Crash Count for Inwood
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,079
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 603
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 143
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 6
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 3
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Oct 31, 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 4
Head 3
Whole body 1
Whiplash 21
Neck 11
+6
Back 4
Head 4
Face 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whole body 1
Contusion/Bruise 27
Lower leg/foot 11
+6
Head 5
Back 3
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Face 2
Lower arm/hand 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 12
Back 3
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Head 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Face 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Whole body 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Oct 31, 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

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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

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

See also
Boroughs
City Council Districts
Community Boards
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State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Inwood

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A 2299 De Los Santos co-sponsors bill to boost street safety with speed limiters.

Jan 16 - Assembly bill A 2299 targets reckless drivers. Eleven points or six camera tickets in a year triggers forced speed control tech. Lawmakers move to curb repeat speeders. Streets demand fewer deadly risks.

Assembly bill A 2299, now in sponsorship, sits with the New York State Assembly. Introduced January 16, 2025, the bill 'requires the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices if a driver accumulates eleven or more points on their driving record during a 24 month period, or receives 6 speed camera or red light camera tickets during a twelve month period.' Primary sponsor Emily Gallagher leads a bloc of co-sponsors, including Rebecca Seawright, Andrew Hevesi, and others. The measure aims to clamp down on repeat speeders with mandatory speed-limiting tech. No safety analyst note was provided.


13
S 1675 Jackson co-sponsors bill to create vehicle pedestrian safety rating system.

Jan 13 - Senate bill S 1675 would force carmakers to face the facts. Every vehicle gets a pedestrian safety score. The public sees it. No more hiding danger behind steel and glass.

Senate bill S 1675, now at the sponsorship stage, sits with the New York State Senate. Filed January 13, 2025, it aims to 'create a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles which shall be posted on the department of motor vehicles' website.' Senator Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The bill demands transparency. It would show the public which cars endanger walkers and which spare them. No safety analyst has yet weighed in, but the intent is clear: expose the risk, protect the vulnerable.


12
Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian Emerging from Parked SUV

Jan 12 - A 30-year-old man suffered head injuries after a sedan struck him while he emerged from behind a parked SUV on Sherman Avenue. The driver’s inattention and unsafe speed caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian with abrasions and a serious head injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:48 AM on Sherman Avenue in Manhattan. A 30-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a northbound sedan collided with him as he emerged from in front of or behind a parked SUV. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and abrasions, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The sedan’s right front quarter panel struck the pedestrian near the parked SUV’s left rear quarter panel. The pedestrian’s location and action were 'Pedestrian Not at Intersection' and 'Emerging from in Front of/Behind Parked Vehicle.' No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and improper lane usage in areas with parked vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786694 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
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A 1077 De Los Santos co-sponsors bill boosting street safety for all users.

Jan 8 - Assembly bill A 1077 pushes for streets built for people, not just cars. Dozens of lawmakers back safer roads. The bill stands at sponsorship. No vote yet. Vulnerable users wait for action.

Assembly bill A 1077, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 8, 2025, the bill sits in committee. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 60 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Robert C. Carroll, and Catalina Cruz. No votes have been cast. The bill's language centers all road users, not just drivers. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users. The measure signals intent but action remains pending.


8
A 803 De Los Santos co-sponsors bill to boost cyclist safety with bike lane cameras.

Jan 8 - Assembly bill A 803 aims to keep cars out of bike lanes. Cameras would catch violators. Streets could clear. Cyclists might breathe easier. Lawmakers back the crackdown. The fight for safe passage continues.

Assembly bill A 803, now in sponsorship, proposes a bicycle lane safety program for New York City. It would enforce restrictions on bike lane use with photo devices. The bill summary reads: 'Establishes in the city of New York a bicycle lane safety program to enforce certain restrictions on the use of bicycle lanes and/or protected bicycle lanes by means of bicycle lane photo devices.' Primary sponsor Zohran Mamdani leads, joined by Brian Cunningham, Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas, Harvey Epstein, Amy Paulin, and others. The bill was introduced January 8, 2025. No safety analyst note was provided. The measure targets drivers who block or endanger cyclists.


8
A 324 De Los Santos co-sponsors bill to consider, not require, complete street design.

Jan 8 - Assembly bill A 324 demands complete street design for state- and federally-funded projects. Sponsors push for public guidance. Streets built for people, not just cars. Safety for all hangs in the balance.

Assembly Bill A 324 was introduced on January 8, 2025, now in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Requires the consideration of complete street design for certain transportation projects which receive federal or state funding,' aims to force planners to consider all users—pedestrians, cyclists, drivers—when building or upgrading roads. Didi Barrett leads as primary sponsor, joined by Rebecca Seawright, Amy Paulin, and many others. The bill also directs the department to publish street design guidance. No safety analyst note yet, but the measure’s intent is clear: streets should protect the most vulnerable, not just move traffic.


8
S 131 Jackson co-sponsors bill to consider, not require, complete street design.

Jan 8 - Senate bill S 131 demands complete street design for state-funded projects. Sponsors push for safer roads. Guidance will go public. Streets could change. Pedestrians and cyclists stand to gain.

Senate bill S 131 was introduced on January 8, 2025, now in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Requires the consideration of complete street design for certain transportation projects which receive federal or state funding,' aims to force safer street planning. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan leads, joined by co-sponsors Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, Samra Brouk, Cordell Cleare, Leroy Comrie, Jeremy Cooney, Nathalia Fernandez, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Robert Jackson, Rachel May, Kevin S. Parker, Christopher Ryan, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill also orders the department to publish guidance on street design. No safety analyst note was provided.