Crash Count for Precinct 26
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,329
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 679
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 197
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 13
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 5
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 14, 2025
Carnage in Precinct 26
Killed 5
Crush Injuries 4
Face 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Neck 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whole body 1
Severe Bleeding 3
Face 2
Head 1
Severe Lacerations 2
Lower arm/hand 2
Concussion 5
Head 4
Back 1
Whiplash 33
Neck 20
+15
Back 8
+3
Head 6
+1
Chest 1
Whole body 1
Contusion/Bruise 39
Lower leg/foot 18
+13
Back 4
Lower arm/hand 4
Shoulder/upper arm 4
Face 3
Head 3
Whole body 3
Neck 1
Abrasion 35
Lower leg/foot 12
+7
Lower arm/hand 7
+2
Head 6
+1
Back 3
Eye 2
Hip/upper leg 2
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Face 1
Neck 1
Whole body 1
Pain/Nausea 16
Back 7
+2
Lower leg/foot 4
Hip/upper leg 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Chest 1
Neck 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 14, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 26?

Preventable Speeding in Precinct 26 School Zones

(since 2022)
Precinct 26: Crashes pile up on 125th and the Parkway

Precinct 26: Crashes pile up on 125th and the Parkway

Precinct 26: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 27, 2025

Precinct 26 covers Morningside Heights and Manhattanville. From 2022 through Aug 27, 2025, there were 1,307 crashes, leaving 663 injured and 5 dead in this small slice of Manhattan (NYC Open Data).

The toll on these blocks

  • Cyclists took hit after hit: 141 injured and 5 seriously hurt. No cyclist deaths in this period, but the body count rose elsewhere: 4 vehicle occupants and 1 person on another motorized device were killed (NYC Open Data).
  • On the Henry Hudson Parkway, crashes injured 89 and killed at least one driver, including a 66‑year‑old in 2022 (CrashID 4566438).
  • West 125th Street shows another cluster, with 48 injuries logged on that corridor alone (NYC Open Data).

The worst hours stack up late and late-night. Injury peaks hit around 3 PM to 5 PM, then again after 10 PM, with another surge near 11 PM (hourly distribution).

Names behind the numbers

  • Mar 27, 2023, a 28‑year‑old driver was killed near West 121st (CrashID 4616027).
  • May 6, 2023, a 25‑year‑old on an e‑bike died on Convent Ave at West 131st; the dataset lists unsafe speed and passing too closely (CrashID 4627295).
  • Oct 2, 2023, a 35‑year‑old woman died near West 126th (CrashID 4668437).
  • Sep 21, 2022, a 66‑year‑old man died on the Henry Hudson Parkway (CrashID 4566438).
  • Aug 15, 2025, a 62‑year‑old man died at West 127th (CrashID 4836666).

A toy is not in the road here. Just names and times, and the long line of next of kin.

How people are getting hurt

The dataset flags inattention/distraction in at least 17 injuries. Failure to yield and disregarding traffic control appear again and again. Improper turns and improper passing show up too. One bucket—“other”—covers 134 injuries we can’t read past the code (contributing factors).

Pedestrians were hit mostly by sedans and SUVs. The roll‑up shows sedans involved in 33 pedestrian injury cases and SUVs in 28 during this period. Trucks and buses show fewer pedestrian cases here, but the wounds tally all the same (vehicle rollup).

Two corridors keep bleeding

  • Henry Hudson Parkway: fast traffic, hard crashes, 89 injuries and 1 death tied to this corridor in the period. The death came in a northbound Porsche in 2022 (CrashID 4566438).
  • West 125th Street: at least 48 injuries tied to this corridor. Another 20 appear under “W 125 St,” showing the same stretch in a different label (top intersections).

At night, people get hauled into ambulances. Around 11 PM, injuries spike again. The pattern holds, month after month (hourly distribution).

Officials know speed kills

Across the city, speed took two lives in Chinatown in July when a stolen car flew off the Manhattan Bridge and smashed into people at Bowery and Canal. The city said it would “take immediate steps to fortify this intersection,” and narrow lanes, add barriers, and lower limits there (Gothamist; NY1). “We are taking immediate steps to fortify this intersection,” said the transportation commissioner (Gothamist). An advocate answered: “the vast majority of the corridor will remain deadly” (Gothamist).

