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

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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.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 17

4
SUV driver hits woman at 34th and 1st

Sep 4 - A driver in an SUV hit a 38-year-old woman at East 34th Street and First Avenue. She was conscious. She suffered a bruised arm. Police recorded no contributing factor.

At 20:58 in Manhattan, a driver in an SUV hit a 38-year-old woman at the intersection of E 34 ST and 1 AVE. She was injured and conscious. She suffered a contusion to her elbow and lower arm. The driver hit her with the SUV’s center front. According to the police report, the crash involved a Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicle and a pedestrian at E 34 ST and 1 AVE in zip code 10016. According to the police report, no contributing factor was recorded for the driver.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839795 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
4
Bus driver in crash injures woman

Sep 4 - Tunnel-exit crash at E 41 St. A driver in a bus left a 78-year-old woman hurt. Head injury. Bruise. Conscious. 7:05 p.m. Police recorded no driver contributing factor.

A driver in a bus was involved in a crash that injured a 78-year-old woman at the Queens Midtown Tunnel exit and E 41 St in Manhattan at 7:05 p.m. She suffered a head injury and reported a bruise; she was conscious. According to the police report, the vehicle was a bus traveling west and was listed as "Parked" pre-crash, and officers recorded the pedestrian at an intersection. Police did not record a driver contributing factor or a specific cause. The driver was a 48-year-old man with a valid license. The report listed no damage to the bus.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839762 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
31
Man fatally struck by train at Harlem subway station

30
Unlicensed Driver Injures Passenger on FDR

Aug 30 - The driver of a southbound sedan on FDR injured a 24-year-old front passenger. She suffered severe facial lacerations. Police cited "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Unsafe Speed." The driver was unlicensed.

A driver traveling south on Franklin D. Roosevelt Drive near East 36th Street crashed a 2013 sedan. The left front bumper was the point of impact and the vehicle sustained center front damage. A 24-year-old female front passenger suffered severe facial lacerations and is listed as injured. According to the police report, the crash involved "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Unsafe Speed," and the driver was recorded as unlicensed. Police noted the driver's pre-crash action as going straight ahead. Driver errors cited are distraction and unsafe speed, compounded by an unlicensed driver behind the wheel.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838455 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
26
SUV Rear-Ends Stopped Pickup on E. 42nd

Aug 26 - An SUV struck the center rear of a stopped pickup on East 42nd. A 49-year-old front-seat passenger in the truck suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'

A 2023 Toyota SUV traveling east on East 42nd struck the center back end of a stopped 2016 Dodge pickup. One front-seat passenger in the pickup, a 49-year-old man, suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' The report records the SUV's point of impact as center front end and the pickup's damage at its center back end. Police did not name specific driver errors in the report. The passenger was conscious, not ejected, and reported using a lap belt and harness. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837665 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
25
SUV runs light, strikes elderly cyclist

Aug 25 - An eastbound SUV blew a signal on E 36 St at Madison and hit a northbound cyclist. The rider went down hard. Head injury. Conscious. The SUV’s front end told the story. The bike’s left side scarred. Streets failed the fragile.

A Ford SUV traveling east on E 36 Street struck a northbound cyclist at Madison Avenue. The 78-year-old bicyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury but was conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” The driver actions cited include ignoring a traffic control device. Vehicle data show the SUV’s center front end impacted the bike’s left side, consistent with the cyclist moving straight when the SUV entered. The report lists the bicyclist’s safety equipment as “None,” but only after the driver’s failure is noted. No other injuries were reported in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837618 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
23
Cyclist sideswipe on First Avenue

Aug 23 - Two cyclists collided on 1st Ave at E 35th. Northbound. Close pass turns to crash. One rider hurt, arm bruised. The other listed with unspecified injury. Police cite passing too closely and alcohol involvement for both.

Two northbound cyclists crashed at 1 Avenue and E 35 Street in Manhattan. One rider, 31, suffered an arm contusion; the other, 45, had an unspecified injury. According to the police report, both cyclists were “Passing Too Closely,” and “Alcohol Involvement” was listed for each. These driver errors—close passing compounded by alcohol—put both riders in harm’s way. No pedestrians or passengers were reported injured. The data show bikes were going straight ahead, with impacts noted on opposite sides, consistent with a sideswipe between the two bicycles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837299 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
22
Taxi U-turn strikes teen e-biker

Aug 22 - Eastbound taxi swung a U-turn on East 34th. It clipped an 18-year-old on an e-bike. The rider bled from the arm and shook. The cab’s front end told the story. Police logged improper lane use.

An eastbound taxi attempted a U-turn near 225 E 34th Street in Manhattan and hit an 18-year-old e-bike rider traveling west. The cyclist was injured with bleeding to the arm. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” The taxi showed impact at the left front bumper with center front-end damage. The data lists the e-bike rider’s safety equipment as unknown. Driver actions preceded the crash; the teen on the bike bore the harm.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836863 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
19
Left-turning sedan hits two cyclists

Aug 19 - A southbound sedan turned left on E 46th and struck two cyclists on 2nd Avenue. Both riders went down with leg injuries. The driver was distracted. He failed to yield. Steel met flesh in Midtown traffic.

