Crash Count for SD 47
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 8,945
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 4,070
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 1,306
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 92
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 31
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025
Carnage in SD 47
Killed 30
+15
Crush Injuries 18
Whole body 5
Face 3
Lower leg/foot 3
Head 2
Lower arm/hand 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Back 1
Chest 1
Neck 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Amputation 1
Back 1
Severe Bleeding 35
Head 26
+21
Lower leg/foot 3
Whole body 2
Face 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Severe Lacerations 29
Head 8
+3
Lower leg/foot 8
+3
Face 5
Lower arm/hand 3
Hip/upper leg 2
Chest 1
Eye 1
Whole body 1
Concussion 50
Head 37
+32
Neck 4
Whole body 3
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Back 1
Face 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Whiplash 124
Neck 63
+58
Back 27
+22
Head 22
+17
Face 4
Shoulder/upper arm 4
Whole body 3
Chest 2
Lower leg/foot 2
Eye 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Contusion/Bruise 401
Lower leg/foot 140
+135
Head 66
+61
Lower arm/hand 64
+59
Hip/upper leg 33
+28
Shoulder/upper arm 29
+24
Back 26
+21
Face 19
+14
Neck 10
+5
Whole body 9
+4
Abdomen/pelvis 5
Chest 4
Eye 1
Abrasion 231
Lower leg/foot 77
+72
Lower arm/hand 53
+48
Head 39
+34
Face 18
+13
Hip/upper leg 11
+6
Shoulder/upper arm 11
+6
Whole body 8
+3
Back 6
+1
Abdomen/pelvis 4
Neck 4
Chest 1
Pain/Nausea 86
Lower leg/foot 18
+13
Shoulder/upper arm 14
+9
Back 13
+8
Neck 13
+8
Head 8
+3
Hip/upper leg 7
+2
Whole body 6
+1
Chest 5
Lower arm/hand 5
Face 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in SD 47?

Preventable Speeding in SD 47 School Zones

(since 2022)
West End and 94th: A Rider Hits the Pavement

West End and 94th: A Rider Hits the Pavement

SD 47: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 18, 2025

A man on a bike went down at West End Ave and W 94th on Sep 9. Police recorded failure to yield and a traffic control disregard tied to the crash. He was seriously hurt (NYC Open Data).

This Week

  • Sep 6: On W 81st and Central Park West, the driver of a garbage truck turned left and injured four people walking in the intersection (NYC Open Data).
  • Aug 23: Two sedans collided at 9th Ave and W 16th; two occupants were injured, with alcohol recorded in the report (NYC Open Data).
  • Aug 14: On Amsterdam Ave at W 96th, a driver in an SUV going straight hit a woman not at an intersection. She suffered severe bleeding to the head (NYC Open Data).

The count does not stop

Since 2022 in this Senate district, there have been 8,937 crashes, leaving 31 dead and 4,066 injured, including 92 serious injuries (CrashCount analysis of NYC Open Data). The bodies are not abstractions. On Apr 4, 2025, a truck driver going straight on 9th Ave killed a 39‑year‑old man not at an intersection at W 40th (NYC Open Data, CrashID 4803350). On Apr 23, 2025, a driver in an SUV going straight killed a 57‑year‑old man in the crosswalk at Broadway and W 86th (NYC Open Data, CrashID 4807749). On Apr 24, 2025, a 74‑year‑old man on a bike died on W End Ave at W 70th (NYC Open Data, CrashID 4807979). On Jun 7, 2024, at W 50th and 11th Ave, a right‑turning box‑truck driver killed a 32‑year‑old man riding a Citi Bike e‑bike (NYC Open Data, CrashID 4730846).

In Central Park, even the Conservancy has had enough. “Banning horse carriages has become a matter of public health and safety for Park visitors,” its president wrote in August, after fresh crashes on the drives (West Side Spirit). Different vehicles. Same risk to the soft bodies in their path.

Power sits at City Hall and Albany

The City now has the power to drop most streets to 20 MPH under Sammy’s Law, sponsored by Assembly Member Linda Rosenthal and Sen. Brad Hoylman‑Sigal (Gothamist). It has not used it citywide.

In Albany, Hoylman‑Sigal co‑sponsors the Stop Super Speeders Act (S4045) and voted yes in committee on Jun 11 and Jun 12, 2025. The bill would require repeat violators to use intelligent speed assistance devices (NYS Senate S4045). He also sponsors S3304 to enforce protected bike lanes with cameras (NYS Senate S3304). Council Member Gale A. Brewer’s district covers much of this area; the Council controls local speed‑limit implementation. The tools exist on paper.

Use the tools or count the bodies

Lower speeds save lives. The Council can act on Sammy’s Law. The Legislature can pass S4045 and end the reign of repeat speeders. The people on West End, on Broadway, and in the Park do not have time to wait.

Take one step now: tell City Hall and Albany to move. Start here.

Frequently Asked Questions

What area does this cover?
New York State Senate District 47, including parts of the West Village, Chelsea-Hudson Yards, Hell’s Kitchen, the Upper West Side, and Central Park.
How many crashes and victims are we talking about?
From Jan 1, 2022 through Sep 18, 2025 in SD 47, there were 8,937 crashes, with 31 people killed and 4,066 injured, including 92 serious injuries, based on CrashCount’s analysis of NYC Open Data.
What can officials do right now?
The City Council can set a 20 MPH default under Sammy’s Law, sponsored by Linda Rosenthal and Brad Hoylman‑Sigal. In Albany, S4045 would require speed‑limiters for repeat violators; Sen. Hoylman‑Sigal co‑sponsors it and voted yes in committee.
How were these numbers calculated?
We analyzed the NYC Open Data ‘Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes’ dataset, joining with Persons and Vehicles tables, filtered to Senate District 47 and the period 2022‑01‑01 to 2025‑09‑18. We counted total crashes, people killed, injured, and serious injuries. Data were extracted as of Sep 17, 2025. You can view the base dataset 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

Citations

Fix the Problem

State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal

District 47

Other Representatives

Assembly Member Linda Rosenthal

District 67

Council Member Gale A. Brewer

District 6

Other Geographies

SD 47 Senate District 47 sits in Manhattan, Precinct 18, District 6, AD 67.

