Crash Count for Precinct 14
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 2,294
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,153
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 350
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 34
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 6
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 7, 2025
Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 14?
SUVs/Cars 86 11 2 Bikes 27 2 0 Trucks/Buses 17 2 2 Motos/Mopeds 10 2 0
Midtown Bleeds While Leaders Stall

Midtown Bleeds While Leaders Stall

Precinct 14: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025

The Toll in Midtown

A man sits in the road at West 40th and 9th. A box truck rolls south. The man does not get up. The truck does not stop in time. He dies there, in the dark, before dawn. No arrest. No answers. Police said the driver, age 75, stayed at the scene. The investigation drags on.

In the last twelve months, two people have died in Precinct 14. Twelve more were left with serious injuries. 405 people were hurt. The numbers do not slow. They do not care if you are young or old. They do not care if you are careful.

The Shape of Danger

Trucks and SUVs kill. In three years, trucks and SUVs took four lives here. Cars and cabs broke bones and bodies. Cyclists bled in the crosswalks. A taxi jumped the curb at Sixth and 34th, plowing into a crowd. Four people, including a nine-year-old boy, went to the hospital. The driver stayed. Police said it was a medical episode. The curb did not stop him.

Leadership: Promises and Pressure

The city talks of busways and safer streets. The Department of Transportation wants to turn 34th Street into a busway, like 14th. They say, “Far fewer New Yorkers are getting hurt in crashes” since 14th Street changed. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said so. The plan is not built yet. The danger is.

The NYPD can do more. They can ticket speeders. They can target the corners where people die. They can enforce the law. They need to know you care.

Call to Action: Make Them Hear You

This is not fate. This is policy. Call your council member. Call the precinct. Demand speed enforcement. Demand safer crossings. Demand action before the next name becomes a number. Take action now.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 14

Taxi Hits Pedestrian Crossing West 42nd

A 27-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a taxi struck her at a marked crosswalk on West 42nd Street. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian in shock with minor bleeding and no vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on West 42nd Street in Manhattan struck a 27-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in minor bleeding and shock. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The taxi driver, a licensed male operating a 2015 Toyota, was going straight ahead at the time of impact. Notably, the vehicle sustained no damage, indicating the collision impact was likely low speed but sufficient to injure the pedestrian. The pedestrian’s crossing action was noted, but no contributing factors related to her behavior were listed. The crash underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving in busy Manhattan intersections.


Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian on 7th Avenue

A 55-year-old man suffered a head injury and concussion after a bike struck him at an intersection on 7th Avenue. The driver’s inattention and inexperience caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian injured and conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 55-year-old male pedestrian was injured in a collision involving a bike on 7th Avenue near West 32 Street in Manhattan at 10:26 PM. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and concussion and remained conscious. The report identifies the contributing factors as driver inattention and driver inexperience. The bike was traveling south, going straight ahead, and the point of impact was the center front end of the bike. The pedestrian was located at the intersection at the time of the crash. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted and inexperienced drivers in urban intersections.


Taxi Strikes Bicyclist Turning Left on 5th Avenue

A taxi traveling south on 5th Avenue collided with a bicyclist making a left turn. The 60-year-old cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee and lower leg. The crash caused no damage to the taxi but left the bike damaged.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:34 AM on 5th Avenue near East 37th Street in Manhattan. A taxi traveling straight ahead struck a bicyclist who was making a left turn. The point of impact was the taxi's right front bumper and the bike's center back end. The bicyclist, a 60-year-old male, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The taxi driver was licensed and operating a 2023 vehicle. The bicyclist was unlicensed and was riding without safety equipment. The report lists the contributing factor as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion," indicating the cyclist's maneuver contributed to the crash. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited in the report.


Chevy Sedan Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian

A 78-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by a southbound Chevy sedan turning left at 7th Avenue and Broadway. His head split open. Blood pooled on white paint. The driver remained in her seat. The car showed no scars.

At the intersection of 7th Avenue and Broadway in Manhattan, a 78-year-old man was struck by a southbound Chevy sedan making a left turn, according to the police report. The incident occurred at 8:30 a.m. The report states the pedestrian was 'crossing with the signal' when the collision happened. The man suffered a severe head injury, with 'severe bleeding' noted at the scene. The police report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan, registered in New York and driven by a licensed driver from New Jersey, showed no visible damage. The driver remained in her seat after the crash. The report makes clear that the pedestrian was lawfully crossing at the intersection when the driver failed to execute a proper turn and struck him.


Distracted Taxi Hits Bicyclist in Manhattan

A taxi driver’s inattention caused a collision with a 27-year-old bicyclist on West 43rd Street. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The taxi was parked and showed no damage at impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred around 7 p.m. on West 43rd Street in Manhattan. A 2019 taxi, parked and facing west, struck a bicyclist traveling westbound. The bicyclist, a 27-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as contributing factors on the taxi driver’s part. The taxi showed no damage at the right rear quarter panel, indicating the point of impact. The bicyclist’s safety equipment status is unknown, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The taxi driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers to vulnerable cyclists in Manhattan.


Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 33-year-old man suffered back injuries after a sedan made a left turn and struck him at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The driver impacted the pedestrian with the vehicle’s left front bumper, causing internal injuries.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northeast on Park Avenue made a left turn onto East 33 Street at 22:17 in Manhattan. The vehicle's left front bumper struck a 33-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained internal back injuries and remained conscious. The report lists the pedestrian’s contributing factors as unspecified, while no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield are noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The collision caused damage to the sedan's left front bumper. This incident highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles at intersections, even when pedestrians follow crossing signals.


Taxi Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 51-year-old man was injured crossing West 33 Street with the signal when a southbound taxi failed to yield. The impact caused internal back injuries. The taxi showed no damage despite striking the pedestrian at the front center.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling southbound on West 33 Street struck a 51-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered internal back injuries and was conscious after the collision. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor attributed to the taxi driver. The vehicle was going straight ahead and impacted the pedestrian at the center front end, yet sustained no damage. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating a 2023 Toyota taxi. This crash highlights the critical danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.


Taxi Hits Pedestrian on West 31 Street

A taxi driver distracted and inexperienced struck a 51-year-old man on West 31 Street. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion and bruising but remained conscious. The impact damaged the taxi’s right front quarter panel.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on West 31 Street struck a 51-year-old male pedestrian. The pedestrian was injured with a head contusion and bruising but remained conscious. The crash occurred at 5 p.m. The vehicle was initially parked before the collision, and the point of impact was the taxi’s right front bumper, causing damage to the right front quarter panel. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the collision. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The taxi driver held a valid New York license. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted and inexperienced drivers operating taxis in the city.


E-Scooter Rider Injured After SUV Rear-Ends

An e-scooter rider was ejected and injured after a rear-end collision with an SUV in Manhattan. The crash involved defective pavement, contributing to the incident. The rider suffered facial contusions and shock, highlighting road hazards and driver errors.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured and ejected during a collision with a 2024 Lexus SUV traveling eastbound on West 40 Street in Manhattan at 14:20. The SUV was going straight ahead when it rear-ended the e-scooter, which was avoiding an object in the roadway. The report cites "Pavement Defective" as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating hazardous road conditions played a role. The e-scooter rider sustained facial contusions and was in shock. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling eastbound. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The collision underscores the danger posed by defective pavement and driver failure to maintain safe distance or awareness, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable road user.


Taxi Strikes Pedestrian Walking Against Traffic

A 57-year-old man walking against traffic on Madison Avenue was struck by a northbound taxi changing lanes. The impact injured his shoulder and upper arm, leaving him bruised but conscious. Driver inattention caused the collision outside an intersection.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on Madison Avenue struck a 57-year-old male pedestrian who was walking against traffic outside an intersection. The taxi driver was changing lanes when the collision occurred, impacting the pedestrian on the right front quarter panel of the vehicle. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and injuries to his shoulder and upper arm, with injury severity rated as moderate. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash, repeated twice, highlighting the driver's failure to maintain proper attention while maneuvering the vehicle. The pedestrian's position and action—walking along the highway against traffic—were noted but not listed as contributing factors. The driver held a valid New York license and was operating a 2016 Toyota taxi at the time.


Sedan Rear-Ends Vehicle Injuring Passenger

A sedan traveling east on West 40 Street struck the rear of another vehicle. The impact injured a 35-year-old female passenger in the sedan, causing neck contusions. The passenger was conscious and restrained by a lap belt during the collision.

According to the police report, at 11:43 PM on West 40 Street, a sedan traveling straight ahead eastbound collided with the center back end of another vehicle also traveling east. The point of impact was the sedan's front center striking the rear center of the vehicle ahead. The crash injured a 35-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear passenger position of the sedan. She suffered neck contusions and bruising but was conscious and not ejected. She was restrained by a lap belt. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The collision suggests driver error related to following too closely or failure to maintain control, though no explicit driver fault is cited. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.


Bicyclist Injured in Manhattan Crash at Madison Ave

A 55-year-old male bicyclist suffered abrasions and elbow injuries after a collision caused by driver inattention. The cyclist was not ejected and experienced shock. The crash occurred near 330 Madison Avenue in Manhattan during early evening hours.

According to the police report, a 55-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash near 330 Madison Avenue, Manhattan, at 18:19. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was not ejected from the bike. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was operating the bike without any safety equipment. The vehicle involved was a bike with no reported damage, and the bicyclist was the sole occupant. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers, as noted in the police report, without attributing fault to the bicyclist.


