Crash Count for Precinct 17
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,105
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,904
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 416
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 23
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 6
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Oct 29, 2025
Carnage in Precinct 17
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 6
+1
Crush Injuries 2
Lower leg/foot 2
Severe Bleeding 10
Head 7
+2
Lower arm/hand 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Whole body 1
Severe Lacerations 8
Head 4
Face 3
Lower leg/foot 1
Concussion 9
Back 3
Head 3
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Lower arm/hand 1
Neck 1
Whiplash 43
Neck 24
+19
Head 9
+4
Back 6
+1
Shoulder/upper arm 4
Whole body 2
Chest 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Contusion/Bruise 96
Lower leg/foot 30
+25
Lower arm/hand 20
+15
Head 14
+9
Face 7
+2
Hip/upper leg 7
+2
Back 6
+1
Shoulder/upper arm 6
+1
Whole body 5
Chest 4
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Neck 1
Abrasion 103
Lower arm/hand 35
+30
Lower leg/foot 29
+24
Head 14
+9
Face 12
+7
Shoulder/upper arm 5
Chest 3
Whole body 3
Hip/upper leg 2
Back 1
Pain/Nausea 18
Hip/upper leg 4
Lower leg/foot 4
Head 2
Lower arm/hand 2
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Whole body 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Back 1
Neck 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Oct 29, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 17?

Preventable Speeding in Precinct 17 School Zones

(since 2022)
Early morning on 2nd Avenue, a cyclist goes down

Early morning on 2nd Avenue, a cyclist goes down

Precinct 17: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 18, 2025

Just after dawn on Sep 10, at 2nd Avenue and East 35th Street, the driver of a 2024 SUV and a person on a bike collided. The cyclist was hurt. NYC Open Data

This Week

  • Sep 5: the driver of an SUV injured an 81‑year‑old woman mid‑block near East 57th Street. NYC Open Data
  • Sep 4: at East 34th Street and 1st Avenue, the driver of an SUV hit a 38‑year‑old woman who was crossing with the signal. NYC Open Data
  • Sep 4: at the Queens Midtown Tunnel exit and East 41st Street, a bus driver injured a 78‑year‑old woman who was crossing with the signal. NYC Open Data

The toll in this precinct

Since Jan 1, 2022, in Precinct 17 there have been 2,999 crashes, leaving 1,851 people injured and 6 people dead. NYC Open Data

People walking bear much of it: 4 pedestrians killed and 404 injured. People on bikes: 1 killed and 415 injured. NYC Open Data

Injuries cluster in the afternoon. The highest counts hit 2–4 PM. NYC Open Data

Corners that keep hurting people

The records flag 1st Avenue, 2nd Avenue, and the FDR Drive as recurring trouble. NYC Open Data

At East 37th Street and 2nd Avenue in Apr 2022, an 82‑year‑old man was crossing with the signal when a bus driver turned left and killed him. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield. NYC Open Data

Last week’s Midtown Tunnel exit case is the same story: an older pedestrian, a legal crossing, and a professional driver. She lived. She was hurt. NYC Open Data

Why this keeps happening—and how to stop it

Police reports cite named, fixable behaviors: driver inattention, failure to yield, and unsafe speed. Those three repeat across the precinct. NYC Open Data

On the ground, the fixes are not exotic:

  • Hardened left turns and leading pedestrian intervals on 1st and 2nd Avenues at East 34th–41st Streets.
  • Daylighting and tighter geometry at tunnel exits and bridge approaches.
  • Targeted yielding enforcement for buses and large vehicles at the problem corners.

Citywide levers that save lives

A small pool of drivers does outsized harm. City data show that vehicles with 16 camera tickets in 12 months are far more likely to kill or seriously injure; the risk explodes past 30 tickets. The state’s proposed Stop Super Speeders Act (S4045C/A2299C) would require those repeat offenders to use speed limiters. Streetsblog NYC

New York City now has the power to set safer default speeds. Lowering residential limits to 20 MPH is the next step. Our own guide explains both moves and how to press for them. /take_action/

Who must act now

This precinct sits in Council District District 4, Assembly District AD 73, and State Senate District SD 28. The Stop Super Speeders bill needs backing in Albany. The 20 MPH default needs action at City Hall. Will Council Member Keith Powers, Assembly Member Alex Bores, and State Senator Liz Krueger move them?

