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 9
▸ Crush Injuries 4
▸ Amputation 2
▸ Severe Bleeding 5
▸ Severe Lacerations 4
▸ Concussion 8
▸ Whiplash 37
▸ Contusion/Bruise 89
▸ Abrasion 56
▸ Pain/Nausea 21
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.
CloseNight on Houston, blood on the bike lane
Lower East Side: Jan 1, 2022 - Nov 4, 2025
Just a few mornings ago on Oct 25, at E Houston and Avenue A, a taxi driver hit a 70-year-old on a bike. She went unconscious in the street (NYC Open Data).
This Week
- Oct 3: a taxi driver hit a 61-year-old man walking at E Houston; police recorded he was crossing against the signal (NYC Open Data).
- Oct 3: on Bowery at Rivington, a driver in a sedan hit a 37-year-old on an e-bike (NYC Open Data).
- Oct 2: on E Houston at Ludlow, a driver in an SUV collided with a 20-year-old on a bike; police cited following too closely by the driver (NYC Open Data).
The count doesn’t stop
Since 2022 in the Lower East Side, there have been 2,193 crashes, leaving 1,197 people injured and 9 dead (NYC Open Data). Most of the people killed here were walking—7 pedestrians—with 2 vehicle occupants among the dead (NYC Open Data).
Nights are the worst hours. At 8 PM, four people died on these streets. The injuries stack up into the late afternoon and evening, and again after midnight (NYC Open Data).
Deadly corners we all know
The body count clusters in a few places: FDR Drive, Delancey Street, and East Houston Street. Water Street alone accounts for four deaths in this period (NYC Open Data). Police list driver inattention and failure to yield among the causes recorded in these crashes (NYC Open Data).
A park turned into a killing field
On July 4, 2024, a pickup driver drove into a crowd at Corlears Hook Park. Four people were killed. On Nov 3, 2025, a judge found him guilty of murder. “Daniel Hyden was found guilty on four counts of second-degree murder,” reported ABC7. Gothamist called it a “drunk-driving murder” in a city park.
That verdict cannot make a family whole. It does not move a crosswalk line one inch.
Who will do the work
The fixes are not mysteries. Slow drivers. Protect crossings. Starve repeat speeders of their speed.
At the state level, the Senate’s Stop Super Speeders Act (S4045) advanced in 2025; State Sen. Brian Kavanagh voted yes in committee (Open States). The bill would force drivers with repeated violations to use speed limiters. The Assembly still must move its companion.
Here, Council Member Christopher Marte represents District 1. Assembly Member Grace Lee and State Sen. Brian Kavanagh represent this area. They know these streets. The question is whether the laws will follow the bodies.
What must change on these blocks
- Daylight every corner on East Houston and Delancey. Harden turns and give people walking a head start. Police recorded failure to yield and distraction; design can force drivers to slow (NYC Open Data).
- Build protected lanes and tighten crossings where injuries stack up—on FDR Drive frontage, Delancey, and East Houston (NYC Open Data).
- Pass speed limiters for the worst offenders and lower speeds citywide. Both steps are on the table. Our detailed action guide is here.
“Protecting New Yorkers is my most sacred responsibility as mayor,” the city has said about traffic violence; “one life lost to traffic violence is one life too many” (NYC DOT press materials, via our action guide). The dead on Water Street and the broken on Houston need more than words.
One woman on a bike went down on a Saturday morning. The work begins where she fell.
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Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Persons - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
- Man who drove drunk into LES crowd on July 4 found guilty of 4 counts of 2nd degree murder, ABC7, Published 2025-11-03
- NJ man convicted of drunk-driving murder in July 4th crash that killed 4 in NYC park, Gothamist, Published 2025-11-03
- File S 4045, Open States, Published 2025-06-12
Other Representatives
Assembly Member Grace Lee
District 65
Council Member Christopher Marte
District 1
State Senator Brian Kavanagh
District 27
▸ Other Geographies
Lower East Side Lower East Side sits in Manhattan, Precinct 7, District 1, AD 65, SD 27, Manhattan CB3.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Lower East Side
19
SUV and Taxi Slam on Delancey Street▸Jan 19 - SUV and taxi collided on Delancey. The SUV driver, 26, suffered arm injuries and shock. Police flagged alcohol as a factor. No pedestrians or cyclists involved. Metal and glass met in the dark.
