Crash Count for New York City
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 350,092
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 198,251
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 42,967
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 2,604
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 1,127
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 13, 2025
Carnage in NYC
Killed 5,227
+5,212
Crush Injuries 495
Lower leg/foot 141
+136
Whole body 107
+102
Head 83
+78
Back 42
+37
Neck 36
+31
Lower arm/hand 31
+26
Shoulder/upper arm 25
+20
Hip/upper leg 20
+15
Chest 17
+12
Face 15
+10
Abdomen/pelvis 11
+6
Amputation 40
Lower arm/hand 13
+8
Lower leg/foot 12
+7
Back 3
Chest 2
Head 2
Hip/upper leg 2
Neck 2
Whole body 2
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Severe Bleeding 576
Head 355
+350
Face 77
+72
Lower leg/foot 52
+47
Whole body 34
+29
Lower arm/hand 31
+26
Abdomen/pelvis 7
+2
Shoulder/upper arm 7
+2
Hip/upper leg 6
+1
Neck 5
Eye 3
Back 1
Severe Lacerations 526
Head 188
+183
Lower leg/foot 130
+125
Face 77
+72
Whole body 52
+47
Lower arm/hand 44
+39
Hip/upper leg 20
+15
Eye 6
+1
Shoulder/upper arm 6
+1
Neck 5
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Back 1
Chest 1
Concussion 874
Head 523
+518
Neck 66
+61
Whole body 64
+59
Lower leg/foot 58
+53
Back 48
+43
Face 30
+25
Lower arm/hand 28
+23
Shoulder/upper arm 25
+20
Chest 24
+19
Hip/upper leg 12
+7
Abdomen/pelvis 6
+1
Eye 3
Whiplash 4,708
Neck 2,094
+2,089
Back 1,018
+1,013
Head 917
+912
Whole body 449
+444
Shoulder/upper arm 227
+222
Chest 158
+153
Lower leg/foot 118
+113
Lower arm/hand 50
+45
Face 45
+40
Hip/upper leg 44
+39
Abdomen/pelvis 37
+32
Eye 5
Contusion/Bruise 7,064
Lower leg/foot 2,447
+2,442
Head 1,117
+1,112
Lower arm/hand 924
+919
Shoulder/upper arm 607
+602
Back 497
+492
Hip/upper leg 459
+454
Face 344
+339
Whole body 336
+331
Neck 306
+301
Chest 169
+164
Abdomen/pelvis 124
+119
Eye 33
+28
Abrasion 4,778
Lower leg/foot 1,645
+1,640
Lower arm/hand 1,053
+1,048
Head 719
+714
Face 377
+372
Whole body 268
+263
Shoulder/upper arm 267
+262
Hip/upper leg 157
+152
Neck 122
+117
Back 120
+115
Abdomen/pelvis 62
+57
Chest 48
+43
Eye 24
+19
Pain/Nausea 2,073
Lower leg/foot 351
+346
Back 342
+337
Head 315
+310
Neck 306
+301
Whole body 286
+281
Shoulder/upper arm 202
+197
Lower arm/hand 130
+125
Hip/upper leg 114
+109
Chest 110
+105
Abdomen/pelvis 47
+42
Face 39
+34
Eye 4
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 13, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in New York City?

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) – 501 times
  2. 2013 White Ford Bu (TLN8692) – 310 times
  3. 2023 Chevrolet Station Wagon (LZP2057) – 299 times
  4. 2023 Black Toyota Sedan (LHW5598) – 256 times
  5. 2017 Black Lexus Sedan (LPY1138) – 233 times
Mosholu, 2 AM

Mosholu, 2 AM

New York City: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 17, 2025

Just after 2 AM on Sep 7, a 30-year-old man walking on Mosholu Parkway was hit by the driver of a 2024 Toyota sedan going straight. Police recorded driver inattention by the driver. He died at the scene. NYC Open Data.