This is not Canal Street. But the lesson crosses precinct lines. Speed leaves bodies.

Fix the blocks we can touch

Precinct 26 has clear moves:

  • Daylight corners and add hardened left turns on 125th and Amsterdam/Broadway nodes where injuries cluster (NYC Open Data).
  • Give walkers a head start with leading pedestrian intervals and enforce failure‑to‑yield at peak evening hours when injuries rise (hourly distribution).
  • On Henry Hudson Parkway, calm the merge zones feeding neighborhood streets and post barrier protection at known hit areas tied to the on/off‑ramps (top intersections).

Citywide choices that stop the pattern

  • Lower speeds citywide. The case is plain in the open data and in the city’s response after Chinatown. Narrow lanes, barriers, lower limits: the playbook is public (Gothamist; NY1).
  • Stop the repeat speeders. Mandate intelligent speed assistance for vehicles that rack up violations, as outlined in the Stop Super Speeders push in our Take Action page.

It is late. The map says where to start. The clock says now.

Citations

Citations
  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Crashes , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-27
  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – Person - Persons , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-27
  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – Vehicles - Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-27
  • City Acts After Canal Street Deaths - Gothamist report , Gothamist, Published 2025-08-07
  • Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades - NY1 coverage , NY1, Published 2025-08-07

Other Representatives

Micah Lasher
Assembly Member Micah Lasher
District 69
District Office:
245 W. 104th St., New York, NY 10025
Legislative Office:
Room 534, 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
Cordell Cleare
State Senator Cordell Cleare
District 30
District Office:
Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. State Office Building 163 W. 125th St., Suite 912, New York, NY 10027
Legislative Office:
Room 905, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

Precinct 26 Police Precinct 26 sits in Manhattan, District 9, AD 69, SD 30.

It contains Manhattan CB9, Morningside Heights, Manhattanville-West Harlem.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 26

13
Unlicensed Driver Ignores Signal, Injures Motorist

Jul 13 - Two sedans crashed on Broadway at West 131st. An unlicensed driver turned left, struck a northbound car. The male driver suffered an eye abrasion. Both cars took heavy front-end damage.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Broadway near West 131st Street in Manhattan. An unlicensed female driver, making a left turn, struck a northbound sedan driven by a licensed male. The male driver suffered an eye abrasion but remained conscious. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, showing the unlicensed driver failed to obey traffic signals or rules. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. No contributing factors were attributed to the injured driver.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545706 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
3
Unlicensed Motorcycle Rider Hits Car on 12th

Jun 3 - A 19-year-old unlicensed motorcycle driver crashed while turning left on 12 Avenue. He suffered bruises to his arm. Police cite traffic control ignored and unsafe speed as causes.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male driving a motorcycle was injured in a crash on 12 Avenue. The motorcycle, carrying two people, was making a left turn when it collided with a northbound vehicle going straight. The rider was not ejected but sustained contusions to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles suffered front-end damage. No mention of helmet use or signaling was listed as a contributing factor.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4535128 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
1
Sedans Collide at LaSalle and Broadway, Driver Bleeds

Jun 1 - Steel slammed steel at LaSalle and Broadway. Two sedans met. One turned left, one drove straight. Airbags burst. A young man’s arm split open. Blood pooled. Smoke drifted in Harlem’s morning. The street held the wound.

Two sedans collided at the corner of LaSalle Street and Broadway in Manhattan. According to the police report, a left-turning sedan struck a sedan traveling straight. The impact tore open the arm of a 28-year-old male driver, who was left conscious but bleeding with severe lacerations. Airbags deployed in both vehicles. The crash report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data shows no helmet or signal violations. The crash underscores the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls at busy intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4533302 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
30
Two Sedans Collide on Henry Hudson Parkway

May 30 - Two sedans crashed late at night on Henry Hudson Parkway. A 20-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The collision involved unsafe lane changing and driver distraction. Both vehicles sustained damage on their front and rear quarters.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway at 11:55 p.m. The 20-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. The report lists unsafe lane changing and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. One vehicle was changing lanes when the collision occurred, impacting the left front quarter panel of one sedan and the right front bumper of the other. Both drivers were licensed and traveling northbound. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The crash involved no pedestrians or cyclists.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4532930 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
30
Unlicensed Driver Hits Bicyclist on Convent Avenue

May 30 - A sedan driven by an unlicensed woman struck a 33-year-old male bicyclist on Convent Avenue. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The crash involved driver inexperience and tinted windows, causing serious injury without ejection.

