Crash Count for Precinct 32
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,975
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,065
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 272
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 28
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 4
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Aug 2, 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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Other Representatives

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

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 2025-08-10
E-Scooter Hits 71-Year-Old Pedestrian

A 71-year-old man was struck by an e-scooter at the intersection of West 145 Street and Bradhurst Avenue in Manhattan. He suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The scooter showed no damage. The pedestrian remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 71-year-old male pedestrian was injured when an e-scooter traveling north on West 145 Street struck him at the intersection with Bradhurst Avenue. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The e-scooter had no visible damage and was moving straight ahead before impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No safety equipment or signals were noted as factors in the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4645735 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
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Two Sedans Collide on West 133 Street

Two sedans crashed head-on on West 133 Street in Manhattan. Four occupants suffered whiplash and body injuries. A pedestrian nearby was also hurt, suffering neck pain and shock. All occupants wore lap belts. Impact damaged left and front vehicle panels.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling straight ahead collided on West 133 Street in Manhattan. The BMW struck the Toyota on its left front quarter panel, damaging the left side doors. The Toyota's right front bumper and center front end were damaged. Four occupants in the vehicles were injured, including a 14-year-old passenger with hip and upper leg injuries, a 37-year-old female driver, a 40-year-old front passenger, and a pedestrian near the scene who was not in the roadway but suffered neck injuries and shock. All vehicle occupants wore lap belts and were conscious except the pedestrian who was in shock. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond unspecified causes.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648954 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Convertible Strikes Pedestrian at 128th and 8th

A Ford convertible crept too close on West 128th. Its bumper struck a 61-year-old man in the intersection. He fell. Blood pooled from his head. He stayed conscious. The street stayed cold. The driver followed too closely. The man was badly hurt.

A Ford convertible hit a 61-year-old man at the intersection of West 128th Street and 8th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the car 'crept too close' and its left front bumper struck the pedestrian, causing him to fall and suffer severe bleeding from his head. The man remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors. The driver was going straight ahead when the crash occurred. No mention is made of any actions by the pedestrian contributing to the crash. The impact left the man injured and the street stained with blood.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4645729 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Two Sedans Collide on West 155 Street

Two sedans collided on West 155 Street in Manhattan. A 5-year-old passenger suffered a facial abrasion. The crash involved driver distraction and lane changing. The child was conscious and not ejected. Damage hit the right front bumper and left side doors.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on West 155 Street in Manhattan. The first vehicle was traveling straight south when it was struck on the right front bumper by a second sedan changing lanes. The crash injured a 5-year-old female passenger seated in the middle rear seat of the first vehicle. She sustained a facial abrasion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The male driver of the second sedan was changing lanes at the time of impact. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The collision caused damage to the right front bumper of the first sedan and the left side doors of the second.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643977 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
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Sedans Crash on 7 Avenue, Two Hurt

Two sedans collided on 7 Avenue in Manhattan. The crash left a driver with pelvic fractures and a passenger with whiplash. Both men stayed inside their cars. Driver reaction to another vehicle triggered the wreck.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 7 Avenue near West 145 Street in Manhattan. The crash injured a 32-year-old male driver, who suffered fractures to his abdomen and pelvis, and a 35-year-old male front passenger, who sustained whiplash. The report lists "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as the main contributing factor, highlighting a driver error in response to other traffic. Both injured men remained inside their vehicles. The driver wore no safety equipment, while the passenger used a lap belt and harness. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4644576 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
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Moped Hits Left-Turning SUV on Macombs Dam Bridge

A moped traveling east struck a westbound SUV making a left turn on Macombs Dam Bridge. Two men on the moped suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The moped driver was unlicensed. Police cited driver inattention as a factor.

