Crash Count for Inwood
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,104
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 619
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 151
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 6
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 3
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 8, 2025
Carnage in Inwood
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 3
+1
Crush Injuries 3
Head 2
Lower leg/foot 1
Amputation 2
Chest 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Severe Lacerations 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Concussion 5
Head 4
Whole body 1
Whiplash 21
Neck 11
+6
Back 4
Head 4
Face 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whole body 1
Contusion/Bruise 29
Lower leg/foot 11
+6
Head 6
+1
Back 3
Lower arm/hand 3
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Face 2
Chest 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Abrasion 16
Lower leg/foot 7
+2
Lower arm/hand 3
Head 2
Whole body 2
Face 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Neck 1
Pain/Nausea 13
Shoulder/upper arm 4
Back 3
Head 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Face 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Whole body 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 8, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Inwood?

Preventable Speeding in Inwood School Zones

(since 2022)
Inwood’s corners, counted in blood

Inwood’s corners, counted in blood

Inwood: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 15, 2025

A boy and a girl on an e‑bike went down in the evening at Seaman Avenue and Isham Street. Both were injured, both ejected. Police reports list them as 16 and 14.

Since 2022, Inwood has logged 814 crashes, with 3 people killed and 451 injured — including people walking and biking. That is the record, not a warning. City data shows the toll.

This is not a fluke. In the same period, police recorded deaths clustering at night — two around 4 AM and one about 10 PM — while injuries stack up through the day and evening. The pattern repeats. The dataset bears it out.

This Week

  • Jul 24, a driver in an SUV making a U‑turn hit a person on a bike at W 207 Street and Vermilyea Avenue; police cited distraction and failure to yield by the driver (case).
  • Jun 14, a driver’s inattention put a 22‑year‑old on a bike into a parked car on Broadway at W 212 Street (case).
  • Jun 3, a turning sedan hit a man on a bike going straight on Broadway at W 218 Street (case).

Sherman and 10th: names we keep saying

Two people were killed along Sherman Avenue. One person died around 10th Avenue. These are the worst corners in the data. City records list them as top locations.

Police narratives here repeat the same causes you can fix on the street: failure to yield, unsafe speed, and distraction. On Apr 30, a driver failed to yield and hit a man crossing with the signal at Broadway and W 218 Street (crash 4809624). On Sep 16, 2024, a speeding driver in a BMW injured a man crossing with the signal at W 207 Street and 10th Avenue (crash 4756627). On Jul 24, a driver making a U‑turn took a cyclist in the door zone on W 207 Street (crash 4830305).

The worst moment in the record is older but plain. Two pedestrians were killed near W 207 Street and Sherman Avenue in a multi‑car collision. The cars were “demolished.” Speed was recorded. The men never got up. (crash 4552542)

Nights are long; the fixes are short

The city’s own tables show deaths at 4 AM and 10 PM. Injuries spike into the evening. That points to lighting, hardened turns, and signal time that favors people crossing — especially on Sherman, 10th, and Broadway. Open data makes the case.

Build the safe space and people live. The administration says it will expand protected paths: “We say everyone deserves a greenway. Having access to greenways is not a privilege; it’s a human right,” said DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez of the citywide plan. His words are on the record.

Albany can cut the speed; so can City Hall

The state’s repeat‑speeder bill, S 4045, would force speed‑limiters on cars tied to habitual violations. State Senator Robert Jackson co‑sponsors it and voted yes in committee (bill). The Legislature also extended protections in school speed zones in S 8344 — Jackson voted yes; Assembly Member Manny De Los Santos voted yes in his chamber (bill).

City Hall already has the power to lower speeds. Our neighbors pay the price each day we wait. The path is written down. The numbers are not moving on their own.

Lower the default speed. Curb the worst repeat offenders. Then go corner by corner on Sherman, 10th, and Broadway and harden the turns, daylight the sight lines, and give walkers the time.

