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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Traffic Safety Timeline for Midtown-Times Square

E-Scooter Driver Partially Ejected in Manhattan Crash

A 41-year-old man on an e-scooter was partially ejected after colliding with a stopped sedan in Manhattan. The rider suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The sedan’s left side doors were damaged in the impact.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at West 51 Street in Manhattan involving a sedan and an e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 41-year-old man wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The sedan was stopped in traffic when the crash happened, impacting its left rear quarter panel and damaging the left side doors. The report lists "Driver Inexperience" and "Passenger Distraction" as contributing factors. The e-scooter driver was unlicensed. No other vehicles were damaged. The report does not attribute fault to the injured rider.


Bicyclist Injured in Manhattan Sedan Collision

A 65-year-old bicyclist was struck on 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The sedan failed to yield right-of-way. The cyclist suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. The bike was hit at the center back end. No ejection occurred.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 5 Avenue near East 36 Street involving a bicyclist and a sedan. The 65-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining a head contusion while wearing a helmet. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor by the sedan driver. The bicyclist was traveling south, going straight ahead, and was struck at the center back end of the bike. The sedan also traveled south and went straight ahead, impacting the bike at its center front end. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. The sedan showed no damage. No other contributing factors were specified.


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Bicyclist Hits Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal

A 75-year-old woman crossing against the signal was struck by a southbound bicyclist on 7 Avenue near West 40 Street. Both suffered moderate injuries. The pedestrian sustained facial abrasions; the bicyclist bruised her lower leg. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a female bicyclist traveling south on 7 Avenue collided with a 75-year-old female pedestrian crossing against the signal at the intersection near West 40 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered abrasions to her face and was conscious at the scene. The bicyclist, wearing a helmet, sustained contusions to her knee and lower leg but was not ejected from her bike. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for either party. The bicyclist was going straight ahead at the time of impact, which occurred at the center front end of the bike. No damage to the bicycle was recorded.


Motorcycle Injured in Left-Turn Collision on West 57 Street

A motorcycle and box truck collided while both made left turns on West 57 Street. The motorcycle driver, a 44-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg fractures. The truck showed no damage. Both drivers were licensed and traveling southwest.

According to the police report, a motorcycle and a box truck collided on West 57 Street as both vehicles were making left turns. The motorcycle driver, a 44-year-old man wearing a helmet, sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The box truck, a 2015 Kentworth with two occupants, showed no damage. Both drivers were licensed and traveling southwest at the time of the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any failure to yield or other driver errors. The motorcycle was struck on its right front bumper, while the truck was impacted on its left front bumper.


Bike Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 67-year-old woman was struck by a bike while crossing West 42 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist disregarded traffic control and failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm.

According to the police report, a bike traveling west on West 42 Street collided with a 67-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists the contributing factors as "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the cyclist. The bike showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No safety equipment or other factors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers when cyclists ignore traffic controls and fail to yield to pedestrians legally crossing the street.


E-Bike Strikes Parked Vehicle on West 48th

An e-bike rider hit a parked vehicle on West 48th Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver was distracted. No damage was reported to either vehicle.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male e-bike rider traveling north on West 48th Street collided with a parked vehicle. The cyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The parked vehicle showed no damage. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with other vehicular causes. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision point was the left side doors of the parked vehicle and the center front end of the e-bike. No fault or blame is assigned to the injured cyclist.


E-Scooter Driver Injured on 7 Avenue

A 52-year-old man riding an e-scooter was injured on 7 Avenue near West 44 Street in Manhattan. The driver suffered a facial contusion and bruising. The crash caused damage to the scooter’s front end. No other vehicles involved.

According to the police report, a 52-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured in a crash on 7 Avenue in Manhattan. The driver sustained a facial contusion and bruising but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The e-scooter was traveling south, going straight ahead when the collision occurred, impacting the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. No other road users or vehicles were involved or injured. The crash caused damage to the front center of the e-scooter.


E-Scooter Driver Injured in Manhattan Bus Collision

A 19-year-old female e-scooter driver was injured in a crash with a Manhattan bus on West 42nd Street. The scooter struck the bus’s right side doors. The rider suffered abrasions to her elbow and lower arm. No damage was reported to either vehicle.

According to the police report, a collision occurred between an e-scooter and a bus in Manhattan near West 42nd Street. The 19-year-old female e-scooter driver was injured, sustaining abrasions to her elbow and lower arm. The report lists driver errors including Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Improper Passing or Lane Usage. The bus was traveling west, going straight ahead, and was struck on its right side doors. The e-scooter was also traveling west and impacted the center back end of the bus. Neither vehicle sustained damage. The e-scooter driver was conscious and not ejected. No safety equipment was noted for the e-scooter driver.


E-Bike Injured in Manhattan Collision

A 25-year-old male bicyclist suffered elbow and arm injuries in a crash on West 57 Street near 7 Avenue. The e-bike was struck at the front while making a left turn. The rider was not ejected and had minor bleeding.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on West 57 Street in Manhattan involving an e-bike and another unspecified vehicle. The bicyclist, a 25-year-old male, was injured with wounds to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and experienced shock. The e-bike was making a left turn when it was struck at the center front end. The report lists driver errors including "Passing Too Closely" and "Other Vehicular" contributing factors. The bicyclist was not ejected and sustained minor bleeding. Vehicle damage was noted on the e-bike's center front end, while the other vehicle showed no damage. No safety equipment status was provided.


SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at Intersection

A 78-year-old woman was hit by an SUV at West 56 Street in Manhattan. The vehicle failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a back injury and shock. The SUV's right front bumper was damaged in the collision.

