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

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Taxi Strikes Pedestrians Crossing With Signal

A taxi made a left turn on 11 Avenue in Manhattan. Two pedestrians, a woman and a child, were hit while crossing with the signal. Both suffered injuries to their legs and head. The driver showed inattention and failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a 2015 Nissan taxi was making a left turn on 11 Avenue near West 54 Street when it struck two pedestrians crossing with the signal. The victims, a 28-year-old woman and a 6-year-old boy, sustained injuries to their lower legs and head, including contusions and whiplash. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Both pedestrians were conscious after the crash. No safety equipment or other contributing factors were noted. The taxi's point of impact was the left front bumper, and the vehicle sustained damage to the center front end.


Pedestrian Hit by Backing Sedan on West 56 Street

A 64-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan backing east on West 56 Street in Manhattan. The driver was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion. The vehicle showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 64-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing West 56 Street at an intersection in Manhattan. She was crossing with the signal when a 2017 Volkswagen sedan backing east struck her. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was classified with injury severity level 3. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was identified as inattentive and distracted, which contributed to the crash. The vehicle showed no damage and the point of impact was recorded as no damage. No other contributing factors were noted. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following traffic signals at the time of the collision.


Box Truck Hits Parked SUV on West 57 Street

A box truck struck a parked SUV on West 57 Street in Manhattan. The SUV driver, a 62-year-old man, suffered a head injury and concussion. The crash happened at night. Driver distraction was cited as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling east on West 57 Street collided with a parked SUV. The SUV's driver, a 62-year-old man, was injured with a head injury and concussion but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV was damaged on its left rear bumper, and the box truck sustained damage to its right side doors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


Pedestrian Injured on Park Avenue Right Turn

A 26-year-old man was struck at the Park Avenue and East 49th Street intersection. The driver made a right turn, hitting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s right front quarter panel. The man suffered bruises and upper arm injuries.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured after being struck by a vehicle making a right turn on Park Avenue near East 49th Street in Manhattan. The 26-year-old male pedestrian was located at the intersection and suffered contusions and upper arm injuries. The report lists driver errors including Traffic Control Disregarded and Unsafe Lane Changing. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its right front quarter panel. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. The crash highlights the dangers of disregarding traffic controls and unsafe lane changes in busy intersections.


Sedan Hits Parked Car, Passenger Injured

A moving sedan struck a parked car on West 55 Street in Manhattan. The impact hit the parked car’s right rear quarter panel. A 37-year-old female passenger suffered a head abrasion. Both vehicles sustained damage. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, a 2019 Chevrolet sedan traveling west on West 55 Street collided with a parked 2014 Ford sedan. The moving vehicle impacted the right rear quarter panel of the parked car. A 37-year-old female passenger in the moving sedan was injured, sustaining a head abrasion. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The collision caused damage to the right rear quarter panel of the parked car and the right side doors of the moving sedan. No ejections occurred during the crash.


Fire Truck Hits SUV Turning Improperly

A fire truck struck a southbound SUV on West 46 Street in Manhattan. The SUV driver, a 32-year-old woman, suffered unspecified injuries and shock. The crash involved improper turning by the SUV driver. Both vehicles were parked before impact.

According to the police report, a fire truck and a sport utility vehicle collided on West 46 Street near 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The SUV driver, a 32-year-old woman, was injured and experienced shock. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver made an improper turn leading to the collision. Both vehicles were initially parked before the crash. The fire truck impacted the right rear quarter panel of the SUV, damaging both vehicles' right bumpers. No other contributing factors or victim errors are noted in the report.


Manhattan Sedan Rear-Ends Petit Cab Driver

A 20-year-old man driving a sedan was ejected and injured in a rear-end collision with a petit cab in Manhattan. The driver suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Both vehicles were traveling south when the crash occurred near 9th Avenue.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 9th Avenue rear-ended a petit cab also moving south. The sedan driver, a 20-year-old male, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any clear driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The petit cab had one occupant, the driver, who was licensed and uninjured. The sedan's front left bumper and the cab's center back end were damaged. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of rear-end collisions in Manhattan traffic.


SUV Turning Left Strikes Pedestrian Crossing

A 54-year-old woman crossing Park Avenue with the signal was hit by a northbound SUV making a left turn. The driver was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered bruises and upper leg injuries. The vehicle’s front center was damaged in the impact.

According to the police report, a 54-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Park Avenue at an intersection with the walk signal. She was struck by a 2016 Chevrolet SUV traveling north that was making a left turn. The point of impact was the vehicle’s center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The crash caused damage to the front center of the SUV.


SUV Slams Parked Sedan, Woman Killed Instantly

A parked sedan. A woman inside. An SUV struck from behind. Her head took the blow. She died before sunset. Metal twisted. The street fell silent. No warning. No chance.

A 37-year-old woman sat inside a parked sedan on West 53rd Street in Manhattan. An SUV crashed into the rear of her car. According to the police report, the SUV struck hard, front to rear. The woman suffered a fatal head injury and died at the scene. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No seat belt was used, but this is noted only after the absence of driver errors. The crash left the street quiet, the toll clear: one life lost, another deadly impact in the city.


Two SUVs Collide on West 46 Street

Two SUVs collided while parked on West 46 Street in Manhattan. Both vehicles suffered left and right side damage. A 45-year-old female driver was injured, complaining of back pain and nausea. She was restrained by a lap belt and remained inside her vehicle.

According to the police report, two SUVs were parked on West 46 Street near Avenue of the Americas when they collided. Both vehicles were facing north and sustained damage on their side panels. The driver of one SUV, a 45-year-old woman, was injured with back pain and nausea. She was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any clear driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in the crash.


