Crash Count for Precinct 17
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 2,999
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,851
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 402
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 23
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 6
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 14, 2025
Carnage in Precinct 17
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 7
Back 3
Head 2
Lower arm/hand 1
Neck 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whiplash 41
Neck 24
+19
Head 9
+4
Back 6
+1
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Chest 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Whole body 1
Contusion/Bruise 92
Lower leg/foot 30
+25
Lower arm/hand 19
+14
Head 14
+9
Face 7
+2
Hip/upper leg 7
+2
Back 6
+1
Shoulder/upper arm 6
+1
Chest 3
Whole body 3
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Neck 1
Abrasion 101
Lower arm/hand 35
+30
Lower leg/foot 28
+23
Head 13
+8
Face 12
+7
Shoulder/upper arm 5
Chest 3
Whole body 3
Hip/upper leg 2
Back 1
Pain/Nausea 15
Hip/upper leg 3
Lower leg/foot 3
Head 2
Lower arm/hand 2
Whole body 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Back 1
Neck 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 14, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 17?

Preventable Speeding in Precinct 17 School Zones

(since 2022)
Precinct 17: Two dead at East 59th. Hundreds more hurt. The clock keeps ticking.

Precinct 17: Two dead at East 59th. Hundreds more hurt. The clock keeps ticking.

Precinct 17: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 25, 2025

Two people did not make it home from East 59th Street. One was 81. A 2023 Ford SUV hit and killed her off the corner on a Monday morning in 2024, the right‑front bumper taking her down according to city crash records. A year earlier, a 46‑year‑old man died on his bike at 1st Avenue and East 47th just before 1 a.m. He was ejected and died at the scene, the report listing distraction and alcohol as factors on the cyclist’s side; no other vehicle was recorded in the crash in the same dataset. The loss stands.

Since 2022, this precinct logged 2,289 crashes. Three people died. 1,397 were hurt. Eighteen were seriously injured. SUVs led pedestrian harm here, tied to two deaths and 92 struck walkers, with trucks and buses close behind in severity per precinct totals.

Where the street breaks

The pain clusters on the big corridors. First Avenue tops the list with one death and 54 injuries. Second Avenue adds 100‑plus more injuries across its entries. East 59th Street has two deaths on the roll from the precinct hotspot list. Afternoons cut deep: injuries peak from 2 p.m. through the rush, with spikes at 2 p.m., 4 p.m., and 5 p.m. by the hour.

The records name causes. “Other” factors dominate the serious harm here, tied to three deaths and 513 injuries. Distraction shows up in 45 injuries. Failure to yield appears again and again. Unsafe speed is logged even when bodies do the talking: a 25‑year‑old cyclist suffered severe head cuts after hitting a parked USPS truck at 2nd Avenue in May; the form marks unsafe speed and distraction on the rider’s side in the city file. Trucks hurt walkers hard: 21 pedestrian cases, three serious vehicle roll‑up.

This year is worse

Year to date, crashes climbed 30% over last year. Injuries rose a quarter. The precinct counts 475 crashes through late August, with 310 injured and four serious cases, compared with 364 crashes and 249 injured by this time last year year‑to‑date stats. Older New Yorkers bear the weight: in the last 12 months, people 75 and up account for two of the deaths age breakdown.

Promises uptown, blood downtown

When two people were killed at Bowery and Canal by a driver charged after topping 100 mph, City Hall said it would “take immediate steps to fortify this intersection” and plan a broader redesign of Canal Street the commissioner said. “As we mourn the loss of the victims of this horrific crash, we are taking immediate steps,” he said. An advocate warned, “the vast majority of the corridor will remain deadly.” same. The city talks redesigns on 14th Street too, with $3 million for planning and a nod to pedestrians as reported. The bodies pile up elsewhere.

What would help here, now

  • Harden the turns on 1st and 2nd Avenues. Install daylighting at corners like East 59th and East 34th. Protect crossings where trucks roll heavy.
  • Target trucks with enforcement at the worst hours. The city’s own roll‑up shows trucks and buses drive a large share of severe pedestrian injuries here dataset.
  • Work the repeat hotspots. First Avenue. Second Avenue. East 59th Street. Fix the geometry; don’t wait for meetings.

