Crash Count for Precinct 20
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,785
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 952
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 256
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 20
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 8
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Oct 30, 2025
Carnage in Precinct 20
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 7
+1
Crush Injuries 1
Whole body 1
Severe Bleeding 14
Head 8
+3
Face 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whole body 1
Severe Lacerations 5
Head 2
Eye 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Concussion 10
Head 7
+2
Neck 2
Lower arm/hand 1
Whiplash 21
Neck 11
+6
Back 4
Head 3
Face 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whole body 1
Contusion/Bruise 72
Lower leg/foot 28
+23
Head 13
+8
Lower arm/hand 8
+3
Hip/upper leg 6
+1
Shoulder/upper arm 5
Back 4
Face 3
Whole body 3
Chest 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Neck 1
Abrasion 52
Lower leg/foot 18
+13
Lower arm/hand 15
+10
Head 7
+2
Whole body 4
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Face 2
Neck 1
Pain/Nausea 21
Shoulder/upper arm 6
+1
Lower arm/hand 3
Back 2
Head 2
Lower leg/foot 2
Neck 2
Whole body 2
Chest 1
Face 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Oct 30, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 20?

Preventable Speeding in Precinct 20 School Zones

(since 2022)
On the Upper West Side, the street keeps taking

On the Upper West Side, the street keeps taking

Precinct 20: Jan 1, 2022 - Nov 1, 2025

On Oct 24, a driver in an SUV backed into a 34‑year‑old woman and a 7‑year‑old girl on West 76th Street. Police recorded driver inattention and inexperience; both were hurt (NYC Open Data).

This Week

  • Oct 23, at W 86 St and Columbus Ave, a bus driver hit an 83‑year‑old man in the crosswalk; police recorded failure to yield by the driver (NYC Open Data).
  • Oct 15, near 2100 Broadway, a left‑turning sedan driver hit a 58‑year‑old man crossing with the signal; police recorded failure to yield and distraction (NYC Open Data).

The pattern doesn’t flinch

The same corridors keep showing up. Broadway. West End Avenue. Columbus Avenue. They lead the precinct in people hurt, according to police crash records (NYC Open Data).

Two intersections tell the story. Broadway. West End Avenue. Each has seen dozens injured here since 2022, with multiple cases of serious harm (NYC Open Data).

Who gets hit, and why

People walking and people on bikes carry the wounds. Police list failure to yield, distraction, and unsafe speed among recorded causes in serious cases in this precinct record set (NYC Open Data).

On Apr 23, 2025, a driver in an SUV going straight killed a 57‑year‑old man at Broadway and W 86 St (CrashID 4807749). On Oct 26, 2023, a taxi driver going straight killed an 89‑year‑old man in the crosswalk at Riverside Boulevard and W 70 St (CrashID 4674080). On Apr 24, 2025, a 74‑year‑old person on a bike died at W 70 St and West End Ave (CrashID 4807979).

Fix the corners that maim

Start where the injuries cluster. Harden left turns and daylight the crosswalks on Broadway, West End Avenue, and Columbus Avenue. Add leading pedestrian intervals and protect the bike movements at W 65–70 St, where repeated bike and pedestrian injuries appear in the record (NYC Open Data).

Target failure‑to‑yield and distraction at those corners. Precinct 20 can run focused enforcement where police data shows harm, including the W 86 St and Columbus Ave intersection where a bus driver hit an 83‑year‑old man (NYC Open Data).

End the repeat speeding that ends lives

The Stop Super Speeders Act (S4045C/A2299C) would force drivers with heavy camera or points records to use speed limiters. It is built for the small group who do outsized harm. The case is laid out here.

Council Member Gale A. Brewer, Assembly Member Linda Rosenthal, and State Senator Brad Hoylman‑Sigal represent this area. The bill is on the table. The need is on these corners.

Lower speeds save lives. Limit the worst offenders. Start with the blocks that keep bleeding. Take one step now: push for action.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is this?
This is NYPD Precinct 20 on the Upper West Side. It includes the Upper West Side–Lincoln Square and Upper West Side (Central) neighborhoods and overlaps Manhattan Community Board 7.
What happened here in the past month?
Three people walking were hurt in October incidents recorded by police, including a mother and child on W 76th St, an 83‑year‑old man at W 86 St and Columbus Ave, and a 58‑year‑old man at Broadway. All are in NYPD crash data.
How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets (Crashes, Persons, Vehicles) filtered to Precinct 20 and the period 2022‑01‑01 to 2025‑11‑01. We identified locations, people harmed, and contributing factors directly from police fields (on_street_name, off_street_name, person_type, injury_severity, contributing_factor). You can start from the public datasets here and apply the same filters.
Who are the local officials?
Council Member Gale A. Brewer, Assembly Member Linda Rosenthal, and State Senator Brad Hoylman‑Sigal represent this area.
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.

