Crash Count for Precinct 33
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,926
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,061
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 288
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 17
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 4
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 30, 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

Sedan Slams Moped on West 168 Street

A sedan struck a moped near Audubon Avenue. The moped driver, 28, was thrown and injured in the hip and leg. Police cited driver inattention. Both vehicles took heavy damage.

According to the police report, a sedan heading west on West 168 Street collided with a southbound moped near Audubon Avenue in Manhattan. The moped driver, a 28-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered hip and upper leg injuries, along with shock and pain. Police cited the sedan driver for inattention or distraction. The impact hit the sedan's right front bumper and the moped's left side. No other contributing factors were listed. The moped driver was not using any safety equipment. Both vehicles were damaged in the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669342 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Sedan Passes Too Closely, Injures Bicyclist

A 30-year-old male bicyclist suffered bruises and arm injuries after a sedan made a right turn and passed too closely. The impact hit the bike’s front center and the sedan’s right front quarter panel. The cyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided near West 158 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old man, was injured with contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" twice as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain safe distance while making a right turn. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The sedan’s right front quarter panel and the bike’s center front end were the points of impact. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected from the bike.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4667806 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Moped Rider Thrown After SUV Collision

A moped hit an SUV’s side at West 160th and Saint Nicholas. The rider, 25, was ejected. His head split open. Blood pooled on the street. He lay incoherent, pain thick in his voice. The moped was crushed. Sirens cut the morning.

A violent crash unfolded at the corner of West 160th Street and Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan. A moped slammed into the side of an SUV. According to the police report, the moped rider, age 25, was ejected and suffered a severe head injury with heavy bleeding. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The moped was demolished. The SUV’s right side doors were damaged. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes cited are driver errors. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670151 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Sedans Collide on Broadway, Driver Injured

Two sedans crashed on Broadway in Manhattan. The female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inexperience and failure to yield right-of-way. Impact hit left rear quarter panel of one car and right front bumper of the other.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on Broadway collided. The female driver of the 2008 Mazda, aged 57, was injured with neck pain and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inexperience and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The impact occurred at the left rear quarter panel of the Ford and the right front bumper of the Mazda. Both vehicles were going straight ahead before the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured driver was not ejected and was the sole occupant in her vehicle. The crash highlights errors in yielding and driver control.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669282 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
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Taxi Rear-Ends Vehicle on West 179 Street

A taxi struck the rear of a vehicle stopped in traffic on West 179 Street. Three occupants suffered neck injuries with whiplash. The taxi driver was inattentive. All injured remained conscious and were not ejected from their seats.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on West 179 Street rear-ended a vehicle stopped in traffic. The impact occurred at the center back end of the taxi and the center front end of the other vehicle. Three occupants in the taxi were injured, all suffering neck injuries described as whiplash. The injured included the driver and two passengers, all conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The taxi driver’s contributing factor was listed as Driver Inattention/Distraction. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663644 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Moped Strikes Sedan’s Left Rear Quarter

A moped traveling north hit a westbound sedan’s left rear quarter on West 157 Street. The moped driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered bruises and full-body injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor. No ejection occurred.

According to the police report, a moped traveling north collided with the left rear quarter panel of a westbound sedan on West 157 Street. The moped driver, a 28-year-old male occupant, sustained contusions and injuries to his entire body but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan was operated by a licensed male driver from Pennsylvania. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The moped driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash caused damage to the front center of the moped and the left rear quarter of the sedan.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658192 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Distracted Sedan Driver Strikes Moped Head-On

A sedan turned left on West 166 Street and hit a moped going straight. The moped rider suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver distraction. Both vehicles were damaged in the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn on West 166 Street collided with a moped traveling straight near Amsterdam Avenue. The moped driver, a 40-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The sedan’s left front quarter panel struck the moped’s left front bumper, damaging both vehicles. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656566 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Chassis Cab Rear-Ends Sedan on Expressway

Chassis cab slammed into a sedan’s rear on the Cross Bronx Expressway. The sedan driver, a 57-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were moving west. Impact was forceful and sudden.

According to the police report, a chassis cab traveling west on the Cross Bronx Expressway struck the left rear bumper of a sedan, also heading west. The sedan’s 57-year-old driver was injured, suffering neck trauma and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The sedan’s center back end and the chassis cab’s right front bumper were damaged. Both drivers were licensed. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The crash left the sedan driver hurt but not ejected.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656563 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Taxi Hits Bicyclist Turning Improperly Manhattan

A 15-year-old boy on a bike was partially ejected and injured at West 162 Street and Broadway. The taxi struck the bike’s left front bumper as the cyclist made an improper left turn. The rider suffered bruises and leg injuries.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on Broadway collided with a 15-year-old bicyclist making an improper left turn at West 162 Street. The bike was hit on its left front bumper by the taxi’s left front bumper. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors such as helmet use were noted. The cyclist was conscious and injured but not fatally harmed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653724 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
SUV Makes U-Turn, Hits Moped Rider

A 48-year-old man riding a moped was struck by an SUV making an improper U-turn on Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan. The moped driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The SUV’s left front quarter panel was damaged in the collision.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling south on Amsterdam Avenue made an improper U-turn and collided with a moped also traveling south. The moped driver, a 48-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV sustained damage to its left front quarter panel. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as a contributing factor for the SUV driver. The moped driver was conscious and not ejected. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653908 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Sedan Turns Left, Injures Manhattan Bicyclist

A sedan made a left turn on Broadway in Manhattan. It struck a 26-year-old male bicyclist traveling straight south. The cyclist suffered a concussion and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver was distracted at the time of collision.