Citywide tools that save lives

Lower speed saves life. Albany passed Sammy’s Law. New York City can set safer limits. Advocates call for a citywide 20 mph default and speed‑limiters for repeat offenders; the call is here: Take action. The program that watches speed near schools runs around the clock through 2030. The worst drivers do the worst harm; proposals would force them to cap their speed. The names in this precinct’s log argue the case.

Ben Furnas said it plain after the Chinatown crash: “Canal Street is only as safe as its most dangerous block.” Gothamist. So is First Avenue. So is East 59th. The map keeps its own score.

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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
Twitter: @LizKrueger
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.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 17

29
City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street

Jul 29 - City, BIDs, and agencies plan a $3 million study to reshape 14th Street. The goal: safer space for walkers, cyclists, and buses. The busway may become permanent. Cars lose ground. Change moves slow.

New York Magazine - Curbed (2025-07-29) reports city officials and business groups will fund a $3 million, two-year study to redesign 14th Street. The plan aims for a 'complete street'—space for pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and limited cars. The article notes, 'Their (mostly) shared goal is to make 14th into what's often called a complete street.' The study will assess traffic flow and street dynamics. The busway, which restricts cars, may become permanent. No crash or injury data is cited, but the focus is on systemic street changes, not individual driver actions.


28
Passengers Hurt as SUV Driver Hits Taxi

Jul 28 - An SUV driver hit a taxi's right side at E 42nd Street and 1st Avenue. A passenger suffered a knee and lower leg injury. Others were listed with unspecified injuries. Police recorded outside car distraction and limited view.

A taxi driver traveling north on 1st Avenue and an SUV driver heading west on E 42nd Street collided at the intersection in Manhattan. The SUV driver hit the taxi's right side. According to the police report, a 42-year-old male passenger suffered a knee and lower leg injury, and other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. The report records Outside Car Distraction and View Obstructed/Limited as contributing factors and notes Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle. Both drivers were licensed and going straight.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831856 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
27
Distraction Cited in 2 Ave Motorcycle Crash

Jul 27 - A driver in a sedan and a motorcycle rider collided on 2 Avenue at East 56th. The rider was hurt. Police recorded driver inattention. Two sedan passengers were listed without serious injuries.

A driver in a sedan and a motorcycle rider collided on 2 Avenue at East 56th Street in Manhattan. The 21-year-old rider was injured with a lower-leg abrasion. He stayed conscious. Two passengers in the sedan were listed without serious injuries. According to the police report, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” was a contributing factor. The report says the sedan was parked before the crash. The motorcycle was going straight ahead, southbound. No other contributing factors were recorded. The crash occurred in the 17th Precinct.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832563 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
27
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be

Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.

According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.


25
Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision

Jul 25 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A car struck him. The driver fled. Paramedics rushed him to Bellevue. He died. Police investigate. No arrests. The road claimed another life.

West Side Spirit (2025-07-25) reports Matthew Goicochea, 31, was killed after falling from his motorcycle and being struck by a car near E. 25th St. on FDR Drive. The driver did not remain at the scene. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad is reviewing the incident. The article states, "He was then struck by an unknown vehicle shortly thereafter, which did not remain on the scene." No arrests have been made. The crash highlights ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users on high-speed city highways and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers.


24
Bus Driver Distracted, Cyclist Injured on 3rd Ave

Jul 24 - A bus struck a cyclist on 3rd Ave. The cyclist suffered arm fractures. Police cite driver inattention. The bus rolled north. The bike rider wore a helmet. Steel met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.

A bus and a bicycle collided on 3rd Ave at E 42nd St in Manhattan. The 53-year-old male cyclist was injured, suffering fractures to his arm. According to the police report, both the bus driver and the cyclist were traveling north when the crash occurred. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was partially ejected and wore a helmet. No injuries were reported for the bus driver. The crash highlights the risk faced by cyclists when large vehicles and distraction share the road.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830412 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
24
Rear Bus Slams Into Another At Port

Jul 24 - Two buses collided on a Port Authority ramp. The rear bus hit hard. Thirty injured. Passengers left on stretchers, necks braced. Steel and glass, pain and confusion. The ramp remains a danger.

