No More Bodies for the Road—Set the Limit, Save a Life
Manhattan: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 8, 2025
The Toll in Flesh and Steel
A man steps off the curb. A truck keeps moving. The man does not get up. In the last twelve months, 39 people died on Manhattan streets. More than 5,500 were hurt. 128 suffered injuries so grave they may never walk right again. The numbers do not flinch. They do not care about age. Children, elders, cyclists, workers—none are spared. See the NYC Open Data crash records.
The Latest Wounds
A 44-year-old cyclist was killed at Broome and Centre. A truck, a bike, a body on the street. Crash data confirms the fatality.
A 74-year-old man died on West End Avenue. He wore a helmet. It did not matter. A bus, a bike, a chest crushed. Crash data confirms the fatality.
A 57-year-old man was killed at Broadway and 86th. The SUV kept going. The man did not. Crash data confirms the fatality.
On the Lower East Side, a driver made a U-turn and rammed a 29-year-old man. The driver fled. The victim survived. Police are still looking for the driver.
Two diners sat outside on Broadway. An NYPD car swerved to avoid a taxi and hit them. The taxi driver got a summons. The investigation drags on. The NYPD squad car struck two pedestrians while trying to avoid a collision with a Manhattan taxi.
Leadership: Promises and Pressure
City leaders talk of Vision Zero. They say one death is too many. They point to new speed cameras, intersection redesigns, and the power to lower speed limits. But the streets still bleed. The city can now set speeds at 20 mph. It has not done so. Cameras that catch speeders may go dark if Albany does not act. The mayor says, “one life lost to traffic violence is one life too many”—but every week, another family learns what that means.
The Next Step Is Yours
Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand cameras stay on. Demand streets where a child can cross and come home.
Do not wait for another name on the list. Take action now.
Citations
▸ Citations
- Police Car Hits Diners In Manhattan Crash, New York Post, Published 2025-05-27
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803350, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-04
- Driver Rams Pedestrian After Street Fight, The Brooklyn Paper, Published 2025-06-03
- Police Car Hits Diners In Manhattan Crash, New York Post, Published 2025-05-27
- Horse-Drawn Carriages Collide In Central Park, ABC7, Published 2025-05-27
- Cyclists Rally Against NYPD Crackdown, West Side Spirit, Published 2025-06-02
▸ Other Geographies
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, 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 1.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Manhattan
E-Scooter Strikes Elderly Woman at East 104th▸An e-scooter hit an 86-year-old woman in the crosswalk at East 104th and 3rd Avenue. She fell hard. Head trauma. She died on the pavement. Spring sky above. The city kept moving. Another life lost to traffic violence.
An 86-year-old woman was killed at the corner of East 104th Street and 3rd Avenue when an e-scooter struck her head-on as she crossed the intersection. According to the police report, the woman was crossing against the signal when the crash occurred. The impact caused her to fall and suffer fatal head trauma. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The e-scooter, driven by a 35-year-old woman, was traveling straight ahead and struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The crash left the woman unconscious and she died at the scene. No helmet or signaling issues were reported as contributing factors.
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Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4515533,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-15
SUV Strikes Woman on Harlem River Drive▸A Ford SUV hit a 32-year-old woman on Harlem River Drive. The left front bumper crushed her. She died on the pavement, far from any intersection. The crash left her alone beneath a gray sky. The driver stayed at the scene.
A Ford SUV traveling north on Harlem River Drive struck a 32-year-old woman who was not at an intersection. According to the police report, 'the left front bumper crushed her body. She died there on the pavement, alone beneath a gray sky.' The impact killed the pedestrian instantly. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The SUV’s left front bumper was damaged. No injuries were reported for the driver or other occupants. The report does not cite any driver-specific errors or mention helmet or signal use. The woman’s death adds to the toll of vulnerable road users on city streets.
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Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4509803,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-15
3Speeding Sedan Erupts, Two Women Killed in Flames▸A sedan tore down FDR Drive. It veered, struck, and burst into fire. Two women died, trapped inside. The driver crawled out, burned but alive. The crash left smoke, heat, and loss. Unsafe speed and reckless lane change fueled the disaster.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling on FDR Drive near East 74th Street veered and crashed at 4:36 a.m. The car caught fire. Two women, aged 35 and 29, were killed in the flames. The driver, a 33-year-old man, escaped with severe burns. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed,' 'Unsafe Lane Changing,' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The sedan was changing lanes before impact. The point of impact was the center front end, with damage to the right front bumper. No information is given about safety equipment. The crash left two dead and one injured, all inside the car.
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Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4507536,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-15
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Elderly Pedestrian in Crosswalk▸A 77-year-old woman crossed East 29th Street with the light. An SUV turned left. The bumper struck her head. She died on the street. The driver sat behind the wheel, unlicensed. Failure to yield ended her life in Manhattan.
A 77-year-old woman was killed at the corner of East 29th Street and Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a southbound SUV, making a left turn, struck her with its front bumper. The impact caused fatal head trauma. The driver was unlicensed. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The woman died at the scene. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians even when following traffic signals.
