Crash Count for Manhattan CB2
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 2,494
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,053
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 393
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 20
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 8
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 7, 2025
Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Manhattan CB2?
SUVs/Cars 84 7 3 Bikes 20 1 0 Trucks/Buses 12 1 1 Motos/Mopeds 6 2 0
Eight Dead, Hundreds Hurt—City Hall Lets the Blood Run

Eight Dead, Hundreds Hurt—City Hall Lets the Blood Run

Manhattan CB2: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025

The Toll in Blood and Bone

Eight dead. Twenty seriously hurt. In three years, the streets of Manhattan CB2—Soho, Greenwich Village, West Village—have not let up. Cyclists, pedestrians, elders, children. The numbers are not just numbers. They are bodies on Broome Street, sirens on Cornelia, a life ended at Bleecker and Sixth.

In the last 12 months alone: 2 killed, 10 seriously injured, 334 hurt. The dead include a 44-year-old cyclist thrown under a truck after a van door swung open on Broome Street. The driver admitted, “I opened the door. I didn’t even see the guy. I only saw the accident.” The man on the bike was Georgios Smaragdis. He never made it home.

A few days later, a cyclist was crushed in a hit-and-run at 5th Avenue and 13th. Myung Jin Chung woke up in an ambulance. “All my body was blood and the sweater,” Chung said. He needed sixteen hours of surgery. The driver ran two red lights and vanished.

Leadership: Promises and Delays

City Hall talks of Vision Zero. Lower speed limits. More cameras. Safer intersections. But in CB2, the carnage continues. The city has the power to set a 20 mph speed limit. It has not used it. Speed cameras cut speeding by more than half, but their future is always in doubt. The Dangerous Vehicle Abatement Program lapsed. No word on renewal.

No press conferences on Broome Street. No new protected lanes. No public reckoning for the dead. The drivers who stayed at the scene walk free. The ones who fled are still gone.

What Comes Next

The disaster is slow, but it is not silent. Residents and advocates have pushed for change. Some leaders listen. Most wait. The city can act now—lower the speed limit, harden the lanes, keep the cameras running. But every day of delay is another day of risk.

Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand action. The blood on the street is not an act of God. It is a choice. Until leaders act, the disaster will grind on.

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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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Traffic Safety Timeline for Manhattan Community Board 2

Pick-up Truck Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A woman crossing with the signal was struck by a pick-up truck making a right turn on Bleecker Street. The impact fractured her knee and lower leg. The driver failed to yield right-of-way amid limited visibility, causing serious injury.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling west on Bleecker Street made a right turn and struck a female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian suffered a fracture, dislocation, and distortion to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in serious injury. The report cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor, compounded by limited or obstructed view. The point of impact was the truck's right front bumper, which sustained damage. The driver was licensed and operating a 2018 Ford pick-up truck with two occupants. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene. The report explicitly identifies the driver’s failure to yield and limited visibility as the causes, with no contributing fault attributed to the pedestrian.


Sedan Strikes Bicyclist During Left Turn

A sedan turning left struck an 18-year-old female bicyclist traveling west on East 13 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries, experiencing shock. The driver’s inattention contributed to the collision, with no reported damage to vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:45 PM on East 13 Street near Broadway in Manhattan. A 2016 Ford sedan, driven by a licensed male driver traveling south and making a left turn, collided with a westbound female bicyclist, age 18. The bicyclist sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and shock. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan impacted the left side doors of the bike, though neither vehicle sustained damage. The bicyclist was not ejected and was wearing a helmet classified as 'Motorcycle Only.' No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers in busy Manhattan streets.


Taxi Hits Pedestrian Crossing Canal Street

A 62-year-old woman suffered a serious head injury after a taxi struck her while she crossed Canal Street against the signal. The taxi driver was making a left turn and impacted the pedestrian with the vehicle’s center front end.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on Canal Street was making a left turn when it struck a 62-year-old female pedestrian crossing against the signal. The impact occurred at the vehicle’s center front end, causing a head injury classified as severity level 3. The pedestrian was conscious but injured. The report cites driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was licensed and operating a 2018 Toyota taxi with one occupant. The pedestrian’s action of crossing against the signal is noted but the primary cause emphasized is the driver’s failure to safely navigate the turn while attentive and experienced.


SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on King Street

A 28-year-old female passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash after an SUV struck the rear of a sedan traveling east on King Street. The crash was caused by the SUV following too closely, resulting in significant vehicle damage and injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:25 on King Street in Manhattan. A 2024 SUV, traveling east, rear-ended a sedan also moving east. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the right rear bumper of the SUV. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the SUV operator. The injured party was a 28-year-old female front passenger in the sedan who sustained head injuries and whiplash. She was not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The SUV had two occupants, and the driver was licensed in New Jersey. The sedan had one occupant, with no driver license information provided.


Distracted E-Scooter Driver Ejected in Manhattan Crash

An e-scooter driver was ejected and suffered head injuries after a collision in Manhattan. The crash, caused by driver inattention, left the 52-year-old unconscious with minor bleeding. The vehicle sustained front-end damage traveling eastbound near West 14 Street.

