Crash Count for New York City
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 350,557
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 198,586
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 43,052
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 2,610
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 1,129
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025
Carnage in NYC
Killed 6,692
+6,677
Crush Injuries 633
Lower leg/foot 176
+171
Whole body 131
+126
Head 112
+107
Back 55
+50
Neck 49
+44
Lower arm/hand 40
+35
Hip/upper leg 28
+23
Shoulder/upper arm 28
+23
Chest 21
+16
Face 21
+16
Abdomen/pelvis 11
+6
Amputation 49
Lower leg/foot 18
+13
Lower arm/hand 14
+9
Back 4
Chest 2
Head 2
Hip/upper leg 2
Neck 2
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Whole body 2
Severe Bleeding 744
Head 463
+458
Face 102
+97
Lower leg/foot 69
+64
Whole body 42
+37
Lower arm/hand 35
+30
Shoulder/upper arm 10
+5
Abdomen/pelvis 7
+2
Hip/upper leg 6
+1
Neck 5
Eye 3
Back 2
Chest 2
Severe Lacerations 663
Head 233
+228
Lower leg/foot 167
+162
Face 92
+87
Whole body 61
+56
Lower arm/hand 60
+55
Hip/upper leg 24
+19
Shoulder/upper arm 10
+5
Neck 7
+2
Eye 6
+1
Back 5
Abdomen/pelvis 3
Chest 3
Concussion 1,108
Head 661
+656
Whole body 81
+76
Neck 77
+72
Lower leg/foot 76
+71
Back 64
+59
Face 38
+33
Lower arm/hand 35
+30
Shoulder/upper arm 35
+30
Chest 25
+20
Hip/upper leg 17
+12
Abdomen/pelvis 7
+2
Eye 3
Whiplash 5,980
Neck 2,676
+2,671
Back 1,321
+1,316
Head 1,149
+1,144
Whole body 560
+555
Shoulder/upper arm 283
+278
Chest 196
+191
Lower leg/foot 156
+151
Lower arm/hand 68
+63
Face 55
+50
Hip/upper leg 49
+44
Abdomen/pelvis 44
+39
Eye 6
+1
Contusion/Bruise 9,123
Lower leg/foot 3,159
+3,154
Head 1,453
+1,448
Lower arm/hand 1,224
+1,219
Shoulder/upper arm 777
+772
Back 622
+617
Hip/upper leg 586
+581
Whole body 440
+435
Face 438
+433
Neck 381
+376
Chest 224
+219
Abdomen/pelvis 162
+157
Eye 38
+33
Abrasion 6,161
Lower leg/foot 2,124
+2,119
Lower arm/hand 1,361
+1,356
Head 908
+903
Face 475
+470
Shoulder/upper arm 349
+344
Whole body 348
+343
Hip/upper leg 213
+208
Back 166
+161
Neck 159
+154
Abdomen/pelvis 80
+75
Chest 60
+55
Eye 34
+29
Pain/Nausea 2,601
Lower leg/foot 448
+443
Back 422
+417
Head 395
+390
Neck 389
+384
Whole body 351
+346
Shoulder/upper arm 261
+256
Lower arm/hand 163
+158
Hip/upper leg 142
+137
Chest 141
+136
Abdomen/pelvis 61
+56
Face 47
+42
Eye 6
+1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 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
Belt Parkway, before dawn

Belt Parkway, before dawn

New York City: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 18, 2025

Just before 6 AM on the Belt Parkway near 146th Street, two drivers hit a man crossing, police said. He died there. Source.

He was one of 1,127 people killed on New York City streets since Jan 1, 2022, according to city crash data. The same records log 350,311 crashes and 198,401 injuries in that span, with 2,605 marked as serious. Source.

This Week

  • Overnight on Mosholu Parkway, a driver in a sedan going straight hit and killed a 30-year-old man; police recorded driver inattention. Source.
  • At 30th Street and 39th Avenue, a driver in an SUV turned right and hit a 38-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk; police recorded failure to yield. She died. Source.
  • On York Avenue at E 72nd Street, a taxi driver going straight hit and killed a man. Source.

