Where does Precinct 34 sit politically?

It belongs to borough [Manhattan](/borough/manhattan/), city council district [District 10](/council-district/10/), assembly district [AD 71](/assembly-district/71/) and state senate district [SD 31](/senate-district/31/).

Which areas are in Precinct 34?

It includes the [Washington Heights (North)](/neighborhood/mn1202/), [Inwood](/neighborhood/mn1203/), [Highbridge Park](/neighborhood/mn1291/), [Inwood Hill Park](/neighborhood/mn1292/), and [Manhattan CB12](/community-board/112/) neighborhoods. It also overlaps parts of Council District [District 10](/council-district/10/), Assembly Districts [AD 71](/assembly-district/71/) and [AD 72](/assembly-district/72/), and State Senate District [SD 31](/senate-district/31/).

What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Precinct 34?

**Cars and Trucks**: SUVs and sedans killed 2 people and injured over 200. Trucks and buses caused additional injuries. **Motorcycles and Mopeds**: 4 deaths and dozens of injuries. **Bikes**: Fewer incidents, but still caused injuries.

What can police do to protect vulnerable road users here?

Precinct 34 can enforce speed limits, issue tickets for reckless driving and failure to yield, and target known crash hotspots. They can respond to dangerous conditions and act when residents report problems. As one resident said, ["No one stops at these stop signs. We see people go through these red lights all the time."](https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/washington-heights-hit-and-run-bicyclist-struck/)

Are these crashes preventable or just 'accidents'?

Most crashes are preventable. Speeding, failure to yield, and reckless driving are choices. Safer street design and enforcement can save lives.

What can local politicians do?

They can lower speed limits, fund safer street designs, and push for stronger enforcement against reckless drivers. They can listen to residents and act before more lives are lost.

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.

Police Precinct 34: Traffic Crash Statistics

Blood on West 181st: Silence Is Killing Us

A man carries the red cooler police used as a weapon toward officers on Aqueduct Ave. in Kingsbridge Heights, after Sgt. Erik Duran knocked Eric Duprey from his scooter and killed him.

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Crash Count for Precinct 34 57 crashes • 0 deaths

Crashes: 57

All Injuries: 20

Moderate: 4

Serious: 2

Deaths: 0

Data from Jan 1, 2026 to Jan 31, 2026

Crashes by Hour in Precinct 34 5 AM • 3 injuries ↓25%

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Who is getting hurt? Kids 2 injuries ↓33% Seniors 1 injuries ↓50%

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Driver Hits Parked Taxi On Icy Broadway 2026-01-17T13:00:00+00:00
W 187 ST
A westbound sedan driver hit a parked taxi on a slippery stretch of Broadway at W 187th. The taxi driver, 48, suffered a concussion and back injury in the afternoon snow.
According to the police report, a woman driving a sedan west on Broadway hit the rear of a legally parked taxi near West 187th Street on a snowy Saturday afternoon. Police cited slippery pavement as a contributing factor. The 48-year-old taxi driver reported a concussion and back injury. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
Distracted left-turn driver slams family car 2026-01-04T14:53:00+00:00
W 214 ST
A left-turning driver on W 214 St hit a southbound sedan, leaving a 60-year-old woman with severe head cuts as children and teens rode around her. Daylight glare and distraction, police say, turned a simple turn into trauma.
According to the police report, a northbound driver on W 214 St turned left toward Seaman Ave and hit a southbound sedan. Police recorded glare and driver inattention or distraction. A 60-year-old woman riding in the right rear seat of the struck car sustained severe head lacerations. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
Taxi driver blew traffic control, hurt kid 2026-01-31T19:13:00+00:00
W 186 ST
A taxi driver disregarded traffic control on W 186 St, and a 4-year-old passenger left with a head bruise. Two adults reported pain or nausea.
According to the police report, a taxi driver going east on W 186 St disregarded traffic control and collided with another vehicle traveling north. A 4-year-old passenger suffered a head contusion, and two adults reported pain or nausea. The crash happened after dark.
Unlicensed driver hits man in Dyckman crosswalk 2026-01-08T08:44:00+00:00
DYCKMAN ST
A 26-year-old unlicensed driver turned morning rush into pain on Dyckman, hitting a 54-year-old man in a marked crosswalk. Police say the driver’s inattention put the pedestrian on the ground with a head injury.
According to the police report, an unlicensed 26-year-old man driving a Kia east on Dyckman Street near Post Avenue hit a 54-year-old man who was crossing in a marked crosswalk at the intersection. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction as a contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion. Another vehicle occupant was listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
Tailgating driver slams car on Fairview 2026-01-07T18:40:00+00:00
FAIRVIEW AVE
A 54-year-old driver followed too closely on Fairview Avenue and hit another car turning onto Broadway Terrace, leaving him with whiplash and back injuries in the evening commute.
According to the police report, two southbound sedan drivers crashed on Fairview Avenue at Broadway Terrace around 6:40 p.m. Wednesday. Police recorded following too closely as a factor for both drivers. A 54-year-old driver reported back injury and whiplash and was listed as injured. The 24-year-old driver of the other car was listed with no reported injury details.

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Carnage in Precinct 34 2 Contusion/Bruise (Head)

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▸ Severe Lacerations 1

▸ Concussion 1

▸ Whiplash 1

▸ Contusion/Bruise 3

Data from Jan 1, 2026 to Jan 31, 2026

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Dangerous Streets in Precinct 34 Amsterdam Avenue • 5.2 inj/mi

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Dangerous Bike Lanes in Precinct 34 Top bike lane • 0 cyclist injuries

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Dangerous Schools in Precinct 34 St. Spyridon Parochial School • 6 injuries

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Preventable Speeding 0 16+ offenders ↓100%

Repeat School-Zone Speeding Offenders

Precinct 34

Data through 2026-01-31

Preventable tickets (≥16) — 2026 year-to-date

Prev: 196 2025 year-to-date

↓100.0% vs 2025 year-to-date

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≥ 16

≥ 6: 0 (2026 year-to-date) • Prev: 578 2025 year-to-date
≥ 16: 0 (2026 year-to-date) • Prev: 196 2025 year-to-date

Pedestrian Injuries 100% by Cars and Trucks ↓17%

Cars 0

Trucks 0

Mopeds 0

Bikes 0

Assembly Member Al Taylor F (50)*

Assembly Member Al Taylor
District 71

Assembly 71

Street Safety Record

F (50)*

2026 year-to-date

Recent concern: Excludes violations occurring within a certain distance from a place of worship, funeral home, or similar institution from bus operation-related traffic regulations

Taylor co-sponsors climate and community investment act, with no safety impact.
• Neutral
2026-01-30 · Sponsor · Open States
Taylor co-sponsors climate and community investment act, with no safety impact.
Taylor sponsors carve‑out bill weakening bus traffic enforcement rules
👎 Negative
2026-01-14 · Sponsor · Open States · ↓ hurts grade
Taylor sponsors carve‑out bill weakening bus traffic enforcement rules