Crash Count for Precinct 33
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,942
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,070
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 289
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 18
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 4
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Aug 5, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 33?

No More Blood on Edgecombe: Demand Action or Count the Dead

No More Blood on Edgecombe: Demand Action or Count the Dead

Precinct 33: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 17, 2025

The Slow Grind of Loss

In Precinct 33, the numbers do not lie. Four people are dead. Sixteen more have been left with serious injuries. Nearly a thousand have been hurt since 2022. Each number is a wound that does not heal. A nine-year-old boy, struck in the head by a moped on Edgecombe Avenue this spring, left bleeding in the street. A 73-year-old man, killed on his bike at Saint Nicholas and 165th. A 76-year-old man, dead at the intersection of Broadway and 161st, his life ended by a sedan moving too fast for the light to matter. The dead do not get a second chance.

The Machines That Kill

Cars and SUVs are the main threat. They caused the most deaths and injuries to pedestrians here—one dead, six seriously hurt, over 150 injured. Trucks and buses add to the toll. Motorcycles, mopeds, and bikes are not blameless, but the scale is different. The street is a battlefield, and the most vulnerable always lose.

Leadership: Action and Silence

The police in Precinct 33 have the tools. They can enforce speed limits. They can ticket drivers who fail to yield. They can target the corners where blood stains the curb. But the work is not done. In the last year, injuries rose by 8%. Serious injuries tripled—from 1 to 3. The disaster is not slowing down.

Local leaders have the power to act. They can push for lower speed limits, more daylighted corners, and protected crossings. They can demand the precinct crack down on reckless driving. But too often, the silence is louder than the sirens. “We need to do something to make sure bicyclists feel safer,” said a community board leader, but the city keeps cutting bike lanes and delaying real change CB 5 Vice Chair Samir Lavingia.

The Next Step Is Yours

This is not fate. This is policy. Every day the city waits, another family risks losing someone. Call your council member. Call the precinct. Demand enforcement. Demand safer streets. Do not wait for another name to join the list.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Precinct 33 sit politically?
It belongs to borough Manhattan, city council district District 7, assembly district AD 71 and state senate district SD 31.
Which areas are in Precinct 33?
It includes the Washington Heights (South), Highbridge Park, and Manhattan CB12 neighborhoods. It also overlaps parts of Council Districts District 7 and District 10, Assembly Districts AD 71 and AD 72, and State Senate District SD 31.
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Precinct 33?
Cars and SUVs: 1 death, 6 serious injuries, 150+ injuries. Motorcycles and Mopeds: 1 serious injury, 9 injuries. Bikes: 0 deaths, 0 serious injuries, 9 injuries. Cars and SUVs are the main killers.
What can police do to protect vulnerable road users here?
Precinct 33 police can enforce speed limits, ticket drivers who fail to yield, and target crash hotspots. They have the power to crack down on reckless driving and respond to dangerous conditions. The tools exist. They just need to use them.
Are these crashes preventable or just 'accidents'?
These are not random accidents. Most crashes can be prevented with better street design, lower speeds, and real enforcement. Policy and action save lives.
What can local politicians do?
Local politicians can lower speed limits, push for protected bike lanes and crossings, and demand police enforcement at dangerous spots. They can fight for real change, not just words.
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

Al Taylor
Assembly Member Al Taylor
District 71
District Office:
2541-55 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd., New York, NY 10039
Legislative Office:
Room 602, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Shaun Abreu
Council Member Shaun Abreu
District 7
District Office:
500 West 141st Street, New York, NY 10031
212-928-6814
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1763, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7007
Twitter: shaunabreu
Robert Jackson
State Senator Robert Jackson
District 31
District Office:
5030 Broadway Suite 701, New York, NY 10034
Legislative Office:
Room 306, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

Precinct 33 Police Precinct 33 sits in Manhattan, District 7, AD 71, SD 31.

It contains Manhattan CB12, Washington Heights (South), Highbridge Park.

See also
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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 33

Scooter Slams Sedan in Unsafe Lane Change

Scooter struck sedan on West 173 Street. Driver ejected, bones broken. Police cite unsafe lane change, distraction. Sedan hit while starting from parking. Crash left one man hurt, street scarred.

According to the police report, a scooter collided with a sedan on West 173 Street in Manhattan. The scooter driver, a 29-year-old man, was ejected and suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Police list 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan, driven by a licensed man, was starting from parking when the scooter hit its left front bumper. The scooter driver was unlicensed. No helmet or other safety equipment is noted in the report. The crash left the scooter driver injured and conscious.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4526220 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
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Sedan and SUV Crash Injures Two Men on Parkway

A sedan and SUV collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. The 18-year-old sedan driver was partially ejected, hurt in the neck. The 22-year-old SUV passenger suffered back injuries. Driver distraction played a role.

