Crash Count for Precinct 24
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,143
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 436
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 119
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 8
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 5
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 7, 2025
Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 24?
SUVs/Cars 20 1 3 Bikes 5 0 0 Trucks/Buses 2 1 0 Motos/Mopeds 0 0 0

Five Dead, Countless Broken: Precinct 24’s Streets Are Killing Fields

Precinct 24: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 6, 2025

The Toll on Our Streets

Five dead. Eight left with serious injuries. In the last three years, Precinct 24 has seen 1,140 crashes. One hundred five people were hurt in the last year alone. The dead include a 13-year-old girl, a 69-year-old woman, and a child not yet old enough for school. They were walking—crossing with the light or without. They are gone.

SUVs killed three. Sedans and trucks left bodies broken. Bikes, too, have left their mark. The numbers do not flinch. They do not care about age. The dead are children, elders, and everyone in between.

A Name, Not a Number

Miriam Reinharth was crossing Amsterdam at 96th. An ambulance turned left into her path. She died from her wounds. Her husband remembered the moment: “The police officer said the accident was not Miriam’s fault at all.” The driver was charged with failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. The street remains wide, fast, and dangerous.

Leadership: Promises and Power

The city has the tools. Albany passed Sammy’s Law. The Council can lower speed limits to 20 mph. The NYPD can enforce the law. Cameras can catch speeders. Tickets can be written. But the pace is slow. The carnage continues. Each day of delay is another risk, another family shattered.

The Role of Precinct 24

Precinct 24 can act. Officers can target speeding. They can crack down on failure to yield. They can focus on crash hotspots. They can treat traffic violence as the crime it is. They just need to know it matters.

What You Can Do

This is not fate. Call your Council Member. Call the Mayor. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand enforcement. Demand action. Do not wait for another name to be added to the list. Take action now.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 24

Head-On Bike Crash Shatters Amsterdam Avenue Night

Two riders met head-on in the dark. Metal clanged. One flew, struck the street, bled out. The other lay unconscious, head split open. No warning. No helmet. Just blood, broken frames, and silence under the streetlamp.

Two bicyclists collided head-on on Amsterdam Avenue near 108th Street. Both riders were ejected. One, age 43, died after striking his head. The other, age 29, suffered severe head injuries and was found unconscious, bleeding. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' contributed to the crash. Both riders were traveling straight, one northbound on an e-bike, the other southbound on a bike. The report notes neither wore a helmet, but only after citing the failure to obey traffic controls. The street ran silent after impact, marked by blood and shattered bikes.


Motorcycle Ejected Driver Injured on Amsterdam

A motorcycle driver was ejected and injured in a collision with a pick-up truck on Amsterdam Avenue. The driver suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The truck was starting from parking when the crash occurred. Driver distraction was a factor.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and injured in a crash with a pick-up truck on Amsterdam Avenue. The motorcycle was traveling north, going straight ahead, when it collided with the truck, which was starting from parking and traveling northeast. The point of impact was the center front end of the motorcycle and the left rear quarter panel of the truck. The motorcycle driver sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were specified.


Sedan Turns Left, Hits E-Scooter Rider

A sedan made a left turn and struck a northbound e-scooter on Riverside Drive. The e-scooter rider was ejected and suffered facial contusions. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn collided with a northbound e-scooter on Riverside Drive. The e-scooter rider, a 46-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained facial contusions. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed. The sedan struck the e-scooter at its center back end with its left front bumper. The e-scooter rider was conscious but injured. No other occupants were involved. The report does not specify helmet use or other safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles and speed in interactions with vulnerable riders.


Distracted Driver Hits Bicyclist on Amsterdam

A distracted driver struck a 22-year-old male bicyclist on Amsterdam Avenue. The cyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV was parked at the time of impact. The cyclist was conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male bicyclist was injured after a collision with a parked SUV on Amsterdam Avenue. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The SUV was stationary, and the point of impact was the right rear bumper of the vehicle and the center front end of the bike. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The cyclist was conscious following the crash but suffered moderate injuries.


