Crash Count for Midtown-Times Square
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,445
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,799
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 618
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 40
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 12
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025
Carnage in Midtown-Times Square
Killed 12
+2
Crush Injuries 6
Lower leg/foot 2
Back 1
Chest 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Whole body 1
Severe Bleeding 17
Head 8
+3
Face 4
Lower arm/hand 3
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whole body 1
Severe Lacerations 15
Head 5
Lower leg/foot 5
Lower arm/hand 3
Face 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Concussion 15
Head 11
+6
Back 1
Face 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Neck 1
Whiplash 53
Neck 30
+25
Head 12
+7
Back 6
+1
Lower leg/foot 2
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Chest 1
Face 1
Whole body 1
Contusion/Bruise 216
Lower leg/foot 83
+78
Lower arm/hand 31
+26
Head 29
+24
Shoulder/upper arm 19
+14
Hip/upper leg 17
+12
Neck 10
+5
Face 8
+3
Abdomen/pelvis 7
+2
Back 7
+2
Whole body 6
+1
Chest 5
Abrasion 116
Lower leg/foot 41
+36
Lower arm/hand 31
+26
Head 13
+8
Face 11
+6
Shoulder/upper arm 9
+4
Hip/upper leg 5
Back 4
Neck 3
Whole body 2
Pain/Nausea 37
Lower leg/foot 10
+5
Back 7
+2
Shoulder/upper arm 7
+2
Neck 6
+1
Whole body 5
Lower arm/hand 3
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Head 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Midtown-Times Square?

Preventable Speeding in Midtown-Times Square School Zones

(since 2022)
Midtown’s daily crush: walkers and riders hit, promises pending

Midtown’s daily crush: walkers and riders hit, promises pending

Midtown-Times Square: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 18, 2025

Just before 6 PM on W 47 St, a driver in an SUV hit a 66-year-old man who was not at an intersection. Police recorded failure to yield and distraction by the driver. NYC Open Data

This Week

  • A driver in an SUV hit a person walking on W 47 St on Sep 10. Police noted failure to yield and distraction. NYC Open Data
  • A truck driver hit a 30-year-old on a bike on W 37 St on Sep 9. NYC Open Data
  • Midday Sep 8 at W 38 St and 8 Ave, a driver hit a 59-year-old woman crossing with the signal; police recorded driver distraction. NYC Open Data
  • Early Sep 8 at W 38 St and 7 Ave, a truck driver hit a 16-year-old on a bike. Police listed traffic control disregarded and driver inexperience for the teen. NYC Open Data

The toll here does not end

Since Jan 1, 2022, Midtown–Times Square has logged 3,437 crashes, injuring 1,793 people and killing 12. NYC Open Data

This year is running worse than last: 656 crashes so far versus 637 at this point a year ago, with 6 deaths this year compared to 4 last year. NYC Open Data

The pattern is blunt. Police records point again and again to driver failure to yield and distraction. Deaths line up in the late afternoon and night — 3 PM, 5 PM, 7 PM, 9 PM, 10 PM, 11 PM. NYC Open Data

Hot corners repeat: Avenue of the Americas, 7 Avenue, W 51 St, West 42 Street, West 47 Street. NYC Open Data

Streets made for speed, people left to dodge

Two cyclists were killed at 5 Ave and W 51 St last year. An 83-year-old woman crossing with the signal was killed at Avenue of the Americas and W 58 St. These are police records, not rumors. NYC Open Data

Bus lanes and car-light streets are one fix. The city pledged a 34th Street busway in a Midtown deal, and Council Member Keith Powers said, “I’m glad that we were able to secure a commitment on the 34th Street busway” — a move meant to calm one of the busiest corridors. Streetsblog NYC

At a Midtown bus race, Powers was blunter: “It’s time to get buses moving faster, and the busway will do just that.” amNY

Who must act, and how

Local fixes are known: daylight every corner, give pedestrians a head start, harden left turns, and keep trucks out of bike lines and crosswalks with physical barriers. Target evening hours when deaths spike. These match the crash patterns above. NYC Open Data

Citywide, the bills exist to slow the worst drivers. State Senator Liz Krueger co-sponsored and voted yes in committee on the Senate’s speed-limiter bill S 4045. Assembly Member Tony Simone co-sponsored the Assembly’s companion A 2299. Council Member Keith Powers backed the 34th Street busway commitment. Streetsblog NYC amNY Open States

One more lever sits at City Hall. Sammy’s Law allows lower speeds. Our own action plan lays it out: a 20 MPH default and speed limiters for repeat offenders. /take_action/

The man hit on W 47 St will not be the last unless someone moves. Start with the slow streets. Then stop the fast drivers. /take_action/

