Crash Count for Manhattan CB5
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 6,074
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 3,275
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 1,079
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 79
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 17
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 4, 2025
Carnage in CB 105
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 17
+2
Crush Injuries 16
Lower leg/foot 6
+1
Head 3
Lower arm/hand 3
Whole body 2
Back 1
Chest 1
Amputation 2
Back 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Severe Bleeding 31
Head 20
+15
Face 4
Lower arm/hand 3
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whole body 1
Severe Lacerations 27
Head 11
+6
Lower leg/foot 6
+1
Face 5
Lower arm/hand 3
Hip/upper leg 2
Concussion 29
Head 20
+15
Neck 3
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Back 1
Face 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Whiplash 84
Neck 44
+39
Head 18
+13
Back 14
+9
Whole body 4
Chest 2
Face 2
Lower leg/foot 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Contusion/Bruise 370
Lower leg/foot 138
+133
Lower arm/hand 58
+53
Head 51
+46
Shoulder/upper arm 39
+34
Hip/upper leg 30
+25
Back 14
+9
Neck 13
+8
Abdomen/pelvis 10
+5
Face 9
+4
Whole body 9
+4
Chest 5
Eye 1
Abrasion 212
Lower leg/foot 79
+74
Lower arm/hand 51
+46
Head 28
+23
Shoulder/upper arm 16
+11
Face 14
+9
Hip/upper leg 9
+4
Back 7
+2
Whole body 6
+1
Neck 4
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Chest 1
Pain/Nausea 62
Lower leg/foot 16
+11
Back 11
+6
Shoulder/upper arm 10
+5
Whole body 9
+4
Neck 8
+3
Hip/upper leg 5
Head 4
Lower arm/hand 4
Eye 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 4, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in CB 105?

Preventable Speeding in CB 105 School Zones

(since 2022)
Sixth at 16th: one rider down, a pattern unbroken

Sixth at 16th: one rider down, a pattern unbroken

Manhattan CB5: Jan 1, 2022 - Dec 3, 2025

Just after midday on Nov 15, at W 16th Street and Avenue of the Americas, a crash between a taxi and a person on a bike left the rider injured in the arm and in shock, according to city data (NYC Open Data).

One corner in a long line

He is one of 17 people killed and 3,264 injured on the streets of Manhattan Community Board 5 since 2022, across 6,056 crashes recorded in that span (NYC Open Data). Ten of the dead were people walking. Four were on bikes. Three were vehicle occupants (NYC Open Data).

In this same area, police records show recurring driver errors: failure to yield, inattention and distraction, red‑light running, unsafe speed, and bad turns (NYC Open Data). The 3 PM and 10 PM hours each saw three deaths over the period—daylight and dark both unforgiving here (NYC Open Data).

Seventh and 49th, a knife, and a phone

Road rage does not stop with bent fenders. “The victim was near the corner of Seventh Ave. and W. 49th St. just before 6:10 AM when a white Jeep and another vehicle nearly collided,” the Daily News reported; a driver then stabbed the bystander who was filming (NY Daily News).

Where the street cuts

The danger is not hidden. Avenue of the Americas is a top hotspot in CB5, with at least one death and 132 injuries recorded since 2022. W 51st Street saw three deaths in the same period (NYC Open Data).

Simple fixes are on the table. Daylight corners so people can see each other. Give walkers a head start with leading pedestrian intervals. Harden turns at the worst intersections. Protect bike space along the busy corridors. Target left‑turning trucks at the crush points. These are standard tools, and CB5’s map shows where to use them (NYC Open Data).

Who moves first

The bills to curb repeat speeders are written. In Albany, the Senate’s speed‑limiter bill advanced; State Senator Liz Krueger voted yes and is a co‑sponsor (Open States — S 4045). Assembly Member Tony Simone represents this area. Council Member Keith Powers represents it at City Hall. The tools to slow cars and protect people—lower speed limits, rein in habitual speeders—are ready. The record shows who has acted, and who must.