According to the police report, a 2023 moped carrying two male occupants collided with a 2015 Ford SUV making a left turn on Macombs Dam Bridge. The moped struck the SUV’s center front end with its right front bumper. Both moped occupants, ages 21 and 22, were injured with abrasions to their knees and lower legs. The moped driver was unlicensed. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling westbound. Neither occupant was ejected. The report does not indicate any safety equipment used or other contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646212 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
SUV Strikes 14-Year-Old Bicyclist on Edgecombe Avenue

A 14-year-old boy on a bike was hit by an SUV traveling south on Edgecombe Avenue. The boy suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver was distracted. The cyclist wore a helmet and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old bicyclist was injured when a southbound SUV struck him on Edgecombe Avenue in Manhattan. The boy sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The SUV impacted the left side doors of the bike, while the SUV’s right front bumper made contact. The cyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the collision. No damage was reported to the SUV, which was driven by a licensed male driver. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving to vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4644291 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Pick-up Truck Passes Too Close, Teen Cyclist Cut

A pick-up truck crowded a teenage cyclist on 8th Avenue. The boy fell. Blood pooled on the pavement. Deep cuts tore his leg. He stayed awake, staring up into the sun. The truck kept going. The street stayed hot.

A 16-year-old boy riding a bike on 8th Avenue was injured when a pick-up truck passed too closely. According to the police report, the truck's action caused the cyclist to fall hard, resulting in severe lacerations to his leg. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The narrative describes blood on the pavement and the boy remaining conscious after the crash. The police report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor, but the primary driver error remains the truck's dangerously close pass. No helmet or signaling issues are cited as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4644580 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Limo Driver’s Rage Crushes Pedestrian’s Leg

A limo jumped from the curb in Harlem. It struck a woman crossing 8th Avenue. Her leg was crushed. She stayed conscious. The driver showed no sign of care. The street was quiet. The city’s danger was clear.

A 28-year-old woman was crossing the intersection near 2850 8th Avenue in Manhattan when a limo lurched from the curb and struck her. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:51 a.m. and left the pedestrian with crush injuries to her knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The woman remained conscious after the impact. The data shows no mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The driver’s aggressive actions stand out as the primary cause. The street remained silent as another New Yorker suffered under the weight of reckless driving.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677493 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
SUV Hits Parked Sedan Injuring Child Passenger

A 7-year-old boy suffered facial abrasions in a crash on 8 Avenue. An SUV traveling north struck a parked sedan’s left rear quarter panel. The child, a rear-seat passenger, was conscious and restrained. Defective brakes contributed to the collision.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling north on 8 Avenue collided with a parked sedan, impacting its left rear quarter panel. The crash injured a 7-year-old male occupant seated in the right rear of the sedan. He sustained facial abrasions but remained conscious and was secured by a lap belt and harness. The report lists defective brakes as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The sedan was stationary at the time of impact. No other driver errors were noted. The child was not ejected and suffered moderate injury. The collision highlights vehicle maintenance issues as a key factor.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634935 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Manhattan Pedestrian Injured by SUV on West 128th

A man was struck by a Jeep SUV on West 128th Street in Manhattan. He suffered a back injury and internal complaints. The pedestrian was in the roadway at the time. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported.

According to the police report, a male pedestrian was injured after being hit by a 2016 Jeep SUV on West 128th Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered a back injury and internal complaints. The report notes the pedestrian was engaged in other actions in the roadway. No contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were listed in the data. The vehicle had no occupants other than the driver, whose details were not provided. No safety equipment or helmet use was mentioned. The report does not assign fault or blame to the pedestrian.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640598 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on West 137 Street

A sedan struck a 29-year-old male bicyclist on West 137 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist was ejected and suffered neck injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The bicyclist was left in shock with complaints of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a sedan parked on West 137 Street in Manhattan collided with a bicyclist traveling south. The 29-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained neck injuries, resulting in complaints of pain and nausea. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the driver did not yield to the bicyclist. The sedan was damaged on its right side doors, and the bike was damaged at the center front end. The bicyclist was the victim of the crash and was not cited for any contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4633065 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
SUVs Collide on Harlem River Drive

