Crash Count for Chelsea-Hudson Yards
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 2,123
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 824
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 284
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 15
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 6
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Aug 7, 2025

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

Blood on the Asphalt: NYC Streets Still Killing

Blood on the Asphalt: NYC Streets Still Killing

Chelsea-Hudson Yards: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 5, 2025

The Toll in Plain Sight

In Chelsea-Hudson Yards, the violence is relentless. Six people killed. Fifteen left with serious injuries. Eight hundred eleven injured since 2022. The numbers do not flinch. They do not care if you are young or old. They do not care if you are careful.

Just last week, a 65-year-old e-bike rider was struck on Second Avenue. The driver fled, drove onto the sidewalk, and later told police he ran because he did not have a license. The cyclist was left with a broken skull. The driver now faces charges for leaving the scene and driving unlicensed. He told police he fled initially because he did not have a license.

On 8th Avenue and West 25th, an 86-year-old woman was killed crossing with the signal. The driver was unlicensed. The crash report lists “failure to yield” and “driver inattention.” There are no second chances at the curb.

Who Pays the Price

SUVs and cars did the most harm. They killed one, seriously injured three, and left over 150 hurt. Trucks and buses injured dozens more. Bikes and mopeds added to the toll, but the weight of death rides on four wheels or more.

The stories repeat. A cyclist crushed by a taxi. A pedestrian struck by a sedan. A box truck rips into a cab. The sidewalk is not safe. The crosswalk is not safe. The bike lane is not safe.

What Leaders Have Done—and Not Done

Some leaders have moved. State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal voted yes on a bill to force repeat speeders to install speed limiters. He backed it in committee. Assembly Member Tony Simone co-sponsored bills to expand camera enforcement and hold vehicle owners liable. Council Member Erik Bottcher sponsored a bill to ban parking near crosswalks.

But the pace is slow. The carnage is not. Every week brings new blood to the street.

The Words of the Street

A resident said, “No one stops at these stop signs. We see people go through these red lights all the time.” Another called for action: “I really want there to be speed humps because it’s just terrifying.”

Act Now—Or Count the Dead

Call your council member. Call your assembly member. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand speed limiters for repeat offenders. Demand streets that do not kill.

The city will not change unless you force it. The dead cannot speak. You must.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Chelsea-Hudson Yards sit politically?
It belongs to borough Manhattan, community board Manhattan CB4, city council district District 3, assembly district AD 75 and state senate district SD 47.
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Chelsea-Hudson Yards?
Cars and Trucks: 1 death, 3 serious injuries, 160 total injuries. Motorcycles and Mopeds: 2 serious injuries, 11 total injuries. Bikes: 1 serious injury, 33 total injuries. The greatest harm comes from cars and trucks. NYC Open Data
Are these crashes just 'accidents'?
No. The same patterns repeat: speeding, failure to yield, unlicensed drivers. These are preventable deaths and injuries, not random acts.
What can local politicians do to stop traffic violence?
They can lower speed limits, pass and enforce speed limiter laws for repeat offenders, expand camera enforcement, and redesign streets to protect people walking and cycling.
What has local leadership done lately?
State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal voted for speed limiter laws. Assembly Member Tony Simone co-sponsored bills for camera enforcement and owner liability. Council Member Erik Bottcher sponsored a bill to ban parking near crosswalks.
How many people have been killed or seriously injured in Chelsea-Hudson Yards since 2022?
Six people killed. Fifteen seriously injured. Eight hundred eleven injured in total. NYC Open Data
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.

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Tony Simone
Assembly Member Tony Simone
District 75
District Office:
214 W. 29th St. Suite 1401, New York, NY 10001
Legislative Office:
Room 326, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Erik Bottcher
Council Member Erik Bottcher
District 3
District Office:
224 West 30th St, Suite 1206, New York, NY 10001
212-564-7757
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1785, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6979
Twitter: ebottcher
Brad Hoylman-Sigal
State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal
District 47
District Office:
322 8th Ave. Suite 1700, New York, NY 10001
Legislative Office:
Room 310, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

Chelsea-Hudson Yards Chelsea-Hudson Yards sits in Manhattan, Precinct 10, District 3, AD 75, SD 47, Manhattan CB4.

