Despite New York City’s decade-long commitment to Vision Zero safety reforms, serious injuries from vehicle crashes rose 10% citywide from 2022 to 2024, with double digit increases for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists, according to new data analysis. The rise was most pronounced in Queens, and the risk of severe crash has been disproportionately higher in Latino neighborhoods and low-income districts. 

While pedestrian deaths reached the lowest on record in 2023 after falling significantly over the past decade, the persistent injury rate suggests limitations in the city’s safety strategy. Challenges include a rise in car traffic since the pandemic, the proliferation of e-bikes and insufficient speed enforcement, contributor John Surico writes. Today on CityLab: What’s Behind the Rise in Serious Injuries on New York City’s Streets?

— Rthvika Suvarna

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