Crash Count for Murray Hill-Kips Bay
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,468
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 833
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 206
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 10
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 7, 2025
Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Murray Hill-Kips Bay?
SUVs/Cars 31 1 1 Bikes 4 0 0 Trucks/Buses 3 1 0 Motos/Mopeds 2 0 0
Blood on Lexington: One Dead, Ten Broken—Who Will Slow the Next Car?

Blood on Lexington: One Dead, Ten Broken—Who Will Slow the Next Car?

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

The Toll in Flesh and Bone

One dead. Ten seriously hurt. In Murray Hill-Kips Bay, the numbers do not flinch. Since 2022, 829 people have been injured in crashes. Ten of them suffered wounds that will not heal right—crushed legs, broken skulls, blood on the street. One never got up again. She was 77, crossing with the light at Lexington and East 29th. An SUV turned left. She died there. NYC Open Data

The Machines That Do the Damage

Cars and SUVs strike most often. Trucks, taxis, bikes, mopeds—they all leave marks. In the last three years, SUVs and sedans killed one and seriously injured another. Trucks and buses left one more with life-changing wounds. Bikes and mopeds hurt six. The street does not care who you are. It only matters what hits you, and how hard.

Leadership: Words, Laws, and the Gap

The city says it wants zero deaths. The mayor calls traffic violence a crime. The police promise to be visible. Cameras catch speeders, but the law that keeps them running is always at risk. The city can now lower speed limits to 20 mph, but has not done it here. The gap between law and street is wide.

Cyclists are ticketed for following the law. The NYPD writes red-light tickets to riders who cross with the walk signal, even though a 2019 law allows it. “It’s ridiculous that cyclists are being ticketed for riding legally, safely, and defensively,” said Alexa Sledge of Transportation Alternatives. The city, the lawsuit says, keeps ticketing anyway. “This policy and practice is so consistent and widespread that it constitutes a custom or usage of which policymakers must have been aware,” the suit claims.

What Comes Next

The blood dries, but the danger stays. The city can lower the speed limit. It can fix the streets. It can stop blaming those who walk and ride. It can train police to follow the law. But it will not act unless you force it.

Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand real protection for people, not just words.

Take action now.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Murray Hill-Kips Bay

E-Bike Rider Injured in Manhattan Collision

A 39-year-old male e-bike rider was partially ejected and suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation on East 42 Street. The crash involved driver inattention. The rider was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time of impact.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on East 42 Street in Manhattan involving an e-bike rider. The 39-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained a fractured and dislocated shoulder. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The rider was traveling north, going straight ahead, and was wearing a helmet. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-bike and the center back end of the other vehicle. The rider was conscious after the crash and suffered serious upper arm injuries. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.


SUV Turns Left, Hits E-Bike Rider

An SUV made a left turn on 2 Avenue and struck an e-bike traveling straight. The e-bike driver, a 47-year-old man, was ejected and suffered chest injuries. The SUV’s left side doors were damaged. Driver inattention contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling east on 2 Avenue was making a left turn when it collided with an e-bike going straight south. The e-bike driver, a 47-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained chest contusions. The SUV sustained damage to its left side doors at the point of impact. The report lists driver errors including "Other Vehicular" factors and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The e-bike driver was not cited for any contributing factors, and no safety equipment was noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by inattentive turning drivers to vulnerable road users like e-bike riders.


Bicyclist Ejected in Manhattan SUV Collision

A 32-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury in a crash with an SUV on East 30 Street near 3 Avenue. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet. The bike struck the SUV’s left front bumper. Injuries included a concussion.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on East 30 Street in Manhattan involving a northbound bicycle and an SUV. The bicyclist, a 32-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained a head injury, including a concussion. The bike impacted the left front bumper of the SUV. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify driver errors or violations. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The SUV’s travel direction and driver details were not provided. The crash resulted in serious injury to the vulnerable road user, the bicyclist.


