Crash Count for Precinct 22
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 594
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 369
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 108
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 11
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 2
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Oct 29, 2025
Carnage in Precinct 22
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 2
Crush Injuries 2
Face 1
Neck 1
Severe Bleeding 4
Head 4
Severe Lacerations 3
Head 2
Hip/upper leg 1
Concussion 7
Head 6
+1
Lower leg/foot 1
Whiplash 9
Neck 3
Back 2
Head 2
Eye 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Contusion/Bruise 22
Head 6
+1
Lower arm/hand 4
Lower leg/foot 4
Face 3
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Neck 1
Whole body 1
Abrasion 28
Lower leg/foot 10
+5
Head 6
+1
Lower arm/hand 5
Face 3
Whole body 2
Back 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Pain/Nausea 7
Lower leg/foot 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Back 1
Chest 1
Neck 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Oct 29, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 22?

Preventable Speeding in Precinct 22 School Zones

(since 2022)

Caught Speeding Recently in Precinct 22

Vehicles – Caught Speeding in NYC (12 months)
  1. 2017 Black Infiniti Apur (5426399) – 181 times • 2 in last 90d here
  2. 2022 Whbk Me/Be Suburban (LTJ3931) – 169 times • 9 in last 90d here
  3. 2024 Gray Toyota Suburban (LHW6496) – 150 times • 1 in last 90d here
  4. 2018 Nissan Spor (V39VBY) – 134 times • 2 in last 90d here
  5. 2025 Black Porsche Utility Vehicle (QDI1S) – 113 times • 4 in last 90d here
Two hits on Central Park West, and a map that doesn’t lie

Two hits on Central Park West, and a map that doesn’t lie

Precinct 22: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 18, 2025

On Sep 6, a man on a bike was hit at W 93 St and Central Park West. Police records mark him injured, helmet on, shock noted (NYC Open Data).

This Week

  • Four people walking were hurt the same morning at W 81 St and Central Park West; the driver of a garbage truck was turning left (NYC Open Data).
  • On Jul 24, a driver in an SUV turned right off Central Park West toward the 79th St Transverse and police recorded failure to yield; the person on an e‑bike was hurt (NYC Open Data).
  • On Sep 7, two sedans tangled at W 96 St and Central Park West; one occupant reported pain (NYC Open Data).

A precinct’s tally

Since Jan 1, 2022, this precinct logged 574 crashes, with 335 people injured and 2 killed (NYC Open Data). Year to date, crashes fell to 77 from 89 last year, but serious injuries climbed to 4 from 1, and there is 1 death after none last year (NYC Open Data).

Afternoons hit hardest here. Injuries peak around 3 PM and spike again at 5 PM in the crash record (NYC Open Data).

Central Park West keeps showing up

The corridor itself is a hotspot, led by Central Park West intersections and W 81 St among top harm locations in the precinct’s data. Police have repeatedly logged drivers failing to yield and inattention/distraction in serious cases on these blocks (NYC Open Data).

Left turns are a common thread in recent crashes: the garbage truck at W 81 St was turning left, and drivers were making turns in multiple Central Park West bike crashes, including the July case at the 79th St Transverse where speed was also marked in the record (NYC Open Data).

Trucks, turns, and bodies on the ground

Heavy vehicles do outsize damage here. In the current precinct stats for people walking, trucks and buses account for the only recorded pedestrian death and multiple serious injuries. The police crash file lists a fatal truck strike at Central Park North during the overnight hours in 2023 (NYC Open Data).

These are preventable movements: fast approaches into crosswalks, blind lefts across bike lines, and wide, unprotected turns at Central Park West.

Concrete fixes are known and local. Daylight every leg of Central Park West and W 81 St. Add hardened centerlines and protected left‑turn treatments at the 79th St Transverse and W 93 St. Put targeted truck enforcement and routing on Central Park North and the West 81st junction during the afternoon peaks (NYC Open Data).

Officials have tools. Will they use them?

Citywide solutions can backstop local fixes. The city now has the power to lower speeds; advocates are calling for a default 20 MPH and expansion of safer‑speed design. The Legislature also has a bill to stop the worst repeat speeders with mandatory intelligent speed assistance after multiple tickets. Both steps are laid out here: Take Action.

