Crash Count for Precinct 23
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 2,832
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,397
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 390
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 20
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 6
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 14, 2025
Carnage in Precinct 23
Killed 6
+1
Crush Injuries 6
Lower leg/foot 2
Whole body 2
Head 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Severe Bleeding 9
Head 6
+1
Lower leg/foot 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whole body 1
Severe Lacerations 4
Head 4
Concussion 15
Head 12
+7
Face 2
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whiplash 53
Neck 26
+21
Back 15
+10
Head 8
+3
Whole body 4
Lower leg/foot 3
Chest 1
Contusion/Bruise 100
Lower leg/foot 39
+34
Head 14
+9
Lower arm/hand 12
+7
Face 9
+4
Hip/upper leg 8
+3
Shoulder/upper arm 8
+3
Back 7
+2
Abdomen/pelvis 4
Whole body 3
Abrasion 69
Lower leg/foot 29
+24
Lower arm/hand 13
+8
Head 10
+5
Face 7
+2
Back 4
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Chest 2
Hip/upper leg 1
Pain/Nausea 38
Head 8
+3
Whole body 7
+2
Lower leg/foot 6
+1
Neck 6
+1
Lower arm/hand 4
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Back 2
Hip/upper leg 2
Face 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 14, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 23?

Preventable Speeding in Precinct 23 School Zones

(since 2022)
Blood on the Asphalt, Silence in City Hall

Blood on the Asphalt, Silence in City Hall

Precinct 23: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 12, 2025

The Toll in Blood and Bone

In Precinct 23, the numbers do not lie. Six dead. Sixteen left with serious injuries. Over a thousand hurt since 2022. The bodies are not numbers. They are neighbors, children, elders. They are the man struck dead by a train at 125th Street. Police said, “The man was unconscious and unresponsive on the tracks when officers responded.” No arrests. No answers. Only loss.

Just last month, a 51-year-old man was killed on East 105th. He was on foot, emerging from behind a parked truck. A car hit him. He died in the street. Another man, 60, was left bruised and limping. The road did not forgive.

Who Pays the Price?

Pedestrians and cyclists take the brunt. Cars and trucks killed or injured 176 people. Motorcycles and mopeds, 39. Bikes, 28. The old, the young, the ones just trying to cross. The violence is steady. It does not care about age or time of day.

Leadership: Words and Silence

The police have the tools. They can enforce speed limits, ticket reckless drivers, crack down on failure to yield. They can target the corners where blood pools most often. But the silence is thick. The numbers rise. The dead do not speak.

Local leaders have the power to act. They can demand lower speed limits. They can push for street redesigns. They can fight for enforcement that protects the walker, not the one behind the wheel. But too often, action waits for another body. As one official said after a crash, “There were no arrests in the incident, and it was unclear how the man fell onto the roadbed; police believe there was no criminality.”

What Comes Next

This is not fate. This is policy. Every crash is a choice made by someone in power. The precinct can act. The council can act. The state can act. But only if you make them. Call your council member. Call the precinct. Demand enforcement. Demand safer streets. Do not wait for another name on the list.

Citations

Citations

Other Representatives

Eddie Gibbs
Assembly Member Eddie Gibbs
District 68
District Office:
55 E. 115th St. Ground Level, New York, NY 10029
Legislative Office:
Room 734, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Twitter: @AMEddieGibbs
Diana Ayala
Council Member Diana Ayala
District 8
District Office:
105 East 116th Street, New York, NY 10029
212-828-9800
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1880, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6960
Jose Serrano
State Senator Jose Serrano
District 29
District Office:
335 E. 100th St., New York, NY 10029
Legislative Office:
Room 418, Capitol Building 172 State St., Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

Precinct 23 Police Precinct 23 sits in Manhattan, District 8, AD 68, SD 29.

It contains Manhattan CB11, East Harlem (South).

See also
Boroughs
City Council Districts
Community Boards
State_assembly_districts
State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 23

27
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be

Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.

According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.