ABC7 reported on July 24, 2025, that a New Jersey Transit bus rear-ended another on the Port Authority ramp near Dyer Avenue and West 39th Street. Surveillance video showed the rear bus 'zooming up the ramp and ramming the rear of the bus in front of it so hard that it physically pushed the bus forward.' At least 30 people suffered minor injuries, with 27 hospitalized. FDNY cited 'musculoskeletal injuries, neck pain, back pain.' The ramp, a known bottleneck, is set for replacement by 2032. The crash highlights risks in current bus terminal infrastructure and driver speed on crowded ramps.


23
Taxi and SUV Collide on FDR Drive Ramp

Jul 23 - A taxi and SUV crashed on the FDR Drive ramp. Two men suffered head and back injuries. Shock followed. No clear cause named. Metal met metal. The city kept moving.

A taxi and an SUV collided on the FDR Drive ramp in Manhattan. According to the police report, two men were injured: a 43-year-old taxi passenger with head trauma and a 28-year-old driver with back pain. Both reported shock. The taxi was struck in the center back end while going straight; the SUV was making a right turn. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The crash left metal twisted and passengers hurt, but the cause remains unspecified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830818 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
22
Driver Held After Chinatown Crash Kills Two

Jul 22 - A rented sedan sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck a cyclist and a pedestrian on Canal Street. Both died at the scene. Police found alcohol and guns in the car. The driver tried to flee. The city failed to keep them safe.

Gothamist (2025-07-22) reports a Staten Island driver, Autumn Ascencio Romero, faces murder and other charges after killing a cyclist and a pedestrian in Chinatown. Prosecutors say she lost control of a rented car at high speed, striking Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. Police found 'an open bottle of tequila in the car’s passenger area' and two pistols in the trunk. Witnesses saw the driver and a passenger try to flee. Romero had been charged in a prior Brooklyn crash involving a suspended license. The case highlights repeated driver offenses and gaps in enforcement.


21
Stolen Car Kills Cyclist, Bench Sitter

Jul 21 - A stolen car tore through Bowery and Canal. It struck Kevin Cruickshank, a cyclist, and May Kwok, seated on a bench. Both died. The driver fled. Canal Street remains a deadly corridor for walkers and riders.

According to the New York Post (2025-07-21), a stolen Chevy Malibu sped through a median at Bowery and Canal, killing cyclist Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok, who sat on a bench. The driver, Autumn Donna Ascencio Romero, and a passenger fled but were caught. Police found drugs and alcohol in the car. The article quotes Families for Safe Streets: 'Canal Street is one of the most dangerous streets in all of Manhattan—notorious for pedestrian and cyclist fatalities—and a comprehensive redesign is needed to prioritize safety.' The crash highlights ongoing risks from reckless driving and the urgent need for safer street design.


20
Taxi Fails to Yield, Cyclist Ejected

Jul 20 - A taxi driver hit a 24-year-old bicyclist on E 56th near 3rd Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered an abrasion to the elbow and lower arm. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way.

A taxi driver struck a 24-year-old bicyclist on E 56th Street at 3rd Avenue. The cyclist was ejected and suffered an abrasion to the elbow and lower arm. According to the police report, driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way caused the crash. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The taxi driver was traveling straight north; the bicyclist was merging north. Point of impact was the taxi’s right rear quarter panel and the bike’s left front quarter panel. The police report lists Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828972 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
20
Cyclist Killed By Speeding Car In Chinatown

Jul 20 - A cyclist pedaled through Bowery and Canal. A speeding car lost control. Metal struck flesh. The rider died. Streets stayed loud. Danger lingered.

CBS New York (2025-07-20) reports that Kevin Cruickshank, 55, was killed while cycling at Bowery and Canal. Police said a 'speeding car lost control and struck him.' The crash highlights the ongoing risk to cyclists at busy intersections. The article notes the victim's identity and the circumstances but does not detail any charges. The incident underscores the threat posed by speeding vehicles and the need for stronger street safety measures.


19
Chevy Sedan Kills Two Near Manhattan Bridge

Jul 19 - A Chevy sedan struck a cyclist and a pedestrian at Canal and Bowery. Both died at the scene. The drivers tried to flee but were caught. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street stayed dangerous.

Gothamist (2025-07-19) reports a Chevy Malibu killed a cyclist and a pedestrian near the Manhattan Bridge at 7:30 a.m. Police say the car 'slammed into the two victims.' Two women driving the car tried to flee but were detained. No charges were filed by Saturday afternoon. The crash also damaged an NYPD van. The deaths follow recent city claims of record-low traffic fatalities, highlighting persistent risk at busy crossings.


