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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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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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

Box Truck Turns Improperly, Hits Motorcycle

A box truck driver made an improper U-turn and failed to yield right-of-way, colliding with a motorcycle traveling straight. The motorcycle driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries but remained conscious. The truck showed no damage despite the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Broadway near West 72 Street in Manhattan at 14:04. The box truck driver, a 54-year-old man, was making a U-turn and failed to yield right-of-way, striking a motorcycle traveling westbound. The point of impact was the truck's left side doors and the motorcycle's center front end. The truck driver sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The motorcycle driver was the sole occupant and had damage to the center front end of the vehicle. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors, highlighting driver error as the cause. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715984 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Cyclist Fails to Yield, Injures Pedestrian

A 66-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by a southbound cyclist on Amsterdam Avenue. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg abrasions, left in shock. The cyclist’s failure to yield right-of-way caused the collision at the intersection.

According to the police report, a cyclist traveling southbound on Amsterdam Avenue struck a 66-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in injury severity level 3 and emotional shock. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors attributed to the cyclist. The point of impact was the center front end of the bicycle, which sustained no damage. This collision highlights the cyclist’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary driver error leading to the pedestrian’s injuries.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713449 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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Rear Taxi Slams Into Stopped Cab on Amsterdam

Two taxis collided near West 77th. The rear cab, following too close, struck the front. A passenger and both drivers suffered whiplash and head or neck injuries. All remained conscious. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, two taxis crashed at 23:56 on Amsterdam Avenue near West 77 Street in Manhattan. The rear taxi, heading north, struck a slowing or stopping taxi ahead. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the rear taxi. A right rear passenger and both drivers were injured, suffering whiplash and head or neck injuries. All injured parties remained conscious and were not ejected. Despite the impact to the center front end of the rear taxi and the center back end of the front taxi, no vehicle damage was recorded. The report highlights driver error as the cause.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709337 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Taxi Strikes Cyclist on West 86 Street

Taxi plowed into a northbound cyclist on West 86 Street. The rider, 31, took the hit, bruised and bloodied his arm. Police blamed driver inattention and failure to yield. The cyclist stayed conscious.

According to the police report, a taxi heading west on West 86 Street struck a 31-year-old male bicyclist traveling north. The taxi's left front bumper hit the center front end of the bike. The cyclist suffered contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was not ejected and remained conscious. Police cited 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors by the taxi driver. The cyclist wore a helmet, but helmet use was not listed as a contributing factor. The taxi, a 2015 Nissan, sustained damage to its left front bumper. The bicycle was damaged at its center front end.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706616 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Diesel Truck Crushes E-Bike Rider on West 76th

A diesel truck passed too close on West 76th. The e-bike rider, helmet on, was crushed at the hip and killed. The truck rolled on, untouched. The street fell silent, holding the weight of sudden loss.

According to the police report, a diesel tractor truck traveling east on West 76th Street passed an e-bike rider 'too closely.' The 57-year-old woman riding the e-bike, who was wearing a helmet, was struck and crushed at the hip. She died at the scene. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the primary contributing factor, underscoring a critical driver error by the truck operator. The truck itself sustained no damage and continued on after the collision. The e-bike rider’s helmet use is noted in the report, but the fatal outcome was driven by the truck driver's failure to maintain a safe passing distance. The report offers no evidence of any error or contributing action by the e-bike rider.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706377 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Unlicensed Bicyclist Injured in SUV Merge Collision

A 23-year-old male bicyclist suffered a fractured lower leg after colliding with an SUV merging on Broadway. The crash involved improper lane usage by the vehicle and confusion by the bicyclist. The bicyclist was unlicensed and riding southbound.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Broadway at 11:16. A 23-year-old male bicyclist traveling southbound was injured when struck by a 2013 Honda SUV merging into his lane. The SUV's right front bumper impacted the bicyclist, causing a fracture and dislocation to the knee and lower leg. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor on the vehicle driver's part. Additionally, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was noted as a contributing factor for the bicyclist. The bicyclist was unlicensed and not wearing safety equipment. The collision highlights driver error in merging maneuvers and the resulting harm to a vulnerable road user.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704412 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Hits Elderly Pedestrian on Broadway

A sedan struck a 66-year-old man at Broadway and West 68th. The impact broke bones in his chest. He stayed conscious. The car’s right front quarter panel took the hit. No driver errors listed.

