Crash Count for Greenwich Village
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 732
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 378
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 153
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 7
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 2
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Aug 15, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Greenwich Village?

Greenwich Village Bleeds While City Stalls—Lower the Speed, Save a Life

Greenwich Village Bleeds While City Stalls—Lower the Speed, Save a Life

Greenwich Village: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025

Blood on the Crosswalks

A cyclist lies in the street. His sweater soaked through. “All my body was blood and the sweater,” said Myung Jin Chung. He woke up in an ambulance. The driver who hit him ran a red, reversed, nearly ran him over again, then fled. No arrest. No justice. Just another day in Greenwich Village.

In the last twelve months, 116 people have been injured and one killed in 194 crashes here. Four suffered injuries so severe they may never walk the same. The dead do not speak. The wounded do, if they can.

The Numbers Do Not Lie

Two people have died on these streets since 2022. One was 75. One was 25. Seven have been seriously injured. The toll is steady, merciless. Cars and SUVs are the main weapons—2 deaths and 2 serious injuries from cars and SUVs. Taxis, trucks, bikes, motorcycles: all part of the machinery. No one is safe. Not the old, not the young. Not the man crossing with the light. Not the cyclist just trying to get home.

A wrong-way driver fleeing police struck a cyclist on West Third. The man survived. The driver vanished. “A wrong-way driver fleeing from police struck a bicyclist in Greenwich Village during a chase,” police said. The city promises new pursuit policies. The pain remains.

Promises and Delays

The city touts Vision Zero. Lower speed limits. More cameras. But the blood keeps coming. Local leaders have the power to lower speed limits to 20 mph. They have not done it. Cameras that catch speeders are at risk of going dark unless Albany acts. Every delay is another broken bone, another funeral.

What Now?

This is not fate. This is policy. Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand cameras that never sleep. Demand streets where a man on a bike can make it home. Take action now.

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Deborah Glick
Assembly Member Deborah Glick
District 66
District Office:
853 Broadway Suite 2007, New York, NY 10003
Legislative Office:
Room 621, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Carlina Rivera
Council Member Carlina Rivera
District 2
District Office:
254 East 4th Street, New York, NY 10009
212-677-1077
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1820, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7366
Twitter: CarlinaRivera
Brian Kavanagh
State Senator Brian Kavanagh
District 27
District Office:
Room 2011, 250 Broadway, New York, NY 10007
Legislative Office:
Room 512, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247

Traffic Safety Timeline for Greenwich Village

DOT Lowers Speed, Adds Barriers On Canal

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.


Two Indicted After Chinatown Crash

Two women face indictment after a deadly Chinatown crash. The toll is real. The system failed to protect. Streets remain dangerous for those on foot.

CBS New York reported on August 7, 2025, that two women were indicted following a deadly crash in Chinatown, Manhattan. The article states, 'Two women charged in connection with a deadly crash in Chinatown have now been indicted.' Details on the crash itself are limited, but the indictment signals potential driver error or negligence. The case highlights ongoing risks for vulnerable road users in dense city neighborhoods and underscores the need for stronger traffic safety measures.


Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene

A Nissan SUV struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider flew to the pavement. The driver fled. The bike’s red light blinked in the dark. Police arrested the unlicensed driver two hours later. The rider remains critical.

West Side Spirit (2025-07-31) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver in a Nissan SUV struck a 65-year-old e-bike rider on Second Ave. near 15th St., leaving the cyclist with serious head trauma. The driver fled, drove on the sidewalk, and later took the SUV to a car wash. He confessed to police after turning himself in two hours later, saying he fled because he lacked a license. The article notes, 'He now faces charges of leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license.' The NYPD Highway District's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The crash highlights persistent dangers from unlicensed drivers and gaps in enforcement.


Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene

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.


City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street

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.


Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be

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.


Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown

A stolen Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck and killed a pedestrian and a cyclist. The driver tried to flee. Eyewitnesses stopped her. Broken bodies, broken laws, broken city.

According to NY Daily News (2025-07-22), Autumn Donna Ascension Romero crashed a stolen rental car at Bowery and Canal, killing May Kwok and Kevin Cruickshank. Prosecutors say Romero admitted to drinking before driving and tried to flee the scene with her passenger. An open tequila bottle and loaded pistols were found in the car. The article quotes, 'They then tried to flee the scene followed by multiple eyewitnesses who told them to stop.' Romero faces murder and vehicular homicide charges. The crash highlights dangers from impaired driving, stolen vehicles, and failures in preventing reckless use of rentals.


