Crash Count for East Village
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,549
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 893
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 317
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 15
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 8
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 10, 2025
Carnage in East Village
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 8
+1
Crush Injuries 4
Hip/upper leg 2
Lower leg/foot 1
Whole body 1
Severe Bleeding 9
Head 7
+2
Eye 1
Face 1
Severe Lacerations 2
Head 2
Concussion 6
Head 4
Face 2
Whiplash 24
Neck 12
+7
Head 6
+1
Back 3
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Chest 1
Whole body 1
Contusion/Bruise 92
Lower leg/foot 36
+31
Lower arm/hand 15
+10
Head 14
+9
Back 8
+3
Shoulder/upper arm 6
+1
Face 5
Hip/upper leg 5
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Neck 2
Chest 1
Eye 1
Whole body 1
Abrasion 72
Lower leg/foot 24
+19
Lower arm/hand 20
+15
Head 11
+6
Face 5
Shoulder/upper arm 5
Hip/upper leg 3
Back 2
Neck 1
Pain/Nausea 22
Back 7
+2
Lower arm/hand 5
Neck 5
Head 4
Lower leg/foot 3
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 10, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in East Village?

Preventable Speeding in East Village School Zones

(since 2022)
Night at 1st and 9th

Night at 1st and 9th

East Village: Jan 1, 2022 - Nov 22, 2025

A driver making a left at E 9 St and 1 Ave hit three people at night. Police recorded inattention by the driver and a disregarded signal at the scene (crash record).

This Week

  • A driver hit a person on a bike near E 1 St; the rider was ejected (crash record).
  • A taxi driver turned right and hit a person on a bike by E 14 St; police recorded failure to yield by the driver (crash record).
  • Two people walking were injured at Avenue A and E 2 St; police listed unsafe speed and distraction by the driver in one case (crash record).

The pattern does not let up

Since 2022 in the East Village, there have been 1,526 crashes, leaving 8 people dead and 882 injured (NYC Open Data). Injuries pile up in the evening; about 8 PM is the peak hour in these records, with late night close behind (NYC Open Data).

On the ground, the damage clusters. Avenue D, FDR Drive, and Avenue C top the list of high‑harm corridors here. So do 1st Avenue and E 14 St (NYC Open Data).

The causes are named in the reports. Inattention. Unsafe speed. Failure to yield. This month’s files show each on the page: inattention and a blown signal at 1st and 9th; failure to yield by a turning taxi at E 14 St; unsafe speed on Avenue A at E 2 St (crash records).

Corners that keep breaking people

Simple fixes exist. Daylighting the crosswalks at 1st Avenue and E 9 St and hardening the turns would slow drivers and protect walkers and riders at the point of impact. Left‑turn calming and leading pedestrian intervals on Avenue A at E 2 St would give people a head start before drivers move. Repeat visits by enforcement at E 14 St and 1st Avenue—where a turning taxi injured a cyclist—would back the design with law. The records point to where to work first (NYC Open Data).

Who acts, and who stalls

Some officials here have moved on the laws that slow drivers. State Sen. Brian Kavanagh voted yes in committee on S 4045, a bill to require speed‑limiting tech for repeat violators (Open States). Assembly Members Deborah Glick and Harvey Epstein co‑sponsored the Assembly version (A 2299) (Open States, Open States). Council Member Carlina Rivera is the primary sponsor of a bill to add 5,000 secure bike‑parking stations citywide, which would make riding—and walking past uncluttered sidewalks—safer (NYC Council Legistar).

The tools work. “The city isn’t in the car with you… If you don’t want to get a ticket, don’t speed,” Assembly Member Deborah Glick said when 24/7 school‑zone speed cameras were authorized (Gothamist).

Slow the cars, stop the repeats

  • Lower the default speed limit on local streets and expand 20 MPH zones where the injuries stack up—Avenue D, Avenue C, 1st Avenue, and E 14 St—so drivers have less time to do harm (NYC Open Data).
  • Pass the speed‑limiter bill for habitual violators (S 4045/A 2299) so the worst drivers stop at the limit instead of at someone’s body (Open States).

The night at 1st and 9th is not an exception. It’s the file. If you want that to change, act now. Start here.