The toll keeps coming

This year, NYC has logged 203 deaths, down from 215 at this point last year. Serious injuries rose to 558 from 530. Crashes fell to 58,523 from 65,495. These are lives, not trends. Source.

Among people walking, the city’s dataset records 206 deaths linked to SUV drivers and 98 to sedan drivers since 2022. Source.

Speed is the difference between life and death

“Speed cameras have cut speeding by over 60% in locations where installed,” the State Senate wrote when renewing the program. Source.

NYC now has the legal tools to slow cars and stop the worst repeat offenders. The city can lower the default limit on local streets, and Albany has a bill to force habitual speeders to use intelligent speed assistance. Details are here.

What we can do now

  • Lower the speed limit citywide. Use Sammy’s Law authority. Details.
  • Pass the Stop Super Speeders Act (S4045C/A2299C). Require speed limiters for anyone racking up camera tickets or DMV points. Details.

The man on the Belt Parkway never made it across. We do not need more names. We need fewer of these mornings. Take one step today. Act now.

Frequently Asked Questions

How were these numbers calculated?
We pulled NYC’s official crash datasets (Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes, Persons, and Vehicles) from NYC Open Data and filtered for crashes citywide between 2022-01-01 and 2025-09-18. We used the Crashes table to total crashes and overall deaths/injuries, and the Persons table to isolate pedestrian outcomes and causes. Data were accessed Sept 17, 2025. You can view the datasets here, here, and here.
What changed this year?
Through the current year-to-date, NYC recorded 203 traffic deaths (down from 215 at this point last year), 58,523 crashes (down from 65,495), and 558 serious injuries (up from 530), per city data.
Who is being hurt in these crashes?
City records since 2022 show pedestrians die most often when drivers are in SUVs (206 deaths) and sedans (98 deaths).
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 can I do right now?
Ask city leaders to lower the default speed limit and tell Albany to require speed limiters for repeat speeders. Start here.
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26
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Arm

Jan 26 - A Ford SUV turned left on Amsterdam Avenue. The driver hit a 65-year-old woman crossing with the light. Her arm was torn open. Blood stained the crosswalk. The driver did not stop. The car was unmarked.

A Ford SUV, traveling southbound on Amsterdam Avenue at West 131st Street, struck a 65-year-old woman as she crossed with the signal. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV turned left, southbound. A woman, 65, crossed with the light. Metal met flesh. Her arm torn open. Blood on the crosswalk. The driver kept going. The car was unmarked.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to her arm. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver did not remain at the scene. The woman was crossing legally at the intersection.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4497577 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
26
E-Bike Rider Thrown After Brake Failure on 1st Avenue

Jan 26 - A stopped sedan. An e-bike slammed from behind. Brakes failed. The rider flew forward. His head split open. Blood on the asphalt. He lay conscious, gasping, skull torn. The sedan driver hurt his back. The street stayed silent.

An e-bike rider, 29, crashed into the rear of a stopped sedan on 1st Avenue. According to the police report, 'Brakes Defective' was listed as the contributing factor. The e-bike rider suffered severe head lacerations and was partially ejected, lying conscious with his skull torn open. The sedan driver, 51, sustained a back injury but remained conscious. The report notes the e-bike rider wore no helmet, but this is mentioned only after the mechanical failure. No other contributing factors were cited. The crash highlights the danger when vehicle systems fail and vulnerable road users pay the price.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4497539 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
25
Garbage Truck Turns, Motorscooter Rider Killed

Jan 25 - A garbage truck turned on Rockaway Avenue. A motorscooter rider, helmetless and unlicensed, was struck and thrown. He died in the street. Driver inexperience and improper turning shaped the crash. Steel met flesh. The night swallowed another life.

