Crash Count for Precinct 14
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 2,533
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,288
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 394
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 35
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 6
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 29, 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
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State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 14

SUV Strikes Bicyclist Ejected on West 42nd Street

A bicyclist was ejected and injured after being struck by a parked SUV on West 42nd Street in Manhattan. The collision caused elbow and arm injuries, leaving the rider in shock and pain. The SUV sustained damage to its left side doors.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male bicyclist traveling east on West 42nd Street was struck by a parked 2023 Toyota SUV. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the bike against the SUV's left side doors, which sustained damage. The bicyclist was ejected from the bike, suffering injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report cites 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to the SUV. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV was stationary before the crash, suggesting failure in vehicle positioning or awareness. No victim fault is indicated in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708480 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing with Signal

A 65-year-old man suffered severe full-body injuries after an SUV struck him at a Manhattan intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was distracted. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the impact occurred.

According to the police report, a 65-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Lexington Avenue and East 33rd Street in Manhattan at 9:50 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2022 Toyota SUV traveling south struck him with the center front end. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian suffered internal injuries affecting his entire body and was in shock. The SUV sustained damage to its center front end. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead prior to the crash. The report focuses on the driver’s errors as the cause of the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709323 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on West 40 Street

A 42-year-old bicyclist suffered severe leg injuries after a sedan struck him on West 40 Street. The collision occurred as both traveled eastbound. The driver’s inattention caused the crash, leaving the cyclist fractured and conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided on West 40 Street at 8:45 a.m. The bicyclist, a 42-year-old man, was riding eastbound when the sedan, also traveling east, struck him on the right side doors. The bicyclist sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a primary contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor but emphasizes the driver’s distraction as central. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. Vehicle damage was noted only on the bike’s front end, while the sedan showed no damage.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707819 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
E-Bike Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 21-year-old pedestrian crossing with the signal was struck by a southbound e-bike on East 41 Street. The impact caused knee and lower leg injuries, leaving the victim bruised but conscious. The e-bike driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 41 Street near 5 Avenue in Manhattan at midnight. A 21-year-old male pedestrian was crossing with the signal when he was hit by a southbound e-bike. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-bike, which sustained damage in the collision. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruising to his knee, lower leg, and foot and remained conscious after the crash. The report explicitly cites the e-bike driver's failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors in the report. The pedestrian was not at an intersection but was crossing legally with the signal when struck.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709588 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Distracted Driver Hits Manhattan Pedestrian

A distracted driver making a left turn struck a 44-year-old man outside an intersection on West 35 Street. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The sedan showed no damage despite the impact to its left front bumper.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:20 PM on West 35 Street near 8 Avenue in Manhattan. A sedan, described as a Jeep, was making a left turn traveling northeast when it struck a 44-year-old male pedestrian who was not in the roadway and not at an intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. No damage was reported to the vehicle, and no other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers in busy Manhattan streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4705026 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Taxi Hits Cyclist on West 42nd Street

Taxi struck a westbound cyclist on West 42nd Street. Cyclist suffered knee and leg injuries. Police cited driver error and other vehicular factors. Impact left the cyclist bruised but conscious.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2023 Tesla taxi hit him on West 42nd Street in Manhattan. Both were traveling west when the taxi struck the cyclist at the right front quarter panel. The cyclist suffered contusions and bruises to the knee and lower leg but remained conscious and was not ejected. Police listed 'Other Vehicular' and 'Obstruction/Debris' as contributing factors, pointing to driver error. The taxi had no visible damage; the bike was marked as 'Other' damage. No contributing factors were attributed to the cyclist. This crash highlights the persistent risks vulnerable road users face from vehicle operators in shared city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704296 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
SUV Unsafe Lane Change Injures Manhattan Bicyclist

A 22-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after an SUV changed lanes unsafely and failed to yield right-of-way. The collision struck the bike’s right side and the SUV’s left side doors, causing moderate injury in Midtown Manhattan.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:45 near West 42 Street in Manhattan. A 2021 Mercedes SUV, driven by a licensed female driver, was changing lanes eastbound when it collided with a 22-year-old male bicyclist also traveling eastbound. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors attributed to the SUV driver. The bicyclist was injured with abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as moderate injury severity. The impact occurred on the left side doors of the SUV and the right side doors of the bike. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. No helmet or other safety equipment was noted. The report focuses on driver errors leading to the collision, without attributing fault to the bicyclist.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704266 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Against Signal Manhattan

A 46-year-old man was struck by a westbound pick-up truck at the intersection of West 42 Street and 114 in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg contusion while crossing against the signal, according to the police report.

