Crash Count for Manhattan CB3
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 5,059
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,735
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 4, 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 4, 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

18
Pickup turns into cyclist on Avenue A

Aug 18 - Left-turning pickup struck a southbound cyclist on Avenue A at East 9th. The rider went down, leg bruised. Truck’s nose hit center-front. Police cite glare. The street failed the bike, not the other way.

A pickup truck making a left from Avenue A at East 9th Street hit a southbound bicyclist. The cyclist, a 24-year-old man, suffered a lower-leg contusion and was listed injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Glare.” The truck’s point of impact was the center front end while the bike was going straight. A left turn across a cyclist’s path points to driver error consistent with Failure to Yield, even when glare is noted. No damage was recorded to either vehicle. An 82-year-old male driver and an occupant were listed with unspecified injury status.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837938 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08
17
Three-vehicle left-turn crash injures passengers

Aug 17 - Three vehicles making left turns collided at Worth Street and Oliver. Occupants were injured. A 31-year-old driver went semiconscious at the wheel. Police listed 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor.

A box truck and two SUVs collided while making left turns at Worth Street and Oliver in Manhattan. Occupants were injured, including a 31-year-old male driver who was semiconscious after the crash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Lost Consciousness.' Police recorded that all involved vehicles were making left turns and list Lost Consciousness as the factor leading to the impacts. Points of impact include the truck's left front bumper and center back ends on the SUVs. The report notes multiple occupants injured; no pedestrians or cyclists were recorded.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4835625 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08
14
Rivera Faults Late Greenways Plan and Weak Protections

Aug 14 - Greater Greenways plan released. It maps gaps and names corridors. No deadlines. No new funding. No firm design standards. Greenways can include paint-only lanes. That risks weak protection and delays safety gains for walkers and riders.

Plan number: none. Status: released Aug. 14, 2025. Committee: none. The matter is described as "intended to connect gaps across NYC's bike and pedestrian paths." A 2022 law by Council Member Carlina Rivera requires DOT and Parks to publish and annually update the plan; this release arrived over eight months late. The plan names early action corridors and budgets $7.25 million in federal funds to produce corridor plans by 2028, but construction timelines are missing. Mayor Eric Adams has promoted greenways without clear deadlines. Parks Commissioner Iris Rodriguez-Rosa said the plan assesses "strengths and weaknesses." Safety note: the plan could improve coordination and routes, but lacks funding, deadlines and firm design standards; defining greenways to include paint-only lanes risks weak protection and delayed safety gains.


11
FDR chain crash injures two drivers

Aug 11 - Southbound traffic stacked up on FDR. A lane change clipped cars. Metal jumped. Two drivers hurt. Speed fed the crush. Taxis and SUVs took hits. Sirens filled the river road.

Multiple southbound vehicles collided on FDR Drive in Manhattan, including an SUV, a sedan, and a taxi. Two drivers, men aged 45 and 27, were injured with neck and upper‑arm trauma. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Unsafe Speed.” The data show a lane‑changing sedan striking vehicles and setting off a chain reaction, with impacts to rear bumpers and quarter panels across several cars. Unsafe Speed led the list of driver errors. Other noted fields for involved drivers were “Licensed,” with pre‑crash motions of Going Straight Ahead and Changing Lanes. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were recorded in this highway pileup.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834337 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08
8
Driver U-turn Hits 17-year-old Cyclist on Avenue D

Aug 8 - A northbound sedan driver made a U-turn on Avenue D and struck a southbound 17-year-old bicyclist. She was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower-leg contusions. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.

A northbound sedan driver made a U-turn at Avenue D and East 7th and struck a southbound 17-year-old bicyclist. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered injuries to the knee, lower leg and foot, recorded as contusions. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police noted right-side damage to the sedan and front-end damage to the bicycle. The motorist was recorded as a licensed driver. The report lists driver inattention/distraction for the crash; it does not assign fault to the bicyclist.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834675 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08
8
DOT Lowers Speed, Adds Barriers On Canal

Aug 8 - A driver sped at 109 mph. Concrete barriers now ring the crash site. DOT will shrink lanes and cut speed limits. Change comes slow. Pedestrians and cyclists paid the price.

Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-08) reports DOT will install concrete barriers and narrow lanes at Manhattan Bridge's Canal Street exit after a driver killed a cyclist and pedestrian at 109 mph. DOT plans to lower the speed limit from 35 to 20 mph, pending public comment. The article notes, 'the bridge currently functions like a Mario Kart-style speed boost.' DOT will also 'fast-track community engagement on a full redesign.' The crash highlights the danger of wide lanes and high speeds at a busy pedestrian crossing. Policy changes lagged until tragedy forced action.


6
SUV Hits Cyclist, Ejecting 24-Year-Old

Aug 6 - A driver in an SUV hit a 24-year-old cyclist at Avenue A and East 11th. The cyclist was ejected and injured, suffering knee and lower-leg trauma and an abrasion. Police listed cyclist confusion and slippery pavement as contributing factors.

A driver in an SUV traveling west struck a 24-year-old male cyclist traveling north at Avenue A and East 11th. The cyclist was ejected and suffered knee, lower-leg and foot injuries and complained of an abrasion. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Pavement Slippery' were listed as contributing factors. The report records the SUV's left front quarter panel as the point of impact. No driver errors are listed in the data. The SUV had one occupant and was going straight ahead at the time of the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833404 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08
6
Head-On Bike and Scooter Crash on Brooklyn Bridge

Aug 6 - A cyclist and a scooter rider crashed head-on on the Brooklyn Bridge. Both were ejected. The woman suffered a fracture and dislocation. The man bled from the face. Police cited rider error and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.

A 62-year-old woman riding a bike and a 22-year-old man on a standing scooter collided head-on on the Brooklyn Bridge while moving in opposite directions. Both were ejected. The woman suffered a fracture and dislocation. The man had minor facial bleeding. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' contributed to the crash. Police recorded straight-line travel before impact and front-end damage on both. No motor vehicles were involved. The crash occurred at 4:14 p.m. on August 6.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833314 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08
6
Carriage Horse Dies, Sparks Ryder's Law Push

Aug 6 - A carriage horse named Lady collapsed and died on a Manhattan street. Workers hauled her body away. Advocates demand change. The city investigates. The fight over horse-drawn carriages grows louder.

CBS New York (2025-08-06) reports a 15-year-old carriage horse, Lady, collapsed and died at 51st Street and 11th Avenue. The city's Department of Health is investigating. The incident reignited calls for Ryder's Law, which would phase out horse-drawn carriages. Councilman Marte said, "We have animals dying because they're being overworked in the heat." The union claims horses pass annual vet checks and follow temperature rules, but critics dispute this. The case highlights ongoing debate over the safety and future of horse-drawn carriages in New York City.


4
Sedan Left Turn Hits Cyclist on E 14th

Aug 4 - The driver of a sedan turned left on E 14th at 2nd Avenue and hit a bicyclist traveling south. The 42-year-old cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Police recorded Turning Improperly and Other Vehicular as contributing factors.

According to the police report, contributing factors included "Other Vehicular" and "Turning Improperly." The driver of a sedan made a left turn on E 14th at 2nd Avenue and struck a bicyclist who was traveling south. The bicyclist, a 42-year-old man, sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Police listed the sedans point of impact as the right rear quarter panel and the bicycles damage at the center front. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected. Records show the sedans pre-crash action as "Making Left Turn" and the bicycles as "Going Straight Ahead."


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833087 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08
4
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights

Aug 4 - A driver struck a cyclist in Washington Heights. The cyclist survived. Neighbors say the intersection breeds danger. The driver fled. NYPD searches. Streets remain unsafe.

CBS New York reported on August 4, 2025, that a driver hit a cyclist in Washington Heights and left the scene. The article notes, "local residents say the intersection has been a problem for some time." The NYPD is searching for the driver. The incident highlights ongoing risks at this location and points to persistent systemic hazards for cyclists and pedestrians. No mention of charges or arrests. The crash underscores the need for stronger street design and enforcement.


3
Left-Turning Taxi Driver Hits Pedestrian

Aug 3 - A taxi driver turned left at E 10 St and 2 Ave. He hit a 53-year-old man crossing with the signal. The man suffered an arm injury, minor bleeding, and shock. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.

A driver in a taxi made a left turn at E 10 St and 2 Ave in Manhattan and hit a 53-year-old man who was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered an arm injury with minor bleeding and went into shock. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and failed to yield the right-of-way. The report lists Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as contributing factors. The crash occurred at about 6:25 p.m., within the 9th Precinct. Impact was to the taxi’s front during the turn.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832543 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08
3
Unlicensed SUV Driver Injures Rivington Pedestrian

Aug 3 - Driver in an SUV turned left at Rivington and Bowery and hit a 28-year-old woman. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and inattention. Unlicensed driver. Florida plates. She had an arm abrasion.

