Crash Count for Midtown-Times Square
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 2,367
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,218
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 402
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 28
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 10
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 7, 2025
Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Midtown-Times Square?
SUVs/Cars 89 8 4 Bikes 30 3 0 Trucks/Buses 11 2 1 Motos/Mopeds 11 0 0
Midtown’s Blood Price: How Many Must Die Before City Hall Acts?

Midtown’s Blood Price: How Many Must Die Before City Hall Acts?

Midtown-Times Square: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025

The Toll in Midtown-Times Square

A man steps into the crosswalk. A bus bears down. The street swallows another life. In the past twelve months, six people died on Midtown-Times Square streets. Nine more suffered serious injuries. The numbers do not flinch: 408 injured, 752 crashes in a single year. Each one a story cut short, a body broken, a family left waiting for a call that never comes.

SUVs, taxis, bikes, and buses all play their part. The old and the young are not spared. A woman, 83, crossing with the signal, struck and killed by an SUV turning left at 58th and Sixth. Two cyclists, both 67, dead after a collision with a parked SUV on Fifth Avenue. A 39-year-old man, not even in the roadway, killed by a bus and a boom lift on East 51st. These are not accidents. They are the cost of inaction. Crash data

Promises and Delays from City Hall

City leaders talk about safety. They promise change. Mayor Eric Adams calls Fifth Avenue a place where “more people walk down the street every hour than fill Madison Square Garden during a sold-out Knicks game” and says the city is “finally making… a pedestrian paradise by making it more walkable, greener, and safer” said Mayor Adams. The city will spend $400 million to widen sidewalks and plant trees. But the plan skips bus lanes and bike lanes. Riders Alliance calls it out: “Two mayors have now disregarded city workers’ plans for a busway, throwing riders under the bus to favor luxury boutiques” said Danny Pearlstein.

Pedestrians make up 70% of Fifth Avenue traffic but get less than half the space. Buses crawl. Cyclists dodge doors and trucks. The city claims progress, but the most vulnerable are still left in the street.

The Next Step Is Yours

This is not fate. It is policy. Every delay, every watered-down plan, every missing lane is a choice. The dead cannot speak. The living must. Call your council member. Demand bus lanes, bike lanes, and real protection for people on foot and on wheels. Do not wait for another name on the list. Take action now.

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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

Sedan Strikes Pedestrian at W 57th and 8th

A sedan hit a man crossing at W 57th and 8th. The car’s right front bumper struck his leg. He was left bruised and hurt. The driver and passenger were not injured. The police list no clear cause. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.

A sedan traveling west on West 57th Street at 8th Avenue struck a 48-year-old man as he crossed the intersection. According to the police report, the pedestrian was hit by the vehicle’s right front bumper and suffered a contusion and injury to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver, a 34-year-old woman, and her passenger were not injured. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The data notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but no specific driver error is cited. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to people on foot in Manhattan’s crowded intersections.


SUV Door Strike Injures Cyclist on West 55th

A cyclist rode west on West 55th. An SUV, parked, became danger. The cyclist struck the right front bumper. She suffered a bruised arm. Police blamed driver inexperience. The street stayed busy. The system failed to protect the vulnerable.

A 35-year-old woman riding a bike westbound on West 55th Street in Manhattan collided with the right front bumper of a parked SUV. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered a contusion to her arm and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as the contributing factor in the crash. The SUV was parked at the time, and the cyclist was going straight ahead. No other injuries were specified. The data highlights driver inexperience as a key factor, underscoring the risks faced by cyclists on city streets crowded with large vehicles.


E-Bike Rider Hits Pedestrian at 7th Avenue Intersection

An e-bike struck a woman crossing with the signal on 7th Avenue at West 49th Street. She suffered abrasions to her leg. The rider disregarded traffic controls and failed to yield. The crash left the street marked by sudden pain and confusion.

A 49-year-old woman was injured when an e-bike rider hit her as she crossed 7th Avenue at West 49th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the e-bike, traveling south, struck her. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The rider, a 27-year-old man, was unlicensed and wore a helmet. The pedestrian suffered abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The police report makes clear the e-bike operator failed to yield and ignored traffic controls, leading to the crash.


Taxi Door Strikes Cyclist on West 45th

A taxi door swung open on West 45th. A 22-year-old cyclist hit it. He fell. His arm scraped and bloodied. The street stayed busy. The system failed to shield him. The driver’s actions left a mark.

A crash unfolded on West 45th Street in Manhattan involving a taxi and a cyclist. According to the police report, a 22-year-old male bicyclist was injured when he struck the left side doors of a parked taxi. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his lower arm and hand. The taxi was stationary, its driver inside. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are named in the data. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment, but this is noted only after the lack of identified driver errors. The incident highlights the persistent danger faced by cyclists in city traffic, especially near parked vehicles.


Distracted Drivers Collide at West 57th Street

Two sedans crashed at West 57th. Both drivers distracted. One woman bruised her arm. Another occupant hurt. Metal twisted. Sirens echoed. The street bore the mark of inattention. The city kept moving.