According to the police report, a 78-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 56 Street in Manhattan when a 2019 Chevrolet SUV traveling east struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian was located in the roadway and suffered a back injury and shock. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV was going straight ahead and had no occupants other than the driver. The vehicle sustained damage to its right front bumper. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.


Box Truck Strikes Pedestrian on West 45 Street

A box truck hit a 41-year-old man on West 45 Street. The pedestrian was injured in the elbow and lower arm. The crash happened as the truck traveled west. The driver was inattentive and distracted. The victim was getting on or off a vehicle.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling west on West 45 Street struck a 41-year-old male pedestrian who was getting on or off a vehicle away from an intersection. The pedestrian suffered a fractured, distorted, or dislocated injury to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The point of impact was the right side doors of the truck. The vehicle sustained no damage, and there were no occupants in the truck at the time. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


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Sedan Hits Moped on East 38th Street

A BMW sedan struck a moped traveling south on East 38th Street in Manhattan. Both moped occupants were ejected and suffered serious injuries. The driver of the sedan disregarded traffic control. Shock and pain followed the violent impact.

According to the police report, a 2022 BMW sedan traveling east on East 38th Street collided with a southbound moped. The moped carried two occupants, a 28-year-old male driver and a 25-year-old female passenger, both ejected from the vehicle. Both suffered severe injuries, including back and full-body trauma, and were in shock. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. Neither occupant wore safety equipment. The sedan's left front quarter panel struck the moped's center front end. The sedan driver was licensed in California. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted.


E-Scooter Hits Parked Sedan in Manhattan

An e-scooter struck the left side of a parked sedan on West 36th Street. The 62-year-old scooter driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Limited view and unsafe lane changing contributed to the crash. The sedan driver was uninjured.

According to the police report, a 62-year-old male e-scooter driver collided with the left side doors of a parked sedan on West 36th Street in Manhattan. The scooter driver was injured, sustaining abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The sedan was unoccupied and undamaged. The scooter driver was conscious and not ejected. The sedan driver was female, licensed, and not injured. The crash occurred as the scooter traveled east, striking the parked vehicle. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.


E-Scooter Struck on Right Side Doors

An e-scooter driver was injured in a collision with an SUV on Central Park South. Both vehicles traveled west. The SUV hit the scooter’s right side doors. The rider suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured after a collision with a 2004 SUV on Central Park South in Manhattan. The e-scooter and SUV were both traveling west when the SUV struck the scooter’s right side doors. The scooter driver suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor. The e-scooter driver was unlicensed. Neither vehicle showed damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


SUV and Pickup Truck Collide on West 42nd

Two vehicles collided on West 42nd Street during right turns. The SUV driver, a 37-year-old man, suffered a head contusion. Both drivers were distracted. The SUV sustained left side damage; the pickup showed no damage. The injured driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male driver of a 2014 SUV and a male driver of a 2020 pickup truck collided on West 42nd Street while both were making right turns. The SUV driver was injured, suffering a head contusion, and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both drivers. The SUV sustained damage to its left side doors, while the pickup truck showed no damage. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


Bicyclist Injured in Manhattan Right-Turn Crash

A 26-year-old female bicyclist was struck on West 57 Street near 5 Avenue. The driver making a right turn failed to pay attention. The cyclist suffered a head contusion but remained conscious and was wearing a helmet.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old female bicyclist was injured when a vehicle making a right turn on West 57 Street in Manhattan hit her. The bicyclist was traveling straight ahead and was wearing a helmet. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the turning vehicle. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The bicyclist suffered a head contusion but was conscious and not ejected from the bike. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield or watch for cyclists during turns.


Bike Strikes Female Pedestrian on West 52 Street

A male cyclist traveling east on West 52 Street struck a female pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock. The bike's front center hit the pedestrian, causing pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a male cyclist riding eastbound on West 52 Street collided with a female pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain and nausea. The point of impact was the bike's center front end. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond unspecified causes. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No safety equipment or helmet use was noted. The cyclist was going straight ahead at the time of the crash.


Bicyclist Ejected, Head Injured in Manhattan Crash

A 29-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury at Central Park South. She was conscious but sustained a concussion. The crash involved an e-scooter and a bike, both traveling straight. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 36 Central Park South involving a bicyclist and an e-scooter. The 29-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and sustained a head injury, resulting in a concussion. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for the crash. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. Neither vehicle showed damage at the point of impact. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash but injured. No other injuries or persons were reported.


SUV Turns Improperly, Hits Truck on East 49th

A 33-year-old male SUV driver was injured in a crash on East 49th Street near 5th Avenue. The SUV collided with a truck while merging southbound. The driver suffered back injuries but remained conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 49th Street near 5th Avenue in Manhattan. A 33-year-old male driver of a 2019 Ford SUV was merging southbound when he turned improperly and collided with a southbound 2018 Chevrolet truck going straight ahead. The SUV's right front quarter panel struck the truck's left front bumper. The SUV driver was injured, sustaining back injuries but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.


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Sedan Hits Pedestrians at Manhattan Intersection

A sedan struck two pedestrians at West 43 Street and Avenue of the Americas. Both suffered bruises and upper arm or leg injuries. The driver disregarded traffic control. Victims were conscious and injured at the scene.

According to the police report, a 2012 Nissan sedan traveling west on West 43 Street collided with two pedestrians at the intersection with Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The pedestrians, a 43-year-old man and a 91-year-old woman, were injured with contusions and bruises to the shoulder, upper arm, knee, lower leg, and foot. Both remained conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. No other driver errors are noted. The elderly pedestrian's confusion is mentioned but not as a cause. The sedan's right front bumper struck the pedestrians. The bike involved was traveling south and sustained front-end damage but no injuries are reported for its rider.