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
District Office:
230 W. 72nd St. Suite 2F, New York, NY 10023
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Room 943, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Gale A. Brewer
Council Member Gale A. Brewer
District 6
District Office:
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212-873-0282
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250 Broadway, Suite 1744, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6975
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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

Moped Driver Ejected on Columbus Avenue

A 43-year-old moped driver was ejected and injured on Columbus Avenue near West 68th Street. The crash caused bruises and lower leg injuries. Police cited pedestrian confusion as a contributing factor. The driver wore a helmet and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a moped driver traveling south on Columbus Avenue was involved in a crash resulting in ejection and injury. The 43-year-old male driver suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The driver was wearing a helmet and was licensed in New York. The point of impact was the right side doors of the moped. No other vehicles or pedestrians are mentioned as involved. The crash highlights confusion involving pedestrians or bicyclists, but the report does not assign fault to the injured driver.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4589049 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Bicyclist Injured in Manhattan Left-Turn Crash

A 21-year-old bicyclist was partially ejected and injured on West 85 Street. A pick-up truck making a left turn struck the cyclist’s left side. The rider suffered arm injuries and shock. Driver distraction was a key factor in the collision.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling north on West End Avenue made a left turn onto West 85 Street and struck a southbound bicyclist on the left side. The 21-year-old male cyclist was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, along with shock. The bicyclist was riding without safety equipment. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The truck’s right front bumper hit the cyclist’s left side doors. The cyclist complained of pain and nausea after the crash. No other contributing factors were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4584270 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
81-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured on West 68 Street

An 81-year-old man was struck on West 68 Street. He was not in the roadway when hit. The impact fractured his knee and lower leg. He remained conscious but suffered serious injuries. The driver’s actions remain unclear.

According to the police report, an 81-year-old male pedestrian was injured on West 68 Street. He was not in the roadway at the time of the crash but sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver’s actions or vehicle type are provided. No safety equipment or pedestrian fault is mentioned. The cause of the crash remains undetermined based on the available data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4582350 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Taxi Hits Bicyclist on Broadway, Injures Knee

A taxi struck a 31-year-old male bicyclist on Broadway. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg bruises. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The bicyclist was not ejected and was in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on Broadway collided with a northbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old man, sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The taxi showed no damage, while the bike had damage to its center back end. The bicyclist was not ejected and was wearing unspecified safety equipment. The crash caused shock and injury severity level 3 to the cyclist. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4589372 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Unlicensed Moped Strikes Pedestrian on Amsterdam

A moped hit a 40-year-old man on Amsterdam Avenue. The unlicensed driver struck the pedestrian outside an intersection. The victim suffered hip and leg injuries. Shock followed. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a northbound moped on Amsterdam Avenue struck a 40-year-old male pedestrian who was not in the roadway and was described as confused. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his hip and upper leg and was in shock. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The moped driver was unlicensed and was traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No damage was reported to the moped. The pedestrian was not ejected and wore no safety equipment.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579811 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Turns Left, Motorcycle Rider Injured

A sedan turned left on West End Avenue. The driver failed to yield. A motorcycle struck the car’s rear. The rider, helmeted, suffered a concussion and head injury. The crash left him incoherent and hurt.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn on West End Avenue was struck in the right rear quarter panel by a southbound motorcycle. The motorcyclist, a 48-year-old man wearing a helmet, suffered a head injury and concussion, leaving him incoherent. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The sedan driver, operating with a New Jersey permit, failed to yield. The motorcycle’s front end and the sedan’s rear quarter panel were damaged. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580289 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Taxi Strikes Pedestrian on West 72 Street

A taxi hit a 30-year-old man at an intersection on West 72 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and minor bleeding. The crash caused shock and confusion. The taxi was traveling west, striking the pedestrian with its front center.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on West 72 Street in Manhattan struck a 30-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was injured, suffering a head injury with minor bleeding and was in shock. The point of impact was the center front end of the taxi. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The taxi driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the data. The pedestrian's actions in the roadway contributed to the collision, but no helmet or signaling factors were mentioned.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579813 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Pedestrian Injured Crossing with Signal on Broadway

A 37-year-old woman was struck while crossing Broadway with the signal. The sedan, making a left turn, hit her on the left front quarter panel. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Broadway made a left turn and struck a 37-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near West 61st Street. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front quarter panel, causing damage to the left front bumper. The report lists glare as a contributing factor, which may have impaired the driver's vision during the maneuver. No other driver errors were specified. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following the crossing signal at the time of the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580291 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUVs Collide on Henry Hudson Parkway

Two SUVs crashed on Henry Hudson Parkway. The front passenger in one vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The collision involved right front bumper and left rear quarter panel impacts. Driver inattention and unsafe lane changing caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided while traveling south on Henry Hudson Parkway. The front passenger in one SUV, a 32-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The crash involved impact between the right front bumper of one vehicle and the left rear quarter panel of the other. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The injured occupant was a passenger, not at fault, and no other safety equipment or victim actions were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4577207 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Taxi Turns Left, Strikes Young Cyclist

Taxi turned left on West 68th. Hit a 19-year-old woman riding south. She took the blow—knee, leg, foot bruised. Taxi’s bumper bent. She stayed conscious. She did not leave her bike.

