Crash Count for Manhattanville-West Harlem
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 706
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 345
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 97
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 5
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 2
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 31, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Manhattanville-West Harlem?

Manhattanville Bleeds While City Sleeps—Who Will Stop the Killing?

Manhattanville Bleeds While City Sleeps—Who Will Stop the Killing?

Manhattanville-West Harlem: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 18, 2025

The Toll: Lives Broken, Streets Unforgiving

In Manhattanville-West Harlem, the numbers do not lie. Two people killed. Five left with serious injuries. In just the last twelve months, 76 neighbors have been hurt in 165 crashes. The old, the young, the ones just trying to cross the street. A 65-year-old was killed. Four children were injured. The city keeps moving. The pain stays put.

Cars and SUVs do most of the damage. They killed. They left people bleeding on the pavement. Bikes and mopeds hurt people too, but the weight of steel and speed is what crushes bones and ends lives. The city’s open data shows the pattern: the deadliest threat is always the bigger vehicle.

Recent Wounds: No End in Sight

The blood is not dry. On June 26, a 24-year-old cyclist was thrown from his bike, face torn, after a crash with parked cars on Riverside Drive. City data confirms it. Last year, a 73-year-old man was killed at W 135th Street. The year before, a 25-year-old on an e-bike died on Convent Avenue. The names fade. The pain does not.

What Leaders Do—and Don’t Do

Council Member Shaun Abreu has backed bills to clear crosswalks and protect delivery workers. He co-sponsored a law to ban parking near crosswalks, aiming to keep sightlines open for people on foot and bike. He called the city’s detour for the Hudson River Greenway “shortsighted”, urging a real, safe route for the 7,000 daily cyclists forced into danger. But the city still relies on paint and signs, not real protection. The danger remains.

State Senator Cordell Cleare voted yes on the Stop Super Speeders Act. The bill would force repeat speeders to install devices that keep them from breaking the limit. It is a start. But the streets are still ruled by the fast and the reckless.

The Call: Demand More Than Words

The slow disaster will not stop on its own. Call your council member. Demand a citywide 20 mph speed limit. Demand real barriers, not just promises. Every day of delay is another day someone does not come home.

Take action now.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Manhattanville-West Harlem sit politically?
It belongs to borough Manhattan, community board Manhattan CB9, city council district District 7, assembly district AD 70 and state senate district SD 30.
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Manhattanville-West Harlem?
Cars and SUVs: 1 death, 36 injuries. Motorcycles and Mopeds: 0 deaths, 3 injuries. Bikes: 0 deaths, 5 injuries. The largest vehicles do the most harm.
Are these crashes just accidents, or are they preventable?
They are preventable. Lower speeds, protected crossings, and real enforcement save lives. The same deadly patterns repeat when leaders delay action.
What can local politicians do to make streets safer?
They can pass and enforce laws for lower speed limits, clear crosswalks, and real barriers for people walking and biking. They can demand action, not just studies.
What has Council Member Shaun Abreu done for street safety?
He co-sponsored a bill to ban parking near crosswalks and called for safer detours for cyclists during construction. But the district still waits for real protection.
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 many people have been killed or seriously hurt in Manhattanville-West Harlem since 2022?
Since 2022, two people have been killed and five have suffered serious injuries in traffic crashes in the district. City data confirms it

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Other Representatives

Jordan Wright
Assembly Member Jordan Wright
District 70
District Office:
163 W. 125th St. Suite 911, New York, NY 10027
Legislative Office:
Room 532, 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

Manhattanville-West Harlem Manhattanville-West Harlem sits in Manhattan, Precinct 30, District 7, AD 70, SD 30, Manhattan CB9.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Manhattanville-West Harlem

Abreu Supports Safety Boosting Waste Containerization Plan

Sanitation wants to box up trash. That means tearing up 150,000 parking spots. The city will spend big. Car owners howl. Advocates call it bold. A pilot starts in Manhattan. Council Member Abreu backs it. Change comes slow, but the city may never look the same.

On May 8, 2023, the Department of Sanitation (DSNY) released a sweeping proposal to containerize New York City’s sidewalk trash. The plan, not yet a formal bill, launches with a pilot in Manhattan’s Community Board 9, supported by Council Member Shaun Abreu, who declared, “We’re going to start containerizing our trash.” The DSNY report claims containerization could work in 89% of the city but demands a major overhaul: 150,000 curbside parking spots repurposed, hundreds of millions spent on new trucks and bins. The matter summary notes, 'New York City can containerize its sidewalk garbage, but doing so will require a major overhaul of the sanitation system.' Advocates like Christine Berthet call it transformative; others, like car owners, bristle at lost parking. The plan faces political headwinds, but if realized, it could mark a historic shift for city streets.


E-Bike Rider Dies Hitting Parked SUV in Harlem

A 25-year-old man on an e-bike crashed into a parked SUV on Convent Avenue. He struck metal at speed. He hit the pavement and died. Unsafe speed marked the crash. The Harlem street fell silent. The loss was final.