According to the police report, a sedan was making a left turn on Broadway near West 162 Street in Manhattan when it collided with a bicyclist traveling straight ahead. The 26-year-old male bicyclist sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and suffered a concussion. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. There was no damage reported to either vehicle. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle southbound. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in interactions with vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653907 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

An 18-year-old woman was hit by an SUV making a left turn on West 159 Street. She was crossing with the signal when the vehicle disregarded traffic control and failed to yield. She suffered bruises and injuries to her lower leg and foot.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling east on West 159 Street made a left turn and struck an 18-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The report lists the driver's errors as disregarding traffic control and failure to yield the right-of-way. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following the traffic signal when the collision occurred.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649997 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Fort Washington

A sedan hit a 32-year-old woman crossing Fort Washington Avenue with the signal. The driver was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. The crash left her injured but conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old female pedestrian was crossing Fort Washington Avenue at an intersection with the signal when a 2021 Volkswagen sedan traveling north struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruising to her hip and upper leg and was conscious after the impact. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the crash. The sedan was going straight ahead at the time of the collision. There is no mention of any contributing factors related to the pedestrian or safety equipment. The crash occurred in Manhattan's 10033 zip code.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649996 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
E-Bike Rider Injured in Right-Turn Collision

An e-bike rider was struck while traveling north on West 179 Street. A Jeep made a right turn, failing to yield right-of-way. The rider was ejected and suffered knee, lower leg, and foot injuries. The Jeep showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male e-bike rider was injured after a collision with a Jeep on West 179 Street. The Jeep was making a right turn while the e-bike was going straight ahead. The report lists the driver error as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The rider was ejected from the bike and sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The e-bike rider was not wearing any safety equipment. The Jeep sustained no damage and had no occupants at the time. The incident highlights a failure by the Jeep driver to yield, resulting in serious injury to the vulnerable e-bike rider.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649646 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
E-Bike Rider Injured in SUV Rear-End Crash

An e-bike rider was partially ejected and injured in a rear-end collision with an SUV on West 160 Street in Manhattan. The SUV driver followed too closely, striking the cyclist from behind. The rider suffered a neck fracture and was left in shock.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male e-bike rider was partially ejected and injured after being struck from behind by a 2016 Toyota SUV traveling south on West 160 Street, Manhattan. The collision caused a neck fracture and dislocation, leaving the rider in shock. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The e-bike rider was not using any safety equipment. The SUV sustained damage to its left front bumper, while the e-bike was damaged at the center front end.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649122 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
E-Bike Strikes Boy Playing in Roadway

An 8-year-old boy playing in the street was hit by an e-bike traveling south on West 158 Street. The boy suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver showed inattention and distraction at the time of impact.

According to the police report, an e-bike traveling south on West 158 Street struck an 8-year-old boy who was playing in the roadway at an intersection. The boy sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with contusions and bruises reported. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passenger Distraction' as contributing factors. The e-bike driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of the collision. The vehicle sustained no damage. The boy was conscious and not ejected from the roadway. No other safety equipment or helmet use was noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in areas where children may be present.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646345 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Moped Driver Injured in Amsterdam Avenue Crash

A 29-year-old man on a moped was injured on Amsterdam Avenue. The moped struck the front center of a vehicle making a left turn. The driver suffered bruises and leg injuries. No helmet was worn. The crash caused front-end damage to the moped.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male moped driver was injured in a collision on Amsterdam Avenue. The moped was traveling north, going straight ahead, when it struck the center front end of a vehicle making a left turn. The driver was not ejected but sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any failure to yield or other driver errors explicitly. The moped driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The vehicle involved was a Honda SUV. Damage was limited to the moped's center front end.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4645415 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Two Sedans Collide on Riverside Drive

Two sedans crashed head-on at Riverside Drive in Manhattan. Both drivers were going straight. One driver, 60, suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm injury. The crash caused left front bumper damage to both vehicles. Driver distraction was a factor.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Riverside Drive in Manhattan. Both drivers were traveling straight in opposite directions when the crash occurred. The 60-year-old male driver of one vehicle was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to his elbow and lower arm. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the collision. Both vehicles sustained damage to their left front bumpers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642629 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
SUV Turns Left, E-Bike Rider Bleeds on Amsterdam

An SUV turned left on Amsterdam. An e-bike kept straight. They collided head-on. The e-bike rider, a 44-year-old man, hit the pavement. Blood ran from his leg. The light was not obeyed. No helmet. Night air thick with sirens.

A crash took place at Amsterdam Avenue and West 162nd Street in Manhattan. An SUV made a left turn. An e-bike rider, a 44-year-old man, went straight. They collided head-on. The man suffered severe lacerations to his leg. According to the police report, 'The light was not obeyed.' The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause was the failure to obey traffic signals. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643244 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Sedan Overturns After Side Impact on Parkway

A sedan overturned on Henry Hudson Parkway after a side impact. The driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered a head injury and concussion. The crash happened at 2:05 a.m. The driver was restrained but injured. Following too closely caused the collision.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Henry Hudson Parkway was struck on the left side doors by another vehicle passing southbound. The impact caused the sedan to overturn. The driver, a 28-year-old male occupant, was injured with a head injury and concussion but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor to the crash. The second vehicle's details are unspecified, but it impacted the right front quarter panel of the sedan. No ejection occurred. The crash highlights the dangers of close following distances leading to severe vehicle damage and occupant injury.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4644924 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06