According to the police report, a 2021 Kia sedan traveling south on Convent Avenue collided with a bicyclist traveling east. The bicyclist, a 33-year-old man, sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. The sedan's driver was unlicensed and inexperienced, factors cited as contributing to the crash. The report also notes tinted windows as a contributing factor. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end striking the left side doors of the bike. The bicyclist was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. The cyclist wore no safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed and inexperienced drivers in Manhattan.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4532552 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
26
Sedan Backing Collides With Parked Sedan

May 26 - A sedan backing on West 128 Street struck a parked sedan. The driver of the parked car, a 43-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash happened late at night in Manhattan. Driver distraction and unsafe backing caused the impact.

According to the police report, a sedan backing on West 128 Street in Manhattan collided with a parked sedan. The driver of the parked vehicle, a 43-year-old man, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The backing vehicle was a 2010 Honda sedan with a female driver holding a permit license. The parked vehicle was a 2001 Ford sedan with a licensed male driver who was injured but conscious and not ejected. The collision damaged the left rear bumper of the backing vehicle and the left front bumper of the parked vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4535766 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
21
E-Bike Strikes Parked Sedan on Broadway

May 21 - A 22-year-old e-bike rider crashed into a parked sedan on Broadway. The rider suffered a head abrasion but was conscious. The sedan was damaged on its right front quarter panel. Driver inattention and other vehicular factors contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male e-bike driver traveling north on Broadway collided with a parked 2019 Ford sedan. The e-bike struck the sedan’s right front quarter panel, causing damage to both vehicles. The rider sustained a head abrasion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention/distraction and other vehicular factors as contributing causes. No safety equipment was noted for the rider. The sedan had no occupants at the time. The crash highlights risks posed by inattentive driving and vehicle positioning on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4529565 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
4
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

May 4 - A 60-year-old man crossing 12 Avenue at West 130 Street was hit by a northbound sedan. The pedestrian suffered back injuries and shock. The driver was speeding and disregarded traffic control. The impact caused center front damage to the vehicle.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 12 Avenue struck a 60-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at West 130 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian sustained back injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors on the driver's part. The vehicle's center front end was damaged on impact. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally. The driver failed to control speed and ignored traffic signals, leading to the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4524918 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
21
E-Scooter Driver Injured in Manhattan Crash

Apr 21 - A 27-year-old man on an e-scooter was partially ejected and injured on Amsterdam Avenue near West 138th Street. The driver suffered knee and lower leg bruises. The vehicle struck an unspecified object head-on. The driver held a permit license.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male e-scooter driver was partially ejected during a crash on Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan. The driver sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle, traveling south and going straight ahead, impacted with its center front end. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any failure to yield or other driver errors. The driver was not wearing any safety equipment and held a New York permit license. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured in this incident.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4531038 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
8
Sedan Rear-Ends E-Bike on West 125 Street

Apr 8 - A sedan struck an e-bike from behind on West 125 Street in Manhattan. The e-bike rider, a 42-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash happened at 11 p.m. The driver followed too closely.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on West 125 Street rear-ended an e-bike also going west. The e-bike driver, a 42-year-old man, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor. The sedan's point of impact was its right rear bumper, hitting the e-bike's center front end. The e-bike rider was conscious and not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The sedan driver was licensed in New York. The crash highlights the dangers of tailgating in mixed traffic environments.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4517792 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
5
Taxi Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

Apr 5 - A 63-year-old man was struck by a taxi while crossing West 133 Street with the signal. The taxi, driven by an inexperienced female driver making a left turn, hit the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The man suffered bruises over his entire body.

