Crash Count for East Village
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,440
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 815
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 281
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 14
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 8
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025
Carnage in East Village
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 1
Head 1
Concussion 5
Head 3
Face 2
Whiplash 21
Neck 11
+6
Head 5
Back 3
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Whole body 1
Contusion/Bruise 81
Lower leg/foot 32
+27
Lower arm/hand 14
+9
Head 12
+7
Back 6
+1
Shoulder/upper arm 6
+1
Face 5
Hip/upper leg 5
Neck 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Chest 1
Abrasion 67
Lower leg/foot 24
+19
Lower arm/hand 18
+13
Head 10
+5
Shoulder/upper arm 5
Face 4
Back 2
Hip/upper leg 2
Neck 1
Pain/Nausea 20
Back 6
+1
Lower arm/hand 5
Neck 4
Head 3
Lower leg/foot 3
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in East Village?

Preventable Speeding in East Village School Zones

(since 2022)
East Village: Nights of impact, years of harm

East Village: Nights of impact, years of harm

East Village: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 4, 2025

Just after noon on Aug 23, a taxi hit a cyclist on East 5th Street in the East Village (Aug 23, 2025).

Eight people are dead here since Jan 1, 2022. Another 658 are hurt. Those figures come from city crash records for this neighborhood through Sep 4, 2025 (NYC Open Data).

Where the street keeps breaking

Avenue D leads the list of harm, with deaths and injuries tied to that corridor (NYC Open Data). FDR Drive cuts its own line of loss. Avenue C and 1st Avenue follow close behind, each with repeated crashes in the record.

Evenings hit hard. Injuries peak at 8 PM and 9 PM, with 44 at each hour recorded in this dataset. Deaths strike at 7 PM, 10 PM, and 11 PM, alongside dozens more injuries (NYC Open Data).

Named factors show up again and again: inattention and failure to yield sit in the file; speed appears in specific cases, too (NYC Open Data). One record logs an unlicensed driver, unsafe speed, and a man killed in the crosswalk at Cooper Square in the early morning of Nov 27, 2022 (NYC Open Data).

The bodies behind the numbers

Pedestrians take most of the deaths here. Cyclists pile up injuries. Trucks and buses turn into walkers at corners. Taxis and private cars do the same, over and over. This is not one bad night; it is a file that does not close (NYC Open Data).

From 2022 through this week, serious injuries in this area reach nine, spread across modes and years. The toll does not spare the young or the old (NYC Open Data).

Fix the corners, slow the cars

The map points to corners like Avenue D and East 10th, Avenue C and East 10th. These need daylighting now, with no parking blocking sight lines. City lawmakers have a bill to ban parking at crosswalks; our Council Member Carlina Rivera is a co-sponsor (Int 1138-2024, timeline record).

Night harm calls for night action: targeted enforcement where injuries spike after dark; hardened turns on Avenue C and Avenue D; leading pedestrian intervals where walkers move first. The data flags heavy vehicles in the mix; turning controls and truck routing can cut those impacts (NYC Open Data).

Albany’s lever on the worst repeat drivers

There is a bill to stop the most dangerous pattern drivers. Senate bill S 4045 would require speed-limiting tech for anyone who racks up 11 points in 24 months or six speed/red-light camera tickets in a year. Our State Senator Brian Kavanagh voted yes in committee (timeline record; Open States). Our Assembly Member Harvey Epstein co-sponsors the Assembly companion A 2299 (timeline record).

Cameras work best when they stay on. The Legislature renewed NYC’s school-zone speed cameras through 2030; Senator Kavanagh voted yes in June (S 8344, timeline record; AMNY).

Slow it everywhere, save lives here

Lower, enforced speeds save lives. A citywide lower default, paired with speed limiters for repeat violators, would reach the corners where people keep getting hit. That is the path from the taxi on East 5th to fewer names in the file. If you live these streets, ask City Hall and Albany to move. Start here: Take Action.

