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

S 775
Kavanagh votes yes to expand ignition interlock monitoring, boosting road safety.

Senate backs S 775. The bill defines the ignition interlock monitor’s job. It forces offenders to install devices and obey court orders. Lawmakers act to keep repeat drunk drivers off the street.

Senate bill S 775, titled "Relates to the responsibilities of an ignition interlock monitor," passed committee votes on February 1, March 21, and May 16, 2023. The bill describes the monitor’s role and mandates compliance for those ordered to install ignition interlock devices. Primary sponsor Jeremy Cooney (District 56) led, joined by Nathalia Fernandez, Monica Martinez, and Shelley Mayer. The measure saw broad support, with senators voting yes across multiple sessions. The law aims to keep drivers with violations from endangering others by enforcing strict compliance with court-ordered ignition interlocks.


E-Scooter Driver Ejected on Sullivan Street

A 32-year-old man on an e-scooter was ejected after a collision with an SUV on Sullivan Street. The scooter driver suffered a shoulder injury and bruising. Police cited traffic control disregard and driver distraction as causes.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Sullivan Street involving a 32-year-old male e-scooter driver and a male SUV driver. The e-scooter driver was ejected and sustained an upper arm shoulder injury and contusions. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling north, while the e-scooter driver was traveling east. The point of impact was the right side doors of the e-scooter and the center front end of the SUV. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The e-scooter driver was not using any safety equipment.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4613728 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
SUV Slams Sedan, Passenger Injured on Hester

SUV crashed into sedan’s rear on Hester Street. Passenger suffered neck injury and whiplash. Driver inattention and tailgating caused the impact. Metal twisted. Pain followed.

According to the police report, a southbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan on Hester Street in Manhattan. The sedan’s front passenger, a 59-year-old man, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash. The report lists driver inattention, distraction, and following too closely as contributing factors. The SUV hit the sedan’s center back end, damaging both vehicles. The injured passenger was conscious and not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4610916 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Sedan Left Turn Strikes Cyclist on 5th Avenue

Sedan turned left on 5th Avenue, hit a 43-year-old bicyclist riding straight. Cyclist suffered head injury and whiplash. Police cite failure to yield. The street remains dangerous for riders.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn on 5th Avenue collided with a bicyclist traveling straight. The 43-year-old male cyclist was injured, suffering a head injury and whiplash. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The sedan’s left front quarter panel was damaged. The cyclist was riding properly and was wearing a helmet. The crash underscores the risk to cyclists when drivers fail to yield during turns.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4611016 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
S 4647
Kavanagh votes yes on highway worker safety bill, overall safety unchanged.

Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.

Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.


Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing Bowery

A sedan struck a 30-year-old woman crossing Bowery with the signal. The driver was making a left turn and distracted. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The impact hit the sedan’s front center.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Bowery at an intersection with the signal. The driver, a licensed male in a 2020 Ford sedan, was making a left turn when the crash occurred. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle’s center front end struck the pedestrian. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The driver was alone in the vehicle and traveling southbound at the time of impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4608683 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
A 602
Glick votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.

Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.


A 602
Kavanagh votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.

Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.


A 602
Kavanagh votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.

Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.


Pedestrian Injured Crossing Prince Street Signal

A 24-year-old man was struck while crossing Prince Street with the signal. The sedan hit him on the right front bumper. He suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver showed no damage to the vehicle. The pedestrian remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Prince Street and West Broadway in Manhattan. He was crossing with the signal when a southbound sedan struck him on the right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage after the impact. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond unspecified causes. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following traffic signals at the time of the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4604228 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Box Truck Hits Bicyclist on West 14th Street

A 67-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected after a collision with a parked box truck on West 14th Street in Manhattan. The bike struck the truck’s left side doors. The rider suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old male bicyclist traveling west collided with a parked box truck on West 14th Street in Manhattan. The bike impacted the left side doors of the truck, causing the rider to be ejected and sustain abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash but injured. The truck was stationary at the time of impact. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The report does not indicate any fault or blame on the bicyclist.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4603708 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Two Sedans Collide on Broadway, Driver Injured

Two sedans traveling south on Broadway collided front to back. The lead driver, a 44-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage. The crash was caused by driver inattention and distraction.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on Broadway collided with one striking the other from behind. The lead vehicle's driver, a 44-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. Both vehicles had damage to their center front and back ends respectively. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted. The drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead at the time of impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4603226 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
A 3180
Glick co-sponsors bill to consider, not require, complete street design.

