Crash Count for Precinct 17
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 2,256
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,374
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 308
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 18
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 3
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 31, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 17?

Blood in the Crosswalk, Silence in the Precinct

Blood in the Crosswalk, Silence in the Precinct

Precinct 17: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 28, 2025

The Toll in Blood and Bone

Three people have died on the streets of Precinct 17 since 2022. Over 1,362 have been injured. Eighteen suffered wounds so grave they may never heal. The numbers do not flinch. They do not care if you are young or old. They do not care if you are careful.

Just this May, a 61-year-old woman crossing with the signal at Lexington and East 37th was struck by a truck. She left the scene semiconscious, bleeding from the head (NYC Open Data). In July, a cyclist was crushed at E 41st and 1st Avenue. A sedan turned left. The cyclist’s leg was broken. The street was quiet again by morning.

The old and the young are not spared. Two people over 75 have died here in the last year. Seventeen children have been hurt. The city keeps counting.

The Police: Power and Silence

The police in Precinct 17 have the tools. They can ticket speeders. They can crack down on drivers who fail to yield. They can target the corners where blood pools most often. But the silence is heavy. The crashes keep coming.

The city’s leaders talk of Vision Zero. But the streets do not change. The numbers do not lie. “He was then struck by an unknown vehicle shortly thereafter, which did not remain on the scene,” police said after firefighter Matthew Goicochea was killed on the FDR Drive. The driver fled. The city moved on.

What Leaders Have Done—And Not Done

The council passed laws to lower speed limits. Albany renewed speed cameras. But the default speed is still too high. The most dangerous drivers keep their keys. The police can enforce the law. The council can demand more. But the dead do not vote.

“A lot of them with musculoskeletal injuries, neck pain, back pain,” said FDNY Deputy Assistant Chief Joseph Pataky after a bus crash at Port Authority left dozens hurt. The pain lingers. The ramp will not be fixed until 2032.

The Next Step Is Yours

This is not fate. These are not accidents. Every death is a choice made by someone in power. Call your council member. Call the precinct. Demand speed enforcement. Demand safer streets. Do not wait for the next siren.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Precinct 17 sit politically?
It belongs to borough Manhattan, city council district District 4, assembly district AD 73 and state senate district SD 28.
Which areas are in Precinct 17?
It includes the Murray Hill-Kips Bay, East Midtown-Turtle Bay, United Nations, and Manhattan CB6 neighborhoods. It also overlaps parts of Council District District 4, Assembly Districts AD 73 and AD 74, and State Senate Districts SD 28 and SD 59.
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Precinct 17?
Cars and Trucks: 2 deaths, 192 minor injuries, 51 moderate injuries, 0 serious injuries (total 245 incidents). Motorcycles and Mopeds: 0 deaths, 3 minor injuries, 5 moderate injuries, 0 serious injuries (total 8 incidents). Bikes: 0 deaths, 19 minor injuries, 9 moderate injuries, 1 serious injury (total 29 incidents). [NYC Open Data]
What can police do to protect vulnerable road users here?
Precinct 17 can enforce speed limits, issue tickets for failure to yield, and target known crash hotspots. They can respond to dangerous conditions and crack down on reckless driving. Every ticket, every patrol, every enforcement action can save a life.
Are crashes preventable or just 'accidents'?
These are not accidents. They are preventable. Every crash is a result of choices—by drivers, by policymakers, by those who enforce or ignore the law.
What can local politicians do?
They can lower speed limits, fund street redesigns, and demand police enforcement. They can push for laws that protect people, not cars. They can act now, or answer for the next death.
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
Keith Powers
Council Member Keith Powers
District 4
District Office:
211 East 43rd Street, Suite 1205, New York, NY 10017
212-818-0580
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1725, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7393
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 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

SUV Hits Bicyclist on East 44th Street

A 27-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured after a collision with an SUV in Manhattan. The bike struck the SUV’s left front bumper. The rider suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The SUV driver was licensed and unhurt.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected after colliding with a 2020 Honda SUV traveling east on East 44th Street in Manhattan. The point of impact was the SUV’s left front bumper and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists contributing factors as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Passing Too Closely." The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The bike sustained damage to its front end. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The SUV showed no damage. The crash highlights risks from close passing and confusion involving vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4613143 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Sedan Hits Moped on East 54 Street

A sedan struck a moped traveling south on East 54 Street in Manhattan. The moped driver was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The sedan had front-end damage. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a factor.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on East 54 Street collided with a moped traveling south near 2 Avenue in Manhattan. The moped driver, a 23-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan, with two occupants, sustained center front-end damage. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor to the crash. The moped driver was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4608613 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Taxi Strikes E-Scooter on 2 Avenue

