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

SUV Driver Injured in Manhattan Collision

A female driver in a 2020 SUV struck a parked 2022 Jeep on West 130 Street, Manhattan. The impact overturned the moving vehicle. The driver suffered elbow and lower arm injuries with minor bleeding and shock. No ejection occurred.

According to the police report, a female driver with a permit license was traveling southbound on West 130 Street in Manhattan when her 2020 SUV collided with a parked 2022 Jeep. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the moving vehicle and the left rear quarter panel of the parked vehicle. The collision caused the moving SUV to overturn. The driver, a 40-year-old woman, sustained injuries to her elbow and lower arm, experienced shock, and had minor bleeding. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was not ejected and was the only occupant in her vehicle. The parked Jeep had no occupants at the time.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4551436 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Unsafe Speed Sends Sedan Into Chevrolet

Two sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. The BMW, moving too fast, struck the Chevrolet’s rear. The Chevrolet driver, a 60-year-old woman, suffered arm injuries. Unsafe speed and aggression fueled the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans crashed on Henry Hudson Parkway while heading north. The BMW, attempting to pass, hit the left rear quarter panel of the Chevrolet. The Chevrolet’s 60-year-old female driver suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. She was conscious and wore a lap belt. The report lists unsafe speed and aggressive driving or road rage as contributing factors. No other causes or victim errors are noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548626 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUV Backs Into Stopped Sedan on West 131 Street

A Ford SUV backing up struck a stopped Ford sedan on West 131 Street in Manhattan. The sedan’s driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained damage to rear panels. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 2017 Ford SUV was backing up westbound on West 131 Street when it collided with a stopped 2015 Ford sedan facing east. The sedan’s 33-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The SUV’s right rear bumper struck the sedan’s left rear quarter panel. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any failure to yield or other driver errors explicitly. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles legally. The sedan driver was not ejected and was the only injured party noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548624 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Taxi Hits Parked Sedan, Passenger Injured

A taxi traveling north struck a parked sedan on Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan. The right rear passenger of the taxi suffered a neck contusion. The crash involved improper lane usage and limited driver visibility. The injured passenger remained conscious.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on Amsterdam Avenue collided with a parked sedan. The impact occurred at the center front end of the taxi and the left side doors of the sedan. The right rear passenger of the taxi, a 58-year-old man, was injured with a neck contusion but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The crash highlights risks from improper lane changes combined with limited visibility.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550653 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Unlicensed Driver Ignores Signal, Injures Motorist

Two sedans crashed on Broadway at West 131st. An unlicensed driver turned left, struck a northbound car. The male driver suffered an eye abrasion. Both cars took heavy front-end damage.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Broadway near West 131st Street in Manhattan. An unlicensed female driver, making a left turn, struck a northbound sedan driven by a licensed male. The male driver suffered an eye abrasion but remained conscious. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, showing the unlicensed driver failed to obey traffic signals or rules. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. No contributing factors were attributed to the injured driver.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545706 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Motorcycle Collides With Pick-up Truck Manhattan

A motorcycle struck a pick-up truck on Amsterdam Avenue near West 135th Street. The motorcycle driver, a 49-year-old man, suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The crash occurred late at night with no ejection reported.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured in a collision with a pick-up truck on Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan. The motorcycle was traveling south, going straight ahead, when it impacted the left front bumper of the truck. The driver sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as the contributing factor, indicating driver error related to vehicle operation. No additional contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545107 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Unlicensed Motorcycle Rider Hits Car on 12th

A 19-year-old unlicensed motorcycle driver crashed while turning left on 12 Avenue. He suffered bruises to his arm. Police cite traffic control ignored and unsafe speed as causes.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male driving a motorcycle was injured in a crash on 12 Avenue. The motorcycle, carrying two people, was making a left turn when it collided with a northbound vehicle going straight. The rider was not ejected but sustained contusions to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles suffered front-end damage. No mention of helmet use or signaling was listed as a contributing factor.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4535128 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
A 8936
Cleare votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.

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.


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

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.