Two sedans collided at 224 West 57th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, both drivers were inattentive and distracted at the time of the crash. One driver, a 29-year-old woman, suffered a contusion to her arm. Another occupant was also injured. The vehicles sustained damage to their front bumpers. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No other contributing factors were noted. The crash highlights the persistent danger when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.


Distracted Driver Injures Cyclist on E 55th

A sedan struck a cyclist at E 55th Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 33-year-old woman, suffered leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention. The crash left the bike damaged and the street marked by impact.

A collision between a sedan and a bicycle occurred at E 55th Street in Manhattan. The crash injured a 33-year-old female cyclist, who sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. The sedan's left side doors and the bike's center front end were damaged. No injuries were reported for the sedan's driver or passenger. The cyclist was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. The report did not cite helmet use or signaling as factors. The data highlights driver distraction as the primary error leading to harm.


Cyclist Strikes Pedestrian on Seventh Avenue

A cyclist hit a pedestrian on Seventh Avenue. The woman suffered a facial injury. The crash happened in the afternoon. Police cited confusion as a factor. The street saw blood and pain. The city failed to keep them safe.

A crash on Seventh Avenue at West 40th Street in Manhattan left a 31-year-old woman injured. According to the police report, a cyclist traveling south struck the pedestrian, who was not at an intersection. The woman suffered an abrasion to her face. Police listed 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was unlicensed and riding straight ahead at the time of impact. No vehicle damage was reported. The report does not mention any other contributing factors. The incident highlights the dangers faced by pedestrians and cyclists on New York City streets.


SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

An SUV hit a 67-year-old woman crossing West 57th Street at Eighth Avenue. She had the signal. The crash left her in shock, her back injured. The driver failed to yield. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.

A 67-year-old woman was struck by a station wagon or SUV while crossing West 57th Street at Eighth Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the vehicle, traveling east, hit her with its left front bumper. She suffered a back injury and was left in shock. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian’s actions were lawful; she was in the crosswalk with the signal. The crash highlights the persistent risk to pedestrians when drivers fail to yield, as documented in the official report.


Box Truck Slams Taxi on Avenue of the Americas

A box truck struck a taxi on West 36th Street. Both drivers hurt. One suffered a back injury. Police blamed driver distraction. Metal crumpled. Sirens wailed. The city’s danger showed its teeth again.

A crash unfolded at West 36th Street and Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. A box truck hit a taxi. According to the police report, both vehicles were heading north. Both drivers were injured. One driver, age 37, suffered a back contusion. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No helmet or signal issues are mentioned. The force of the impact damaged the center front of the truck and the rear of the taxi. The police report does not specify further details about the injuries or the sequence of events. The crash highlights the risks faced by all who travel New York’s streets.


Pickup Truck Hits Cyclist on West 57th

A pickup truck struck a cyclist on West 57th Street. The cyclist, a 55-year-old man, suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Unsafe lane changing played a role. The crash left the street marked by blood and confusion.

A crash at 165 West 57th Street in Manhattan involved a pickup truck and a bicycle. The cyclist, a 55-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Lane Changing' was a contributing factor in the collision. The pickup truck, registered in New Jersey, was traveling west and going straight ahead, while the cyclist was making a U-turn. The police report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor, but the primary systemic danger cited is unsafe lane changing. No injuries were reported for the truck occupants. The crash underscores the risks vulnerable road users face when drivers fail to maintain safe lanes.


Judge Halts Federal Attack On Tolls

A judge stopped federal threats to choke city funds over congestion pricing. The $9 toll stands. Streets stay crowded. The fight moves to court. Safety projects hang in the balance. The city waits. The deadline looms.

Patch reported on May 27, 2025, that District Judge Lewis Liman issued a temporary restraining order blocking the U.S. Department of Transportation from withholding federal funding as leverage against New York City's congestion pricing program. The judge's order 'bars the DOT from engaging in any retaliatory measures' and prevents cancellation of the toll, which charges drivers $9 to enter Manhattan below 60th Street. Federal officials had threatened to withhold funds for road and street safety projects if the city continued the program. The order lasts until June 9, keeping the toll in place and leaving critical infrastructure funding uncertain. The article highlights the standoff between federal authorities and city leaders, with safety and mobility projects at risk.


SUVs Collide on West 36th, Driver Injured

Two SUVs crashed on West 36th Street near Seventh Avenue. One driver suffered a head injury. Police cite driver inattention. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the night. The street bore the mark of impact. Another routine failure in Manhattan traffic.

Two sport utility vehicles collided at West 36th Street and Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash involved a southbound Volkswagen SUV and a northbound Ford SUV that was backing up. One driver, a 36-year-old man, sustained a head injury and reported whiplash. The other driver and two additional occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors were cited in the data. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash left both vehicles damaged at their center ends, underscoring the force of the collision.


