Crash Count for Hamilton Heights-Sugar Hill
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,174
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 567
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 200
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 4
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 3
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 31, 2025

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

Hamilton Heights: Three Dead, Hundreds Hurt—Why Won’t the City Act?

Hamilton Heights: Three Dead, Hundreds Hurt—Why Won’t the City Act?

Hamilton Heights-Sugar Hill: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025

The Numbers Do Not Lie

Three dead. Four seriously hurt. In Hamilton Heights-Sugar Hill, from 2022 to June 2025, the toll is steady and grim. Over 500 people injured in just three and a half years. The dead do not speak. Their absence is felt in empty chairs and quiet rooms.

SUVs, sedans, bikes, vans. The machines change, the outcome does not. A cyclist struck by an SUV on St. Nicholas Avenue. A pedestrian killed at Riverside Drive. A moped rider left bleeding on W 145th. The numbers are not just numbers. They are people who did not come home.

Leadership: Words, Laws, and Waiting

City leaders say the right things. They promise safer streets. They pass laws. But the work is slow. Sammy’s Law passed in Albany, letting the city lower speed limits. The city can act now. It has not. The clock runs. The streets do not wait.

Speed cameras cut speeding by 63% where installed. Injuries drop 14%. But the law that keeps them running is always at risk. Each year, advocates must fight to keep them alive. Each year, the city hesitates. The cost is paid in blood.

The Human Cost

A family gets a bill for a police car after their son is killed. The city calls it policy. The family calls it cruelty. The Daily News reports the NYPD has no comment. The silence is heavy.

“Williams’ family is suing the NYPD and demanding criminal charges against the officer, identified as Perez.” NY Daily News

What Comes Next

This is not fate. Lower the speed limit. Keep the cameras on. Redesign the streets. Call your council member. Call the mayor. Do not wait for another name to be added to the list.

Take action now.

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Al Taylor
Assembly Member Al Taylor
District 71
District Office:
2541-55 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd., New York, NY 10039
Legislative Office:
Room 602, 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

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

Sanitation Truck and Sedan Collide on West 139 Street

A sanitation truck and a sedan collided head-on on West 139 Street. The sedan driver, 61, was trapped and suffered a concussion and full-body injuries. Both vehicles sustained damage to their right front bumpers. No other injuries reported.

According to the police report, a sanitation truck and a sedan, both traveling south on West 139 Street, collided at their right front bumpers. The sedan driver, a 61-year-old man, was trapped inside his vehicle and sustained injuries to his entire body, including a concussion. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any clear driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash caused significant damage to the right front bumpers of both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and no helmet or signaling issues were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4556714 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUV Slams Parked Sedan on Amsterdam Avenue

SUV hit a parked sedan’s rear on Amsterdam Avenue. The sedan driver, 27, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely. Metal twisted. Streets failed to protect.

According to the police report, a northbound SUV struck a parked sedan on Amsterdam Avenue near West 153rd Street in Manhattan. The 27-year-old sedan driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor. The SUV’s front end hit the sedan’s left rear quarter panel. Both vehicles were parked before the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were listed. The driver was conscious and wearing a lap belt.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4554231 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Bicyclist Injured in West 145th Street Crash

A 35-year-old male bicyclist suffered a head abrasion after a collision on West 145th Street. The rider was making a left turn when the crash occurred. The driver was distracted, causing the impact to the bike’s center back end.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male bicyclist was injured on West 145th Street around 11:50 p.m. The bicyclist was making a left turn when the collision happened. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and not ejected from the bike. The bike sustained damage to its center back end. The driver held a permit license from New York but no further vehicle details were provided. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers to vulnerable cyclists.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550648 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUV Left-Turn Hits 8-Year-Old Pedestrian

An 8-year-old girl crossing West 144 Street with the signal was struck by a northbound SUV making a left turn. The vehicle’s left front bumper hit her head, causing bruising. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The child remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 2020 Jeep SUV traveling north on West 144 Street made a left turn and struck an 8-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The impact occurred at the vehicle’s left front bumper, injuring the child’s head and causing contusions. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle with two occupants. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The pedestrian was not at fault.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552147 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Sedan Left Turn Hits E-Bike Rider

A sedan making a left turn struck an eastbound e-bike on West 155 Street. The e-bike rider, a 38-year-old man, suffered back abrasions. The crash damaged the front ends of both vehicles. Driver error involved improper lane usage.

