Crash Count for New York City
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 362,023
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 206,209
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 44,903
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 2,717
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 1,170
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Nov 1, 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 665
Lower leg/foot 182
+177
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 766
Head 472
+467
Face 108
+103
Lower leg/foot 70
+65
Whole body 43
+38
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 696
Head 246
+241
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 1,151
Head 686
+681
Whole body 84
+79
Neck 83
+78
Lower leg/foot 82
+77
Back 65
+60
Face 39
+34
Shoulder/upper arm 36
+31
Lower arm/hand 35
+30
Chest 25
+20
Hip/upper leg 17
+12
Abdomen/pelvis 7
+2
Eye 3
Whiplash 6,240
Neck 2,796
+2,791
Back 1,372
+1,367
Head 1,190
+1,185
Whole body 592
+587
Shoulder/upper arm 302
+297
Chest 205
+200
Lower leg/foot 165
+160
Lower arm/hand 72
+67
Face 57
+52
Hip/upper leg 52
+47
Abdomen/pelvis 47
+42
Eye 6
+1
Contusion/Bruise 9,522
Lower leg/foot 3,293
+3,288
Head 1,510
+1,505
Lower arm/hand 1,288
+1,283
Shoulder/upper arm 816
+811
Back 649
+644
Hip/upper leg 608
+603
Whole body 459
+454
Face 453
+448
Neck 400
+395
Chest 235
+230
Abdomen/pelvis 168
+163
Eye 41
+36
Abrasion 6,403
Lower leg/foot 2,190
+2,185
Lower arm/hand 1,425
+1,420
Head 948
+943
Face 494
+489
Shoulder/upper arm 365
+360
Whole body 365
+360
Hip/upper leg 223
+218
Back 175
+170
Neck 161
+156
Abdomen/pelvis 81
+76
Chest 63
+58
Eye 35
+30
Pain/Nausea 2,717
Lower leg/foot 473
+468
Back 443
+438
Head 416
+411
Neck 405
+400
Whole body 368
+363
Shoulder/upper arm 273
+268
Lower arm/hand 167
+162
Hip/upper leg 144
+139
Chest 142
+137
Abdomen/pelvis 63
+58
Face 47
+42
Eye 6
+1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Nov 1, 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
Four dead in a week. The pattern doesn’t quit.

Four dead in a week. The pattern doesn’t quit.

New York City: Jan 1, 2022 - Nov 4, 2025

Just before dusk on Oct 27, 108 St at 38 Ave. A 26‑year‑old on an e‑bike went down and never got up (NYC Open Data).

This Month

  • Oct 24, Park Ave at E 63 St: a driver making a left hit a 28‑year‑old man who was crossing with the signal (NYC Open Data).
  • Oct 23, W 86 St at Columbus Ave: an 83‑year‑old man in a marked crosswalk was hit by a bus driver going straight (NYC Open Data).
  • Oct 22, 130 St at 90 Ave: a driver going straight hit a 55‑year‑old man outside an intersection (NYC Open Data).

The count doesn’t stop

He was one of 1,166 people killed on New York City streets since 2022, with 205,690 injured in that span (NYC Open Data). This year, citywide deaths stand at 242, compared to 254 at this point last year (NYC Open Data). Fewer funerals than last year is not the same as safety.

A small group does outsized harm

A tiny slice of motorists drives a big share of the grief. Researchers found that 1.5% of drivers are tied to 21% of pedestrian deaths. Rack up 16 camera tickets in a year and the risk of killing or seriously injuring doubles; 30+ tickets multiplies the risk fifty‑fold (Streetsblog). In April, a driver with 29 prior camera tickets ran a red and killed a mother and her two daughters in Midwood (NY Daily News).

Power sits on the table

Albany passed Sammy’s Law. New York City now has the power to set safer speed limits on local streets. The city can choose 20 MPH for residential streets. It hasn’t done it citywide (CrashCount Take Action).

There’s also a bill built for the worst repeat offenders: the Stop Super Speeders Act (S4045C/A2299C). It would force anyone with 11 DMV points in 18 months or 16 camera tickets in a year to use a speed‑limiting device, capped within 5 MPH of the limit (CrashCount Take Action).

What now

Lower speeds save lives. Curb the worst repeat offenders and the killings fall with them. City Hall and Albany have levers in hand. Pull them.

