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

Sedan Rear-Ends Parked Car on West 37 Street

A sedan struck the center back end of a parked vehicle on West 37 Street. The front passenger, a 33-year-old man, suffered a back contusion. The driver’s distraction caused the crash. No ejections occurred. Damage was limited to the rear of the parked car.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on West 37 Street rear-ended a parked vehicle. The front passenger, a 33-year-old male, was injured with a back contusion and wore a lap belt. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The impact occurred at the center back end of the parked car, causing damage there. The driver was licensed and from New Jersey. No other vehicles were damaged, and no ejections occurred. The passenger’s injury severity was moderate, and no other contributing factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4611364 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
E-Bike Rider Thrown, Bleeding on West 51st

A man on a Citi e-bike struck by two sedans at West 51st and 11th Avenue. Thrown from his seat. Blood on the cold street. He lay conscious as traffic moved past. The city kept moving. He did not.

A 30-year-old man riding a Citi e-bike was struck by two sedans at West 51st Street and 11th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A man on a Citi e-bike hit by two sedans. Thrown from the saddle. No helmet. Bleeding from everywhere.' The rider was ejected and suffered severe bleeding to his entire body but remained conscious at the scene. No driver errors are listed in the data. The sedans involved were a Mazda, moving west, and a Honda, which was parked. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this detail appears only after the facts of the crash. The crash left the cyclist injured and exposed in the roadway.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4610626 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
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Fire Truck Hits Sedan, Two Passengers Injured

A fire truck struck a sedan on West 34th Street in Manhattan. Two female passengers suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both were in shock but not ejected. The crash involved driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a fire truck traveling west collided with a southbound sedan on West 34th Street in Manhattan. Two female passengers in the sedan, ages 30 and 31, sustained head injuries and whiplash. Both were in shock but remained inside the vehicle. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction. The sedan was struck on its left side doors, damaging the left front quarter panel. The fire truck sustained damage to its center front end. The contributing factors cited are traffic control disregarded and driver inattention/distraction. No information on safety equipment use was provided.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4610117 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
SUV Strikes Helmeted Cyclist from Behind

An SUV rear-ended a helmeted cyclist on West 46 Street. The rider was ejected, hit his head, and stayed conscious. Both traveled south. No driver errors listed. The cyclist suffered a head contusion.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male bicyclist was injured when an SUV struck him from behind on West 46 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. Both the SUV and the bicycle were traveling south. The SUV hit the center back of the bike with its center front. The driver, a licensed female, was going straight. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4654607 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Pedestrian Injured at West 46th Street Intersection

A 31-year-old man was struck at the intersection of West 46th Street and 9th Avenue in Manhattan. He suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. The pedestrian was conscious and injured. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 46th Street and 9th Avenue in Manhattan. He sustained a contusion to his hip and upper leg and remained conscious after the crash. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle actions are provided. The pedestrian's actions at the time of the crash are unknown. No safety equipment or other factors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4610945 - 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.


Sedan Hits Bicyclist on 10 Avenue

A sedan making a left turn struck a bicyclist going straight on 10 Avenue. The 21-year-old cyclist was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The cyclist was unhelmeted.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northwest on 10 Avenue made a left turn and collided with a bicyclist traveling straight north. The 21-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper, while the bike showed no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4608894 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
A 4637
Simone co-sponsors bill boosting cyclist safety with automated bike lane enforcement.

Assembly Bill 4637 would use cameras to keep cars out of bike lanes. The bill targets drivers who block protected lanes. Sponsors say it will protect cyclists from deadly crashes.

Assembly Bill A 4637, now in the sponsorship stage, aims to create a bicycle lane safety program in New York City. The bill, introduced on February 21, 2023, enforces restrictions on protected bike lanes using photo devices. The matter title reads: 'Establishes in the city of New York a bicycle lane safety program to enforce certain restrictions on the use of protected bicycle lanes by means of bicycle lane photo devices.' Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani leads as primary sponsor, joined by Brian Cunningham, Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas, Harvey Epstein, Amy Paulin, and others. The bill targets drivers who endanger cyclists by blocking protected lanes. No safety analyst note is available.


Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

An 18-year-old pedestrian was struck on 9 Avenue while crossing with the signal. The sedan, parked before the crash, hit the pedestrian in the hip and upper leg. The victim suffered bruising and remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old pedestrian was injured on 9 Avenue after being struck by a sedan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the time of the crash. The sedan, a 2016 Toyota, was parked before the collision and impacted the pedestrian at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the hip and upper leg and was conscious after the impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. There is no mention of helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4605448 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
A 602
Hoylman-Sigal votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.

Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.


A 602
Hoylman-Sigal votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.

Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.


A 602
Simone votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.

Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.


Bicyclist Ignores Signal, Strikes Pedestrian

A cyclist ran a signal and hit a man crossing 8th Avenue. The pedestrian’s arm broke and twisted. The bike showed no damage. The crash left one man hurt and exposed the danger of ignored traffic rules.

