Traffic Deaths Across NYC at Record Low so Far This Year as City Sees Historic Drop

Traffic deaths across NYC at record low so far this year as City sees historic drop

There have been 87 traffic deaths in New York City so far this year, which puts 2025 on track to be one of the safest years on record.

NYC Cars Aren't Killing You As Much

(New York, NY)  —  The number of people dying in traffic accidents in New York City is way down.  According to officials, traffic-related fatalities are down 32-percent in the first six months of 2025, compared to the same time last year.  New York City Department of Transportation Commissioner YDanis Rodriguez says the historic low is due to the redesign of intersections, more enforcement of traffic laws, having more pedestrian spaces and an in…

NYC Sees Historic Drop in Traffic Fatalities, Thanks to Vision Zero Push

NEW YORK – New York City has recorded the lowest number of traffic deaths in its history for the first half of 2025, according to data released Wednesday by the NYC Department of Transportation. Just 87 fatalities occurred through June 30—a 32% drop from the same period last year and tied with 2018 for the […]

Bronx traffic deaths drop 43% as city hits record-low fatalities in first half of 2025 – Bronx Times

Traffic fatalities in the Bronx dropped by more than 40% during the first half of 2025, according to city data released Wednesday, marking one of the steepest declines among the five boroughs and contributing to a historic drop in roadway deaths citywide. The borough reported 13 traffic deaths through June 30, down from 23 during the same period last year. The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) said the city as a whole recorded jus…