Crash Count for Precinct 32
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 2,593
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,367
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 342
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 32
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 5
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025
Carnage in Precinct 32
Killed 5
Crush Injuries 5
Lower leg/foot 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Neck 1
Amputation 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Severe Bleeding 14
Head 9
+4
Face 2
Back 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Severe Lacerations 8
Lower leg/foot 5
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Face 1
Head 1
Concussion 6
Head 5
Lower arm/hand 1
Whole body 1
Whiplash 51
Neck 19
+14
Head 10
+5
Back 8
+3
Shoulder/upper arm 5
Whole body 4
Chest 2
Hip/upper leg 2
Lower leg/foot 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Face 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Contusion/Bruise 90
Lower leg/foot 33
+28
Head 15
+10
Lower arm/hand 13
+8
Shoulder/upper arm 10
+5
Face 5
Hip/upper leg 5
Back 4
Chest 3
Neck 3
Whole body 3
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Eye 1
Abrasion 58
Lower leg/foot 22
+17
Head 11
+6
Lower arm/hand 8
+3
Face 5
Hip/upper leg 4
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Back 2
Neck 2
Whole body 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Pain/Nausea 32
Back 8
+3
Neck 7
+2
Lower leg/foot 5
Shoulder/upper arm 4
Head 3
Whole body 3
Chest 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Face 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 32?

Preventable Speeding in Precinct 32 School Zones

(since 2022)
Precinct 32: Nights of sirens, days of pain

Precinct 32: Nights of sirens, days of pain

Precinct 32: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 24, 2025

Another driver. Same ending.

  • A 3‑year‑old, crossing with the signal at Lenox and West 135th, was struck by a left‑turning SUV and killed. Her mother was hurt. It was early evening. The police file is blunt: “Making Left Turn.” NYC Open Data crash ID 4739974.
  • A 59‑year‑old on a bike was killed after a collision with a bus at Lenox and West 138th, just after midnight. NYC Open Data crash ID 4789910.
  • A 42‑year‑old motorcyclist died on Harlem River Drive before dawn. The bike was “demolished.” NYC Open Data crash ID 4712117.

These are names somewhere. Here they are numbers.

Harlem’s 32nd Precinct has logged 2,005 crashes, 4 deaths, and 1,078 injuries since 2022. Pedestrians: 221 hurt, 1 killed. Cyclists: 164 hurt, 1 killed. NYC Open Data.

Three corners. One fix.

Pain clusters where the lanes run wide and fast. 8th Avenue leads our list with 89 injuries and 3 serious injuries. Harlem River Drive has 105 injuries, 1 death. 7th Avenue has 74 injuries. NYC Open Data.

The patterns repeat. Left turns crush people at corners. Bikes get hit on Saint Nicholas and Lenox. Two wheels go down under SUVs and taxis. See the turning crashes: “Making Left Turn,” “Turning,” “Wide Turn.” The dataset shows them again and again. NYC Open Data.

Simple work saves lives: daylight the corners, harden the turns, give walkers a head start. Do it first at 8th Avenue, Harlem River Drive ramps, and Saint Nicholas. Then keep going. (Analysis from local crash records: top sites, turning patterns.) NYC Open Data.

Nights are loud. Nights are lethal.

Crashes pile up after dark. Midnight is worst: 68 injuries and 3 serious injuries in the 12 a.m. hour. Evening brings another swell; 8–9 p.m. sits high. Dawn hurts too. Hourly distribution.

Heavy metal hits hard. SUVs and cars drive most of the harm to pedestrians here: 186 pedestrian injury events tied to those vehicles, with 1 death and 4 serious injuries. Trucks and buses add more. Vehicle rollup.

Contributing factors in our precinct read like a shrug. “Inattention/Distraction.” “Failure to Yield.” “Disregarded Traffic Control.” The largest bucket is “Other,” with 2 deaths, 347 injuries, and 10 serious injuries. It doesn’t explain. It doesn’t have to. The bodies do. Small‑area analysis.

Officials know what works — do they?

Across the city, promises follow funerals. After two people were killed at Canal and Bowery by a car doing more than 100 mph, DOT said it would “take immediate steps to fortify this intersection.” Gothamist. “We are taking immediate steps,” the commissioner said. Gothamist. NY1 said upgrades are coming there after the deaths. NY1.

The same tools work in Harlem. Narrow lanes. Protect crossings. Slow the turns. Make the change before the next siren.

Citywide fixes. Local lives.

  • Lower speeds save lives. The city can act. Advocates are pushing to drop the default to 20 mph and to rein in repeat speeders. See our call to action and the bills tied to speed control. Take action.
  • A small group of drivers do large harm. Speed cameras are 24/7 through 2030. The next step is forcing the worst offenders to slow down with in‑car limiters. Take action.