Take one step today. Tell your electeds to lower the default speed and pass speed limiters for habitual offenders. Start here.

Frequently Asked Questions

How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets for crashes, injuries, and deaths from 2022-01-01 to 2025-11-04, citywide. We counted people killed and injured from the Persons table, and total crashes from the Crashes table. Figures in this article match the same date window used in our analysis as of Nov 3, 2025. You can open the datasets and apply the same date filters starting here.
Why highlight repeat speeders?
A small group of motorists is linked to a large share of deaths. Research cited by Streetsblog shows 1.5% of drivers are tied to 21% of pedestrian deaths, and accumulating 16–30+ automated tickets sharply raises the risk of killing or seriously injuring someone. See the findings here.
What policies could prevent these crashes?
Two tools are on the table: using Sammy’s Law authority to set a 20 MPH default on residential streets, and passing the Stop Super Speeders Act (S4045C/A2299C) to require speed limiters for repeat offenders. Details and contacts are listed on our action page at CrashCount.
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?
Call City Hall and your state legislators to demand a citywide 20 MPH default and speed limiters for habitual speeders. We provide scripts and contacts here.
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Traffic Safety Timeline for New York City

18
Nude Queens man indicted for kicking bike riders, attacking 3 NYPD officers
17
Adams Backs Safety‑Boosting Ban on Horse‑Drawn Carriages

Sep 17 - Mayor Adams endorsed a ban on horse-drawn carriages and signed an order to wind down the industry. Removing carriages cuts sudden lane blockages and spooking that create conflicts for pedestrians and cyclists, especially around Central Park.

"Mayor Eric Adams on Wednesday endorsed legislation to ban horse-drawn carriages in New York City." -- Eric Adams

Bill number: none listed. Status: endorsed by Mayor Eric Adams; executive order signed directing agencies to prepare for the industry’s end. Committee: no City Council committee or sponsors recorded. Key date: Sept. 17, 2025, when the mayor announced the move. Matter title quoted: "Mayor Adams calls for end to NYC horse-drawn carriage industry." Council action: no City Council sponsors or votes appear on record; coverage framed the Council response as political. Safety impact: removing horse-drawn carriages reduces unpredictable lane blockages and spooking incidents that create conflicts for people walking and biking, especially around Central Park; if replacements are low-speed and well-managed, the net effect should improve pedestrian and cyclist safety.


16
Distracted drivers crash at Avenue X and Bragg

Sep 16 - Two drivers going straight collided at Avenue X and Bragg in Brooklyn. A parked sedan was hit. A 30-year-old driver suffered neck and crush injuries. Police recorded driver inattention by both drivers.

Two sedans collided at Avenue X and Bragg St in Brooklyn. One driver headed north. The other drove west. Both were going straight. The crash tore the left side of one car and the front of the other. A parked BMW was also hit. A 30-year-old male driver was injured, with neck and crush injuries, and was conscious. An 82-year-old woman and an infant male were listed as occupants with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' Police recorded driver inattention by both drivers. No other contributing factors were listed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4844293 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05
16
Driver in SUV hits man at 31 Street

Sep 16 - A driver in a Ford SUV, east on Astoria Boulevard, hit a 45-year-old man at 31 Street. Head wounds. Severe cuts. He stayed conscious.

A 2012 Ford SUV driver traveled east on Astoria Boulevard and hit a 45-year-old man at 31 Street in Queens. The crash happened at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe lacerations. He was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the driver was going straight ahead eastbound. The point of impact and damage were at the center front end. Police listed contributing factors as Unspecified and recorded no specific driver errors in the dataset.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4843904 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05
16
Man accused of intentionally killing Queens teen with his car
15
Rear-End Belt Parkway Crash; Police Cite Distraction

Sep 15 - Two westbound drivers collided on the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Rear impact. A 38-year-old driver suffered neck crush injuries and stayed conscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. Another occupant’s status was unspecified.

