Crash Count for Manhattan
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 57,511
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 28,726
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 8,338
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 542
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 176
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Oct 31, 2025
Carnage in Manhattan
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 171
+156
Crush Injuries 114
Lower leg/foot 39
+34
Head 18
+13
Whole body 18
+13
Lower arm/hand 12
+7
Face 9
+4
Hip/upper leg 6
+1
Neck 6
+1
Shoulder/upper arm 5
Back 3
Chest 3
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Amputation 10
Back 2
Lower arm/hand 2
Lower leg/foot 2
Chest 1
Head 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Neck 1
Severe Bleeding 211
Head 139
+134
Face 24
+19
Lower leg/foot 13
+8
Lower arm/hand 11
+6
Whole body 11
+6
Shoulder/upper arm 5
Hip/upper leg 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Back 1
Chest 1
Eye 1
Neck 1
Severe Lacerations 154
Head 55
+50
Lower leg/foot 34
+29
Face 26
+21
Lower arm/hand 22
+17
Hip/upper leg 6
+1
Whole body 4
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Chest 1
Eye 1
Concussion 253
Head 176
+171
Neck 17
+12
Face 12
+7
Lower leg/foot 11
+6
Back 10
+5
Shoulder/upper arm 9
+4
Lower arm/hand 7
+2
Whole body 7
+2
Hip/upper leg 3
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Eye 1
Whiplash 953
Neck 447
+442
Back 197
+192
Head 196
+191
Whole body 62
+57
Shoulder/upper arm 42
+37
Chest 28
+23
Lower leg/foot 26
+21
Face 12
+7
Lower arm/hand 11
+6
Abdomen/pelvis 5
Hip/upper leg 5
Eye 1
Contusion/Bruise 2,210
Lower leg/foot 800
+795
Head 338
+333
Lower arm/hand 335
+330
Shoulder/upper arm 201
+196
Hip/upper leg 149
+144
Back 119
+114
Face 95
+90
Whole body 76
+71
Neck 66
+61
Chest 43
+38
Abdomen/pelvis 37
+32
Eye 8
+3
Abrasion 1,521
Lower leg/foot 539
+534
Lower arm/hand 384
+379
Head 214
+209
Face 108
+103
Shoulder/upper arm 86
+81
Hip/upper leg 59
+54
Back 46
+41
Whole body 40
+35
Neck 31
+26
Abdomen/pelvis 16
+11
Chest 14
+9
Eye 4
Pain/Nausea 591
Lower leg/foot 122
+117
Back 97
+92
Neck 81
+76
Head 80
+75
Shoulder/upper arm 67
+62
Whole body 54
+49
Lower arm/hand 50
+45
Hip/upper leg 43
+38
Chest 22
+17
Abdomen/pelvis 12
+7
Face 10
+5
Eye 2
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Oct 31, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Manhattan?

Preventable Speeding in Manhattan School Zones

(since 2022)

Caught Speeding Recently in Manhattan

Vehicles – Caught Speeding in NYC (12 months)
  1. 2023 Black Toyota Sedan (LHW5598) – 253 times • 1 in last 90d here
  2. 2022 Gray Ford Pickup (KXM7078) – 246 times • 2 in last 90d here
  3. 2017 Black Infiniti Apur (5426399) – 181 times • 2 in last 90d here
  4. 2022 Whbk Me/Be Suburban (LTJ3931) – 169 times • 11 in last 90d here
  5. 2024 Gray Toyota Suburban (LHW6496) – 150 times • 1 in last 90d here
Park Avenue, one turn, one death

Park Avenue, one turn, one death

Manhattan: Jan 1, 2022 - Nov 4, 2025

On Oct 24 at Park Avenue and E 63rd Street, the driver of a 2013 Toyota sedan made a left turn and hit a 28-year-old man. Police recorded him as crossing with the signal. He died (NYC Open Data).

One corner, one death, and many more

He was one of 176 people killed in Manhattan traffic since 2022 (NYC Open Data). This year has taken 38 lives in Manhattan so far, compared with 44 by this point last year (NYC Open Data). Crashes are down a bit. Injuries are up (NYC Open Data).