According to the police report, an SUV and a taxi crashed at 3:14 AM on Delancey Street in Manhattan. Both vehicles traveled southeast before colliding, striking front bumpers. The SUV driver, a 26-year-old man, was injured in the arm and suffered shock. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt. The crash highlights the danger when alcohol enters the equation. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The report does not mention helmet or signal use.
8A 1077
Lee co-sponsors bill boosting street safety for all users.▸Jan 8 - Assembly bill A 1077 pushes for streets built for people, not just cars. Dozens of lawmakers back safer roads. The bill stands at sponsorship. No vote yet. Vulnerable users wait for action.
Assembly bill A 1077, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 8, 2025, the bill sits in committee. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 60 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Robert C. Carroll, and Catalina Cruz. No votes have been cast. The bill's language centers all road users, not just drivers. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users. The measure signals intent but action remains pending.
-
File A 1077,
Open States,
Published 2025-01-08
8Int 1160-2025
Rivera co-sponsors bill to speed up pavement markings, boosting street safety.▸Jan 8 - Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly crossings for walkers and riders.
Int 1160-2025, now enacted by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, forces the Department of Transportation to install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. The bill, sponsored by Farah N. Louis (primary) and co-sponsored by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, Ariola, and others, passed on March 15, 2025. The law demands annual reporting on compliance and reasons for any delay. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Quick, visible lines cut confusion and protect people crossing or riding. The law took effect immediately.
-
File Int 1160-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-01-08
6
Rear-End Collision Injures Two Sedan Occupants▸Jan 6 - Two men in sedans collided on Suffolk Street in Manhattan. The rear vehicle struck the front car’s center back end. Both drivers were conscious but suffered chest and neck injuries. Slippery pavement contributed to the crash dynamics.
According to the police report, at 1:00 PM on Suffolk Street in Manhattan, a rear-end collision occurred involving two sedans traveling south. The front vehicle was stopped in traffic when the following sedan struck its center back end. The drivers, both licensed men from New York, were conscious but sustained injuries: the front passenger suffered a chest contusion, and the driver experienced whiplash to the neck. Both occupants wore lap belts and were not ejected. The report cites 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor, indicating road conditions played a role. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly noted in the data. The collision caused damage to the center back end of the front sedan and the center front end of the rear sedan.
3
E-Scooter Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jan 3 - A 59-year-old woman crossing Columbia Street with the signal was struck by an eastbound e-scooter. The impact caused head injuries and bruising. According to police, the e-scooter driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision.
At 16:55 on Columbia Street in Manhattan, an e-scooter traveling westbound struck a 59-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal, according to the police report. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and contusions, classified as injury severity level 3. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-scooter, which sustained damage in the same area. The police report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the e-scooter driver as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian's actions or safety equipment were noted. The driver was operating the e-scooter straight ahead with two occupants onboard. This crash highlights the dangers posed by failure to yield by micromobility vehicle operators at intersections.
Jan 19 - SUV and taxi collided on Delancey. The SUV driver, 26, suffered arm injuries and shock. Police flagged alcohol as a factor. No pedestrians or cyclists involved. Metal and glass met in the dark.
According to the police report, an SUV and a taxi crashed at 3:14 AM on Delancey Street in Manhattan. Both vehicles traveled southeast before colliding, striking front bumpers. The SUV driver, a 26-year-old man, was injured in the arm and suffered shock. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt. The crash highlights the danger when alcohol enters the equation. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The report does not mention helmet or signal use.
8A 1077
Lee co-sponsors bill boosting street safety for all users.▸Jan 8 - Assembly bill A 1077 pushes for streets built for people, not just cars. Dozens of lawmakers back safer roads. The bill stands at sponsorship. No vote yet. Vulnerable users wait for action.
Assembly bill A 1077, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 8, 2025, the bill sits in committee. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 60 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Robert C. Carroll, and Catalina Cruz. No votes have been cast. The bill's language centers all road users, not just drivers. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users. The measure signals intent but action remains pending.
