henry Hudson Parkway

May 30 - Two sedans crashed late at night on Henry Hudson Parkway. A 20-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The collision involved unsafe lane changing and driver distraction. Both vehicles sustained damage on their front and rear quarters.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway at 11:55 p.m. The 20-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. The report lists unsafe lane changing and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. One vehicle was changing lanes when the collision occurred, impacting the left front quarter panel of one sedan and the right front bumper of the other. Both drivers were licensed and traveling northbound. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The crash involved no pedestrians or cyclists.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4532930 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
25
S 5602 CLEARE co-sponsors bill extending school zone speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

May 25 - Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.


16
S 1078 Cleare votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.

May 16 - Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.

Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.


16
S 5130 Cleare votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.

May 16 - Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.

Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.


8
Sedan Rear-Ends E-Bike on West 125 Street

Apr 8 - A sedan struck an e-bike from behind on West 125 Street in Manhattan. The e-bike rider, a 42-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash happened at 11 p.m. The driver followed too closely.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on West 125 Street rear-ended an e-bike also going west. The e-bike driver, a 42-year-old man, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor. The sedan's point of impact was its right rear bumper, hitting the e-bike's center front end. The e-bike rider was conscious and not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The sedan driver was licensed in New York. The crash highlights the dangers of tailgating in mixed traffic environments.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4517792 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
5
E-Bike Rider Injured on Amsterdam Avenue

Apr 5 - A 27-year-old male e-bike rider crashed on Amsterdam Avenue. He was injured in the face and became semiconscious. The bike’s front end was damaged. Unsafe speed was a contributing factor. The rider was not wearing safety equipment.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male e-bike rider traveling north on Amsterdam Avenue crashed while going straight ahead. The rider sustained facial injuries and was semiconscious after the impact. The e-bike’s center front end was damaged. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. No other vehicles were involved. The rider was not wearing any safety equipment at the time. The crash resulted in contusions and bruises to the rider’s face. The police report does not indicate any other contributing factors or actions by other parties.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4516535 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
3
Taxi Slams Parked SUV on Amsterdam Avenue

Apr 3 - A taxi crashed into a parked SUV on Amsterdam Avenue. Two women inside the taxi suffered neck and shoulder injuries. Alcohol played a role. Both passengers were left in shock. Metal twisted. No one was ejected.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on Amsterdam Avenue struck a parked SUV. The collision damaged the taxi's right side doors and the SUV's left front quarter panel. Two female passengers in the taxi, ages 29 and 32, sustained neck and shoulder injuries and were left in shock. Alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor in the crash. The taxi driver failed to avoid a stationary vehicle, a key error noted in the report. No other driver errors or victim factors were recorded.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4516542 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
19
SUV Lane Change Hits E-Bike Rider

Mar 19 - A 39-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured after a northbound SUV changed lanes unsafely on Amsterdam Avenue. The collision struck the cyclist’s face, causing minor bleeding and shock. The SUV’s left front bumper was damaged in the crash.

According to the police report, a 2017 SUV traveling north on Amsterdam Avenue changed lanes unsafely and struck a northbound e-bike rider. The bicyclist, a 39-year-old man, was ejected and suffered facial injuries with minor bleeding. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as contributing factors. The SUV’s left front bumper and the e-bike’s front end were damaged. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver of the SUV was licensed and male. No other contributing factors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of improper lane changes involving vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4511695 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
2
SUV Overturns After Improper Lane Use on Riverside Drive

Mar 2 - A 38-year-old male driver was injured when his SUV overturned on Riverside Drive. The crash involved multiple vehicles, including parked cars. The driver suffered contusions and bruises but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Riverside Drive involving a 2018 Jeep SUV and other vehicles. The SUV driver, a 38-year-old man, was injured with contusions and bruises to his entire body. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. The SUV overturned after colliding with other vehicles, including parked cars. The driver was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4506856 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
19
SUV Turns Improperly, Hits Sedan on Amsterdam

Feb 19 - A sedan traveling west struck a parked SUV on Amsterdam Avenue near West 123rd Street. The impact hit the sedan’s right front quarter panel and the SUV’s left front quarter panel. Both driver and front passenger suffered whiplash and full-body injuries.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Amsterdam Avenue collided with a parked SUV after the SUV turned improperly. The sedan’s right front quarter panel struck the SUV’s left front quarter panel. The sedan carried two occupants: a 20-year-old male driver and a 19-year-old female front passenger. Both were conscious but injured, suffering whiplash and injuries to their entire bodies. The report lists the contributing factor as "Turning Improperly," indicating driver error by the SUV operator. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The parked SUV had no occupants at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4505131 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
29
SUV Rear-Ends Another on Henry Hudson Parkway

Jan 29 - Two SUVs collided northbound on Henry Hudson Parkway. One struck the left rear bumper of the other. The driver of the struck vehicle suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash was caused by following too closely. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles traveling north on Henry Hudson Parkway collided when one vehicle struck the left rear bumper of the other. The driver of the struck vehicle, a 30-year-old woman, was injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of impact. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4501667 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18