Crash Count for Manhattan CB2
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,738
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,658
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 629
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 29
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 11
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Oct 30, 2025
Carnage in CB 102
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
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 10
Face 3
Head 2
Hip/upper leg 2
Lower arm/hand 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Whole body 1
Concussion 28
Head 20
+15
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 180
Lower leg/foot 68
+63
Head 29
+24
Lower arm/hand 25
+20
Hip/upper leg 14
+9
Shoulder/upper arm 13
+8
Back 8
+3
Whole body 8
+3
Face 5
Neck 5
Chest 4
Abdomen/pelvis 3
Abrasion 145
Lower arm/hand 45
+40
Lower leg/foot 43
+38
Head 20
+15
Shoulder/upper arm 10
+5
Face 8
+3
Hip/upper leg 7
+2
Neck 5
Abdomen/pelvis 3
Back 3
Whole body 3
Pain/Nausea 32
Lower leg/foot 10
+5
Head 4
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 Oct 30, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in CB 102?

Preventable Speeding in CB 102 School Zones

(since 2022)
Hudson at W 12: a bike, a Jeep, and the grind of ordinary harm

Hudson at W 12: a bike, a Jeep, and the grind of ordinary harm

Manhattan CB2: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 27, 2025

A driver going straight hit a person on a bike at W 12 St and Hudson St in the afternoon on Sep 22. Police records list the bicyclist injured at the scene. Source.

They join a ledger that does not close. Since 2022, crashes in Manhattan CB2 have killed 11 people and injured 1,607. Source.

This is not an outlier. Year to date, CB2 has seen 654 crashes, with 332 people injured and 8 seriously hurt, compared with 689 crashes and 303 injuries at this point last year. Deaths are 2 in both periods. Source.

This Week

  • Sep 15: A driver in a sedan hit a person walking at W 13 St and Avenue of the Americas. Source
  • Sep 14: A driver in an SUV hit a person walking near Little West 12 St. Source

Corners that keep bleeding

Avenue of the Americas and Bowery stand out for injuries in this community board’s data. Source. Police list named causes again and again: failure to yield, unsafe speed, and drivers blowing signals. Source.

One intersection takes a life; another takes a leg. At Crosby and Spring, a driver making a left killed a woman walking on Oct 28, 2024. At Centre and Broome, a person on a bike was killed on May 1, 2025. Crosby at Spring, Centre at Broome.

“You simply have to scream,” wrote a city reporter after another driver with a fake plate killed a tourist in Midtown. Source.

What officials have—and haven’t—done here

Some steps are on the table and in motion. Council Member Carlina Rivera co‑sponsored a daylighting bill to clear sightlines at crosswalks (Int 1138‑2024). Source. In Albany, Assembly Member Deborah Glick sponsored a bill to extend school‑zone speed cameras (A 8787) and another to expand camera enforcement and stop plate obstruction (A 7997). A 8787, A 7997.

The repeat‑speeder bill (S 4045) to require speed limiters for drivers with a record advanced in the Senate; State Senator Brian Kavanagh voted yes in committee. Source.

“These are folks, when they leave to get crosstown, it takes forever. We’re changing that now,” said Council Member Erik Bottcher, backing a 34th Street busway that cuts car traffic and calms danger blocks from here. Source.

The fixes are not a mystery

  • Daylight every corner where people cross, starting with Avenue of the Americas and Bowery approaches. Harden the turns that keep breaking bodies. Source.
  • Give people a head start at signals and slow the turns that kill. Target the morning and early evening hours where injuries stack up. Source.
  • Enforce the repeat‑speeder bill and keep cameras honest by stopping plate obstruction, as A 7997 aims to do. S 4045, A 7997.

Slow the cars. Stop the worst.

Lower speeds save lives. New York City can set safer limits and back them with cameras and speed limiters. The tools are in front of us: daylighting on the block, speed cameras at the school, and the Senate’s speed limiter bill that Kavanagh supported. Glick has put camera bills on the floor. Rivera has backed clearing the corners.