A 25-year-old man riding an e-bike died after colliding with a parked SUV near Convent Avenue and West 131st Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A 25-year-old man on an e-bike, no helmet, struck a parked SUV at speed. The bike hit metal. He hit pavement. He died there, alone, in the Harlem morning.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The SUV was parked and unoccupied at the time of the crash. No other injuries were reported. The police narrative notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but the primary cause cited was unsafe speed. The crash left a Harlem block marked by sudden loss.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4627295 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Abreu Supports Safety Boosting Trash Containerization Replacing Parking

New York City will cut 150,000 free parking spots for trash containers. The pilot starts in West Harlem this fall. The plan clears sidewalks, targets rats, and reclaims space for people. Council member Abreu and advocates back the move. Change is coming.

The Department of Sanitation announced a pilot to eliminate 150,000 free residential parking spaces for trash containerization. The program, starting fall 2023 in West Harlem, covers up to 10 residential blocks and 14 public schools. The DSNY report, with McKinsey input, finds containerization viable for most neighborhoods. The matter aims to 'remove garbage bags from sidewalks' and address public health. Council member Shaun Abreu supports the initiative, calling current practices 'backwards' and endorsing large-scale containerization. Advocates like CHEKPEDS founder Christine Berthet support repurposing parking for trash containers, citing sidewalk access. The city will double trash collection in the pilot area, with $5.7 million allocated. The plan faces challenges in dense areas, but signals a shift toward safer, cleaner streets for all.


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Sedan and Pickup Truck Collide on Henry Hudson Parkway

Two vehicles crashed on Henry Hudson Parkway. Both drivers suffered whiplash and injuries to neck and leg. The sedan driver changed lanes unsafely. The pickup driver followed too closely. Both distracted. Both conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a sedan and a pickup truck collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. The sedan driver was changing lanes unsafely, while the pickup truck driver was following too closely. Both drivers were distracted, contributing to the crash. The sedan driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered knee, lower leg, and foot injuries with whiplash. The pickup truck driver, a 37-year-old man, sustained neck injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses at the time of the crash. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as key factors, along with unsafe lane changing and following too closely. Neither driver was ejected from their vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4622414 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUV Rear-Ends E-Scooter on West 131 Street

A 22-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured and ejected after a collision with an SUV on West 131 Street in Manhattan. The SUV driver failed to yield and was inattentive. The e-scooter sustained center back damage. The rider suffered back abrasions.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on West 131 Street in Manhattan involving a 2019 Honda SUV and a GOTRAX e-scooter. The 22-year-old male e-scooter driver was ejected and sustained back abrasions, classified as injury severity 3. The report lists driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the SUV driver. The e-scooter was traveling south, going straight ahead, and was struck at the center back end by the SUV's center front end. The e-scooter driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The incident highlights the dangers posed by driver inattention and failure to yield in collisions with vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4619194 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Sedan Hits Teen Pedestrian Crossing Signal

A 17-year-old girl was struck by a sedan on West 133 Street in Manhattan. She was crossing with the signal when the vehicle hit her with its right front bumper. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing West 133 Street at an intersection with the signal. The sedan, traveling west, struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for the crash. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4616323 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
S 4647
Cleare votes yes on highway worker safety bill, overall safety unchanged.

Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.

Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.


S 775
Cleare votes yes to expand ignition interlock monitoring, boosting road safety.

Senate backs S 775. The bill defines the ignition interlock monitor’s job. It forces offenders to install devices and obey court orders. Lawmakers act to keep repeat drunk drivers off the street.

Senate bill S 775, titled "Relates to the responsibilities of an ignition interlock monitor," passed committee votes on February 1, March 21, and May 16, 2023. The bill describes the monitor’s role and mandates compliance for those ordered to install ignition interlock devices. Primary sponsor Jeremy Cooney (District 56) led, joined by Nathalia Fernandez, Monica Martinez, and Shelley Mayer. The measure saw broad support, with senators voting yes across multiple sessions. The law aims to keep drivers with violations from endangering others by enforcing strict compliance with court-ordered ignition interlocks.


S 4647
Cleare votes yes on highway worker safety bill, overall safety unchanged.

Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.

Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.


A 602
Cleare votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.

Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.


A 602
Cleare votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.

Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.


E-Scooter Driver Injured in Manhattan Collision

A 39-year-old man on an e-scooter was injured on West 135 Street near Saint Nicholas Avenue. The scooter driver suffered bruises and leg injuries after a vehicle made a right turn too close. The impact damaged the scooter’s left side doors.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on West 135 Street in Manhattan involving an e-scooter and another vehicle. The 39-year-old e-scooter driver was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the vehicle made a right turn too close to the scooter. The vehicle struck the scooter on its left side doors, damaging its left side. The e-scooter driver was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of close passing during turns in busy city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4605040 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUVs Collide on Amsterdam Avenue U-Turn

Two SUVs crashed on Amsterdam Avenue. A 20-year-old female passenger suffered hip and upper leg injuries. The driver making an improper U-turn struck another SUV traveling straight. The injured passenger was restrained but shocked and in pain.

