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 31, 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 31, 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

16
A 7997 Glick sponsors bill expanding camera enforcement, likely reducing overall street safety.

Apr 16 - Assembly bill A 7997 lets speed cameras catch drivers hiding or altering plates. It extends camera use in school zones. Lawmakers push to close loopholes that shield reckless drivers from accountability.

Assembly bill A 7997, now in sponsorship, aims to expand photo speed violation monitoring in New York City. The bill, sponsored by Deborah Glick with co-sponsors Jo Anne Simon, John Zaccaro Jr., Linda Rosenthal, and Tony Simone, was introduced on April 16, 2025. It 'permits the use of photo speed violation monitoring systems in New York City for the purposes of enforcement of license plate obstruction, concealment, and/or distortion; extends provisions permitting the use of speed cameras in certain school zones.' By targeting plate obstruction, the bill seeks to stop drivers from dodging speed camera enforcement, a move that could help protect pedestrians and cyclists from repeat offenders.


12
Taxis Collide at Unsafe Speed on 5th Ave

Apr 12 - Two taxis struck on 5th Ave. One driver bruised. Unsafe speed listed. Metal bent. No pedestrians hurt. The street stayed loud.

Two taxis crashed on 5th Avenue at West 9th Street in Manhattan. One driver, a 49-year-old woman, suffered a back contusion. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was a contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors before mentioning safety equipment. The crash left one driver injured and others shaken, underscoring the danger of speed on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806465 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
12
Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death

Apr 12 - A stolen car slammed into a Manhattan building. Flames followed. The driver, Francisco Guzman Parra, died on impact. His family waited days for answers. Police actions now face scrutiny. The city counts another life lost to speed and steel.

The New York Times (April 12, 2025) reports on the death of Francisco Guzman Parra after a stolen Honda CRV crashed into a building in Inwood, Manhattan. The crash followed a police chase; two officers involved were suspended pending investigation. The article notes, "The police are investigating whether the officers left the scene without reporting the crash." The medical examiner found Guzman Parra died from blunt impact and thermal injuries. The NYPD force investigation unit and state attorney general are reviewing the incident. The police have not disclosed why the chase began or details about the pursuit. The case highlights ongoing questions about police pursuit policies and the dangers that follow high-speed chases through city streets.


11
Sedan Turns Left, Pedestrian Struck at Sixth Avenue

Apr 11 - A sedan hit a man crossing with the signal on Avenue of the Americas. He suffered a back injury and shock. The crash left him bruised at the intersection.

A sedan making a left turn struck a 42-year-old man crossing Avenue of the Americas at West 10th Street. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the crash occurred. The man suffered a back injury and was in shock, with a contusion noted. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specified in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805726 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
11
Pickup Truck Swerves, Cyclist Injured on Bleecker

Apr 11 - Pickup veered on Bleecker. Bike struck. Cyclist thrown, leg torn. Unsafe lane change cut him down. Metal met flesh. Blood on the street. Truck kept rolling.

A pickup truck and a bicycle collided on Bleecker Street at Sullivan Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 32-year-old man, was injured, suffering abrasions and leg trauma. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Lane Changing.' The pickup was merging when it struck the cyclist, who was traveling straight. The report lists no errors by the cyclist. The only contributing factor cited is the truck driver's unsafe lane change.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805728 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
11
Lawmakers aim to make changes after New York City sightseeing helicopter crash

Apr 11 - Including Thursday's deadly crash, 25 people have been killed in New York City sightseeing helicopter accidents in the last 40 years.


10
Int 1233-2025 Bottcher co-sponsors bill to require vegetated medians, boosting cyclist and pedestrian safety.

Apr 10 - Council bill orders trees and plants on new medians between bike lanes and car traffic. Concrete gets green. Barriers grow roots. The city must build for life, not speed.

Int 1233-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced April 10, 2025, it demands new medians between bicycle lanes and motor vehicles be built for trees and vegetation, pending feasibility. The bill’s title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to the planting of vegetation on new medians separating bicycle lanes from motorized vehicle traffic.” Council Member Shekar Krishnan leads, joined by Bottcher, Ossé, Brannan, Hanif, and Brooks-Powers. They push the city to plant, or allow planting, in every new median. The law would take effect 120 days after passage. No safety analyst note was provided.


