Crash Count for Manhattan CB6
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 4,596
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,704
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 662
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 38
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 12
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 14, 2025
Carnage in CB 106
Killed 10
+1
Crush Injuries 7
Lower leg/foot 4
Head 2
Face 1
Neck 1
Severe Bleeding 13
Head 10
+5
Lower arm/hand 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Whole body 1
Severe Lacerations 12
Head 5
Face 3
Lower arm/hand 2
Lower leg/foot 1
Whole body 1
Concussion 13
Head 6
+1
Back 3
Face 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Neck 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whiplash 82
Neck 41
+36
Head 23
+18
Back 10
+5
Shoulder/upper arm 5
Chest 4
Whole body 3
Lower arm/hand 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Contusion/Bruise 160
Lower leg/foot 59
+54
Lower arm/hand 27
+22
Head 25
+20
Shoulder/upper arm 12
+7
Hip/upper leg 11
+6
Face 10
+5
Back 8
+3
Whole body 5
Chest 4
Neck 4
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Abrasion 149
Lower arm/hand 50
+45
Lower leg/foot 46
+41
Face 16
+11
Head 16
+11
Shoulder/upper arm 7
+2
Whole body 6
+1
Chest 4
Back 2
Hip/upper leg 2
Neck 1
Pain/Nausea 29
Hip/upper leg 6
+1
Lower arm/hand 5
Lower leg/foot 5
Head 4
Neck 4
Back 3
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Whole body 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 14, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Manhattan CB6?

Preventable Speeding in CB 106 School Zones

(since 2022)
Manhattan CB6: Speed, steel, and the bodies left behind

Manhattan CB6: Speed, steel, and the bodies left behind

Manhattan CB6: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 24, 2025

Another driver. Same ending.

  • Since 2022, Manhattan CB6 has seen 7 deaths in the dataset below: 3 pedestrians, 3 cyclists, 1 occupant, plus a corridor of injuries that does not stop (NYC Open Data). A bus killed a 49‑year‑old man at 3rd Ave and E 28th just after dawn on June 16, 2025 (crash record). An SUV struck and killed an 81‑year‑old woman on E 59th in 2024; the driver was unlicensed (crash record). A 65‑year‑old cyclist died at 2nd Ave and E 15th in July 2025. The SUV went straight. The bike changed lanes. The bike rider died (crash record).

  • The FDR takes bodies. First, Second, and Third take blood. Top trouble spots in this board include 1 Avenue and 2 Avenue. The FDR corridor is a steady churn of crashes (small‑area analysis).

Night falls. Sirens rise.

  • Injury peaks hit late afternoon into evening, then again at 6–9 p.m. Deaths appear at midnight, 3 a.m., 5 a.m., and around the evening rush. The map does not sleep (hourly distribution).

  • Trucks and buses are a small share but cut deep. Pedestrians were injured by trucks and buses dozens of times; one bus strike was fatal here. SUVs and sedans do the daily work of harm (local roll‑up).

Three corners. One fix.

  • First Avenue. Second Avenue. Third Avenue. Protected space and hardened turns would slow the hit. Daylighting the corners would clear the view. On truck routes, tighten lanes and set off‑set stop bars. Focus enforcement on repeat hotspots and heavy vehicles. These are direct answers to the board’s leading factors: distraction, failure to yield, and the rest of the endless “other” that hides speed and carelessness in a box (small‑area factors).

Officials know what works — do they?

  • City Hall will redesign 14th Street next year. The plan “aims to improve the pedestrian experience.” It draws $2 million from the city and $1 million from two BIDs (NY1). Curb policy is shifting too; DOT rolled out paid app parking on the Upper West Side overnight, citing “increasing demand for curb space.” Notice was thin (West Side Spirit).

  • After two people were killed by a driver going more than 100 mph at Canal and Bowery, DOT said it is adding barriers and narrowing lanes there. “We are taking immediate steps to fortify this intersection,” the commissioner said (Gothamist; NY1).

Stop the repeat killers.

  • Lawmakers moved a bill to force speed limiters on cars driven by people with a record of violations. Senators voted “yes” in committee; sponsors lined up in June 2025 (S 4045). The target is the small share of drivers who do outsized harm. The pattern is citywide. The wreckage is local.

