Crash Count for Precinct 14
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 2,535
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 30, 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
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State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 14

E-Scooter Driver Ejected in Manhattan Crash

A 43-year-old man on an e-scooter was ejected and suffered head injuries after a collision with a sedan making a left turn on West 37 Street. The scooter driver was unlicensed and injured seriously. The sedan driver was distracted and failed to yield.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on West 37 Street in Manhattan involving a sedan and an e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 43-year-old man, was ejected and sustained head injuries including fractures and dislocations. The sedan was making a left turn when it struck the e-scooter at the left rear bumper. The report lists driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the sedan driver. The e-scooter driver was unlicensed and not wearing any safety equipment. The crash caused serious injury but no fatalities. The sedan driver was licensed and female. The collision highlights risks posed by distracted driving and failure to yield in busy Manhattan streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688787 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
SUV Strikes Unconscious Pedestrian on East 42nd

A 63-year-old man crossing East 42nd Street was hit by a westbound SUV. The impact fractured his knee and lower leg. He was left unconscious at the scene. The vehicle showed no damage. Police list no driver errors.

According to the police report, a 63-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing East 42nd Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was struck by a 2019 Ford SUV traveling westbound, impacting the center front end of the vehicle. The victim suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was found unconscious. The report notes no contributing driver factors such as failure to yield or speeding. The SUV sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No helmet or signaling issues were recorded. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead at the time of the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4689018 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Distracted Taxi Hits Bicyclist on 8th Avenue

A taxi driver distracted by inattention struck a bicyclist traveling north on 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries. The rider was incoherent and unhelmeted at the scene. The taxi was parked before impact.

According to the police report, a taxi driver, distracted and inattentive, collided with a bicyclist traveling northbound on 8th Avenue near 481 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist was ejected from the bike and sustained serious head injuries, resulting in incoherence at the scene. The taxi was initially parked and struck the cyclist on its left side doors, damaging the left front quarter panel. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685326 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
81-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal

An 81-year-old woman was struck while crossing West 42 Street at Avenue of the Americas. The driver, going straight, hit her with the left front quarter panel. She suffered a back fracture and dislocation. Driver inattention caused the crash.

According to the police report, an 81-year-old female pedestrian was injured crossing West 42 Street at Avenue of the Americas with the signal. The vehicle, traveling straight ahead, struck her on the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated back injury. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim actions contributed. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The vehicle type and driver details are unspecified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687777 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
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Speeding Sedan Kills Young Pedestrian Midtown

A Ford sedan, moving too fast, struck a 22-year-old man on Avenue of the Americas. His body broke between parked SUVs. He died in the street, under cold city lights. Unsafe speed left no room for mercy. The city kept moving.

A 22-year-old man was killed when a Ford sedan, traveling at unsafe speed, struck him on Avenue of the Americas near West 39th Street. According to the police report, the sedan hit the pedestrian as he crossed the road, pinning his body between parked SUVs. The crash left him dead at the scene. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The data shows the sedan was going straight ahead when it struck the man. No errors or contributing factors are listed for the victim beyond his location and action. The deadly impact and speed of the vehicle defined the outcome.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4690315 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian in Manhattan Left Turn

A sedan turned left on West 35 Street. The driver failed to yield. A 28-year-old woman was hit at the intersection. She suffered hip and leg injuries. Shock followed. The car showed no damage.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southwest on West 35 Street in Manhattan made a left turn and struck a 28-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her hip and upper leg and was left in shock. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The vehicle had no visible damage despite impact to the left front bumper. The driver’s failure to yield was the primary error identified in this crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684118 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Moped Rear-Ends Sedan on 9 Avenue

A moped slammed into the back of a stopped sedan on 9 Avenue. The moped driver was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. Police cited following too closely as the cause. The sedan driver was unhurt. Both vehicles damaged front and rear.

According to the police report, a moped traveling south on 9 Avenue rear-ended a sedan that was stopped in traffic. The moped driver, a 25-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors, indicating the moped driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The sedan driver was not injured. The moped's front end and the sedan's rear end both sustained damage. The moped driver was not using any safety equipment at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683346 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Sedan and Taxi Collide on West 39th Street

A sedan changing lanes struck a taxi going straight on West 39th Street in Manhattan. The 85-year-old sedan driver suffered a back injury. Police cited failure to yield and aggressive driving as factors. Both vehicles damaged on front quarter panels.

According to the police report, a 2021 sedan and a 2020 taxi collided on West 39th Street near Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The sedan driver, an 85-year-old man, was injured with back trauma but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The sedan was changing lanes when it impacted the taxi, which was traveling straight. Damage occurred to the left front quarter panel of the sedan and the right front quarter panel of the taxi. The sedan driver was licensed in Florida, and the taxi driver was licensed in New York. No other injuries or helmet use were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682098 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Moped Hits Pedestrian Crossing Midtown Street

A moped struck a woman crossing Avenue of the Americas. She suffered broken bones and dislocations in her leg and foot. The driver failed to keep a proper lane and was inattentive. Midtown traffic proved deadly.

