Crash Count for Manhattan CB2
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 2,785
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,182
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 435
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 21
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 10
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Aug 7, 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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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

91-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Backed Over

A 91-year-old man crossing outside a crosswalk was struck by a backing pickup truck in Manhattan. The driver failed to back safely, hitting the pedestrian’s lower arm and hand. The victim suffered minor bleeding and shock.

According to the police report, a 91-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2024 Chevrolet pickup truck backed unsafely in Manhattan near 255 Avenue of the Americas. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when the truck, traveling north and starting from parking, struck him at the center back end. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with minor bleeding and shock reported. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed in New Jersey. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666725 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Kavanagh Mentioned in Dollar Van Congestion Pricing Debate

Council Member Marte and others push to exempt dollar vans from Manhattan congestion tolls. They argue the vans are vital for Asian communities. Without exemption, fares rise. Commutes get harder. The MTA has not taken a side.

On September 24, 2023, Council Member Christopher Marte joined eight other elected officials in urging the MTA to exempt dollar vans from the upcoming congestion pricing plan. The letter, signed by Marte and state legislators, was sent to the Traffic Mobility Review Board. The officials wrote, 'Commuter vans offer the Chinese communities in Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn a much-needed service that is not being provided by other forms of public transportation: safe, language-accessible, and culturally competent means for people to access jobs, resources, and family.' They argue that tolling these vans—serving Flatbush Avenue, eastern Queens, and the city’s Chinatowns—would raise fares and cut off vital connections for Asian New Yorkers. Assembly Member Grace Lee said, 'They should be exempt from tolls under the congestion pricing plan.' The MTA has not taken a position on the exemption.


Kavanagh Supports Safety Boosting FDR Drive Removal Plan

Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine wants to tear down FDR Drive south of the Brooklyn Bridge. He calls for federal funds to turn the highway into a bike and pedestrian haven. The plan faces legal and political hurdles but aims to reclaim space for people.

On September 20, 2023, Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine revived a proposal to remove the FDR Drive viaduct south of the Brooklyn Bridge. The plan, not yet in committee or assigned a bill number, seeks federal support through the Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods grant. Levine urges Mayor Adams to apply for funding, stating, 'We’re a perfect candidate for Reconnecting Communities.' State Senator Brian Kavanagh voiced support, saying, 'We will work with the borough president.' The proposal would transform the underused highway into a waterfront space for cyclists and pedestrians, echoing successful removals in cities like Seattle and Seoul. The project faces major legal, environmental, and jurisdictional obstacles, as the FDR is state-owned and exempt from congestion pricing. The city previously considered this removal for coastal resiliency, but dropped it from the final plan. No formal safety analysis was provided, but the plan centers vulnerable road users by reclaiming space from cars.


SUV Rear-Ends Garbage Truck on East Houston

A sport utility vehicle slammed into the back of a garbage truck on East Houston Street in Manhattan. The SUV driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely and other vehicular errors as causes. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old male driver of a 2020 SUV collided with the rear of a 2011 garbage truck traveling west on East Houston Street. The SUV struck the center back end of the truck, causing left rear bumper damage to the SUV but no damage to the truck. The SUV driver was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash, and remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors to the crash. The garbage truck driver was not reported injured. The collision occurred while both vehicles were going straight ahead. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663466 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Bicyclist Injured in Manhattan SUV Side Impact

A 24-year-old female bicyclist was injured in a collision with a parked SUV on LaGuardia Place in Manhattan. The bike struck the left side doors of the SUV. The bicyclist suffered bruises and injuries to her elbow and lower arm.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old female bicyclist traveling west collided with a parked 2020 SUV on LaGuardia Place in Manhattan. The bike impacted the left rear quarter panel and left side doors of the SUV. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist but does not identify any driver errors or violations. The SUV was unoccupied and stationary at the time of the crash. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from her vehicle. No helmet or signaling information was provided.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663288 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Moped Driver Ejected in Manhattan Collision

