Crash Count for SD 31
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 7,899
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 4,484
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 1,112
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 71
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 29
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 26, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in SD 31?

Senator Jackson: Legislation Passed, Bodies Counted, Streets Still Deadly

Senator Jackson: Legislation Passed, Bodies Counted, Streets Still Deadly

SD 31: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 4, 2025

Blood on the Streets

Just days ago, a cyclist was struck at West 181st and Cabrini in Washington Heights. The driver made a U-turn, hit the woman, and fled. Police checked the victim, then left. Neighbors watched. One said, “No one stops at these stop signs. We see people go through these red lights all the time” (CBS New York).

In the last twelve months, five people have died in crashes across SD 31. Twenty-four were seriously hurt. The toll is steady, the pain routine. Cyclists, walkers, children—no one is spared. In the past year, 1,448 people were injured in 2,348 crashes. The numbers do not flinch.

Patterns, Not Accidents

The same corners see the same violence. Residents know the danger. “The crowding and the traffic signals are a problem,” said a man named Jordan (CBS New York). Another neighbor, Nina Schmidt, said, “I really want there to be speed humps because it’s just terrifying” (CBS New York).

The city counts the bodies. The city counts the broken bones. But the city does not fix the street.

Senator Jackson: Votes and Silence

State Senator Robert Jackson has voted for bills to curb repeat speeders and extend school speed zones (Open States). He co-sponsored a bill to require speed-limiting devices for drivers with a record of violations. He backed 24/7 speed cameras (Streetsblog NYC).

But the deaths keep coming. The bills move slow. The streets stay the same.

What You Can Do

This is not fate. This is policy. Call Senator Jackson. Call your council member. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand speed humps. Demand action. Every day of delay is another day of blood on the street.

Take action now.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the New York State Senate and how does it work?
The New York State Senate is the upper chamber of the state legislature. It passes laws, approves budgets, and represents districts like SD 31. Open States
Where does SD 31 sit politically?
It belongs to borough Manhattan, city council district District 10 and assembly district AD 72. NYC Open Data
Which areas are in SD 31?
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in SD 31?
SUVs and cars were involved in 704 pedestrian injuries and deaths. Motorcycles and mopeds caused 42. Bikes were involved in 21. NYC Open Data
Are these crashes just accidents?
No. The same streets see the same violence again and again. These are preventable with better design and enforcement.
What can local politicians do?
They can pass and enforce lower speed limits, fund street redesigns, and support automated enforcement to protect people walking and biking.
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

Citations

Fix the Problem

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 Representatives

Manny De Los Santos
Assembly Member Manny De Los Santos
District 72
District Office:
210 Sherman Ave. Suite A&C, New York, NY 10034
Legislative Office:
Room 454, 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
Other Geographies

SD 31 Senate District 31 sits in Manhattan, Precinct 34, District 10, AD 72.

It contains University Heights (South)-Morris Heights, University Heights (North)-Fordham, Bedford Park, Kingsbridge Heights-Van Cortlandt Village, Kingsbridge-Marble Hill, Washington Heights (South), Washington Heights (North), Inwood, Highbridge Park, Inwood Hill Park, Bronx CB7, Bronx CB8, Bronx CB5, Manhattan CB12.

See also
City Council Districts
State_assembly_districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Senate District 31

Improper Passing Sends Teen Moped Passenger Flying

A moped cut right on University Avenue. An SUV turned. A girl, fifteen, flew from the back seat. She struck the pavement, motionless. No helmet. The street claimed her before the day could finish.

According to the police report, a moped attempted to pass on the right at University Avenue and West 192nd Street as a Honda SUV made a right turn. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The moped's male driver was unlicensed. The collision ejected a fifteen-year-old girl riding as a rear passenger on the moped. She was not wearing a helmet, but the report does not cite this as a contributing factor. The narrative states, 'The girl on the back flew off. No helmet. Fifteen years old. She hit the pavement and lay still.' The impact killed her. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of improper passing and unlicensed operation, as documented by the responding officers.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728164 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Driver Falls Asleep, Dies in Solo Bronx SUV Crash

A Nissan SUV slammed head-on into stillness on Jerome Avenue. The driver, alone, drifted asleep and never woke. Smoke curled above the wreck. No other lives touched. The morning street bore witness to a solitary fatal mistake.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old man driving a Nissan SUV on Jerome Avenue near 1709 lost control of his vehicle after he 'fell asleep at the wheel.' The SUV struck head-on, resulting in the driver’s death. The report states the crash occurred in the early morning, with the street described as 'still' and 'nothing moved but the smoke.' The only person involved was the driver, who died alone in the vehicle. The police report explicitly lists 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor, underscoring the critical role of driver inattention and fatigue in this fatal incident. No other vehicles, pedestrians, or cyclists were involved or harmed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724137 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Jackson Supports Safety Boosting Automated Street Cleaning Enforcement

A new state bill would let New York City street sweepers use cameras to catch cars blocking cleaning routes. Repeat offenders rack up most tickets. Lawmakers say dirty streets and blocked drains endanger everyone. The law would sunset in 2029.

