Crash Count for Manhattan CB3
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 5,061
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,736
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 815
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 45
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 19
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Nov 5, 2025
Carnage in CB 103
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 19
+4
Crush Injuries 11
Lower leg/foot 5
Hip/upper leg 2
Whole body 2
Back 1
Head 1
Neck 1
Amputation 2
Head 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Severe Bleeding 19
Head 13
+8
Face 2
Chest 1
Eye 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Severe Lacerations 8
Head 7
+2
Lower leg/foot 1
Concussion 17
Head 14
+9
Face 2
Neck 1
Whiplash 84
Neck 37
+32
Head 17
+12
Back 15
+10
Whole body 5
Shoulder/upper arm 4
Lower leg/foot 3
Lower arm/hand 2
Chest 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Contusion/Bruise 219
Lower leg/foot 79
+74
Lower arm/hand 40
+35
Head 32
+27
Shoulder/upper arm 23
+18
Back 13
+8
Hip/upper leg 12
+7
Face 9
+4
Chest 7
+2
Neck 4
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Eye 2
Whole body 1
Abrasion 171
Lower leg/foot 59
+54
Lower arm/hand 53
+48
Head 24
+19
Face 11
+6
Shoulder/upper arm 11
+6
Hip/upper leg 4
Chest 3
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Back 2
Whole body 2
Neck 1
Pain/Nausea 52
Lower leg/foot 12
+7
Back 10
+5
Lower arm/hand 10
+5
Neck 8
+3
Head 7
+2
Shoulder/upper arm 4
Chest 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Face 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Nov 5, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in CB 103?

Preventable Speeding in CB 103 School Zones

(since 2022)
Houston and A: a cyclist down, a pattern unbroken

Houston and A: a cyclist down, a pattern unbroken

Manhattan CB3: Jan 1, 2022 - Nov 4, 2025

On Oct 25, at E Houston and Avenue A, a taxi driver hit a 70‑year‑old woman on a bike. Police recorded driver distraction. She was injured. Source.

This Month

  • Oct 25: A taxi and a person on a bike collided at E Houston and Avenue A; the cyclist was hurt, and police listed driver distraction. Record.
  • Oct 24: A driver in a Mercedes SUV hit a person on a bike near E 8th Street; the cyclist was hurt. Record.

The toll in this district

Since 2022, 19 people have been killed and 2,723 injured in crashes in Manhattan CB3. Data.

People walking bear the brunt: 15 killed and 584 injured. People on bikes: 636 injured. Data.

Trucks and buses have been especially deadly here, tied to 7 of the 19 deaths. Cars and SUVs account for 6. Data.

The danger spikes at night. Four deaths came around 8 PM. Late hours pile up the injuries. Data.

Where the street bleeds

FDR Drive leads this district in harm, with 4 deaths and 261 injuries. Delancey Street logs 1 death and 155 injuries. Allen Street shows 1 death and 41 injuries. Data.

At Canal and Allen, police recorded a right‑turning bus driver failing to yield, killing an 88‑year‑old woman in the crosswalk on Sep 8, 2023. Crash record.

On July 4, 2024, a pickup driver drove into a July 4 crowd at Water and Jackson, killing four. A judge later found him guilty on top counts. “Daniel Hyden was found guilty on four counts of second‑degree murder,” ABC7 reported. Crash record.

What officials have — and have not — done

Night streets hurt people here. Police cite distraction in many cases. Alcohol shows up in the records too. Data.

There are tools on the table:

  • State bill S 4045 would require intelligent speed limiters for repeat speeders. State Sen. Brian Kavanagh voted yes in committee in June 2025. Record.
  • Assembly bill A 2299 is the companion. Assembly Member Harvey Epstein is a co‑sponsor. Record.
  • At City Hall, Council Member Carlina Rivera is the prime sponsor of a bill to build 5,000 secure bike‑parking stations over five years. Int. 1375‑2025.
  • Council Members Christopher Marte and Rivera also co‑sponsor a bill to ban parking near crosswalks. Int. 1138‑2024.