This precinct sits in Council District District 6, Assembly District AD 67, and State Senate District SD 28. The record here does not show whether Council Member Gale A. Brewer, Assembly Member Linda Rosenthal, or State Senator Liz Krueger have sponsored the repeat‑speeder bill. The need on Central Park West is not abstract. It is a person on the pavement.

One call can matter. Ask them to back the speed limiter bill and push a 20 MPH default. Start here: Take Action.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is this story focused?
Police Precinct 22, covering parts of Central Park West and nearby streets, including intersections like W 81 St and the 79th St Transverse named in recent crash records.
What changed in the past month?
Two Central Park West crashes injured a person on a bike at W 93 St and four people walking at W 81 St. Another July crash at the 79th St Transverse recorded failure to yield by the driver and speed as related, per police entries in the city dataset.
How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets (Crashes h9gi-nx95, Persons f55k-p6yu, Vehicles bm4k-52h4). We filtered for crashes in Police Precinct 22 between 2022-01-01 and 2025-09-18. Totals for crashes, injuries, deaths, contributing factors, times, and locations come from those filtered records. You can view a filtered crashes query here.
Who can act right now?
Council Member Gale A. Brewer (District 6), Assembly Member Linda Rosenthal (AD 67), and State Senator Liz Krueger (SD 28) represent this area. They can push for a citywide 20 MPH default and support a state bill to require speed limiters for habitual speeders. See details at Take Action.
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 – CrashID 4831942 - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Other Representatives

Assembly Member Linda Rosenthal

District 67

Council Member Gale A. Brewer

District 6

State Senator Liz Krueger

District 28

Other Geographies

Precinct 22 Police Precinct 22 sits in Manhattan, District 6, AD 67, SD 28.

It contains Manhattan CB64, Central Park.

See also
Boroughs
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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 22

29
Woman who screamed ‘f–k these cops’ after purposely mowing down NYPD officer handed light sentence
21
Police bodycam video from deadly NYC July 4 crash shown during trial
19
Bus driver hits parked Audi on W 66th

Oct 19 - A bus driver turned right on W 66th and hit a parked Audi near Central Park West. A bus passenger suffered whiplash. The parked car’s driver was hurt. Police recorded following too closely by the driver.

A bus driver making a right turn on W 66 St in Manhattan hit a parked 2019 Audi near Central Park West. A female passenger on the bus suffered whiplash and back pain. The Audi’s driver, a 44-year-old woman, was also injured. According to the police report, the bus was turning right and the Audi was parked, and police recorded Following Too Closely by the bus driver. Damage was to the bus’s left front bumper and the Audi’s right rear bumper. The people hurt were a bus rider and a driver sitting in a parked car—both with no control over the driver’s turn.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4850972 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
19
Taxi driver fails to yield, injures cyclist

Oct 19 - A taxi driver turned right at Central Park West and W 65th and hit a 37-year-old cyclist. She suffered a concussion and a lower‑leg injury. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.

In Manhattan at W 65 St and Central Park West, a driver in a taxi making a right turn hit a 37-year-old woman riding north on a bike. She suffered a concussion and a lower‑leg injury. According to the police report, the crash involved a taxi and a bike, the taxi driver was making a right turn, and police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. The bike was traveling straight. The taxi’s right front bumper was the point of impact. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4850974 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
26
German Woman Killed in Horrific Hit-and-Run Near Bryant Park

25
Taxi driver turns right, injures cyclist

Sep 25 - A taxi driver turned right off W 106 St onto Central Park W and hit a southbound cyclist. The man, 58, suffered a bruised shoulder. Police recorded driver inattention. Police also listed bicyclist error/confusion.

According to the police report, a taxi driver traveling east on W 106 St made a right turn onto Central Park W and hit a southbound bicyclist. The crash occurred at about 6:44 a.m. at W 106 St and Central Park W in Manhattan. The 58-year-old cyclist was conscious and suffered a shoulder contusion. Impact was to the taxi’s left front bumper. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. Police also listed Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion. Occupants of the taxi were not reported injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4845036 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
24
German tourist, 50, killed after reversing minivan pins her against truck in Midtown Manhattan
23
Cyclist hits man on West 70th Street

Sep 23 - A southbound cyclist on Central Park West hit a 32-year-old man at West 70th Street. The man was not in the roadway. He suffered arm and hand fractures. Police noted improper passing or lane use by the cyclist.

