Crash Count for Manhattan CB2
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 2,786
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 9, 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

Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Christopher Street

A sedan hit a 31-year-old man walking near Christopher Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered facial abrasions. The driver was traveling west, struck the pedestrian with the vehicle’s front center. Alcohol was involved in the crash.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a sedan traveling west near 95 Christopher Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to his face. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The sedan’s point of impact was the center front end, indicating the driver failed to avoid the pedestrian. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead at the time. No other contributing factors were specified. The pedestrian’s actions are unknown, and no safety equipment or signals were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by impaired driving in areas with pedestrian activity.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4639033 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
E-Bike and E-Scooter Collide on Avenue of Americas

Two men collided on Avenue of the Americas near West 14th Street. The e-bike driver was ejected and injured in the lower leg. Both vehicles showed no damage. Driver distraction and rider confusion contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male e-bike driver was injured after colliding with an e-scooter on Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The e-bike driver was ejected and suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists contributing factors as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The e-bike was traveling north going straight ahead, while the e-scooter was merging northbound. Neither vehicle sustained damage. The e-bike driver wore a helmet, but the crash was caused by rider confusion and driver distraction, not victim error.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4639031 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Unlicensed Bicyclist Injured in Manhattan Crash

A 35-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision near Lafayette Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered abrasions to the abdomen and pelvis. The crash involved driver inattention and inexperience. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash near 267 Lafayette Street, Manhattan. The bicyclist, who was unlicensed, sustained abrasions to the abdomen and pelvis but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The collision involved the right front bumper of an unspecified vehicle and the center back end of the bicycle. The bicyclist was traveling north, going straight ahead at the time of impact. No safety equipment was noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted and inexperienced drivers in Manhattan.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641742 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Box Truck Hits E-Scooter on Bowery

A box truck struck a southbound e-scooter on Bowery in Manhattan. The e-scooter driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The crash involved driver distraction and inattention.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling east on Bowery collided with a southbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 28-year-old man wearing a helmet, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his knee and lower leg. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for the crash. The box truck driver was licensed and driving straight ahead, while the e-scooter was starting in traffic. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the e-scooter and the left front quarter panel of the truck. No ejection occurred, and the injured rider remained conscious.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640696 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 31-year-old woman was struck on West Houston Street while crossing with the signal. The SUV driver made a right turn, hitting the pedestrian with the right front bumper. The victim suffered bruises and injuries to her lower leg and foot.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old female pedestrian was injured on West Houston Street in Manhattan. She was crossing with the signal when a 2022 SUV, driven by a licensed female driver making a right turn, struck her with the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with following too closely. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered moderate injury severity. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636951 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
A 7043
Kavanagh votes yes on Albany school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.


Bicyclist Injured After Taxi Door Collision

A 19-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and bruised after hitting a taxi’s right side door. The bike showed no damage. The taxi was parked with damage to its right side doors. The cyclist suffered elbow and arm injuries and was in shock.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male bicyclist traveling west collided with the right side doors of a parked taxi on Broadway in Manhattan. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The taxi, a 2022 Toyota SUV, was damaged on its right side doors. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors for either party. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The taxi driver was licensed and the vehicle was stationary before the crash. The impact caused injury to the cyclist, who was in shock at the scene.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637059 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
A 7043
Glick votes yes on Albany school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.


A 7043
Glick votes yes on Albany school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.


A 7043
Kavanagh votes yes on Albany school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.


Limo Hits Moped on Lafayette Street

A limo struck a moped on Lafayette Street in Manhattan. The moped driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. The limo’s left front bumper and the moped’s front end were damaged.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male moped driver was injured when a 2019 Lincoln limo traveling west on Lafayette Street collided with his moped traveling north. The point of impact was the limo’s left front bumper and the moped’s center front end. The moped driver sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as the contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs by the limo driver. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. Both drivers were licensed. The limo had one occupant; the moped had one occupant.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634473 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
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Multi-Vehicle Crash on West Street Injures Four

Three sedans and a taxi collided on West Street. Four occupants suffered back injuries and whiplash. All were conscious and not ejected. Driver distraction caused the crash. Damage centered on front and back ends of vehicles.

According to the police report, a collision involving a taxi and two sedans occurred on West Street. Four occupants were injured, including drivers and passengers aged 26 to 64. All sustained back injuries and whiplash but remained conscious and were not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor multiple times. The vehicles were traveling north, going straight ahead, and sustained damage to their center front or back ends. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction in multi-vehicle collisions.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636980 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
S 6808
Kavanagh votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.

Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.

Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.


Bicyclist Ejected in Manhattan Lane Change Crash

A 32-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured on West 12 Street near Avenue of the Americas. The SUV changed lanes improperly, striking the cyclist’s right rear bumper. The rider suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected after a collision with a 2020 SUV on West 12 Street in Manhattan. The SUV was changing lanes northbound when it struck the cyclist’s right rear bumper. The report lists the driver’s errors as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Passing Too Closely." The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash caused damage to the SUV’s left front bumper and the bike’s right rear bumper.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634594 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
S 2714
Kavanagh votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.

Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.

Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.


Sedan Hits Pedestrian on West 14th Street

A 22-year-old man was struck by a sedan traveling west on West 14th Street near 8th Avenue. The impact injured his hip and upper leg, leaving him in shock with bruises. The driver failed to yield and was distracted.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on West 14th Street struck a 22-year-old male pedestrian. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his hip and upper leg, including contusions and bruises, and was left in shock. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The vehicle's point of impact was the right front bumper, and the sedan was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. No other safety equipment or pedestrian actions were noted. The driver’s distraction and failure to yield created the conditions for this collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632487 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Distracted Sedan Hits Bicyclist on 4 Avenue

A sedan struck a bicyclist on 4 Avenue late at night. The cyclist suffered abrasions and full-body injuries but remained conscious. The driver was distracted. The bike showed damage at the rear center. No helmet was worn.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2022 Ford sedan collided with him on 4 Avenue. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to his entire body but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan was traveling north and struck the bike at the center front end, while the bike was damaged at the center back end. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in interactions with vulnerable cyclists.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632941 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Two Bicyclists Collide on West 8 Street

Two men on bikes crashed at West 8 Street and 5 Avenue in Manhattan. One rider, 56, suffered a head abrasion. Both bikes showed no damage. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor. The injured cyclist was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, two bicyclists collided on West 8 Street near 5 Avenue in Manhattan. A 56-year-old male rider sustained a head abrasion and was conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor to the collision. Both cyclists were traveling straight ahead, one eastbound and the other southbound, and neither bike showed damage. The injured bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The crash involved impact at the center front end of one bike and the right rear quarter panel of the other. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4633884 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Distracted Driver Ejects Cyclist on West 4th

A young man thrown from a bike at West 4th and Barrow. Hip torn open. Blood on the street. The driver wasn’t looking. The city stayed quiet.

A crash at the corner of West 4th Street and Barrow Street in Manhattan left a 27-year-old male cyclist, riding as a rear passenger, ejected and severely injured. According to the police report, 'A bike moving east. A sedan, parked. A young man thrown from the rear seat. No helmet. His hip torn open. Blood on the street. The driver wasn’t looking.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his hip and upper leg. No helmet was worn, as noted in the data, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s error. The sedan was parked at the time. The city stayed quiet.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630651 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Two Sedans Collide on Broome Street

Two sedans crashed head-to-back on Broome Street in Manhattan. The 27-year-old driver of one vehicle suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both drivers were licensed men traveling westbound.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling westbound on Broome Street collided. The point of impact was the center back end of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. The 27-year-old male driver of the rear vehicle was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles straight ahead. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630178 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16