Frequently Asked Questions

How were these numbers calculated?
We pulled NYC’s official Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets (Crashes, Persons, Vehicles) from NYC Open Data. We filtered to the East Village (NTA MN0303) and the period Jan 1, 2022 through Nov 22, 2025. We counted crashes, injuries, deaths, and serious injuries from the Persons table, and used crash‑level records for locations and times. Data was last accessed Nov 22, 2025. You can start from the Crashes table here and apply the same filters.
What is CrashCount?
We’re a tool for helping hold local politicians and other actors accountable for their failure to protect you when you’re walking or cycling in NYC. We update our site constantly to provide you with up to date information on what’s happening in your neighborhood.
Where are the worst spots in the East Village?
Based on crash records since 2022, harm concentrates on Avenue D, FDR Drive, Avenue C, 1st Avenue, and E 14 St. These are the corridors with the highest combined deaths and injuries in the local dataset (source).
When do crashes spike?
Evenings. Around 8 PM shows the highest injury counts in the local records, with late night also high. That pattern comes from the crash timestamps in the NYC Open Data tables (source).
What should be done right now?
Target the worst corners for daylighting, hardened turns, and LPIs; keep enforcement on known turning and speeding trouble spots; and pass speed‑limiters for repeat violators (S 4045/A 2299). Lower local speeds in and around Avenue D, Avenue C, 1st Avenue, and E 14 St to 20 MPH zones where the harm clusters.

Citations

Citations

Other Representatives

Assembly Member Harvey Epstein

District 74

Council Member Carlina Rivera

District 2

State Senator Brian Kavanagh

District 27

Other Geographies

East Village East Village sits in Manhattan, Precinct 9, District 2, AD 74, SD 27, Manhattan CB3.

See also
Boroughs
City Council Districts
Community Boards
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State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for East Village

8
Bus driver hits southbound cyclist on Avenue C

Dec 8 - A bus driver entered a parked position and hit a southbound cyclist near 170 Avenue C in Manhattan. The rider went down and was hurt. Police listed driver inattention and improper lane use.

A bus driver traveling north and entering a parked position collided with a southbound bicyclist near 170 Avenue C in Manhattan. The 23-year-old man on the bike sustained contusions and was listed as injured and conscious. According to the police report, the crash involved a Bus and a Bike and cited "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." Police recorded driver inattention and improper lane usage by the bus operator. The bicyclist was going straight ahead when the collision happened. No other injuries were specified for people in the bus.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4863392 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14
24
Bus driver hits man at Avenue D

Nov 24 - A northbound bus driver hit a 29-year-old man at Avenue D and E 7 St. The driver hit him with the left front bumper. He suffered a head wound and stayed conscious. Police listed Other Vehicular as the factor.

According to the police report, the driver of a northbound bus going straight on Avenue D hit a 29-year-old man at E 7 St around 7:30 p.m. in Manhattan. The impact came from the left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and abrasions and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded “Other Vehicular” by the driver as the contributing factor for the crash. The driver was listed with unspecified injury status, and an occupant had unspecified injury status. No other factors were recorded. Location data place the crash near Avenue D and East 7th Street in the 9th Precinct.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4860058 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14
21
Man Stabbed In The Back During Road Rage Incident In Manhattan
20
Bus driver rear-ends cyclist on 3 Avenue

Nov 20 - Southbound bus driver hit a woman on a bike from behind on 3 Avenue in Manhattan at 11:50 p.m. She suffered pelvic injuries and bruising. Police recorded driver inattention.

A bus driver traveling south on 3 Avenue in Manhattan hit a southbound cyclist from behind at 11:50 p.m. The woman, 27, suffered abdomen and pelvic injuries and bruising. She remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” was recorded for the bus driver and for the crash overall. The listed points of impact were the bus's center front end and the bicycle's center back end, indicating a rear-end hit. Both were recorded as going straight ahead. The crash location falls within the NYPD’s 9th Precinct. No other contributing factors were specified in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4860201 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14
20
Cyclist Injured in Avenue A Taxi Door Crash

Nov 20 - Northbound on Avenue A near E 3 St. A taxi was parked. Impact at the right-side doors. The rider was ejected, in shock, neck pain. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.

On Avenue A at E 3 St in Manhattan, a northbound bicyclist collided with the right-side doors of a parked taxi. The 45-year-old rider was injured, ejected, and reported neck pain and shock. According to the police report, the crash involved a “Taxi” and a “Bike,” with the taxi listed as “Parked” and the bike “Going Straight Ahead,” and the point of impact noted as the taxi’s “Right Side Doors.” Police recorded “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The taxi driver is listed as licensed. No helmet or signaling factors are listed. Other occupants are recorded with unspecified injury status.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4858844 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14
15
Left-turning drivers injure three on 1 Ave

Nov 15 - Two drivers turned left at E 9 St and 1 Ave. Three men in the roadway were injured. Back bruises. A battered leg. Police cited driver inattention.

