Crash Count for Precinct 18
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 2,540
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,310
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 423
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 30
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 12
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 15, 2025
Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 18?
SUVs/Cars 102 2 3 Bikes 17 4 0 Trucks/Buses 12 3 1 Motos/Mopeds 7 0 0
Fifth Avenue: Blood on the Asphalt, Lies in the Press Release

Fifth Avenue: Blood on the Asphalt, Lies in the Press Release

Precinct 18: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 6, 2025

The Bodies in the Crosswalk

A woman, 83, crossing with the light at Sixth and 58th. Struck by an SUV turning left. She died there. NYC crash data

Two men, both 67, riding e-bikes on Fifth and 51st. Both killed. The SUV was parked. The bikes hit the doors. They never got up again. NYC crash data

A man, 39, not even in the road, killed by a bus and a boom lift on East 51st. A woman, 29, crushed on 9th and 58th. The list goes on. In the last year, seven people died and eight were seriously injured on these streets. Most were older. Some were young. All are gone.

The Numbers That Don’t Lie

In the last 12 months:

  • 7 deaths
  • 8 serious injuries
  • 390 people hurt
  • 750 crashes

SUVs, sedans, taxis, trucks, bikes. The machines change, the outcome does not. SUVs and cars killed three. Trucks and buses killed one. Bikes left four with serious injuries.

Leaders Talk, Streets Bleed

The city promises safer streets. The mayor claims “Every New Yorker deserves safe streets, and thanks to historic investments in better street designs… our streets are safer than ever.”

But Fifth Avenue’s $400 million redesign skips bus and bike lanes. Riders Alliance calls it out: “Two mayors have now disregarded city workers’ plans for a busway, throwing riders under the bus to favor luxury boutiques.”

The police in Precinct 18 have the power. They can enforce speed limits. They can ticket reckless drivers. They can target crash hotspots. They can act—if they choose to see the bodies in the crosswalk.

What You Can Do

Call your council member. Call the mayor. Call the precinct. Demand speed enforcement, failure-to-yield crackdowns, and real protection for people on foot and bike.

Don’t wait for another body. Act now.

Take action today.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 18

Sedan Turns Right Hits Southbound Bicyclist

A sedan making a right turn struck a bicyclist traveling straight south on West 49 Street near 11 Avenue. The 54-year-old man suffered shoulder and upper arm contusions. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected. No driver errors were specified.

According to the police report, a 2019 Toyota sedan was making a right turn on West 49 Street when it collided with a bicyclist traveling straight ahead southbound. The bicyclist, a 54-year-old man, sustained contusions and bruises to his shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists no specific driver contributing factors or errors such as failure to yield or distraction. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The point of impact was the sedan's right front quarter panel and the bike's left front bumper. The driver of the sedan was licensed and the sole occupant of the vehicle.


SUV Turning Left Strikes Northbound Bicyclist

A 44-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a collision with a 2022 SUV making a left turn on West 49 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. Both vehicles impacted at the SUV’s left front bumper.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on West 49 Street was struck by a 2022 Chevrolet SUV making a left turn westbound. The impact occurred at the SUV’s left front bumper. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the crash, but the SUV’s left turn movement indicates a failure to yield or check for oncoming bicyclists. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision caused damage to the left front bumper of the SUV. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.


Sedan Strikes Bicyclist on Central Park South

A sedan making a U-turn hit a bicyclist going straight on Central Park South. The cyclist suffered a head contusion and bruises. The driver was inattentive and failed to yield right-of-way. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2019 Honda sedan made a U-turn and collided with him on Central Park South in Manhattan. The bicyclist sustained a head contusion and bruises but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan’s point of impact was the left front bumper, while the bike was struck at the center front end. The driver was licensed and traveling east at the time of the crash.


Taxi Strikes Pedestrian on 9 Avenue

A taxi traveling south on 9 Avenue struck a male pedestrian outside an intersection. The man suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The impact hit the taxi’s left front quarter panel. The pedestrian remained conscious.

