Crash Count for East Midtown-Turtle Bay
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,679
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,002
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 214
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 16
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 4
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 1, 2025
Carnage in East Midtown-Turtle Bay
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 4
+1
Crush Injuries 2
Head 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Severe Bleeding 7
Head 5
Lower arm/hand 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Severe Lacerations 5
Face 2
Head 2
Lower leg/foot 1
Concussion 4
Head 2
Back 1
Neck 1
Whiplash 23
Neck 12
+7
Back 6
+1
Head 2
Lower leg/foot 1
Whole body 1
Contusion/Bruise 49
Lower leg/foot 17
+12
Head 7
+2
Lower arm/hand 7
+2
Shoulder/upper arm 5
Face 4
Whole body 3
Back 2
Hip/upper leg 2
Chest 1
Neck 1
Abrasion 51
Lower arm/hand 15
+10
Lower leg/foot 13
+8
Head 7
+2
Face 5
Shoulder/upper arm 5
Chest 2
Back 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Neck 1
Whole body 1
Pain/Nausea 15
Lower leg/foot 5
Head 3
Hip/upper leg 3
Lower arm/hand 1
Neck 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whole body 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 1, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in East Midtown-Turtle Bay?

Preventable Speeding in East Midtown-Turtle Bay School Zones

(since 2022)

East Midtown’s daily toll, written in sirens

East Midtown-Turtle Bay: Jan 1, 2022 - Oct 20, 2025

Just before midnight at E 47th and 3rd, a driver in a sedan hit a person walking at the intersection on Oct 5, 2025. Police logged an injury and moved on (NYC Open Data).

This Week

  • A driver turning left at E 56th and 2nd hit a person on a bike on Sep 26 (NYC Open Data).
  • On Sep 13 at Lexington and E 59th, a motorcycle rider going straight hit a person walking in the crosswalk; police cited unsafe speed (NYC Open Data).
  • On Sep 5 near E 57th, a driver hit an 81‑year‑old woman walking outside the crosswalk; she was listed unconscious (NYC Open Data).

The count here does not stop

Since 2022, 4 people have been killed and 977 injured in East Midtown–Turtle Bay. The roll includes people walking, biking, and riding in cars, across 1,630 crashes (NYC Open Data).

In the past year, deaths climbed to 3, with 243 injured across 433 crashes. This year to date, crashes are 325, with 189 injured and one death recorded in this area (NYC Open Data).

Corners that keep bleeding

Two corridors stand out: FDR Drive (2 deaths, 70 injuries) and E 59th Street (2 deaths, 44 injuries). First and Second avenues each stack dozens more injuries (NYC Open Data, small‑area analysis).

Harm peaks late afternoon. Injuries crest around 4–5 PM. Deaths appear in the morning and again at night. Police reports list unsafe speed, failure to yield, and red‑light disregard among the recorded causes here (NYC Open Data, hourly and factors).

People on foot and on bikes take the worst of it. Since 2022, police logged 257 injuries and 3 deaths among people walking here, and 228 injuries among people on bikes (NYC Open Data, small‑area analysis).

Promises on 34th. Pain on 47th.

On 34th Street, the city pledged a car‑free busway as part of a rezoning deal. Council Member Keith Powers pushed for it: “I’m glad that we were able to secure a commitment on the 34th Street busway” (Streetsblog NYC; Gothamist; AMNY). Fewer cars and more space for people on 34th will help bus riders and walkers there. The crashes listed above happened uptown and east of that promise.

Stop the repeat speeders

Albany has a bill for the drivers who rack up violations. The Senate’s S 4045 would require intelligent speed limiters for repeat offenders; State Senator Liz Krueger co‑sponsored it and voted yes in committee (Open States). The Assembly’s A 2299 is the companion; Assembly Member Alex Bores is a co‑sponsor (Open States).

Local fixes are on the table. Harden left turns on Second and Lexington. Daylight corners on E 59th. Target speeding at the afternoon peak and at night when deaths spike. These are standard moves when failure to yield and unsafe speed keep showing up in the reports (NYC Open Data, factors and hourly).

What has to happen now

The bodies keep landing on the same avenues. The laws to slow the worst drivers are written. The council and the state have names and numbers attached.

One corner at a time won’t be enough. Pass the speed‑limiter bill. Back it with slower default speeds and the street fixes listed above. Then check 47th and 3rd again.

