Crash Count for Precinct 14
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 2,518
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,280
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 391
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 35
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 6
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 26, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 14?

Six Dead, 1,200 Hurt: Midtown’s Streets Are Killing Fields—Who Will Stop the Bloodshed?

Six Dead, 1,200 Hurt: Midtown’s Streets Are Killing Fields—Who Will Stop the Bloodshed?

Precinct 14: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 17, 2025

The Toll in Midtown: Lives Lost, Bodies Broken

In Precinct 14, violence does not come with sirens and headlines. It comes with the slow grind of wheels on flesh, steel on bone. Six people have died on these streets since 2022. More than 1,200 have been injured. Thirty-four were hurt so badly they may never walk the same again (NYC Open Data).

The dead are not numbers. A 34-year-old man, struck by an SUV at the corner of 7th Avenue and West 36th, died with his whole body broken. The driver was distracted. The man is gone (NYC Open Data).

A 23-year-old woman, riding her bike, was killed by a driver who did not see her. She was hit on West 36th Street. She did not get up (NYC Open Data).

Trucks and SUVs do the worst damage. Two deaths by truck. Two by SUV. Cars, bikes, mopeds—they all leave scars. But the biggest vehicles leave the deepest wounds.

Recent Crashes: No End in Sight

The violence does not stop. In April, a box truck crushed a pedestrian on West 40th Street. In May, a cyclist hit a pedestrian at unsafe speed on West 45th. In July, a van towing a food cart broke loose and slammed into a parked car with a woman and child inside. Firefighters found 76 propane tanks and 75 gallons of gasoline in the van. The driver was arrested for reckless endangerment. “The driver was arrested and facing several charges, including reckless endangerment and multiple fire code violations.”

A city worker was slashed by a cyclist after a near-collision at Broadway and Cedar. “They weren’t even in the bike lane, they were parked on the corner, fixing the light or the sign or something,” a witness said.

Leadership: Promises, Delays, and Missed Chances

The city has the power to lower speed limits. It has the power to redesign streets. It has the power to enforce the law. But the pace is slow. Mayor Adams cut protected bike and bus lanes from the Fifth Avenue redesign, leaving cyclists and pedestrians to fight for scraps. “We want a real solution to the bike and pedestrian safety issue,” said Community Board 5 Vice Chair Samir Lavingia.

The police in Precinct 14 have the tools. They can ticket speeders. They can crack down on reckless drivers. They can target the corners where people keep dying. They just need to act.

Call to Action: Demand Action, Not Excuses

Every day of delay is another day of blood on the street. Call your council member. Call the mayor. Tell Precinct 14 to enforce the law. Tell them to protect the people who walk and bike. Do not wait for another body in the crosswalk. Demand action now.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Precinct 14 sit politically?
It belongs to borough Manhattan, city council district District 3, assembly district AD 73 and state senate district SD 28.
Which areas are in Precinct 14?
It includes the Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square, Midtown-Times Square, and Manhattan CB5 neighborhoods. It also overlaps parts of Council Districts District 2, District 3, and District 4, Assembly Districts AD 73 and AD 75, and State Senate Districts SD 28 and SD 47.
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Precinct 14?
SUVs and Cars: 2 deaths, 180 minor injuries, 91 moderate injuries, 11 serious injuries (SUVs/cars); Trucks and Buses: 2 deaths, 21 minor injuries, 17 moderate injuries, 2 serious injuries. Motorcycles and Mopeds: 0 deaths, 14 minor injuries, 10 moderate injuries, 2 serious injuries. Bikes: 0 deaths, 38 minor injuries, 29 moderate injuries, 2 serious injuries. (NYC Open Data)
What can police do to protect vulnerable road users here?
Precinct 14 can enforce speed limits, crack down on reckless driving, and respond to dangerous conditions. They can issue tickets for speeding and failure to yield. They can target crash hotspots and act before the next tragedy. The tools are there. They just need to use them.
Are crashes preventable or just "accidents"?
Crashes are not fate. Most are preventable with lower speeds, better street design, and real enforcement. Every death is a policy failure, not an act of God.
What can local politicians do?
They can lower speed limits, fund street redesigns, and demand enforcement that protects people walking and biking. They can pass laws that stop repeat offenders and hold dangerous drivers accountable.
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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Other Representatives