The pattern is plain. On May 1 at Centre Street and Broome Street, a 44-year-old person on a bike was killed in a crash with a box truck and a parked SUV (NYC Open Data). On Apr 24 on West End Avenue at West 70th Street, a 74-year-old person on a bike was killed in a collision involving a bus (NYC Open Data). On Sep 24 at Fifth Avenue and East 40th Street, a child was killed while crossing with the signal when a driver backed an SUV; another person walking was injured (NYC Open Data).

In the past 12 months, Manhattan recorded 39 deaths and 7,597 injuries across 14,099 crashes (NYC Open Data). The city’s own records say this year’s Manhattan totals to date: 11,668 crashes, 6,401 injuries, 125 serious injuries, 38 deaths. Last year by this point: 12,021 crashes, 6,178 injuries, 132 serious injuries, 44 deaths (NYC Open Data).

These are people walking. People on bikes. People waiting to cross. Names turn to counts. Corners repeat.

Tools on the table; will anyone pick them up?

New York City now has the power to lower speeds on local streets. A citywide 20 MPH default, and targeted slow zones, are on the menu. The case is spelled out here (Take Action).

There is also the Stop Super Speeders Act (S4045C/A2299C), which would require repeat speeders to use intelligent speed assistance to keep them within the limit. It is laid out here (Take Action).

Manhattan’s officials are named on this map: Council Member Erik D. Bottcher (District 3), Assembly Member Grace Lee (AD 65), State Senator Brian Kavanagh (SD 27). Have they co‑sponsored the repeat speeder bill? Have they backed a lower default speed? The record in our context does not say.

Park Avenue and 63rd will be crowded again today. The dead do not return. The living can act. If you want slower speeds and fewer repeats, start here: Take Action.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened at Park Avenue and E 63rd Street?
On Oct 24, 2025, the driver of a 2013 Toyota sedan made a left turn at Park Avenue and E 63rd Street and hit a 28-year-old man who police recorded as crossing with the signal. He died. Source: NYC Open Data crash records for CrashID 4852454.
How many people have been killed on Manhattan streets during this coverage window?
According to NYC Open Data, 176 people were killed in Manhattan traffic from Jan 1, 2022 to Nov 4, 2025. Source: Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes dataset filtered to borough Manhattan and the coverage dates.
Is 2025 any better than 2024 so far?
Yes on deaths, no on injuries. Year-to-date, Manhattan records 11,668 crashes, 6,401 injuries, 125 serious injuries, and 38 deaths, compared with 12,021 crashes, 6,178 injuries, 132 serious injuries, and 44 deaths by this point last year. Source: NYC Open Data (comparative year-to-date figures).
What can slow this down?
Lower city speed limits and require speed limiters for repeat speeders. Both steps are outlined on our Take Action page, including a citywide 20 MPH default under Sammy’s Law and the Stop Super Speeders Act (S4045C/A2299C). See: /take_action/.
How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets: Crashes (h9gi-nx95), Persons (f55k-p6yu), and Vehicles (bm4k-52h4). We filtered for Borough: Manhattan and dates from 2022-01-01 to 2025-11-04. We counted crashes, injuries, serious injuries, and deaths, and compared year-to-date figures to the same period last year. Data were accessed on Nov 4, 2025. You can view the base dataset here.
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
  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Other Representatives

Assembly Member Grace Lee

District 65

Twitter: @AMGraceLee

Council Member Erik D. Bottcher

District 3

State Senator Brian Kavanagh

District 27

Other Geographies

Manhattan Manhattan sits in District 3, AD 65, SD 27.

It contains Precinct 1, Precinct 5, Precinct 6, Precinct 7, Precinct 9, Precinct 10, Precinct 13, Precinct 14, Precinct 17, Precinct 18, Precinct 19, Precinct 20, Precinct 22, Precinct 23, Precinct 24, Precinct 25, Precinct 26, Precinct 28, Precinct 30, Precinct 32, Precinct 33, Precinct 34, Manhattan CB4, Manhattan CB7, Manhattan CB2, Manhattan CB5, Manhattan CB3, Manhattan CB6, Manhattan CB10, Manhattan CB64, Manhattan CB9, Manhattan CB12, Manhattan CB8, Manhattan CB11, Manhattan CB1, Kingsbridge-Marble Hill, Financial District-Battery Park City, Tribeca-Civic Center, The Battery-Governors Island-Ellis Island-Liberty Island, SoHo-Little Italy-Hudson Square, Greenwich Village, West Village, Chinatown-Two Bridges, Lower East Side, East Village, Chelsea-Hudson Yards, Hell's Kitchen, Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square, Midtown-Times Square, Stuyvesant Town-Peter Cooper Village, Gramercy, Murray Hill-Kips Bay, East Midtown-Turtle Bay, United Nations, Upper West Side-Lincoln Square, Upper West Side (Central), Upper West Side-Manhattan Valley, Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island, Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill, Upper East Side-Yorkville, Morningside Heights, Manhattanville-West Harlem, Hamilton Heights-Sugar Hill, Harlem (South), Harlem (North), East Harlem (South), East Harlem (North), Randall's Island, Washington Heights (South), Washington Heights (North), Inwood, Highbridge Park, Inwood Hill Park, Central Park, District 3, District 2, District 4, District 6, District 9, District 7, District 10, District 5, District 8, District 1.

