Crash Count for Manhattan CB5
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 6,109
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 3,286
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 1,082
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 79
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 17
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 8, 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 371
Lower leg/foot 138
+133
Lower arm/hand 58
+53
Head 51
+46
Shoulder/upper arm 39
+34
Hip/upper leg 30
+25
Back 15
+10
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 8, 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

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Int 1444-2025 Keith Powers

29
Int 1444-2025 Powers co-sponsors sidewalk cafe clearance cap, worsening pedestrian and cyclist safety.

Oct 29 - Int 1444 caps clear pedestrian paths in front of sidewalk cafes at 8 feet. The rule shrinks room for walkers, wheelchair users and strollers. The Transportation Committee laid the bill over in November.

Bill: Int. No. 1444 (Int 1444-2025). Status: Laid Over in Committee. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Key dates: Intro 10/29/2025; laid over 11/24/2025. The matter is titled, “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to setting a maximum pedestrian path requirement in front of sidewalk cafes.” The ordinance would add subdivision k to §19-160 and state: “No rule ... shall require that a clear path of more than 8 feet ... remain clear after the installation of such sidewalk cafe.” Sponsored by Council Members Powers, Menin, Restler, Louis and Banks. This bill would limit the requirement for sidewalk cafes to leave a clear path on the sidewalk in front of them to no more than 8 feet in width.


27
Distracted driver injures woman on Madison at 45th

Oct 27 - A driver on Madison hit a woman at East 45th. Police recorded driver inattention. She suffered head lacerations. He had back abrasions. Both were conscious.

On Madison Avenue at East 45th Street in Manhattan, a driver of a motorized vehicle classified as Other hit a 32-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered head wounds and severe lacerations and remained conscious. The 33-year-old male driver was also hurt, with back abrasions. According to the police report, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” contributed to the crash. Police recorded driver inattention as a factor for both the injured pedestrian and the driver. The vehicle showed front-center damage. The crash was logged at 4:00 p.m. by the 14th Precinct.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4853209 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
25
Merging driver hits taxi on Fifth Avenue

Oct 25 - On Fifth at East 28th, a southbound sedan merged and the driver hit a southbound taxi. Right-front into left side. A passenger and both drivers were hurt. Police recorded driver inattention and other vehicular as contributing factors.

In Manhattan, at Fifth Avenue and East 28th Street, a southbound sedan merged and the driver hit a southbound taxi. Impact was right-front bumper to the taxi’s left rear quarter and doors. A 27-year-old front passenger reported whiplash. Both drivers, a 26-year-old woman and a 25-year-old man, were injured. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling south; the sedan was merging and the taxi was going straight. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Other Vehicular as contributing factors. Damage matched those findings. The taxi is a 2023 Tesla; the sedan a 2024 Kia. Both drivers were licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4852661 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
25
Cyclist injured in Fifth Avenue bus crash

Oct 25 - A bus driver and a cyclist collided southbound near 530 Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. The 24-year-old suffered leg wounds and shock. Police recorded following too closely and driver distraction by the driver. They also noted bicyclist error/confusion.

A bus driver and a cyclist crashed while traveling south near 530 Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. The 24-year-old cyclist was injured, with leg abrasions and shock recorded. According to the police report, the driver’s contributing factors were “Following Too Closely” and “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The report also lists “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” Both parties were recorded as going straight ahead. The bus had right-rear damage; the bike’s front end was damaged. The crash left the bicyclist hurt. No other injuries were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4852399 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
25
Right-Turn Crash at 53rd and Eighth

Oct 25 - Two drivers turned right and collided at W 53rd Street and Eighth Avenue. A 29-year-old driver was hurt, with back pain and shock. Police listed no contributing factor.

Two right turns met at one corner and ended in a crash. A 29-year-old driver was injured and reported back pain and shock. According to the police report, both drivers were making right turns at W 53 St and 8 Ave. One driver in a 2024 BMW sedan was eastbound before turning. The other driver in a 2024 van was westbound before turning. Damage was recorded to the BMW driver’s left front bumper and the van driver’s right rear quarter panel. The report lists no contributing factors and records no pedestrians or cyclists injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4852440 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
24
SUV driver injures man on Sixth Avenue

Oct 24 - A driver in an SUV going north on Sixth Avenue hit a 66-year-old man at West 53rd Street. The front end knocked him down. He suffered a chest bruise. Police recorded contributing factors as unspecified.