Sedan Strikes E-Scooter on 8th Avenue

A sedan hit an e-scooter at unsafe speed on 8th Avenue near West 35th Street. The e-scooter driver suffered a bruised arm. Both vehicles moved north. Traffic control was ignored. The street stayed open. The city stayed dangerous.

A crash on 8th Avenue at West 35th Street in Manhattan left a 28-year-old e-scooter driver injured. According to the police report, both the sedan and the e-scooter were traveling north when the sedan struck the e-scooter. The e-scooter driver suffered a contusion to the arm. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors for both drivers. No other injuries were reported. The sedan sustained damage to its left side doors, while the e-scooter was hit at the center front end. The crash highlights the risks vulnerable road users face when drivers ignore speed limits and traffic signals.


Inexperienced Cyclist Strikes Pedestrian on E 53rd

A cyclist hit a woman crossing E 53rd Street at 5th Avenue. The impact left her with a bruised leg. Police cite driver inexperience. The pedestrian had the signal. The street stayed busy. The system failed to protect her.

A 64-year-old man riding a bike westbound on E 53rd Street struck a 72-year-old woman as she crossed with the signal at 5th Avenue. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a contusion to her lower leg and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, but the primary cause cited is driver inexperience. The woman was injured while following the rules. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians, even when they have the right of way.


SUV Strikes Motorcycle on West 50th Street

An SUV hit a motorcycle on West 50th Street near Avenue of the Americas. The motorcyclist, a 64-year-old woman, suffered a hip injury. The SUV driver was not seriously hurt. Both vehicles were moving straight. The crash left the motorcycle damaged.

A crash occurred on West 50th Street at Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV and a motorcycle collided while both were going straight. The 64-year-old woman driving the motorcycle was injured, sustaining a hip contusion. The SUV driver, a 34-year-old man, was not seriously hurt. The motorcycle was struck at the center back end, while the SUV sustained damage to its right front bumper. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No further details on driver actions or additional causes were provided.


E-Scooter Driver Hits Pedestrian on 40th Street

A woman crossing West 40th Street was struck by an e-scooter. She suffered a head abrasion. The scooter driver moved east, failed to use the lane properly. The street became a danger zone. The impact left the pedestrian hurt.

A 20-year-old woman was injured when an e-scooter struck her as she crossed West 40th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:50 p.m. The pedestrian suffered a head abrasion. The driver, a 32-year-old man, was operating the e-scooter eastbound. The police report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported. The pedestrian was not at an intersection or crosswalk when hit. The report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the risk posed by improper lane usage on crowded city streets.


Pickup Truck Hits Parked Sedan on Fifth Avenue

A pickup truck struck a parked sedan on Fifth Avenue. One driver suffered a fractured arm. Police cite passing too closely and driver distraction. Metal and glass met. The street bore the mark of carelessness. The city moved on.

A pickup truck traveling south collided with a parked sedan at 768 Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash left a 56-year-old male driver with a fractured arm. Two other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. Police identified 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pickup truck’s front end struck the sedan’s left side doors. Both vehicles had only their drivers inside. The report does not mention any pedestrians or cyclists. No helmet or signal use is listed as a factor. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to pay attention and pass too closely, even on a busy Manhattan street.


Cyclist Strikes Pedestrian at West 45th Street

A man on a bike hit a woman crossing West 45th Street. The cyclist moved too fast. The woman suffered a crushed leg. Shock followed. The street saw blood and pain. Speed turned routine movement into injury.

A crash occurred on West 45th Street in Manhattan. A 36-year-old man riding a bike struck a 33-year-old woman who was crossing the street. According to the police report, the cyclist was traveling at an unsafe speed. The pedestrian was not at an intersection or crosswalk when she was hit. She suffered crush injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock at the scene. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors were cited.


Cyclist Injured in SUV Collision on West 53rd

A cyclist struck an SUV’s rear in Midtown. The rider suffered arm injuries. The SUV was stopped in traffic. No driver errors listed. Police report gives no cause. The street stayed dangerous. The crash left one man hurt.

A collision occurred at 11 West 53rd Street in Manhattan. A 39-year-old male cyclist, traveling straight ahead, struck the right rear quarter panel of a stopped SUV. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered injuries to his arm and was conscious at the scene. The SUV had two occupants, including a 64-year-old male driver and a young passenger, neither of whom were reported injured. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors, such as failure to yield or distraction, were recorded in the data. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash highlights the ongoing risks faced by cyclists and other vulnerable road users on city streets.


Cyclist Strikes Pedestrian on West 47th Street

A cyclist hit a woman crossing West 47th Street. She suffered a head injury, left with a bruise. The crash happened outside a crosswalk. The cyclist wore a helmet. Police list the cause as unspecified.

A 54-year-old woman was injured when a cyclist struck her as she crossed West 47th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian was not at an intersection or crosswalk when the crash occurred. She sustained a head contusion. The cyclist, a 24-year-old man, was not reported injured and was wearing a helmet. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both parties. No driver errors or specific violations are cited in the data.