Crash Count for West Village
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,128
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 456
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 193
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 8
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 5
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Nov 8, 2025
Carnage in West Village
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 5
Crush Injuries 1
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Severe Bleeding 2
Face 1
Head 1
Severe Lacerations 4
Face 3
Hip/upper leg 1
Concussion 6
Head 3
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Lower leg/foot 1
Whiplash 26
Neck 13
+8
Back 6
+1
Head 6
+1
Face 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Contusion/Bruise 51
Lower leg/foot 16
+11
Lower arm/hand 9
+4
Head 7
+2
Hip/upper leg 6
+1
Whole body 3
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Back 2
Chest 2
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Face 1
Neck 1
Abrasion 42
Lower arm/hand 11
+6
Lower leg/foot 10
+5
Head 9
+4
Face 5
Hip/upper leg 3
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Back 1
Neck 1
Pain/Nausea 9
Lower leg/foot 3
Head 2
Back 1
Chest 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whole body 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Nov 8, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in West Village?

Preventable Speeding in West Village School Zones

(since 2022)
Morton and Seventh: a woman in the crosswalk, and a city that still won’t slow down

Morton and Seventh: a woman in the crosswalk, and a city that still won’t slow down

West Village: Jan 1, 2022 - Nov 12, 2025

Just after 8:30 AM on Nov 6, 2025, at Morton Street and Seventh Avenue South, a driver in a 2020 GMC SUV turned left and hit a 27‑year‑old woman in a marked crosswalk. Police recorded “Traffic Control Disregarded” by the driver. She died at the scene (NYC Open Data).

She was one of 5 people killed on West Village streets since 2022, alongside 456 injured and 8 seriously hurt (NYC Open Data). This year, crashes rose to 240, up 6.7% from last year’s 225. Injuries climbed to 120, up 37.9%. Serious injuries went from 1 to 3 (NYC Open Data).

Where the street keeps breaking

Police logs point to steady harm at Hudson Street, West 14th Street, Seventh Avenue South, and Bleecker Street. Each shows double‑digit injuries since 2022 (NYC Open Data).

Injuries spike around 5 PM, when people flood the crossings and drivers push through. Deaths cluster in the evening and late night hours (NYC Open Data). Police repeatedly record driver inattention and failure to yield at these corners (NYC Open Data).

People on foot bear the brunt. Since 2022, 3 pedestrians were killed here. Pedestrian injuries most often involve sedans and SUVs — 34 tied to sedans and 20 to SUVs — with taxis close behind (NYC Open Data).

The pattern is known. The fixes are known.

At Morton and Seventh, police say the driver disregarded traffic control before turning into the crosswalk (NYC Open Data). It rhymes with other deaths here: left turns into people, missed yields, rushed moves at busy hours. These are design and speed problems.

Simple steps cut these crashes: daylight corners; give walkers a head start; harden left turns; slow the default speed. The city already has the tools. Albany renewed 24/7 school‑zone speed cameras through 2030 (AMNY). The Council and DOT can set safer speeds under Sammy’s Law; our neighbors need them on these blocks now. See how to press them today (CrashCount: Take Action).

Who is acting — and who isn’t

Two state levers can stop repeat harm. The Senate’s Stop Super Speeders Act (S 4045) would force habitual speeders to use speed limiters. State Senator Brian Kavanagh (SD 27) voted yes in committee (Open States). In the Assembly, Deborah Glick (AD 66) co‑sponsored the companion measure earlier this year and separately sponsored the bill to renew speed‑camera authority (A 8787) (Open States).

Here at home, Council Member Erik Bottcher (District 3) has backed curb‑safety bills, including a measure to ban parking near crosswalks to open sight lines (Intro 1138‑2024) — the kind of fix Morton and Seventh needed before Nov 6 (timeline record).

Slow the turn, save the life

One woman in a crosswalk. One driver who didn’t stop. The same corners keep hurting people. We don’t need new lessons. We need lower speeds, hardened turns, and enforcement that bites. Then maybe Morton Street is just a quiet morning again.

Take one step now: tell City Hall and Albany to slow our streets and rein in repeat speeders (CrashCount: Take Action).

