Crash Count for Manhattan CB5
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 5,673
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 3,019
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 994
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 73
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 16
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025
Carnage in CB 105
Killed 16
+2
Crush Injuries 13
Lower leg/foot 5
Head 3
Lower arm/hand 2
Back 1
Chest 1
Whole body 1
Amputation 2
Back 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Severe Bleeding 30
Head 19
+14
Face 4
Lower arm/hand 3
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whole body 1
Severe Lacerations 25
Head 10
+5
Face 5
Lower leg/foot 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 77
Neck 40
+35
Head 17
+12
Back 13
+8
Whole body 3
Chest 2
Face 2
Lower leg/foot 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Contusion/Bruise 341
Lower leg/foot 126
+121
Lower arm/hand 52
+47
Head 47
+42
Shoulder/upper arm 35
+30
Hip/upper leg 30
+25
Neck 13
+8
Back 12
+7
Abdomen/pelvis 10
+5
Whole body 9
+4
Face 8
+3
Chest 4
Eye 1
Abrasion 198
Lower leg/foot 73
+68
Lower arm/hand 50
+45
Head 26
+21
Shoulder/upper arm 16
+11
Face 13
+8
Hip/upper leg 9
+4
Back 6
+1
Whole body 5
Neck 4
Chest 1
Pain/Nausea 58
Lower leg/foot 15
+10
Back 10
+5
Shoulder/upper arm 10
+5
Whole body 9
+4
Neck 8
+3
Hip/upper leg 5
Lower arm/hand 4
Head 2
Eye 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Manhattan CB5?

Preventable Speeding in CB 105 School Zones

(since 2022)
W 47 St, 2 PM

W 47 St, 2 PM

Manhattan CB5: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 18, 2025

Just about 2 PM on Sep 10, 2025, on W 47 St, a driver in a Chevy SUV going west hit a 66‑year‑old man who was walking outside the intersection. Police recorded failure to yield and distraction by the driver (NYC Open Data crash 4841402).

This Week

  • Sep 9: a driver in a Ford pickup hit a man on a bike near 232 W 37 St (NYC Open Data crash 4841145).
  • Sep 9: a van driver making a left at W 25 St and Avenue of the Americas hit a woman walking, with failure to yield recorded by police (NYC Open Data crash 4841122).
  • Sep 8: a sedan driver hit a woman crossing with the signal at W 38 St and 8 Ave; police cited distraction by the driver (NYC Open Data crash 4840896).

How big is the toll here?

Since Jan 1, 2022, in Manhattan CB5 there have been 16 people killed, 3,012 injured, and 73 seriously injured in 5,662 crashes (NYC Open Data). In the past 12 months, 7 people were killed and 857 were injured here (PeriodStats, NYC Open Data). Pedestrians account for 9 of the deaths; people on bikes, 4 (mode split from NYC Open Data).

The risk clusters on known blocks. Avenue of the Americas is a top hotspot with deaths and injuries. So is 7 Avenue (NYC Open Data). Police most often record driver actions we can fix: failure to yield, distraction, unsafe speed, and improper turns (NYC Open Data).

Where the street fails people

Left turns cut people down at W 25 St and Sixth. Distraction hits people in the crosswalk at W 38 St and Eighth. The pattern repeats on the hour: crashes pile up from late afternoon into the evening rush (NYC Open Data).

There are fixes we can install now: daylight every corner, add leading pedestrian intervals, harden turns with concrete, and route trucks off the narrow blocks that carry the most people walking. Enforcement has to match the map.

Leaders with levers

Council Member Keith Powers backed a car‑free 34th Street busway. “It’s time to get buses moving faster, and the busway will do just that,” he said (AMNY). Cutting car volume saves lives on foot and on bikes.

At the state level, Senator Liz Krueger co‑sponsored and voted yes in committee for S 4045, which would require intelligent speed assistance for repeat speeders (Open States). Assembly Member Tony Simone co‑sponsors the Assembly speed‑limiter bill A 2299 and a bill to expand camera enforcement of plate obstruction A 7997 (Open States).

The tools exist. Slow the default speed. Stop the worst repeat offenders. Keep cars out where the crowds are thick. A man went down on W 47 St. He should have made it home.

Take one step now: ask your officials to back safer speeds and speed limiters. Start here.

Frequently Asked Questions

How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets for Crashes, Persons, and Vehicles, filtered to Manhattan Community Board 5 and the period Jan 1, 2022–Sep 18, 2025. We counted total crashes, injuries, serious injuries, and deaths, and summarized recent incidents by their crash IDs. You can explore the base datasets here. Data was accessed Sep 18, 2025.
What are the worst spots in this area?
Avenue of the Americas and 7 Avenue stand out for deaths and injuries in CB5. Recent serious injuries also occurred at W 25 St & Avenue of the Americas and W 38 St & 8 Ave (NYC Open Data).
Which driver actions show up most often?
Police frequently record failure to yield, driver distraction/inattention, unsafe speed, and improper turns in CB5 crashes (NYC Open Data Vehicles/Persons tables).
What can the city change on these blocks?
Daylight every corner, add leading pedestrian intervals, harden left turns with concrete, and steer trucks off narrow pedestrian corridors. These measures target the failures recorded by police here.
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.

