Crash Count for Murray Hill-Kips Bay
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,632
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 950
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 238
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 13
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 3
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 29, 2025

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

Blood on the Pavement, Silence in City Hall

Blood on the Pavement, Silence in City Hall

Murray Hill-Kips Bay: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 28, 2025

The Toll in Blood and Bone

In Murray Hill-Kips Bay, the street never sleeps. In the last year alone, one person died and 193 were injured in 297 crashes. Four suffered wounds so grave they may never walk the same. The numbers do not flinch. They do not care if you are young or old. Pedestrians and cyclists take the worst of it.

Just weeks ago, a 61-year-old woman crossing with the signal at Lexington and 37th was struck by a truck. She left the scene semiconscious, blood on her head, the world spinning (NYC Open Data). A 25-year-old cyclist was thrown from his bike on 2nd Avenue, his skull split open, the truck that hit him parked and silent (NYC Open Data).

A bus killed a man at 3rd and 28th. “Crush injuries,” the report said. The cause: driver inattention (NYC Open Data).

The System Fails the Living

The dead do not speak. The living mourn and wait. The city counts the bodies and moves on. “He was then struck by an unknown vehicle shortly thereafter, which did not remain on the scene,” police reported after a firefighter died on the FDR Drive. The driver fled. The city shrugs.

Leaders Act—But Not Fast Enough

Local leaders have taken steps. State Senator Kristen Gonzalez co-sponsored and voted for the Stop Super Speeders Act, a bill to force repeat dangerous drivers to install speed-limiting devices. Assembly Member Harvey Epstein co-sponsored the same bill. But the streets do not wait for laws to crawl through Albany.

Council Member Keith Powers called for repurposing idle congestion pricing cameras for speed and red-light enforcement when the city’s plan was paused, but the machines still sit unused.

The Call

The blood on the street is not an accident. It is policy. Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand cameras that work. Demand streets that do not kill. Do not wait for another name to be added to the list.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Murray Hill-Kips Bay sit politically?
It belongs to borough Manhattan, community board Manhattan CB6, city council district District 4, assembly district AD 74 and state senate district SD 59.
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Murray Hill-Kips Bay?
Cars and SUVs were involved in 1 death, 132 minor injuries, 38 moderate injuries, and 2 serious injuries. Trucks and Buses caused 1 death, 12 minor injuries, 3 moderate injuries, and 1 serious injury. Motorcycles and Mopeds caused 2 minor and 2 moderate injuries. Bikes were involved in 17 minor and 4 moderate injuries. The toll is highest from cars, SUVs, trucks, and buses (NYC Open Data).
Are these crashes just 'accidents'?
No. The data shows patterns: driver inattention, unsafe speed, failure to yield. These are preventable. The blood on the street is not random.
What can local politicians do to stop traffic violence?
They can lower speed limits, pass and enforce bills like the Stop Super Speeders Act, fund and activate speed and red-light cameras, and redesign streets to protect people, not cars.
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.
How many people were killed or seriously injured in Murray Hill-Kips Bay recently?
In the last 12 months, 1 person was killed and 4 suffered serious injuries in 297 crashes.
What recent steps have leaders taken for street safety?
Senator Gonzalez and Assembly Member Epstein co-sponsored and supported the Stop Super Speeders Act to limit repeat dangerous drivers. Council Member Powers called for using idle congestion pricing cameras for enforcement, but action is stalled.

Citations

Citations

Other Representatives

Harvey Epstein
Assembly Member Harvey Epstein
District 74
District Office:
107 & 109 Ave. B, New York, NY 10009
Legislative Office:
Room 419, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Keith Powers
Council Member Keith Powers
District 4
District Office:
211 East 43rd Street, Suite 1205, New York, NY 10017
212-818-0580
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1725, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7393
Kristen Gonzalez
State Senator Kristen Gonzalez
District 59
District Office:
801 2nd Ave. Suite 303, New York, NY 10017
Legislative Office:
Room 817, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

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

See also
Boroughs
City Council Districts
State_assembly_districts
State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Murray Hill-Kips Bay

Res 0079-2024
Epstein Supports Safety Boosting 5 MPH Limit on Open Streets

Council calls for five mile per hour speed limit on Open Streets. Streets slow. Danger drops. Pedestrians and cyclists get space. Resolution adopted. Albany must act.

