Crash Count for Murray Hill-Kips Bay
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 2,303
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,383
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 346
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 17
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 4
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 10, 2025
Carnage in Murray Hill-Kips Bay
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 2
Crush Injuries 4
Lower leg/foot 2
Lower arm/hand 1
Neck 1
Severe Bleeding 4
Head 4
Severe Lacerations 7
Head 5
Face 2
Concussion 11
Head 4
Hip/upper leg 2
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Back 1
Face 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Whiplash 34
Neck 15
+10
Head 10
+5
Back 4
Shoulder/upper arm 4
Chest 2
Whole body 2
Face 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Contusion/Bruise 93
Lower leg/foot 33
+28
Lower arm/hand 18
+13
Head 12
+7
Shoulder/upper arm 8
+3
Hip/upper leg 7
+2
Back 6
+1
Whole body 4
Face 3
Neck 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Chest 1
Eye 1
Abrasion 73
Lower leg/foot 27
+22
Lower arm/hand 26
+21
Head 7
+2
Shoulder/upper arm 5
Face 4
Chest 2
Hip/upper leg 2
Whole body 2
Back 1
Pain/Nausea 8
Back 2
Hip/upper leg 2
Lower arm/hand 2
Neck 2
Whole body 2
Lower leg/foot 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 10, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Murray Hill-Kips Bay?

Preventable Speeding in Murray Hill-Kips Bay School Zones

(since 2022)
Buses, cabs, trucks — and a woman on E 42nd

Buses, cabs, trucks — and a woman on E 42nd

Murray Hill-Kips Bay: Jan 1, 2022 - Dec 4, 2025

A bus driver hit a 36-year-old woman on E 42nd St on Nov 25. Police listed her as conscious, with face abrasions. She was not at an intersection. The bus was going straight. NYC Open Data

This Month

  • Nov 13: a taxi driver going straight hit a 33-year-old woman in the crosswalk near E 30th St. Police recorded failure to yield as “unspecified.” She left with a fractured leg. NYC Open Data
  • Nov 3: at Lexington Ave and E 36th St, a left-turning pickup hit an 84-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. Police cited driver inattention. NYC Open Data

The numbers do not let up

Since 2022 in Murray Hill–Kips Bay, 4 people have been killed and 1,370 injured in traffic crashes. Pedestrians account for 3 of those deaths and 324 injuries; people on bikes, 309 injuries. Buses and trucks have killed 2 pedestrians here. NYC Open Data

Injuries spike around 4 PM, and again near 10–11 PM. Police data show common contributing factors include driver inattention/distraction, disregarding traffic controls, and failure to yield. NYC Open Data

Hot spots keep showing up on the same corridors: East 34th Street and 2nd Avenue. NYC Open Data

What leaders have done — and not done

On 34th Street, a long-delayed busway moved ahead as part of a rezoning. “It was one of the big priorities and commitments that we were able to land,” said Council Member Keith Powers. Gothamist

At the same time, Powers co-sponsored a bill to cap sidewalk-café clear-path rules at 8 feet. That narrows space on sidewalks many people use to stay out of traffic. NYC Council Legistar

In Albany, Senator Kristen Gonzalez co-sponsored and voted yes on S 4045 to require speed limiters for repeat dangerous drivers. Assembly Member Harvey Epstein co-sponsored the Assembly companion A 2299. Open States

What would stop the next one

  • Daylight every corner on 34th and 2nd. Cut the blind pulls. Harden left turns at Lexington and E 36th. Add leading walk intervals and protect them. NYC Open Data
  • Keep heavy vehicles in check. Target truck and bus turns on 2nd and 3rd Avenues at the evening peaks. NYC Open Data
  • Citywide, lower the default speed limit to 20 MPH, and pass speed limiters for repeat offenders — S 4045/A 2299. The tools exist. Use them. Open States

One woman on E 42nd St should have made it to the next block. The next one still can. Take one minute to press your leaders to act at our Take Action.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is this happening?
Murray Hill–Kips Bay, Manhattan. The analysis covers incidents recorded by NYPD and published on NYC Open Data from Jan 1, 2022 through Dec 4, 2025.
How bad is it?
Since 2022, 4 people have been killed and 1,370 injured in traffic crashes here. Pedestrians make up 3 of those deaths and 324 injuries; people on bikes, 309 injuries. Heavy vehicles (buses and trucks) have killed 2 pedestrians.
What are the common causes recorded by police?
Driver inattention/distraction, disregarding traffic controls, and failure to yield appear frequently in the crash records for this area.
Who can fix this locally?
Council Member Keith Powers can advance street design and sidewalk space rules. Assembly Member Harvey Epstein and State Senator Kristen Gonzalez can move S 4045/A 2299 to rein in repeat speeders.
How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets (Crashes, Persons, Vehicles). We filtered records to the Murray Hill–Kips Bay neighborhood (NTA MN0603) and a date window of 2022-01-01 to 2025-12-04, then summarized injuries, deaths, contributing factors, hours, modes, and locations. You can explore 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

