Crash Count for Midtown-Times Square
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 2,376
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,223
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 405
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 28
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 10
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 12, 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

Bus Lane Change Hits Parked Sedan

A bus changing lanes struck a parked sedan on Avenue of the Americas. The sedan’s driver, a 38-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The bus hit the sedan’s center front end with its right rear bumper. Unsafe lane changing caused the crash.

According to the police report, a bus traveling north on Avenue of the Americas was changing lanes when it collided with a parked sedan. The sedan’s driver, a 38-year-old woman, was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The bus struck the sedan’s center front end with its right rear bumper. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The sedan was stationary before impact. The crash caused moderate injury to the sedan’s driver but no ejection. The bus had no occupants and no reported driver details.


Taxi Collides with Parked Taxi, Injures Driver

Two taxis collided on West 47th Street in Manhattan. One taxi was stopped in traffic, the other parked. The driver of the moving taxi suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Passenger distraction contributed to the crash. The injured driver remained conscious.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on West 47th Street collided with a parked taxi. The moving taxi was stopped in traffic when the collision occurred, impacting the right side doors. The driver, a 36-year-old man, was injured with contusions and injuries to his knee and lower leg but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists passenger distraction as a contributing factor, along with unspecified factors. The crash involved two taxis and a motorscooter passing westbound. The driver’s injury severity was rated as moderate. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report does not indicate any fault or error by the injured driver.


Pedestrian Injured Crossing 7 Avenue by Sedan

A 34-year-old man was hit by a sedan while crossing 7 Avenue with the signal. The driver, making a left turn, was distracted. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 7 Avenue with the signal. The crash occurred when a sedan, driven by a licensed male driver making a left turn, struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle sustained no damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


Taxi Turns, Cyclist Bleeds on Seventh Avenue

A taxi turned right. A young cyclist rode straight. Metal struck flesh. Blood spilled on the corner of Seventh and 36th. The cyclist hit the ground, shoulder torn, shirt soaked. The city kept moving. The danger stayed.

A taxi and a bicycle collided at the corner of Seventh Avenue and West 36th Street in Manhattan. The crash left a 22-year-old male cyclist with severe bleeding and a serious shoulder injury. According to the police report, the taxi was making a right turn while the cyclist continued straight. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary error cited is the driver's failure to yield. No injuries were reported for the taxi driver or passenger. The crash underscores the peril faced by cyclists in city traffic.


Sedan Turns Left, Hits Bicyclist on West 37 Street

A sedan turning left struck a bicyclist going straight on West 37 Street. The 37-year-old male cyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries. The crash caused front-end damage to both vehicles. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way by the driver.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn collided with a bicyclist traveling northbound on West 37 Street. The 37-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained head injuries, including contusions and bruises. The report lists the contributing factor as failure to yield right-of-way by the sedan driver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the bicycle and the left front bumper of the sedan. No other contributing factors were specified.


Two Bicyclists Collide on Avenue of Americas

Two male bicyclists crashed on Avenue of the Americas. One was ejected and suffered bruises and arm injuries. Both bikes hit side to side. Passing too closely caused the crash. One rider was unlicensed and passing; the other rode straight ahead.

According to the police report, two male bicyclists collided while traveling north on Avenue of the Americas. One bicyclist, age 20, was ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The crash involved side impacts to both bikes. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor for both riders. One rider was unlicensed and engaged in passing, while the other was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The injured bicyclist wore a helmet. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor for the injured rider. No other factors or victim errors are mentioned.


Taxi and Sedan Collide on 5 Avenue

A taxi and a sedan crashed at 5 Avenue and West 44 Street in Manhattan. The sedan driver, a 51-year-old man, suffered full-body injuries including fractures and dislocations. Police cited unsafe speed and traffic control disregard as factors.

