Crash Count for Midtown-Times Square
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 2,383
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,228
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 15, 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

Unlicensed Scooter Driver Injured in Manhattan Crash

A 29-year-old unlicensed scooter driver collided with an SUV on West 50 Street. Both vehicles traveled south. The scooter struck the SUV’s right front bumper. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries but was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a motorscooter and an SUV collided on West 50 Street in Manhattan. The scooter driver, a 29-year-old male, was injured with contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Both vehicles were traveling straight south when the scooter struck the right front bumper of the SUV. The scooter driver was not wearing any safety equipment and was unlicensed. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not assign fault to the victim. The SUV driver was licensed and driving a 2019 vehicle. The scooter driver remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle.


Taxi Hits Bicyclist on Broadway, Injures Head

A taxi struck a 60-year-old male bicyclist on Broadway near West 58th Street. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a head abrasion. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and disregarded traffic control as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on Broadway collided with a southbound bicyclist near West 58th Street in Manhattan. The 60-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained a head abrasion. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and disregarding traffic control. The taxi's left front bumper struck the right side doors of the bike. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet. The taxi driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The bicyclist was also traveling straight ahead. The crash caused injury severity level 3 to the bicyclist, who remained conscious after the impact.


SUV Collides with Taxi on Madison Avenue

A 36-year-old male driver lost consciousness while driving a 2021 Jeep SUV northbound on Madison Avenue. The SUV struck the left side doors of a northbound taxi. The driver was semiconscious and injured, suffering internal complaints.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male driver operating a 2021 Jeep SUV lost consciousness while traveling north on Madison Avenue. The SUV collided with the left side doors of a northbound taxi carrying two occupants. The driver of the SUV was semiconscious after the crash and sustained internal injuries. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor, indicating a medical event or impairment that led to the crash. The taxi was passing at the time of impact. No other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The injured driver was not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.


Sedan Hits Rear Passenger in Manhattan Crash

A 21-year-old female passenger suffered back injuries in a Manhattan crash. The sedan struck with its right front bumper. Alcohol involvement was noted. The passenger was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The driver was licensed and traveling west.

According to the police report, a 2022 Toyota sedan traveling west on West 42 Street in Manhattan struck a passenger inside the vehicle. The injured party was a 21-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear passenger position. She sustained back contusions and bruises but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating driver impairment. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The sedan's right front bumper was the point of impact. No other driver errors were specified. The passenger was secured with a lap belt and harness. The crash highlights the dangers of impaired driving and its toll on vehicle occupants.


Bicyclist Injured Rear-Ended by Box Truck

A 41-year-old male bicyclist was injured on West 42 Street in Manhattan. The bike struck the center back end of a box truck traveling the same direction. The cyclist suffered bruises and arm injuries. The truck showed no damage.

According to the police report, a bicyclist traveling southeast on West 42 Street collided with the rear of a box truck going the same direction. The bicyclist, a 41-year-old man, was injured with contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists "Following Too Closely" twice as contributing factors, indicating driver error in maintaining safe distance. The bicyclist was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. The box truck sustained no damage. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The truck driver’s license status is not listed, but the bicyclist’s license was unlicensed. The impact point was the center back end of the truck.


Two Sedans Collide on West 42nd Street

Two sedans crashed head-to-tail on West 42nd Street in Manhattan. The driver of one vehicle suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as causes. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling westbound on West 42nd Street collided. The driver of one sedan, a 46-year-old man, was injured with contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of one vehicle and the center back end of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash caused damage to both vehicles’ front and rear sections.


SUV Turning Left Strikes Northbound Bicyclist

A 44-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a collision with a 2022 SUV making a left turn on West 49 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. Both vehicles impacted at the SUV’s left front bumper.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on West 49 Street was struck by a 2022 Chevrolet SUV making a left turn westbound. The impact occurred at the SUV’s left front bumper. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the crash, but the SUV’s left turn movement indicates a failure to yield or check for oncoming bicyclists. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision caused damage to the left front bumper of the SUV. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.


Sedan Strikes Bicyclist on Central Park South

A sedan making a U-turn hit a bicyclist going straight on Central Park South. The cyclist suffered a head contusion and bruises. The driver was inattentive and failed to yield right-of-way. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2019 Honda sedan made a U-turn and collided with him on Central Park South in Manhattan. The bicyclist sustained a head contusion and bruises but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan’s point of impact was the left front bumper, while the bike was struck at the center front end. The driver was licensed and traveling east at the time of the crash.


Bus Strikes Pedestrian on West 42 Street

A 43-year-old man was hit by a bus while crossing West 42 Street in Manhattan. The bus struck him on the right side doors. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver’s view was obstructed, limiting reaction time.

According to the police report, a bus traveling east on West 42 Street struck a 43-year-old male pedestrian crossing outside an intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The point of impact was the bus's right side doors. The report lists "View Obstructed/Limited" as a contributing factor, indicating the driver’s impaired visibility played a role. No other driver errors were noted. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The bus showed no damage. The report does not mention any pedestrian fault or safety equipment.


Aggressive Driving Crash Injures Manhattan Taxi Driver

A taxi and sedan collided near 1501 Broadway in Manhattan. The taxi driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited aggressive driving as the cause. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected. Damage hit the taxi’s left side doors.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 1501 Broadway involving a taxi and a sedan. The taxi driver, a 35-year-old man, was injured in the crash, sustaining knee and lower leg injuries. He remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan struck the taxi on its left side doors with its right front bumper. The taxi was traveling south, going straight ahead, while the sedan’s pre-crash action was classified as 'Other.' No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.


