Crash Count for Precinct 34
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 2,346
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,213
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 31, 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
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State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 34

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 2025-08-07
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 2025-08-07
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 2025-08-07
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 2025-08-07
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 2025-08-07
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 2025-08-07
SUV Strikes Bicyclist on West 181 Street

A bicyclist was injured after an SUV struck him on West 181 Street in Manhattan. The bike hit the right side doors of the parked SUV. The rider suffered a head contusion. Unsafe speed and passing too closely were factors.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male bicyclist was injured when his bike collided with the right side doors of a parked 2021 SUV on West 181 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist sustained a head contusion but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists unsafe speed and passing too closely as contributing factors to the crash. The SUV was stationary before impact, and the bike was traveling westbound. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV sustained damage to its right side doors. The incident highlights driver errors related to speed and proximity during passing maneuvers.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640100 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUV and Sedan Collide on West 207 Street

Two vehicles crashed on West 207 Street. The SUV driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The collision involved improper lane usage and turning. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The SUV driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old male SUV driver was injured in a collision on West 207 Street. The crash involved a station wagon/SUV and a sedan, both traveling west. The SUV driver was changing lanes and turning improperly when the collision occurred. The sedan was merging at the time. The contributing factors listed are "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Turning Improperly." The SUV driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and was conscious, wearing a lap belt. The SUV sustained damage to the left front bumper, and the sedan to the right front bumper. No other occupants were reported injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641442 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
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Garbage Truck Slams Parked Cars, Two Hurt

Garbage truck struck parked sedan and SUV on Sherman Avenue. Driver and passenger inside truck suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both men remained conscious. Crash followed reaction to another vehicle.

According to the police report, a 2023 Mack garbage truck traveling south on Sherman Avenue collided with a parked sedan and SUV. The truck’s driver and a passenger, both men in their late 20s and early 30s, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as a contributing factor, showing the driver’s response to another vehicle played a role in the crash. The parked sedan and SUV sustained damage to their left side doors and rear quarter panel. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643507 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Honda SUV Strikes Elderly Woman on Broadway

A Honda SUV turned left on Broadway. It struck a 72-year-old woman crossing the street. She lay semiconscious, head bleeding, on the asphalt. The SUV stood idle under the streetlamps. The city kept moving.

A 72-year-old woman was struck by a Honda SUV while crossing Broadway near 4259. According to the police report, the woman was crossing against the signal when the SUV, making a left turn, hit her. She suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, and was found semiconscious at the scene. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The SUV sustained no damage. No driver errors were documented in the report. The impact left the pedestrian injured and vulnerable in the intersection, while the vehicle remained untouched.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648346 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUV Makes U-Turn, Injures Bicyclist on Sherman Avenue

A 27-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2019 Jeep SUV made an improper U-turn on Sherman Avenue. The SUV struck the cyclist’s right side. The rider suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. No helmet was worn.

According to the police report, a 2019 Jeep SUV was making an improper U-turn on Sherman Avenue when it collided with a northbound bicyclist going straight. The bicyclist, a 27-year-old man, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver’s errors as "Turning Improperly" and "Unsafe Lane Changing." The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious but was injured. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV sustained damage to its right front bumper at the point of impact. The crash highlights the dangers posed by improper vehicle maneuvers in shared road spaces.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648407 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Sedan Slams Moped Rider on West 185th

A sedan cut left on West 185th. Its front quarter struck a moped. The rider, thirty-six, flew off. Blood pooled by his torn leg. He lay still, in shock. The street went quiet. Danger lingered in the dark.

A sedan making a left turn on West 185th Street struck a moped rider traveling straight. The moped rider, age 36, was thrown from his vehicle and suffered severe lacerations to his leg. According to the police report, 'A moped rider, 36, struck mid-turn by a sedan’s front quarter. No helmet. Thrown halfway off. Blood pooled near his torn leg. He lay still, in shock, as the night closed in.' The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for the moped rider. The sedan driver’s actions are also marked by 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The moped rider wore no helmet, as noted in the data. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4638032 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
High-Speed Police Pursuit Crash Injures Driver

A police pursuit on West 192 Street in Manhattan ended in a violent crash. Multiple SUVs and a sedan collided at unsafe speeds. The driver of one vehicle suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash left vehicles damaged and a driver injured.

