Crash Count for Central Park
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 419
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 237
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 72
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 8
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 2
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Aug 1, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Central Park?

Central Park Bleeds While City Hall Sleeps

Central Park Bleeds While City Hall Sleeps

Central Park: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 6, 2025

Blood on the Park Roads

Central Park is not safe. Not for the old, not for the young. Not for the cyclist, not for the walker. In the last twelve months, one person died and three were seriously injured here. Fifty-one more were hurt. The numbers do not tell you about the sound of bone on asphalt, or the blood that stains the crosswalk. But they are the record of a city that looks away.

Just weeks ago, a man on a bike died on the 97th Street Transverse. He was 43. The crash report lists him as ejected, dead at the scene. No further detail. No comfort for his family. No change for the next rider. NYC Open Data

A child was hit at Central Park West and 85th. The report says “failure to yield right-of-way” and “unsafe speed.” She survived, but with severe lacerations to the head. She was crossing with the signal. The driver was on a bike. The city moves on.

The Voices in the Silence

The dead do not speak. The living do. After a cyclist was struck in Washington Heights, a resident said, “No one stops at these stop signs. We see people go through these red lights all the time.” Another added, “I really want there to be speed humps because it’s just terrifying.”

The horror is not just in the crash. It is in the waiting. It is in the knowledge that nothing will change until someone makes it change.

What Leaders Have Done—and What They Haven’t

Local leaders have taken some steps. Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal voted yes on the Stop Super Speeders Act, a bill that would force repeat dangerous drivers to install speed limiters. Open States Assembly Member Micah Lasher voted to extend school speed zones. These are steps. But the blood still runs. The city has the power to lower the speed limit to 20 mph. It has not done so.

Every day of delay is another day of risk.

Call to Action: Make Them Hear You

Call your council member. Call the mayor. Tell them to use the power they have. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand real protection for people who walk and ride. Do not wait for another name to be added to the list.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Central Park sit politically?
Central Park belongs to borough Manhattan, community board Manhattan CB64, city council district District 6, assembly district AD 69 and state senate district SD 47.
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Central Park?
In the last period, pedestrians were injured or killed by: Cars and Trucks (22 incidents, including 2 serious injuries and 1 death), Motorcycles and Mopeds (4 incidents), and Bikes (10 incidents, including 2 serious injuries).
Are these crashes just 'accidents' or are they preventable?
These crashes are not random. Most could be prevented with lower speed limits, better street design, and enforcement against reckless driving.
What can local politicians do to make Central Park safer?
They can lower the speed limit to 20 mph, redesign crossings, install speed humps, and pass laws that keep repeat dangerous drivers off the road.
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 have been killed or seriously injured in Central Park recently?
In the last twelve months, one person was killed and three were seriously injured in traffic crashes in Central Park.
What recent steps have local leaders taken?
Senator Hoylman-Sigal voted for the Stop Super Speeders Act, and Assembly Member Lasher voted to extend school speed zones. But the city has not yet lowered the speed limit to 20 mph.

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Other Representatives

Micah Lasher
Assembly Member Micah Lasher
District 69
District Office:
245 W. 104th St., New York, NY 10025
Legislative Office:
Room 534, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Gale A. Brewer
Council Member Gale A. Brewer
District 6
District Office:
563 Columbus Avenue, New York, NY 10024
212-873-0282
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1744, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6975
Twitter: galeabrewer
Brad Hoylman-Sigal
State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal
District 47
District Office:
322 8th Ave. Suite 1700, New York, NY 10001
Legislative Office:
Room 310, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

Central Park Central Park sits in Manhattan, Precinct 22, District 6, AD 69, SD 47, Manhattan CB64.

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State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Central Park

E-Bike Rider Ejected in Manhattan Taxi Crash

An e-bike rider collided with a parked taxi on West 73 Street. The rider was ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The taxi sustained damage to its right rear quarter panel. The rider remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male e-bike rider was injured after colliding with a parked taxi on West 73 Street in Manhattan. The rider was ejected from the bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The taxi was damaged on its right rear quarter panel. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The taxi was stationary before the crash, and the e-bike was passing when the collision occurred. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549355 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
E-Bike and E-Scooter Collide on Central Park West

Two electric vehicles crashed head-on on Central Park West. The 31-year-old e-bike driver suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm. Both vehicles hit front-left bumpers. The rider wore a helmet. Police cite pedestrian or bicyclist confusion as a factor.

