Crash Count for Manhattan CB2
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,633
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,593
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 602
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 28
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 11
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 14, 2025
Carnage in CB 102
Killed 10
+1
Crush Injuries 4
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Chest 1
Head 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Whole body 1
Severe Bleeding 13
Head 5
Lower leg/foot 3
Lower arm/hand 2
Whole body 2
Face 1
Severe Lacerations 9
Face 3
Hip/upper leg 2
Head 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Whole body 1
Concussion 27
Head 19
+14
Neck 2
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Back 1
Face 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Whole body 1
Whiplash 67
Neck 34
+29
Head 18
+13
Back 12
+7
Whole body 3
Face 2
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Lower leg/foot 1
Contusion/Bruise 172
Lower leg/foot 65
+60
Head 28
+23
Lower arm/hand 25
+20
Hip/upper leg 12
+7
Shoulder/upper arm 12
+7
Back 8
+3
Whole body 8
+3
Face 5
Neck 5
Abdomen/pelvis 3
Chest 3
Abrasion 138
Lower leg/foot 42
+37
Lower arm/hand 41
+36
Head 20
+15
Shoulder/upper arm 10
+5
Face 7
+2
Hip/upper leg 7
+2
Neck 5
Abdomen/pelvis 3
Whole body 3
Back 2
Pain/Nausea 29
Lower leg/foot 8
+3
Head 3
Hip/upper leg 3
Neck 3
Whole body 3
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Back 2
Lower arm/hand 2
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Chest 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 14, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Manhattan CB2?

Preventable Speeding in CB 102 School Zones

(since 2022)
CB2’s Crosswalks: 10 deaths, 1,198 injuries, and the clock won’t stop

CB2’s Crosswalks: 10 deaths, 1,198 injuries, and the clock won’t stop

Manhattan CB2: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 26, 2025

Speed and steel don’t blink. People do.

Since 2022 in Manhattan CB2, 10 people were killed and 1,198 were injured in crashes. Twenty-two were seriously hurt. Pedestrians and cyclists take the hits most often. The hours do not spare the daylight.

“As we mourn the loss of the victims… we are taking immediate steps to fortify this intersection,” said DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez after two people were killed at Canal and Bowery. Gothamist | NY1

“Canal Street is only as safe as its most dangerous block,” said Ben Furnas. Gothamist

“Demand for curb space… is increasing,” DOT said as it rolled out paid parking overnight uptown. West Side Spirit

Where the street keeps breaking

Five people walking were killed in CB2 since 2022. Two people on bikes. Three vehicle occupants. Pedestrians were hurt 324 times; cyclists 348. Heavy vehicles play a part: trucks and buses account for 26 pedestrian injuries and one death. Open Data

Corners repeat. Lafayette Street racks up injuries and serious injuries. So does Seventh Avenue. Broome Street saw two lives end.

The worst hours stack in the afternoon and early evening. 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. piles on injuries day after day; deaths strike at 10 a.m., 1 p.m., 4 p.m., 7 p.m., 8 p.m., and 11 p.m. The danger does not wait for night. Open Data

Names become numbers at known corners

October 28, 2024. A 54‑year‑old woman, crossing with the signal at Spring and Crosby, was struck and killed by a left‑turning Jeep. Cops marked failure to yield. Open Data

May 16, 2024. Cornelia Street. A garbage truck backing killed a 35‑year‑old man on foot. The report says “backing unsafely.” Open Data

May 1, 2025. Broome at Centre. A cyclist was killed in a crash involving an SUV and a box truck. Open Data

June 23, 2024. The Bowery at East 4th. An elderly woman was struck and killed by a taxi traveling straight; the record cites traffic control disregarded. Open Data

The patterns we keep ignoring

Contributing factors keep circling back: disregarded signals, inattention, unsafe speed, failures to yield, and unsafe backing. “Other” dominates too often. It adds up to six deaths and 522 injuries by that label alone. The box on the form may be vague. The harm is not. Open Data

SUVs and sedans lead the toll on people walking: 175 pedestrian injuries and four deaths from cars and SUVs; taxis add another death and 35 more injuries; trucks take one more life. Bikes injure too, often at crowded crossings. This is a crowded grid built for legs, not speed. Open Data

Fix the turns. Clear the corners. Slow the cars.

The crash map points to the same moves: daylight the corners at Lafayette, Seventh, and Broome; add hardened left turns where drivers keep cutting across walkers; add leading pedestrian intervals and no‑turn‑on‑red at the repeat sites. Narrow lanes and raise crossings on Broome. Rein in truck backing on Cornelia with off‑hour loading and strict backing plans.