Sedan Strikes E-Bike Rider on East 37th

A sedan hit a 26-year-old e-bike rider near 3rd Avenue. The rider flew from his seat. His head split open. Blood pooled on the street. The car’s front end crumpled. Night swallowed the scene. Driver inattention marked the crash.

A sedan traveling west on East 37th Street struck a 26-year-old man riding an e-bike north near 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A sedan struck a 26-year-old e-bike rider. He flew from the seat, no helmet, head split open. Conscious. Bleeding. The car’s front crumpled.' The e-bike rider suffered a severe head injury and was ejected from his bike. The crash report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this detail follows the documentation of driver error. The impact left the cyclist bleeding and conscious on the street. Systemic danger persists where cars and bikes meet.


Motorcycle Rear-Ends Stopped Bus on East 38th Street

A motorcycle struck the back of a stopped bus on East 38th Street in Manhattan. The 18-year-old motorcyclist suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The bus driver was unhurt. The crash happened in traffic, halting the flow.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on East 38th Street rear-ended a bus that was stopped in traffic. The motorcyclist, an 18-year-old male driver, sustained injuries including contusions and trauma to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The bus was occupied by a single driver who was not injured. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor to the crash. The motorcycle's front end struck the center back end of the bus. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The motorcyclist was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The bus driver held a valid New York license and was stopped at the time of impact.


Bicyclist Ejected in Manhattan Sedan Collision

A 28-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation after colliding with a parked sedan on East 30 Street. The sedan was struck on its right side. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment.

According to the police report, a bicyclist traveling south on East 30 Street collided with a parked sedan facing north. The impact occurred on the sedan's right side doors, causing the bicyclist to be ejected and sustain a fractured and dislocated shoulder. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to lane use. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time. No other contributing factors were specified. The sedan was occupied by three people but was stationary before the crash.


E-Scooter Driver Ejected in Rear-End Crash

A 34-year-old man riding an e-scooter was ejected after a rear-end collision on East 28 Street. He suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash involved driver distraction and following too closely. The rider was conscious but bruised.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured and ejected in a crash on East 28 Street. The collision occurred when another vehicle traveling east struck the center back end of the e-scooter. The rider sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention or distraction and following too closely as contributing factors. The e-scooter driver was not using any safety equipment. The crash involved one occupant in each vehicle, both traveling straight ahead. The e-scooter sustained damage to its center front end, while the other vehicle was damaged at its center back end.


Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Elderly Pedestrian in Crosswalk

A 77-year-old woman crossed East 29th Street with the light. An SUV turned left. The bumper struck her head. She died on the street. The driver sat behind the wheel, unlicensed. Failure to yield ended her life in Manhattan.

A 77-year-old woman was killed at the corner of East 29th Street and Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a southbound SUV, making a left turn, struck her with its front bumper. The impact caused fatal head trauma. The driver was unlicensed. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The woman died at the scene. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians even when following traffic signals.


SUV Driver Falls Asleep, Injures Rear Passenger

A Ford SUV traveling south on East 28 Street struck an object front-center. The driver fell asleep at the wheel. A 69-year-old male passenger in the rear suffered knee and lower leg bruises. The vehicle showed front-end damage.

According to the police report, a 2017 Ford SUV was traveling south on East 28 Street in Manhattan when the driver fell asleep. The vehicle impacted an object with its center front end. A 69-year-old male passenger seated in the rear of the vehicle was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg. The passenger was not ejected but experienced shock. The report lists "Fell Asleep" as the contributing factor for the crash. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


SUV Strikes E-Bike on 1st Avenue

A 29-year-old male bicyclist suffered upper arm injuries after an SUV hit his e-bike on 1st Avenue in Manhattan. The SUV driver disregarded traffic control. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 1st Avenue in Manhattan involving a station wagon/SUV and an e-bike. The 29-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining a contusion and upper arm injury. The SUV driver, licensed in New York, was traveling west and struck the e-bike traveling north. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper and the e-bike's center front end. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected but was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified.