Crash Count for Precinct 32
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,969
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,062
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 271
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 28
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 4
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 31, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 32?

Blood on Lenox: Leadership’s Silence Kills

Blood on Lenox: Leadership’s Silence Kills

Precinct 32: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 17, 2025

The Slow March of Harm

In Precinct 32, the numbers do not lie. Four people killed. Twenty-eight left with serious injuries. Over a thousand hurt since 2022. The dead include a three-year-old girl, struck while crossing with the signal at Lenox and 135th. Her mother survived with wounds. The SUV kept turning. The street kept moving. NYC Open Data

A 59-year-old man on a bike was crushed by a bus at Lenox and 138th. A forty-two-year-old motorcyclist died on Harlem River Drive. These are not numbers. They are lives, gone in the space between one green light and the next.

The Role of Leadership: Action and Silence

Local leaders have tools. They have choices. The city now has the power to lower speed limits. The law lets them set 20 mph as the default. But the limit still stands above that on most streets. The police can crack down on speeding, failure to yield, reckless turns. They can target the corners where blood stains the crosswalks. They can act, or they can wait.

The numbers show the cost of waiting. In the last twelve months, one person killed, ten seriously hurt, 282 injured. The toll falls hardest on the young and the old. Twenty-two children hurt. Twenty-seven seniors. The streets do not forgive.

The System Fails the Vulnerable

Most injuries come from cars and SUVs. Out of all pedestrian injuries, 178 were caused by cars and SUVs, 18 by trucks and buses, 8 by bikes, and 6 by mopeds. The weight of steel wins every time. NYC Open Data

When leaders cut corners, people pay. When the city delays, families grieve. The numbers do not change until the streets do.

“We want a real solution to the bike and pedestrian safety issue” said CB 5 Vice Chair Samir Lavingia.

“I think we all know [cyclists] are going to be there anyway, whether you accommodate them or not” said CB 5 Transportation Committee Chair David Sigman.

The Call: Demand Action Now

This is not fate. This is policy. Call your council member. Call the precinct. Demand lower speed limits. Demand enforcement at the corners where people die. Demand streets that put people before traffic. Every day of delay is another day someone does not come home.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Precinct 32 sit politically?
It belongs to borough Manhattan, city council district District 9, assembly district AD 70 and state senate district SD 30.
Which areas are in Precinct 32?
It includes the Harlem (North) and Manhattan CB10 neighborhoods. It also overlaps parts of Council District District 9, Assembly Districts AD 70 and AD 71, and State Senate District SD 30.
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Precinct 32?
Cars and Trucks: 178 injuries and 1 death from cars and SUVs; 18 injuries from trucks and buses. Mopeds: 6 injuries. Bikes: 8 injuries. The vast majority of harm comes from cars and trucks. (NYC Open Data)
What can police do to protect vulnerable road users here?
Precinct 32 can enforce speed limits, crack down on reckless driving, and target known crash hotspots. They can issue tickets for speeding and failure to yield. They can respond to dangerous conditions before someone is hurt. The tools are there. It takes will to use them.
Are crashes preventable or just 'accidents'?
Crashes are preventable. Lower speeds, better street design, and enforcement save lives. The numbers drop when leaders act.
What can local politicians do?
They can lower speed limits, fund safer street designs, and demand enforcement that protects people walking and biking. They can listen to residents and act before the next tragedy.
What is CrashCount?
We’re a tool for helping hold local politicians and other actors accountable for their failure to protect you when you’re walking or cycling in NYC. We update our site constantly to provide you with up to date information on what’s happening in your neighborhood.

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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
Twitter: CMYusefSalaam
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

Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal Manhattan

A 32-year-old woman was struck while crossing West 145 Street with the signal. The driver disregarded traffic control and hit her with the vehicle’s front center. She suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 145 Street and 8 Avenue in Manhattan. She was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The vehicle was traveling westbound, going straight ahead, and struck her with the center front end. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruise to her shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4668324 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUV Rear-Ends Bicyclist on 7 Avenue

A 38-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in Manhattan after a Ford SUV struck him from behind. The crash happened at night on 7 Avenue. The bicyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his abdomen and pelvis.

According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling south on 7 Avenue rear-ended a bicyclist also traveling south. The bicyclist, a 38-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his abdomen and pelvis, along with abrasions. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV sustained damage to its center front end, while the bike was damaged at the center back end. The SUV driver was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash but seriously injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4665518 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUV Slams E-Bike Rider on 145th

SUV struck a 24-year-old e-bike rider on West 145th. Rider suffered facial abrasions, stayed conscious. Police cited driver inattention and distraction. Impact crushed SUV’s right side doors.

