Crash Count for Chelsea-Hudson Yards
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 2,931
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,140
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 389
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 17
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 12
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 8, 2025
Carnage in Chelsea-Hudson Yards
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 12
Crush Injuries 7
Lower leg/foot 3
Chest 1
Face 1
Head 1
Whole body 1
Severe Bleeding 6
Head 5
Lower leg/foot 1
Severe Lacerations 3
Face 1
Head 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Concussion 13
Head 8
+3
Back 1
Face 1
Neck 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whole body 1
Whiplash 29
Neck 16
+11
Head 6
+1
Back 4
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Whole body 1
Contusion/Bruise 130
Lower leg/foot 44
+39
Lower arm/hand 21
+16
Head 16
+11
Shoulder/upper arm 12
+7
Back 11
+6
Hip/upper leg 10
+5
Face 6
+1
Neck 6
+1
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Whole body 2
Chest 1
Abrasion 68
Lower leg/foot 22
+17
Lower arm/hand 18
+13
Head 11
+6
Face 5
Hip/upper leg 5
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Back 2
Whole body 2
Neck 1
Pain/Nausea 24
Neck 7
+2
Lower leg/foot 5
Back 3
Head 3
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Chest 2
Hip/upper leg 2
Face 1
Whole body 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 8, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Chelsea-Hudson Yards?

Preventable Speeding in Chelsea-Hudson Yards School Zones

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Late Afternoon on W 20th: Another Body Hits the Street

Late Afternoon on W 20th: Another Body Hits the Street

Chelsea-Hudson Yards: Jan 1, 2022 - Oct 29, 2025

A 22-year-old on a bike hit the pavement on W 20th St. Police logged a collision with a 2021 Toyota sedan. He was conscious, with arm wounds, “partially ejected.” NYC Open Data

This was one injury in a larger record. In Chelsea–Hudson Yards since 2022, there have been 2,853 crashes, 12 deaths, and 1,110 injuries. NYC Open Data

This Week

  • On W 29th St, a driver “passing too closely” hurt a 42-year-old man who was walking outside an intersection. NYC Open Data
  • On 9th Avenue, a driver backing a Nissan sedan broke a 64-year-old man’s leg while he was crossing outside a crosswalk. NYC Open Data
  • On W 19th St, a Ford SUV driver, backing, injured a 59-year-old man who was crossing outside a crosswalk. NYC Open Data

Corners that don’t forgive

Crashes pile up on the big corridors. 8th Avenue and 11th Avenue top the list of hot spots here. NYC Open Data

Police logs point to acts with names: driver inattention, disregarding signals, failure to yield, improper passing, backing unsafely. People on foot and on bikes pay. Since 2022, drivers killed 3 people walking and 3 people biking in this area. NYC Open Data

When the day turns deadly

The clock tells a story. The 10 PM hour shows three deaths. Midday hours around 11 AM to 3 PM also show multiple deaths. Night and noon both cut. NYC Open Data

These crashes aren’t freaks. They repeat. The past 12 months saw 650 crashes in this neighborhood, with injuries across every age from kids to elders. This year’s count is lower than last, but the toll keeps coming. NYC Open Data

Make the street do the work

There are fixes that fit these corners: daylighting at intersections; leading pedestrian intervals; hardened left turns; no‑standing at corners so drivers can see; protected space on 8th and 11th where injuries concentrate; truck routing and enforcement where heavy vehicles mix with walkers. These tools match the factors police record—failure to yield, inattention, improper passing, and backing. NYC Open Data

Citywide policy can backstop the street work. The Council and DOT can lower speed limits more broadly under the post‑2024 push, and Albany can rein in repeat speeders. State Sen. Brad Hoylman‑Sigal voted yes on bill S 4045 to require speed‑limiting tech for repeat offenders. Assembly Member Tony Simone co‑sponsored A 7997 to expand automated enforcement against plate obstruction and extend school‑zone cameras. Council Member Erik Bottcher backed restoring a car‑free busway on 34th Street, which would cut car volumes on a deadly crosstown spine. AMNY

Keep pressure on the actors with power

These are the levers on the table here: redesign the worst blocks; protect the crossings; slow the cars; back bills that stop repeat speeders; and deliver the 34th Street busway promised in Midtown. The bodies on W 20th, 29th, and 19th are the receipt. Push them to move. /take_action/

