Crash Count for Morningside Heights
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 744
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 368
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 13, 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 13, 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

11
E-Scooter Rider Injured on West 125 Street

Nov 11 - A 35-year-old man riding an e-scooter was injured on West 125 Street near Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The rider remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured in a crash on West 125 Street in Manhattan. The rider sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The e-scooter was traveling west, going straight ahead, and the point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The rider was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other vehicles or persons were reported injured or involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678769 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17
31
Sedan Turns Left Collides With Moped

Oct 31 - A sedan making a left turn struck a moped going straight on Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan. The moped driver, a 35-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries with minor bleeding. Both vehicles damaged at front bumpers.

According to the police report, a 2017 Honda sedan was making a left turn when it collided with a 2023 JIAJU moped traveling straight ahead on Amsterdam Avenue. The moped driver, a 35-year-old man, was injured with knee, lower leg, and foot trauma and experienced shock. He was not ejected and wore a helmet. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper, and the moped to its right front bumper. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but notes the sedan driver was making a left turn, a common driver error in such crashes. The moped driver held a permit license. No pedestrian was involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675368 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17
25
Bicyclist Ejected Near Parked Taxi Manhattan

Oct 25 - A 46-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured near West 125th Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot. The taxi involved showed no damage. Passenger distraction contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 46-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected while traveling straight near a parked taxi on West 125th Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The taxi, occupied by two males, was parked and showed no damage or point of impact. The report lists "Passenger Distraction" as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash caused serious injury but no damage to the taxi.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673951 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17
20
Sedan Hits Woman Crossing Claremont Avenue

Oct 20 - A sedan struck a 21-year-old woman crossing Claremont Avenue outside a crosswalk. She suffered knee and leg injuries. The driver kept straight. Police cited pedestrian confusion as a factor.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Claremont Avenue at Lasalle Street, not at an intersection or crosswalk. A northbound sedan struck her on the right front quarter panel. She suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock at the scene. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The sedan showed no damage. The driver was licensed, traveling straight, and no driver errors such as failure to yield were recorded in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673553 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17
17
65-Year-Old Bicyclist Injured on West 113 Street

Oct 17 - A 65-year-old female bicyclist suffered a head injury and concussion on West 113 Street. The crash occurred as she made a left turn. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 65-year-old female bicyclist was injured while making a left turn on West 113 Street. She sustained a head injury and concussion but was conscious and not ejected from her bike. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The bicycle showed no damage, and no other vehicles were involved. The bicyclist was the sole occupant and driver of the bike. The report does not indicate any other causes or victim errors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671621 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17
11
Taxi Strikes Bicyclist on Broadway, Injures Head

Oct 11 - A 21-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered head injuries after a collision with a northbound taxi on Broadway near West 113th Street. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet and suffered whiplash and shock.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on Broadway struck a bicyclist also heading north near West 113th Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 21-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained head injuries and whiplash. The report lists driver errors including "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." The taxi's point of impact was the left front quarter panel, while the bike sustained other damage. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet. The taxi driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No damage was reported to the taxi. The bicyclist was in shock following the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669739 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17
11
Abreu Praises West Harlem Pilot Boosting Street Cleanliness

Oct 11 - Mayor Adams backs taking 150,000 parking spots for garbage containers. He calls it a small price for cleaner streets. The plan shifts trash from sidewalks to bins, clearing paths for pedestrians. Council member Abreu supports the West Harlem pilot. Resistance remains.

"What’s happening in West Harlem – it’s working." -- Shaun Abreu

On October 11, 2023, Mayor Eric Adams announced support for the Sanitation Department's plan to repurpose 150,000 parking spaces for containerized garbage collection. The policy, unveiled by DSNY, aims to move trash from sidewalks into closed bins, targeting cleaner streets and less sidewalk clutter. The mayor said, 'Everyday New Yorkers are tired of the rodents, they’re tired of the trash, and this is a small price to pay on ensuring that you can have cleaner streets.' Council member Shaun Abreu, representing West Harlem, voiced strong support, citing visible improvements from the local pilot. The plan requires smaller buildings to use wheeled bins on sidewalks, while larger buildings would get shared curbside containers. The city faces pushback from some residents, but Adams insists street cleanliness is a top concern. No formal safety analysis was provided, but the move could clear sidewalks for pedestrians and reduce hazards from trash piles.


