Crash Count for Precinct 34
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 2,345
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,212
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 318
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 24
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 8
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 30, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 34?

Blood on West 181st: Silence Is Killing Us

Blood on West 181st: Silence Is Killing Us

Precinct 34: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 4, 2025

The Toll on Our Streets

No one is safe on the streets of Precinct 34. In the last twelve months, there have been 672 crashes. 342 people were hurt. Ten were seriously injured. Not one person should have to bleed in the crosswalk or on a bike. But the numbers keep climbing.

Just this week, a cyclist was struck at West 181st and Cabrini. The driver made a U-turn, hit the woman, and ran. The officers checked the victim, then left. The car was abandoned. The driver vanished. A neighbor said, “No one stops at these stop signs. We see people go through these red lights all the time.” Another resident pleaded, “I really want there to be speed humps because it’s just terrifying.”

This is not a fluke. Last year, a 37-year-old cyclist was killed on West 181st. A 15-year-old died on a moped at Saint Nicholas Avenue. A woman lost her life as a passenger when a driver blew through a traffic control. The dead do not get second chances.

Who Pays the Price

SUVs and cars do the most harm. In the last three years, they killed two people and injured over 200 more. Motorcycles and mopeds left dozens hurt. Trucks and buses added to the toll. The victims are young and old: children, seniors, workers, mothers.

The police have the tools. They can enforce speed limits. They can ticket reckless drivers. They can target the corners where blood stains the curb. But too often, the response is a shrug.

Leadership: Action or Excuses?

Local leaders have the power to act. The city can lower speed limits. The precinct can crack down on repeat offenders. But change comes slow. The silence is louder than the sirens.

Residents are not waiting. They demand speed humps. They demand enforcement. They demand to live.

Call to Action

If you live here, speak up. Call your council member. Call the precinct. Demand speed enforcement. Demand safer crossings. Demand action before the next siren is for someone you love.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Precinct 34 sit politically?
It belongs to borough Manhattan, city council district District 10, assembly district AD 71 and state senate district SD 31.
Which areas are in Precinct 34?
It includes the Washington Heights (North), Inwood, Highbridge Park, Inwood Hill Park, and Manhattan CB12 neighborhoods. It also overlaps parts of Council District 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 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.”
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.
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.

Citations

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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
Carmen De La Rosa
Council Member Carmen De La Rosa
District 10
District Office:
618 W. 177th Street, Ground Floor, New York, NY 10033
917-521-2616
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1880, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7053
Twitter: cndelarosa
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 34 Police Precinct 34 sits in Manhattan, District 10, AD 71, SD 31.

It contains Manhattan CB12, Washington Heights (North), Inwood, Highbridge Park, Inwood Hill Park.

See also
Boroughs
City Council Districts
Community Boards
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State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 34

Unlicensed Vespa Rider Killed on Parkway

A 46-year-old man rode south on Henry Hudson Parkway. He was unlicensed. No helmet. He struck the right front of his Vespa. Thrown from the moped, his skull hit hard. He died alone in the dark. No other vehicles involved.

A 46-year-old man was killed while riding a Vespa southbound on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, 'A 46-year-old man, unlicensed and bareheaded, was thrown from his southbound Vespa. The right front struck. His skull bore the blow. He died alone in the dark. Crush injuries. No one else involved.' The report lists the driver as unlicensed and not wearing any safety equipment. The only contributing factors noted are 'Unspecified.' No other vehicles or people were involved in the crash. The man was ejected from the moped and suffered fatal head injuries.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4668759 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
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Two SUVs Collide on West 207 Street

Two SUVs crashed head-on and side-on at West 207 Street. Both vehicles struck each other with force. Two male passengers suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Drivers distracted. Both vehicles damaged on right side and front end.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on West 207 Street. The first SUV, traveling north, was struck on its right side doors by the second SUV, which was traveling west and impacted with its center front end. Two male passengers, ages 51 and 20, were injured with neck injuries and complaints of whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both vehicles. No other contributing factors were noted. The crash caused damage to the right side doors of the first vehicle and the front end of the second vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669328 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Motorcycle Ejected in Manhattan Sedan Crash

A motorcycle and sedan collided on Sherman Avenue. The motorcyclist was ejected, suffering head injuries and internal trauma. The driver was semiconscious and unhelmeted. Police cited improper turning as the cause. Both vehicles traveled south at impact.