A man killed in a crosswalk with the light. An older woman thrown down near 57th. A cyclist on the pavement at 2nd and 35th. The steps are on the table. /take_action/

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Precinct 17?
Precinct 17 covers parts of Murray Hill–Kips Bay, East Midtown–Turtle Bay, and the United Nations area in Manhattan. It overlaps Council District 4, Assembly Districts 73 and 74, and State Senate Districts 28 and 59.
What patterns stand out here?
Since 2022, there have been 2,999 crashes, with 1,851 people injured and 6 killed. Harm clusters on 1st Avenue, 2nd Avenue, and the FDR, and injuries spike in mid‑afternoon hours.
What fixes make sense on these streets?
Hardened left turns and LPIs on 1st/2nd Avenues; daylighting and tighter geometry at the Queens Midtown Tunnel exit; targeted yielding enforcement for buses and large vehicles at known hot spots.
How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets (Crashes, Persons, Vehicles), filtered to Police Precinct 17 and the period 2022‑01‑01 to 2025‑09‑18. Key fields: on/off street names, person type, injury severity, contributing factors, and hour of crash. Data were accessed Sep 18, 2025. You can explore the source datasets here.
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.

Citations

Citations

Other Representatives

Assembly Member Alex Bores

District 73

Twitter: @AlexBores

Council Member Keith Powers

District 4

State Senator Liz Krueger

District 28

Other Geographies

Precinct 17 Police Precinct 17 sits in Manhattan, District 4, AD 73, SD 28.

It contains Manhattan CB6, Murray Hill-Kips Bay, East Midtown-Turtle Bay, United Nations.

See also
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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 17

29
Woman who screamed ‘f–k these cops’ after purposely mowing down NYPD officer handed light sentence
21
Police bodycam video from deadly NYC July 4 crash shown during trial
15
Left-turning SUV driver injures woman at 1st Ave

Oct 15 - A driver in an SUV turned left at E 45th Street and 1st Avenue and hit a 25-year-old woman at the intersection. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. She suffered a shoulder injury and pain.

A 2024 Honda SUV, driven west on E 45 St, was making a left at 1 Ave when the driver hit a 25-year-old woman walking at the intersection in Manhattan at 5:55 p.m. She sustained a shoulder injury and reported pain; police listed her as injured. "According to the police report, police recorded 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the driver." The pre-crash action was a left turn. The point of impact and vehicle damage were at the left front quarter panel, consistent with a left-turn strike. The driver was licensed. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4851421 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
11
Broken Pavement Topples Cyclist at 2 Ave

Oct 11 - At 2 Ave and E 34 St, a 22-year-old bicyclist turned right and went down. He overturned. Head injury. Concussion. Police noted defective pavement.

At 2 Ave and E 34 St in Manhattan, a 22-year-old bicyclist overturned while making a right turn and was injured. He suffered a head injury and a concussion. According to the police report, the crash involved a southbound bicycle making a right turn, and police recorded “Pavement Defective” as a contributing factor; they also listed “Unspecified.” No other people were reported injured. The point of impact was listed as “Overturned.” The location falls within the 17th Precinct. The crash time was 07:59. The zip code is 10016.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4849016 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
10
Right-turning driver hits woman on E 34 St

Oct 10 - A sedan driver turned right at E 34 St and 2 Ave in Manhattan and hit a 77-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered a head abrasion. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.

A crash at E 34 St and 2 Ave in Manhattan left a 77-year-old woman injured. A sedan driver making a right turn hit her in the intersection. She sustained a head abrasion and was conscious. “According to the police report, the driver was turning right on E 34 St and struck the pedestrian.” Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver, and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The point of impact was the center front of the sedan; no damage was reported. The driver was licensed. The woman was crossing at the intersection.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4848822 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
5
Volvo driver hits man at East 47th, Third

Oct 5 - A Volvo sedan driver, northbound on Third Avenue, hit a 47-year-old man at East 47th Street around 11:28 p.m. He fell. Hip and upper leg hurt. Police listed contributing factors as Unspecified.

A driver in a 2011 Volvo sedan, licensed in Pennsylvania and heading north on Third Avenue, hit a 47-year-old man in the intersection at East 47th Street at 11:28 p.m. The man was injured in the hip and upper leg and reported pain. “According to the police report …” the driver was going straight, and impact was to the sedan’s center front. Police recorded contributing factors for the driver as “Unspecified,” and listed contributing factors for the pedestrian as “Unspecified.” No specific driver error was recorded in the data. The crash location is in Manhattan, ZIP 10017, near the 17th Precinct and Council District 4. The report lists the driver as licensed; vehicle damage was noted as none.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4848684 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
3
SUV driver hits moped on 3 Ave

Oct 3 - A driver in an SUV hit the back of a moped on 3 Ave at E 48 St in Manhattan. One driver reported leg pain. Police cited Unsafe Lane Changing and Other Vehicular.

