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

3
SUV Strikes Female Pedestrian on Avenue D

Jan 3 - A female pedestrian crossing Avenue D was struck by a northbound SUV making a left turn. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver showed no visible vehicle damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 2018 Ford SUV traveling north on Avenue D made a left turn and struck a female pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage, and the pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The pedestrian's crossing action was noted as "Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk," but no driver violations such as failure to yield were recorded. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4596821 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
31
Two Sedans Collide on FDR Drive

Dec 31 - Two sedans crashed head-on on FDR Drive just after midnight. Three occupants suffered bruises and contusions to head, neck, and back. Alcohol involvement was a factor. All drivers were restrained and remained inside their vehicles.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on FDR Drive at 12:10 a.m. Three occupants were injured: a 64-year-old man with head contusions, a 50-year-old woman with neck bruises, and a 16-year-old male with back injuries. All were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling north and impacted at their right front bumpers. No other driver errors were specified. The crash caused moderate injuries but no fatalities.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4594205 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
20
Elderly Pedestrian Struck on FDR Drive

Dec 20 - A 78-year-old man was hit on FDR Drive. He lay semiconscious, pain twisting his face. His knee, leg, and foot took the blow. No word on what the driver did. The cause stays hidden in silence.

According to the police report, a 78-year-old male pedestrian was injured on FDR Drive. He suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was found semiconscious, complaining of pain and nausea. The vehicle involved is unspecified. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The pedestrian's location and actions are unknown. No mention of safety equipment is made. The cause of the crash is not detailed in the available data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4591958 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
18
Sedan Turns Left, Slams Into Southbound Truck

Dec 18 - A sedan turned left on East 2 Street and struck a southbound pick-up. The sedan driver, 35, suffered facial wounds and bleeding. Police cited driver inexperience and passing too closely. Both vehicles took heavy front-end damage.

According to the police report, a northbound sedan making a left turn collided with a southbound pick-up truck on East 2 Street in Manhattan. The sedan driver, a 35-year-old man, was injured with facial wounds and minor bleeding and was in shock after the crash. The report lists driver inexperience and passing too closely as contributing factors. The sedan was damaged at the right front bumper, while the pick-up truck was hit at the center front end. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or signaling, were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4591932 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
15
Taxi Hits E-Scooter on East 12 Street

Dec 15 - A taxi turning left struck a northbound e-scooter making a right turn on East 12 Street in Manhattan. The e-scooter driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered facial contusions. The taxi driver was distracted at the time of the crash.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling southbound on 3 Avenue was making a left turn when it collided with a northbound e-scooter turning right on East 12 Street. The e-scooter driver, a 28-year-old man, sustained facial injuries described as contusions and bruises. The taxi driver was cited for driver inattention or distraction, which contributed to the crash. The e-scooter driver was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists no other contributing factors or safety equipment details. The impact occurred at the center front end of the e-scooter and the right front bumper of the taxi.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4590996 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
4
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on 1st Avenue

Dec 4 - A Ford SUV turned left on 1st Avenue. The driver failed to yield. The bumper hit a cyclist’s head. Blood pooled on the street. The cyclist stayed awake, but the injury was severe. The bike stood. The man did not.

A Ford SUV making a left turn on 1st Avenue struck a cyclist riding straight. According to the police report, the SUV’s driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted. The cyclist, a 31-year-old man, suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The report states, 'The bumper struck his head. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed awake.' The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, which is noted after the driver’s errors. The SUV’s left front bumper was damaged. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield and pay attention.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4587367 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
27
Unlicensed Driver Kills Pedestrian on Cooper Square

Nov 27 - A Lincoln sedan struck a 53-year-old man at Cooper Square and Saint Marks Place. The unlicensed driver hit him head-on. Head wounds. Internal bleeding. The man died in the street. Driver inattention and unsafe speed played a deadly role.

A 53-year-old pedestrian was killed at the corner of Cooper Square and Saint Marks Place in Manhattan. According to the police report, a Lincoln sedan driven by an unlicensed driver struck the man head-on, causing fatal head injuries and internal bleeding. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The driver was not licensed to operate the vehicle. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the data highlights driver errors as key factors in the crash. The man died at the scene. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4585088 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
20
SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Woman Driver

Nov 20 - SUV slammed into sedan on 1st Avenue. Woman at the wheel took the hit. Neck pain. Shock. Police flagged failure to yield and other driver errors. Metal twisted. Lives shaken.

According to the police report, a northbound SUV collided with a sedan changing lanes on 1st Avenue in Manhattan. The sedan's 29-year-old female driver suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and other vehicular factors as causes. The SUV's right front quarter panel and the sedan's left front quarter panel were damaged. No other injuries or contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were listed. The crash left one woman hurt and exposed the danger of driver errors on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4583107 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
15
Manhattan Pedestrian Bruised Outside Intersection

Nov 15 - A 44-year-old man was struck while walking outside an intersection on East 7 Street. He suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The pedestrian remained conscious after the crash. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male pedestrian was injured outside an intersection on East 7 Street in Manhattan. He sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle type were provided. The pedestrian's action was described as 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but no fault or blame is assigned to him. The crash resulted in moderate injury but no further details on the vehicle or driver were recorded.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4602574 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
9
SUV Strikes E-Scooter, Rider Ejected on East 14th

