Crash Count for Manhattan CB2
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 2,755
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,176
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 434
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 21
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 10
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 26, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Manhattan CB2?

No More Accidents—Only Choices: Demand Action on Deadly Streets

No More Accidents—Only Choices: Demand Action on Deadly Streets

Manhattan CB2: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 24, 2025

Death on Familiar Streets

In Manhattan CB2, violence does not come in a single storm. It arrives every week, every day, in the slow grind of wheels on asphalt and bodies broken in the crosswalk. In the last twelve months, three people died and 397 were injured in 859 crashes. Ten were left with injuries so severe they may never walk the same. The dead do not get a second chance.

Just last spring, a cyclist was killed at Centre and Broome. In October, a woman crossing with the signal at Crosby and Spring was struck and killed by a turning SUV. A man was crushed by a backing garbage truck on Cornelia Street. These are not rare events. They are the city’s heartbeat now.

The Human Cost

A crash is not an accident. It is a system working as designed. Most victims are walkers and cyclists. The numbers are cold: cars and SUVs caused the most harm, with 4 deaths and 235 injuries. Trucks and buses killed one, injured 23. Motorcycles, mopeds, and bikes left dozens more hurt. The cost is measured in lives cut short, families left waiting for someone who will not come home.

“It felt like he was scratching like big noise and I was honking like stop and he kept doing it,” said Martina Minor after a Midtown chase ended in wreckage and fear (ABC7).

Leadership: Action and Delay

Local leaders have moved, but slowly. Assembly Member Deborah Glick and State Senator Brian Kavanagh both voted to renew and expand speed camera enforcement near schools. Glick also sponsored bills to crack down on drivers who hide their plates and to extend camera enforcement. But the citywide 20 mph limit allowed by Sammy’s Law remains unused. Every day of delay is another day of risk.

What Now: No More Waiting

This is not fate. It is policy. Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand a 20 mph limit. Demand cameras that work, and laws that stop repeat offenders. The dead cannot speak. You can.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Manhattan CB2 sit politically?
It belongs to borough Manhattan, city council district District 2, assembly district AD 66 and state senate district SD 27.
Which areas are in Manhattan CB2?
It includes the Soho-Little Italy-Hudson Square, Greenwich Village, and West Village neighborhoods. It also overlaps parts of Council Districts District 1, District 2, and District 3, Assembly Districts AD 65 and AD 66, and State Senate Districts SD 27 and SD 47.
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Manhattan CB2?
Cars and SUVs caused the most harm to pedestrians: 4 deaths and 235 injuries. Trucks and buses killed 1 and injured 23. Motorcycles, mopeds, and bikes left dozens more hurt, with bikes causing 41 injuries including 1 serious injury.
Are these crashes preventable or just 'accidents'?
These crashes are preventable. They happen because of policy choices, street design, and enforcement—not fate.
What can local politicians do to stop traffic violence?
They can lower the speed limit to 20 mph, expand speed camera enforcement, pass laws to stop repeat offenders, and redesign streets to protect people walking and biking.
What is CrashCount?
We’re a tool for helping hold local politicians and other actors accountable for their failure to protect you when you’re walking or cycling in NYC. We update our site constantly to provide you with up to date information on what’s happening in your neighborhood.

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Other Representatives

Deborah Glick
Assembly Member Deborah Glick
District 66
District Office:
853 Broadway Suite 2007, New York, NY 10003
Legislative Office:
Room 621, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Carlina Rivera
Council Member Carlina Rivera
District 2
District Office:
254 East 4th Street, New York, NY 10009
212-677-1077
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1820, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7366
Twitter: CarlinaRivera
Brian Kavanagh
State Senator Brian Kavanagh
District 27
District Office:
Room 2011, 250 Broadway, New York, NY 10007
Legislative Office:
Room 512, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

Manhattan CB2 Manhattan Community Board 2 sits in Manhattan, Precinct 6, District 2, AD 66, SD 27.

It contains Soho-Little Italy-Hudson Square, Greenwich Village, West Village.

See also
Boroughs
City Council Districts
State_assembly_districts
State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Manhattan Community Board 2

Int 0346-2024
Rivera supports committee passage of jaywalking reform, boosting pedestrian safety.

Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.

Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.


Sedan Driver Injured in Manhattan Crash Involving Alcohol

A 29-year-old female driver suffered elbow and arm abrasions in a Manhattan collision. The crash occurred on Varick Street at 5:25 a.m. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor, with the driver restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 5:25 a.m. on Varick Street in Manhattan. The driver, a 29-year-old woman, was operating a 2007 Honda sedan traveling south and making a right turn when the collision occurred. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating driver impairment. The driver was injured with abrasions to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. Vehicle damage included impact to the right front quarter panel and center front end. The report does not list any victim errors or pedestrian involvement, focusing on the driver’s impaired condition as the key factor.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753797 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Steering Failure Slams Cyclist on Prince Street

SUV lost steering. Metal hit flesh. A 22-year-old cyclist took the blow. Blood on his arm. Manhattan street, morning. Machine failed. Rider paid.