Three male pedestrians were injured on 1 Ave at E 9 St in Manhattan. Two drivers, one in a sedan and one in an SUV, were making left turns. A parked SUV was also listed. The men suffered back bruises and a lower-leg contusion. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was recorded as a contributing factor for multiple drivers. Police also noted the pedestrians were in the roadway and not at the intersection. Damage was recorded to the left front areas of the turning sedan and SUV. No fatalities were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4858447 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14
15
Left-turning SUV driver injures cyclist

Nov 15 - A driver in an SUV turned left at E 1 St in Manhattan and hit a man on a bike going straight. The rider was thrown and hurt in the leg. Police recorded Turning Improperly by the driver.

An SUV driver making a left turn in Manhattan hit a bicyclist who was riding straight at E 1 St. The 33-year-old man on the bike was ejected and suffered a hip and upper-leg abrasion. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn, and police recorded Turning Improperly by the driver. Police coded a center-front impact for both the SUV and the bike. The bicyclist was recorded as conscious at the scene. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4858026 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14
13
Taxi right turn injures cyclist on E 14th

Nov 13 - Before dawn on E 14th, a taxi driver turned right and hit a northbound cyclist. The rider suffered a leg bruise. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.

A taxi driver turning right at 400 E 14 St in Manhattan hit a northbound bicyclist who was going straight. The 47-year-old rider suffered a lower-leg contusion and was conscious. According to the police report, the taxi was traveling east and the driver made a right turn while the cyclist headed north. Police recorded “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” by the driver. The crash was logged at 4:52 a.m. The taxi’s right front quarter contacted the bike’s front. The bicyclist was not ejected. No damage was reported to the taxi.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4857771 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14
5
Driver hits parked car; two pedestrians injured

Nov 5 - Just after midnight on Avenue A at E 2 St, a southbound driver hit a parked sedan. Two men on foot suffered arm abrasions. Police recorded unsafe speed.

Two pedestrians were injured on Avenue A at E 2 St in Manhattan when the driver of a southbound Toyota sedan, going straight, hit a parked Honda sedan. According to the police report, police recorded unsafe speed by a driver. The Toyota’s left front struck the Honda’s right rear. The report lists both pedestrians as not in the roadway and not at an intersection. A 40-year-old male driver was listed as partially ejected. No pedestrian was cited for contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4855216 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14
1
Sedan driver hits cyclist at E 2 St

Nov 1 - A driver in a sedan traveling south hit a 22-year-old woman on a bike at E 2 St and Avenue A. She went down with an arm bruise. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Passing or Lane Usage Improper.

At E 2 St and Avenue A in Manhattan, a driver in a 2004 Honda sedan traveling south hit a woman on a bicycle who was riding east and making a left turn. The 22-year-old bicyclist was injured with arm bruising and was conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” Police recorded those driver errors. The bicycle’s front end was damaged; the sedan’s damage was listed as other. An occupant of the sedan was listed with no reported injuries.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4856385 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14
31
Passengers Hurt as Drivers Hit Taxi on FDR

Oct 31 - On FDR Drive, a taxi merged. Drivers closed fast and hit its rear. Two women riding in back were hurt. Burns. Head and shoulder. Police recorded driver inattention and following too closely.

A driver in a sedan hit the back of a merging taxi on FDR Drive in Manhattan. Another driver in a sedan also collided. All three vehicles were southbound. Two rear-seat women, 58 and 74, were injured. One had a head injury. One had a shoulder injury. Both reported moderate burns. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was recorded for the crash, and officers also recorded 'Following Too Closely' for involved drivers. Impact notes show the taxi's center rear was hit, while both sedans had front-bumper damage.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4854238 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14
31
Two riders collide at E 9th and 1st

Oct 31 - An e-bike rider and an other-motorized rider crashed at E 9 St and 1 Ave in Manhattan. Both were ejected and injured; the man suffered a fracture. Police recorded driver inattention and inexperience.

Two riders collided at E 9 St and 1 Ave in Manhattan at 9:07 a.m. A 51-year-old woman on an e-bike was injured with arm and hand pain. A 40-year-old man operating an Other Motorized device suffered a leg fracture. Both were ejected and conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Driver Inexperience.” The e-bike traveled west and the other device traveled north. Points of impact listed were the bike’s center front and the other vehicle’s right rear bumper. No other vehicles were recorded. Two vulnerable road users were hurt at this junction.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4854860 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14
31
Moped driver ejected in E 10th bike crash

Oct 31 - Before dawn on E 10th and Second, a moped driver and a cyclist collided. The 24-year-old moped rider was ejected and hurt. Police listed "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" in the file.

