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
Legislative Office:
Room 943, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Gale A. Brewer
Council Member Gale A. Brewer
District 6
District Office:
563 Columbus Avenue, New York, NY 10024
212-873-0282
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1744, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6975
Twitter: galeabrewer
Brad Hoylman-Sigal
State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal
District 47
District Office:
322 8th Ave. Suite 1700, New York, NY 10001
Legislative Office:
Room 310, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
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).

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 20

Bike Hits Child Crossing Riverside Drive

A bike struck an 8-year-old boy crossing Riverside Drive with the signal. The child suffered a head injury. Police cite failure to yield and inattention by the cyclist. Impact was at the bike’s front center.

According to the police report, a bike traveling east on Riverside Drive struck an 8-year-old pedestrian who was crossing with the signal near West 85 Street. The child suffered a head abrasion. The report lists the cyclist’s failure to yield right-of-way and inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the bike’s center front end. There is no mention of helmet use or other safety equipment. The crash resulted from the driver’s errors; the pedestrian was not at fault.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678383 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Taxi Rear-Ends Bicyclist on West 79 Street

A taxi struck a bicyclist from behind on West 79 Street. The cyclist suffered chest bruises but remained conscious. The crash damaged the left side of both vehicles. Police cited the taxi driver for following too closely and unsafe speed.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on West 79 Street collided with a bicyclist also traveling west. The bicyclist, a 36-year-old man, sustained chest contusions but was conscious at the scene. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of both vehicles. The taxi driver was cited for following too closely and unsafe speed. The bicyclist was not ejected and was wearing a helmet. The crash caused damage to the left side doors of the taxi and the left front quarter panel of the bike. No other contributing factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677255 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Backs Into Sedan on Henry Hudson Parkway

SUV backed unsafely. Sedan driver hit. Shoulder and arm injured. Whiplash. Parkway traffic. Metal and pain. System failed to protect.

According to the police report, an SUV on Henry Hudson Parkway backed unsafely into a sedan. The sedan driver, a 49-year-old man, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and complained of whiplash. He was conscious and restrained at the time of the crash. The SUV had been stopped in traffic before reversing. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor. No other errors or victim actions were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677667 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Working on West 86 Street

A 43-year-old man was hit by a sedan while working in the roadway on West 86 Street. The driver, distracted and facing glare, struck the pedestrian with the vehicle’s front center. The man suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on West 86 Street struck a pedestrian working in the roadway at an intersection. The pedestrian, a 43-year-old man, sustained a fractured and dislocated upper arm. The report lists the driver’s inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with glare affecting visibility. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its center front end. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or pedestrian error were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676573 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on West 81 Street

A sedan struck a bicyclist on West 81 Street near Amsterdam Avenue. The cyclist was ejected and suffered upper arm injuries. The driver was distracted. The bike and car both traveled northwest. The cyclist wore a helmet and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan parked on West 81 Street was involved in a collision with a bicyclist traveling northwest. The bicyclist was ejected from the bike and sustained injuries to the shoulder and upper arm, with abrasions reported. The driver of the sedan was identified as inattentive or distracted at the time of the crash. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet. The sedan was damaged on its left side doors, and the bike showed damage to its center front end. The driver of the sedan was licensed, while the bicyclist was unlicensed. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677163 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Pedestrian Injured by SUV Entering Parked Spot

A 30-year-old woman was struck by an SUV entering a parked position on West 65th Street in Manhattan. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing West 65th Street outside an intersection. The SUV, driven by a licensed female driver, was entering a parked position when it struck the pedestrian. The point of impact was the center back end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676124 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 59-year-old man crossing West 65 Street with the signal was hit by an SUV making a left turn. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his entire body.

According to the police report, a 59-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing West 65 Street at the intersection with Columbus Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2023 SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, made a left turn and struck him at the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations affecting his entire body. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other safety equipment or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675386 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Moped Driver Injured in Manhattan Collision

A moped collided with a pick-up truck on West End Avenue. The 22-year-old moped driver was partially ejected and suffered a head injury. The truck made a left turn. Improper lane usage caused the crash. The moped driver was unlicensed but helmeted.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male moped driver traveling north on West End Avenue was partially ejected and sustained a head injury after colliding with a pick-up truck making a left turn eastbound. The moped's left front bumper struck the truck, which showed no damage. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor, indicating driver error related to lane control. The moped driver was unlicensed but wore a helmet. The truck driver was licensed and showed no vehicle damage. The crash caused internal complaints and a serious head injury to the moped driver.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4674163 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Makes U-Turn, Hits Moped Rider

An SUV making a U-turn struck a moped rider traveling west on West 86 Street. The moped driver was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and improper lane usage as causes.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male moped driver was injured when a 2021 SUV made a U-turn on West 86 Street and collided with the moped. The moped rider was ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and improper passing or lane usage as contributing factors. The SUV struck the moped on its left side doors, while the moped was hit at its center front end. The moped driver was wearing a helmet. No other contributing factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672758 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Motorcyclist Ejected in Parkway Collision

A distracted driver merged on Henry Hudson Parkway. A 50-year-old motorcyclist was ejected. He hit the ground hard. He suffered leg injuries and abrasions. The crash left the bike smashed at the front.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling southbound on Henry Hudson Parkway collided with another vehicle merging in the same direction. The 50-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. The motorcycle was damaged at the center front end, while the other vehicle was struck on the right front quarter panel. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were listed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673799 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Makes U-Turn, Injures Pedestrian Crossing

