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

15
E-Scooter Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

May 15 - E-scooter hit a 23-year-old woman crossing with the signal on 5th Avenue. She suffered a head injury. Police cite driver inattention and pedestrian confusion. The crash left her with a concussion.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old female pedestrian was struck by an e-scooter while crossing with the signal at 139 5 Avenue in Manhattan. She suffered a head injury and was diagnosed with a concussion. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The e-scooter was traveling south and hit her with its center front end. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The crash highlights the dangers when drivers fail to pay attention and confusion occurs in the crosswalk. No helmet or signaling issues were listed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629063 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
13
Taxi Rear-Ends Sedan on Avenue of Americas

May 13 - A taxi struck a sedan from behind on Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. Five people inside the sedan suffered injuries including whiplash and full-body trauma. Both drivers were distracted. All occupants wore lap belts and were not ejected.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west rear-ended a northbound sedan on Avenue of the Americas near West 31 Street in Manhattan. The collision caused center front end damage to the sedan and center back end damage to the taxi. Five occupants in the sedan were injured, including the male driver and four passengers aged 23 to 41. Injuries ranged from whiplash to full-body trauma. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and none were ejected. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor for both drivers. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction in multi-occupant vehicle collisions.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629323 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
11
Sedan Strikes Parked Car on West 40th Street

May 11 - A sedan traveling east collided with a parked sedan on West 40th Street in Manhattan. The driver of the moving vehicle, a 64-year-old man, was injured and became incoherent. Illness was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a 64-year-old male driver operating a 2015 sedan was traveling east on West 40th Street when he struck a parked 2005 sedan. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the moving vehicle and the right rear bumper of the parked car. The driver was injured and became incoherent at the scene. The report lists illness as the contributing factor for the crash. Both drivers were licensed and the moving vehicle was going straight ahead prior to impact. No other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The parked vehicle was unoccupied at the time.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629328 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
9
Bicyclist Ejected in Manhattan Taxi Crash

May 9 - A 35-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured on West 37 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash involved a taxi and a parked pickup truck. Driver distraction was cited.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male bicyclist was injured after colliding with a taxi on West 37 Street near 7 Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash also involved a parked pickup truck that sustained damage to its left side doors. The taxi was damaged on its right rear bumper. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors were specified. The bicyclist was traveling south, going straight ahead, when the collision occurred. The report does not indicate any fault or blame on the bicyclist.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4627392 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
8
SUV and Bus Collide on Avenue of Americas

May 8 - A northbound SUV and bus collided while changing lanes on Avenue of the Americas. The SUV driver, a 24-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained damage to their bumpers and quarter panels. The driver remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old female SUV driver and a male bus driver were both changing lanes northbound on Avenue of the Americas when their vehicles collided. The SUV was struck on the left rear bumper and quarter panel by the bus's right front bumper. The SUV driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash, but was not ejected and remained conscious. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists no specific contributing factors, but both vehicles were changing lanes at the time of impact. The SUV driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The collision caused damage to both vehicles' bumpers and panels.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4627262 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
7
Taxi Hits Bicyclist on West 48 Street

May 7 - A taxi struck a 59-year-old bicyclist traveling east on West 48 Street near Avenue of the Americas. The cyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries. Police cited the taxi driver for disregarding traffic control. The bicyclist wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on Avenue of the Americas collided with a bicyclist going straight east on West 48 Street. The bicyclist, a 59-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained head injuries, including contusions and bruises. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as the contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were specified. The taxi's left front bumper struck the center front end of the bicycle, causing the injuries. The bicyclist remained conscious after the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4626964 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
7
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on East 34 Street

May 7 - A station wagon SUV struck a sedan from behind on East 34 Street. The sedan’s front passenger, a 54-year-old man, suffered bruises and arm injuries. The crash involved driver distraction and left rear quarter panel damage on the sedan.