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is this happening?
Midtown–Times Square (Manhattan CB5/Precinct 18). All figures in this story reflect crashes recorded between Jan 1, 2022 and Sep 18, 2025 in this neighborhood.
What patterns stand out?
Drivers’ failure to yield and distraction recur in police records. Deaths cluster in late afternoon and night hours — including 3 PM, 5 PM, 7 PM, 9 PM, 10 PM, 11 PM. Hotspots include Avenue of the Americas, 7 Avenue, W 51 St, West 42 Street, and West 47 Street. NYC Open Data
What can local officials do now?
Push the promised 34th Street busway, daylight corners, add pedestrian head starts, harden turns, and focus evening enforcement. At the state level, pass and implement speed limiters for repeat offenders (S 4045/A 2299). Streetsblog NYC Open States
How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYPD’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets on NYC Open Data: Crashes (h9gi-nx95), Persons (f55k-p6yu), and Vehicles (bm4k-52h4). We filtered for the Midtown–Times Square neighborhood and the window Jan 1, 2022–Sep 18, 2025, then tallied crashes, injuries, deaths, times, contributing factors, and top locations. Data as of Sep 17, 2025. You can view the base crash dataset here.
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 Keith Powers

District 4

State Senator Liz Krueger

District 28

Other Geographies

Midtown-Times Square Midtown-Times Square sits in Manhattan, Precinct 18, District 4, AD 75, SD 28, Manhattan CB5.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Midtown-Times Square

10
SUV Driver Fails to Yield on 47th

Sep 10 - A westbound SUV driver went straight and hit a 66-year-old man in the roadway near 160 W 47 St. Police recorded failure to yield and distraction by the driver. The man suffered a lower‑leg injury.

According to the police report, a westbound SUV driver went straight and hit a 66-year-old man in the roadway near 160 W 47 St in Manhattan around 6:00 p.m. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and driver inattention/distraction. The point of impact was the center front end. The pedestrian was injured, with lower‑leg and foot trauma, and reported pain and shock. The report lists the pedestrian as not at an intersection and “Other Actions in Roadway.” The driver was licensed and the SUV had no reported damage. This was recorded in Manhattan under collision ID 4841402.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841402 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
10
Unsafe backing injures two SUV passengers

Sep 10 - Before dawn at Avenue of the Americas and W 58 St, drivers crashed a garbage truck and two SUVs, one parked. Two SUV passengers suffered neck injuries. Police recorded Backing Unsafely by the drivers.

At Avenue of the Americas and W 58 St around 3 a.m., a garbage‑truck driver and an SUV driver crashed, and a parked SUV was hit. Two SUV passengers, men 39 and 41, reported neck injuries. The garbage truck showed left‑front damage; the moving SUV had right‑rear damage; the parked SUV’s right‑side doors were damaged. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Backing Unsafely.” Police recorded Backing Unsafely by the drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as hurt.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841127 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
9
Pickup driver rear-ends cyclist on W 37 St

Sep 9 - On W 37 St, a pickup driver going west hit a cyclist from behind. The rider, 30, stayed conscious with a leg bruise. Police recorded driver inattention.

At 232 W 37 St in Manhattan, a pickup driver traveling west hit a westbound bicyclist from behind. The truck’s right front bumper contacted the bicycle’s back end. The rider, a 30-year-old man, was injured and remained conscious with a lower-leg contusion. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" contributed to the crash. The truck sustained no reported damage; the bicycle showed damage to the rear. The report also listed "Driver Inexperience" for the bicyclist. The collision was logged under ID 4841145.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841145 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
8
Driver hits woman crossing in Manhattan

Sep 8 - A sedan driver hit a 59-year-old woman crossing at W 38 St and 8 Ave. Police recorded driver inattention. She suffered a leg injury and whiplash. She was conscious.

In Manhattan, at W 38 St and 8 Ave, the driver of a sedan hit a 59-year-old woman in the intersection. She sustained injury to her knee and lower leg and reported whiplash. She was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, Driver Inattention/Distraction was recorded. The driver is listed as a 57-year-old man with a licensed New York registration. The report notes a center front-end point of impact. The facts show a pedestrian injured in an intersection and a driver whose inattention was recorded by police.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840896 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
8
Truck Driver Hits Teen Cyclist

Sep 8 - At W 38 ST and 7 AVE, a box truck driver heading south hit a 16-year-old bicyclist riding east. The teen suffered a head injury and concussion.

