Crash Count for Precinct 20
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,716
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 914
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 248
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 20
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 7
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025
Carnage in Precinct 20
Killed 6
+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 69
Lower leg/foot 26
+21
Head 13
+8
Lower arm/hand 8
+3
Hip/upper leg 6
+1
Shoulder/upper arm 5
Back 4
Face 3
Whole body 3
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Chest 1
Abrasion 50
Lower leg/foot 17
+12
Lower arm/hand 15
+10
Head 6
+1
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 Sep 15, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 20?

Preventable Speeding in Precinct 20 School Zones

(since 2022)
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
Twitter: @bradhoylman
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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

13
Motorcycle Driver Ejected in Bus Collision

Nov 13 - 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 2025-09-19
10
Bike Hits Child Crossing Riverside Drive

Nov 10 - 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 2025-09-19
7
Taxi Rear-Ends Bicyclist on West 79 Street

Nov 7 - 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 2025-09-19
7
SUV Backs Into Sedan on Henry Hudson Parkway

Nov 7 - 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 2025-09-19
5
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Working on West 86 Street

Nov 5 - 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 2025-09-19
4
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on West 81 Street

Nov 4 - 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 2025-09-19
3
Pedestrian Injured by SUV Entering Parked Spot

Nov 3 - 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 2025-09-19
31
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

Oct 31 - 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 2025-09-19
26
Taxi Strikes Elderly Man in Crosswalk

Oct 26 - A Cadillac taxi hit an 89-year-old man in a marked crosswalk on Riverside Boulevard. The impact shattered his hip and leg. He died where he fell. The driver failed to yield. The street stayed silent after the crash.

An 89-year-old man was killed while crossing Riverside Boulevard at West 70th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, he was in a marked crosswalk when a southbound Cadillac taxi struck him head-on. The report states, 'An 89-year-old man, crossing in a marked crosswalk, was struck head-on by a southbound Cadillac taxi. His hip and leg shattered. He died there, in the crosswalk, where he had the right to walk.' The listed contributing factor is 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The man suffered fatal injuries to his hip and upper leg. The data shows no contributing factors related to the pedestrian. The crash highlights the deadly consequences when drivers fail to yield to people in crosswalks.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4674080 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
25
Moped Driver Injured in Manhattan Collision

Oct 25 - 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 2025-09-19
20
SUV Makes U-Turn, Hits Moped Rider

Oct 20 - 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 2025-09-19
16
Motorcyclist Ejected in Parkway Collision

Oct 16 - 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 2025-09-19
13
Sedan Rear-Ends Sedan on Broadway

Oct 13 - Two sedans collided on Broadway near West 64th Street. The driver of the rear vehicle lost consciousness and struck the car ahead. He suffered a neck injury and concussion. Both vehicles traveled north. The crash caused serious injury to the rear driver.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Broadway collided near West 64th Street. The driver of the rear sedan, a 33-year-old man, lost consciousness and followed too closely, causing him to strike the front vehicle's left rear bumper with his right front bumper. He was not ejected but sustained a neck injury and concussion, and was unconscious at the scene. The front vehicle had two occupants but no reported injuries. The contributing factors listed include 'Lost Consciousness' and 'Following Too Closely' by the rear driver. Both drivers were male; the rear driver held a permit license, while the front driver was licensed. No other factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670773 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
6
E-Scooter Driver Injured on West 78 Street

Oct 6 - An e-scooter driver crashed on West 78 Street in Manhattan. He was injured, suffering a head wound and minor bleeding. The driver was semiconscious but not ejected. Unsafe speed and following too closely caused the crash. The parked sedan was undamaged.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured on West 78 Street near Broadway in Manhattan. The driver suffered a head injury and was semiconscious with minor bleeding. The report lists unsafe speed and following too closely as contributing factors. The e-scooter struck a parked 2014 Chevrolet sedan, which sustained no damage. The driver was licensed in New York and was traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. No safety equipment was used by the driver. The collision impacted the center front end of the e-scooter. The report does not indicate any fault or actions by other parties.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669168 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
4
Cyclist Hits Elderly Woman in Crosswalk

Oct 4 - A cyclist struck a 77-year-old woman crossing with the light at West 76th and Amsterdam. She fell hard. Blood pooled on the crosswalk. The cyclist kept riding. The woman lay conscious, bleeding from the head. The street stayed loud and indifferent.

A northbound cyclist hit a 77-year-old woman as she crossed West 76th Street at Amsterdam Avenue with the signal. According to the police report, the woman fell and suffered severe bleeding from the head. She remained conscious as blood pooled on the crosswalk. The cyclist did not stop. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The victim was crossing with the light. No other contributing factors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4667967 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
2
SUV Makes U-Turn, Injures Pedestrian Crossing

Oct 2 - 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 2025-09-19
23
Sedan Strikes Bicyclist on West 71 Street

Sep 23 - 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 2025-09-19
21
Motorcycle Slams Sedan on Henry Hudson Parkway

Sep 21 - 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 2025-09-19
12
SUV Strikes E-Bike on West 86 Street

Sep 12 - 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 2025-09-19
6
Box Truck Hits Bicyclist on Broadway

Sep 6 - 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 2025-09-19