Crash Count for Precinct 25
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 2,657
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,393
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 391
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 14
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 8
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Aug 7, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 25?

No One Should Die Crossing the Street

No One Should Die Crossing the Street

Precinct 25: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025

The Bodies in the Road

A man, age 53, crushed by a truck on East 125th. Another, 62, struck by an SUV at 3rd and 122nd. A 66-year-old, dead on 5th Avenue. A woman, 32, killed by an SUV on Harlem River Drive. Five dead in Precinct 25 since 2022. Four were pedestrians. One was crossing at a marked crosswalk.

In the last twelve months, 2 people died and 3 suffered serious injuries in 700 crashes. There were 365 injuries. The numbers do not slow. The pain does not fade. NYC Open Data

The Machines That Kill

SUVs and cars killed four. Trucks killed one. Buses, bikes, and e-bikes left others bleeding, but the big machines do most of the damage. The street is not safe for the old, the young, or anyone who walks. The numbers are not just numbers. They are bodies. They are families left waiting for someone who will not come home.

The Gaps in Protection

On Randall’s Island, a woman riding home on her e-bike was beaten and left for dead. Her daughter said: “We need more protection, we need more lights. It is ridiculous that the park that my mom would ride from to go from work to home had no lights and no cameras.”

The paths are dark. The crossings are wide. The police have the power to enforce the law. They can ticket speeders, crack down on reckless drivers, and target the places where people die.

The Leaders and the Waiting

Albany passed Sammy’s Law. The city can lower speed limits to 20 mph. But the limit stands. The cameras that catch speeders work, but their future is always in question. Every day of delay is another day someone dies.

What You Can Do

Call your council member. Call the mayor. Call the precinct. Demand lower speed limits. Demand enforcement. Demand light where there is darkness.

Do not wait for another body in the road.

Take action now.

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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
Yusef Salaam
Council Member Yusef Salaam
District 9
District Office:
163 Lenox Avenue, New York, NY 10026
212-678-4505
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1776, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7397
Twitter: CMYusefSalaam
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 25 Police Precinct 25 sits in Manhattan, District 9, AD 68, SD 29.

It contains Manhattan CB11, East Harlem (North), Randall'S Island.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 25

SUV Backs Unsafely, Injures Manhattan Pedestrian

A 51-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV backing west on Park Avenue struck her. The vehicle caused no visible damage. According to police, the driver’s unsafe backing led to the pedestrian’s contusion and bruising.

According to the police report, at 7:33 AM in Manhattan near 1752 Park Avenue, a female driver operating a Kia SUV was backing west when she struck a 51-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk and sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies 'Backing Unsafely' as the primary contributing factor. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. The driver was licensed in New York and alone in the vehicle. The report does not cite any pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor beyond the driver’s unsafe backing maneuver.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780864 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
NYPD Officer Veers Into Dirt Biker’s Path

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.


Skid Steer Hits Manhattan Pedestrian Off Intersection

A 49-year-old woman was struck by a northbound skid steer on Park Avenue in Manhattan. The impact fractured her knee and lower leg. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian injured and in shock.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2019 Bobcat skid steer traveling north on Park Avenue near 1980 Park Ave in Manhattan. The pedestrian was not in the roadway and was hit off intersection. The point of impact was the skid steer's right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in injury severity level 3 and shock. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. There was no vehicle damage reported. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780850 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Taxi Strikes Rear Passenger on E 135 St

A taxi, parked westbound on E 135 St, struck a rear passenger inside the vehicle. The 23-year-old female occupant suffered neck abrasions. The impact damaged the taxi’s left rear quarter panel. No driver errors were cited in the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred around 12:55 AM on E 135 St involving a 2023 Toyota taxi traveling west. The taxi was parked when the collision impacted the center back end, damaging the left rear quarter panel. A 23-year-old female occupant seated in the rear of the vehicle sustained neck abrasions and was injured but not ejected. The report lists no contributing driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The taxi driver was licensed and operating legally. No victim behaviors or additional factors were noted as contributing to the injury. The crash highlights the vulnerability of passengers inside vehicles during impacts to the rear quarter panel.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780136 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
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SUV Rear-Ends Parked Sedan on E 118 St

A speeding SUV struck the rear of a parked sedan on East 118th Street in Manhattan. Two occupants in the SUV suffered neck injuries and concussions. The crash caused significant damage to both vehicles’ rear and front ends.