See also
Boroughs
City Council Districts
Community Boards
State_assembly_districts
State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Chelsea-Hudson Yards

Res 0549-2023
Hoylman-Sigal Advocates Safety-Boosting Sammy’s Law for NYC

Council calls for state action on Sammy’s Law and SAFE Streets Act. Lower speed limits. Rights for crash victims. Safe passing for cyclists. Complete streets. Filed, but the fight for safer roads presses on.

Resolution 0549-2023, filed by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, urges Albany to pass S.2422 (Sammy’s Law) and A.1901, part of the SAFE Streets Act. Introduced April 11, 2023, and filed December 31, 2023, the resolution states: “allowing New York City to establish a lower speed limit, and enacting a crash victims bill of rights, as well as the other bills of the package known as the SAFE Streets Act.” Council Member Shahana K. Hanif led sponsorship, joined by Gutiérrez, Restler, and others. The package targets reckless driving, seeks lower speed limits, mandates safe passing for cyclists, and demands crash victims’ rights. The bill is filed, but its demands echo: protect the most vulnerable on city streets.


Res 0549-2023
Hoylman-Sigal Supports Safety-Boosting Sammy’s Law Speed Limits

Council calls for state action on Sammy’s Law and SAFE Streets Act. The bills would let New York City lower speed limits and give crash victims new rights. Lawmakers push to curb deadly driving and protect those on foot and bike.

Resolution 0549-2023, filed by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, urges Albany to pass S.2422 ('Sammy’s Law') and A.1901, part of the SAFE Streets Act. The resolution, introduced April 11, 2023, and filed December 31, 2023, calls for 'allowing New York City to establish a lower speed limit, and enacting a crash victims bill of rights.' Council Member Shahana K. Hanif led sponsorship, joined by Gutiérrez, Restler, and others. The package aims to cut speeds, redesign streets, and support crash victims. It would let the city set safer limits, require safe passing for cyclists, and mandate complete street design. The council’s action spotlights the urgent need to protect people walking, biking, and riding in New York.


Res 0549-2023
Hoylman-Sigal Supports Safety-Boosting Sammy’s Law Speed Limits

Council calls for state action on Sammy’s Law and SAFE Streets Act. The bills would let New York City lower speed limits and give crash victims new rights. Lawmakers push to curb deadly driving and protect those on foot and bike.

Resolution 0549-2023, filed by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, urges Albany to pass S.2422 ('Sammy’s Law') and A.1901, part of the SAFE Streets Act. The resolution, introduced April 11, 2023, and filed December 31, 2023, calls for 'allowing New York City to establish a lower speed limit, and enacting a crash victims bill of rights.' Council Member Shahana K. Hanif led sponsorship, joined by Gutiérrez, Restler, and others. The package aims to cut speeds, redesign streets, and support crash victims. It would let the city set safer limits, require safe passing for cyclists, and mandate complete street design. The council’s action spotlights the urgent need to protect people walking, biking, and riding in New York.


Pedestrian Hit Crossing Against Signal Manhattan

An 18-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a cyclist while crossing against the signal on West 22 Street near Avenue of the Americas. He suffered a head injury and was found unconscious, complaining of pain and nausea. The bike showed no damage.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being hit by a cyclist traveling east on West 22 Street. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the intersection when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was unconscious at the scene, reporting pain and nausea. The cyclist was going straight ahead and impacted the pedestrian at the center front end of the bike. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for the cyclist. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted, but no blame is assigned. The bike showed no damage, and no safety equipment or helmet use was recorded.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4617697 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
SUV and Sedan Collide on West 29 Street

Two vehicles crashed on West 29 Street in Manhattan just after midnight. The SUV struck the sedan on its right side doors. A 28-year-old front passenger suffered a head contusion. Both drivers disregarded traffic controls, causing the collision.

According to the police report, a 2008 SUV traveling west and a 2015 sedan traveling south collided on West 29 Street near 9 Avenue in Manhattan. The SUV impacted the sedan's right side doors. A 28-year-old male front passenger in the sedan was injured with a head contusion but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor for the crash, indicating both drivers failed to obey traffic signals or signs. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The collision caused damage to the right side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4616563 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
S 4647
Hoylman-Sigal votes yes on highway worker safety bill, overall safety unchanged.

Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.

Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.


S 775
Hoylman-Sigal votes yes to expand ignition interlock monitoring, boosting road safety.

Senate backs S 775. The bill defines the ignition interlock monitor’s job. It forces offenders to install devices and obey court orders. Lawmakers act to keep repeat drunk drivers off the street.

Senate bill S 775, titled "Relates to the responsibilities of an ignition interlock monitor," passed committee votes on February 1, March 21, and May 16, 2023. The bill describes the monitor’s role and mandates compliance for those ordered to install ignition interlock devices. Primary sponsor Jeremy Cooney (District 56) led, joined by Nathalia Fernandez, Monica Martinez, and Shelley Mayer. The measure saw broad support, with senators voting yes across multiple sessions. The law aims to keep drivers with violations from endangering others by enforcing strict compliance with court-ordered ignition interlocks.


S 775
Hoylman-Sigal votes yes to expand ignition interlock monitoring, boosting road safety.

Senate backs S 775. The bill defines the ignition interlock monitor’s job. It forces offenders to install devices and obey court orders. Lawmakers act to keep repeat drunk drivers off the street.

Senate bill S 775, titled "Relates to the responsibilities of an ignition interlock monitor," passed committee votes on February 1, March 21, and May 16, 2023. The bill describes the monitor’s role and mandates compliance for those ordered to install ignition interlock devices. Primary sponsor Jeremy Cooney (District 56) led, joined by Nathalia Fernandez, Monica Martinez, and Shelley Mayer. The measure saw broad support, with senators voting yes across multiple sessions. The law aims to keep drivers with violations from endangering others by enforcing strict compliance with court-ordered ignition interlocks.


Hoylman-Sigal Supports Ending MSG Tax Break to Fund MTA

Albany lawmakers plug the MTA’s budget hole and block a fare hike. They launch a free bus pilot but refuse to fund more frequent service. Riders wait. The streets stay dangerous. The system limps on. Vulnerable New Yorkers are left behind.

""I hope the Assembly and Governor will join the Senate in repealing MSG’s property tax break so we can use that money to fund the MTA."" -- Brad Hoylman-Sigal

On March 14, 2023, state legislators proposed a budget to address the MTA’s fiscal crisis. The plan, discussed in committee, fills the funding gap and stops a fare hike. It launches a free bus pilot in low-income and commercial districts. The bill, backed by Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal, does not include the $300 million needed to run buses and subways every six minutes off-peak. The matter summary states: 'Legislators in Albany have proposed a budget to fill the MTA's fiscal hole, avert a fare hike, and fund a small pilot of free buses.' Hoylman-Sigal supported ending Madison Square Garden’s tax break to help fund transit. Advocates and lawmakers like Zohran Mamdani blasted the omission, warning that infrequent service leaves riders stranded and exposed. The budget keeps the system afloat but fails to deliver safer, more reliable transit for those most at risk.


Hoylman-Sigal Supports Repealing MSG Tax Break Funding MTA

Albany lawmakers plug the MTA’s budget hole and block a fare hike. They launch a free bus pilot but refuse funds for more frequent service. Riders wait. Advocates warn: infrequent buses and trains leave New Yorkers stranded, exposed, and at risk.

""I hope the Assembly and Governor will join the Senate in repealing MSG’s property tax break so we can use that money to fund the MTA."" -- Brad Hoylman-Sigal

On March 14, 2023, state legislators proposed a budget to fill the MTA’s fiscal deficit, avoid a fare hike, and fund a pilot for free buses. The bill, still under negotiation before the April 1 deadline, does not include the $300 million sought to boost off-peak bus and subway service to every six minutes. The matter summary reads: 'Legislators in Albany have proposed a budget to fill the MTA's fiscal hole, avert a fare hike, and fund a small pilot of free buses across New York City.' Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani and State Senator Andrew Gounardes pledged to keep fighting for better frequency. MTA Chairman Janno Lieber praised stable funding. Advocates like Betsy Plum criticized the omission: 'The legislature's budget ignores millions of riders stranded 12, 15, 20 minutes or more on subway platforms and at bus stops.' The budget’s failure to expand service leaves vulnerable riders waiting longer, exposed to danger and delay.