On 3 Ave at E 48 St in Manhattan, two northbound vehicles collided. The driver of a 2021 Nissan SUV going straight hit the back of a 2021 Yamaha moped that was changing lanes. One driver, age 43, reported knee and lower-leg pain and shock. Others were listed as unspecified. According to the police report, contributing factors were 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Other Vehicular'. Police recorded unsafe lane changing by a driver. The SUV driver’s front end hit the rider’s rear, underscoring the rider’s exposure in traffic.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4847038 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
1
Distracted Driver Hits Car on East 41st

Oct 1 - Both sedans moved east on East 41st by Tudor City Place. A distracted driver drove the left front into the other car's right rear. A 45-year-old woman driving was hurt. Police noted inattention and inexperience.

Two sedans traveled east on East 41st Street near Tudor City Place in Manhattan. The driver of one sedan drove the left front into the other car's right rear. A 45-year-old woman driving was injured, with a reported shoulder/upper-arm injury and whiplash. According to the police report, both drivers were going straight when the crash happened, and officers recorded contributing factors as Driver Inattention/Distraction and Driver Inexperience. The point of impact listed was left front bumper on one sedan and right rear bumper on the other. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction and driver inexperience. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4847826 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
26
Driver flips SUV at E 36th and Madison

Sep 26 - Three vehicles crashed on E 36 St at Madison Ave. One driver overturned an SUV. He suffered a chest bruise. Another driver was stopped and was hit from behind. Police recorded alcohol involvement.

Three vehicles collided on E 36 St at Madison Ave in Manhattan. All were eastbound. The driver of a Dodge SUV going straight overturned the vehicle; it was demolished. The driver of a Ford SUV was stopped in traffic and was hit in the center back end. The driver of a Nissan sedan was going straight; the car’s right rear quarter was damaged. A 29-year-old male driver suffered a chest contusion and was listed injured. According to the police report, “Alcohol Involvement” was a contributing factor. The report lists no pedestrians or cyclists.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4846402 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
26
Left-Turning SUV Driver Injures Cyclist, E 56th

Sep 26 - A driver in an SUV turned left at E 56 St and 2 Ave and hit a southbound cyclist. The 48-year-old bicyclist was injured. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.

A driver in a 2022 GMC SUV, traveling east on E 56 St, made a left turn at 2 Ave and hit a southbound bicyclist going straight. The cyclist, 48, suffered a leg abrasion and was listed injured. According to the police report, the SUV was “Making Left Turn” and the bike was “Going Straight Ahead,” with impact to the “Left Front Bumper” of the SUV and the bike’s “Center Front End.” Police recorded “Unsafe Speed” and “Other Vehicular” for the driver. The crash occurred in Manhattan, zip code 10022, within the 17th Precinct.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4846988 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
26
German Woman Killed in Horrific Hit-and-Run Near Bryant Park

24
German tourist, 50, killed after reversing minivan pins her against truck in Midtown Manhattan
20
Sedan driver injured at 42nd and FDR

Sep 20 - Two southbound drivers collided on East 42nd by FDR. The sedan driver was hurt. The SUV showed damage at the right rear. The sedan’s left front was crushed. Police recorded driver inattention or distraction.

Two southbound drivers crashed on East 42nd Street at the FDR Drive. The collision involved a 2023 Infiniti SUV and a 2007 BMW sedan. The sedan’s left front bumper was damaged. The SUV’s right rear quarter panel was damaged. The 32-year-old sedan driver was injured and reported a contusion. Two other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. “According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The report listed both vehicles traveling south, with the SUV going straight ahead and the sedan coded as Other pre-crash. The crash occurred in Manhattan’s 17th Precinct. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4843644 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
16
Driver Entering Spot Hits E-Bike Rider

Sep 16 - On E 43 St at 2 Ave, a driver in a Toyota SUV pulled into a spot and hit a 23-year-old man on an e-bike. The rider was ejected and injured. Police cited passenger distraction.