Take one step today. Tell your officials to act. Start here.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is this happening?
East Midtown–Turtle Bay in Manhattan, within NYPD’s 17th Precinct. Streets cited here include E 47th St and 3rd Ave, E 56th St and 2nd Ave, Lexington Ave at E 59th St, and the E 57th St area, all from the NYC crash database.
How many people have been hurt or killed here since 2022?
According to NYC Open Data, 4 people have been killed and 977 injured across 1,630 crashes in East Midtown–Turtle Bay during 2022‑01‑01 to 2025‑10‑20.
What’s driving the danger?
Police reports in this area cite unsafe speed, failure to yield, inattention/distraction, and disregarding traffic control among recorded factors. Harm concentrates on FDR Drive and E 59th Street, with additional clusters on First and Second avenues, and injuries peak in late afternoon.
Who can fix this?
Locally: NYC DOT and NYPD for design and enforcement; Council Member Keith Powers for policy backing. In Albany: State Senator Liz Krueger (Senate District 28) and Assembly Member Alex Bores (Assembly District 73), who are on record supporting speed‑limiter bills S 4045 and A 2299.
How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets (Crashes h9gi‑nx95, Persons f55k‑p6yu, Vehicles bm4k‑52h4). Filters: date 2022‑01‑01 to 2025‑10‑20; geography: East Midtown–Turtle Bay (NTA MN0604); modes and severities as reported by NYPD. Data were accessed Oct 20, 2025. You can start from the crashes dataset here and apply the same filters.
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

Citations

Other Representatives

Assembly Member Alex Bores

District 73

Twitter: @AlexBores

Council Member Keith Powers

District 4

State Senator Liz Krueger

District 28

Other Geographies

East Midtown-Turtle Bay East Midtown-Turtle Bay sits in Manhattan, Precinct 17, District 4, AD 73, SD 28, Manhattan CB6.

See also
Boroughs
City Council Districts
State_assembly_districts
State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for East Midtown-Turtle Bay

25
E-bike rider hits woman at E 57 ST

Nov 25 - A southbound e-bike rider went straight and hit a 50-year-old woman at E 57 St and 2 Ave in Manhattan. She suffered lower-leg and internal injuries.

At E 57 St and 2 Ave in Manhattan, a rider on an e-bike traveling south went straight and hit a 50-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered injuries to the lower leg and reported internal injury. According to the police report, the e-bike was “Going Straight Ahead” and traveling “South,” and the point of impact was the “Center Front End.” The pedestrian was recorded as “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian at Intersection.” Police recorded injury severity level 3. The report lists no contributing factor or driver error for the rider.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4860467 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-05
21
Man stabbed in back while recording road rage quarrel in Midtown
20
Left-turn driver hits woman at Lexington and 58th

Nov 20 - A driver in a sedan turned left at Lexington and East 58th and hit an 83-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered a leg injury in the intersection. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.

An eastbound driver in a 2016 Honda sedan made a left turn at Lexington Avenue and East 58th Street in Manhattan and hit an 83-year-old woman in the intersection. She was crossing with the signal and suffered a lower-leg injury and pain. According to the police report, the driver turned left and the point of impact was the left front bumper. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. The report also lists “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” The driver was licensed with Pennsylvania plates.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4858870 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-05
7
Woman, 27, fatally struck by wrong-way NYC driver ID’d as transplant from Massachusetts planning wedding
4
E-bike rider hits woman at 51st and 2nd

Nov 4 - An e-bike rider going west on East 51st hit a 21-year-old woman crossing with the signal at Second Avenue. She went down, semiconscious, with a head injury.

A rider on an e-bike going west on East 51st Street hit a 21-year-old woman crossing with the signal at Second Avenue in Manhattan. She suffered a head injury and was semiconscious. According to the police report, the rider was "going straight ahead" westbound at E 51 St and 2 Ave at 6:50 p.m., and police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the rider. The woman was a pedestrian at the intersection and crossing with the signal.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4855628 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-05
29
Tractor-trailer driver injures 94-year-old at E 57th

Oct 29 - Westbound tractor-trailer driver hit a 94-year-old woman near 135 E 57 St in Manhattan. Impact at right front bumper. Head injury. She stayed conscious. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.

A tractor-trailer driver going west in Manhattan hit a 94-year-old woman at the intersection near 135 E 57 St. She suffered a head injury and remained conscious. According to the police report, the driver was going straight and the point of impact was the right front bumper. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The truck was a 2004 Freightliner tractor registered in New Jersey. The pedestrian was listed as being at the intersection; her action was recorded as unknown. No other vehicles were cited in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4853676 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-05
29
Int 1444-2025 Keith Powers

29
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.


21
Police bodycam video from deadly NYC July 4 crash shown during trial
9
At least 1 hurt when NYC taxi crashes on West 42nd Street
9
Int 1421-2025 Powers co-sponsors roadway and sidewalk cafe expansion, boosting overall safety.

Oct 9 - Council bill widens outdoor dining. Grocery stores could apply for sidewalk licenses. Roadway cafes may operate year-round and expand frontage with consent. Review process is streamlined. Laid over in Transportation and Infrastructure committee. No safety analysis attached.

Int. No. 1421, introduced Oct. 9, 2025 and currently Laid Over in Committee. The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure heard it; it was laid over on Nov. 24, 2025. The bill is titled, “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to expanding access to roadway and sidewalk cafes,” and its summary states: “This bill would expand the City’s outdoor dining program by allowing grocery stores to apply for a sidewalk cafe license, removing seasonal restrictions on roadway cafe operation, and providing the option to expand frontage…”. Primary sponsor is Julie Menin; Lincoln Restler and nine other council members are co-sponsors (Ossé, Hanif, Krishnan, Powers, Hudson, Brewer, De La Rosa, Banks, Louis) and it lists coordination with the Brooklyn Borough President. No safety_impact_note or formal safety analysis was provided with the filing; effects on pedestrians, cyclists and other vulnerable street users are not assessed in the record.