According to the police report, a motorcycle and a sedan collided on Sherman Avenue in Manhattan. The motorcyclist, a 31-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained head injuries and internal trauma. He was semiconscious at the scene and was not wearing a helmet. The sedan driver, also male, was traveling straight south when the crash occurred. The police identified "Turning Improperly" as a contributing factor to the crash. The motorcycle struck the right front quarter panel of the sedan, damaging both vehicles. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669364 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
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Taxi Slams Parked SUV on Wadsworth Avenue

A taxi crashed into a parked SUV in Washington Heights. Four taxi occupants suffered whiplash to head, neck, and back. Police cite driver distraction as the cause. Metal twisted. No one ejected.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north struck a parked SUV on Wadsworth Avenue in Manhattan. Four people in the taxi were injured: the 27-year-old male driver and three female passengers, ages 36, 41, and 44. All suffered whiplash, with injuries to the head, neck, and back. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the primary contributing factor. The SUV was stationary at the time of the crash. The taxi's right front and the SUV's left rear took the impact. No one was ejected from either vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4667755 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Sedan Turning Left Hits Taxi Going Straight

A sedan making a left turn struck a taxi traveling east on West 207 Street. The impact hit the sedan’s right side doors. A 42-year-old male rear passenger suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and was in shock. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, a sedan was making a left turn when it collided with a taxi going straight ahead on West 207 Street. The point of impact was the right side doors of the sedan and the right front bumper of the taxi. The sedan carried two occupants, including a 42-year-old male rear passenger who sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and was treated for pain and nausea. The passenger was not ejected but experienced shock. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or signal. No safety equipment was noted for the injured passenger.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661830 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
SUV Slams Taxi on Slick West 207 Street

A taxi slowed on West 207. An SUV hit from behind. Pavement slick. A 32-year-old passenger took a blow to the head. Whiplash followed. He stayed conscious. Metal and bodies jarred in the rain.

According to the police report, a taxi and two SUVs were traveling east on West 207 Street. The taxi slowed. A 2021 SUV struck the rear of a 2023 SUV, which then hit the taxi. A 32-year-old male passenger in the rear right seat of the first SUV suffered a head injury and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor. Driver error included failure to maintain control on slick roads. The passenger was not ejected and bore no fault.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661831 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
2
Sedan Turns Left, Hits Moped on West 185 Street

A sedan making a left turn struck a moped going straight on West 185 Street. Two men, driver and passenger in the sedan, suffered head contusions. The driver showed signs of distraction and followed too closely. Both were conscious and injured.

According to the police report, a 2019 Honda sedan making a left turn on West 185 Street collided with a moped traveling north. The sedan carried two male occupants, a 22-year-old driver and a 17-year-old front passenger. Both sustained head injuries described as contusions and bruises but were conscious and not ejected. The driver’s contributing factors included driver inattention or distraction and following too closely. The moped also carried two occupants, but no injuries or details were reported for them. The point of impact was the sedan’s right front bumper and the moped’s center front end. No safety equipment was noted for the sedan occupants. The crash highlights driver errors without implicating the victims.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660519 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Two Sedans Collide on Seaman Avenue

