Crash Count for Financial District-Battery Park City
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 985
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 323
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 114
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 8
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 0
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 7, 2025
Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Financial District-Battery Park City?
SUVs/Cars 35 2 0 Bikes 7 0 0 Trucks/Buses 5 1 0 Motos/Mopeds 1 1 0

No Deaths, No Excuses: Stop the Bleeding on Our Streets

Financial District-Battery Park City: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025

The Numbers Behind the Quiet Crisis

No one died on these streets in the last year. But the silence hides pain. Four people suffered serious injuries in 280 crashes in the past twelve months. In total, 110 people were hurt—pedestrians, cyclists, drivers. Some limped away. Some left blood on the crosswalk. The city counts the bodies, but not the cost.

Children are not spared. An 11-year-old girl was struck by a moped on South Street. She was not in the roadway. She left with severe cuts to her face. The driver was moving too fast. The street was not safe for her. See the crash data.

Who Gets Hurt, and How

Cars and SUVs do most of the damage. In the last three years, they caused 37 moderate or serious injuries to pedestrians. Buses and trucks added six more. Bikes injured seven. Motorcycles and mopeds, two. The numbers are small, but the wounds are deep. See the full breakdown.

The old and the young are at risk. In the past year, four children under 18 were hurt. Four people over 75 were hurt. No one is immune. The street does not care how old you are.

Leadership: Progress and Delay

The city says it is acting. Speed cameras now run all day and night. The law allows lower speed limits. But the pace is slow. No new deaths is not the same as safety. Each injury is a warning. Each crash is a failure to protect.

Local leaders have tools. They can lower speed limits to 20 mph. They can redesign streets. They can push Albany to keep speed cameras running. But every delay is another risk. Every day without action is another day someone bleeds on the asphalt.

Act Now—Before the Next Siren

Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand safer speeds, safer streets, and real accountability. The numbers will not stop on their own. Only people can do that. Take action now.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Financial District-Battery Park City

Cyclist Injured by Sedan on Liberty Street

A sedan struck a cyclist on Liberty Street in Manhattan. The crash left the cyclist hurt, his shoulder battered, his body in shock. Police cite failure to yield and ignored signals. The city’s streets remain hostile to those outside a car.

A crash on Liberty Street in Manhattan involved a sedan and a bicycle. The cyclist, a 43-year-old man, suffered a shoulder injury and was in shock. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' were listed as contributing factors. The cyclist was wearing a helmet. The sedan, a BMW, was starting from parking when the collision occurred. The report notes that both the cyclist and vehicle occupants were affected, but only the cyclist was injured. Systemic dangers persist when drivers disregard traffic controls and fail to yield, putting vulnerable road users at risk.


Taxi Driver Distracted, Cyclist Ejected on Broadway

A taxi struck a cyclist at 2 Broadway. The cyclist, a 46-year-old woman, was ejected and injured. Police cite driver inattention. The crash left bruises and pain. The street stayed busy. The danger was real. The system failed again.

A crash at 2 Broadway in Manhattan involved a taxi and a bicycle. The cyclist, a 46-year-old woman, was ejected from her bike and suffered injuries to her arm, including a contusion. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling south when the collision occurred. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The taxi driver, a 69-year-old man, was not reported injured. The cyclist's safety equipment status was listed as 'Unknown.' The crash highlights the ongoing risk to cyclists from inattentive drivers on city streets.


Sedan Strikes E-Scooter on Park Row

A sedan hit an e-scooter at Park Row and Frankfort Street. The e-scooter rider, a 27-year-old man, was ejected and injured. Police cite driver inattention. The crash left a mark on the city’s streets.

A crash involving a sedan and an e-scooter occurred at Park Row and Frankfort Street in Manhattan. The 27-year-old male e-scooter rider was ejected and suffered a shoulder and upper arm injury, described as a contusion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor for both vehicles. The sedan, registered in Connecticut, was starting in traffic, while the e-scooter was making a left turn. The report lists no damage to either vehicle. The police report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a secondary factor, but the primary cause remains driver inattention. No other injuries were specified for the sedan occupants.


Moped Crash on Slippery South Street Injures Two

A moped lost control on slick pavement at South Street and Broad. The driver was ejected and suffered a fractured leg. Another occupant was also hurt. The crash left both men shaken and the vehicle damaged at the front.

Two men riding a moped crashed on South Street near Broad Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pavement was slippery at the time of the crash. The 29-year-old driver was ejected from the moped and sustained a fractured leg, with injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Another occupant, age 33, was also injured. The police report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as the main contributing factor. The moped suffered damage to its center front end. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The report does not specify the use of safety equipment. The crash highlights the danger posed by poor road conditions for vulnerable road users.


Distracted Sedan Driver Injures Cyclist on Broadway

A sedan struck a cyclist on Broadway near Rector Street. The cyclist, age 53, suffered arm injuries. Police cite driver inattention and faulty brakes. The crash left the cyclist hurt and the car damaged. Systemic danger on city streets persists.

