Crash Count for District 1
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 7,824
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 3,376
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 982
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 58
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 18
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Nov 3, 2025
Carnage in CD 1
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 17
+3
Crush Injuries 9
Head 2
Lower arm/hand 2
Lower leg/foot 2
Back 1
Neck 1
Whole body 1
Amputation 2
Head 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Severe Bleeding 18
Head 10
+5
Lower arm/hand 2
Lower leg/foot 2
Chest 1
Face 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whole body 1
Severe Lacerations 23
Head 8
+3
Face 4
Lower arm/hand 4
Lower leg/foot 4
Hip/upper leg 1
Whole body 1
Concussion 30
Head 26
+21
Neck 2
Eye 1
Whiplash 108
Neck 51
+46
Back 25
+20
Head 20
+15
Whole body 9
+4
Lower arm/hand 4
Shoulder/upper arm 4
Hip/upper leg 2
Lower leg/foot 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Chest 1
Contusion/Bruise 262
Lower leg/foot 95
+90
Lower arm/hand 48
+43
Head 37
+32
Shoulder/upper arm 29
+24
Hip/upper leg 18
+13
Back 9
+4
Face 8
+3
Whole body 8
+3
Chest 6
+1
Abdomen/pelvis 4
Neck 4
Eye 1
Abrasion 183
Lower leg/foot 71
+66
Lower arm/hand 56
+51
Head 24
+19
Face 10
+5
Hip/upper leg 7
+2
Shoulder/upper arm 7
+2
Chest 3
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Neck 2
Whole body 2
Back 1
Pain/Nausea 61
Lower leg/foot 11
+6
Back 9
+4
Head 9
+4
Neck 9
+4
Lower arm/hand 8
+3
Shoulder/upper arm 7
+2
Hip/upper leg 4
Abdomen/pelvis 3
Chest 2
Face 1
Whole body 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Nov 3, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in CD 1?

Preventable Speeding in CD 1 School Zones

(since 2022)

Caught Speeding Recently in CD 1

Vehicles – Caught Speeding in NYC (12 months)
  1. 2023 Black Toyota Sedan (LHW5598) – 253 times • 1 in last 90d here
  2. 2022 Gray Ford Pickup (KXM7078) – 246 times • 2 in last 90d here
  3. 2022 Whbk Me/Be Suburban (LTJ3931) – 169 times • 2 in last 90d here
  4. 2023 Gray Toyota Sedan (LHW5596) – 146 times • 1 in last 90d here
  5. 2021 Black BMW 4S (TDC5535) – 135 times • 1 in last 90d here
Mid‑Morning in SoHo. A Left Turn. A Death.

Mid‑Morning in SoHo. A Left Turn. A Death.

District 1: Jan 1, 2022 - Nov 4, 2025

A 54‑year‑old woman stepped into the crosswalk at Spring and Crosby about 8:30 AM. Police recorded the driver of a Jeep making a left turn and failing to yield. She died there. NYC Open Data (CrashID 4767502).

She is one of 18 people killed on District 1 streets since 2022. Eleven were people walking; two were on bikes. CrashCount analysis of NYC Open Data.

Water Street tells the story

On July 4, 2024, a driver in a pickup entered Corlears Hook Park at Water and Jackson and killed four people who were not in the roadway. NYC Open Data (CrashID 4738033). Water Street now sits on the district’s short list of worst locations. CrashCount analysis.

Last week, a judge found the driver, Daniel Hyden, guilty. “Daniel Hyden was found guilty on four counts of second‑degree murder,” reported ABC7. Gothamist covered the conviction as well.

The danger runs through the day

The deaths do not come at random. District data show a hard spike around 10 AM and again near 8 PM. Five people died in the 10 AM hour; four at 8 PM. CrashCount analysis.

Police recorded named driver errors again and again. Failure to yield. Inattention. A left turn taken into a person with the light. These are fixable failures. CrashCount analysis.

Canal Street, still waiting

Canal Street keeps taking. A 55‑year‑old man was killed there in March 2024. NYC Open Data (CrashID 4707766). Residents have asked the city for wider sidewalks, protected bike lanes, and enforcement. In 2022, a public call said it plain: “The time is long overdue to take action in response to the dire conditions of Canal Street.” Council Member Christopher Marte pledged support. Streetsblog.