At 7:30 a.m. at W 38 ST and 7 AVE in Manhattan, the driver of a box truck, traveling south, hit a 16-year-old bicyclist riding east. The teen suffered a head injury and a concussion. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Driver Inexperience." Police recorded traffic control disregarded by the driver and driver inexperience. The cyclist was listed as injured; the truck driver as uninjured. The truck had front-end damage; the bike showed left-side damage.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840892 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
6
Sedan driver hits cyclist at 8th, 40th

Sep 6 - A northbound sedan driver hit a 32-year-old man on a bike at 8th Avenue and West 40th Street. The rider suffered a bruised upper leg. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded.

A driver in a sedan going north on 8th Avenue hit a man riding east on West 40th Street at 4:45 a.m. in Midtown. The 32-year-old bicyclist suffered a bruised upper leg and hip and remained conscious. Police recorded center-front impact and front-end damage on the sedan. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Traffic Control Disregarded." The report lists the sedan traveling straight ahead and the bike heading east. It does not cite any actions by the victim. The crash injured the rider at the scene.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840129 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
5
Drivers ignore traffic control at 40th and 8th

Sep 5 - Drivers of two SUVs and a sedan crashed at W 40 St and 8 Ave at 11:03 p.m. A driver and a front-seat passenger were injured. Police recorded traffic control disregarded and failure to yield by the drivers.

Three drivers collided at W 40 St and 8 Ave in Manhattan at 11:03 p.m. Two SUVs and a sedan were involved. One SUV driver was making a left turn. Another SUV driver was traveling north. A sedan driver was going east. A 28-year-old driver reported back pain and shock. A 25-year-old front passenger reported neck pain and shock. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded, Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the drivers along with traffic control disregarded. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839948 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
4

  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840887 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
4
Driver hits 16-year-old on W 44 Street

Sep 4 - A driver in a sedan going east on W 44 Street hit a 16-year-old girl near 8 Avenue. She suffered an arm injury. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.

A driver in a sedan traveling east on W 44 Street near 8 Avenue hit a 16-year-old pedestrian in the roadway. She suffered an arm injury. Police noted shock. The point of impact was the right front bumper. According to the police report, the driver was going straight ahead and was licensed, with a Virginia license and a West Virginia registration. The pedestrian was listed as not at an intersection, with “Other Actions in Roadway” recorded. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified and did not note a specific driver error. The crash occurred in Manhattan. The data show one person in the car and one pedestrian injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839755 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
3
Cyclist injured in parked sedan crash

Sep 3 - On W 47 St at Broadway, a crash with a parked sedan injured a westbound cyclist. He suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. Police recorded Following Too Closely.

A 34-year-old bicyclist was injured in a crash on W 47 St off Broadway in Manhattan at about 2:10 p.m. He was traveling west. The driver of a 2021 Chevrolet sedan had the vehicle parked. Impact was between the bike’s center front and the sedan’s left rear bumper. The bicyclist suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries and was conscious. According to the police report, police recorded “Following Too Closely” by the driver. A 54-year-old male occupant of the sedan was listed with an unspecified injury. No other contributing factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839620 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
31
It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?

30
Driver in SUV hits right-rear passenger

Aug 30 - The driver of a southbound SUV hit his right-rear passenger at 1540 Broadway. The 38-year-old man suffered knee and lower-leg trauma and was conscious at the scene. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.

The driver of a 2016 Ford SUV was traveling south at 1540 Broadway when a right-rear impact injured the right-rear passenger. The injured person was a 38-year-old man who suffered knee and lower-leg trauma, remained conscious, and was not ejected. According to the police report, "the vehicle was a 2016 Ford SUV going straight ahead and showed no listed damage." Police recorded no specific driver error; contributing factors are listed as "Unspecified." The report notes three vehicle occupants and no pedestrians or cyclists involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838570 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
25
Two cyclists collide on Broadway

Aug 25 - Two bikes, southbound on Broadway at West 57th, collided. An 18-year-old woman was hurt. A 56-year-old man was involved. Distraction ruled the moment. Sirens, scrape, stop. Midtown bleeds for people on bikes.

According to the police report, two bicycles traveling south on Broadway at West 57 Street collided. An 18-year-old female bicyclist suffered a lower-leg contusion. A 56-year-old male bicyclist was listed with unspecified injury status. The report lists Driver Inattention/Distraction for both cyclists. Those driver errors led this crash. The data notes the woman was unlicensed as a cyclist in the vehicle field, and the man wore a helmet. The location sits in Manhattan’s Midtown core, where traffic is dense and fast, and mistakes by vehicle operators end with people on the ground.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837642 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
25
SUV runs light, strikes elderly cyclist

Aug 25 - An eastbound SUV blew a signal on E 36 St at Madison and hit a northbound cyclist. The rider went down hard. Head injury. Conscious. The SUV’s front end told the story. The bike’s left side scarred. Streets failed the fragile.