A 55-year-old man riding a motorscooter was killed when a garbage truck turned and struck him near Rockaway Avenue and Ditmas Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the motorscooter rider was helmetless and unlicensed. The crash involved a 2021 JIAJUE motorscooter and a 2018 Mack garbage truck. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The motorscooter rider was ejected and suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The truck's right front bumper hit the motorscooter's left rear quarter panel. No other injuries were specified. The police report makes clear: inexperience and improper turning led to deadly impact. The absence of a helmet is noted only after these driver errors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4497898 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
25
Unlicensed Driver Slams Sedan Into Taxi, Passenger Killed

Jan 25 - A Honda sedan struck a taxi on Grand Central Parkway just after midnight. The unlicensed driver crashed into the rear. An 18-year-old front passenger died on impact. Four others suffered injuries. The road was dark. The silence held.

A deadly crash unfolded on Grand Central Parkway just after midnight. According to the police report, an unlicensed driver in a Honda sedan rear-ended a taxi. The front passenger, an 18-year-old woman, was killed instantly. Four other occupants—three men aged 24, 30, and 31, and a 59-year-old man—sustained injuries ranging from head trauma to fractures and bruises. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The police report details that the impact tore through the taxi's right rear quarter panel. The front passenger wore a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors are listed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4498109 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
24
Box Truck Strikes Elderly Pedestrian in Queens

Jan 24 - A box truck turned left on 41st Street. A 70-year-old man crossed with the signal. Steel hit flesh. The man fell. Blood spread on the avenue. The truck kept moving. The city stayed cold and silent.

A box truck hit a 70-year-old man at the corner of 41st Street and 34th Avenue in Queens. The man was crossing with the signal when the truck, making a left turn, struck him in the head. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a severe head injury and was left bleeding on the street. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors are cited. The truck sustained no damage and continued on. The driver was licensed and wearing a lap belt and harness.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4502060 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
24
SUV Strikes Elderly Woman on McGuinness Boulevard

Jan 24 - A Lincoln SUV hit a 75-year-old woman crossing McGuinness Boulevard. She lay semiconscious, head bleeding, flesh torn. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed cold and silent. The impact left her broken on the pavement.

A 75-year-old woman was struck head-on by a northbound Lincoln SUV while crossing 126 McGuinness Boulevard in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when the crash occurred. The woman suffered severe head injuries and lacerations, and was found semiconscious on the pavement. The SUV sustained no visible damage. The police report does not list any specific driver errors or contributing factors. The data shows the driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a contributing factor.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4497074 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
24
Turning SUV Crushes Woman at Amsterdam and 93rd

Jan 24 - A 43-year-old woman crossed Amsterdam Avenue. An SUV turned. The frame crushed her head. She died on the street. The driver stayed. The car showed no damage. The city moved on.

A 43-year-old woman was killed at the corner of Amsterdam Avenue and West 93rd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing the street when a turning SUV struck her. Her head was crushed beneath the vehicle's frame. She died at the scene. The driver, a licensed man, remained at the location. The SUV bore no visible damage. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No helmet or signal use is mentioned. The crash left one pedestrian dead. No injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4497264 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
24
Dump Truck Backs Over Man in Queens

Jan 24 - A dump truck reversed on 191st Street. Its rear bumper struck a man standing off the road. His head was crushed. He died on the spot. The truck showed no damage. The street stayed silent after the impact.

A 32-year-old man was killed when a dump truck backed west near 42-32 191st Street in Queens. According to the police report, the truck's left rear bumper struck the man, who was standing off the roadway. His head was crushed and his organs torn. He died at the scene. The report lists no damage to the truck. The driver was licensed and remained uninjured. The police report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for all parties. No other injuries were reported. The victim was not in the roadway and was not acting in a way that contributed to the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4497550 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
24
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Woman Crossing Signal

Jan 24 - A woman crossed 3rd Avenue with the light. An Audi SUV turned left. The bumper hit her. She died on the cold street. The driver failed to yield. The SUV showed no damage. Silence followed. The city lost another pedestrian.