“Protecting New Yorkers is my most sacred responsibility as mayor,” City Hall has said about traffic violence; one life is one too many (NYC Mayor’s Office).

Lower speeds. Fewer repeat speeders. Safer crossings on Sixth, Fifth, Seventh. It starts here. Take one step now: call your lawmakers and demand the citywide slow‑down and speed‑limiters for repeat offenders. The how‑to is here.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is this report focused?
Manhattan Community Board 5, covering Midtown South–Flatiron–Union Square and Midtown–Times Square.
How many people have been hurt or killed here since 2022?
From Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 3, 2025, crashes in Manhattan CB5 killed 17 people and injured 3,264, according to NYC Open Data’s crash records.
What are the worst spots?
Avenue of the Americas and W 51st Street stand out in CB5 for deaths and injuries recorded since 2022, based on the crash dataset.
How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets (Crashes h9gi-nx95, Persons f55k-p6yu, Vehicles bm4k-52h4). Filters: dates 2022-01-01 to 2025-12-03; geography limited to Manhattan Community Board 5 as defined in our mapping; all modes. We tallied deaths, injuries, and crash counts, and reviewed contributing factors and hourly breakdowns. You can explore the base dataset here. Data last accessed Dec 3, 2025.
Who represents this area?
Council Member Keith Powers, Assembly Member Tony Simone, and State Senator Liz Krueger.
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.
What can I do right now?
Call your elected officials to demand lower speed limits and speed‑limiters for repeat offenders, then follow the steps on our action page at /take_action/.

Citations

Citations

Other Representatives

Assembly Member Tony Simone

District 75

Twitter: @tonysimone

Council Member Keith Powers

District 4

State Senator Liz Krueger

District 28

Other Geographies

Manhattan CB5 Manhattan Community Board 5 sits in Manhattan, Precinct 14, District 4, AD 75, SD 28.

It contains Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square, Midtown-Times Square.

See also
Boroughs
State_assembly_districts
State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Manhattan Community Board 5

29
Distracted drivers crash at Fifth and East 40th

Nov 29 - Two drivers in sedans crashed at Fifth Avenue and East 40th Street. An 18-year-old rear passenger suffered a head injury. An 18-year-old driver had an arm contusion. Police cited driver inattention and distraction.

Two drivers traveling straight entered the intersection at Fifth Avenue and East 40th Street. One traveled east on East 40th Street. The other drove south on Fifth Avenue. The drivers crashed. Police noted damage to the left front bumper of one car and the right front bumper of the other. The crash injured an 18-year-old rear passenger, who reported head pain, and an 18-year-old driver with an arm contusion. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Driver Inattention/Distraction" for both drivers. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction. The record lists no other contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4861203 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-08
27
Moped driver hits slowing sedan on Broadway

Nov 27 - A moped driver hit a slowing sedan at 1628 Broadway. The hit threw a 15-year-old passenger. She was injured. Both moved east. Police listed contributing factors as Unspecified.

A 15-year-old girl riding on a moped was ejected and injured near 1628 Broadway in Manhattan. Police say both vehicles traveled east. The moped driver went straight and hit the back of a slowing sedan. According to the police report, the sedan was “Slowing or Stopping” and the moped “Going Straight Ahead,” with impacts to the moped’s “Center Front End” and the sedan’s “Center Back End.” According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified,” and police recorded no specific driver errors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4862111 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-08
26
Taxi passenger distraction on W 31st injures cyclist

Nov 26 - At 252 W 31st St, a taxi driver and an e-bike rider collided. The taxi was stopped in traffic; the rider was heading west. The cyclist was ejected, suffered a head injury, and lost consciousness. Police recorded passenger distraction.

Near 252 W 31st Street in Manhattan at 11 a.m., a taxi driver and an e-bike rider collided. The taxi driver was stopped in traffic. The rider was traveling west. Impact was to the taxi’s right-side doors and the bike’s front. The 33-year-old cyclist was ejected, suffered a head injury, and lost consciousness. Injury status for the taxi driver and a passenger was listed as unspecified. According to the police report, "Passenger Distraction" was recorded as a contributing factor. The crash record lists no other cause. The file identifies the vehicles as a 2021 Toyota taxi and an e-bike.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4860269 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-08
25
Taxi Driver Hits Cyclist at 1755 Broadway

Nov 25 - A taxi driver going south hit a cyclist near 1755 Broadway in Manhattan at 10:37 p.m. The rider suffered a shoulder bruise and stayed conscious. Police recorded improper passing or lane usage.