A Ford SUV traveling east on E 36 Street struck a northbound cyclist at Madison Avenue. The 78-year-old bicyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury but was conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” The driver actions cited include ignoring a traffic control device. Vehicle data show the SUV’s center front end impacted the bike’s left side, consistent with the cyclist moving straight when the SUV entered. The report lists the bicyclist’s safety equipment as “None,” but only after the driver’s failure is noted. No other injuries were reported in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837618 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
22
Moped driver fails to yield, hits pedestrian

Aug 22 - A moped driver failed to yield and hit a 29-year-old woman crossing Broadway at West 48th. Center-front impact knocked her down. She was conscious and suffered a contusion to her elbow/lower arm. Police logged failure to yield and pedestrian confusion.

A moped driver traveling southeast on Broadway struck a 29-year-old pedestrian who was crossing outside a signal or crosswalk at West 48th. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." The moped’s center front end made contact as the driver went straight. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered a contusion to her elbow/lower arm/hand. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and noted pedestrian confusion as a listed contributing factor.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837030 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
22
Taxi U-turn strikes eastbound cyclist

Aug 22 - A taxi swung a U-turn on Central Park South and hit a cyclist going straight. The rider went down with a bruised shoulder. Police list failure to yield and distraction. The cab’s right front bumper took the hit. The bike’s front crumpled.

A taxi making a U-turn on Central Park South struck an eastbound cyclist who was traveling straight. The 52-year-old rider suffered a shoulder injury and contusion. According to the police report, “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” and “Driver Inattention/Distraction” were contributing factors. The taxi’s point of impact was the right front bumper; the bicycle was hit at the center front end. The taxi driver was listed as an occupant with unspecified injury. The cyclist was recorded with no safety equipment only after the driver errors are noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836769 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
21
Dump truck injures SUV driver on 52nd

Aug 21 - Eastbound dump truck and parked SUV met on West 52nd at Fifth. Metal against metal. The SUV driver bled from the arm. Police logged injuries. No listed factors. Manhattan traffic did its harm.

A dump truck traveling east and a parked SUV were involved in a crash at West 52nd Street and Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. One man driving the dump truck and a 63-year-old man driving the SUV were listed; the SUV driver was injured with severe bleeding to his arm. According to the police report, both vehicles showed “No Damage,” and contributing factors were recorded as “Unspecified.” The data lists both drivers as licensed and the truck as going straight while the SUV was parked. No driver errors were identified in the report, which limits accountability in a crash that still left a person hurt.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836773 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
20
SUV Left Turn Hits Woman on Broadway

Aug 20 - A driver turned left at 1681 Broadway and hit a woman in the crosswalk. She fell unconscious, bleeding from whole-body injuries. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.

An SUV made a left turn at 1681 Broadway and struck a female pedestrian in the intersection. She was rendered unconscious with severe bleeding and whole-body injuries. "According to the police report, the contributing factor was \"Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.\"" The vehicle's pre-crash action is listed as Making Left Turn and the point of impact was the center front end, consistent with a turning driver entering the crosswalk. Police recorded driver errors: Failure to Yield Right-of-Way; the report also lists Unspecified. The driver is a licensed female; an occupant is listed as a witness.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836467 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
20
Pedestrian fractured at Rockefeller Plaza

Aug 20 - Midday at Rockefeller Plaza. A standing vehicle strikes a woman in the crosswalk. Her arm breaks. She stays conscious. The front end hits hard. Streets built for speed, not people.

A pedestrian, a 60-year-old woman, was struck and injured at Rockefeller Plaza at West 50th Street in Manhattan. She suffered an arm fracture and remained conscious. According to the police report, the involved vehicle was listed as “Standing S,” traveling straight with a center-front impact and no recorded damage. The crash injured the pedestrian at an intersection. The report lists contributing factors for the pedestrian as “Unspecified” and shows no driver contributing factors, yet the driver’s straight-ahead movement and front-end strike reflect driver action at the point of impact. No helmet or signal issues are cited.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837683 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
20
SUV hits senior at Sixth Avenue

Aug 20 - Eastbound Jeep SUV struck a 74‑year‑old woman in the crosswalk at W 36th and Sixth. She went down with a leg bruise. The front left bumper told the story. Failure to yield in Midtown’s churn.

A 2024 Jeep SUV traveling east on West 36th Street struck a 74-year-old woman at the Avenue of the Americas intersection. She suffered a leg injury. According to the police report, the listed factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” Records show the driver going straight, with impact at the left front bumper. The pedestrian was at the intersection when hit. Driver errors in the report include Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The report lists the pedestrian’s action as “Crossing Against Signal,” noted after the driver’s failure to yield. No other contributing factors are cited.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836364 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19