According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling east on West 145 Street hit a northbound e-bike. The 24-year-old male e-bike rider suffered facial abrasions but remained conscious and was not ejected. The SUV’s right side doors took the impact. Police listed driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The report also notes the e-bike rider was unlicensed. No other contributing factors were specified. Both vehicles were going straight at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4665080 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Bus Passes Too Closely, Injures E-Scooter Driver

A bus passed too close to an 18-year-old e-scooter driver on 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The rider suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The bus was parked and undamaged. The rider remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured when a bus passed too closely on 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The rider sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was not ejected and remained conscious. The bus was parked before the crash and showed no damage. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as the primary contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors are noted. The e-scooter driver wore no safety equipment. The bus driver was licensed and operating a 2021 NOVA bus. The collision caused injury to the vulnerable road user without damage to the bus.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663910 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Sedan Backs Into Moving Car on Lenox

A sedan reversed unsafely on Lenox Avenue. It struck a northbound car. The driver, a 67-year-old man, was hurt and incoherent. Metal crumpled. The street bore witness.

According to the police report, a sedan backed unsafely on Lenox Avenue in Manhattan and collided with another sedan traveling north. The driver of the moving car, a 67-year-old man, was injured and became incoherent after the crash. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. The moving sedan suffered damage to its right front bumper, while the reversing vehicle was hit in the center back end. No other contributing factors or actions by the injured driver were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663598 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on 7 Avenue

A sedan struck a 20-year-old male bicyclist on 7 Avenue near West 139 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited traffic control disregard by the driver as a factor.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 7 Avenue collided with a northbound bicyclist near West 139 Street in Manhattan. The 20-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver of the sedan was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659673 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Bicyclist Injured in Improper Left Turn Crash

A 22-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash on West 128 Street. The cyclist was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The impact caused facial injuries and left the rider in shock. The crash involved improper turning.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male bicyclist was injured while making a left turn on West 128 Street. The crash involved a single bike and was caused by the bicyclist turning improperly. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the bike. The rider suffered facial injuries and was not ejected from the bike but was left in shock. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as the contributing factor. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved, and no helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of improper turning maneuvers for vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659674 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Sedan Turns Right, Injures Bicyclist on Saint Nicholas

A sedan making a right turn struck a 36-year-old female bicyclist on Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She remained conscious and was not ejected from her bike.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Saint Nicholas Avenue was making a right turn when it collided with a bicyclist also traveling north. The bicyclist, a 36-year-old woman, sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no contributing factors for the crash. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected from her bike. The sedan had no occupants at the time. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the bike. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were recorded in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658693 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Pedestrian Injured Crossing 7 Avenue Signal

A man was struck while crossing 7 Avenue with the signal. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian remained conscious despite serious injuries. The vehicle involved was unspecified and traveling southbound.

According to the police report, a male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on 7 Avenue while crossing with the signal. He sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The vehicle involved was unspecified and traveling south. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The pedestrian was not at fault.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657568 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Unlicensed Driver Strikes Sedan on Harlem River Drive

Unlicensed driver, high on illegal drugs, slammed into a stopped sedan on Harlem River Drive. One man suffered an eye injury and bled. The crash left him in shock. Police flagged drug use as a cause.

According to the police report, a northbound Lexus sedan driven by an unlicensed man collided with a southbound Ford sedan stopped in traffic on Harlem River Drive in Manhattan. Police listed illegal drug use as a contributing factor. The Ford's 31-year-old male driver suffered an eye injury with minor bleeding and was in shock. No contributing factors were attributed to the injured driver. The impact damaged the right front bumpers of both vehicles. The report highlights the unlicensed status and drug use of the striking driver as key causes of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657573 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Motorcycle Rear-Ends Sedan on Saint Nicholas

A motorcycle struck the rear of a stopped sedan on Saint Nicholas Avenue. The motorcyclist, a 23-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash was caused by driver inattention and outside distractions.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male motorcyclist collided with the left rear bumper of a stopped sedan on Saint Nicholas Avenue. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet and was conscious after the crash but sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and outside car distraction as contributing factors. The sedan was stopped in traffic when the motorcycle, traveling south, impacted its rear. The motorcyclist was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his vehicle. The sedan also had one occupant, a licensed male driver. No other factors or victim actions were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656437 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUVs Crash on West 143 Street Injures Teen

Two SUVs collided on West 143 Street after midnight. A 14-year-old girl in the back seat suffered neck injuries and shock. Driver inattention and an unlicensed driver played roles. The teen was not ejected.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles crashed on West 143 Street at 12:01 a.m. A 14-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat was injured, suffering neck pain and shock. The report lists driver inattention or distraction and other vehicular factors as causes. One driver was unlicensed. The impact struck the right rear bumper of one SUV and the left front bumper of the other. The injured passenger was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. Driver errors included inattention and operating a vehicle without a license.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655771 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUV Makes U-Turn, Hits Moped Rider

A moped rider was ejected and injured after an SUV made an improper U-turn on Saint Nicholas Avenue. The collision struck the moped's front end and the SUV's left side doors. The rider suffered abrasions and full-body injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male moped driver was injured when a 2016 SUV made an improper U-turn on Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan. The SUV struck the moped on its left side doors while the moped was passing. The moped driver was ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. The report lists driver errors including 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Turning Improperly' by the SUV driver. The moped driver wore a helmet, but no contributing factors were attributed to the rider. The SUV carried six occupants and was registered in New York, while the moped's registration and license status were not provided.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655936 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Moped Rider Loses Arm Passing Parked Taxi

A moped clipped a parked taxi on West 143rd. The rider’s arm was torn off. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed awake. The taxi’s doors crumpled. No helmet. No license. Passing too close cost flesh and bone.

