Crash Count for Lower East Side
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,466
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 787
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 198
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 13
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 8
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 7, 2025
Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Lower East Side?
SUVs/Cars 42 4 3 Motos/Mopeds 7 0 0 Trucks/Buses 2 0 4 Bikes 2 0 0

Lower East Side Bleeds—City Lets Speed Kill

Lower East Side: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025

The Toll on the Street

A man steps off the curb. A truck does not stop. Four killed, one child scraped and left to watch on Water Street. A sedan on FDR Drive, a pedestrian struck, never to get up. An old man crossing Delancey, hit by an SUV turning right. The numbers do not flinch: eight dead, thirteen left with serious wounds since 2022. On the Lower East Side, the street is a wound that will not close.

In the last year alone: five killed, four more with injuries that will not heal. Two of the dead were over 55. One was 25. One was 35. The city counts the bodies, but the street remembers the names.

Who Bears the Brunt

Cars and trucks kill. Of the deaths and injuries to pedestrians, sedans, SUVs, taxis, and trucks do most of the work. Trucks alone took four lives. A sedan, a taxi, an SUV—each left a body behind. Motorcycles and mopeds break bones and skin, but rarely kill. Bikes are not blameless, but their toll is measured in bruises, not funerals.

What Has Been Done—And What Has Not

The city talks of Vision Zero. It builds some new crosswalks, lowers some speed limits. But the blood keeps coming. Sammy’s Law passed in Albany, giving the city power to set its own speed limits. The city can lower speeds to 20 mph. It has not done so everywhere. Speed cameras work, but their future is always in doubt. Each year, Albany must vote to keep them on. Each year, the clock ticks.

The council and the mayor say the right words. But on the Lower East Side, the street is still a place where you can die for crossing at the wrong time, or for no reason at all.

What Comes Next

This is not fate. This is policy. Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand cameras that never go dark. Demand streets where a child can cross and come home. Take action now.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Lower East Side

Sedan Fails to Yield, Injures Pedestrian Crossing

A 22-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan made an improper right turn and failed to yield at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck, sustaining pain and shock from the impact.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection near Allen Street in Manhattan. The report states the sedan, registered in New Jersey, was making a right turn and failed to yield the right-of-way to the pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock following the collision. The contributing factors listed include 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' by the driver. The vehicle showed no damage at the point of impact. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The incident highlights driver error in yielding and improper turning as the cause of the pedestrian's injuries.


Sedan Driver Injured in Manhattan Collision

A sedan driver suffered upper arm injuries and shock after a crash on Delancey Street. The vehicle’s right front quarter panel struck the sedan’s left rear side. Driver distraction was cited as the cause, trapping the man inside his car.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:20 AM on Delancey Street in Manhattan. The driver of a 2020 Honda sedan was injured, sustaining upper arm and shoulder injuries and experiencing shock. The report states the driver was trapped inside the vehicle after the collision. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of an unspecified vehicle striking the left rear quarter panel of the sedan. The police cited 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The injured driver was not using any safety equipment at the time. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction in urban traffic.


Taxi Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal

A 47-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries when a northbound taxi struck him at an intersection on Broome Street. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal. The taxi's right front bumper impacted the victim, causing contusions and bruises.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on Broome Street struck a 47-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with Chrystie Street. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the collision occurred. The taxi's right front bumper was the point of impact, resulting in injuries to the pedestrian's knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered contusions and bruises. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists no contributing factors attributed to the driver, but the pedestrian’s crossing against the signal is noted. This crash highlights the dangers at intersections where pedestrian signals are ignored, placing vulnerable road users at risk from moving vehicles.


SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 76-year-old woman suffered a head injury and concussion after an SUV made a left turn and struck her at an intersection. The driver’s view was obstructed, contributing to the crash. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when hit.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:10 on Jackson Street. A 2013 SUV, traveling west and making a left turn, struck a 76-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle's right front bumper hit her. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to see the pedestrian due to limited visibility. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and concussion, resulting in shock. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report highlights driver error related to obstructed view during the left turn, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.