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SUVs Collide on Park Avenue Injuring Passengers

Two SUVs crashed on Park Avenue at 9:15 a.m. Three passengers suffered chest and face contusions. The impact hit the right side doors and front ends. Drivers disregarded traffic controls and failed to yield. Injured passengers remained conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Park Avenue. The first vehicle was making a left turn when it struck the right side doors of the second vehicle traveling straight south. Three passengers were injured: a 53-year-old woman with chest contusions, a 40-year-old woman with chest bruises, and a 13-year-old girl with facial contusions. All were conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver errors including "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Safety equipment was used by two passengers, but none was noted for the rear passenger. The collision caused damage to the right front quarter panel of one SUV and the center front end of the other.


Bicyclist Partially Ejected on 7th Avenue

A 19-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and injured on 7th Avenue in Manhattan. He suffered back abrasions and remained conscious. The crash involved a collision with an unspecified vehicle traveling southbound. No driver errors were listed.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected during a collision on 7th Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist sustained back abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The crash involved two vehicles traveling southbound, with impact points on the right front and right rear bumpers. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The bicyclist’s injuries were classified as moderate. No damage was reported to one vehicle, while the bike sustained other damage.


Sedan Hits Bicyclist on 5th Avenue

A sedan struck a 64-year-old male bicyclist on 5th Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered neck contusions but remained conscious. The crash involved driver inattention and other vehicular factors. Both vehicles were traveling southbound at impact.

According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided on 5th Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 64-year-old man, was injured with neck contusions but was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver inattention and other vehicular factors as contributing causes. The bicyclist was not ejected and was wearing a helmet only specified for motorcycles. The sedan’s right front bumper struck the center back end of the bicycle while both were traveling straight ahead southbound. The bicyclist’s injury severity was moderate, and the driver of the bicycle was noted as inexperienced. No fault or blame is assigned to the bicyclist.


Pedestrian Injured Emerging Near Parked Car

A 56-year-old man was struck while emerging from behind a parked vehicle on West 36 Street. The sedan hit him on the right front quarter panel. He suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver followed too closely.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on West 36 Street struck a 56-year-old pedestrian who was emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The point of impact was the sedan's right front quarter panel. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


Sedan Strikes Parked Car on West 40th Street

A sedan traveling east collided with a parked sedan on West 40th Street in Manhattan. The driver of the moving vehicle, a 64-year-old man, was injured and became incoherent. Illness was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a 64-year-old male driver operating a 2015 sedan was traveling east on West 40th Street when he struck a parked 2005 sedan. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the moving vehicle and the right rear bumper of the parked car. The driver was injured and became incoherent at the scene. The report lists illness as the contributing factor for the crash. Both drivers were licensed and the moving vehicle was going straight ahead prior to impact. No other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The parked vehicle was unoccupied at the time.


Sedan Rear-Ends Stopped Car on Avenue of Americas

A sedan struck the rear of a stopped vehicle on Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The driver of the striking car, a 29-year-old man, was injured and shocked. The crash involved unsafe lane changing and caused damage to both vehicles.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male driver was injured in a collision on Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The crash involved two sedans traveling northbound. One vehicle was stopped in traffic when the other sedan struck its left rear bumper. The point of impact on the striking vehicle was the right front quarter panel. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" as a contributing factor. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The driver was licensed in New Jersey. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


Bicyclist Ejected in Manhattan SUV Collision

A 20-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured on West 47 Street in Manhattan. The SUV and bike collided head-to-back while both traveled westbound. The bicyclist suffered bruises and arm injuries. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on West 47 Street involving a 2023 SUV and a bicycle, both traveling westbound. The bicyclist, a 20-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The SUV driver, licensed in Texas, was driving straight ahead with no reported vehicle damage. The bicyclist was also traveling straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash resulted in injury severity level 3 for the bicyclist, who remained conscious after the impact.


SUV Hits Bicyclist Turning Left on East 39th

A 20-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a collision with a southbound SUV on East 39th Street near Park Avenue. The cyclist was making a left turn when struck. Both parties showed confusion contributing to the crash.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old male bicyclist was injured while making a left turn on East 39th Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist collided with a southbound 2017 SUV that was traveling straight ahead. The impact occurred at the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the bicycle. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to the knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" twice as contributing factors, indicating confusion on the part of the bicyclist. No driver errors were noted in the data. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash.


Sedan Hits 15-Year-Old Bicyclist on West 37th

A 15-year-old boy on a bike was struck by a sedan traveling south on West 37th Street. The impact hit the bike’s left front bumper and the car’s center front end. The boy suffered bruises and leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on West 37th Street collided with a 15-year-old bicyclist going west. The point of impact was the left front bumper of both vehicles. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists contributing factors as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan had two occupants and was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the sedan and the left front bumper of the bike.


Motorcycle Hits 5-Year-Old Pedestrian Crossing

A 5-year-old boy was struck by a motorcycle at an intersection on Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The child was crossing with the signal. The motorcycle driver failed to yield right-of-way. The boy suffered bruises and leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Avenue of the Americas struck a 5-year-old pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The child sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor by the motorcycle driver. The motorcycle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash highlights a failure by the motorcyclist to yield to a lawful pedestrian crossing.