A taxi hit a southbound e-scooter on 2 Avenue near East 49 Street. The 20-year-old scooter driver was ejected and injured, suffering abrasions to his face. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed as factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on 2 Avenue collided with a southbound e-scooter near East 49 Street in Manhattan. The e-scooter driver, a 20-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained facial abrasions. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors to the crash. The taxi driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred. The e-scooter driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The impact point was the taxi's right front quarter panel and the scooter's left front bumper. The crash left the scooter driver injured but conscious.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4604743 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Sedan Strikes Woman Cyclist on Lexington

A sedan hit a 27-year-old woman riding a bike west on Lexington Avenue. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, leg, and foot. The bike’s front end and the car’s right doors were damaged.

According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided while both traveled west on Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. The 27-year-old female cyclist was injured, sustaining contusions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan, driven by a licensed man, struck the bike’s center front end, damaging the car’s right side doors. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for either party. The cyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. No safety equipment was noted for the cyclist.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4603312 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Truck Turns Left, Hits Manhattan Bicyclist

A truck turning left struck a northbound bicyclist on East 37 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited the truck driver for failure to yield right-of-way. The cyclist wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a 2019 Dodge truck was making a left turn on East 37 Street when it collided with a 39-year-old male bicyclist traveling northbound. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating the truck driver did not yield to the bicyclist. The cyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The point of impact was the truck's left front bumper and the bike's center front end. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4603311 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Bicyclist Injured in Manhattan Left-Turn Crash

A 34-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with a pick-up truck turning left on East 41 Street near 1 Avenue. The bike struck the truck’s front end. The rider suffered upper leg and hip injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a bicyclist traveling northeast on East 41 Street collided with a pick-up truck making a left turn westbound. The point of impact was the truck’s center front end and the bike’s right front quarter panel. The 34-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and sustained internal injuries to his hip and upper leg. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors for the truck, but the maneuver of making a left turn likely played a role. The bicyclist’s contributing factors are marked as unspecified. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. No helmet or signaling information was provided.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4600707 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
E-Bike Rider Injured in Manhattan Taxi Crash

A 24-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with a taxi on East 50 Street in Manhattan. The rider suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash involved driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike was injured after colliding with a taxi on East 50 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist was ejected from his vehicle and sustained back injuries and whiplash. The taxi driver was entering a parked position while the e-bike was traveling straight ahead. Contributing factors listed include driver inattention/distraction and failure to yield right-of-way. The bicyclist was unlicensed and not wearing any safety equipment. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of both vehicles. The report highlights driver errors without assigning fault to the injured bicyclist.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4601476 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Pedestrian Struck by Distracted Bicyclist

A 21-year-old woman crossing East 54 Street with the signal was hit in the face by a northbound bicyclist. The rider showed no vehicle damage. The pedestrian suffered bruising but remained conscious. Driver inattention caused the collision.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing East 54 Street at an intersection with the signal. She was struck in the face by a bicyclist traveling northbound who was going straight ahead. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor twice, indicating the bicyclist failed to maintain attention. The bicyclist's vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and remained conscious. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers, even on bicycles, to vulnerable pedestrians obeying traffic signals.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4599285 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Rear-End Crash Injures Driver on 3 Avenue

Two sedans slammed together on 3 Avenue. One driver took a hit to the neck. Whiplash followed. Both cars showed heavy damage. Police blamed following too closely.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 3 Avenue in Manhattan. Both vehicles were heading north when one struck the rear of the other. One driver, a 30-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash but stayed conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the cause for both drivers. Damage centered on the back end of the lead car and the front end of the striking car. No other contributing factors or victim errors appear in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4599137 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Bicyclist Ejected in Manhattan SUV Collision

A 26-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in a crash with a Ford SUV on East 31 Street near 3 Avenue. The cyclist suffered facial contusions. The SUV showed no damage despite impact to its right side doors.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on East 31 Street in Manhattan involving a northbound Ford SUV and a westbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 26-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained facial contusions. The SUV was struck on its right side doors but showed no damage. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist but does not identify any driver errors or contributing factors for the SUV driver. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. No helmet or signaling information was provided.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4597368 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Taxi Turns Improperly, Hits E-Bike Rider

A taxi made an improper left turn on 2 Avenue in Manhattan. It struck a 25-year-old female e-bike rider going straight. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The taxi’s left front bumper and the e-bike’s right front bumper were damaged.

