Crash Count for Lower East Side
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,612
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 871
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 221
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 15
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 8
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Aug 2, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Lower East Side?

Blood on the Crosswalks: How Many More Must Die Before They Act?

Lower East Side: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 17, 2025

The Toll in Flesh and Blood

Eight dead. Fourteen left with injuries so severe they may never walk the same. In just over three years, the Lower East Side has seen 1,525 crashes. Cars, trucks, bikes, and mopeds—steel against skin. Pedestrians and cyclists take the brunt.

A pickup truck on Water Street crushed four people on July 4, 2024. Three women and a man, all pedestrians, died where they stood. An eleven-year-old boy survived with his face torn open. No warning. No time to run. Crash data from NYC Open Data.

A city worker, fixing a street sign at dawn, was slashed by a delivery cyclist after a near miss. “They weren’t even in the bike lane, they were parked on the corner, fixing the light or the sign or something,” a witness said. The worker bled on the sidewalk. The cyclist fled.

Leadership: Promises and Delays

Local leaders have moved, but not fast enough. Council Member Marte co-sponsored a bill to ban parking near crosswalks, aiming to clear sightlines and protect those on foot. The bill sits in committee, waiting. Council records on Legistar.

Senator Kavanagh voted yes on the Stop Super Speeders Act, a bill to force repeat dangerous drivers to install speed-limiting devices. The law targets the worst offenders, but the carnage continues while the process drags on. Bill details on Open States.

On Canal Street, Council Member Marte said, “The time is long overdue to take action in response to the dire conditions of Canal Street. He pledged his support to take action.”

The Cost of Waiting

Every delay is another body on the pavement. The city has started daylighting intersections and lowering speed limits, but the pace is glacial. The Fifth Avenue redesign cut bike and bus lanes to keep car lanes wide. “We want a real solution to the bike and pedestrian safety issue,” said a community board leader.

The dead cannot wait.

Call your council member. Call your senator. Demand safer streets now.

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Other Representatives

Grace Lee
Assembly Member Grace Lee
District 65
District Office:
Room 302, 64 Fulton St., New York, NY 10038
Legislative Office:
Room 429, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Christopher Marte
Council Member Christopher Marte
District 1
District Office:
65 East Broadway, New York, NY 10002
212-587-3159
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1815, New York, NY 10007
212-587-3159
Twitter: ChrisMarteNYC
Brian Kavanagh
State Senator Brian Kavanagh
District 27
District Office:
Room 2011, 250 Broadway, New York, NY 10007
Legislative Office:
Room 512, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

Lower East Side Lower East Side sits in Manhattan, Precinct 7, District 1, AD 65, SD 27, Manhattan CB3.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Lower East Side

S 5602
Kavanagh votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.


A 8936
Kavanagh votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.

Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.

Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.


Aggressive ATV Hits Pedestrian on Rivington

A 24-year-old man was injured on Rivington Street in Manhattan after an ATV struck him as he emerged from behind a parked vehicle. The driver showed aggressive road rage. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock.

According to the police report, a multi-wheeled vehicle, specifically a Yamaha ATV, traveling southeast on Rivington Street struck a pedestrian emerging from behind a parked vehicle. The pedestrian, a 24-year-old male, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain and nausea. The report lists aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors to the crash. The point of impact was the ATV's left front bumper. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed in New York. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4531651 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Bicyclist Ejected on East Houston Street

A 19-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered a head abrasion on East Houston Street. The crash involved improper lane usage and driver distraction. The rider was not wearing safety equipment. Impact was at the bike's front center.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected during a crash on East Houston Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist suffered a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver errors including "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The collision involved impact at the center front end of the bicycle. No other vehicle details were specified. The crash highlights the dangers of improper lane use and distracted driving in this area.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4528278 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
S 1078
Kavanagh votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.

Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.

Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.


S 5130
Kavanagh votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.

Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.

Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.


