Crash Count for Midtown-Times Square
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,617
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,903
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 663
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 43
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 13
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Nov 4, 2025
Carnage in Midtown-Times Square
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 13
+2
Crush Injuries 7
Lower leg/foot 2
Whole body 2
Back 1
Chest 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Severe Bleeding 17
Head 8
+3
Face 4
Lower arm/hand 3
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whole body 1
Severe Lacerations 17
Head 6
+1
Lower leg/foot 6
+1
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 56
Neck 32
+27
Head 12
+7
Back 7
+2
Lower leg/foot 2
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Chest 1
Face 1
Whole body 1
Contusion/Bruise 229
Lower leg/foot 89
+84
Lower arm/hand 33
+28
Head 32
+27
Shoulder/upper arm 20
+15
Hip/upper leg 17
+12
Neck 10
+5
Face 8
+3
Abdomen/pelvis 7
+2
Back 7
+2
Chest 7
+2
Whole body 6
+1
Abrasion 122
Lower leg/foot 44
+39
Lower arm/hand 31
+26
Head 14
+9
Face 11
+6
Shoulder/upper arm 9
+4
Back 5
Hip/upper leg 5
Neck 3
Whole body 2
Pain/Nausea 39
Lower leg/foot 10
+5
Back 8
+3
Shoulder/upper arm 7
+2
Neck 6
+1
Whole body 5
Lower arm/hand 3
Head 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Nov 4, 2025

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

Preventable Speeding in Midtown-Times Square School Zones

(since 2022)
Midtown’s afternoon crash, and the long count that follows

Midtown’s afternoon crash, and the long count that follows

Midtown-Times Square: Jan 1, 2022 - Nov 8, 2025

In the afternoon on Nov 2, a 27‑year‑old woman riding west on W 57 St hit a parked taxi. Police listed “Passenger Distraction.” She was injured. Source.

Since 2022, 13 people have been killed in Midtown–Times Square, with 1,902 injured. This year’s toll is worse: 7 deaths year‑to‑date, up from 4 a year ago — a 75% rise. Source.

“This very expensive infrastructure in Midtown” sits idle after the state paused the congestion pricing rollout, Council Member Keith Powers said. The streets did not pause.

This Month

  • Oct 27, Madison Ave at E 45 St: a driver of an “Other Motorized” vehicle injured a person walking who was crossing with the signal; police recorded driver distraction. Source

Where the danger concentrates

Sixth Avenue. West 51st Street. West 42nd Street. The data mark them as repeat pain points, including deaths and dozens of injuries. Source.

Police records in this area show driver inattention and failure to yield tied to many injuries, alongside illegal turns. Afternoons and nights hit hard; deaths spike around mid‑afternoon and later in the evening. Source.

Trucks, taxis, and the walk to the corner

People walking bear the brunt. Since 2022 in this neighborhood, pedestrians account for most injuries and deaths; cyclists, too, are often hurt. Heavy vehicles appear in fatal cases, and taxis show up again and again in injury records. Source.

Fixes are not theory here:

  • Daylight the corners and harden turns on Sixth Avenue and West 42nd Street to cut failure‑to‑yield hits.
  • Give leading pedestrian intervals and tighten truck turns where the deaths cluster.
  • Aim automated enforcement at these blocks during the afternoon and evening peaks.

The bills on the table

There is a tool for the worst repeat drivers: speed limiters for drivers who rack up violations. In Albany, the Senate’s version is S 4045; Sen. Liz Krueger co‑sponsored it and voted yes in committee in June 2025. The Assembly version is A 2299; Assembly Member Tony Simone is a co‑sponsor. Sources here.

City rules matter too. Powers has backed a bill to ban parking near crosswalks — daylighting — to clear sight lines at corners. Source.

Midtown needs action, not excuses

The Nov 2 crash was not unique. It was one more entry. One more bruise. The fixes exist. The people in charge are named above. Use them.