According to the police report, a taxi driver making an improper left turn collided with an e-bike rider traveling straight on 2 Avenue near East 40 Street in Manhattan. The 25-year-old female e-bike driver sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists contributing factors as "Turning Improperly" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" by the taxi driver. The e-bike rider was conscious and not ejected. The taxi’s left front bumper and the e-bike’s right front bumper were damaged. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash highlights driver errors in lane usage and turning maneuvers.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4594827 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Taxi Right Turn Hits Rear Passenger

A taxi making a right turn struck its right rear passenger. The 59-year-old woman suffered neck injuries and whiplash. She remained conscious and was not ejected. The crash damaged the taxi’s left side doors. Contributing factors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a 2016 taxi was making a right turn on 2 Avenue near East 43 Street in Manhattan when the collision occurred. The right rear passenger, a 59-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The taxi sustained damage to its left side doors at the point of impact. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond unspecified causes. The passenger’s safety equipment status is unknown. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured or involved. The driver was licensed and traveling southbound at the time.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4586086 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
73-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing Against Signal

A 73-year-old man was struck by an eastbound SUV on East 59 Street. He was crossing against the signal, suffering facial fractures and unconsciousness. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian’s confusion contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 73-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being hit by a 2021 SUV traveling east on East 59 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal and was located outside an intersection when the collision occurred. The impact was to the right front bumper of the vehicle, which sustained no damage. The pedestrian suffered facial fractures and was found unconscious. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian’s crossing against the signal was the primary factor in the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4585878 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Northbound Bicyclist

A bicyclist was ejected and injured after an SUV made a left turn on East 55 Street in Manhattan. The impact hit the bike’s right rear quarter panel. Driver distraction was cited as a contributing factor. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries.

According to the police report, a northbound bicyclist was struck on the right rear quarter panel by an SUV making a left turn on East 55 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 37-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" twice as contributing factors to the crash. The SUV showed no damage, indicating the impact was primarily on the bike. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4584190 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Pedestrian Injured by Left-Turning Pickup Truck

A 31-year-old woman crossing East 58 Street with the signal was struck by a left-turning pickup truck. She suffered neck injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. The truck showed no damage. The crash occurred in Manhattan near 2 Avenue.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old female pedestrian was crossing East 58 Street at an intersection with the signal when a 2011 Dodge pickup truck making a left turn struck her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3, but remained conscious. The vehicle, occupied by a licensed male driver from New York, showed no damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No safety equipment or victim fault is noted. The incident highlights the danger pedestrians face even when crossing legally.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4582614 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
70-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing 1 Avenue

A 70-year-old man was struck while crossing 1 Avenue at East 59 Street. He was crossing with the signal when hit. The impact fractured and dislocated his knee and lower leg. He remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a 70-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 1 Avenue and East 59 Street in Manhattan. He was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg, resulting in serious injury. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle type were provided. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash and was not ejected. No safety equipment or other factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4593176 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Pedestrian Injured in Manhattan Left-Turn Crash

A 49-year-old man was struck while crossing East 37 Street at Park Avenue. The sedan, making a left turn, hit the pedestrian on the right front quarter panel. The victim suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. Driver distraction was a factor.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on East 37 Street made a left turn at Park Avenue and struck a 49-year-old male pedestrian crossing the intersection. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front quarter panel. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No vehicle damage was reported. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580823 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Pick-up Truck Hits Sedan on FDR Drive

A pick-up truck struck a sedan on FDR Drive late at night. The sedan’s driver, a 45-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered a head injury with minor bleeding. Driver inexperience and distraction contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling north on FDR Drive collided with a sedan also heading north. The point of impact was the right side doors of the pick-up and the center back end of the sedan. The sedan’s 45-year-old male driver was partially ejected and sustained a head injury with minor bleeding. The driver was not using any safety equipment. The report lists driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured in this crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581436 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUV Left Turn Collides With Sedan Going Straight

A 27-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered neck injuries in a Manhattan crash. The SUV made a left turn and struck the sedan’s left front quarter panel. The sedan’s driver was conscious and restrained. Both vehicles traveled northeast at impact.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old female driver of a 2018 sedan was injured when a 2019 SUV made a left turn and collided with her vehicle’s left front quarter panel on East 37 Street in Manhattan. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The SUV was traveling northeast and making a left turn, while the sedan was going straight ahead in the same direction. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver but does not specify driver errors. The SUV driver was licensed in New York. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580699 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUV Hits Bicyclist on East 54th Street

A 27-year-old male bicyclist was injured when an SUV struck his left side. The crash happened in Manhattan near East 54th Street. The bicyclist suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and was in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a Nissan SUV on East 54th Street in Manhattan. The SUV was stopped in traffic when the crash occurred, impacting the bicyclist on the left side doors. The bicyclist sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and was not ejected from his bike. The report lists driver errors including Driver Inattention/Distraction and Passing Too Closely as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling eastbound. No damage was reported to either vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581453 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07