SUV Rear-Ended by Box Truck on West 55 Street

A box truck struck the left rear quarter panel of an SUV traveling north on West 55 Street in Manhattan. The SUV driver, a 50-year-old man, suffered back contusions and shock. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead at impact.

According to the police report, a box truck collided with the left rear quarter panel of a northbound SUV on West 55 Street near 10 Avenue in Manhattan. The SUV driver, a 50-year-old man, was injured with back contusions and experienced shock. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The SUV driver was restrained with a lap belt and was not ejected. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


Taxi and Sedan Collide on Broadway

A taxi and a sedan crashed on Broadway in Manhattan. The sedan’s front right bumper hit the taxi’s front left bumper. A 46-year-old female passenger in the sedan suffered a head injury and concussion. The crash involved disregarded traffic control.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Broadway near West 60th Street involving a taxi and a sedan. The sedan, traveling west, struck the taxi, which was traveling south, impacting their front bumpers. A 46-year-old female passenger in the sedan was injured, sustaining a head injury and concussion. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs by one or both drivers. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The crash resulted in moderate injury to the passenger but no ejection from the vehicle.


SUV Driver Falls Asleep, Injures Self in Manhattan

A man driving an SUV in Manhattan fell asleep behind the wheel. The vehicle sustained damage to the left front quarter panel. The driver was injured and unconscious after the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male driver of a 2022 Hyundai SUV fell asleep while driving south near 660 12 Avenue in Manhattan. The crash caused damage to the vehicle's left front quarter panel. The driver was injured and found unconscious at the scene. The report lists "Fell Asleep" as the primary contributing factor. The vehicle was previously parked before the incident. No other road users were involved or injured. The driver was not ejected from the vehicle. There is no mention of helmet use or signaling contributing to the crash.


Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal Manhattan

A 46-year-old woman was struck while crossing West 49 Street at 9 Avenue. She was hit despite crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. The vehicle was traveling south, continuing straight with no reported damage.

According to the police report, a 46-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 49 Street and 9 Avenue in Manhattan. She was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The pedestrian sustained a contusion to her hip and upper leg and remained conscious. The vehicle involved was traveling south, going straight ahead, and showed no damage after the collision. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal indicates no fault on her part. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.


Pedestrian Injured Crossing Against Signal Manhattan

A 38-year-old man was struck on Lexington Avenue while crossing against the signal. The sedan hit him with its right front bumper. He suffered back injuries and whiplash. The driver was licensed and traveling straight. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Lexington Avenue against the signal. The pedestrian was hit by a 2019 Toyota sedan traveling westbound, which struck him with its right front bumper. The driver was licensed and proceeding straight ahead. The pedestrian sustained back injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. The report lists no contributing driver errors or vehicle damage. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted, but no driver violations were recorded.


SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing West 53 Street

A 61-year-old woman was hit by an SUV while crossing West 53 Street with the signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way during a left turn. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her lower leg and foot.

According to the police report, a 61-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 53 Street and Broadway in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2021 Honda SUV, traveling south and making a left turn, struck her with its center front end. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No other contributing factors were noted.


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Bicyclist Ejected in Manhattan SUV Collision

A bicyclist was ejected and injured after colliding with a parked SUV in Manhattan. Both vehicles faced east. The SUV sustained damage to its right rear quarter panel. The bicyclist suffered shoulder and upper arm contusions, wearing a helmet at the time.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male bicyclist collided with a 2017 Cadillac SUV parked on Central Park South in Manhattan. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained contusions and injuries to his shoulder and upper arm. The SUV, driven by a 51-year-old male, was also parked and suffered damage to its right rear quarter panel. Both vehicles were facing east before the crash. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for either party. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, and the SUV driver was restrained by a lap belt. The bicyclist's injury severity was marked as moderate, and the SUV driver was reported in shock but not injured.


E-Bike Struck by Turning SUV on Central Park South

An e-bike rider was injured in a collision with an SUV making a left turn on Central Park South. The rider suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The SUV struck the bike’s right side doors. Driver inattention was a factor.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike eastbound on Central Park South was hit on the right side by an SUV making a left turn northbound. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The SUV’s point of impact was its center front end, while the e-bike’s damage was on the right side doors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The bicyclist was not ejected and the use of safety equipment is unknown.


Taxi Hits Rear Passenger on 11 Avenue

A taxi traveling south on 11 Avenue struck its right rear passenger. The 27-year-old woman suffered head injuries and minor bleeding. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed as causes. The passenger was not ejected but went into shock.

According to the police report, a 2016 Toyota taxi was traveling south on 11 Avenue in Manhattan when it struck its right rear passenger. The passenger, a 27-year-old woman, sustained head injuries and minor bleeding. She was not ejected from the vehicle but experienced shock. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors to the crash. The taxi's front center end was damaged on impact. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.


Taxi Collides with Parked Taxi, Injures Driver

Two taxis collided on West 47th Street in Manhattan. One taxi was stopped in traffic, the other parked. The driver of the moving taxi suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Passenger distraction contributed to the crash. The injured driver remained conscious.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on West 47th Street collided with a parked taxi. The moving taxi was stopped in traffic when the collision occurred, impacting the right side doors. The driver, a 36-year-old man, was injured with contusions and injuries to his knee and lower leg but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists passenger distraction as a contributing factor, along with unspecified factors. The crash involved two taxis and a motorscooter passing westbound. The driver’s injury severity was rated as moderate. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report does not indicate any fault or error by the injured driver.