Crash Count for New York City
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 362,482
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 206,495
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 44,982
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 2,722
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 1,170
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Nov 3, 2025
Carnage in NYC
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 6,919
+6,904
Crush Injuries 667
Lower leg/foot 184
+179
Whole body 141
+136
Head 117
+112
Back 57
+52
Neck 53
+48
Lower arm/hand 42
+37
Hip/upper leg 30
+25
Shoulder/upper arm 28
+23
Face 22
+17
Chest 21
+16
Abdomen/pelvis 14
+9
Amputation 50
Lower leg/foot 18
+13
Lower arm/hand 14
+9
Back 4
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Chest 2
Head 2
Hip/upper leg 2
Neck 2
Whole body 2
Severe Bleeding 768
Head 472
+467
Face 108
+103
Lower leg/foot 71
+66
Whole body 44
+39
Lower arm/hand 36
+31
Shoulder/upper arm 10
+5
Hip/upper leg 8
+3
Abdomen/pelvis 7
+2
Neck 6
+1
Eye 3
Back 2
Chest 2
Severe Lacerations 697
Head 247
+242
Lower leg/foot 176
+171
Face 97
+92
Whole body 64
+59
Lower arm/hand 62
+57
Hip/upper leg 24
+19
Shoulder/upper arm 10
+5
Neck 7
+2
Eye 6
+1
Back 5
Abdomen/pelvis 4
Chest 3
Concussion 1,154
Head 688
+683
Whole body 84
+79
Neck 83
+78
Lower leg/foot 82
+77
Back 65
+60
Face 39
+34
Shoulder/upper arm 37
+32
Lower arm/hand 35
+30
Chest 25
+20
Hip/upper leg 17
+12
Abdomen/pelvis 7
+2
Eye 3
Whiplash 6,255
Neck 2,804
+2,799
Back 1,374
+1,369
Head 1,194
+1,189
Whole body 593
+588
Shoulder/upper arm 302
+297
Chest 205
+200
Lower leg/foot 165
+160
Lower arm/hand 72
+67
Face 57
+52
Hip/upper leg 53
+48
Abdomen/pelvis 47
+42
Eye 6
+1
Contusion/Bruise 9,538
Lower leg/foot 3,299
+3,294
Head 1,513
+1,508
Lower arm/hand 1,290
+1,285
Shoulder/upper arm 817
+812
Back 650
+645
Hip/upper leg 608
+603
Whole body 460
+455
Face 455
+450
Neck 400
+395
Chest 235
+230
Abdomen/pelvis 168
+163
Eye 41
+36
Abrasion 6,409
Lower leg/foot 2,192
+2,187
Lower arm/hand 1,426
+1,421
Head 949
+944
Face 494
+489
Shoulder/upper arm 366
+361
Whole body 366
+361
Hip/upper leg 223
+218
Back 175
+170
Neck 161
+156
Abdomen/pelvis 81
+76
Chest 63
+58
Eye 35
+30
Pain/Nausea 2,727
Lower leg/foot 475
+470
Back 444
+439
Head 418
+413
Neck 407
+402
Whole body 369
+364
Shoulder/upper arm 275
+270
Lower arm/hand 167
+162
Hip/upper leg 144
+139
Chest 143
+138
Abdomen/pelvis 63
+58
Face 47
+42
Eye 6
+1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Nov 3, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in NYC?

Preventable Speeding in NYC School Zones

(since 2022)

Caught Speeding Recently in NYC

Vehicles – Caught Speeding in NYC (12 months)
  1. 2023 Black Audi Sedan (LCM8254) – 457 times
  2. 2013 White Ford Bu (TLN8692) – 288 times
  3. 2023 Chevrolet Station Wagon (LZP2057) – 261 times
  4. 2023 Black Toyota Sedan (LHW5598) – 253 times
  5. 2022 Gray Ford Pickup (KXM7078) – 246 times
One week, three lives: NYC’s slow, public death toll

One week, three lives: NYC’s slow, public death toll

New York City: Jan 1, 2022 - Nov 6, 2025

On Oct 31, 2025, on the Grand Central Parkway, the driver of a 2017 Infiniti SUV hit and killed a 46-year-old man walking outside an intersection. Police records list him as dead at the scene. Source.

This Week

  • Oct 29 at 18 Ave and 49 St, the driver of a Ford SUV hit and killed an 84-year-old man; police recorded driver inattention and said the driver was unlicensed. Source
  • Oct 27 at 108 St and 38 Ave, a 26-year-old on an e‑bike died after a collision that involved a parked BMW sedan; he was ejected. Source

Citywide, the count keeps climbing

Since 2022, New York City has logged 362,261 crashes, with 206,354 people injured and 1,170 killed. City data.