A crash on Broadway at Rector Street in Manhattan involved a sedan and a bicycle. The cyclist, a 53-year-old man, was injured, sustaining abrasions and arm injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Brakes Defective.' The sedan, registered in Connecticut, was stopped in traffic when the collision occurred. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary contributing factors were the driver's distraction and mechanical failure. The report highlights the persistent risks faced by cyclists on New York City streets.


Sedan Passes Too Close, Cyclist Injured on Pearl St

Morning light on Pearl Street. A sedan’s right front quarter panel strikes a cyclist’s left side. The rider, ejected and conscious, clutches an abraded arm. Sirens echo off the stone. Metal and skin meet, then the city moves on.

A crash occurred on Pearl Street at Frankfort Street in Manhattan involving a sedan and a bicycle. According to the police report, the sedan was 'Passing Too Closely' when it struck a 43-year-old male cyclist traveling south. The cyclist was ejected and sustained abrasions to his arm but remained conscious. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor, highlighting the driver’s failure to provide adequate space. No other contributing factors were specified. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but helmet use was not listed as a factor in the cause of the crash.


Distracted Driver Causes Injury to Elderly Bicyclist

A 70-year-old male bicyclist suffered facial abrasions after a collision on West Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, driver inattention was a key factor. The rider was conscious and not ejected, but injured seriously enough to be noted.

According to the police report, a 70-year-old male bicyclist was injured on West Street near Liberty Street in Manhattan at 12:25 PM. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to the face and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was operating the bike westbound, going straight ahead, and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report also notes a secondary contributing factor listed as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' but the primary cause remains the driver's distraction. The bike showed no damage, indicating the impact was likely minor in vehicle terms but significant enough to cause injury to the vulnerable rider. No safety equipment was used by the bicyclist, but this was not cited as a contributing factor.


Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal

A sedan traveling north on Park Row struck an 18-year-old female pedestrian crossing against the signal. The pedestrian suffered a back contusion and remained conscious. Passenger distraction and obstruction contributed to the crash, with no vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 2018 Ford sedan was traveling straight ahead north on Park Row in Manhattan at 11:10 when it struck an 18-year-old female pedestrian crossing against the signal outside an intersection. The pedestrian sustained a back contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report cites passenger distraction as a contributing factor to the crash, along with obstruction or debris. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, yet no vehicle damage was recorded. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle properly, but passenger distraction likely impaired attention. The pedestrian's crossing against the signal is noted but not assigned blame. This collision underscores the dangers posed by driver distraction and environmental obstructions in urban traffic.


Sedan Strikes Bicyclist During Improper Turn

A 27-year-old male bicyclist suffered upper arm injuries after a sedan made an improper U-turn in Manhattan. The collision caused pain and shock. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as key factors in the crash at Water Street.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Water Street in Manhattan was making a U-turn when it collided with a bicyclist also traveling west. The bicyclist, a 27-year-old male, was injured with an upper arm injury and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan and the center back end of the bike. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not ejected and no contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The crash highlights driver errors in maneuvering and attention leading to harm of a vulnerable road user.


Van Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 79-year-old woman crossing Murray Street with the signal was struck by a van making a left turn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and showed inattention. The pedestrian suffered abdominal and pelvic contusions but remained conscious.

According to the police report, at 11:40 AM on Murray Street near North End Avenue, a 79-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2019 Ford van, driven by a licensed male from New Jersey, made a left turn and struck her with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The report cites the van driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the abdomen and pelvis but remained conscious. The van showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. This crash highlights driver errors in yielding and attentiveness as key causes of harm to vulnerable road users.


Pedestrian Injured Crossing with Signal on Broadway

A 48-year-old man was struck while crossing Broadway with the signal. The cyclist failed to yield, distracted and disregarding traffic control. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg contusions but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 48-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Broadway and Liberty Street in Manhattan at 12:55. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a cyclist traveling eastbound struck him. The report cites the cyclist's failure to yield and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors, specifically noting 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted cyclists disregarding traffic controls in busy Manhattan intersections.


Taxi Rear-Ends Taxi Injuring Rear Passenger

Two taxis collided on West Street in Manhattan. The rear taxi struck the left rear quarter panel of the lead taxi. A 36-year-old female passenger in the rear taxi suffered chest injuries and whiplash. The crash unfolded at midday with no ejections reported.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on West Street near Chambers Street in Manhattan at 12:05 PM. Two taxis, both traveling south, were involved. The rear taxi impacted the left rear quarter panel of the lead taxi, which sustained damage to its center front end. The lead taxi was starting in traffic, while the rear taxi was going straight ahead. A 36-year-old female occupant seated in the middle rear seat of the rear taxi was injured, suffering chest injuries and whiplash. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report notes the contributing factor of 'Lost Consciousness,' indicating a driver error or medical event may have played a role. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights driver control failure in traffic conditions, with no victim fault cited.