At 10:37 p.m. near 1755 Broadway in Manhattan, a taxi driver traveling south and going straight hit a southbound bicyclist who was making a right turn. The 26-year-old rider suffered a shoulder bruise and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” was a contributing factor. Police recorded improper passing or lane usage in the crash. No other injuries were specified. The taxi’s left front bumper and the bike’s right front were listed as points of impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4860248 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-08
25
Bus driver injures woman on East 42nd

Nov 25 - A bus driver going east on 42nd hit a 36-year-old woman near 122 East 42nd in Manhattan. She suffered a facial abrasion and stayed conscious. Police listed no driver errors. The bus showed no damage.

According to the police report, the driver of a 2013 TEM bus, licensed in NY and registered in NJ, was traveling east and going straight on East 42nd Street when he hit a 36-year-old woman near 122 E 42 St in Manhattan. She sustained a facial abrasion and was recorded as conscious. The bus showed no damage. Police listed no driver errors or contributing factors in the report. The pedestrian was listed as not at an intersection. No other vehicles were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4859907 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-08
25
Cyclist hits man at Fifth and 47th

Nov 25 - A bicyclist going straight westbound collided with a 57-year-old man in the intersection at Fifth Avenue and West 47th. The man suffered a lower-leg abrasion.

At Fifth Avenue and West 47th Street, a bicyclist collided with a pedestrian late morning. It happened at 11:05 a.m. The rider was traveling west and going straight. The pedestrian is a 57-year-old man. He suffered an abrasion to his lower leg. No other vehicles were involved. "According to the police report, police recorded contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both the bicyclist and the pedestrian." Officers listed the collision location as the intersection and noted the bike’s left front quarter as point of impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4859971 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-08
23
Westbound Driver Hits Pedestrian on W 55 St

Nov 23 - A westbound driver going straight on W 55 St hit a 23-year-old man outside an intersection. Police recorded driver inattention. The man stayed conscious with a lower-leg abrasion.

Late Sunday in Midtown, a driver heading west on W 55 St went straight and hit a 23-year-old man who was crossing outside an intersection near 7 Ave. The pedestrian suffered a lower-leg abrasion and was conscious. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the contributing factor. Police recorded the point of impact as the center front end. The driver was traveling westbound; the vehicle type was not specified. The record listed no damage to the vehicle. No pedestrian contributing factors were recorded.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4859753 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-08
22
E-bike rider hurt on West 55th near Fifth

Nov 22 - A 31-year-old e-bike rider heading west on W 55th by Fifth was ejected and suffered face injuries. Police logged an injured bicyclist. No contributing factor listed.

An e-bike rider, 31, was hurt in Manhattan on W 55 St near Fifth Avenue. He was heading west and going straight when the crash happened at 3:15 p.m. He was ejected and suffered facial injuries but remained conscious. According to the police report, the rider was traveling west on W 55 St and the bike showed center-front damage. Police listed the case as an injured bicyclist and recorded no contributing factor. Police recorded no other vehicle details at all.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4860640 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-08
20
Bus driver injures pedestrian on West 42nd

Nov 20 - Bus driver going straight hit a 46-year-old man midblock on West 42nd Street in Manhattan. Center-front impact. Leg contusion. Police listed contributing factors as Unspecified.

A bus driver going straight ahead on West 42nd Street hit a 46-year-old man walking midblock in Manhattan. The driver hit him with the bus's center front. The man suffered a leg contusion and was listed as injured. According to the police report, the pedestrian was not at an intersection. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified, and no specific driver error was coded. The vehicle is a 2017 Ford bus registered in New Jersey; the driver was licensed. No other injuries were reported in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4859308 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-08
17
Sedan driver hits parked SUV on W 44th

Nov 17 - A sedan driver going east hit a parked SUV on W 44 St in Manhattan. The parked SUV’s 57‑year‑old driver was hurt with a back bruise. Police recorded driver inattention and following too closely.