A moped driver and a cyclist crashed at East 10th Street and Second Avenue in Manhattan at 4:16 a.m. The 24-year-old moped driver was ejected. He suffered an arm abrasion. He was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" was a contributing factor. The dataset lists a moped and a bike. No pedestrian was reported injured. The records do not log any driver failures such as Failure to Yield or Unsafe Speed. Helmet use appears in equipment fields for the moped rider but is not cited as a contributing factor. Details on the cyclist’s condition are not provided.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4853777 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14
30
Avenue A and East 4th Crash Injures Driver

Oct 30 - Two sedan drivers collided at Avenue A and East 4th Street in Manhattan at 6:20 p.m. A 29-year-old driver suffered a head injury. The other driver's status was unspecified. Police listed contributing factors as Unspecified.

Two drivers in sedans crashed at Avenue A and East 4th Street in Manhattan. One driver, 29, sustained a head injury and was recorded in shock. The other driver, 58, was listed with an unspecified injury status. According to the police report, both drivers were going straight, and the recorded impact points were the Toyota's right front bumper and the Honda's center front end. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified" for both drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4857782 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14
27
Rear-end chain injures two on FDR

Oct 27 - Three southbound SUV drivers collided on FDR Drive in Manhattan. Two center back-end impacts and one center front-end impact were recorded. A driver and a front passenger suffered whiplash. Police recorded driver inattention.

Three SUV drivers traveling south on FDR Drive in Manhattan collided in a rear-end crash involving three vehicles. Damage reports list two center back-end impacts and one center front-end impact. A 35-year-old male driver suffered a neck injury (whiplash). A 46-year-old male front passenger suffered a neck injury (whiplash). Other listed occupants had unspecified injury status. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor. All vehicles were reported as going straight before the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4854192 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14
24
SUV Driver Hits Cyclist on East 8th Street

Oct 24 - A driver in a Mercedes SUV going east on East 8th hit a 55-year-old cyclist. She went down with a leg bruise and stayed conscious. Police recorded driver inattention.

In Manhattan near 390 East 8th Street at 4:00 p.m., a driver in a 2017 Mercedes SUV, traveling east and going straight, hit a 55-year-old woman riding a bike in the same direction. The driver’s right front bumper hit the rider’s right side. She suffered a contusion to her lower leg and remained conscious. "According to the police report, Driver Inattention/Distraction was the contributing factor." Police recorded driver inattention by the driver. No injuries were recorded for the SUV occupant.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4852867 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14
21
Trial of man accused in deadly July 4, 2024 LES park truck crash begins
19
Cyclist Hurt in Avenue A Moped Crash

Oct 19 - A moped driver and a cyclist collided near 151 Avenue A in Manhattan. The cyclist, 20, was ejected and suffered a head injury. Police recorded pedestrian/bicyclist error for both.

A cyclist and a moped driver crashed near 151 Avenue A in Manhattan on October 19 at 4:35 p.m. The cyclist, a 20-year-old woman, was ejected and suffered a head injury but stayed conscious. The moped driver, a 33-year-old man, was listed with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, officers recorded 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' for both parties. Police also noted the bike was going straight before impact, while the moped was listed as parked. No damage was recorded for either vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4850985 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14
17
Jeep driver hits Ford; passenger injured

Oct 17 - Two SUV drivers collided on Avenue D at East 6th. The Jeep driver hit the Ford’s right rear. A 23-year-old passenger was hurt. Both drivers were injured. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.

Two SUV drivers collided at Avenue D and East 6th Street in Manhattan at 8:51 p.m. The driver of an eastbound Jeep SUV hit the right rear of a southbound Ford SUV. A 23-year-old woman in the Ford’s front passenger seat was injured with back pain. Both drivers were hurt. The older man, 63, had a shoulder injury. The younger man, 30, had a neck injury. According to the police report, “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” was recorded. Both vehicles were reported as going straight before impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4851737 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14
17
Backing Driver Injures Motorist on 4 Ave

Oct 17 - At 4 Ave and E 12 St, a driver reversed into traffic. Three sedans tangled. A 60-year-old driver suffered a head injury and pain. Police recorded Backing Unsafely and Driver Inattention/Distraction.

Three drivers crashed at 4 Ave and E 12 St in Manhattan at 1:02 p.m. One driver was backing. Another drove east, straight ahead. A third made a left. A 60-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and reported pain. Others were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, police recorded Backing Unsafely and Driver Inattention/Distraction. Damage notes show a rear-end hit to the backing driver and side hits to the other two.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4851377 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14