New York City achieved the lowest number of traffic fatalities in recorded history during the first half of 2025, with 87 deaths reflecting a 32% decrease from the previous year. All categories showed declines, including a 39% drop in motorized two-wheeled vehicle fatalities. Key initiatives from the Vision Zero program, such as installing speed cameras and creating protected bike lanes, contributed to these results. Officials emphasized that targeted enforcement and public education played crucial roles in ensuring safer streets, with a continued commitment to reducing fatalities further.
Traffic deaths reached the lowest level in recorded history during the first six months of this year because of Vision Zero's focus on safer street designs, expanded public education, and targeted traffic enforcement.
Through June 30, 2025, the overall number of traffic fatalities is at 87, a 32% decline from 128 at this point in 2024.
Officials said the city's Vision Zero program, which includes the installation of speed cameras, lowered e-bike speeds, protected bike lanes, and higher police enforcement of traffic violations in crash priority corridors helped lower fatalities.
Fatalities among riders of motorized two-wheeled vehicles (which includes mopeds, motorcycles, e-bikes and stand-up scooters), as well as motor vehicle occupants, declined by 39% and 48% respectively.
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