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

20
Taxi Hits Bicyclist on 1 Avenue

Sep 20 - A taxi struck a bicyclist on 1 Avenue in Manhattan late at night. The cyclist suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries, including whiplash. The taxi was parked and hit the bike’s front center. Passenger distraction contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a taxi parked on 1 Avenue in Manhattan collided with a bicyclist traveling north. The bicyclist, a 34-year-old man, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and complained of whiplash. The taxi sustained damage to its left side doors. The report lists passenger distraction as a contributing factor. The taxi driver was licensed and the bicyclist was not ejected but was injured while riding without safety equipment. The crash occurred at 11:43 p.m. The bicyclist was conscious and the taxi had two occupants. No other driver errors were specified in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4566626 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
18
Sedan Strikes Bicyclist Making Left Turn

Sep 18 - A 19-year-old male bicyclist was injured on East 9 Street. The cyclist was making a left turn when a sedan traveling straight hit him at the center back end. The rider suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male bicyclist was injured on East 9 Street after a collision with a sedan. The bicyclist was making a left turn when the sedan, traveling straight ahead, struck him at the center back end. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The sedan showed no damage, while the bike was damaged at the center back end. No helmet or signaling information was provided. The bicyclist was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4566903 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
17
Motorscooter Driver Ejected on FDR Drive

Sep 17 - A 52-year-old man riding a motorscooter northbound on FDR Drive was ejected. He suffered a fractured and dislocated lower arm and hand. The driver was conscious and wearing a helmet. The crash damaged the right side of the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 52-year-old male motorscooter driver was traveling straight ahead northbound on FDR Drive when the crash occurred. The driver was ejected from the vehicle and sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious at the scene and wearing a helmet. The vehicle sustained damage to the right side doors and right front quarter panel. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified. The driver held a permit license from New York. No other vehicles or persons were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4566091 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
10
E-Bike Strikes SUV Turning Left on East 12 Street

Sep 10 - An e-bike rider collided with an SUV making a left turn on East 12 Street in Manhattan. The 38-year-old male cyclist was partially ejected and suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The SUV driver was going straight.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male e-bike rider traveling west collided with a northbound SUV making a left turn on East 12 Street near Avenue C in Manhattan. The e-bike struck the left side doors of the SUV, causing the rider to be partially ejected. The cyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify failure to yield or other driver errors. The e-bike rider was not using any safety equipment. The crash resulted in moderate injury severity for the cyclist.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4584818 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
8
Bicyclist Hurt Striking Car Door on East 7th

Sep 8 - A 36-year-old man on a bike hit a car door on East 7th. He suffered arm abrasions. No driver errors listed. The crash left the cyclist conscious. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male bicyclist traveling northeast on East 7 Street near 2 Avenue struck the left side doors of an unspecified vehicle. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm and remained conscious after the crash. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors for this collision. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet. No vehicle damage was reported. The bicyclist was the only person injured in the incident.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4566901 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
1
Epstein Supports Legalizing Basement Apartments for Tenant Safety

Sep 1 - Senator Brian Kavanagh calls out city and state leaders for failing basement tenants. He slams piecemeal fixes and urges full legalization and safety upgrades. Storms kill. Inaction kills. Kavanagh says: bring these homes into the light, or more will die.

On September 1, 2022, Senator Brian Kavanagh (District 27) published an editorial demanding urgent action to legalize and regulate basement apartments. The piece, titled 'Basement apartments shouldn’t be death traps,' criticizes government inaction after deadly floods from Hurricane Ida and Sandy. Kavanagh, a sponsor of recent state legislation, writes: 'New York City needs to immediately move to legalize and regulate basement apartments to ensure the safety of their tens of thousands of tenants.' He condemns defunded pilot programs and failed bills, calling for a full-scale mobilization to prevent more deaths. Kavanagh’s editorial highlights the deadly consequences of neglect and urges leaders to prioritize safety for vulnerable tenants living in basement units.


1
Kavanagh Opposes Inaction Supports Legal Basement Apartment Safety

Sep 1 - Senator Brian Kavanagh calls out city and state leaders for failing basement tenants. He slams piecemeal fixes and urges full legalization and safety upgrades. Storms kill. Inaction kills. Kavanagh says: bring these homes into the light, or more will die.

