Crash Count for Precinct 26
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,192
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 586
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 177
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 7
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 4
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 7, 2025
Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 26?
SUVs/Cars 26 0 0 Bikes 3 0 0 Trucks/Buses 1 0 0 Motos/Mopeds 0 0 0
No One Dies—Hundreds Bleed. Precinct 26 Needs Action, Not Excuses.

No One Dies—Hundreds Bleed. Precinct 26 Needs Action, Not Excuses.

Precinct 26: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025

The Toll in Blood and Bone

No one died on the streets of Precinct 26 in the last year. But the numbers do not comfort. 154 people were injured. Two were left with serious wounds. In three and a half years, four people died. 584 were hurt. Seven suffered injuries that change a life. The youngest victim was a child. The oldest, someone’s grandparent. The street does not care.

Cars and SUVs do most of the damage. Fourteen pedestrians struck by sedans. Seven by SUVs. Four by taxis. Three by bikes. One by a truck. The rest, lost in the data. The numbers are cold. The pain is not.

The Latest Crashes: No Safe Place

On May 26, two people sat at an outdoor table on Broadway. An NYPD squad car, lights flashing, swerved to avoid a taxi. The car jumped the curb. The diners went to the hospital. The taxi driver got a summons for failure to yield. The police said, “The chaos erupted as the police cruiser, with lights flashing and sirens blaring, was traveling north on Broadway in Morningside Heights around 4:10 p.m. when a cab heading south attempted a leisurely left turn onto West 112th Street.”

The investigation is ongoing. The street is unchanged.

Leadership: Words, Laws, and Waiting

The city talks about Vision Zero. The state passed Sammy’s Law. The city can now lower speed limits to 20 mph. But the limit here is still higher. The police have the power to enforce the law. They can ticket speeders, reckless drivers, those who fail to yield. They can target the corners where blood is spilled again and again. They just need to act.

Mayor Adams said “One life lost to traffic violence is one life too many.” The words are right. The action is slow.

What Comes Next: Demand More

Precinct 26 can do more. Lower the speed limit. Enforce it. Protect the crosswalks. Ticket the drivers who treat the street like a racetrack. Call your Council Member. Call the Mayor. Call the precinct. Tell them the numbers are not enough. The pain is real. The time is now.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 26

Sedan Turns Left Collides With Moped

A sedan making a left turn struck a moped going straight on Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan. The moped driver, a 35-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries with minor bleeding. Both vehicles damaged at front bumpers.

According to the police report, a 2017 Honda sedan was making a left turn when it collided with a 2023 JIAJU moped traveling straight ahead on Amsterdam Avenue. The moped driver, a 35-year-old man, was injured with knee, lower leg, and foot trauma and experienced shock. He was not ejected and wore a helmet. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper, and the moped to its right front bumper. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but notes the sedan driver was making a left turn, a common driver error in such crashes. The moped driver held a permit license. No pedestrian was involved.


Bicyclist Ejected Near Parked Taxi Manhattan

A 46-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured near West 125th Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot. The taxi involved showed no damage. Passenger distraction contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 46-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected while traveling straight near a parked taxi on West 125th Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The taxi, occupied by two males, was parked and showed no damage or point of impact. The report lists "Passenger Distraction" as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash caused serious injury but no damage to the taxi.


SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Henry Hudson Parkway

A Ford SUV struck a Honda sedan from behind on Henry Hudson Parkway. The sedan’s driver, a 35-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved driver inexperience and following too closely. Both vehicles traveled northbound.

According to the police report, a 2013 Ford SUV rear-ended a 2011 Honda sedan on Henry Hudson Parkway. The sedan’s driver, a 35-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inexperience and following too closely as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead northbound. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The SUV had one occupant; the sedan had two. The crash highlights errors by the SUV driver, with no mention of victim fault or helmet use.


E-Bike Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 20-year-old woman was hit by an e-bike on Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan. She was crossing with the signal when the bike, traveling north, failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a shoulder contusion and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a male e-bike rider traveling north on Amsterdam Avenue struck a 20-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection near West 138 Street. The pedestrian sustained an upper arm and shoulder contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor for the driver. The e-bike showed no damage, and the impact occurred at the center front end of the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


Pedestrian Struck Crossing Claremont Avenue

A 21-year-old woman was injured crossing Claremont Avenue outside an intersection. A northbound sedan struck her on the right front quarter panel. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock at the scene. The driver showed no damage to the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Claremont Avenue at a location not marked by a crosswalk or signal. The northbound sedan struck her on the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No driver errors such as failure to yield were noted in the data.


