Crash Count for Hamilton Heights-Sugar Hill
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,550
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 752
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 236
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 8
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 4
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Oct 31, 2025
Carnage in Hamilton Heights-Sugar Hill
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 4
Crush Injuries 1
Head 1
Severe Bleeding 4
Face 2
Head 2
Severe Lacerations 3
Face 1
Head 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Concussion 8
Head 5
Neck 2
Whole body 1
Whiplash 27
Back 11
+6
Neck 10
+5
Head 7
+2
Chest 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Contusion/Bruise 44
Lower leg/foot 17
+12
Head 11
+6
Lower arm/hand 8
+3
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Hip/upper leg 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Back 1
Face 1
Whole body 1
Abrasion 37
Lower leg/foot 21
+16
Lower arm/hand 7
+2
Head 6
+1
Back 1
Face 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Pain/Nausea 17
Hip/upper leg 4
Lower leg/foot 4
Lower arm/hand 3
Chest 2
Head 2
Back 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whole body 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Oct 31, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Hamilton Heights-Sugar Hill?

Preventable Speeding in Hamilton Heights-Sugar Hill School Zones

(since 2022)
Night falls. The blood doesn’t.

Night falls. The blood doesn’t.

Hamilton Heights-Sugar Hill: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 3, 2025

A man on a bike went down at W 155th and St. Nicholas just before 11 PM on Nov 2, 2024. An SUV hit him. The record lists driver inattention and unsafe speed. He died (NYC Open Data crash records).

He was one of 3 people killed in Hamilton Heights–Sugar Hill since Jan 1, 2022. In that same span, 572 people were injured in 1,199 crashes here (NYC Open Data crash records).

The city already said why speed matters. “The city’s ability to control the speed limits on its streets plays a crucial role in delivering traffic safety,” said DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez last year (Streetsblog NYC).

Nights take the worst

The deaths here stack up after dark. The deadliest hours cluster at 2 AM and 10 PM in this neighborhood’s crash log (NYC Open Data crash records).

Speed shows up. So does distraction. “Unsafe Speed” appears as a factor alongside “Driver Inattention/Distraction” in local injury records, including the W 155th fatal crash and other cases logged on Amsterdam and Broadway (NYC Open Data crash records).

A second death sits on Riverside Drive near W 147th. A pedestrian was struck at about 2:42 AM on Sep 4, 2022. He did not survive (NYC Open Data crash records).

Corners that don’t forgive

Crashes pile up on the long, fast runs: Henry Hudson Parkway. Amsterdam Avenue. West 145th Street. The city’s own entries tie injuries here to speed and inattention—things design can blunt and enforcement can catch (NYC Open Data crash records).

Simple fixes exist: daylight the crosswalks so drivers can see; harden left turns; give people a head start on the signal. Council Member Shaun Abreu co‑sponsors a bill to ban parking at crosswalks to open sightlines (Int 1138‑2024 noted in Council records). Use it. Aim it at these blocks.

Hold the line on speed

Albany handed New York City the tool to set safer limits. The city’s own leaders backed it. “The city’s ability to control the speed limits on its streets plays a crucial role in delivering traffic safety,” said DOT’s Rodriguez when the Council advanced the home‑rule message for Sammy’s Law (Streetsblog NYC). The charge now is simple: make 20 the norm on residential streets. Start on Amsterdam and 145th. Then keep going.

There’s another lever for the worst repeat offenders. In Albany, the Stop Super Speeders Act would require speed‑limiting tech for drivers who rack up offenses. State Senator Cordell Cleare co‑sponsored and voted yes in committee on the Senate bill S 4045 in June 2025 (Open States). Assembly Member Al Taylor co‑sponsors the Assembly version A 2299 (Open States).

Your block, their choices

This neighborhood’s log shows a steady harm: bikes and people on foot struck by cars and SUVs, late at night, on fast corridors. The tools sit on the table: open the corners, lower the limit, rein in repeat speeders. Council Member Shaun Abreu. Senator Cordell Cleare. Assembly Member Al Taylor. They have the files and the votes on record. The next move is to use them on your street.

