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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Soho-Little Italy-Hudson Square Soho-Little Italy-Hudson Square sits in Manhattan, Precinct 1, District 1, AD 66, SD 27, Manhattan CB2.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Soho-Little Italy-Hudson Square

Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing Grand Street

A 19-year-old woman crossing Grand Street with the signal was struck by a sedan making a right turn. The driver was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered elbow and lower arm injuries with minor bleeding. Shock followed the impact.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Grand Street at an intersection with the signal. A 2018 Acura sedan, traveling east and making a right turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, resulting in minor bleeding and shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions contributed. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following the crossing signal at the time of impact.


E-Bike Rider Injured in Manhattan Collision

An e-bike rider struck on Bowery suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash involved failure to yield and disregarded traffic controls. The rider was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. Damage hit the bike’s right side and a vehicle’s front bumper.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old male e-bike rider was injured on Bowery in Manhattan. The rider sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Traffic Control Disregarded. The e-bike was traveling west and impacted on the right side doors, while the other vehicle struck the bike with its left front bumper. The rider was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The crash caused damage to the bike’s right rear quarter panel and the other vehicle’s center front end.


Pedestrian Injured by Parked Pickup Truck

A 38-year-old man was struck by a parked pickup truck on Broome Street in Manhattan. The impact injured his elbow and lower arm, leaving him bruised but conscious. The crash involved pedestrian confusion and vehicle vandalism.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male pedestrian was injured when he came into contact with a parked 2019 Ford pickup truck on Broome Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, indicating pedestrian confusion played a role. The vehicle was stationary at the time, with damage to its right front quarter panel. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. Vehicle vandalism was also cited as a contributing factor, but no helmet or signaling issues were involved.


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Pedestrian and Bicyclist Collide Near Parked Car

A 25-year-old pedestrian and a 19-year-old bicyclist collided on Broadway in Manhattan. Both suffered moderate injuries. The pedestrian emerged from behind a parked vehicle. Slippery pavement and confusion contributed. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male pedestrian and a 19-year-old male bicyclist collided near 577 Broadway in Manhattan. The pedestrian was emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle when the crash occurred. Both were injured, with the pedestrian sustaining head contusions and the bicyclist abrasions to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. The bicyclist was traveling straight south on his bike, which sustained no damage. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. Neither party wore safety equipment. The crash highlights risks when pedestrians emerge unexpectedly near parked cars on slippery surfaces.


SUV Strikes Female Worker on Varick Street

A 49-year-old woman working in the roadway was hit by an SUV on Varick Street. The driver improperly used the lane, striking her on the right front quarter panel. She suffered a shoulder contusion and remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old female pedestrian was injured while working in the roadway on Varick Street. The driver of a 2021 SUV, traveling south and going straight ahead, struck her with the vehicle's right front quarter panel. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained an upper arm shoulder contusion and bruising but was conscious at the time of the incident. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle properly in terms of license status, but the improper lane usage led to the collision. No damage was reported to the vehicle.


Unlicensed Bicyclist Injured in Manhattan Crash

A 35-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision near Lafayette Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered abrasions to the abdomen and pelvis. The crash involved driver inattention and inexperience. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash near 267 Lafayette Street, Manhattan. The bicyclist, who was unlicensed, sustained abrasions to the abdomen and pelvis but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The collision involved the right front bumper of an unspecified vehicle and the center back end of the bicycle. The bicyclist was traveling north, going straight ahead at the time of impact. No safety equipment was noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted and inexperienced drivers in Manhattan.


Box Truck Hits E-Scooter on Bowery

A box truck struck a southbound e-scooter on Bowery in Manhattan. The e-scooter driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The crash involved driver distraction and inattention.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling east on Bowery collided with a southbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 28-year-old man wearing a helmet, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his knee and lower leg. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for the crash. The box truck driver was licensed and driving straight ahead, while the e-scooter was starting in traffic. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the e-scooter and the left front quarter panel of the truck. No ejection occurred, and the injured rider remained conscious.


SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 31-year-old woman was struck on West Houston Street while crossing with the signal. The SUV driver made a right turn, hitting the pedestrian with the right front bumper. The victim suffered bruises and injuries to her lower leg and foot.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old female pedestrian was injured on West Houston Street in Manhattan. She was crossing with the signal when a 2022 SUV, driven by a licensed female driver making a right turn, struck her with the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with following too closely. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered moderate injury severity. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.


Two Sedans Collide on Broome Street

Two sedans crashed head-to-back on Broome Street in Manhattan. The 27-year-old driver of one vehicle suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both drivers were licensed men traveling westbound.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling westbound on Broome Street collided. The point of impact was the center back end of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. The 27-year-old male driver of the rear vehicle was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles straight ahead. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 33-year-old man crossing Grand Street with the signal was struck by a northbound SUV making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. The driver failed to yield and was distracted.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Grand Street at an intersection with the signal. The collision involved a 2019 Nissan SUV traveling north, making a left turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists driver errors as contributing factors: Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors.