10
Int 1105-2024 Bottcher votes yes, boosting street safety transparency and project accountability.

Apr 10 - Council passed a law forcing DOT to post sharp, regular updates on street safety projects. Progress on bike lanes, bus lanes, and signals must go public. No more hiding delays or cost overruns. The city must show its work.

Bill Int 1105-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced November 13, 2024, it passed Council on April 10, 2025, and became law May 10, 2025. The bill's title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' Council Member Julie Won led sponsorship, joined by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others. The law demands DOT post annual and monthly updates on every project tied to the master plan—listing details, timelines, funding, and setbacks. This law brings sunlight to street safety work, making the city answer for every mile and missed deadline.


10
Int 1105-2024 Marte votes yes, boosting street safety transparency and project accountability.

Apr 10 - Council passed a law forcing DOT to post sharp, regular updates on street safety projects. Progress on bike lanes, bus lanes, and signals must go public. No more hiding delays or cost overruns. The city must show its work.

Bill Int 1105-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced November 13, 2024, it passed Council on April 10, 2025, and became law May 10, 2025. The bill's title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' Council Member Julie Won led sponsorship, joined by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others. The law demands DOT post annual and monthly updates on every project tied to the master plan—listing details, timelines, funding, and setbacks. This law brings sunlight to street safety work, making the city answer for every mile and missed deadline.


10
Int 1105-2024 Rivera votes yes to boost street safety transparency and accountability.

Apr 10 - Council passed a law forcing DOT to post sharp, regular updates on street safety projects. Progress on bike lanes, bus lanes, and signals must go public. No more hiding delays or cost overruns. The city must show its work.

Bill Int 1105-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced November 13, 2024, it passed Council on April 10, 2025, and became law May 10, 2025. The bill's title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' Council Member Julie Won led sponsorship, joined by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others. The law demands DOT post annual and monthly updates on every project tied to the master plan—listing details, timelines, funding, and setbacks. This law brings sunlight to street safety work, making the city answer for every mile and missed deadline.


10
Int 1105-2024 Rivera votes yes, boosting street safety transparency and project accountability.

Apr 10 - Council passed a law forcing DOT to post sharp, regular updates on street safety projects. Progress on bike lanes, bus lanes, and signals must go public. No more hiding delays or cost overruns. The city must show its work.

Bill Int 1105-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced November 13, 2024, it passed Council on April 10, 2025, and became law May 10, 2025. The bill's title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' Council Member Julie Won led sponsorship, joined by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others. The law demands DOT post annual and monthly updates on every project tied to the master plan—listing details, timelines, funding, and setbacks. This law brings sunlight to street safety work, making the city answer for every mile and missed deadline.


8
Teen E-Scooter Rider Injured by Pickup on Sixth Avenue

Apr 8 - A 16-year-old e-scooter rider struck by a pickup truck on Avenue of the Americas suffered a hip injury. The crash left the teen bruised and conscious. Police cited pedestrian or cyclist confusion.

A 16-year-old girl riding an e-scooter was injured when a pickup truck hit her on Avenue of the Americas at West 3rd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the teen suffered a hip contusion but remained conscious. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No driver errors were cited in the data. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804786 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
7
Cyclist Injured in Howard Street Crash

Apr 7 - A 52-year-old cyclist struck and hurt on Howard Street. Face injured. Shock followed. Police cite confusion as cause. No other vehicles listed. Night in Manhattan, danger on two wheels.

A 52-year-old male cyclist was injured at 1 Howard Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered a facial injury and was in shock after the crash. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as the contributing factor. No other vehicles or persons were involved. The cyclist complained of pain or nausea. No helmet use was noted as a factor. The crash happened at night, leaving one vulnerable road user hurt.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815334 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
7
Box Truck Kills Man In Hell's Kitchen

Apr 7 - A box truck struck a man sitting in the street at West 40th and 9th. The man died at the scene. The driver stayed. Police are investigating. No arrests. The victim’s name is not known.