According to the police report, a sedan was making a left turn on West 155 Street when it collided with an e-bike traveling straight ahead. The e-bike rider, a 38-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his back but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to navigate the turn safely. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4546570 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
14-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing Manhattan Avenue

A 14-year-old boy was struck while crossing Saint Nicholas Avenue at West 155th Street in Manhattan. He suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The boy was conscious at the scene. No driver errors were reported.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Saint Nicholas Avenue and West 155th Street in Manhattan. The boy was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. He sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle type were provided. There is no mention of helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545970 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
14-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing Manhattan Street

A 14-year-old boy was struck while crossing West 155 Street at Saint Nicholas Avenue. He suffered a contusion and injury to his elbow and lower arm. The pedestrian was conscious and crossing with the signal when the crash occurred.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 155 Street and Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan. The boy was crossing with the signal when he was struck, resulting in a contusion and injury to his elbow and lower arm. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle type are provided. There is no mention of helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4546574 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal Manhattan

A 20-year-old woman was struck while crossing West 152 Street at Amsterdam Avenue. She suffered bruises and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The pedestrian was conscious and crossing with the signal when the crash occurred.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 152 Street and Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan. She was crossing with the signal when the crash happened. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle type are provided. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. There is no mention of helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4546443 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUV Hits Sedan on West 148 Street

An SUV struck a sedan on West 148 Street in Manhattan. The front passenger in the SUV suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. The crash caused shock and pain. The driver was licensed. The collision damaged the SUV’s right front bumper.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling south on West 148 Street collided with a sedan. The front passenger in the SUV, a 28-year-old woman, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and experienced shock and pain. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as the contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error related to vehicle operation. The SUV’s right front bumper was the point of impact and sustained damage. The driver of the SUV was licensed in New York. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The injured passenger was secured with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The sedan had no occupants at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543595 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Distracted Sedan Driver Strikes Cyclist in Manhattan

A sedan hit a 51-year-old man on a bike on Edgecombe Avenue. The cyclist took a blow to the head. Police blamed driver distraction. The bike was undamaged. The sedan’s front quarter panel was struck.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Edgecombe Avenue collided with a 51-year-old male bicyclist, also heading west. The cyclist suffered a head contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected. Police cited driver inattention or distraction as the cause. The sedan’s right front quarter panel was damaged; the bicycle showed no damage. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment, as noted in the report. No other contributing factors were listed. The report does not indicate any error or fault by the bicyclist.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4546444 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Improper Lane Change Injures Child Passenger

Two sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. One driver changed lanes wrong, struck the other car’s rear. A three-year-old boy in the back seat got head injuries and whiplash. He stayed conscious, strapped in after the hit.

According to the police report, two sedans crashed on Henry Hudson Parkway at 11:44 p.m. when one driver changed lanes improperly and struck the other vehicle’s right rear bumper. A three-year-old boy riding in the left rear seat suffered head injuries and whiplash. He was not ejected and remained conscious after the impact. The child was secured in a child restraint. The police report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor, highlighting driver error in lane changing. No other contributing factors or victim errors were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539659 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUV Driver Injured on Henry Hudson Parkway

A 52-year-old male driver suffered injuries in a crash on Henry Hudson Parkway. The SUV struck an object with its left front bumper. The driver was incoherent and injured but not ejected. Physical disability and illness contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 52-year-old male driver operating a 2017 Jeep SUV on Henry Hudson Parkway was injured when the vehicle's left front bumper impacted an object. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists physical disability and illness as contributing factors. The driver was incoherent after the crash and suffered injuries of unknown severity. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash occurred while the vehicle was traveling straight ahead. There is no mention of driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The report focuses on the driver's physical condition as a factor in the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534694 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
S 5602
Taylor 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.


E-Bike Ejected in Taxi Left-Turn Crash

A 20-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured on Broadway after a taxi made a left turn. The e-bike struck the taxi’s left front quarter panel. The rider suffered abrasions and lower arm injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a taxi making a left turn collided with an e-bike traveling south on Broadway. The 20-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver errors including "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The bicyclist was wearing a helmet but was also noted for contributing factors including "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." The taxi’s left front quarter panel and the e-bike’s center front end were damaged in the impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534678 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
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.


Sedan Makes U-Turn, Injures Pedestrian

A 27-year-old man was injured on West 152 Street. A sedan made an improper U-turn and struck him. The pedestrian suffered upper leg and hip injuries. The driver caused the crash by turning improperly. The victim was left in shock.

According to the police report, a sedan was making an improper U-turn on West 152 Street when it struck a 27-year-old male pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg and was reported to be in shock. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor on the driver's part. The pedestrian's role and actions are marked as 'Unknown,' with a secondary contributing factor noted as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, and the sedan sustained damage there as well. No safety equipment or helmet use is mentioned.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4536185 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Bicyclist Injured in Manhattan SUV Collision

A 29-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist and a Jeep SUV collided head-on while both traveled north. The bicyclist suffered abrasions and hip-upper leg injuries but remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Saint Nicholas Avenue involving a bicyclist and a 2013 Jeep SUV, both traveling north. The point of impact was the left front bumper of both vehicles. The 29-year-old male bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to his hip and upper leg. He was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist but does not specify driver errors or violations for either party. No helmet or signaling issues were noted as contributing factors. The crash resulted in vehicle damage to the left front bumpers of both the bike and the SUV.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4537391 - 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.