A 54-year-old woman crossing Broadway with the signal was struck by an SUV making a U-turn. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries, left in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a 54-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Broadway at West 80th Street in Manhattan. The driver of a 2015 SUV was making a U-turn and struck her with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in injury severity level 3 and shock. No safety equipment or contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4667307 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Strikes Bicyclist on West 71 Street

A sedan hit a bicyclist traveling south on West 71 Street near Amsterdam Avenue. The 26-year-old cyclist was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as factors. The cyclist wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male bicyclist was injured after a collision with a 2021 Porsche sedan on West 71 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with driver inexperience. The sedan was traveling west, and the bike was traveling south when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the bike and the center front end of the sedan. The cyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4665958 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Motorcycle Slams Sedan on Henry Hudson Parkway

A 19-year-old motorcyclist hit a sedan from behind on Henry Hudson Parkway. He was thrown from his bike, suffering leg and foot injuries. Police cite reaction to another vehicle and close following.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male motorcyclist traveling south on Henry Hudson Parkway struck the rear of a sedan. The rider was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors as "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and "Following Too Closely." The sedan had no occupants and showed no damage. The motorcyclist wore a helmet. The crash underscores the risks when drivers react suddenly to other vehicles and follow too closely.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4665100 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Strikes E-Bike on West 86 Street

A 67-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with an SUV on West 86 Street near Central Park West. The rider suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound at impact.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old male bicyclist wearing a helmet was injured when his e-bike collided head-on with a 2022 SUV traveling east on West 86 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both the SUV driver and the bicyclist. The SUV's front center end struck the e-bike's front center end while both were going straight ahead. No other safety equipment or signals were noted. The bicyclist's injury severity was classified as serious but he remained conscious.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662004 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Box Truck Hits Bicyclist on Broadway

A box truck struck a 29-year-old female bicyclist on Broadway. She was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg fractures. The truck showed no damage. Police cited bicyclist confusion as a contributing factor. The rider wore no safety equipment.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling south on Broadway collided with a bicyclist also moving southwest. The bicyclist, a 29-year-old woman, was ejected from her bike and sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. The truck impacted the left side doors but showed no damage. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as the contributing factor, indicating the bicyclist's confusion played a role. No driver errors by the truck operator were noted. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659878 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Pickup Rear-Ends Sedan on Henry Hudson Parkway

Pickup slammed into sedan’s rear on Henry Hudson Parkway. Sedan driver, 27, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely. Both vehicles damaged. No other factors listed.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old man driving a sedan was injured when a pickup truck struck his car from behind on Henry Hudson Parkway. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling north and going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The pickup hit the sedan’s left rear bumper, damaging both vehicles. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660717 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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SUV Overturns After Rear-Ending Sedan

A Ford SUV struck a Honda sedan from behind on Henry Hudson Parkway. The SUV overturned. Two men inside the sedan were injured, including a trapped driver and a front passenger with neck abrasions. Driver distraction and unsafe speed caused the crash.

According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling north on Henry Hudson Parkway rear-ended a Honda sedan that was merging. The impact caused the SUV to overturn. The sedan carried three occupants; the 59-year-old male driver was trapped and sustained contusions to his knee and lower leg. The 17-year-old male front passenger suffered neck abrasions. Both were conscious and injured. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The sedan driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage respectively. No pedestrians were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656329 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Hits E-Scooter Driver on West End

A 49-year-old man on an e-scooter was ejected and suffered head injuries after an SUV struck him on West End Avenue. The driver was semiconscious and injured. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured and ejected in a collision with a 2015 Nissan SUV on West End Avenue in Manhattan. The SUV was traveling south, going straight ahead, and struck the e-scooter driver, who was traveling west. The point of impact was the SUV's center front end. The injured man suffered head injuries and was semiconscious at the scene. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The e-scooter driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and alone in the vehicle. No damage was reported to the e-scooter.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4654728 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Bus and Flatbed Truck Collide on Amsterdam

A bus and flatbed truck collided on Amsterdam Avenue. The bus’s left front bumper struck the truck’s right rear bumper. A 73-year-old female bus passenger suffered bruises and arm injuries. Driver distraction contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 2021 New Flyer bus and a 2015 Ford flatbed truck, both traveling north on Amsterdam Avenue, collided when the bus’s left front bumper hit the truck’s right rear bumper. The bus carried 10 occupants, including a 73-year-old female passenger who sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. She remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists "Outside Car Distraction" as a contributing factor, indicating driver distraction played a role. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652912 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Motorcycle Ejected in Manhattan SUV Collision

A motorcycle struck the left side of a stopped SUV on West 72 Street. The rider was ejected, suffering head injuries and incoherence. Both vehicles faced north. Limited view contributed to the crash. The motorcyclist was unlicensed but helmeted.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on West 72 Street collided with the left side doors of a stopped SUV also facing north. The motorcycle driver, a 31-year-old male, was ejected and sustained head injuries, resulting in incoherence and complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor for the crash. The motorcyclist was unlicensed but wearing a helmet at the time. The SUV driver was licensed and stopped in traffic. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the motorcycle and the left side doors of the SUV.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652513 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04