Patch reported on April 7, 2025, that a man was killed by a box truck at West 40th Street and 9th Avenue in Manhattan. The article states, “Police determined that a box truck, operated by a 75-year-old man, was traveling southbound on 9 Avenue when the vehicle collided with the victim, who was sitting in the roadway.” The driver remained at the scene and was not injured. No arrests have been made. The victim’s identity has not been released. The incident highlights the persistent risk to people in city streets and the need for scrutiny of how large vehicles interact with vulnerable road users. The investigation is ongoing.


6
Distracted Driver Turns Left, Passenger Hurt

Apr 6 - Six ride south on Broadway. The Nissan turns left. Metal crunches. A front passenger clutches his bruised back. Others sit silent, belts tight. Driver inattention and a bad turn bring pain.

A Nissan sedan with six people inside turned left near 610 Broadway in Manhattan. According to the police report, the car struck something with its left front bumper. One front passenger suffered a back contusion. The other occupants were shaken but not visibly hurt. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. All wore lap belts. The crash shows the danger when drivers lose focus and turn without care.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804368 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
4
Cyclist Fails to Yield, Pedestrian Hit on W 13 St

Apr 4 - A cyclist struck a pedestrian crossing with the signal on W 13 St. Both women suffered leg injuries and shock. Failure to yield listed as cause. Blood on the pavement. The city moves on.

A cyclist traveling south on W 13 St collided with a pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at 10 Ave. Both the 38-year-old pedestrian and the 33-year-old cyclist were injured, suffering minor bleeding and leg injuries. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was the contributing factor. The report lists no other causes. Both parties experienced shock. No safety equipment was noted for the cyclist. The crash highlights the danger at intersections when right-of-way is not respected.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803596 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
2
Pickup Truck Door Strikes Teen Cyclist on University Place

Apr 2 - A pickup truck door swung open. A teenage cyclist crashed. His arm broke. Police cite driver distraction. The street stayed busy. The cyclist was left hurt.

A 17-year-old cyclist was injured on University Place at East 13th Street in Manhattan when a pickup truck driver opened a door into his path. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered a fractured arm. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment, but this is noted only after the driver’s error. No injuries were reported for the truck’s occupants. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists when drivers fail to pay attention.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803680 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
1
Taxi Strikes Pedestrian on West Broadway

Apr 1 - Taxi hit a young woman crossing West Broadway. Glare listed as cause. She suffered arm abrasions. The driver was unhurt. Night, street, impact. System failed to protect her.

A taxi traveling south on West Broadway struck a 21-year-old woman as she crossed the street outside a crosswalk. According to the police report, glare was a contributing factor in the crash. The pedestrian suffered abrasions to her arm and remained conscious. The driver, a 51-year-old man, was not injured. No other injuries were reported. The report lists 'Glare' as the primary driver error. No mention of helmet or signal as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802883 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
27
Ambulance Strikes Pedestrian Outside Roadway

Mar 27 - A 26-year-old woman suffered facial contusions after an ambulance traveling west on E 14 St struck her outside the roadway near Union Sq W. The pedestrian was conscious and not ejected. The ambulance showed no damage despite the impact.

According to the police report, an ambulance driven by a licensed male driver was traveling straight ahead westbound on E 14 St near Union Sq W in Manhattan at 11:45. The ambulance's right front bumper struck a 26-year-old female pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruising to her face but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The ambulance sustained no damage from the collision. The pedestrian's location outside the roadway and the lack of vehicle damage highlight the unusual circumstances of the impact. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801687 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
23
Unlicensed Bicyclist Ejected, Suffers Head Injury

Mar 23 - A 21-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and sustained a serious head injury on E 14 St. According to the police report, the rider was unlicensed and suffered a concussion. The crash caused center front end damage to the bike.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male bicyclist was involved in a crash on E 14 St at 9:00 PM. The rider was ejected from the bicycle and sustained a head injury classified as severity level 3, including a concussion. The vehicle involved was a single bike with center front end damage. The driver was unlicensed, holding no valid license despite being registered in New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to any other party or victim behavior. The crash highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed operation of bicycles and the resulting severe injuries when control is lost.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801979 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04