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Left-Turning Ford Hits Cyclist on Pitt Street

A woman bicyclist traveling north on Pitt Street was struck by a Ford sedan making a left turn. Her lower leg shattered, blood pooled at the curb, and her bike lay broken. Shock and pain marked the early morning collision.

According to the police report, a woman riding a bike northbound on Pitt Street was struck by a Ford sedan making a left turn early in the morning. The cyclist suffered severe crush injuries to her lower leg, described as 'knee-lower leg foot' injuries with an injury severity level of 3. The report states she was 'riding with traffic' when the Ford turned into her path. The Ford was making a left turn while the cyclist was going straight ahead. The police data lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified' and does not explicitly cite driver errors such as failure to yield, but the collision highlights the danger posed by turning vehicles to cyclists lawfully riding in the lane. No cyclist behaviors are noted as contributing factors. The cyclist was wearing pads only and was incoherent after the crash, standing in shock with blood at the curb and her bike broken.


Sedan Strikes Man on Clinton Street at Night

A sedan cut through Clinton Street’s darkness. A man, forty, played in the road. The car kept straight. His head struck metal. Blood pooled. Lacerations deep. He stayed conscious. The Honda showed no mark. The city’s danger pressed on.

A 40-year-old man was struck and injured by a sedan on Clinton Street near 99th in Manhattan, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 22:57. The narrative states, 'Clinton Street near 99th—night air split by a sedan’s path. A man, 40, playing in the road. The car kept straight. His head struck. Blood pooled. Lacerations deep. He stayed conscious. The Honda bore no mark.' The police report lists the pedestrian’s injury as severe lacerations to the head, with the victim remaining conscious at the scene. The sedan, identified as a 2018 Honda, was traveling straight northbound and showed no damage. The police report marks both contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' offering no further detail on driver error or additional causes. The focus remains on the impact and the vulnerability of those outside the vehicle.


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Unlicensed Driver Causes Multi-Sedan Crash on FDR Drive

A northbound sedan driven by an unlicensed driver collided with multiple vehicles on FDR Drive. The crash injured a pedestrian and a driver, both suffering arm injuries. Unsafe lane changing by the unlicensed driver triggered the violent impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:50 on FDR Drive involving multiple sedans traveling north. The unlicensed driver of a 2023 Nissan sedan was cited for unsafe lane changing and other vehicular contributing factors. This driver collided with other vehicles, including a 2012 Toyota and a 2018 Chevrolet, causing damage to their left front and right side doors respectively. A 27-year-old pedestrian, located off intersection and performing other actions in the roadway, was injured with contusions to the elbow and lower arm. A 27-year-old licensed male driver, wearing a lap belt and harness, also suffered abrasions to the elbow and lower arm. Both victims were conscious and sustained moderate injuries. The report highlights driver errors—specifically unsafe lane changing and other vehicular factors—as the cause, with no contributing fault assigned to the pedestrian.


Unlicensed Driver Hits Bicyclist on Chrystie Street

A female bicyclist suffered a head injury and concussion after a pick-up truck struck her left rear quarter panel while making a left turn. The truck driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing a collision that left the cyclist injured but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Chrystie Street in Manhattan at 11:45 AM. A female bicyclist, age 33, traveling north, was struck on her left rear quarter panel by a pick-up truck making a left turn southeast. The truck driver failed to yield right-of-way, a critical contributing factor cited in the report. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment and sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion. She remained conscious and was not ejected from her bike. The truck showed no damage, indicating the impact was primarily on the cyclist. The bicyclist's injury severity was rated as moderate (3). The truck driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and the bicyclist’s unlicensed status highlight systemic dangers in this crash.


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Motorcycle Strikes Pedestrian on Ridge Street

A motorcycle traveling south on Ridge Street struck a 53-year-old pedestrian at an intersection. Both the pedestrian and the young driver suffered facial contusions. Unsafe speed and driver inattention contributed to the crash, leaving the pedestrian in shock.