In the past 12 months, crashes killed 283 people and injured 52,818 more citywide. City data.

The worst harm hits people outside cars

Pedestrians and cyclists bear the blows in these cases. On Oct 31, it was a man walking on a highway. On Oct 29 in Borough Park, it was an elder crossing without a crosswalk, struck by a driver police say wasn’t licensed to drive. On Oct 27 in Corona, it was a young rider thrown from his bike. City data.

Policy can end this

Speed is a choice, and it is policy. New York has the tools to slow cars and stop the worst repeat offenders. Lower the default speed limit. Require speed limiters for habitual speeders. Both steps are laid out here with how to push them. Take action.

The three deaths above happened in one week. They sit inside a city ledger that adds up every day. It does not have to.

Frequently Asked Questions

How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets (Crashes h9gi-nx95, Persons f55k-p6yu, Vehicles bm4k-52h4). We filtered for crashes in New York City between 2022-01-01 and 2025-11-06 and counted totals for crashes, injuries, and deaths citywide. The extraction date was Nov 6, 2025. A reproducible filtered query for total crashes is shown here. Death and injury counts come from the corresponding fields in the Crashes and Persons tables using the same date window.
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.
What period does this story cover?
Jan 1, 2022 through Nov 6, 2025, citywide.
Why focus on people outside cars?
Because the recent deaths highlighted here all involved people walking or riding bikes and drivers of larger vehicles. These are the most vulnerable road users in these cases, per the city crash records linked above.
What can I do right now?
Ask City Hall and Albany to lower speeds and rein in repeat speeders — and back it up with a call or email. Start here: Take action.
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  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4845384 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-06
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5
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens

Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.

CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.


4
Distracted SUV Driver Ejects Rider on Franklin

Aug 4 - On Franklin Ave at Colden St in Queens, a driver in an SUV pulled from parking and hit a 28-year-old on a motorized vehicle. Impact threw her into the street. She suffered severe facial cuts. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.

A driver in an SUV pulled from parking on Franklin Ave at Colden St in Queens and hit a 28-year-old woman operating a motorized vehicle. "According to the police report," she was traveling straight when the driver started from parking and collided with her. The impact ejected her. She suffered severe facial lacerations and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. No helmet or signal use was cited as a contributing factor.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833369 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07
4
Driver hits man at Crown and Rogers intersection

Aug 4 - A northbound driver going straight hit a man in the Crown Street and Rogers Avenue intersection. Police recorded failure to yield and traffic control disregarded by the driver. The man suffered crush injuries to his face and stayed conscious.

A 43-year-old man was hurt while crossing at Crown Street and Rogers Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a northbound driver going straight hit him in the intersection. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Traffic Control Disregarded by the driver as contributing factors. The man suffered crush injuries to his face and remained conscious at the scene. No details were provided about the vehicle type, registration, or the driver. The report places the man in the intersection at the time of impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833201 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07
4
Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian on Bedford Ave

Aug 4 - A driver in a Tesla hit a 52-year-old man crossing Bedford Ave near 1167. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction. The man suffered a head wound and severe bleeding. He stayed conscious.

A driver in a Tesla traveling north on Bedford Ave hit a 52-year-old man who was crossing near 1167 Bedford Ave in Brooklyn at about 12:47 a.m. The driver hit the man with the front end of the car. The man sustained a head injury with severe bleeding and remained conscious. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and distracted. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. The crash happened away from an intersection while the pedestrian was crossing midblock. The driver was going straight before impact. No other contributing factors were listed in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833603 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07
4
Adams Defends Misguided Removal of Bedford Bike Lane

Aug 4 - Adams ripped up three blocks of Bedford’s protected bike lane. Streetsblog slammed the move. DOT says danger rises. Cyclists lose safe passage. The city’s network shrinks. Riders and walkers left exposed.

"So they get happy whenever — if I don't do something they like about bike lanes, they enjoy it." -- Eric Adams

On August 4, 2025, Streetsblog NYC reported Mayor Adams’s removal of three blocks of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The Department of Transportation warned this will make the roadway less safe. Streetsblog called it 'a crucial piece of the bike network.' Adams defended his decision, blaming press scrutiny. No council bill or committee action is tied to this event. The safety analyst notes: 'The event text does not describe a specific policy or legislative change affecting pedestrian or cyclist safety, so no direct safety impact can be assessed.' Still, the loss of protection leaves vulnerable road users at greater risk.


4
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights

Aug 4 - A driver struck a cyclist in Washington Heights. The cyclist survived. Neighbors say the intersection breeds danger. The driver fled. NYPD searches. Streets remain unsafe.