"According to the police report, a cyclist traveling south on Central Park West and going straight hit a 32-year-old man on West 70th Street." The pedestrian was coded as Not in Roadway. He sustained elbow and hand fractures and was injured. The cyclist was also injured. Police recorded 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' by the cyclist and also listed 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The location is recorded as West 70th Street and Central Park West in Manhattan. No vehicle other than the bike is listed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4846015 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
14
Cyclist at Unsafe Speed Hits Crosswalk Pedestrian

Sep 14 - Bicyclist rode northeast on East Dr and hit a 53-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk. She bled from the head. The rider was hurt too. Police recorded Unsafe Speed by the bicyclist.

A crash on East Dr in Manhattan injured a pedestrian and a bicyclist. The bicyclist traveled northeast and hit a 53-year-old woman who was crossing in a marked crosswalk. She suffered a head injury with minor bleeding and was in shock. The bicyclist, 24, reported minor bleeding and a leg injury and was in shock. According to the police report, police recorded Unsafe Speed as the contributing factor for the crash and for the bicyclist. The point of impact was the bike's front end. No other vehicles were listed. The report logged witnesses and a registrant. The location was recorded as not at an intersection.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842419 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
14
Northbound driver hits woman in West 92nd crosswalk

Sep 14 - A northbound BMW driver went straight on Central Park West and hit a 24-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk at West 92nd Street. She suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. Police recorded traffic control disregarded and failure to yield.

At West 92nd Street and Central Park West in Manhattan, a northbound driver in a 2025 BMW convertible went straight and hit a 24-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk at 11:00 a.m. She suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries and reported pain and nausea. According to the police report, officers recorded “Traffic Control Disregarded” and “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” by the driver. The pedestrian was crossing at the intersection. Police listed the crash in Precinct 22. Damage to the car was noted as none.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842198 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
7
Left-Turn Crash at Central Park West Injures Teen

Sep 7 - Two eastbound sedans made left turns at W 96th Street and Central Park West and collided. An 18-year-old front passenger was hurt. A 29-year-old driver was injured. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.

An 18-year-old front passenger was injured when two eastbound drivers making left turns at W 96th Street and Central Park West in Manhattan collided at 12:10 p.m. A 29-year-old driver reported pain. Another driver was listed with unspecified injury. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. Records show one driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles were sedans, a 2024 Audi and a 2022 Mazda. The report notes back-end damage to the Audi and front-end damage to the Mazda. Each driver was traveling east before turning left.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842166 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
6
Left-turning driver injures cyclist at W 93 St

Sep 6 - A northbound driver turned left at W 93 St and Central Park West and injured a southbound cyclist. The rider bled from the leg and went into shock. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.

In Manhattan, at W 93 St and Central Park West, a crash injured a 31-year-old bicyclist. According to the police report, the motorist was traveling 'North' and 'Making Left Turn' while the bicyclist was going 'South' and 'Going Straight Ahead.' The rider suffered knee and lower-leg injuries with minor bleeding and was recorded in shock. Police classified his status as 'Injured.' No passengers were hurt. Police recorded contributing factors for the driver and others as 'Unspecified.' The report names no citations and logs no vehicle damage, but the impact fell on the cyclist.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842175 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
6
Left-turning garbage truck driver hits four pedestrians

Sep 6 - At W 81st and Central Park West, a garbage truck driver turning left hit four pedestrians in the intersection. Two had head wounds with severe bleeding. Others suffered neck and arm injuries.

According to the police report, a licensed 53-year-old male driver in a 2018 garbage/refuse truck was making a left turn at W 81 St and Central Park West in Manhattan when the driver hit four pedestrians in the intersection. A 29-year-old woman and a 29-year-old man suffered head injuries with severe bleeding. A 31-year-old woman had shoulder and internal injuries. A 30-year-old man had neck and internal injuries. Police recorded Obstruction/Debris as a contributing factor. The driver was also listed as injured. No specific driver errors were recorded in the data provided.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840598 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
31
Man fatally struck by train at Harlem subway station

12
Child cyclist hurt on West Drive

Aug 12 - A six-year-old girl crashed her bike on West Drive and went down. She rode south. She scraped her arm. Police flagged driver inexperience. The park saw another small body hit the pavement.

