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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Other Representatives

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

Bus Strikes Bicyclist on West 41 Street

A bus hit a 33-year-old male bicyclist on West 41 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered head injuries with minor bleeding. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a bus traveling west on West 41 Street collided with a northbound bicyclist. The 33-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained head injuries with minor bleeding. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The bus was damaged on its left rear quarter panel and left side doors. The bicyclist experienced shock and was injured but survived. The crash involved a licensed male bicyclist and a bus with 14 occupants. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted as contributing causes.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4621985 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Taxi Rear-Ends SUV on West 23rd Street

A taxi slammed into the back of a slowing SUV on West 23rd Street in Manhattan. The impact injured a 17-year-old passenger in the taxi, causing knee and lower leg pain. The crash was caused by following too closely.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on West 23rd Street rear-ended a slowing SUV. The collision injured a 17-year-old male passenger seated in the middle rear seat of the taxi. He suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The taxi driver failed to maintain a safe distance, leading to the impact at the center back end of the SUV. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The injured passenger was not ejected and complained of pain and nausea.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4621188 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Sedan Hits E-Scooter on 9 Avenue

A sedan making a left turn struck a southbound e-scooter on 9 Avenue. The e-scooter driver, a 31-year-old man, was ejected and injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Both drivers failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a 2023 sedan making a left turn collided with a southbound e-scooter on 9 Avenue. The e-scooter driver, a 31-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected and suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' twice as contributing factors, along with 'Unsafe Speed' for the e-scooter driver. The sedan's point of impact was its left front quarter panel, while the e-scooter was struck at its center front end. Both drivers failed to yield right-of-way, leading to the collision and injury. The e-scooter driver remained conscious after the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4621771 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Res 0549-2023
Hoylman-Sigal Advocates Safety-Boosting Sammy’s Law for NYC

Council calls for state action on Sammy’s Law and SAFE Streets Act. Lower speed limits. Rights for crash victims. Safe passing for cyclists. Complete streets. Filed, but the fight for safer roads presses on.

Resolution 0549-2023, filed by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, urges Albany to pass S.2422 (Sammy’s Law) and A.1901, part of the SAFE Streets Act. Introduced April 11, 2023, and filed December 31, 2023, the resolution states: “allowing New York City to establish a lower speed limit, and enacting a crash victims bill of rights, as well as the other bills of the package known as the SAFE Streets Act.” Council Member Shahana K. Hanif led sponsorship, joined by Gutiérrez, Restler, and others. The package targets reckless driving, seeks lower speed limits, mandates safe passing for cyclists, and demands crash victims’ rights. The bill is filed, but its demands echo: protect the most vulnerable on city streets.


Res 0549-2023
Hoylman-Sigal Supports Safety-Boosting Sammy’s Law Speed Limits

Council calls for state action on Sammy’s Law and SAFE Streets Act. The bills would let New York City lower speed limits and give crash victims new rights. Lawmakers push to curb deadly driving and protect those on foot and bike.

Resolution 0549-2023, filed by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, urges Albany to pass S.2422 ('Sammy’s Law') and A.1901, part of the SAFE Streets Act. The resolution, introduced April 11, 2023, and filed December 31, 2023, calls for 'allowing New York City to establish a lower speed limit, and enacting a crash victims bill of rights.' Council Member Shahana K. Hanif led sponsorship, joined by Gutiérrez, Restler, and others. The package aims to cut speeds, redesign streets, and support crash victims. It would let the city set safer limits, require safe passing for cyclists, and mandate complete street design. The council’s action spotlights the urgent need to protect people walking, biking, and riding in New York.


Res 0549-2023
Hoylman-Sigal Supports Safety-Boosting Sammy’s Law Speed Limits

Council calls for state action on Sammy’s Law and SAFE Streets Act. The bills would let New York City lower speed limits and give crash victims new rights. Lawmakers push to curb deadly driving and protect those on foot and bike.