According to the police report, a multi-vehicle collision occurred during a police pursuit on West 192 Street in Manhattan. The crash involved a sedan and several SUVs traveling southbound. The driver of one vehicle was injured, sustaining abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unsafe speed and aggressive driving or road rage as contributing factors. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The collision caused damage to the center front and back ends of the involved vehicles. No pedestrian involvement was reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4635134 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Inexperienced Driver Rear-Ends SUV on West 181

An inexperienced driver slammed her SUV into another on West 181 Street. The front driver, a 45-year-old man, suffered a bruised shoulder and arm. Both vehicles took heavy damage. Streets stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveled south on West 181 Street. The rear SUV, driven by a licensed but inexperienced woman, struck the back of the front SUV. The front driver, a 45-year-old man, was injured with a contusion and bruise to his shoulder and upper arm. The report lists driver inexperience and following too closely as contributing factors. Both vehicles were going straight. The front SUV took center back end damage; the rear SUV suffered center front end damage. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness and was not ejected.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4635130 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUV Turns Improperly, Hits Bus on West 207 Street

A 33-year-old male SUV driver suffered back injuries and shock after colliding with a bus while making a right turn. The bus was traveling west straight ahead. Both vehicles sustained left front bumper damage. The SUV driver was restrained and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male driver of a 2019 SUV was injured when his vehicle collided with a 2011 bus on West 207 Street. The SUV was making a right turn and struck the bus, which was traveling straight west. The SUV driver suffered back injuries and was in shock but was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as a contributing factor. The bus had no occupants and was driven by a licensed male driver. Both vehicles sustained damage to their left front bumpers. No other contributing factors were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631561 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Sedan Crash on Henry Hudson Parkway Injures Driver

A 71-year-old man driving a sedan on Henry Hudson Parkway suffered a fractured elbow and dislocated arm. He was semiconscious but not ejected. The crash involved slippery pavement and front-end impact. The driver wore a lap belt.

According to the police report, a 71-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on Henry Hudson Parkway. He sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow and lower arm and was semiconscious after the collision. The vehicle, a 2015 Honda sedan traveling south, struck with center front-end impact. The report lists slippery pavement as a contributing factor but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641427 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Flatbed Truck Strikes Cyclist on West 218 Street

Flatbed truck turned right. Cyclist rode straight. Truck hit cyclist’s front. Cyclist fell, unconscious. Limited view listed. Manhattan street, danger clear.

According to the police report, a flatbed truck making a right turn on West 218 Street in Manhattan struck a 39-year-old male bicyclist traveling straight south. The cyclist was injured and found unconscious at the scene. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor. The truck driver was licensed and headed southwest. No vehicle damage was reported. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment, as noted in the report. The collision underscores the risk when large vehicles turn with limited visibility on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4635032 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Pedestrian Injured in Manhattan Failure to Yield

A 29-year-old woman was struck by a northbound vehicle on Sherman Avenue. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and passed too closely. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured in Manhattan after a vehicle failed to yield right-of-way and passed too closely. The 29-year-old female pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle was traveling north and struck the pedestrian on the right front quarter panel. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage, and no other occupants were involved. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631453 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Moped Driver Ejected in Manhattan Crash

A 20-year-old moped driver was ejected and injured on Broadway near West 190 Street. The moped struck the left side of a vehicle making a U-turn. The driver suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. The crash involved improper turning.

According to the police report, a moped traveling north on Broadway collided with a vehicle making a U-turn. The moped driver, a 20-year-old male with a learner's permit, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained a fractured and dislocated shoulder. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as a contributing factor. The moped's front center impacted the left side doors of the other vehicle, which showed no damage. The driver was wearing a helmet but still suffered serious injuries. No other contributing factors were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629762 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Pedestrian Injured by Distracted Driver on West 207 Street

A 40-year-old man was struck on West 207 Street. The driver, heading east, hit the pedestrian at the left rear quarter panel. The man suffered back contusions and bruises. The driver showed inattention and inexperience. The victim was conscious.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured on West 207 Street after being struck by a vehicle traveling east. The impact occurred at the vehicle's left rear quarter panel. The pedestrian, a 40-year-old man, sustained back injuries including contusions and bruises and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was engaged in other actions in the roadway at the time of the collision. No other vehicle or driver details were provided.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629052 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07