Hudson and W 12 is one corner. There are many. Tell City Hall and Albany you want it fixed. Act here.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is this coverage area?
Manhattan Community Board 2 includes SoHo–Little Italy–Hudson Square, Greenwich Village, and West Village. It overlaps Council Districts 1, 2, and 3; Assembly Districts 65 and 66; and State Senate Districts 27 and 47.
How many people have been hurt or killed here since 2022?
According to NYC Open Data, crashes in Manhattan CB2 since Jan 1, 2022 have killed 11 people and injured 1,607. These figures come from filtering the city’s crash, person, and vehicle tables for this community district and time window.
What times are most dangerous?
Injury counts spike in the late afternoon and evening, with notable peaks around 3–8 PM. That aligns with rush-hour turning movements and crowded crosswalks. Source: NYC Open Data’s hourly breakdown for this area.
Which corners are worst?
Avenue of the Americas and Bowery show high injury totals in this area’s data. Specific fatal crashes include Crosby at Spring (Oct 28, 2024) and Centre at Broome (May 1, 2025), per NYC Open Data.
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.
How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets: Crashes (h9gi-nx95), Persons (f55k-p6yu), and Vehicles (bm4k-52h4). Filters: date range Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 27, 2025; geography set to Manhattan Community Board 2; and, where noted, mode-specific fields (e.g., person type). Data were accessed Sep 27, 2025. You can view a reproducible filtered query here.

Citations

Citations

Other Representatives

Assembly Member Deborah Glick

District 66

Council Member Carlina Rivera

District 2

State Senator Brian Kavanagh

District 27

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
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State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Manhattan Community Board 2

17
SUV Driver Rear-Ends Sedan on West Houston

Jul 17 - The driver of an SUV rear-ended a sedan at West Houston and Greenwich. Three people in the sedan were injured. They complained of back injuries and whiplash. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver.

The driver of an SUV rear-ended a sedan on West Houston at Greenwich Street in Manhattan. Three people in the sedan were hurt: a 44-year-old driver, a 38-year-old front passenger, and a 15-year-old rear passenger. All three reported back injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the SUV struck the sedan’s center front with its center back end. No pedestrians or cyclists are listed in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829423 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
17
Sedan Slams Parked Truck on West Street

Jul 17 - A sedan struck a parked diesel truck on West Street. Three people hurt. Police cite driver fatigue and other vehicular factors. Metal and bodies took the blow. The city’s danger showed its teeth.

A sedan traveling north hit a parked diesel tractor truck at 340 West Street in Manhattan. Three occupants were injured, including a 21-year-old woman with head trauma. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Fell Asleep' and 'Other Vehicular.' The sedan’s driver wore a lap belt and harness. The crash left metal twisted and people hurt. Systemic danger and driver fatigue played their part. No mention of vulnerable road users, but the toll remains clear.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830474 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
17
Loose Food Cart Strikes Parked Car in Manhattan

Jul 17 - A food cart broke loose from a van packed with propane and fuel. It slammed into a parked car with a woman and child inside. Both went to the hospital. Police found 76 propane tanks. The driver faces charges.

According to NY Daily News (2025-07-17), police arrested a 31-year-old van driver after a food cart he was towing broke loose and struck a parked Kia Serrano with a woman and child inside. The article reports, "Firefighters forced entry into the van, removing 76 20-pound propane cylinders and 15 five-gallon fuel containers." The driver was charged with reckless endangerment. The incident highlights the dangers of unsecured loads and hazardous material transport on city streets. Both victims were hospitalized in stable condition. The driver attempted to withhold access to the van, further complicating the response.


15
Teen Ejected in Christopher Street Collision

Jul 15 - A sedan struck a standing scooter on Christopher Street. A 13-year-old was ejected and bled from the arm. Police cite driver inexperience and other vehicular factors. Shock followed. Metal met flesh. The street stayed silent.