-
File A 1077,
Open States,
Published 2025-01-08
8Int 1160-2025
Rivera co-sponsors bill to speed up pavement markings, boosting street safety.▸Jan 8 - Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly crossings for walkers and riders.
Int 1160-2025, now enacted by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, forces the Department of Transportation to install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. The bill, sponsored by Farah N. Louis (primary) and co-sponsored by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, Ariola, and others, passed on March 15, 2025. The law demands annual reporting on compliance and reasons for any delay. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Quick, visible lines cut confusion and protect people crossing or riding. The law took effect immediately.
-
File Int 1160-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-01-08
6
Rear-End Collision Injures Two Sedan Occupants▸Jan 6 - Two men in sedans collided on Suffolk Street in Manhattan. The rear vehicle struck the front car’s center back end. Both drivers were conscious but suffered chest and neck injuries. Slippery pavement contributed to the crash dynamics.
According to the police report, at 1:00 PM on Suffolk Street in Manhattan, a rear-end collision occurred involving two sedans traveling south. The front vehicle was stopped in traffic when the following sedan struck its center back end. The drivers, both licensed men from New York, were conscious but sustained injuries: the front passenger suffered a chest contusion, and the driver experienced whiplash to the neck. Both occupants wore lap belts and were not ejected. The report cites 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor, indicating road conditions played a role. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly noted in the data. The collision caused damage to the center back end of the front sedan and the center front end of the rear sedan.
3
E-Scooter Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jan 3 - A 59-year-old woman crossing Columbia Street with the signal was struck by an eastbound e-scooter. The impact caused head injuries and bruising. According to police, the e-scooter driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision.
At 16:55 on Columbia Street in Manhattan, an e-scooter traveling westbound struck a 59-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal, according to the police report. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and contusions, classified as injury severity level 3. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-scooter, which sustained damage in the same area. The police report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the e-scooter driver as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian's actions or safety equipment were noted. The driver was operating the e-scooter straight ahead with two occupants onboard. This crash highlights the dangers posed by failure to yield by micromobility vehicle operators at intersections.
Jan 8 - Assembly bill A 1077 pushes for streets built for people, not just cars. Dozens of lawmakers back safer roads. The bill stands at sponsorship. No vote yet. Vulnerable users wait for action.
Assembly bill A 1077, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 8, 2025, the bill sits in committee. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 60 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Robert C. Carroll, and Catalina Cruz. No votes have been cast. The bill's language centers all road users, not just drivers. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users. The measure signals intent but action remains pending.
- File A 1077, Open States, Published 2025-01-08
8Int 1160-2025
Rivera co-sponsors bill to speed up pavement markings, boosting street safety.▸Jan 8 - Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly crossings for walkers and riders.
Int 1160-2025, now enacted by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, forces the Department of Transportation to install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. The bill, sponsored by Farah N. Louis (primary) and co-sponsored by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, Ariola, and others, passed on March 15, 2025. The law demands annual reporting on compliance and reasons for any delay. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Quick, visible lines cut confusion and protect people crossing or riding. The law took effect immediately.
-
File Int 1160-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-01-08
6
Rear-End Collision Injures Two Sedan Occupants▸Jan 6 - Two men in sedans collided on Suffolk Street in Manhattan. The rear vehicle struck the front car’s center back end. Both drivers were conscious but suffered chest and neck injuries. Slippery pavement contributed to the crash dynamics.
According to the police report, at 1:00 PM on Suffolk Street in Manhattan, a rear-end collision occurred involving two sedans traveling south. The front vehicle was stopped in traffic when the following sedan struck its center back end. The drivers, both licensed men from New York, were conscious but sustained injuries: the front passenger suffered a chest contusion, and the driver experienced whiplash to the neck. Both occupants wore lap belts and were not ejected. The report cites 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor, indicating road conditions played a role. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly noted in the data. The collision caused damage to the center back end of the front sedan and the center front end of the rear sedan.
3
E-Scooter Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jan 3 - A 59-year-old woman crossing Columbia Street with the signal was struck by an eastbound e-scooter. The impact caused head injuries and bruising. According to police, the e-scooter driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision.