According to the police report, a moped traveling north on Avenue of the Americas struck a female pedestrian who was crossing outside an intersection. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." No contributing factors are attributed to the pedestrian. The crash underscores the risks posed by inattentive driving and improper lane use in Manhattan.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678271 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Revel Mope Hits Parked Tow Truck in Manhattan

A Revel moped struck a parked tow truck on Avenue of the Americas. The driver, a 47-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as causes. The moped’s front end was damaged in the crash.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old male driver on a Revel moped collided with a parked 2008 International tow truck on Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The driver was injured, sustaining head trauma and whiplash. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the primary contributing factor. The moped was traveling north, going straight ahead, when it struck the right rear quarter panel of the parked tow truck. The driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. Damage was concentrated on the center front end of the moped. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678055 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
8-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured by Truck at Crosswalk

An 8-year-old boy was struck by a truck while crossing West 42nd Street in Manhattan. The child suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The truck showed no damage. The boy was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, an 8-year-old pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 42nd Street in Manhattan. The child was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal when the collision occurred. The vehicle involved was a 2019 Ram truck traveling east, with impact on its right rear quarter panel. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The truck driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The vehicle sustained no damage. No driver errors such as failure to yield were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678272 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Van Rear-Ends Sedan on West 31st Street

A van struck a sedan from behind on West 31st Street in Manhattan. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles traveled north when the crash occurred near 8th Avenue.

According to the police report, a van traveling north on West 31st Street rear-ended a sedan that was starting from a parking spot. The sedan's driver, a 37-year-old man, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor for the crash. The van impacted the sedan's left front quarter panel with its right rear bumper. Both drivers were licensed, and no ejections occurred. The sedan driver remained conscious and was injured but not critically. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683204 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Bicyclist Injured in Manhattan Sedan Collision

A 29-year-old male bicyclist was struck on West 37 Street in Manhattan. The sedan hit the bike’s left side doors. The rider suffered bruises and lower leg injuries. The crash involved improper lane usage and bicyclist confusion. No helmet was worn.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a sedan on West 37 Street in Manhattan. The bike was traveling west, going straight ahead, when the sedan, also westbound, impacted the bike on its left side doors. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists contributing factors as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." The sedan driver was licensed and parked before the crash. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights errors in lane usage and bicyclist confusion as key factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676501 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
E-Bike Rider Injured in SUV Rear-End Crash

An SUV struck an e-bike from behind on West 42 Street in Manhattan. The 30-year-old bicyclist suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. The crash involved driver inattention and inexperience. Both vehicles were traveling southbound at impact.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male bicyclist on an e-bike was injured after being struck in the center back end by a 2021 Jeep SUV on West 42 Street, Manhattan. The bicyclist sustained contusions to his hip and upper leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead southbound at the time of the collision. The SUV's right front bumper hit the e-bike's center back end. No safety equipment was noted for the bicyclist. The crash highlights driver errors without attributing fault to the injured rider.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4674477 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Pedestrian Injured by Distracted Truck on West 37th

A 43-year-old man working in the roadway was struck by a GMC pick-up truck in Manhattan. The driver, distracted and inattentive, hit the pedestrian with the left front bumper. The man suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old male pedestrian was injured while working in the roadway on West 37th Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was struck by a 2023 GMC pick-up truck traveling westbound. The point of impact was the truck's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time. There was no damage reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670932 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Motorbike Strikes Pedestrian on 7 Avenue

A motorbike traveling south on 7 Avenue hit a 64-year-old female pedestrian. She suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The driver was distracted. The impact damaged the motorbike’s front center. The pedestrian was conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a motorbike traveling straight south on 7 Avenue collided with a 64-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. The motorbike’s center front end was damaged in the crash. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time and was conscious after the impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle properly before the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670963 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Improper Lane Change Hurls Pedicab Driver

Two SUVs veered on West 42nd. Metal scraped metal. A pedicab driver flew, struck the pavement headfirst. Blood pooled. He lay semiconscious, broken beneath city lights. His breath shallow. His face streaked red. The street swallowed another body.

A crash on West 42nd Street involved two SUVs and a pedicab. The collision sent the 35-year-old male pedicab driver flying from his seat. He struck his head on the pavement, suffered severe bleeding, and lay semiconscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' caused the crash. Both SUVs and the pedicab were traveling west. The report details that metal scraped metal before the pedicab driver was ejected and injured. No helmet or signal use was cited as a contributing factor. The crash left the pedicab driver with a head injury and severe bleeding, highlighting the danger faced by vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670961 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Pedestrian Injured by Sedan Starting from Parking

A 54-year-old man was struck by a sedan starting from parking on 5th Avenue in Manhattan. The driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 5th Avenue in Manhattan struck a 54-year-old male pedestrian who was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The driver was starting from parking when the collision occurred. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed in New York. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction when vehicles enter traffic from parked positions.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670971 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Pedestrian Struck by Car on West 44th Street

A man crossed West 44th. A car followed too close. No screech, no stop. He fell. Blood ran down his leg. Shock in his eyes. The car rolled on, untouched. The street held the pain.

A 46-year-old man was injured while crossing West 44th Street near 8th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the car was 'following too closely.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot and showed signs of shock. The report states, 'A car followed too close. No screech, no stop. He fell hard. Blood spilled down his leg.' The vehicle showed no damage. The only driver error listed is 'Following Too Closely.' No other contributing factors are mentioned in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672482 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A sedan turning left hit a 32-year-old woman crossing West 30 Street at 8 Avenue. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The crash left the vehicle undamaged but the pedestrian injured.

According to the police report, a 2022 sedan driven by a licensed male driver was making a left turn on West 30 Street near 8 Avenue in Manhattan when it struck a 32-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact at the left front bumper. The pedestrian was injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670973 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06