Crash Count for Precinct 20
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,338
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 746
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 201
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 15
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 6
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 26, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 20?

Three Dead on the Upper West Side. Who’s Next?

Three Dead on the Upper West Side. Who’s Next?

Precinct 20: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025

The Toll: Lives Lost, Bodies Broken

A man steps into the crosswalk at Broadway and West 86th. An SUV keeps going. He does not get up. He is 57. The record says “crush injuries.” Another day, another body on the street. In the last twelve months, three people have died in Precinct 20. Seven more suffered serious injuries. Two of the dead were over 65. One was 55. The old do not walk fast enough for the city.

A cyclist, 74, is struck by a bus at West End Avenue and 70th. Helmet or not, it does not matter. He is gone. The numbers do not show the blood on the street, or the silence after. In total: 200 injured, 3 dead, 7 seriously hurt in just one year. The disaster moves slow, but it does not stop. NYC Open Data

Leadership: Words, Laws, and the Waiting

The city says it will act. The mayor calls traffic violence a crime. The police promise to be “highly visible” and “take appropriate enforcement action” said Commissioner Caban. But the dead do not see police at the corner. The city passed Sammy’s Law. The council can lower the speed limit to 20 mph. They have not done it yet. Cameras catch speeders, but the law that keeps them running is always about to expire. The Dangerous Vehicle Abatement Program is gone. No more mandatory safety courses for repeat offenders.

Families march. They hold signs with names. “This epidemic is preventable. It doesn’t have to be this way,” said Darnell Sealy-McCrorey. The city listens, then waits.

The Role of Precinct 20: Power and Responsibility

Precinct 20 can act. They can ticket speeders. They can crack down on drivers who fail to yield. They can target the corners where bodies fall. They have the tools. They need only to use them. Every delay is another name on the list.

What Comes Next: No More Waiting

Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand a 20 mph limit. Demand speed cameras stay on. Demand Precinct 20 enforce the law.

The city will not save you unless you make it. The dead cannot speak. You must.

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Linda Rosenthal
Assembly Member Linda Rosenthal
District 67
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230 W. 72nd St. Suite 2F, New York, NY 10023
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Gale A. Brewer
Council Member Gale A. Brewer
District 6
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Brad Hoylman-Sigal
State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal
District 47
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322 8th Ave. Suite 1700, New York, NY 10001
Legislative Office:
Room 310, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
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Precinct 20 Police Precinct 20 sits in Manhattan, District 6, AD 67, SD 47.

It contains Manhattan CB7, Upper West Side-Lincoln Square, Upper West Side (Central).

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 20

Bicyclist Injured Striking Parked Box Truck

A 41-year-old male bicyclist hit the left side doors of a parked box truck on West 79 Street. He suffered bruises over his entire body but remained conscious. The bike’s front center end was damaged. No driver errors were specified.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old male bicyclist traveling west struck the left side doors of a parked 2006 box truck on West 79 Street. The bicyclist sustained contusions and bruises over his entire body but was conscious and not ejected. The bike’s center front end was damaged, while the truck showed no damage. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors for either party. The bicyclist was wearing a lap belt and harness. The truck was stationary at the time of impact. No failure to yield, speeding, or other driver mistakes were recorded.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628874 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Motorcycle Hits Bus on West 71st Street

A motorcycle struck the left rear bumper of a southbound bus on West 71st Street in Manhattan. The 27-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and suffered a head contusion. Alcohol involvement was noted in the crash.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling south on West 71st Street collided with the left rear bumper of a southbound bus. The motorcycle driver, a 27-year-old man, was ejected and sustained a head injury classified as a contusion. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The bus driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead with no damage to the vehicle. The motorcyclist was operating with a permit and was not using any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified. The bus had one occupant, and the motorcycle had one occupant who was injured in the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629680 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Taxi Driver Distracted, Strikes Cyclist on Broadway

Taxi hit a 36-year-old man riding south on Broadway. Cyclist took a blow to the shoulder. Police blame driver distraction. No vehicle damage. Cyclist stayed conscious. Helmet listed in report.

According to the police report, a taxi and a bicycle collided on Broadway in Manhattan. The 36-year-old male bicyclist suffered a contusion to his shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor, naming driver error. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash, as noted in the report. Neither the taxi nor the bicycle showed damage. The taxi was parked before the crash, while the cyclist was traveling south, going straight ahead. The crash underscores the risk posed by distracted drivers to people on bikes.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4625057 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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Bus Lane Change Hits Sedan on Amsterdam

A northbound bus changed lanes on Amsterdam Avenue, striking a sedan going straight. Both male drivers suffered injuries and shock. The bus driver’s view was obstructed. Impact damaged the vehicles’ front and side panels. Both drivers wore seat belts.