Resolution 0549-2023, filed by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, urges Albany to pass S.2422 ('Sammy’s Law') and A.1901, part of the SAFE Streets Act. The resolution, introduced April 11, 2023, and filed December 31, 2023, calls for 'allowing New York City to establish a lower speed limit, and enacting a crash victims bill of rights.' Council Member Shahana K. Hanif led sponsorship, joined by Gutiérrez, Restler, and others. The package aims to cut speeds, redesign streets, and support crash victims. It would let the city set safer limits, require safe passing for cyclists, and mandate complete street design. The council’s action spotlights the urgent need to protect people walking, biking, and riding in New York.


Sedan Left Turn Crash Injures Manhattan Driver

A sedan making a left turn on 12 Avenue struck an object or vehicle on its right front quarter panel. The 51-year-old male driver suffered chest abrasions. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The crash caused right front bumper damage.

According to the police report, a 2021 Toyota sedan was making a left turn on 12 Avenue in Manhattan when it collided, impacting the right front quarter panel. The driver, a 51-year-old man, was injured with chest abrasions but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any failure to yield or other driver errors explicitly. The vehicle sustained damage to the right front bumper. No other persons or pedestrians were involved or injured in this crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714731 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Pedestrian Hit Crossing Against Signal Manhattan

An 18-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a cyclist while crossing against the signal on West 22 Street near Avenue of the Americas. He suffered a head injury and was found unconscious, complaining of pain and nausea. The bike showed no damage.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being hit by a cyclist traveling east on West 22 Street. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the intersection when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was unconscious at the scene, reporting pain and nausea. The cyclist was going straight ahead and impacted the pedestrian at the center front end of the bike. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for the cyclist. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted, but no blame is assigned. The bike showed no damage, and no safety equipment or helmet use was recorded.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4617697 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Alcohol-Involved Sedan Crash Injures Teen Passenger

Two sedans collided on West 57th Street. A 14-year-old girl in one car suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite alcohol involvement. Impact struck rear and front bumpers. Both drivers were licensed men.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on West 57th Street collided. The Honda was slowing or stopping when the Volvo, going straight ahead, struck its left rear bumper with its right front bumper. A 14-year-old female passenger suffered neck pain and whiplash. Alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed men, one from New Jersey and one from New York. The collision caused damage to both vehicles at the points of impact. No other contributing factors were listed for the passenger's injury.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4618003 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
17-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit Crossing 9 Avenue

A 17-year-old boy was struck while crossing 9 Avenue with the signal. The SUV driver failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on 9 Avenue while crossing with the signal. The driver of a 2017 Nissan SUV was traveling south and struck the pedestrian with the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The vehicle sustained no damage. No other safety equipment or victim actions were noted as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4616568 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
SUV Strikes Bicyclist on West 48 Street

A 52-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with an SUV traveling east on West 48 Street in Manhattan. The impact hit the bike’s right rear quarter panel. The bicyclist suffered contusions and lower leg injuries.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling east on West 48 Street collided with a bicyclist going straight south. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained knee, lower leg, and foot injuries, including contusions. The SUV’s center front end struck the bike’s right rear quarter panel. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. No driver errors by the SUV operator were noted. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver of the SUV was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4616151 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
SUV and Sedan Collide on West 29 Street

Two vehicles crashed on West 29 Street in Manhattan just after midnight. The SUV struck the sedan on its right side doors. A 28-year-old front passenger suffered a head contusion. Both drivers disregarded traffic controls, causing the collision.

According to the police report, a 2008 SUV traveling west and a 2015 sedan traveling south collided on West 29 Street near 9 Avenue in Manhattan. The SUV impacted the sedan's right side doors. A 28-year-old male front passenger in the sedan was injured with a head contusion but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor for the crash, indicating both drivers failed to obey traffic signals or signs. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The collision caused damage to the right side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4616563 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
S 4647
Hoylman-Sigal votes yes on highway worker safety bill, overall safety unchanged.

Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.

Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.


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.


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.


Bicyclist Ejected in Manhattan Collision

A 75-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries on West 52 Street. The crash involved a vehicle traveling south that struck the bike’s right front quarter panel. The cyclist was in shock with contusions and bruises.

