Crash Count for Hell's Kitchen
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 2,378
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,135
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 385
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 33
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 7
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 8, 2025
Carnage in Hell's Kitchen
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 7
Crush Injuries 5
Lower arm/hand 2
Whole body 2
Back 1
Face 1
Head 1
Amputation 1
Back 1
Severe Bleeding 10
Head 7
+2
Lower arm/hand 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Whole body 1
Severe Lacerations 12
Lower leg/foot 5
Head 3
Face 2
Hip/upper leg 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Concussion 9
Head 7
+2
Lower leg/foot 1
Neck 1
Whiplash 40
Neck 20
+15
Back 10
+5
Head 7
+2
Chest 2
Hip/upper leg 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whole body 1
Contusion/Bruise 133
Lower leg/foot 50
+45
Lower arm/hand 24
+19
Head 21
+16
Shoulder/upper arm 10
+5
Hip/upper leg 9
+4
Back 7
+2
Face 6
+1
Neck 3
Chest 2
Eye 1
Whole body 1
Abrasion 57
Lower leg/foot 19
+14
Lower arm/hand 10
+5
Face 7
+2
Head 7
+2
Back 3
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Hip/upper leg 2
Neck 2
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Whole body 2
Chest 1
Pain/Nausea 22
Neck 5
Lower leg/foot 4
Hip/upper leg 3
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Head 2
Whole body 2
Back 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 8, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Hell's Kitchen?

Preventable Speeding in Hell's Kitchen School Zones

(since 2022)
Four bike crashes in two weeks. Hell’s Kitchen bleeds on schedule.

Four bike crashes in two weeks. Hell’s Kitchen bleeds on schedule.

Hell’s Kitchen: Jan 1, 2022 - Nov 23, 2025

A 64-year-old woman riding a bike went down at W 46 St and 11 Ave about 5:30 PM on Nov 16. City records say she suffered a head injury and was semiconscious at the scene (NYC Open Data).

She is one of the 1,119 people injured in Hell’s Kitchen since 2022. Seven people have been killed here in that time (NYC Open Data).

This Month

  • Nov 16: A person on a bike was hurt at W 46 St and 11 Ave; officials logged a head injury and ejection from the bike (NYC Open Data).
  • Nov 11: Near W 42 St, a person on an e‑bike was injured; the other vehicle on record was a parked SUV (NYC Open Data).
  • Nov 4: At W 44 St and 9 Ave, a person on a bike was hurt as a Toyota SUV made a left turn, per the report (NYC Open Data).
  • Nov 1: Another person on a bike was injured; the record lists a parked Ford SUV as the other vehicle (NYC Open Data).

Corners that don’t forgive

The map repeats the same names. 8 Avenue. West 57 Street. City data tags them as injury hotspots in this area (NYC Open Data). Late afternoon is dangerous here; deaths also appear in the dead of night around 3 AM (NYC Open Data).

The reports name the moves that break bodies. At 11 Ave and W 49 St, police recorded failure to yield by the driver during a left turn that injured a person walking (CrashID 4851365, NYC Open Data). At W 45 St and 10 Ave, police recorded driver inattention in a crash that injured a person on a bike (CrashID 4851363, NYC Open Data). At W 44 St and 9 Ave this month, the report lists a left turn before a cyclist went down (CrashID 4855894, NYC Open Data).

The toll, person by person

Since 2022 in this neighborhood, people walking have faced 3 deaths and 302 injuries. People on bikes: 1 death and 234 injuries. These are not abstractions. They are faces in a crosswalk and riders at the curb (NYC Open Data).

Officials know the fixes

On policy, there is movement and there are gaps. State Sen. Brad Hoylman‑Sigal co‑sponsored and voted yes on S 4045, a bill to require speed‑limiting tech for repeat dangerous drivers (Open States). Assembly Member Linda Rosenthal co‑sponsored A 7997 to expand camera enforcement against plate obstruction and keep speed cameras operating (NY Assembly).

Closer to Midtown, a car‑free 34th Street busway is back on the table as part of the rezoning push. Council Member Erik Bottcher backed the plan. “We’re tackling New York’s housing crisis head‑on by unlocking over 9,500 new homes in one of the most transit‑rich, high‑opportunity areas of the city,” he said as the deal advanced (AMNY). Support for the busway was also reported by the city’s press and advocates (Streetsblog NYC; AMNY). Fewer cars and simpler crossings on a major crosstown street will matter here.

Make the next turn safer

The pattern is set out in the city’s own ledgers. Corners repeat. Moves repeat. So do the injuries. Albany has a bill to stop repeat speeders. City Hall can lower speeds and harden turns. Our Council Member backs a car‑free busway that clears room for people. The Assembly and Council can finish the work. Take one step today: add your name and make the calls at Take Action.