5
Volvo driver hits man at East 47th, Third

Oct 5 - A Volvo sedan driver, northbound on Third Avenue, hit a 47-year-old man at East 47th Street around 11:28 p.m. He fell. Hip and upper leg hurt. Police listed contributing factors as Unspecified.

A driver in a 2011 Volvo sedan, licensed in Pennsylvania and heading north on Third Avenue, hit a 47-year-old man in the intersection at East 47th Street at 11:28 p.m. The man was injured in the hip and upper leg and reported pain. “According to the police report …” the driver was going straight, and impact was to the sedan’s center front. Police recorded contributing factors for the driver as “Unspecified,” and listed contributing factors for the pedestrian as “Unspecified.” No specific driver error was recorded in the data. The crash location is in Manhattan, ZIP 10017, near the 17th Precinct and Council District 4. The report lists the driver as licensed; vehicle damage was noted as none.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4848684 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-05
3
SUV driver hits moped on 3 Ave

Oct 3 - A driver in an SUV hit the back of a moped on 3 Ave at E 48 St in Manhattan. One driver reported leg pain. Police cited Unsafe Lane Changing and Other Vehicular.

On 3 Ave at E 48 St in Manhattan, two northbound vehicles collided. The driver of a 2021 Nissan SUV going straight hit the back of a 2021 Yamaha moped that was changing lanes. One driver, age 43, reported knee and lower-leg pain and shock. Others were listed as unspecified. According to the police report, contributing factors were 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Other Vehicular'. Police recorded unsafe lane changing by a driver. The SUV driver’s front end hit the rider’s rear, underscoring the rider’s exposure in traffic.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4847038 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-05
26
Left-Turning SUV Driver Injures Cyclist, E 56th

Sep 26 - A driver in an SUV turned left at E 56 St and 2 Ave and hit a southbound cyclist. The 48-year-old bicyclist was injured. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.

A driver in a 2022 GMC SUV, traveling east on E 56 St, made a left turn at 2 Ave and hit a southbound bicyclist going straight. The cyclist, 48, suffered a leg abrasion and was listed injured. According to the police report, the SUV was “Making Left Turn” and the bike was “Going Straight Ahead,” with impact to the “Left Front Bumper” of the SUV and the bike’s “Center Front End.” Police recorded “Unsafe Speed” and “Other Vehicular” for the driver. The crash occurred in Manhattan, zip code 10022, within the 17th Precinct.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4846988 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-05
25
Suspect due in court after tourist killed, husband critical in Midtown hit-and-run
24
Woman, 50, Killed by Midtown Manhattan Driver in Hit-and-Run Crash
13
Speeding motorcyclist hits woman in crosswalk

Sep 13 - A motorcyclist going east on E 59 St hit a 72-year-old woman in the marked crosswalk at Lexington Ave. She stayed conscious with bruising. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.

At E 59 St and Lexington Ave in Manhattan, the driver of a motorcycle traveling east hit a 72-year-old woman who was crossing in a marked crosswalk. She reported bruising and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, officers recorded "Unsafe Speed" by the driver. The report also lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." The motorcycle's point of impact and damage were at the center front end, and the pre-crash action was going straight ahead. The crash was recorded at 16:50 on September 13, 2025.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842028 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-05
5
Driver hits 81-year-old on East 57th Street

Sep 5 - A driver hit an 81-year-old woman near 225 East 57th Street in Manhattan. She suffered a head injury and was unconscious. Police listed the site as not at an intersection. The report logged no driver contributing factors.

An 81-year-old woman was hit by a driver near 225 East 57th Street in Manhattan at 12:54 p.m. She suffered a head injury. Police recorded that she was unconscious. According to the police report, the crash involved one unspecified vehicle and a pedestrian. Police did not record any driver contributing factors. The driver’s actions were not described. The report listed the location as not at an intersection. Vehicle type, direction, and point of impact were left blank.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839841 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-05
5
SUV driver injures 81-year-old on East 57th

Sep 5 - A driver heading west on East 57th hit an 81-year-old woman near 225. Center-front impact. She suffered a hip and upper leg fracture and dislocation. She was conscious. Police recorded no contributing factors for the driver.

An SUV driver traveling west on East 57th Street hit an 81-year-old woman near 225 East 57th Street in Manhattan. She suffered a reported hip and upper leg fracture and dislocation and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the driver was going straight and the point of impact was the center front. The report lists no contributing factors for the driver. No other injuries were documented. Location data lists ZIP code 10022. The crash was recorded under collision ID 4839904.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839904 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-05
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Carriage riders jump out of speeding buggy as spooked Central Park horse runs wild: video