Washington Heights (South): Traffic Crash Statistics

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Jun 7, 2026 - On Henry Hudson Parkway, a driver changing lanes hit another SUV. Police recorded driver inexperience and unsafe lane changing; three people were listed injured, including two teens.

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Crash Counter for Washington Heights (South) 233 crashes • 0 deaths

Crashes: 233

All Injuries: 126

Moderate: 37

Serious: 8

Deaths: 0

Police records: Jan 1, 2026-Jun 11, 2026

Caught Speeding in Washington Heights (South) MAB9438 — 118 times

118 speed-camera tickets citywide in 12 months
NY MAB9438 · 2019 Red Mercedes-Benz Coupe
Caught here 1 time in the last 12 months.
Typically speeds citywide in: Upper West Side (Central) (21), Upper West Side-Lincoln Square (14), and Financial District-Battery Park City (13).
89 speed-camera tickets citywide in 12 months
GA SKL4509 · 2018 Red Volkswagen 4S
Caught here 1 time in the last 12 months.
Typically speeds citywide in: Tremont (10), Forest Park (9), and Richmond Hill (7).
87 speed-camera tickets citywide in 12 months
NY 663CD6 · 2025 Bkgr Zheji Motorcycle
Caught here 1 time in the last 12 months.
Typically speeds citywide in: Eastchester-Edenwald-Baychester (12), Bedford Park (9), and Fordham Heights (6).
75 speed-camera tickets citywide in 12 months
NY LTJ3931 · 2022 Whbk Mercedes-Benz Suburban
Caught here 1 time in the last 12 months.
Typically speeds citywide in: Upper West Side (Central) (14), Upper West Side-Lincoln Square (10), and Hamilton Heights-Sugar Hill (7).
73 speed-camera tickets citywide in 12 months
NY MAV8962 · 2020 Gray BMW Suburban
Caught here 1 time in the last 12 months.
Typically speeds citywide in: Ocean Hill (13), Crown Heights (North) (9), and Crown Heights (South) (4).

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Data as of 2026-06-11

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Speeding driver hit 15-year-old cyclist 2026-05-08T17:42:00+00:00
W 159 ST
A driver going straight on W 159th Street hit a 15-year-old cyclist. Police recorded unsafe speed and driver inexperience; the boy was unconscious with a head injury.
According to the police report, at 5:42 p.m. on May 8, 2026, a driver in a 4-door sedan going straight ahead on W 159th Street at Edgecombe Avenue hit a 15-year-old bicyclist. Police recorded unsafe speed and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The bicyclist was listed as injured and unconscious with a head injury and a contusion. The driver was also listed as injured.
Speeding moped rider slams SUV, ejected 2026-03-13T21:50:00+00:00
AMSTERDAM AVE
Police recorded unsafe speed and road-rage driving. A moped rider hit the back of an SUV on Amsterdam Avenue at W 180th Street and was ejected, suffering a face injury with severe bleeding.
According to the police report, a moped rider and the driver of an SUV were traveling north on Amsterdam Avenue at W 180th Street around 9:50 p.m. Police recorded unsafe speed and aggressive driving/road rage. The moped rider hit the rear of the SUV and was ejected, with a face injury and severe bleeding. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
SUV driver fails to yield, hits cyclist 2026-03-13T21:10:00+00:00
W 164 ST
A driver in a GMC SUV failed to yield and hit a 32-year-old cyclist on W 164th Street near Nicholas Avenue. The rider suffered crush injuries to the knee and lower leg.
According to the police report, a 52-year-old driver in a GMC SUV was parked on W 164th Street near Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan and then hit a 32-year-old bicyclist who was traveling south. Police recorded failure to yield right-of-way. The cyclist was listed as injured, with crush injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
Driver blew the yield, passengers paid 2026-02-27T16:35:00+00:00
W 161 ST
On W 161st Street at Broadway, a driver making a left turn failed to yield and hit another car. A 27-year-old front-seat passenger suffered an eye contusion and shock.
According to the police report, a driver making a left turn on W 161st Street at Broadway failed to yield the right-of-way and hit a driver going straight. A 27-year-old female passenger reported shock and an eye contusion/bruise. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
Dump-truck driver turns, slams Jeep 2026-02-24T01:25:00+00:00
AMSTERDAM AVE
Overnight on Amsterdam Ave, a dump-truck driver making a right turn hit a Jeep going straight. A 30-year-old passenger suffered a concussion.
According to the police report, a dump-truck driver making a right turn on Amsterdam Avenue at West 167th Street hit a driver in a Jeep who was going straight at about 1:25 a.m. A 30-year-old female passenger in the Jeep was reported semiconscious with a head injury and concussion. The dump-truck driver was reported with a neck injury and internal complaint.

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