A crash on Christopher Street in Manhattan involved a sedan and a standing scooter. According to the police report, a 13-year-old male operating the scooter was ejected and suffered minor bleeding to his arm, experiencing shock. The sedan, driven by a licensed adult, struck the scooter's right front quarter panel. Police list 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The teen had no safety equipment. No other injuries were specified. The crash underscores the risks faced by young, unprotected road users when driver errors occur.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828060 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
14
Int 1339-2025 Rivera co-sponsors bill that reduces street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.

Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes. More vehicles in bus lanes mean more risk for people walking, biking, and waiting at curbs. Danger grows where curb chaos reigns.

Bill Int 1339-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since July 14, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' would let ambulettes drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Council Member Julie Menin sponsors, joined by Linda Lee, Frank Morano, Eric Dinowitz, Lynn C. Schulman, Kamillah Hanks, Carlina Rivera, and Chris Banks. Allowing more vehicles to double-park and block bus lanes increases risk for pedestrians and cyclists at the curb. The city’s most vulnerable will face more conflict and less safe space.


13
SUV Ignores Signal, Strikes Pedestrian on Houston

Jul 13 - SUV plowed through the intersection. A young woman crossing with the signal took the hit. She fell hard, bruised and shocked. The driver ignored traffic control. Streets stayed dangerous.

A 22-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing West Houston Street at Broadway. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when the driver disregarded traffic control and hit her. She suffered a hip and upper leg contusion and was in shock. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians when drivers ignore signals.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828884 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
10
Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes Cyclist on Broadway

Jul 10 - A sedan hit a cyclist on Broadway. The driver failed to yield. The cyclist suffered a neck injury and concussion. No damage to vehicles. The crash left one person hurt.

A sedan and a bike collided on Broadway at East 8th Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 30-year-old man, was injured, suffering a neck injury and concussion. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' Both vehicles were making left turns. The cyclist was wearing a helmet. No injuries were reported for the sedan's occupants. The police report lists no other contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827716 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
9
Driver on E-Bike Hits 88-Year-Old Pedestrian

Jul 9 - The driver of an e-bike hit an 88-year-old man at Elizabeth and Kenmare. He suffered a head injury with minor bleeding and was incoherent at the scene. Police listed driver inexperience and unsafe speed.

The driver of an e-bike struck an 88-year-old pedestrian at the intersection of Elizabeth Street and Kenmare Street in Manhattan. The man suffered a head injury and showed minor bleeding; he was incoherent at the scene. According to the police report, "Driver Inexperience" and "Unsafe Speed" were listed as contributing factors. The point of impact and vehicle damage were recorded at the center front end of the e-bike. Police records list the pedestrian as injured and specify no additional injured parties.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827449 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
9
Box Truck Backs Into Pedestrian on Greenwich

Jul 9 - A box truck reversed on Greenwich. It struck a woman crossing outside the crosswalk. She suffered hip and leg injuries. The truck showed no damage. Streets remain dangerous for those on foot.

A box truck backed up on Greenwich Street in Manhattan and struck a 33-year-old woman who was crossing outside a crosswalk. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her hip and upper leg. The truck, registered in New Jersey, showed no damage. No specific driver errors were listed in the report; contributing factors were marked as 'Unspecified.' The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The report highlights the ongoing risks faced by pedestrians in city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827123 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
8
Cyclist Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

Jul 8 - A cyclist hit a 64-year-old woman crossing with the signal on West 13th Street. She suffered bruises to her entire body. The crash left the cyclist unhurt. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.

A 64-year-old pedestrian was struck by a cyclist while crossing West 13th Street at Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the woman was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. She suffered contusions to her entire body and was conscious at the scene. The cyclist, a 30-year-old man, was not injured. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. No mention of helmet use or signaling was included.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827003 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
3
SUV Strikes E-Bike on La Guardia Place

Jul 3 - An SUV hit a woman riding an e-bike on La Guardia Place. She was thrown and suffered a head injury. The SUV driver was not reported injured. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.

A woman riding an e-bike was struck by an SUV on La Guardia Place at Bleecker Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the bicyclist was ejected and suffered a head abrasion. The SUV driver, a 25-year-old man, was not reported injured. Both vehicles were going straight ahead. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both drivers. No further details on driver actions or other causes were provided.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825399 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
3
Bottcher Supports Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway

Jul 3 - Mayor Adams halts 34th Street busway. Streets stay clogged. Pedestrians and bus riders lose. Car dominance remains. Safety and equity stalled.

