Crash Count for Washington Heights (North)
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,840
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 884
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 234
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 22
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 9
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Nov 7, 2025
Carnage in Washington Heights (North)
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 9
+2
Crush Injuries 2
Head 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Severe Bleeding 10
Head 7
+2
Lower arm/hand 2
Whole body 1
Severe Lacerations 5
Head 2
Face 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Concussion 5
Head 3
Lower leg/foot 1
Neck 1
Whiplash 26
Neck 9
+4
Back 8
+3
Head 8
+3
Whole body 5
Lower leg/foot 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Contusion/Bruise 57
Lower leg/foot 13
+8
Head 10
+5
Shoulder/upper arm 9
+4
Hip/upper leg 8
+3
Lower arm/hand 7
+2
Face 4
Back 3
Chest 2
Neck 2
Whole body 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Eye 1
Abrasion 40
Lower leg/foot 20
+15
Lower arm/hand 8
+3
Head 3
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Face 2
Whole body 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Back 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Pain/Nausea 19
Lower leg/foot 5
Back 3
Head 3
Lower arm/hand 3
Hip/upper leg 2
Neck 2
Whole body 2
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Nov 7, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Washington Heights (North)?

Preventable Speeding in Washington Heights (North) School Zones

(since 2022)
Broadway at 183rd: a bike, a turn, and the ground

Broadway at 183rd: a bike, a turn, and the ground

Washington Heights (North): Jan 1, 2022 - Nov 4, 2025

Just before 4 PM on Oct 5, at Broadway and W 183 St, a driver making a left in a 2008 Honda sedan hit a 48‑year‑old man riding straight on a bike. He went down with a leg injury, police records show (NYC Open Data).

Washington Heights (North) since 2022: 9 people dead, 881 injured, across 1,827 crashes (NYC Open Data). This year, crashes here are down 14.7% and deaths stand at 0 compared with 2 by this point last year (NYC Open Data). Six of the nine deaths hit overnight, between 1 and 3 AM; another came around 9 PM (NYC Open Data).

This Month

Where it breaks again and again

Broadway tops the list: 144 injuries and 8 serious injuries on that corridor alone (NYC Open Data). Henry Hudson Parkway is worse when it kills: 5 deaths and 97 injuries tied to that roadway in this area (NYC Open Data). West 181 Street carries its own toll: 72 injuries and one death (NYC Open Data).

Police flag the same mistakes: inattention and distraction by drivers, failure to yield, and blowing signals show up in the records for local injuries and serious harm (NYC Open Data). Night hours magnify the damage here, which means fixes must meet the dark.

What would help now: daylighting corners on Broadway and St Nicholas; hardened left turns and leading pedestrian intervals at crash‑heavy crossings; targeted overnight enforcement at the corridors above. These are standard tools. They save lives when used.

The street is our backyard. Make it safe.

“Our street is the backyard for many residents,” NYC DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said as the city touted more places to walk and ride (Gothamist). It should feel that way on Broadway at 183rd.

Albany has a tool to stop repeat speeders. The Stop Super Speeders Act would force drivers who rack up violations to install speed‑limiting tech (S 4045; A 2299). State Senator Robert Jackson co‑sponsored S 4045 and voted yes in committee (S 4045). Assembly Member Manny De Los Santos co‑sponsored A 2299 (A 2299). Council Member Carmen De La Rosa oversees this ground. Safer design and slower speeds belong here.

Lower speeds citywide are on the table. The city can set more 20 MPH zones and make them count. The work starts when we demand it. Take one step now at Take Action.

Frequently Asked Questions

What changed here in the past month?
A driver making a left hit a 48‑year‑old on a bike at Broadway and W 183 St on Oct 5. In September, an SUV driver hit a person walking at W 192 St and St Nicholas Ave, and two other bike crashes injured riders at nearby St Nicholas intersections. All are recorded in city crash data.
Where are the worst spots?
Broadway leads for injuries in Washington Heights (North). Henry Hudson Parkway carries most deaths in this area. West 181 Street is another hot point. These locations come from NYC’s crash records since 2022.
How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets (Crashes, Persons, Vehicles) and filtered for Washington Heights (North) for Jan 1, 2022–Nov 4, 2025. We counted crashes, injuries, serious injuries, and deaths; identified top corridors; and reviewed hourly and contributing factor fields. Source datasets are available here, plus linked Persons and Vehicles tables. Data reflected the city portal as of Nov 3, 2025.
Who represents this area?
Council Member Carmen De La Rosa, Assembly Member Manny De Los Santos, and State Senator Robert Jackson. Jackson co‑sponsored and voted yes on S 4045; De Los Santos co‑sponsored A 2299.
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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Other Representatives