According to the police report, a 66-year-old male pedestrian was hit by a 2022 Honda sedan at the intersection of Broadway and West 68 Street in Manhattan at 9:15 PM. The sedan, traveling north, struck the man with its right front quarter panel. The pedestrian suffered chest fractures and dislocations, rated as a level 3 injury, but remained conscious after the crash. The report does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead before the collision. No additional contributing factors were listed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699713 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV and Taxi Collide on Broadway, Injuring Driver

A southbound SUV and westbound taxi collided on Broadway at dawn. The SUV driver, a 24-year-old woman, suffered back contusions. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the impact.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Broadway at 5:53 a.m. involving a 2018 Ford SUV traveling south and a 2015 Toyota taxi traveling west. The SUV driver, a 24-year-old female occupant, was injured with back contusions and remained conscious. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the center front end of the taxi. The report identifies driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers held valid New York licenses and were going straight ahead before the collision. The SUV had two occupants, and the taxi had one. The SUV driver was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in multi-vehicle collisions.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4697869 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
E-Scooter Hits Elderly Man on Columbus

An e-scooter struck a 77-year-old man crossing Columbus Avenue. The impact shattered his lower leg and foot. He stayed conscious. The scooter rolled on, undamaged. The street marked another victim.

According to the police report, a 77-year-old male pedestrian was crossing Columbus Avenue outside a crosswalk when a southbound e-scooter hit him head-on. The man suffered serious injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including fractures and dislocations. He remained conscious after the crash. The e-scooter showed no visible damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors and does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian actions were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the threat motorized vehicles pose to pedestrians in Manhattan.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4697020 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Unsafe Lane Change Injures Front Passenger

A Jeep SUV traveling south on Henry Hudson Parkway injured its 17-year-old front passenger during an unsafe lane change. The passenger suffered facial contusions while the vehicle’s front end collided with another vehicle’s rear center.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:15 AM on Henry Hudson Parkway. The Jeep SUV, driven by a male with a learner's permit, was traveling south and going straight ahead when it collided with another vehicle changing lanes unsafely. The point of impact was the SUV's center front end striking the center back end of the other vehicle. The report cites "Unsafe Speed" and "Unsafe Lane Changing" as contributing factors. The injured party was a 17-year-old female front passenger in the SUV, who sustained facial contusions and was conscious after the crash. Safety equipment deployed included an airbag and lap belt harness. The driver’s unsafe lane change was a critical factor in causing the collision and subsequent injury.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4696969 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Taxi and Sedan Collide on Broadway, Driver Injured

A taxi and a sedan collided head-on on Broadway. The taxi driver, an 82-year-old man, suffered injuries and shock. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the crash.

According to the police report, at 10:56 AM on Broadway, a 2016 Ford taxi traveling east and a 2013 Chrysler sedan traveling south collided. The point of impact was the center front end of the taxi and the right front bumper of the sedan. The taxi driver, an 82-year-old male occupant, was injured and experienced shock but was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed in New York, with the sedan driver holding a permit. The taxi driver was restrained by a lap belt. There is no mention of victim fault or contributing victim behaviors in the report. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the front ends, indicating a frontal collision caused by driver error.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692437 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUVs Crash on Amsterdam Avenue Injures Passenger

Two SUVs slammed together on Amsterdam Avenue. A rear passenger took a blow to the head. Police blamed driver inattention and speed. Metal twisted. One man hurt. The street stayed loud.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Amsterdam Avenue near West 62 Street in Manhattan. Both vehicles were heading north when one changed lanes and struck the other. The left rear passenger in one SUV, a 56-year-old man, suffered a head contusion and bruising. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The impact hit the right front bumper of one SUV and the left front quarter panel of the other. The injured passenger was conscious and not ejected. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or signaling, were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4690539 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Passenger Injured in Manhattan Crash

A 50-year-old male passenger was injured in a collision involving a box truck and an SUV. The impact caused significant damage and left him with a knee injury. He was conscious at the scene.