Citywide, the tools are on the table. Albany renewed 24/7 school‑zone speed cameras through 2030. AMNY Council and state leaders have also pushed bills to stop plate‑covering and expand automated enforcement. Open States A 7997 Open States A 8787

Lower speeds save lives. The city now has the power to act on speeds and to curb repeat speeders with limiters if Albany finishes the job. The Senate has moved on a bill to require intelligent speed assistance for drivers with repeated violations; Senator Brian Kavanagh voted yes in committee. Open States S 4045

Families keep paying at the crosswalk. Officials speak of plans and pilots. The numbers on these blocks do not wait.

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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
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.

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State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Manhattan Community Board 2

17
S 8344 Glick votes yes to extend school speed zones, improving child pedestrian safety.

Jun 17 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.

Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.


17
Woman Killed by L Train at Union Square

Jun 17 - A woman tried to climb from the tracks. The L train struck her. She died at the scene. The platform offered no barrier. Safety reforms came too late. The train ran again after three hours. Her name is not yet known.

West Side Spirit reported on June 17, 2025, that a 24-year-old woman was killed by an L train at Union Square station. According to the article, 'witnesses said the woman stepped onto the tracks shortly before the collision, but then attempted to climb back onto the platform.' She could not escape in time. Police found no suspected criminality. The incident occurred months after a state initiative promised new platform barriers at over 100 stations, but these had not yet been installed at Union Square. The tragedy highlights the ongoing risk to subway riders in stations without protective infrastructure. The investigation continues.


16
S 7678 Glick votes yes to expand school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Jun 16 - White Plains gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers move fast. Most vote yes. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. Program ends 2030. Streets may slow. Danger faces children every day.

Senate Bill S 7678, sponsored by Shelley Mayer, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in White Plains. The bill passed the Senate on June 11, 2025, and the Assembly on June 16, 2025. The matter reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of White Plains; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2030.' Mayer led the push. Most senators and assembly members voted yes. The bill aims to catch speeding drivers near schools, a known threat to children and families. No safety analyst note was provided.


16
S 7785 Glick votes yes to weaken bus rules, increasing pedestrian and cyclist risk.

Jun 16 - Senate passed S 7785. The bill carves out large Mitchell-Lama housing from bus traffic rules. Lawmakers voted yes. The carve-out weakens enforcement. Streets grow less safe for people on foot and bike.

Bill S 7785, titled 'Relates to bus operation-related traffic regulations,' passed the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The measure, sponsored by Senator Jamaal Bailey, excludes violations in cooperative housing developments with at least 10,000 Mitchell-Lama units from bus operation traffic regulations. The bill advanced through committee and received broad support in both chambers. By exempting these large complexes, the law weakens traffic enforcement where thousands live. This move increases risk to pedestrians and cyclists, stripping away protections that save lives. Vulnerable road users lose another layer of safety in dense city streets.


15
34th Street Busway Sparks Debate

Jun 15 - Buses crawl. Riders wait. The city weighs a busway on 34th Street. Some cheer for faster trips and safer crossings. Others fear cars will flood side streets. The board backs the plan. The street waits for change.

West Side Spirit reported on June 15, 2025, that the NYC Department of Transportation’s plan to convert 34th Street into a busway drew mixed reactions at a Community Board 6 meeting. The board voted 31-5 in favor. Supporters called current bus speeds 'painfully slow' and urged the city to 'prioritize pedestrians and transit users.' Critics worried about diverted car traffic clogging residential streets, with one resident calling for a 'traffic study' and 'action plan.' The DOT says the busway could boost bus speeds by 15 percent. The proposal would force cars to exit 34th Street quickly or face tickets, echoing rules on 14th Street. The debate highlights the tension between transit improvements and neighborhood traffic concerns.


14
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Bowery, Rider Injured

Jun 14 - A sedan hit a cyclist at Bowery. The cyclist was ejected and hurt. Police cite following too closely. The street saw blood, metal, and a man limping away.

A sedan and a bike collided at 250 Bowery in Manhattan. The 32-year-old male cyclist was ejected and suffered injuries to his lower leg. According to the police report, 'Following Too Closely' was the contributing factor. The sedan, driven by an 85-year-old woman, showed no damage. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but the report lists driver error first. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822479 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
13
Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Cyclist on La Guardia

Jun 13 - SUV hit a cyclist on La Guardia Place. The rider, sixty, suffered a neck abrasion. Police cite driver inattention and following too closely. The street saw blood, not mercy.