Assembly Member Manny De Los Santos

District 72

Council Member Carmen N. De La Rosa

District 10

State Senator Robert Jackson

District 31

Other Geographies

Washington Heights (North) Washington Heights (North) sits in Manhattan, Precinct 34, District 10, AD 72, SD 31, Manhattan CB12.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Washington Heights (North)

7
Pedestrian struck by driver, killed in wrong-way crash in West Village, police say
2
Taxi driver hits man on St. Nicholas

Nov 2 - A taxi driver heading south on St. Nicholas hit a 60-year-old man near West 190th. He suffered a head wound and shock. The right front quarter took the blow. Police listed no driver error.

On St. Nicholas Avenue at West 190th Street in Manhattan, the driver of a 2021 Toyota taxi traveling south hit a 60-year-old man. He suffered a head injury and abrasions and went into shock. According to the police report, the crash happened at 1:17 p.m.; the taxi was going straight ahead and the right front quarter panel was the point of impact. Police did not record a driver error. After that, the report lists “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” as a contributing factor. The man is recorded as a pedestrian at this location in the 34th Precinct.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4854771 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-11
29
Driver Hits 11-Year-Old at Broadway, W 196 St

Oct 29 - A northbound driver in an SUV going straight hit an 11-year-old at Broadway and W 196 St. The right front took the impact. The boy suffered a shoulder bruise and stayed conscious. Police listed other injuries and factors as unspecified.

An 11-year-old boy walking at the Broadway and W 196 St intersection was hit by a driver in a northbound Ford SUV going straight. He suffered a shoulder contusion and was listed as conscious. A front-seat passenger and the driver were logged with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, the SUV was traveling north on Broadway, the driver was going straight, and the point of impact was the right front quarter panel. The report placed the child as a pedestrian at the intersection with "other actions in roadway." Police listed contributing factors as Unspecified for the driver and the crash. The file shows a child hurt in a crossing where a driver kept straight and struck from the right front.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4853546 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-11
29
Woman who screamed ‘f–k these cops’ after purposely mowing down NYPD officer handed light sentence
20
Midtown chain-reaction crash leaves eight pedestrians struck after truck driver loses control of rig: cops
19
Woman dies after dragged by SUV she tried to enter in East Harlem hit-run
5
Left-Turning Driver Hits Cyclist at W 183 St

Oct 5 - On Broadway at W 183 St, a Honda sedan driver turned left and hit a northbound cyclist. The impact ejected the 48-year-old man and injured his leg. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction.

In Manhattan at Broadway and W 183 St, the driver of a Honda sedan traveling south made a left turn and hit a cyclist riding north. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn and the bicyclist was going straight. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. The 48-year-old man on the bike was ejected and suffered a lower-leg contusion. The car’s center front end took the impact. The driver and two passengers were listed with unspecified injuries.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4848108 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-11
24
German tourist, 50, killed after reversing minivan pins her against truck in Midtown Manhattan
19
Driver hits teen at W 192, St Nicholas

Sep 19 - A driver in a Honda SUV hit a 16-year-old in the intersection at West 192 Street and St Nicholas Avenue. The teen stayed conscious with a hip bruise. Police listed no driver contributing factors.

According to the police report, the driver of a 2025 Honda SUV, licensed in New York and traveling north while going straight, collided with a 16-year-old pedestrian in the intersection of West 192 Street and St Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan. The teen was conscious and suffered a hip and upper-leg contusion. Police recorded vehicle damage to the left-side doors. The report lists no driver contributing factors. No other injuries were documented. The crash involved one vehicle and one pedestrian. The driver was a 28-year-old woman. The location falls within the 34th Precinct.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4844646 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-11
16
Driver Hits Parked Car on Bennett Avenue

Sep 16 - A southbound driver on Bennett Ave hit a parked car at W 190 St and flipped the sedan. The driver, a front-seat passenger, and a child were hurt. Police recorded tire failure.

