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

4
Tesla Crash Kills Woman On FDR Drive

Feb 4 - Tesla tore north on FDR. It struck a guardrail, flipped, split, burned. The woman driver died at the scene. Her passenger flew from the wreck. Firefighters battled battery flames. Northbound lanes shut. Metal, fire, speed, and loss marked the night.

NY Daily News (2025-02-04) reports a deadly crash on Manhattan's FDR Drive. A Tesla, traveling at high speed—witnesses estimated 'at least 120, 130 [mph]'—lost control near E. 70th St. The car struck a guardrail, overturned, and caught fire. Both occupants were ejected. The driver died at the scene; her passenger survived. Firefighters and a hazmat team responded to extinguish the burning lithium-ion battery. The crash shut down northbound lanes. The article highlights excessive speed and the dangers of high-performance vehicles in urban settings. Emergency response was extensive, with 60 firefighters on scene.


16
Rear SUV Slams Into Another on Park Ave

Jan 16 - Two SUVs collided on Park Avenue. The rear driver followed too closely and struck the front SUV. A 62-year-old woman suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles showed no damage. Impact left one driver hurt.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling south on Park Avenue near East 108th Street collided at 7:55 a.m. The rear SUV, driven by a 62-year-old woman, struck the center back end of the front SUV. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the primary contributing factor. The rear driver suffered back injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. The front driver, a licensed man, was uninjured. Both vehicles showed no visible damage. The police report highlights the rear driver's error as the cause, with no other contributing factors noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786178 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
10
E-Bike Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal

Jan 10 - A 51-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an e-bike traveling south on 1 Avenue struck her at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal. The e-bike driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:55 on 1 Avenue near East 105th Street in Manhattan. The e-bike, operated by a licensed male driver traveling south and going straight ahead, struck a 51-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, which is noted in the report as her action. She sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The e-bike showed no damage after the impact, which occurred at the center front end of the vehicle. The report does not list any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding, but the pedestrian's crossing against the signal is recorded as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or driver violations were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784994 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
31
Speed and Sudden Moves Injure Two on FDR Drive

Dec 31 - Two men hurt in a chain crash on FDR Drive. Sedans struck hard. Unsafe speed and sudden reactions led to head and neck injuries. Metal twisted. Sirens followed.

According to the police report, a multi-car crash struck FDR Drive at 18:18. Three sedans, all northbound, collided. Two men, a 57-year-old driver and a 23-year-old front passenger, suffered head and neck whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained. Police cite unsafe speed and drivers reacting to uninvolved vehicles as causes. The 2015 Jeep sedan was hit on its right rear. The 2021 Honda sedan took damage to its right side. The driver’s errors included unsafe speed and aggressive driving. The passenger’s factors included reaction to uninvolved vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4783244 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
30
Sedan Changing Lanes Hits Moped on E 110 St

Dec 30 - A sedan changing lanes collided with a southbound moped on E 110 St in Manhattan. The moped driver was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited improper lane usage and driver distraction as causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:30 on E 110 St near 2 Ave in Manhattan. A sedan traveling south was changing lanes when it struck a southbound moped on the right side doors. The moped driver, a 54-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies the sedan driver's errors as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The moped driver was wearing a helmet, but no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was noted on the sedan's left front quarter panel and the moped's right side doors. The collision highlights the dangers of improper lane changes and distracted driving in Manhattan traffic.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782925 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
29
SUV Strikes Bicyclist on East 99th Street

Dec 29 - A bicyclist suffered a head injury and lost consciousness after an SUV struck him on East 99th Street in Manhattan. The driver disregarded traffic control, hitting the cyclist on the right side. The victim was not ejected but sustained serious injuries.

According to the police report, at 12:14 PM on East 99th Street near 2nd Avenue in Manhattan, a station wagon/SUV traveling west struck a southbound bicyclist. The SUV impacted the cyclist on the right side doors, causing head injuries to the 52-year-old male bicyclist who lost consciousness and complained of pain or nausea. The report cites "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist was not ejected from his bike but suffered injury severity level 3. No contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead prior to the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782522 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
26
Taxi Jumps Curb, Hits Midtown Pedestrians

Dec 26 - A taxi veered off Sixth Avenue, mounted the curb, and struck a crowd near Herald Square. Three pedestrians, including a child, landed in the hospital. The driver stayed at the scene. Metal, flesh, and concrete met in Midtown’s holiday rush.

