The Deadliest Streets in Manhattan for Pedestrians

While overall traffic deaths are slowly declining, pedestrian traffic deaths are still a major problem. This is a particularly serious issue in New York City, where pedestrians make up the greatest share of traffic deaths. Vision Zero, an initiative meant to reduce traffic injuries and fatalities, was established in New York City in 2014 to improve road safety. While progress is being made, pedestrian deaths at the hands of motorists are still far too common.

Our research team analyzed pedestrian traffic fatalities in Manhattan in data provided by the City of New York to determine the deadliest streets in Manhattan for pedestrians.

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• Broadway: Nine fatalities
  • West 60th Street
  • West 61st Street
  • West 75th Street
  • West 96th Street
  • West 99th Street
  • West 149th Street
  • West 158th Street
  • West 165th Street
  • Howard Street
• Seventh Avenue: Eight fatalities
  • West 19th Street
  • West 24th Street
  • West 42nd Street
  • West 43rd Street
  • West 44th Street
  • West 59th Street
  • West 127th Street
  • West 150th Street
• Third Avenue: Seven fatalities
  • East 27th Street
  • East 61st Street
  • East 70th Street
  • East 71st Street
  • East 81st Street
  • East 96th Street
  • East 110th Street
• West Street: Six fatalities
  • West Houston Street (six fatalities)
• Canal Street: Six fatalities
  • Centre Street (two fatalities)
  • Elizabeth Street (two fatalities)
  • Mott Street
  • Greene Street
• Eighth Avenue: Five fatalities
  • West 22nd Street
  • West 38th Street
  • West 40th Street
  • West 119th Street
  • West 128th Street
• Avenue of the Americas: Five fatalities
  • West 23rd Street (two fatalities)
  • West 15th Street
  • West 20th Street
  • Greenwich Avenue
• Amsterdam Avenue: Five fatalities
  • West 95th Street
  • West 112th Street
  • West 113th Street
  • West 141st Street
  • West 155th Street
• Fifth Avenue: Four fatalities
  • East 15th Street
  • East 90th Street
  • East 97th Street
  • East 135th Street
• Madison Avenue: Four fatalities
  • East 79th Street
  • East 84th Street
  • East 98th Street
  • East 115th Street
• West End Avenue: Four fatalities
  • West 64th Street
  • West 70th Street
  • West 90th Street
  • West 98th Street
• York Avenue: Four fatalities
  • East 78th Street (two fatalities)
  • East 69th Street
  • East Eighth Street

The majority of pedestrian fatality accidents are due to driver inattention or distraction. Distracted driving is a problem in many areas, particularly in places like New York City where there are high numbers of pedestrians and cyclists. Individuals who are victims of pedestrian accidents often suffer serious injuries, as even the smallest cars can cause serious physical damage.

You can be a more conscientious driver by doing the following:

• Stop at crosswalks when pedestrians are waiting to cross.
• Obey the posted speed limit and slow down around pedestrian-heavy areas.
• Look for pedestrians or cyclists before opening your car door.