65-Year-Old Bicyclist Injured on West 113 Street

A 65-year-old female bicyclist suffered a head injury and concussion on West 113 Street. The crash occurred as she made a left turn. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 65-year-old female bicyclist was injured while making a left turn on West 113 Street. She sustained a head injury and concussion but was conscious and not ejected from her bike. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The bicycle showed no damage, and no other vehicles were involved. The bicyclist was the sole occupant and driver of the bike. The report does not indicate any other causes or victim errors.


E-Bike Struck by Sedan Turning Right

An e-bike rider was injured on West 133 Street when a sedan made a right turn and struck him on the right side. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Driver distraction was a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male e-bike rider was injured after a collision with a sedan on West 133 Street. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, was making a right turn when it struck the e-bike on the right side doors. The e-bike rider sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. The sedan's left front bumper and the e-bike's right side doors were damaged. The e-bike rider was wearing a lap belt and harness, but no other safety equipment or contributing factors were noted.


Taxi Strikes Bicyclist on Broadway, Injures Head

A 21-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered head injuries after a collision with a northbound taxi on Broadway near West 113th Street. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet and suffered whiplash and shock.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on Broadway struck a bicyclist also heading north near West 113th Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 21-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained head injuries and whiplash. The report lists driver errors including "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." The taxi's point of impact was the left front quarter panel, while the bike sustained other damage. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet. The taxi driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No damage was reported to the taxi. The bicyclist was in shock following the crash.


Pedestrian Hit by SUV Turning Right

A 21-year-old woman was struck by an SUV making a right turn on LaSalle Street in Manhattan. The driver was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The SUV showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing against the signal at an intersection on LaSalle Street near Broadway in Manhattan. The driver of a 2018 Audi SUV was making a right turn when the collision occurred. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The SUV had no visible damage. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's actions beyond crossing against the signal, nor does it mention safety equipment.


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Unlicensed Motorcyclist Hits Cyclist Head-On

A motorcycle slammed into a cyclist on West 133rd Street. The cyclist flew from his bike, smashed face-first, and bled in the road. Both vehicles shattered. The rider had no license. The crash left the cyclist injured and bleeding.

A motorcycle struck a 41-year-old cyclist head-on on West 133rd Street. The cyclist was ejected, landed face-first, and suffered severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'A motorcycle struck a 41-year-old cyclist head-on. He flew from the bike, hit face-first, and lay bleeding in the road. No helmet. The rider was unlicensed. Both machines shattered at the front.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The motorcyclist was unlicensed. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes were driver distraction and failure to obey traffic controls.


SUV Backs Into Parked Car, Driver Dies

A Chevy SUV backed into a parked Chrysler on West 126th. No damage to either car. The driver, a 35-year-old woman, died behind the wheel. The street was quiet. The crash left one dead. The city held its breath.

A Chevy SUV, driven by a 35-year-old woman, backed into a parked Chrysler SUV near 479 West 126th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A Chevy SUV backed into a parked Chrysler. No damage. No seatbelt. The woman driving, 35, died behind the wheel.' The crash resulted in the death of the driver. The police report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No other injuries were reported. The driver was not wearing a seatbelt, as noted after the driver errors. The parked Chrysler sustained no damage. The street was still. The loss was total.


Bicyclist Injured in Rear-End Sedan Crash

A 29-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered neck injuries after a sedan struck him from behind on Amsterdam Avenue. The driver was distracted and speeding. The cyclist was conscious but suffered whiplash without protective gear.

According to the police report, a sedan stopped in traffic on Amsterdam Avenue was struck from behind by a southbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 29-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. The report lists driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan sustained damage to its right rear bumper. The bicyclist remained conscious after the crash but was injured. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and speeding in Manhattan.


