Crash Count for Morningside Heights
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 669
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 314
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 101
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 4
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 3
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 7, 2025
Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Morningside Heights?
SUVs/Cars 17 0 0 Bikes 1 0 0 Trucks/Buses 1 0 0 Motos/Mopeds 0 0 0
Sirens, Blood, Silence: Lower the Speed Before the Next Crash

Sirens, Blood, Silence: Lower the Speed Before the Next Crash

Morningside Heights: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025

The Toll on the Street

A police car swerves to avoid a taxi. Two people eating outside are hit. The siren was on. The lights flashed. The crash came anyway. Both diners and the officers went to the hospital. All survived, but the street did not forgive. The cab driver got a summons for failure to yield. The investigation goes on. The NYPD squad car struck two pedestrians Monday afternoon while trying to avoid a collision with a Manhattan taxi.

In the last year, no one died on these streets. But 93 people were hurt. One was seriously injured. In the first five months of this year, injuries are up nearly 70% over last year. The numbers do not bleed, but the people do.

The Pattern: Cars, Trucks, and the Rest

Cars and SUVs hit hardest. In three years, they caused 17 moderate injuries. Trucks and buses added one more. Bikes caused one moderate injury. The street is a gauntlet. The young are not spared. In the last year, 21 people aged 18–24 were hurt. One was seriously injured. The old are not spared. Three people over 75 were hurt. The city counts the bodies. The city moves on.

Leadership: Promises and Silence

The city says it is acting. The mayor calls traffic violence a crime. The police promise to be visible. NYPD officers will be highly visible on New York City roadways… to deter unsafe driving and, when necessary, to take appropriate enforcement action, said the police commissioner. Cameras catch speeders. Laws are passed. But the speed limit on most streets is still 25 mph. Sammy’s Law lets the city lower it to 20. The city has not done it. The council has not demanded it. The deaths wait.

What Comes Next

This is not fate. This is policy. Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand a 20 mph limit. Demand more cameras. Demand streets that do not kill. Do not wait for another siren.

Take action now.

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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

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SUV Rear-Ended by Sedan on 12 Avenue

A sedan struck a parked SUV on 12 Avenue. The impact hit the SUV’s left rear bumper and the sedan’s right front bumper. Both drivers suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Driver distraction and following too closely caused the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north rear-ended a parked SUV on 12 Avenue. The collision impacted the left rear bumper of the SUV and the right front bumper of the sedan. Both the sedan driver and the front passenger in the SUV sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. No victims were ejected. The crash highlights driver errors that led to injuries for vehicle occupants.


Manhattan Pedestrian Injured Crossing Street

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.


E-Bike Injured in Taxi U-Turn Crash

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.


Chain Collision on Henry Hudson Parkway

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.


Sedans Collide at LaSalle and Broadway, Driver Bleeds

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.


Two Sedans Collide on Henry Hudson Parkway

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.


Sedan Rear-Ends E-Bike on West 125 Street

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.


E-Bike Rider Injured on Amsterdam Avenue

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.


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Taxi Hits Parked SUV on Amsterdam Avenue

A taxi struck a parked SUV on Amsterdam Avenue. Two female passengers in the taxi suffered neck and shoulder injuries. Both were in shock but not ejected. Alcohol involvement was noted in the crash. Damage hit the taxi’s right side doors and SUV’s left front quarter panel.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on Amsterdam Avenue collided with a parked SUV. The impact occurred on the taxi’s right side doors and the SUV’s left front quarter panel. Two female passengers in the taxi, ages 29 and 32, were injured with neck and shoulder wounds and experienced shock. Neither occupant was ejected from the vehicle. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The taxi driver’s failure to avoid a collision with a stationary vehicle was a key error. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.


SUV Lane Change Hits E-Bike Rider

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.


SUV Overturns After Improper Lane Use on Riverside Drive

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.


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SUV Turns Improperly, Hits Sedan on Amsterdam

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.


SUV Rear-Ends Another on Henry Hudson Parkway

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.