According to the police report, a 46-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 42 Street and 114 in Manhattan at 14:01. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when he was struck by a 2019 Chevrolet pick-up truck traveling westbound. The point of impact was the truck's right front quarter panel, causing a contusion and bruising to the pedestrian's hip and upper leg. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, specifically noting the pedestrian crossed against the signal. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision and sustained injury severity level 3. The vehicle was unoccupied except for the driver, who was male. Vehicle damage was limited to the right front quarter panel.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701551 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Sedan Turns Left, Cyclist Bleeds on 8th Avenue

A sedan turned left on 8th Avenue. A 62-year-old man biked north. Metal met flesh. His head struck hard. Blood pooled. The car was untouched. The man was not.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn at 8th Avenue and West 35th Street struck a northbound cyclist at 12:04 p.m. The 62-year-old man on the bike suffered a head injury, was partially ejected, and bled severely but remained conscious. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, both attributed to driver error. The sedan was undamaged, while the cyclist lay half-thrown beside his frame. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this detail follows the primary driver errors. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers disregard traffic controls and fail to yield to vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701573 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
SUV Driver Inattention Injures Rear Passenger

A distracted SUV driver struck a parked van on Manhattan’s Park Avenue. The impact injured a 46-year-old female passenger in the SUV’s rear, causing abdominal and pelvic bruises. The crash exposed risks from driver inattention and inexperience.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:15 AM on Park Avenue in Manhattan. A male driver operating a Ford SUV traveling east struck a parked 2001 Workhorse van. The point of impact was the SUV’s left front bumper against the van’s center back end. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. A 46-year-old female occupant seated in the rear of the SUV sustained contusions and bruises to her abdomen and pelvis, classified as injury severity level 3. The injured passenger was not ejected from the vehicle. The data highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and lack of experience, with no contributing factors attributed to the passenger.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701526 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Bike Strikes Pedestrian on West 43rd Street

A male cyclist traveling east on West 43rd Street struck a 58-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian suffered an upper arm injury. The bike showed no damage. Contributing factors remain unspecified according to the police report.

According to the police report, a licensed male cyclist riding a bike eastbound on West 43rd Street collided with a 58-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian was injured, sustaining an upper arm injury classified as internal and moderate severity. The point of impact was the center front end of the bike. The bike sustained no damage. The report lists contributing factors for the pedestrian as unspecified, and no driver errors or violations are explicitly cited. The pedestrian’s location and actions are marked as not applicable, and no safety equipment or behavioral factors are noted. The report focuses on the collision details without attributing fault or specifying driver errors such as failure to yield.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700426 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Runaway Vehicle Strikes Pedestrian on East 45th

A driverless vehicle hit a 31-year-old man near East 45th Street. The impact broke and dislocated bones. The pedestrian was conscious but badly hurt. Streets turned dangerous when control was lost.

According to the police report, a crash took place at 22:17 near East 45th Street in Manhattan. A 31-year-old male pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his entire body after being struck by a driverless or runaway vehicle. The report lists 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle' as the main contributing factor. No errors or contributing factors were attributed to the pedestrian, who was not in the roadway at the time. The vehicles involved included a parked Toyota sedan and a stopped Tesla taxi. The collision underscores the danger posed by uncontrolled vehicles in city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699607 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Sedan Left Turn Hits Eastbound Bicyclist