Frequently Asked Questions

What changed here in the past month?
Four people walking or biking were injured in separate crashes on W 20th St, W 29th St, 9th Avenue, and W 19th St. Police cited driver actions including passing too closely, improper lane use, failure to yield, and backing unsafely. Source: NYC Open Data crash records.
Where are the worst spots in Chelsea–Hudson Yards?
8th Avenue and 11th Avenue top the local list for injuries and deaths since 2022. Targeted fixes should start there. Source: NYC Open Data small‑area analysis.
How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets (Crashes h9gi-nx95, Persons f55k-p6yu, Vehicles bm4k-52h4). We filtered for crashes in Chelsea–Hudson Yards (NTA MN0401) from 2022-01-01 to 2025-10-29. We counted total crashes, deaths, and injuries, and reviewed factors and hours. Data last ingested Oct 28, 2025. You can run the base query starting here.
What can local officials do now?
Install daylighting, LPIs, hardened turns, and protected space at 8th and 11th. Back the 34th Street busway. Support S 4045 (speed limiters for repeat offenders) and A 7997 (camera enforcement and plate obstruction) to curb the worst drivers.
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 Erik D. Bottcher

District 3

State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal

District 47

Traffic Safety Timeline for Chelsea-Hudson Yards

4
Passenger hurt in West 31st three-car crash

Dec 4 - At midnight on West 31st near Ninth, three westbound drivers collided. A 24-year-old front-seat passenger was hurt. Two drivers reported pain. Police recorded Alcohol Involvement and Driver Inattention/Distraction, plus Other Vehicular.

In Manhattan, three westbound drivers on West 31st Street near Ninth Avenue crashed at midnight. A 24-year-old woman riding in the front passenger seat was injured with back pain. Two male drivers, ages 34 and 39, also reported pain and were listed as injured. "According to the police report, all three vehicles were traveling straight westbound and damage was recorded to the center front of one sedan and the center back ends of a sedan and an SUV." Police recorded Alcohol Involvement and Driver Inattention/Distraction by drivers. The report also listed Other Vehicular. This was a multi-vehicle collision that hurt a passenger and drivers.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4862259 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
29
Driver injures man at W 23rd, 8 Ave

Nov 29 - A northbound driver hit a 52-year-old man on West 23rd Street at 8 Ave. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was getting on or off a vehicle. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.

At 4:30 a.m., a northbound driver hit a 52-year-old pedestrian at West 23rd Street and 8 Avenue in Manhattan. The man was not at an intersection and was getting on or off a vehicle. He suffered a lower-leg injury with a reported fracture/dislocation and was conscious after the crash. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. The vehicle type was not recorded. The travel direction was north, and the noted point of impact was the right rear quarter panel.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4861671 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
21
Right-turning SUV driver hits man crossing with signal

Nov 21 - A Jeep SUV driver turned right at West 25th and 9th and hit a 38-year-old man in the intersection. He was crossing with the signal. The SUV showed right-rear damage.

At West 25th Street and 9th Avenue in Manhattan, the driver of a 2016 Jeep SUV turned right and hit a 38-year-old man in the intersection. The man was injured, with a knee and lower leg contusion recorded. The SUV showed damage to the right rear quarter panel. According to the police report, the only contributing factor recorded was 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' No driver errors were listed in the data. The report also notes the man was crossing with the signal.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4859385 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
16
Right-side door crash injures cyclist on 34th Street

Nov 16 - A 41-year-old cyclist, eastbound by 311 W 34th, was ejected in a collision that damaged a vehicle's right-side doors. He stayed conscious with a bruised shoulder. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.

A 41-year-old man riding east on West 34th Street near 311 was injured and ejected in a crash that damaged a vehicle's right-side doors. He was conscious and reported a shoulder and upper-arm contusion. The crash happened around 4:30 p.m. on Nov. 16, 2025, in Manhattan, within the 14th Precinct (ZIP 10001). According to the police report, the bicyclist was going straight ahead and contributing factors were “Unspecified.” The report listed another vehicle but did not record a driver action or a specific cause. Police did not record any driver error.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4857974 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
16
Left-Turning Driver Hits Northbound Cyclist

Nov 16 - A westbound sedan driver turned left at W 27 St and 10 Ave and hit a northbound cyclist. The rider sustained a leg bruise. Police listed bicyclist error and no driver error.