At 16:55 on Columbia Street in Manhattan, an e-scooter traveling westbound struck a 59-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal, according to the police report. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and contusions, classified as injury severity level 3. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-scooter, which sustained damage in the same area. The police report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the e-scooter driver as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian's actions or safety equipment were noted. The driver was operating the e-scooter straight ahead with two occupants onboard. This crash highlights the dangers posed by failure to yield by micromobility vehicle operators at intersections.
Jan 8 - Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly crossings for walkers and riders.
Int 1160-2025, now enacted by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, forces the Department of Transportation to install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. The bill, sponsored by Farah N. Louis (primary) and co-sponsored by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, Ariola, and others, passed on March 15, 2025. The law demands annual reporting on compliance and reasons for any delay. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Quick, visible lines cut confusion and protect people crossing or riding. The law took effect immediately.
- File Int 1160-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-01-08
6
Rear-End Collision Injures Two Sedan Occupants▸Jan 6 - Two men in sedans collided on Suffolk Street in Manhattan. The rear vehicle struck the front car’s center back end. Both drivers were conscious but suffered chest and neck injuries. Slippery pavement contributed to the crash dynamics.
According to the police report, at 1:00 PM on Suffolk Street in Manhattan, a rear-end collision occurred involving two sedans traveling south. The front vehicle was stopped in traffic when the following sedan struck its center back end. The drivers, both licensed men from New York, were conscious but sustained injuries: the front passenger suffered a chest contusion, and the driver experienced whiplash to the neck. Both occupants wore lap belts and were not ejected. The report cites 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor, indicating road conditions played a role. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly noted in the data. The collision caused damage to the center back end of the front sedan and the center front end of the rear sedan.
3
E-Scooter Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jan 3 - A 59-year-old woman crossing Columbia Street with the signal was struck by an eastbound e-scooter. The impact caused head injuries and bruising. According to police, the e-scooter driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision.
At 16:55 on Columbia Street in Manhattan, an e-scooter traveling westbound struck a 59-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal, according to the police report. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and contusions, classified as injury severity level 3. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-scooter, which sustained damage in the same area. The police report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the e-scooter driver as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian's actions or safety equipment were noted. The driver was operating the e-scooter straight ahead with two occupants onboard. This crash highlights the dangers posed by failure to yield by micromobility vehicle operators at intersections.
Jan 6 - Two men in sedans collided on Suffolk Street in Manhattan. The rear vehicle struck the front car’s center back end. Both drivers were conscious but suffered chest and neck injuries. Slippery pavement contributed to the crash dynamics.
According to the police report, at 1:00 PM on Suffolk Street in Manhattan, a rear-end collision occurred involving two sedans traveling south. The front vehicle was stopped in traffic when the following sedan struck its center back end. The drivers, both licensed men from New York, were conscious but sustained injuries: the front passenger suffered a chest contusion, and the driver experienced whiplash to the neck. Both occupants wore lap belts and were not ejected. The report cites 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor, indicating road conditions played a role. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly noted in the data. The collision caused damage to the center back end of the front sedan and the center front end of the rear sedan.
3
E-Scooter Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jan 3 - A 59-year-old woman crossing Columbia Street with the signal was struck by an eastbound e-scooter. The impact caused head injuries and bruising. According to police, the e-scooter driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision.
At 16:55 on Columbia Street in Manhattan, an e-scooter traveling westbound struck a 59-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal, according to the police report. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and contusions, classified as injury severity level 3. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-scooter, which sustained damage in the same area. The police report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the e-scooter driver as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian's actions or safety equipment were noted. The driver was operating the e-scooter straight ahead with two occupants onboard. This crash highlights the dangers posed by failure to yield by micromobility vehicle operators at intersections.
Jan 3 - A 59-year-old woman crossing Columbia Street with the signal was struck by an eastbound e-scooter. The impact caused head injuries and bruising. According to police, the e-scooter driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision.
At 16:55 on Columbia Street in Manhattan, an e-scooter traveling westbound struck a 59-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal, according to the police report. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and contusions, classified as injury severity level 3. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-scooter, which sustained damage in the same area. The police report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the e-scooter driver as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian's actions or safety equipment were noted. The driver was operating the e-scooter straight ahead with two occupants onboard. This crash highlights the dangers posed by failure to yield by micromobility vehicle operators at intersections.