According to the police report, an e-bike and an e-scooter collided on Central Park West. The 31-year-old male e-bike driver was injured, sustaining contusions to his elbow and lower arm. The crash involved impact at the left front bumpers of both vehicles. The e-bike driver was wearing a helmet. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. No driver license issues or other errors were noted. The collision caused center front-end damage to both vehicles. The e-bike driver remained conscious and was not ejected. The report does not assign fault to the injured rider.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545160 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
Convertible and Box Truck Clash on Central Park Transverse

Convertible and box truck met head-on on Transverse Road. Both drivers failed to keep right. An 80-year-old man suffered leg injuries. Metal twisted. Airbags burst. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.

According to the police report, a convertible and a box truck collided head-on on Transverse Road in Manhattan. The 80-year-old male driver of the convertible was injured, suffering contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Both drivers were cited for 'Failure to Keep Right.' The convertible's left front bumper struck the truck's left front quarter panel. Airbags deployed. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash resulted from both drivers failing to maintain proper lane position.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4547631 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
2
Sedan Slams Center Front on Manhattan Transverse

A Ford sedan struck hard on Transverse Road Number Four. Driver and passenger both hurt. Police cite driver distraction. Passenger semiconscious, face bleeding. Metal and bodies took the blow.

According to the police report, a 1999 Ford sedan heading east on Transverse Road Number Four in Manhattan crashed, injuring both occupants. The 25-year-old driver suffered abrasions over her entire body. The 23-year-old passenger was semiconscious, with facial injuries and minor bleeding. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main cause. The sedan's center front end and right front bumper took the impact. The driver wore a lap belt and had an airbag deploy. The passenger wore no safety equipment. No one was ejected.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4541069 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
Brewer Supports Safety-Boosting Ban on Non-Essential Helicopters

Council members push to ban non-essential helicopter flights from city-owned helipads. The bill targets tourist and luxury flights, sparing only essential services. Noise, pollution, and safety risks drive the move. The city’s airspace faces a reckoning.

On June 27, 2022, Council Member Lincoln Restler and colleagues introduced a bill to ban all non-essential helicopter flights from the Wall Street and East 34th Street city-owned helipads. The legislation, discussed in the City Council, exempts NYPD, news, and hospital helicopters. The bill’s matter title: 'Stop the Chop.' Council Members Amanda Farias, Gale Brewer, Shahana Hanif, Alexa Avilés, Crystal Hudson, Jennifer Gutiérrez, Christopher Marte, and Carlina Rivera joined as sponsors. Hanif stated, 'Our airspace is not for sale to the highest bidder and should only be available to essential needs of our city.' The bill responds to mounting complaints—nearly 60,000 since 2010—over helicopter noise and pollution. The proposal aims to cut thousands of flights, reduce greenhouse gases, and restore peace to city parks and neighborhoods.


SUV Hits Bicyclist on East 101 Street

A 25-year-old male bicyclist suffered bruises and full-body injuries after a collision with a parked SUV on East 101 Street in Manhattan. The SUV’s left side doors were damaged. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from his bike.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on East 101 Street collided with a parked SUV that was also facing south. The impact occurred on the SUV’s left side doors and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his entire body but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with pedestrian/bicyclist error or confusion. The SUV driver was licensed and female. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash highlights risks from driver distraction and bicyclist confusion in shared street spaces.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539407 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
2
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on East 79 Street

A Toyota SUV stopped in traffic was struck from behind by a Toyota sedan traveling east on East 79 Street in Manhattan. Both male drivers, aged 62 and 74, suffered whiplash and back or eye injuries. The SUV driver was distracted and aggressive.

According to the police report, a 2018 Toyota SUV stopped in traffic on East 79 Street was rear-ended by a 2022 Toyota sedan traveling east. The SUV driver, a 62-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. The sedan driver, a 74-year-old man, also sustained whiplash and an eye injury. Both drivers remained conscious and were not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction, as well as aggressive driving and road rage, as contributing factors. The SUV driver was identified as inattentive and aggressive. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4538999 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
Brewer Demands Safety Boosting Bus Lane Enforcement

Council Member Gale Brewer stood near City Hall. She called for tougher bus lane rules. Cars block buses. Riders wait. Advocates want cameras on buses. The city plans more lanes. But without enforcement, buses stay stuck. Vulnerable riders pay the price.

On June 16, 2022, Council Member Gale A. Brewer of District 6 led a press conference urging stronger enforcement of bus lanes. The event, covered by Gothamist, highlighted the city's plan to add 20 more miles of bus lanes, part of Mayor Adams's pledge for 150 miles by 2025. Brewer declared, "Cars can't be in the bus lanes," and pushed for cameras to catch violators. Advocates like Cecilia Ellis and Jolyse Race joined, stressing that bus delays hurt low-income and older New Yorkers most. The press conference did not involve a formal bill or committee action, but spotlighted the urgent need for enforcement to protect bus riders—many of whom are vulnerable road users stranded by blocked lanes.