On W 27 St at 10 Ave in Manhattan, a westbound driver in a 2017 Ford sedan made a left. He hit a northbound bicyclist who was going straight. Impact was to the sedan’s left front bumper and the bike’s right front side. The 42-year-old rider suffered a leg contusion. He was listed injured. According to the police report, “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” was recorded as a contributing factor. The report recorded no driver errors. The driver is a 52-year-old man with a valid license. The crash was logged at 1:45 p.m. It fell under the 10th Precinct.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4857993 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
10
BMW Driver Rear-Ends Nissan on W 24th

Nov 10 - Eastbound on W 24th in Manhattan, a BMW driver hit the back of a Nissan near 221. A 70-year-old driver was hurt. Police recorded "Following Too Closely."

Two eastbound drivers in sedans collided near 221 W 24th Street in Manhattan. The BMW driver hit the center rear of a Nissan. Damage matched the front of the BMW and the back of the Nissan. A 70-year-old driver was injured, with a back contusion. According to the police report, "Following Too Closely" was the contributing factor. Police recorded Following Too Closely by a driver. Both drivers were licensed and headed straight. The crash did not involve pedestrians or cyclists. No ejection was reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4856667 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
6
Left-Turning Driver Injures Pedestrian at 11th and 34th

Nov 6 - A driver in a Nissan sedan turned left at 11th Avenue and West 34th Street and hit a 24-year-old man in the intersection. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The man suffered an arm fracture.

At 11:05 p.m. in Manhattan, the driver of a Nissan sedan, southbound on 11th Avenue, made a left at West 34th Street and hit a 24-year-old man in the intersection. The impact injured his arm; police listed a fracture and dislocation. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn and officers recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The right front bumper showed damage. The driver, a 61-year-old man licensed in New Jersey, remained uninjured. The crash location is 11th Avenue at West 34th Street, in the 10th Precinct. The record names the pedestrian as injured and conscious.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4855870 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
6
Woman killed by van going wrong way in Greenwich Village
4
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29
Driver Turning Left Hits Woman on W 25

Oct 29 - A driver turned left at W 25 St and 9 Ave and hit a 36-year-old woman in the intersection. She was conscious with bruises. Police recorded failure to yield and improper turning by the driver.

A driver making a left turn at W 25 St and 9 Ave in Manhattan hit a 36-year-old woman in the intersection. She was conscious and suffered bruising to her entire body. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and turned improperly. Officers noted a center front-end impact. The crash was recorded at 8:28 a.m. on Oct. 29, 2025, within the 10th Precinct. The pedestrian’s role was listed as Pedestrian at an intersection. No other injuries were detailed in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4854302 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
29
Int 1426-2025 Bottcher co-sponsors stricter newsrack rules, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety.

Oct 29 - Int 1426 tightens rules on newsracks. Owners must post name, address, phone and email. They must file changes electronically. DOT may email notices, seize racks that go uncorrected, store or dispose of unclaimed racks and levy penalties.

Bill: Int. No. 1426. Status: Laid Over in Committee. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Key dates: introduced Oct. 29, 2025; first vote listed Oct. 29, 2025; laid over Nov. 24, 2025. The matter is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to newsrack requirements and enforcement." Sponsors: Council Members Erik D. Bottcher, Farah N. Louis (Primary), and Chris Banks — they introduced and sponsored the measure. The bill requires contact info and email on racks, electronic annual reporting, emailed notices, and expands DOT authority to remove, store, sell, or dispose of noncompliant newsracks and impose civil penalties. No safety impact note or analyst assessment was provided.


27
Lane-change crash injures motorcyclist at 11 Ave

Oct 27 - An SUV driver and a motorcyclist changed lanes on 11 Ave at W 15 St. They collided. The rider, 37, was injured with a neck fracture. Police recorded following too closely and improper lane use.

