About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 2
▸ Crush Injuries 2
▸ Severe Bleeding 5
▸ Severe Lacerations 2
▸ Concussion 1
▸ Whiplash 20
▸ Contusion/Bruise 42
▸ Abrasion 45
▸ Pain/Nausea 9
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year‑to‑year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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No More Blood on Canal Street: Demand Safer Roads Now
Chinatown-Two Bridges: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 31, 2025
The Toll on the Street
No one died in Chinatown-Two Bridges this year. But the blood runs just beneath the surface. In the last twelve months, 178 people were hurt in 329 crashes. One was left with life-altering injuries. Most never make the news. They limp home, or don’t.
Last summer, a 32-year-old cyclist was thrown and left bleeding on Canal Street. A 69-year-old woman was killed at Chrystie and Grand. The numbers do not rest. Pedestrians, cyclists, children—none are spared.
The Faces Behind the Numbers
A crumpled e-bike. A flashing red light in the road. Just last week, a 65-year-old man was struck on Second Avenue by a driver who fled the scene. Paramedics found him “unconscious when they arrived and immediately started doing CPR,” said a witness. The driver was caught, but the wound remains.
On the Manhattan Bridge, a cyclist and a woman sitting on a bench were killed by a speeding car. “His trip was cut short at an intersection known to some to be very dangerous. It is time to make this known to all and time for the city to take action,” said the cyclist’s sister.
Leadership: Promises and Pressure
Council Member Marte has called out city neglect and co-sponsored bills to clear crosswalks and post safety rules for bike share. But the pace is slow. Assembly Member Grace Lee and Senator Brian Kavanagh have voted to extend speed cameras and curb repeat speeders. The bills are good. The street is still dangerous.
Every day without change is another day someone pays the price.
What Now?
Demand more. Call your council member. Call the mayor. Tell them to clear crosswalks, slow the cars, and redesign the streets. Do not wait for another name to be added to the list.
Citations
▸ Citations
- Driver Hits Senior Cyclist, Flees Scene, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-30
- Driver Hits Senior Cyclist, Flees Scene, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-30
- Manhattan Bridge Crash Kills Two Bystanders, West Side Spirit, Published 2025-07-28
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643318 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31
- Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene, West Side Spirit, Published 2025-07-30
- Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-29
- Speeding Car Kills Two On Bridge, West Side Spirit, Published 2025-07-28
- File S 4045, Open States, Published 2025-06-12
- File Int 1304-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-06-11
- Manhattan BP Wants To Raze FDR Drive South of Brooklyn Bridge, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-09-20
- OPINION: Pedestrianize the Financial District Now!, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-07-11
- FiDi Shared Streets Advocates Press DOT to Show ‘Urgency’ on Neighborhood Makeover, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-07-01
- DECISION 2022: The StreetsPAC Guide to the Assembly Primary Season, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-06-17
- Op-Ed: It’s Time for Immediate Action on Canal Street, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-03-09
Other Representatives
District 65
Room 302, 64 Fulton St., New York, NY 10038
Room 429, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 1
65 East Broadway, New York, NY 10002
212-587-3159
250 Broadway, Suite 1815, New York, NY 10007
212-587-3159
District 27
Room 2011, 250 Broadway, New York, NY 10007
Room 512, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Chinatown-Two Bridges Chinatown-Two Bridges sits in Manhattan, Precinct 5, District 1, AD 65, SD 27, Manhattan CB3.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Chinatown-Two Bridges
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Marte Calls for Immediate Safety Boosting Changes on Canal Street▸Mar 9 - Canal Street is chaos. Cars rule, people dodge. Pedestrians make up most users, but get little space. Council Member Marte calls for urgent fixes. Residents want wider sidewalks, bike lanes, and real enforcement. The city stalls. Danger grows. Action cannot wait.
"Council Member Marte spoke at the end. He acknowledged the time is long overdue to take action in response to the dire conditions of Canal Street. He pledged his support to take action." -- Christopher Marte
On March 9, 2022, a public statement titled 'It’s Time for Immediate Action on Canal Street' spotlighted the deadly imbalance on Canal Street. The Department of Transportation and Council Member Chris Marte faced residents at a design workshop. The matter: 'What is to be done about traffic and safety on Canal Street?' Marte pledged support for urgent changes. The op-ed notes that pedestrians are 65% of users but get as little as 10% of street space. Residents demand widened sidewalks, protected bike lanes, and enforcement against double-parking and crosswalk invasions. The call is clear: shift space from cars to people. The city’s inaction leaves vulnerable road users at daily risk. The time for talk is over. The street must change now.
