Crash Count for West Village
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,087
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 430
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 179
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 8
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 4
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025
Carnage in West Village
Killed 4
Crush Injuries 1
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Severe Bleeding 2
Face 1
Head 1
Severe Lacerations 4
Face 3
Hip/upper leg 1
Concussion 5
Head 2
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Lower leg/foot 1
Whiplash 25
Neck 12
+7
Back 6
+1
Head 6
+1
Face 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Contusion/Bruise 48
Lower leg/foot 15
+10
Lower arm/hand 9
+4
Head 6
+1
Hip/upper leg 5
Whole body 3
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Back 2
Chest 2
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Face 1
Neck 1
Abrasion 39
Lower arm/hand 11
+6
Head 9
+4
Lower leg/foot 9
+4
Face 3
Hip/upper leg 3
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Back 1
Neck 1
Pain/Nausea 8
Head 2
Lower leg/foot 2
Back 1
Chest 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whole body 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in West Village?

Preventable Speeding in West Village School Zones

(since 2022)
West Village: Bikes Down, Bodies Hurt, Hours Lost

West Village: Bikes Down, Bodies Hurt, Hours Lost

West Village: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 17, 2025

Just before 6 AM on Aug 18, at Hudson St and Bank St, a 53-year-old man on a bike was injured. Police logged it as a crash with an unspecified vehicle. Source.

Since 2022, the West Village has seen 833 crashes, 4 people killed, and 319 injured. These are official counts drawn from city data. Source.

This Week

  • Aug 22: On West St at W 12 St, two SUVs changing lanes collided; a 54-year-old rear passenger was hurt. Police cited driver distraction. Source.
  • Aug 18: On W 14 St at Hudson St, a moped driver was injured; police recorded a driver disregarding traffic control and turning improperly. Source.
  • Jul 27: On West St at Horatio St, a 19-year-old riding a bike was injured in a left‑turn conflict. Source.

Corners that don’t forgive

Crashes cluster on 7 Avenue and Hudson Street, with West 14 Street and Bleecker also on the board. These are the repeat sites in the record. Source.

Police reports cite drivers for failure to yield, inattention, and unsafe speed in this area. Those are the named factors we can see in the files. Source.

Injuries spike in the mid‑afternoon. Two o’clock shows the single biggest hour for harm here. Nights kill too. Source.

Pedestrians are most often hurt by drivers in sedans and SUVs, per police tallies. Heavy vehicles show up in the worst cases. Source.

Simple fixes. Long waits.

Daylight corners so people can see. Give leading walk time at signals. Harden left turns. Slow turns where West 4 Street meets Barrow. Do it at the repeat sites first.

A crosstown busway can clear space and calm 14th Street. City Hall already promised a car‑free 34th Street as part of Midtown rezoning. Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher pushed for it, with Bottcher saying, “We’re changing that now.” Source Source.

The laws that would stop the next hit

Albany renewed 24/7 school‑zone speed cameras through 2030. Assembly Member Deborah Glick sponsored the extension (A8787). Source.

The Senate’s speed‑limiter bill (S4045) moved in committee this June. State Senator Brian Kavanagh voted yes. The measure would require intelligent speed assistance for repeat violators. Source.

On the Assembly side, Glick is listed as a co‑sponsor of the companion bill (A2299). That’s on the record. The Assembly can pass it. Source.

Lower speeds citywide are on the table too. NYC now has the power to drop the default limit and use 20 MPH on residential streets. That action is ready to pull. Source.

The man on the bike at Hudson and Bank did not get a vote. The next one won’t either. Act while they can still walk. Take action.

Frequently Asked Questions

How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets (Crashes, Persons, Vehicles). We filtered to the West Village (NTA MN0203) and dates Jan 1, 2022–Sep 16, 2025, then counted total crashes, injuries, and deaths, and reviewed factors and locations. You can run a filtered query starting here. Data was accessed Sep 16, 2025.
Where are the worst spots?
Police reports show repeat harm on 7 Avenue and Hudson Street, with West 14 Street, Bleecker Street, and West 4 Street also recurring. These locations appear as top intersections in the filtered crash records from 2022 to 2025.
Who represents this area, and what have they done?
Council Member Erik Bottcher backs a 34th Street busway commitment tied to Midtown rezoning. Assembly Member Deborah Glick sponsored the 24/7 school‑zone speed camera extension (A8787) and is listed as a co‑sponsor on the speed‑limiter companion bill (A2299). State Senator Brian Kavanagh voted yes in committee for S4045, the Senate speed‑limiter bill. Sources: Streetsblog NYC; AMNY; NY Senate records.
What fixes would help locally?
Daylight corners to improve sightlines, add leading pedestrian intervals, and harden left turns at repeat sites like Hudson and West 14. Prioritize 7 Avenue, Hudson Street, and Bleecker‑area crossings based on crash history in the city dataset.
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