A southbound driver in a 2015 Land Rover sedan on Bennett Ave at W 190 St in Manhattan hit a parked 2024 Kia and overturned. The driver, 32, was injured. The front passenger, 34, was injured. A child in the right rear seat was injured. “According to the police report, one vehicle was ‘Going Straight Ahead’ and the other was ‘Parked’, and the listed contributing factor was ‘Tire Failure/Inadequate’.” Police noted air bags deployed for the front occupants and a child restraint in use. The driver reported leg and foot pain; the passenger had a shoulder bruise. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4843813 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-11
7
Unlicensed driver U-turns into bicyclist, St Nicholas Ave

Sep 7 - On St Nicholas Ave at W 193 St, a driver in a Chevy sedan made a U-turn and hit a 24-year-old bicyclist. The rider went down unconscious with internal injuries. Police list the car driver unlicensed.

On St Nicholas Ave at W 193 St in Manhattan, a driver in a 2015 Chevy sedan made a U-turn and hit a man on a bike. The 24-year-old bicyclist suffered internal injuries and was listed unconscious. According to the police report, the sedan driver was "Unlicensed" and was "Making U Turn" when the collision occurred. The impact on the car was the "Left Front Bumper." No specific contributing factors beyond "Unspecified" were recorded. The bicyclist was the only person reported injured; the driver and two other occupants were listed without injuries. This was a crash between a sedan and a bike at St Nicholas Ave and W 193 St.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842296 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-11
1
E-scooter Rider Injured in Broadway Taxi Crash

Sep 1 - An e-scooter rider was hurt in a crash with a taxi on Broadway at Fairview. The rider suffered an arm bruise. Police noted unsafe speed and also listed “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.”

An e-scooter rider was injured in a collision with a taxi at Broadway and Fairview Ave in Manhattan. The rider, a 30-year-old man, sustained an arm contusion and was listed as injured. The taxi is a 2021 Tesla operating as a cab. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Unsafe Speed” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” Police recorded unsafe speed by the taxi driver. They also noted that second factor. Crash data show the taxi listed as parked and the scooter traveling straight south before impact, with the scooter’s front and the taxi’s right rear quarter panel noted as points of impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840902 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-11
1
Man dragged, killed by hit-run NYC SUV driver year after escaping Correction custody
31
SUV Rear-Ends Pickup on Henry Hudson Parkway

Aug 31 - A northbound SUV rear-ended a pickup on Henry Hudson Parkway. The SUV driver and front passenger suffered whiplash. Two rear passengers were listed uninjured. Police cited Following Too Closely and Driver Inattention/Distraction.

The driver of an SUV rear-ended a northbound pickup on Henry Hudson Parkway. The SUV sustained center front-end damage with right-front impact to the pickup's center rear. The SUV driver, age 28, complained of neck pain and was listed with whiplash. The front passenger, age 30, complained of back pain and was listed with whiplash. Two rear occupants were listed without injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded tailgating and driver inattention as the driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839343 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-11
27
Cyclist hits woman on Sherman Avenue

Aug 27 - A cyclist going straight on Sherman hit a 50-year-old woman near Thayer. She reported back pain and shock. Police recorded pedestrian/bicyclist error and confusion.

On Sherman Avenue near Thayer Street in Manhattan, a northwest-traveling cyclist going straight ahead hit a 50-year-old woman on foot. The impact was to the bicycle’s front. The woman reported back pain and shock; police listed her as injured. The cyclist’s injury status was unspecified. According to the police report, Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion was recorded as a contributing factor for both the cyclist and the pedestrian. Police coded the pedestrian as not in the roadway and not at an intersection. The crash was logged under collision ID 4839564 in zip code 10040.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839564 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-11
26
Rodriguez Demands Safety-Boosting Limits on Brooklyn Bridge Vendors

Aug 26 - Mayor Adams vetoed a council push to decriminalize street vending. Vendors clustered on the narrow Brooklyn Bridge walkway. Crowding squeezes pedestrians, collides with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement, raising crash and injury risk.