A sixty-year-old cyclist was injured when an SUV struck him on La Guardia Place at West 3rd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered a neck abrasion. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The SUV’s right front bumper hit the bike’s left rear. No vehicle damage was reported. The cyclist was conscious at the scene. No helmet use or signaling was cited as a factor.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4820854 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
13
S 5677 Glick votes yes on school speed cameras, boosting safety for children.

Jun 13 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Schenectady schools. The bill passed both chambers. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program ends in 2030. Streets near schools may get safer. The vote was not unanimous.

Senate Bill S 5677, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The Senate passed it on June 12, with primary sponsor James Tedisco (District 44) and co-sponsor Patricia Fahy (District 46) leading the push. The Assembly approved it on June 13. The bill sets up automated speed enforcement near schools and sunsets December 31, 2030. The measure aims to catch speeding drivers near children. Some lawmakers voted no, but most supported the move. No formal safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets a known danger zone for vulnerable road users.


13
S 6815 Glick votes yes to exempt some employees from bus lane rules.

Jun 13 - Senate and Assembly clear S 6815. MTA workers get a pass for driving in bus lanes while on duty. Law shields agency vehicles from tickets. Streets grow more crowded. Vulnerable users face more risk.

Bill S 6815, titled 'Relates to bus lane restrictions in New York city,' passed the Senate on June 12, 2025, and the Assembly on June 13, 2025. The bill states, 'it shall be a defense to any prosecution for a violation of a bus lane restriction ... when an employee of the metropolitan transportation authority is performing authorized duties.' Sponsored by Senator Leroy Comrie and co-sponsored by Nathalia Fernandez, the measure exempts MTA employees from bus lane tickets while working. No safety analysis was provided. The bill opens bus lanes to more agency vehicles, crowding space meant for buses, cyclists, and pedestrians.


13
S 8344 Kavanagh votes yes to extend school speed zones, improving child pedestrian safety.

Jun 13 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.

Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.


12
S 4045 Kavanagh votes yes in committee, boosting street safety by curbing repeat speeders.

Jun 12 - Senate backs S 4045. Repeat speeders face forced installation of speed assistance tech. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers action. Law targets reckless drivers. Streets may get safer for those outside the car.

Senate bill S 4045, sponsored by Andrew Gounardes and co-sponsored by over two dozen senators, passed committee votes on June 11 and June 12, 2025. The bill, titled 'Relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits,' mandates these devices for drivers who rack up eleven or more points in 24 months, or six speed or red light camera tickets in a year. The measure aims to curb repeat dangerous driving. Senators including Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, and others voted yes. The bill targets drivers with a pattern of violations, seeking to cut risk for pedestrians and cyclists by limiting repeat speeding.


12
S 5677 Kavanagh votes yes on school speed cameras, boosting safety for children.

Jun 12 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Schenectady schools. The bill passed both chambers. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program ends in 2030. Streets near schools may get safer. The vote was not unanimous.

Senate Bill S 5677, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The Senate passed it on June 12, with primary sponsor James Tedisco (District 44) and co-sponsor Patricia Fahy (District 46) leading the push. The Assembly approved it on June 13. The bill sets up automated speed enforcement near schools and sunsets December 31, 2030. The measure aims to catch speeding drivers near children. Some lawmakers voted no, but most supported the move. No formal safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets a known danger zone for vulnerable road users.


12
S 6815 Kavanagh votes yes to exempt some employees from bus lane rules.

Jun 12 - Senate and Assembly clear S 6815. MTA workers get a pass for driving in bus lanes while on duty. Law shields agency vehicles from tickets. Streets grow more crowded. Vulnerable users face more risk.

Bill S 6815, titled 'Relates to bus lane restrictions in New York city,' passed the Senate on June 12, 2025, and the Assembly on June 13, 2025. The bill states, 'it shall be a defense to any prosecution for a violation of a bus lane restriction ... when an employee of the metropolitan transportation authority is performing authorized duties.' Sponsored by Senator Leroy Comrie and co-sponsored by Nathalia Fernandez, the measure exempts MTA employees from bus lane tickets while working. No safety analysis was provided. The bill opens bus lanes to more agency vehicles, crowding space meant for buses, cyclists, and pedestrians.


11
S 7678 Kavanagh votes yes to expand school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Jun 11 - White Plains gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers move fast. Most vote yes. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. Program ends 2030. Streets may slow. Danger faces children every day.

Senate Bill S 7678, sponsored by Shelley Mayer, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in White Plains. The bill passed the Senate on June 11, 2025, and the Assembly on June 16, 2025. The matter reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of White Plains; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2030.' Mayer led the push. Most senators and assembly members voted yes. The bill aims to catch speeding drivers near schools, a known threat to children and families. No safety analyst note was provided.


