Crash Count for New York City
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 362,931
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 206,822
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 45,048
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 2,728
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 1,171
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Nov 5, 2025
Carnage in NYC
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Killed 6,926
+6,911
Crush Injuries 670
Lower leg/foot 185
+180
Whole body 142
+137
Head 117
+112
Back 57
+52
Neck 54
+49
Lower arm/hand 42
+37
Hip/upper leg 31
+26
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 698
Head 248
+243
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 6,261
Neck 2,807
+2,802
Back 1,375
+1,370
Head 1,196
+1,191
Whole body 593
+588
Shoulder/upper arm 302
+297
Chest 205
+200
Lower leg/foot 166
+161
Lower arm/hand 72
+67
Face 57
+52
Hip/upper leg 53
+48
Abdomen/pelvis 47
+42
Eye 6
+1
Contusion/Bruise 9,549
Lower leg/foot 3,304
+3,299
Head 1,515
+1,510
Lower arm/hand 1,291
+1,286
Shoulder/upper arm 818
+813
Back 651
+646
Hip/upper leg 608
+603
Whole body 461
+456
Face 455
+450
Neck 400
+395
Chest 235
+230
Abdomen/pelvis 168
+163
Eye 42
+37
Abrasion 6,415
Lower leg/foot 2,193
+2,188
Lower arm/hand 1,429
+1,424
Head 949
+944
Face 495
+490
Shoulder/upper arm 367
+362
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 2,737
Lower leg/foot 477
+472
Back 447
+442
Head 419
+414
Neck 407
+402
Whole body 371
+366
Shoulder/upper arm 278
+273
Lower arm/hand 168
+163
Hip/upper leg 144
+139
Chest 143
+138
Abdomen/pelvis 64
+59
Face 47
+42
Eye 6
+1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Nov 5, 2025

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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
Wrong way. Left turn. No second chances.

Wrong way. Left turn. No second chances.

New York City: Jan 1, 2022 - Nov 8, 2025

Just before 10 PM on Oct 31, a driver in a 2017 Infiniti SUV hit and killed a 46-year-old man on the Grand Central Parkway. Police recorded he was on foot, not at an intersection, when the driver going straight struck him (NYC Open Data).

They were one of 1,170 people killed on city streets since Jan 1, 2022 (NYC Open Data). This year, deaths stand at 246, down from 257 at this point last year (NYC Open Data). The pace eases. The funerals do not.

“This week a commercial van driver went the wrong way on Morton Street and killed a woman in her 20s in the crosswalk,” Streetsblog reported.

This Week

  • Oct 29, 18 Ave at 49 St: an unlicensed driver in a 2018 Ford SUV hit and killed an 84-year-old man; police recorded driver inattention (NYC Open Data).
  • Oct 27, 108 St at 38 Ave: a 26-year-old man on a Citi e‑bike was ejected and killed after striking the left side doors of a parked BMW sedan (NYC Open Data).
  • Oct 24, Park Ave at E 63 St: police recorded driver inattention as a Toyota sedan driver turned left and hit a man who was crossing with the signal; the crash severity was fatal in city data (NYC Open Data).

The pattern doesn’t let up

Across 2022 through today, city data count those 1,170 dead, 206,495 injured, and 362,482 crashes (NYC Open Data). In the past 12 months alone, another 281 people were killed (NYC Open Data).

This is not one corner. It is Queens on the Grand Central Parkway, Brooklyn at 18th Avenue and 49th Street, Manhattan at Park and 63rd, and the West Village on Morton Street. Different nights. Same result.

We know what slows the killing

Albany renewed 24‑hour school‑zone speed cameras through 2030, and the city is adding more red‑light cameras. City leaders say these tools cut speeding and reduce crashes; the program is active now (Take Action).

Lower speeds save lives. NYC now has the power to set more 20 MPH streets under Sammy’s Law. The city has begun to lower limits, but the default remains higher. A citywide 20 MPH default is on the table (Take Action).

A small group of repeat speeders does outsized harm. The Stop Super Speeders Act (S4045C/A2299C) would force the worst offenders—drivers with 11 DMV points in 18 months or 16 camera tickets in a year—to use intelligent speed limiters. That would keep their cars within 5 MPH of the limit (Take Action).

The next move is obvious

Set safer default speeds. Rein in the repeat offenders. The list of names will shrink only when the speed does. Start here: tell city and state officials to act.

