Crash Count for Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,835
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,049
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 310
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 27
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 3
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Nov 8, 2025
Carnage in Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 3
Crush Injuries 5
Lower leg/foot 4
Head 1
Amputation 2
Back 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Severe Bleeding 12
Head 10
+5
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Severe Lacerations 7
Face 3
Head 3
Hip/upper leg 1
Concussion 13
Head 9
+4
Neck 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Whiplash 22
Neck 12
+7
Head 6
+1
Back 3
Lower arm/hand 1
Whole body 1
Contusion/Bruise 100
Lower leg/foot 37
+32
Lower arm/hand 16
+11
Shoulder/upper arm 13
+8
Head 12
+7
Hip/upper leg 11
+6
Back 5
Whole body 3
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Face 2
Neck 2
Abrasion 68
Lower leg/foot 28
+23
Lower arm/hand 17
+12
Head 10
+5
Face 4
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Back 2
Hip/upper leg 2
Chest 1
Whole body 1
Pain/Nausea 22
Lower leg/foot 5
Back 3
Hip/upper leg 3
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Whole body 3
Head 2
Neck 2
Eye 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Nov 8, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square?

Preventable Speeding in Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square School Zones

(since 2022)
West 29th, late afternoon: a taxi and a man in the road

West 29th, late afternoon: a taxi and a man in the road

Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square: Jan 1, 2022 - Nov 5, 2025

Late afternoon on Oct 22, on West 29th Street near 122, the driver of a taxi hit a 35-year-old man who was not at an intersection. Police logged driver distraction in the record. Source.

In the past month, he was one of many here. Since 2022, this area has seen 3 people killed and 1,044 injured in reported crashes. Source.

This Week

  • Oct 20, near Eighth Avenue, a van driver going straight hit a 66-year-old man who was not in the roadway; another vehicle was parked at the scene. Source
  • Oct 19, at West 34th Street and Eighth Avenue, a driver in an SUV turned right and hit a 52-year-old man crossing with the signal; police cited failure to yield by the driver. Source
  • Oct 15, at West 15th Street and Sixth Avenue, a driver hit a man crossing with the signal. Source

Where it keeps happening

Police reports tag people walking in 292 crashes here since 2022, with 1 killed and 336 injured. Source

Avenue of the Americas shows up as a repeat trouble spot. So does West 29th Street. Source

The 3 PM hour leads with 88 injuries. Early evening stays high. Source

What the records say about causes

Police most often note driver inattention and failure to yield in these crashes. “Unsafe speed” appears too. Source

Drivers of taxis are tied to at least 53 injuries to people walking here since 2022; drivers of SUVs to 64. Trucks, vans, bikes, and mopeds are in the mix. Source

Streets can change

On 34th Street, a car-free busway is now a city commitment secured by local Council Members. “The Administration commits to establishing a car-free 34th Street Busway,” the deal text read. Source

Council Member Erik Bottcher backed the busway push in this zone. Source

Laws can change

In Albany, Senator Liz Krueger co-sponsored and voted yes in committee on S 4045, a bill to require intelligent speed assistance for repeat dangerous drivers. Source

In the Assembly, Tony Simone co-sponsored the matching speed-limiter bill A 2299 and a bill (A 7997) to strengthen automated enforcement against obscured plates and extend speed cameras. S 4045, A 2299

What needs doing now

  • Harden turns and add daylighting on Sixth Avenue and West 29th Street. Target left turns and failure-to-yield patterns recorded by police. Source
  • Use leading pedestrian intervals and targeted enforcement in the afternoon peak, when injuries spike. Source
  • Keep 34th Street moving as promised; fewer cars mean fewer bodies in the crosswalk there. Source

The tools exist: a busway on 34th Street; a state bill to rein in the worst repeat drivers. The people hit on West 29th and Eighth are the reason to use them. Tell City Hall and Albany to move. Start here.

Frequently Asked Questions

What changed here in the past month?
Four people walking were hit by drivers in Midtown South–Flatiron–Union Square between Oct 15 and Oct 22, including collisions at W 34 St/Eighth Ave and W 15 St/Sixth Ave. Each incident is recorded in NYC’s crash database and cited above.
Where are the worst spots?
Avenue of the Americas and West 29th Street appear repeatedly in police reports for injuries and serious harm since 2022. These corridors show up in the open crash data cited above.
Which driver behaviors show up most?
Police records in this area most often cite driver inattention/distraction and failure to yield. Unsafe speed also appears in the dataset linked above.
How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets (Crashes, Persons, Vehicles). We filtered for the Midtown South–Flatiron–Union Square neighborhood (NTA MN0501) and the period Jan 1, 2022–Nov 5, 2025. We tallied total crashes, injuries, serious injuries, and deaths, and then counted records where the person type is Pedestrian. Extraction date: Nov 5, 2025. You can start from the Crashes dataset here and apply the same filters.
Who represents this area, and what have they done?
Council Member Erik Bottcher backed the 34th Street busway commitment. Senator Liz Krueger co‑sponsored and voted yes in committee on S 4045 to require speed limiters for repeat dangerous drivers. Assembly Member Tony Simone co‑sponsored the matching speed‑limiter bill (A 2299) and a bill to expand camera enforcement (A 7997). Sources are linked above.
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

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Other Representatives

Assembly Member Tony Simone

District 75

Twitter: @tonysimone

Council Member Erik D. Bottcher

District 3

State Senator Liz Krueger

District 28

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square

7
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4
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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 2025-11-12
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 2025-11-12
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 2025-11-12
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 2025-11-12
19
Woman dies after dragged by SUV she tried to enter in East Harlem hit-run
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 2025-11-12
15
Northbound driver hits man at W 15 St

Oct 15 - A northbound driver on Avenue of the Americas hit a 42-year-old man at W 15 St. The driver’s right-front quarter made contact. He suffered a head injury and reported pain. Police recorded following too closely by the driver.