Sedan Hits E-Scooter on West 23rd Street

A sedan struck an e-scooter on West 23rd Street in Manhattan. The e-scooter driver, a 41-year-old man, suffered a head abrasion. The sedan’s right front bumper took the impact. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on West 23rd Street collided with an e-scooter traveling west. The e-scooter driver, a 41-year-old man, was injured with a head abrasion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The sedan sustained damage to its right front bumper at the point of impact. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were specified. The e-scooter driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4612125 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Sedan Rear-Ends Parked Car on West 37 Street

A sedan struck the center back end of a parked vehicle on West 37 Street. The front passenger, a 33-year-old man, suffered a back contusion. The driver’s distraction caused the crash. No ejections occurred. Damage was limited to the rear of the parked car.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on West 37 Street rear-ended a parked vehicle. The front passenger, a 33-year-old male, was injured with a back contusion and wore a lap belt. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The impact occurred at the center back end of the parked car, causing damage there. The driver was licensed and from New Jersey. No other vehicles were damaged, and no ejections occurred. The passenger’s injury severity was moderate, and no other contributing factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4611364 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
2
Fire Truck Hits Sedan, Two Passengers Injured

A fire truck struck a sedan on West 34th Street in Manhattan. Two female passengers suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both were in shock but not ejected. The crash involved driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a fire truck traveling west collided with a southbound sedan on West 34th Street in Manhattan. Two female passengers in the sedan, ages 30 and 31, sustained head injuries and whiplash. Both were in shock but remained inside the vehicle. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction. The sedan was struck on its left side doors, damaging the left front quarter panel. The fire truck sustained damage to its center front end. The contributing factors cited are traffic control disregarded and driver inattention/distraction. No information on safety equipment use was provided.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4610117 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
S 4647
Hoylman-Sigal votes yes on highway worker safety bill, overall safety unchanged.

Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.

Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.


A 4637
Simone co-sponsors bill boosting cyclist safety with automated bike lane enforcement.

Assembly Bill 4637 would use cameras to keep cars out of bike lanes. The bill targets drivers who block protected lanes. Sponsors say it will protect cyclists from deadly crashes.

Assembly Bill A 4637, now in the sponsorship stage, aims to create a bicycle lane safety program in New York City. The bill, introduced on February 21, 2023, enforces restrictions on protected bike lanes using photo devices. The matter title reads: 'Establishes in the city of New York a bicycle lane safety program to enforce certain restrictions on the use of protected bicycle lanes by means of bicycle lane photo devices.' Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani leads as primary sponsor, joined by Brian Cunningham, Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas, Harvey Epstein, Amy Paulin, and others. The bill targets drivers who endanger cyclists by blocking protected lanes. No safety analyst note is available.


A 602
Hoylman-Sigal votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.

Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.


A 602
Hoylman-Sigal votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.

Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.


A 602
Simone votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.

Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.


Bicyclist Ignores Signal, Strikes Pedestrian

A cyclist ran a signal and hit a man crossing 8th Avenue. The pedestrian’s arm broke and twisted. The bike showed no damage. The crash left one man hurt and exposed the danger of ignored traffic rules.

According to the police report, a bicyclist traveling north on 8 Avenue struck a 30-year-old man who was crossing with the signal at West 22 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm. The report lists the bicyclist’s errors as disregarding traffic control and failing to yield the right-of-way. The bike sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4606074 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on 9 Avenue

A sedan making a left turn struck a southbound bicyclist on 9 Avenue. The cyclist suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. The sedan’s left front bumper and the bike’s right rear bumper were damaged. Failure to yield caused the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn collided with a bicyclist traveling straight south on 9 Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 54-year-old man, was injured with a head abrasion but was conscious at the scene. The point of impact was the sedan’s left front bumper and the bike’s right rear bumper. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor. The cyclist was not ejected and no other contributing factors were specified. The sedan driver was licensed in New York and the crash caused damage to both vehicles. The incident highlights the dangers of turning vehicles failing to yield to cyclists proceeding straight.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4604753 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14