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened at Morton and Seventh on Nov 6, 2025?
A driver in a 2020 GMC SUV turned left at Morton Street and Seventh Avenue South and hit a 27‑year‑old woman who was in a marked crosswalk. Police recorded “Traffic Control Disregarded” by the driver. She died. Source: NYC Open Data crash record (CrashID 4855569).
How bad is traffic violence in the West Village since 2022?
Since 2022, five people have been killed and 456 injured in crashes in the West Village, with eight serious injuries. This year alone, there have been 240 crashes, 120 injuries, and three serious injuries. Source: NYC Open Data and CrashCount period stats.
Where are the worst spots and times?
Hudson Street, West 14th Street, Seventh Avenue South, and Bleecker Street have high injury counts. Injuries peak around 5 PM, with deaths clustering in evening and late‑night hours. Source: CrashCount small‑area analysis of NYC Open Data.
What can be fixed on these blocks right now?
Daylight the corners, add leading pedestrian intervals, harden left turns, and slow the default speed. Albany renewed 24/7 school‑zone speed cameras, and NYC can deploy more traffic‑calming at the listed hotspots. See how to press officials on our Take Action page.
How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets (Crashes h9gi‑nx95, Persons f55k‑p6yu, Vehicles bm4k‑52h4). Filters: geography = West Village (NTA MN0203), date range = 2022‑01‑01 to 2025‑11‑12, and mode/person type as noted. Counts for crashes, injuries, deaths, serious injuries, vehicle types, locations, and hourly patterns come from those filtered records and CrashCount’s period stats generated on Nov 11, 2025. You can start from the crash dataset here and apply the same filters.
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

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Other Representatives

Assembly Member Deborah Glick

District 66

Council Member Erik D. Bottcher

District 3

State Senator Brian Kavanagh

District 27

Traffic Safety Timeline for West Village

7
Woman, 27, fatally struck by wrong-way NYC driver ID’d as transplant from Massachusetts planning wedding
6
Left-turning driver in SUV kills woman

Nov 6 - At Morton St and 7 Ave S, a left-turning driver in a GMC SUV hit a 27-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk. She suffered crush injuries and died. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by the driver.

A 61-year-old man driving a 2020 GMC SUV made a left turn at Morton St and 7 Ave S in Manhattan and hit a 27-year-old woman who was crossing in a marked crosswalk. She suffered crush injuries and was killed. According to the police report, police recorded “Traffic Control Disregarded” by the driver. The crash occurred at an intersection; the impact was to the left front bumper. The vehicle was registered in New Jersey and the driver was licensed. The report lists the pedestrian’s location as an intersection crosswalk. No injuries are listed for the driver.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4855569 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
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Bottcher mentioned in What Everyone’s Saying About Those Housing Ballot Proposals

29
Right-turn crash tied to driver inattention

Oct 29 - A van driver going north met a right-turning driver at Carmine and Bleecker. They crashed. The 28-year-old driver reported a neck injury. Police noted driver inattention/distraction.

At Carmine Street and Bleecker Street in Manhattan, the driver of a 2011 Isuzu van traveled north, going straight. Another driver made a right turn. They collided at 12:15 p.m. The van’s left front quarter panel took the hit; the other vehicle’s right front and right side were damaged. A 28-year-old male driver reported a neck injury and whiplash and was listed as injured. According to the police report, officers recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor. Other factors were listed as unspecified. The report lists only vehicle occupants; no pedestrians or cyclists appear in the injury data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4854094 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
25
Driver disregards traffic control, injures cyclist

Oct 25 - A sedan driver hit a 24-year-old cyclist at Clarkson and Greenwich in Manhattan at 7:27 p.m. The rider bled from the leg and was in shock. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded by the driver.

A driver in a 2018 Toyota sedan, traveling east on Clarkson Street, went straight and hit a southbound cyclist at Greenwich Street in Manhattan at 7:27 p.m. The 24-year-old bicyclist suffered a leg injury with minor bleeding and was in shock. According to the police report, officers recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded' by the driver. The car carried two occupants and had center front-end damage. The bike was headed south. The collision was logged at Clarkson Street and Greenwich Street in the 6th Precinct. No other injuries for people in the car were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4852496 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
24
Taxi Driver Injured Near 85 Barrow Street

Oct 24 - A taxi driver going west crashed near 85 Barrow St in Manhattan. He suffered a facial abrasion. Roof damage was recorded. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed.

A 59-year-old man driving a taxi west was in a crash near 85 Barrow St in Manhattan at 1:10 p.m. He was conscious, wore a lap belt, and suffered a facial abrasion. Vehicle records show roof impact and roof damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed. "According to the police report, contributing factors for the driver were recorded as 'Unspecified'." No other injuries were recorded in the data. The driver was licensed in New Jersey and was going straight ahead. One registrant is listed, with no injury details. The report gives no narrative explaining how the crash happened.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4854095 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
19
Woman dies after dragged by SUV she tried to enter in East Harlem hit-run
11
Driver hits e-bike rider at W 11 St

Oct 11 - Northbound driver on West St collided with an eastbound e-bike rider at W 11 St in Manhattan. The rider suffered a head contusion. A front-seat passenger was injured.