According to the police report, a 2018 Tesla sedan traveling north on East 34 Street was rear-ended by a 1999 Mercedes SUV traveling east. The SUV struck the sedan’s left rear quarter panel. The sedan’s front passenger, a 54-year-old man, was injured with contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. Both drivers were licensed. The collision caused damage to the left rear quarter panel of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4627390 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
7
Sedan Turns Left, Hits Moped Head-On

May 7 - A sedan making a left turn struck a moped traveling straight on East 33rd Street in Manhattan. The moped driver was ejected and injured with abrasions and leg wounds. Police cited driver inattention as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male moped driver was injured after a 2019 sedan made a left turn and collided with the moped on East 33rd Street in Manhattan. The moped driver was ejected from his vehicle and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the sedan driver. The sedan struck the moped on the left side doors, causing significant damage to both vehicles. The moped driver was conscious at the scene and was wearing a lap belt. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' but does not specify further. No other safety equipment or signals were cited.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4626630 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
6
SUV Hits Bicyclist on West 21st Street

May 6 - A bicyclist was injured in Manhattan after colliding with a parked SUV. The impact struck the bike’s front and the SUV’s right rear quarter panel. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The driver was licensed and alone in the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male bicyclist was injured when his bike struck the right rear quarter panel of a parked 2013 SUV on West 21st Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist was conscious and suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The SUV driver was a licensed male occupant traveling west and was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The bicyclist was not ejected and wore unspecified safety equipment. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the bike and the right rear quarter panel of the SUV.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4627725 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
6
Sedan Rear-Ends Stopped Car on Avenue of Americas

May 6 - A sedan struck the rear of a stopped vehicle on Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The driver of the striking car, a 29-year-old man, was injured and shocked. The crash involved unsafe lane changing and caused damage to both vehicles.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male driver was injured in a collision on Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The crash involved two sedans traveling northbound. One vehicle was stopped in traffic when the other sedan struck its left rear bumper. The point of impact on the striking vehicle was the right front quarter panel. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" as a contributing factor. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The driver was licensed in New Jersey. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4627513 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
4
Pedestrian Hit by Bike on West 34th Street

May 4 - A 48-year-old man was struck by a bike while crossing West 34th Street in Manhattan. He suffered a head injury and concussion. The bike showed no damage. The pedestrian was in shock at the scene. No driver errors were specified.

According to the police report, a 48-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being hit by a bike on West 34th Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when the collision occurred. He sustained a head injury and was diagnosed with a concussion. The bike, operated by a licensed male driver from New Jersey traveling westbound, showed no damage. The report lists no contributing driver errors or factors. The pedestrian was in shock following the impact. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face even outside intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4626628 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
4
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing West 34th

May 4 - A sedan traveling west on West 34th struck a pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The woman suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver hit the pedestrian with the left front bumper. No driver errors were listed.

According to the police report, a 2013 Toyota sedan was traveling straight west on West 34th Street when it struck a female pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but no ejection occurred. The report lists no contributing driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both contributing factors for the pedestrian are unspecified. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle normally. No safety equipment or signals were noted as factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4627520 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
4
Two Sedans Collide on 8 Avenue Injuring Three

May 4 - Two sedans collided on 8 Avenue. Three men inside suffered neck injuries and whiplash. All were conscious and restrained by lap belts. Defective brakes contributed to the crash. Damage centered on the back end and left front bumper of the vehicles.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 8 Avenue, both vehicles were parked before the crash. Three male occupants, including the driver and two passengers, sustained neck injuries and whiplash. All were conscious and wore lap belts. The report lists defective brakes as a contributing factor. The point of impact was the center back end of one sedan and the left front bumper of the other. No ejections occurred. The driver was licensed and traveling north. The crash caused moderate injuries but no fatalities. The defective brakes on one or both vehicles played a key role in the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629321 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
30
Bicyclist Ejected in Manhattan SUV Collision

Apr 30 - A 20-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured on West 47 Street in Manhattan. The SUV and bike collided head-to-back while both traveled westbound. The bicyclist suffered bruises and arm injuries. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on West 47 Street involving a 2023 SUV and a bicycle, both traveling westbound. The bicyclist, a 20-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The SUV driver, licensed in Texas, was driving straight ahead with no reported vehicle damage. The bicyclist was also traveling straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash resulted in injury severity level 3 for the bicyclist, who remained conscious after the impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4625421 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
30
Taxi Rear-Ends Sedan on West 35th Street

Apr 30 - A taxi struck a sedan from behind on West 35th Street in Manhattan. The sedan driver, a 56-year-old man, suffered internal injuries to his entire body. The crash happened as both vehicles traveled westbound. Driver distraction caused the collision.