This is Precinct 32. Four dead. More than a thousand injured. The map doesn’t lie. The hours don’t lie. The corners don’t lie.

Act now. Or count the next one here.

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Jordan Wright
Assembly Member Jordan Wright
District 70
District Office:
163 W. 125th St. Suite 911, New York, NY 10027
Legislative Office:
Room 532, 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 32 Police Precinct 32 sits in Manhattan, District 9, AD 70, SD 30.

It contains Manhattan CB10, Harlem (North).

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 32

14
Taxi driver injures cyclist at Lenox and 131st

Sep 14 - A taxi driver went south on Lenox. A man rode east on 131st. The driver hit him at the corner. Front-end crash. The rider’s arm was torn. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by the driver.

At Lenox Ave and W 131 St in Manhattan, a taxi driver going south hit a 35-year-old man riding east. The bicyclist was injured with an arm abrasion. Both traveled straight. The impact was to the front ends. "According to the police report, Traffic Control Disregarded was recorded for the taxi driver." Police also listed "Other Vehicular" as a factor. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded for the bicyclist as well. No other injuries were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842542 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
8
Driver Lane Change Triggers Harlem River Drive Rear-End

Sep 8 - A driver changing lanes hit the back of a northbound car on Harlem River Drive. A 54-year-old woman driving suffered a shoulder injury and whiplash. Police recorded improper lane use.

Two sedans collided on Harlem River Drive, both heading north. The driver of a 2018 Honda sedan was changing lanes and hit the center rear of a 2023 Hyundai sedan that was going straight ahead. A 54-year-old woman driving suffered a shoulder/upper-arm injury and whiplash and was conscious at the scene. Two other women were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” was recorded as the contributing factor. The impact matched the record: center front of the lane-changing car to center back of the car ahead.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842083 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
8
U-Turn, Police Pursuit Crash on 8 Avenue

Sep 8 - Two SUV drivers collided on 8 Avenue near Harlem River Drive. One driver made a U-turn as another was in a police pursuit. A 40-year-old front-seat rider was hurt. Police recorded backing unsafely and unsafe lane changing.

Two SUV drivers crashed on 8 Avenue near Harlem River Drive in New York City. One driver was making a U-turn. Another driver was in a police pursuit. A 40-year-old man riding in the front seat suffered a facial contusion and was recorded as injured. Others in the vehicles were listed with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, officers recorded "Backing Unsafely" as a contributing factor. The report also noted "Unsafe Lane Changing." The pre-crash movements in the report cite the U-turn and the police pursuit by the drivers.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841060 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
7
Left-turning SUV driver injures man near W 137 St

Sep 7 - A driver in a Toyota SUV turned left on St. Nicholas near W 137 St and hit a 40-year-old man in the roadway. The man suffered a shoulder bruise. Police recorded driver inattention.

On St. Nicholas Ave near W 137 St, a 33-year-old man driving a 2024 Toyota SUV, southbound, made a left turn and hit a 40-year-old man in the roadway. The pedestrian suffered a shoulder injury and was listed as injured. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn and police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The point of impact was the left front bumper. The crash occurred in Manhattan, zip code 10030, at midnight. The report also noted the pedestrian was not at an intersection.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841075 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
6
Speeding driver hits cyclist at Lenox and 129th

Sep 6 - A westbound sedan driver on W 129th at Lenox hit a 24-year-old woman on a bike. She suffered back injuries and abrasions. Police recorded traffic-control disregard, unsafe speed, and failure to yield.

A driver in a sedan traveling west on West 129th Street collided with a bicyclist riding north on Lenox Avenue. The crash injured the 24-year-old woman on the bike; she reported back pain and abrasions and was listed as partially ejected. According to the police report, officers recorded traffic-control disregard, unsafe speed, and failure to yield in the crash. The listed point of impact for the sedan was the left front bumper. The location was Lenox Ave at W 129 St in Manhattan, ZIP 10027. No other injuries were noted in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841667 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
4
Driver backing SUV hits man near Lenox

Sep 4 - A driver in an SUV backed from parking on W 132 St near Lenox and hit a 24-year-old man who was not in the roadway. He suffered a leg abrasion. Police recorded backing unsafely by the driver.

Police say a driver in a 2012 Nissan SUV started from a parking position on W 132 St by Lenox Ave and backed into a 24-year-old man who was not in the roadway. The man suffered an abrasion to his hip and upper leg and was listed as injured. "According to the police report, the driver was starting from parking on W 132 St by Lenox Ave and the point of impact was the center back end." Police recorded Backing Unsafely by the driver and listed Other Vehicular. An occupant was noted with an unspecified injury in the crash in Manhattan, zip code 10037.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839689 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
31
It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?