Here, the map points to clear fixes: daylight the corners on Delancey and Allen; harden turns on Avenue D; tighten truck routes and enforcement along FDR and Water; target night hours when deaths cluster. The city and state have the data. They have the bills.

Use the power you have

Four people died in a park on the Lower East Side. A woman went down on Houston and A. The record is public.

Pass the speed‑limiter bills. Build the bike parking. Daylight the corners. Slow the turns. If you want it to stop, act. Start here.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is this?
Manhattan Community Board 3 covers Chinatown–Two Bridges, the Lower East Side, and the East Village.
How bad is it?
From 2022 through Nov 4, 2025, crashes in Manhattan CB3 killed 19 people and injured 2,723. People walking account for 15 of the deaths and 584 injuries; people on bikes suffered 636 injuries. Trucks and buses are tied to 7 of the 19 deaths. Source: NYC Open Data crash, person, and vehicle tables.
When is it most dangerous?
Evenings. The crash records show four deaths around 8 PM, with injuries stacking up into the night. Source: NYC Open Data crash table hourly distribution.
Which streets are worst?
FDR Drive leads with 4 deaths and 261 injuries. Delancey Street and Allen Street also rank high. Source: NYC Open Data crash table (top locations).
How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets: Crashes, Persons, and Vehicles. We filtered records to the period Jan 1, 2022–Nov 4, 2025 and to Manhattan Community Board 3 (Lower East Side, East Village, Chinatown–Two Bridges). We counted deaths and injuries by mode from the Persons table and linked contributing factors and vehicle types from the Crashes and Vehicles tables. Data were accessed Nov 4, 2025. You can view the base datasets here, with related tables linked on that page.
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.

Citations

Citations

Other Representatives

Assembly Member Grace Lee

District 65

Twitter: @AMGraceLee

Council Member Christopher Marte

District 1

State Senator Brian Kavanagh

District 27

Other Geographies

Manhattan CB3 Manhattan Community Board 3 sits in Manhattan, Precinct 7, District 1, AD 65, SD 27.

It contains Chinatown-Two Bridges, Lower East Side, East Village.

See also
Boroughs
City Council Districts
State_assembly_districts
State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Manhattan Community Board 3

17
Taxi Strikes Pedestrian Off Intersection Manhattan

Jan 17 - A 51-year-old woman suffered head injuries and whiplash after a taxi struck her outside an intersection on East 14th Street. The pedestrian was conscious but injured, with no driver errors or victim contributing factors listed in the police report.

According to the police report, a taxi collided with a 51-year-old female pedestrian who was located off the intersection on East 14th Street in Manhattan at 7:10 PM. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and complained of whiplash but remained conscious. The report lists no contributing factors from the taxi driver or the pedestrian. The pedestrian was engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway' but no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. No safety equipment or victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The report focuses solely on the impact and injuries without attributing fault to the pedestrian or driver.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786705 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09
16
A 2299 Epstein co-sponsors bill to boost street safety with speed limiters.

Jan 16 - Assembly bill A 2299 targets reckless drivers. Eleven points or six camera tickets in a year triggers forced speed control tech. Lawmakers move to curb repeat speeders. Streets demand fewer deadly risks.

Assembly bill A 2299, now in sponsorship, sits with the New York State Assembly. Introduced January 16, 2025, the bill 'requires the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices if a driver accumulates eleven or more points on their driving record during a 24 month period, or receives 6 speed camera or red light camera tickets during a twelve month period.' Primary sponsor Emily Gallagher leads a bloc of co-sponsors, including Rebecca Seawright, Andrew Hevesi, and others. The measure aims to clamp down on repeat speeders with mandatory speed-limiting tech. No safety analyst note was provided.


14
A 1875 Epstein co-sponsors complete streets bill, boosting safety for all users.

Jan 14 - Assembly bill A 1875 orders complete street design for all DOT projects. Pedestrians and cyclists get space. No more car-only roads. Sponsors push for safer, shared streets.

