Crash Count for Hell'S Kitchen
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,733
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 793
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 250
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 22
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 6
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Aug 1, 2025

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

Hell’s Kitchen Bleeds: City Stalls, Bodies Fall

Hell’s Kitchen Bleeds: City Stalls, Bodies Fall

Hell’S Kitchen: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 6, 2025

The Toll in Hell’s Kitchen

The streets do not forgive. In the last twelve months, one person died and 275 were injured in traffic crashes in Hell’s Kitchen. Five of those injuries were serious. The dead do not speak. The wounded carry scars you cannot see.

Just this spring, a 39-year-old man was killed by a box truck on West 40th Street. Last year, a 29-year-old woman died under the wheels at 9th Avenue and West 58th. These are not isolated. They are the drumbeat of daily life here.

The Voices on the Street

People see what happens. They know the danger. After a cyclist was struck in Washington Heights, a resident described the lawlessness: “No one stops at these stop signs. We see people go through these red lights all the time.” Another pleaded for action: “I really want there to be speed humps because it’s just terrifying.”

The numbers are relentless. Since 2022, six people have died and 791 have been injured in 1,732 crashes in this neighborhood. Most victims are people on foot or on bikes. Most drivers keep going.

What Leaders Have Done—and Not Done

Some in Albany have moved. Assemblymember Linda Rosenthal helped pass Sammy’s Law, giving the city power to lower speed limits. State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal voted to curb repeat speeders. But the city has not yet used its new power to set a 20 mph limit. The carnage continues.

Every day of delay is another day of blood on the street.

The Next Step Is Yours

Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand a 20 mph speed limit and real enforcement. The dead cannot speak for themselves. You must do it for them.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Hell'S Kitchen sit politically?
It belongs to borough Manhattan, community board Manhattan CB4, city council district District 3, assembly district AD 67 and state senate district SD 47.
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Hell'S Kitchen?
Cars and Trucks: 3 deaths, 96 minor injuries, 54 moderate injuries, 7 serious injuries (total 158 incidents). Motorcycles and Mopeds: 0 deaths, 6 minor injuries, 1 moderate injury (total 7 incidents). Bikes: 0 deaths, 11 minor injuries, 11 moderate injuries, 1 serious injury (total 23 incidents).
Are these crashes just accidents, or are they preventable?
These crashes are not random. Most could be prevented with lower speed limits, better street design, and real enforcement. Delay means more deaths.
What can local politicians do to stop traffic violence?
They can set a 20 mph speed limit, redesign streets for safety, and support laws that target repeat dangerous drivers. They can act now, or answer for the next death.
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.
How many people have been killed or seriously injured in Hell’s Kitchen since 2022?
Since 2022, six people have died and 22 have been seriously injured in traffic crashes in Hell’s Kitchen. NYC Open Data
What recent laws or policies affect traffic safety here?
Sammy’s Law lets NYC lower speed limits to 20 mph. The Stop Super Speeders Act targets repeat dangerous drivers. Both have support from local leaders, but the city has not yet used its new power.

Citations

Citations

Other Representatives

Linda Rosenthal
Assembly Member Linda Rosenthal
District 67
District Office:
230 W. 72nd St. Suite 2F, New York, NY 10023
Legislative Office:
Room 943, 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

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

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

Traffic Safety Timeline for Hell'S Kitchen

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.


Bicyclist Ejected in Manhattan Collision

A 75-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries on West 52 Street. The crash involved a vehicle traveling south that struck the bike’s right front quarter panel. The cyclist was in shock with contusions and bruises.

According to the police report, a 75-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected during a collision on West 52 Street in Manhattan. The crash involved a vehicle traveling south that impacted the bike’s right front quarter panel. The bicyclist suffered head injuries and contusions. The report lists driver errors including "Following Too Closely" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The vehicle sustained damage to its left front bumper. The bicyclist was in shock at the scene. No other contributing factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4616135 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
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.


E-Bike Rider Thrown, Bleeding on West 51st

A man on a Citi e-bike struck by two sedans at West 51st and 11th Avenue. Thrown from his seat. Blood on the cold street. He lay conscious as traffic moved past. The city kept moving. He did not.