Assembly bill A 3180 demands complete street design on state and federally funded projects. Sponsors push for safer roads. The bill calls for public guidance. Streets must serve people, not just cars.

Assembly Bill A 3180 was introduced on February 2, 2023, and is in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Requires the consideration of complete street design for certain transportation projects which receive federal or state funding,' aims to force planners to think of people first. Didi Barrett leads as primary sponsor, joined by Rebecca Seawright, Amy Paulin, and others. The bill also orders the department to publish street design guidance. No safety analyst note is available, but the bill’s intent is clear: streets must protect all users, not just drivers.


Taxi Hits Pedestrian Crossing Broadway

A 52-year-old man crossing Broadway with the signal was struck by a southbound taxi. The taxi failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver showed no vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on Broadway struck a 52-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver did not yield to the pedestrian. The taxi's point of impact was the left front bumper, and the vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4602507 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
A 2610
Glick co-sponsors bill boosting bus lane enforcement, improving street safety.

Assembly bill A 2610 targets bus lane cheaters. Sponsors back cameras and owner liability. The goal: keep bus lanes clear, speed up buses, cut crashes. No votes yet. The fight for safer streets rolls on.

Assembly bill A 2610, now in sponsorship, aims to extend bus rapid transit camera enforcement. The bill, titled "Relates to owner liability for failure of operator to comply with bus operation-related local law or regulation traffic restrictions," was introduced January 26, 2023. Primary sponsor Alicia Hyndman leads, joined by Deborah Glick, Sarahana Shrestha, Manny De Los Santos, Zohran Mamdani, and others. The bill would hold vehicle owners liable for bus lane violations and expand photo enforcement. No votes have been recorded. The measure seeks to keep bus lanes clear, speed up transit, and reduce risk for those outside cars.


Pedestrian Injured Crossing Greenwich Street

A 31-year-old man was struck while crossing Greenwich Street with the signal. The sedan, making a left turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm. The driver showed no vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Greenwich Street while crossing with the signal. The driver, operating a 2014 Audi sedan, was making a left turn and failed to yield the right-of-way. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The sedan showed no damage upon impact. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but no other safety equipment or contributing factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4600722 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Sedan Rear-Ends Parked Car on East Houston

A sedan traveling east struck a parked sedan on East Houston Street in Manhattan. The driver of the moving vehicle, a 51-year-old man, suffered chest injuries and lost consciousness. Both vehicles sustained damage to their rear and front quarters.

According to the police report, a 2010 sedan traveling east on East Houston Street collided with a parked 2017 sedan. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the parked vehicle and the right front bumper of the moving vehicle. The driver of the moving sedan, a 51-year-old man, was injured with chest trauma and lost consciousness. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists no specific driver errors but notes the driver lost consciousness. Both vehicles were occupied by a single licensed male driver. The crash caused significant damage to both vehicles' impact areas.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4600745 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
A 602
Glick votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.

Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.


SUV Hits Bicyclist on West 12 Street

A 66-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and injured on West 12 Street in Manhattan. The SUV and bike collided head-on while both traveled east. The cyclist suffered bruises and arm injuries, remaining conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on West 12 Street involving a station wagon/SUV and a bicyclist. The 66-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as the contributing factor for the bicyclist's actions. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the SUV struck the bike on its right front quarter panel. The SUV showed no damage despite the impact. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The driver errors noted include the bicyclist's reaction to an uninvolved vehicle, which contributed to the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4598663 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
A 1637
Glick co-sponsors bill adding surcharge for safer, clearer bike lanes.

Assembly bill A 1637 targets drivers who block bike lanes. It adds a mandatory surcharge for violators. Money goes straight to the court. Cyclists get a clear lane. Law aims to keep cars out.

Assembly bill A 1637 was introduced on January 17, 2023, and is in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Relates to violations and a mandatory surcharge for parking in a bicycle lane,' would require drivers who park in bike lanes to pay an extra fee to the court that finds them liable. Jo Anne Simon (District 52) sponsored the bill, joined by Deborah Glick (District 66) and Tony Simone (District 75) as co-sponsors. The measure seeks to deter illegal parking in bike lanes by hitting violators in the wallet. No safety analyst note was provided.