According to the police report, a taxi rear-ended a sedan on West 35th Street in Manhattan. The sedan driver, a 56-year-old male occupant, was injured with internal injuries affecting his entire body but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead westbound when the taxi impacted the center back end of the sedan, damaging both vehicles' front and rear centers. The sedan driver was restrained by a lap belt. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624961 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
28
Sedan Hits 15-Year-Old Bicyclist on West 37th

Apr 28 - A 15-year-old boy on a bike was struck by a sedan traveling south on West 37th Street. The impact hit the bike’s left front bumper and the car’s center front end. The boy suffered bruises and leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on West 37th Street collided with a 15-year-old bicyclist going west. The point of impact was the left front bumper of both vehicles. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists contributing factors as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan had two occupants and was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the sedan and the left front bumper of the bike.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630787 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
26
Sedan Hits Manhattan Pedestrian at Broadway

Apr 26 - A sedan struck a 59-year-old man near 1605 Broadway in Manhattan. The pedestrian was not in the roadway but suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver was distracted. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 59-year-old male pedestrian was injured by a sedan near 1605 Broadway in Manhattan. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the crash but sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver, a licensed female from New Jersey, was parked before the crash and struck the pedestrian with the left front bumper. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. There was no damage to the vehicle. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered moderate injuries. No other vehicles or occupants were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4623758 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
20
Box Truck Backs Into Parked Sedan

Apr 20 - A box truck reversed on West 45th. It struck a parked BMW. The young driver inside was hurt and shaken. The truck showed no damage. Unsafe backing caused the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.

According to the police report, a box truck was backing west on West 45th Street in Manhattan when it struck a parked 2022 BMW sedan. The sedan's 19-year-old female driver suffered unspecified injuries and shock. The sedan took damage to its center front end; the truck was undamaged. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as a contributing factor, showing the truck driver failed to back safely. The sedan driver wore a lap belt. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4625608 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
19
Manhattan Cyclist Injured in Solo Bike Crash

Apr 19 - A 33-year-old man riding a bike in Manhattan suffered a head injury and minor bleeding. The cyclist was not ejected and showed signs of shock. No other vehicles were involved, and no damage to the bike was reported.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash near 1441 Broadway, Manhattan. The cyclist sustained a head injury with minor bleeding and was in shock. The bike was parked before the crash and showed no damage after impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors or other vehicles involved. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The crash involved only the single bicyclist, who was not ejected from the bike.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4622797 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
19
Police Chase SUV Crash Bleeds Pedestrian

Apr 19 - Ten vehicles smashed. A sedan fleeing police tore through East 31st Street. Metal screamed. Four pedestrians hit. One man bled from the head, sprawled on the pavement. Unsafe speed drove the carnage. The city’s danger left bodies and wreckage behind.

A violent crash erupted on East 31st Street near Madison Avenue in Manhattan. At least ten vehicles were involved. Four pedestrians were struck. According to the police report, 'A 35-year-old man lay bleeding from the head, struck outside the crosswalk. Ten vehicles mangled, one fleeing police. Metal screamed. SUVs crushed. The pavement drank his blood. The speed was not safe.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. A sedan was fleeing police at the time of the crash. One pedestrian suffered severe head bleeding. Other pedestrians and vehicle occupants were also injured. The data shows no contributing factors from the pedestrians. The crash underscores the deadly risk of speeding vehicles in crowded city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4622022 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19