A 30-year-old man riding a Citi e-bike was struck by two sedans at West 51st Street and 11th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A man on a Citi e-bike hit by two sedans. Thrown from the saddle. No helmet. Bleeding from everywhere.' The rider was ejected and suffered severe bleeding to his entire body but remained conscious at the scene. No driver errors are listed in the data. The sedans involved were a Mazda, moving west, and a Honda, which was parked. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this detail appears only after the facts of the crash. The crash left the cyclist injured and exposed in the roadway.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4610626 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
SUV Strikes Helmeted Cyclist from Behind

An SUV rear-ended a helmeted cyclist on West 46 Street. The rider was ejected, hit his head, and stayed conscious. Both traveled south. No driver errors listed. The cyclist suffered a head contusion.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male bicyclist was injured when an SUV struck him from behind on West 46 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. Both the SUV and the bicycle were traveling south. The SUV hit the center back of the bike with its center front. The driver, a licensed female, was going straight. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4654607 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
Pedestrian Injured at West 46th Street Intersection

A 31-year-old man was struck at the intersection of West 46th Street and 9th Avenue in Manhattan. He suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. The pedestrian was conscious and injured. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 46th Street and 9th Avenue in Manhattan. He sustained a contusion to his hip and upper leg and remained conscious after the crash. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle actions are provided. The pedestrian's actions at the time of the crash are unknown. No safety equipment or other factors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4610945 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
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.


Sedan Hits Bicyclist on 10 Avenue

A sedan making a left turn struck a bicyclist going straight on 10 Avenue. The 21-year-old cyclist was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The cyclist was unhelmeted.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northwest on 10 Avenue made a left turn and collided with a bicyclist traveling straight north. The 21-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper, while the bike showed no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4608894 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
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.


Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

An 18-year-old pedestrian was struck on 9 Avenue while crossing with the signal. The sedan, parked before the crash, hit the pedestrian in the hip and upper leg. The victim suffered bruising and remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old pedestrian was injured on 9 Avenue after being struck by a sedan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the time of the crash. The sedan, a 2016 Toyota, was parked before the collision and impacted the pedestrian at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the hip and upper leg and was conscious after the impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. There is no mention of helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4605448 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
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
L 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.


A 4057
Simone co-sponsors bill boosting road safety with advanced vehicle technology.

Assembly bill A 4057 orders new safety tech in cars. DMV must set rules. Lawmakers push for machines to see, sense, and stop. Streets demand more than hope. The bill stands at sponsorship.

Assembly bill A 4057, sponsored by Brian Cunningham and co-sponsored by Steven Raga, Chris Burdick, Tony Simone, Manny De Los Santos, Jen Lunsford, and Jo Anne Simon, was introduced on February 9, 2023. The bill is in the sponsorship stage. It 'mandates the use of advanced safety technology in vehicles in the state; requires the commissioner of motor vehicles to promulgate certain rules and regulations.' No vote has been held yet. The bill aims to force carmakers and drivers to adopt new tech, shifting the burden from flesh to steel. No safety analyst note is available.


A 3180
Rosenthal co-sponsors bill to consider, not require, complete street design.

Assembly bill A 3180 demands complete street design on state and federally funded projects. Sponsors push for safer roads. The bill calls for public guidance. Streets must serve people, not just cars.

Assembly Bill A 3180 was introduced on February 2, 2023, and is in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Requires the consideration of complete street design for certain transportation projects which receive federal or state funding,' aims to force planners to think of people first. Didi Barrett leads as primary sponsor, joined by Rebecca Seawright, Amy Paulin, and others. The bill also orders the department to publish street design guidance. No safety analyst note is available, but the bill’s intent is clear: streets must protect all users, not just drivers.


S 3304
Hoylman-Sigal sponsors bill to boost cyclist safety with automated bike lane enforcement.

Senate bill S 3304 aims to keep cars out of bike lanes. Photo devices would catch violators. Sponsors say it’s time to protect cyclists. The bill stands at the sponsorship stage.

Senate bill S 3304, sponsored by Brad Hoylman-Sigal with co-sponsors Jabari Brisport, Kristen Gonzalez, Liz Krueger, and Julia Salazar, was introduced on January 30, 2023. The bill is in the sponsorship stage. It seeks to 'establish 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.' The measure targets drivers who block bike lanes, aiming to keep space clear for cyclists. No safety analyst note is available. The bill has not yet advanced to committee or vote.