A driver in an SUV made a left turn at Rivington Street and Bowery in Manhattan and hit a 28-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered an abrasion to her arm and was conscious. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The driver was unlicensed. The vehicle was registered in Florida. The collision involved the vehicle’s center front end. The crash was logged in the 5th Precinct.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832591 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08
29
City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street

Jul 29 - City, BIDs, and agencies plan a $3 million study to reshape 14th Street. The goal: safer space for walkers, cyclists, and buses. The busway may become permanent. Cars lose ground. Change moves slow.

New York Magazine - Curbed (2025-07-29) reports city officials and business groups will fund a $3 million, two-year study to redesign 14th Street. The plan aims for a 'complete street'—space for pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and limited cars. The article notes, 'Their (mostly) shared goal is to make 14th into what's often called a complete street.' The study will assess traffic flow and street dynamics. The busway, which restricts cars, may become permanent. No crash or injury data is cited, but the focus is on systemic street changes, not individual driver actions.


27
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be

Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.

According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.


25
Driver Inattention on Williamsburg Bridge Injures Two

Jul 25 - Two westbound drivers collided on the Williamsburg Bridge inner roadway. The taxi driver hit the back of the SUV. Police recorded driver inattention. Neck and head injuries. Sirens on steel. Daylight crash.

An SUV and a taxi collided on the Williamsburg Bridge inner roadway at 2:53 p.m. Both were traveling west, going straight. The taxi driver hit the center back of the SUV; the taxi’s center front took the blow. A 36-year-old woman driving the SUV suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The 52-year-old taxi driver suffered a head injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. No other contributing factors were listed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report places the crash on the inner roadway and lists damage consistent with a rear-end impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830764 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08
24
Child Pedestrian Hurt Boarding Vehicle on Chrystie

Jul 24 - A car struck an eight-year-old girl as she boarded a vehicle on Chrystie Street. She suffered facial abrasions. The crash left her conscious but injured. Police list no driver errors.

An eight-year-old girl was injured while getting on or off a vehicle, not a school bus, on Chrystie Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, she suffered abrasions to her face and remained conscious after the crash. No driver errors or contributing factors are listed in the report. The incident involved an unspecified vehicle type. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830578 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08
24
Toyota Sienna Hits Elderly Pedestrian at Grand St

Jul 24 - A Toyota Sienna struck a 70-year-old man crossing Grand Street. The crash left him with crushed legs. The driver was unhurt. The street stayed busy. The city moved on.

A 2017 Toyota Sienna, driven by a 65-year-old man, struck a 70-year-old pedestrian at the intersection of Grand Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his lower legs. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing against the signal. The driver was not injured. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No vehicle damage was noted. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians at city intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830262 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08
24
Rear Bus Slams Into Another At Port

Jul 24 - Two buses collided on a Port Authority ramp. The rear bus hit hard. Thirty injured. Passengers left on stretchers, necks braced. Steel and glass, pain and confusion. The ramp remains a danger.

ABC7 reported on July 24, 2025, that a New Jersey Transit bus rear-ended another on the Port Authority ramp near Dyer Avenue and West 39th Street. Surveillance video showed the rear bus 'zooming up the ramp and ramming the rear of the bus in front of it so hard that it physically pushed the bus forward.' At least 30 people suffered minor injuries, with 27 hospitalized. FDNY cited 'musculoskeletal injuries, neck pain, back pain.' The ramp, a known bottleneck, is set for replacement by 2032. The crash highlights risks in current bus terminal infrastructure and driver speed on crowded ramps.


22
Bicyclist Thrown, Arm Broken on Bridge Road

Jul 22 - A moped struck a cyclist head-on on the Williamsburg Bridge Outer Roadway. The cyclist flew from his bike, arm fractured. Failure to yield and improper turn listed. Steel met flesh. The system failed.

A moped and a bicycle collided head-on on the Williamsburg Bridge Outer Roadway. The 33-year-old male cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured arm. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' were contributing factors. The moped, traveling west and passing, struck the cyclist heading east. The crash left the cyclist conscious but injured. No helmet use or signaling was listed as a factor. The report highlights driver errors, not victim actions.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830260 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08