According to the police report, at 11:23 AM on East 118th Street in Manhattan, a station wagon/SUV traveling west struck the center back end of a parked sedan. The contributing factor cited was unsafe speed. The SUV’s right rear quarter panel was the point of impact, causing damage to both vehicles. Two male occupants in the SUV, a 27-year-old driver and a 31-year-old front passenger, were injured with neck injuries and concussions. Both were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The driver was licensed in New York. The report highlights driver error—unsafe speed—as the cause. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing pedestrian or cyclist behavior.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780133 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
2
Two Sedans Collide on Manhattan's 3rd Avenue

Two sedans collided on Manhattan’s 3rd Avenue at night. Both drivers suffered injuries—one to the elbow and lower arm, the other to the back. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause. Both occupants were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:21 on 3rd Avenue near East 118th Street in Manhattan. Two sedans traveling north collided, with one vehicle merging and the other going straight ahead. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the merging sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the other. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors. The driver of the merging vehicle, a 64-year-old male, sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The other vehicle carried two occupants; a 69-year-old male passenger suffered back injuries and was also conscious and restrained. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779885 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Two Sedans Collide on Manhattan’s 3rd Avenue

Two sedans traveling north on 3rd Avenue collided at 8:21 p.m. The impact struck the right front quarter panel of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. A 69-year-old male occupant suffered back injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, two sedans were traveling northbound on 3rd Avenue near East 118th Street in Manhattan when they collided at 8:21 p.m. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. Both drivers were licensed in New York and were going straight ahead before the crash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. A 69-year-old male occupant in one sedan was injured, sustaining back injuries but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report does not indicate any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim behaviors contributing to the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790549 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
SUV Strikes E-Scooter on Manhattan Avenue

A 48-year-old woman on an e-scooter was injured after an SUV struck her on 2nd Avenue. The crash, caused by the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and following too closely, left the rider ejected with back injuries and whiplash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:53 AM on 2nd Avenue near East 126th Street in Manhattan. The collision involved a 2020 SUV traveling south and an e-scooter traveling east. The e-scooter driver, a 48-year-old woman, was ejected from her vehicle and sustained back injuries and whiplash. The report cites the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and following too closely as contributing factors. The point of impact was the SUV’s center front end striking the left side doors of the e-scooter. The e-scooter rider was wearing a helmet, but no contributing victim behavior was noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding and maintaining safe distances, resulting in serious injuries to vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779194 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Pick-up Truck Strikes Bicyclist Making Left Turn

A pick-up truck turning left hit a southbound bicyclist on E 116 St in Manhattan. The 58-year-old cyclist was ejected and suffered facial contusions. Police cite driver failure to yield and traffic control disregard as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:01 on E 116 St near 2 Ave in Manhattan. A pick-up truck, traveling southeast and making a left turn, collided with a southbound bicyclist going straight ahead. The point of impact was the truck's right side doors and the bike's center front end. The 58-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and sustained facial contusions, resulting in injury severity level 3. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The truck driver failed to yield while turning left, creating a hazardous condition that led to the collision. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, but no victim error is cited as a cause. The incident highlights driver errors and systemic dangers at intersections involving turning vehicles and vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778698 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 47-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan traveling south on Lexington Avenue struck him at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Lexington Avenue struck a 47-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with East 119th Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The vehicle, a Ford sedan registered in Virginia, had no visible damage and was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, but does not list any driver errors explicitly. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors or driver violations are noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778353 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
2
SUV and Sedan Collide on 1st Avenue

Two vehicles collided on 1st Avenue in Manhattan. A sedan merging northbound struck an SUV going straight. Two rear passengers in the sedan suffered head and shoulder injuries. Police cited unsafe lane changing and improper turning as contributing factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 1st Avenue near East 116th Street in Manhattan at 8:40 PM. A northbound sedan was merging when it impacted the right front bumper of a northbound SUV traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper and the SUV's right front bumper. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Turning Improperly' as driver errors contributing to the collision. Two female rear passengers in the sedan, both wearing lap belts, sustained injuries: one suffered a head injury with whiplash, and the other a shoulder and upper arm injury with whiplash. Both were conscious and not ejected. No contributing factors related to victim behavior were noted. The collision highlights driver errors in lane changing and turning maneuvers as the primary causes.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777604 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
2
Two Sedans Collide on E 125 St in Manhattan

Two sedans traveling southbound on E 125 St collided head-to-back late at night. Both drivers suffered moderate injuries including neck and back abrasions. The crash caused center front and back end damage to the vehicles, with no ejections reported.