Frequently Asked Questions

How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets for Crashes, Persons, and Vehicles. We filtered for incidents within Hell’s Kitchen (NTA MN0402) between 2022-01-01 and 2025-11-23, then counted injuries and deaths across all modes. Specific crash details (location, maneuvers, contributing factors) come from the crash- and person-level records (e.g., CrashIDs 4858522, 4856668, 4855894, 4854021). You can start from the Crashes dataset here. Data last accessed Nov 23, 2025.
Which streets are the most dangerous here?
City records in this area show recurring injuries on 8 Avenue and West 57 Street. Both appear among the top local locations for crash injuries since 2022, according to NYC Open Data.
What policies could change this pattern?
Two immediate steps: 1) Pass the state bill S 4045 to require speed‑limiting tech for repeat dangerous drivers; 2) Advance city actions that reduce car through‑traffic and turning speeds, including the 34th Street busway plan backed by local officials. Both are documented in the public record cited above.
Where do local officials stand?
Sen. Brad Hoylman‑Sigal co‑sponsored and voted yes on S 4045. Assembly Member Linda Rosenthal co‑sponsored A 7997 to expand automated enforcement. Council Member Erik Bottcher backed the 34th Street busway as part of the Midtown rezoning.
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 Linda Rosenthal

District 67

Council Member Erik D. Bottcher

District 3

State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal

District 47

Other Geographies

Hell's Kitchen Hell's Kitchen sits in Manhattan, Precinct 18, District 3, AD 67, SD 47, Manhattan CB4.

See also
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Traffic Safety Timeline for Hell's Kitchen

15
Left-turn driver hits cyclist on 10th Avenue

Oct 15 - A left-turning sedan driver hit a cyclist at 10th Avenue and West 45th. The 35-year-old man was ejected and injured. Police recorded driver inattention and driver inexperience.

At 10th Avenue and West 45th Street in Manhattan, a driver in a 2021 Toyota sedan made a left turn and hit a man on a bike who was going straight north. The 35-year-old bicyclist was ejected and suffered leg injuries. He was recorded as injured. The driver, 27, had an unspecified injury status. According to the police report, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Driver Inexperience” were contributing factors. The report also lists “Driver Inattention/Distraction” at the collision level. Impact points show damage to the sedan’s left front quarter panel and the bike’s front end. Both were listed as traveling north before impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4851363 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
9
E-bike rider injured in parked-SUV crash

Oct 9 - An e-bike rider crashed with a parked SUV near 516 9 Avenue. He was ejected and suffered a leg fracture. Damage was logged to the SUV's left side. Police cited "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." No driver error listed.

A southbound e-bike rider collided with a parked SUV on 9 Avenue near 516 in Manhattan. The 33-year-old rider was ejected. He suffered a leg injury and a reported fracture. He was conscious. A driver was in the parked SUV. No other injuries were recorded. Damage was logged to the SUV's left side and the bike's right side. According to the police report, "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" was cited. Police did not list a driver error. The crash was recorded at 1:26 p.m. in zip code 10018.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4848610 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
6
Taxi driver hits woman crossing with signal

Oct 6 - A taxi driver going south hit a woman crossing with the signal at W 44 St and 9 Ave in Manhattan. She stayed conscious with a leg abrasion. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.

A taxi driver traveling south and going straight hit a woman at W 44 St and 9 Ave in Manhattan. She was injured and conscious. She reported an abrasion to her lower leg. According to the police report, officers recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. The point of impact was the taxi’s center front end. The pedestrian was at the intersection and was crossing with the signal. Zip code 10036. Precinct 14. The cab carried one occupant.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4848150 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
1
Distracted cyclist hits woman on W 47th

Oct 1 - A westbound cyclist hit a 43-year-old woman near 319 W 47 St late at night. She suffered a head contusion and stayed conscious. Police recorded driver inattention.

A cyclist traveling west near 319 W 47 St in Manhattan hit a 43-year-old pedestrian late at night. She sustained a head injury and bruising and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the cyclist was going straight westbound and the point of impact was the bike’s center front end. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction by the cyclist. The crash occurred away from an intersection; the report lists the pedestrian’s location as not at an intersection and her action as other actions in the roadway. The vehicle was a bike with one occupant. No other contributing factors were listed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4846882 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
29
Left-turning driver rear-ends stopped SUV on 12th Avenue

Sep 29 - A Jeep driver turned left and hit a stopped Honda on 12th Ave at W 58 St. Impact to the Honda's right rear. One driver hurt. According to the police report, "Following Too Closely" was recorded.