What the numbers say here.

  • In the past 12 months, CB6 recorded 1,217 crashes, 738 injuries, and 5 deaths. This year to date, crashes are up about a third over last year’s pace; deaths rose from 0 to 3 in the same span (period stats).

  • By mode since 2022 in this board: cyclists 3 dead and 487 injured; pedestrians 3 dead and 484 injured. Occupants 1 dead, 1,027 injured. Every figure is a body on a stretcher or a phone that never rang (small‑area mode split).

The cost of waiting.

  • Speed is the difference between a bruise and a funeral. Albany renewed 24‑hour school‑zone speed cameras through 2030, but the city still chooses how fast its streets will be and who gets to speed again. The tools exist. The scoreboard is on the pavement (Take Action).

Citations

Citations

Other Representatives

Harvey Epstein
Assembly Member Harvey Epstein
District 74
District Office:
107 & 109 Ave. B, New York, NY 10009
Legislative Office:
Room 419, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Twitter: @HarveyforNY
Keith Powers
Council Member Keith Powers
District 4
District Office:
211 East 43rd Street, Suite 1205, New York, NY 10017
212-818-0580
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1725, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7393
Kristen Gonzalez
State Senator Kristen Gonzalez
District 59
District Office:
801 2nd Ave. Suite 303, New York, NY 10017
Legislative Office:
Room 817, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

Manhattan CB6 Manhattan Community Board 6 sits in Manhattan, Precinct 17, District 4, AD 74, SD 59.

It contains Stuyvesant Town-Peter Cooper Village, Gramercy, Murray Hill-Kips Bay, East Midtown-Turtle Bay, United Nations.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Manhattan Community Board 6

25
Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision

Jul 25 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A car struck him. The driver fled. Paramedics rushed him to Bellevue. He died. Police investigate. No arrests. The road claimed another life.

West Side Spirit (2025-07-25) reports Matthew Goicochea, 31, was killed after falling from his motorcycle and being struck by a car near E. 25th St. on FDR Drive. The driver did not remain at the scene. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad is reviewing the incident. The article states, "He was then struck by an unknown vehicle shortly thereafter, which did not remain on the scene." No arrests have been made. The crash highlights ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users on high-speed city highways and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers.


24
Bus Driver Distracted, Cyclist Injured on 3rd Ave

Jul 24 - A bus struck a cyclist on 3rd Ave. The cyclist suffered arm fractures. Police cite driver inattention. The bus rolled north. The bike rider wore a helmet. Steel met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.

A bus and a bicycle collided on 3rd Ave at E 42nd St in Manhattan. The 53-year-old male cyclist was injured, suffering fractures to his arm. According to the police report, both the bus driver and the cyclist were traveling north when the crash occurred. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was partially ejected and wore a helmet. No injuries were reported for the bus driver. The crash highlights the risk faced by cyclists when large vehicles and distraction share the road.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830412 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
24
Motorcyclist Killed on FDR Drive After Crash

Jul 24 - A 31-year-old motorcyclist died on FDR Drive. He was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as causes.

A 31-year-old man riding a motorcycle northbound on FDR Drive was killed after a crash. According to the police report, the rider was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. The motorcycle sustained damage to the right front quarter panel. No other injuries were specified. The rider was wearing a helmet, but the report centers on driver inattention as the cause. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830014 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
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.


23
Taxi and SUV Collide on FDR Drive Ramp

Jul 23 - A taxi and SUV crashed on the FDR Drive ramp. Two men suffered head and back injuries. Shock followed. No clear cause named. Metal met metal. The city kept moving.

A taxi and an SUV collided on the FDR Drive ramp in Manhattan. According to the police report, two men were injured: a 43-year-old taxi passenger with head trauma and a 28-year-old driver with back pain. Both reported shock. The taxi was struck in the center back end while going straight; the SUV was making a right turn. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The crash left metal twisted and passengers hurt, but the cause remains unspecified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830818 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
22
Driver Held After Chinatown Crash Kills Two

Jul 22 - A rented sedan sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck a cyclist and a pedestrian on Canal Street. Both died at the scene. Police found alcohol and guns in the car. The driver tried to flee. The city failed to keep them safe.