25
Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision

Jul 25 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A car struck him. The driver fled. Paramedics rushed him to Bellevue. He died. Police investigate. No arrests. The road claimed another life.

West Side Spirit (2025-07-25) reports Matthew Goicochea, 31, was killed after falling from his motorcycle and being struck by a car near E. 25th St. on FDR Drive. The driver did not remain at the scene. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad is reviewing the incident. The article states, "He was then struck by an unknown vehicle shortly thereafter, which did not remain on the scene." No arrests have been made. The crash highlights ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users on high-speed city highways and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers.


24
Bus Strikes Cyclist on Fifth Avenue

Jul 24 - A bus hit a cyclist on Fifth Avenue. The rider suffered a head injury. Police list no clear cause. Streets remain dangerous for those outside steel.

A bus and a cyclist collided at 1184 5th Avenue in Manhattan. The 32-year-old woman riding the bike suffered a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling south and going straight ahead. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment, as noted after the lack of driver error. The crash left the cyclist injured while the bus driver was unhurt.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830803 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
24
Rear Bus Slams Into Another At Port

Jul 24 - Two buses collided on a Port Authority ramp. The rear bus hit hard. Thirty injured. Passengers left on stretchers, necks braced. Steel and glass, pain and confusion. The ramp remains a danger.

ABC7 reported on July 24, 2025, that a New Jersey Transit bus rear-ended another on the Port Authority ramp near Dyer Avenue and West 39th Street. Surveillance video showed the rear bus 'zooming up the ramp and ramming the rear of the bus in front of it so hard that it physically pushed the bus forward.' At least 30 people suffered minor injuries, with 27 hospitalized. FDNY cited 'musculoskeletal injuries, neck pain, back pain.' The ramp, a known bottleneck, is set for replacement by 2032. The crash highlights risks in current bus terminal infrastructure and driver speed on crowded ramps.


23
Rear-End Crash on FDR Drive Injures Driver

Jul 23 - Two sedans collided on FDR Drive. One driver suffered leg and whiplash injuries. Police cite driver inexperience. Metal hit metal. Passengers shaken. System failed to protect.

Two sedans crashed on FDR Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, the northbound Mercedes sedan was stopped in traffic when a northbound Dodge sedan struck it from behind. One driver, a 26-year-old man, suffered knee, lower leg, foot injuries, and whiplash. Three other occupants, including a 21-year-old woman, a 23-year-old man, and an infant, were listed with unspecified injuries. Police cite 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors were listed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833737 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
23
SUV Hits Motorized Scooter, Ejecting Rider

Jul 23 - A driver in an SUV hit a motorized scooter on East 106th in Manhattan. The 38-year-old scooter driver was ejected and suffered bruises to his entire body. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.

A driver in an SUV struck a motorized scooter on East 106th Street in Manhattan. The scooter driver, a 38-year-old man, was ejected and suffered contusions and bruises to his entire body. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. Police noted the SUV and the scooter were both going straight ahead and that the point of impact was the center front end. The SUV was registered in New Jersey. The scooter driver was conscious at the scene. No helmet or signal issues are listed as contributing factors in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830796 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
22
Driver Held After Chinatown Crash Kills Two

Jul 22 - A rented sedan sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck a cyclist and a pedestrian on Canal Street. Both died at the scene. Police found alcohol and guns in the car. The driver tried to flee. The city failed to keep them safe.

Gothamist (2025-07-22) reports a Staten Island driver, Autumn Ascencio Romero, faces murder and other charges after killing a cyclist and a pedestrian in Chinatown. Prosecutors say she lost control of a rented car at high speed, striking Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. Police found 'an open bottle of tequila in the car’s passenger area' and two pistols in the trunk. Witnesses saw the driver and a passenger try to flee. Romero had been charged in a prior Brooklyn crash involving a suspended license. The case highlights repeated driver offenses and gaps in enforcement.


