Crash Count for Soho-Little Italy-Hudson Square
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,127
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 452
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 150
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 7
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 2
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 7, 2025
Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Soho-Little Italy-Hudson Square?
SUVs/Cars 38 3 0 Trucks/Buses 5 0 0 Bikes 4 0 0 Motos/Mopeds 2 1 0
Another Cyclist Dead. Still No Safe Streets.

Another Cyclist Dead. Still No Safe Streets.

Soho-Little Italy-Hudson Square: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025

The Toll on Broome and Beyond

A man rides west on Broome Street. A van door swings open. He hits the metal, falls, and a truck crushes him. His name was Georgios Smaragdis. He was 44. He died on the street, his life ended by a door and a wheel. The van driver said, “I opened the door. I didn’t even see the guy. I only saw the accident.” NY Daily News

In the last twelve months, one person died and three suffered serious injuries on these streets. 295 crashes. 127 people hurt. The numbers do not bleed, but the people do.

The Pattern: Metal, Flesh, and Silence

The dead do not speak. The living try. “I saw a body on the ground, and then the fire people were trying to revive him. It didn’t look good,” said a witness on Broome Street.

Most injuries come from cars and trucks. Sedans and SUVs hit 31 pedestrians here in three years. Trucks and taxis follow. Bikes and motorcycles add to the toll. The street is a gauntlet. The curb is no refuge.

What Leaders Have Done—and Not Done

The city says it is building more protected bike lanes. It says it is lowering speed limits. It says the numbers are dropping. But on Broome, Centre, Grand, and Lafayette, the blood dries the same. No new laws or local council action have been announced for this district since the last death.

The city’s words are soft. The street is hard. The van driver stays. The truck driver stays. The cyclist does not.

What Comes Next

This is not fate. This is policy.

Call your council member. Demand protected bike lanes, curbside barriers, and lower speed limits. Demand action, not condolence. Every day of delay is another chance for the street to take someone else.

Take action now.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Soho-Little Italy-Hudson Square

E-Bike Hits Toddler Crossing Broadway

A 2-year-old girl crossing Broadway with the signal was struck by an e-bike. The child suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. The e-bike showed no damage. Driver inattention caused the collision at the intersection near Spring Street.

According to the police report, a 2-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Broadway at an intersection near Spring Street. The child was crossing with the signal when an e-bike traveling south struck her. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The e-bike driver was going straight ahead and impacted the center back end of the pedestrian. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors to the crash. The e-bike sustained no damage. No other factors such as helmet use or pedestrian error were noted. The incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted e-bike riders to vulnerable pedestrians.


Box Truck Strikes Bicyclist in Manhattan

A 26-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a box truck made a left turn on Lafayette Street. The impact caused a knee injury, resulting in a fracture and dislocation. The driver was licensed and the truck was oversized.

A bicyclist, 26, was injured when a box truck turned left on Lafayette Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the driver of the truck failed to yield while making the turn. The bicyclist suffered a knee injury, including a fracture and dislocation. The report cites contributing factors as 'Oversized Vehicle' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment at the time of the crash.


Sedan Hits E-Bike on Avenue of Americas

A sedan struck a 20-year-old male e-bicyclist on Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered bruises and injuries to his hip and upper leg. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Avenue of the Americas collided with a northbound e-bike at Watts Street. The 20-year-old male bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his hip and upper leg but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver did not yield to the bicyclist. The e-bike rider was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the center back end of the e-bike. The driver of the sedan was licensed and alone in the vehicle. The crash caused damage to both vehicles at the point of impact.


Taxi Hits Bicyclist Ejected on Mott Street

A taxi stopped in traffic struck a southbound bicyclist on Mott Street. The cyclist was ejected, suffering head contusions and shock. The taxi showed no damage. Passenger distraction contributed to the crash. The bicyclist was injured but survived.

According to the police report, a taxi stopped in traffic on Mott Street in Manhattan collided with a southbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 42-year-old woman, was ejected from her bike and suffered head injuries and contusions. The taxi, driven by a licensed male driver, showed no damage. The report lists passenger distraction as a contributing factor to the crash. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The bicyclist's safety equipment status is unknown. The impact occurred on the left side doors of the bike and the right side doors of the taxi. The bicyclist was transported with injury severity level 3 and was in shock at the scene.