A crash occurred in Manhattan when a box truck and a station wagon collided. The 50-year-old male passenger in the SUV sustained injuries to his knee and lower leg. According to the police report, the contributing factors included 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The truck was parked prior to the crash, while the SUV was traveling straight ahead. The passenger was wearing a lap belt at the time of the incident. No other details about the crash were provided.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4690751 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Cyclist Strikes Female Pedestrian on Columbus Avenue

A 28-year-old woman working in the roadway was struck by a southbound cyclist on Columbus Avenue near West 72nd Street. She suffered a head contusion and remained conscious. The bike showed no damage. Police list unspecified factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a male cyclist traveling south on Columbus Avenue struck a 28-year-old female pedestrian who was working in the roadway. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and remained conscious after the collision. The bike showed no damage and the point of impact was the center front end of the bicycle. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. The pedestrian was not at an intersection at the time of the crash. No safety equipment or helmet use was noted. The incident highlights the dangers faced by pedestrians working in traffic lanes.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685539 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Taxi Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal

A 33-year-old man suffered a head injury after a taxi hit him at West 72 Street and Columbus Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal. The taxi driver failed to yield right-of-way, distracted by a passenger. The victim sustained a concussion.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on West 72 Street struck a 33-year-old male pedestrian crossing against the signal at the intersection with Columbus Avenue. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and was diagnosed with a concussion. The report lists the taxi driver's failure to yield right-of-way and passenger distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the taxi. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead at the time of the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685346 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Jeep Slams Parked Sedan, Girl Bleeds

A Jeep struck a parked Toyota on Broadway. The Jeep fled. Inside the wreck, a nine-year-old girl bled from the eye. Her face was cut deep. She stayed conscious. The street ran south. The light still held. Metal and blood marked the scene.

A Jeep crashed into a parked Toyota sedan at Broadway and West 61st Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the Jeep vanished after impact. A nine-year-old girl, riding as a passenger in the Toyota, suffered severe lacerations to her face and eye but remained conscious. The report states, 'A parked Toyota, front crushed. A Jeep vanished. Inside the wreck, a 9-year-old girl, bleeding from the eye, stayed conscious. Her face cut deep.' The contributing factor listed is 'Other Vehicular.' No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield are specified in the data. The girl’s use of safety equipment is unknown. The crash left the street marked by violence and loss.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684172 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Moped Strikes Pedestrian on West 83 Street

A moped traveling west on West 83 Street hit a 32-year-old male pedestrian outside an intersection. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver’s unsafe speed and aggressive driving caused the crash.

According to the police report, a moped traveling west on West 83 Street struck a 32-year-old male pedestrian who was not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver’s contributing factors as unsafe speed and aggressive driving or road rage. The point of impact was the center front end of the moped. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash and suffered serious lower limb injuries. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683790 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Against Signal on West End

A 36-year-old man was struck by a southbound sedan on West End Avenue. The pedestrian crossed against the signal and suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot. The sedan hit the pedestrian with its right front bumper.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing West End Avenue against the signal. The pedestrian was struck by a 2019 Ford sedan traveling southbound, which impacted him with the right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The pedestrian’s action of crossing against the signal was noted, but no blame is assigned. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684134 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Rear-Ends Taxi on West 86 Street

A sedan stopped in traffic was rear-ended by a taxi on West 86 Street in Manhattan. The sedan driver, a 40-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and whiplash. The taxi driver fell asleep and followed too closely. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on West 86 Street rear-ended a sedan that was stopped in traffic. The sedan's driver, a 40-year-old woman, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report lists the taxi driver's errors as falling asleep and following too closely. Both vehicles showed no damage despite the collision. The taxi driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The sedan was stationary when struck from behind. No other persons were injured or ejected.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682795 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Motorcycle Driver Ejected in Bus Collision

A 46-year-old man riding a motorcycle south on West 77 Street was ejected after colliding with a bus. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The motorcycle showed no damage. The bus had no occupants.

According to the police report, a motorcycle driver was injured after a collision with a bus on West 77 Street. The 46-year-old male driver was ejected from his motorcycle and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The motorcycle was traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred, impacting the left front quarter panel of the bus. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any specific driver errors. The bus had no occupants and showed no damage. The motorcyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684147 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04