7
Pedestrian Hit by SUV Turning Right

Oct 7 - A 21-year-old woman was struck by an SUV making a right turn on LaSalle Street in Manhattan. The driver was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The SUV showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing against the signal at an intersection on LaSalle Street near Broadway in Manhattan. The driver of a 2018 Audi SUV was making a right turn when the collision occurred. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The SUV had no visible damage. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's actions beyond crossing against the signal, nor does it mention safety equipment.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4668457 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17
2
SUV Backs Into Parked Car, Driver Dies

Oct 2 - A Chevy SUV backed into a parked Chrysler on West 126th. No damage to either car. The driver, a 35-year-old woman, died behind the wheel. The street was quiet. The crash left one dead. The city held its breath.

A Chevy SUV, driven by a 35-year-old woman, backed into a parked Chrysler SUV near 479 West 126th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A Chevy SUV backed into a parked Chrysler. No damage. No seatbelt. The woman driving, 35, died behind the wheel.' The crash resulted in the death of the driver. The police report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No other injuries were reported. The driver was not wearing a seatbelt, as noted after the driver errors. The parked Chrysler sustained no damage. The street was still. The loss was total.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4668437 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17
29
SUV Turns Improperly, Injures Pedestrian

Sep 29 - A 61-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV making a right turn on West 120 Street in Manhattan. The driver turned improperly and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered back injuries and shock.

According to the police report, a 61-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing West 120 Street with the signal. The crash involved a 2016 SUV making a right turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered back injuries and was in shock. The report lists driver errors as 'Turning Improperly' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally. The driver’s failure to execute a proper turn and lack of attention caused the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666563 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17
22
Unlicensed SUV Driver Loses Consciousness, Crashes

Sep 22 - A 64-year-old unlicensed SUV driver lost consciousness while making a left turn on West 125 Street. The SUV collided head-on with a stopped box truck. The driver was injured and incoherent at the scene. The crash caused front-end damage to both vehicles.

According to the police report, a 64-year-old male driver of a 2012 SUV lost consciousness while making a left turn on West 125 Street. The SUV struck a stopped box truck head-on. The driver was injured, incoherent, and wearing a lap belt. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' and 'Physical Disability' as contributing factors. The SUV driver was unlicensed. The box truck driver was licensed and stopped in traffic. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666561 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17
15
Shaun Abreu Supports Safety Boosting Containerized Garbage Collection Pilot

Sep 15 - Sanitation trucks now lift curbside bins in West Harlem. No more sidewalk trash bags. Ten blocks and fourteen schools lose parking, gain cleaner streets. Rats lose ground. Council Member Abreu and DSNY back the change. Some residents cheer. Others worry about access.

On September 15, 2023, New York City launched a containerized garbage collection pilot in West Harlem. The Department of Sanitation (DSNY) rolled out mechanical lifts on trucks to empty curbside containers, covering ten residential blocks and fourteen schools. The pilot aims to 'eliminate sidewalk trash bags, combat rats, and reclaim public roadway space from private car storage.' Council Member Shaun Abreu and DSNY officials publicly supported the program, with Abreu stating, 'Rats are a huge problem uptown, and we’ll never get the problem under control as long as we’re just throwing bags on the sidewalk.' Jonathan Viguers, DSNY assistant commissioner, acknowledged the removal of parking spaces as necessary. The initiative is part of Mayor Adams's anti-rat campaign. While some residents praise cleaner sidewalks, others raise concerns about accessibility and overflow. The city may expand the program, but faces cost and political hurdles.


13
E-Bike Struck on Left Side by SUV

Sep 13 - A 32-year-old male bicyclist riding west on an e-bike was hit on the left side doors by a northwesterly SUV on West 125 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. No helmet was worn.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male bicyclist on an e-bike was injured when a 2023 Ford SUV struck him on the left side doors at West 125 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist was conscious and sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The e-bike was traveling west, and the SUV was moving northwest. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the crash, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The impact occurred at the center front end of the e-bike and the left side doors of the SUV.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662065 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17
26
Unlicensed Driver Crushed in Police Chase Crash

Aug 26 - A sedan sped north on Riverside Drive, fleeing police. The unlicensed driver slammed into steel. The car’s front end crumpled. The man, fifty, suffered neck crush injuries. Aggression and speed ruled the moment. The road answered with violence.