According to the police report, two sedans were traveling southbound on E 125 St near Park Ave in Manhattan around 11:10 p.m. when they collided. The point of impact was the center back end of the lead vehicle and the center front end of the trailing vehicle. Both drivers, a 39-year-old woman and a 48-year-old man, were injured with abrasions to the neck and back respectively, and both were wearing lap belts. Neither driver was ejected from their vehicles. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, indicating no clear driver error was identified. The crash resulted in moderate injury severity (level 3) for both drivers and damage localized to the center front and back ends of the vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777291 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
SUV and Sedan Collide on E 126 St

A collision between an SUV and a sedan on East 126th Street left the SUV driver injured with bruises and arm injuries. The crash involved aggressive driving and disregard for traffic controls, causing significant impact to both vehicles’ front ends.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:20 AM on East 126th Street in Manhattan involving a 2023 Toyota SUV traveling south and a sedan traveling west. The SUV driver, a 47-year-old male occupant, was injured with contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors, indicating driver error on the SUV operator's part. Both vehicles collided front-to-front, with the SUV sustaining damage to its left front bumper. The SUV driver was conscious, restrained by a lap belt and harness, and not ejected. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of aggressive driving and ignoring traffic controls in Manhattan.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774495 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian Crossing Signal

A sedan making a left turn struck a pedestrian crossing with the signal at an intersection in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, highlighting dangers at busy urban crossings.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at an intersection on E 116 St and 1 Ave in Manhattan. The collision occurred at 18:15 when a 2022 BMW sedan, traveling east and making a left turn, struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This incident underscores the lethal risk posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to lawful pedestrians at intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773308 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Pedestrian Crossing

A 33-year-old woman suffered upper arm injuries and shock after an SUV failed to yield while making a right turn on East 116th Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck, according to the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 116th Street near Park Avenue in Manhattan at 5:30 PM. A 2015 Mazda SUV was making a right turn southbound when it failed to yield right-of-way to a 33-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report cites driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle sustained no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver failures to yield at intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773316 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
SUV Collides with Station Wagon in Manhattan

A 64-year-old woman driving a station wagon suffered knee and leg injuries after an SUV struck her vehicle’s right front quarter panel on Madison Avenue. The driver experienced whiplash and shock, highlighting the violent impact of the crash.

According to the police report, at 18:22 on Madison Avenue near East 124 Street in Manhattan, a 2013 Chrysler SUV traveling east collided with a station wagon driven by a 64-year-old woman. The SUV impacted the station wagon’s right front quarter panel, causing damage to the SUV’s right side doors. The station wagon driver, who was wearing a lap belt and not ejected, sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and complained of whiplash and shock. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing victim behavior. The crash’s severity is underscored by the driver’s bodily injuries and emotional distress, emphasizing the dangers posed by vehicle collisions even without explicit driver error noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772488 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
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SUVs Collide on Harlem River Drive, Three Hurt

Three people injured in a southbound SUV crash on Harlem River Drive. Drivers distracted. Speed too high. Arms and heads struck. Shock and pain followed. Metal twisted. No one ejected.

According to the police report, a multi-vehicle crash took place at 6:56 AM on Harlem River Drive near FDR Drive Exit 17 Southbound in Manhattan. Three occupants were injured: a 22-year-old male driver suffered head injuries, a 40-year-old female driver and a 50-year-old female passenger both sustained upper arm injuries. All reported shock and pain. The report cites driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. Vehicles struck each other front and rear, showing the force of impact. No victim actions are listed as causes. All occupants were restrained and not ejected.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769852 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Toyota Strikes Elderly Man on W 135th Street

A 66-year-old man lay dying on W 135th Street, crushed by a westbound Toyota. His head shattered, organs ruptured. The streetlights glared down as life left his body. The car rolled on, the city’s danger exposed again.

According to the police report, a 66-year-old man was struck and killed by a westbound Toyota at the corner of W 135th Street and 5th Avenue in Manhattan. The report states the pedestrian was 'outside the crosswalk' when the collision occurred. The impact crushed his head and ruptured his organs. He died at the scene, under the streetlights. The vehicle was described as a 'TOYT -CAR/SUV' traveling straight ahead. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No evidence in the report points to any driver evasive action or external hazard. The focus remains on the lethal interaction between the moving vehicle and the vulnerable pedestrian, underscoring the persistent systemic danger at city intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769074 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Two Sedans Collide on FDR Drive, Driver Injured

Two sedans collided head-on on FDR Drive at dawn. The crash injured a 37-year-old male driver, who suffered head trauma and shock. Police cited unsafe lane changing as the cause. Both vehicles bore front-end damage, marking a violent impact.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on FDR Drive collided at 5:50 a.m. The driver of one sedan, a 37-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and experienced shock. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage, indicating a direct collision during the lane change maneuver. The injured driver complained of pain and nausea following the impact. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. The crash underscores the dangers of improper lane changes on high-speed roadways.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768258 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Sedan Ignores Signal, Hits Pedestrian on Lexington

A sedan ran a traffic signal and struck a 60-year-old man crossing Lexington Avenue. The impact left the pedestrian bruised and hurt in the arm. Driver ignored control, sped through danger.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling straight ahead struck a 60-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at 1875 Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The vehicle hit the pedestrian with its left front bumper but was not damaged. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. Driver errors—disregarding traffic control and speeding—caused the crash. The pedestrian’s compliance with the crossing signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768138 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14