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Other Representatives

Assembly Member Harvey Epstein

District 74

Council Member Keith Powers

District 4

State Senator Kristen Gonzalez

District 59

Other Geographies

Murray Hill-Kips Bay Murray Hill-Kips Bay sits in Manhattan, Precinct 17, District 4, AD 74, SD 59, Manhattan CB6.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Murray Hill-Kips Bay

4
E-bike driver hits woman on E 36th

Dec 4 - A driver on an e-bike going north hit a 25-year-old woman on East 36th Street near First Avenue as she got on or off a vehicle midblock. She suffered a leg bruise. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.

The crash happened on East 36th Street near First Avenue in Manhattan. A driver on an e-bike, traveling north, hit a 25-year-old woman who was getting on or off a vehicle midblock. She was conscious. She suffered a contusion to the knee and lower leg. According to the police report, the pedestrian was “Getting On/Off Vehicle Other Than School Bus” and “Not at Intersection.” The report lists the e-bike as going straight. Police recorded contributing factors as “Unspecified.” No driver error was identified in the data. The case sits in the 17th Precinct, zip code 10016.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4862345 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14
2
U-turning driver hits woman at Queens Midtown exit

Dec 2 - At the Queens Midtown Tunnel exit on E 40 St, a commercial driver tried a U-turn. The driver hit a woman in the intersection. She suffered a shoulder bruise and shock. Police logged no specific cause.

A driver in a commercial Ford attempted a U-turn near the Queens Midtown Tunnel exit onto E 40 St in Manhattan at 11:40. The driver hit a woman pedestrian in the intersection. She suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion and was listed as injured. According to the police report, the driver was “Making U Turn” while traveling east when the crash occurred; impact was to the vehicle’s “Left Front Quarter Panel.” Contributing factors were recorded as “Unspecified.” The vehicle was noted with “No Damage.” No driver injuries were reported; police listed the male driver as licensed in New York. The report did not assign fault to the pedestrian.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4861728 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14
25
Bus driver injures woman on East 42nd

Nov 25 - A bus driver going east on 42nd hit a 36-year-old woman near 122 East 42nd in Manhattan. She suffered a facial abrasion and stayed conscious. Police listed no driver errors. The bus showed no damage.

According to the police report, the driver of a 2013 TEM bus, licensed in NY and registered in NJ, was traveling east and going straight on East 42nd Street when he hit a 36-year-old woman near 122 E 42 St in Manhattan. She sustained a facial abrasion and was recorded as conscious. The bus showed no damage. Police listed no driver errors or contributing factors in the report. The pedestrian was listed as not at an intersection. No other vehicles were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4859907 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14
25
Left-turning sedan driver hits scooter on 1st Ave

Nov 25 - A sedan driver turning left on 1st Avenue at East 33rd Street hit a standing-scooter rider going straight. The rider, 25, was ejected and suffered chest injuries. Police recorded failure to yield by a driver.

A Ford sedan driver making a left at 1st Avenue and East 33rd Street hit a rider on a standing scooter who was going straight. It was around 8:00 a.m. in Manhattan. The rider, 25, was ejected and suffered chest injuries. Officers noted he was incoherent. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" was a contributing factor. Police recorded failure to yield by a driver. Damage matched the story: the sedan’s left front quarter; the scooter’s front end. The crash sits in the 17th Precinct area. No other injuries were listed in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4860121 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14
22
Left-turning driver hits e-bike at Second Avenue

Nov 22 - A driver in a sedan turned left off East 38th at Second Avenue and hit a man on an e-bike going south. The rider went down with back pain and abrasions. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.