On September 1, 2022, Senator Brian Kavanagh (District 27) published an editorial demanding urgent action to legalize and regulate basement apartments. The piece, titled 'Basement apartments shouldn’t be death traps,' criticizes government inaction after deadly floods from Hurricane Ida and Sandy. Kavanagh, a sponsor of recent state legislation, writes: 'New York City needs to immediately move to legalize and regulate basement apartments to ensure the safety of their tens of thousands of tenants.' He condemns defunded pilot programs and failed bills, calling for a full-scale mobilization to prevent more deaths. Kavanagh’s editorial highlights the deadly consequences of neglect and urges leaders to prioritize safety for vulnerable tenants living in basement units.


22
SUV Strikes In-Line Skater on East 7 Street

Aug 22 - An 18-year-old male in-line skater was injured at an intersection on East 7 Street. The SUV hit him on the right front quarter panel. He suffered bruises and arm injuries. The driver was licensed and traveling north. No driver errors specified.

According to the police report, a 2019 SUV traveling north on East 7 Street struck an 18-year-old male in-line skater at an intersection. The skater was injured with contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front quarter panel. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The skater was conscious and not ejected. No safety equipment was noted. The crash caused visible damage to the SUV's right front quarter panel.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4558802 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
21
SUV Backs Into Bicyclist on East 4 Street

Aug 21 - A 41-year-old female bicyclist was injured when a Jeep SUV backed unsafely into her on East 4 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered bruises and lower leg injuries. No vehicle damage was reported. The SUV had four occupants and was traveling east.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old female bicyclist was injured after an SUV backed unsafely into her on East 4 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist was traveling east going straight ahead when the collision occurred. The SUV, a 2022 Jeep with four occupants, was backing east and struck the cyclist at its center back end. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The bicyclist's safety equipment status is unknown, and no other contributing factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4558801 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
12
Alcohol-Fueled Sedan Crash Injures Driver on 2nd Avenue

Aug 12 - Two sedans slammed together on 2nd Avenue. Metal twisted. A 40-year-old driver bled from abrasions. Alcohol played its part. A parked SUV took a hit. The street bore the scars.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 2nd Avenue in Manhattan at 10:25 p.m. The 40-year-old male driver was injured, suffering abrasions but staying conscious. Police list alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. One sedan’s right front bumper struck the other’s left side doors. A parked SUV was also damaged on its left front quarter panel. The second sedan carried two occupants who were not hurt. The report highlights alcohol involvement as a key factor in the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4558796 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
8
Taxi Rear-Ends Taxi on 2 Avenue

Aug 8 - Two taxis collided on 2 Avenue. The rear taxi hit the front taxi’s center back end. A right rear passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The driver’s inattention caused the crash. Both vehicles traveled south at impact.

According to the police report, two taxis traveling south on 2 Avenue collided when the rear taxi struck the center back end of the front taxi. The crash injured a 48-year-old male occupant seated in the right rear passenger seat of the front taxi. He sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and operating taxis. The front taxi was slowing or stopping, while the rear taxi was going straight ahead. The collision caused damage to the center back end of the front taxi and the center front end of the rear taxi.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4554863 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
4
E-Scooter Hits Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal

Aug 4 - A 22-year-old woman crossing East 14 Street against the signal was struck by an 18-year-old male e-scooter driver traveling west. Both suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The scooter showed no damage. Both remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old male e-scooter driver traveling west on East 14 Street collided with a 22-year-old female pedestrian crossing against the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her knee and lower leg, while the driver suffered abrasions to the same area. The e-scooter showed no damage, and the driver was licensed in New York. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the pedestrian crossing against the signal. Both individuals were conscious and injured but not ejected from the vehicle. No safety equipment was noted for the driver.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4553139 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
30
Taxi Hits Pedestrian Crossing Avenue A

Jul 30 - A 28-year-old woman was struck by a northbound taxi on Avenue A. The impact injured her back and left her in shock. The driver was distracted, failing to notice the pedestrian crossing outside an intersection. The taxi’s left front bumper was damaged.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on Avenue A struck a 28-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered a back injury and was in shock at the scene. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The taxi’s left front bumper was the point of impact, indicating the driver failed to observe the pedestrian in time. No other contributing factors such as pedestrian error or safety equipment were noted. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550812 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
29
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Avenue D

Jul 29 - A sedan hit a man walking along Avenue D. He bled from the head under a streetlamp. The car’s front end crumpled. The night was still. The man stayed conscious. The street bore witness to the impact.