According to the police report, a 2020 Honda motorcycle traveling south on Ridge Street collided with a 53-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection near Stanton Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was not in the roadway but was injured, sustaining facial contusions and shock. The 18-year-old male motorcycle driver also suffered facial contusions. The report cites unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors for both the driver and the pedestrian's injuries. The motorcycle's point of impact and damage was the center front end, indicating a direct collision. No safety equipment was noted for the driver, and no pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of speeding and distracted driving in urban intersections.


SUV and Sedan Collide on Allen Street

Two vehicles crashed on Allen Street in Manhattan. The SUV struck the sedan’s right side doors. Alcohol involvement was noted. A 32-year-old male driver suffered bruises and elbow injuries. The impact left visible damage on both vehicles’ fronts and sides.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:55 AM on Allen Street near Delancey Street in Manhattan. A 2019 Ford SUV traveling north collided with a 2021 Mazda sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the SUV’s right side doors and the sedan’s center front end. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The 32-year-old male driver of the SUV was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers were licensed. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior, focusing instead on the driver errors and alcohol involvement that led to the collision.


Pedestrian Severely Injured Crossing Broome Street

A 42-year-old man suffered a severe shoulder fracture and dislocation while crossing Broome Street at Orchard Street. The pedestrian was conscious but injured at the intersection. The crash details lack driver error data, highlighting systemic danger at this location.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Broome Street and Orchard Street in Manhattan around 8:30 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when the collision occurred. He sustained a severe upper arm injury described as a fracture and dislocation and remained conscious after the impact. The report does not specify vehicle type, driver actions, or contributing factors such as failure to yield or speeding. The absence of identified driver errors in the data underscores potential systemic dangers at this intersection, where vehicle and pedestrian interactions remain hazardous. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.


Motorcycle Injured in Unsafe Lane Change Crash

A motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries after a sedan changed lanes unsafely on Stanton Street in Manhattan. The sedan slowed, the motorcycle struck its left front bumper, and the rider was thrown from the bike, sustaining fractures and dislocations.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:57 on Stanton Street in Manhattan. A sedan traveling east was slowing or stopping when it made an unsafe lane change. The motorcycle, also traveling east, struck the sedan's left front bumper with its center front end. The motorcycle driver, a 40-year-old man, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained serious injuries including fractures, dislocations, and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor, highlighting the sedan driver's error. The motorcycle driver was conscious but injured and was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified in the report.


Sedan Rear-Ends Stopped Car on Grand Street

A westbound sedan struck the rear of a stopped vehicle on Grand Street in Manhattan. The driver of the striking car suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as the cause of the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:30 AM on Grand Street in Manhattan. A 31-year-old male driver in a 2019 Ford sedan was traveling westbound and rear-ended a stopped 2019 Mercedes sedan. The point of impact was the center front end of the striking vehicle and the center back end of the stopped vehicle. The striking driver was wearing a lap belt and remained conscious but sustained neck injuries consistent with whiplash. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both drivers were licensed, and the collision involved no ejections or pedestrian involvement.


Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Broome Street

A 69-year-old woman suffered a contusion to her elbow and lower arm after a sedan struck her at an intersection on Broome Street. The driver was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The pedestrian remained conscious despite the injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:10 on Broome Street in Manhattan. A sedan traveling northeast was making a left turn when it struck a 69-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruising to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as a moderate injury (severity 3). The report notes no vehicle damage and does not list any contributing factors related to the driver or pedestrian. The pedestrian's actions are marked as unknown, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are explicitly cited. The victim was conscious after the impact and was injured while crossing at the intersection.