According to the police report, a 2019 Honda SUV parked on Prince Street in Manhattan suffered a steering failure at 10:26 a.m. The SUV struck a westbound bicyclist. The impact hit the SUV’s left side doors and the bike’s right front bumper. The 22-year-old male cyclist was injured, suffering abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists "Steering Failure" as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions are cited. The cyclist was not ejected and remained conscious. No mention of helmet or signals as factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753194 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Taxi and SUV Crash During Left Turns

Taxi and SUV slammed together on Varick Street. Rear passenger, 21, hurt in knee and leg. Blood, shock, pain. Unsafe lane change led to metal and flesh torn in the dark.

According to the police report, a taxi and an SUV collided at 2:30 AM on Varick Street in Manhattan while both vehicles attempted left turns. The crash involved the taxi's right front bumper and the SUV's center front end. Police cite 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as a contributing factor. A 21-year-old woman riding as a rear passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries, minor bleeding, and shock. She was secured with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The crash underscores the danger of poor lane discipline during turning.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754223 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Taxi Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A taxi driver distracted by inattention struck a pedestrian crossing East 4 Street at Lafayette Street. The woman suffered bruises and a lower arm injury. The crash happened just before midnight in Manhattan’s Council District 2.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling eastbound on East 4 Street struck a pedestrian crossing with the signal at Lafayette Street. The pedestrian, a woman, sustained contusions and an injury to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, resulting in shock and a severity level 3 injury. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The taxi was going straight ahead and impacted the pedestrian at the center front end of the vehicle. Despite the collision, the taxi sustained no damage. The pedestrian was crossing legally with the signal, and no contributing factors were attributed to her behavior. The crash occurred at 11:59 PM in Manhattan, zip code 10003, within Council District 2.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751550 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Pedestrian Struck by E-Bike on East 14 Street

A 45-year-old woman suffered a head injury and minor bleeding after an e-bike collision at an intersection on East 14 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was in shock and injured while crossing the roadway. No driver errors were reported.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old female pedestrian was injured in a collision with an e-bike on East 14 Street near 5 Avenue in Manhattan at 11:00 AM. The pedestrian was located at the intersection and suffered a head injury with minor bleeding, resulting in shock. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or reckless operation. The e-bike was unoccupied by a driver at the time, and no additional vehicle damage or driver information was provided. The pedestrian's actions were described as 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but no contributing factors were cited. The focus remains on the collision impact and resulting injuries without assigning fault to the pedestrian.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755799 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan Stopped in Traffic

A sedan stopped in traffic on Spring Street was struck from behind by an SUV traveling westbound. The sedan’s driver, a 26-year-old woman, suffered facial injuries and shock. Police cited following too closely as the cause of the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:20 on Spring Street in Manhattan. A 26-year-old female driver of a 2024 sedan was stopped in traffic when a 2019 SUV traveling westbound struck the sedan’s center back end. The sedan driver was injured, sustaining facial injuries and shock, and was wearing a lap belt at the time. The police report explicitly identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, highlighting the SUV driver's failure to maintain a safe distance. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision caused damage to the sedan’s rear center, and no ejections occurred.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751175 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Glick Acknowledges Hochul’s Commitment to Modified Congestion Toll

State Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal stands firm. He says New York needs congestion pricing. The governor paused the $15 toll. Lawmakers debate lower fees and exemptions. The MTA’s future hangs in the balance. Vulnerable road users wait for action. Streets stay dangerous.

On August 22, 2024, State Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal (District 47) joined the debate over New York’s congestion pricing plan. The original $15 toll was paused by Governor Hochul in June. Now, officials consider a lower toll or alternatives to fund the MTA. Hoylman-Sigal said, 'we need congestion pricing.' The matter, titled 'MTA boss ‘thrilled’ Kathy Hochul eyeing lower congestion toll after NY gov indefinitely paused controversial scheme,' highlights the urgency of MTA financing. Assemblywoman Deborah Glick noted Hochul’s commitment to a replacement plan. The bill’s status remains in flux, with no committee or vote recorded. The safety impact for vulnerable road users—pedestrians, cyclists, passengers—was not assessed. The city’s most at-risk remain exposed as leaders argue over dollars and cars.


