Crash Count for Manhattan CB5
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 6,120
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 3,290
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 1,084
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 79
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 18
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 11, 2025
Carnage in CB 105
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 18
+3
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 373
Lower leg/foot 139
+134
Lower arm/hand 58
+53
Head 51
+46
Shoulder/upper arm 40
+35
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 11, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in CB 105?

Preventable Speeding in CB 105 School Zones

(since 2022)
Left turn on Broadway. A woman dies. The pattern holds.

Left turn on Broadway. A woman dies. The pattern holds.

Manhattan CB5: Jan 1, 2022 - Dec 13, 2025

Just before 9 PM on Dec 8 at Broadway and W 53rd, the driver of a 2023 Cadillac SUV turned left and hit a 60‑year‑old woman who was crossing with the signal. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. She died at the scene. Source | press.

She is one of 18 people killed on the streets of Manhattan Community Board 5 since 2022. Eleven were walking. Source.

The turns keep killing

This corner is not alone. A person walking, 83, was killed by a left‑turning SUV at Avenue of the Americas and W 58th on Feb 11, 2025. Police recorded a left‑turn movement and a struck pedestrian in the crosswalk. Source.

A person on a bike, 23, was killed by a driver turning left at Park Avenue South and E 27th on Dec 30, 2023. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. Source.

Intersections here carry the worst toll. Avenue of the Americas has logged 132 injuries and a death since 2022. W 51st Street has seen three deaths. Source.

Nights are not safe

The danger climbs after dark. The 10 PM hour alone has seen three deaths in this district since 2022. The 11 PM hour adds one more. Source.

Police records tie many of these crashes to driver actions we know how to curb: failure to yield and improper turns. Source.

What leaders can do now

This district’s Council Member is Keith Powers. On the state level, the Senator is Liz Krueger and the Assembly Member is Tony Simone. [Context].

Krueger co‑sponsored and voted yes on the Senate’s speed‑limiter bill S4045 in committee this year. Record. Simone co‑sponsored the Assembly companion A2299. He also co‑sponsored A7997 to expand camera enforcement to catch obscured plates. Assembly A2299 | Senate S4045.

At the same time, state leaders have let half a billion dollars of congestion‑pricing gear sit idle after the program was paused, even as Midtown bleeds. Powers said the state “certainly should take advantage of this very expensive infrastructure in Midtown.” Source.

Fix the corners where people die

Start with the turns. Harden them. Ban the worst lefts. Give people on foot the head start with leading pedestrian intervals. Daylight the crosswalks at Avenue of the Americas and along W 51st Street so drivers can see who is in front of them. Target failure‑to‑yield enforcement at these same nodes. Data.

Then end the speed problem at its source. Lower the default speed limit citywide and require speed‑limiters for repeat offenders by passing S4045/A2299. Senate S4045 | Assembly A2299.

The woman on Broadway should have made it home. Others still can. Take one step today: add your voice and push for these fixes here.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened at Broadway and W 53rd?
On Dec 8, a 60‑year‑old woman crossing with the signal at Broadway and W 53rd was killed when the driver of a 2023 Cadillac SUV made a left turn and failed to yield, according to police records. Source.
How many people have been killed here since 2022?
Eighteen people have been killed on the streets of Manhattan Community Board 5 since Jan 1, 2022; eleven were people walking. Source.
Where are the worst spots?
Avenue of the Americas has the highest combined toll (a death and 132 injuries). W 51st Street has three deaths. Source.
What can cut these left‑turn crashes?
Proven tools include hardening left turns, adding leading pedestrian intervals, banning the most dangerous left turns, daylighting crosswalks, and targeted failure‑to‑yield enforcement at known hot spots like Avenue of the Americas and W 51st Street. Data.
How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets (Crashes h9gi‑nx95, Persons f55k‑p6yu, Vehicles bm4k‑52h4). We filtered records to Manhattan Community Board 5 and the period Jan 1, 2022–Dec 13, 2025, and tallied deaths, injuries, contributing factors, hours, modes, and intersection locations. Data were extracted on Dec 12, 2025. You can explore the crashes dataset 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
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State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Manhattan Community Board 5

9
Left-turning van driver injures pedestrian

Sep 9 - A van driver turned left on W 25 St at Avenue of the Americas and hit a 61-year-old woman. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. She suffered a head injury and concussion. Impact was to the van's left front bumper.