A man on a bike died at W 155th and St. Nicholas. Don’t wait for another siren. Take one step today. Ask City Hall and Albany to act. Here’s how: Take action.

Frequently Asked Questions

What changed on W 155th and St. Nicholas?
On Nov 2, 2024, just before 11 PM, an SUV going straight struck a bicyclist at W 155th St and St. Nicholas Ave. The cyclist was killed. The crash record lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors (NYC Open Data crash records).
How many people have been hurt here since 2022?
In Hamilton Heights–Sugar Hill from Jan 1, 2022 through Sept 3, 2025, crash logs show 3 people killed and 572 injured across 1,199 crashes (NYC Open Data crash records).
Where are the repeat trouble spots?
Henry Hudson Parkway, Amsterdam Avenue, West 145th Street, and Riverside Drive appear frequently in neighborhood crash records (NYC Open Data crash records).
Who can fix this now?
Locally: Council Member Shaun Abreu; State Senator Cordell Cleare; Assembly Member Al Taylor. Cleare co‑sponsored and voted yes on S 4045; Taylor co‑sponsors A 2299 (Open States; Streetsblog NYC).
How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets (Crashes, Persons, Vehicles) and filtered entries within Hamilton Heights–Sugar Hill (NTA MN0903) between 2022‑01‑01 and 2025‑09‑03. Counts of crashes, injuries, and deaths come from those filtered records, as compiled by CrashCount’s geocoding and time window. Data were accessed Sept 3, 2025. You can review the base datasets here.
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.

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Assembly Member Al Taylor

District 71

Council Member Shaun Abreu

District 7

State Senator Cordell Cleare

District 30

Other Geographies

Hamilton Heights-Sugar Hill Hamilton Heights-Sugar Hill sits in Manhattan, Precinct 30, District 7, AD 71, SD 30, Manhattan CB9.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Hamilton Heights-Sugar Hill

28
Passengers injured at W 155 St and Broadway

Oct 28 - Two sedan drivers collided at W 155 St and Broadway. Two women riding in the front were hurt, one with a head injury, one with a back injury. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.

Two sedan drivers collided at W 155 St and Broadway in Manhattan. Two passengers were hurt: a 22-year-old woman with a head injury and a 27-year-old woman with a back injury, both in the front seat. According to the police report, both drivers were going straight ahead and contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified' for each driver. Police documented damage to the right front quarter panel of one vehicle and the left rear bumper of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4853147 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
19
Woman dies after dragged by SUV she tried to enter in East Harlem hit-run
17
Left-turn driver hits cyclist at W 153rd

Oct 17 - A left-turning driver in a sedan hit a southbound bicyclist at St. Nicholas Ave and W 153 St. The 21-year-old rider suffered a leg abrasion and stayed conscious. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and also listed bicyclist error/confusion.

At St. Nicholas Ave and W 153 St in Manhattan, the driver of a sedan made a left turn and hit a southbound bicyclist. The rider, a 21-year-old man, suffered an abrasion to the knee and lower leg and remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. They also listed bicyclist error/confusion. Impact was to the sedan’s front end. The bike was traveling straight.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4850842 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
14
Taxi driver injures woman at Broadway, 145th

Oct 14 - Southbound taxi driver hit a 56-year-old woman at Broadway and West 145th. Hip and upper-leg pain. Police recorded driver inattention. Left-front bumper damage marked the point of impact.

A taxi driver going south on Broadway hit a 56-year-old woman in the intersection at West 145th Street in Manhattan at 7:36 p.m. She suffered hip and upper-leg injuries and reported pain. The cab's left front bumper took the impact. According to the police report, the driver was proceeding straight and struck the pedestrian at the intersection. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. The driver was a 40-year-old man operating a Toyota taxi. No other injuries were listed. The report places the pedestrian at the intersection.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4850485 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
12
Three-vehicle crash at W 141 and Riverside

Oct 12 - Drivers in a sedan and an SUV collided near Riverside Drive. A parked SUV was hit. Two drivers were hurt. Police recorded reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.