Sedan Hits Bicyclist on Thompson Street

A 24-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured after a collision with a sedan on Thompson Street. The bicyclist suffered bruises over his entire body. The sedan struck the bike head-on. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Thompson Street collided head-on with a southbound bicyclist. The 24-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and sustained contusions and bruises over his entire body. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors related to traffic control violations. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The crash caused center front-end damage to both vehicles. The bicyclist remained conscious despite the injuries.


Bicyclist Ejected in Manhattan Broadway Crash

A 24-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured on Broadway in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered bruises and arm injuries. A sedan traveling east struck the bike’s front end. The bicyclist was helmeted and conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Broadway near East Houston Street involving a sedan and a bicyclist. The 24-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The sedan, traveling east, impacted the bike at its center front end with its left front bumper. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the crash. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for the crash. The cyclist’s injuries were serious enough to be classified as injury severity level 3.


SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing East Houston

A 24-year-old woman was struck while crossing East Houston Street. The SUV driver was distracted. The pedestrian suffered back injuries and shock. The crash left her in pain and nausea. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing East Houston Street at Lafayette Street in Manhattan. The driver of a 2012 SUV, traveling north, struck her with the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian suffered back injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the crash. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication. No other contributing factors were noted.


SUV and Taxi Collide on Broome Street

A Jeep SUV and a taxi crashed on Broome Street in Manhattan. The SUV driver, a 33-year-old woman, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Broome Street involving a 2020 Jeep SUV and a 2020 Toyota taxi. The SUV driver, a 33-year-old woman, was injured with contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash involved impact to the left front bumper of the SUV and the center front end of the taxi. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


Sedan Hits Bicyclist on West Broadway

A 29-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and injured at West Broadway and 310. The sedan, starting from parking, struck the bike’s front end. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg bruises. No damage was reported on the sedan.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north from a parking spot collided with a bicyclist also heading north on West Broadway near 310. The bicyclist, a 29-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists contributing factors as pedestrian/bicyclist error or confusion and other vehicular factors. The sedan’s point of impact was the left front quarter panel, while the bike’s center front end was damaged. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash caused no damage to the sedan but injured the cyclist seriously enough to be noted as injury severity 3.


SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Hester Street

A southbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan on Hester Street in Manhattan. The sedan’s front passenger, a 59-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash was caused by driver inattention and distraction. Both vehicles were damaged at impact.

According to the police report, a 2018 SUV traveling south on Hester Street rear-ended a 2013 sedan also heading south. The front passenger of the sedan, a 59-year-old man, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The SUV impacted the center back end of the sedan, causing damage to both vehicles. The injured passenger was conscious and not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


Pedestrian Injured Crossing Prince Street Signal

A 24-year-old man was struck while crossing Prince Street with the signal. The sedan hit him on the right front bumper. He suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver showed no damage to the vehicle. The pedestrian remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Prince Street and West Broadway in Manhattan. He was crossing with the signal when a southbound sedan struck him on the right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage after the impact. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond unspecified causes. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following traffic signals at the time of the collision.


Sedan Rear-Ends Parked Car on East Houston

A sedan traveling east struck a parked sedan on East Houston Street in Manhattan. The driver of the moving vehicle, a 51-year-old man, suffered chest injuries and lost consciousness. Both vehicles sustained damage to their rear and front quarters.

According to the police report, a 2010 sedan traveling east on East Houston Street collided with a parked 2017 sedan. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the parked vehicle and the right front bumper of the moving vehicle. The driver of the moving sedan, a 51-year-old man, was injured with chest trauma and lost consciousness. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists no specific driver errors but notes the driver lost consciousness. Both vehicles were occupied by a single licensed male driver. The crash caused significant damage to both vehicles' impact areas.


SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing Grand Street

A pedestrian crossing Grand Street with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn. The man suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive, causing the collision.

According to the police report, an SUV making a left turn on Grand Street in Manhattan struck a male pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its left front bumper. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The crash highlights driver errors that led to the injury of a vulnerable road user.


Pedestrian Hit by Turning SUV on Bowery

A 41-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a left-turning SUV on Bowery. The driver, inexperienced and distracted, hit the pedestrian with the vehicle’s left front bumper. The woman suffered a head contusion and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Bowery at an intersection with the signal. The driver, operating a 2013 Audi SUV, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The report lists driver inexperience and driver inattention/distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained a head injury described as a contusion or bruise and was conscious after the impact. The vehicle showed no damage despite the collision. The driver was licensed and from Connecticut. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian were noted.