According to the police report, a driver in an SUV traveling north on Avenue of the Americas and going straight hit a 66-year-old pedestrian at West 53rd Street. The point of impact was the center front. The man sustained a chest contusion and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded the contributing factors as Unspecified. The report lists the vehicle’s pre-crash movement as Going Straight Ahead. No other injuries are noted in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4852299 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
24
Taxi driver and cyclist collide on W 48th

Oct 24 - A taxi driver and a cyclist collided on W 48th near Broadway in Manhattan. The 28-year-old cyclist was ejected and hurt. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction. A parked limo was damaged; the bike was destroyed.

On W 48th Street near Broadway at 2:36 p.m., a taxi driver and a bicyclist collided while heading east. The 28-year-old man on the bike was ejected and hurt, with neck pain and whiplash. A parked limo took right-front damage. The bike was demolished. The taxi showed damage to its left-side doors. According to the police report, police recorded driver inattention/distraction as a contributing factor. Both the taxi and the bike were reported traveling straight ahead. The crash occurred in Manhattan’s 10036 ZIP, within the 18th Precinct.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4852298 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
23
Cadillac driver injures cyclist at 42nd and 7th

Oct 23 - A driver in a Cadillac hit a 25‑year‑old cyclist at W 42nd Street and Seventh Avenue. The rider suffered a head wound and minor bleeding. According to the police report, officers recorded aggressive driving and also listed bicyclist confusion.

A driver in a Cadillac hit a man on a bike at W 42 St and 7 Ave in Manhattan around 11 p.m. The bicyclist, 25, suffered a head injury and minor bleeding. He was noted as incoherent at the scene. The car carried two occupants. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' Police recorded aggressive driving, a driver error. They also listed bicyclist confusion. The bike was recorded going straight and showed front‑end damage; the Cadillac was listed with no damage. No narrative was provided.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4852172 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
22
Taxi driver hits man on W 29 St

Oct 22 - A taxi driver going west on W 29 St hit a 35-year-old man near 122. The man suffered lower-leg trauma and an internal complaint. Police recorded driver inattention.

A taxi driver, licensed in New York, went straight west on W 29 St near 122. He hit a 35-year-old man in the roadway. The pedestrian was conscious and injured. Lower-leg trauma and an internal complaint. According to the police report, the primary contributing factor was Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. Police also recorded Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion. They noted the pedestrian was in the roadway, not at an intersection. Police documented damage to the left rear bumper of the taxi, a 2023 Tesla. The crash occurred in Manhattan’s 13th Precinct at about 5:17 p.m.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4852189 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
22
Three injured when elderly minivan driver plows into yellow cab, mounts Manhattan sidewalk
21
Unsafe speed cited in Madison-57th taxi crash

Oct 21 - Two taxi drivers collided at Madison Avenue and East 57th Street. A 33-year-old passenger was hurt. Two drivers were injured. Police recorded unsafe speed.

Two taxi drivers traveling west collided at Madison Avenue and East 57th Street in Manhattan at 3:03 p.m. The crash injured a 33-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat, a 51-year-old male driver with a back injury, and an 86-year-old male driver with a head injury. According to the police report, “Unsafe Speed” was recorded as the contributing factor. Police recorded unsafe speed by the drivers. Vehicle records show center front-end damage to one taxi and center back-end damage to the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The report lists taxis as the involved vehicle types.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4855795 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
21
Driver Inattention Injures Cyclist on W 58th

Oct 21 - Eastbound Ford sedan driver and a man on a bike collided on W 58th at Broadway. The cyclist suffered a leg contusion. Police recorded driver inattention and listed Other Vehicular.