This Week

  • About midday on Aug 31, at 30 St and 39 Ave, the driver of an SUV turned right and hit a 38-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. She died. NYC Open Data.
  • Before dawn on Aug 30, at York Ave and E 72 St, a taxi driver going straight hit a person walking outside an intersection. He died. NYC Open Data.

The toll keeps climbing

Since Jan 1, 2022, 1,123 people have been killed and 197,257 injured on city streets. NYC Open Data.

This year, crashes are down 12.6% compared to last year to date, and deaths are down 7.4%. Serious injuries are up 3.4%. NYC Open Data.

Who is doing the harm

Drivers of sedans have killed 98 people walking in this period; drivers of SUVs have killed 205. NYC Open Data.

In Queens this month, a prosecutor put it plain: “Suspect in deadly DWI crash sexually harassed teen before intentionally striking her with SUV, Queens DA says.” CBS New York.

The fixes are known

Speeding is a choice. Cameras curb it. “Speed cameras have cut speeding by over 60% in locations where installed.” NYS Senate.

Two steps sit in front of city and state leaders:

  • Use Sammy’s Law to lower the default city speed limit.
  • Pass the Stop Super Speeders Act (S4045C/A2299C) to require speed limiters for habitual offenders.

We do not need another night like Mosholu. Ask City Hall and Albany to act. Start here.

Frequently Asked Questions

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 were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets for Crashes (h9gi-nx95), Persons (f55k-p6yu), and Vehicles (bm4k-52h4). We filtered for crashes occurring citywide between 2022-01-01 and 2025-09-16 and counted deaths, injuries, serious injuries, and involved modes. Data was last ingested on Sep 15, 2025. You can explore the base datasets here.
What changed in the past month?
In the past month, multiple people walking were killed, including fatalities on Mosholu Parkway, at 30 St and 39 Ave, and at York Ave and E 72 St, according to NYC Open Data.
Why focus on speed?
Speed is the difference between a close call and a funeral. New York State reports that speed cameras cut speeding by over 60% where installed, which means fewer people hit and fewer families shattered. See the NYS Senate’s summary here.
What can leaders do now?
Use Sammy’s Law to lower the default city speed limit, and pass the Stop Super Speeders Act (S4045C/A2299C) so repeat camera violators must use intelligent speed assistance. You can contact officials and find scripts here.
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31
Driver's right turn kills woman in crosswalk

Aug 31 - A driver in an SUV turned right onto 30 St at 39 Ave and hit a 38-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk. She died. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.

A driver in a Ford SUV turned right from southbound 30 St onto 39 Ave and struck a 38-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk. She was killed. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The vehicle's center front end struck the pedestrian. The driver was licensed and the vehicle showed center front end damage. The pedestrian record notes she was crossing, no signal, in a marked crosswalk. The crash occurred in Queens (Precinct 114). No other injuries among vehicle occupants were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838875 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17
31
2 boats involved in crash on East River, at least 5 people injured
30
Taxi driver hit pedestrian outside crosswalk

Aug 30 - The driver of a southbound taxi struck a male pedestrian outside the crosswalk on York Avenue at East 72nd. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries and died. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.

A southbound taxi struck a male pedestrian outside an intersection on York Avenue at East 72nd. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to the entire body and was killed. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Data show the taxi was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end, with damage to the right front bumper. Police listed driver error: Failure to Yield Right-of-Way, and an additional factor recorded as Unspecified. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was in the roadway. No data indicate fault by the victim.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838512 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17
30
Unlicensed Driver Injures Passenger on FDR

Aug 30 - The driver of a southbound sedan on FDR injured a 24-year-old front passenger. She suffered severe facial lacerations. Police cited "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Unsafe Speed." The driver was unlicensed.