At 10:57 a.m. in Manhattan, a van driver turning left on W 25 St at Avenue of the Americas hit a 61-year-old woman. She sustained a head injury and a concussion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The report also notes the driver was 'Making Left Turn' and the point of impact was 'Left Front Bumper.' The pedestrian is listed as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection.' The crash involved one van traveling west with one occupant.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841122 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-15
8
Cyclists collide head-on on West 57th

Sep 8 - Two cyclists crashed head-on on West 57th near Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. Both were hurt. Police listed bicyclist error and improper lane use.

Two bicyclists collided head-on on West 57 Street at Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. One rode south. The other rode north. Both were going straight. Impact was front to front. The 33-year-old and 21-year-old men were injured with abrasions. The crash was recorded at 4:50 p.m. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." Police recorded bicyclist error/confusion and improper passing or lane usage. The point of impact was listed as center front end for both bikes. No other contributing factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4846879 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-15
8
Driver hits woman crossing in Manhattan

Sep 8 - A sedan driver hit a 59-year-old woman crossing at W 38 St and 8 Ave. Police recorded driver inattention. She suffered a leg injury and whiplash. She was conscious.

In Manhattan, at W 38 St and 8 Ave, the driver of a sedan hit a 59-year-old woman in the intersection. She sustained injury to her knee and lower leg and reported whiplash. She was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, Driver Inattention/Distraction was recorded. The driver is listed as a 57-year-old man with a licensed New York registration. The report notes a center front-end point of impact. The facts show a pedestrian injured in an intersection and a driver whose inattention was recorded by police.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840896 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-15
8
Truck Driver Hits Teen Cyclist

Sep 8 - At W 38 ST and 7 AVE, a box truck driver heading south hit a 16-year-old bicyclist riding east. The teen suffered a head injury and concussion.

At 7:30 a.m. at W 38 ST and 7 AVE in Manhattan, the driver of a box truck, traveling south, hit a 16-year-old bicyclist riding east. The teen suffered a head injury and a concussion. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Driver Inexperience." Police recorded traffic control disregarded by the driver and driver inexperience. The cyclist was listed as injured; the truck driver as uninjured. The truck had front-end damage; the bike showed left-side damage.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840892 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-15
6
Sedan driver hits cyclist at 8th, 40th

Sep 6 - A northbound sedan driver hit a 32-year-old man on a bike at 8th Avenue and West 40th Street. The rider suffered a bruised upper leg. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded.

A driver in a sedan going north on 8th Avenue hit a man riding east on West 40th Street at 4:45 a.m. in Midtown. The 32-year-old bicyclist suffered a bruised upper leg and hip and remained conscious. Police recorded center-front impact and front-end damage on the sedan. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Traffic Control Disregarded." The report lists the sedan traveling straight ahead and the bike heading east. It does not cite any actions by the victim. The crash injured the rider at the scene.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840129 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-15
5
Drivers ignore traffic control at 40th and 8th

Sep 5 - Drivers of two SUVs and a sedan crashed at W 40 St and 8 Ave at 11:03 p.m. A driver and a front-seat passenger were injured. Police recorded traffic control disregarded and failure to yield by the drivers.

Three drivers collided at W 40 St and 8 Ave in Manhattan at 11:03 p.m. Two SUVs and a sedan were involved. One SUV driver was making a left turn. Another SUV driver was traveling north. A sedan driver was going east. A 28-year-old driver reported back pain and shock. A 25-year-old front passenger reported neck pain and shock. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded, Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the drivers along with traffic control disregarded. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839948 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-15
5
Taxi driver making left hits man crossing

Sep 5 - At E 28 St and Park Ave S, a taxi driver making a left hit a 26-year-old man crossing with the signal. The bumper caught his hip and leg. He stayed conscious. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.

At E 28 St and Park Ave S in Manhattan, a taxi driver making a left turn hit a 26-year-old man at the intersection. It happened at 12:23 a.m. The left front bumper struck his hip and upper leg. He was injured and conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The victim was crossing with the signal. The driver was traveling north before the turn in a 2022 Toyota taxi.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840529 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-15
4
Left-Turning SUV Driver Injures Pedestrian on W 44th

Sep 4 - A driver in a Toyota SUV turned left at W 44 St and Avenue of the Americas and hit a 29-year-old woman in the intersection. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.