According to the police report, a taxi moving straight ahead on 9 Avenue in Manhattan collided with a male pedestrian who was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with injury severity rated as moderate. The point of impact was the taxi’s left front quarter panel. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for the crash. The pedestrian’s actions were noted as 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but no fault or blame is assigned. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No helmet or signaling factors were involved.


SUV and Bus Collide on West 51st Street

A Ford SUV and a city bus collided while both made right turns on West 51st Street in Manhattan. The SUV’s right side was struck. An 87-year-old male passenger in the SUV suffered a head contusion. Unsafe lane changing caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 2017 Ford SUV and a 2021 city bus collided on West 51st Street near 9 Avenue in Manhattan. Both vehicles were making right turns when the bus struck the right side doors of the SUV. An 87-year-old male passenger in the SUV was injured, sustaining a head contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling south. The bus driver was also licensed and traveling south. The collision caused damage to the right side doors of the SUV and the left front bumper of the bus.


SUV Hits Bicyclist on West 57th Street

A 37-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and suffered a head contusion after a collision with an SUV on West 57th Street. The SUV struck the bike’s left front bumper. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet and was injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old female bicyclist was injured when a 2017 Honda SUV traveling east struck her bike on West 57th Street. The SUV hit the bike’s left front bumper, causing the bicyclist to be ejected and sustain a head contusion. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet. No other contributing factors were noted. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash but suffered serious head injuries.


Bicyclist Ejected in Manhattan SUV Collision

A 20-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured on West 47 Street in Manhattan. The SUV and bike collided head-to-back while both traveled westbound. The bicyclist suffered bruises and arm injuries. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on West 47 Street involving a 2023 SUV and a bicycle, both traveling westbound. The bicyclist, a 20-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The SUV driver, licensed in Texas, was driving straight ahead with no reported vehicle damage. The bicyclist was also traveling straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash resulted in injury severity level 3 for the bicyclist, who remained conscious after the impact.


Tow Truck Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 67-year-old woman was struck by a tow truck on West 50 Street in Manhattan. She was crossing with the signal when the truck made a right turn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her lower leg and foot.

According to the police report, a tow truck traveling east on West 50 Street made a right turn and struck a 67-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond unspecified ones. The truck showed no damage, and the driver was licensed. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. The crash occurred outside an intersection, highlighting the dangers pedestrians face even when crossing legally.


Bicyclist Ejected, Injured on West 51 Street

An 18-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured on West 51 Street near 7 Avenue in Manhattan. The rider suffered back abrasions. Both vehicles were traveling south and collided front to front. The crash caused significant injury to the cyclist.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected during a collision on West 51 Street at 7 Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist suffered back abrasions and was not wearing any safety equipment. Both vehicles involved were traveling south and collided front to front. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist but does not identify any specific driver errors. The bicyclist was the sole occupant of his bike and sustained injury severity level 3. The crash caused center front end damage to both vehicles. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.


Cyclist Injured in Manhattan Bike Collision

A 36-year-old male cyclist suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm in a bike collision near Madison Avenue. The cyclist remained conscious and was not ejected. The crash involved impact to the bike’s center front and back ends.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision on Madison Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist sustained contusions and bruises to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious and was not ejected from the bike. The crash involved a bike traveling east, with impact to the center front end of the cyclist’s bike and damage to the center back end. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors or other vehicles involved. No helmet or signaling issues were noted as contributing factors.


Sedan Left Turn Crash Injures Manhattan Driver

A sedan making a left turn on 12 Avenue struck an object or vehicle on its right front quarter panel. The 51-year-old male driver suffered chest abrasions. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The crash caused right front bumper damage.

According to the police report, a 2021 Toyota sedan was making a left turn on 12 Avenue in Manhattan when it collided, impacting the right front quarter panel. The driver, a 51-year-old man, was injured with chest abrasions but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any failure to yield or other driver errors explicitly. The vehicle sustained damage to the right front bumper. No other persons or pedestrians were involved or injured in this crash.


Pedestrian Injured by Sedan Turning Right

A 28-year-old man working in the roadway was struck by a northbound sedan making a right turn on East 50 Street. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle showed no damage.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on East 50 Street made a right turn and struck a pedestrian working in the roadway at an intersection. The pedestrian, a 28-year-old male, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle had no visible damage despite the impact. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The incident highlights risks faced by pedestrians working in the street near turning vehicles.