Alex Bores
Assembly Member Alex Bores
District 73
District Office:
353 Lexington Ave, Suite 704, New York, NY 10016
Legislative Office:
Room 431, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Erik Bottcher
Council Member Erik Bottcher
District 3
District Office:
224 West 30th St, Suite 1206, New York, NY 10001
212-564-7757
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1785, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6979
Twitter: ebottcher
Liz Krueger
State Senator Liz Krueger
District 28
District Office:
211 E. 43rd St. Suite 2000, New York, NY 10017
Legislative Office:
Room 416, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

Precinct 14 Police Precinct 14 sits in Manhattan, District 3, AD 73, SD 28.

It contains Manhattan CB5, Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square, Midtown-Times Square.

See also
Boroughs
City Council Districts
State_assembly_districts
State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 14

Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights

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.


Distracted SUV Driver Slams Into Stopped Car

Two SUVs collided on West 34th. One driver failed to pay attention. A 73-year-old passenger suffered a back injury. The street echoed with the sound of impact. Distraction ruled. Pain followed.

Two sport utility vehicles crashed on West 34th Street at Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' caused the collision. One SUV, heading north, struck another stopped in traffic. A 73-year-old female passenger in the rear seat was injured, suffering a back contusion. Other occupants, including both drivers and another passenger, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report highlights driver distraction as the sole contributing factor. No other causes were cited.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831837 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Door Strikes Cyclist on West 40th

SUV driver opened door into cyclist. Rider hit hard. Hip bruised. Police cite driver inattention. Streets stay cruel for those on two wheels.

A 26-year-old woman riding a bike was injured when an SUV driver opened a door into her path at 206 W 40th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor. The cyclist suffered a hip contusion. The SUV was parked at the time. No injuries were reported for the SUV driver. The report highlights driver inattention as the cause. No mention of helmet use or signals as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831841 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Strikes Motorized Scooter on Sixth Avenue

A sedan merging on Avenue of the Americas hit a motorized scooter. The scooter driver suffered facial bruises. Police cite driver inattention as the cause.

A sedan collided with a motorized scooter at Avenue of the Americas and West 42nd Street in Manhattan. The 31-year-old scooter driver was injured, sustaining a facial contusion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the primary contributing factor. The sedan was merging when it struck the scooter, which was traveling straight. The report does not mention any errors by the scooter driver. Helmet use was noted for the scooter driver, but only after driver inattention was cited as a factor.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831254 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack

A man shoved his girlfriend onto subway tracks at Fulton Street. The train crushed her legs. She survived, but lost both limbs. He fled, but police caught him. The court sentenced him to 18 years.

Gothamist (2025-07-29) reports a Brooklyn man received 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to pushing his girlfriend onto the tracks at Manhattan's Fulton Street Station on March 9, 2024. Prosecutors said Christian Valdez threw her as a train entered, causing injuries that led to both legs being amputated. District Attorney Alvin Bragg called it a 'life-threatening act of domestic violence in our transit system.' Valdez fled but was arrested hours later. The case highlights the vulnerability of transit riders and the severe consequences of violence in public spaces.


Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be

A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.

According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.


Debris Injures Motorized Scooter Driver on 32nd

Obstruction in the road struck a 35-year-old scooter driver on West 32nd. He suffered a facial abrasion. Pavement defects and debris caused the crash. The street failed him.

A 35-year-old man driving a motorized scooter was injured on West 32nd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Obstruction/Debris' and 'Pavement Defective.' The driver suffered a facial abrasion and was in shock. No other vehicles or people were involved. The report lists no driver errors, but highlights hazardous street conditions as the cause. The crash underscores the danger posed by debris and broken pavement to vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831843 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown

A stolen Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck and killed a pedestrian and a cyclist. The driver tried to flee. Eyewitnesses stopped her. Broken bodies, broken laws, broken city.