According to the police report, a northbound driver going straight on Avenue of the Americas hit a 42-year-old pedestrian at West 15th Street. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel. The man suffered a head injury and reported pain and nausea. Police recorded following too closely by the driver. The report lists one vehicle with one occupant, type unspecified, traveling north through the intersection. The crash was logged at 6:42 a.m. in ZIP 10011, within Manhattan’s 13th Precinct.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4852190 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
1
Taxi driver turns left, hits woman

Oct 1 - Morning crash at E 28 St and Madison Ave. A taxi driver turned left and hit a 27-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered crush injuries to her lower leg.

At E 28 St and Madison Ave in Manhattan, the driver of a 2022 Toyota taxi made a left turn and hit a 27-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered crush injuries to her knee and lower leg. According to the police report, the driver, a 70-year-old man, was eastbound and turning left when the taxi’s front hit the pedestrian. Police listed no contributing factors in the report. Police recorded her as injured. The report notes center front impact and no damage recorded to the taxi.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4847557 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
28
Taxi driver injures pedestrian near West 21st

Sep 28 - Northbound taxi driver on Avenue of the Americas injured a 40‑year‑old man not at an intersection. He was getting on or off a vehicle. Leg bruise. Police listed no contributing factor.

A taxi driver traveling north on Avenue of the Americas near West 21st Street injured a 40-year-old pedestrian. The man was not at an intersection. He was getting on or off a vehicle when the crash happened. He remained conscious and suffered a bruise to his lower leg. According to the police report, the taxi was going straight and contact was recorded at the right rear quarter panel, with no vehicle damage noted. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" for both the driver and the pedestrian, and no specific driver error was recorded.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4845506 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
19
Cyclist hits woman in East 28th crosswalk

Sep 19 - Southbound cyclist on Madison went straight and hit a 66-year-old woman in the East 28th Street crosswalk. She had the signal. Her shoulder fractured and dislocated. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified."

A crash at East 28th Street and Madison Avenue in Manhattan injured a 66-year-old woman who was crossing. A southbound cyclist went straight and hit her. She suffered a shoulder and upper-arm fracture and dislocation. According to the police report, the cyclist was "Going Straight Ahead" in the "South" direction and the point of impact was "Center Front End." The pedestrian was recorded as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian at Intersection" and "Crossing With Signal." Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified" and did not record driver errors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4847565 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
18
SUV driver injures man crossing with signal

Sep 18 - On Fifth Avenue at West 23rd, a Cadillac SUV driver hit a 23-year-old man crossing with the signal. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield. The man suffered a leg bruise.

At Fifth Avenue and West 23rd Street in Manhattan, a driver in a 2024 Cadillac SUV hit a 23-year-old man who was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered a leg contusion. "According to the police report, driver inattention/distraction and failure to yield right-of-way were recorded." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The vehicle showed a right-front quarter-panel impact and damage to the right-side doors. The crash was logged by the 13th Precinct.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4843440 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
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 2025-11-12
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 2025-11-12
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 2025-11-12
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 2025-11-12
19
Sedan Driver Hits 21-Year-Old Pedestrian

Aug 19 - A sedan driver hit a 21-year-old man at Avenue of the Americas and W 34th in Manhattan. He suffered hip and upper-leg injuries and complained of pain. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.

According to the police report, the crash listed "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. A sedan registered in New Jersey was traveling east on West 34th Street and struck a 21-year-old man at the intersection with Avenue of the Americas. The man suffered hip and upper-leg injuries and complained of pain and nausea; police recorded his emotional status as shock. The point of impact was the center front end. The vehicle showed no reported damage. Police noted the driver was going straight ahead.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836365 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
16
Taxi runs light, slams southbound cyclist

Aug 16 - On E 19th at Broadway, a westbound taxi blew a signal and hit a southbound cyclist. She was ejected and hurt. Passengers in the cab reported injuries. The street failed her. The driver ignored the law.

A taxi traveling west on E 19 St struck a southbound cyclist at Broadway. The cyclist, a 45-year-old woman, was ejected and suffered chest injuries. Several taxi passengers reported injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Traffic Control Disregarded” and “View Obstructed/Limited.” Driver errors led the crash: Traffic Control Disregarded is listed for the driver and others. View Obstructed/Limited appears as a secondary factor. The report lists the bicyclist with “None” for safety equipment, which is noted only after the driver’s failures.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4835783 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
13
Central Park Group Backs Carriage Ban

Aug 13 - Two runaway horses crashed into pedicabs. A cab driver’s wrist broke. The Conservancy calls for a ban. Heavy carriages scar pavement. Manure stains the drives. Safety for all hangs in the balance.

West Side Spirit (2025-08-13) reports the Central Park Conservancy urged city leaders to ban horse-drawn carriages, citing public safety. Their letter referenced two May incidents: a bolting horse and a crash injuring a pedicab driver. CEO Elizabeth W. Smith wrote, 'Banning horse carriages has become a matter of public health and safety for Park visitors.' The Conservancy also noted damage to park infrastructure and daily manure left behind. The push supports Ryder’s Law, a City Council bill named after a collapsed horse. The article highlights ongoing debate and recent injuries, underscoring risks to vulnerable park users.