Bike Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Elizabeth Street

A 54-year-old woman was hit by a bike turning right on Elizabeth Street. She was crossing with the signal when the bike failed to yield right-of-way. The impact caused a head contusion and bruising. The pedestrian remained conscious.

According to the police report, a male cyclist making a right turn on Elizabeth Street in Manhattan struck a 54-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered a head injury classified as a contusion and bruising but remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the cyclist did not yield to the pedestrian legally crossing the intersection. The bike's center front end was the point of impact, sustaining damage. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The pedestrian was injured but not ejected from the scene.


Van Turning Left Hits Pedestrian Crossing

A 57-year-old woman was struck by a van making a left turn on Bowery. She was crossing with the signal but suffered a head contusion. The pedestrian was conscious but injured. The crash caused no vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a van traveling west on Bowery made a left turn and struck a 57-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists the contributing factor as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." The van showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The pedestrian was not at an intersection but was crossing legally. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the data.


Pedestrian Injured Crossing Avenue of Americas

A 25-year-old man was struck while crossing Avenue of the Americas with the signal. The sedan driver was making a left turn. Glare impaired visibility. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. Shock followed impact.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Avenue of the Americas at an intersection with the signal. The driver, operating a 2018 Toyota sedan, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The report lists glare as a contributing factor, impairing the driver's visibility. No other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally with the signal.


Bicyclist Injured in Manhattan Collision

A 41-year-old male bicyclist suffered abrasions and full-body injuries after a crash on Hudson Street. The impact struck the bike’s right side doors. The rider was conscious and not ejected. Driver distraction was a key factor in the collision.

According to the police report, a bicyclist traveling north on Hudson Street collided with another vehicle moving west. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to the entire body but remained conscious and was not ejected. The crash involved impact to the bike's right side doors. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers in Manhattan.


SUVs Collide on West Houston Street

Two SUVs crashed on West Houston Street in Manhattan. One driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The collision happened during a lane change and improper turn. The injured driver remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided on West Houston Street in Manhattan. The driver of one SUV, a 41-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The crash involved a vehicle traveling straight ahead and another changing lanes. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as a contributing factor. The injured party was the driver of the SUV traveling straight. No other contributing factors or safety equipment details were noted. The collision caused damage to the right front quarter panel of one vehicle and the center front end of the other.


Bicyclist Injured in Manhattan Sedan Collision

A 37-year-old male bicyclist was struck on Prince Street in Manhattan. The sedan hit the bike’s left front bumper. The cyclist suffered hip and upper leg abrasions. Police cited driver inattention as a factor. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Prince Street in Manhattan involving a bicyclist and a sedan. The 37-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining abrasions to his hip and upper leg. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the bike and the right side doors of the sedan. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The sedan showed no damage, while the bike’s left front bumper was damaged. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment.


SUV Unsafe Lane Change Hits Bicyclist

A 62-year-old female bicyclist suffered full-body contusions after a 2023 Chevrolet SUV changed lanes unsafely on West Houston Street. The SUV struck her bike’s left front bumper with its right side doors. She remained conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a 62-year-old female bicyclist was injured when a 2023 Chevrolet SUV, previously parked, made an unsafe lane change on West Houston Street in Manhattan. The SUV’s right side doors collided with the bike’s left front bumper. The bicyclist sustained contusions and bruises over her entire body but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver errors as "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." No safety equipment was noted for the bicyclist. The crash highlights the dangers posed by improper lane changes in busy city streets.


Pedestrian Injured Crossing Against Signal on Varick

A 30-year-old man was struck on Varick Street while crossing against the signal. The sedan hit him front center. He suffered a fractured, dislocated knee and lower leg injury. The driver was going straight southbound. The pedestrian remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Varick Street in Manhattan after being struck by a southbound sedan. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the intersection when the collision occurred. The vehicle, a Honda sedan, impacted the pedestrian at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated injury to his knee and lower leg but remained conscious. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors for the driver. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted but no blame is assigned. No helmet or signaling factors were involved.