Two sedans, both westbound on the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn, collided. A driver hit the back of another car, leaving center back-end damage on the lead sedan. A 38-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and reported crush injuries; he was conscious. Another 38-year-old occupant was listed with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, the crash happened at 5:35 p.m. and involved a Toyota and a Nissan. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. One vehicle’s damage was logged at the center back end; the other showed no damage in the database entry. The report lists no pedestrians or cyclists and does not assign further causes beyond distraction.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842943 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05
15
Driver at unsafe speed injures cyclist on Driggs

Sep 15 - Eastbound sedan driver collided with a northbound cyclist near 261 Driggs Ave, Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected. Crush injuries to the leg. Police recorded unsafe speed and driver inattention by the driver.

A driver in a 2011 sedan traveling east collided with a northbound cyclist near 261 Driggs Ave in Brooklyn. The 36-year-old man was ejected and reported crush injuries to his lower leg and foot. According to the police report, both parties were “Going Straight Ahead” and the crash involved “Unsafe Speed.” Police recorded “Unsafe Speed” and “Driver Inattention/Distraction” by the driver. The bike showed center front-end damage; the sedan had damage to the right front bumper and quarter panel. The crash was logged in the 94th Precinct at 2:18 p.m.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842683 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05
15
Cyclist Injured at E 14th and 3rd

Sep 15 - A cyclist was hurt on E 14th at 3rd. He suffered head wounds and severe lacerations. Police listed only a bike, westbound, going straight. They recorded Following Too Closely.

A 30-year-old man riding a bike was injured at East 14 Street and 3 Avenue in Manhattan around 9 a.m. He suffered a head injury and severe lacerations, and police noted shock. According to the police report, the only vehicle listed was a bike traveling west and going straight. Police recorded “Following Too Closely” as a contributing factor. No other vehicles were recorded. The report lists no damage to the bike. The crash is logged under collision ID 4842894 in the 9th Precinct, ZIP 10003.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842894 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05
15
2 children struck by driver in Queens

15
Adams Opposes Universal Daylighting Council Push

Sep 15 - A mayoral veto now blocks universal daylighting. That delay keeps curb parking first. Visibility at intersections stays poor. Pedestrians and cyclists face higher crash risk.

Bill/file number: none on record. Status: veto threat; Council would need a two-thirds override. Committee: not recorded. Key dates: event and publication 2025-09-15. The matter is titled "Possible Adams Veto Looms Over Renewed Council Push for Universal Daylighting." Council member Kevin Duggan is recorded supporting the push. Mayor Eric Adams has threatened a veto, forcing a high legislative hurdle. A mayoral veto threat raises the hurdle for universal daylighting, risking delay or failure of a proven safety measure that improves visibility at intersections. Maintaining the status quo preserves driver-prioritized curb parking and higher crash risk for pedestrians and cyclists.


14
SUV Drivers Collide on Sumpter; Passenger Hurt

Sep 14 - Two SUV drivers going straight collided near 204 Sumpter Street in Brooklyn. A front-seat passenger suffered crush injuries to her back. Police recorded driver inexperience.

Two SUV drivers collided near 204 Sumpter Street in Brooklyn around 8:04 p.m. The driver of a 2023 GMC, traveling north, drove straight and hit the left rear of a 2004 Ford driven east. Impact came at the GMC’s center front and the Ford’s left rear. A 30-year-old woman riding in the front passenger seat was injured. Police listed crush injuries and back pain; she was conscious. According to the police report, police recorded driver inexperience as a contributing factor.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842790 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05
14
Unsafe speed in 2 Ave SUV collision

Sep 14 - Drivers of two SUVs crashed at 2 Ave and 9 St in Brooklyn. A 34-year-old driver died. Two passengers were hurt, one with head trauma. Police recorded unsafe speed. A pickup driver was stopped in traffic.

Drivers of two SUVs collided at 2 Ave and 9 St in Brooklyn around 6:25 p.m. A 34-year-old driver was killed. Two passengers in the northbound SUV were injured: a 38-year-old woman in the right rear seat with head crush injuries and a 64-year-old front passenger with a leg fracture. A pickup driver was stopped in traffic and was involved. "According to the police report, officers recorded Unsafe Speed." The report lists both SUVs going straight before the crash and the pickup stopped southbound. Points of impact include the SUVs’ front ends and one SUV’s left rear quarter panel.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842335 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05
14
Unlicensed teen speeding hits man on Pennsylvania Avenue

Sep 14 - Brooklyn, Pennsylvania and Hegeman. A driver in a sedan hit a 71-year-old man at the intersection. Police recorded unsafe speed and unsafe lane changing. The driver was 15 and unlicensed. The pedestrian suffered a head wound and severe bleeding.

