Crash Count for Precinct 30
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,244
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 583
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 197
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 5
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 3
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 7, 2025
Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 30?
SUVs/Cars 35 2 1 Bikes 3 0 0 Trucks/Buses 3 0 0 Motos/Mopeds 1 0 0
Blood on Broadway: No More Excuses, No More Dead Pedestrians

Blood on Broadway: No More Excuses, No More Dead Pedestrians

Precinct 30: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025

The Toll on Our Streets

A man steps into the crosswalk. A cyclist rides home at dusk. The engine noise is the last thing they hear. In Precinct 30, the numbers do not lie. Three people have died. Five more suffered serious injuries. In the last twelve months alone, one death, four serious injuries, 162 hurt—all within a few square miles. The dead do not get a second chance. The injured carry it forever.

Pedestrians and cyclists take the brunt. An SUV struck a cyclist on St. Nicholas Avenue. A sedan hit a pedestrian at Broadway and West 143rd. A van turned into a moped on St. Nicholas. The list is long. The pain is silent. The street remembers every name, even if the city forgets.

Leadership: Words, Laws, and Silence

The city talks about Vision Zero. The state passed Sammy’s Law, giving New York City the power to lower speed limits. But the limit stays high. Speed cameras work, but their future is always in doubt. The law that keeps them running is set to expire again. Each delay is a risk. Each risk is a life.

The police have the tools. They can enforce speed limits. They can ticket reckless drivers. They can target crash hotspots. But action is not a press release. It is a summons, a checkpoint, a patrol car parked where the crashes happen.

The Cost of Delay

The families wait for answers. Some get a bill from the city for a broken police car. Some get nothing at all. After a deadly police pursuit, the family of Samuel Williams demanded justice. The city sent them an invoice. The NYPD stayed silent, citing litigation. The attorney called it a “deadly maneuver” for a minor violation NY Daily News.

Every day without action is another day of blood on the street.

What You Can Do

Call your Council Member. Call the Mayor. Call the precinct. Demand lower speed limits. Demand real enforcement. Demand that every crash is treated as a crime scene, not a cost of doing business. Do not wait for another name on the list.

Take action now.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 30

Pedestrian Injured by Sedan on West 155 Street

A 38-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing West 155 Street outside an intersection. She suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The driver hit her with the front center of the vehicle. The pedestrian was in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing West 155 Street outside a crosswalk. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. The sedan, traveling westbound, struck her with the center front end. The report lists pedestrian confusion or error as a contributing factor. No driver errors were specified in the report. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal. The vehicle sustained other damage but no further details were provided.


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Unlicensed Driver Hits Parked Sedan in Manhattan

A sedan parked on Amsterdam Avenue took a hit to its left rear quarter panel. The unlicensed driver of another vehicle struck it head-on. Both driver and front passenger in the moving vehicle were injured and unconscious. Illegal drugs were a factor.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan involving a parked sedan and a moving vehicle traveling south. The moving vehicle, driven by an unlicensed male driver, struck the left rear quarter panel of the parked sedan. Both the driver, age 65, and the front passenger, age 61, of the moving vehicle were injured and found unconscious. The front passenger was noted to have illegal drugs as a contributing factor. The report lists the driver’s unlicensed status as a key error. No ejections occurred, and both occupants were restrained with lap belts. The parked sedan sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel. No pedestrian involvement was reported.


SUV Backs Into Sedan on Edgecombe Avenue

A Ford SUV backed unsafely into a southbound Acura sedan on Edgecombe Avenue. The sedan’s driver, a 31-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The SUV showed no damage. The sedan’s front end was struck and damaged.

According to the police report, a 2016 Ford SUV was backing on Edgecombe Avenue when it collided with a 2021 Acura sedan traveling south. The impact struck the center front end of the sedan. The sedan’s driver, a 31-year-old man, was injured with contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor. The SUV sustained no damage. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.


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SUVs Collide on 12 Avenue, Two Drivers Injured

Two SUVs crashed on 12 Avenue near West 134 Street in Manhattan. Both drivers suffered injuries, including head trauma and shock. Police cited alcohol involvement and improper turning. Both drivers showed signs of distraction. Vehicles sustained damage to left front and rear panels.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on 12 Avenue in Manhattan. The first driver, a 31-year-old man, was making a U-turn when he struck a northbound SUV driven by a 35-year-old woman. Both drivers were injured, with the woman suffering head injuries and shock. The report lists alcohol involvement and turning improperly as contributing factors. Additionally, both drivers were inattentive or distracted at the time of the crash. The impact damaged the left rear quarter panel of the turning SUV and the left front bumper of the other vehicle. Neither driver was ejected from their vehicle. The crash highlights the dangers of impaired and distracted driving in the city.