Two SUVs crashed head-to-head on Harlem River Drive. Both drivers were heading north. One driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The collision struck the left and right side doors. Unsafe lane changing caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Harlem River Drive, both traveling north. The impact occurred on the left side doors of one SUV and the right side doors of the other. One driver, a 42-year-old man wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists unsafe lane changing as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles straight ahead before the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631307 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
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Moped Rear-Ends E-Bike on West 145 Street

A moped struck an e-bike from behind on West 145 Street. Three males, including two ejected from the moped, suffered abrasions and injuries to limbs and head. Both vehicles traveled east. Following too closely caused the crash.

According to the police report, a moped traveling east on West 145 Street collided with an e-bike also moving east. The moped's right front bumper hit the e-bike's left rear quarter panel. Three males were injured: the 19-year-old moped driver and a 17-year-old passenger were ejected, sustaining abrasions and injuries to the elbow and head. The 23-year-old e-bike rider suffered abrasions and leg injuries. The report lists "Following Too Closely" and "Other Vehicular" as contributing factors. None of the injured wore safety equipment. The crash resulted from the moped failing to maintain a safe distance behind the e-bike.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629930 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Taxi Rear-Ends Sedan Injuring Passenger

A taxi made a left turn and struck the rear of a southbound sedan on 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The sedan’s right rear passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash resulted from driver inattention and distraction.

According to the police report, a taxi making a left turn collided with the center back end of a sedan traveling straight south on 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The sedan had one occupant in the right rear seat, a 59-year-old male passenger, who was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan’s driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead, while the taxi driver was also licensed. The passenger was wearing a lap belt. No other contributing factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4627629 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Sedan Strikes Elderly E-Scooter Rider

A sedan turned into a 72-year-old woman on an e-scooter. Her legs tore open. Blood pooled on West 135th Street. She stayed conscious. The car showed no damage. Failure to yield marked the crash. The street fell silent.

A 72-year-old woman riding an e-scooter was struck by a sedan on West 135th Street. According to the police report, the sedan turned into her path, causing severe lacerations to her legs. She remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The sedan showed no visible damage. No helmet use or signaling issues were cited. The impact left the woman bleeding on the street. No injuries were reported for the sedan's occupant.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4620925 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing West 145 Street

A 23-year-old man was hit by an SUV while crossing West 145 Street. The pedestrian suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injury. The driver, traveling west, struck the pedestrian at the front center of the vehicle. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing West 145 Street at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered a fracture and dislocation to his knee and lower leg. The driver, a licensed male in a 2021 Jeep SUV, was traveling straight west when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the data. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and not ejected from the scene.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4619448 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Ford Sedan Slams Elderly Cyclist on 131st

A Ford sedan struck a 71-year-old man riding north on his bike along West 131st Street. His head bled. He lay in shock. The car’s left side crumpled. Driver inattention marked the crash. The street fell silent.

A 71-year-old man rode his bike north on West 131st Street. A Ford sedan hit him. According to the police report, 'His head bled. He lay in shock. The car’s left side crumpled. The street held silence.' The cyclist suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and was in shock. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The Ford sedan’s left side doors took the impact. No injuries were reported for the car’s occupants. The data does not mention any cyclist error or helmet use. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to pay attention.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4619436 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
E-Bike Driver Injured in SUV Lane Change Crash

An e-bike rider suffered a fractured leg after a station wagon changed lanes and struck the bike’s left side. The collision happened on 8 Avenue. The rider remained conscious but was seriously hurt. The SUV showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 52-year-old male e-bike driver was injured when a 2006 Mazda SUV changed lanes and hit the bike’s left side doors. The rider sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The e-bike was traveling north, going straight ahead, while the SUV was also traveling north but changing lanes. The SUV showed no damage from the crash. The e-bike driver was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4617252 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10