What leaders have done — and not done

At City Hall, Marte has backed specific pieces. He co‑sponsored a bill to ban parking within 20 feet of crosswalks and require daylighting at 1,000 intersections a year. Int 1138‑2024. He voted yes on dooring warning decals for taxis and for‑hire vehicles. Int 0193‑2024. He voted to speed up removal of derelict cars that block sightlines. Int 0857‑2024.

The state must do its part. A small share of drivers cause outsize harm. A bill in Albany would force repeat speeders to install speed limiters. It’s called the Stop Super Speeders Act (S4045C/A2299C). Our city’s own advocates have made the case: rein in the worst, and lives are saved. /take_action/.

What will actually make this corner safer

  • Daylight every leg at Spring and Crosby and along Canal. The Council bill to ban parking near crosswalks would do that at scale. Int 1138‑2024.
  • Harden left turns on SoHo corners. Leading pedestrian intervals and turn‑calming at known crash corners — Water Street, Delancey, Allen — match the pattern police recorded. CrashCount analysis.
  • Slow the default speed citywide. Fewer people die when cars move slower. The tools exist. The city can use them. /take_action/.

The woman at Spring and Crosby had the light. The driver turned left. She never made it across. We know what stops this. It’s time to do it. /take_action/.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people have been killed on District 1 streets since 2022?
Eighteen. Of those, 11 were people walking and two were people on bikes. Source: CrashCount analysis of NYC Open Data (Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets, 2022-01-01 to 2025-11-04).
What happened at Spring and Crosby on Oct 28, 2024?
Police recorded a 54-year-old woman crossing with the signal when a driver in a Jeep, turning left, failed to yield and killed her at the intersection of Spring Street and Crosby Street. Source: NYC Open Data – Motor Vehicle Collisions (CrashID 4767502).
Where are the worst locations in District 1?
Water Street is on the short list due to the July 4, 2024 park crash that killed four people at Water and Jackson. Canal Street, Delancey Street, Allen Street, and the FDR Drive also show high harm. Source: CrashCount analysis of top intersections and NYC Open Data (CrashID 4738033).
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). We filtered to NYC Council District 1 and the period Jan 1, 2022–Nov 4, 2025, then counted deaths and injuries by mode and hour. Extraction date: Nov 3, 2025. You can view the datasets here; specific incidents cited include CrashID 4767502 and CrashID 4738033.
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.

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Council Member Christopher Marte

District 1

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Assembly Member Charles Fall

District 61

State Senator Andrew Gounardes

District 26

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District 1 Council District 1 sits in Manhattan, Precinct 5, AD 61, SD 26.

It contains Financial District-Battery Park City, Tribeca-Civic Center, The Battery-Governors Island-Ellis Island-Liberty Island, SoHo-Little Italy-Hudson Square, Chinatown-Two Bridges, Lower East Side, Manhattan CB2, Manhattan CB3, Manhattan CB1.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Council District 1

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Woman killed by van going wrong way in Greenwich Village
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  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4854439 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07
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Int 1439-2025 Christopher Marte

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Elderly Driver Unleashes Chaos in E. 57th St. Crash, Injures 3
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Three injured when elderly minivan driver plows into yellow cab, mounts Manhattan sidewalk
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Police bodycam video from deadly NYC July 4 crash shown during trial
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Pedestrians injured, one critically, after box truck plows into them near Madison Square Garden
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Bronx advocates score win in debate over Cross-Bronx highway rehab plans
4
Motorcycle driver hits 82-year-old at 449 Broadway

Oct 4 - A motorcycle driver traveling south hit an 82-year-old man at 449 Broadway. The impact was to the front of the bike. The man suffered head wounds and severe lacerations. The driver was also hurt.

An 82-year-old man was hit by a motorcycle driver at 449 Broadway in Manhattan. The driver was traveling south and going straight through the intersection when he struck the man with the front of the bike. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and severe lacerations. The driver sustained a bruised hip and leg. According to the police report, the motorcycle was "Going Straight Ahead," the point of impact was the "Center Front End," and officers listed "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as contributing factors. The report did not record a specific driver error.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4847531 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07
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Man fatally struck by train at Harlem subway station

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Head-on collision between cyclists on Brooklyn Bridge

Aug 25 - Two cyclists collided head-on on the Brooklyn Bridge. A 36-year-old man suffered severe bleeding and upper-arm trauma. A 50-year-old woman suffered upper-arm trauma. Both riders were injured and recorded as treated.