Two SUVs crashed at 12 Ave and W 58 St in Manhattan at 3:06 p.m. The driver of a Jeep making a left hit the rear of a Honda that was stopped in traffic. The driver of the Jeep struck the Honda’s right rear with the SUV’s front. The Jeep’s 48-year-old male driver was injured with an arm abrasion. The Honda’s 46-year-old female driver was listed as uninjured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Following Too Closely." The data lists both drivers as licensed and shows both vehicles traveling southbound before the turn. The report records point of impact as center front for the Jeep and right rear bumper for the Honda.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4846350 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
29
Taxi driver, cyclist collide on W 53rd

Sep 29 - On W 53rd at Ninth Avenue, a taxi driver and a 67-year-old cyclist collided. The rider went down and was hurt. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.

A taxi driver and a 67-year-old cyclist collided on W 53 St at 9 Ave in Manhattan at 12:36. The cyclist was ejected. He suffered shoulder injuries and abrasions. According to the police report, both parties were traveling west. Police recorded the taxi driver as stopped in traffic and the cyclist going straight ahead. Police did not record a specific driver error. Contributing factors were listed as Unspecified for all involved. A 26-year-old female passenger in the taxi was also listed with an unspecified injury.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4846126 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
28
Sedan driver hits scooter; rider ejected

Sep 28 - A southbound sedan driver hit a scooter at 11 Ave and W 50 St. The 56-year-old rider was ejected and broke his leg. The 67-year-old car driver was unhurt. Police recorded an accelerator defect. The scooter overturned.

At 11 Ave and W 50 St in Manhattan, a driver in a southbound sedan collided with a scooter rider traveling east. The rider, 56, was ejected and suffered a leg fracture. The 67-year-old sedan driver was not injured. According to the police report, both operators were going straight. The scooter overturned. Police recorded "Accelerator Defective" as a contributing factor. No other driver errors were listed in the report. The sedan's front center was the point of impact. The crash was reported at 5:05 p.m.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4846122 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
28
Driver and occupants hurt on W 57 St

Sep 28 - At 1:12 a.m., a NJ-registered Audi SUV driver going south near W 57 St and 12 Ave crashed. Impact to the left front bumper. The 38-year-old driver was injured. Two occupants, including a 0-year-old, had unspecified injuries.

At 1:12 a.m. in Manhattan, a driver in a New Jersey-registered Audi SUV crashed at W 57 St and 12 Ave. The 38-year-old driver was injured. Two occupants were listed with unspecified injuries, including a 0-year-old. According to the police report, the Audi was “Going Straight Ahead” southbound and the point of impact was the “Left Front Bumper.” The driver’s emotional status was recorded as “Unconscious.” Two vehicles are listed in the report; details for one are unspecified. The report listed no contributing factors. This crash put the force into the front of the driver’s vehicle and left people inside hurt. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured in this case.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4846120 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
28
Officers injured when NYPD van overturns in East Harlem crash
25
Right-turning pickup driver injures man at 49th

Sep 25 - A driver in a pickup turned right at Ninth and West 49th and hit a 61-year-old man in the intersection. He suffered a leg bruise. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.

A driver in a New Jersey-registered pickup turned right from southbound Ninth Avenue onto West 49th Street in Manhattan and hit a 61-year-old man in the intersection. The pedestrian was injured with a contusion to the knee, lower leg, or foot. According to the police report, “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” was the contributing factor. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The driver was listed as 36 and licensed. A passenger was recorded with unspecified injury status. The vehicle showed no reported damage. The crash location is West 49th Street at Ninth Avenue in Manhattan. The record identifies the hurt person as a pedestrian and the person responsible as the driver.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4846041 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
25
Passenger hurt as driver rear-ends left turn

Sep 25 - At W 54th Street and Ninth Avenue, a driver going straight rear-ended a left-turning sedan. A front-seat passenger, 49, suffered whiplash and back pain. Police recorded driver inattention and following too closely by the drivers.

Two sedans collided at W 54th Street and Ninth Avenue in Manhattan around 8:00 p.m. A driver going straight rear-ended a sedan that was making a left turn. A 49-year-old man riding in the front passenger seat was injured, with reported whiplash and back pain. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Following Too Closely by the drivers. The straight-moving sedan had left-front damage; the turning sedan had damage to the center rear. Both drivers were licensed men, one from New Jersey and one from New York. The crash is logged under the 18th Precinct.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4845115 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
20
Taxi driver hits cyclist at West 50th

Sep 20 - Southbound taxi driver collided with an eastbound cyclist at 12th Avenue and West 50th just after midnight. The 21-year-old rider went down with arm injuries and shock. Police listed no driver errors.

