Crash Count for Precinct 22
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 419
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 239
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 68
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 7
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 2
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 26, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 22?

Central Park: The Violence No One Stops

Central Park: The Violence No One Stops

Precinct 22: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 19, 2025

The Toll: Lives Changed, Lives Lost

In Precinct 22, violence comes slow but steady. Since 2022, 2 people have died and 6 have been seriously injured on these streets. 230 more have been hurt. The numbers do not bleed, but the people do.

Just last month, a cyclist was killed on the 97th Street Transverse. He was 43. The crash report lists only the facts: head injury, ejected, dead. No story, no name. Only the end. NYC Open Data

A pedestrian was struck by a bike at Central Park West and 85th. She suffered severe head wounds. The cause: failure to yield, unsafe speed. She was crossing with the signal. The bike kept going. NYC Open Data

In Central Park, the violence hides in plain sight. Janet Schroeder said, “Ninety percent of their crashes have no police report and in 90 percent of these crashes over 90 percent the rider flees the scene.”

The System Fails the Vulnerable

The city counts the dead. It loses track of the wounded. “They do have correct stats on those killed but completely skewed stats on those injured,” Schroeder said.

The police have the tools. They can ticket speeders, stop reckless drivers, and target crash hotspots. But the record shows too many crashes, too little follow-up. In the park, enforcement is rare. The violence is not.

Leadership: Action and Silence

The city has lowered speed limits and expanded speed cameras. But in this precinct, the carnage continues. Local leaders have the power to demand more enforcement, more daylighting, more protection for those on foot and bike. They can push for real change, not just numbers on a page.

What You Can Do

Call your council member. Call the precinct. Demand action. Every day without enforcement is another day someone does not come home. The slow disaster will not stop until you make it stop. Take action

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Precinct 22 sit politically?
It belongs to borough Manhattan, city council district District 6, assembly district AD 67 and state senate district SD 28.
Which areas are in Precinct 22?
It includes the Central Park and Manhattan CB64 neighborhoods. It also overlaps parts of Council District District 6, Assembly Districts AD 67, AD 68, AD 69, and AD 75, and State Senate Districts SD 28, SD 30, and SD 47.
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Precinct 22?
Cars and Trucks: 1 death, 21 injuries (includes SUVs, sedans, taxis, trucks, buses).
Motorcycles and Mopeds: 0 deaths, 4 injuries.
Bikes: 0 deaths, 10 injuries, 2 serious injuries.
What can police do to protect vulnerable road users here?
Precinct 22 can enforce speed limits, crack down on reckless driving, and respond to dangerous conditions. They can issue speeding and failure-to-yield tickets, and target known crash hotspots. As Janet Schroeder said, enforcement is rare in Central Park, but the violence is not.
Are crashes preventable or just 'accidents'?
Most crashes are preventable. Speeding, failure to yield, and unsafe driving are choices. Enforcement and safer street design can stop the next tragedy.
What can local politicians do?
They can demand more enforcement, push for lower speed limits, expand daylighting, and fund safer street designs. They can hold the precinct accountable for protecting people walking and biking.
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

Other Representatives

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
Liz Krueger
State Senator Liz Krueger
District 28
District Office:
211 E. 43rd St. Suite 2000, New York, NY 10017
Legislative Office:
Room 416, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

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

It contains Manhattan CB64, Central Park.

See also
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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 22

79-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured on West 72 Street

A 79-year-old man was struck on West 72 Street by a Ford pick-up truck entering a parked position. He suffered a shoulder contusion and bruise. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the intersection. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 79-year-old male pedestrian was injured on West 72 Street when a 2021 Ford pick-up truck, traveling east and entering a parked position, struck him. The pedestrian was located at the intersection and suffered an upper arm shoulder contusion and bruise. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle without reported error. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4524103 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Hits Bicyclist on Central Park West

A 65-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Central Park West. The SUV struck him with its right front bumper. The cyclist suffered abrasions and hip-upper leg injuries. The crash involved driver inattention and traffic control disregard.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Central Park West involving a station wagon/SUV and a bicyclist. The 65-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining abrasions and hip-upper leg injuries. The SUV struck the cyclist with its right front bumper. The report lists driver errors including driver inattention/distraction and traffic control disregarded. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet and was not ejected from his bike. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling north, while the bicyclist was traveling east, both going straight ahead before the crash. The impact caused no damage to the bike but damaged the SUV's right front bumper.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4524359 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Left Turn Hits Bicyclist on Central Park West

A 38-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a 2017 Ford SUV making a left turn on Central Park West. The bike struck the SUV’s left front bumper. The rider suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious and helmeted.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Central Park West collided with a southbound 2017 Ford SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the SUV’s left front bumper and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist sustained a head abrasion but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver errors as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" for the bicyclist. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4513449 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Cyclist Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 38-year-old man crossing Central Park West was struck by a northbound cyclist. The pedestrian suffered a neck contusion and bruising. The crash involved driver inattention and obstruction. The cyclist showed no vehicle damage after impact.

According to the police report, a cyclist traveling north on Central Park West struck a 38-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained a neck injury classified as a contusion and bruise and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with obstruction or debris at the scene. The cyclist was going straight ahead and impacted the pedestrian at the center front end of the bike. No damage was reported to the bicycle. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following the crossing signal when the collision occurred.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4512586 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Cyclist Injured Striking Debris on Central Park West

A 25-year-old male cyclist hit debris on Central Park West late at night. He was thrown forward, suffering abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The bike’s front right quarter panel was damaged. The rider wore a helmet and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on Central Park West collided with obstruction or debris on the roadway. The impact occurred at the bike’s center front end, damaging the right front quarter panel. The cyclist was not ejected but sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Obstruction/Debris' as the contributing factor twice, indicating the presence of hazardous material on the road caused the crash. The rider was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the collision. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver error identified is failure to avoid the obstruction, leading to the injury.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4511183 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Driver Inexperience Hits Pedestrian Crossing Signal

A 73-year-old woman crossing West 65 Street with the signal was struck. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a head injury with fracture and dislocation. The crash exposed dangerous driver errors in Manhattan.

According to the police report, a 73-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing West 65 Street at an intersection in Manhattan. She was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The report lists driver inexperience and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained a severe head injury, including fracture and dislocation. The vehicle involved was unspecified, and no other details about the driver or vehicle were provided. The crash highlights critical driver errors that led to serious harm to a vulnerable road user.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4504653 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
E-Bike Rider Ejected in Manhattan Collision

A 25-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected and injured in a crash on Transverse Road Number Three in Manhattan. The rider suffered a fractured shoulder and upper arm. The collision involved a sedan and improper lane usage by the e-bike driver.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Transverse Road Number Three in Manhattan involving a sedan and an e-bike. The 25-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected and sustained a fractured shoulder and upper arm. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor. The e-bike driver was unlicensed and traveling westbound, as was the sedan driver. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the e-bike and the right rear quarter panel of the sedan. The e-bike rider was conscious but seriously injured. No helmet use was reported. The crash highlights dangers from improper lane use and unlicensed operation.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4497100 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Hits Toddler Pedestrian Crossing Intersection

A 1-year-old boy was struck by an SUV making a left turn on West 81 Street near Central Park West. The child suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. The driver was distracted, causing the collision at the intersection.

According to the police report, a 1-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2019 SUV made a left turn on West 81 Street in Manhattan. The toddler was crossing against the signal at the intersection near Central Park West. The driver’s inattention and distraction were listed as contributing factors. The child sustained a head contusion but was conscious at the scene. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed in New York. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian. The impact occurred at the vehicle’s left front bumper.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4495580 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04