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 New York City crashes between 2022-01-01 and 2025-11-07. We counted deaths, injuries, and total crashes from the Crashes and Persons tables. Data were extracted on Nov 6–7, 2025. You can reproduce the counts with the Crashes dataset filter here.
Why highlight specific intersections?
Concrete places show the pattern. In the past month, deadly or severe crashes hit Grand Central Parkway, 18 Ave at 49 St, 108 St at 38 Ave, and Park Ave at E 63 St, spanning Queens, Brooklyn, and Manhattan (NYC Open Data).
What can cut deaths fastest?
Lower speeds and accountability for repeat offenders. NYC can set more 20 MPH streets under Sammy’s Law and back it with 24/7 automated enforcement. The Stop Super Speeders Act would require speed limiters for drivers with 11 DMV points in 18 months or 16 camera tickets in a year. See details and contacts on our Take Action page.
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.
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29
Distracted Sedan Driver Hits Pedestrian on Granite Ave

Apr 29 - A distracted driver struck a man off Granite Ave. The sedan’s bumper hit his leg. The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations. Streets remain dangerous for those on foot.

A sedan traveling west on Granite Ave struck a 37-year-old man who was not in the roadway. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot. The impact came from the sedan’s left front bumper. The driver, operating with a permit, and a female passenger were not seriously hurt. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians from driver distraction.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809760 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09
29
BMW SUV Turns Left, Crushes Elderly Driver

Apr 29 - BMW SUV turned left on Woodhaven. Slammed into a northbound Honda. Metal twisted. A 76-year-old man crushed. Another man, same age, hurt. An infant shaken. All survived. Streets stayed dangerous.

A BMW SUV turned left into the path of a northbound Honda on Woodhaven Blvd near Eliot Ave. According to the police report, 'A BMW SUV turned left into the path of a northbound Honda. Metal screamed. A 76-year-old man crushed behind the wheel. Another man, same age, injured. An infant among the shaken.' The crash left a 76-year-old man with crush injuries and another man, also 76, injured. An infant was also involved but survived. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors were cited.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809181 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09
29
Ambulance Driver Charged After Fatal Turn

Apr 29 - A woman crossed Amsterdam Avenue. An ambulance turned left. Metal struck flesh. Bones broke. Blood spilled. She died in the hospital. The driver stayed, but charges followed. The street remains wide, busy, and dangerous.

NY Daily News reported on April 29, 2025, that Juan Santana, an ambulance driver, was arrested months after fatally striking Miriam Reinharth, 69, in Manhattan. Police said Santana failed to yield as Reinharth crossed Amsterdam Avenue at West 96th Street. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad found Santana turned left into her path. He was charged with failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Reinharth died from severe injuries, including a broken leg and pelvis fractures. The article notes, 'The police officer said the accident was not Miriam's fault at all.' The crash occurred on a double-wide, truck route artery, highlighting ongoing risks for pedestrians at busy intersections.


28
Pickup Truck Slams Parked Cars on 67th Street

Apr 28 - A pickup tore through parked cars on 67th Street. Alcohol played a role. One driver suffered back and crush injuries. The street bore the brunt. Metal twisted. Lives shaken.

A pickup truck crashed into several parked vehicles on 67th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. One 23-year-old male driver was injured, suffering back and crush injuries. Seven other occupants, including a child, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report states, “Alcohol Involvement” as the primary cause. Multiple parked cars, including SUVs and a motorcycle, were struck. The force of the crash left metal bent and people hurt. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810764 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09
28
SUV Turns, Crushes Pedestrian in Crosswalk

Apr 28 - SUV turned right on Parsons. Struck a man in the crosswalk. His head hit. His body crushed. Driver failed to yield. Streets did not protect him.

A westbound SUV turned right from Parsons Blvd onto Beech Ave and struck a 48-year-old man crossing in the marked crosswalk. According to the police report, the pedestrian was conscious but suffered head and crush injuries. The driver, age 64, failed to yield the right-of-way and turned improperly. The report states: “He failed to yield.” The pedestrian was following the crosswalk. The crash highlights driver errors—failure to yield and improper turning—documented in the official record.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808895 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09
28
Man Struck Unconscious on E 149th Street

Apr 28 - A 37-year-old man lay bleeding on E 149th Street. A westbound vehicle hit him. His head was torn open. He was not at an intersection. No one else was hurt. The street stayed silent.

