Crash Count for Midtown-Times Square
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 2,381
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,227
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 406
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 28
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 10
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 14, 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

E-Bike Rider Injured in SUV Rear-End Crash

An SUV struck an e-bike from behind on West 42 Street in Manhattan. The 30-year-old bicyclist suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. The crash involved driver inattention and inexperience. Both vehicles were traveling southbound at impact.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male bicyclist on an e-bike was injured after being struck in the center back end by a 2021 Jeep SUV on West 42 Street, Manhattan. The bicyclist sustained contusions to his hip and upper leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead southbound at the time of the collision. The SUV's right front bumper hit the e-bike's center back end. No safety equipment was noted for the bicyclist. The crash highlights driver errors without attributing fault to the injured rider.


SUV Turns Improperly, Hits Moped Rider

An SUV made an improper U-turn on Central Park South. It struck a moped traveling straight west. The moped driver suffered a hip and upper leg injury. The SUV driver was distracted and failed to yield. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, an SUV was making an improper U-turn on Central Park South in Manhattan when it collided with a moped traveling straight west. The moped driver, a 30-year-old male, was injured with contusions to his hip and upper leg. The report lists the SUV driver's errors as "Turning Improperly" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The moped sustained no damage, and the driver was not ejected from the vehicle. The SUV's right front quarter panel was damaged at the point of impact. The moped driver was conscious and suffered a moderate injury. No contributing factors related to the victim were noted.


E-Scooter Rider Injured in Manhattan Crash

A 56-year-old woman on an e-scooter was injured and ejected in a Manhattan crash. The van was parked. The sedan struck the scooter’s left side. The rider suffered a facial abrasion. Passenger distraction contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 56-year-old female e-scooter rider was injured and ejected during a collision in Manhattan near East 39th Street. The crash involved a parked van and a westbound sedan that struck the scooter on its left side doors. The rider sustained a facial abrasion and was conscious after the impact. The report lists "Passenger Distraction" as a contributing factor to the crash. The van showed no damage, while the sedan had damage on its left side doors. The e-scooter driver was wearing a helmet. No other driver errors were specified in the report.


Motorbike Strikes Pedestrian on 7 Avenue

A motorbike traveling south on 7 Avenue hit a 64-year-old female pedestrian. She suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The driver was distracted. The impact damaged the motorbike’s front center. The pedestrian was conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a motorbike traveling straight south on 7 Avenue collided with a 64-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. The motorbike’s center front end was damaged in the crash. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time and was conscious after the impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle properly before the crash.


Improper Lane Change Hurls Pedicab Driver

Two SUVs veered on West 42nd. Metal scraped metal. A pedicab driver flew, struck the pavement headfirst. Blood pooled. He lay semiconscious, broken beneath city lights. His breath shallow. His face streaked red. The street swallowed another body.

A crash on West 42nd Street involved two SUVs and a pedicab. The collision sent the 35-year-old male pedicab driver flying from his seat. He struck his head on the pavement, suffered severe bleeding, and lay semiconscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' caused the crash. Both SUVs and the pedicab were traveling west. The report details that metal scraped metal before the pedicab driver was ejected and injured. No helmet or signal use was cited as a contributing factor. The crash left the pedicab driver with a head injury and severe bleeding, highlighting the danger faced by vulnerable road users.


Bicyclist Injured in Manhattan Sedan Collision

A 24-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash with a sedan on West 49th Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered bruises and arm injuries. The sedan was stopped in traffic. Confusion by the bicyclist contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male bicyclist collided with a sedan stopped in traffic on West 49th Street, Manhattan. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet and suffered contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as the contributing factor. The sedan showed no damage and was stationary before impact. No driver errors by the sedan operator were noted. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the bike. The crash highlights confusion on the part of the bicyclist as the primary factor.


Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 66-year-old woman crossing East 57 Street with the signal was struck by a sedan traveling east. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock, complaining of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on East 57 Street struck a 66-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock and complaints of pain and nausea. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor, along with other vehicular factors. The sedan’s point of impact was the right front quarter panel. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following traffic signals at the time of the collision.


SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 34-year-old woman was hit by an SUV while crossing East 38 Street with the signal. The driver failed to yield and made an improper left turn. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection on East 38 Street while crossing with the signal. The driver, operating a 2015 Chevrolet SUV, was making a left turn and struck the pedestrian with the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Turning Improperly. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed and traveling eastbound at the time of the crash.


E-Bike Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Broadway

A 46-year-old man crossing Broadway with the signal was hit by an e-bike traveling north. The pedestrian suffered hip and upper leg contusions. The e-bike showed no damage. The crash involved driver inattention and disregard for traffic control.

According to the police report, an e-bike traveling north on Broadway struck a 46-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his hip and upper leg and remained conscious after the collision. The report lists driver errors as "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The e-bike had no visible damage. The pedestrian was not at an intersection but was legally crossing. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted e-bike riders ignoring traffic controls.


Box Truck Hits Pedestrian on 7th Avenue

A box truck struck a 35-year-old woman pedestrian on 7th Avenue in Manhattan. The driver was distracted. The woman suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. She remained conscious and was not ejected from the scene.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling south on 7th Avenue in Manhattan hit a 35-year-old female pedestrian who was not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The truck's point of impact was the left side doors, causing damage to the left rear quarter panel. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


Sedan Strikes Bicyclist on West 57th Street

A sedan hit a 59-year-old female bicyclist going south on West 57th Street. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as factors. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on West 57th Street collided with a bicyclist traveling south. The bicyclist, a 59-year-old woman, sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and bruises. The report lists driver errors as failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed. The sedan's left rear bumper struck the bicyclist, who was not ejected and remained conscious. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet only for motorcycles, which was not noted as a contributing factor. The driver of the sedan was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The crash caused damage to the sedan's left rear bumper but no damage to the bicycle.