Assembly Bill (unnumbered) was introduced by Brooklyn Assembly Member Brian Cunningham on April 25, 2024. The bill is pending in the state legislature. It would allow New York City to mount enforcement cameras on street sweepers to ticket cars parked illegally during street cleaning hours. The bill summary states it 'fulfills the Sanitation Department's longstanding ask for help getting vehicles out of the way of road-cleaning operations.' Cunningham, who sponsors the bill, said, 'Dirty streets are totally unacceptable.' Sanitation Commissioner Jessica Tisch supports the change, noting that state law must allow automated ticketing. Uptown Manhattan State Senator Robert Jackson introduced a similar Senate bill. The law would phase in after a year and expire by mid-2029, giving officials time to assess its impact. No formal safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.


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Left Turn Ignored Signal, Passenger Burned Alive

Steel met steel on 10th Avenue. A left turn ran the light. Fire tore through the wreck. In the front seat, a young woman died, burned and broken. The street glowed with flame and loss.

A deadly crash unfolded at 10th Avenue and West 213th Street in Manhattan. Two vehicles collided after one made a left turn and disregarded a traffic signal. According to the police report, 'A left turn ignored the signal. Steel struck steel. Fire bloomed.' The front passenger, a 21-year-old woman, suffered fatal burns and died at the scene. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors are noted for the drivers. The victim was a passenger and played no role in the crash. The police report does not specify if safety equipment was used.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685068 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian at Saint Nicholas Corner

A sedan pulled from the curb. A 62-year-old man crossed West 178th. Metal hit skull. Blood pooled on the street. The man stayed awake. The car’s right front bore the wound. Failure to yield marked the moment.

A 62-year-old man was struck by a sedan at the corner of West 178th Street and Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing against the signal when a Toyota sedan pulled from the curb and hit him. The man suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The impact damaged the car’s right front quarter panel. The data does not mention any other contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678761 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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BMW Rear-Ends Toyota on Major Deegan

A BMW slammed into a Toyota’s rear on the Major Deegan. Metal tore. A 36-year-old man in the Toyota bled from the head. He stayed conscious. The harness held. His skin split where steel did not. Blood on the expressway. Sirens followed.

A crash on the Major Deegan Expressway left a 36-year-old man injured. According to the police report, a BMW struck the rear of a Toyota. The impact crumpled metal and split skin. The Toyota’s driver, belted in, suffered severe head lacerations but remained conscious. The police report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' The BMW’s front hit the Toyota’s back. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead. The man’s harness held him in place, but the force cut deep. No other injuries were reported. The report does not specify further driver errors or contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678001 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Teen Moped Rider Killed in SUV Collision

A 15-year-old on a moped struck an SUV on Saint Nicholas Avenue. He flew from the seat. His head hit hard. He died on the street. Speed played a role. The crash left a mark on Manhattan’s roads.

A 15-year-old boy riding a Zhilong moped died after colliding with a GMC SUV near Saint Nicholas Avenue and West 185th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the moped rider was traveling at unsafe speed and was ejected from his seat, suffering fatal head injuries. The crash occurred as both vehicles went straight ahead. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The boy was not wearing any safety equipment, which is noted after the driver error. No injuries were reported for the SUV driver. The impact crushed the moped’s front and the SUV’s left front quarter panel. The street bears the cost of speed and force.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678005 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Pedestrian Struck on Major Deegan Expressway

A man walked with traffic on the Major Deegan. No crosswalk. No lights. A vehicle hit him. His head split open. He bled on the cold asphalt, semiconscious and alone in the dark.

A 47-year-old man was walking along the Major Deegan Expressway at night when a vehicle struck him. According to the police report, he was not at an intersection and there were no lights or crosswalk. The impact left him semiconscious with a severe head injury, bleeding on the roadway. The report does not list any specific driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle type is unspecified. No mention of helmet or signaling is made in the report. The man was left injured and alone on the expressway, highlighting the danger faced by pedestrians on high-speed roads.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673574 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Elderly Pedestrian Killed by Speeding Sedan on Broadway

A 76-year-old man crossed Broadway at West 161st. A Dodge sedan, windows dark, sped south. Steel struck flesh. The man fell. His head hit the pavement. Blood pooled. He died there, under the evening sky.

A 76-year-old pedestrian was killed at Broadway and West 161st Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man was crossing at the intersection when a southbound Dodge sedan with tinted windows struck him. The report lists 'Tinted Windows' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The impact caused fatal head injuries. The police narrative states, 'He hit the pavement, skull split, blood pooling. He died there, under the evening sky.' The data highlights driver errors: unsafe speed and illegal window tint. The man died at the scene.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672150 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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 2025-08-04
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 2025-08-04
Jeep Slams Parked Truck on Expressway

A Jeep smashed into a parked Volvo truck on Major Deegan. The Jeep’s front crumpled. Its driver, 51, bled from the face but stayed awake. Police list distraction as the cause. The truck never moved. Metal, blood, and silence followed.