Take one step today: tell City Hall and Albany to slow the streets and rein in repeat speeders. Start here.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened in the most recent crash?
On Nov 2, 2025, in the afternoon, a 27‑year‑old woman riding west on W 57 St collided with a parked taxi. Police recorded “Passenger Distraction.” She was injured. Source: NYC Open Data Crashes dataset (CrashID 4854409).
How many people have been killed here since 2022?
According to NYC Open Data rollups for the Midtown–Times Square area, 13 people have been killed since Jan 1, 2022, with 1,902 injured over the same period.
Where are the worst spots?
Avenue of the Americas (Sixth Avenue), West 51st Street, and West 42nd Street show repeated injuries and deaths in the data for this neighborhood.
Which officials can act on this?
Council Member Keith Powers represents this area and has backed a daylighting bill. In Albany, Sen. Liz Krueger co‑sponsored S 4045, and Assembly Member Tony Simone co‑sponsored A 2299 to require speed limiters for repeat dangerous drivers.
How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets — Crashes (h9gi‑nx95), Persons (f55k‑p6yu), and Vehicles (bm4k‑52h4) — filtered to the Midtown–Times Square NTA (MN0502) and the period Jan 1, 2022 to Nov 7, 2025. We counted deaths and injuries from the Persons table and cross‑checked crash details in the Crashes table. Data were accessed Nov 7, 2025. You can view the base datasets 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.

See also
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Traffic Safety Timeline for Midtown-Times Square

7
Pedestrian struck by driver, killed in wrong-way crash in West Village, police say
2
Cyclist Injured at Parked Taxi Right-Side Doors

Nov 2 - On West 57th Street, a westbound cyclist hit the right-side doors of a parked taxi. She was ejected and suffered a head injury. Police recorded driver inattention and passenger distraction.

A 27-year-old woman riding westbound collided with the right-side doors of a parked taxi near 37 W 57 St in Manhattan at 4:16 p.m. She was ejected, conscious, and suffered a head injury. A 32-year-old taxi passenger reported an unspecified injury. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Passenger Distraction.” The taxi was parked; the recorded points of impact were the taxi’s right-side doors and the bike’s center front end. The report lists driver inattention before any other factor. No equipment or signal issues for the cyclist are cited in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4854409 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08
2
Midtown SUV and taxi crash injures three

Nov 2 - A front-seat passenger took a head hit as drivers of an SUV and a taxi crashed at W 37 St and 7 Ave. Both drivers were hurt. Police recorded driver inattention and inexperience.

Drivers of an SUV and a taxi were involved in a crash at W 37 St and 7 Ave in Manhattan at 1:03 a.m. Three people were hurt: both drivers and a front-seat passenger with a head injury. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Driver Inexperience." The SUV’s driver held a permit. The report lists both vehicles traveling south, with pre-crash status noted as "Parked," and damage to the SUV’s right-side doors and the taxi’s left front quarter panel. Police recorded driver inattention and driver inexperience in the file.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4854197 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08
1
Drivers backing crash on West 43rd

Nov 1 - On West 43rd Street in Manhattan, a taxi driver and a sedan driver collided while backing. A 37-year-old driver reported a neck injury. Police recorded Backing Unsafely.

Two drivers collided while backing near 123 W 43 ST in Manhattan. One drove a taxi. One drove a Ford sedan. A 37-year-old driver suffered a neck injury and reported whiplash. "According to the police report, Backing Unsafely was recorded as a contributing factor." The factor appears for both drivers in the person records. The sedan carried right rear bumper damage. The taxi showed contact at the left front bumper. Other listed parties had unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were marked as parked before the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4854190 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08
1
E-bike rider injured in Midtown; passenger distraction cited

Nov 1 - A driver in a sedan and an e-bike rider collided near 150 W 48th St in Manhattan. The 18-year-old rider took a head hit and was ejected. Police recorded passenger distraction.

An eastbound driver in a sedan and an eastbound e-bike rider collided near 150 W 48th St in Manhattan at 4:39 p.m. The 18-year-old bicyclist was injured, ejected, and conscious, with a head contusion. A driver and two passengers reported unspecified injuries. Contact was recorded at the sedan's left-side doors and the bike's front end. According to the police report, "Passenger Distraction" was recorded as the contributing factor. Police marked that factor for the sedan's driver and passengers. The sedan was listed as stopped in traffic; the e-bike was going straight.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4854207 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08
30
Right-turning truck driver injures cyclist

Oct 30 - At Columbus Circle on Central Park South, a truck driver turned right across a northbound cyclist. The rider went down with a broken arm. Police recorded improper passing or lane use.