Two Motorcycles Collide on West 42nd Street

Two motorcycles crashed on West 42nd Street in Manhattan. One passenger suffered back abrasions but was conscious and not ejected. The collision involved following too closely and other vehicular factors. Both vehicles were traveling westbound.

According to the police report, two motorcycles traveling westbound on West 42nd Street collided. The impact occurred between the left front quarter panel of one motorcycle and the center back end of the other. A 42-year-old female passenger on the second motorcycle was injured, sustaining back abrasions but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver errors including "Following Too Closely" and "Other Vehicular" factors as contributing to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The injured passenger was wearing a helmet. No other contributing factors were noted.


Taxi Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 34-year-old man was struck by a taxi making a right turn on West 56 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. He suffered bruises and injuries to his hip and upper leg. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on 7 Avenue made a right turn onto West 56 Street and struck a pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian, a 34-year-old man, sustained contusions and injuries to his hip and upper leg, resulting in shock. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The taxi showed no vehicle damage, and the driver was licensed. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following traffic signals when the collision occurred.


Taxi Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Head-On

A taxi turned left at East 43rd and 5th. The front end hit a 71-year-old man crossing. Blood pooled in the crosswalk. He stayed conscious, head split open. The city kept moving. Driver inattention marked the moment.

A 71-year-old man was crossing at the corner of East 43rd Street and 5th Avenue when a taxi, making a left turn, struck him with its center front end. According to the police report, 'A taxi turned left. A 71-year-old man crossed without a signal. The front end struck his head. He stayed conscious. Blood pooled in the crosswalk.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to the head but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors from the pedestrian were cited in the data. The crash highlights the ongoing danger faced by those on foot in Manhattan’s busy intersections.


Pedestrian Injured Crossing Avenue of Americas

A 36-year-old man was struck while crossing West 49 Street at Avenue of the Americas. The driver failed to yield right-of-way during a left turn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 49 Street and Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2023 Nissan SUV, traveling west and making a left turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating the impact was likely low-speed. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered a bruise but no ejection or further injury details were noted.


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E-Bike Rider Suffers Head Injury in Taxi Collision

A Citi Bike rider slammed into a taxi at 7th Avenue and West 44th. The cyclist crashed headfirst, hitting the pavement. Blood pooled. His head split open. The cab kept moving. The street marked another wound.

A 23-year-old male Citi Bike rider suffered severe head lacerations after colliding headfirst with a southbound taxi at the corner of 7th Avenue and West 44th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A northbound Citi Bike slams headfirst into a southbound taxi. The 23-year-old rider, no helmet, hits the pavement. Blood pools. His head torn open. The cab keeps going.' The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No driver errors by the taxi are cited in the data. The injured cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the contributing factors. The crash left the cyclist with severe injuries while the taxi sustained no damage and did not stop.


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Bicyclist and Pedestrian Collide at Times Square

A 29-year-old bicyclist and a 39-year-old pedestrian collided in Manhattan’s Times Square. Both suffered head contusions. The bicyclist rode south without damage to the bike. Both were conscious but injured. Confusion and distraction contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male bicyclist and a 39-year-old male pedestrian collided at Times Square in Manhattan. Both sustained head injuries classified as contusions and bruises. The bicyclist was traveling straight south on his bike, which showed no damage. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Passenger Distraction' as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver held a permit license from New York. No vehicle damage was recorded. The crash highlights errors and confusion on the part of both the bicyclist and pedestrian.


Pedestrian Injured by Backing Armored Truck

A 58-year-old man was struck by a backing armored truck in Manhattan. The impact hit his chest, causing fractures and dislocations. The driver’s view was obstructed. The pedestrian was conscious but seriously injured outside an intersection.

According to the police report, a 58-year-old male pedestrian was injured when an armored truck backed into him on West 47th Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection and suffered chest injuries including fractures and dislocations. The report lists "View Obstructed/Limited" as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to see the pedestrian while backing. The truck’s point of impact was the left rear bumper. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


Sedan Strikes Bicyclist on West 52 Street

A sedan traveling east hit a southbound bicyclist at West 52 Street and 7 Avenue. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The driver was distracted. The bike and car collided front to front. The cyclist remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2018 sedan traveling east on West 52 Street struck him head-on as he rode south. The bicyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was not ejected and remained conscious. The driver of the sedan, a licensed female, was going straight ahead but was cited for driver inattention or distraction. The collision caused damage to the right front bumper of the sedan and the center front end of the bike. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The report lists driver inattention as the sole contributing factor to the crash.


E-Bike Passes Too Closely, Injures Bicyclist

Two bikes collided near Times Square. A 67-year-old woman on an e-bike was ejected and suffered head injuries. The crash left her in shock with abrasions. The e-bike struck the right side of the other bike, causing serious harm.

According to the police report, a collision occurred near Times Square involving two bikes traveling south. A 67-year-old female bicyclist on an e-bike was injured and ejected from her vehicle, sustaining head injuries and abrasions. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The e-bike struck the right side doors of the other bike, damaging both vehicles. The injured bicyclist was wearing a helmet. The driver errors identified were passing too closely and unsafe lane changing. The victim was not at fault.