21
Stolen Car Kills Cyclist, Bench Sitter

Jul 21 - A stolen car tore through Bowery and Canal. It struck Kevin Cruickshank, a cyclist, and May Kwok, seated on a bench. Both died. The driver fled. Canal Street remains a deadly corridor for walkers and riders.

According to the New York Post (2025-07-21), a stolen Chevy Malibu sped through a median at Bowery and Canal, killing cyclist Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok, who sat on a bench. The driver, Autumn Donna Ascencio Romero, and a passenger fled but were caught. Police found drugs and alcohol in the car. The article quotes Families for Safe Streets: 'Canal Street is one of the most dangerous streets in all of Manhattan—notorious for pedestrian and cyclist fatalities—and a comprehensive redesign is needed to prioritize safety.' The crash highlights ongoing risks from reckless driving and the urgent need for safer street design.


20
Cyclist Killed By Speeding Car In Chinatown

Jul 20 - A cyclist pedaled through Bowery and Canal. A speeding car lost control. Metal struck flesh. The rider died. Streets stayed loud. Danger lingered.

CBS New York (2025-07-20) reports that Kevin Cruickshank, 55, was killed while cycling at Bowery and Canal. Police said a 'speeding car lost control and struck him.' The crash highlights the ongoing risk to cyclists at busy intersections. The article notes the victim's identity and the circumstances but does not detail any charges. The incident underscores the threat posed by speeding vehicles and the need for stronger street safety measures.


19
Chevy Sedan Kills Two Near Manhattan Bridge

Jul 19 - A Chevy sedan struck a cyclist and a pedestrian at Canal and Bowery. Both died at the scene. The drivers tried to flee but were caught. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street stayed dangerous.

Gothamist (2025-07-19) reports a Chevy Malibu killed a cyclist and a pedestrian near the Manhattan Bridge at 7:30 a.m. Police say the car 'slammed into the two victims.' Two women driving the car tried to flee but were detained. No charges were filed by Saturday afternoon. The crash also damaged an NYPD van. The deaths follow recent city claims of record-low traffic fatalities, highlighting persistent risk at busy crossings.


17
Inexperienced Driver Injured on Park Avenue

Jul 17 - A 54-year-old man crashed on Park Avenue. He lost consciousness. Head injury. Blood on the street. Police cite driver inexperience. Helmet noted. The city moves on.

A 54-year-old male operator of a motorized vehicle suffered a head injury and minor bleeding after crashing on Park Avenue at East 111th Street. According to the police report, the driver lost consciousness and was described as incoherent at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Lost Consciousness' as contributing factors. Helmet use is noted in the report. No other road users were reported injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828534 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
17
DOT Worker Slashed By E-Biker Downtown

Jul 17 - A DOT worker fixing a sign near a bike lane was slashed by an e-bike rider with a box cutter. Blood on Broadway. The rider fled. The worker survived. No arrests. The city keeps moving.

According to amny (2025-07-17), a DOT worker was attacked by an e-bike rider at Broadway and Cedar Street while repairing a street sign. Police said the worker backed up his truck, nearly causing a crash with the cyclist. The rider then "whipped out a box cutter and slashed the worker in his left arm and back." The assailant fled. DOT condemned the attack, calling it "abhorrent." No arrests have been made. The incident highlights tensions at work sites near bike lanes and underscores the need for safe conditions for street workers.


14
Sedan Strikes Motorized Scooter on Park Ave

Jul 14 - A sedan hit a standing scooter on Park Ave. One man suffered facial injuries. Police cite driver distraction. Three car occupants were also involved. The street saw chaos in a moment’s lapse.

A sedan traveling south on Park Ave collided with a standing motorized scooter at E 110 St in Manhattan. According to the police report, one 34-year-old man driving the scooter was injured, suffering a facial contusion. Three occupants in the sedan, including the driver and two passengers, were also involved but their injuries were unspecified. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The crash underscores the danger when drivers lose focus, as documented by police.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828556 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
12
Taxi Driver Hurt After SUV Turns Improperly

Jul 12 - A taxi and an SUV collided at 1760 Lexington Ave in Manhattan. The taxi driver, 43, suffered neck pain and whiplash. Police recorded "Turning Improperly" as the cause. Metal and glass met. One man injured.

