Crash Count for Manhattan CB1
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 2,069
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 702
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 223
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 12
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 7, 2025
Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Manhattan CB1?
SUVs/Cars 60 3 1 Bikes 12 0 0 Trucks/Buses 7 1 0 Motos/Mopeds 3 1 0

Lower the Limit, Save a Life—No More Death on Canal Street

Manhattan CB1: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 6, 2025

The Toll on Our Streets

A man steps off the curb. An SUV keeps going. On Canal Street, a 55-year-old is struck and killed. No one comes back from that. In the last twelve months, zero people died and seven suffered serious injuries on the streets of Manhattan CB1. The numbers are cold, but the pain is not. NYC Open Data

Pedestrians and cyclists take the brunt. A cyclist, 23, thrown from his bike on Lafayette and Canal. An 88-year-old man, bleeding from the head, lies on Centre Street. A 69-year-old cyclist, face torn, after a car door swings open on Park Place. These are not rare events. There have been 702 injuries in 2,066 crashes since 2022.

Who Pays, Who Acts

The city talks of Vision Zero. The mayor says, “one life lost to traffic violence is one life too many” Mayor Adams, briefing notes. But words do not slow cars. In the last year, the city gained the power to lower speed limits. Sammy’s Law lets leaders drop speeds to 20 mph. They have not done it yet.

Speed cameras work. They cut speeding by 63%. But the law that keeps them running is always at risk. Every delay is a risk. Every risk is a life.

The Machines That Harm

Cars and SUVs cause the most pain. They killed one, seriously injured three, and left dozens more with broken bodies. Trucks and buses add to the toll. Bikes and mopeds injure, but they do not kill here. The street is a gauntlet. The most vulnerable pay the price.

What Now

The disaster is slow, but it is not fate. The city can lower the speed limit now. Leaders can protect speed cameras. They can build streets that forgive mistakes. They can act, or they can wait for the next name to become a number.

Call your council member. Demand 20 mph. Demand cameras. Demand action. Take Action

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Manhattan CB1 Manhattan Community Board 1 sits in Manhattan, Precinct 1, District 1, AD 65, SD 27.

It contains Financial District-Battery Park City, Tribeca-Civic Center, The Battery-Governors Island-Ellis Island-Liberty Island.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Manhattan Community Board 1

Sedan Hits Bicyclist on Worth Street

A sedan struck a 20-year-old male bicyclist at Worth Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was distracted and inexperienced. The bike was damaged on the left side.

According to the police report, a BMW sedan traveling south on Worth Street collided with a bicyclist traveling east. The bicyclist, a 20-year-old male, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with driver inexperience. The sedan impacted the bicyclist on its right front bumper, damaging its center front end. The bike sustained damage to its left side doors. The bicyclist was not ejected and was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver was licensed in New York. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted and inexperienced drivers to vulnerable cyclists.


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SUV and Sedan Collide on Canal Street

Two vehicles crashed head-on on Canal Street in Manhattan. Both drivers suffered injuries and shock. The 79-year-old driver had minor bleeding to the face. The 34-year-old driver sustained bruising to the shoulder and upper arm. Airbags deployed in both vehicles.

According to the police report, a 2012 SUV and a 2001 sedan collided on Canal Street in Manhattan. Both drivers were injured; the 79-year-old driver suffered facial injuries with minor bleeding, while the 34-year-old driver had contusions to the shoulder and upper arm. Both drivers were wearing seat belts and had airbags deployed. The report lists 'Illness' as a contributing factor for the older driver. No other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The collision caused damage to the left front bumpers of both vehicles. Neither driver was ejected from their vehicle.


Pick-up Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on FDR Drive

A pick-up truck struck a sedan from behind on FDR Drive. The right rear passenger in the sedan suffered a head injury and concussion. Both vehicles were traveling north. The crash involved following too closely by the drivers.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling north on FDR Drive rear-ended a sedan also heading north. The sedan was changing lanes while the pick-up truck was going straight ahead. The collision caused a head injury and concussion to the right rear passenger, a 27-year-old woman, who was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The pick-up truck sustained damage to its center back end, and the sedan's left front bumper was damaged. No safety equipment was noted for the injured passenger. The drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally, but their failure to maintain safe distance led to the crash.


Two Bicyclists Collide on Fulton Street

Two men on bikes collided on Fulton Street in Manhattan. One rider, 35, suffered a head abrasion. Both bikers were going straight east. No vehicle damage was reported. The injured cyclist wore no helmet and remained conscious.

According to the police report, two bicyclists traveling east on Fulton Street in Manhattan collided. One bicyclist, a 35-year-old man, was injured with a head abrasion but was conscious and not ejected from his bike. Both riders were going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or reckless behavior. Neither bike sustained damage. The injured cyclist was not wearing a helmet. The crash resulted in injury severity level 3 for the bicyclist. No other persons were reported hurt.


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Multi-Vehicle Rear-End Crash Injures Four

A chain reaction crash on West Street injured four passengers, including two children. Vehicles traveling south collided in traffic. Alcohol and illegal drugs were factors. All injured were conscious and restrained. Whiplash and neck injuries reported.

According to the police report, a multi-vehicle rear-end collision occurred on West Street involving sedans and an SUV traveling south. Four occupants were injured, including two children ages 8 and 9. All were passengers except one driver. Injuries included whiplash and neck trauma. The report lists alcohol involvement and illegal drugs as contributing factors. The driver errors noted include impaired driving due to alcohol and drugs. All injured parties were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The crash caused center front and back-end damage to multiple vehicles. No pedestrian involvement was reported.


Sedan Turns Improperly, Injures Bicyclist

A sedan made an improper U-turn on Murray Street. It struck a bicyclist traveling east. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured, dislocated shoulder. The bike's left side doors were damaged. The driver caused the crash by turning improperly.

According to the police report, a sedan was making an improper U-turn on Murray Street in Manhattan when it collided with a bicyclist traveling straight ahead eastbound. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained a fractured and dislocated upper arm shoulder injury. The bike's left side doors were damaged on impact. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as the contributing factor for the crash. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash but seriously injured. The sedan showed no damage, indicating the impact was primarily to the bike and rider.


Pedestrian Injured Crossing with Signal on Broadway

A 26-year-old man was hit while crossing Broadway at Park Place. The sedan, making a right turn, struck him in the hip and upper leg. Alcohol was involved. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and shock. The driver’s left front bumper was damaged.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Broadway at Park Place with the signal. The driver of a 2015 BMW sedan was making a right turn when the vehicle struck the pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to the hip and upper leg, resulting in shock. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage to the left front bumper. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally.


Sedan Rear-Ends Stopped Car on West Street

A speeding sedan struck a stopped vehicle on West Street. The impact injured a right rear passenger, causing a head contusion. Both cars suffered front and rear damage. The driver’s unsafe speed led to the collision and injury.

According to the police report, a 2014 Ford sedan traveling north on West Street rear-ended a 2016 Toyota sedan stopped in traffic. The collision injured a 36-year-old male passenger seated in the right rear of the Toyota, who suffered a head contusion and remained conscious. The report lists unsafe speed as the contributing factor to the crash. The Ford’s front end and the Toyota’s rear end sustained damage. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The injured passenger was secured with a lap belt and harness. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed in traffic and its impact on vehicle occupants.