Unlicensed Driver Hits Bicyclist on Convent Avenue

A sedan driven by an unlicensed woman struck a 33-year-old male bicyclist on Convent Avenue. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The crash involved driver inexperience and tinted windows, causing serious injury without ejection.

According to the police report, a 2021 Kia sedan traveling south on Convent Avenue collided with a bicyclist traveling east. The bicyclist, a 33-year-old man, sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. The sedan's driver was unlicensed and inexperienced, factors cited as contributing to the crash. The report also notes tinted windows as a contributing factor. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end striking the left side doors of the bike. The bicyclist was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. The cyclist wore no safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed and inexperienced drivers in Manhattan.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4532552 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Sedan Backing Collides With Parked Sedan

A sedan backing on West 128 Street struck a parked sedan. The driver of the parked car, a 43-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash happened late at night in Manhattan. Driver distraction and unsafe backing caused the impact.

According to the police report, a sedan backing on West 128 Street in Manhattan collided with a parked sedan. The driver of the parked vehicle, a 43-year-old man, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The backing vehicle was a 2010 Honda sedan with a female driver holding a permit license. The parked vehicle was a 2001 Ford sedan with a licensed male driver who was injured but conscious and not ejected. The collision damaged the left rear bumper of the backing vehicle and the left front bumper of the parked vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4535766 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
S 5602
CLEARE co-sponsors bill extending school zone speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

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.


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

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.


A 8936
Cleare votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.

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.


Bicyclist Injured Striking Parked SUV in Manhattan

A cyclist hit a parked SUV on West 138 Street. The rider suffered facial cuts but stayed conscious. The SUV’s rear was damaged. No driver errors listed. One person hurt. Metal and flesh both marked.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male bicyclist traveling west on West 138 Street struck the center back end of a parked 2005 Honda SUV. The cyclist was injured, suffering facial abrasions, and remained conscious at the scene. The SUV sustained damage to its rear. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors for the SUV. The only contributing factors noted for the cyclist are unspecified. The crash left the cyclist hurt and the SUV damaged.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4531226 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
E-Bike Strikes Parked Sedan on Broadway

A 22-year-old e-bike rider crashed into a parked sedan on Broadway. The rider suffered a head abrasion but was conscious. The sedan was damaged on its right front quarter panel. Driver inattention and other vehicular factors contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male e-bike driver traveling north on Broadway collided with a parked 2019 Ford sedan. The e-bike struck the sedan’s right front quarter panel, causing damage to both vehicles. The rider sustained a head abrasion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention/distraction and other vehicular factors as contributing causes. No safety equipment was noted for the rider. The sedan had no occupants at the time. The crash highlights risks posed by inattentive driving and vehicle positioning on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4529565 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
S 1078
Cleare votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.

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.


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

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.


Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 60-year-old man crossing 12 Avenue at West 130 Street was hit by a northbound sedan. The pedestrian suffered back injuries and shock. The driver was speeding and disregarded traffic control. The impact caused center front damage to the vehicle.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 12 Avenue struck a 60-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at West 130 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian sustained back injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors on the driver's part. The vehicle's center front end was damaged on impact. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally. The driver failed to control speed and ignored traffic signals, leading to the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4524918 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
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Unlicensed Driver Hits Parked Sedan in Manhattan

A sedan parked on Amsterdam Avenue took a hit to its left rear quarter panel. The unlicensed driver of another vehicle struck it head-on. Both driver and front passenger in the moving vehicle were injured and unconscious. Illegal drugs were a factor.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan involving a parked sedan and a moving vehicle traveling south. The moving vehicle, driven by an unlicensed male driver, struck the left rear quarter panel of the parked sedan. Both the driver, age 65, and the front passenger, age 61, of the moving vehicle were injured and found unconscious. The front passenger was noted to have illegal drugs as a contributing factor. The report lists the driver’s unlicensed status as a key error. No ejections occurred, and both occupants were restrained with lap belts. The parked sedan sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel. No pedestrian involvement was reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4575786 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07