According to the police report, a taxi making a left turn on West 68 Street at Columbus Avenue struck a 19-year-old female bicyclist traveling south. The cyclist suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor, showing the taxi driver did not yield. The taxi’s left front bumper was damaged in the crash. The cyclist was not ejected and remained conscious. No other contributing factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4577005 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 57-year-old man was hit by a sedan making a left turn on West 73 Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. He suffered a back contusion and remained conscious. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on West 73 Street struck a 57-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained a back contusion and was conscious at the scene. The driver was making a left turn at the time of impact. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following the traffic signal when struck.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4575900 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Motorcycle Driver Partially Ejected on West End

A 64-year-old male motorcycle driver was partially ejected and injured on West End Avenue in Manhattan. He suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The crash involved impact to the motorcycle's right front bumper.

According to the police report, a 64-year-old male motorcycle driver was partially ejected during a crash on West End Avenue in Manhattan. The motorcycle, traveling north, struck an object or vehicle on its right front bumper. The driver was wearing a helmet and sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver was conscious and injured but not ejected fully. The crash highlights the dangers motorcyclists face even when traveling straight and wearing protective gear.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4576203 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Bicyclist Ejected in Collision with Parked Sedan

A 32-year-old male bicyclist struck the left side doors of a parked sedan on West 63 Street. He was ejected and suffered knee, lower leg, and foot injuries. The driver’s inattention caused the crash. The cyclist wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a bicyclist traveling west on West 63 Street collided with the left side doors of a parked 2018 Nissan sedan. The bicyclist, a 32-year-old male, was ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. The sedan was stationary before the crash. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. No damage was reported to the bike, but the sedan’s left side doors were damaged. The bicyclist was in shock and suffered contusions and bruises. The driver errors identified focus on inattention; no other factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4574347 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Taxi Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on West 64th

Taxi swung left on West 64th. Bike rolled north. Metal met flesh. Cyclist thrown, back bruised. Driver lost focus. Confusion thick in the air. Manhattan pavement took the hit.

According to the police report, a taxi making a left turn on West 64 Street near West End Avenue struck a 32-year-old male bicyclist traveling north. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered back contusions. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with pedestrian or bicyclist confusion. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet. The taxi's right front bumper and the bike's left side were damaged. The crash unfolded in Manhattan's 6th council district.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573442 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Pedestrian Hit Crossing With Signal West 71 St

A 50-year-old woman was struck while crossing West 71 Street with the signal. The driver, making a left turn, failed to pay attention. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. The vehicle showed no damage at impact.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 71 Street and West End Avenue in Manhattan. The 50-year-old woman was crossing with the signal when the driver, making a left turn, struck her with the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruise to her hip and upper leg and remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The vehicle showed no damage from the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573498 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Taxi Hits E-Scooter on Broadway Injuring Rider

A taxi struck an e-scooter on Broadway near West 65th Street. The 23-year-old female scooter driver was ejected and suffered fractures to her knee and lower leg. Police cited driver distraction as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a taxi and an e-scooter collided on Broadway in Manhattan. The e-scooter driver, a 23-year-old woman, was ejected from her vehicle and sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. The scooter was traveling north, as was the taxi. The point of impact was the taxi's left side doors and the scooter's right front quarter panel. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The scooter driver was wearing a helmet. No other contributing factors were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4571737 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
E-Scooter Hits Pedestrian Crossing Broadway

A 44-year-old man crossing Broadway with the signal was struck by a northbound e-scooter. The rider failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion and remained conscious. The scooter's front center end was damaged on impact.

According to the police report, a male pedestrian, age 44, was crossing Broadway at an intersection with the signal when an e-scooter traveling north struck him. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious after the collision. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The e-scooter was going straight ahead and impacted the pedestrian with its center front end, causing damage to the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4564015 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Taxi Hits E-Scooter on West 75 Street

A taxi struck an e-scooter traveling north on West 75 Street. The e-scooter driver was ejected and injured, suffering bruises and arm injuries. Police cited the taxi driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on West 75 Street collided with an e-scooter going straight north. The e-scooter driver, a 31-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The taxi driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists the taxi driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The e-scooter sustained front-end damage, and the taxi was damaged on its left front bumper.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4567472 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Backs Into Elderly Pedestrian

A 74-year-old woman crossing against the signal was struck by a sedan backing on West 62 Street. The driver was inattentive and inexperienced. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a sedan backing south on West 62 Street struck a 74-year-old female pedestrian crossing against the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. The driver was licensed and operating a 2005 Subaru sedan. The collision occurred at the center back end of the vehicle during the backing maneuver.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4562488 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Pedestrian Injured by Vehicle Backing on West 76th

A 35-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a vehicle backing unsafely near West 76th Street in Manhattan. She suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion and was left in shock. The driver’s unsafe backing caused the crash.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured when a vehicle backed unsafely near West 76th Street in Manhattan. The 35-year-old woman was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the vehicle struck her. She sustained a contusion to her shoulder and upper arm and was reported to be in shock. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following the traffic signal at the time of the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4562489 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04