SUV Rear-Ends Garbage Truck on East Houston

A sport utility vehicle slammed into the back of a garbage truck on East Houston Street in Manhattan. The SUV driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely and other vehicular errors as causes. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old male driver of a 2020 SUV collided with the rear of a 2011 garbage truck traveling west on East Houston Street. The SUV struck the center back end of the truck, causing left rear bumper damage to the SUV but no damage to the truck. The SUV driver was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash, and remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors to the crash. The garbage truck driver was not reported injured. The collision occurred while both vehicles were going straight ahead. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


Van Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Grand Street

A 21-year-old woman was hit by a van while crossing Grand Street with the signal. The van was making a left turn when it struck her. She suffered upper leg and hip injuries and was left in shock. The driver was distracted.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Grand Street in Manhattan while crossing with the signal. The driver of a 2023 van, making a left turn, struck her with the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian sustained upper leg and hip injuries and was in shock at the scene. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and traveling eastbound. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in areas where pedestrians have the right of way.


Pedestrian Injured by Backing Sedan on Mulberry

A 39-year-old woman was struck while crossing Mulberry Street. The sedan backed unsafely, hitting her in the abdomen and pelvis. She suffered pain and shock. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed and backing northbound.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2021 Volvo sedan backed unsafely on Mulberry Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing outside an intersection when the vehicle struck her in the abdomen and pelvis, causing injury severity level 3 and shock. The driver, a licensed male from Vermont, was traveling north and backing at the time of impact. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. The vehicle sustained no damage. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


Man Found Dead Inside Parked Ford Truck

A 28-year-old man sat lifeless in a parked Ford truck on Sullivan Street. No crash. No screech. Just the stillness of death and the city’s noise rolling past. The seatbelt hung unused. Manhattan moved on.

A 28-year-old man was found dead inside a parked Ford truck near 81 Sullivan Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, there was no crash, no skid marks, and no sign of impact. The man, an occupant of the vehicle, was not wearing a seatbelt. The police narrative states: 'Sullivan Street near Spring—inside a parked Ford truck, a 28-year-old man sat still, seatbelt unused. No crash, no skid marks. Just the silence of death in the cab, and the hum of Manhattan carrying on around him.' No contributing driver errors or external factors were listed in the report. The incident involved only the parked vehicle, and no other persons were injured.


E-Bike Rider Injured in Manhattan Collision

A 21-year-old e-bike rider was injured at Mulberry Street in Manhattan. The rider suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash involved driver inattention and distraction. The rider was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Mulberry Street in Manhattan involving an e-bike rider and another vehicle traveling north. The 21-year-old bicyclist sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with abrasions reported. The rider was conscious and remained on the bike. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The e-bike's left front bumper was the point of impact. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The rider was not ejected from the vehicle. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in urban settings.


Taxi Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A taxi struck a man crossing Lafayette Street with the signal. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The driver was inattentive. The crash left the victim injured but conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on Lafayette Street struck a pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near Spring Street. The pedestrian, a man, sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The taxi's left front bumper made contact, but the vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


Unlicensed Driver Crashes Sedan in Manhattan

A 19-year-old male driver crashed a 2016 sedan on Broome Street in Manhattan. The driver was injured and incoherent. Police noted alcohol involvement and unlicensed driving. The vehicle sustained front-end damage. The airbag deployed, preventing ejection.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male driver operating a 2016 sedan on Broome Street in Manhattan crashed at 12:15 a.m. The driver was injured and incoherent at the scene. The report lists alcohol involvement and unlicensed driving as contributing factors. The sedan was traveling northeast and struck with center front-end impact, causing vehicle damage. The driver was not ejected, and the airbag deployed during the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The crash highlights the dangers of impaired and unlicensed driving in the city.


Unlicensed E-Scooter Driver Injured in Manhattan Crash

An unlicensed man on an e-scooter collided with a southbound SUV on Mott Street. He was ejected and suffered abrasions and leg injuries. The SUV struck the scooter’s left front quarter panel. The rider was left in shock.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male riding an unlicensed e-scooter westbound on Mott Street was involved in a collision with a southbound 2012 Honda SUV. The SUV struck the scooter on its left front quarter panel. The e-scooter driver was ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but notes the e-scooter driver was unlicensed. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No helmet or signaling factors were reported. The crash left the e-scooter rider in shock and injured.