Sedan Hits Woman Crossing Varick Street

A sedan turned left and struck a 34-year-old woman at Varick and West Houston. She suffered a shoulder bruise. The car showed no damage. Police listed unspecified factors. The woman was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 2014 Honda sedan traveling southeast on Varick Street made a left turn and struck a 34-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection with West Houston Street in Manhattan. The woman suffered a contusion to her upper arm and shoulder and was conscious after the crash. The sedan hit her with its left side doors but showed no damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors and does not cite any driver errors such as Failure to Yield or speeding. No pedestrian actions or safety equipment were listed as factors. The incident underscores the persistent threat turning vehicles pose to people on foot in Manhattan.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749866 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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SUV Rear-Ends Bus on East 14th Street

A Ford SUV struck the rear of a city bus on East 14th Street. Two passengers in the SUV suffered injuries including knee and facial trauma. Police cited following too closely and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:07 on East 14th Street when a 2017 Ford SUV traveling west rear-ended a city bus also traveling west. The SUV's center front end collided with the bus's center back end. The report identifies driver errors including 'Following Too Closely' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. Two female occupants of the SUV were injured: a 24-year-old front passenger suffered knee, lower leg, and foot injuries and was in shock; a 31-year-old rear passenger sustained facial injuries with minor bleeding and was also in shock. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The bus driver was licensed and no damage was reported to the bus. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750697 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Int 0745-2024
Bottcher votes yes on bill requiring DOT to report micromobility data, no direct safety impact.

City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.

Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.


Int 0745-2024
Marte votes yes on bill requiring DOT to report micromobility data, no direct safety impact.

City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.

Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.


Int 0745-2024
Rivera votes yes on bike data bill, no direct safety impact.

City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.

Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.


Int 0745-2024
Rivera votes yes on bill requiring DOT to report micromobility data, no direct safety impact.

City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.

Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.


SUV Rear-Ends Another on Manhattan West Street

Two SUVs collided head-to-tail on West Street in Manhattan. A 25-year-old front-seat passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as the cause. Both vehicles were traveling northbound at impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on West Street near Clarkson Street in Manhattan at 8:00 p.m. Two sport utility vehicles were involved, both traveling northbound. The rear SUV struck the front SUV at the center back end, causing damage to both vehicles' center front and back ends. The front passenger, a 25-year-old woman, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The injured passenger was restrained with a lap belt. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to rear-end collisions in busy Manhattan streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749315 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Door Strikes Cyclist on Broadway

A parked sedan hit a 20-year-old woman on a bike. She was thrown, bruised on her knee and leg. Police cite driver distraction. The street failed to protect her. Metal met flesh. She bled. The car rolled on.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old female bicyclist was injured at 726 Broadway in Manhattan when a parked 2023 Tesla sedan struck her as she passed. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The Tesla's right rear quarter panel hit the cyclist's center front end. The driver was licensed. No contributing factors are listed for the cyclist. The crash highlights the danger posed by inattentive drivers to people on bikes.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748101 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Taxi Rear-Ends SUV on Hudson Street

A taxi struck the rear of an SUV traveling south on Hudson Street in Manhattan. The taxi driver, a 36-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead at the time of impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred around 5:00 AM on Hudson Street in Manhattan. A 36-year-old male taxi driver, wearing a lap belt, was injured with head trauma and whiplash after his vehicle struck the center back end of a southbound SUV. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the taxi impacted the rear of the SUV. The taxi sustained damage to its center back end, while the SUV's center front end was damaged. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any pedestrian or cyclist involvement. Driver errors such as failure to maintain safe distance or inattention may be inferred from the rear-end collision, but no explicit driver errors are cited in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748046 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Moped Strikes Pedicab on East 8 Street

A moped traveling east collided with a southbound pedicab on East 8 Street in Manhattan. The pedicab driver, a 32-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The crash involved failure to yield and driver distraction.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:20 on East 8 Street near 5 Avenue in Manhattan. A moped traveling east struck a pedicab traveling south. The pedicab driver, a 32-year-old male bicyclist, was injured with abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors, indicating driver error on the part of the moped operator. The pedicab driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Vehicle damage was noted at the center front end of the moped and other areas of the pedicab. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing the cause on vehicle driver errors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747354 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Distracted Drivers Crash Bike and Scooter

Two men collided head-on on Broadway, Manhattan. Both drivers suffered injuries, including a bicyclist with elbow and hand wounds. The crash stemmed from driver inattention and distraction, causing a violent impact between a bike and a scooter.

According to the police report, at 17:17 on Broadway in Manhattan, a collision occurred between a bicyclist and a scooter driver traveling in opposite directions. Both vehicles struck each other front-center. The bicyclist, a 53-year-old man, sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with minor bleeding and shock noted. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. Neither driver was ejected from their vehicle. The bicyclist was not using any safety equipment. This crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction, as both operators failed to maintain attention, leading to a head-on collision with significant injury to the vulnerable bicyclist.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746390 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Hits Cyclist on Greenwich Avenue

A sedan struck a cyclist on Greenwich Avenue. The rider suffered a concussion and arm injury. No driver errors listed. The crash left the cyclist hurt and the sedan damaged.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male bicyclist riding west on Greenwich Avenue was hit by a sedan. The impact struck the bike’s right front quarter panel and damaged the sedan’s right side doors. The cyclist suffered a concussion and an upper arm injury but stayed conscious and was not ejected. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors such as failure to yield or speeding. The cyclist wore a helmet. The crash happened at 8:55 AM in Manhattan’s 10011 zip code. The absence of cited driver mistakes points to the ongoing danger faced by cyclists sharing city streets with cars.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747278 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04