Two Sedans Collide on West 57th Street

Two sedans crashed on West 57th Street in Manhattan. A 14-year-old female passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Alcohol was involved. The impact hit the left rear bumper of one car and the front right bumper of the other. Both drivers were licensed men.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on West 57th Street collided. The driver of the Honda was slowing or stopping when the Volvo, going straight ahead, struck the left rear bumper of the Honda with its right front bumper. A 14-year-old female passenger in one vehicle was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. Alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed men, one from New Jersey and one from New York. The report notes no other contributing factors for the passenger's injury. The collision caused damage to both vehicles at the points of impact.


Pedestrian Injured by Sedan on 8 Avenue

A 34-year-old man working in the roadway was struck by a northbound sedan on 8 Avenue. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle showed no damage. The man remained conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male pedestrian was injured while working in the roadway at an intersection on 8 Avenue. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The collision involved a northbound 2016 Ford sedan with one licensed male driver. The point of impact was the sedan's left rear bumper. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No safety equipment or helmet use was noted. The incident highlights the dangers faced by pedestrians working in traffic zones.


17-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit Crossing 9 Avenue

A 17-year-old boy was struck while crossing 9 Avenue with the signal. The SUV driver failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on 9 Avenue while crossing with the signal. The driver of a 2017 Nissan SUV was traveling south and struck the pedestrian with the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The vehicle sustained no damage. No other safety equipment or victim actions were noted as contributing factors.


SUV Strikes Bicyclist on West 48 Street

A 52-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with an SUV traveling east on West 48 Street in Manhattan. The impact hit the bike’s right rear quarter panel. The bicyclist suffered contusions and lower leg injuries.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling east on West 48 Street collided with a bicyclist going straight south. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained knee, lower leg, and foot injuries, including contusions. The SUV’s center front end struck the bike’s right rear quarter panel. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. No driver errors by the SUV operator were noted. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver of the SUV was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.


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Sedan Strikes Bicyclist on West 58th Street

A 33-year-old man driving a sedan hit a 19-year-old female bicyclist on West 58th Street near Avenue of the Americas. Both suffered injuries and shock. The sedan’s front center struck the bike. Driver distraction and bicyclist confusion contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on West 58th Street collided with a bicyclist traveling west near Avenue of the Americas. The 33-year-old male driver of the sedan sustained chest injuries and shock. The 19-year-old female bicyclist suffered injuries to her entire body and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report lists driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and bicyclist errors described as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." The sedan’s point of impact was the center front end. Both parties were going straight ahead at the time of the crash. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.


Pedestrian Hit Crossing With Signal Manhattan

A 49-year-old man was struck by a sedan while crossing West 53 Street with the signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way during a left turn. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 53 Street and 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2014 Infiniti sedan, traveling west and making a left turn, struck him. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, a contributing factor in the crash. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed in New York. The pedestrian was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary driver error.


Sedan Strikes Bicyclist on West 49 Street

A 26-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries after a collision with a sedan traveling west on West 49 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist was incoherent and bruised, with no helmet worn. The sedan struck the bike’s center front.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on West 49 Street collided with a southbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 26-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained head injuries and contusions. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify specific driver errors. The sedan impacted the bike’s center front, damaging its front end and the sedan’s right front quarter panel. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet. The driver of the sedan was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash left the bicyclist incoherent and injured, highlighting the severe consequences of the collision.


Sedan Driver Injured Passing Too Closely

A 60-year-old man driving a sedan in Manhattan suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash happened when the driver passed too closely and used the lane improperly. The driver was conscious and not ejected. No other vehicles were damaged.

According to the police report, a 60-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on West 46 Street in Manhattan. The driver suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the contributing factors as "Passing Too Closely" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." The driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The crash involved a sedan traveling east and another unspecified vehicle also traveling east. The sedan driver was the only injured party. No damage was reported to the other vehicle, which was parked before the crash. The driver was not using any safety equipment at the time.