Two cyclists riding south on 2nd Avenue were struck by a southbound Mazda sedan making a left turn at E 46th Street in Manhattan. Both cyclists suffered leg injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The car’s left front quarter panel hit, consistent with a left-turn conflict. The report lists the bicyclists with no safety equipment noted, but only after naming driver inattention and failure to yield as the primary factors. The data shows the driver was licensed and turning left when he hit the riders.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836412 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
18
SUV Turns Left Into Southbound Cyclist

Aug 18 - A driver in an SUV turned left into a southbound cyclist on 2nd Avenue at East 37th. The 32-year-old rider was ejected and injured, recorded with abrasions and conscious at the scene. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.

A driver in an SUV made a left turn and struck a southbound bicyclist at 2nd Avenue and East 37th Street. The bicyclist, a 32-year-old woman, was ejected and recorded as injured with abrasions; she was conscious at the scene. The SUV driver had no reported injury. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Unspecified." Police records list the bicyclist as going straight and the SUV as making a left turn. Point of impact is listed as the SUV's left front bumper and the bike's right front bumper. No specific driver error is itemized in the report. Vehicles listed: Bike and a 2012 NISS SUV.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836126 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
14
SUV strikes woman in 42nd Street crosswalk

Aug 14 - An eastbound SUV hit a woman in the 42nd Street crosswalk at Lexington. The right front bumper took her down. She stayed conscious, bruised and hurt. Midtown traffic rolled on. Steel won. Flesh paid.

A 2020 Cadillac SUV, traveling east on E 42 St and going straight, struck a 31-year-old woman crossing in a marked crosswalk at Lexington Avenue. She suffered an arm contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors are listed as “Unspecified.” The vehicle’s right front bumper was the point of impact, consistent with a driver failing to see and yield to a person in the crosswalk. No specific driver errors were recorded in the dataset beyond the unspecified factors. The driver, a licensed man from New Jersey, was uninjured. The crash underscores the peril for people on foot in Midtown’s fast, multilane corridors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836357 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
6
Standing Vehicle Hits 53-Year-Old Manhattan Pedestrian

Aug 6 - A driver in a standing vehicle hit a 53-year-old woman at Lexington Avenue and East 52nd Street. She suffered a contusion and arm injuries and was conscious at the scene. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.

A 53-year-old woman was struck at the intersection of Lexington Avenue and East 52nd Street and suffered a contusion and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. "According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing at the intersection when the crash occurred." The vehicle sustained center front-end damage. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors were cited in the data. The vehicle record shows the driver was going straight ahead and the point of impact was the center front end. Police details in the file record the injured pedestrian as conscious at the scene.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834503 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
4
Cyclist Struck In Washington Heights Hit-And-Run

Aug 4 - A white Mercedes hit a cyclist at 181st and Cabrini. The driver fled. Officers checked the victim, then left. The intersection is known for reckless driving. The cyclist survived with minor injuries.

CBS New York (2025-08-04) reports a hit-and-run at West 181st Street and Cabrini Boulevard. Surveillance shows a white Mercedes making a U-turn, striking a 29-year-old female cyclist. The driver abandoned the car and fled on foot. Officers on scene checked the victim, then left. Residents say, "No one stops at these stop signs. We see people go through these red lights all the time." The intersection has a record of reckless driving, worsened by increased bike traffic from the George Washington Bridge. The crash highlights ongoing dangers and gaps in street design and enforcement.


3
Cyclist Hospitalized After Hit-And-Run Uptown

Aug 3 - A driver struck a cyclist at West 181st and Cabrini. The driver fled. The cyclist went to the hospital. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.

CBS New York (2025-08-03) reports a bicyclist was hospitalized after a hit-and-run at West 181st Street and Cabrini Boulevard in Washington Heights. The crash happened just after noon. The driver left the scene, leaving the cyclist injured. The article states, "A bicyclist was hospitalized after being injured in a hit and run." No details on the driver or vehicle were released. The incident highlights ongoing risks for cyclists and the persistent issue of drivers fleeing crash scenes in New York City.


30
Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene

Jul 30 - A Nissan struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider fell, hit his head, and lay critical as the red light blinked. The unlicensed driver fled. Police arrested him two hours later.

West Side Spirit (2025-07-30) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver hit a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. near 14th St., leaving the rider with serious head trauma. The driver fled, but police arrested him two hours later, charging him with "leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license." The crash shut down Second Ave. between 14th and 15th Streets. NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The article highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers and the consequences of fleeing crash scenes.


29
Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack

Jul 29 - A man shoved his girlfriend onto subway tracks at Fulton Street. The train crushed her legs. She survived, but lost both limbs. He fled, but police caught him. The court sentenced him to 18 years.

Gothamist (2025-07-29) reports a Brooklyn man received 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to pushing his girlfriend onto the tracks at Manhattan's Fulton Street Station on March 9, 2024. Prosecutors said Christian Valdez threw her as a train entered, causing injuries that led to both legs being amputated. District Attorney Alvin Bragg called it a 'life-threatening act of domestic violence in our transit system.' Valdez fled but was arrested hours later. The case highlights the vulnerability of transit riders and the severe consequences of violence in public spaces.


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 2025-11-02
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 2025-11-02
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.


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 2025-11-02