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Op-Ed: It’s Time for Immediate Action on Canal Street,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-03-09
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.
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Tonnage sensors on the BQE will take a year to set up: DOT,
brooklynpaper.com,
Published 2022-01-31
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.
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Weight' for it: BQE automatic truck tonnage sensors will take a year to set up, DOT says,
amny.com,
Published 2022-01-30
15
Lunch Wagon Driver Distracted on Canal Street▸Jan 15 - A 68-year-old male lunch wagon driver suffered chest injuries and shock after a crash on Canal Street in Manhattan. The vehicle showed no damage. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The driver was not ejected and complained of pain.
According to the police report, a lunch wagon driver traveling east on Canal Street in Manhattan was involved in a crash caused by driver inattention and distraction. The 68-year-old male driver, who was the sole occupant, sustained chest injuries and was in shock at the scene. The vehicle, a 1999 CHEV-TRUCK/BUS, showed no damage. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The driver was not ejected and did not use any safety equipment. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured in this incident.
9
Bus Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jan 9 - A 56-year-old woman was struck by a bus making a right turn on Montgomery Street. She was crossing with the signal when the bus’s right front bumper hit her. She suffered bruises and injuries to her elbow and lower arm.
According to the police report, a bus traveling south on Montgomery Street was making a right turn when it struck a 56-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists the pedestrian’s confusion or error as a contributing factor. The bus’s point of impact was its right front bumper. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are noted in the data. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash and suffered moderate injuries. The driver was licensed and operating a 2016 Chevrolet bus.
Mar 9 - Canal Street is chaos. Cars rule, people dodge. Pedestrians make up most users, but get little space. Council Member Marte calls for urgent fixes. Residents want wider sidewalks, bike lanes, and real enforcement. The city stalls. Danger grows. Action cannot wait.
"Council Member Marte spoke at the end. He acknowledged the time is long overdue to take action in response to the dire conditions of Canal Street. He pledged his support to take action." -- Christopher Marte
On March 9, 2022, a public statement titled 'It’s Time for Immediate Action on Canal Street' spotlighted the deadly imbalance on Canal Street. The Department of Transportation and Council Member Chris Marte faced residents at a design workshop. The matter: 'What is to be done about traffic and safety on Canal Street?' Marte pledged support for urgent changes. The op-ed notes that pedestrians are 65% of users but get as little as 10% of street space. Residents demand widened sidewalks, protected bike lanes, and enforcement against double-parking and crosswalk invasions. The call is clear: shift space from cars to people. The city’s inaction leaves vulnerable road users at daily risk. The time for talk is over. The street must change now.
- Op-Ed: It’s Time for Immediate Action on Canal Street, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-03-09
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.
-
Tonnage sensors on the BQE will take a year to set up: DOT,
brooklynpaper.com,
Published 2022-01-31
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.
-
Weight' for it: BQE automatic truck tonnage sensors will take a year to set up, DOT says,
amny.com,
Published 2022-01-30
15
Lunch Wagon Driver Distracted on Canal Street▸Jan 15 - A 68-year-old male lunch wagon driver suffered chest injuries and shock after a crash on Canal Street in Manhattan. The vehicle showed no damage. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The driver was not ejected and complained of pain.
According to the police report, a lunch wagon driver traveling east on Canal Street in Manhattan was involved in a crash caused by driver inattention and distraction. The 68-year-old male driver, who was the sole occupant, sustained chest injuries and was in shock at the scene. The vehicle, a 1999 CHEV-TRUCK/BUS, showed no damage. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The driver was not ejected and did not use any safety equipment. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured in this incident.
9
Bus Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jan 9 - A 56-year-old woman was struck by a bus making a right turn on Montgomery Street. She was crossing with the signal when the bus’s right front bumper hit her. She suffered bruises and injuries to her elbow and lower arm.
According to the police report, a bus traveling south on Montgomery Street was making a right turn when it struck a 56-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists the pedestrian’s confusion or error as a contributing factor. The bus’s point of impact was its right front bumper. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are noted in the data. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash and suffered moderate injuries. The driver was licensed and operating a 2016 Chevrolet bus.
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.