A driver in a Toyota SUV made a left at W 44 St and Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan and hit a 29-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered leg injuries and bruising and showed signs of shock. According to the police report, the driver made a left turn and hit the pedestrian with the front center of the SUV. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the driver. The crash is recorded in the 14th Precinct under collision 4840887.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840887 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-15
4
Cyclists collide at Avenue of the Americas

Sep 4 - Two cyclists crashed at Avenue of the Americas and West 16th Street in Manhattan. An 83-year-old man suffered a shoulder injury. Police recorded contributing factors as unspecified.

Two cyclists collided at Avenue of the Americas and West 16th Street in Manhattan. An 83-year-old male bicyclist was injured, with a shoulder and upper-arm fracture/dislocation recorded. According to the police report, two bicycles were involved, and one cyclist was traveling north and going straight. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" for both cyclists, with no specific driver error listed. The crash was logged in the 13th Precinct, ZIP 10011.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4845497 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-15
4
Driver hits 16-year-old on W 44 Street

Sep 4 - A driver in a sedan going east on W 44 Street hit a 16-year-old girl near 8 Avenue. She suffered an arm injury. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.

A driver in a sedan traveling east on W 44 Street near 8 Avenue hit a 16-year-old pedestrian in the roadway. She suffered an arm injury. Police noted shock. The point of impact was the right front bumper. According to the police report, the driver was going straight ahead and was licensed, with a Virginia license and a West Virginia registration. The pedestrian was listed as not at an intersection, with “Other Actions in Roadway” recorded. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified and did not note a specific driver error. The crash occurred in Manhattan. The data show one person in the car and one pedestrian injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839755 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-15
3
Cyclist injured in parked sedan crash

Sep 3 - On W 47 St at Broadway, a crash with a parked sedan injured a westbound cyclist. He suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. Police recorded Following Too Closely.

A 34-year-old bicyclist was injured in a crash on W 47 St off Broadway in Manhattan at about 2:10 p.m. He was traveling west. The driver of a 2021 Chevrolet sedan had the vehicle parked. Impact was between the bike’s center front and the sedan’s left rear bumper. The bicyclist suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries and was conscious. According to the police report, police recorded “Following Too Closely” by the driver. A 54-year-old male occupant of the sedan was listed with an unspecified injury. No other contributing factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839620 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-15
30
Driver in SUV hits right-rear passenger

Aug 30 - The driver of a southbound SUV hit his right-rear passenger at 1540 Broadway. The 38-year-old man suffered knee and lower-leg trauma and was conscious at the scene. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.

The driver of a 2016 Ford SUV was traveling south at 1540 Broadway when a right-rear impact injured the right-rear passenger. The injured person was a 38-year-old man who suffered knee and lower-leg trauma, remained conscious, and was not ejected. According to the police report, "the vehicle was a 2016 Ford SUV going straight ahead and showed no listed damage." Police recorded no specific driver error; contributing factors are listed as "Unspecified." The report notes three vehicle occupants and no pedestrians or cyclists involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838570 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-15
30
Driver injured in improper left turn on Madison

Aug 30 - A BMW driver made an improper left turn on Madison Avenue and struck another vehicle. He suffered head trauma and a concussion. Police recorded Turning Improperly.

A northbound 2022 BMW sedan, driven by a man, made a left turn on Madison Avenue and struck another vehicle with its center front end. The driver, an occupant, suffered a head injury and a concussion and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Turning Improperly." Driver errors listed include Turning Improperly in the persons data. The BMW sustained left front bumper damage. Police listed a second involved vehicle as Unspecified with no occupants or injury details recorded. Records show the driver was using a lap belt and harness. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838933 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-15
25
Two cyclists collide on Broadway

Aug 25 - Two bikes, southbound on Broadway at West 57th, collided. An 18-year-old woman was hurt. A 56-year-old man was involved. Distraction ruled the moment. Sirens, scrape, stop. Midtown bleeds for people on bikes.