A 23-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a collision with a sedan making a left turn on West 30 Street in Manhattan. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, striking the cyclist traveling straight eastbound.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:15 on West 30 Street in Manhattan. A sedan, traveling east and making a left turn, collided with a bicyclist also traveling eastbound. The bicyclist, a 23-year-old male, was injured with abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites the contributing factor as "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the sedan driver. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper striking the cyclist. There was no damage reported to the sedan. The bicyclist's safety equipment status is unknown, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision highlights driver error in yielding during left turns, posing systemic danger to vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698744 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 40-year-old woman was struck by an SUV making a right turn at a Manhattan intersection. The driver’s inattention caused the collision. The pedestrian, crossing with the signal, suffered upper arm injuries and bruising but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection near 529 5 Avenue in Manhattan around 10:00 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when she was struck by a 2021 Chevrolet SUV making a right turn. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front quarter panel. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and upper arm injury but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed and traveling southeast. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in busy urban intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4697313 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Truck Turns Left, Strikes Helmeted Bicyclist

A truck making a left turn hit a northbound bicyclist on West 34 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered a concussion and arm injuries. Police cited the truck driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, a 2018 Chevrolet truck was making a left turn westbound on West 34 Street at 8:30 a.m. when it collided with a northbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 26-year-old male wearing a helmet, was struck on the right front bumper of the truck. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the truck driver as the contributing factor. The bicyclist was injured, sustaining a concussion and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected from his bike. Vehicle damage was noted on the truck’s left front bumper, while the bike sustained damage on the right front bumper area. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695446 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 24-year-old woman was injured when an SUV making a left turn failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at an intersection on 9 Avenue. Impact to the pedestrian’s hip and upper leg caused contusions and bruises.

According to the police report, a 2017 Hyundai SUV traveling east on 9 Avenue was making a left turn at 12:15 a.m. when it struck a 24-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the collision. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This crash highlights the danger posed by driver errors in yielding at intersections, placing vulnerable pedestrians at risk.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694894 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Taxi Hits Cyclist Turning at West 34th

Taxi slammed into cyclist making a left on West 34th. Cyclist took blows to knee and leg. Metal twisted. Intersection became a danger zone. No driver errors listed. System failed the vulnerable.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on West 34 Street struck a northbound bicyclist making a left turn near 7 Avenue in Manhattan at 20:07. The impact hit the right front quarter panels of both vehicles. The 35-year-old cyclist suffered contusions and trauma to the knee, lower leg, and foot. He remained conscious and was not ejected. The taxi was a licensed 2018 Toyota. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist and none for the taxi driver. The crash exposes the persistent danger intersections pose to cyclists in New York City.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694217 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
One Wheel Strikes Pedestrian on 42nd Street

A One Wheel slammed into a man crossing Avenue of the Americas. The impact split his head. Blood pooled on the cold street. He stayed conscious, wounded and exposed, as the city moved around him.

According to the police report, a man was crossing Avenue of the Americas at West 42nd Street when a One Wheel traveling north struck him head-on. The collision caused severe lacerations to the pedestrian's head, leaving him conscious but bleeding on the roadway. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, listing 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The One Wheel's point of impact was the center front end, and the vehicle sustained no damage. The incident highlights the vulnerability of pedestrians at busy intersections and the dangers present when vehicles and people intersect outside of designated crossing signals.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4693093 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
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Drunk Driver Reverses Into Woman, Triggers Mass Crash

A sedan backed into a 39-year-old woman standing off West 33rd Street. Her head split open. Blood ran. Twelve vehicles tangled in the chaos. Alcohol fueled the crash. The street roared. She fell silent. Systemic danger, unchecked.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old woman stood off the roadway on West 33rd Street near 7th Avenue when a sedan reversed into her, splitting her head open and causing severe bleeding. The impact set off a chain reaction, tangling twelve vehicles. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor, stating one driver had been drinking. The woman was not in the roadway at the time. The police report highlights the driver's error—backing up while impaired—as the direct cause of the injury and the pileup. No victim action contributed to the crash. The incident exposes the lethal risk of impaired driving on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4696078 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Pedestrian Injured by Taxi Unsafe Lane Change

A 40-year-old man was struck on 7 Avenue by a southbound Yellow Taxi. The driver changed lanes unsafely, hitting the pedestrian outside an intersection. The man suffered bruises and elbow injuries. The taxi showed no damage despite the impact.

According to the police report, a Yellow Taxi traveling south on 7 Avenue struck a 40-year-old male pedestrian who was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists the driver's unsafe lane changing and inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the taxi's left front bumper. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of driver errors in lane changes and distraction.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691756 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05