See also
State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Manhattan

19
Driver Dies After Illness Behind Wheel on Amsterdam Avenue

Jan 19 - A Jeep rolled on West 64th and Amsterdam. Illness struck the driver. The SUV carried two. One man died in the seat, the left rear bumper marked by the crash. The street bore witness to sudden loss and silent danger.

A fatal crash occurred at West 64th Street and Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, a 73-year-old man driving a Jeep SUV suffered an illness while at the wheel. The report states, 'A 73-year-old man slumped at the wheel of a Jeep. Illness struck. The SUV rolled on. Two inside. One died in the driver’s seat. The left rear bumper bore the mark of the end.' The crash resulted in the death of the driver, who was not ejected from the vehicle. The police report lists 'Illnes' as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors are cited. The incident highlights the systemic risks when medical emergencies occur behind the wheel, with the vehicle continuing uncontrolled and endangering all inside.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787051 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
19
Taxi Driver Distracted, Strikes Elderly Woman’s Leg

Jan 19 - A taxi slammed into a 92-year-old woman as she stepped from a car on West 95th. Her leg was crushed. The driver, distracted, failed to see her. The street bore witness. She stayed awake through the pain.

A 92-year-old woman was struck by a taxi on West 95th Street in Manhattan while stepping down from a vehicle, according to the police report. The impact crushed her leg, leaving her conscious but severely injured. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The driver’s failure to pay attention directly led to the collision. The report also notes the pedestrian was 'Getting On/Off Vehicle Other Than School Bus' and lists 'Listening/Using Headphones' as an additional factor, but only after the driver’s distraction. The cab showed no visible damage, and the narrative underscores the pain left on the street. The crash highlights the danger posed when drivers fail to remain alert, especially around vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791904 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
13
Convertible Slams Sedan, Alcohol Cited, Woman Injured

Jan 13 - Glass burst at E 34th and 1st. A convertible struck a sedan’s rear. A young woman, seatbelted, bled from the face. Police flagged alcohol and traffic control disregard. The city’s night offered no mercy.

A crash at the corner of East 34th Street and 1st Avenue left a 22-year-old woman with severe facial lacerations, according to the police report. The incident involved a convertible traveling north striking the right rear bumper of a westbound sedan. The police report states, 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The woman, riding as a front passenger and secured by a lap belt and harness, was injured when the convertible hit the sedan, shattering glass. The report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on driver actions: alcohol use and failure to obey traffic controls. The crash, late at night, underscores the ongoing danger posed by reckless driving and systemic failures on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786302 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
13
SUV Strikes E-Scooter From Behind on Sixth Avenue

Jan 13 - An SUV slammed into a young man’s e-scooter from behind near 28th Street. He lay semiconscious, head bleeding, helmetless, as blood pooled on the concrete and traffic rolled past in the fading Manhattan light.

A 20-year-old man riding an e-scooter was struck from behind by an SUV on Sixth Avenue near 28th Street, according to the police report. The incident occurred at 5:57 p.m. The SUV, traveling north, hit the e-scooter as it was changing lanes. The police report describes the e-scooter operator as semiconscious with severe head bleeding and no helmet. The SUV’s center front end collided with the e-scooter’s center back end, leaving the rider injured on the street. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both parties, but the narrative makes clear the SUV driver struck the e-scooter from behind. No driver errors were explicitly cited, but the impact location and sequence highlight the systemic danger faced by vulnerable road users in mixed traffic.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786033 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04