A driver in a sedan going east hit the left rear of a parked SUV on W 44 St in Manhattan. The 57‑year‑old man in the parked SUV, listed as the driver, suffered a back contusion. Three others were listed with “Unspecified” injury status. According to the police report, the sedan was “Going Straight Ahead” and the SUV was “Parked.” Police recorded “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Following Too Closely” as contributing factors. Impact points were the sedan’s right front bumper and the SUV’s left rear bumper. The record lists both vehicles traveling east, but only the sedan was in motion before the crash, per the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4858451 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-08
16
Driver Rear-Ends SUV; Passenger Injured

Nov 16 - At Avenue of the Americas and West 39th, a northbound Jeep driver hit the back of a northbound Toyota. The front-seat passenger, 34, suffered a neck injury and reported whiplash. Police recorded Following Too Closely by both drivers.

In Manhattan at Avenue of the Americas and West 39th Street, the driver of a northbound 2016 Jeep SUV hit the back of a northbound 2018 Toyota SUV. The Toyota carried two occupants. The front-seat passenger, a 34-year-old man, suffered a neck injury and reported whiplash. According to the police report, both drivers were recorded for Following Too Closely. The listed impact matched a rear-end hit: center front damage on the Jeep and center rear damage on the Toyota. The crash time was 11:00 p.m. The passenger was conscious. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4857978 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-08
15
Taxi driver hits cyclist at W 16th Street

Nov 15 - Taxi driver hit a cyclist at Avenue of the Americas and W 16th Street at 12:44 p.m. The 31-year-old rider suffered crush injuries to his arm and hand. Police recorded contributing factors as unspecified.

A taxi driver hit a cyclist at Avenue of the Americas and West 16th Street in Manhattan at 12:44 p.m. The 31-year-old rider suffered crush injuries to his arm and hand and was recorded in shock. According to the police report, the taxi driver was going straight and the bicyclist was making a right turn. Police recorded contributing factors as unspecified. Impact was at the taxi’s left front bumper and the bike’s front. The taxi driver was the only occupant and had no injury reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4857475 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-08
14
Passing driver in sedan hits stopped motorcyclist

Nov 14 - A westbound sedan driver passed and hit a motorcyclist stopped in traffic on E 53 St at 5 Ave. Police recorded 'Following Too Closely.' One 34-year-old driver reported leg pain and shock.

On E 53 St at 5 Ave in Manhattan, a westbound sedan driver tried to pass and collided with a motorcyclist who was stopped in traffic. One driver, 34, was injured with lower-leg trauma, shock, and pain. According to the police report, the motorcycle was "Stopped in Traffic" and the sedan was "Passing"; police recorded "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor. The record lists both vehicles traveling west. The report does not blame the injured person. It documents a driver closing distance and hitting a rider in a tight lane, the kind of spacing failure that puts motorcyclists at risk.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4858524 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-08
13
SUV driver hits cyclist at W 25 St

Nov 13 - A Jeep SUV driver going north on Avenue of the Americas hit a westbound bicyclist on W 25 St. The 39-year-old rider suffered a leg bruise and stayed conscious. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded.

A driver in a 2021 Jeep SUV, traveling north on Avenue of the Americas, hit a bicyclist heading west on W 25 St. The rider, a 39-year-old man, suffered a leg contusion and was conscious. He was partially ejected. According to the police report, “Traffic Control Disregarded” was recorded as a contributing factor. Both parties were listed as “Going Straight Ahead.” The SUV showed “Center Front End” damage, with the point of impact at the front. An SUV occupant was listed with injury status “Unspecified.” The bicyclist’s contributing factors were “Unspecified.”


