Crash Count for Manhattan CB4
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,944
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,667
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 550
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 37
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 12
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Aug 2, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Manhattan CB4?

Twelve Dead, 1,600 Hurt—Still No Action

Twelve Dead, 1,600 Hurt—Still No Action

Manhattan CB4: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 6, 2025

The Toll in Plain Sight

One death. Eleven left with injuries so severe they changed lives. That’s just the last twelve months in Manhattan CB4. The numbers are steady, unyielding. In three and a half years, twelve people have died and over 1,600 have been hurt on these streets. Most were walking or riding. Most never saw it coming.

The Latest Crashes: No End in Sight

Just last year, an 86-year-old woman was killed crossing with the signal at 8th Avenue and West 25th. The driver was in an SUV, turning left, not yielding. She died from head injuries. The crash report lists “failure to yield right-of-way” and “driver inattention” as causes. The driver was unlicensed. The woman never made it to the other side, according to NYC Open Data.

A 23-year-old cyclist died on West 36th Street. She was hit by an e-bike. The city calls it “driver inexperience” and “distraction.” The details are spare. The loss is not.

The Voices on the Street

People see what’s happening. “No one stops at these stop signs. We see people go through these red lights all the time,” said a woman named Nita. Another resident put it plain: “The crowding and the traffic signals are a problem,” said Jordan.

Leadership: Progress and Delay

Local leaders have moved, but not fast enough. State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal voted yes on a bill to require speed limiters for repeat speeders, aiming to keep the worst drivers from killing again. Assembly Member Tony Simone co-sponsored bills to expand speed camera enforcement and hold reckless drivers accountable. Council Member Erik Bottcher sponsored a bill to ban parking near crosswalks, a simple fix that saves lives. But the deaths keep coming. The city has the power to lower speed limits to 20 mph. It has not used it.

What Now: No More Waiting

Every day of delay is another day someone doesn’t come home. Call your council member. Call the mayor. Tell them to lower the speed limit, fix the crossings, and end the silence. The slow grind of traffic violence will not stop on its own. It takes a city to end it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Manhattan CB4 sit politically?
It belongs to borough Manhattan, city council district District 3, assembly district AD 75 and state senate district SD 47.
Which areas are in Manhattan CB4?
It includes the Chelsea-Hudson Yards and Hell’S Kitchen neighborhoods. It also overlaps parts of Council Districts District 3 and District 6, Assembly Districts AD 67 and AD 75, and State Senate Districts SD 28 and SD 47.
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Manhattan CB4?
Cars and Trucks: 4 deaths, 11 serious injuries, 333 total crashes. Motorcycles and Mopeds: 0 deaths, 2 serious injuries, 20 total crashes. Bikes: 0 deaths, 2 serious injuries, 56 total crashes, according to NYC Open Data.
Are these crashes just 'accidents'?
No. Most crashes are preventable. Speeding, failure to yield, and unsafe street design are common causes. These are not random acts—they are the result of choices and policies.
What can local politicians do to stop traffic violence?
They can lower speed limits, expand speed camera enforcement, redesign dangerous intersections, and pass laws that hold reckless drivers accountable. They can act now, not later.
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.

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Tony Simone
Assembly Member Tony Simone
District 75
District Office:
214 W. 29th St. Suite 1401, New York, NY 10001
Legislative Office:
Room 326, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Erik Bottcher
Council Member Erik Bottcher
District 3
District Office:
224 West 30th St, Suite 1206, New York, NY 10001
212-564-7757
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1785, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6979
Twitter: ebottcher
Brad Hoylman-Sigal
State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal
District 47
District Office:
322 8th Ave. Suite 1700, New York, NY 10001
Legislative Office:
Room 310, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

Manhattan CB4 Manhattan Community Board 4 sits in Manhattan, Precinct 10, District 3, AD 75, SD 47.

It contains Chelsea-Hudson Yards, Hell'S Kitchen.

See also
Boroughs
City Council Districts
State_assembly_districts
State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Manhattan Community Board 4

Pedestrian Injured Crossing West 42nd Street

A 52-year-old man was struck while crossing West 42nd Street with the signal. The sedan made a right turn and failed to yield. The pedestrian suffered a fractured knee and lower leg. The driver showed no damage to the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 52-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 42nd Street and 12 Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a GMC sedan, traveling northeast and making a right turn, struck him. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle showed no damage upon impact. The driver was licensed and from New Jersey. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the part of the pedestrian.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632483 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Taxi Strikes Pedestrian on 9 Avenue

A taxi traveling south on 9 Avenue struck a male pedestrian outside an intersection. The man suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The impact hit the taxi’s left front quarter panel. The pedestrian remained conscious.