According to the police report, a 2018 Nova bus traveling north on Amsterdam Avenue changed lanes unsafely and collided with a 2020 Toyota sedan also heading north. The bus driver, 59, and the sedan driver, 38, both sustained injuries—back injury for the bus driver and knee-lower leg-foot injury for the sedan driver. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. Both drivers were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The bus struck the sedan’s right side doors with its right front quarter panel, causing damage to both vehicles. Neither driver showed visible complaints but were in shock. The crash highlights dangers from obstructed views and improper lane changes.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4617650 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Door Strikes Teen Cyclist on Columbus

A parked sedan’s door hit a 17-year-old cyclist on Columbus Avenue. The teen suffered leg and foot injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The crash left the cyclist conscious, hurt, and on the street.

According to the police report, a 2021 Tesla sedan parked on Columbus Avenue struck a 17-year-old male bicyclist traveling south. The impact came from the sedan’s right side doors, hitting the bike’s center front end. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other factors were noted. The collision occurred near West 66th Street in Manhattan’s 6th Council District.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4618597 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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Bike and E-Scooter Crash on West 69 Street

A teen bicyclist and an e-scooter rider collided near Central Park West. Both suffered head and face injuries. Police cite traffic control ignored and driver distraction as causes.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old bicyclist and a 41-year-old e-scooter driver collided on West 69 Street near Central Park West in Manhattan. Both were injured: the teen suffered a concussion and head trauma, while the e-scooter driver was ejected and sustained facial injuries with minor bleeding. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The e-scooter driver wore a helmet. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. Damage was noted on the e-scooter's left front bumper.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4613457 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Taxi Rear-Ends SUV on West 65 Street

A taxi changed lanes and struck the rear of an SUV traveling east on West 65 Street. The SUV driver, a 43-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved driver inexperience and following too closely.

According to the police report, a taxi changing lanes rear-ended a station wagon/SUV going straight ahead on West 65 Street. The SUV driver, a 43-year-old male occupant, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inexperience and following too closely as contributing factors. The taxi driver was licensed and traveling east, as was the SUV. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the taxi. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4611516 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Turns Left, Strikes Northbound Bicyclist

A sedan making a left turn hit a northbound bicyclist on Amsterdam Avenue. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver was distracted and speeding. The cyclist was conscious and bruised but not ejected. No helmet was worn.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on Amsterdam Avenue was struck by a sedan making a left turn. The cyclist sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and bruises. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with unsafe speed. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment and was not ejected from the bike. The sedan's left front bumper collided with the bike's left front bumper. The driver of the sedan was licensed and female, with two occupants in the vehicle. The crash occurred near West 83rd Street in Manhattan.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4610392 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Intoxicated Unlicensed Driver Slams Sedan Into Barrier

A man sped north on Henry Hudson Parkway, drunk and unlicensed. His sedan struck an object. The right side crumpled. He suffered a neck injury and concussion. No one else was hurt.

According to the police report, a 46-year-old man drove a 2008 Subaru sedan northbound on Henry Hudson Parkway near West 79 Street in Manhattan. The unlicensed driver was intoxicated and traveling at unsafe speed. The car's right front bumper hit an object, damaging the right side doors. The driver, the only occupant, was wearing a lap belt and harness. He sustained a neck injury and concussion but remained conscious. The report lists alcohol involvement and unsafe speed as contributing factors. No pedestrians or other vehicles were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4608815 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Unsafe Lane Change Hits Taxi Passenger

A sedan changing lanes struck a taxi traveling north on Henry Hudson Parkway. The taxi’s right rear passenger suffered a facial contusion. The crash caused front-end damage to the taxi and rear damage to the sedan. Unsafe lane changing was a key factor.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Henry Hudson Parkway was changing lanes when it collided with a northbound taxi. The point of impact was the sedan’s right rear quarter panel and the taxi’s left front bumper. The taxi carried three occupants; a 34-year-old male passenger in the right rear seat was injured, sustaining a facial contusion. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Other Vehicular" as contributing factors. The injured passenger was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. No safety equipment was noted for the passenger. The sedan’s driver license status and sex were not provided. The crash caused center front end damage to the taxi and center back end damage to the sedan.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4612088 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Motorcyclist Ejected in Parkway Rear-End Crash

A motorcycle slammed into a sedan’s rear on Henry Hudson Parkway. The rider flew off, hit hard, and suffered head wounds. Both drivers were distracted. The crash left the motorcyclist bruised and in shock.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Henry Hudson Parkway struck the center back end of a sedan moving in the same direction. The 30-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected, sustaining head injuries, contusions, and shock. The sedan driver, a licensed woman, was alone in her vehicle. Contributing factors listed in the report include driver inattention and distraction for both drivers, and the sedan driver disregarding traffic control. The motorcyclist wore a helmet. The impact was severe, with the motorcyclist’s injuries classified as level 3.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4607156 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Driver Injured in Henry Hudson Parkway Crash