According to the police report, two bicycles traveling south on Broadway at West 57 Street collided. An 18-year-old female bicyclist suffered a lower-leg contusion. A 56-year-old male bicyclist was listed with unspecified injury status. The report lists Driver Inattention/Distraction for both cyclists. Those driver errors led this crash. The data notes the woman was unlicensed as a cyclist in the vehicle field, and the man wore a helmet. The location sits in Manhattan’s Midtown core, where traffic is dense and fast, and mistakes by vehicle operators end with people on the ground.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837642 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-15
22
Moped driver fails to yield, hits pedestrian

Aug 22 - A moped driver failed to yield and hit a 29-year-old woman crossing Broadway at West 48th. Center-front impact knocked her down. She was conscious and suffered a contusion to her elbow/lower arm. Police logged failure to yield and pedestrian confusion.

A moped driver traveling southeast on Broadway struck a 29-year-old pedestrian who was crossing outside a signal or crosswalk at West 48th. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." The moped’s center front end made contact as the driver went straight. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered a contusion to her elbow/lower arm/hand. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and noted pedestrian confusion as a listed contributing factor.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837030 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-15
22
Cyclist Hits 85-Year-Old in Crosswalk

Aug 22 - A southbound cyclist hit an 85-year-old man crossing with the signal at E 23 St and Broadway. He suffered a head contusion and remained conscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.

A southbound cyclist struck an 85-year-old pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at E 23 St and Broadway. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Listed driver errors include Driver Inattention/Distraction. The bike was going straight and the point of impact was the bike's center front end. Police recorded no vehicle damage. The report notes the pedestrian was at the intersection and crossing with the signal. No other contributing factors for the pedestrian are listed in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837020 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-15
22
Taxi U-turn strikes eastbound cyclist

Aug 22 - A taxi swung a U-turn on Central Park South and hit a cyclist going straight. The rider went down with a bruised shoulder. Police list failure to yield and distraction. The cab’s right front bumper took the hit. The bike’s front crumpled.

A taxi making a U-turn on Central Park South struck an eastbound cyclist who was traveling straight. The 52-year-old rider suffered a shoulder injury and contusion. According to the police report, “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” and “Driver Inattention/Distraction” were contributing factors. The taxi’s point of impact was the right front bumper; the bicycle was hit at the center front end. The taxi driver was listed as an occupant with unspecified injury. The cyclist was recorded with no safety equipment only after the driver errors are noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836769 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-15
21
Dump truck injures SUV driver on 52nd

Aug 21 - Eastbound dump truck and parked SUV met on West 52nd at Fifth. Metal against metal. The SUV driver bled from the arm. Police logged injuries. No listed factors. Manhattan traffic did its harm.

A dump truck traveling east and a parked SUV were involved in a crash at West 52nd Street and Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. One man driving the dump truck and a 63-year-old man driving the SUV were listed; the SUV driver was injured with severe bleeding to his arm. According to the police report, both vehicles showed “No Damage,” and contributing factors were recorded as “Unspecified.” The data lists both drivers as licensed and the truck as going straight while the SUV was parked. No driver errors were identified in the report, which limits accountability in a crash that still left a person hurt.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836773 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-15
20
SUV Left Turn Hits Woman on Broadway

Aug 20 - A driver turned left at 1681 Broadway and hit a woman in the crosswalk. She fell unconscious, bleeding from whole-body injuries. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.

An SUV made a left turn at 1681 Broadway and struck a female pedestrian in the intersection. She was rendered unconscious with severe bleeding and whole-body injuries. "According to the police report, the contributing factor was \"Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.\"" The vehicle's pre-crash action is listed as Making Left Turn and the point of impact was the center front end, consistent with a turning driver entering the crosswalk. Police recorded driver errors: Failure to Yield Right-of-Way; the report also lists Unspecified. The driver is a licensed female; an occupant is listed as a witness.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836467 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-15
20
Pedestrian fractured at Rockefeller Plaza

Aug 20 - Midday at Rockefeller Plaza. A standing vehicle strikes a woman in the crosswalk. Her arm breaks. She stays conscious. The front end hits hard. Streets built for speed, not people.

A pedestrian, a 60-year-old woman, was struck and injured at Rockefeller Plaza at West 50th Street in Manhattan. She suffered an arm fracture and remained conscious. According to the police report, the involved vehicle was listed as “Standing S,” traveling straight with a center-front impact and no recorded damage. The crash injured the pedestrian at an intersection. The report lists contributing factors for the pedestrian as “Unspecified” and shows no driver contributing factors, yet the driver’s straight-ahead movement and front-end strike reflect driver action at the point of impact. No helmet or signal issues are cited.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837683 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-15