A six-year-old bicyclist riding south on West Drive was injured, sustaining an arm abrasion. According to the police report, the crash involved a bike with no vehicle damage and listed Driver Inexperience as the contributing factor. The child was conscious and wearing a helmet. An additional person was recorded as a witness. The data cites Driver Inexperience for both the cyclist and the witness entry, underscoring skill and control issues behind the handlebars. No other vehicles were involved, and no other injuries were specified. The incident shows how inexperience on a bike can still end in harm, even without a collision with a car.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4835213 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
11
Drowsy driver slams parked SUV on 77th

Aug 11 - On West 77th at Central Park West, a northbound sedan hit a parked SUV. The impact crushed the SUV’s rear and hurt the sedan’s driver. Fatigue behind the wheel. Afternoon street. Metal, glass, and sirens.

A northbound sedan struck a parked SUV on West 77th Street at Central Park West in Manhattan. The sedan’s 26-year-old male driver was injured; the SUV was empty. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Fatigued/Drowsy.” That is a driver error. The report lists the sedan as going straight and the SUV as parked, with impact to the SUV’s left rear and the sedan’s right front. There is no indication of pedestrian or cyclist involvement. No other contributing factors are cited before fatigue. The records note unspecified injury for another occupant in the dataset without further detail.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836134 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
4
Cyclist Struck In Washington Heights Hit-And-Run

Aug 4 - A white Mercedes hit a cyclist at 181st and Cabrini. The driver fled. Officers checked the victim, then left. The intersection is known for reckless driving. The cyclist survived with minor injuries.

CBS New York (2025-08-04) reports a hit-and-run at West 181st Street and Cabrini Boulevard. Surveillance shows a white Mercedes making a U-turn, striking a 29-year-old female cyclist. The driver abandoned the car and fled on foot. Officers on scene checked the victim, then left. Residents say, "No one stops at these stop signs. We see people go through these red lights all the time." The intersection has a record of reckless driving, worsened by increased bike traffic from the George Washington Bridge. The crash highlights ongoing dangers and gaps in street design and enforcement.


3
Cyclist Hospitalized After Hit-And-Run Uptown

Aug 3 - A driver struck a cyclist at West 181st and Cabrini. The driver fled. The cyclist went to the hospital. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.

CBS New York (2025-08-03) reports a bicyclist was hospitalized after a hit-and-run at West 181st Street and Cabrini Boulevard in Washington Heights. The crash happened just after noon. The driver left the scene, leaving the cyclist injured. The article states, "A bicyclist was hospitalized after being injured in a hit and run." No details on the driver or vehicle were released. The incident highlights ongoing risks for cyclists and the persistent issue of drivers fleeing crash scenes in New York City.


30
Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene

Jul 30 - A Nissan struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider fell, hit his head, and lay critical as the red light blinked. The unlicensed driver fled. Police arrested him two hours later.

West Side Spirit (2025-07-30) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver hit a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. near 14th St., leaving the rider with serious head trauma. The driver fled, but police arrested him two hours later, charging him with "leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license." The crash shut down Second Ave. between 14th and 15th Streets. NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The article highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers and the consequences of fleeing crash scenes.


29
Improper Passing on Central Park West Injures Cyclist

Jul 29 - Two northbound cyclists collided on Central Park West. A 58-year-old man suffered a leg contusion and was conscious at the scene. Police cited improper lane use. One rider was left injured and complaining of a bruise.

Two cyclists riding north on Central Park West collided late at night. A 58-year-old man suffered a contusion to his knee and lower leg and was listed as injured and conscious. According to the police report, "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" contributed to the crash. The record also notes "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a factor. Police data show both bikes were traveling straight; the driver of one bike contacted the center back end of the other and the struck bike had center front end damage. No other vehicles were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831418 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02