- Tonnage sensors on the BQE will take a year to set up: DOT, brooklynpaper.com, Published 2022-01-31
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.
-
Weight' for it: BQE automatic truck tonnage sensors will take a year to set up, DOT says,
amny.com,
Published 2022-01-30
15
Lunch Wagon Driver Distracted on Canal Street▸Jan 15 - A 68-year-old male lunch wagon driver suffered chest injuries and shock after a crash on Canal Street in Manhattan. The vehicle showed no damage. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The driver was not ejected and complained of pain.
According to the police report, a lunch wagon driver traveling east on Canal Street in Manhattan was involved in a crash caused by driver inattention and distraction. The 68-year-old male driver, who was the sole occupant, sustained chest injuries and was in shock at the scene. The vehicle, a 1999 CHEV-TRUCK/BUS, showed no damage. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The driver was not ejected and did not use any safety equipment. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured in this incident.
9
Bus Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jan 9 - A 56-year-old woman was struck by a bus making a right turn on Montgomery Street. She was crossing with the signal when the bus’s right front bumper hit her. She suffered bruises and injuries to her elbow and lower arm.
According to the police report, a bus traveling south on Montgomery Street was making a right turn when it struck a 56-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists the pedestrian’s confusion or error as a contributing factor. The bus’s point of impact was its right front bumper. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are noted in the data. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash and suffered moderate injuries. The driver was licensed and operating a 2016 Chevrolet bus.
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.
- Weight' for it: BQE automatic truck tonnage sensors will take a year to set up, DOT says, amny.com, Published 2022-01-30
15
Lunch Wagon Driver Distracted on Canal Street▸Jan 15 - A 68-year-old male lunch wagon driver suffered chest injuries and shock after a crash on Canal Street in Manhattan. The vehicle showed no damage. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The driver was not ejected and complained of pain.
According to the police report, a lunch wagon driver traveling east on Canal Street in Manhattan was involved in a crash caused by driver inattention and distraction. The 68-year-old male driver, who was the sole occupant, sustained chest injuries and was in shock at the scene. The vehicle, a 1999 CHEV-TRUCK/BUS, showed no damage. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The driver was not ejected and did not use any safety equipment. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured in this incident.
9
Bus Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jan 9 - A 56-year-old woman was struck by a bus making a right turn on Montgomery Street. She was crossing with the signal when the bus’s right front bumper hit her. She suffered bruises and injuries to her elbow and lower arm.
According to the police report, a bus traveling south on Montgomery Street was making a right turn when it struck a 56-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists the pedestrian’s confusion or error as a contributing factor. The bus’s point of impact was its right front bumper. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are noted in the data. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash and suffered moderate injuries. The driver was licensed and operating a 2016 Chevrolet bus.
Jan 15 - A 68-year-old male lunch wagon driver suffered chest injuries and shock after a crash on Canal Street in Manhattan. The vehicle showed no damage. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The driver was not ejected and complained of pain.
According to the police report, a lunch wagon driver traveling east on Canal Street in Manhattan was involved in a crash caused by driver inattention and distraction. The 68-year-old male driver, who was the sole occupant, sustained chest injuries and was in shock at the scene. The vehicle, a 1999 CHEV-TRUCK/BUS, showed no damage. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The driver was not ejected and did not use any safety equipment. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured in this incident.
9
Bus Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jan 9 - A 56-year-old woman was struck by a bus making a right turn on Montgomery Street. She was crossing with the signal when the bus’s right front bumper hit her. She suffered bruises and injuries to her elbow and lower arm.
According to the police report, a bus traveling south on Montgomery Street was making a right turn when it struck a 56-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists the pedestrian’s confusion or error as a contributing factor. The bus’s point of impact was its right front bumper. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are noted in the data. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash and suffered moderate injuries. The driver was licensed and operating a 2016 Chevrolet bus.
Jan 9 - A 56-year-old woman was struck by a bus making a right turn on Montgomery Street. She was crossing with the signal when the bus’s right front bumper hit her. She suffered bruises and injuries to her elbow and lower arm.
According to the police report, a bus traveling south on Montgomery Street was making a right turn when it struck a 56-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists the pedestrian’s confusion or error as a contributing factor. The bus’s point of impact was its right front bumper. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are noted in the data. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash and suffered moderate injuries. The driver was licensed and operating a 2016 Chevrolet bus.