A northbound box-truck driver made a right turn at Columbus Circle and hit a northbound bicyclist who was going straight on Central Park South. The 54-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a fractured arm. "According to the police report, the crash involved a box truck and a bike at Columbus Circle near Central Park South." Police recorded Passing or Lane Usage Improper by the truck driver. They also recorded the same factor for the bicyclist. Officers noted impact to the truck’s right rear quarter.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4853741 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08
30
Westbound driver hits woman at W 37 St

Oct 30 - A westbound sedan driver hit a 25-year-old woman at W 37 St and Avenue of the Americas. She suffered a lower-leg bruise and stayed conscious. Police listed contributing factors as “Unspecified.”

A westbound driver in a 2022 Chevrolet sedan hit a 25-year-old woman in the intersection of W 37 St and Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The woman suffered a lower-leg contusion and was conscious. Police recorded the point of impact as the sedan’s left rear quarter panel. According to the police report, the driver was going straight ahead. According to the police report, contributing factors were recorded as “Unspecified” for the driver and the pedestrian. The driver was licensed in New York. The vehicle showed no damage, according to the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4853627 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08
30
Driver backing hits woman in crosswalk

Oct 30 - A driver reversed a sedan and hit a 60-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk at 1221 Avenue of the Americas. She suffered fracture and dislocation and went into shock. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.

A driver in a 2008 Honda sedan reversed and hit a 60-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk at 1221 Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. She was injured across her body, with a fracture and dislocation, and went into shock. According to the police report, the driver was backing the sedan and the point of impact and damage were at the center rear. The report lists the pedestrian as injured and the driver and a passenger as uninjured. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified for the driver and pedestrian; no specific driver error was noted in the file.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4854847 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08
29
Int 1444-2025 Keith Powers

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Distracted driver injures woman on Madison at 45th

Oct 27 - A driver on Madison hit a woman at East 45th. Police recorded driver inattention. She suffered head lacerations. He had back abrasions. Both were conscious.

On Madison Avenue at East 45th Street in Manhattan, a driver of a motorized vehicle classified as Other hit a 32-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered head wounds and severe lacerations and remained conscious. The 33-year-old male driver was also hurt, with back abrasions. According to the police report, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” contributed to the crash. Police recorded driver inattention as a factor for both the injured pedestrian and the driver. The vehicle showed front-center damage. The crash was logged at 4:00 p.m. by the 14th Precinct.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4853209 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08
25
Cyclist injured in Fifth Avenue bus crash

Oct 25 - A bus driver and a cyclist collided southbound near 530 Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. The 24-year-old suffered leg wounds and shock. Police recorded following too closely and driver distraction by the driver. They also noted bicyclist error/confusion.

A bus driver and a cyclist crashed while traveling south near 530 Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. The 24-year-old cyclist was injured, with leg abrasions and shock recorded. According to the police report, the driver’s contributing factors were “Following Too Closely” and “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The report also lists “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” Both parties were recorded as going straight ahead. The bus had right-rear damage; the bike’s front end was damaged. The crash left the bicyclist hurt. No other injuries were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4852399 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08
25
Right-Turn Crash at 53rd and Eighth

Oct 25 - Two drivers turned right and collided at W 53rd Street and Eighth Avenue. A 29-year-old driver was hurt, with back pain and shock. Police listed no contributing factor.

Two right turns met at one corner and ended in a crash. A 29-year-old driver was injured and reported back pain and shock. According to the police report, both drivers were making right turns at W 53 St and 8 Ave. One driver in a 2024 BMW sedan was eastbound before turning. The other driver in a 2024 van was westbound before turning. Damage was recorded to the BMW driver’s left front bumper and the van driver’s right rear quarter panel. The report lists no contributing factors and records no pedestrians or cyclists injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4852440 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08
24
SUV driver injures man on Sixth Avenue

Oct 24 - A driver in an SUV going north on Sixth Avenue hit a 66-year-old man at West 53rd Street. The front end knocked him down. He suffered a chest bruise. Police recorded contributing factors as unspecified.

According to the police report, a driver in an SUV traveling north on Avenue of the Americas and going straight hit a 66-year-old pedestrian at West 53rd Street. The point of impact was the center front. The man sustained a chest contusion and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded the contributing factors as Unspecified. The report lists the vehicle’s pre-crash movement as Going Straight Ahead. No other injuries are noted in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4852299 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08
24
Taxi driver and cyclist collide on W 48th

Oct 24 - A taxi driver and a cyclist collided on W 48th near Broadway in Manhattan. The 28-year-old cyclist was ejected and hurt. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction. A parked limo was damaged; the bike was destroyed.