Nov 9 - SUV hit e-scooter at East 14th. Rider thrown, suffered head and internal injuries. Unsafe speed and traffic control ignored, police say. Manhattan street, broad daylight, another vulnerable body broken.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old man riding an e-scooter was ejected after colliding with a Jeep SUV near 605 East 14 Street in Manhattan. The e-scooter driver suffered head injuries, internal complaints, and shock. Police listed 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors by the e-scooter driver. The SUV, driven by a licensed man from New York, was traveling west; the e-scooter was heading north. Impact hit the scooter's center front and the SUV's left front bumper. No safety equipment was noted for the e-scooter driver.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4585920 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
29
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Cooper Square

Oct 29 - An 18-year-old woman was struck while crossing Cooper Square with the signal. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle hit her on the left front quarter panel but showed no damage. She was left in shock.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Cooper Square at an intersection with the signal. She sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle involved was traveling north, going straight ahead, and struck her on the left front quarter panel. The vehicle showed no damage. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no driver errors explicitly noted. The pedestrian was not ejected and was in shock after the collision. No safety equipment or driver license details were provided.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4577783 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
25
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

Oct 25 - A 26-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing Avenue D at East 5 Street. The driver was making a left turn and distracted. The pedestrian suffered a fractured hip and upper leg. The vehicle showed no damage.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Avenue D made a left turn and struck a 26-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at East 5 Street. The pedestrian sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to her hip and upper leg. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle had no visible damage despite the impact. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580578 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
24
Bicyclist Ejected, Hip Injury on East 4 Street

Oct 24 - A 33-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered a hip and upper leg contusion on East 4 Street in Manhattan. The rider was conscious and wearing a helmet. No vehicle damage was reported. Contributing factors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected while traveling eastbound on East 4 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist sustained a contusion and bruise to the hip and upper leg area. The rider was conscious at the scene and was wearing a helmet. The report lists no vehicle damage and does not specify any contributing factors or driver errors. The crash involved only the bicyclist, with no other vehicles clearly identified or described. The lack of specified contributing factors leaves the cause of the ejection and injury unclear.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4575928 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
22
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on East 9 Street

Oct 22 - A sedan and a bicycle collided on East 9 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 20-year-old man, suffered a head injury and was left in shock. The sedan’s front end was damaged. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at impact.

According to the police report, a 2019 sedan traveling west on East 9 Street struck a northbound bicycle at the left front bumper. The bicyclist, a 20-year-old male, sustained a head injury and was in shock but was not ejected. The sedan, carrying two occupants, had damage to its center front end. The bicyclist was also the driver of the bike. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors for the crash. The sedan driver was licensed; the bicyclist’s contributing factors were unspecified. No helmet or signaling information was noted. The collision caused serious injury to the vulnerable road user, the bicyclist.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4575103 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
19
SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at Intersection

Oct 19 - A 71-year-old woman was hit by an SUV on East 4 Street in Manhattan. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was unconscious at the scene. The vehicle struck her with its right front bumper while traveling southbound.

According to the police report, a Station Wagon/SUV traveling south on East 4 Street struck a 71-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, and was found unconscious with complaints of pain and nausea. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for the crash. The pedestrian's actions and safety equipment status are unknown. The vehicle was going straight ahead at the time of impact. No occupants were in the vehicle, and no driver license information was provided.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4575098 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
15
Bicyclist Hits Pedestrian Crossing Bowery

Oct 15 - A bicyclist struck a 35-year-old woman crossing Bowery with the signal. The pedestrian suffered bruises and an elbow injury. The crash happened in broad daylight. Driver inattention caused the collision. The victim was not at fault.

According to the police report, a bicyclist traveling straight ahead on Bowery collided with a pedestrian crossing with the signal. The 35-year-old female pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the bike. The pedestrian was injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted cyclists to pedestrians in intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4597021 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
8
SUV Side-Impacts Parked Vehicle Injuring Driver

Oct 8 - A parked SUV was struck on its left side doors by a southbound vehicle with no visible damage. The SUV driver, a 37-year-old woman, suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The crash occurred near Avenue C in Manhattan.

According to the police report, a 2015 Dodge SUV was parked southbound near 31 Avenue C in Manhattan when it was hit on the left side doors by another southbound vehicle. The SUV driver, a 37-year-old woman, was injured with abrasions and trauma to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors or victim actions. The driver was conscious and not ejected. No damage was recorded on the striking vehicle. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report does not indicate helmet use or signaling as factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4571478 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
29
Taxi Hits Elderly Pedestrian on East 14 Street

Sep 29 - A 71-year-old woman was struck by a taxi at an intersection on East 14 Street. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was inattentive and distracted at the time of impact.

According to the police report, a taxi collided with a 71-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection on East 14 Street. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and remained conscious after the crash. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the collision. The taxi struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper but sustained no damage. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4569637 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
28
Aggressive Driving Injures Rear Passenger

Sep 28 - A vehicle traveling east on Stuyvesant Street struck its own rear passenger. The passenger suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Police cited aggressive driving as a contributing factor. The passenger was not ejected and wore no safety equipment.

According to the police report, a crash occurred on Stuyvesant Street in Manhattan involving a vehicle traveling straight ahead eastbound. The right rear quarter panel was the point of impact, injuring a 41-year-old male rear passenger. The passenger sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors. The passenger was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The crash highlights the dangers posed by aggressive driving behaviors in confined urban spaces.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4571173 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
21
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on Avenue B

Sep 21 - A BMW sedan struck a 37-year-old male bicyclist on Avenue B in Manhattan. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured, dislocated elbow and lower arm injury. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, a BMW sedan traveling east on Avenue B collided with a bicyclist heading south. The 37-year-old male cyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained a fractured and dislocated injury to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The sedan's left front quarter panel struck the cyclist, causing damage to the vehicle's left side doors and the bike's front end. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver of the sedan was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4566906 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19