A driver traveling north on West St and an e-bike rider traveling east on W 11 St collided in Manhattan. The 21-year-old bicyclist suffered a head contusion. A 36-year-old front-seat passenger in the motor vehicle had a facial abrasion. According to the police report, officers recorded "Other Vehicular" and "Other Electronic Device" for the driver. The e-bike was demolished. The motor vehicle showed right-front impact and left-front damage. Police listed similar contributing factors across parties but recorded them for the driver first. No charges or citations were included in the data provided.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4849163 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
1
E-Bike Driver Injures Pedestrian at 14th and Eighth

Oct 1 - A driver on an e-bike passed too close and hit a 43-year-old man in the West 14th Street crosswalk at Eighth Avenue. He fell hard. His arm fractured.

At 6:30 p.m. in Manhattan, a driver on an e-bike going north on Eighth Avenue hit a 43-year-old man who was crossing in a marked crosswalk at West 14th Street. The man suffered a fracture to his lower arm and hand. No damage was recorded to the e-bike. The driver was traveling straight ahead, northbound. According to the police report, "Passing Too Closely" was the contributing factor. Police recorded Passing Too Closely by the driver. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-bike.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4846855 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
26
Westbound cyclists collide on Morton Street

Sep 26 - Two cyclists riding west on Morton Street collided near West Street. A 35-year-old rider suffered a head injury and concussion and was unconscious. Police recorded contributing factors as unspecified.

Two cyclists riding west on Morton Street at West Street collided. One, age 35, was ejected, suffered a head injury and concussion, and was unconscious. The other, age 30, had injuries listed as unspecified. According to the police report, both riders were on bikes traveling west and going straight before the crash, and contributing factors were recorded as "Unspecified" for both. No other causes are cited in the file. Police note no damage to the bikes. This crash occurred in Manhattan’s 6th Precinct at Morton Street and West Street.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4845805 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
23
Left-Turning SUV Driver Hits Woman in Crosswalk

Sep 23 - A driver in a Jeep SUV turned left at 7 Ave S and Leroy St and hit a woman in a marked crosswalk at noon. She suffered leg injuries and shock. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver.

A driver in a 2004 Jeep SUV made a left turn at 7 Ave S and Leroy St around noon and hit a 30-year-old woman in the marked crosswalk in Manhattan, ZIP 10014. She suffered knee and lower-leg injuries, reported pain, and was in shock. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn and failed to yield right-of-way. The crash listing cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor, and police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV. The crash was recorded in the 6th Precinct. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4844692 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
22
Driver Hits Cyclist at Hudson and W 12th

Sep 22 - Jeep driver going straight hit a woman on a bike at W 12th and Hudson. She suffered a bruised leg and stayed conscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver.

A driver in a 2021 Jeep sedan going straight hit a 33-year-old woman riding a bike at West 12th Street and Hudson Street in Manhattan. She had a lower-leg bruise and remained conscious. According to the police report, the driver was traveling straight and the bicyclist was making a left turn. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. The sedan’s left front quarter panel was damaged. The bike’s front end was hit. No injuries were reported for the motorist. Both units were recorded southbound.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4844887 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
18
Motorcycle driver hits woman at 7th Ave intersection

Sep 18 - At 7th Ave South and Barrow, a southbound motorcycle driver going straight hit a 26-year-old woman in the intersection. Police recorded driver inattention and following too closely. She suffered a fracture to her lower arm and hand. She was crossing with the signal.

A driver on a motorcycle, traveling south on Seventh Avenue South, hit a 26-year-old woman in the intersection at Barrow Street in Manhattan. She was injured with a fracture to her lower arm and hand and remained conscious at the scene. "According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Following Too Closely by the driver." The driver was going straight. Impact was to the motorcycle’s center front. The crash was logged in the 6th Precinct, zip 10014. Collision ID 4843892.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4843892 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
17
SUV driver hits child at 8th Avenue

Sep 17 - Northbound SUV driver going straight hit an 11-year-old in a Manhattan intersection before 8 a.m. Right front bumper. The child suffered leg injuries. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction and following too closely.