According to the police report, a 52-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured and ejected during a crash in Manhattan near West 14 Street at 12:15. The driver suffered head injuries and was unconscious with minor bleeding. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The e-scooter was traveling straight ahead eastbound when the collision occurred, impacting the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained corresponding damage. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The incident highlights the dangers of driver distraction behind the wheel of motorized personal vehicles.


SUV Roof Collapses on Unconscious Occupant

A 51-year-old male occupant suffered a severe head injury and unconsciousness when the roof of a parked SUV collapsed. The crash occurred in Manhattan’s 10013 zip code. The occupant was not ejected but sustained internal injuries. Driver errors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old male occupant inside a 2022 Nissan SUV was injured when the roof of the parked vehicle was impacted, causing severe head trauma and unconsciousness. The occupant was not ejected and was reported with internal injuries. The vehicle was parked and facing north at the time of the crash, with damage localized to the roof. The report lists the occupant’s contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver license or driver sex information is provided. No explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are cited in the data. The crash took place near Elizabeth Street in Manhattan’s 10013 zip code at 3:15 PM. The report focuses on the impact to the vehicle and occupant injuries without attributing fault to the occupant.


Sedan Strikes E-Scooter on West Broadway

A sedan turning right collided with an e-scooter traveling north on West Broadway. The e-scooter driver, a 32-year-old woman, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as key contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:05 on West Broadway near West Houston Street in Manhattan. A sedan, traveling east and making a right turn, struck an e-scooter going straight north. The point of impact was the sedan's right front bumper and the e-scooter's center front end. The e-scooter driver, a 32-year-old female, was injured with abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, specifically linked to the e-scooter driver. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The sedan driver was licensed in New York and driving a 2017 Lexus. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving during turning maneuvers in busy Manhattan streets.


Sedan Strikes Bicyclist on West Houston Street

A sedan changing lanes collided with a bicyclist traveling west on West Houston Street. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions but remained conscious. Police cite improper lane usage by the sedan as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:05 AM on West Houston Street involving a sedan and a bicyclist. The sedan was changing lanes when it struck the bicyclist, who was traveling straight westbound. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the sedan operator. The bicyclist, a 34-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions to the knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected from the bike. The point of impact was the sedan's right front bumper, and the cyclist was injured on the lower body. No damage was reported to the sedan. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the bicyclist beyond helmet use.


Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Centre Street

A 61-year-old man walking along Centre Street was struck by a northbound vehicle. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and concussion, left semiconscious. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe speed as causes. Vehicle showed no damage despite impact.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at 2:30 AM on Centre Street in Manhattan. The 61-year-old male was walking along the highway with traffic when struck by a vehicle traveling north. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was semiconscious with a concussion. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle was going straight ahead and showed no damage from the collision. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This incident highlights driver errors—specifically distraction and speeding—as the primary causes of harm to the vulnerable pedestrian.


Distracted Bicyclist Injured in Manhattan Crash

A 54-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a crash in Manhattan. According to the police report, driver inattention and distraction contributed to the collision. The rider remained conscious and was not ejected from the bike.

According to the police report, a 54-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash on East 12 Street in Manhattan at 9:30 AM. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected from the bike. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passenger Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. The bicyclist was riding eastbound, going straight ahead, and the point of impact was the center front end of the bike. The vehicle, a bike, sustained no damage. The report highlights driver errors related to inattention and distraction as the cause of the collision, with no mention of any contributing victim behavior.


Distracted Taxi Strikes Pedestrian on Bowery

A distracted taxi driver struck a 30-year-old male pedestrian crossing Bowery outside a crosswalk. The impact caused neck injuries and shock. The taxi showed no damage. Driver inattention led to this serious collision in Manhattan late at night.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling southbound on Bowery struck a 30-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered neck injuries described as whiplash and was in shock at the scene. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The taxi driver, licensed and operating a 2024 Toyota vehicle, was going straight ahead when the collision occurred, impacting the pedestrian at the center front end of the vehicle. Despite the severity of the pedestrian's injuries, the taxi sustained no damage. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in Manhattan's busy streets late at night.


Taxi Fails to Yield, Injures Pedestrian at Intersection

A taxi turning right on Bleecker Street struck a 38-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. The driver’s failure to yield right-of-way caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian injured and conscious.

According to the police report, at 10:50 AM on Bleecker Street near LaGuardia Place in Manhattan, a taxi making a right turn struck a pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian, a 38-year-old woman, was injured with a fractured elbow and dislocation, classified as injury severity 3. The point of impact was the taxi’s right front bumper. The report explicitly cites the taxi driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision and located at the intersection. No damage was reported to the taxi, which was traveling southeast with one occupant. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the pedestrian beyond the driver’s failure to yield.