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Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4496541,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-15
Cyclist Killed After Striking Broken Pavement▸A 66-year-old man rode south on West 37th. His bike hit broken pavement. He flew off, struck his head, and died on the street. Blood marked the spot. The nearby taxi never touched him. The city’s streets claimed another life.
A 66-year-old cyclist was killed on West 37th Street near 11th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man hit broken pavement, was ejected from his bike, and suffered a fatal head injury. The report states, 'The nearby taxi never touched him. He died where he fell.' The only contributing factor listed is 'Pavement Defective.' No driver errors or vehicle contact were reported. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, which is noted after the primary cause. This crash highlights the lethal danger of neglected street conditions for vulnerable road users.
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Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4495187,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-15
An e-scooter hit an 86-year-old woman in the crosswalk at East 104th and 3rd Avenue. She fell hard. Head trauma. She died on the pavement. Spring sky above. The city kept moving. Another life lost to traffic violence.
An 86-year-old woman was killed at the corner of East 104th Street and 3rd Avenue when an e-scooter struck her head-on as she crossed the intersection. According to the police report, the woman was crossing against the signal when the crash occurred. The impact caused her to fall and suffer fatal head trauma. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The e-scooter, driven by a 35-year-old woman, was traveling straight ahead and struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The crash left the woman unconscious and she died at the scene. No helmet or signaling issues were reported as contributing factors.
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4515533, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15
SUV Strikes Woman on Harlem River Drive▸A Ford SUV hit a 32-year-old woman on Harlem River Drive. The left front bumper crushed her. She died on the pavement, far from any intersection. The crash left her alone beneath a gray sky. The driver stayed at the scene.
A Ford SUV traveling north on Harlem River Drive struck a 32-year-old woman who was not at an intersection. According to the police report, 'the left front bumper crushed her body. She died there on the pavement, alone beneath a gray sky.' The impact killed the pedestrian instantly. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The SUV’s left front bumper was damaged. No injuries were reported for the driver or other occupants. The report does not cite any driver-specific errors or mention helmet or signal use. The woman’s death adds to the toll of vulnerable road users on city streets.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4509803,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-15
3Speeding Sedan Erupts, Two Women Killed in Flames▸A sedan tore down FDR Drive. It veered, struck, and burst into fire. Two women died, trapped inside. The driver crawled out, burned but alive. The crash left smoke, heat, and loss. Unsafe speed and reckless lane change fueled the disaster.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling on FDR Drive near East 74th Street veered and crashed at 4:36 a.m. The car caught fire. Two women, aged 35 and 29, were killed in the flames. The driver, a 33-year-old man, escaped with severe burns. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed,' 'Unsafe Lane Changing,' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The sedan was changing lanes before impact. The point of impact was the center front end, with damage to the right front bumper. No information is given about safety equipment. The crash left two dead and one injured, all inside the car.
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Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4507536,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-15
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Elderly Pedestrian in Crosswalk▸A 77-year-old woman crossed East 29th Street with the light. An SUV turned left. The bumper struck her head. She died on the street. The driver sat behind the wheel, unlicensed. Failure to yield ended her life in Manhattan.
A 77-year-old woman was killed at the corner of East 29th Street and Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a southbound SUV, making a left turn, struck her with its front bumper. The impact caused fatal head trauma. The driver was unlicensed. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The woman died at the scene. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians even when following traffic signals.
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Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4496541,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-15
Cyclist Killed After Striking Broken Pavement▸A 66-year-old man rode south on West 37th. His bike hit broken pavement. He flew off, struck his head, and died on the street. Blood marked the spot. The nearby taxi never touched him. The city’s streets claimed another life.
A 66-year-old cyclist was killed on West 37th Street near 11th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man hit broken pavement, was ejected from his bike, and suffered a fatal head injury. The report states, 'The nearby taxi never touched him. He died where he fell.' The only contributing factor listed is 'Pavement Defective.' No driver errors or vehicle contact were reported. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, which is noted after the primary cause. This crash highlights the lethal danger of neglected street conditions for vulnerable road users.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4495187,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-15
A Ford SUV hit a 32-year-old woman on Harlem River Drive. The left front bumper crushed her. She died on the pavement, far from any intersection. The crash left her alone beneath a gray sky. The driver stayed at the scene.
A Ford SUV traveling north on Harlem River Drive struck a 32-year-old woman who was not at an intersection. According to the police report, 'the left front bumper crushed her body. She died there on the pavement, alone beneath a gray sky.' The impact killed the pedestrian instantly. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The SUV’s left front bumper was damaged. No injuries were reported for the driver or other occupants. The report does not cite any driver-specific errors or mention helmet or signal use. The woman’s death adds to the toll of vulnerable road users on city streets.