A 37-year-old pedestrian was struck and left unconscious on E 149th Street near Brook Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the man suffered severe head lacerations after a westbound vehicle continued straight and hit him. He was not at an intersection. No other injuries were reported. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The victim was found in the roadway, bleeding and unresponsive.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809488 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09
28
Man Beaten In Bronx Road Rage

Apr 28 - A man was attacked in Mott Haven. The beating followed a road rage incident. Police search for suspects. The street became a scene of sudden violence. Another day, another danger for New York’s vulnerable.

CBS New York reported on April 28, 2025, that a man was beaten during an apparent road rage incident in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx. The NYPD is searching for suspects after 'a man was beaten in what police are calling an apparent road rage attack.' The article highlights the eruption of violence linked to driver aggression, turning a city street into a crime scene. No details on the victim’s actions or condition were provided. The incident underscores the risks faced by people on New York streets and points to the ongoing threat posed by unchecked driver behavior. No charges or arrests have been made at this time.


28
Taxi Turns Left, Strikes Woman Crossing 1st Avenue

Apr 28 - A taxi turned left on 1st Avenue. A woman crossed with the signal. Metal hit flesh. She fell, torn and bleeding. The driver stayed put. Blood marked the street.

A taxi struck a 31-year-old woman as she crossed 1st Avenue at East 22nd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the woman was crossing with the signal when the taxi, making a left turn, hit her. She suffered severe lacerations and was in shock. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The driver remained at the scene. The crash left the pedestrian injured across her entire body.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808952 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09
27
Singer Killed Crossing Woodhaven Boulevard

Apr 27 - A soul singer crossed Woodhaven at Myrtle. A Yamaha motorcycle struck her. She died at Jamaica Hospital. The rider kept going as the light changed. Police have not charged him. Dreams ended in the street. The city moves on.

NY Daily News reported on April 27, 2025, that Breanna Henderson, 23, was fatally struck by a Yamaha motorcycle while crossing Woodhaven Blvd. at Myrtle Ave. in Queens. The crash happened around 2:20 a.m. as the traffic light turned from yellow to red. The article notes, 'the motorcyclist hit her as the light turned from yellow to red.' Police have not charged the 34-year-old rider, and the investigation continues. Henderson was returning home from a performance. The incident highlights the persistent dangers faced by pedestrians at major intersections and the risks posed by vehicles failing to yield during signal changes.


26
E-Bike Rider Suffers Deep Facial Cuts on Northern Boulevard

Apr 26 - E-bike slams front-first on Northern Boulevard. Young man’s face bleeds under his helmet. He stays conscious. The street falls silent but for him.

A 26-year-old man riding an e-bike east on Northern Boulevard near 137th Street crashed, suffering severe facial lacerations. According to the police report, the rider was conscious and wore a helmet. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The impact struck the center front of the e-bike, causing deep cuts to the rider’s face. No other vehicles or people were involved, and the street was quiet except for the injured rider.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808619 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09
26
Sedan Turns Left, Slams Moped on Webster

Apr 26 - Sedan cuts left on Webster. Moped takes the hit head-on. Two riders fly. Blood on the street. Woman, 24, torn and screaming. Nineteen-year-old driver bruised. No helmet for her. No mercy in the Bronx dawn.

A sedan turned left near 1538 Webster Avenue and struck a moped head-on. Two moped riders were ejected. According to the police report, a 24-year-old woman suffered severe leg lacerations and had no helmet. The 19-year-old moped driver was bruised and conscious. The moped driver was unlicensed. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. The crash left blood and pain on the Bronx street.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808597 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09
26
Bronx Carjacking Leaves Man Critically Injured

Apr 26 - A man clung to his car as a thief sped off. The driver sideswiped a parked car. The victim fell, suffering head trauma and a shattered leg. He faces amputation. The car was found abandoned. The street bears old scars.

NY Daily News reported on April 26, 2025, that a 32-year-old man in Pelham Bay, Bronx, was critically injured after trying to stop a carjacker. Surveillance video shows the victim sprinting to his double-parked Infiniti as a suspect entered and sped away. The suspect sideswiped a parked car, knocking the victim to the street. He suffered head trauma and a fractured leg, and may require amputation. The article quotes a local, 'This has absolutely happened before,' highlighting repeated car thefts in the area. The car was later found abandoned. The incident underscores persistent dangers for bystanders and the ongoing threat of vehicle theft in city neighborhoods.


25
Ford SUV Slams Head-On, Driver Dies Buckled

Apr 25 - A Ford SUV crashes head-on on Charles J Crimi Road. The driver, 42, dies strapped in. Another man, same age, survives. Metal twists. Sirens wail. The road keeps its secrets.