11
S 7785 Kavanagh votes yes to weaken bus rules, increasing pedestrian and cyclist risk.

Jun 11 - Senate passed S 7785. The bill carves out large Mitchell-Lama housing from bus traffic rules. Lawmakers voted yes. The carve-out weakens enforcement. Streets grow less safe for people on foot and bike.

Bill S 7785, titled 'Relates to bus operation-related traffic regulations,' passed the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The measure, sponsored by Senator Jamaal Bailey, excludes violations in cooperative housing developments with at least 10,000 Mitchell-Lama units from bus operation traffic regulations. The bill advanced through committee and received broad support in both chambers. By exempting these large complexes, the law weakens traffic enforcement where thousands live. This move increases risk to pedestrians and cyclists, stripping away protections that save lives. Vulnerable road users lose another layer of safety in dense city streets.


11
Int 1304-2025 Marte co-sponsors bill requiring micromobility share operators to display safety rules.

Jun 11 - Council bill demands bike and scooter share firms post road rules at stations and in apps. Riders must review rules yearly. No charge for time spent reading. City aims for clarity, not confusion.

Int 1304-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on June 11, 2025. The bill, titled "requiring micromobility share system operators to display rules of the road for safe operation," compels operators to show safety rules on apps and at stations. Users must review these rules at least once a year before unlocking a device. The bill bars operators from charging for this time. Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers leads as primary sponsor, joined by Hanif, Brewer, Restler, Louis, Narcisse, Lee, Marte, Hanks, Ariola, and Morano. The law aims to make safety rules visible and unavoidable for every rider.


11
Int 1304-2025 Marte co-sponsors bill requiring micromobility share operators to display safety rules.

Jun 11 - Council bill orders bike and scooter share firms to show road rules on apps and stations. Riders must review rules yearly. No extra fees. Aim: clear, visible rules for all. Committee review underway.

Bill Int 1304-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on June 11, 2025. The bill, titled “A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring micromobility share system operators to display rules of the road for safe operation,” demands that operators of shared bikes and scooters display city and state traffic rules on apps and at stations. Riders must review these rules at least once a year before unlocking a device. Sponsors include Selvena N. Brooks-Powers (primary), Hanif, Brewer, Restler, Louis, Narcisse, Lee, Marte, Hanks, Banks, Ariola, and Morano. The bill bars operators from charging users for time spent reviewing safety rules. The measure aims to make the rules clear and visible to all users.


11
Int 1304-2025 Marte co-sponsors bill requiring micromobility share systems to display safety rules.

Jun 11 - Council bill orders bike and scooter share firms to show road rules at docks and in apps. Riders must review rules yearly. No extra fees. Aim: clear, visible reminders. Committee review underway.

Bill Int 1304-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on June 11, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring micromobility share system operators to display rules of the road for safe operation," demands operators post rules at stations and in apps. Riders must review these rules at least once a year before unlocking a device. The law bars operators from charging for the review time. Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers leads as primary sponsor, joined by Hanif, Brewer, Restler, Louis, Narcisse, Lee, Marte, Hanks, Banks, Gutiérrez, Ariola, and Morano. The measure aims for clear, accessible safety information but does not address street design or enforcement.


11
Int 1320-2025 Rivera co-sponsors bill boosting sidewalk repairs, improving pedestrian safety citywide.

Jun 11 - Council targets cracked sidewalks. Owners who ignore repairs face $250 fines. Defects left to fester mean danger for walkers, wheelchair users, and kids. The city moves to hold property owners to account.

Int 1320-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced June 11, 2025. The bill reads: “imposition of civil penalties on property owners who fail to repair sidewalk defects.” Council Members Oswald Feliz (primary sponsor) and Carlina Rivera (co-sponsor) back the measure. If owners ignore DOT repair orders or leave dangerous cracks, they face $250 fines. The bill aims to force action before someone gets hurt. No safety analyst has yet assessed the impact for vulnerable road users, but the intent is clear: make sidewalks safer by making owners pay for neglect.


10
S 8117 Kavanagh votes yes on school speed cameras, boosting safety for children.

Jun 10 - Senate backs S 8117. Oneida County gets school speed zone cameras. Law sunsets in 2030. Lawmakers act. Streets near schools may slow. Children walk safer. Drivers face new eyes.

Senate bill S 8117, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the county of Oneida,' passed committee votes on May 27 and June 10, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Senator Joseph A. Griffo (District 53), sets up speed cameras near schools in Oneida County. The program ends December 31, 2030. The Senate voted yes, with only two no votes and several excused. The measure aims to slow drivers near schools and protect children. No safety analyst note was provided. The bill now moves forward in the legislative process.