""New York commuters as well as the millions of people who visit our city each year should be able to enjoy the Brooklyn Bridge without impediments to safety and pedestrian mobility,"" -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez

Bill: City Council package to decriminalize street vending (file number not provided). Status: vetoed by Mayor Eric Adams (veto reported last month). Committee: Committee on Immigration, chaired by Council Member Alexa Aviles. Key dates: vendors observed Aug. 25, 2025; story published Aug. 26, 2025. The article ran under the headline, "Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer." Adams issued the veto. Aviles and supporters pushed the decriminalization package and criticized enforcement barriers. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez warned vendors impede pedestrian mobility. Safety analysts note: illegal vending clusters on the narrow walkway, reduces pedestrian space, creates conflicts with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement—raising crash and injury risk.


25
Motorcycle slams sedan on Henry Hudson

Aug 25 - Northbound on the Henry Hudson. A sedan’s left rear gets struck. A young rider goes down, partly ejected. Knee torn. Helmet on. Police cite driver inattention. Steel wins. Flesh pays.

An 18-year-old motorcyclist heading north on Henry Hudson Parkway struck the left rear of a northbound sedan. The rider was injured, partially ejected, and suffered a leg injury; he wore a helmet. Sedan occupants had unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” That driver error set the stage for impact. The sedan showed damage to the left rear bumper; the motorcycle’s front end took the hit. No other factors were listed beyond inattention. Helmet use is noted for the motorcyclist, but it comes after the cited driver inattention in the record.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839154 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-11
13
Rodriguez Backs Safety-Boosting Citywide Greenways Expansion

Aug 13 - Greater Greenways will add 40 miles of new bike and walking paths. Cyclists and pedestrians gain protected, connected routes through parks and waterfronts. The plan shifts space from cars, reduces exposure to vehicles, and cuts crash risk.

""We say everyone deserves a greenway. Having access to greenways is not a privilege; it's a human right,"" -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez

No council bill number or committee is listed. Status: city plan announced Aug. 13, 2025; early action corridors each take about two years with completion planned for 2028. The matter is billed as "Greater Greenways plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks." Mayor Eric Adams announced the proposal. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez presented details and said, "We say everyone deserves a greenway." No council votes or sponsors are listed. Safety analysts note: expanding and connecting greenways provides protected, low‑stress routes for pedestrians and cyclists, reduces exposure to vehicular traffic, encourages mode shift, and promotes equitable access to safe transportation.


13
Rodriguez Backs Safety‑Boosting Department of Sustainable Delivery

Aug 13 - The Adams administration pushed a Department of Sustainable Delivery to corral app-fueled e-bike chaos. Riders run lights and ride wrong way under delivery pressure. The plan would force apps to set safe deadlines, train workers, certify bikes and batteries.

""we need to get at the root cause of why reckless e-bike riding happens in the first place: the greed of big tech companies."," -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez

Bill number: none listed. Status: sponsorship; Adams administration says it sent legislation to the City Council to create a Department of Sustainable Delivery (DSD). Committee: not specified. Key date: op-ed published Aug 13, 2025. Matter title quoted: "Delivery apps and bad e-bike riding." Mayor Eric Adams is named as sponsor of the DSD plan. Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez wrote the op-ed and urged the Council to act, blaming app business models for reckless e-bike riding. The proposal would empower DSD to fine or suspend apps, set delivery time standards, require trip data, mandate safety training, and ensure legal e-bikes and certified batteries. Safety impact note: none provided.


13
Rodriguez Champions Safety‑Boosting Greenway Expansion Citywide

Aug 13 - City released the Greater Greenways master plan to link 500 miles of paths and add 40 near‑term miles. It promises car‑free stretches like Broadway but offers no cost or firm timeline. Officials pitched gains for pedestrians and cyclists amid recent bike‑lane rollbacks.

"“Our street is the backyard for many residents,”" -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez

Document: Greater Greenways master plan. Status: published; stage listed as SPONSORSHIP. No file number or committee is provided. Key date: plan published Aug 13, 2025; the report says construction could begin as soon as 2028. The article quotes the plan title: "NYC's new greenway master plan plots world of possibilities to get around city." Mayor Eric Adams is named in relation to the plan; Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez is quoted promoting access for pedestrians and cyclists. The piece notes the city gave no cost estimate or binding timeline and that no formal safety impact assessment or safety_impact_note was included. It also flags a recent Bedford Avenue removal of bike protections, leaving network gaps.