Box Truck and Sedan Collide on West Street

A box truck and sedan collided head-on on West Street in Manhattan. The truck driver suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cited obstructed view and other vehicular factors as causes. Both vehicles sustained left front bumper damage.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on West Street in Manhattan involving a box truck and a sedan, both traveling north and going straight ahead. The box truck's left front bumper struck the sedan's left front bumper, causing damage to both vehicles. The truck driver, a 42-year-old male occupant, was injured with a head injury and concussion but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists contributing factors as 'Other Vehicular' and 'View Obstructed/Limited,' indicating driver error related to limited visibility and other vehicle-related causes. The truck driver was wearing a lap belt and harness, and the airbag deployed. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the dangers posed by obstructed views and complex vehicular interactions in Manhattan traffic.


SUV and Sedan Collide on FDR Drive

A northbound SUV and a southbound sedan collided head-on on FDR Drive. The crash injured a 23-year-old male passenger in the SUV, who suffered a contusion to his elbow and lower arm. Driver distraction was cited as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:04 on FDR Drive involving a 2008 Chevrolet SUV traveling north and a 2018 Honda sedan making a right turn southbound. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. A 23-year-old male occupant in the SUV, seated in the right rear passenger position and restrained by a lap belt, sustained a contusion and bruising to his elbow and lower arm. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The collision caused center front end damage to both vehicles. No pedestrian or cyclist involvement was reported.


SUV Hits Pedestrian Walking Along John St

A 64-year-old woman walking along John Street in Manhattan was struck by an SUV traveling east. The vehicle's right front bumper impacted her knee and lower leg, causing bruises and moderate injury. The driver followed too closely, leading to the collision.

According to the police report, at 12:41 PM on John Street near William Street in Manhattan, a 64-year-old female pedestrian was injured when an SUV traveling east struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian was walking along the highway with traffic and sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies the primary contributing factor as the driver's failure to maintain a safe distance, specifically "Following Too Closely." The driver was licensed and operating a 2023 Toyota SUV. The collision caused damage to the vehicle's right front bumper. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted in the report.


Taxi Fails to Yield, Injures Pedestrian Crossing

A taxi making a left turn struck a 42-year-old woman crossing Broad Street with the signal. The pedestrian suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries and minor burns. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision in Manhattan.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Broad Street and Stone Street in Manhattan at 18:24. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a taxi, traveling north and making a left turn, struck her with its left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor attributed to the taxi driver. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her shoulder and upper arm, along with minor burns, and was reported to be in shock. The taxi driver was licensed and from New Jersey. Vehicle damage was not reported. The collision highlights a driver error in yielding to a pedestrian lawfully crossing, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.


Inexperienced Driver Causes Taxi-Bus Collision

A taxi and a bus collided on West Street in Manhattan. The taxi driver, a 48-year-old woman, suffered shoulder injuries and shock. Both vehicles were making left turns when impact occurred. Driver inexperience was cited as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:24 on West Street near Murray Street in Manhattan. The collision involved a taxi and a bus, both making left turns. The taxi's right front quarter panel struck the bus's left rear quarter panel. The taxi driver, a 48-year-old female occupant, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and experienced shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and reported complaints of pain or nausea. The police report explicitly cites 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors related to victim behavior were noted. The taxi driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time. This collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors, particularly in complex maneuvers like left turns involving large vehicles.


Two Bicyclists Collide on West Street

Two male bicyclists collided head-on on West Street in Manhattan. One, age 59, suffered a head injury and was semiconscious with complaints of pain and nausea. Both bikes showed no damage, and the crash occurred while both riders traveled straight ahead.

According to the police report, the crash involved two male bicyclists traveling in opposite directions on West Street, Manhattan. Both were going straight ahead when they collided front-to-front. The 59-year-old bicyclist was injured, sustaining a head injury and was semiconscious, complaining of pain and nausea. The report notes no vehicle damage and no ejection from the bikes. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were cited in the report, with both contributing factors listed as unspecified. The crash time was 21:23. The data focuses on the impact and injuries sustained, with no indication of victim fault or helmet use. The collision highlights the dangers bicyclists face even when traveling straight on city streets.


Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Fulton Street

A 60-year-old woman crossing Fulton Street was struck by a sedan traveling east. The impact fractured her knee and lower leg. The driver failed to yield and improperly used the lane, causing serious injury at a busy Manhattan intersection.

According to the police report, a 60-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Fulton Street at an intersection near Broadway in Manhattan. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver from New Jersey, was traveling east and struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered a fracture and dislocation to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as a severe injury. The report cites the driver's errors as 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way,' directly contributing to the crash. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This incident highlights driver failure to yield and improper lane use as critical causes of serious pedestrian injury.


Motorbike Driver Injured on FDR Drive

A 23-year-old male motorbike driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a crash on FDR Drive. According to the police report, driver inattention caused the collision. The rider remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle.

At 10:42 AM on FDR Drive, a 23-year-old male motorbike driver was injured when his vehicle collided with an object or surface, impacting the right front quarter panel. According to the police report, the crash resulted from "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The rider, who was the sole occupant of the 2024 KAWK-MCL motorbike traveling north and going straight ahead, sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the primary contributing factor, with no other contributing factors or victim behaviors noted. The motorbike sustained damage to the left front quarter panel. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction on high-speed roadways.