Central Park: Traffic Crash Statistics

Recent severe crashes

1. E-Bike Rider Killed, Pedestrian Hurt on East Dr 2025-06-18T17:47:00+00:00
   EAST DR
   E-bike struck a pedestrian crossing with the signal. Rider ejected, killed. Pedestrian suffered arm injury. Unlicensed driver. No damage to bike. Death and pain on East Dr.
   An e-bike traveling north on East Dr hit a pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The e-bike rider, a 43-year-old man, was ejected and killed, suffering a head injury. The pedestrian, a 41-year-old man, was injured in the arm and reported pain. According to the police report, the e-bike driver was unlicensed. Both contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' The rider was not wearing safety equipment, as noted after driver errors. No damage was reported to the bike.
2. Left-turning garbage truck driver hits four pedestrians 2025-09-06T10:45:00+00:00
   W 81 ST
   At W 81st and Central Park West, a garbage truck driver turning left hit four pedestrians in the intersection. Two had head wounds with severe bleeding. Others suffered neck and arm injuries.
   According to the police report, a licensed 53-year-old male driver in a 2018 garbage/refuse truck was making a left turn at W 81 St and Central Park West in Manhattan when the driver hit four pedestrians in the intersection. A 29-year-old woman and a 29-year-old man suffered head injuries with severe bleeding. A 31-year-old woman had shoulder and internal injuries. A 30-year-old man had neck and internal injuries. Police recorded Obstruction/Debris as a contributing factor. The driver was also listed as injured. No specific driver errors were recorded in the data provided.
3. Cyclist Fails to Yield, Pedestrian Severely Hurt 2025-06-14T21:58:00+00:00
   W 85 ST
   A cyclist struck a woman crossing with the signal on Central Park West. She suffered severe head lacerations. Police cite failure to yield and unsafe speed.
   A cyclist traveling north on Central Park West struck a female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at West 85th Street. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to her head and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The cyclist's actions directly led to the injury. No vehicle damage was reported. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as contributing factors.
4. Cyclist Hits Woman’s Head in Central Park 2025-03-28T10:55:00+00:00
   1 CENTRAL PARK HECKSCHER FLDS
   A cyclist rode north through Heckscher Fields and struck a 57-year-old woman standing in his path. The bike hit her head, causing bleeding. She stayed down, conscious but still. The cyclist did not stop. The bike showed no damage.
   According to the police report, a 26-year-old man riding a bike northbound in Central Park's Heckscher Fields collided with a 57-year-old woman who was standing in his path. The report states, 'The bike struck her head. Blood ran. She stayed down, conscious but still.' The cyclist did not stop after the crash, and the bike showed no visible damage. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No driver-specific errors such as failure to yield or distraction are cited. The cyclist was wearing a helmet and suffered a minor abrasion to his lower leg. The incident highlights confusion and error as systemic dangers in shared park spaces.
5. Northbound taxi driver rear-ends cab 2025-12-06T06:37:00+00:00
   CENTRAL PARK W
   Two cabs on Central Park West. One stopped. One driver kept north and hit from behind. A taxi driver took a neck shot and whiplash. Police recorded driver inexperience in the crash.
   Two taxis collided on Central Park West at West 96th Street in Manhattan. Both drivers were heading north. One taxi was stopped in traffic when the driver of another northbound taxi went straight ahead and hit the rear of the stopped cab, damaging the left front bumper and the right rear bumper. A 41-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, the primary contributing factor was “Driver Inexperience.” Police recorded driver inexperience for multiple people involved. The report lists no other specific contributing behaviors beyond “Unspecified.”