""I joined @keithpowersnyc @marklevinenyc @sengonzalezny @bradhoylman @tonywsimone @alexbores in supporting the proposed 34th Street Busway—a transformative project that will improve bus speeds, reduce crashes, and make it easier for New Yorkers to get where they need to go,"" -- Erik D. Bottcher

On July 3, 2025, the Adams administration paused the 34th Street busway project, as reported by Streetsblog NYC. The matter, described as a 'highly-anticipated 34th Street busway,' had support from Council Members Erik Bottcher, Keith Powers, and others. Bottcher called it 'transformative,' promising fewer crashes and faster buses. Powers slammed the last-minute reversal. Safety analysts warn: canceling the busway preserves car dominance, discourages transit, and keeps streets unsafe for pedestrians and cyclists. The project’s future is uncertain. Vulnerable New Yorkers pay the price.


3
Charges Dropped In Central Park Collision

Jul 3 - A cyclist and e-unicycle rider collided in Central Park. The cyclist stayed for paramedics. Police dropped charges. The crash left one man in critical condition. Enforcement against cyclists rises. Streets remain tense.

Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-03) reports that Manhattan prosecutors dropped charges against Carolyn Backus, a cyclist accused of fleeing after colliding with an electric unicycle rider in Central Park. The DA's office stated, "She also remained on scene for about 45 minutes after the crash and waited for paramedics to arrive." The NYPD initially charged Backus, but the law applies only to motor vehicles. The crash left the unicycle rider critically injured. The article highlights increased NYPD enforcement against cyclists and e-bike riders, raising questions about policy focus and the treatment of non-motorized road users.


1
Distracted Driver Rear-Ends Cars on Bleecker

Jul 1 - A truck slammed into stopped cars on Bleecker. Two people suffered whiplash. Police cite driver distraction. Metal crumpled. Pain followed. The street held the wreck.

A truck struck two stopped vehicles on Bleecker Street near Mac Dougal, Manhattan. Two occupants, a 31-year-old male driver and a 28-year-old female passenger, were injured with whiplash to the back and neck. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor. Both cars and truck were stopped or slowing in traffic before the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No other contributing factors were cited.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824676 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
30
Int 0857-2024 Bottcher votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.

Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.

Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.


30
Glick Praises Safety Boosting Speed Camera Program Renewal

Jun 30 - Governor Hochul signed S.8344/A.8787, extending NYC’s school zone speed camera program to 2030. Cameras stay. Streets watch. Danger lingers for kids crossing. Fewer drivers speed. Fewer crashes. Lives spared.

On June 30, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul signed S.8344/A.8787, renewing New York City’s school zone speed camera program through July 1, 2030. The bill, described as 'an extra boost' for automated enforcement, updates home-rule provisions first enacted in 2013. State Senator Andrew Gounardes and Assembly Member Deborah Glick sponsored the measure. Both praised the program’s record in cutting speeds and saving lives. Council member Barbara Russo-Lennon supported the renewal. A safety analyst notes the extension is likely to reduce speeds and crashes, improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists, especially children, without burdening vulnerable road users.


30
Int 0857-2024 Marte votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.

Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.

Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.


30
Int 0857-2024 Rivera misses committee vote on bill improving street safety by removing abandoned vehicles.

Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.

Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.


30
Int 0857-2024 Rivera votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.

Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.

Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.


29
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on West 8th Street

Jun 29 - An SUV hit a pedestrian on West 8th. The woman suffered arm injuries and pain. Police list no clear cause. The driver was unhurt. The street stayed dangerous.

A Ford SUV traveling east struck a female pedestrian on West 8th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian was not at an intersection and suffered injuries to her arm, along with pain and nausea. The driver, a 38-year-old woman, was not injured. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. The crash left the pedestrian hurt and the driver unharmed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824357 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03