According to the police report, a taxi moving straight ahead on 9 Avenue in Manhattan collided with a male pedestrian who was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with injury severity rated as moderate. The point of impact was the taxi’s left front quarter panel. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for the crash. The pedestrian’s actions were noted as 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but no fault or blame is assigned. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No helmet or signaling factors were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630790 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Taxi Hits Motorcycle at West 42nd Street

A taxi struck a motorcycle parked on West 42nd Street in Manhattan. The motorcycle driver, a 24-year-old man, suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, a taxi collided with a motorcycle on West 42nd Street in Manhattan. The motorcycle driver, a 24-year-old male wearing a helmet, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The taxi driver was licensed, while the motorcycle driver held a permit. The collision occurred when the taxi failed to yield the right-of-way. The point of impact was the taxi's right rear quarter panel and the motorcycle's left front quarter panel. The motorcycle was traveling east and had two occupants. The motorcycle driver was conscious and not ejected. No other contributing factors were listed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631054 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
SUV and Bus Collide on West 51st Street

A Ford SUV and a city bus collided while both made right turns on West 51st Street in Manhattan. The SUV’s right side was struck. An 87-year-old male passenger in the SUV suffered a head contusion. Unsafe lane changing caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 2017 Ford SUV and a 2021 city bus collided on West 51st Street near 9 Avenue in Manhattan. Both vehicles were making right turns when the bus struck the right side doors of the SUV. An 87-year-old male passenger in the SUV was injured, sustaining a head contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling south. The bus driver was also licensed and traveling south. The collision caused damage to the right side doors of the SUV and the left front bumper of the bus.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630333 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
S 7099
Hoylman-Sigal co-sponsors complete streets bill, boosting safety for all users.

Senate bill S 7099 orders complete street design in all DOT projects with state or federal funds. Streets must serve walkers, cyclists, and riders. No more car-first blueprints. Gounardes leads. Hoylman-Sigal, Krueger back him.

Senate bill S 7099, now in sponsorship, sits with the New York Senate. Filed May 18, 2023, the bill 'requires inclusion of complete street design for state and local transportation projects undertaken by DOT or which receive both federal and state funding and are subject to DOT oversight.' Senator Andrew Gounardes sponsors the measure. Senators Brad Hoylman-Sigal and Liz Krueger co-sponsor. The bill demands every street project under DOT control put people first—pedestrians, cyclists, and transit riders. No safety analyst note is available yet. The bill aims to end car-centric planning.


SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on West 41st Street

A female SUV driver stopped in traffic. A male sedan driver behind followed too closely and crashed into the SUV’s rear. The sedan driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles faced damage. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on West 41st Street in Manhattan when a female SUV driver stopped in traffic. A male sedan driver traveling north behind the SUV failed to maintain a safe distance, resulting in a rear-end collision. The sedan driver, age 27, sustained head injuries and whiplash and was treated for shock. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. The sedan driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The SUV sustained center back end damage, and the sedan suffered damage to its left front bumper. No ejections occurred, and both drivers held valid licenses.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631044 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
SUV Turns Improperly, Injures Bicyclist

A 34-year-old male bicyclist suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation after an SUV made an improper left turn on West 19 Street. The bike struck the SUV’s left front bumper. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected from the bike.

According to the police report, an SUV was making a left turn on West 19 Street when it collided with a bicyclist traveling straight north. The bicyclist, a 34-year-old man, sustained a fractured and dislocated upper arm. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The SUV struck the bike with its left front bumper. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver errors identified were improper turning and disregarding traffic controls. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash and was not ejected from the bike.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629605 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
S 775
Hoylman-Sigal votes yes to expand ignition interlock monitoring, boosting road safety.

Senate backs S 775. The bill defines the ignition interlock monitor’s job. It forces offenders to install devices and obey court orders. Lawmakers act to keep repeat drunk drivers off the street.

Senate bill S 775, titled "Relates to the responsibilities of an ignition interlock monitor," passed committee votes on February 1, March 21, and May 16, 2023. The bill describes the monitor’s role and mandates compliance for those ordered to install ignition interlock devices. Primary sponsor Jeremy Cooney (District 56) led, joined by Nathalia Fernandez, Monica Martinez, and Shelley Mayer. The measure saw broad support, with senators voting yes across multiple sessions. The law aims to keep drivers with violations from endangering others by enforcing strict compliance with court-ordered ignition interlocks.


SUV Hits Bicyclist on West 57th Street

A 37-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and suffered a head contusion after a collision with an SUV on West 57th Street. The SUV struck the bike’s left front bumper. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet and was injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old female bicyclist was injured when a 2017 Honda SUV traveling east struck her bike on West 57th Street. The SUV hit the bike’s left front bumper, causing the bicyclist to be ejected and sustain a head contusion. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet. No other contributing factors were noted. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash but suffered serious head injuries.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628524 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Sedans Clash on 8 Avenue; Driver Injured

Two sedans crashed on 8 Avenue at West 33 Street. A 63-year-old driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield. No pedestrians or cyclists were hurt.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on 8 Avenue collided at West 33 Street in Manhattan. The 63-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured, suffering neck injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Police listed driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The impact struck the left front bumper of one sedan and the right front bumper of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Driver inexperience was also cited in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4627514 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Taxi Backs Into Pedestrian on 9 Avenue

A 41-year-old man was struck by a taxi backing on 9 Avenue near West 43 Street. The pedestrian suffered bruises and lower leg injuries. The driver failed to back safely and was distracted. The victim was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on 9 Avenue was backing unsafely near West 43 Street when it struck a 41-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver's errors as "Backing Unsafely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The taxi showed no vehicle damage, and the driver was licensed. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4626885 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Sedan Slams Parked Limos on West 25th