Three vehicles were involved in a crash at W 141 St and Riverside Dr in Manhattan. Police listed the Toyota sedan traveling west and the Honda SUV traveling north before impact. A Ford SUV was parked. The sedan's front end was damaged. The Honda's right-side doors were damaged. The parked Ford's left-side doors were damaged. Two drivers were hurt: a 33-year-old man with a back injury and a 25-year-old man with unknown injuries. Other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the crash involved a sedan, an SUV, and a parked SUV at that corner. Police recorded "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as a contributing factor.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4850482 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
2
Bicyclist Ejected on Amsterdam at W 145 St

Oct 2 - Southbound cyclist on Amsterdam at W 145 St was ejected and bruised his shoulder. Police list a second vehicle as "Unspecified" and give no cause.

A bicyclist was hurt at Amsterdam Avenue and West 145 Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the bicyclist, 35, was traveling south and going straight ahead when he was ejected and suffered a shoulder and upper‑arm contusion. The report lists two vehicles: the bike and a second vehicle labeled "Unspecified," also southbound. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" and did not note any driver error. The bicyclist was conscious at the scene. The data offers no details about the other vehicle’s type or actions.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4847456 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
1
Cyclist Fails to Yield, Injures 68-Year-Old Pedestrian

Oct 1 - A cyclist entered the West 145th Street and Broadway intersection and hit a 68-year-old woman crossing. She suffered a lower‑leg bruise. Police recorded failure to yield by the cyclist.

A cyclist traveling north and going straight hit a 68-year-old woman at West 145th Street and Broadway in Manhattan. She was crossing at the intersection and suffered a lower‑leg bruise. She was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the bike’s front end made contact and the pedestrian was injured. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the cyclist. The report also lists an additional factor as Unspecified. The crash was reported at 4:37 p.m. in the 30th Precinct.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4846837 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
26
Cyclist injured in W 143rd Street moped crash

Sep 26 - A moped driver and a cyclist collided near 617 W 143rd Street in Manhattan. Both moved west. Both bled from leg wounds. Police recorded driver inattention by both.

Two riders crashed on West 143rd Street in Manhattan near 617 W 143rd Street. The moped driver was heading west. The e-bike rider was merging westbound. They collided. The cyclist, 26, was injured with a leg wound and minor bleeding. The moped rider, 28, was also injured with a leg wound and minor bleeding. According to the police report, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” was recorded for both drivers. The report lists the moped’s front left as the point of impact and the e-bike’s center front. No other contributing factors were recorded.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4845279 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
26
German Tourist Killed in Horrific Hit and Run Accident Near Bryant Park
25
Suspect due in court after tourist killed, husband critical in Midtown hit-and-run
24
Hit-and-run driver mows down tourists in NYC, nearly decapitating wife, leaving husband clinging to life: sources
23
Bike and E-Bike Collide on Amsterdam at 146th

Sep 23 - Early morning crash at Amsterdam and W 146 St. A bike and an e-bike collided. A 36-year-old bicyclist suffered a head wound and severe bleeding. Police recorded Driver Inattention and Pedestrian/Bicyclist Error/Confusion.

A bike and an e-bike crashed at Amsterdam Ave and W 146 St in Manhattan at 7:05 a.m. The collision injured a 36-year-old bicyclist, who suffered a head wound with severe bleeding and was conscious at the scene. The e-bike rider traveled north. Both riders were reported as going straight before impact. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" were contributing factors. Police recorded Driver Inattention by a driver, and noted cyclist error/confusion. No motor vehicles were listed. The e-bike was recorded as demolished.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4846020 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
7
U-Turn Driver Collides with Cyclist on St. Nicholas

Sep 7 - A driver in a sedan made a U-turn on St. Nicholas at West 146th and hit a southbound cyclist. The 26-year-old was thrown, bled from the leg, and lost consciousness.