A crash at E 43 St and 2 Ave in Manhattan injured a 23-year-old e-bike rider. A driver in a 2020 Toyota SUV was entering a parked position while heading south. The rider was going straight south. The driver hit the rider. The impact threw him from the bike. He was listed as injured. SUV occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, "Passenger Distraction" was recorded as a contributing factor. Police also recorded "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." The crash was logged by the 17th Precinct under collision ID 4843139 at 21:50. Location details: E 43 St off 2 Ave, zip 10017, Manhattan.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4843139 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
15
Pickup Driver Turning Left Hits Standing Scooter

Sep 15 - A pickup driver turned left at E 38 St and 2 Ave and hit a woman on a standing scooter. She suffered a concussion and a shoulder injury. Police listed Brakes Defective as a factor.

A pickup truck driver making a left on E 38 St at 2 Ave hit a 47-year-old woman riding a standing scooter. She was injured and reported a concussion and upper-arm pain. According to the police report, the scooter was traveling straight south and the pickup’s driver was turning left. The report lists impact to the truck’s left rear and the scooter’s front. According to the police report, "Brakes Defective" was recorded as a contributing factor. No other driver errors were specified. The crash was logged in Manhattan’s 17th Precinct. The pickup driver was licensed. No injuries were reported for him.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842960 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
14
Taxi driver hits sedan at 36th and Park

Sep 14 - A northbound taxi driver hit an eastbound sedan at E 36th Street and Park Avenue. Two passengers and a driver were injured. The taxi's front end crumpled. The sedan's right side was smashed. Police recorded no contributing factors.

At E 36th Street and Park Avenue in Manhattan, a northbound taxi driver went straight and hit an eastbound sedan that was also going straight. The taxi's center front struck the sedan's right-side doors. Two passengers in the sedan were injured: a 56-year-old man with whiplash and arm injuries, and a 55-year-old woman with whiplash. A 61-year-old driver was also hurt with a contusion. "According to the police report, no contributing factors were recorded." The report lists no failure to yield, distraction, or speed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842374 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
13
Speeding motorcyclist hits woman in crosswalk

Sep 13 - A motorcyclist going east on E 59 St hit a 72-year-old woman in the marked crosswalk at Lexington Ave. She stayed conscious with bruising. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.

At E 59 St and Lexington Ave in Manhattan, the driver of a motorcycle traveling east hit a 72-year-old woman who was crossing in a marked crosswalk. She reported bruising and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, officers recorded "Unsafe Speed" by the driver. The report also lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." The motorcycle's point of impact and damage were at the center front end, and the pre-crash action was going straight ahead. The crash was recorded at 16:50 on September 13, 2025.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842028 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
10
Cyclist Ejected at Parked SUV on 2nd Ave

Sep 10 - On 2nd Ave at E 35th, a parked SUV’s right-side doors took the hit. A 39-year-old man on a bike was ejected and hurt. Police recorded improper passing or lane usage.

A 39-year-old man on a bike was ejected and injured on 2 Ave at E 35 St. The crash involved his bike and a parked 2024 Chevy SUV. The SUV’s right-side doors were damaged. The bike’s front end took the impact. The driver, a 51-year-old woman, and a 48-year-old front passenger were listed in the SUV. Their injuries were not specified. According to the police report, “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” was recorded as a contributing factor. Police did not identify which party they attributed that to. Records list both units as southbound at the time.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841163 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
5
Driver hits 81-year-old on East 57th Street

Sep 5 - A driver hit an 81-year-old woman near 225 East 57th Street in Manhattan. She suffered a head injury and was unconscious. Police listed the site as not at an intersection. The report logged no driver contributing factors.

An 81-year-old woman was hit by a driver near 225 East 57th Street in Manhattan at 12:54 p.m. She suffered a head injury. Police recorded that she was unconscious. According to the police report, the crash involved one unspecified vehicle and a pedestrian. Police did not record any driver contributing factors. The driver’s actions were not described. The report listed the location as not at an intersection. Vehicle type, direction, and point of impact were left blank.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839841 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
5
SUV driver injures 81-year-old on East 57th

Sep 5 - A driver heading west on East 57th hit an 81-year-old woman near 225. Center-front impact. She suffered a hip and upper leg fracture and dislocation. She was conscious. Police recorded no contributing factors for the driver.

An SUV driver traveling west on East 57th Street hit an 81-year-old woman near 225 East 57th Street in Manhattan. She suffered a reported hip and upper leg fracture and dislocation and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the driver was going straight and the point of impact was the center front. The report lists no contributing factors for the driver. No other injuries were documented. Location data lists ZIP code 10022. The crash was recorded under collision ID 4839904.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839904 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02