29
Unlicensed cyclist hits woman at 132nd

Aug 29 - A southbound bike struck a woman in the crosswalk at Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd and W 132nd. She went down holding her side. The rider kept straight. The city bled. The sirens came.

An 18-year-old bicyclist riding south on Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd struck a 30-year-old woman at W 132 St. She suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. According to the police report, the bicyclist was unlicensed and going straight ahead; the point of impact was the bike’s center front end. The report lists contributing factors as Unspecified. The data shows no listed driver errors beyond the unlicensed status, and no vehicle damage. The pedestrian is recorded as crossing against the signal, but primary responsibility remains on the operator’s conduct as documented.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838555 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
28
SUV hits pedestrian in Harlem crosswalk

Aug 28 - An SUV turned left on Lenox and struck a man in the crosswalk. He crossed with the signal. He went down, leg injured, in shock. The driver was distracted. The street took the blow. Manhattan watched, again.

A 29-year-old pedestrian was injured when a 2010 Mazda SUV, turning left westbound from W 129 St onto Lenox Ave, struck him in the intersection. According to the police report, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” was the contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The SUV’s center front end was the point of impact. The driver and a passenger were listed with unspecified injuries. Driver inattention is the driver error cited in the data. The pedestrian’s action—Crossing With Signal—appears only after the driver’s failure, and does not shift blame.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839090 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
24
BMW rear-ends slowing cars on Harlem

Aug 24 - Northbound BMW hit slowing cars on Harlem River Drive. Right front into rear quarters. Two occupants hurt. Others rattled. Aggressive driving named. Chaos in the dark cut steel and flesh.

A northbound BMW struck two slowing vehicles on Harlem River Drive. Two occupants were injured: a 26-year-old male driver with a head injury and concussion, and a 26-year-old female front passenger with a shoulder bruise. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Other Vehicular, Aggressive Driving/Road Rage, Other Vehicular.” The BMW’s right front bumper hit the right rear of a Subaru SUV and the left rear quarter of a Toyota sedan, both listed as slowing or stopping. Driver errors include Aggressive Driving/Road Rage and Other Vehicular actions. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were reported in this multi-vehicle crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838123 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
21
Driver hits teen in Lenox Terrace

Aug 21 - A sedan rolled east on W 135th. The right front bumper struck a 14‑year‑old girl crossing with the signal at Lenox Terrace Place. She went down with a leg bruise. Distraction and inexperience at the wheel. The street bore the blow.

A sedan traveling east on W 135 St struck a 14-year-old pedestrian at Lenox Terrace Pl. She was crossing with the signal and suffered a lower-leg contusion. According to the police report, the crash listed “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The data also flags “Driver Inexperience.” The vehicle’s right front bumper was the point of impact. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report classifies her injury as non-fatal but injured. The crash involved one sedan going straight ahead; no vehicle damage was recorded. No contributing factors are attributed to the pedestrian; she had the walk signal.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836701 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
18
Driver Turns Left, Hits Cyclist on ACP

Aug 18 - A driver turned left across Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd and hit a southbound bicyclist at W 149 St in Manhattan. The 45-year-old rider suffered abrasions and elbow/lower-arm/hand injuries. Police cite driver inattention.

At Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd and W 149 St in Manhattan, a driver making a left turn struck a southbound bicyclist. The 45-year-old male rider was injured and conscious with an abrasion to the elbow/lower arm/hand. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” Records show the turning vehicle had center-front damage and the bicycle took impact on its left front quarter. Police note the driver’s action as making a left turn across the cyclist’s path. No other contributing factors are named in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836013 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
16
SUV Turns Right and Hits Cyclist

Aug 16 - A driver in an SUV turned right and hit a southbound bicyclist at W 145 St and Lenox Ave. The 59-year-old woman suffered a shoulder injury and a contusion. Police recorded Passing Too Closely.

A driver in an SUV turned right and hit a southbound bicyclist at W 145 St and Lenox Ave in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 59-year-old woman, was injured and suffered a shoulder/upper-arm contusion and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Passing Too Closely." The report lists driver actions including Making Right Turn with impact at the right front quarter/bumper. Police recorded the point of impact on the bike and SUV as the right front quarter panel and right front bumper. The bicyclist's listed contributing factors are Unspecified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4835857 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
14
SUV passenger distraction injures cyclist

Aug 14 - At 560 Lenox Ave, an SUV stopped. A bike came near. Distraction inside the SUV led to impact. The cyclist went down. Hurt arm. Bruised. Manhattan night. Sirens and streetlight glare.