Citations

Citations
  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-01

Other Representatives

Assembly Member Linda Rosenthal

District 67

Council Member Gale A. Brewer

District 6

State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal

District 47

Other Geographies

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).

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

Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 20

4
Bicyclist Dies In Manhattan Collision

May 4 - A cyclist died in Manhattan. Two vehicles struck. Both drivers stayed. Police have not charged anyone. The street claimed another life. Metal and speed met flesh and bone. The city keeps moving. The loss remains.

Patch reported on May 4, 2025, that a bicyclist was killed in Manhattan after a collision involving two vehicles. According to the NYPD, 'Both drivers remained at the scene.' The article notes that 'it is not yet clear if either of the drivers will be charged in connection to the incident.' No further details on the crash circumstances or contributing factors were provided. The case highlights ongoing risks for cyclists in New York City streets, where multi-vehicle collisions can have fatal consequences. The incident underscores the persistent dangers faced by vulnerable road users and the need for continued scrutiny of street design and traffic enforcement.


3
E-Bike Rider Killed After Dooring in Soho

May 3 - A van door swung open. The cyclist struck it. He fell. A truck crushed him. Medics rushed him to Bellevue. He died. The street stayed busy. The drivers waited. The city moved on.

According to NY Daily News (May 3, 2025), Georgios Smaragdis, 44, was killed while riding his e-bike west on Broome Street in Soho. The article states, "he slammed into the door of a Mercedes van that its driver had just flung open," sending him into the path of a red delivery truck that ran him over. Both drivers remained at the scene. The van driver told the outlet, "I opened the door. I didn’t even see the guy." Police have not announced charges. The crash highlights the persistent danger of dooring and the lethal consequences for cyclists when drivers fail to check for oncoming traffic before opening doors. The incident underscores ongoing risks for vulnerable road users in Manhattan’s dense traffic.


1
Cyclist Killed By Truck In Soho Crash

May 1 - A cyclist hit a van’s open door on Broome Street. He fell. A truck rolled over him. First responders tried to save him. He died at Bellevue. The truck driver stayed. Police questioned the van driver. The street stayed dangerous.

amNY reported on May 1, 2025, that a male cyclist died after colliding with a van’s open door and falling under a commercial truck at Broome and Centre Streets. Eyewitnesses described first responders’ desperate efforts: “I saw a body on the ground, and then the fire people were trying to revive him.” The truck driver remained at the scene; no charges were filed. Police tested the van driver for sobriety. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad is reviewing the case. The crash highlights the risks posed by double-parked vehicles and large trucks on narrow city streets, underscoring ongoing systemic dangers for cyclists.


29
Van Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at Broadway Intersection

Apr 29 - A van hit a 74-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Broadway. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed busy. The danger was clear.

A Ford van traveling east on West 79th Street struck a 74-year-old woman as she crossed Broadway with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, suffering a contusion. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 27-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other injuries were reported. The crash happened at a Manhattan intersection, highlighting the risk to pedestrians even when following signals.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809377 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
27
NYPD Pursuit Ends In Fatal Crash

Apr 27 - Francisco Guzman Parra died in a burning car after a police chase in Inwood. Officers left the scene unreported. Family demands answers. Two investigations run. Streets stay dangerous. System failed to protect. The dead remain silent.

CBS New York reported on April 27, 2025, that Francisco Andres Guzman Parra, 31, died after crashing a stolen vehicle on Dyckman Street in Manhattan following an NYPD pursuit. The article states, "NYPD sources said the two officers in pursuit returned to their stationhouse without reporting the crash." The FDNY later found Guzman Parra dead in the burning car. Patrick Hendry of the Police Benevolent Association claimed officers "lost sight of the car and did not know it crashed," but the family's attorney, Jeremy Feigenbaum, said their investigation "has not corroborated the officers' claim." The officers remain on leave as both the NYPD and the New York attorney general's office investigate. The case raises questions about police pursuit protocols and reporting failures.


