Crash Count for District 2
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 4,406
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,453
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 856
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 40
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 16
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Nov 3, 2025
Carnage in CD 2
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 15
+1
Crush Injuries 13
Lower leg/foot 6
+1
Head 2
Hip/upper leg 2
Whole body 2
Chest 1
Face 1
Severe Bleeding 19
Head 13
+8
Lower leg/foot 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Eye 1
Face 1
Whole body 1
Severe Lacerations 7
Head 4
Lower arm/hand 2
Whole body 1
Concussion 25
Head 16
+11
Face 4
Neck 2
Back 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Whole body 1
Whiplash 82
Neck 43
+38
Head 21
+16
Back 8
+3
Whole body 5
Shoulder/upper arm 4
Chest 3
Face 2
Lower leg/foot 1
Contusion/Bruise 252
Lower leg/foot 97
+92
Head 39
+34
Lower arm/hand 39
+34
Shoulder/upper arm 24
+19
Hip/upper leg 15
+10
Back 14
+9
Face 12
+7
Neck 7
+2
Chest 6
+1
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Whole body 2
Eye 1
Abrasion 195
Lower arm/hand 63
+58
Lower leg/foot 53
+48
Head 25
+20
Shoulder/upper arm 17
+12
Face 12
+7
Whole body 7
+2
Hip/upper leg 6
+1
Back 5
Neck 3
Chest 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Pain/Nausea 49
Lower leg/foot 11
+6
Lower arm/hand 9
+4
Back 8
+3
Head 8
+3
Neck 6
+1
Shoulder/upper arm 6
+1
Hip/upper leg 5
Whole body 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Nov 3, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in CD 2?

Preventable Speeding in CD 2 School Zones

(since 2022)
Left Turn. Crosswalk. Sirens.

Left Turn. Crosswalk. Sirens.

District 2: Jan 1, 2022 - Oct 11, 2025

A taxi driver turned left and hit a 27-year-old woman in the crosswalk at E 28 St and Madison Ave on Oct 1. Police records say she was crossing with the signal; she was seriously hurt (NYC Open Data).

Sixteen people are dead here since 2022. Another 2,391 are hurt. That is Council District 2’s toll in the period covered (NYC Open Data). Pedestrians account for 11 of those deaths; people on bikes for 3 (NYC Open Data).

The pattern is plain

Deaths here do not come in a single burst. They come hour after hour. Late afternoons are worst, with the highest death count around 4 PM, and evenings close behind (NYC Open Data). Police list distraction, failure to yield, and unsafe speed among the repeat causes, with dozens of injuries tied to each (NYC Open Data).

On the East Side highway, a cyclist was crushed. “A bicyclist was struck and killed by a dump truck on the FDR Drive near 23rd Street in Manhattan early Friday morning, police said.” (Gothamist)

Where the danger concentrates

Avenue D keeps showing blood on the ledger; so do 1 Avenue and 3 Avenue. The FDR Drive carries three deaths in this span (NYC Open Data). Intersections tell the same story: turning drivers, poor sightlines, and people on foot left exposed.

Two blocks from the Oct 1 crash, at E 28 St and 3 Ave, a bus driver killed a 49-year-old man in June 2025, recorded at the intersection (NYC Open Data). On the Bowery at E 4 St, a taxi driver hit and killed a 79-year-old woman in 2024 (NYC Open Data).

Fix the turns. Clear the corners. Slow the cars.

Start with the basics at 28th and Madison, and at other repeat corners on 1st, 3rd, and Avenue D: hardened left turns, daylighted crosswalks, and longer walk heads. The Council has a bill to ban parking near crosswalks and build daylighting at scale; Council Member Carlina Rivera co-sponsored it (Legistar). She is also pushing more secure bike parking, which takes bikes off crowded sidewalks and protects riders at the curb (Legistar).

Citywide levers are on the table

The city can lower speeds on local streets. It has begun doing so in selected zones. Slower default speeds mean more time to brake and fewer families burying someone they love (CrashCount Take Action).

The worst repeat speeders are a small group with outsized harm. A state bill would require intelligent speed limiters for vehicles with heavy camera records. It is a clear way to stop the next left turn from becoming the next vigil (CrashCount Take Action).

This is one district. One corner. One woman crossing with the light. The steps are known. Make the calls. Make them act.

Take one step now: tell city and state leaders to act.

Frequently Asked Questions

What area does this cover?
New York City Council District 2, including parts of Greenwich Village, the Lower East Side, the East Village, and Gramercy.
How many people have been hurt or killed here since 2022?
Since Jan 1, 2022, 16 people have been killed and 2,391 injured in District 2. Pedestrians account for 11 of those deaths and people on bikes for 3, based on NYC Open Data.
Where are the worst spots?
FDR Drive has three deaths in this period, and Avenue D, 1 Avenue, and 3 Avenue show high injury counts. Recent fatal or severe crashes also include E 28 St at 3 Ave and the Bowery at E 4 St, per NYC Open Data.
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 for crashes from 2022-01-01 to 2025-10-11 within Council District 2 and tallied deaths, injuries, and serious injuries by mode and location. Data were extracted Oct 10, 2025. You can explore the base datasets starting here.
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

Fix the Problem

Council Member Carlina Rivera

District 2

Other Representatives

Assembly Member Grace Lee

District 65

Twitter: @AMGraceLee

State Senator Brian Kavanagh

District 27

Other Geographies

District 2 Council District 2 sits in Manhattan, Precinct 9, AD 65, SD 27.