Frequently Asked Questions

How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets — Crashes, Persons, and Vehicles — filtered to the East Village (NTA MN0303) and the window Jan 1, 2022–Sep 4, 2025. We counted total deaths, injuries, and serious injuries from the Persons table and matched times and locations from the Crashes table. Data were accessed Sep 4, 2025. See the datasets here, with companion tables for Persons and Vehicles.
What recent crashes stand out in the East Village?
On Aug 23, 2025, a taxi hit a cyclist on East 5th Street (timeline record). The neighborhood’s data also show repeated pedestrian impacts at corridors like Avenue D and Avenue C (NYC Open Data).
Where and when is it most dangerous locally?
Avenue D, FDR Drive, Avenue C, and 1st Avenue appear most often in the top harm locations. Injuries peak at 8 PM and 9 PM, with deaths recorded at 7 PM, 10 PM, and 11 PM (NYC Open Data).
What is being done politically?
State Senator Brian Kavanagh voted yes in committee on S 4045 to mandate speed limiters for repeat violators. Assembly Member Harvey Epstein co-sponsors the Assembly companion A 2299 (timeline records). The Legislature also renewed NYC’s school-zone speed cameras through 2030; Kavanagh voted yes (timeline; AMNY).
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.

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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.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for East Village

19
Taxi Hits E-Scooter on East 5 Street

Mar 19 - A taxi turning left struck an e-scooter traveling north on East 5 Street. The 19-year-old e-scooter driver suffered head injuries and was semiconscious. Police cited failure to yield and unsafe speed as contributing factors. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a taxi making a left turn on East 5 Street collided with an e-scooter traveling straight ahead northbound. The e-scooter driver, a 19-year-old male, sustained head injuries and was semiconscious at the scene. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The e-scooter driver was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The taxi driver was licensed and traveling westbound. Neither vehicle sustained damage. The crash highlights risks posed by turning vehicles and speed in Manhattan intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4616465 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
10
SUV Left-Turn Hits Pedestrian on East 13th

Mar 10 - A 24-year-old man walking along East 13th Street was struck by an SUV making a left turn. The impact hit the pedestrian’s lower leg and knee, causing bruises and contusions. The driver’s inexperience was a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male pedestrian was injured while walking along East 13th Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was struck by a 2022 SUV making a left turn, with the point of impact at the vehicle’s left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was walking with traffic when the collision occurred. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The driver’s error in handling the left turn led to the collision and injury.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4612399 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
21
A 4637 Epstein co-sponsors bill boosting cyclist safety with automated bike lane enforcement.

Feb 21 - Assembly Bill 4637 would use cameras to keep cars out of bike lanes. The bill targets drivers who block protected lanes. Sponsors say it will protect cyclists from deadly crashes.

Assembly Bill A 4637, now in the sponsorship stage, aims to create a bicycle lane safety program in New York City. The bill, introduced on February 21, 2023, enforces restrictions on protected bike lanes using photo devices. The matter title reads: 'Establishes in the city of New York a bicycle lane safety program to enforce certain restrictions on the use of protected bicycle lanes by means of bicycle lane photo devices.' Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani leads as primary sponsor, joined by Brian Cunningham, Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas, Harvey Epstein, Amy Paulin, and others. The bill targets drivers who endanger cyclists by blocking protected lanes. No safety analyst note is available.


18
Bicyclist Ejected in Manhattan Sedan Crash

Feb 18 - A 45-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with a parked sedan in Manhattan. The bike struck the sedan's left side doors. She suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. The sedan showed no damage. The bicyclist wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old female bicyclist was injured after colliding with a parked sedan on 1st Avenue near 81st Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist was ejected from her bike and sustained a fractured and dislocated upper arm. The sedan was stationary and showed no damage on impact. The report lists the bicyclist's contributing factors as unspecified. The sedan driver was licensed and parked at the time of the crash. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the collision. No driver errors were explicitly noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4606596 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
13
A 602 Kavanagh votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.

Feb 13 - Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.


10
Taxi Hits Bike Carrying Two Males

Feb 10 - A taxi struck a bike carrying two males on 2 Avenue. The bike was hit on its right side. Both cyclists were injured, including a 12-year-old passenger with a fractured leg and a 58-year-old driver with a bruised head. Driver distraction was cited.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on 2 Avenue collided with a southbound bike carrying two males. The impact occurred on the bike's right side doors and the taxi's right front bumper. The 12-year-old passenger suffered a fractured and dislocated knee, lower leg, and foot. The 58-year-old driver sustained a head contusion. Both cyclists were wearing helmets. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' by the taxi driver. No contributing factors were attributed to the cyclists. The crash caused significant injuries without ejection from the bike.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4605079 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
2
A 3180 Epstein co-sponsors bill to consider, not require, complete street design.