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

31
SUV Turning Left Strikes Northbound Bicyclist

May 31 - A 44-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a collision with a 2022 SUV making a left turn on West 49 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. Both vehicles impacted at the SUV’s left front bumper.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on West 49 Street was struck by a 2022 Chevrolet SUV making a left turn westbound. The impact occurred at the SUV’s left front bumper. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the crash, but the SUV’s left turn movement indicates a failure to yield or check for oncoming bicyclists. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision caused damage to the left front bumper of the SUV. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4633994 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
31
Taxi Rear-Ends Bicyclist on West 34th Street

May 31 - A taxi stopped in traffic hit a bicyclist from behind on West 34th Street. The 50-year-old cyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The driver was distracted. The bike showed no damage. The rider was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on West 34th Street stopped in traffic and struck a bicyclist from behind. The bicyclist, a 50-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his knee and lower leg but remained conscious and was not ejected. The taxi sustained damage to its left rear bumper, while the bike showed no damage. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The taxi driver was licensed in New York. No other contributing factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634700 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
31
S 2714 Krueger votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.

May 31 - Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.

Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.


30
SUV Rear-Ends Ambulance Merging Southbound

May 30 - A 49-year-old male SUV driver suffered neck injuries in a late-night crash on 7th Avenue. The ambulance merged southbound when the SUV struck its left rear bumper. The SUV driver complained of whiplash but was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, an ambulance was merging southbound on 7th Avenue when a 2021 Chevrolet SUV, also traveling south, struck the ambulance's left rear bumper. The SUV driver, a 49-year-old man from New Jersey, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The ambulance sustained no damage. The report lists the SUV driver's pre-crash action as "Starting in Traffic" and the ambulance's as "Merging." No specific contributing factors were identified beyond these actions. The SUV's right rear bumper was damaged. The crash highlights the dangers of merging and starting in traffic in close proximity.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634720 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
30
S 6802 Krueger votes yes on Albany school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

May 30 - Senate backs S 6802. Albany gets school speed cameras. One no vote. Cameras aim to slow drivers near kids. Program ends 2028. Lawmakers move to shield children from reckless speed.

Senate bill S 6802, introduced by Neil D. Breslin, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in Albany. The bill passed committee on May 30, 2023, with only one senator, Andrew J. Lanza, voting no. The official summary reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2028.' Breslin led sponsorship. Seventeen senators voted yes. The program targets driver speed near schools, aiming to protect children and other vulnerable road users. The law sunsets at the end of 2028.


27
Taxi Hits Pedestrian Crossing West 36th

May 27 - A 57-year-old woman was struck by a taxi while crossing West 36th Street in Manhattan. The impact hit the taxi’s left front bumper. She suffered hip and upper leg abrasions but remained conscious. The crash occurred outside an intersection without signals.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2023 GMC taxi traveling east struck her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing West 36th Street outside of an intersection and without a signal. The report lists the pedestrian’s contributing factors as unspecified. No driver errors or contributing factors were noted in the data. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to her hip and upper leg and was conscious at the scene. The taxi was driven by a licensed male driver and was going straight ahead at the time of impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634713 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
27
Taxi Hits Bicyclist on East 27 Street

May 27 - A taxi struck a bicyclist traveling north on East 27 Street near Park Avenue South. The cyclist was ejected and suffered injuries to his entire body. Police cited traffic control disregard and failure to yield as contributing factors.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on East 27 Street collided with a northbound bicyclist. The cyclist, a 41-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his entire body, resulting in shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The crash damaged the left side doors of the bike and the left front bumper of the taxi. The report lists driver errors including "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The incident highlights critical driver errors leading to severe injury of a vulnerable road user.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632612 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
26
Sedan Strikes Bicyclist on Central Park South

May 26 - A sedan making a U-turn hit a bicyclist going straight on Central Park South. The cyclist suffered a head contusion and bruises. The driver was inattentive and failed to yield right-of-way. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2019 Honda sedan made a U-turn and collided with him on Central Park South in Manhattan. The bicyclist sustained a head contusion and bruises but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan’s point of impact was the left front bumper, while the bike was struck at the center front end. The driver was licensed and traveling east at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632399 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
26
Bus Strikes Pedestrian on West 42 Street

May 26 - A 43-year-old man was hit by a bus while crossing West 42 Street in Manhattan. The bus struck him on the right side doors. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver’s view was obstructed, limiting reaction time.