Res 0079-2024, adopted by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on June 6, 2024, urges Albany to let New York City set a five mile per hour speed limit on Open Streets. The resolution states: "authorize New York City to set a five mile per hour speed limit on streets participating in the Open Streets program." Council Member Shahana K. Hanif led as primary sponsor, joined by Amanda Farías, Crystal Hudson, Julie Won, and Carlina Rivera. The measure passed committee and full council on June 6. The bill aims to cut speed and risk where people walk, bike, and gather. The council's push now waits for state lawmakers and the governor.


Res 0079-2024
Epstein Supports Safety Boosting 5 MPH Limit on Open Streets

Council calls for five mile per hour speed limit on Open Streets. Streets slow. Danger drops. Pedestrians and cyclists get space. Resolution adopted. Albany must act.

Res 0079-2024, adopted by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on June 6, 2024, urges Albany to let New York City set a five mile per hour speed limit on Open Streets. The resolution states: "authorize New York City to set a five mile per hour speed limit on streets participating in the Open Streets program." Council Member Shahana K. Hanif led as primary sponsor, joined by Amanda Farías, Crystal Hudson, Julie Won, and Carlina Rivera. The measure passed committee and full council on June 6. The bill aims to cut speed and risk where people walk, bike, and gather. The council's push now waits for state lawmakers and the governor.


S 8607
Epstein votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.

Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.


S 8607
Gonzalez votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.

Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.


S 8607
Gonzalez votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.

Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.


S 9718
Gonzalez votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.

Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.

Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.


Moped Driver Injured on Defective Pavement

A 43-year-old moped driver suffered abrasions and arm injuries after striking defective pavement in Manhattan. The vehicle’s left front quarter panel was damaged. The driver was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old male moped driver was injured while traveling north near East 34 Street in Manhattan. The crash occurred at 3:30 PM and involved impact to the left front quarter panel of the moped. The report cites 'Pavement Defective' as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver, who was licensed and wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The vehicle damage was limited to the left front quarter panel. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The report does not indicate any driver errors beyond the hazardous road condition, emphasizing the systemic danger posed by defective pavement.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728726 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
E-Bike Rider Injured by Obstruction on East 42nd Street

An e-bike rider traveling north on East 42nd Street struck debris obstructing the path. The collision caused abrasions and injuries to the rider’s lower arm and hand. The rider was helmeted and conscious after the crash, with no vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male e-bike rider traveling north on East 42nd Street collided with an obstruction or debris in his path at 9:20 AM. The report lists 'Obstruction/Debris' as a contributing factor, indicating the rider encountered a hazardous condition on the roadway. The rider, who was wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, but was not ejected and remained conscious. The vehicle involved was an e-bike with no damage reported. The crash narrative and contributing factors emphasize the presence of debris as the primary cause, highlighting a systemic danger in the roadway environment rather than any fault of the rider.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728766 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
S 9718
Gonzalez votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.

Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.

Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.


3
Taxi Hits Parked Sedan on East 34 Street

A taxi traveling south struck a parked sedan on East 34 Street, causing injuries to the taxi driver and front passenger. Both suffered head contusions. Police cite driver inattention and limited view as key factors in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:30 on East 34 Street when a taxi traveling south collided with a parked sedan. The point of impact was the taxi's left side doors and the sedan's center back end. The taxi driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors to the crash. The taxi's front passenger and driver both sustained head contusions and bruises but were conscious and not ejected. The passenger was secured with a lap belt and harness. The parked sedan had no occupants at the time. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victims' actions, focusing instead on driver error and environmental conditions.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727777 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Box Truck Rear-Ends Bicyclist on East 34th

A 17-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured after a box truck struck him from behind on East 34th Street in Manhattan. The truck driver was slowing but followed too closely, causing the collision. The cyclist suffered abrasions and shoulder injuries.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling south on East 34th Street in Manhattan struck a 17-year-old male bicyclist from behind at 7:57 a.m. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained upper arm and shoulder abrasions, classified as injury severity level 3. The truck driver was slowing or stopping but failed to maintain a safe distance, with 'Following Too Closely' cited as a contributing factor. The point of impact was the truck's left rear bumper hitting the center front end of the bike. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' but the primary driver error was the truck driver's failure to keep adequate distance. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The bicyclist was conscious and injured but not fatally harmed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726673 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing with Signal

A 53-year-old woman crossing East 30 Street with the signal was struck by a Jeep SUV making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, highlighting systemic dangers at intersections.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing East 30 Street at an intersection in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2018 Jeep SUV, traveling northeast and making a left turn, struck her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and remained conscious after the impact. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash, repeated twice for emphasis. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but failed to maintain attention during the turn, directly causing the collision. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727030 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
S 8607
Gonzalez votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.

Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.


Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 33-year-old man suffered back injuries after a sedan made a left turn and struck him at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The driver impacted the pedestrian with the vehicle’s left front bumper, causing internal injuries.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northeast on Park Avenue made a left turn onto East 33 Street at 22:17 in Manhattan. The vehicle's left front bumper struck a 33-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained internal back injuries and remained conscious. The report lists the pedestrian’s contributing factors as unspecified, while no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield are noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The collision caused damage to the sedan's left front bumper. This incident highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles at intersections, even when pedestrians follow crossing signals.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723881 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
SUV Strikes Freight Dump Truck Making Right Turn

A westbound SUV collided with the right rear quarter panel of a freight dump truck making a right turn on 3 Avenue. The SUV driver, a 64-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash, wearing a lap belt. Driver inattention cited.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 3 Avenue near East 33 Street in Manhattan at 12:20 PM. A 64-year-old male SUV driver, traveling westbound and going straight ahead, struck the right rear quarter panel of a freight dump truck that was making a right turn. The impact was on the left side doors of the SUV, causing head injuries and whiplash to the driver, who remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt. The police report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. There are no victim behaviors listed as contributing factors. The freight dump truck driver was licensed and operating legally. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction in complex urban traffic maneuvers.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722433 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Sedan Reverses, Strikes Pedestrian at Tunnel Exit

A sedan backing near the Queens Midtown Tunnel exit hit a 29-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk. She suffered arm and hand injuries. The car showed no damage. The crash cut through the afternoon calm.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old woman was crossing East 38 Street in a marked crosswalk near the Queens Midtown Tunnel exit when a sedan, backing northwest, struck her at the center back end of the vehicle. She sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. Her injuries were rated moderate. The sedan showed no damage. The report lists no specific driver errors, but notes the sedan was backing at the time. No contributing factors are attributed to the pedestrian. The incident highlights the risk to pedestrians when vehicles reverse in busy city zones.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720208 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Moped Strikes Sedan Turning Improperly at Speed

A moped driver, traveling west on East 39 Street, collided with a northbound sedan turning left improperly. The moped driver was ejected and suffered abrasions and leg injuries. Unsafe speed and improper turning by the sedan driver caused the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 39 Street near 1 Avenue in Manhattan at 12:45. A moped traveling west struck the left front quarter panel of a northbound sedan that was making an improper left turn. The sedan driver, a 45-year-old male, was cited for unsafe speed and turning improperly. The moped driver was ejected from the vehicle, sustaining abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at 3. The sedan sustained damage to the right side doors, and the moped's left front quarter panel was damaged. The report highlights driver errors of unsafe speed and improper turning as the contributing factors, focusing on the sedan driver's actions without attributing fault to the moped rider.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722528 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Sedan Left Turn Hits Northbound Bicyclist

A sedan making a left turn struck a northbound bicyclist on East 28 Street. The cyclist suffered a hip and upper leg contusion but remained conscious. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on East 28 Street was struck by a 2014 Toyota sedan making a left turn westbound. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan and the center back end of the bike. The bicyclist sustained a contusion to the hip and upper leg and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719822 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Taxi Slams Sedan on Park Avenue

A taxi struck a sedan on Park Avenue. The sedan’s front passenger took the hit, suffering knee and leg bruises. Police blamed driver distraction. The city’s streets remain unforgiving for the unwary.

According to the police report, a taxi and a sedan collided at 2:34 AM on Park Avenue near East 36th Street in Manhattan. The taxi hit the sedan’s right rear quarter panel. The front passenger in the sedan, a 31-year-old woman, suffered contusions and bruises to her knee and lower leg. She was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. Police cited 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for both vehicles as the cause. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The report highlights driver distraction as the key factor in this early-morning collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719232 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Taxi Rear-Ends SUV on Manhattan Avenue

A taxi struck the rear of a slowing SUV on 1 Avenue in Manhattan shortly after midnight. The SUV driver, a 39-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause of the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:10 a.m. on 1 Avenue near East 30 Street in Manhattan. A 2023 taxi traveling north struck the center back end of a 2022 SUV that was slowing or stopping. The SUV driver, a 39-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the taxi driver. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The taxi's front end and the SUV's rear end sustained damage. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction in urban traffic and the resulting harm to vehicle occupants.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718729 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05