Two northbound drivers collided while changing lanes on 11 Ave at W 15 St in Manhattan. The driver of an SUV and a motorcyclist were involved. The rider, 37, was injured. He reported neck trauma and a fracture/dislocation. "According to the police report, both drivers were changing lanes and police recorded Following Too Closely and Passing or Lane Usage Improper." Police listed left rear damage on the SUV and right front damage on the motorcycle. The crash happened at 12:10 p.m. The rider wore a helmet, per the report. No pedestrians were reported injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4853330 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
24
Passenger distraction at parked taxi injures cyclist

Oct 24 - On West 38th and Tenth, a taxi was parked. A northbound cyclist came by. Police recorded passenger distraction. The 41-year-old rider suffered whiplash and a shoulder injury.

A crash involving a parked taxi and a woman on a bike injured the cyclist at West 38th Street and Tenth Avenue in Manhattan. The 41-year-old rider was conscious and reported whiplash and a shoulder injury. According to the police report, the recorded contributing factor was "Passenger Distraction". The bicycle was traveling north. Police listed the taxi driver’s contributing factor as "Unspecified". The taxi was parked at the time of the crash and recorded no vehicle damage. No injuries were recorded for the driver or passenger in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4853329 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
23
Passenger distraction on W 20th injures e-bike rider

Oct 23 - Near 200 W 20th Street, Manhattan. A driver in a Toyota sedan and an e-bike rider crashed while heading east. The 22-year-old rider suffered arm abrasions. Police recorded passenger distraction by the driver.

A driver in a 2021 Toyota sedan and a 22-year-old man on an e-bike crashed near 200 W 20th Street in Manhattan at 4:55 p.m. The rider was injured, with abrasions to his arm, and was recorded as partially ejected but conscious. Two people were in the car; the driver and a rear passenger were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the vehicles were traveling east, and the primary contributing factor was “Passenger Distraction.” Police recorded passenger distraction by the driver. The sedan showed damage to its right-side doors, and the e-bike’s point of impact was its center front end.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4852542 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
22
Three injured when elderly minivan driver plows into yellow cab, mounts Manhattan sidewalk
21
Driver hits pedestrian while passing too close

Oct 21 - Before dawn near 515 W 29th Street in Manhattan, a driver going west hit a 42-year-old man crossing midblock. Police recorded passing too closely by the driver. The man suffered arm and hand abrasions and stayed conscious.

In Manhattan near 515 W 29th Street at about 6:25 a.m., a driver heading west hit a 42-year-old man who was crossing midblock. The man suffered abrasions to his elbow, forearm, and hand. He was conscious at the scene. "According to the police report, officers recorded Passing Too Closely by the driver." The driver was going straight ahead. The impact was to the center front end. The report also listed an additional contributing factor as Unspecified. This was in the 10th Precinct.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4852541 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
21
Woman dies following hit-and-run by SUV driver she’d been talking to in East Harlem
20
Backing driver on 9 Ave injures pedestrian

Oct 20 - A driver backing a Nissan on 9 Ave hit a 64-year-old man mid-block. Police recorded improper lane use and unsafe backing by the driver. The man suffered a leg fracture. The crash happened at 341 9 Ave in Manhattan.

At 341 9 Ave in Manhattan, the driver of a 2002 Nissan sedan was backing and hit a 64-year-old man who was not at an intersection. He suffered a leg injury, including a reported fracture/dislocation, and was listed as injured. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Backing Unsafely." The report lists the car's travel direction as west and the point of impact as the center back end, consistent with a backing maneuver. The driver, a 27-year-old woman licensed in Tennessee, was the only occupant. No pedestrian contributing factor is listed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4851613 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
20
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19
Driver Backing SUV Hits Man, W 19 St

Oct 19 - A driver in an SUV backed near 443 W 19 St and hit a 59-year-old man. Blood on his face. He was in shock. Police recorded Backing Unsafely by the driver.

In Manhattan, the driver of a Ford SUV backed up near 443 W 19 St and hit a 59-year-old man on the street. The man suffered a face injury and minor bleeding. He was in shock. The SUV showed rear damage. "According to the police report, the driver was backing when the crash occurred, and police recorded Backing Unsafely by the driver." The pedestrian is listed as injured. Other occupants were uninjured or unspecified. Records list the point of impact at the center of the SUV's back end. The crash happened in ZIP 10011. The report lists no other contributing factor beyond "Unspecified."


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4851601 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12