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4857875 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-08
12
Driver inattention injures 64-year-old in Midtown

Nov 12 - Two northbound drivers collided at W 41st Street and Eighth Avenue in Manhattan. A 64-year-old driver reported whiplash and shock. Police recorded driver inattention.

Two northbound drivers collided at W 41st Street and Eighth Avenue in Manhattan at 5:10 p.m. One driver, a 64-year-old man, was injured and reported whiplash and shock. Others listed showed unspecified injury status. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” Both drivers were recorded as going straight. Damage noted: right-side door damage to a Ford and left-front bumper damage to a Mercedes sedan. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction by a driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured in this crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4856977 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-08
12
Right-turning driver hits woman at W 37 St

Nov 12 - A driver in an SUV turned right at W 37 St and Broadway and hit a 23-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered abdominal injuries. Police recorded failure to yield and driver distraction.

A driver in an SUV made a right turn at W 37 St and Broadway and hit a 23-year-old woman crossing at the intersection. She was conscious and suffered injuries to her abdomen and pelvis, with abrasions noted. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' Police recorded the driver making a right turn before impact, with point of impact at the left front bumper. The driver was licensed; the SUV was registered in Texas. The crash occurred in Manhattan, ZIP 10018. The record lists one vehicle and one injured pedestrian.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4856980 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-08
10
Taxi driver injures cyclist at Park and 26th

Nov 10 - Taxi driver going north on Park Ave South hit a 66-year-old cyclist at East 26th. She was ejected and hurt, with an arm abrasion. The driver kept straight. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.

A taxi driver heading north on Park Ave South hit a cyclist at East 26th Street at 10:18 a.m. in Manhattan. The 66-year-old woman on the bike was injured and listed as ejected, with an arm abrasion. "According to the police report, the taxi driver was going straight and the point of impact was the left front bumper." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the taxi driver. The driver, a 60-year-old man, was listed with an unspecified injury. The crash involved a 2023 Toyota taxi and a bike, both northbound. The location falls under the 13th Precinct.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4857013 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-08
9
SUV driver injures cyclist on Park Ave S

Nov 9 - A Toyota SUV driver going north hit a northbound cyclist near 251 Park Ave S. The rider suffered an arm injury and bruising. Police recorded driver inattention by the SUV driver. Afternoon crash in Manhattan.

A Toyota SUV driver traveling north hit a northbound cyclist near 251 Park Ave S in Manhattan. The rider, 35, stayed conscious. He suffered an elbow and arm injury with bruising. According to the police report, police recorded 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' by the SUV driver. Both were reported as going straight at the time of impact. The SUV carried one occupant. The bike carried one rider. The report lists no other injured people. The bike was listed with no damage. The SUV showed right-side damage. The crash fell within the 13th Precinct area. No other contributing factors were recorded in the summary.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4857477 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-08
9
Taxi and moped collide at 45th, Madison

Nov 9 - Taxi driver and moped rider collided at 45th and Madison before dawn. One driver suffered a head wound with heavy bleeding. Police noted traffic control disregarded by both.

A taxi driver traveling west on E 45 St and a moped rider going north on Madison Ave collided at the intersection around 3:29 a.m. One driver, a 32-year-old man, suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The other driver, 22, was listed with unspecified injury. According to the police report, police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded by both drivers. Pre-crash movement for both was Going Straight Ahead. Damage records show center-front damage to the moped and left-side damage to the taxi. The crash occurred in Manhattan, near E 45 St and Madison Ave, within the 14th Precinct.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4855909 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-08
8
Pickup driver injures toddler at 34th and Seventh

Nov 8 - A driver in a pickup hit a 1-year-old at West 34th Street and Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. The child suffered a leg fracture. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.

A driver in a pickup hit a 1-year-old boy at West 34th Street and Seventh Avenue at 8:21 p.m. in Manhattan. The child was a pedestrian at the intersection. He suffered a lower-leg fracture and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way"; police recorded failure to yield by the driver. Data list a center-front impact by the pickup. The driver was the sole occupant and held a valid license. The crash occurred in the 14th Precinct and Council District 3.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4855902 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-08