Hoylman-Sigal Supports Safety Boosting 24/7 Speed Cameras Expansion

Albany lawmakers extended 24/7 speed cameras but stalled on key safety bills. Local control over speed limits failed. Some progress, much disappointment. Vulnerable road users remain exposed. Council Member Adrienne Adams was mentioned. The fight for safer streets continues.

""Of course, not as much as any of us would have wanted to see, but for the first time, speed cameras are normalized. The knee-jerk opposition to them has dissipated and now we can build on the success of the 24-hour camera bill to introduce and pass more legislation."" -- Brad Hoylman-Sigal

The 2022 New York State legislative session reviewed transportation and street safety policy, with Council Member Adrienne Adams (District 28) mentioned in coverage. Lawmakers extended New York City's school-zone speed camera program for three years, allowing 24/7 operation—a win for street safety. The bill, however, was watered down. Other measures under the 'Crash Victims Rights and Safety Act' saw mixed results: some passed, like upstate towns setting 25 mph speed limits and increased complete streets funding; others, like 'Sammy's Law' for NYC speed limits and expanded safe passing for cyclists, stalled. The matter title called the session 'historic, yet deeply disappointing.' Adams was not a sponsor but was referenced in the debate. Advocates and senators voiced frustration at the lack of progress on local speed limit control and measures against repeat reckless drivers. The session left vulnerable road users without key protections.


Hoylman-Sigal Supports Safety-Boosting 24/7 School-Zone Speed Cameras

Albany extended 24/7 school-zone speed cameras for three years. Lawmakers failed to pass Sammy’s Law and other vital safety bills. Advocates called the session a partial victory, but vulnerable road users remain at risk. Progress, but not enough. Streets stay dangerous.

The 2022 New York State legislative session ended on June 6, 2022. Lawmakers extended and expanded New York City’s school-zone speed camera program to operate 24/7 for three more years. The bill passed, but was watered down from its original form. Other key street safety bills, including 'Sammy’s Law'—which would let NYC set its own speed limits—did not advance. Senator Andrew Gounardes called the speed camera win 'monumental,' while Senator Brad Hoylman said, 'not as much as any of us would have wanted to see, but for the first time, speed cameras are normalized.' Elizabeth Adams of Transportation Alternatives voiced disappointment over the failure of Sammy’s Law, calling it a top priority for Families for Safe Streets. Several other bills to protect pedestrians and cyclists stalled or died in committee. The session brought some progress, but left many dangers unaddressed.


S 5602
Gibbs 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.


Hoylman Supports Safety Boosting Cameras to Protect Cyclists

Assemblyman Mamdani and Senator Hoylman push for cameras in 50 protected bike lanes. Drivers who block lanes face $50 fines. DOT backs the plan. Lawmakers say enforcement is needed. Cyclists face danger daily. Cameras promise real consequences for reckless drivers.

Assembly Bill, proposed June 2, 2022, by Zohran Mamdani (District 36) and co-sponsored by Brad Hoylman, seeks to deploy automated enforcement cameras at 50 protected bike lanes. The bill aims to fine drivers $50 for each infraction, targeting those who block or drive in bike lanes. The matter summary states: 'NYC pols propose traffic cameras to deter drivers from using bike lanes.' Mamdani and Hoylman argue that enforcement is critical, with Mamdani stating, 'You consistently see cars driving in the bike lane. We know that these cameras work to deter drivers from breaking the law.' DOT supports the measure, calling it 'life-saving automated enforcement technology.' The bill awaits City Council approval, with Mamdani pledging to advance it through the summer and fall.


A 8936
Cleare 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
Hoylman 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
Krueger 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.


Bike Strikes 9-Year-Old Pedestrian Crossing

A 9-year-old girl was injured crossing Central Park West with the signal. A northbound cyclist disregarded traffic control and hit her at the intersection. The child suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The bike showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 9-year-old female pedestrian was crossing Central Park West at West 63 Street with the signal when a northbound cyclist struck her. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Brakes Defective' as contributing factors. The cyclist was going straight ahead and impacted the pedestrian at the center front end of the bike. The bike showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. The report highlights the cyclist's failure to obey traffic control and defective brakes as key causes.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4532962 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
S 5602
Cleare 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
Hoylman 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
Krueger 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.


E-Scooter Strikes Parked Sedan in Manhattan

An e-scooter collided with a parked sedan on Central Park North. The 28-year-old male e-scooter driver suffered a neck injury. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as contributing factors. The rider was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male e-scooter driver traveling west on Central Park North struck a parked sedan. The collision caused injury to the rider's neck, classified as moderate. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The sedan was stationary with two occupants inside. The e-scooter sustained front-end damage, and the sedan was damaged on its left side doors. The rider was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4532853 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08