According to NY Daily News (2025-07-22), Autumn Donna Ascension Romero crashed a stolen rental car at Bowery and Canal, killing May Kwok and Kevin Cruickshank. Prosecutors say Romero admitted to drinking before driving and tried to flee the scene with her passenger. An open tequila bottle and loaded pistols were found in the car. The article quotes, 'They then tried to flee the scene followed by multiple eyewitnesses who told them to stop.' Romero faces murder and vehicular homicide charges. The crash highlights dangers from impaired driving, stolen vehicles, and failures in preventing reckless use of rentals.


Chinatown Crash Kills Cyclist, Pedestrian

A speeding car tore through Chinatown. It struck a cyclist and a woman on a bench. Both died at the scene. The driver faces murder charges. The car was a long-overdue rental. Debris scattered. Lives ended in seconds.

Gothamist (2025-07-21) reports a driver faces murder and manslaughter charges after a deadly Chinatown crash. The car, a weeks-overdue rental, sped off the Manhattan Bridge and struck a cyclist and a pedestrian, killing both. Police found two 9mm pistols in the trunk. The article states, "the car was traveling westbound off the Manhattan Bridge at a high rate of speed" and "struck Cruickshank, Kwok and an unoccupied NYPD vehicle." The passenger faces charges for unauthorized use and weapons possession. The crash highlights risks from unreturned rentals and high-speed driving in dense city streets.


Unlicensed Driver Kills Two In Chinatown

A stolen car tore through Bowery and Canal. Two lives ended. The driver, unlicensed, had fled a crash months before. System let her walk. Steel met flesh. The city failed to stop it.

NY Daily News (2025-07-20) reports a 23-year-old unlicensed driver killed two people in Chinatown with a stolen rental car. Months earlier, she hit a pedestrian in Brooklyn and fled. Police charged her with leaving the scene and aggravated unlicensed operation, but she was released without bail, as the charges were not bail eligible under state law. The article notes, "Three months before the fatal high-speed Saturday morning smash up... the 23-year-old driver allegedly clipped a woman... and fled." The case highlights gaps in bail policy and enforcement for unlicensed, repeat offenders.


Pedestrian Struck Crossing With Signal on 34th

A driver failed to yield on West 34th. A young woman crossing with the signal was hit. She suffered a bruised leg. Shock followed. The street stayed loud. The danger stayed real.

A 23-year-old woman was injured while crossing West 34th Street at Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a driver failed to yield the right-of-way and struck her. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The woman suffered a contusion to her lower leg and was in shock after the impact. No vehicle details were provided in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829244 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two in Chinatown

A car sped off the Manhattan Bridge, jumped the curb, struck a cyclist and a pedestrian. Both died. The driver and passenger tried to flee. Police caught them. Metal, speed, and chaos at Canal and Bowery.

ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that a Chevy Malibu jumped the curb near Canal Street and Bowery, killing a cyclist in his 30s and a pedestrian in her 60s. The two women in the car attempted to flee but were arrested. Mayor Eric Adams cited 'the rate of speed was pretty high' and called for action against reckless driving. The car also struck a parked police van. Charges are pending as police investigate. The crash highlights ongoing dangers at busy intersections and the deadly impact of speed.


E-Bike Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

E-bike struck a woman crossing with the signal on West 40th. She fell, scraped her arm. The bike kept straight. Failure to yield marked the crash.

A 33-year-old woman was injured when an e-bike hit her as she crossed West 40th Street at Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the e-bike, traveling straight ahead, struck her. She suffered an abrasion to her arm and remained conscious. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported. The crash highlights the risk to pedestrians even when following signals.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829850 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Van Crash Reveals Fuel Stockpile In Midtown

A van crashed on 42nd and 10th. Inside: 75 gallons of gasoline, 10 of diesel, dozens of propane tanks. The driver tried to hide the keys. Hazmat teams cleared the danger. Police made an arrest.