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Five Sedans Collide on FDR Drive, Two Hurt

Five sedans crashed on FDR Drive. A woman suffered whiplash and full-body trauma. A man bruised his arm. Metal twisted. Police cited other vehicular factors. No clear cause. The road stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, five sedans traveling north on FDR Drive collided. Two people were injured: a 22-year-old woman in the front passenger seat with whiplash and full-body injuries, and a 29-year-old male driver with a bruised arm. Both were conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for both injuries and the crash overall. No specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. Vehicle damage included front and side impacts. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling. The crash involved licensed drivers from New York and New Jersey.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4528291 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 31-year-old woman suffered a head injury after a Jeep sedan struck her on Madison Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle made a left turn. Unsafe speed and pedestrian confusion contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a Jeep sedan traveling west on Madison Street made a left turn and struck a 31-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was diagnosed with a concussion. The report lists driver errors including unsafe speed and notes pedestrian confusion as a contributing factor. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, causing damage to the roof. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle with three occupants onboard. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4528688 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Sedan U-Turn Hits E-Scooter Rider

A sedan making a U-turn struck a southbound e-scooter on Essex Street in Manhattan. The e-scooter driver, a 57-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The sedan’s front end was damaged. Driver inattention and improper turning caused the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan making a U-turn collided with an e-scooter traveling south on Essex Street. The e-scooter driver, a 57-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan sustained front-end damage. The report lists driver errors as 'Turning Improperly' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The e-scooter driver was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of inattentive driving and improper turns in Manhattan.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4527526 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
SUV and Sedan Collide on Lewis Street

A Toyota SUV struck a parked Hyundai sedan on Lewis Street in Manhattan. The SUV driver, a 48-year-old woman, suffered bruises and arm injuries. Police cited driver inattention and aggressive driving as causes. No one was ejected. Airbags deployed.

According to the police report, a 48-year-old female driver of a Toyota SUV traveling west on Lewis Street collided with a parked Hyundai sedan. The impact occurred on the SUV's left front bumper and the sedan's left front quarter panel. The SUV driver sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver inattention and aggressive driving as contributing factors. The driver was conscious, restrained by a lap belt and harness, and the airbag deployed. No other occupants were injured or ejected. The collision also involved a Volkswagen sedan traveling west, which sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted and aggressive driving in Manhattan.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4525442 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Taxi and Sedan Crash Kills Young Pedestrian

A taxi turned left. A sedan barreled straight. In the intersection, a 21-year-old man was struck. He suffered a head wound. Blood pooled on the street. He died there, under harsh lights, alone in the city’s dark.

A deadly collision unfolded at East Houston Street and 1st Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, a taxi making a left turn and a sedan going straight collided in the intersection. A 21-year-old pedestrian was struck and killed, suffering a fatal head injury and severe bleeding. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. Several vehicle occupants were also injured. The police report does not specify any errors by the pedestrian. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when driver impairment enters the intersection.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4524167 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Taxi Strikes Bicyclist on Essex Street

A taxi hit a 23-year-old male bicyclist on Essex Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered a head contusion but was conscious and not ejected. The taxi’s left front quarter panel made impact. Driver error involved improper lane usage.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on Essex Street collided with a northbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 23-year-old man, sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and remained conscious after the crash. The point of impact was the taxi’s left front quarter panel striking the bike’s left front bumper. The report lists the contributing factor as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper," indicating driver error on the part of the taxi operator. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified. The taxi driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4521339 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Sedans Crash on Delancey, Driver Injured

Two sedans slammed together on Delancey Street. A woman behind the wheel took a hit to the chest and went into shock. Obstructed view played a role. Metal twisted. One driver hurt.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Delancey Street in Manhattan. The crash left a 26-year-old female driver injured with chest trauma and shock. She wore a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The Honda sedan struck the Ford sedan's left side doors with its front end. The report lists "View Obstructed/Limited" as a contributing factor. Both drivers held valid licenses. The impact damaged the Honda's right front bumper and the Ford's left side doors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4520696 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Rear-End Crash on FDR Drive Injures Driver