One boy and one girl were thrown from a bike on Isham. There will be another night like that unless someone acts. Do something now.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.
How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets (Crashes, Persons, Vehicles) filtered to the Inwood neighborhood (NTA MN1203) for incidents between 2022-01-01 and 2025-09-15. We counted total crashes, people killed, and people injured, and reviewed police-listed contributing factors and locations. Data was accessed on 2025-09-15. You can start from the official datasets here and apply the same date and geography filters.
Where are the worst locations?
Sherman Avenue and 10th Avenue top the list in this period for deaths and injuries, with Sherman linked to two deaths and 10th to one, according to NYC Open Data’s crash records.
What patterns show up by time of day?
In this period, deaths concentrate overnight and late evening, including two around 4 AM and one about 10 PM in the hourly distribution derived from NYC’s collision data.
Which elected officials represent this area, and what have they done on speed policy?
Inwood is represented by Assembly Member Manny De Los Santos, Council Member Carmen De La Rosa, and State Senator Robert Jackson. Jackson co‑sponsored S 4045 and voted yes in committee; he also voted yes on S 8344. De Los Santos voted yes on S 8344, which extended school speed zone provisions.

Citations

Citations

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

Inwood Inwood sits in Manhattan, Precinct 34, District 10, AD 72, SD 31, Manhattan CB12.

See also
Boroughs
City Council Districts
Community Boards
State_assembly_districts
State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Inwood

11
Rodriguez Backs Safety‑Boosting Freight On River Pilot

Dec 11 - A National Academy of Sciences study finds NYC speed cameras cut collisions and injuries. Crashes fell 30% over seven months near cameras; injuries fell 16%. Slower driving means fewer deadly impacts to pedestrians and cyclists.

No bill number. Not legislation. This is a report of research published 2025-12-11. Streetsblog NYC ran the piece headlined "A new study bolsters the city's program." Reporter Gersh Kuntzman wrote the article. The National Academy of Sciences found cameras reduce collisions about 5% per month and injuries 2.5% per month, yielding roughly 30% fewer collisions and 16% fewer injuries over seven months. No council member is named as sponsor or voter. No committee or vote events are recorded. Safety note: "The description lacks details about the program or policy changes affecting pedestrians or cyclists, so no population-level safety impact can be determined." The study still points to measurable harm reduction for pedestrians and cyclists.


10
DOT Commissioner Rodriguez Calls for Safety‑Boosting Fifth Avenue Open Streets

Dec 10 - DOT will close Fifth Avenue and nearby Midtown blocks to cars for six hours on Dec. 14 for Holiday Open Streets. Pedestrians and cyclists gain wide, car-free space between 48th and 57th Streets. The closure reduces vehicle-pedestrian conflict.

""Midtown Manhattan is one of the best places in the world to celebrate the holiday season, and we're bringing some car-free holiday cheer to Fifth Avenue,"" -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez

Bill number: none. Status: DOT program announcement. Committee: N/A. Key dates: published Dec. 10, 2025; event slated for Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025 (six hours, noon–6 p.m.). The notice states: "Fifth Avenue, other Midtown blocks will be car-free for Holiday Open Streets this Sunday." The Department of Transportation is running the fourth-year program. No council members are listed as sponsors, voters, or quoted. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez is quoted promoting the car-free zones. Safety note: Car-free Open Streets in Midtown reduce vehicle-pedestrian conflicts and provide safe, ample space for walking and cycling during peak crowds. Even temporary closures normalize people-first streets and can prompt mode shift and safety-in-numbers effects.


4
Rodriguez Praises Audubon Plaza as Safety-Boosting Community Hub

Dec 4 - DOT cut the ribbon on Audubon Plaza — a permanent 11,000‑sq‑ft car‑free block in Washington Heights. Tables, chairs and bike corrals replace roadway. Fewer vehicle conflicts. Safer walking and cycling.