It contains West Village, Chelsea-Hudson Yards, Hell's Kitchen, Upper West Side-Lincoln Square, Upper West Side (Central), Upper West Side-Manhattan Valley, Central Park, Manhattan CB4, Manhattan CB7, Manhattan CB64.

See also
Boroughs
City Council Districts
State_assembly_districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Senate District 47

24
Distracted SUV Hits Woman Crossing Broadway

Feb 24 - A westbound SUV struck a 65-year-old woman crossing with the signal at West 79th and Broadway. The left bumper hit her hip. Blood pooled on the street. She stayed conscious. The driver was distracted. The city’s danger showed in steel and blood.

A 65-year-old woman was hit by a westbound SUV while crossing Broadway at West 79th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when the SUV’s left bumper struck her hip, causing severe bleeding. The driver, a 75-year-old woman, was listed as distracted at the time of the crash. The report states: “The driver was distracted.” The official contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The pedestrian’s actions—crossing with the signal—are not listed as a cause. The SUV’s impact left the woman injured and conscious at the scene. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4506835 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
16
Hoylman-Sigal Demands Safety-Boosting Protected Bike Lanes Enforcement

Feb 16 - Kwok Kwan, an e-cyclist, died after a taxi passenger doored him on 11th Avenue. No summons issued. The strip is notorious for crashes. Council Member Bottcher and Senator Hoylman rallied for protected bike lanes. The city’s deadly streets claim more lives.

On February 16, 2022, e-bike rider Kwok Kwan died after being doored by a taxi passenger on Manhattan’s 11th Avenue near 37th Street. No summons was issued to the driver or passenger for the illegal act. The area, plagued by 913 crashes in three years, has injured dozens of cyclists and pedestrians. Council Member Erik Bottcher and State Senator Brad Hoylman responded by rallying with advocacy groups, demanding protected bike lanes on 10th and 11th avenues. Hoylman tweeted, 'The City must make the streets of the West Side safer!' The Hudson River Greenway, a nearby bike path, bans legal e-bikes, forcing riders like Kwan onto dangerous streets. This was the city’s first cyclist death of 2022, amid a rising toll of road fatalities.


5
Sedan Skids on Slick Henry Hudson Asphalt

Feb 5 - A Chrysler sedan slid south on Henry Hudson Parkway. Metal crumpled at the front. The lone driver, 27, suffered deep leg cuts. He stayed conscious. The road was dark and slick. No other injuries reported. Pavement conditions played a role.

A 2000 Chrysler sedan traveling southbound on Henry Hudson Parkway lost control on slippery pavement. According to the police report, 'A 2000 Chrysler sedan slid on slick pavement. Metal folded at the nose. The 27-year-old driver, alone, belted, bled from deep cuts in his leg. He stayed awake. The road stayed dark.' The driver, the only occupant, suffered severe lacerations to his leg but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as the primary contributing factor. No other vehicles or road users were involved. No driver errors beyond the hazardous road surface were cited in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4499935 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
31
Hoylman-Sigal Supports Safety-Boosting Elimination of Parking Minimums

Jan 31 - State lawmakers push to end mandatory parking in new buildings. The bill targets car dominance, aims to cut congestion, and free space for homes. Sen. Hoylman leads the charge. The move could shift city streets, making room for people, not just cars.

Senate Bill, introduced by Sen. Brad Hoylman (D-Manhattan), would ban cities from forcing developers to build off-street parking in new projects. The bill, considered as of January 31, 2022, is under review by the state legislature. The measure, described as aiming to 'encourage public transit use, reduce car ownership, and address climate change,' would give New York City 180 days to update zoning if passed. Sen. Hoylman, the sponsor, calls parking minimums 'backwards' and a barrier to affordable housing. Sen. Alessandra Biaggi (D-Bronx) has shown support for similar efforts. The Department of City Planning and the governor's office will review the legislation if it advances. The bill does not ban parking outright, but removes the mandate, letting developers decide. Advocates say this could lower costs and open space for housing or community needs.


24
Turning SUV Crushes Woman at Amsterdam and 93rd

Jan 24 - A 43-year-old woman crossed Amsterdam Avenue. An SUV turned. The frame crushed her head. She died on the street. The driver stayed. The car showed no damage. The city moved on.

A 43-year-old woman was killed at the corner of Amsterdam Avenue and West 93rd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing the street when a turning SUV struck her. Her head was crushed beneath the vehicle's frame. She died at the scene. The driver, a licensed man, remained at the location. The SUV bore no visible damage. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No helmet or signal use is mentioned. The crash left one pedestrian dead. No injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4497264 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
16
Cyclist Killed After Striking Broken Pavement

Jan 16 - A 66-year-old man rode south on West 37th. His bike hit broken pavement. He flew off, struck his head, and died on the street. Blood marked the spot. The nearby taxi never touched him. The city’s streets claimed another life.

A 66-year-old cyclist was killed on West 37th Street near 11th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man hit broken pavement, was ejected from his bike, and suffered a fatal head injury. The report states, 'The nearby taxi never touched him. He died where he fell.' The only contributing factor listed is 'Pavement Defective.' No driver errors or vehicle contact were reported. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, which is noted after the primary cause. This crash highlights the lethal danger of neglected street conditions for vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4495187 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19