Motorcycle Partially Ejected in Rear-End Crash

A motorcycle driver wearing a helmet was partially ejected after a rear-end collision with a sedan on FDR Drive. The rider suffered head injuries and contusions, entering shock. Both vehicles traveled south; impact occurred at the motorcycle’s front and sedan’s rear.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on FDR Drive at 23:45 involving a motorcycle and a sedan, both traveling south. The motorcycle driver, a 37-year-old male wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained head injuries and contusions, resulting in shock. The point of impact was the center front end of the motorcycle and the center back end of the sedan. The sedan had one occupant and was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any pedestrian or cyclist fault. The motorcycle driver’s helmet use is noted, but no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are explicitly cited in the data. The crash highlights the severe consequences of rear-end impacts involving motorcycles.


Toyota Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Delancey

A young man lies unconscious in the crosswalk, head bleeding, after a Toyota sedan hits him at Delancey and Clinton. The bumper is bent. The street holds its breath. Blood pools on the asphalt. Manhattan’s danger remains, silent and cold.

A 22-year-old man was struck by a Toyota sedan at the intersection of Delancey Street and Clinton Street in Manhattan, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 4:51 a.m. The report states the pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the collision occurred. The impact left the man unconscious in the crosswalk with a head injury and severe bleeding. The police narrative describes a bent bumper and blood pooling at the scene. The report lists the contributing factor for the driver as 'Unspecified.' The only victim behavior noted as a contributing factor is 'Crossing Against Signal,' which is mentioned after the absence of any cited driver error. The focus remains on the force of the impact and the ongoing systemic danger at this intersection.


Taxi Left Turn Hits Northbound Bicyclist

A taxi making a left turn struck a 17-year-old bicyclist traveling north on East Houston Street. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Police cite driver inattention as the primary cause of the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East Houston Street in Manhattan at 8:00 a.m. A 2021 taxi, traveling west and making a left turn, collided with a northbound bicyclist. The point of impact was the taxi's right front bumper and the bike's center front end. The 17-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining abrasions to his elbow and lower arm, and remained conscious after the collision. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. There is no mention of any contributing factors related to the bicyclist. The taxi driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving during turning maneuvers in busy Manhattan streets.


SUV Strikes E-Scooter Rider on East Houston

A 34-year-old man riding an e-scooter was injured in a collision with an SUV traveling west on East Houston Street. The impact occurred at the e-scooter's front center and the SUV's left front quarter panel. The rider suffered a head injury and minor bleeding.

According to the police report, the crash involved a 2012 Chevrolet SUV traveling westbound on East Houston Street and a male e-scooter rider traveling north. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the SUV and the center front end of the e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 34-year-old man, sustained a head injury with minor bleeding and was not ejected from his vehicle. The SUV driver was licensed in New Jersey and was driving straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or other violations. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights the vulnerability of e-scooter riders in mixed traffic environments.


SUV Strikes Bicyclist on Delancey Street

A 41-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2021 SUV traveling west struck him on Delancey Street in Manhattan. The collision caused contusions and lower leg injuries. Police cite the SUV driver for disregarding traffic control, leading to the crash.

According to the police report, a 2021 Toyota SUV traveling west on Delancey Street collided with a northbound bicyclist at approximately 12:40 a.m. The point of impact was the SUV's left front quarter panel striking the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a 41-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The police report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead prior to the crash. This incident highlights driver failure to yield or obey traffic controls as the primary cause of the collision.


Unlicensed Bicyclist Injured in Manhattan Taxi Crash

A 24-year-old male bicyclist suffered lower arm injuries after colliding with a parked taxi in Manhattan. The cyclist, unlicensed and without safety gear, struck the taxi’s right rear bumper. The taxi showed no damage; the cyclist was left in shock and pain.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:43 near East Houston Street in Manhattan. A 24-year-old male bicyclist, unlicensed and not wearing safety equipment, was injured when he collided with a parked taxi. The taxi, a 2021 Tesla with three occupants and a licensed male driver, showed no damage and was stationary before the crash. The bicyclist’s point of impact was the taxi’s right rear bumper. The bicyclist sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists no contributing factors for the taxi driver but notes unspecified factors for the bicyclist. The incident highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed cyclists interacting with stationary vehicles in Manhattan.