Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Manhattanville-West Harlem?
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
▸ Where does Manhattanville-West Harlem sit politically?
▸ What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Manhattanville-West Harlem?
▸ Are these crashes just accidents, or are they preventable?
▸ What can local politicians do to make streets safer?
▸ What has Council Member Shaun Abreu done for street safety?
▸ What is CrashCount?
▸ How many people have been killed or seriously hurt in Manhattanville-West Harlem since 2022?
Citations
▸ Citations
- DOT Worker Slashed After Near Collision, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-16
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741682 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-18
- File Int 1138-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-12-05
- Eyes On The Street: Greenway Detour is a Hilly, Confusing Danger Zone, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-09-25
- File S 4045, Open States, Published 2025-06-11
- DOT Worker Slashed By E-Biker Downtown, amny, Published 2025-07-17
- Propane Tanks Discovered After Midtown Crash, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-17
- DOT Worker Slashed After Near Collision, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-16
- Loose Food Cart Strikes Parked Car in Manhattan, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-17
- Van Crash Reveals Fuel Stockpile In Midtown, ABC7, Published 2025-07-17
- Council To Close Instacart Loophole, Pass Delivery Industry Regulation Bills, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-10
- City Council Poised to Pass ‘Home Rule’ Message for Sammy’s Law on Thursday, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-05-24
- NYC Council expected to vote Monday on wage and workplace protections for delivery workers, AMNY, Published 2025-07-13
- Self-Proclaimed Bus Lane Champion Gale Brewer Tries To Tank Bus Lane, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-09-05
Other Representatives
District 70
163 W. 125th St. Suite 911, New York, NY 10027
Room 532, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 7
500 West 141st Street, New York, NY 10031
212-928-6814
250 Broadway, Suite 1763, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7007
District 30
Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. State Office Building 163 W. 125th St., Suite 912, New York, NY 10027
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.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Manhattanville-West Harlem
E-Scooter Driver Injured in Manhattan Crash▸A 27-year-old man on an e-scooter was partially ejected and injured on Amsterdam Avenue near West 138th Street. The driver suffered knee and lower leg bruises. The vehicle struck an unspecified object head-on. The driver held a permit license.
According to the police report, a 27-year-old male e-scooter driver was partially ejected during a crash on Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan. The driver sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle, traveling south and going straight ahead, impacted with its center front end. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any failure to yield or other driver errors. The driver was not wearing any safety equipment and held a New York permit license. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured in this incident.
2SUVs Crash on 12 Avenue, Drivers Hurt▸Two SUVs slammed together on 12 Avenue at West 134 Street. Both drivers injured. Police cite alcohol and improper turning. Distraction played a role. Metal twisted. Lives changed in a moment.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on 12 Avenue near West 134 Street in Manhattan. Both drivers, a 31-year-old man and a 35-year-old woman, were injured. The woman suffered head injuries and shock. Police list alcohol involvement and turning improperly as contributing factors. Driver inattention and distraction were also cited. The crash damaged the left front and rear panels of the vehicles. Neither driver was ejected. The report underscores the danger when drivers turn improperly, drive impaired, or lose focus behind the wheel.
Taxi Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 63-year-old man was struck by a taxi while crossing West 133 Street with the signal. The taxi, driven by an inexperienced female driver making a left turn, hit the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The man suffered bruises over his entire body.
According to the police report, a taxi driven by a licensed female driver was making a left turn on West 133 Street when it struck a 63-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian was injured with contusions and bruises over his entire body but remained conscious. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor. The point of impact was the taxi's right front bumper. There was no vehicle damage reported. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally at an intersection.
SUV Rear-Ends E-Bike on Convent Avenue▸A 25-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with a slowing SUV. The impact struck the bike’s left front and the SUV’s center back end. The rider suffered head injuries and minor bleeding, left shocked and unprotected.
According to the police report, a 25-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike southbound on Convent Avenue was struck from behind by a southbound SUV that was slowing or stopping. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained head injuries with minor bleeding. The SUV’s point of impact was its center back end, while the bike was hit on the left front bumper. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV had three occupants and a licensed male driver. The crash left the bicyclist in shock with injury severity rated at 3.
S 5130Cleare 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.
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File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
Sedan Rear-Ends Parked Car on Henry Hudson Parkway▸A sedan traveling south struck a parked sedan on Henry Hudson Parkway. The driver of the moving vehicle suffered a head abrasion. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained damage at impact points.
