A newly released traffic-safety analysis has revealed some of New York City’s deadliest intersections, sparking renewed urgency among lawmakers and advocacy groups working to improve pedestrian protection. The report, compiled by Transportation Alternatives, Families for Safe Streets, and Open Plans, highlights the severe risks New Yorkers face at problematic crossings — risks that have resulted in 12,261 deaths or serious injuries since the start of 2022.
The announcement took place during a Tuesday press conference, where advocates pushed for a new bill aimed at banning parking near crosswalks, a step they say could significantly reduce crashes. “Dangerous intersections are a critical, urgent, serious issue in every neighborhood of our city, in every borough,” said Elizabeth Adams, Deputy Director of Public Affairs for Transportation Alternatives.
For readers of NY Buzz, this report underscores a long-mounting issue: NYC streets remain among the nation’s most challenging urban environments for both pedestrians and drivers.
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Manhattan & Queens Lead the List of High-Risk Crossings
Among the 118 intersections flagged by advocates, Manhattan and Queens ranked as home to the largest number of dangerous locations. In Manhattan, the crossings at:
- Avenue of the Americas & West 42nd Street,
- Lenox Avenue & West 120th Street, and
- FDR Drive & South Street
each recorded nine serious injuries or deaths since 2022.
Queens reported a similarly alarming pattern. At Northern Boulevard & 48th Street, nine people were killed or severely injured over the same period, placing it among the most perilous corners in the city.
This multi-borough danger map paints a troubling picture of New York’s urban streetscape, where high-density traffic, poor visibility, and insufficient protections continue to endanger residents.
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Brooklyn, Bronx & Staten Island Also Report High Injury Clusters
The analysis did not spare any borough. Brooklyn recorded multiple intersections with eight serious injuries or deaths — including:
- 37th Street & 3rd Avenue,
- Flatbush Avenue & Avenue H,
- Jamaica Avenue & Bushwick Avenue
Staten Island’s most dangerous intersections were clustered along Victory Boulevard, particularly where it meets Loop Road, Canterbury Avenue, and Clove Road.
Meanwhile, the Bronx saw significant harm at Bruckner Boulevard & Hunts Point Avenue, another location with eight serious injuries or fatalities since 2022.
For New Yorkers seeking to understand the patterns behind crashes, the analysis provides a clearer picture of which intersections demand immediate redesigns or stricter enforcement.
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DOT Responds: ‘One Traffic Death Is One Too Many’
In response to the advocates’ findings, a spokesperson for the New York City Department of Transportation emphasized the city’s ongoing Vision Zero efforts, noting that NYC has taken a “data-driven approach to street safety that has helped reduce fatalities to historic lows.”
However, the DOT also disputed some of the analysis. While advocacy groups counted 118 intersections with five or more serious injuries or deaths since 2022, DOT’s own review identified only 61 intersections meeting that threshold over the past three years. Their dataset, however, covers a slightly different timeframe.
Still, both sides agree on the central issue: the city must act urgently to prevent further tragedies. As NY Buzz continues monitoring safety developments across the city, one message resonates clearly — New York’s streets must evolve to protect everyone who uses them.
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