A 2003 Toyota sedan, driven by an unlicensed fifty-year-old man, crashed at Riverside Drive and West 114th Street while fleeing police. According to the police report, the vehicle struck hard at speed, leaving the driver conscious but with severe neck crush injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The car’s right front bumper took the impact, and the center front end was destroyed. The driver was the sole occupant. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. Systemic danger rose as speed and rage collided on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658262 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17
17
Two Sedans Collide on Henry Hudson Parkway

Aug 17 - Two sedans traveling south collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. Impact struck left front bumper of one and right front bumper of the other. Three occupants suffered neck injuries with whiplash. All were conscious and restrained. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on Henry Hudson Parkway collided head-on, impacting the left front bumper of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. The crash injured three occupants: a 27-year-old front passenger and two drivers aged 22 and 30. All suffered neck injuries diagnosed as whiplash and were conscious at the scene. Each occupant was restrained with lap belts and harnesses, and no one was ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, marking them as unspecified. Both drivers held valid licenses from New York and California, respectively. Vehicle damage was noted on the left rear quarter panel of one sedan and the right front bumper of the other.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655935 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17
15
SUV Strikes Bicyclist on LaSalle Street

Jul 15 - A 27-year-old male bicyclist was injured in Manhattan’s LaSalle Street after a southbound SUV collided with him. The cyclist suffered a head contusion but was conscious and wearing a helmet. Alcohol involvement was noted in the crash.

According to the police report, a southbound SUV and a southbound bicycle collided on LaSalle Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 27-year-old man, sustained a head injury described as a contusion but remained conscious and was wearing a helmet. The SUV showed no damage, while the bike was impacted at the center back end. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. No specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were identified in the data. The bicyclist was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his vehicle. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648783 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17
14
Sedan Left Turn Hits Northeast-Bound Bicyclist

Jul 14 - A sedan making a left turn struck a bicyclist traveling northeast on Amsterdam Avenue. The cyclist suffered an upper arm abrasion but was conscious and wearing a helmet. The crash caused damage to the sedan but left the bike undamaged.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2009 Nissan sedan made a left turn and collided with him on Amsterdam Avenue. The bicyclist, who was traveling straight ahead northeast, sustained an abrasion to his shoulder and upper arm but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor, indicating the driver did not yield to the bicyclist. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper, while the bike showed no damage.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4645999 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17
29
E-Bike Rider Injured on West 126 Street

Jun 29 - A 63-year-old man riding an e-bike westbound on West 126 Street suffered knee and lower leg injuries. He remained conscious but bruised. The crash caused damage to the bike. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured.

According to the police report, a 63-year-old male e-bike driver was injured on West 126 Street in Manhattan. He sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors or other vehicles involved. The rider was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. No safety equipment was noted. The e-bike was traveling straight ahead when the impact occurred at an unspecified point. No other occupants or pedestrians were reported injured or involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642117 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17
14
Sedan Driver Injured on Cathedral Parkway

Jun 14 - A 30-year-old male driver suffered facial injuries in a crash on Cathedral Parkway. The sedan struck an object with its left front bumper. The driver was incoherent and bleeding. Police cited illegal drug use as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male driver operating a 2010 Toyota sedan on Cathedral Parkway was injured when the vehicle impacted an object with its left front bumper. The driver sustained facial injuries and was incoherent at the scene, with minor bleeding reported. The report lists illegal drug use as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The driver was licensed in New Jersey and was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The crash occurred while the vehicle was traveling west. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The report does not indicate any helmet use or signaling issues.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637719 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17
13
Bus Strikes Sedan's Left Side on Broadway

Jun 13 - A bus traveling north on Broadway hit the left side of a sedan also moving north. The sedan driver, a 59-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Unsafe speed by the bus contributed to the crash. The driver was restrained and conscious.

According to the police report, a northbound bus struck the left side doors of a northbound sedan on Broadway. The sedan driver, a 59-year-old male occupant, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The bus driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The contributing factor listed was unsafe speed by the bus. The sedan sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637360 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17