Two sedans crashed head-on on Seaman Avenue in Manhattan. Both drivers were men. One suffered a shoulder injury and bruising. The collision damaged the left front bumpers of both vehicles. Driver inattention caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Seaman Avenue in Manhattan. Both drivers were male and traveling straight in opposite directions. The impact occurred at the left front bumpers of both vehicles. One driver, age 54, was injured with a shoulder and upper arm contusion but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. Both vehicles sustained damage to their left front bumpers. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving even on straightforward routes.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658982 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
SUV Overturns After Unsafe Lane Change on Broadway

A 29-year-old female driver suffered elbow and arm abrasions when her SUV overturned on Broadway. The crash involved multiple parked vehicles. Police cited unsafe lane changing as the cause. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old female driver was injured when her 2001 SUV overturned after an unsafe lane change on Broadway. The vehicle struck multiple parked SUVs and a sedan before overturning. The driver sustained abrasions to her elbow and lower arm but was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time of the crash. The report lists unsafe lane changing as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The crash caused significant damage to the overturned SUV and the parked vehicles it collided with.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658106 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Jeep Swerves, Motorcyclist Bleeds on Sherman

A Jeep cut across Sherman Avenue. A Suzuki motorcycle kept straight. Metal slammed metal. The rider, forty-five, crashed. His head split open. Blood spread on the street. He lay trapped, conscious, waiting for help.

A crash unfolded on Sherman Avenue near Arden Street in Manhattan. A Jeep SUV swerved while changing lanes. A Suzuki motorcycle continued straight. The vehicles collided. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The motorcycle rider, a 45-year-old man, suffered severe head injuries and was trapped but conscious at the scene. He wore no helmet. The report states: 'A Jeep swerved. A Suzuki held course. Steel kissed steel. The rider, 45, hit the ground hard. No helmet. Head split. Blood pooled on blacktop. Sirens rose. He lay trapped, conscious, waiting.' The listed driver error was improper lane usage.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657457 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Sedan Hits E-Scooter on West 186 Street

A sedan making a left turn struck a northbound e-scooter on West 186 Street. The e-scooter driver, a 33-year-old woman, was ejected and suffered hip and upper leg injuries. Unsafe speed was cited as a factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south made a left turn and collided with a northbound e-scooter on West 186 Street. The e-scooter driver, a 33-year-old woman wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg, with minor bleeding reported. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor for both vehicles. The sedan's point of impact was its right front bumper, while the e-scooter was hit at its center front end. The sedan had two occupants, and its driver was licensed in New York. The e-scooter driver was in shock following the crash. No other contributing factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659705 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
SUV Hits Sedan Making U-Turn on West 213 Street

A Jeep SUV struck a Kia sedan’s left rear quarter panel as it made a U-turn on West 213 Street. The sedan’s driver, a 38-year-old man, suffered a head contusion. The crash involved driver inattention and distraction.

According to the police report, a 2023 Kia sedan was making a U-turn on West 213 Street when it was struck on the left rear quarter panel by a 2014 Jeep SUV traveling straight ahead. The sedan’s driver, a 38-year-old man, was injured with a head contusion but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The Jeep driver was licensed and traveling south. The impact damaged the left rear quarter panel of the sedan and the right front bumper of the SUV. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657420 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
SUV Slams Sedan, Passenger Injured on 181st

SUV struck sedan from behind on West 181 Street. Rear passenger, woman, 55, suffered head injury and whiplash. Police cite driver distraction. Impact was forceful. No other errors listed.

According to the police report, a 2020 SUV traveling west on West 181 Street rear-ended a 2002 sedan moving in the same direction. The SUV hit the sedan's center rear, damaging both vehicles. A 55-year-old woman in the sedan's left rear seat suffered head trauma and whiplash. She wore a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and driving straight. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656989 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Unlicensed Moped Hits SUV on Saint Nicholas