An SUV driver traveling north on 8th Avenue at 7:50 a.m. hit an 11-year-old pedestrian in a Manhattan intersection. The child suffered injuries to the lower leg and foot and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the driver was going straight and the point of impact was the right front bumper. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction and following too closely by the driver. The crash occurred in ZIP code 10011. The SUV showed no reported damage, and only the driver was inside.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4843891 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
14
Driver fails to yield on Little West 12th

Sep 14 - A driver in an SUV went east on Little West 12th and hit a 23-year-old woman outside an intersection. She suffered a hip bruise. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.

A driver in an SUV traveling east on Little West 12th Street in Manhattan around 3:45 a.m. hit a 23-year-old woman walking outside an intersection. She was injured with a bruise to the hip and upper leg. According to the police report, police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. After citing the driver’s failure to yield, the report also notes “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” The crash involved one vehicle, a Honda SUV, going straight. The location is Little West 12th Street in the 6th Precinct.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4843058 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
22
Drivers' Lane-Change Sideswipe Injures Passenger

Aug 22 - Two drivers changed lanes on West Street and sideswiped at West 12th. A 54-year-old woman in the right rear suffered neck pain and shock. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction for both drivers.

Two northbound drivers on West Street changed lanes and sideswiped at West 12th Street. The right-rear passenger, a 54-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and complained of whiplash; she was reported in shock. According to the police report, the listed contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" for both vehicles. Police records list both vehicles' pre-crash action as changing lanes and note impacts to quarter panels and doors consistent with a lane-change sideswipe. Vehicle records show one SUV with right-side door damage and the other with left-rear impact. The report records driver inattention as the cited error. No pedestrian or cyclist was reported injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837098 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
18
Taxi hits right-turning moped; driver ejected

Aug 18 - A southbound taxi struck a southbound moped making a right turn at Hudson and W 14th. The moped driver, 35, was ejected and suffered a head injury. A passenger was also involved. Police cited traffic-control disregard.

A taxi driver traveling south on Hudson Street struck a southbound moped that was making a right turn at West 14th Street. The moped driver, 35, was ejected and sustained a head injury; a pillion passenger was also involved. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Other Vehicular." The report's persons section lists driver errors including Traffic Control Disregarded and Turning Improperly. The taxi had front-end damage; the moped showed center-front damage. The report notes the moped driver wore no safety equipment; a passenger is marked Helmet (Motorcycle Only) after the cited driver errors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837069 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
18
Inexperienced cyclist injured on Hudson Street

Aug 18 - A 53-year-old man on a bicycle was injured on Hudson at Bank after contact with another unit. Police recorded "Driver Inexperience." He suffered knee and lower-leg contusions and was listed injured.

A 53-year-old bicyclist was injured on Hudson Street at Bank Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inexperience." The cyclist held a permit. The bike was traveling south and had center-front impact. The driver of the other unit was traveling north and had right-front quarter-panel contact. The bicyclist suffered knee and lower-leg trauma and a contusion and was listed injured. Police list Driver Inexperience as the sole recorded contributing factor. The report records no other contributing factors and no vehicle damage.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836038 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
13
Central Park Group Backs Carriage Ban

Aug 13 - Two runaway horses crashed into pedicabs. A cab driver’s wrist broke. The Conservancy calls for a ban. Heavy carriages scar pavement. Manure stains the drives. Safety for all hangs in the balance.

West Side Spirit (2025-08-13) reports the Central Park Conservancy urged city leaders to ban horse-drawn carriages, citing public safety. Their letter referenced two May incidents: a bolting horse and a crash injuring a pedicab driver. CEO Elizabeth W. Smith wrote, 'Banning horse carriages has become a matter of public health and safety for Park visitors.' The Conservancy also noted damage to park infrastructure and daily manure left behind. The push supports Ryder’s Law, a City Council bill named after a collapsed horse. The article highlights ongoing debate and recent injuries, underscoring risks to vulnerable park users.


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Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan

Aug 8 - Officials raced the M34 on Aug. 7. Walkers beat the bus by seven minutes. The M34 averages 5.5 mph for 28,000 daily riders. Sponsors push a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway to speed service and cut congestion.

Bill/file number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council subcommittees on Zoning and Franchises, and Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan one day earlier. Key dates: race on Aug. 7, 2025; article published Aug. 8, 2025. Matter titled "Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown" centers a proposed car-free 34th Street busway. Zohran Mamdani joined the Aug. 7 stunt and said, "These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." CM Erik Bottcher and CM Keith Powers backed the plan. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams also voiced support. Transportation Alternatives' Ben Furnas praised the busway. No formal safety impact note was provided.