Two Sedans Collide on 5 Avenue During Right Turns

Two sedans collided on 5 Avenue in Manhattan during simultaneous right turns. One driver suffered a shoulder injury. Police cite improper turning and lane usage as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed men, traveling westbound at the time of impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 5 Avenue near West 11 Street in Manhattan at 9:40 AM. Two sedans, both traveling westbound and making right turns, collided. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. The driver of one sedan, a 29-year-old man wearing a lap belt, sustained an internal injury to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors to the crash. Both drivers were licensed, with one holding a New Jersey license and the other a New York license. The collision highlights driver errors in executing right turns and lane positioning.


Sedan Driver Injured in Manhattan Crash Involving Alcohol

A 29-year-old female driver suffered elbow and arm abrasions in a Manhattan collision. The crash occurred on Varick Street at 5:25 a.m. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor, with the driver restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 5:25 a.m. on Varick Street in Manhattan. The driver, a 29-year-old woman, was operating a 2007 Honda sedan traveling south and making a right turn when the collision occurred. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating driver impairment. The driver was injured with abrasions to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. Vehicle damage included impact to the right front quarter panel and center front end. The report does not list any victim errors or pedestrian involvement, focusing on the driver’s impaired condition as the key factor.


SUV Steering Failure Hits Bicyclist on Prince Street

A 22-year-old male bicyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm after an SUV experienced steering failure and struck him on Prince Street in Manhattan. The SUV was parked before the crash, impacting the bike’s right front bumper and injuring the rider.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:26 on Prince Street in Manhattan. A 2019 Honda SUV, initially parked, suffered a steering failure, which led to a collision with a bicyclist traveling westbound. The point of impact was the SUV’s left side doors and the bike’s right front bumper. The bicyclist, a 22-year-old male, was injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected from the bike. The report identifies "Steering Failure" as the contributing factor from the vehicle operator’s side. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment, but this was not noted as a contributing factor in the report.


Taxi and SUV Collide on Varick Street

Two vehicles collided during left turns on Varick Street in Manhattan. A 21-year-old rear passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries, experiencing shock and minor bleeding. The crash involved unsafe lane changing, damaging the front ends of both vehicles.

According to the police report, at 2:30 AM on Varick Street in Manhattan, a 2022 taxi and a 2023 SUV collided while both were making left turns. The collision involved the taxi's right front bumper and the SUV's center front end. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as a contributing factor to the crash. A 21-year-old female occupant seated in the left rear passenger position of one vehicle was injured, sustaining knee and lower leg injuries with minor bleeding and shock. She was secured with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash highlights driver errors related to lane management during turning maneuvers.


Taxi Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A taxi driver distracted by inattention struck a pedestrian crossing East 4 Street at Lafayette Street. The woman suffered bruises and a lower arm injury. The crash happened just before midnight in Manhattan’s Council District 2.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling eastbound on East 4 Street struck a pedestrian crossing with the signal at Lafayette Street. The pedestrian, a woman, sustained contusions and an injury to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, resulting in shock and a severity level 3 injury. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The taxi was going straight ahead and impacted the pedestrian at the center front end of the vehicle. Despite the collision, the taxi sustained no damage. The pedestrian was crossing legally with the signal, and no contributing factors were attributed to her behavior. The crash occurred at 11:59 PM in Manhattan, zip code 10003, within Council District 2.


Pedestrian Struck by E-Bike on East 14 Street

A 45-year-old woman suffered a head injury and minor bleeding after an e-bike collision at an intersection on East 14 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was in shock and injured while crossing the roadway. No driver errors were reported.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old female pedestrian was injured in a collision with an e-bike on East 14 Street near 5 Avenue in Manhattan at 11:00 AM. The pedestrian was located at the intersection and suffered a head injury with minor bleeding, resulting in shock. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or reckless operation. The e-bike was unoccupied by a driver at the time, and no additional vehicle damage or driver information was provided. The pedestrian's actions were described as 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but no contributing factors were cited. The focus remains on the collision impact and resulting injuries without assigning fault to the pedestrian.


SUV Rear-Ends Sedan Stopped in Traffic

A sedan stopped in traffic on Spring Street was struck from behind by an SUV traveling westbound. The sedan’s driver, a 26-year-old woman, suffered facial injuries and shock. Police cited following too closely as the cause of the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:20 on Spring Street in Manhattan. A 26-year-old female driver of a 2024 sedan was stopped in traffic when a 2019 SUV traveling westbound struck the sedan’s center back end. The sedan driver was injured, sustaining facial injuries and shock, and was wearing a lap belt at the time. The police report explicitly identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, highlighting the SUV driver's failure to maintain a safe distance. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision caused damage to the sedan’s rear center, and no ejections occurred.


Sedan Strikes Pedestrian at Manhattan Intersection

A 34-year-old woman suffered a shoulder contusion after a sedan made a left turn and struck her at a Manhattan intersection. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and injured, with unspecified contributing factors noted in the police report.

According to the police report, a 2014 Honda sedan traveling southeast on Varick Street was making a left turn when it struck a 34-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection near West Houston Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian sustained an upper arm and shoulder contusion and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian on its left side doors but showed no damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian and does not identify any specific driver errors such as Failure to Yield or speeding. The pedestrian was located at the intersection, but no pedestrian actions or safety equipment were cited as contributing factors. The incident highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles in busy Manhattan intersections.