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 Rear-Ends Another on Delancey Street

Two sedans collided on Delancey Street in Manhattan. A 60-year-old female driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Both vehicles sustained damage to their bumpers. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling on Delancey Street collided when one vehicle struck the right rear bumper of the other. The 60-year-old female driver of the rear vehicle was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. She was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating the rear driver failed to maintain a safe distance. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of impact. The front vehicle was damaged on its left front bumper, while the rear vehicle sustained damage to its right rear bumper. No other contributing factors were specified.


Sedan Hits Bicyclist on Chrystie Street

A sedan struck a bicyclist traveling north on Chrystie Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The driver was inattentive and distracted. No vehicle damage was reported. The bicyclist remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan stopped in traffic on Chrystie Street collided with a bicyclist going straight ahead. The point of impact was the sedan's left side doors and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a 39-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No damage was noted on either vehicle. The bicyclist's safety equipment status is unknown. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in Manhattan traffic.


SUV Hits Bicyclist on Delancey Street

A 29-year-old male bicyclist was struck by a northbound SUV on Delancey Street. The rider suffered a head contusion and bruising. The SUV’s right front bumper hit the bike’s front center. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2020 BMW SUV traveling north on Delancey Street collided with him. The SUV struck the bike’s center front end with its right front bumper. The bicyclist suffered a head contusion and bruising but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The SUV driver was licensed in New York. The bicyclist was riding westbound and was not wearing safety equipment. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in Manhattan.


Distracted Driver Injures Female Bicyclist

A 29-year-old woman bicyclist suffered abrasions to her elbow and lower arm on East Houston Street in Manhattan. The crash involved driver inattention. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old female bicyclist was injured on East Houston Street in Manhattan. She sustained abrasions to her elbow and lower arm but remained conscious and was not ejected from her bike. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was traveling eastbound, going straight ahead, and was unlicensed. No damage was reported to the bike or any other vehicle involved. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers to vulnerable road users.


SUV Strikes 60-Year-Old Manhattan Pedestrian

A 60-year-old woman was hit by an SUV while crossing outside a crosswalk in Manhattan. She suffered bruises and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The driver was licensed and traveling straight. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 60-year-old female pedestrian was injured when struck by a 2020 Collins Bus SUV traveling south on Columbia Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk and suffered contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The driver, a licensed male, was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The vehicle sustained no damage, and the pedestrian was not ejected. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious and sustained moderate injuries. No safety equipment was noted.


E-Scooter Rider Injured in Manhattan SUV Crash

An e-scooter collided with an SUV on East Houston Street. The 52-year-old rider was partially ejected and suffered neck injuries. The crash caused whiplash and shock. The driver’s distraction was a key factor in the collision.

According to the police report, a 52-year-old male e-scooter driver was partially ejected after colliding with a Jeep SUV on East Houston Street in Manhattan. The rider sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash, experiencing shock at the scene. The e-scooter was traveling east and struck the center front end of the SUV, which was also moving east. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The rider wore a helmet, but no other contributing factors were noted. The collision caused damage to the center back end of the e-scooter and the center front end of the SUV.


Bicyclist Partially Ejected on Delancey Street

A 35-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and injured on Delancey Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The SUV and bike collided with no vehicle damage reported. The cyclist remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected during a collision with a 2021 Kia SUV on Delancey Street, Manhattan. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The SUV was traveling west going straight ahead, while the bicyclist was changing lanes westbound. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the bike. No vehicle damage was reported. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist but does not specify driver errors or helmet use. The SUV driver held a permit license from New York.


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.


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.


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Multi-Sedan Collision on FDR Drive Injures Two

Five sedans collided on FDR Drive, all traveling north. Two men and one woman were injured. The front passenger suffered whiplash and full-body injury. The driver had bruises on his arm. Multiple vehicles showed front and side damage. Police cited other vehicular factors.

According to the police report, five sedans traveling north on FDR Drive collided. Two occupants were injured: a 22-year-old female front passenger with whiplash and full-body injuries, and a 29-year-old male driver with bruising on his arm. Both were conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for both injured occupants and the crash overall. Vehicle damage included front-end and side impacts. No specific driver errors like failure to yield or speeding were noted, only unspecified other vehicular factors. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling. The crash involved multiple licensed drivers from New York and New Jersey.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


Two Sedans Collide on Delancey Street

Two sedans crashed at Delancey Street in Manhattan. The female driver of one sedan suffered chest injuries and shock. Both vehicles struck each other front and side. Limited view contributed to the collision. The injured driver was restrained and not ejected.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Delancey Street in Manhattan. The female driver of a 2021 Honda sedan traveling south was injured, sustaining chest injuries and shock. She was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The collision involved the front center of the Honda and the left side doors of a 2016 Ford sedan traveling east. The report lists "View Obstructed/Limited" as a contributing factor for the crash. Both drivers were licensed. The impact caused damage to the right front bumper of the Honda and the left side doors of the Ford.


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.


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.


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.


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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.