A driver traveling south on Franklin D. Roosevelt Drive near East 36th Street crashed a 2013 sedan. The left front bumper was the point of impact and the vehicle sustained center front damage. A 24-year-old female front passenger suffered severe facial lacerations and is listed as injured. According to the police report, the crash involved "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Unsafe Speed," and the driver was recorded as unlicensed. Police noted the driver's pre-crash action as going straight ahead. Driver errors cited are distraction and unsafe speed, compounded by an unlicensed driver behind the wheel.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838455 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17
30
Driver distraction injures cyclist on Cypress

Aug 30 - Southbound sedan struck a westbound cyclist at Cypress Ave and Troutman. The bike took the hit. The rider bled from the head. Helmet on. Brooklyn street, pre‑dawn. Police cite driver distraction. Another parked car was damaged.

A southbound sedan and a westbound bike collided at Cypress Ave and Troutman St in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 32-year-old man, suffered head injuries with severe lacerations and remained conscious. A parked sedan was also struck. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” These driver errors came first and set the crash in motion. The data notes the bicyclist was wearing a helmet. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants. No further causes are listed in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838477 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17
29
Unlicensed BMW Driver Crashes Into Parked Car

Aug 29 - A northbound BMW sedan struck a parked Chevrolet on Richmond Ave at Vedder Ave. The BMW’s front crushed. A 33-year-old woman driver was injured, conscious, with crush injuries to her elbow and lower arm. Police cited driver inattention.

A northbound BMW sedan struck a parked Chevrolet on Richmond Ave near Vedder Ave in Staten Island. One woman, the BMW driver, suffered crush injuries to her elbow and lower arm and was conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The police report lists the BMW driver as "Unlicensed." Police recorded the parked Chevy’s right rear bumper as the point of impact and the BMW’s left front bumper as damaged. The BMW deployed airbags. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. Precinct 121 and collision ID 4838457 are cited in the file.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838457 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17
29
Parked Box Truck Door Hits Cyclist

Aug 29 - The driver of a parked box truck opened its left doors into a southbound cyclist on E 125 St at 2 Ave. The rider fell, was partially ejected, and bled from the shoulder and upper arm. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.

A cyclist riding south on E 125 St was struck when the driver of a parked box truck opened the truck's left side doors into him. The 31-year-old male rider was partially ejected, left with shoulder and upper-arm injuries and severe bleeding, and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report lists driver inattention for both the truck occupant and the crash. The truck showed damage to its left side doors; the bike showed no damage. Police recorded the cyclist as injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838623 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17
28
Driver in SUV Hits Cyclist on Remsen

Aug 28 - A northbound driver in an SUV hit an eastbound cyclist at Remsen Ave and Avenue J. The SUV's right-front bumper struck the bike's rear. The 27-year-old rider suffered head injuries and severe lacerations.

The driver of an SUV was northbound on Remsen Avenue when the vehicle's right-front bumper struck a bicycle's center back end as the rider traveled east at Avenue J. A 27-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining head injuries and severe lacerations and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Driver Inexperience." Police recorded those driver errors for the motorist. The record shows damage to the SUV's right front and to the bike's rear, and that both parties were going straight ahead before impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838325 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17
28
Bicyclist, pedestrian injured at 26-50 94 St

Aug 28 - Queens crash near 26-50 94 St. A bicyclist and a 20-year-old woman collided. Both suffered crush injuries and shock. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.

A bicyclist and a pedestrian collided near 26-50 94 St in Queens. The 20-year-old woman suffered lower-leg and foot injuries. The 49-year-old bicyclist reported a back injury. Both complaints were recorded as crush injuries, and both were in shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as Unspecified for both parties; police did not record a specific driver error. Vehicle data show the bicyclist was going straight ahead before the crash, and the bike was recorded with no damage. The report lists no on-street name for the location.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839976 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17
28
Motorcyclist slams parked dump truck

Aug 28 - Northbound rider hit a parked dump truck on Classon near Atlantic. The bike struck the truck’s rear. The rider wore a helmet. He died. Night streets. Heavy steel. One life gone.