According to the police report, a bus traveling east on West 42 Street struck a 43-year-old male pedestrian crossing outside an intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The point of impact was the bus's right side doors. The report lists "View Obstructed/Limited" as a contributing factor, indicating the driver’s impaired visibility played a role. No other driver errors were noted. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The bus showed no damage. The report does not mention any pedestrian fault or safety equipment.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634670 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
25
Aggressive Driving Crash Injures Manhattan Taxi Driver

May 25 - A taxi and sedan collided near 1501 Broadway in Manhattan. The taxi driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited aggressive driving as the cause. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected. Damage hit the taxi’s left side doors.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 1501 Broadway involving a taxi and a sedan. The taxi driver, a 35-year-old man, was injured in the crash, sustaining knee and lower leg injuries. He remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan struck the taxi on its left side doors with its right front bumper. The taxi was traveling south, going straight ahead, while the sedan’s pre-crash action was classified as 'Other.' No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634699 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
23
E-Bike Strikes Manhattan Pedestrian Emerging Parked Car

May 23 - A 47-year-old man was injured when an e-bike struck him as he emerged from behind a parked vehicle on East 58th Street. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow. The driver was inattentive and distracted at the time of impact.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old male pedestrian was injured on East 58th Street in Manhattan when an e-bike traveling east struck him. The pedestrian was emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated lower arm and elbow injury. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The e-bike was going straight ahead and impacted the pedestrian at the center front end. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash and was not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631742 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
21
12-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing Against Signal

May 21 - A 12-year-old boy was struck at a Manhattan intersection while crossing against the signal. The taxi driver was traveling eastbound, continuing straight. The boy suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Madison Avenue at East 30 Street against the signal. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The taxi, driven by a licensed male driver traveling eastbound and going straight ahead, showed no damage and no point of impact was recorded. The report lists the pedestrian's action as crossing against the signal, with unspecified contributing factors. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the data. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No safety equipment or helmet was involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632697 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
21
Pedestrian Hit Crossing with Signal Union Square East

May 21 - A 26-year-old woman was struck while crossing Union Square East with the signal. The vehicle hit her center front end. She suffered abrasions over her entire body but remained conscious. The driver was inattentive and inexperienced.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Union Square East with the signal. The vehicle, traveling south and going straight ahead, struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian suffered abrasions over her entire body and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. No other vehicle details or driver information were provided. The pedestrian was not at an intersection but was crossing legally. The crash caused center front end damage to the vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632611 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
19
Motorbike Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

May 19 - A 27-year-old woman was struck by a motorbike on West 34 Street near Avenue of the Americas. She was crossing with the signal when the motorbike, traveling east, hit her at the front center. She suffered abrasions to her knee and lower leg.

According to the police report, a motorbike traveling east on West 34 Street struck a 27-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection near Avenue of the Americas. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor for the crash, attributed to the motorbike driver. The point of impact was the center front end of the motorbike. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634702 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
18
S 7099 Krueger co-sponsors complete streets bill, boosting safety for all users.

May 18 - Senate bill S 7099 orders complete street design in all DOT projects with state or federal funds. Streets must serve walkers, cyclists, and riders. No more car-first blueprints. Gounardes leads. Hoylman-Sigal, Krueger back him.

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


17
Bicyclist Partially Ejected on 7th Avenue

May 17 - A 19-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and injured on 7th Avenue in Manhattan. He suffered back abrasions and remained conscious. The crash involved a collision with an unspecified vehicle traveling southbound. No driver errors were listed.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected during a collision on 7th Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist sustained back abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The crash involved two vehicles traveling southbound, with impact points on the right front and right rear bumpers. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The bicyclist’s injuries were classified as moderate. No damage was reported to one vehicle, while the bike sustained other damage.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630792 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
17
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on 5th Avenue

May 17 - A sedan struck a 64-year-old male bicyclist on 5th Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered neck contusions but remained conscious. The crash involved driver inattention and other vehicular factors. Both vehicles were traveling southbound at impact.

According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided on 5th Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 64-year-old man, was injured with neck contusions but was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver inattention and other vehicular factors as contributing causes. The bicyclist was not ejected and was wearing a helmet only specified for motorcycles. The sedan’s right front bumper struck the center back end of the bicycle while both were traveling straight ahead southbound. The bicyclist’s injury severity was moderate, and the driver of the bicycle was noted as inexperienced. No fault or blame is assigned to the bicyclist.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632689 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
17
Cyclist Rear-Ended Near Pennsylvania Plaza

May 17 - A cyclist suffered a head injury and concussion after being struck from behind by another bike near Pennsylvania Plaza. The trailing rider followed too closely. The injured cyclist was left in shock.

According to the police report, a collision occurred near 11 Pennsylvania Plaza in Manhattan involving two bicycles traveling in opposite directions. The 39-year-old female cyclist was struck at the center back end of her bike, resulting in a head injury and concussion. She was not ejected but experienced shock. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the trailing cyclist. The injured rider was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630916 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
16
Pedestrian Injured Emerging Near Parked Car

May 16 - A 56-year-old man was struck while emerging from behind a parked vehicle on West 36 Street. The sedan hit him on the right front quarter panel. He suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver followed too closely.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on West 36 Street struck a 56-year-old pedestrian who was emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The point of impact was the sedan's right front quarter panel. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630791 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
16
S 775 Krueger votes yes to expand ignition interlock monitoring, boosting road safety.

May 16 - 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.