A 1991 Jeep struck a parked Volvo truck on the Major Deegan Expressway. The Jeep’s front end folded in the crash. The driver, a 51-year-old man, suffered severe bleeding to his face but remained conscious. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. The Volvo truck was parked and did not move before the collision. No other injuries were reported. The data lists no errors for the parked truck. The only listed cause is distraction by the Jeep driver. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4667683 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Teen Moped Rider Hits Parked Sedan at Speed

A 16-year-old on a moped slammed into a parked sedan on Kingsbridge Terrace. He flew from the seat. His head struck the street. Blood pooled. He stayed conscious, but his head was split open. Unsafe speed marked the crash.

A 16-year-old boy, unlicensed and riding a moped, crashed into a parked sedan on Kingsbridge Terrace in the Bronx. According to the police report, the moped was traveling at unsafe speed when it struck the left front bumper of the sedan. The impact ejected the teen from the moped. He landed hard, suffering severe head lacerations but remained conscious. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The teen was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but the primary cause cited is unsafe speed. No other injuries were reported. The sedan was unoccupied and parked at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4665781 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Moped Rider Thrown After Striking Parked Garbage Truck

A woman on a moped slammed into a parked garbage truck on University Avenue. She flew from the seat. Her head hit the pavement. Blood pooled in the dark. She lay unconscious, her injuries grave. Distraction behind the handlebars proved deadly.

A 33-year-old woman riding a moped crashed into a parked garbage truck near 2265 University Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, she was ejected from the moped and suffered severe head lacerations, lying unconscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The woman was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but the primary cause cited is driver distraction. The garbage truck was parked and sustained no damage. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4665012 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Slams Sedan, Elderly Driver Killed on Broadway

An SUV struck the rear-left of an Oldsmobile on Broadway at West 230th. The Oldsmobile’s 83-year-old driver died. Crushed ribs. Whiplash. No sirens. Just steel and silence. Unsafe speed and ignored signals marked the crash.

An 83-year-old man driving an eastbound 1986 Oldsmobile was killed when a southbound SUV hit the rear-left of his car at Broadway and West 230th Street. According to the police report, 'An '86 Oldsmobile, eastbound, took a hit to the rear-left from a southbound SUV. The driver, 83, strapped in and conscious, died with crushed ribs and whiplash. No sirens. Just silence and steel.' The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The victim was wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash left one dead. Systemic danger and driver error shaped the outcome.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658238 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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 2025-08-04
SUV Swerves on Major Deegan, Driver Killed

A lone SUV veered south on Major Deegan. The driver slammed the dash. No seatbelt. Chest crushed. He died before dawn. The road stayed silent. Metal and flesh, broken by a sudden move.

A 28-year-old man died after crashing his 2002 Honda SUV on the Major Deegan Expressway. According to the police report, the SUV swerved south at 2:14 a.m. in reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. The driver, alone in the car, was not wearing a seatbelt. He struck the dashboard and suffered fatal chest injuries. The police listed 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the contributing factor. No other people were involved. The report notes the absence of safety equipment only after citing the driver’s reaction as the primary cause.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655277 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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Pedestrian Killed in Multi-Car Expressway Crash

Steel struck flesh on the Major Deegan. Three cars, one Jeep overturned. A young man crushed outside the crosswalk. Pavement slick, the road cold. He did not get up. The city swallowed another life before dawn.

A 22-year-old man was killed on the Major Deegan Expressway at 4:12 a.m. According to the police report, he was struck and crushed outside the crosswalk by multiple vehicles, including two sedans and a Jeep that overturned. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered fatal crush injuries to his entire body. No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are specified in the data. The police report states: 'A 22-year-old man crushed outside the crosswalk. Two sedans, one Jeep overturned. Slippery pavement. Steel struck flesh in the dark. The road stayed cold. He did not get up.'


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653696 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Teen Cyclist Arm

A Jeep turned left on West Fordham Road. A bike kept straight. Steel hit flesh. The 18-year-old cyclist’s arm split open. Blood pooled on the Bronx street. Sirens broke the morning. The rider stayed conscious, pain sharp and bright.

An SUV collided with a bicyclist on West Fordham Road near the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx. The 18-year-old cyclist, traveling straight, was struck by a Jeep making a left turn. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was listed as a contributing factor. The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm and was partially ejected from his bike but remained conscious. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing safety equipment, but this is mentioned only after the primary driver error. The crash highlights the danger when drivers turn across the path of vulnerable road users at unsafe speeds.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651935 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV U-Turn Slams Moped Rider Head-On

A Ford SUV swung wide on University Avenue. The moped hit head-on. The rider flew, helmetless. His skull split open. Blood pooled on the street. He survived. He remembers. The crash left scars and questions in the Bronx.

A Ford SUV made a wide U-turn on University Avenue near Morton Place. A moped, heading straight, struck the SUV head-on. According to the police report, the SUV driver was inattentive and speeding. The moped rider, unlicensed and not wearing a helmet, was ejected and suffered severe head injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The moped rider, age 29, survived but sustained a split skull and severe lacerations. The crash left blood on the asphalt and a survivor who remembers every moment.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4645187 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04