"This new permanent plaza reimagines nearly 11,000 square feet of roadway, creating a new community hub. It gives neighbors a place to rest, gather, connect, and celebrate their cultures." -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez

Status: infrastructure opening. No bill number. No council committee or vote. Event: DOT ribbon‑cutting on 2025-12-04; published 2025-12-04. The report quotes the matter as: "DOT unveils newly constructed Audubon Plaza pedestrian paradise in Washington Heights." The project converts Audubon Avenue between 165th and 166th Streets into a permanent pedestrian space with tables, chairs, bike corrals and room for community events. No council member is named; DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez spoke at the ceremony. Converting a street segment into a car‑free plaza with bike corrals reduces vehicle conflicts and calms the area, encouraging walking and cycling and supporting safety‑in‑numbers.


28
SUV driver rear-ends parked sedan at 10 Ave

Nov 28 - A westbound SUV driver hit a parked sedan on Isham Street at 10 Ave. Two drivers hurt; one had a head bruise. Police noted a driverless runaway and distraction.

On Isham Street at 10 Ave in Manhattan at 22:27, a westbound driver in a 2022 Ford SUV hit the center rear of a parked 2020 Ford sedan. The SUV’s front was crushed. The 25-year-old male driver suffered a head contusion. The 41-year-old female driver in the parked car was also injured. According to the police report, officers recorded Driverless/Runaway Vehicle and Driver Inattention/Distraction as contributing factors. The sedan was parked before impact. Each vehicle had one occupant. No other injuries were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4860931 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
26
SUV driver hits man crossing Sherman Ave

Nov 26 - Late at night on Sherman Ave near Isham, a driver in an SUV went straight and hit a 26-year-old man crossing midblock. Police recorded failure to yield and unsafe speed. He suffered arm injuries and bruising.

A driver in an SUV traveling straight on Sherman Ave at Isham St in Manhattan around 10:30 p.m. hit a 26-year-old man who was crossing outside an intersection. He was conscious and suffered injuries to his arm and a bruise. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was recorded for this crash, and 'Unsafe Speed' was also listed. The impact was to the SUV's right front bumper, and the pre-crash action for the driver was 'Going Straight Ahead.' The report places the pedestrian 'Not at Intersection' but does not blame him. This crash was logged by the 34th Precinct near Sherman Ave and Isham St.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4860457 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
25
DOT Commissioner Rodriguez Hails Safety-Boosting DUMBO Makeover

Nov 25 - A $108M DUMBO rebuild returned cobbles, added 8,800 feet of granite bike lanes, 114 ADA ramps and the Pearl Street Plaza. The bike network and plaza cut vehicle dominance and calm traffic; cobbles can hazard cyclists but smooth granite lanes likely mitigate risk.

""This special project helped preserve the historic feel of DUMBO, establish a world-class permanent plaza on Pearl Street, and create a new neighborhood bike network of smooth, granite paths built into the cobblestone streets,"" -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez

Project: no bill number — infrastructure project. Status: completed. Committee: N/A. Key dates: reported and completed 2025-11-25; published 2025-11-25. The coverage quotes the project: "A $108M restoration transformed DUMBO with new cobblestones, upgraded sewers, a bike network and the new Pearl Street Plaza." No council members are listed in the source. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and DDC Acting Commissioner Eduardo del Valle are quoted on preservation and delivery. Safety note: the addition of a bike network and a pedestrian plaza reduces vehicle dominance, calms traffic, and encourages mode shift, improving population-level safety. Cobblestones can pose cycling hazards, but dedicated, smooth bikeways likely mitigate that risk.


20
SUV driver hits sedan at Post, Academy

Nov 20 - On Post Ave at Academy St, a southbound SUV driver hit an eastbound sedan, striking the sedan’s left side. A 51-year-old driver suffered a head injury. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded.