According to the police report, the crash occurred when a female driver with a learner's permit attempted an improper U-turn on Amsterdam Avenue and collided with a southbound SUV. The impact struck the right side doors of the turning vehicle and the front center of the other. A 20-year-old female front-seat passenger in the turning SUV was injured, suffering hip and upper leg trauma and was reported in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The injured passenger was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4600551 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
S 100
Cleare co-sponsors bill to consider, not require, complete street design.

Senate bill S 100 demands complete street design in state and federally funded projects. Lawmakers push for public guidance. Streets built for people, not just cars.

Senate bill S 100 was introduced on January 4, 2023, and is in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Requires the consideration of complete street design for certain transportation projects which receive federal or state funding,' aims to force planners to consider all users—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan leads, joined by Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, Samra Brouk, Cordell Cleare, Jeremy Cooney, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Rachel May, Kevin S. Parker, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill also orders the department to publish street design guidance. No safety analyst note was provided.


Sedan Rear-Ends Pickup Truck on West 134 Street

A sedan struck the rear of a pickup truck traveling north on West 134 Street in Manhattan. The impact injured a 32-year-old male passenger in the sedan, who suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Alcohol was involved in the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on West 134 Street rear-ended a pickup truck also heading north. The collision caused injury to a 32-year-old male occupant in the sedan, who sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The sedan's driver was passing before the crash, indicating possible driver error related to unsafe passing or failure to maintain control. The pickup truck was going straight ahead at the time of impact. No ejections occurred, and the injured passenger was conscious. The report does not specify any victim fault or safety equipment use.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4593674 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Pick-up Truck Hits Bicyclist on West 133 Street

A pick-up truck making a left turn struck a bicyclist going straight on West 133 Street in Manhattan. The 21-year-old cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling northwest on West 133 Street made a left turn and collided with a bicyclist traveling southwest. The bicyclist, a 21-year-old male, was injured with pain to his knee, lower leg, and foot and experienced shock. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor for the crash. The truck driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The bicyclist was not ejected and no damage was reported to either vehicle. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield to cyclists proceeding straight through intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4588859 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Sedan Strikes Parked Car, Passenger Injured

A sedan traveling west on West 135 Street hit a parked sedan. The front passenger suffered a head contusion. The driver’s inattention caused the crash. The injured passenger wore a lap belt and harness. Damage hit both vehicles’ bumpers.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on West 135 Street collided with a parked sedan. The front passenger, a 24-year-old woman, sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious after the crash. She was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the collision. The moving vehicle impacted the right front bumper, while the parked car sustained damage to its left rear bumper. No ejection occurred, and the passenger was injured inside the vehicle. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to collisions with stationary vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581268 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUV Slams Stopped Sedan on Parkway

SUV hit a stopped sedan from behind on Henry Hudson Parkway. Sedan driver, 55, took a blow to the head and suffered whiplash. Both cars mangled. Police cite other vehicular factors. No ejection.

According to the police report, a northbound SUV struck a stopped sedan on Henry Hudson Parkway. The 55-year-old sedan driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor. The SUV's front end and the sedan's rear end were damaged. Both drivers were licensed and traveling north. No other contributing factors or errors by the injured driver are noted. The sedan driver was not ejected and remained in the vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4578248 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Pedestrian Hit by Box Truck on Broadway

A man crossing against the signal was struck by a northbound box truck on Broadway. He suffered a head injury and minor bleeding. The truck showed no damage. The pedestrian was left in shock at the intersection.

According to the police report, a male pedestrian crossing against the signal was hit by a northbound box truck on Broadway. The pedestrian sustained a head injury with minor bleeding and was reported to be in shock. The truck, a 2019 Ford, was traveling straight ahead and struck the pedestrian at the center back end, but showed no damage. No driver errors were listed in the report, and the pedestrian's crossing against the signal was noted as a contributing factor. The report does not specify any other contributing factors or safety equipment.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4568436 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUV Strikes Bicyclist on West 129 Street

A 28-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered a head injury after a collision with an SUV traveling west on West 129 Street. The bicyclist was semiconscious and diagnosed with a concussion at the scene.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on West 129 Street involving a 2018 Mazda SUV and a 28-year-old male bicyclist. The SUV was traveling west, going straight ahead, when it struck the bicyclist on the left side doors. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained a head injury, resulting in a concussion. The bicyclist was semiconscious at the scene. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No driver errors by the SUV operator were noted in the report. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet classified as "Motorcycle Only," which is not standard bicycle protection.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4559365 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07