A northbound motorcycle struck the left rear of a parked dump truck on Classon Ave near Atlantic Ave in Brooklyn. The 30-year-old rider, helmeted, suffered fatal head and internal injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles list contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The dump truck was parked; the motorcycle was traveling straight; the bike’s center front hit the truck’s left rear bumper. No pedestrians or other passengers were reported injured. With no stated driver errors beyond “Unspecified,” the record documents a deadly impact between a moving motorcycle and a stationary truck, leaving the rider dead at the scene.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838103 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17
27
Motorcyclist Killed Under Box Truck Ramp

Aug 27 - A motorcyclist was crushed beneath a box truck on a Brooklyn-Queens Expressway ramp. The 30-year-old rider was ejected and killed. Two people in the truck were not reported injured.

A motorcyclist died after colliding with a box truck on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway ramp. The 30-year-old rider was ejected and suffered crush injuries to the entire body and was killed. Two people occupied the truck; they were not reported injured. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west; the motorcycle was 'Demolished' and the truck showed 'Undercarriage' damage. The crash data list contributing factors as unspecified and do not identify driver errors. The police record lists pre-crash actions as 'Going Straight Ahead' for both vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838104 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17
27
Driver hits 10-year-old at 97 St and Rockaway

Aug 27 - A westbound sedan driver on Rockaway Boulevard hit a 10-year-old girl at 97th Street in Queens. She suffered leg crush injuries. Police recorded driver inexperience and following too closely by the driver.

According to the police report, a driver in a sedan traveling west on Rockaway Boulevard hit a 10-year-old pedestrian at 97th Street in Queens. The child was injured in the lower leg and foot and suffered documented crush injuries. Police recorded driver inexperience and following too closely by the driver. The crash happened at an intersection. The point of impact was the left front bumper, and the vehicle showed center front-end damage. No other injuries were listed in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839983 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17
26
Speeding BMW on Cross Island Parkway kills passenger

Aug 26 - A northbound BMW on Cross Island Parkway hit hard on the right front. A 24-year-old male passenger suffered crush injuries and died. The driver survived. Police recorded Unsafe Speed by the driver.

A northbound BMW sedan struck with right-front force on the Cross Island Parkway. A 24-year-old male passenger suffered crush injuries and was killed; the driver survived. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Unsafe Speed." Police recorded Unsafe Speed as the driver’s error. The vehicle showed right-front bumper damage consistent with a high-speed impact. The report lists no other roadway users involved. Crash ID 4837610 and a 2:30 a.m. time stamp appear in the file; no narrative was provided.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837610 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17
26
Driver's Failure to Yield Kills Pedestrian, Cyclist

Aug 26 - A driver failed to yield on Bruckner Boulevard at Leggett Avenue and struck a woman walking and a woman on an e‑bike. Both suffered crush injuries and died at the scene. Police list Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.

A driver struck a pedestrian and a bicyclist at the intersection of Bruckner Boulevard and Leggett Avenue in the Bronx. Both victims were women, age 32, who sustained crush injuries and died. According to the police report, the contributing factor is "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The pedestrian is recorded as a person at the intersection. The bicyclist is recorded as the driver of an e-bike; the e-bike shows left front quarter panel damage and a pre-crash action of "Starting in Traffic." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837606 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17
25
Bike and moped collide on Park Ave

Aug 25 - At E 106 St and Park Ave, a moped driver and a man on a bike collided while going straight. The cyclist took a head blow and bled hard. A moped passenger was hurt. Police noted “Other Vehicular.”

Just before midnight in Manhattan, a moped driver heading west on E 106 St and a bicyclist riding north on Park Ave collided while going straight. The 39-year-old cyclist suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. A 30-year-old moped passenger was also injured. According to the police report, both parties were “Going Straight Ahead” and the contributing factor for each was “Other Vehicular.” Police recorded “Other Vehicular” by the drivers. No other factors were cited.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839682 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17
25
Motorcyclist dies on Verrazzano approach

Aug 25 - A 21-year-old motorcyclist crashed on the Verrazzano Bridge. He was ejected and died. Speed ruled the night. Metal, wind, and failure to slow. The bridge took the hit. No other victims listed.