Gothamist (2024-12-26) reports a Midtown crash where a taxi driver, experiencing a medical episode, drove onto the sidewalk at Sixth Avenue and West 34th Street, injuring a 9-year-old boy and two women. Police said, 'they did not suspect any criminality in the crash.' The driver, 58, remained at the scene and was taken for evaluation. Four others declined medical attention. The article notes, 'the driver was driving northbound on Sixth Avenue around 3 p.m. on Wednesday when he jumped the curb and plowed into a crowd.' The incident highlights the persistent risk posed by vehicles in crowded pedestrian zones, regardless of intent or driver health. No policy changes were announced.


23
NYPD Officer Veers Into Dirt Biker’s Path

Dec 23 - A police car crossed the line. Metal struck flesh. Samuel Williams, riding his dirt bike, was thrown and killed. Body cam footage shows the officer’s move. Another NYPD car tried the same. The city sent Williams’ family a bill.

NY Daily News (2024-12-23) reports that NYPD body camera footage shows an officer veering into the path of Samuel Williams, a 36-year-old dirt bike rider, during a pursuit on the University Heights Bridge. Williams was struck, thrown, and died from his injuries. The article states, “An officer pursuing dirt bikers suddenly crossed the double yellow line into Williams' path, causing a collision.” Another NYPD vehicle attempted a similar maneuver. The family’s attorney called it a “deadly maneuver” for a minor violation. The city later billed Williams’ family for police vehicle damages. The NYPD has not commented, citing litigation. The case raises questions about police pursuit tactics and accountability.


20
Sedan Collision on E 99 St Injures Driver

Dec 20 - Two sedans collided on East 99th Street in Manhattan. The driver of one vehicle suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as causes. Both vehicles struck on left side and front, causing internal injuries without ejection.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:42 AM on East 99th Street near Madison Avenue in Manhattan. Two sedans traveling north collided: a 2022 Honda changing lanes and a 2019 Porsche going straight ahead. The point of impact was the Honda's left front bumper and the Porsche's left side doors. The Honda driver, a 43-year-old male, sustained neck injuries classified as injury severity 3 and remained conscious. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors, highlighting critical driver errors. The injured driver was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision underscores the dangers of distracted driving and failure to yield in Manhattan traffic.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780235 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
14
Bus Rear-Ends SUV on East 111th Street

Dec 14 - A bus struck the left rear bumper of an SUV traveling south on East 111th Street in Manhattan. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old man, suffered back abrasions but remained conscious. The bus showed no damage, highlighting impact severity on the smaller vehicle.

According to the police report, a bus and an SUV were both traveling south on East 111th Street near 2 Avenue in Manhattan at 19:20. The bus collided with the left rear bumper of the SUV. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old male occupant, sustained back abrasions and was conscious after the crash. The report notes the SUV's point of impact as the left rear bumper, while the bus's front end made contact but showed no damage. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead. The report lists no specific contributing factors, but the impact location and damage suggest the bus driver failed to maintain safe distance or control, causing the rear-end collision. No victim fault or pedestrian involvement is noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778620 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
14
Taxi Crashes Into Parked Truck Injuring Passenger

Dec 14 - A taxi traveling north struck the right rear bumper of a parked truck on 1st Avenue in Manhattan. The impact injured a 51-year-old female front-seat passenger, causing back injuries and whiplash. The crash involved unsafe lane changing by the taxi driver.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:27 on 1st Avenue near 2185 in Manhattan. A taxi, traveling northbound, collided with the right rear bumper of a parked Ford truck. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the taxi operator. The collision injured a 51-year-old female front passenger in the truck, who suffered back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The taxi driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the unsafe lane change led to the impact. No other contributing factors involving the passenger were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779497 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
8
Two Bicyclists Collide on Manhattan Avenue

Dec 8 - Two bicyclists collided on 1 Avenue near East 97th Street in Manhattan. A 29-year-old woman was ejected and suffered a fractured elbow. Both riders were confused, contributing to the crash. The impact caused injuries and damage to both bikes.

According to the police report, the crash involved two bicyclists traveling in opposite directions on 1 Avenue near East 97th Street in Manhattan at 18:15. The female bicyclist, 29, was ejected during the collision and sustained a fracture and dislocation to her elbow, classified as injury severity level 3. Both bicyclists were cited with contributing factors of "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion," indicating confusion on the part of both riders led to the crash. The male bicyclist was traveling south, and the female bicyclist was traveling north, going straight ahead. The collision caused damage to both bikes, with the female rider's bike showing impact damage. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted, but the confusion between the bicyclists was the primary factor. The report does not list any victim behaviors such as helmet use as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779401 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
4
Bus Rear-Ends Taxi on East 103rd Street

Dec 4 - A southbound MTA bus struck the rear of a taxi on East 103rd Street in Manhattan. The taxi driver suffered full-body injuries and was semiconscious at the scene. Police cited driver inattention as the primary cause of the collision.