According to the police report, a 75-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected during a collision on West 52 Street in Manhattan. The crash involved a vehicle traveling south that impacted the bike’s right front quarter panel. The bicyclist suffered head injuries and contusions. The report lists driver errors including "Following Too Closely" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The vehicle sustained damage to its left front bumper. The bicyclist was in shock at the scene. No other contributing factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4616135 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Hoylman-Sigal Supports Ending MSG Tax Break to Fund MTA

Albany lawmakers plug the MTA’s budget hole and block a fare hike. They launch a free bus pilot but refuse to fund more frequent service. Riders wait. The streets stay dangerous. The system limps on. Vulnerable New Yorkers are left behind.

""I hope the Assembly and Governor will join the Senate in repealing MSG’s property tax break so we can use that money to fund the MTA."" -- Brad Hoylman-Sigal

On March 14, 2023, state legislators proposed a budget to address the MTA’s fiscal crisis. The plan, discussed in committee, fills the funding gap and stops a fare hike. It launches a free bus pilot in low-income and commercial districts. The bill, backed by Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal, does not include the $300 million needed to run buses and subways every six minutes off-peak. The matter summary states: 'Legislators in Albany have proposed a budget to fill the MTA's fiscal hole, avert a fare hike, and fund a small pilot of free buses.' Hoylman-Sigal supported ending Madison Square Garden’s tax break to help fund transit. Advocates and lawmakers like Zohran Mamdani blasted the omission, warning that infrequent service leaves riders stranded and exposed. The budget keeps the system afloat but fails to deliver safer, more reliable transit for those most at risk.


Hoylman-Sigal Supports Repealing MSG Tax Break Funding MTA

Albany lawmakers plug the MTA’s budget hole and block a fare hike. They launch a free bus pilot but refuse funds for more frequent service. Riders wait. Advocates warn: infrequent buses and trains leave New Yorkers stranded, exposed, and at risk.

""I hope the Assembly and Governor will join the Senate in repealing MSG’s property tax break so we can use that money to fund the MTA."" -- Brad Hoylman-Sigal

On March 14, 2023, state legislators proposed a budget to fill the MTA’s fiscal deficit, avoid a fare hike, and fund a pilot for free buses. The bill, still under negotiation before the April 1 deadline, does not include the $300 million sought to boost off-peak bus and subway service to every six minutes. The matter summary reads: 'Legislators in Albany have proposed a budget to fill the MTA's fiscal hole, avert a fare hike, and fund a small pilot of free buses across New York City.' Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani and State Senator Andrew Gounardes pledged to keep fighting for better frequency. MTA Chairman Janno Lieber praised stable funding. Advocates like Betsy Plum criticized the omission: 'The legislature's budget ignores millions of riders stranded 12, 15, 20 minutes or more on subway platforms and at bus stops.' The budget’s failure to expand service leaves vulnerable riders waiting longer, exposed to danger and delay.


Sedan Turns Right Strikes E-Scooter Rider

A sedan turning right hit an e-scooter rider going straight on West 59 Street in Manhattan. The 57-year-old rider suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm. The driver showed signs of inattention. The scooter rider was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 2021 Kia sedan was making a right turn on West 59 Street when it collided with a 57-year-old male e-scooter rider traveling straight. The rider sustained contusions and bruises to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious and was not ejected from the scooter. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan's right front quarter panel struck the center front end of the e-scooter. No other contributing factors or safety equipment details were noted. The driver of the sedan was licensed and operating the vehicle with two occupants inside.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4614199 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Sedan Hits E-Scooter on West 23rd Street

A sedan struck an e-scooter on West 23rd Street in Manhattan. The e-scooter driver, a 41-year-old man, suffered a head abrasion. The sedan’s right front bumper took the impact. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on West 23rd Street collided with an e-scooter traveling west. The e-scooter driver, a 41-year-old man, was injured with a head abrasion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The sedan sustained damage to its right front bumper at the point of impact. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were specified. The e-scooter driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4612125 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09