A 38-year-old woman driving a sedan on Henry Hudson Parkway crashed at 4:14 a.m. She suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding. The vehicle hit with its left front quarter panel. Police cited unsafe speed and driver distraction as causes.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old female driver was injured in a crash on Henry Hudson Parkway. She was driving a 2021 Nissan sedan northbound when the vehicle sustained damage to the center front end and left front quarter panel. The driver suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding, experiencing shock but was not ejected. The report lists unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4605074 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Taxi and Tractor Truck Collide on West 68 Street

A taxi and a tractor truck collided on West 68 Street near Columbus Avenue in Manhattan. The taxi driver suffered a contusion to his elbow and lower arm. Both drivers were distracted, causing the crash. The taxi was struck on its left side.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on West 68 Street was struck on its left side doors by a tractor truck also traveling south while changing lanes. The taxi driver, a 36-year-old man, was injured with a contusion to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. The tractor truck showed no damage, while the taxi sustained damage to its left side doors. No other injuries or victims were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4606208 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Crashes Into Parked Sedan on Central Park West

A 19-year-old male driver suffered abrasions and arm injuries when his SUV struck a parked sedan on Central Park West. The SUV’s right front bumper hit the sedan’s left front quarter panel. Police cited driver fatigue as a factor.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male driver was injured when his 2021 Toyota SUV traveling north on Central Park West collided with a parked 2017 Chevrolet sedan. The SUV’s right front bumper struck the sedan’s left front quarter panel. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists "Fell Asleep" as a contributing factor, indicating driver fatigue led to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The parked sedan had no occupants at the time of impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4604244 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Flatbed Truck Backs Into Elderly Pedestrian

A 71-year-old man was injured when a flatbed truck backed unsafely on Broadway. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and an elbow injury. The truck showed no damage. The crash happened at an intersection with the pedestrian in the roadway.

According to the police report, a flatbed truck traveling south on Broadway backed unsafely and struck a 71-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was conscious but injured, suffering abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor twice, indicating driver error. The truck sustained no damage. The pedestrian was in the roadway performing other actions when the collision occurred. No other factors or victim errors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4604053 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Pedestrian Injured Emerging Near Parked Car

A 29-year-old man was hit while stepping out from near a parked vehicle on West 74 Street. The sedan struck him on the left front quarter panel. He suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The pedestrian was conscious.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male pedestrian was injured on West 74 Street after emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle. The collision involved a 2020 Hyundai sedan traveling east, which struck the pedestrian on its left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. No driver errors were specified. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report does not indicate any helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4603977 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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Two Sedans Collide on Amsterdam Avenue

Two sedans crashed on Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan. Both drivers were injured, suffering whiplash and full-body trauma. The female driver and passenger in one sedan were in shock. Police cited traffic control disregard and driver distraction as causes.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Amsterdam Avenue near West 71 Street in Manhattan. The female driver and front passenger of one sedan sustained injuries including whiplash and trauma to the entire body. Both occupants were wearing seat belts and were not ejected. The male driver of the other sedan was also involved. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of one vehicle and the right front quarter panel of the other. No pedestrian was involved. The injuries were serious enough to cause shock but no fatalities were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4598607 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal Manhattan

A 67-year-old man was struck while crossing West 78 Street at Columbus Avenue. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, made a right turn and hit the pedestrian at the center front end. The man suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing West 78 Street at Columbus Avenue with the signal. The crash involved a 2020 Toyota sedan driven by a licensed female driver making a right turn. The vehicle struck the pedestrian at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot and was reported to be in shock. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not blamed and was crossing legally.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4597964 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Refrigerated Van Hits Pedestrian Crossing Signal

A 74-year-old woman crossing West 72 Street with the signal was struck by a refrigerated van making a right turn. The driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg contusion and was left in shock.

According to the police report, a refrigerated van traveling southeast on West 72 Street made a right turn and struck a 74-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained a contusion to her hip and upper leg and was reported in shock. The report lists the driver's inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following the traffic signal. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. The driver was licensed and operating the van legally at the time of the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4592783 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Taxi Strikes Pedestrian Crossing West 64 Street

A 20-year-old man was injured crossing West 64 Street outside an intersection. A taxi traveling east struck him with its front center. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver showed no vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old male pedestrian was crossing West 64 Street outside a crosswalk when a taxi traveling east struck him with the center front end. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The taxi driver, a licensed female from New York, was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. The taxi showed no vehicle damage. Both contributing factors for the pedestrian are unspecified, and no safety equipment or signals were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4589463 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04