Feb 2 - Assembly bill A 3180 demands complete street design on state and federally funded projects. Sponsors push for safer roads. The bill calls for public guidance. Streets must serve people, not just cars.

Assembly Bill A 3180 was introduced on February 2, 2023, and is in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Requires the consideration of complete street design for certain transportation projects which receive federal or state funding,' aims to force planners to think of people first. Didi Barrett leads as primary sponsor, joined by Rebecca Seawright, Amy Paulin, and others. The bill also orders the department to publish street design guidance. No safety analyst note is available, but the bill’s intent is clear: streets must protect all users, not just drivers.


2
A 3180 Glick co-sponsors bill to consider, not require, complete street design.

Feb 2 - Assembly bill A 3180 demands complete street design on state and federally funded projects. Sponsors push for safer roads. The bill calls for public guidance. Streets must serve people, not just cars.

Assembly Bill A 3180 was introduced on February 2, 2023, and is in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Requires the consideration of complete street design for certain transportation projects which receive federal or state funding,' aims to force planners to think of people first. Didi Barrett leads as primary sponsor, joined by Rebecca Seawright, Amy Paulin, and others. The bill also orders the department to publish street design guidance. No safety analyst note is available, but the bill’s intent is clear: streets must protect all users, not just drivers.


31
Sedan Collides with FDNY Fire Truck Manhattan

Jan 31 - A sedan struck the left front quarter of a fire truck at Cooper Square. The sedan driver, a 34-year-old man, suffered injuries and shock. The fire truck bore front-end damage. Both vehicles traveled different directions at impact.

According to the police report, a 2018 Honda sedan traveling west collided with a 2023 FDNY fire truck moving north at Cooper Square in Manhattan. The sedan struck the fire truck's center front end with its left front quarter panel. The sedan's male driver, age 34, was injured and experienced shock but was not ejected. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as the contributing factor for the sedan driver. The sedan's air bag deployed. The fire truck sustained front-end damage. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash occurred at 10:39 p.m. The report does not specify any failure to yield or other common driver errors beyond the generic contributing factor.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4602573 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
26
E-Bike Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

Jan 26 - A 23-year-old woman was hit by an e-bike at East 14 Street in Manhattan. She was crossing with the signal when the bike failed to yield. The impact caused a serious head injury and left her unconscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by an e-bike while crossing East 14 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the e-bike, traveling westbound, failed to yield right-of-way. The collision impacted the center front end of the e-bike. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and was found unconscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No damage was reported to the e-bike. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4601556 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
26
A 2610 Glick co-sponsors bill boosting bus lane enforcement, improving street safety.

Jan 26 - Assembly bill A 2610 targets bus lane cheaters. Sponsors back cameras and owner liability. The goal: keep bus lanes clear, speed up buses, cut crashes. No votes yet. The fight for safer streets rolls on.

Assembly bill A 2610, now in sponsorship, aims to extend bus rapid transit camera enforcement. The bill, titled "Relates to owner liability for failure of operator to comply with bus operation-related local law or regulation traffic restrictions," was introduced January 26, 2023. Primary sponsor Alicia Hyndman leads, joined by Deborah Glick, Sarahana Shrestha, Manny De Los Santos, Zohran Mamdani, and others. The bill would hold vehicle owners liable for bus lane violations and expand photo enforcement. No votes have been recorded. The measure seeks to keep bus lanes clear, speed up transit, and reduce risk for those outside cars.


24
A 602 Epstein votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.

Jan 24 - Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.


24
A 602 Glick votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.

Jan 24 - Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.


22
Pedestrian Hit by Sedan Making Left Turn

Jan 22 - A 31-year-old man was struck at an intersection on East 14 Street and Avenue A. The sedan hit him with its left front bumper while he crossed with the signal. He suffered facial contusions and bruises. The driver was distracted and failed to yield.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 14 Street and Avenue A in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2017 Toyota sedan, traveling south and making a left turn, struck him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained facial contusions and bruises but remained conscious. The report lists driver errors as contributing factors: "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. No safety equipment or victim fault is mentioned.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4599779 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
17
SUV Strikes Parked Bicyclist on East 13 Street

Jan 17 - A 37-year-old male bicyclist suffered elbow and lower arm injuries after a Honda SUV hit him while he was parked. The SUV, traveling west, struck the bike’s front center with its right front bumper. The rider was left in shock with minor bleeding.