A NJ-registered Audi sedan traveled east on E 38 St and made a left at 2 Ave. A southbound e-bike rider went straight. The driver hit the bicyclist. According to the police report, the sedan was “Making Left Turn” and the e-bike was “Going Straight Ahead.” Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield by the driver. The crash was logged in Manhattan at 8:13 p.m. The bicyclist, a 26-year-old man, was injured, conscious, with a back abrasion. The sedan’s left front bumper was marked as the point of impact. The 23-year-old driver was listed with an unspecified injury.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4862157 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14
21
Man Stabbed In The Back During Road Rage Incident In Manhattan
20
Motorcyclist Ejected Near 395 Third Avenue

Nov 20 - Northbound on Third Avenue, a motorcyclist was ejected near 395 in a crash. He suffered a neck injury. Police list a second vehicle only as unspecified. Another rider down on a Manhattan block.

A 28-year-old motorcyclist riding north on Third Avenue was ejected in a crash near 395 Third Avenue in Manhattan around 7:00 p.m. He suffered a neck injury and was listed as injured. According to the police report, the driver of the motorcycle was going straight northbound and was ejected in the crash, and police listed a second vehicle only as “Unspecified.” Police recorded no contributing factors or driver errors. The data names the rider as the only injured person. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4859405 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14
19
Left-turning SUV hits moped on E 34 St

Nov 19 - A driver in an SUV turned left by the Queens Midtown Tunnel approach and hit a moped rider on E 34 St. The 22-year-old rider was injured. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.

A driver in a 2017 Ford SUV making a left turn hit a westbound moped rider on E 34 St by the Queens Midtown Tunnel approach. The rider, a 22-year-old man, suffered a concussion and leg injuries. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:34 p.m. and involved a moped and an SUV at E 34 St and the Queens Midtown Tunnel approach. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The moped rider was going straight; the SUV driver was making a left turn. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4859102 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14
13
Taxi driver injures woman on E 30th

Nov 13 - A taxi driver going east hit a 33-year-old woman crossing at the East 30th Street intersection in Manhattan. She suffered a leg fracture. Police recorded contributing factors as unspecified.

Near 230 E 30 St in Manhattan, a taxi driver traveling east hit a 33-year-old woman who was crossing at the intersection. The impact was to the center front end, and she suffered a leg fracture and dislocation. According to the police report, the taxi was “Going Straight Ahead,” and officers recorded contributing factors as “Unspecified” for the driver. The record lists the pedestrian as “at Intersection” while crossing. The driver held a valid New York license. No other injuries were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4857476 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14
3
Left-turning pickup driver injures 84-year-old

Nov 3 - A pickup driver turned left on Lexington at E 36 St and hit an 84-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered an arm abrasion and stayed conscious. Police recorded driver inattention. The impact was to the center front end.

An eastbound pickup driver making a left turn at Lexington Avenue and East 36th Street in Manhattan hit an 84-year-old woman in the intersection. She was treated for an abrasion to her lower arm and hand and remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, officers recorded “Driver Inattention/Distraction” for the driver. The listed point of impact was the center front end of the pickup. The driver was licensed. The crash is logged under the 17th Precinct. The data identify the woman as a pedestrian at an intersection. No other injuries are recorded in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4854839 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14
29
Int 1444-2025 Keith Powers

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Int 1444-2025 Powers co-sponsors sidewalk cafe clearance cap, worsening pedestrian and cyclist safety.

Oct 29 - Int 1444 caps clear pedestrian paths in front of sidewalk cafes at 8 feet. The rule shrinks room for walkers, wheelchair users and strollers. The Transportation Committee laid the bill over in November.

Bill: Int. No. 1444 (Int 1444-2025). Status: Laid Over in Committee. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Key dates: Intro 10/29/2025; laid over 11/24/2025. The matter is titled, “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to setting a maximum pedestrian path requirement in front of sidewalk cafes.” The ordinance would add subdivision k to §19-160 and state: “No rule ... shall require that a clear path of more than 8 feet ... remain clear after the installation of such sidewalk cafe.” Sponsored by Council Members Powers, Menin, Restler, Louis and Banks. This bill would limit the requirement for sidewalk cafes to leave a clear path on the sidewalk in front of them to no more than 8 feet in width.


22
Taxi driver’s speed injures two women

Oct 22 - On E 34th Street, a taxi driver went too fast. Two passengers got hurt. An 84-year-old suffered a fracture. A 48-year-old had head pain. The driver was also injured.