A driver in a 2009 sedan executed a U-turn on St. Nicholas Avenue at West 146th Street. A southbound cyclist collided with the car. The rider, 26, was ejected, suffered leg injuries, minor bleeding, and lost consciousness. According to the police report, the driver was making a U-turn and the bicycle’s front hit the car’s right-side doors. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” No other causes are recorded in the data. The cyclist was the only person reported injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840472 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
6
Motorcycle driver hits 92-year-old at W 146 St

Sep 6 - A driver on a motorcycle hit a 92-year-old man at W 146 St and Amsterdam Ave in Manhattan. He suffered a facial bruise and stayed conscious. The crash hurt a pedestrian in the intersection.

According to the police report, a driver on a motorcycle hit a 92-year-old male pedestrian at W 146 St and Amsterdam Ave in Manhattan at 14:46. The man suffered a facial contusion and injury to the face. He was conscious at the scene. The motorcycle carried two occupants. The police report did not record a contributing factor for the driver. No contributing factor was recorded for the pedestrian. The report places the pedestrian at an intersection.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840469 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
3
Unlicensed SUV driver hits 3-year-old at Edgecombe

Sep 3 - A 22-year-old unlicensed Jeep driver went straight and hit a 3-year-old boy at “157 EDGECOMBE AVE” in Manhattan. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded. The boy had a leg contusion.

A driver in a 2017 Jeep SUV going straight ahead hit a 3-year-old boy at “157 EDGECOMBE AVE” in Manhattan. The child, a pedestrian, suffered a contusion to the knee/lower leg/foot and was reported conscious. According to the police report, police recorded “Traffic Control Disregarded” by the driver. Police list the driver as unlicensed. After listing the driver’s violation, the report notes the boy was crossing with the signal. The report places the crash away from an intersection. Damage was to the SUV’s center front end, consistent with a direct impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4843300 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
1
Carriage riders jump out of speeding buggy as spooked Central Park horse runs wild: video
31
Man fatally struck by train at Harlem subway station

26
Driver parking on Amsterdam hits cyclist

Aug 26 - At midnight in Manhattan, a northbound driver pulled to park on Amsterdam at West 145th and hit a 55-year-old man on a bike riding straight. The rider was ejected, in shock, with back injury and bleeding. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.

A midnight crash at West 145th Street and Amsterdam Avenue left a bicyclist hurt. The driver of a 2020 Honda sedan, heading north and entering a parked position, collided with a 55-year-old man on a bike riding north and going straight. The rider was ejected and suffered a back injury with minor bleeding; police noted shock. The car showed damage to the left front quarter panel. “According to the police report, both vehicles were northbound; the driver was entering a parked position and the bicyclist was going straight ahead.” Police recorded contributing factors as unspecified for both parties.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842431 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
20
Left-turn sedan hits man in crosswalk

Aug 20 - A driver making a left turn hit a 65-year-old man crossing W 148 St at St Nicholas Ave with the signal. The car's left front bumper struck his hip and upper leg. He suffered injuries and went into shock.

A driver making a left turn struck a 65-year-old pedestrian at W 148 St and St Nicholas Ave. The pedestrian sustained hip and upper-leg injuries and went into shock. According to the police report, the pedestrian was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian at Intersection” and “Crossing With Signal.” The driver was operating a 2014 Nissan sedan. Pre-crash movement is listed as Making Left Turn and point of impact as Left Front Bumper. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The driver and vehicle registrant were recorded with unspecified injuries in the police report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836609 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
15
Left-turning SUV hits man in crosswalk

Aug 15 - The driver of an SUV turned left from West 145th onto Amsterdam and hit a 30-year-old man crossing with the signal. He suffered a shoulder and upper-arm fracture and a dislocation and was conscious. Police recorded failure to yield.

A driver in a 2012 Subaru SUV turned left from West 145th Street onto Amsterdam Avenue and struck a 30-year-old man in the marked crosswalk. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered a shoulder/upper-arm fracture and a dislocation. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Turning Improperly." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report lists the point of impact as the center front end and damage to the left-front bumper. The pedestrian action is recorded as "Crossing With Signal."


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4835237 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04