17
DOT Worker Slashed By E-Biker Downtown

Jul 17 - A DOT worker fixing a sign near a bike lane was slashed by an e-bike rider with a box cutter. Blood on Broadway. The rider fled. The worker survived. No arrests. The city keeps moving.

According to amny (2025-07-17), a DOT worker was attacked by an e-bike rider at Broadway and Cedar Street while repairing a street sign. Police said the worker backed up his truck, nearly causing a crash with the cyclist. The rider then "whipped out a box cutter and slashed the worker in his left arm and back." The assailant fled. DOT condemned the attack, calling it "abhorrent." No arrests have been made. The incident highlights tensions at work sites near bike lanes and underscores the need for safe conditions for street workers.


12
Taxi Driver Changing Lanes Hits Sedan

Jul 12 - A taxi driver changed lanes and hit a southbound BMW sedan on FDR Drive. Two occupants were injured. Air bags deployed. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction."

A taxi driver changing lanes struck a southbound sedan on FDR Drive. Two vehicle occupants were injured: the sedan driver, 45, suffered elbow and lower-arm injuries and shock; a 42-year-old front-seat passenger complained of back pain and shock. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as the contributing factor. Police recorded the taxi pre-crash action as "Changing Lanes" and the sedan as "Going Straight Ahead." Points of impact were the taxi’s right front bumper and the sedan’s left front quarter panel. Air bags deployed and occupants were using lap belts, per the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827395 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
10
Speeding Driver Hits 66-Year-Old Pedestrian on Second Ave

Jul 10 - A driver at unsafe speed hit a 66-year-old woman on Second Avenue in Manhattan. She suffered abrasions to her arm and was in shock. Police recorded 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The crash occurred off an intersection.

According to the police report, the driver was traveling south and going straight ahead when the driver hit a 66-year-old pedestrian on Second Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian was not at an intersection. She suffered abrasions to her elbow/lower arm/hand and was listed in shock. Police recorded the contributing factors as "Unsafe Speed" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report lists the vehicle type as unspecified and notes one vehicle occupant. The crash record does not assign fault beyond the listed contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827310 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
8
Taxi Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at E 50th

Jul 8 - A taxi hit a 70-year-old woman crossing with the signal on E 50th. She suffered a head injury. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed loud. The pain stayed real.

A taxi making a left turn on E 50th Street in Manhattan struck a 70-year-old woman as she crossed with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a head injury and was in shock. The driver was cited for inattention and distraction. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors were noted in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826182 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
7
Sedan Left Turn Crushes Cyclist on E 41st

Jul 7 - A sedan turned left into a cyclist at E 41st and 1st Avenue. The 48-year-old man suffered crush injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot. The sedan driver was not injured. Police recorded the collision.

One sedan made a left turn and hit a bicyclist at East 41st Street and 1st Avenue. The bicyclist, a 48-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot. The sedan driver was not injured. According to the police report, the crash involved a sedan and a bike. The report lists the sedan's pre-crash action as "Making Left Turn" and the bike's as "Going Straight Ahead." Police did not list any specific driver errors or contributing factors. The cyclist's contributing factors are recorded as "Unspecified." Point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper and the bike's center front end.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826200 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
3
Sedan Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on Lexington

Jul 3 - A sedan hit a cyclist on Lexington Avenue. The cyclist was ejected and suffered arm injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The crash left the cyclist hurt, the car’s bumper dented.

A sedan making a left turn on Lexington Avenue at E 43rd Street struck a southbound cyclist. The 28-year-old cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured arm. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The sedan’s right front bumper hit the bike’s back end. The cyclist was injured; the driver was not. No other factors were listed in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825572 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
3
SUVs Collide at Speed on FDR Drive

Jul 3 - Two SUVs slammed together on FDR Drive. One driver bruised, others shaken. Unsafe speed and bad lane use fueled the crash. Metal twisted. Lives jarred.

Two sport utility vehicles crashed on FDR Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling north when they collided. One driver, age 31, suffered a bruised arm. Three other occupants, including two aged 63, had unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and wore lap belts. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left metal bent and people hurt.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825150 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18