It contains Greenwich Village, Lower East Side, East Village, Gramercy, Manhattan CB2, Manhattan CB3.

See also
Boroughs
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State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Council District 2

6
Woman killed by van going wrong way in Greenwich Village
23
Elderly Driver Unleashes Chaos in E. 57th St. Crash, Injures 3
22
Three injured when elderly minivan driver plows into yellow cab, mounts Manhattan sidewalk
21
Police bodycam video from deadly NYC July 4 crash shown during trial
20
Pedestrians injured, one critically, after box truck plows into them near Madison Square Garden
10
Bronx advocates score win in debate over Cross-Bronx highway rehab plans
1
Taxi driver turns left, hits woman

Oct 1 - Morning crash at E 28 St and Madison Ave. A taxi driver turned left and hit a 27-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered crush injuries to her lower leg.

At E 28 St and Madison Ave in Manhattan, the driver of a 2022 Toyota taxi made a left turn and hit a 27-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered crush injuries to her knee and lower leg. According to the police report, the driver, a 70-year-old man, was eastbound and turning left when the taxi’s front hit the pedestrian. Police listed no contributing factors in the report. Police recorded her as injured. The report notes center front impact and no damage recorded to the taxi.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4847557 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07
15
Cyclist Injured at E 14th and 3rd

Sep 15 - A cyclist was hurt on E 14th at 3rd. He suffered head wounds and severe lacerations. Police listed only a bike, westbound, going straight. They recorded Following Too Closely.

A 30-year-old man riding a bike was injured at East 14 Street and 3 Avenue in Manhattan around 9 a.m. He suffered a head injury and severe lacerations, and police noted shock. According to the police report, the only vehicle listed was a bike traveling west and going straight. Police recorded “Following Too Closely” as a contributing factor. No other vehicles were recorded. The report lists no damage to the bike. The crash is logged under collision ID 4842894 in the 9th Precinct, ZIP 10003.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842894 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07
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Int 1375-2025 Rivera is primary sponsor of bike parking expansion, improving pedestrian and cyclist safety.

Sep 10 - Int. 1375 orders DOT to install 5,000 bike parking stations over five years — 1,000 a year, 400 on commercial blocks. Secure, well-sited racks aim to clear sidewalks, curb bikes chained to poles, and boost pedestrian and cyclist safety through mode shift and safety‑in‑numbers.

Bill Int. 1375-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Filed 02/26/2025 and listed 09/10/2025. The matter is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to expanding the bicycle parking station program." Council Member Carlina Rivera is the primary sponsor. Gale A. Brewer is co-sponsor. The bill would require DOT to install 5,000 bicycle parking stations over five years (1,000/year; at least 400 commercial-block stations/year), post locations online, and submit a one-time report within six years. Safety analysis notes expanding secure, well‑sited bike parking encourages mode shift, reduces bikes chained on sidewalks, frees pedestrian space, and yields safety‑in‑numbers benefits for cyclists.


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Man fatally struck by train at Harlem subway station

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.


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
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.


31
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.


30
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.


29
SUV Driver Disregards Traffic Control, Hits Cyclist

Jul 29 - Driver in an SUV heading south on 2 Avenue hit a 65-year-old e-bike rider at East 15 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist was ejected and left unconscious with head injuries. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by the driver.

A driver in a 2024 Nissan SUV, traveling south on 2 Avenue, hit a 65-year-old man riding an e-bike at East 15 Street in Manhattan. The impact threw the cyclist. He was left unconscious with head injuries and reported crush injuries. According to the police report, police recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded' for the driver. After noting the driver error, police also recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded' for the cyclist. Vehicle damage and point of impact were listed at the SUV’s center front end. Injuries for the SUV occupants were not specified in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831391 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07
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Cyclist Hurt in E 17th, 5th Crash

Jul 29 - A driver in a parked sedan and a southbound cyclist collided on E 17th at 5th. The cyclist, 21, suffered severe head cuts. The driver, 72, was unhurt. Police recorded Failure to Keep Right.

A southbound cyclist and a parked sedan collided on E 17 Street at 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The crash happened at 10:42 a.m. The cyclist, 21, suffered severe head lacerations and was listed as injured. The driver, 72, was not hurt. According to the police report, the cyclist’s head was the site of injury. Police recorded “Failure to Keep Right” as a contributing factor. The sedan had damage to the left front quarter panel. Police noted damage to the front of the bike. No other contributing factors were recorded. The case is logged under collision ID 4831257.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831257 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07
29
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.


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.