A taxi and an SUV collided at 1760 Lexington Ave in Manhattan. The taxi driver, a 43-year-old man, was injured and complained of neck pain and whiplash. According to the police report, "Turning Improperly" was listed as the contributing factor. The taxi was traveling south, going straight ahead. The driver in the SUV hit the taxi at its left front bumper. The SUV showed damage to its right front quarter panel and point of impact at its right front bumper. The taxi driver was conscious, not ejected, and reported neck injury. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827082 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
10
SUV Strikes E-Bike on East 111th Street

Jul 10 - SUV hit e-bike. Cyclist thrown, hip bruised. Driver and passenger hurt. Police cite distraction and confusion. Streets remain unforgiving.

An SUV and an e-bike collided on East 111th Street in Manhattan. The 62-year-old cyclist was ejected and suffered a hip contusion. The SUV driver and a passenger were also injured. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, as noted in the report, but driver distraction played a key role. No pedestrians were reported injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828512 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
8
Sedan, SUV Crash Injures Front Passenger

Jul 8 - A sedan and an SUV collided on FDR Drive. A 55-year-old woman riding as a front passenger suffered whiplash and back pain. Police listed no driver errors.

A sedan and an SUV collided on FDR Drive. According to the police report, a 55-year-old woman riding as a front passenger was injured, suffering whiplash and back pain and remained conscious. The sedan was traveling northeast and is listed as “Going Straight Ahead”; the sedan’s right front quarter panel carried the point of impact and damage. Both vehicles were registered in Connecticut. Police recorded no contributing factors or driver errors in the report. The injured passenger was recorded as using a lap belt and harness. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827043 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
4
SUV Left Turn Strikes Cyclist on E 111 St

Jul 4 - SUV turned left, struck a 19-year-old cyclist. The rider was ejected, bruised, conscious. Police cite failure to yield. Metal hit flesh. System failed the vulnerable.

A BMW SUV turned left onto E 111 St and struck a 19-year-old woman riding north on her bike. She was ejected and suffered a contusion to her arm but remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The SUV's left front bumper hit the bike's rear. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The cyclist wore no safety equipment, but the primary cause listed was driver error.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828513 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
3
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian at Madison Avenue Intersection

Jul 3 - A sedan hit a 31-year-old woman at 1468 Madison Ave. She suffered a leg injury. The driver was unhurt. Police list no clear cause. The street remains dangerous.

A sedan traveling north struck a 31-year-old woman at the intersection of 1468 Madison Avenue in Manhattan. She sustained a contusion and injury to her lower leg. According to the police report, the contributing factors were 'Unspecified.' The driver, a 63-year-old man, was not injured. No driver errors were listed in the data. The vehicle showed no damage. The crash highlights the persistent risk to pedestrians at city intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825145 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
2
Distracted Driver Slams Sedan on Madison Ave

Jul 2 - Two sedans collided on Madison Ave. A young passenger and a driver were hurt. Police cite driver distraction. Metal twisted. Lives jarred. The street stayed busy.

Two sedans crashed at 1695 Madison Ave in Manhattan. A 20-year-old front passenger suffered a shoulder injury. A 23-year-old driver reported neck pain. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. The crash involved one sedan striking the back of another. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The toll fell on those inside the cars. The street bore the mark of distraction.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825086 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
1
SUV Driver Inattention Injures Passenger on FDR Drive

Jul 1 - SUV and motorcycle collided on FDR Drive. Driver inattention listed. Passenger suffered neck injury. Streets remain unforgiving. Metal meets flesh. System failed to protect.

A collision between an SUV and a motorcycle on FDR Drive left a 37-year-old female passenger injured with neck trauma. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was cited as a contributing factor. The SUV was traveling north when the crash occurred. The injured passenger was wearing a lap belt and harness. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors before noting the passenger's injury.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825394 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18