A bike and an SUV collided at 560 Lenox Ave in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 21-year-old man, was injured with a shoulder and upper-arm contusion. An SUV passenger also had an unspecified injury. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Other Vehicular” and “Passenger Distraction.” The data lists the SUV as stopped in traffic while the bike was making a right turn. Driver-side errors are flagged as “Other Vehicular,” and passenger distraction is cited, underscoring inside-the-car hazards that spill into the street. The report notes no damage to the SUV and ejection of the cyclist.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4835334 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
10
SUV driver turning right hits scooter in Harlem

Aug 10 - The driver of an SUV turned right on Frederick Douglass near West 132nd and hit a man on a motorized scooter. He bled from the face, semiconscious, partly ejected. Police recorded causes as unspecified.

A driver in an SUV turned right on Frederick Douglass Boulevard near West 132nd Street in Manhattan and hit a 32-year-old man on a motorized scooter who was traveling straight. He was partially ejected, bled from the face, and was semiconscious. According to the police report, the SUV driver was making a right turn and the scooter was going straight. According to the police report, both drivers were licensed. Police list contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors are detailed in the report. The 60-year-old female SUV driver and a 60-year-old female occupant were unhurt.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834526 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
7
Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades

Aug 7 - A stolen car tore through Canal and Bowery. Two lives ended. One sat on a bench. One rode a bike. The city now promises changes. Steel and speed met flesh. The street stays dangerous.

NY1 reported on August 7, 2025, that after a deadly crash at Canal Street and Bowery, the city will upgrade the intersection. On July 19, a stolen car, allegedly driven over 100 mph, killed Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. Kwok was sitting on a bench. Cruickshank rode his bike on the sidewalk. The article quotes authorities: 'A stolen vehicle, allegedly driven at more than 100 miles per hour...crashed into them.' The crash highlights risks from reckless driving and exposes gaps in street design. The Department of Transportation now plans safety improvements.


3
Cyclist Hospitalized After Hit-And-Run Uptown

Aug 3 - A driver struck a cyclist at West 181st and Cabrini. The driver fled. The cyclist went to the hospital. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.

CBS New York (2025-08-03) reports a bicyclist was hospitalized after a hit-and-run at West 181st Street and Cabrini Boulevard in Washington Heights. The crash happened just after noon. The driver left the scene, leaving the cyclist injured. The article states, "A bicyclist was hospitalized after being injured in a hit and run." No details on the driver or vehicle were released. The incident highlights ongoing risks for cyclists and the persistent issue of drivers fleeing crash scenes in New York City.


2
Merging Driver Hits Cyclist at Lenox

Aug 2 - A driver merged at West 132nd and Lenox and hit a cyclist riding straight. The rider suffered a bruised knee and lower leg. Police recorded improper lane use.

At West 132nd Street and Lenox Avenue in Manhattan, the driver of a sedan merged and hit a cyclist who was traveling straight westbound. The crash occurred around 8:00 p.m. Impact came from the sedan’s right front bumper. The 34-year-old man on the bike suffered a contusion to his knee and lower leg. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' Records show both were moving west before impact. No helmet or signal use was listed as a factor.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833044 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
31
Eastbound Sedans Crash on W 145, Driver Hurt

Jul 31 - Two eastbound drivers collided on W 145 at Bradhurst. One driver suffered neck pain. Three occupants listed with unspecified injuries. One was parked at impact. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.

Drivers of two eastbound sedans crashed on W 145 St at Bradhurst Ave in Manhattan. A third sedan was listed as parked at the time of impact. One 27-year-old driver was injured with neck pain and whiplash. Three occupants, ages 51, 51, and 64, were listed with unspecified injuries. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. "According to the police report, contributing factors are 'Unspecified,' and police recorded no driver errors." The reports list points of impact as right front and right rear bumpers on the moving vehicles and left rear bumper on the parked vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832342 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
31
Right-Rear Impact Injures Driver on Harlem River Drive

Jul 31 - Southbound on Harlem River Drive, a driver in a sedan took a right-rear hit. The 32-year-old man suffered a back bruise. A passenger was unhurt. Cause listed as unspecified. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

A driver in a 2018 Alfa sedan was going straight south on Harlem River Drive in Manhattan. Impact landed at the right rear quarter panel. The 32-year-old male driver was injured with a back contusion. A 32-year-old female passenger was not reported injured. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. According to the police report, the contributing factors were 'Unspecified.' Police recorded no specific driver errors beyond 'Unspecified.' The driver held a valid New Jersey license. The crash occurred at 13:38. The file lists the point of impact and damage as the same area, the right rear. The report does not identify other vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832343 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19