A driver in a 2020 Honda sedan headed north on Pennsylvania Avenue and hit a 71-year-old man at Hegeman Avenue. The man was at the intersection and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. He was conscious. The teen behind the wheel was 15 and unlicensed and reported minor leg bleeding. According to the police report, police recorded "Unsafe Speed" and "Unsafe Lane Changing" by the driver. Impact was to the sedan’s center front end. The report lists the driver going straight before impact. The pedestrian was the only person seriously hurt. No other vehicles were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842244 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05
14
Brooklyn police pursuit ends with pedestrian struck, alleged teenage car thief caught
13
Right-Turning Driver Hits Man in Crosswalk

Sep 13 - A driver in a sedan turned right at 84 St and 35 Ave in Queens and hit a 57-year-old man in a marked crosswalk. He suffered a head wound with severe bleeding and was conscious. Police cited Turning Improperly and distraction by the driver.

At 84 St and 35 Ave in Queens, a driver in a sedan made a right turn and hit a 57-year-old man who was crossing in a marked crosswalk. The man suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the driver’s actions included "Turning Improperly" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded these driver errors in the crash file. The vehicle’s right front bumper was the point of impact, consistent with a turning strike. The pedestrian location was listed as an intersection crosswalk. No contributing factor is assigned to the pedestrian in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842268 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05
13
Driver in SUV kills teen on Roosevelt Ave

Sep 13 - On Roosevelt Ave at Benham St, a driver in an SUV went straight and hit pedestrians not in the roadway. A 16-year-old girl was killed. Three pedestrians were injured. Police recorded Aggressive Driving/Road Rage and alcohol involvement.

A driver in a 2009 Chevy SUV, traveling east on Roosevelt Ave at Benham St in Queens, went straight and hit four pedestrians who were not in the roadway. A 16-year-old girl was killed. A 19-year-old man, a 28-year-old man, and a 32-year-old woman were injured. The driver, a 38-year-old man, was also injured. "According to the police report, police recorded Aggressive Driving/Road Rage by the driver and Alcohol Involvement." The point of impact and damage were the SUV's center front end.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4846342 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05
13
Teenage girl fatally struck by SUV in Queens, suspect in custody
12
Moped Driver Killed on 3 Ave

Sep 12 - A moped rider died at 3 Ave and St Marks Pl in Brooklyn. Police recorded improper lane use. The crash involved a moped, a parked SUV, and a flatbed truck.

A crash on 3 Ave at St Marks Pl in Brooklyn involved a moped, a parked SUV, and a flatbed truck. The moped driver, 39, was heading north and going straight. He was ejected and killed. According to the police report, “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” was a contributing factor. Police recorded improper passing or lane use. The SUV was parked. The flatbed driver was going straight north. It happened around 1:05 p.m. The zip is 11217. The case falls in the 84th Precinct.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841887 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05
12
Westbound driver kills man on Belt Parkway

Sep 12 - A westbound driver on the Belt Parkway hit a man in the roadway at 5:47 a.m. He died. Three vehicles were involved. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.

A driver hit a man on the Belt Parkway and killed him. According to the police report, it happened at 5:47 a.m. in westbound lanes. The report lists three vehicles: a 2023 Lincoln SUV and two sedans, all traveling west. Police documented right-front impacts and front-end damage. The pedestrian was recorded as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection" and "Other Actions in Roadway," with injury severity "Killed." Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" for the drivers and the pedestrian. No driver errors were cited in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841886 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05
12
Passing driver hits woman on Flatbush

Sep 12 - A southbound sedan driver, passing on Flatbush, hit a 43-year-old woman mid-block. She went down with head wounds. Police recorded failure to yield and improper lane use. Blood on the street. Night. Sirens.

A driver in a southbound sedan hit a 43-year-old woman crossing mid-block near 1171 Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn around 12:20 a.m. The right-front bumper took the impact. She suffered head injuries and severe bleeding and was semiconscious at the scene. According to the police report, the driver was passing before the crash. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Passing or Lane Usage Improper by the driver. The driver was licensed in New York. No intersection was recorded. The report lists no other contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841719 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05