ABC7 (2025-07-17) reports NYPD found 75 gallons of gasoline, 10 gallons of diesel, and 76 propane cylinders in a van after a Manhattan crash. The driver "tried to get rid of his keys" and claimed he couldn't open the vehicle. Hazmat teams removed the fuel. The driver faces charges for reckless endangerment and fire code violations. The Manhattan DA is handling the case. The incident highlights risks from hazardous cargo on city streets and gaps in enforcement.


Pedestrian Struck Crossing With Signal on Vanderbilt

A driver failed to yield on Vanderbilt. A woman crossing with the signal was hit. She suffered a shoulder injury. The street stayed loud. The danger stayed real.

A 48-year-old woman was injured while crossing Vanderbilt Avenue at East 44th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was struck while crossing with the signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, as listed in the report. The pedestrian suffered an abrasion and an upper arm injury. The driver’s failure to yield is the only contributing factor noted. No other errors or factors are listed in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828009 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes

Adams’s Fifth Avenue plan drops bike and bus lanes. Cyclists and walkers left exposed. Sidewalks widen, but cars keep space. Board calls for real safety, not delay.

Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-14) reports Mayor Adams cut a bus lane and bike lane from the Fifth Avenue redesign, keeping two lanes for cars and widening sidewalks. The Manhattan Community Board 5 called this move not a "real solution" to safety, urging a return to the 2021 plan with protected bike lanes and faster bus service. "We want a real solution to the bike and pedestrian safety issue," said CB 5 Vice Chair Samir Lavingia. The board warns that without bike lanes, cyclists will ride sidewalks, risking conflict. The plan, shaped with business interests, leaves vulnerable road users exposed and delays safer changes until at least 2028.


Taxi Hits Electric Scooter on West 34th

Taxi struck electric scooter at West 34th and Seventh. One driver ejected, arm injured. Police cite traffic control ignored. Passengers shaken but unhurt. Metal and flesh met hard city street.

A taxi and an electric scooter collided at West 34th Street and Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. One driver was ejected and suffered an arm abrasion. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as a contributing factor. Passengers in both vehicles were not seriously hurt. The crash left the taxi's front end and the scooter's side damaged. The report does not specify further injuries. Driver error—ignoring traffic control—stands out in the official account.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827988 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Park Ave S

A driver hit a 29-year-old man on Park Ave S. The pedestrian suffered leg injuries and lost consciousness. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield.

A 29-year-old male pedestrian was struck and injured on Park Ave S at E 31st Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered injuries to his lower leg and foot and was found unconscious with minor bleeding. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The vehicle's right front bumper struck the pedestrian. No information was provided about the vehicle type or the actions of the pedestrian. The report centers on driver error, with no mention of other contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825719 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Improper Lane Use Injures Motorized Scooter Driver

A sedan struck a standing scooter on West 37th. The scooter driver suffered leg abrasions. Police cite improper lane use. Streets remain hazardous for those outside cars.

A sedan collided with a standing motorized scooter on West 37th Street near 7th Avenue in Manhattan. The 40-year-old male scooter driver was injured, sustaining abrasions to his lower leg. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' was a contributing factor. The sedan's right front bumper was damaged. No injuries were reported for the 65-year-old female sedan driver. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor. The crash highlights the risks faced by vulnerable road users amid driver errors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825534 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Child Pedestrian Struck by Cyclist on W 42nd

A cyclist hit a nine-year-old boy crossing with the signal on West 42nd. The child suffered leg injuries and shock. Blood on the street. The city failed to protect him.

A nine-year-old boy was struck by a cyclist while crossing West 42nd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the child was crossing with the signal and suffered injuries to his leg, as well as minor bleeding and shock. The crash involved a bike traveling west. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specified in the data. The boy was not at an intersection when hit. The incident highlights the ongoing danger faced by young pedestrians on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825531 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04