According to the police report, a 28-year-old male driver in a 2017 sedan was injured when his vehicle collided with a parked 2016 sedan on Henry Hudson Parkway. The moving sedan struck the parked car’s right rear bumper with its left front bumper. The driver suffered a head abrasion but was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The parked vehicle was stationary at the time of impact. No other injuries or victims were reported.
A 27-year-old man on an e-scooter was partially ejected and injured on Amsterdam Avenue near West 138th Street. The driver suffered knee and lower leg bruises. The vehicle struck an unspecified object head-on. The driver held a permit license.
According to the police report, a 27-year-old male e-scooter driver was partially ejected during a crash on Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan. The driver sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle, traveling south and going straight ahead, impacted with its center front end. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any failure to yield or other driver errors. The driver was not wearing any safety equipment and held a New York permit license. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured in this incident.
2SUVs Crash on 12 Avenue, Drivers Hurt▸Two SUVs slammed together on 12 Avenue at West 134 Street. Both drivers injured. Police cite alcohol and improper turning. Distraction played a role. Metal twisted. Lives changed in a moment.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on 12 Avenue near West 134 Street in Manhattan. Both drivers, a 31-year-old man and a 35-year-old woman, were injured. The woman suffered head injuries and shock. Police list alcohol involvement and turning improperly as contributing factors. Driver inattention and distraction were also cited. The crash damaged the left front and rear panels of the vehicles. Neither driver was ejected. The report underscores the danger when drivers turn improperly, drive impaired, or lose focus behind the wheel.
Taxi Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 63-year-old man was struck by a taxi while crossing West 133 Street with the signal. The taxi, driven by an inexperienced female driver making a left turn, hit the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The man suffered bruises over his entire body.
According to the police report, a taxi driven by a licensed female driver was making a left turn on West 133 Street when it struck a 63-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian was injured with contusions and bruises over his entire body but remained conscious. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor. The point of impact was the taxi's right front bumper. There was no vehicle damage reported. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally at an intersection.
SUV Rear-Ends E-Bike on Convent Avenue▸A 25-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with a slowing SUV. The impact struck the bike’s left front and the SUV’s center back end. The rider suffered head injuries and minor bleeding, left shocked and unprotected.
According to the police report, a 25-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike southbound on Convent Avenue was struck from behind by a southbound SUV that was slowing or stopping. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained head injuries with minor bleeding. The SUV’s point of impact was its center back end, while the bike was hit on the left front bumper. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV had three occupants and a licensed male driver. The crash left the bicyclist in shock with injury severity rated at 3.
S 5130Cleare 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.
-
File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
Sedan Rear-Ends Parked Car on Henry Hudson Parkway▸A sedan traveling south struck a parked sedan on Henry Hudson Parkway. The driver of the moving vehicle suffered a head abrasion. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained damage at impact points.
According to the police report, a 28-year-old male driver in a 2017 sedan was injured when his vehicle collided with a parked 2016 sedan on Henry Hudson Parkway. The moving sedan struck the parked car’s right rear bumper with its left front bumper. The driver suffered a head abrasion but was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The parked vehicle was stationary at the time of impact. No other injuries or victims were reported.
Two SUVs slammed together on 12 Avenue at West 134 Street. Both drivers injured. Police cite alcohol and improper turning. Distraction played a role. Metal twisted. Lives changed in a moment.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on 12 Avenue near West 134 Street in Manhattan. Both drivers, a 31-year-old man and a 35-year-old woman, were injured. The woman suffered head injuries and shock. Police list alcohol involvement and turning improperly as contributing factors. Driver inattention and distraction were also cited. The crash damaged the left front and rear panels of the vehicles. Neither driver was ejected. The report underscores the danger when drivers turn improperly, drive impaired, or lose focus behind the wheel.
Taxi Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 63-year-old man was struck by a taxi while crossing West 133 Street with the signal. The taxi, driven by an inexperienced female driver making a left turn, hit the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The man suffered bruises over his entire body.
According to the police report, a taxi driven by a licensed female driver was making a left turn on West 133 Street when it struck a 63-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian was injured with contusions and bruises over his entire body but remained conscious. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor. The point of impact was the taxi's right front bumper. There was no vehicle damage reported. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally at an intersection.
SUV Rear-Ends E-Bike on Convent Avenue▸A 25-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with a slowing SUV. The impact struck the bike’s left front and the SUV’s center back end. The rider suffered head injuries and minor bleeding, left shocked and unprotected.
According to the police report, a 25-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike southbound on Convent Avenue was struck from behind by a southbound SUV that was slowing or stopping. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained head injuries with minor bleeding. The SUV’s point of impact was its center back end, while the bike was hit on the left front bumper. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV had three occupants and a licensed male driver. The crash left the bicyclist in shock with injury severity rated at 3.