According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV crashed on Henry Hudson Parkway. The 18-year-old sedan driver was partially ejected and suffered neck injuries. The 22-year-old front passenger in the SUV was injured in the back and went into shock. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The SUV driver was unlicensed. The sedan driver wore no safety equipment, while the SUV passenger used a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles were going straight before the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4523574 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
SUV Hits Bicyclist on West 177 Street

A 36-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with a 2019 BMW SUV. The crash occurred on West 177 Street. The bicyclist suffered facial abrasions. The SUV driver was distracted, causing the crash.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected after a collision with a 2019 BMW SUV traveling north on West 177 Street. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to the face. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The SUV driver was the sole occupant and was licensed in New Jersey. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred, impacting the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the bike. No other contributing factors were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4517020 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Driver Injury in Henry Hudson Parkway Collision

A 22-year-old woman driver suffered an elbow abrasion in a crash on Henry Hudson Parkway. Two parked vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided. The driver was conscious and restrained. Police cited driver inattention as the cause.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Henry Hudson Parkway involving a sedan and an SUV, both initially parked. The 22-year-old female driver of the sedan was injured, sustaining an abrasion to her elbow and lower arm. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were damaged on their quarter panels. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted. The driver was not ejected and remained in the vehicle after the impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4515643 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Runaway Pickup Truck Injures Manhattan Pedestrian

A driverless pickup truck rolled from a parked position and struck a 43-year-old man walking near West 156 Street. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. The vehicle hit with its right front quarter panel.

According to the police report, a 2020 Ford pickup truck, parked and unoccupied, became a driverless runaway vehicle. It rolled westward and struck a 43-year-old male pedestrian outside an intersection near West 156 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle' as the primary contributing factor. No driver was present or involved, and no other driver errors were noted. The pedestrian was not at fault, and no safety equipment or actions by the pedestrian were cited.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4513560 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
3
Three Injured in Harlem River Drive SUV-Sedan Crash

Three occupants suffered back injuries and whiplash in a multi-vehicle collision on Harlem River Drive. The crash involved two sedans and an SUV all traveling south. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. All victims were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Harlem River Drive involving a 2009 SUV and two sedans traveling south. The impact was on the right rear bumper of one sedan and the right front quarter panel of another. Three occupants were injured: a 29-year-old male driver, a 30-year-old female front passenger, and an 8-year-old female rear passenger. All suffered back injuries and whiplash but were conscious and wearing lap belts. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No victims were ejected. The crash highlights driver error as the primary cause, with no other contributing factors noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4513636 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Oversized Carry All Crushes Woman’s Leg at Curb

A southbound Carry All turned right at West 178th and Broadway. The oversized vehicle mounted the curb. A 68-year-old woman stood by the edge. The vehicle crushed her leg. She stayed conscious. The street kept moving. The danger lingered.

A 68-year-old woman was injured at the corner of West 178th Street and Broadway in Manhattan. According to the police report, a southbound Carry All made a right turn and struck the woman as she stood by the curb, not in the roadway. The oversized vehicle crushed her lower leg and foot, causing serious injuries. The woman remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Oversized Vehicle' as a contributing factor in the crash. No other contributing factors are cited. The report does not mention any actions by the pedestrian that led to the crash. The impact highlights the danger oversized vehicles pose to people on city streets, even those standing out of the roadway.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4513559 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
SUV and Sedan Collide on Wadsworth Avenue

Two vehicles crashed on Wadsworth Avenue in Manhattan. The SUV struck the sedan’s rear right quarter panel. The sedan’s driver, a 29-year-old man, suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. Police cited traffic control disregard and driver distraction.

According to the police report, a 2019 SUV traveling south on Wadsworth Avenue collided with a 2017 sedan traveling north. The point of impact was the SUV’s right front bumper against the sedan’s right rear quarter panel. The sedan’s driver, a 29-year-old man, was injured with a contusion to his shoulder and upper arm. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report lists contributing factors as "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction". No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash caused damage to both vehicles’ front and rear bumpers. The driver errors highlight failures in obeying traffic signals and maintaining attention.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4512245 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Two Sedans Collide on Harlem River Drive

Two sedans crashed head-on on Harlem River Drive. A 32-year-old female front passenger suffered a head contusion. Both vehicles struck center front and back ends. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor. The passenger was injured but not ejected.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on Harlem River Drive collided, impacting each other's center front and back ends. The crash injured a 32-year-old female front passenger, who sustained a head contusion. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the collision. Both vehicles were going straight ahead before the crash. The injured passenger was not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4509534 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
12-Year-Old Girl Hit by Sedan on Audubon Avenue

A 12-year-old girl was struck at an intersection on Audubon Avenue in Manhattan. She suffered a serious head injury and lost consciousness. The sedan hit her with its right front bumper. The driver was licensed and traveling northbound.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Audubon Avenue and West 170th Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and was unconscious after being struck by a sedan traveling northbound. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, only unspecified factors related to the pedestrian. The pedestrian was at the intersection when the collision occurred. No safety equipment or other conditions were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4509085 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
SUVs Crash on West 163 Street; Passenger Hurt