24
Cyclist Dies After Striking Parked Bus

Apr 24 - A 74-year-old man rides east on West 70th. Illness seizes him. His bike hits a parked bus. He suffers chest trauma. He dies in the street. The helmet could not save him.

A 74-year-old cyclist traveling east on West 70th Street struck a parked bus and died from chest injuries. According to the police report, 'Illness takes him. The bus is parked. The bike strikes metal. Chest injury. The man dies there, in the afternoon light.' The only listed contributing factor is illness. The cyclist wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No driver errors or moving vehicles are cited. The bus was stationary at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807979 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
24
SUV Door Flung Open, Cyclist Struck on W 83rd

Apr 24 - An SUV door swung into a cyclist’s path on W 83rd. Metal hit flesh. The rider crashed, head struck, concussion followed. Driver inattention named. Streets stay dangerous. The city keeps count.

A cyclist riding west on W 83rd Street collided with the left side doors of a parked SUV. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The cyclist, a 30-year-old woman, suffered a head injury and concussion. The SUV driver, a 35-year-old man, was not reported injured. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but this is noted only after the driver’s error. No other factors were cited.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809152 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
23
SUV Strikes and Kills Man on West 86th

Apr 23 - A Ford SUV hit a 57-year-old man crossing West 86th at Broadway. The street was quiet. The man died beneath the wheels. No driver errors listed. The driver wore her belt.

A 57-year-old man was killed when a Ford SUV struck him as he crossed West 86th Street at Broadway. According to the police report, the SUV moved east and hit the man, who was crossing against the signal. The impact crushed his body. The street was quiet. The driver, a 41-year-old woman, wore her seatbelt. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807749 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
13
Taxi Turns Wrong, Strikes Pedestrian on Amsterdam

Apr 13 - Taxi swung left on Amsterdam. Driver turned wrong. Pedestrian hit at intersection. Bruised leg. Police cite improper turn. Streets stay dangerous.

A taxi making a left turn on Amsterdam Avenue at West 75th Street struck a 33-year-old pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered a contusion to the lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Turning Improperly.' Both the driver and an occupant of the taxi were involved but not seriously hurt. The report highlights the driver’s improper turn as the main factor. No other contributing factors were listed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805806 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
12
Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death

Apr 12 - A stolen car slammed into a Manhattan building. Flames followed. The driver, Francisco Guzman Parra, died on impact. His family waited days for answers. Police actions now face scrutiny. The city counts another life lost to speed and steel.

The New York Times (April 12, 2025) reports on the death of Francisco Guzman Parra after a stolen Honda CRV crashed into a building in Inwood, Manhattan. The crash followed a police chase; two officers involved were suspended pending investigation. The article notes, "The police are investigating whether the officers left the scene without reporting the crash." The medical examiner found Guzman Parra died from blunt impact and thermal injuries. The NYPD force investigation unit and state attorney general are reviewing the incident. The police have not disclosed why the chase began or details about the pursuit. The case highlights ongoing questions about police pursuit policies and the dangers that follow high-speed chases through city streets.


11
Pedestrian Struck Crossing With Signal on Broadway

Apr 11 - A man crossing Broadway with the signal was hit. He suffered bruises and shock. The crash left his whole body hurt. No driver errors listed. The street stayed dangerous.

A 50-year-old man was hit while crossing Broadway at West 77th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, he was a pedestrian at the intersection, crossing with the signal. He suffered bruises to his entire body and was in shock. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The vehicle type was unspecified. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians, even when following signals.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808757 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
11
Lawmakers aim to make changes after New York City sightseeing helicopter crash

Apr 11 - Including Thursday's deadly crash, 25 people have been killed in New York City sightseeing helicopter accidents in the last 40 years.


7
Box Truck Kills Man In Hell's Kitchen

Apr 7 - A box truck struck a man sitting in the street at West 40th and 9th. The man died at the scene. The driver stayed. Police are investigating. No arrests. The victim’s name is not known.

Patch reported on April 7, 2025, that a man was killed by a box truck at West 40th Street and 9th Avenue in Manhattan. The article states, “Police determined that a box truck, operated by a 75-year-old man, was traveling southbound on 9 Avenue when the vehicle collided with the victim, who was sitting in the roadway.” The driver remained at the scene and was not injured. No arrests have been made. The victim’s identity has not been released. The incident highlights the persistent risk to people in city streets and the need for scrutiny of how large vehicles interact with vulnerable road users. The investigation is ongoing.