According to the police report, a bicyclist traveling north on 8 Avenue struck a 30-year-old man who was crossing with the signal at West 22 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm. The report lists the bicyclist’s errors as disregarding traffic control and failing to yield the right-of-way. The bike sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4606074 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on 9 Avenue

A sedan making a left turn struck a southbound bicyclist on 9 Avenue. The cyclist suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. The sedan’s left front bumper and the bike’s right rear bumper were damaged. Failure to yield caused the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn collided with a bicyclist traveling straight south on 9 Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 54-year-old man, was injured with a head abrasion but was conscious at the scene. The point of impact was the sedan’s left front bumper and the bike’s right rear bumper. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor. The cyclist was not ejected and no other contributing factors were specified. The sedan driver was licensed in New York and the crash caused damage to both vehicles. The incident highlights the dangers of turning vehicles failing to yield to cyclists proceeding straight.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4604753 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
A 4057
Simone co-sponsors bill boosting road safety with advanced vehicle technology.

Assembly bill A 4057 orders new safety tech in cars. DMV must set rules. Lawmakers push for machines to see, sense, and stop. Streets demand more than hope. The bill stands at sponsorship.

Assembly bill A 4057, sponsored by Brian Cunningham and co-sponsored by Steven Raga, Chris Burdick, Tony Simone, Manny De Los Santos, Jen Lunsford, and Jo Anne Simon, was introduced on February 9, 2023. The bill is in the sponsorship stage. It 'mandates the use of advanced safety technology in vehicles in the state; requires the commissioner of motor vehicles to promulgate certain rules and regulations.' No vote has been held yet. The bill aims to force carmakers and drivers to adopt new tech, shifting the burden from flesh to steel. No safety analyst note is available.


Chevy Sedan Crashes, Driver Killed on West 30th

A Chevy sedan slammed into a barrier on West 30th near 12th Avenue. The driver, 27, died at the scene. Alcohol was involved. The car’s front end crumpled. No one else was hurt. The street fell silent after the crash.

A 27-year-old man died when his Chevy sedan crashed on West 30th Street near 12th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the car's front end was crushed and the driver was found alone, with alcohol involvement noted. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No other people were injured. The airbag deployed, but the force of the crash caused fatal injuries to the driver. The data does not indicate any helmet or signal issues.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4602964 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
S 3304
Hoylman-Sigal sponsors bill to boost cyclist safety with automated bike lane enforcement.

Senate bill S 3304 aims to keep cars out of bike lanes. Photo devices would catch violators. Sponsors say it’s time to protect cyclists. The bill stands at the sponsorship stage.

Senate bill S 3304, sponsored by Brad Hoylman-Sigal with co-sponsors Jabari Brisport, Kristen Gonzalez, Liz Krueger, and Julia Salazar, was introduced on January 30, 2023. The bill is in the sponsorship stage. It seeks to 'establish in the city of New York a bicycle lane safety program to enforce certain restrictions on the use of protected bicycle lanes by means of bicycle lane photo devices.' The measure targets drivers who block bike lanes, aiming to keep space clear for cyclists. No safety analyst note is available. The bill has not yet advanced to committee or vote.


A 2610
Simone co-sponsors bill boosting bus lane enforcement, improving street safety.

Assembly bill A 2610 targets bus lane cheaters. Sponsors back cameras and owner liability. The goal: keep bus lanes clear, speed up buses, cut crashes. No votes yet. The fight for safer streets rolls on.

Assembly bill A 2610, now in sponsorship, aims to extend bus rapid transit camera enforcement. The bill, titled "Relates to owner liability for failure of operator to comply with bus operation-related local law or regulation traffic restrictions," was introduced January 26, 2023. Primary sponsor Alicia Hyndman leads, joined by Deborah Glick, Sarahana Shrestha, Manny De Los Santos, Zohran Mamdani, and others. The bill would hold vehicle owners liable for bus lane violations and expand photo enforcement. No votes have been recorded. The measure seeks to keep bus lanes clear, speed up transit, and reduce risk for those outside cars.


Moped Driver Injured in Manhattan Left-Turn Crash

A moped driver was injured in a collision with a Jeep making a left turn on 9 Avenue near West 16 Street. The moped struck the Jeep’s left front bumper. The rider suffered shoulder and upper arm contusions but remained conscious and helmeted.

According to the police report, a Jeep was making a left turn on 9 Avenue when it collided with a southbound moped going straight ahead. The moped struck the Jeep’s left front bumper, impacting the right rear quarter panel of the moped. The moped driver, a 29-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained contusions and bruises to his shoulder and upper arm but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. No damage was reported to the Jeep, which had no occupants. The moped sustained damage to its right rear quarter panel.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4603112 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
A 602
Simone votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.

Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.