A moped and sedan collided on Broadway near Astor Place. The moped driver was ejected and suffered upper arm injuries. Both drivers were making left turns. Police cited driver inattention as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a moped and a sedan collided on Broadway in Manhattan. The moped driver, a 29-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained upper arm abrasions. Both vehicles were making left turns at the time of impact. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for the crash. The moped driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan showed no damage, while the moped sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. No other injuries or victims were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661796 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
SUV Rear-Ends Flat Rack Truck on Avenue of Americas

A northbound SUV struck the rear of a flat rack truck on Avenue of the Americas. The SUV driver, a 42-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Avenue of the Americas involving a northbound SUV and a flat rack truck also traveling north. The SUV struck the center back end of the truck, impacting the SUV's center back end and the truck's center front end. The SUV driver, a 42-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt, sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors to the crash. Both vehicles had one occupant each, and both drivers were licensed. The SUV was slowing or stopping before impact, while the truck was going straight ahead.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662308 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Van Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Grand Street

A 21-year-old woman was hit by a van while crossing Grand Street with the signal. The van was making a left turn when it struck her. She suffered upper leg and hip injuries and was left in shock. The driver was distracted.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Grand Street in Manhattan while crossing with the signal. The driver of a 2023 van, making a left turn, struck her with the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian sustained upper leg and hip injuries and was in shock at the scene. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and traveling eastbound. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in areas where pedestrians have the right of way.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660840 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Pedestrian Injured by Backing Sedan on Mulberry

A 39-year-old woman was struck while crossing Mulberry Street. The sedan backed unsafely, hitting her in the abdomen and pelvis. She suffered pain and shock. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed and backing northbound.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2021 Volvo sedan backed unsafely on Mulberry Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing outside an intersection when the vehicle struck her in the abdomen and pelvis, causing injury severity level 3 and shock. The driver, a licensed male from Vermont, was traveling north and backing at the time of impact. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. The vehicle sustained no damage. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660158 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Pedestrian Injured in Left-Turn Sedan Crash

A 55-year-old man was struck while crossing Sheridan Square with the signal. The sedan, making a left turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver showed no vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a 55-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Sheridan Square and Grove Street while crossing with the signal. The crash involved a 2021 BMW sedan making a left turn eastbound. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, which was cited as the contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan's point of impact was the left front bumper, but the vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed and from New Jersey. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660014 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Taxi Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 28-year-old man was hit by a taxi turning left on East 4 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The taxi’s left front bumper struck him, causing a shoulder and upper arm contusion. The victim remained conscious.

According to the police report, a taxi was making a left turn on East 4 Street near Cooper Square when it struck a 28-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and bruising to his shoulder and upper arm and was conscious at the scene. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor for the crash, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian legally crossing the intersection. The taxi’s left front bumper was the point of impact, and the vehicle sustained damage to that area. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658910 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Man Found Dead Inside Parked Ford Truck

A 28-year-old man sat lifeless in a parked Ford truck on Sullivan Street. No crash. No screech. Just the stillness of death and the city’s noise rolling past. The seatbelt hung unused. Manhattan moved on.

A 28-year-old man was found dead inside a parked Ford truck near 81 Sullivan Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, there was no crash, no skid marks, and no sign of impact. The man, an occupant of the vehicle, was not wearing a seatbelt. The police narrative states: 'Sullivan Street near Spring—inside a parked Ford truck, a 28-year-old man sat still, seatbelt unused. No crash, no skid marks. Just the silence of death in the cab, and the hum of Manhattan carrying on around him.' No contributing driver errors or external factors were listed in the report. The incident involved only the parked vehicle, and no other persons were injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658535 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Bicyclists Crash at West 3 and Sullivan

Two bikes collided at West 3 Street and Sullivan. One rider hit, bruised his knee and leg. Police cite traffic control disregard. Both riders went straight. Metal struck metal. One left hurt, conscious.