Two drivers collided at Post Ave and Academy St in Manhattan at 10:04 p.m. A driver in a southbound BMW SUV went straight and hit an eastbound Tesla sedan, striking the sedan’s left side. The 51-year-old male sedan driver suffered a head injury and a concussion; he was conscious. Other listed persons had unspecified injury status. According to the police report, police recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded' by a driver. The SUV had front-end damage; the sedan showed damage to the left front quarter and doors. The crash was logged under collision ID 4859175 in the 34th Precinct.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4859175 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
17
Left-turning motorcycle driver hits woman on Broadway

Nov 17 - Motorcycle driver turned left at Broadway and Isham and hit a woman crossing with the signal. She suffered arm fractures and a dislocation. Police recorded failure to yield and driver distraction.

A motorcycle driver made a left turn at Broadway and Isham Street in Manhattan and hit a 30-year-old woman in the crosswalk. She was crossing with the signal. She stayed conscious. She suffered fractures and a dislocation to her lower arm. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The driver traveled south before the turn. The point of impact was the center front of the motorcycle. The crash was logged at 3:50 p.m. The report listed no damage to the motorcycle. The case sits on collision ID 4858598.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4858598 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
13
Driver hits 84-year-old on W 204 St

Nov 13 - A driver going east on W 204 St hit an 84-year-old man crossing outside a crosswalk near Sherman Ave. Impact to the sedan's left front bumper. The man bled from the face and was in shock.

In Manhattan, a driver in a 2000 Honda sedan traveling east on W 204 St near Sherman Ave hit an 84-year-old man who was crossing away from an intersection. Impact was to the sedan's left front bumper. The crash happened around 9:30 p.m. in ZIP 10034, within the 34th Precinct. The pedestrian suffered a face injury, minor bleeding, and shock. According to the police report, contributing factors for the driver were listed as "Unspecified," and the pedestrian's as "Unspecified." Police recorded no specific driver errors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4858271 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
6
Woman killed by van going wrong way in Greenwich Village
4
Improper U-turn injures driver on W 215th

Nov 4 - A northbound driver tried a U-turn at W 215 St and 10 Ave. A southbound driver went straight. Bumpers took the hit. The southbound driver, 45, was hurt. Police recorded Turning Improperly by the driver.

Two sedans collided on W 215 St at 10 Ave in Manhattan at 10:35. A northbound driver attempted a U-turn. A southbound driver was going straight. They hit at the front corners: left front on the straight-moving sedan, right front on the turning sedan. The southbound driver, a 45-year-old man, was injured and reported shoulder and upper arm pain and shock. A 32-year-old woman driving north was listed with unspecified injury. According to the police report, 'Turning Improperly' was a contributing factor. The northbound driver was making a U-turn. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4856369 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
29
Int 1439-2025 De La Rosa co-sponsors K–8 crossing guards, improving school-zone pedestrian safety.

Oct 29 - Int 1439-2025 orders NYPD to post at least one school crossing guard at every K–8 public and private school by Sept. 1, 2026. It pins children’s street crossings to police deployment at every school door.

Bill: Int 1439-2025. Status: Committee. Referred to Committee on Public Safety on Oct. 29, 2025; agenda and intro date Oct. 29, 2025; first votes recorded Oct. 29, 2025 (1:25–1:30 p.m.). The matter title: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code... requiring a school crossing guard at each school enrolling students in kindergarten through eighth grade." The text states: "No later than September 1, 2026, the commissioner shall assign at least 1 school crossing guard to each public and private school..." Sponsored by Council Member Farah N. Louis with nine co-sponsors (Vernikov, Marte, Zhuang, Brooks-Powers, De La Rosa, Ung, Feliz, Stevens, Morano). The bill would require NYPD deployment of at least one crossing guard at every K–8 school citywide by the Sept. 1, 2026 deadline.