According to the police report, a taxi driven by a licensed female driver was making a left turn on West 133 Street when it struck a 63-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian was injured with contusions and bruises over his entire body but remained conscious. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor. The point of impact was the taxi's right front bumper. There was no vehicle damage reported. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally at an intersection.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4516597 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
5
E-Bike Rider Injured on Amsterdam Avenue

Apr 5 - A 27-year-old male e-bike rider crashed on Amsterdam Avenue. He was injured in the face and became semiconscious. The bike’s front end was damaged. Unsafe speed was a contributing factor. The rider was not wearing safety equipment.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male e-bike rider traveling north on Amsterdam Avenue crashed while going straight ahead. The rider sustained facial injuries and was semiconscious after the impact. The e-bike’s center front end was damaged. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. No other vehicles were involved. The rider was not wearing any safety equipment at the time. The crash resulted in contusions and bruises to the rider’s face. The police report does not indicate any other contributing factors or actions by other parties.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4516535 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
3
Taxi Slams Parked SUV on Amsterdam Avenue

Apr 3 - A taxi crashed into a parked SUV on Amsterdam Avenue. Two women inside the taxi suffered neck and shoulder injuries. Alcohol played a role. Both passengers were left in shock. Metal twisted. No one was ejected.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on Amsterdam Avenue struck a parked SUV. The collision damaged the taxi's right side doors and the SUV's left front quarter panel. Two female passengers in the taxi, ages 29 and 32, sustained neck and shoulder injuries and were left in shock. Alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor in the crash. The taxi driver failed to avoid a stationary vehicle, a key error noted in the report. No other driver errors or victim factors were recorded.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4516542 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
27
SUV Rear-Ends E-Bike on Convent Avenue

Mar 27 - A 25-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with a slowing SUV. The impact struck the bike’s left front and the SUV’s center back end. The rider suffered head injuries and minor bleeding, left shocked and unprotected.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike southbound on Convent Avenue was struck from behind by a southbound SUV that was slowing or stopping. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained head injuries with minor bleeding. The SUV’s point of impact was its center back end, while the bike was hit on the left front bumper. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV had three occupants and a licensed male driver. The crash left the bicyclist in shock with injury severity rated at 3.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4516073 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
19
SUV Lane Change Hits E-Bike Rider

Mar 19 - A 39-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured after a northbound SUV changed lanes unsafely on Amsterdam Avenue. The collision struck the cyclist’s face, causing minor bleeding and shock. The SUV’s left front bumper was damaged in the crash.

According to the police report, a 2017 SUV traveling north on Amsterdam Avenue changed lanes unsafely and struck a northbound e-bike rider. The bicyclist, a 39-year-old man, was ejected and suffered facial injuries with minor bleeding. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as contributing factors. The SUV’s left front bumper and the e-bike’s front end were damaged. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver of the SUV was licensed and male. No other contributing factors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of improper lane changes involving vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4511695 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
2
SUV Overturns After Improper Lane Use on Riverside Drive

Mar 2 - A 38-year-old male driver was injured when his SUV overturned on Riverside Drive. The crash involved multiple vehicles, including parked cars. The driver suffered contusions and bruises but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Riverside Drive involving a 2018 Jeep SUV and other vehicles. The SUV driver, a 38-year-old man, was injured with contusions and bruises to his entire body. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. The SUV overturned after colliding with other vehicles, including parked cars. The driver was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4506856 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
19
SUV Turns Improperly, Hits Sedan on Amsterdam

Feb 19 - A sedan traveling west struck a parked SUV on Amsterdam Avenue near West 123rd Street. The impact hit the sedan’s right front quarter panel and the SUV’s left front quarter panel. Both driver and front passenger suffered whiplash and full-body injuries.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Amsterdam Avenue collided with a parked SUV after the SUV turned improperly. The sedan’s right front quarter panel struck the SUV’s left front quarter panel. The sedan carried two occupants: a 20-year-old male driver and a 19-year-old female front passenger. Both were conscious but injured, suffering whiplash and injuries to their entire bodies. The report lists the contributing factor as "Turning Improperly," indicating driver error by the SUV operator. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The parked SUV had no occupants at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4505131 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
29
SUV Rear-Ends Another on Henry Hudson Parkway

Jan 29 - Two SUVs collided northbound on Henry Hudson Parkway. One struck the left rear bumper of the other. The driver of the struck vehicle suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash was caused by following too closely. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles traveling north on Henry Hudson Parkway collided when one vehicle struck the left rear bumper of the other. The driver of the struck vehicle, a 30-year-old woman, was injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of impact. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4501667 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18