According to the police report, two male bicyclists collided at West 3 Street and Sullivan Street in Manhattan. One 31-year-old rider suffered contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor. Both cyclists were traveling straight, one westbound and one southbound, when their bikes struck at the front and left side. The injured rider was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657882 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Working on 7 Avenue South

A sedan traveling south on 7 Avenue South hit a 29-year-old male pedestrian working in the roadway. The pedestrian suffered an upper arm and shoulder injury. The driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian was left in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 7 Avenue South struck a 29-year-old male pedestrian who was working in the roadway at the intersection near Christopher Street. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his shoulder and upper arm and was reported to be in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle's point of impact was the right front quarter panel, and no vehicle damage was recorded. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors. The driver’s failure to maintain attention led to the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657645 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Avenue of Americas

A 44-year-old woman driving a sedan was rear-ended by an SUV on Avenue of the Americas. The sedan driver suffered facial injuries and whiplash. The SUV driver followed too closely and was inattentive. Both vehicles damaged at impact points.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan involving a sedan and an SUV traveling north. The sedan driver, a 44-year-old woman, was slowing or stopping when the SUV struck her left rear bumper with its right front bumper. The sedan driver sustained facial injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report lists the SUV driver's errors as "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance and was not paying full attention, leading to the crash. There is no mention of victim fault or contributing factors related to the sedan driver.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658087 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Motorcycle Collides With Taxi on Christopher Street

Motorcycle turning left struck taxi going straight. Rider, 34, suffered leg injuries. Police cite confusion as crash factor. Manhattan street saw impact, no ejection, no other injuries reported.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured when his motorcycle, making a left turn, collided with a taxi traveling straight on Christopher Street in Manhattan. The impact struck the right front bumper of both vehicles. The motorcycle driver, who wore a helmet, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" twice as contributing factors, indicating confusion on the motorcycle driver's part. No other driver errors or contributing factors are noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656417 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Bicyclist Injured in Manhattan Collision

A 34-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions in a crash on Broadway. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected. The collision involved driver inattention and distraction. The bike sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash on Broadway in Manhattan. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to the knee and lower leg but remained conscious and was not ejected. The crash involved two vehicles traveling westbound, including the bike. The police identified driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the collision. The bike was damaged on the left rear quarter panel, while the other vehicle showed no damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656642 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Bicyclist Injured in Manhattan Taxi Collision

A 28-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash with a parked taxi on Lafayette Street. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. The taxi’s left side doors were damaged. The crash involved improper lane usage.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on Lafayette Street collided with a parked taxi. The bicyclist sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain and nausea. The taxi was stationary with damage to its left side doors. The report lists contributing factors including improper passing or lane usage and other vehicular errors. The bicyclist was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. The sedan involved was traveling north and impacted the right front quarter panel. The crash highlights driver errors related to lane usage and vehicle positioning.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656646 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Bike Strikes Woman Crossing With Signal

A 42-year-old woman was hit by a bike on 7 Avenue South. She was crossing with the signal when the cyclist failed to yield right-of-way. The impact caused a head contusion. The cyclist showed no vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a bike struck her at the intersection of 7 Avenue South and Christopher Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the cyclist, traveling south and going straight ahead, failed to yield right-of-way. The collision caused a head contusion, classified as injury severity 3. The bike showed no damage, indicating the impact was centered on the front end. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered bruising but was not ejected.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655573 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Taxi Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing Waverly Place

A 75-year-old woman crossing Waverly Place with the signal was struck by a taxi making a left turn. The taxi failed to yield right-of-way and showed driver inattention. The pedestrian suffered a fractured, dislocated knee and lower leg injuries.

According to the police report, a taxi making a left turn on Waverly Place hit a 75-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained serious injuries including a fractured and dislocated knee and lower leg. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The taxi struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's actions or safety equipment.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653539 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14