Manhattan. A taxi driver going south on 12 Ave collided with a bicyclist heading east on W 50 St around 12:30 a.m. The rider, 21, suffered arm injuries and shock. According to the police report, the crash involved a taxi and a bike at 12 Ave and W 50 St, injuring the bicyclist. Police recorded both parties going straight before impact, with center-front damage to the taxi. The data lists no driver errors for the taxi. The crash occurred in zip code 10019.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4850115 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
19
Motorcyclist Ejected in W 50 St Crash

Sep 19 - At W 50 St and 11 Ave, a sedan driver and a motorcyclist collided before dawn. The motorcycle was demolished. The 43-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a concussion and leg injuries.

A driver in a sedan and a motorcyclist collided at W 50 St and 11 Ave in Manhattan at 5:39 a.m. The motorcycle was demolished. The rider, 43, was ejected and treated for a concussion and lower-leg injury. According to the police report, both drivers were going straight. The sedan was traveling south on 11 Avenue; the motorcycle was eastbound on W 50 Street. The point of impact was the motorcycle’s center front and the sedan’s right rear quarter panel. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified for both drivers. Other people listed in the report had injuries marked Unspecified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4844301 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
18
Motorcyclist injured in 12th Avenue merge

Sep 18 - At 12 Ave and W 52 St, a driver merged north as a motorcyclist rode straight. The crash put the rider down. He suffered a leg abrasion. Police recorded driver inattention.

A motorcyclist was injured in a crash with a sedan on 12 Ave at W 52 St in Manhattan at 10:49 p.m. The rider, 33, suffered an abrasion to his lower leg. He was traveling north. The driver of a sedan was merging north. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' Police recorded driver inattention. The sedan showed impact at the left front quarter panel. The motorcycle was listed as damaged on the right side.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4844991 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
10
Sanitation truck driver hits turning sedan

Sep 10 - At 12 Ave and W 54 St, a sanitation truck driver going north hit a Volvo sedan driver turning right. The truck front crumpled. The sedan right rear took the hit. A 36-year-old driver was hurt. A front passenger and another driver listed unspecified.

At 12 Ave and W 54 St in Manhattan, the driver of a sanitation truck traveling north hit a Volvo sedan whose driver was turning right while traveling east. The truck showed center-front damage. The sedan showed right-rear damage. A 36-year-old male driver sustained a hand and arm contusion. A 36-year-old front passenger and a 57-year-old female driver were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." Police also recorded "Following Too Closely" for involved parties. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841271 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
1
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28
Two Sedans Collide at 57th and Ninth

Aug 28 - Two sedans met nose-first at West 57th and Ninth. A 22-year-old woman driver suffered whiplash and neck pain. Both drivers were licensed. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.

Two drivers collided at W 57 St and 9 Ave in Manhattan. Both drivers were going straight—one westbound, one southbound. Impact struck both center front ends. A 22-year-old woman driver complained of neck pain and whiplash; others were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Unspecified." The data lists no clear driver errors such as Failure to Yield, Unsafe Speed, or Distraction. Both drivers were licensed. The injured driver was recorded using a lap belt. Police logged the crash at the intersection during morning traffic.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838106 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
21
E-bike strikes woman on West 40th

Aug 21 - An e-bike rolled west and hit a woman mid-block on West 40th. She went down with a bruised arm. The rider kept straight. The front end took her. Distraction and a missed yield marked the crash.

A westbound e-bike struck a 48-year-old woman mid-block near 340 W 40th Street in Manhattan. She suffered a shoulder contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The data also lists Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the e-bike operator. The point of impact was the center front end as the bike went straight ahead. The victim was a pedestrian outside an intersection. The factors show inattention and failure to yield by the rider came first; no other contributing issues are listed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836645 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
21
Pedestrian Hit While Crossing With Signal

Aug 21 - A walker crossed with the light on W 46th at 12th. A driver struck him. He went down. Shoulder torn. He stayed conscious. The street failed him in the dark heart of Midtown’s west edge.

A pedestrian was struck at W 46 St and 12 Ave in Manhattan and suffered a shoulder injury. According to the police report, the pedestrian was “Crossing With Signal” at an intersection when hit. The data lists no driver or vehicle details and no contributing factors, but the outcome is clear: a person on foot was injured by a motor vehicle while obeying the signal. The report does not identify specific driver errors, yet the collision points to driver responsibility at an intersection where a pedestrian had the right of way.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836474 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12