A 23-year-old moped driver was ejected and injured in a violent crash on Saint Nicholas Avenue. The moped struck the left side of an SUV. The driver was unconscious with internal injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Saint Nicholas Avenue involving a moped and a sport utility vehicle. The 23-year-old moped driver, who was unlicensed, was ejected from the vehicle and suffered injuries to his entire body, resulting in unconsciousness. The SUV was traveling east, and the moped south, both going straight ahead when the crash happened. The point of impact was the left side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the moped. The police identified 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor to the crash. The moped driver was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653693 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Sedan Strikes Driver on Henry Hudson Parkway

A 55-year-old woman driving a sedan was injured in a crash on Henry Hudson Parkway. The vehicle was hit on its right rear quarter panel. The driver suffered head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 55-year-old female driver was operating a 2018 Chevrolet sedan northbound on Henry Hudson Parkway when the vehicle was struck on the right rear quarter panel. The driver, who was the sole occupant, sustained head injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and properly restrained with a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any specific driver errors. The collision caused damage to the right rear quarter panel of the sedan. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651976 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
SUVs Clash on Broadway, Pedestrian Injured

Two SUVs smashed on Broadway. One failed to yield. A 52-year-old woman walking nearby took the hit. She suffered bruises to her shoulder and arm. The street bore the scars. Driver error cut through the evening.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Broadway. One driver was making a left turn while the other was going straight. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. A 52-year-old female pedestrian was struck and injured, suffering contusions and bruises to her shoulder and upper arm. She remained conscious after the crash. The vehicles sustained damage to the left front bumper and left rear quarter panel. The police report does not list any contributing factors from the pedestrian. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to yield.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648682 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
SUV Strikes 13-Year-Old Pedestrian Crossing

A 13-year-old boy was hit by an SUV on Broadway in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle failed to yield. He suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver struck the boy head-on.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2023 Honda SUV traveling south on Broadway near West 196 Street in Manhattan. The boy was crossing the street with the signal at an intersection when the SUV hit him at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor on the driver's part. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648236 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
SUV Rear-Ends Taxi on Harlem River Drive

A 32-year-old male SUV driver suffered neck injuries in a rear-end crash on Harlem River Drive. The SUV struck a taxi from behind while changing lanes. The driver was conscious and restrained, complaining of whiplash after the impact.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male driver of a 2015 SUV was injured when his vehicle rear-ended a taxi on Harlem River Drive. The SUV was changing lanes northbound and struck the taxi’s right rear bumper with its left front bumper. The driver suffered neck injuries and complained of whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The taxi was traveling straight ahead at the time of the collision. The SUV driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648108 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Motorcycle Rear-Ends Sedan on West 186 Street

A motorcycle struck the rear of a stopped sedan on West 186 Street in Manhattan. The 24-year-old motorcyclist was partially ejected and suffered facial fractures. The crash involved traffic control disregard and following too closely by the motorcyclist.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on West 186 Street rear-ended a stopped sedan. The motorcyclist, a 24-year-old male with a permit license, was partially ejected and sustained facial fractures and dislocations. The report lists contributing factors as "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Following Too Closely," indicating driver errors by the motorcyclist. The motorcyclist's view was also obstructed or limited. The sedan driver was licensed and stopped in traffic at the time of impact. The report does not mention any helmet use or signaling by the motorcyclist.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643517 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
SUV Turns Left, Hits Unlicensed Scooter Rider

A man on a motorscooter was struck by an SUV making a left turn on West 181 Street in Manhattan. The scooter driver, unlicensed and injured, suffered shoulder abrasions and was ejected. The SUV driver was distracted and involved with alcohol.

According to the police report, the crash occurred when an SUV making a left turn collided with a motorscooter traveling straight ahead on West 181 Street near Amsterdam Avenue. The scooter driver, a 27-year-old man, was ejected and sustained upper arm and shoulder abrasions. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with alcohol involvement by the SUV driver. The scooter driver was unlicensed. The SUV's point of impact was the left front bumper, while the motorscooter was hit at its center front end. No safety equipment was reported for the scooter rider. The crash highlights driver errors including distraction and failure to yield during the left turn.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643514 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06