According to the police report, a collision occurred between a taxi and a sedan on 5 Avenue near West 44 Street in Manhattan. The sedan driver, a 51-year-old man, was injured with fractures, distortions, and dislocations affecting his entire body. The report lists unsafe speed and traffic control disregarded as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan's right front bumper and the taxi's left front quarter panel were points of impact. The injured driver was not ejected but was incoherent at the scene. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No other occupants or pedestrians were reported injured.


Pick-up Truck Hits Bicyclist on 5 Avenue

A pick-up truck turning left struck a bicyclist going straight on 5 Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered abrasions over her entire body. The truck’s left side doors were damaged. The cyclist remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old female bicyclist was injured when a 2021 Dodge pick-up truck made a left turn and collided with her on 5 Avenue. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained abrasions over her entire body but remained conscious. The truck’s left side doors bore the impact damage. The report lists driver errors including Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction by the truck driver. The bicyclist’s safety equipment status is unknown. The crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to straight-moving cyclists.


E-Scooter Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Avenue

A 66-year-old man was hit by an e-scooter while crossing Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The rider was traveling east at unsafe speed. The pedestrian suffered head abrasions and moderate injury. The scooter's front center end was damaged on impact.

According to the police report, a 66-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The collision involved an e-scooter traveling eastbound, which struck the pedestrian at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained head abrasions and a moderate injury severity rating of 3. The report lists unsafe speed as the contributing factor for the crash, repeated twice, indicating the e-scooter rider was traveling too fast. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The scooter sustained damage to its center front end. The incident highlights the dangers posed by high-speed e-scooter travel in pedestrian areas.


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Rear-End Crash Injures Two Females in Manhattan

Two sedans collided on West 50 Street in Manhattan. A 12-year-old girl and a 61-year-old woman suffered injuries. Both were passengers in the vehicles. The crash caused head and shoulder injuries. Both drivers were female, traveling eastbound.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling eastbound on West 50 Street collided. The first vehicle was stopped in traffic when it was struck from behind by the second vehicle, which was going straight ahead. The crash injured a 12-year-old female occupant in the rear passenger seat, who suffered head injuries and whiplash, and a 61-year-old female driver who sustained shoulder contusions. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and were not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers were licensed or permitted in New York. The impact occurred at the center back end of the first vehicle and the center front end of the second.


Motorbike Hits Box Truck Rear Manhattan

A motorbike struck the rear of a box truck on West 45 Street in Manhattan. The 52-year-old male motorcyclist was partially ejected and suffered internal injuries to his abdomen and pelvis. The truck showed no damage. The rider was conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a 52-year-old male motorcyclist collided with the center back end of a box truck while both vehicles were traveling westbound on West 45 Street in Manhattan. The motorcyclist was partially ejected and sustained internal injuries to his abdomen and pelvis. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors or violations. The box truck showed no damage and had one occupant. The motorcyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other persons were reported injured.


E-Scooter Driver Injured on 8 Avenue

A 39-year-old male e-scooter driver suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation after a crash on 8 Avenue. The driver was conscious and not ejected. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor. The vehicle sustained damage but no clear collision point was noted.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old male operating an e-scooter on 8 Avenue was injured in a crash. The driver sustained a fractured and dislocated elbow but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The e-scooter was traveling north, going straight ahead, and the vehicle damage was noted as 'Other' with no clear point of impact. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The report does not specify any victim errors or safety equipment use beyond noting none was worn.


SUV Making U-Turn Strikes Young Cyclist

An SUV turned on Central Park South. It hit an 18-year-old cyclist. The young man flew into parked cars. His arm ripped open. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious, bleeding, as traffic kept moving. The city did not stop.

A crash on Central Park South in Manhattan left an 18-year-old male bicyclist injured. According to the police report, a sport utility vehicle making a U-turn struck the cyclist, who was then ejected and collided with parked cars. The report describes the cyclist as 'bare-headed' and suffering severe bleeding from his arm. The SUV's action is listed as 'Making U Turn,' but no specific driver errors are noted in the data. The police report states, 'A young man on a bike, bare-headed, struck by a turning SUV. He flew into parked cars. His arm torn. Blood on the pavement.' No helmet was worn, as noted after the driver action. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants.