Sedan Driver Suffers Head Injury on West 125 Street

A 42-year-old man driving a sedan north on West 125 Street suffered a serious head injury. The vehicle struck an object front-center. The driver was not ejected but went into shock. Illness was cited as the cause.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male driver operating a 2017 Toyota sedan was traveling north on West 125 Street when the crash occurred. The vehicle sustained damage to the center front end, indicating a frontal collision. The driver suffered a head injury and was in shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists illness as the sole contributing factor to the crash, with no other driver errors noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead at the time of impact. No pedestrians or other vehicles were involved.


Taxi Turns Right, Hits Bicyclist West 127th

A taxi turning right struck a bicyclist traveling west on West 127th Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash involved close passing and limited driver view. The bicyclist was conscious and bruised but not ejected.

According to the police report, a taxi making a right turn collided with a bicyclist traveling straight west on West 127th Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 47-year-old man, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and bruises. The report lists driver errors including "Passing Too Closely" and "View Obstructed/Limited" as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The taxi's left front bumper and the bike's center front end were damaged. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected from the bike during the crash.


SUV Turns Improperly, Injures Pedestrian

A 61-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV making a right turn on West 120 Street in Manhattan. The driver turned improperly and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered back injuries and shock.

According to the police report, a 61-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing West 120 Street with the signal. The crash involved a 2016 SUV making a right turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered back injuries and was in shock. The report lists driver errors as 'Turning Improperly' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally. The driver’s failure to execute a proper turn and lack of attention caused the collision.


Unlicensed SUV Driver Loses Consciousness, Crashes

A 64-year-old unlicensed SUV driver lost consciousness while making a left turn on West 125 Street. The SUV collided head-on with a stopped box truck. The driver was injured and incoherent at the scene. The crash caused front-end damage to both vehicles.

According to the police report, a 64-year-old male driver of a 2012 SUV lost consciousness while making a left turn on West 125 Street. The SUV struck a stopped box truck head-on. The driver was injured, incoherent, and wearing a lap belt. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' and 'Physical Disability' as contributing factors. The SUV driver was unlicensed. The box truck driver was licensed and stopped in traffic. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


Moped Hits SUV Turning Right Manhattan

A moped traveling north struck the right rear quarter panel of an SUV making a right turn on Amsterdam Avenue. The moped driver, 29, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inexperience and failure to yield as causes.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male moped driver collided with a Ford SUV on Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan. The SUV was making a right turn while the moped was going straight ahead, both traveling north. The moped struck the right rear quarter panel of the SUV, sustaining damage to its left rear quarter panel. The moped driver was injured with contusions and trauma to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver inexperience and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The moped driver wore no safety equipment. The SUV had two occupants, including a licensed male driver.


E-Bike Struck on Left Side by SUV

A 32-year-old male bicyclist riding west on an e-bike was hit on the left side doors by a northwesterly SUV on West 125 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. No helmet was worn.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male bicyclist on an e-bike was injured when a 2023 Ford SUV struck him on the left side doors at West 125 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist was conscious and sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The e-bike was traveling west, and the SUV was moving northwest. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the crash, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The impact occurred at the center front end of the e-bike and the left side doors of the SUV.


Unlicensed Driver Crushed in Police Chase Crash

A sedan sped north on Riverside Drive, fleeing police. The unlicensed driver slammed into steel. The car’s front end crumpled. The man, fifty, suffered neck crush injuries. Aggression and speed ruled the moment. The road answered with violence.

A 2003 Toyota sedan, driven by an unlicensed fifty-year-old man, crashed at Riverside Drive and West 114th Street while fleeing police. According to the police report, the vehicle struck hard at speed, leaving the driver conscious but with severe neck crush injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The car’s right front bumper took the impact, and the center front end was destroyed. The driver was the sole occupant. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. Systemic danger rose as speed and rage collided on city streets.


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Two Sedans Collide on Henry Hudson Parkway

Two sedans traveling south collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. Impact struck left front bumper of one and right front bumper of the other. Three occupants suffered neck injuries with whiplash. All were conscious and restrained. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on Henry Hudson Parkway collided head-on, impacting the left front bumper of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. The crash injured three occupants: a 27-year-old front passenger and two drivers aged 22 and 30. All suffered neck injuries diagnosed as whiplash and were conscious at the scene. Each occupant was restrained with lap belts and harnesses, and no one was ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, marking them as unspecified. Both drivers held valid licenses from New York and California, respectively. Vehicle damage was noted on the left rear quarter panel of one sedan and the right front bumper of the other.