On W 48th Street near Broadway at 2:36 p.m., a taxi driver and a bicyclist collided while heading east. The 28-year-old man on the bike was ejected and hurt, with neck pain and whiplash. A parked limo took right-front damage. The bike was demolished. The taxi showed damage to its left-side doors. According to the police report, police recorded driver inattention/distraction as a contributing factor. Both the taxi and the bike were reported traveling straight ahead. The crash occurred in Manhattan’s 10036 ZIP, within the 18th Precinct.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4852298 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08
23
Cadillac driver injures cyclist at 42nd and 7th

Oct 23 - A driver in a Cadillac hit a 25‑year‑old cyclist at W 42nd Street and Seventh Avenue. The rider suffered a head wound and minor bleeding. According to the police report, officers recorded aggressive driving and also listed bicyclist confusion.

A driver in a Cadillac hit a man on a bike at W 42 St and 7 Ave in Manhattan around 11 p.m. The bicyclist, 25, suffered a head injury and minor bleeding. He was noted as incoherent at the scene. The car carried two occupants. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' Police recorded aggressive driving, a driver error. They also listed bicyclist confusion. The bike was recorded going straight and showed front‑end damage; the Cadillac was listed with no damage. No narrative was provided.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4852172 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08
21
Driver Inattention Injures Cyclist on W 58th

Oct 21 - Eastbound Ford sedan driver and a man on a bike collided on W 58th at Broadway. The cyclist suffered a leg contusion. Police recorded driver inattention and listed Other Vehicular.

On West 58th Street at Broadway in Manhattan, the driver of a Ford sedan and a bicyclist, both eastbound, collided while going straight. The 31-year-old man on the bike was injured, with a leg contusion. The sedan showed center back-end damage; the bike had front-end damage. According to the police report, contributing factors included Driver Inattention/Distraction and Other Vehicular. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction before listing Other Vehicular. The data lists several vehicle occupants with no specified injuries. The injured party was the cyclist.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4852439 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08
21
Right-Turn Bike Crash Injures 70-Year-Old

Oct 21 - Two cyclists making right turns collided at W 40 St and 7 Ave, Manhattan, at 6:25 a.m. A 70-year-old man suffered a hip and upper-leg fracture/dislocation. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.

Two cyclists made right turns and collided at W 40 St and 7 Ave in Manhattan at 6:25 a.m. One cyclist, a 70-year-old man, was injured. He suffered a hip and upper-leg fracture/dislocation and was conscious at the scene. "According to the police report, the crash involved two cyclists, both traveling south and making right turns." The report lists driver inattention/distraction as a contributing factor. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction. No other individual contributing factors were specified. Damage was noted to the left and right front quarter areas of the bikes. The crash is logged as collision ID 4851698 in the 14th Precinct.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4851698 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08
20
Cyclist hits woman crossing with signal

Oct 20 - A southbound cyclist hit a woman crossing with the signal near 1540 Broadway in Manhattan. She suffered facial bleeding. The cyclist was hurt. Both were in shock.

A male cyclist traveling south and going straight hit a 27-year-old woman near 1540 Broadway in Manhattan. The woman suffered a facial injury with minor bleeding. The cyclist was injured. Both were listed in shock. According to the police report, contributing factors for both parties were recorded as “Unspecified.” No driver errors were logged in the dataset. The bike showed no damage, and the point of impact was at the left front. The cyclist held a valid NY license and rode alone.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4851368 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08
19
Woman dies after dragged by SUV she tried to enter in East Harlem hit-run
12
Taxi driver injures two women on West 54th

Oct 12 - An eastbound taxi driver hit two women near 151 W 54th St in Manhattan. The right front quarter panel made contact. Both were hurt and in shock. One had a head wound. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.

Two pedestrians were hit by the driver of a taxi near 151 W 54th Street in Manhattan. The driver was traveling east, going straight. Impact came to the right front quarter panel. A 67-year-old woman suffered a head injury. A 79-year-old woman suffered a shoulder injury. Both were listed as in shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were recorded as 'Unspecified' for all involved, including the driver. No driver errors were logged in the data. The driver, a 67-year-old man, was uninjured. The crash happened away from an intersection. The report lists the vehicle as a Nissan taxi with no noted damage. The case is recorded under collision ID 4849283.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4849283 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08