Assembly bill A 1875, now in sponsorship, sits before the New York State Assembly. The bill requires 'inclusion of complete street design for state and local transportation projects undertaken by DOT or which receive both federal and state funding and are subject to DOT oversight.' Dana Levenberg leads as primary sponsor, joined by MaryJane Shimsky, Chris Burdick, Harvey Epstein, Albert A. Stirpe, Jonathan Jacobson, Keith Brown, and David McDonough. No votes yet. The bill aims to force every new or rebuilt road to serve all users, not just drivers. This is a direct move to end car dominance and give space back to people on foot and bike.


13
SUV Strikes 13-Year-Old Pedestrian at Intersection

Jan 13 - A 13-year-old boy suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV made a left turn and hit him at an intersection in Manhattan. The boy was left in shock with bruises, while the vehicle sustained front bumper damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:35 in Manhattan near Avenue C. A 2015 Lexus SUV was making a left turn when it struck a 13-year-old male pedestrian located at the intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, which sustained damage. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor but does not attribute fault to the pedestrian. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle eastbound with two occupants. No driver errors such as failure to yield were explicitly noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785723 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09
11
Taxi Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Canal Street

Jan 11 - A taxi traveling east on Canal Street struck a 25-year-old woman crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. The crash exposed a failure to yield right-of-way by the taxi driver at a busy Manhattan intersection.

According to the police report, a 2017 Toyota taxi was traveling straight ahead eastbound on Canal Street in Manhattan when it struck a 25-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the impact. 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 primary contributing factor to the collision. No vehicle damage was recorded. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors, specifically failure to yield, in intersections heavily trafficked by vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785474 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09
10
SUVs Collide on Madison Street Injuring Driver

Jan 10 - Two SUVs collided head-on on Madison Street in Manhattan. The female driver of one vehicle suffered a shoulder injury and bruising. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles struck each other’s left rear quarter panels during the crash.

According to the police report, at 12:10 PM on Madison Street in Manhattan, two SUVs traveling in opposite directions collided. The female driver of a 2011 Chevrolet SUV, traveling westbound, sustained an upper arm shoulder injury and contusions but was conscious and not ejected. The collision involved impact on the left rear quarter panels of both vehicles. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors for the crash. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash caused damage to the right front bumper of the Chevrolet and the left rear quarter panel of the other SUV. The report highlights systemic danger from driver distraction leading to serious injury.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785453 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09
8
A 1077 Epstein co-sponsors bill boosting street safety for all users.

Jan 8 - Assembly bill A 1077 pushes for streets built for people, not just cars. Dozens of lawmakers back safer roads. The bill stands at sponsorship. No vote yet. Vulnerable users wait for action.

Assembly bill A 1077, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 8, 2025, the bill sits in committee. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 60 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Robert C. Carroll, and Catalina Cruz. No votes have been cast. The bill's language centers all road users, not just drivers. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users. The measure signals intent but action remains pending.


8
A 803 Epstein co-sponsors bill to boost cyclist safety with bike lane cameras.

Jan 8 - Assembly bill A 803 aims to keep cars out of bike lanes. Cameras would catch violators. Streets could clear. Cyclists might breathe easier. Lawmakers back the crackdown. The fight for safe passage continues.

Assembly bill A 803, now in sponsorship, proposes a bicycle lane safety program for New York City. It would enforce restrictions on bike lane use with photo devices. The bill summary reads: 'Establishes in the city of New York a bicycle lane safety program to enforce certain restrictions on the use of bicycle lanes and/or protected bicycle lanes by means of bicycle lane photo devices.' Primary sponsor Zohran Mamdani leads, joined by Brian Cunningham, Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas, Harvey Epstein, Amy Paulin, and others. The bill was introduced January 8, 2025. No safety analyst note was provided. The measure targets drivers who block or endanger cyclists.


8
A 324 Epstein co-sponsors bill to consider, not require, complete street design.

Jan 8 - Assembly bill A 324 demands complete street design for state- and federally-funded projects. Sponsors push for public guidance. Streets built for people, not just cars. Safety for all hangs in the balance.