A 21-year-old man riding a 2023 Kawasaki motorcycle east on the Verrazzano Bridge crashed and was ejected. He died of his injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Unsafe Speed.” The data lists driver errors as Unsafe Speed for the operator. No pedestrians, cyclists, or passengers were reported injured. Records show the motorcycle sustained right-front damage while going straight. The report notes the rider wore a helmet, but this detail follows the identified driver error. The location falls under NYPD Precinct 120 in Staten Island, on the bridge span, with no other vehicles named in the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837825 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17
25
Head-on collision between cyclists on Brooklyn Bridge

Aug 25 - Two cyclists collided head-on on the Brooklyn Bridge. A 36-year-old man suffered severe bleeding and upper-arm trauma. A 50-year-old woman suffered upper-arm trauma. Both riders were injured and recorded as treated.

According to the police report, a driver of an eastbound bike and a driver of a westbound bike were both going straight and struck front to front on the Brooklyn Bridge. A 50-year-old woman and a 36-year-old man were injured; both sustained upper-arm injuries and the 36-year-old had severe bleeding. The report lists contributing factors as Unspecified and provides no driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Improper Passing. No other vehicles were involved. Safety equipment is recorded as None for both riders, but the report names no rider error and cites no signals or helmets as causal factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837888 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17
25
Motorcyclist Ejected, Suffers Amputation on Belt Parkway

Aug 25 - A 29-year-old motorcyclist was ejected on the Belt Parkway. He suffered an amputation and remained unconscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The motorcycle was demolished; another vehicle had front-end damage.

A 29-year-old man driving a motorcycle was ejected in a crash on the Belt Parkway and suffered an amputation and injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, the motorcycle’s center back end was demolished and another vehicle showed center front end damage. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The rider was listed unconscious and injured; the report notes he was the motorcycle driver and was ejected. No pedestrians were involved. The record lists the motorcyclist’s complaint as amputation and marks the injury severity as severe.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837431 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17
24
Cyclist Knocked Unconscious at Bethel Loop

Aug 24 - A male bicyclist was found unconscious at 190 Bethel Loop in Brooklyn. He suffered head trauma and severe lacerations. The bike showed center front-end damage and was recorded as parked. Police recorded no other vehicle or driver errors.

According to the police report, a male bicyclist was injured at 190 Bethel Loop in Brooklyn and was found unconscious with head trauma and severe lacerations. The report notes center front-end damage to the bicycle and records the bike as parked before the crash. No other vehicle or driver is specified in the report. Police recorded no driver errors. The bicyclist's contributing factors are listed as "Unspecified" in the report data. Vehicle records show a single male occupant on the bike and list the point of impact and damage as the bicycle's center front end.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837485 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17
24
Bus, SUV, sedan collide on Glenwood

Aug 24 - Southbound sedan blew the light on Glenwood and hit hard. A northbound bus and an eastbound SUV were struck. Passengers bled and groaned. Faces cut. Necks stiff. Brooklyn street turned to steel and glass.

A multi-vehicle crash at Glenwood Rd and Ralph Ave in Brooklyn injured at least four people, including bus and car passengers. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Traffic Control Disregarded” and “Unsafe Speed.” Data show the southbound sedan had center-front impact and the driver was unlicensed; the bus was northbound and the SUV eastbound, both going straight. Listed injuries include a 33-year-old front-seat passenger with severe lacerations, a 53-year-old right-rear passenger injured, a 61-year-old driver with neck pain, and a 35-year-old driver with facial abrasions. The report flags driver errors first: ignoring traffic control and speeding. The sedan and SUV each show front-end strikes; the bus took right-front damage.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837367 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17