A Ford SUV struck head-on on Charles J Crimi Road near Pelham Parkway. The driver, a 42-year-old man, died at the scene, still buckled in his seat. Another 42-year-old man survived. According to the police report, the vehicle hit center front end. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are named. The driver wore a lap belt and harness, as noted after the crash. The crash left one dead and one injured. The night was marked by sirens and loss.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808167 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09
25
SUV U-Turn Crushes Cyclist’s Leg on Skillman

Apr 25 - SUV swung a U-turn on Skillman. Front bumper hit a cyclist. His leg was crushed. He stayed conscious. Blood on the street. System failed him.

A 45-year-old man riding a bike was struck by an SUV making a U-turn on Skillman Avenue near 43rd Street in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV’s front bumper hit the cyclist, crushing his leg. The cyclist was injured but remained conscious. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but the primary cause was the driver’s improper turn.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809294 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09
25
Motorcyclist Bleeds After BQE Merge Crash

Apr 25 - Kawasaki rider merges on BQE. Metal hits Ford’s rear. Rider falls, leg torn, blood pools. No helmet. He stays awake. Ford untouched. System fails the young.

A 22-year-old motorcyclist was injured merging westbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. According to the police report, his Kawasaki struck the left rear bumper of a Ford. The rider crumpled to the pavement with severe leg lacerations and was conscious at the scene. The Ford showed no damage. The report lists no specific driver errors. Lack of helmet use is noted only after the collision details. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808178 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09
25
Mack Truck Strikes Woman on Liberty Avenue

Apr 25 - A Mack truck slowed on Liberty Avenue. A woman stood outside the roadway. Steel tore her shoulder. Blood pooled. Sirens cut the air. The driver failed to yield. She was left injured.

A Mack truck hit a 56-year-old woman near 150-37 Liberty Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the woman was not in the roadway when the truck struck her, causing severe lacerations to her shoulder and leaving her semiconscious. The driver, also 56, was slowing or stopping at the time. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The truck’s right front bumper made contact. No other injuries were reported. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to yield, even outside intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808684 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09
25
Motorcycle Runs Light, Kills Young Woman

Apr 25 - A motorcycle sped through a red on Woodhaven. Metal hit flesh. A 23-year-old woman died in the crosswalk. The street ran red. The city slept. The driver ignored traffic control and speed.

A 23-year-old woman was killed at Woodhaven Boulevard near 83rd Street when a northbound motorcycle struck her in the intersection. According to the police report, the motorcycle disregarded traffic control and traveled at unsafe speed. The pedestrian died at the scene from severe injuries. The driver, a 34-year-old man, wore a helmet. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808010 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09
25
Driver Charged After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death

Apr 25 - A driver turned left and struck a woman crossing in East New York. The crash killed her. Police charged the driver months later. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.

NY Daily News reported on April 25, 2025, that Megan Martin, 30, was arrested for fatally striking Janet Henriquez, 57, at Blake Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash happened on January 24, just before 9:00 a.m. Police said Martin was making a left turn when she hit Henriquez, who was crossing the street. Charges include failure to yield to a pedestrian and failure to exercise due care. The article notes, 'Megan Martin was arrested on Wednesday following a police investigation.' The case highlights persistent risks at busy intersections and the consequences when drivers do not yield to people crossing.


24
SUVs Strike Pedestrian on Linden Boulevard

Apr 24 - Two SUVs hit a man crossing Linden Boulevard. He lay crushed, semiconscious. The drivers kept going. Police cite failure to yield and distraction. The street swallowed another life.

A 62-year-old man was killed when two SUVs struck him as he crossed Linden Boulevard near 166th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the man was not in a crosswalk. He suffered crush injuries and was left semiconscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. One driver wore a lap belt. The child mentioned in the narrative was not identified as injured in the data. The drivers continued straight ahead. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809253 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09
24
Bike Strikes Pedestrian on East Drive

Apr 24 - A bike hits a woman on East Drive. She falls hard. Blood pools. The rider is thrown. Sirens wail. Distraction behind the handlebars. The street holds the cost.

A cyclist heading north on East Drive struck a 27-year-old woman crossing outside a crosswalk. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, lying semiconscious on the pavement. The cyclist, a 34-year-old man, was ejected from his bike but his injuries were unspecified. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The cyclist wore a helmet. The crash shows the danger when attention lapses on busy city roads.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808207 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09