Assembly Bill A 324 was introduced on January 8, 2025, now in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Requires the consideration of complete street design for certain transportation projects which receive federal or state funding,' aims to force planners to consider all users—pedestrians, cyclists, drivers—when building or upgrading roads. Didi Barrett leads as primary sponsor, joined by Rebecca Seawright, Amy Paulin, and many others. The bill also directs the department to publish street design guidance. No safety analyst note yet, but the measure’s intent is clear: streets should protect the most vulnerable, not just move traffic.


8
A 1077 Lee co-sponsors bill boosting street safety for all users.

Jan 8 - Assembly bill A 1077 pushes for streets built for people, not just cars. Dozens of lawmakers back safer roads. The bill stands at sponsorship. No vote yet. Vulnerable users wait for action.

Assembly bill A 1077, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 8, 2025, the bill sits in committee. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 60 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Robert C. Carroll, and Catalina Cruz. No votes have been cast. The bill's language centers all road users, not just drivers. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users. The measure signals intent but action remains pending.


8
Int 1160-2025 Rivera co-sponsors bill to speed up pavement markings, boosting street safety.

Jan 8 - Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly crossings for walkers and riders.

Int 1160-2025, now enacted by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, forces the Department of Transportation to install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. The bill, sponsored by Farah N. Louis (primary) and co-sponsored by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, Ariola, and others, passed on March 15, 2025. The law demands annual reporting on compliance and reasons for any delay. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Quick, visible lines cut confusion and protect people crossing or riding. The law took effect immediately.


6
Rear-End Collision Injures Two Sedan Occupants

Jan 6 - Two men in sedans collided on Suffolk Street in Manhattan. The rear vehicle struck the front car’s center back end. Both drivers were conscious but suffered chest and neck injuries. Slippery pavement contributed to the crash dynamics.

According to the police report, at 1:00 PM on Suffolk Street in Manhattan, a rear-end collision occurred involving two sedans traveling south. The front vehicle was stopped in traffic when the following sedan struck its center back end. The drivers, both licensed men from New York, were conscious but sustained injuries: the front passenger suffered a chest contusion, and the driver experienced whiplash to the neck. Both occupants wore lap belts and were not ejected. The report cites 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor, indicating road conditions played a role. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly noted in the data. The collision caused damage to the center back end of the front sedan and the center front end of the rear sedan.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784272 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09
6
Sedan Turns Left, Strikes Moped Rider

Jan 6 - A sedan making a left turn collided head-on with a southbound moped on Madison Street. The moped driver, a 52-year-old man, was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:04 AM on Madison Street in Manhattan. A sedan traveling south was making a left turn when it struck a moped also traveling south. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The moped driver, a 52-year-old male occupant, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The sedan driver’s failure to maintain attention while turning led to the collision. The moped driver was wearing a helmet, but no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784675 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09
4
SUV Left Turn Hits Pedestrian Crossing

Jan 4 - A 21-year-old woman suffered abrasions and arm injuries after an SUV turning left struck her at a Manhattan intersection. The driver failed to yield and was distracted, colliding with the pedestrian crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, a 2018 Infiniti SUV traveling north on 1 Avenue was making a left turn near St Marks Place when it struck a 21-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The report cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The impact occurred at the vehicle's left front bumper, causing damage to that area. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors during turning maneuvers in busy urban intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785243 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09
3
E-Scooter Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

Jan 3 - A 59-year-old woman crossing Columbia Street with the signal was struck by an eastbound e-scooter. The impact caused head injuries and bruising. According to police, the e-scooter driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision.

At 16:55 on Columbia Street in Manhattan, an e-scooter traveling westbound struck a 59-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal, according to the police report. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and contusions, classified as injury severity level 3. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-scooter, which sustained damage in the same area. The police report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the e-scooter driver as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian's actions or safety equipment were noted. The driver was operating the e-scooter straight ahead with two occupants onboard. This crash highlights the dangers posed by failure to yield by micromobility vehicle operators at intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4783532 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09