On West 58th Street at Broadway in Manhattan, the driver of a Ford sedan and a bicyclist, both eastbound, collided while going straight. The 31-year-old man on the bike was injured, with a leg contusion. The sedan showed center back-end damage; the bike had front-end damage. According to the police report, contributing factors included Driver Inattention/Distraction and Other Vehicular. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction before listing Other Vehicular. The data lists several vehicle occupants with no specified injuries. The injured party was the cyclist.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4852439 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
21
Right-Turn Bike Crash Injures 70-Year-Old

Oct 21 - Two cyclists making right turns collided at W 40 St and 7 Ave, Manhattan, at 6:25 a.m. A 70-year-old man suffered a hip and upper-leg fracture/dislocation. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.

Two cyclists made right turns and collided at W 40 St and 7 Ave in Manhattan at 6:25 a.m. One cyclist, a 70-year-old man, was injured. He suffered a hip and upper-leg fracture/dislocation and was conscious at the scene. "According to the police report, the crash involved two cyclists, both traveling south and making right turns." The report lists driver inattention/distraction as a contributing factor. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction. No other individual contributing factors were specified. Damage was noted to the left and right front quarter areas of the bikes. The crash is logged as collision ID 4851698 in the 14th Precinct.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4851698 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
21
Woman dies following hit-and-run by SUV driver she’d been talking to in East Harlem
20
Cyclist hits woman crossing with signal

Oct 20 - A southbound cyclist hit a woman crossing with the signal near 1540 Broadway in Manhattan. She suffered facial bleeding. The cyclist was hurt. Both were in shock.

A male cyclist traveling south and going straight hit a 27-year-old woman near 1540 Broadway in Manhattan. The woman suffered a facial injury with minor bleeding. The cyclist was injured. Both were listed in shock. According to the police report, contributing factors for both parties were recorded as “Unspecified.” No driver errors were logged in the dataset. The bike showed no damage, and the point of impact was at the left front. The cyclist held a valid NY license and rode alone.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4851368 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
20
Van driver loses control; seven pedestrians hurt

Oct 20 - Van driver lost control near 400 8th Ave. Seven pedestrians, not in the roadway, were hurt. The driver and a passenger were injured. Police cited steering failure and an accelerator defect.

A driver in a northbound van hit pedestrians near 400 8th Avenue in Manhattan. Seven people on foot were injured, ages 21 to 69, and were not in the roadway. The driver and a front-seat passenger were also injured. A parked sedan sustained damage. According to the police report, officers recorded "Steering Failure" and "Accelerator Defective" as contributing factors. The van’s right front bumper was the point of impact; the parked sedan showed damage at the left rear. The record lists no pedestrian contributing factors. The injuries fell on people walking.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4851415 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
20
Heart-rending testimony marks trial in July 4 drunk driving carnage: ‘I’m watching my daughter die’
19
Right-turning SUV driver hits man at intersection

Oct 19 - A right-turning SUV driver hit a 52-year-old man at W 34 St and 8 Ave. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The man suffered a leg contusion and stayed conscious.

At W 34 St and 8 Ave in Manhattan, a 65-year-old driver in a 2022 Toyota SUV made a right turn and hit a 52-year-old man crossing at the intersection. The man suffered a contusion to the knee/lower leg/foot and remained conscious. According to the police report, the driver was traveling east on W 34 St and making a right turn; police recorded “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” by the driver. The point of impact was the center front end. The driver was licensed. No damage was recorded to the SUV. The crash was recorded at 14:55.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4850890 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
17
SUV driver rear-ends stopped sedan in Manhattan

Oct 17 - A driver in an SUV going north rear-ended a sedan stopped in traffic in Manhattan. One driver was hurt. Police recorded driver inattention. Rear hit to the sedan's center back; center front impact for the SUV.

A northbound driver in an SUV going straight ahead hit the rear of a sedan that was stopped in traffic in Manhattan at 11:53 a.m. One driver, 23, suffered a back contusion and was conscious. Two other male occupants, ages 33 and 23, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the SUV was "Going Straight Ahead" and the sedan was "Stopped in Traffic," with a "Center Front End" impact for the SUV and "Center Back End" impact to the sedan. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" by the driver. The crash is logged as collision 4850523 in Precinct 14, ZIP 10016.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4850523 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12