CBS New York reported on August 4, 2025, that a driver hit a cyclist in Washington Heights and left the scene. The article notes, "local residents say the intersection has been a problem for some time." The NYPD is searching for the driver. The incident highlights ongoing risks at this location and points to persistent systemic hazards for cyclists and pedestrians. No mention of charges or arrests. The crash underscores the need for stronger street design and enforcement.


3
Three-Sedan Crash on White Plains Road

Aug 3 - Three sedans collided on White Plains Road in the Bronx. A 34-year-old driver suffered back and crush injuries. Police recorded unsafe speed. Vehicles showed front and rear damage. Traffic stopped at the scene.

Three sedans collided on White Plains Road at East 229th Street in the Bronx. One driver, a 34-year-old man, was injured with back and crush injuries and remained conscious. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was the contributing factor. Police recorded two vehicles stopped in traffic and a third vehicle slowing or stopping before the crash. Points of impact were logged as center back end, right rear bumper, and center front end. Multiple occupants reported unspecified injuries. The report lists unsafe speed as the cause; no other contributing factors were recorded.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833130 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07
3
Driver's U-Turn Hits Moped on Fresh Pond Road

Aug 3 - Driver swung a U-turn across Fresh Pond Road at Linden. Hit a moped going straight. Rider, 30, bled from a leg and was partly ejected. Police recorded Turning Improperly and Failure to Yield.

A driver in an SUV made a U-turn on Fresh Pond Road at Linden Street in Queens and hit a southbound moped going straight. The moped driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered a serious leg injury with severe bleeding and was partially ejected. "According to the police report, the SUV driver was making a U-turn when he hit the moped." Police recorded Turning Improperly and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. Impact was to the SUV’s front and the rear of the moped. Records show the SUV driver held a permit. The rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833584 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07
3
Driver Rear-Ends Sedan on Bruckner Expressway

Aug 3 - A driver rear-ended another sedan on Bruckner Expressway. A 36-year-old man suffered crush injuries to the head. Police recorded following too closely. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected.

A driver in a sedan rear-ended the center back end of another sedan on Bruckner Expressway while both vehicles were traveling south. The driver, a 36-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his head and was conscious at the scene. "According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Following Too Closely.'" The front of the striking sedan hit the rear of the struck sedan. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832754 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07
3
Cyclist Hospitalized After Hit-And-Run Uptown

Aug 3 - A driver struck a cyclist at West 181st and Cabrini. The driver fled. The cyclist went to the hospital. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.

CBS New York (2025-08-03) reports a bicyclist was hospitalized after a hit-and-run at West 181st Street and Cabrini Boulevard in Washington Heights. The crash happened just after noon. The driver left the scene, leaving the cyclist injured. The article states, "A bicyclist was hospitalized after being injured in a hit and run." No details on the driver or vehicle were released. The incident highlights ongoing risks for cyclists and the persistent issue of drivers fleeing crash scenes in New York City.


2
Driver Reverses Sedan Into Moped on 82nd Street

Aug 2 - On 82nd Street at Atlantic Avenue, a driver reversing a sedan hit a man on a moped. The 53-year-old bled from deep leg cuts. Night in Queens. The report listed no driver errors.

A driver reversing a sedan on 82nd Street at Atlantic Avenue in Queens hit a man riding a moped. The rider, 53, suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot. According to the police report, no contributing factors or driver errors were listed. The sedan was backing and the moped was traveling straight east. Impact was to the sedan’s right rear bumper and the moped’s front end. It was night. No other injuries were reported. The report notes the moped rider was unlicensed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832491 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07
2
Taxi turning hits motorcycle on Parkway

Aug 2 - A turning taxi cut across Eastern Parkway at Thomas S. Boyland. The motorcycle slammed the nose. The rider, 16, was ejected and badly hurt. Teens in the cab were shaken. Speed listed. Steel met flesh. The system failed again.

A taxi making a left from Eastern Parkway at Thomas S. Boyland Street struck a westbound motorcycle. The motorcycle hit the taxi’s front and the 16-year-old rider was ejected and injured. Several teen passengers in the cab were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the crash involved a “Taxi, Motorcycle” with the factor “Unsafe Speed.” Driver errors include the taxi turning into the rider’s path while making a left and speed listed as a contributing factor. Helmet use or signals are not cited. The impact points and positions show a left-turn conflict that put the motorcycle and its young rider in the crosshairs on a wide Brooklyn arterial.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834947 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07
2
Speeding sedan driver injures man on Rockaway Boulevard

Aug 2 - A driver in a sedan going east hit a man at 86-15 Rockaway Boulevard in Queens. Head wound. Severe bleeding. He was incoherent. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.

