109 pedestrians were killed on Manhattan streets in the three years from 2007 through 2009. Tri‐State Transportation Campaign’s analysis of federal traffic fatality data reveal that Broadway, 7th Ave, the Henry Hudson Pkwy (West St), Bowery, Amsterdam Ave, 3rd Ave, and 14th Street suffered the highest number of pedestrian deaths over the period.
Annual Borough‐wide Pedestrian Fatalities
2007 37 2008 37 2009 35 Total 109
Most Dangerous Roads
Road
1. Broadway 2. 7th Ave 2. Henry Hudson Pkwy/West St 4. Bowery 5. Amsterdam Ave 5. 3rd Ave 6. 14th Street
2007
2 4 2 2 2 3 0
2008
3 2 3 3 1 3 2
2009
6 2 3 2 3 0 2
Total
11 8 8 7 6 6 4
Data source: TSTC analysis of National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System, year 2007, 2008, and 2009. Note: Analysis of most dangerous roads excludes Interstates, highways and other roads where pedestrians are prohibited.
Location of Manhattan Pedestrian Fatalities
With most dangerous roads identified
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Legend Children (≤15 yrs)
Adults (16‐59 yrs)
Seniors (≥60 yrs)
Data source: TSTC analysis of National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System, year 2007, 2008, and 2009. Note: Analysis of most dangerous roads excludes Interstates, highways and other roads where pedestrians are prohibited.
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