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SUV Collision on Saint Nicholas Avenue Injures Two

Two men suffered elbow and arm bruises in a crash on Saint Nicholas Avenue. The driver was speeding. Both occupants wore seat belts and remained conscious. Multiple SUVs and a sedan were damaged in the collision near West 148 Street.

According to the police report, a crash occurred on Saint Nicholas Avenue involving multiple vehicles, including SUVs and a sedan. Two male occupants, ages 29 and 26, were injured with contusions to their elbows and lower arms. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The driver of the SUV was traveling north and was cited for unsafe speed, which contributed to the collision. The impact damaged the right side doors of the moving SUV and the rear panels of parked vehicles. No ejections occurred. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary driver error. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


Moped Driver Ejected in Manhattan Lane Change Crash

A moped and SUV collided on West 155 Street in Manhattan. The moped driver was ejected and suffered a neck injury and concussion. Police cited improper passing and following too closely as causes. Both vehicles were changing lanes at impact.

According to the police report, a moped and an SUV collided while both were changing lanes on West 155 Street in Manhattan. The moped driver, a 41-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained a neck injury and concussion. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Following Too Closely" as contributing factors. The SUV struck the moped on its left rear quarter panel, while the moped impacted with its center front end. The moped driver was wearing a helmet at the time. The crash highlights dangerous lane changes and close following distances as key causes.


Unlicensed Driver Hits Pedestrian Crossing Signal

A 61-year-old woman was struck at an intersection on West 145 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a southbound sedan made a left turn and hit her. She suffered a head injury and was semiconscious.

According to the police report, a 61-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 145 Street and Broadway in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when an unlicensed female driver in a 2003 Audi sedan made a left turn and struck her with the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was semiconscious but was not ejected. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The vehicle showed no damage. No safety equipment was noted for the pedestrian.


Pedestrian Injured Crossing West 141st Street

A 29-year-old man was hit while crossing West 141st Street with the signal. The driver, traveling west, showed inattention and inexperience. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing West 141st Street at an intersection with the signal. The driver was traveling straight westbound and caused the collision due to inattention and inexperience. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage from the impact. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing lawfully with the signal.


SUV Strikes Pedestrian on West 145 Street

A 42-year-old woman was hit by an SUV on West 145 Street. She suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was going straight westbound. The pedestrian was off intersection, cause unknown. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2011 Jeep SUV traveling west on West 145 Street. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front quarter panel. The pedestrian was located off an intersection at the time of the crash and suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in complaints of pain and nausea. The driver was licensed and proceeding straight ahead. No vehicle damage was recorded. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors, and the pedestrian's actions remain unknown. The pedestrian was not wearing any noted safety equipment.


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Taxi Rear-Ends SUV on Amsterdam Avenue

A taxi struck the back of a stopped SUV on Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan. Two men inside the SUV suffered neck and back injuries, both conscious and wearing lap belts. The taxi driver followed too closely, causing the crash and whiplash injuries.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on Amsterdam Avenue rear-ended a stopped SUV also heading north. The SUV had two male occupants: a 44-year-old driver and a 50-year-old front passenger. Both were injured, suffering whiplash and back or neck injuries, and remained conscious. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The SUV driver was stopped in traffic when struck. Both occupants wore lap belts and were not ejected. The taxi's front left bumper hit the center back end of the SUV. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


Taxi Rear-Ends Sedan on Broadway

A taxi struck a sedan from behind on Broadway near West 143rd Street. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inexperience and following too closely as causes. Both vehicles damaged on right front and left rear panels.

According to the police report, a taxi entering a parked position on Broadway collided with a sedan traveling north. The sedan's driver, a 49-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash. The report lists driver inexperience and following too closely as contributing factors. The taxi impacted the left rear quarter panel of the sedan, damaging both vehicles. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights driver errors in close following and maneuvering near parked vehicles.


Sedan Rear-Ends Parked Car on Henry Hudson Parkway

A sedan traveling south struck a parked sedan on Henry Hudson Parkway. The driver of the moving vehicle suffered a head abrasion. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained damage at impact points.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male driver in a 2017 sedan was injured when his vehicle collided with a parked 2016 sedan on Henry Hudson Parkway. The moving sedan struck the parked car’s right rear bumper with its left front bumper. The driver suffered a head abrasion but was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The parked vehicle was stationary at the time of impact. No other injuries or victims were reported.