Pedestrian Injured Crossing Against Signal Manhattan

A 52-year-old woman was struck while crossing East 48 Street against the signal. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The SUV driver was going straight and had no vehicle damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 52-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 48 Street and Park Avenue in Manhattan. She was crossing against the signal when the collision occurred. The driver, a licensed male operating a 2011 Acura SUV traveling eastbound, was going straight ahead. The report lists no contributing driver errors or vehicle damage. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report notes unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian but does not assign fault to the driver or mention any safety equipment.


Taxi Strikes E-Scooter Rider on West 47th

A taxi hit an e-scooter rider traveling west on West 47th Street in Manhattan. The rider suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The taxi’s left rear quarter panel collided with the scooter. The rider remained conscious.

According to the police report, a taxi and an e-scooter collided on West 47th Street near 7 Avenue in Manhattan. The e-scooter driver, a 31-year-old man, was injured with contusions and trauma to his elbow and lower arm. The taxi struck the scooter on its left rear quarter panel, damaging the taxi’s left side doors. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead westbound. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the e-scooter driver but does not identify any driver errors for the taxi. The rider was not ejected and remained conscious. No safety equipment or helmet use was noted in the report.


Manhattan Sedan Hits Bicyclist on 8th Avenue

A 44-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with a sedan near 490 8th Avenue. The rider suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow. The sedan struck the bike's front end and right side doors were damaged.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 8th Avenue collided with a bicyclist also heading north. The bicyclist, a 44-year-old man, was ejected and sustained a fractured and dislocated elbow. The point of impact was the bike's center front end and the sedan's right side doors. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor to the crash. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan was driven by a licensed male driver. The crash caused significant injury to the vulnerable road user, highlighting the dangers cyclists face in Manhattan traffic.


Bicyclist Injured in Manhattan Sedan Collision

A bicyclist and a sedan collided on West 57 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Both vehicles were traveling west. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male bicyclist and a sedan collided on West 57 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. Both the bike and sedan were traveling straight ahead westbound at the time of impact. The point of impact was the left front bumper of both vehicles. No vehicle damage was reported. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for the crash. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan had one occupant, and the bicyclist was the sole rider on the bike.


Taxi Hits Passenger in Rear Seat on West 45th

A taxi struck its own rear-seat passenger on West 45th Street in Manhattan. The 43-year-old man suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. The impact came from the taxi’s left front bumper. No driver errors were listed.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old male occupant in the right rear seat of a taxi was injured on West 45th Street near 8 Avenue in Manhattan. The taxi, traveling westbound, impacted the passenger with its left front bumper. The passenger sustained a head abrasion but was conscious and not ejected. The passenger was restrained by a lap belt. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. The injury severity was moderate, and the vehicle sustained damage to its left front bumper.


SUV Left Turn Hits Westbound Bicyclist

A 29-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured on 7 Avenue. The SUV made a left turn and struck the cyclist on the right side. The cyclist suffered abrasions and upper arm injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV making a left turn on 7 Avenue collided with a westbound bicyclist. The 29-year-old male cyclist was ejected and sustained abrasions and upper arm injuries. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed in New Jersey, while the bicyclist was unlicensed. The cyclist wore a helmet. The impact occurred on the cyclist's right side, with no reported vehicle damage. The cyclist remained conscious after the crash.


Bicyclist Injured in Manhattan Sedan Collision

A 39-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and injured at East 51 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered bruises and arm injuries after impact with a sedan. The sedan was slowing or stopping when the crash occurred. No damage reported on the sedan.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old male bicyclist wearing a helmet was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The crash happened at East 51 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist was traveling west going straight ahead when the right front bumper of the bike struck the left side doors of a 2021 Chevrolet sedan, which was slowing or stopping. The sedan showed no damage. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for either party. The bicyclist was conscious at the scene. The sedan had two occupants, and the bicyclist was the sole occupant of his vehicle.