Crash Count for Highbridge Park
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 510
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 298
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 66
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 5
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 0
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Oct 31, 2025
Carnage in Highbridge Park
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Crush Injuries 1
Whole body 1
Severe Bleeding 1
Face 1
Severe Lacerations 2
Head 2
Concussion 2
Head 2
Whiplash 12
Neck 4
Back 3
Chest 2
Whole body 2
Face 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Contusion/Bruise 11
Lower leg/foot 4
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Head 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Neck 1
Abrasion 9
Head 3
Lower arm/hand 3
Lower leg/foot 2
Chest 1
Whole body 1
Pain/Nausea 5
Back 3
Chest 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Oct 31, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Highbridge Park?

Preventable Speeding in Highbridge Park School Zones

(since 2022)
Left turns, late nights, and lives upended in Highbridge Park

Left turns, late nights, and lives upended in Highbridge Park

Highbridge Park: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 3, 2025

Just before 1 PM on Jul 9, 2025, a Jeep turned left at Amsterdam and W 178 St and struck two people who were crossing with the signal, sending them to the hospital (NYC Open Data).

Since Jan 1, 2022, this small patch around Highbridge Park has seen 393 crashes, injuring 235 people and leaving 5 with serious injuries. No deaths are recorded in this window (NYC Open Data).

Speed cameras work citywide. As one lawmaker put it, “speed cameras save lives and make our streets safer for everyone” (Streetsblog NYC). But here, the injuries keep coming.

Where it breaks again and again

Harlem River Drive is a wound. It accounts for 101 injuries in this area alone. Dyckman Street adds 26 more (NYC Open Data). The corners on Amsterdam keep drawing blood: the left turn at Amsterdam and W 178 St hit two people at once; three nights earlier at Amsterdam and W 171 St, a sedan making a U‑turn injured a child pedestrian (NYC Open Data).

The clock tells a story too. Injuries spike at 1 AM in this area, with 20 people hurt at that hour across the period. Dusk into night stays dangerous (NYC Open Data).

The causes we can name

The records cite failures we know how to fix: failure to yield, driver inattention, unsafe speed, and drivers blowing signals. Each shows up in the local crash files, including the Amsterdam cases above (NYC Open Data). On Feb 11, 2025, just before evening, a 77‑year‑old pedestrian was left unconscious after an SUV strike along Harlem River Drive (NYC Open Data). The list runs long. The fixes are not mysteries: daylight the corners, harden the turns, slow the cars.

Who holds the keys

City leaders boast of progress. “Traffic deaths reached the lowest level in recorded history during the first six months of this year,” said DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez (BKReader). Albany renewed 24/7 school‑zone speed cameras through 2030 (Streetsblog NYC). Those are steps. They are not the end.

The next step is on the books. The Stop Super Speeders Act would force the worst repeat offenders to use speed limiters after a pattern of violations. State Senator Robert Jackson co‑sponsored the Senate bill S4045 and voted yes in committee (Open States). Assembly Member Manny De Los Santos co‑sponsors the Assembly bill A2299 (NY Assembly). Council Member Carmen De La Rosa has backed daylighting legislation to clear sightlines at crosswalks.

Make these corners forgive

Amsterdam needs hardened turns and leading walk time. Dyckman needs slow speeds and clear sight lines. Harlem River Drive needs barriers and speed control. Night hours need targeted enforcement where the injuries cluster.

Citywide, two moves would help this map: a lower default speed limit on local streets and speed limiters for repeat offenders. Albany already renewed the cameras; the Legislature can pass the limiter bills now (Streetsblog NYC; Open States S4045; A2299).

The two people crossing at W 178 St did what the light told them to do. The street did not protect them. If you want that to change, add your voice /take_action/.

Frequently Asked Questions

What area does this cover?
Highbridge Park and the surrounding streets in Manhattan Community District 12 (Precinct 34), as defined by the city’s NTA boundary MN1291.
How many crashes and injuries are in this record?
From Jan 1, 2022 through Sep 3, 2025, there were 393 reported crashes, with 235 people injured and 5 seriously injured, and no recorded traffic deaths in this area (NYC Open Data).
Where are the worst hot spots?
Harlem River Drive accounts for 101 injuries in this area. Dyckman Street adds 26. Amsterdam Avenue intersections at W 178 St and W 171 St saw recent pedestrian injuries documented in city data (NYC Open Data).
Who can act on repeat speeding and slower streets?
State Senator Robert Jackson co‑sponsored S4045 and voted yes; Assembly Member Manny De Los Santos co‑sponsors A2299. These bills would require speed limiters for repeat offenders. City leaders can also lower speeds on local streets (see our call to action).
How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets (Crashes, Persons, Vehicles). Filters: date range 2022-01-01 to 2025-09-03; geography limited to NTA MN1291 (Highbridge Park). We counted total crashes and summed injuries and serious injuries from the Persons table. Data accessed Sep 3, 2025. You can start from the city datasets here and apply the same filters.
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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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

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

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Highbridge Park

17
Rodriguez Backs Safety Boosting Hardened Daylighting Infrastructure Plan

Jan 17 - Mayor Adams wants $4 million a year to block cars from crosswalks. Granite blocks, bike racks, and barriers will guard corners. Most pedestrian deaths happen at intersections. The city has ignored its own parking ban. Activists demand real change. The fight continues.

On January 17, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams proposed a budget boost to $3.85 million per year for 'hardened daylighting' at intersections. The plan, detailed by City Hall's Office of Management and Budget, aims to install granite blocks, bike racks, and other barriers at hundreds of corners. Adams said, 'We are ... keeping New Yorkers safe on our streets ... by improving road safety at hundreds of targeted traffic intersections.' State law bans parking within 20 feet of intersections, but New York City exempts itself, fueling deadly crashes—55 percent of pedestrian deaths and 79 percent of injuries happen at intersections. Council members and grassroots activists are pushing to end the city's carveout and require the Department of Transportation to add barriers to 1,000 intersections a year. Jackson Chabot of Open Plans said, 'Hardening is what makes daylighting actually work, so the budget item is really crucial to expanding it across the city.' The push follows the 2023 death of 7-year-old Dolma Naadhun at a poorly designed corner. The fight for safer streets is far from over.


16
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.


8
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.


5
Two Sedans Collide on Harlem River Drive Ramp

Jan 5 - Two sedans collided head-on on the Harlem River Drive ramp. The 20-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and was unconscious with a concussion. The crash involved improper lane usage and other vehicular errors, causing severe trauma to the driver.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling in opposite directions collided on the Harlem River Drive ramp at 5:15. The 20-year-old male driver of one vehicle was injured, sustaining a head injury and losing consciousness, with a concussion reported. The report cites 'Other Vehicular' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors related to lane control and vehicle operation. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage at the left front bumper, confirming a direct impact. The injured driver was not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The collision highlights critical driver mistakes leading to severe injury.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4783792 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04