S 5130Cleare 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.
-
File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
Sedan Rear-Ends Parked Car on Henry Hudson Parkway▸A sedan traveling south struck a parked sedan on Henry Hudson Parkway. The driver of the moving vehicle suffered a head abrasion. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained damage at impact points.
According to the police report, a 28-year-old male driver in a 2017 sedan was injured when his vehicle collided with a parked 2016 sedan on Henry Hudson Parkway. The moving sedan struck the parked car’s right rear bumper with its left front bumper. The driver suffered a head abrasion but was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The parked vehicle was stationary at the time of impact. No other injuries or victims were reported.
A 63-year-old man was struck by a taxi while crossing West 133 Street with the signal. The taxi, driven by an inexperienced female driver making a left turn, hit the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The man suffered bruises over his entire body.
According to the police report, a taxi driven by a licensed female driver was making a left turn on West 133 Street when it struck a 63-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian was injured with contusions and bruises over his entire body but remained conscious. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor. The point of impact was the taxi's right front bumper. There was no vehicle damage reported. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally at an intersection.
SUV Rear-Ends E-Bike on Convent Avenue▸A 25-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with a slowing SUV. The impact struck the bike’s left front and the SUV’s center back end. The rider suffered head injuries and minor bleeding, left shocked and unprotected.
According to the police report, a 25-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike southbound on Convent Avenue was struck from behind by a southbound SUV that was slowing or stopping. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained head injuries with minor bleeding. The SUV’s point of impact was its center back end, while the bike was hit on the left front bumper. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV had three occupants and a licensed male driver. The crash left the bicyclist in shock with injury severity rated at 3.
S 5130Cleare 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.
-
File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
Sedan Rear-Ends Parked Car on Henry Hudson Parkway▸A sedan traveling south struck a parked sedan on Henry Hudson Parkway. The driver of the moving vehicle suffered a head abrasion. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained damage at impact points.
According to the police report, a 28-year-old male driver in a 2017 sedan was injured when his vehicle collided with a parked 2016 sedan on Henry Hudson Parkway. The moving sedan struck the parked car’s right rear bumper with its left front bumper. The driver suffered a head abrasion but was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The parked vehicle was stationary at the time of impact. No other injuries or victims were reported.
A 25-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with a slowing SUV. The impact struck the bike’s left front and the SUV’s center back end. The rider suffered head injuries and minor bleeding, left shocked and unprotected.
According to the police report, a 25-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike southbound on Convent Avenue was struck from behind by a southbound SUV that was slowing or stopping. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained head injuries with minor bleeding. The SUV’s point of impact was its center back end, while the bike was hit on the left front bumper. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV had three occupants and a licensed male driver. The crash left the bicyclist in shock with injury severity rated at 3.
S 5130Cleare 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.
-
File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
Sedan Rear-Ends Parked Car on Henry Hudson Parkway▸A sedan traveling south struck a parked sedan on Henry Hudson Parkway. The driver of the moving vehicle suffered a head abrasion. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained damage at impact points.
According to the police report, a 28-year-old male driver in a 2017 sedan was injured when his vehicle collided with a parked 2016 sedan on Henry Hudson Parkway. The moving sedan struck the parked car’s right rear bumper with its left front bumper. The driver suffered a head abrasion but was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The parked vehicle was stationary at the time of impact. No other injuries or victims were reported.
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.
- File S 5130, Open States, Published 2022-03-02
Sedan Rear-Ends Parked Car on Henry Hudson Parkway▸A sedan traveling south struck a parked sedan on Henry Hudson Parkway. The driver of the moving vehicle suffered a head abrasion. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained damage at impact points.
According to the police report, a 28-year-old male driver in a 2017 sedan was injured when his vehicle collided with a parked 2016 sedan on Henry Hudson Parkway. The moving sedan struck the parked car’s right rear bumper with its left front bumper. The driver suffered a head abrasion but was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The parked vehicle was stationary at the time of impact. No other injuries or victims were reported.
A sedan traveling south struck a parked sedan on Henry Hudson Parkway. The driver of the moving vehicle suffered a head abrasion. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained damage at impact points.
According to the police report, a 28-year-old male driver in a 2017 sedan was injured when his vehicle collided with a parked 2016 sedan on Henry Hudson Parkway. The moving sedan struck the parked car’s right rear bumper with its left front bumper. The driver suffered a head abrasion but was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The parked vehicle was stationary at the time of impact. No other injuries or victims were reported.