Two sedans collided on FDR Drive. One driver suffered whiplash. The crash involved a rear-end impact. Both vehicles traveled north. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The collision caused front and rear vehicle damage.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on FDR Drive collided in a rear-end crash. The driver of the front vehicle, a 51-year-old man, was injured and suffered whiplash. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor for the crash, indicating the trailing vehicle failed to maintain a safe distance. Both vehicles sustained damage to their center front and center back ends respectively. No other factors or victim errors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4517140 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
12-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing Against Signal

A 12-year-old boy was struck on Allen Street by a northbound SUV. The impact hit the vehicle’s left front bumper. The boy suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. The crash happened outside an intersection.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Allen Street against the signal. The northbound SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The boy sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot and was reported to be in shock. The report lists no contributing factors for the driver, and the pedestrian’s crossing against the signal is noted. The vehicle was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No other safety equipment or driver errors were recorded in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4517070 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Sedan Hits Elderly Bicyclist on Delancey

A 72-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured on Delancey Street in Manhattan. The sedan made a right turn and struck the cyclist traveling west. The rider suffered head abrasions but remained conscious. The crash involved traffic control disregard.

According to the police report, a sedan making a right turn on Delancey Street collided with a 72-year-old bicyclist traveling west. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained head injuries, including abrasions, but remained conscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. Additionally, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was noted, but no helmet or signaling issues were recorded. The sedan's left front bumper struck the cyclist, who was riding without safety equipment. Vehicle damage was minimal, but the impact caused significant injury to the vulnerable road user.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4516325 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
4
Two Taxis Collide on Delancey Street

Two taxis crashed on Delancey Street in Manhattan. Four passengers suffered head injuries and whiplash. Drivers distracted and failed to yield right-of-way. Vehicles struck front bumpers. Passengers conscious, restrained, but hurt.

According to the police report, two taxis collided on Delancey Street in Manhattan. The crash involved a northbound Ford taxi and an eastbound Mercedes taxi. Four passengers, aged 31 to 67, were injured with head trauma and whiplash. All were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" for both vehicles. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the Ford and the right front quarter panel of the Mercedes. No passengers were ejected. The injuries were serious enough to be classified as severity 3. The crash highlights the danger of distracted driving and failure to yield in busy Manhattan streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4514875 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Taxi Backs Into Bicyclist on East Houston

A taxi backing on East Houston Street struck a bicyclist riding west. The rider suffered a serious hip and upper leg injury. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe backing as causes. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on East Houston Street backed unsafely into a bicyclist also traveling west. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old man, was injured in the hip and upper leg area and remained conscious after the crash. The report lists driver errors as "Backing Unsafely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The taxi's right front bumper struck the left side doors of the bike. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of inattentive backing maneuvers in busy Manhattan streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4512712 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
E-Scooter Hits 12-Year-Old Pedestrian Crossing

A 12-year-old girl crossing East Houston Street with the signal was struck by an e-scooter traveling west. The scooter driver failed to yield and was distracted. The girl suffered a hip and upper leg contusion but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing East Houston Street at an intersection with the signal. She was struck by an e-scooter traveling westbound, which impacted her center front end. The pedestrian suffered a contusion to her hip and upper leg and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. The e-scooter showed no vehicle damage. No safety equipment or other contributing factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4513651 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Two E-Bikes Collide on Delancey Street

Two e-bikes crashed on Delancey Street in Manhattan. Both riders were traveling east. One was making a left turn. The collision struck the center front and back ends of the bikes. A 41-year-old male rider suffered bruises and arm injuries.

According to the police report, two e-bikes collided on Delancey Street near Orchard Street in Manhattan. Both vehicles were traveling east when one was making a left turn. The impact occurred at the center front end of one bike and the center back end of the other. A 41-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the crash but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Neither rider was ejected, and helmet use was noted only for motorcycle helmets, not as a contributing factor.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4511568 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09