SUVs Collide at West 42nd Street Intersection

Two SUVs crashed at West 42nd Street and 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The impact struck the center front end of one vehicle and the right side doors of the other. A 45-year-old male driver suffered full-body injuries and shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:34 AM on West 42nd Street near 8th Avenue in Manhattan. Two station wagons/SUVs collided while both were traveling straight ahead—one northbound, the other eastbound. The point of impact was the center front end of the northbound vehicle and the right side doors of the eastbound vehicle. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error in obeying traffic signals or signs. A 45-year-old male driver, wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with full-body trauma and experienced shock. He was not ejected from the vehicle but complained of pain and nausea. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior.


Distracted Cyclist Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Street

A 34-year-old woman was injured crossing West 40th Street in Manhattan. A male cyclist traveling west struck her with his bike’s front center. The police report cites driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The pedestrian suffered bruises and leg injuries.

According to the police report, a male cyclist traveling west on West 40th Street struck a 34-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The collision occurred around 11:40 PM in Manhattan’s 10018 zip code. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. The cyclist’s bike impacted the pedestrian at the center front end, but the bike sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior were noted. The crash underscores the dangers posed by distracted and speeding cyclists in busy city streets.


Taxi Turning Improperly Collides with Van

A taxi making a left turn struck a van traveling northbound on Avenue of the Americas. The van’s front passenger, a 38-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and shock. The crash caused significant damage to both vehicles’ front and side panels.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:00 AM on Avenue of the Americas near West 41st Street in Manhattan. The taxi driver was making a left turn when the collision happened, striking the van traveling straight northbound. The point of impact was the taxi’s left front quarter panel and the van’s right front bumper. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the taxi operator. The van carried two occupants; the front passenger, a 38-year-old male, was injured with neck pain and shock, secured by a lap belt and harness. The taxi had one licensed male driver. Vehicle damage included the taxi’s left side doors and the van’s right front bumper. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.


Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian Crossing Signal

A 53-year-old man crossing West 45 Street with the signal was struck by a sedan making a right turn. The driver’s inattention caused a knee and lower leg fracture. The pedestrian suffered shock and serious injury at the intersection.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing West 45 Street at an intersection with the signal. The collision occurred at 12:59 PM when a sedan, traveling west and making a right turn, struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating clear driver error. The pedestrian sustained fractures, dislocations, and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed and operating a 2012 Honda sedan registered in New Jersey. The report explicitly attributes the crash to the driver's failure to maintain attention, without any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior.


Sedan Strikes Bicyclist on West 34th Street

A 48-year-old female bicyclist suffered a head contusion after a collision with a sedan traveling east on West 34th Street. The impact struck the bike's right front quarter panel and the sedan’s center front end, causing injury without ejection.

According to the police report, a 48-year-old female bicyclist was injured in a crash with a 2022 Toyota sedan on West 34th Street in Manhattan at 11:30 AM. The sedan was traveling east, going straight ahead, and struck the bicyclist on the right front quarter panel, impacting the center front end of the vehicle. The bicyclist suffered a head contusion and was conscious after the crash. The report cites 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, indicating confusion on the part of the bicyclist. There is no mention of driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and female. Vehicle damage was limited to the sedan's center front end, while the bike sustained no damage.


E-Scooter Strikes Parked SUV in Manhattan

An e-scooter collided with a parked SUV on West 30th Street in Manhattan. The scooter driver was ejected and suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Police cited improper passing and driver distraction as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on West 30th Street in Manhattan at 16:38. The e-scooter driver, a 45-year-old man, was traveling east and collided with a parked 2018 Toyota SUV. The point of impact was the right side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the e-scooter. The scooter driver was ejected from his vehicle and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors, indicating driver error on the part of the e-scooter operator. The SUV was stationary at the time, with two occupants inside. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors in the report.


Sedan Collision on East 42nd Causes Neck Injury

A sedan crash on East 42nd Street in Manhattan left the female driver with a neck injury. The collision involved two vehicles traveling westbound. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:55 AM on East 42nd Street near Madison Avenue in Manhattan. The collision involved two vehicles traveling westbound, including a 2014 Toyota sedan. The point of impact was the left front bumper of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. The female driver of the Toyota, aged 50, was injured with a neck injury described as whiplash. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The police report explicitly lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The injury severity was classified as moderate (level 3). The report focuses on driver error, specifically inattention and distraction, as the cause of the collision.


Bus Strikes Pedestrian at Manhattan Intersection

A 43-year-old man was injured crossing West 42 Street near 5 Avenue when a bus traveling west struck him on the right rear quarter panel. The pedestrian suffered neck injuries and was semiconscious, with no damage reported to the bus.

According to the police report, a bus traveling west on West 42 Street struck a 43-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with 5 Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk and was injured, sustaining neck trauma and semiconsciousness. The bus driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of impact. The bus sustained no damage. The report cites 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, indicating pedestrian error but does not list any driver errors. The pedestrian's actions were noted but no driver violations such as failure to yield or speeding were documented. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and injuries without attributing fault to the victim.