A 51-year-old woman was killed at the corner of East 76th Street and 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when an Audi SUV, making a left turn, struck her with its front bumper. The report states, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 59-year-old woman, was licensed in New Jersey. The SUV showed no damage. The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries to her entire body and died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield to people in the crosswalk.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4497268 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
23
SUV Hits Pedestrian Off Grand Central Parkway

Jan 23 - A GMC SUV struck an 18-year-old man standing off Grand Central Parkway. The impact crushed his skull. The driver kept going straight. Darkness closed in. One young life ended.

An 18-year-old pedestrian was killed when a GMC SUV struck him head-on off the roadway on Grand Central Parkway. According to the police report, 'An 18-year-old man stood off the roadway. A GMC SUV struck him head-on. His skull shattered beneath the right front bumper. The dark swallowed him. The driver kept going straight.' No driver errors are listed in the data. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of impact. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. Other vehicle occupants are not reported as injured. The crash shows the fatal risk faced by those outside vehicles, even off the roadway.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4497882 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
23
Toyota Sedan Kills Teen Crossing Parkway

Jan 23 - A Toyota sedan struck an 18-year-old man on Grand Central Parkway. The car crushed his head. He died under the lights. Three passengers sat silent. The driver kept going straight. The road claimed another life. No errors listed. No mercy given.

An 18-year-old pedestrian was killed on Grand Central Parkway when a Toyota sedan, traveling east, struck him as he crossed outside a crosswalk. According to the police report, 'A Toyota sedan struck an 18-year-old man crossing outside a crosswalk. The impact crushed his head and tore him inside. He died there, under the lights, as three passengers sat silent in the car.' The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The sedan’s right front bumper took the impact. The driver was licensed and had three passengers. The report does not mention any helmet or signal issues. The deadly impact ended a young life on a dark stretch of road.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4497543 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
23
Box Truck Slams Parked SUV on Carroll Street

Jan 23 - A box truck struck a parked SUV on Carroll Street near 7th Avenue. The impact killed a 44-year-old woman inside. No warning. No skid marks. Sunlight, metal, and silence. Driver inattention and other vehicular factors played their part.

A box truck hit a parked SUV on Carroll Street near 7th Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash killed a 44-year-old woman inside the SUV. According to the police report, 'A parked SUV struck by a box truck. The woman inside, 44, unbelted, never had a chance. No skid marks. No warning. Just metal, sunlight, and the stillness that follows a final breath.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The data shows the woman was not using safety equipment, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. The crash left no time for reaction. Systemic danger and driver inattention converged in a moment of violence.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4600646 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
13
Infiniti Slams Parked Nissan on Victory Boulevard

Jan 13 - A speeding Infiniti struck a parked Nissan on Victory Boulevard. Two drivers hurt. Blood on the street. The crash tore through the night. Unsafe speed and inexperience fueled the impact. Metal twisted. Faces bled. The city stayed dangerous.

On Victory Boulevard near Woodstock Avenue, a 2006 Infiniti crashed into a parked Nissan. According to the police report, the Infiniti was moving at unsafe speed. Two drivers, a 19-year-old and a 34-year-old, suffered injuries. The younger man bled from the face but stayed conscious. The older man complained of pain and nausea, with a head injury. Both wore seat belts. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The parked Nissan was unoccupied and undamaged. The impact left blood and twisted metal on the street. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4494554 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
8
Diesel Truck Turn Kills Young Passenger

Jan 8 - A diesel truck turned right on Oak Point Avenue. A sedan crashed straight ahead. Metal ripped. A 20-year-old man in the front seat died from head wounds. Another young driver was hurt. Alcohol played a role. The Bronx night stayed cold.

A deadly crash unfolded at Oak Point Avenue and Manida Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, a diesel tractor truck made a right turn as a sedan drove straight. The sedan struck the truck. Metal tore. A 20-year-old male passenger in the sedan died from head injuries. The sedan’s 19-year-old male driver suffered facial wounds. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are specified in the data. The crash left one car demolished and a family shattered. The night was cold and dark.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4492843 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19