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4509803, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15
3Speeding Sedan Erupts, Two Women Killed in Flames▸A sedan tore down FDR Drive. It veered, struck, and burst into fire. Two women died, trapped inside. The driver crawled out, burned but alive. The crash left smoke, heat, and loss. Unsafe speed and reckless lane change fueled the disaster.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling on FDR Drive near East 74th Street veered and crashed at 4:36 a.m. The car caught fire. Two women, aged 35 and 29, were killed in the flames. The driver, a 33-year-old man, escaped with severe burns. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed,' 'Unsafe Lane Changing,' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The sedan was changing lanes before impact. The point of impact was the center front end, with damage to the right front bumper. No information is given about safety equipment. The crash left two dead and one injured, all inside the car.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4507536,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-15
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Elderly Pedestrian in Crosswalk▸A 77-year-old woman crossed East 29th Street with the light. An SUV turned left. The bumper struck her head. She died on the street. The driver sat behind the wheel, unlicensed. Failure to yield ended her life in Manhattan.
A 77-year-old woman was killed at the corner of East 29th Street and Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a southbound SUV, making a left turn, struck her with its front bumper. The impact caused fatal head trauma. The driver was unlicensed. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The woman died at the scene. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians even when following traffic signals.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4496541,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-15
Cyclist Killed After Striking Broken Pavement▸A 66-year-old man rode south on West 37th. His bike hit broken pavement. He flew off, struck his head, and died on the street. Blood marked the spot. The nearby taxi never touched him. The city’s streets claimed another life.
A 66-year-old cyclist was killed on West 37th Street near 11th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man hit broken pavement, was ejected from his bike, and suffered a fatal head injury. The report states, 'The nearby taxi never touched him. He died where he fell.' The only contributing factor listed is 'Pavement Defective.' No driver errors or vehicle contact were reported. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, which is noted after the primary cause. This crash highlights the lethal danger of neglected street conditions for vulnerable road users.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4495187,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-15
A sedan tore down FDR Drive. It veered, struck, and burst into fire. Two women died, trapped inside. The driver crawled out, burned but alive. The crash left smoke, heat, and loss. Unsafe speed and reckless lane change fueled the disaster.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling on FDR Drive near East 74th Street veered and crashed at 4:36 a.m. The car caught fire. Two women, aged 35 and 29, were killed in the flames. The driver, a 33-year-old man, escaped with severe burns. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed,' 'Unsafe Lane Changing,' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The sedan was changing lanes before impact. The point of impact was the center front end, with damage to the right front bumper. No information is given about safety equipment. The crash left two dead and one injured, all inside the car.
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4507536, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Elderly Pedestrian in Crosswalk▸A 77-year-old woman crossed East 29th Street with the light. An SUV turned left. The bumper struck her head. She died on the street. The driver sat behind the wheel, unlicensed. Failure to yield ended her life in Manhattan.
A 77-year-old woman was killed at the corner of East 29th Street and Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a southbound SUV, making a left turn, struck her with its front bumper. The impact caused fatal head trauma. The driver was unlicensed. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The woman died at the scene. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians even when following traffic signals.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4496541,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-15
Cyclist Killed After Striking Broken Pavement▸A 66-year-old man rode south on West 37th. His bike hit broken pavement. He flew off, struck his head, and died on the street. Blood marked the spot. The nearby taxi never touched him. The city’s streets claimed another life.
A 66-year-old cyclist was killed on West 37th Street near 11th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man hit broken pavement, was ejected from his bike, and suffered a fatal head injury. The report states, 'The nearby taxi never touched him. He died where he fell.' The only contributing factor listed is 'Pavement Defective.' No driver errors or vehicle contact were reported. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, which is noted after the primary cause. This crash highlights the lethal danger of neglected street conditions for vulnerable road users.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4495187,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-15
A 77-year-old woman crossed East 29th Street with the light. An SUV turned left. The bumper struck her head. She died on the street. The driver sat behind the wheel, unlicensed. Failure to yield ended her life in Manhattan.
A 77-year-old woman was killed at the corner of East 29th Street and Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a southbound SUV, making a left turn, struck her with its front bumper. The impact caused fatal head trauma. The driver was unlicensed. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The woman died at the scene. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians even when following traffic signals.
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4496541, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15
Cyclist Killed After Striking Broken Pavement▸A 66-year-old man rode south on West 37th. His bike hit broken pavement. He flew off, struck his head, and died on the street. Blood marked the spot. The nearby taxi never touched him. The city’s streets claimed another life.
A 66-year-old cyclist was killed on West 37th Street near 11th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man hit broken pavement, was ejected from his bike, and suffered a fatal head injury. The report states, 'The nearby taxi never touched him. He died where he fell.' The only contributing factor listed is 'Pavement Defective.' No driver errors or vehicle contact were reported. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, which is noted after the primary cause. This crash highlights the lethal danger of neglected street conditions for vulnerable road users.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4495187,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-15
A 66-year-old man rode south on West 37th. His bike hit broken pavement. He flew off, struck his head, and died on the street. Blood marked the spot. The nearby taxi never touched him. The city’s streets claimed another life.
A 66-year-old cyclist was killed on West 37th Street near 11th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man hit broken pavement, was ejected from his bike, and suffered a fatal head injury. The report states, 'The nearby taxi never touched him. He died where he fell.' The only contributing factor listed is 'Pavement Defective.' No driver errors or vehicle contact were reported. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, which is noted after the primary cause. This crash highlights the lethal danger of neglected street conditions for vulnerable road users.
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4495187, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15