Gothamist (2025-07-22) reports a Staten Island driver, Autumn Ascencio Romero, faces murder and other charges after killing a cyclist and a pedestrian in Chinatown. Prosecutors say she lost control of a rented car at high speed, striking Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. Police found 'an open bottle of tequila in the car’s passenger area' and two pistols in the trunk. Witnesses saw the driver and a passenger try to flee. Romero had been charged in a prior Brooklyn crash involving a suspended license. The case highlights repeated driver offenses and gaps in enforcement.


21
Stolen Car Kills Cyclist, Bench Sitter

Jul 21 - A stolen car tore through Bowery and Canal. It struck Kevin Cruickshank, a cyclist, and May Kwok, seated on a bench. Both died. The driver fled. Canal Street remains a deadly corridor for walkers and riders.

According to the New York Post (2025-07-21), a stolen Chevy Malibu sped through a median at Bowery and Canal, killing cyclist Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok, who sat on a bench. The driver, Autumn Donna Ascencio Romero, and a passenger fled but were caught. Police found drugs and alcohol in the car. The article quotes Families for Safe Streets: 'Canal Street is one of the most dangerous streets in all of Manhattan—notorious for pedestrian and cyclist fatalities—and a comprehensive redesign is needed to prioritize safety.' The crash highlights ongoing risks from reckless driving and the urgent need for safer street design.


20
Taxi Fails to Yield, Cyclist Ejected

Jul 20 - A taxi driver hit a 24-year-old bicyclist on E 56th near 3rd Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered an abrasion to the elbow and lower arm. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way.

A taxi driver struck a 24-year-old bicyclist on E 56th Street at 3rd Avenue. The cyclist was ejected and suffered an abrasion to the elbow and lower arm. According to the police report, driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way caused the crash. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The taxi driver was traveling straight north; the bicyclist was merging north. Point of impact was the taxi’s right rear quarter panel and the bike’s left front quarter panel. The police report lists Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828972 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
20
Cyclist Killed By Speeding Car In Chinatown

Jul 20 - A cyclist pedaled through Bowery and Canal. A speeding car lost control. Metal struck flesh. The rider died. Streets stayed loud. Danger lingered.

CBS New York (2025-07-20) reports that Kevin Cruickshank, 55, was killed while cycling at Bowery and Canal. Police said a 'speeding car lost control and struck him.' The crash highlights the ongoing risk to cyclists at busy intersections. The article notes the victim's identity and the circumstances but does not detail any charges. The incident underscores the threat posed by speeding vehicles and the need for stronger street safety measures.


19
Cyclist Ejected, Leg Broken in 3rd Ave Crash

Jul 19 - A sedan struck a cyclist at 3rd Ave. The impact threw her from the bike. She suffered a fractured leg. The driver was unhurt. Both were going straight. No cause named. The street stayed dangerous.

A 23-year-old woman riding a bike was hit by a northbound sedan at 359 3rd Ave in Manhattan. The crash ejected her from the bike and left her with a fractured and dislocated leg. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of impact. The driver of the sedan, a 46-year-old man, was not injured. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both parties. No further details on driver actions were provided.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828695 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
19
Chevy Sedan Kills Two Near Manhattan Bridge

Jul 19 - A Chevy sedan struck a cyclist and a pedestrian at Canal and Bowery. Both died at the scene. The drivers tried to flee but were caught. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street stayed dangerous.

Gothamist (2025-07-19) reports a Chevy Malibu killed a cyclist and a pedestrian near the Manhattan Bridge at 7:30 a.m. Police say the car 'slammed into the two victims.' Two women driving the car tried to flee but were detained. No charges were filed by Saturday afternoon. The crash also damaged an NYPD van. The deaths follow recent city claims of record-low traffic fatalities, highlighting persistent risk at busy crossings.


17
Distracted Sedan Drivers Collide on E 23rd

Jul 17 - Two sedans crashed on East 23rd. Seven people hurt. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. Metal and glass. Neck injury. Manhattan night. System failed them.

Two sedans collided at 510 East 23rd Street in Manhattan. Seven people were injured, including drivers and passengers. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. One driver suffered a neck injury and whiplash. The report lists no other contributing factors. Systemic danger persists when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828689 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
17
Sedan Fails to Yield, Cyclist Injured on E 21st

Jul 17 - A sedan struck a cyclist on E 21st. The cyclist was thrown, hurt in the shoulder. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed loud. The wound stayed raw.