Taxi Hits Bicyclist on West 104 Street

A 27-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured with back abrasions after a taxi struck him on West 104 Street in Manhattan. The taxi’s right front bumper hit the cyclist as both traveled straight. Unsafe lane changing caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected after a collision with a yellow taxi on West 104 Street, Manhattan. The taxi, traveling north, struck the bicyclist, who was going west, with its right front bumper. The bicyclist suffered back abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" as a contributing factor to the crash. The taxi driver was licensed in New York. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No damage was reported to the bicycle. The crash highlights the dangers posed by unsafe lane changes in mixed traffic environments.


SUV U-Turn Hits Eastbound Bicyclist

A 51-year-old male bicyclist suffered a head contusion after an SUV made a U-turn and struck him on Cathedral Parkway. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected. The crash involved driver distraction and improper lane usage.

According to the police report, an SUV making a U-turn on Cathedral Parkway collided with an eastbound bicyclist. The 51-year-old male bicyclist sustained a head injury described as a contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver errors including inattention and improper passing or lane usage. The bicyclist was also noted for contributing confusion or error. The SUV's left front quarter panel was damaged, while the bike showed no damage. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers of improper lane changes and driver distraction in collisions involving vulnerable road users.


E-Bike Injured in Riverside Drive Collision

A 28-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected and injured on Riverside Drive. The crash involved a vehicle making a left turn. The rider suffered contusions and lower leg injuries. Unsafe speed was a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and traveling north.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike was injured and ejected during a collision on Riverside Drive in Manhattan. The crash involved the e-bike traveling north and a vehicle making a left turn westbound. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver of the vehicle was licensed in New York and was making a left turn at the time. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


Sedan Backing Strikes Sedan Driver on Riverside Drive

A sedan backing on Riverside Drive hit another sedan traveling northeast. The driver of the struck vehicle, a 31-year-old woman, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The impact damaged the left side doors of the backing car and the right front bumper of the other.

According to the police report, a Ford sedan backing unsafely on Riverside Drive collided with a Honda sedan traveling northeast. The driver of the Honda, a 31-year-old woman, was injured with contusions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor. The Ford sedan had damage to its left side doors, while the Honda sustained damage to its right front bumper. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.


Bus Hits Sedan on West 99 Street

A bus struck a sedan on West 99 Street. The sedan’s passenger, a 57-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The bus hit the sedan’s left side doors with its right front bumper. Failure to yield caused the crash.

According to the police report, a bus traveling south on West 99 Street collided with a sedan also heading south. The bus struck the sedan’s left front quarter panel with its right front bumper. A 57-year-old male passenger in the sedan was injured, sustaining abrasions to his knee and lower leg. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor. The injured passenger was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The sedan’s left side doors and the bus’s center front end were damaged. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


Unlicensed E-Scooter Driver Ejected on West 105th

A 30-year-old man on an e-scooter was ejected and fractured his elbow and lower arm after colliding with an SUV on West 105th Street. The e-scooter driver disregarded traffic control. The SUV struck the scooter’s front center, damaging its left front quarter panel.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on West 105th Street in Manhattan involving an e-scooter and a station wagon SUV. The 30-year-old e-scooter driver was ejected and suffered a fractured, distorted, and dislocated elbow and lower arm injury. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating the e-scooter driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The e-scooter driver was unlicensed and traveling east, while the SUV was traveling north. The point of impact was the scooter's center front end and the SUV's right side doors, with damage to the SUV's left front quarter panel. No helmet or other safety equipment was noted. The SUV driver was licensed and sustained no reported injuries.


Two Sedans Collide on West 100 Street

Two sedans crashed head-to-rear on West 100 Street in Manhattan. A 10-year-old girl in the rear seat suffered back injuries and whiplash. The collision caused front and rear damage. Driver inattention was a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on West 100 Street collided, with one striking the rear of the other. The crash injured a 10-year-old female passenger seated in the middle rear seat of the struck vehicle. She sustained back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time. Vehicle damage was centered on the front end of the striking sedan and the rear end of the struck sedan. No other contributing factors were noted.