5
Taxi Driver Loses Consciousness, Injures Two on Amsterdam

Apr 5 - A taxi driver lost consciousness on Amsterdam Avenue. The cab struck and injured two people. One suffered a fractured arm. Another had chest pain. The crash left pain and confusion in its wake.

A taxi traveling north on Amsterdam Avenue crashed after the driver lost consciousness. According to the police report, 'Lost Consciousness' was the contributing factor. Two people were injured: a 35-year-old woman suffered a fractured arm, and a 55-year-old man, the driver, complained of chest pain. The crash involved a taxi and a parked sedan. The police report lists no other contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803644 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
2
Cyclist Injured in Collision on Columbus Avenue

Apr 2 - A cyclist struck at Columbus Avenue and West 81st. He suffered a concussion and arm injuries. Police list no clear cause. The crash left the cyclist conscious but hurt.

A 34-year-old male cyclist was injured at Columbus Avenue and West 81st Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered a concussion and injuries to his arm. The crash involved a bike traveling south and another vehicle making a right turn. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet. No driver errors are cited in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803636 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
1
Alcohol-Fueled Crash Injures Driver on Riverside Drive

Apr 1 - Two sedans collide on Riverside Drive. Metal screams. A 37-year-old man suffers a head wound. Alcohol hangs in the air. The street falls silent. Blood stains the night.

A crash on Riverside Drive at West 82nd Street left a 37-year-old male driver with severe head lacerations. According to the police report, two sedans collided late at night. Alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor. The injured man was conscious but bleeding from the head. A 71-year-old man was also present but his injuries were unspecified. No other contributing factors were noted in the report. The data shows the crash involved licensed drivers and parked vehicles, but the main danger cited was alcohol.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804217 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
1
Teen Cyclist Ejected in Columbus Avenue Crash

Apr 1 - A 13-year-old cyclist slammed by a sedan on Columbus Ave. He flew from his bike, shoulder battered, pain sharp. Streets stayed loud. The car kept moving. The city did not stop.

A 13-year-old boy riding a bike was struck by a sedan at Columbus Avenue and West 78th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered a shoulder injury, reporting pain and shock. The crash involved a bike and a sedan, with 'Other Vehicular' listed as the contributing factor. The report notes the point of impact as the left front quarter panel of the bike. No helmet or safety equipment was used by the cyclist, but this is mentioned only after the driver error. No further details on the sedan or its driver were provided.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803181 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
29
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on W 78th Street

Mar 29 - A sedan traveling south struck a bicyclist also heading south on W 78th Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan showed no damage despite impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:18 on W 78th Street near Riverside Drive in Manhattan. A sedan traveling straight ahead southbound collided with a bicyclist also traveling straight ahead southbound. The point of impact was the sedan's right front bumper and the center back end of the bicycle. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old male, sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand and was conscious after the crash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The sedan, carrying two occupants, sustained no damage despite the collision. The bicyclist was not ejected and was wearing unspecified safety equipment. The data highlights a collision with no explicit driver fault cited but resulting in injury to a vulnerable road user.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803112 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
25
SUV Left Turn Strikes Southbound Bicyclist

Mar 25 - A southbound bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after an SUV made a left turn on Columbus Ave. The collision impacted the bike's front and the SUV's left side doors. Driver inattention was cited as the cause.

According to the police report, at 13:25 on Columbus Ave near W 77 St in Manhattan, a 2019 Ford SUV making a left turn struck a southbound bicyclist traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the SUV's left side doors and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a 57-year-old man, sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg, classified as injury severity 3, and remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The SUV driver was licensed in New York and occupied the vehicle alone. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers, placing vulnerable bicyclists at risk.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803640 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
25
Distracted Drivers Cause Head-On Crash, Passenger Injured

Mar 25 - Two sedans collided head-on at Broadway and West 60th. Metal tore. A 75-year-old man in the back seat bled from the head, wearing a lap belt. Both drivers were distracted, fueling a violent collision in Manhattan’s streets.

According to the police report, two sedans crashed head-on at Broadway and West 60th Street in Manhattan at 11:00 a.m. Both vehicles sustained severe front-end damage. The 75-year-old male passenger, seated in the right rear and wearing a lap belt, suffered a serious head injury with bleeding. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor for both drivers. One driver was making a left turn while the other was traveling straight. The narrative states: 'A 75-year-old man in the back seat bled from the head. He wore a lap belt. Both drivers were distracted.' No victim behavior contributed to the crash. This collision highlights the deadly consequences of driver distraction on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801266 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03