Crash Count for Murray Hill-Kips Bay
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,644
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 955
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 Aug 9, 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

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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
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State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Murray Hill-Kips Bay

Bicyclist Ejected in Manhattan Sedan Collision

A 68-year-old male bicyclist was ejected after colliding with a parked sedan on 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered chest injuries but remained conscious. The bike struck the sedan’s left side doors, causing no vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a 68-year-old male bicyclist traveling south collided with a parked sedan on 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. The impact occurred at the sedan’s left side doors, resulting in the bicyclist being ejected and sustaining chest injuries. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash and was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan was occupied by three licensed male drivers and was stationary at the time. No contributing driver errors were specified in the report. The bike showed no damage despite the collision. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the bicyclist.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4535515 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Taxi and SUV Collide on 3 Avenue

A taxi and an SUV crashed on 3 Avenue in Manhattan. The taxi driver suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm injury. Police cited traffic control disregard as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed men traveling straight ahead.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 3 Avenue near East 34 Street involving a taxi and an SUV. The taxi driver, a 61-year-old man, was injured with contusions to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash involved impact to the left front bumpers of both vehicles. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4533882 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
S 5602
Epstein votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.


S 5602
Epstein votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.


A 8936
EPSTEIN co-sponsors bill boosting street safety with complete street requirements.

Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.

Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.


A 8936
Epstein votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.

Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.

Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.


A 8936
Epstein votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.

Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.

Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.


S 1078
Epstein votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.

Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.

Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.


3
Two Sedans Collide on 2 Avenue, Injuring Three

Two sedans crashed on 2 Avenue in Manhattan. A female driver making a left turn collided with a male driver going straight. Three occupants in the turning vehicle suffered back and neck injuries. Improper lane usage caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 2017 Toyota sedan driven by a licensed female driver from New Jersey was making a left turn on 2 Avenue when it collided with a 2021 Nissan sedan traveling eastbound. The impact occurred at the left front bumpers of both vehicles. The Toyota carried three occupants: the driver, a front passenger, and a child restrained in the rear seat. All three suffered injuries including back and neck pain and were in shock. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor for the female driver. The male driver was going straight and had no listed errors. No victims were ejected, and all occupants used seat belts or child restraints.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4529077 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Two-Vehicle Collision on East 34th Street

A sedan and an SUV collided head-on on East 34th Street just after midnight. The sedan driver, a 63-year-old man, suffered a shoulder injury and bruising. Both drivers were distracted. The crash caused front-end damage to both vehicles.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east and an SUV traveling west collided on East 34th Street. The sedan driver, a 63-year-old man, was injured with a shoulder and upper arm contusion. Both drivers were reported to have been inattentive or distracted at the time of the crash. The sedan driver also contributed to the crash by driving at an unsafe speed. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan and the right front bumper of the SUV. Both drivers were licensed and driving straight ahead before the collision. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4528524 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Inexperienced Driver Injured in SUV Crash on FDR Drive

A 32-year-old female driver suffered back injuries in a solo SUV crash on FDR Drive. The vehicle struck an object with its left front bumper. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. Driver inexperience contributed to the collision.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old female driver operating a 2021 Jeep SUV on FDR Drive was injured when her vehicle impacted an object with the left front bumper. The driver was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver sustained internal back injuries but was not ejected from the vehicle. The crash occurred while the vehicle was traveling north and going straight ahead. Vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumper.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4526161 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Pedestrian Injured Crossing 3rd Avenue by Truck

A 67-year-old woman was struck while crossing 3rd Avenue with the signal. A pick-up truck making a right turn hit her with its right front quarter panel. The pedestrian suffered a shoulder contusion and remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 3rd Avenue and East 42nd Street in Manhattan. She was crossing with the signal when a 2022 Chevrolet pick-up truck, traveling east and making a right turn, struck her on the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained a contusion to her shoulder and upper arm and was conscious after the collision. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. There is no mention of any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's actions or safety equipment.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4525401 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
2
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on FDR Drive

A Ford SUV struck a Honda sedan from behind on FDR Drive. Both drivers were injured with back pain and whiplash. The sedan driver wore a lap belt and harness. The crash was caused by driver inattention and unsafe speed.

According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling north on FDR Drive rear-ended a Honda sedan also heading north. The sedan driver, a 34-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The front passenger in the SUV, a 39-year-old man, also sustained back injuries and whiplash. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with unsafe speed for the sedan driver. Both vehicles had damage to their center front and back ends respectively. The report does not indicate any fault or blame on the victims.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4524835 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Powers Presses DOT for Update on Delayed Busway

The Fifth Avenue busway remains stuck. Promised in 2020, it faces business pushback and city silence. Riders wait. Speeds drop. Advocates fume. DOT offers no answers. The city drags its feet while vulnerable road users pay the price.

""My office has been actively asking the Department of Transportation for an update for months, most recently last week, but have yet to receive a new timeline or details... we shouldn’t miss a big opportunity to transform Fifth Avenue."" -- Keith Powers

Bill: Fifth Avenue busway implementation. Status: Delayed. Committee: Not specified. Key dates: Announced 2020, stalled as of April 8, 2022. The project, described as a 'car-free busway between 57th and 34th streets,' aimed to speed up commutes for 110,000 bus riders. Council Member Keith Powers pressed DOT for updates, saying, 'we shouldn’t miss a big opportunity to transform Fifth Avenue.' Danny Pearlstein of Riders Alliance called it 'one of the most important busways in the City.' Despite proven success elsewhere, business interests stalled progress. The current plan offers a protected bike lane and pedestrian improvements, but no dedicated bus lane. DOT has not provided a timeline. Advocates and local officials remain frustrated. Vulnerable road users—bus riders, cyclists, pedestrians—are left exposed as the city delays.


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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4516618 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4516492 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4563386 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4513094 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4516868 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4507078 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16