Citations

Other Representatives

Assembly Member Deborah Glick

District 66

Council Member Erik D. Bottcher

District 3

State Senator Brian Kavanagh

District 27

Other Geographies

West Village West Village sits in Manhattan, Precinct 6, District 3, AD 66, SD 27, Manhattan CB2.

See also
Boroughs
City Council Districts
Community Boards
State_assembly_districts
State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for West Village

31
Hoylman-Sigal Supports Safety-Boosting Elimination of Parking Minimums

Jan 31 - State lawmakers push to end mandatory parking in new buildings. The bill targets car dominance, aims to cut congestion, and free space for homes. Sen. Hoylman leads the charge. The move could shift city streets, making room for people, not just cars.

Senate Bill, introduced by Sen. Brad Hoylman (D-Manhattan), would ban cities from forcing developers to build off-street parking in new projects. The bill, considered as of January 31, 2022, is under review by the state legislature. The measure, described as aiming to 'encourage public transit use, reduce car ownership, and address climate change,' would give New York City 180 days to update zoning if passed. Sen. Hoylman, the sponsor, calls parking minimums 'backwards' and a barrier to affordable housing. Sen. Alessandra Biaggi (D-Bronx) has shown support for similar efforts. The Department of City Planning and the governor's office will review the legislation if it advances. The bill does not ban parking outright, but removes the mandate, letting developers decide. Advocates say this could lower costs and open space for housing or community needs.


31
Kavanagh Supports Weigh In Motion Sensors on BQE

Jan 31 - DOT says new sensors to catch overweight trucks on the BQE will not arrive until year’s end. Council Member Restler calls the daily truck hazard urgent. Lawmakers demand swift action. The city and state must coordinate. Vulnerable road users wait.

On January 31, 2022, DOT confirmed that weigh-in-motion (WIM) sensors for the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) will take a year to install. The pilot program, enabled by a state bill signed December 22, aims to fine illegally overweight trucks. The bill was introduced by State lawmakers Brian Kavanagh and Jo Anne Simon. Council Member Lincoln Restler, representing District 33, pressed for rapid installation, warning, "There are extremely overweight trucks barreling down the triple cantilever every single day that are a hazard to the health and safety of our community." The matter title states: "Tonnage sensors on the BQE will take a year to set up: DOT." The project is complex, requiring city and state DOT coordination and a 90-day grace period once operational. Vulnerable road users remain exposed while the system is delayed.


30
Kavanagh Supports Safety Boosting BQE Truck Weight Sensors

Jan 30 - DOT drags its feet. Overweight trucks pound the BQE. Council Member Restler calls it a daily hazard. Lawmakers push for weigh-in-motion sensors. The city says setup takes a year. Vulnerable road users wait while trucks threaten collapse.

On January 30, 2022, Council Member Lincoln Restler (District 33) pressed for urgent action on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) weigh-in-motion (WIM) pilot. The bill, sponsored in the state legislature by Brian Kavanagh and Jo Anne Simon, was signed into law on December 22. The measure, described as a 'critical project' by DOT, aims to catch and fine overweight trucks using new sensors. Restler said, 'There are extremely overweight trucks barreling down the triple cantilever every single day that are a hazard to the health and safety of our community.' DOT claims the system will be operational by year’s end, citing technical complexity. The Brooklyn Heights Association and local officials demand faster action. The pilot is the first of its kind in the nation. Until sensors are live, the BQE remains a danger zone for everyone not behind the wheel.


23
Sedans Crash on Washington Street; Two Hurt

Jan 23 - Two sedans smashed on Washington Street. Impact tore metal. A woman and a girl, both passengers, suffered head bruises. Both stayed conscious. Drivers failed to yield. Traffic controls ignored. Streets stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Washington Street. The crash struck the right front bumper of one car and the right side doors of the other. Two passengers, a 47-year-old woman and an 11-year-old girl, suffered head contusions but remained conscious. Both were seated in the rear and wore lap belts. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Traffic Control Disregarded. These actions led to the collision and injuries. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or signaling, were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4496630 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19