22
Three injured when elderly minivan driver plows into yellow cab, mounts Manhattan sidewalk
21
Woman dies following hit-and-run by SUV driver she’d been talking to in East Harlem
20
Heart-rending testimony marks trial in July 4 drunk driving carnage: ‘I’m watching my daughter die’
9
Int 1423-2025 De La Rosa co-sponsors DOT retaining wall inventory, neutral safety impact.

Oct 9 - Int. 1423 forces DOT to publish an inventory of city-owned retaining walls 10 feet or taller. It must list locations and last inspection dates by Oct. 1, 2026, and update annually. Sponsors demanded infrastructure transparency that affects streets and sidewalks.

Bill: Int. 1423. Status: Laid Over in Committee. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Key dates: introduced Oct. 9, 2025; laid over Nov. 24, 2025; inventory due Oct. 1, 2026. The measure is titled, in part, "Requiring the department of transportation to provide an inventory of city-owned retaining walls under its jurisdiction." It was introduced and sponsored by Council Members Stevens, Ossé, Menin, Ayala, De La Rosa, Louis and Banks. The sponsors sought public records of walls 10 feet or greater, including location and last inspection date, updated annually. Safety impact note: no safety assessment provided.


9
Int 1421-2025 De La Rosa co-sponsors roadway and sidewalk cafe expansion, boosting overall safety.

Oct 9 - Council bill widens outdoor dining. Grocery stores could apply for sidewalk licenses. Roadway cafes may operate year-round and expand frontage with consent. Review process is streamlined. Laid over in Transportation and Infrastructure committee. No safety analysis attached.

Int. No. 1421, introduced Oct. 9, 2025 and currently Laid Over in Committee. The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure heard it; it was laid over on Nov. 24, 2025. The bill is titled, “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to expanding access to roadway and sidewalk cafes,” and its summary states: “This bill would expand the City’s outdoor dining program by allowing grocery stores to apply for a sidewalk cafe license, removing seasonal restrictions on roadway cafe operation, and providing the option to expand frontage…”. Primary sponsor is Julie Menin; Lincoln Restler and nine other council members are co-sponsors (Ossé, Hanif, Krishnan, Powers, Hudson, Brewer, De La Rosa, Banks, Louis) and it lists coordination with the Brooklyn Borough President. No safety_impact_note or formal safety analysis was provided with the filing; effects on pedestrians, cyclists and other vulnerable street users are not assessed in the record.


28
Officers injured when NYPD van overturns in East Harlem crash
17
Passenger Injured as Drivers Follow Too Closely

Sep 17 - Two drivers collided on W 207 St at 9 Ave in Manhattan. A 55-year-old front-seat passenger suffered a neck injury. Police recorded Following Too Closely in the crash.

Two drivers crashed at W 207 St and 9 Ave in Manhattan. A 55-year-old front-seat passenger was injured, reporting whiplash and neck pain. One driver was changing lanes eastbound. The other was going straight westbound. According to the police report, officers recorded “Following Too Closely” as a contributing factor for the drivers. Impact notes show damage to the Honda sedan’s left front and the Ford’s right side. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured. The crash was logged by the 34th Precinct.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4844296 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
12
SUV drivers collide at W 215, 10 Ave

Sep 12 - Two SUV drivers collided at W 215 St and 10 Ave. A 6-year-old boy and a 38-year-old passenger were hurt. A 42-year-old driver was hurt. Police recorded traffic control disregarded and distraction.

Two SUV drivers collided in the intersection at W 215 St and 10 Ave in Manhattan. Three people were hurt: a 6-year-old boy in the rear seat, a 38-year-old rear passenger, and a 42-year-old woman driving. According to the police report, “Traffic Control Disregarded” was listed as a contributing factor, and “Driver Inattention/Distraction” was recorded for both drivers. The driver of a 2019 Toyota SUV was traveling west and going straight. The driver of a 2016 Jeep SUV was traveling south and going straight. Police documented left-front impacts to both SUVs.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842293 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12