According to the police report, a Honda SUV traveling west on East 13 Street collided with a parked bicycle. The bicyclist, a 37-year-old man, was injured in the elbow and lower arm area and experienced minor bleeding and shock. The report lists "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV’s right front bumper struck the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver of the SUV was licensed and female. The bicyclist was not ejected and was the sole occupant of the bike. No other contributing factors were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4598793 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
17
A 1637 Glick co-sponsors bill adding surcharge for safer, clearer bike lanes.

Jan 17 - Assembly bill A 1637 targets drivers who block bike lanes. It adds a mandatory surcharge for violators. Money goes straight to the court. Cyclists get a clear lane. Law aims to keep cars out.

Assembly bill A 1637 was introduced on January 17, 2023, and is in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Relates to violations and a mandatory surcharge for parking in a bicycle lane,' would require drivers who park in bike lanes to pay an extra fee to the court that finds them liable. Jo Anne Simon (District 52) sponsored the bill, joined by Deborah Glick (District 66) and Tony Simone (District 75) as co-sponsors. The measure seeks to deter illegal parking in bike lanes by hitting violators in the wallet. No safety analyst note was provided.


13
A 1280 Epstein co-sponsors bill boosting street safety for all users.

Jan 13 - Assembly bill A 1280 pushes for streets built for all. Dozens of lawmakers back the plan. The bill demands roads that protect walkers, cyclists, and riders. It calls for design, not luck, to keep people safe.

Assembly bill A 1280, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 13, 2023, the bill sits with the Assembly. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 70 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Kenny Burgos, and Catalina Cruz. Their action signals strong legislative momentum. The bill’s focus: force planners to build streets for people, not just cars. No safety analyst note is available, but the intent is clear—systemic change for vulnerable road users. The bill’s progress can be tracked at the New York Assembly website.


13
A 1280 Glick co-sponsors bill boosting street safety for all users.

Jan 13 - Assembly bill A 1280 pushes for streets built for all. Dozens of lawmakers back the plan. The bill demands roads that protect walkers, cyclists, and riders. It calls for design, not luck, to keep people safe.

Assembly bill A 1280, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 13, 2023, the bill sits with the Assembly. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 70 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Kenny Burgos, and Catalina Cruz. Their action signals strong legislative momentum. The bill’s focus: force planners to build streets for people, not just cars. No safety analyst note is available, but the intent is clear—systemic change for vulnerable road users. The bill’s progress can be tracked at the New York Assembly website.


10
Motorcycle and Bike Collide on East 14th Street

Jan 10 - A motorcycle and a bike crashed on East 14th Street in Manhattan. The motorcycle driver, a 54-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Both vehicles were traveling west when the collision occurred. Improper lane usage caused the crash.

According to the police report, a motorcycle and a bike collided on East 14th Street in Manhattan. The motorcycle driver, a 54-year-old man wearing a helmet, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The motorcycle sustained damage to its right front quarter panel, while the bike showed no damage. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead westbound at the time of impact. The motorcycle driver was not ejected but was incoherent after the crash. The crash highlights the dangers of improper lane usage in vehicle interactions.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4598096 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
6
Sedan Crashes on Avenue C; Driver, Passenger Injured

Jan 6 - A sedan traveling south on Avenue C crashed after the driver fell asleep. The left front bumper struck an object. The driver and a rear passenger suffered bruises and neck and face injuries. Both were conscious and restrained by seat belts and airbags.

According to the police report, a 2014 Honda sedan traveling south on Avenue C crashed after the driver fell asleep at the wheel. The point of impact was the left front bumper. The driver, a 26-year-old man, sustained neck injuries and bruises. A 39-year-old male passenger in the left rear seat also suffered facial bruises. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts and airbags deployed during the crash. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' and 'Fatigued/Drowsy' as contributing factors, indicating driver error. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4596363 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19