A sedan and a bike collided on E 21st Street at 1st Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 32-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered a shoulder injury. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver held a permit. The cyclist was listed as having no safety equipment. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828684 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
17
DOT Worker Slashed By E-Biker Downtown

Jul 17 - A DOT worker fixing a sign near a bike lane was slashed by an e-bike rider with a box cutter. Blood on Broadway. The rider fled. The worker survived. No arrests. The city keeps moving.

According to amny (2025-07-17), a DOT worker was attacked by an e-bike rider at Broadway and Cedar Street while repairing a street sign. Police said the worker backed up his truck, nearly causing a crash with the cyclist. The rider then "whipped out a box cutter and slashed the worker in his left arm and back." The assailant fled. DOT condemned the attack, calling it "abhorrent." No arrests have been made. The incident highlights tensions at work sites near bike lanes and underscores the need for safe conditions for street workers.


14
Two Parked Sedans Collide on E 23rd

Jul 14 - Two parked sedans collided on E 23rd in Manhattan. Both drivers, men aged 54 and 34, were injured — one to the neck, the other to the shoulder and upper arm. Police list no contributing factors. Cars struck center-to-center late at night.

Two sedans that police recorded as parked collided on E 23rd in Manhattan. Both drivers were injured: a 54-year-old man with a neck injury and a 34-year-old man with a shoulder and upper-arm injury. According to the police report, both vehicles were parked before the crash and the points of impact were the center back end of one sedan and the center front end of the other. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors; several contributing-factor fields are marked “Unspecified.” No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both drivers were reported conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827678 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
12
Taxi Driver Changing Lanes Hits Sedan

Jul 12 - A taxi driver changed lanes and hit a southbound BMW sedan on FDR Drive. Two occupants were injured. Air bags deployed. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction."

A taxi driver changing lanes struck a southbound sedan on FDR Drive. Two vehicle occupants were injured: the sedan driver, 45, suffered elbow and lower-arm injuries and shock; a 42-year-old front-seat passenger complained of back pain and shock. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as the contributing factor. Police recorded the taxi pre-crash action as "Changing Lanes" and the sedan as "Going Straight Ahead." Points of impact were the taxi’s right front bumper and the sedan’s left front quarter panel. Air bags deployed and occupants were using lap belts, per the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827395 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
10
Speeding Driver Hits 66-Year-Old Pedestrian on Second Ave

Jul 10 - A driver at unsafe speed hit a 66-year-old woman on Second Avenue in Manhattan. She suffered abrasions to her arm and was in shock. Police recorded 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The crash occurred off an intersection.

According to the police report, the driver was traveling south and going straight ahead when the driver hit a 66-year-old pedestrian on Second Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian was not at an intersection. She suffered abrasions to her elbow/lower arm/hand and was listed in shock. Police recorded the contributing factors as "Unsafe Speed" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report lists the vehicle type as unspecified and notes one vehicle occupant. The crash record does not assign fault beyond the listed contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827310 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
8
Taxi Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at E 50th

Jul 8 - A taxi hit a 70-year-old woman crossing with the signal on E 50th. She suffered a head injury. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed loud. The pain stayed real.

A taxi making a left turn on E 50th Street in Manhattan struck a 70-year-old woman as she crossed with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a head injury and was in shock. The driver was cited for inattention and distraction. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors were noted in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826182 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
7
Sedan Left Turn Crushes Cyclist on E 41st

Jul 7 - A sedan turned left into a cyclist at E 41st and 1st Avenue. The 48-year-old man suffered crush injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot. The sedan driver was not injured. Police recorded the collision.

One sedan made a left turn and hit a bicyclist at East 41st Street and 1st Avenue. The bicyclist, a 48-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot. The sedan driver was not injured. According to the police report, the crash involved a sedan and a bike. The report lists the sedan's pre-crash action as "Making Left Turn" and the bike's as "Going Straight Ahead." Police did not list any specific driver errors or contributing factors. The cyclist's contributing factors are recorded as "Unspecified." Point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper and the bike's center front end.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826200 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
4
Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car