A southbound sedan struck a 31-year-old man walking with traffic near Avenue D and 113th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian was left conscious but bleeding from the head beneath a streetlamp. The sedan’s front end was crushed in the collision. The report does not list any specific driver errors or contributing factors. No helmet or signaling issues are mentioned. The crash left the pedestrian with severe head bleeding, highlighting the danger faced by those on foot in city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550802 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
24
Bicyclist Injured in Manhattan Lane Violation

Jul 24 - A 53-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured on East 14th Street in Manhattan. The crash involved improper lane usage and driver distraction. The cyclist suffered bruises and arm injuries. The driver was unlicensed and inattentive.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected during a crash on East 14th Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist suffered contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." The bicyclist was the only occupant of his bike, which was traveling east. The other vehicle involved was also traveling east and had damage to its right front quarter panel. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, but the report does not list it as a contributing factor. The driver of the bike was unlicensed. The crash highlights failures in lane usage and driver attention.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4558794 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
20
Pedestrian Injured Crossing with Signal in Manhattan

Jul 20 - A 28-year-old man was struck by a southbound sedan while crossing Avenue D with the signal. He suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was going straight. Contributing factors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Avenue D in Manhattan with the signal. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle involved was a southbound Kia sedan traveling straight ahead. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond unspecified causes. The pedestrian was not ejected and no safety equipment or helmet was noted. The driver’s license status and actions beyond traveling straight were not detailed. The crash caused moderate injury to the pedestrian, who was not at fault.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550796 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
20
Unlicensed E-Bike Driver Injured on 2 Avenue

Jul 20 - An 18-year-old male e-bike rider suffered knee and lower leg bruises after a crash on 2 Avenue. The driver was unlicensed and distracted. No vehicle damage was reported. The rider remained conscious and was not ejected from the bike.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old male operating an e-bike on 2 Avenue was injured in a crash. The rider sustained contusions to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver was unlicensed and traveling straight southbound. No damage to the vehicle was recorded. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The rider wore no safety equipment. The crash highlights risks tied to driver distraction and unlicensed operation.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548127 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
8
SUV Hits Bicyclist on Avenue A

Jul 8 - A bicyclist riding south on Avenue A was struck on the left rear quarter by an SUV also traveling south. The cyclist suffered bruises and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. Both drivers were distracted at the time.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2017 SUV collided with his bike on Avenue A in Manhattan. The impact occurred at the left rear quarter panel of the bike and the right front quarter panel of the SUV. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both the SUV driver and the bicyclist. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash happened while both vehicles were traveling straight ahead in the same direction.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548947 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
6
Two Sedans Collide on East 14 Street

Jul 6 - Two sedans crashed at East 14 Street and 3 Avenue in Manhattan. Both drivers suffered injuries. The front passenger in one sedan was hurt in the head. Driver distraction and limited view contributed. Both vehicles damaged at front bumpers.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on East 14 Street near 3 Avenue. The driver of the Ford sedan was distracted and inexperienced, while the other driver had a limited view. Both drivers were injured, with complaints of pain and shock. The front passenger in the Ford sedan suffered a head injury. The collision damaged the right front bumper of the Ford and the left front bumper of the Tesla. Contributing factors listed include driver inattention, distraction, and obstructed view. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543692 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
2
Distracted SUV Driver Slams Into Another

Jul 2 - Two SUVs collided on East 3 Street. A front passenger took a blow to the head and went into shock. Driver distraction caused the crash. Both vehicles showed heavy center-end damage.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling westbound on East 3 Street in Manhattan collided when one struck the center back end of the other. The front passenger, a 33-year-old woman, suffered a head contusion and was in shock. She was not ejected and wore a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained damage to their center back ends. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542787 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19