According to the police report, the driver was traveling east on East 34th Street near 403 East 34th Street in Manhattan. Police recorded “Unsafe Speed” by the driver. The taxi carried three passengers. Two passengers were hurt. An 84-year-old woman in the left rear seat complained of a fracture and dislocation. A 48-year-old woman in the right rear seat reported head pain and nausea. The driver, a 56-year-old man, was also injured. All were listed as conscious. The report notes no exterior damage to the taxi.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4855221 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14
21
E-bike rider hurt in parked-sedan crash

Oct 21 - On East 29th in Manhattan, a westbound e-bike rider collided with the right-side doors of a parked sedan. He was ejected and hurt, with arm and hand abrasions. The car’s driver and a passenger reported unspecified injuries.

According to the police report, a westbound e-bike rider going straight ahead collided with the right-side doors of a parked 2022 Kia sedan near 202 E 29 St in Manhattan at 7:38 p.m. on Oct. 21, 2025. The 31-year-old male bicyclist was ejected, stayed conscious, and suffered arm and hand abrasions. The sedan had a 60-year-old male driver and a 37-year-old male passenger; both reported unspecified injuries. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" for all parties and records no driver errors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4852184 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14
21
Trial of man accused in deadly July 4, 2024 LES park truck crash begins
19
Passenger hurt after taxi driver hits sedan

Oct 19 - At E 26 St and 3 Ave, a taxi driver going north hit an eastbound sedan's right rear. A front-seat passenger suffered neck whiplash. The taxi driver was hurt. Police recorded view obstructed/limited.

Two vehicles collided at E 26 St and 3 Ave in Manhattan. The taxi driver, heading north and going straight, hit the right rear quarter of an eastbound sedan. A front-seat passenger suffered neck whiplash. The taxi driver was injured as well. “According to the police report, ‘View Obstructed/Limited’ was recorded by the drivers; the taxi’s point of impact was center front, and the sedan’s was right rear quarter panel.” Police recorded view obstructed/limited by the drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. Both drivers were licensed in New York.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4852851 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14
15
Left-turning SUV driver hits person, E 28 St

Oct 15 - A driver in a Jeep SUV turned left at E 28 St and 1 Ave in Manhattan and hit a person in the intersection. Police recorded driver distraction. The person suffered a bruised arm.

A driver in a 2005 Jeep SUV made a left turn at E 28 St and 1 Ave in Manhattan and hit a person in the intersection. The person was injured, with a contusion to the arm. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:40 a.m., involved the vehicle’s center front end, and happened while the driver was making a left turn. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction by the driver; the report also listed an “Unspecified” contributing factor. The driver was a 28-year-old man licensed in New York. The case is logged under collision ID 4851060 in the 13th Precinct area.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4851060 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14
11
Broken Pavement Topples Cyclist at 2 Ave

Oct 11 - At 2 Ave and E 34 St, a 22-year-old bicyclist turned right and went down. He overturned. Head injury. Concussion. Police noted defective pavement.

At 2 Ave and E 34 St in Manhattan, a 22-year-old bicyclist overturned while making a right turn and was injured. He suffered a head injury and a concussion. According to the police report, the crash involved a southbound bicycle making a right turn, and police recorded “Pavement Defective” as a contributing factor; they also listed “Unspecified.” No other people were reported injured. The point of impact was listed as “Overturned.” The location falls within the 17th Precinct. The crash time was 07:59. The zip code is 10016.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4849016 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14
10
Taxi, teen cyclist crash on Park Ave S

Oct 10 - Taxi driver and teen cyclist collided near 425 Park Ave S in Manhattan. The rider went down with a leg injury. He was conscious. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.

An 18-year-old bicyclist was hurt in a crash with a taxi driver near 425 Park Ave S in Manhattan at about 5:30 p.m. Both traveled north. Both went straight. The rider suffered a lower leg injury and an abrasion. He was conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as a cause. Impact points in the data show contact to the back of the bike and the taxi's right-side doors. The crash is listed under collision ID 4849155 in the 14th Precinct, zip 10016.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4849155 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14
10
Right-turning driver hits woman on E 34 St

Oct 10 - A sedan driver turned right at E 34 St and 2 Ave in Manhattan and hit a 77-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered a head abrasion. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.

A crash at E 34 St and 2 Ave in Manhattan left a 77-year-old woman injured. A sedan driver making a right turn hit her in the intersection. She sustained a head abrasion and was conscious. “According to the police report, the driver was turning right on E 34 St and struck the pedestrian.” Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver, and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The point of impact was the center front of the sedan; no damage was reported. The driver was licensed. The woman was crossing at the intersection.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4848822 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14