A moped rider was gravely injured on West 143rd Street in Manhattan after striking a parked taxi. According to the police report, 'A moped clipped a parked taxi. No helmet. No license. The rider’s arm torn off at the elbow. He stayed awake. Blood pooled on the asphalt. The taxi’s side doors folded like paper.' The crash involved a moped and a taxi, with the moped passing too closely and colliding with the taxi’s left side doors. The rider, a 39-year-old man, suffered an arm amputation. The police report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The moped operator was unlicensed and wore no helmet, as noted in the report. The taxi was parked and unoccupied at the time of impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655659 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Bicyclist Ejected on West 141 Street

A 44-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury on West 141 Street near Saint Nicholas Avenue. The crash involved traffic control disregard. The rider was in shock and complained of whiplash. The bike’s left front bumper was damaged.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected during a crash on West 141 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist suffered a head injury and whiplash, and was reported to be in shock. The crash involved a single bike traveling eastbound with damage to the left front bumper. The contributing factor listed was traffic control disregarded, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved, and no helmet or signaling issues were noted. The report highlights a serious impact to the bicyclist, emphasizing the dangers posed by disregarding traffic controls.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655292 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Pedestrian Injured Backing Sedan Manhattan

A 65-year-old woman was struck while emerging from behind a parked car on Lenox Avenue. The sedan backed up, hitting her with its rear bumper. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver was distracted and had limited view.

According to the police report, a sedan backing north on Lenox Avenue struck a 65-year-old female pedestrian emerging from behind a parked vehicle. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with a limited or obstructed view. The point of impact was the sedan's left rear bumper. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle while backing. No victim fault or safety equipment issues were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653807 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
E-Bike Rider Ejected on West 145 Street

A 37-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected and injured on West 145 Street. He suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The bike showed no damage. The rider wore no safety equipment. The crash involved impact to the bike’s left side doors.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike eastbound on West 145 Street was ejected and injured. He sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The e-bike sustained no damage despite impact to its left side doors. The rider was not wearing any safety equipment. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors or other vehicles involved. The rider was conscious after the crash. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash details remain limited, with no other vehicles or pedestrians reported as involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653307 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Box Truck Left Turn Slams Sedan Passenger

Box truck turned left on West 129 Street, struck sedan going straight. Rear passenger in sedan suffered neck injury and whiplash. Impact crushed sedan’s front, truck’s right front. Only passenger hurt.

According to the police report, a Ford box truck making a left turn on West 129 Street collided with a Toyota sedan traveling straight south. The truck’s right front quarter panel hit the sedan’s center front end. A 42-year-old man in the sedan’s left rear seat was injured, suffering neck injuries and whiplash. He was conscious, not ejected, and wore a lap belt and harness. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The sedan carried three people; the truck had one driver. Only the sedan’s rear passenger was reported injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652459 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Motorcycle Hits Sedan Backing on West 135 Street

A motorcycle struck the left side of a sedan backing on West 135 Street in Manhattan. The motorcycle driver, 24, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The sedan driver was distracted and turned improperly, causing the collision.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north collided with the left side doors of a sedan backing west on West 135 Street in Manhattan. The motorcycle driver, a 24-year-old male, sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan driver, a licensed female, was backing the vehicle when the crash occurred. Contributing factors listed include driver inattention or distraction and improper turning by the motorcycle driver. The sedan was damaged on its left side doors, and the motorcycle's center front end was damaged. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647980 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
E-Bike Rider Thrown in SUV Collision on Edgecombe

A helmetless man on an e-bike hit a turning SUV. He flew off, struck the pavement, and bled from the head. He stayed conscious. The street rang with the sound of blood. Children and adults in the SUV watched, stunned.

A crash on Edgecombe Avenue involved a turning SUV and a southbound e-bike. The e-bike rider, a 41-year-old man, struck the SUV's front bumper and was ejected, suffering a head injury with severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'A helmetless man on an e-bike struck the front bumper of a turning SUV. He flew, hit pavement, and bled from the head. He was conscious.' The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary listed factors were driver and vehicle actions. Passengers in the SUV, including children, were uninjured but witnessed the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646209 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07