Two SUVs collided on West 163 Street. A rear passenger suffered neck pain and whiplash. Both vehicles took front-end damage. The crash struck a parked sedan. No driver errors listed. The injured man stayed conscious.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles crashed on West 163 Street in Manhattan. One SUV was making a right turn while the other went straight. The impact hit the left front of the turning SUV and the right front of the other. A 35-year-old male rear passenger was injured, reporting neck pain and whiplash, but remained conscious and was not ejected. The crash also struck a parked sedan. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both drivers held valid licenses. The collision caused front-end damage to both SUVs.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4508911 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Bicyclist Injured in Manhattan Left-Turn Crash

A 23-year-old male bicyclist was injured on West 162 Street in Manhattan. The bike struck the left side of a turning vehicle. The rider suffered hip and upper leg injuries and was in shock. The driver was distracted at the time.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male bicyclist traveling west on West 162 Street collided with a vehicle making a left turn northbound on Broadway. The point of impact was the left side doors of the bike and the right front bumper of the turning vehicle. The bicyclist sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified. The driver held a valid New York license.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4505487 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
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Two Sedans Collide on West 179 Street

Two sedans collided on West 179 Street in Manhattan. Both drivers suffered injuries and shock. The crash involved rear-end impacts. Driver inattention and distraction were cited as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on West 179 Street near Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan. Both drivers were injured and experienced shock. The 66-year-old female driver suffered knee, lower leg, and foot injuries, while the 28-year-old male driver sustained facial injuries and whiplash. Both were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors to the crash. The vehicles were traveling north, with one sedan stopped in traffic and the other impacting its rear. The collision caused center front and rear-end damage to the vehicles. No other factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4503284 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on West 161 Street

A sedan turning right struck a bicyclist going straight on West 161 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver showed inattention and failed to yield right-of-way. The cyclist remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 46-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2021 sedan made a right turn and collided with him on West 161 Street near Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The sedan's right front quarter panel struck the left front bumper of the bike. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. No mention of helmet use or cyclist error was noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4502913 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Sedan Hits Bicyclist During U-Turn Manhattan

A sedan making a U-turn struck a bicyclist going straight on Riverside Drive. The 27-year-old cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Riverside Drive attempted a U-turn and collided with a northbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 27-year-old man, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan's right front bumper struck the bike's center front end. The sedan had two occupants and no reported damage. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected. The report also notes 'Passenger Distraction' as a secondary contributing factor. The crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers making U-turns without yielding to cyclists.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4502929 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
SUVs Crash on Henry Hudson Parkway

Two SUVs slammed together on Henry Hudson Parkway. Metal twisted. A 65-year-old woman in the back seat took the blow. Her knee and leg bruised. She stayed conscious, strapped in by a harness.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling south on Henry Hudson Parkway collided. The impact struck the left rear bumper of one SUV and the right front bumper of the other. A 65-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat suffered contusions to her knee and lower leg. She was conscious and secured by a lap belt and harness. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and driving straight at the time of the crash. The collision left both vehicles damaged at the points of impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4502910 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
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Two Sedans Collide on Cabrini Boulevard

Two sedans collided on Cabrini Boulevard at night. The driver of the westbound Ford was speeding and changed lanes unsafely. Three men inside the Ford suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Airbags deployed; all occupants conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Cabrini Boulevard around 10 p.m. The westbound Ford, carrying three men, struck the northbound Jeep. The Ford's driver was cited for unsafe speed and unsafe lane changing. The impact occurred at the Ford's left front bumper and the Jeep's right front quarter panel. All three Ford occupants, including the driver and two passengers aged 27, 32, and 44, were injured with whiplash and full-body trauma. Airbags deployed and lap belts were used. The report lists unsafe speed and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4502920 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Sedan Hits Pedestrian on West 176 Street

A 31-year-old man was struck by a sedan traveling east on West 176 Street. The pedestrian was injured in the knee and lower leg with abrasions. The driver showed aggressive driving and road rage. The collision occurred outside an intersection.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on West 176 Street struck a 31-year-old male pedestrian who was not at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions. The report lists aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors to the crash. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the sedan, which showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4502911 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Sedan Strikes Bicyclist on West 161 Street

A sedan hit a bicyclist on West 161 Street near Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was distracted and improperly used the lane.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on West 161 Street collided head-on with a southbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 29-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including inattention and improper lane usage. The bicyclist was also noted to have contributed through confusion or error. The sedan's front center end and the bike's front center end were damaged in the crash. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of impact. No mention of helmet use or signaling was made in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4500445 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Taxi Rear-Ended by Pick-up Truck on Riverside Drive

A taxi stopped in traffic on Riverside Drive was struck from behind by a northbound pick-up truck. The taxi driver, a 39-year-old man, suffered a back injury but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The truck driver was distracted.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling north on Riverside Drive rear-ended a stopped taxi. The taxi driver, a 39-year-old man, was injured in the back and remained conscious. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor for the crash. The taxi driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The collision caused damage to the center back end of the taxi and the center front end of the pick-up truck. No other occupants were involved. The truck driver’s distraction led to the failure to stop in time, resulting in the rear-end collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4499153 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12