A sedan struck two parked limos on West 25th Street. The driver, a 29-year-old woman, suffered facial injuries. Police cited unsafe speed and distraction. Both limos took heavy bumper damage. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old female sedan driver crashed into two parked limousines on West 25th Street in Manhattan. The driver suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding. The report lists unsafe speed and driver distraction as contributing factors. The sedan hit the left front bumper, damaging both the sedan and the limousines, which sustained right rear and right front bumper damage. Both limousines were stationary. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4626881 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Truck Backs Into Pedestrian on West 34th

A 56-year-old man suffered neck injuries after a tractor truck backed into him on West 34th Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing outside an intersection when the truck struck him from behind. The driver was licensed and backing unsafely.

According to the police report, a tractor truck was backing on West 34th Street in Manhattan when it struck a 56-year-old male pedestrian crossing outside an intersection. The pedestrian sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as a contributing factor to the crash. The truck driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The impact occurred at the center back end of the truck. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624491 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Tow Truck Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 67-year-old woman was struck by a tow truck on West 50 Street in Manhattan. She was crossing with the signal when the truck made a right turn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her lower leg and foot.

According to the police report, a tow truck traveling east on West 50 Street made a right turn and struck a 67-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond unspecified ones. The truck showed no damage, and the driver was licensed. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. The crash occurred outside an intersection, highlighting the dangers pedestrians face even when crossing legally.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4626033 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
SUV Left Turn Hits Pedestrian Crossing

A 25-year-old woman was injured crossing 9 Avenue with the signal. An SUV making a left turn struck her in the face. The driver’s inexperience contributed. The victim suffered abrasions but was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 9 Avenue with the signal. She was struck in the face by a 2009 Jeep SUV making a left turn southbound. The driver was inexperienced, which the report lists as a contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage, and the victim was not ejected. No other contributing factors were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4625614 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
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Cyclist Hits Taxi Door, Driver Dies Inside

A cyclist rode south on 11th Avenue. He struck the doors of a parked taxi. Metal flashed. The cyclist was bruised. The taxi driver, sixty, was found dead inside. The street moved on. The loss stayed behind.

A crash unfolded on 11th Avenue near West 36th Street in Manhattan. A cyclist, heading south, struck the left doors of a parked taxi. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered a knee and lower leg injury. The taxi driver, a 60-year-old man, was found dead inside the vehicle. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both the cyclist and the taxi driver. No other contributing factors were cited. The impact left one man injured and another dead. The city kept moving, but the loss remained.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624451 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Pedestrian Injured by SUV on 8 Avenue

A 40-year-old woman was struck by a northbound SUV on 8 Avenue. She was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. The vehicle hit her with its left front bumper. She suffered bruises and injuries to her elbow and lower arm.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 8 Avenue in a marked crosswalk without a signal. The northbound SUV, a 2022 Toyota, struck her with its left front bumper, causing contusions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious and sustained moderate injuries. No safety equipment or signals were noted as factors in the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624712 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
SUV Turns Right, Hits E-Bike Northbound

An SUV making a right turn struck a northbound e-bike on West 23 Street in Manhattan. The e-bike rider, a 30-year-old man, suffered a head injury with minor bleeding. The crash involved improper lane usage by the SUV driver.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male e-bike rider traveling north on West 23 Street was struck by a southbound SUV making a right turn. The e-bike rider sustained a head injury and was in shock with minor bleeding. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain proper lane control during the turn. The e-bike rider was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The SUV had damage to its right front bumper, and the e-bike was damaged on its right front quarter panel. The crash highlights the dangers of improper lane usage by motor vehicle drivers in interactions with vulnerable cyclists.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4622619 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
SUV Rear-Ends Parked SUV on West 41 Street

A Nissan SUV struck a parked Jeep SUV on West 41 Street in Manhattan. The Nissan driver, a 53-year-old man, suffered bruises and arm injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. No one was ejected. Shock reported.

According to the police report, a Nissan SUV traveling north on West 41 Street rear-ended a parked Jeep SUV. The Nissan driver, a 53-year-old man, was injured with contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors were specified. The Jeep was unoccupied at the time of the crash. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the Nissan and the center back end of the Jeep. The incident occurred in Manhattan's 10036 zip code.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4622586 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
12-Year-Old Bicyclist Injured in Manhattan SUV Crash

A 12-year-old boy riding a bike westbound collided with the left rear bumper of an SUV also traveling west on West 17th Street. The boy suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm injury. Both vehicles showed no damage. The cyclist was wearing a helmet.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old male bicyclist was injured after colliding with the left rear bumper of a station wagon/SUV on West 17th Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist was going straight ahead westbound and was wearing a helmet. The report lists contributing factors as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Following Too Closely." The SUV was also traveling straight ahead westbound and had no occupants at the time. The bicyclist sustained contusions and bruises to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. Neither vehicle sustained damage. The crash highlights driver and bicyclist errors, specifically confusion and close following, as key factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4622581 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09