According to the police report, a driver of an eastbound bike and a driver of a westbound bike were both going straight and struck front to front on the Brooklyn Bridge. A 50-year-old woman and a 36-year-old man were injured; both sustained upper-arm injuries and the 36-year-old had severe bleeding. The report lists contributing factors as Unspecified and provides no driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Improper Passing. No other vehicles were involved. Safety equipment is recorded as None for both riders, but the report names no rider error and cites no signals or helmets as causal factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837888 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07
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Taxi strikes cyclist on Mercer and Houston

Aug 20 - A taxi drove south and hit a westbound cyclist at Mercer and West Houston. The crash cut her leg. She stayed conscious. The car kept its nose clean; her body paid. A control was ignored. Streets turned sharp and small.

A southbound taxi and a westbound cyclist collided at Mercer St and W Houston St in Manhattan. The 31-year-old bicyclist suffered severe leg lacerations and was conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” The data shows the taxi’s center front hit the bike’s left front, indicating the motorist drove straight into the cyclist’s path. These are driver errors that endanger people outside the car. Only after those failures does the record note the cyclist listed “None” for safety equipment, which did not cause the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836490 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07
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Passenger opens door, injures 58-year-old cyclist

Aug 14 - A passenger opened a right-side door on Liberty St. A 58-year-old man on a bike struck the door, was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his arm. Police recorded passenger distraction as the contributing factor.

A 58-year-old man riding a bicycle southwest on Liberty St at South End Ave struck a right-side door and was ejected. He suffered severe lacerations to his elbow and lower arm. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Passenger Distraction." Police recorded Passenger Distraction as the listed driver error. The report cites point of impact at the right-side doors and lists the bicyclist as injured and ejected. No other driver behaviors are cited in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837871 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07
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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
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
Cyclist Hospitalized After Hit-And-Run Uptown

Aug 3 - A driver struck a cyclist at West 181st and Cabrini. The driver fled. The cyclist went to the hospital. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.

CBS New York (2025-08-03) reports a bicyclist was hospitalized after a hit-and-run at West 181st Street and Cabrini Boulevard in Washington Heights. The crash happened just after noon. The driver left the scene, leaving the cyclist injured. The article states, "A bicyclist was hospitalized after being injured in a hit and run." No details on the driver or vehicle were released. The incident highlights ongoing risks for cyclists and the persistent issue of drivers fleeing crash scenes in New York City.


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Eight Injured As Cars Hit Scaffolding

Jul 31 - Two vehicles collided on Madison Avenue. One slammed into scaffolding. Eight people hurt. Steel and glass scattered. Early morning chaos. No word yet on why.

ABC7 reported on July 31, 2025, that a car and SUV crashed on Madison Avenue between 84th and 85th streets, sending one vehicle into scaffolding. Eight people were injured, but none critically. The article states, 'There is no word on the cause of the crash. So far, no charges have been filed.' Video from Citizen App showed the aftermath. The crash highlights the risks of vehicle collisions near pedestrian infrastructure. No details on driver actions or city response were given.


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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene

Jul 30 - A Nissan struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider fell, hit his head, and lay critical as the red light blinked. The unlicensed driver fled. Police arrested him two hours later.

West Side Spirit (2025-07-30) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver hit a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. near 14th St., leaving the rider with serious head trauma. The driver fled, but police arrested him two hours later, charging him with "leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license." The crash shut down Second Ave. between 14th and 15th Streets. NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The article highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers and the consequences of fleeing crash scenes.


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Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack

Jul 29 - A man shoved his girlfriend onto subway tracks at Fulton Street. The train crushed her legs. She survived, but lost both limbs. He fled, but police caught him. The court sentenced him to 18 years.

Gothamist (2025-07-29) reports a Brooklyn man received 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to pushing his girlfriend onto the tracks at Manhattan's Fulton Street Station on March 9, 2024. Prosecutors said Christian Valdez threw her as a train entered, causing injuries that led to both legs being amputated. District Attorney Alvin Bragg called it a 'life-threatening act of domestic violence in our transit system.' Valdez fled but was arrested hours later. The case highlights the vulnerability of transit riders and the severe consequences of violence in public spaces.


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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.