Stolen Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two

A stolen car tore through Chinatown. The driver jumped the curb. Two lives ended—one on a bench, one on a bike. Guns found in the wreck. The street holds the scars.

According to NY Daily News (2025-07-21), a stolen Chevrolet Malibu crashed at Bowery and Canal, killing May Kwok, 63, and Kevin Cruickshank, 55. The driver, Autumn Donna Ascension Romero, faces murder and vehicular homicide charges. Police said she "jumped a curb in Chinatown and killed two people." Passenger Kennedy Lecraft faces charges for weapon possession and unauthorized use of a vehicle. Two pistols and ammunition were found in the trunk. The article notes Romero had been freed without bail after a prior hit-and-run. The crash exposes gaps in bail and rental car oversight.


Taxi Fails to Yield, Injures Pedestrian on Bleecker

Taxi struck a 19-year-old woman at Bleecker and Thompson. She suffered leg abrasions. Police cite failure to yield. Shock followed. The street stayed quiet. Metal met flesh. The system failed again.

A taxi hit a 19-year-old pedestrian at the intersection of Bleecker Street and Thompson Street in Manhattan. She was getting on or off a vehicle when struck, suffering abrasions to her lower leg and foot and experiencing shock. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver’s error is clear in the data. No injuries were reported for the taxi occupants. The report does not list helmet or signal use as contributing factors. The toll fell on the pedestrian. The street remained unchanged.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828837 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18
Stolen Car Kills Cyclist, Bench Sitter

A stolen Chevy Malibu tore through Bowery and Canal, crushing a cyclist and a woman on a bench. Metal, bodies, silence. The driver fled. Two lives ended in seconds. The street swallowed them whole.

According to the New York Post (2025-07-20), a stolen Chevy Malibu jumped a median at Bowery and Canal, striking cyclist Kevin Cruickshank and pedestrian May Kwok. Both died. The car, driven by Autumn Donna Ascencio Romero, crashed into an NYPD van. Romero and a passenger fled but were caught. Police found drugs and alcohol in the car. The article notes Romero faces a separate charge from a previous crash. The incident highlights the lethal risk of stolen vehicles and the failure of current safeguards to protect people outside cars.


Cyclist, Pedestrian Killed Near Manhattan Bridge

A Chevy Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge, struck a cyclist and a woman on the sidewalk. Both died. The car hit an NYPD van. Two drivers tried to flee but were caught. No officers hurt. No charges yet.

Gothamist (2025-07-19) reports a Chevy Malibu exiting the Manhattan Bridge at Canal Street and Bowery struck and killed a cyclist and a pedestrian at 7:30 a.m. Police say two women in their 20s drove the car and 'initially tried to leave on foot,' but were taken into custody. The crash also damaged an NYPD van. No officers were injured. As of Saturday afternoon, 'the NYPD said it had not filed charges.' The deaths follow a city report of record-low traffic fatalities, highlighting ongoing risks for vulnerable road users.


Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes

Adams’s Fifth Avenue plan drops bike and bus lanes. Cyclists and walkers left exposed. Sidewalks widen, but cars keep space. Board calls for real safety, not delay.

Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-14) reports Mayor Adams cut a bus lane and bike lane from the Fifth Avenue redesign, keeping two lanes for cars and widening sidewalks. The Manhattan Community Board 5 called this move not a "real solution" to safety, urging a return to the 2021 plan with protected bike lanes and faster bus service. "We want a real solution to the bike and pedestrian safety issue," said CB 5 Vice Chair Samir Lavingia. The board warns that without bike lanes, cyclists will ride sidewalks, risking conflict. The plan, shaped with business interests, leaves vulnerable road users exposed and delays safer changes until at least 2028.


Int 1339-2025
Rivera co-sponsors bill that reduces street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.

Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes. More vehicles in bus lanes mean more risk for people walking, biking, and waiting at curbs. Danger grows where curb chaos reigns.

Bill Int 1339-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since July 14, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' would let ambulettes drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Council Member Julie Menin sponsors, joined by Linda Lee, Frank Morano, Eric Dinowitz, Lynn C. Schulman, Kamillah Hanks, Carlina Rivera, and Chris Banks. Allowing more vehicles to double-park and block bus lanes increases risk for pedestrians and cyclists at the curb. The city’s most vulnerable will face more conflict and less safe space.


Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes Cyclist on Broadway

A sedan hit a cyclist on Broadway. The driver failed to yield. The cyclist suffered a neck injury and concussion. No damage to vehicles. The crash left one person hurt.

A sedan and a bike collided on Broadway at East 8th Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 30-year-old man, was injured, suffering a neck injury and concussion. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' Both vehicles were making left turns. The cyclist was wearing a helmet. No injuries were reported for the sedan's occupants. The police report lists no other contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827716 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18
Cyclist Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A cyclist hit a 64-year-old woman crossing with the signal on West 13th Street. She suffered bruises to her entire body. The crash left the cyclist unhurt. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.

A 64-year-old pedestrian was struck by a cyclist while crossing West 13th Street at Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the woman was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. She suffered contusions to her entire body and was conscious at the scene. The cyclist, a 30-year-old man, was not injured. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. No mention of helmet use or signaling was included.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827003 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18
Electric Unicycle Slams Cyclist In Park

A high-speed electric unicycle struck a cyclist on Central Park’s crowded West Drive. The unicycle rider landed in critical condition. Congestion and speed collided. Chaos followed. Bystanders watched. Sirens wailed.

West Side Spirit (2025-07-06) reports a crash on Central Park’s West Drive, where an illegal electric unicycle hit a cyclist. The unicycle, capable of speeds over 40 mph, struck Carolyn Backus, who was riding a standard bike. The unicycle operator was hospitalized in critical but stable condition. NYPD initially charged Backus with leaving the scene, but the charge was dropped. A spokesperson clarified, 'She also remained on scene for about 45 minutes after the crash and waited for paramedics.' The incident highlights risks from high-speed, illegal vehicles in crowded park spaces.


SUV Strikes E-Bike on La Guardia Place

An SUV hit a woman riding an e-bike on La Guardia Place. She was thrown and suffered a head injury. The SUV driver was not reported injured. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.

A woman riding an e-bike was struck by an SUV on La Guardia Place at Bleecker Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the bicyclist was ejected and suffered a head abrasion. The SUV driver, a 25-year-old man, was not reported injured. Both vehicles were going straight ahead. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both drivers. No further details on driver actions or other causes were provided.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825399 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18
Three NJ Transit Buses Collide At Terminal

Three NJ Transit buses crashed at Port Authority before dawn. The impact shut the express lane. Buses stacked up. Service stalled. By midmorning, the ramp reopened. Delays lingered. Riders stranded in the city’s heart.

NY1 reported on July 2, 2025, that three NJ Transit buses collided at the Port Authority Bus Terminal around 6:15 a.m. The crash closed the express bus lane ramp, halting service and rerouting traffic. According to NY1, 'the collision happened around 6:15 a.m., shutting down the express bus lane ramp at the Midtown Manhattan terminal.' Service resumed by 10 a.m. with delays. The incident highlights the risks of crowded terminal operations and the cascading effects of bus collisions on transit flow. No details on driver actions or injuries were provided.


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Distracted Driver Rear-Ends Cars on Bleecker

A truck slammed into stopped cars on Bleecker. Two people suffered whiplash. Police cite driver distraction. Metal crumpled. Pain followed. The street held the wreck.

A truck struck two stopped vehicles on Bleecker Street near Mac Dougal, Manhattan. Two occupants, a 31-year-old male driver and a 28-year-old female passenger, were injured with whiplash to the back and neck. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor. Both cars and truck were stopped or slowing in traffic before the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No other contributing factors were cited.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824676 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18
Glick Praises Safety Boosting Speed Camera Program Renewal

Governor Hochul signed S.8344/A.8787, extending NYC’s school zone speed camera program to 2030. Cameras stay. Streets watch. Danger lingers for kids crossing. Fewer drivers speed. Fewer crashes. Lives spared.

On June 30, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul signed S.8344/A.8787, renewing New York City’s school zone speed camera program through July 1, 2030. The bill, described as 'an extra boost' for automated enforcement, updates home-rule provisions first enacted in 2013. State Senator Andrew Gounardes and Assembly Member Deborah Glick sponsored the measure. Both praised the program’s record in cutting speeds and saving lives. Council member Barbara Russo-Lennon supported the renewal. A safety analyst notes the extension is likely to reduce speeds and crashes, improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists, especially children, without burdening vulnerable road users.