A driver in a sedan traveling east hit a 38-year-old man at 86-15 Rockaway Boulevard in Queens. The impact left the pedestrian with a head wound and severe bleeding. He was incoherent at the scene. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was the contributing factor. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. The data places the pedestrian at the intersection when he was struck. No other contributing factors were recorded in the report. The crash occurred in the 102nd Precinct area.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832481 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07
2
Driver Kills Man Crossing Broadway at Suydam

Aug 2 - A driver hit a 47-year-old man crossing Broadway at Suydam in Brooklyn. The impact crushed his body. He died there. Police listed no driver errors. Vehicle type and driver details were not recorded.

A driver hit and killed a 47-year-old man crossing Broadway at Suydam Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his entire body and was killed. Police listed no contributing factors or driver errors in the dataset. The vehicle type, travel direction, and driver details were not recorded. The crash location is within the 81st Precinct area. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned in the report. The record identifies the victim as a pedestrian at an intersection. Beyond that, the data give no cause.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832241 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07
1
Merging Crash on Henry Hudson Parkway Injures Three

Aug 1 - Two sedans met in a merge on Henry Hudson Parkway. One driver went straight south. The other merged. Police recorded Passing Too Closely. A 68-year-old driver, a 22-year-old driver, and a 22-year-old passenger were hurt.

Two southbound sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. One driver went straight. The other merged. According to the police report, 'Passing Too Closely' was a contributing factor. The straight-ahead driver’s left front bumper contacted the merging driver’s right rear quarter. Three people were hurt: a 68-year-old male driver with arm injuries, a 22-year-old male driver with shoulder injuries, and a 22-year-old female passenger with leg injuries. Police recorded driver error—Passing Too Closely. The report lists shock for two victims and notes crush injuries. No contributing factors were assigned to those injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832215 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07
1
Unlicensed Driver Hits Cyclist on Patchen Ave

Aug 1 - The driver of an unlicensed SUV hit a 21-year-old bicyclist on Patchen Ave near Macon St. The rider was ejected, suffered severe head lacerations and shock. Police recorded Passing or Lane Usage Improper and Pedestrian/Bicyclist Error.

The driver of an SUV hit a 21-year-old woman riding a bicycle southbound on Patchen Ave near Macon St and the rider was ejected and injured. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected and suffered severe head lacerations and shock. Police recorded “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” as contributing factors. The SUV sustained right front bumper damage at the point of impact; the bicycle showed center back end damage. The report notes the SUV driver was unlicensed. The crash left the bicyclist injured and in shock.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832107 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07
1
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street

Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.

According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.


31
Speeding Sedan Kills Pedestrian on 101st

Jul 31 - A sedan struck and killed a 23-year-old man walking in the roadway on 101st Street in Queens. Police listed 'Unsafe Speed' and noted slippery pavement. The driver was not seriously hurt. The pedestrian suffered fatal crush injuries.

The driver of a sedan traveling south on 101st Street in Queens struck a 23-year-old man who was walking in the roadway. The pedestrian was killed. According to the police report, "the pedestrian suffered fatal crush injuries to his entire body." Police listed "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor and also noted "Pavement Slippery." The sedan's center front end struck the victim. The driver, a 31-year-old man, was not seriously hurt. The report records center front end damage and one fatality.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832080 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07
31
Improper Lane Use Injures Taxi Driver

Jul 31 - A sedan and a taxi collided on 101 Ave at Woodhaven Blvd in Queens. The taxi driver, 31, suffered back and crush injuries. Police recorded "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

The driver of a sedan and the driver of a taxi collided on 101 Ave at Woodhaven Blvd in Queens. The taxi driver, a 31-year-old man, suffered back and crush injuries and remained conscious. "According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.'" Police recorded passing or lane usage improper by the driver. The report lists damage to the sedan’s right rear quarter panel and the taxi’s left front quarter panel. The record notes no pedestrians or cyclists were involved and documents the taxi driver’s injuries without attributing fault to the injured person.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832477 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07
31
Left-Turning SUV Kills E-Bike Rider on Hollis Court

Jul 31 - A driver in an SUV turned left on Hollis Court Blvd at 50 Ave. He hit a 55-year-old woman on an e-bike going straight. She suffered fatal chest injuries.

A 55-year-old woman riding an e-bike was killed after a driver in an SUV made a left turn on Hollis Court Blvd at 50 Ave in Queens and hit her as she went straight south. According to the police report, both were traveling south and the SUV’s right front quarter panel hit the e-bike’s left front. The rider was ejected and suffered fatal chest injuries. Police recorded all contributing factors as “Unspecified” and cited no driver error. The crash took the cyclist’s life and left another block marked by a turn gone wrong.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832001 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07