Moped Driver Ejected in Manhattan Collision

A moped and sedan collided on West 101 Street in Manhattan. The 19-year-old moped driver was ejected and suffered facial injuries and whiplash. The crash involved a traffic control disregard. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a collision occurred between a moped traveling north and a sedan traveling west on West 101 Street in Manhattan. The 19-year-old male moped driver was ejected from his vehicle and sustained facial injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor to the crash. The moped's center front end and the sedan's left front quarter panel were damaged. The moped driver was not using any safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash highlights a failure to obey traffic controls, which led to the violent impact and serious injuries to the vulnerable moped rider.


Bicyclist Injured in Manhattan Multi-Vehicle Crash

A 22-year-old bicyclist suffered a head injury and concussion in a collision involving a pick-up truck and an SUV on West 96 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. Improper lane usage by a driver contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash involving a pick-up truck and a sport utility vehicle on West 96 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist sustained a head injury and concussion but remained conscious and was not ejected from his bike. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error. The pick-up truck struck the bicyclist on the left rear quarter panel while traveling west. The bicyclist was traveling south and had no safety equipment. The SUV and bike both sustained front-end damage. No other contributing factors were specified.


Pick-up Truck Hits Bicyclist on Amsterdam Ave

A pick-up truck turning right struck a bicyclist going straight on Amsterdam Avenue. The 57-year-old cyclist suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. The truck’s right front bumper hit the bike’s front center. Driver inattention caused the crash.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck making a right turn on Amsterdam Avenue collided with a bicyclist traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist, a 57-year-old man, sustained a head contusion and was conscious after the crash. The point of impact was the truck’s right front bumper and the bike’s center front end. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both the truck driver and the bicyclist. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The truck had two occupants, and the driver was licensed. The bicyclist was unlicensed. No other factors were specified.


E-Bike Strikes SUV Rear on Broadway

An e-bike collided with the left rear bumper of a 2021 Toyota SUV on Broadway. The 41-year-old male cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Unsafe speed and passing too closely contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike southbound on Broadway collided with the left rear bumper of a southbound 2021 Toyota SUV. The cyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The e-bike had damage to its center front end, while the SUV's left rear quarter panel was damaged. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.


Moped Driver Ejected in Broadway Collision

A moped and sedan collided on Broadway. The moped driver was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and traffic control disregard. The sedan struck the moped’s right side. The rider wore a helmet but was badly hurt.

According to the police report, a moped traveling south on Broadway collided with a westbound sedan. The moped driver, a 33-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and traffic control disregard as contributing factors. The sedan struck the moped on its right side doors, causing the moped driver’s ejection. The moped driver wore a helmet, but the injuries were severe. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash highlights the dangers when drivers fail to pay attention and disregard traffic controls.


E-Scooter Driver Injured in Manhattan Crash

A 43-year-old man on an e-scooter suffered a head injury in a Manhattan crash. The driver was distracted while changing lanes. The impact caused a fracture and dislocation. The rider remained conscious but seriously hurt.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured on West 87 Street near Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan. The crash involved another vehicle changing lanes while the e-scooter was traveling straight north. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor twice, indicating the other driver failed to maintain attention. The e-scooter driver sustained a head injury described as a fracture, distortion, and dislocation. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-scooter, which suffered damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


Sedan Skids on Slick Henry Hudson Asphalt

A Chrysler sedan slid south on Henry Hudson Parkway. Metal crumpled at the front. The lone driver, 27, suffered deep leg cuts. He stayed conscious. The road was dark and slick. No other injuries reported. Pavement conditions played a role.

A 2000 Chrysler sedan traveling southbound on Henry Hudson Parkway lost control on slippery pavement. According to the police report, 'A 2000 Chrysler sedan slid on slick pavement. Metal folded at the nose. The 27-year-old driver, alone, belted, bled from deep cuts in his leg. He stayed awake. The road stayed dark.' The driver, the only occupant, suffered severe lacerations to his leg but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as the primary contributing factor. No other vehicles or road users were involved. No driver errors beyond the hazardous road surface were cited in the report.