According to the police report, at 10:51 PM on East 103rd Street, a southbound MTA bus collided with the rear end of a southbound taxi. The taxi driver, a 59-year-old man, was injured with full-body trauma and was semiconscious upon arrival. He was restrained by a lap belt and complained of pain and nausea. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash, specifically pointing to the bus driver. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the bus struck the taxi's center back end with its center front end. The taxi driver was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his vehicle. This incident highlights the dangers of driver distraction in urban traffic, especially involving large vehicles like buses.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776361 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
30
Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal on E 101 St

Nov 30 - A 26-year-old woman suffered back injuries and shock after being struck by a vehicle at an intersection on E 101 St. She was crossing with the signal when the vehicle's left front bumper hit her. The driver’s errors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of E 101 St and 2 Ave in Manhattan at 17:50. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when she was struck by a vehicle impacting with its left front bumper. She sustained back injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The vehicle had damage to its left front bumper. The report does not specify contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield, but the collision occurred while the pedestrian was legally crossing. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when crossing with the signal.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775069 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
30
Sedan Strikes Bicyclist on Park Ave

Nov 30 - A sedan collided with a bicyclist traveling east on Park Ave in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as the primary cause, highlighting systemic dangers at this intersection.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a 2023 Kia sedan on Park Ave near E 104 St in Manhattan at 1:21 PM. The bicyclist, traveling east, was struck on the left front bumper of the sedan, which was traveling north. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors attributed to the bicyclist, but the primary driver error was the sedan driver's failure to yield. The bicyclist sustained contusions and bruises to the knee and lower leg but was not ejected and remained conscious. The sedan sustained damage to its left front quarter panel. The report underscores the dangers posed by drivers not yielding to vulnerable road users in this area.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775657 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
28
SUV and Tanker Collide on East 112th Street

Nov 28 - A 47-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and shock after a collision between a 2017 SUV and a tanker truck on East 112th Street in Manhattan. The crash involved driver distraction, causing impact to the SUV’s front quarter panel.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:45 PM on East 112th Street near 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. A 2017 Chrysler SUV traveling east collided with a tanker truck traveling north. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the left front quarter panel of the tanker. The SUV driver, a 47-year-old male, was injured with neck trauma and experienced shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The tanker truck had six occupants and was going straight ahead. The SUV driver was licensed in New York. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776739 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
26
Pedestrian Injured by Turning SUV on E 102 St

Nov 26 - A 46-year-old woman suffered head injuries and shock after being struck by an SUV making a left turn on E 102 St. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the crash.

According to the police report, at 9:07 AM on E 102 St near Madison Ave in Manhattan, a 46-year-old female pedestrian was injured when struck by a station wagon/SUV making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the collision happened. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was in shock, with abrasions noted. The impact point was the left front bumper of the turning SUV. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were listed. The report highlights the systemic danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775658 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
24
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Lexington Avenue

Nov 24 - A distracted SUV driver rear-ended a stopped sedan on Lexington Avenue in Manhattan shortly after midnight. The sedan’s driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash exposed dangers of inattention and tailgating in dense city traffic.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:15 a.m. on Lexington Avenue near East 111th Street in Manhattan. A 53-year-old male sedan driver was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Following Too Closely" as contributing factors for the SUV driver. The SUV, a 2020 Jeep traveling southbound, struck the sedan’s center back end while the sedan was stopped in traffic. The sedan driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the sedan. This crash highlights the critical role of driver distraction and unsafe following distances in vehicle collisions.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773852 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
19
Sedan Strikes Bicyclist During Lane Change

Nov 19 - A sedan changing lanes hit a 17-year-old bicyclist on Manhattan’s 2nd Avenue. The cyclist, wearing a helmet, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and improper lane usage as contributing factors in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:35 on 2nd Avenue near East 109th Street in Manhattan. A 2023 Volvo sedan, traveling south, was changing lanes when its left front quarter panel struck the center front end of a southbound bicycle. The bicyclist, a 17-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factors, highlighting the sedan driver's failure to maintain proper lane control. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected from the bike. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision exposed systemic dangers related to driver errors during lane changes in busy Manhattan streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772629 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
19
Box Truck Left Turn Strikes Cyclist Head-On

Nov 19 - Box truck turned left, hit northbound cyclist on East 101st. Cyclist suffered head injury, shock, pain, and nausea. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as cause.

According to the police report, a box truck making a left turn on East 101st Street near 1st Avenue in Manhattan struck a northbound bicyclist at 7:30 AM. The truck's left front bumper hit the bike's center front end. The 27-year-old male cyclist suffered a head injury, was in shock, and complained of pain and nausea. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors. No cyclist errors were cited. The cyclist was not ejected from the bike. This crash underscores the risk posed by driver inattention during turning movements on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773268 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18