Council District 9: Traffic Crash Statistics

Recent severe crashes

1. Taxi driver hits motorcyclist; rider killed 2025-10-17T01:18:00+00:00
   W 139 ST
   On W 139 St at Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd, a taxi driver going west hit a northbound motorcyclist at 1:18 a.m. The 56-year-old rider was ejected and died. Police recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded.'
   Police say a westbound taxi driver on W 139 St collided with a northbound motorcyclist at Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd in Manhattan around 1:18 a.m. The 56-year-old rider was ejected and died. The taxi driver, 59, was recorded with unspecified injuries; another person was also listed with unspecified injuries. Vehicle damage notes list impact to the taxi’s left front quarter and the motorcycle’s front end. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was recorded as a contributing factor. The report does not say which driver disregarded the signal.
2. Bus Crushes E-Bike Rider on Lenox Avenue 2025-01-29T00:06:00+00:00
   W 138 ST
   A city bus struck a 59-year-old man on an e-bike at Lenox Avenue and West 138th Street. His head was crushed. He died there, unconscious, in the dark, while the city slept. The street claimed another life.
   A 59-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed when a northbound bus struck him at Lenox Avenue and West 138th Street in Manhattan, according to the police report. The report states, 'A 59-year-old man on an e-bike was struck by a northbound bus. His head was crushed. He died there, unconscious, in the dark, as the city slept around him.' The bus and e-bike were both reported as going straight ahead before the crash. The police report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are specified in the data, but the fatal impact between the bus and the vulnerable cyclist resulted in a deadly head injury. The e-bike rider was not using any safety equipment, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the absence of specified driver errors. The crash took place just after midnight, underscoring the ongoing danger faced by cyclists on city streets.
3. Close pass injures driver on W 155th 2025-10-31T22:00:00+00:00
   W 155 ST
   Two drivers going straight on W 155 St collided at St. Nicholas Ave. A 36-year-old driver suffered neck and crush injuries and was conscious. According to the police report, the factor was Passing Too Closely. A Honda sedan and a Ford flatbed were involved.
   Two drivers going straight ahead collided at W 155 St and St. Nicholas Ave in Manhattan at 10:00 p.m. The crash involved a Honda sedan traveling south and a 2019 Ford flatbed truck. Points of impact were the sedan’s left front bumper and the truck’s left side doors. One driver, 36, was injured, conscious, and reported neck and crush injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was Passing Too Closely. The report lists that factor for the drivers involved. Other occupants were recorded with unspecified injury status. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed.
4. Westbound driver hits teen cyclist on W 125 St 2025-09-11T15:40:00+00:00
   125 W 125 ST
   On W 125 St in Manhattan, a westbound sedan driver hit a 15-year-old cycling east. The teen was ejected and suffered a head wound with severe bleeding but stayed conscious. Police recorded driver inattention and improper lane use.
   Police say a westbound sedan driver collided with a 15-year-old bicyclist traveling east on W 125 St in Manhattan. The teen was ejected, stayed conscious, and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:40 p.m. and involved a 2017 Toyota sedan and a bicycle; both had center front-end damage. The report lists the driver as licensed. Police recorded driver errors by the motorist: Driver Inattention/Distraction and Passing or Lane Usage Improper. Crash-level factors also cite Driver Inattention/Distraction. The data lists the bicyclist as injured; occupants of the car are marked with unspecified injuries.
5. Distracted Sedan Driver Hits Pedestrian at Lenox 2025-07-18T11:25:00+00:00
   W 120 ST
   A distracted sedan driver struck a pedestrian crossing with the signal on Lenox. The impact ejected the victim, causing severe bleeding and arm injuries. Systemic inattention left blood on the street.
   A sedan traveling north on Lenox Avenue struck a pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The 20-year-old male pedestrian was ejected and suffered severe bleeding and upper arm injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the victim. No other major injuries were reported. The crash highlights the danger posed by driver distraction. The data lists no helmet or signal issues for the pedestrian.