Crash Count for East Village
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,497
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 862
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 298
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 15
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 8
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Oct 31, 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 23
Neck 11
+6
Head 6
+1
Back 3
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Chest 1
Whole body 1
Contusion/Bruise 87
Lower leg/foot 34
+29
Head 14
+9
Lower arm/hand 14
+9
Back 7
+2
Shoulder/upper arm 6
+1
Face 5
Hip/upper leg 5
Neck 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Chest 1
Eye 1
Abrasion 68
Lower leg/foot 24
+19
Lower arm/hand 18
+13
Head 10
+5
Face 5
Shoulder/upper arm 5
Back 2
Hip/upper leg 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 Oct 31, 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.

Citations

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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

18
Taxi Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Outside Intersection

Jan 18 - A 22-year-old woman suffered a head injury and concussion after a taxi struck her while she crossed outside an intersection on Avenue A. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, causing serious harm without vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on Avenue A struck a 22-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing outside an intersection without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and concussion, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious. The point of impact was the taxi's left front bumper, yet the vehicle sustained no damage. The report explicitly cites the taxi driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian's crossing behavior is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors, particularly failure to yield and distraction, in harming vulnerable road users outside designated crossing areas.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787854 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
17
Taxi Strikes Pedestrian Off Intersection Manhattan

Jan 17 - A 51-year-old woman suffered head injuries and whiplash after a taxi struck her outside an intersection on East 14th Street. The pedestrian was conscious but injured, with no driver errors or victim contributing factors listed in the police report.

According to the police report, a taxi collided with a 51-year-old female pedestrian who was located off the intersection on East 14th Street in Manhattan at 7:10 PM. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and complained of whiplash but remained conscious. The report lists no contributing factors from the taxi driver or the pedestrian. The pedestrian was engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway' but no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. No safety equipment or victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The report focuses solely on the impact and injuries without attributing fault to the pedestrian or driver.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786705 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
16
A 2299 Epstein co-sponsors bill to boost street safety with speed limiters.

Jan 16 - Assembly bill A 2299 targets reckless drivers. Eleven points or six camera tickets in a year triggers forced speed control tech. Lawmakers move to curb repeat speeders. Streets demand fewer deadly risks.

Assembly bill A 2299, now in sponsorship, sits with the New York State Assembly. Introduced January 16, 2025, the bill 'requires the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices if a driver accumulates eleven or more points on their driving record during a 24 month period, or receives 6 speed camera or red light camera tickets during a twelve month period.' Primary sponsor Emily Gallagher leads a bloc of co-sponsors, including Rebecca Seawright, Andrew Hevesi, and others. The measure aims to clamp down on repeat speeders with mandatory speed-limiting tech. No safety analyst note was provided.


16
A 2299 Glick co-sponsors bill to boost street safety with speed limiters.

Jan 16 - Assembly bill A 2299 targets reckless drivers. Eleven points or six camera tickets in a year triggers forced speed control tech. Lawmakers move to curb repeat speeders. Streets demand fewer deadly risks.

Assembly bill A 2299, now in sponsorship, sits with the New York State Assembly. Introduced January 16, 2025, the bill 'requires the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices if a driver accumulates eleven or more points on their driving record during a 24 month period, or receives 6 speed camera or red light camera tickets during a twelve month period.' Primary sponsor Emily Gallagher leads a bloc of co-sponsors, including Rebecca Seawright, Andrew Hevesi, and others. The measure aims to clamp down on repeat speeders with mandatory speed-limiting tech. No safety analyst note was provided.


14
A 1875 Epstein co-sponsors complete streets bill, boosting safety for all users.

Jan 14 - Assembly bill A 1875 orders complete street design for all DOT projects. Pedestrians and cyclists get space. No more car-only roads. Sponsors push for safer, shared streets.

Assembly bill A 1875, now in sponsorship, sits before the New York State Assembly. The bill requires 'inclusion of complete street design for state and local transportation projects undertaken by DOT or which receive both federal and state funding and are subject to DOT oversight.' Dana Levenberg leads as primary sponsor, joined by MaryJane Shimsky, Chris Burdick, Harvey Epstein, Albert A. Stirpe, Jonathan Jacobson, Keith Brown, and David McDonough. No votes yet. The bill aims to force every new or rebuilt road to serve all users, not just drivers. This is a direct move to end car dominance and give space back to people on foot and bike.


13
SUV Strikes 13-Year-Old Pedestrian at Intersection

Jan 13 - A 13-year-old boy suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV made a left turn and hit him at an intersection in Manhattan. The boy was left in shock with bruises, while the vehicle sustained front bumper damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:35 in Manhattan near Avenue C. A 2015 Lexus SUV was making a left turn when it struck a 13-year-old male pedestrian located at the intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, which sustained damage. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor but does not attribute fault to the pedestrian. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle eastbound with two occupants. No driver errors such as failure to yield were explicitly noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785723 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
9
A 1236 Glick co-sponsors bill adding surcharge for safer, clearer bike lanes.

Jan 9 - Assembly bill A 1236 hits Albany. It targets drivers who block bike lanes. The bill adds a mandatory surcharge. Money goes to the court. Cyclists get no relief until cars clear the lane.

Assembly bill A 1236 was introduced on January 9, 2025. It sits at the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Relates to violations and a mandatory surcharge for parking in a bicycle lane,' would require drivers who block bike lanes to pay a mandatory surcharge to the court that finds them liable. Jo Anne Simon (District 52) leads as primary sponsor, joined by Deborah Glick (District 66) and Tony Simone (District 75) as co-sponsors. The bill aims to penalize drivers who endanger cyclists by blocking bike lanes, but its impact depends on enforcement and driver behavior. No safety analyst note is available.


8
A 1077 Epstein co-sponsors bill boosting street safety for all users.

Jan 8 - Assembly bill A 1077 pushes for streets built for people, not just cars. Dozens of lawmakers back safer roads. The bill stands at sponsorship. No vote yet. Vulnerable users wait for action.

Assembly bill A 1077, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 8, 2025, the bill sits in committee. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 60 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Robert C. Carroll, and Catalina Cruz. No votes have been cast. The bill's language centers all road users, not just drivers. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users. The measure signals intent but action remains pending.


8
A 803 Epstein co-sponsors bill to boost cyclist safety with bike lane cameras.

Jan 8 - Assembly bill A 803 aims to keep cars out of bike lanes. Cameras would catch violators. Streets could clear. Cyclists might breathe easier. Lawmakers back the crackdown. The fight for safe passage continues.

Assembly bill A 803, now in sponsorship, proposes a bicycle lane safety program for New York City. It would enforce restrictions on bike lane use with photo devices. The bill summary reads: 'Establishes in the city of New York a bicycle lane safety program to enforce certain restrictions on the use of bicycle lanes and/or protected bicycle lanes by means of bicycle lane photo devices.' Primary sponsor Zohran Mamdani leads, joined by Brian Cunningham, Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas, Harvey Epstein, Amy Paulin, and others. The bill was introduced January 8, 2025. No safety analyst note was provided. The measure targets drivers who block or endanger cyclists.


8
A 324 Epstein co-sponsors bill to consider, not require, complete street design.

Jan 8 - Assembly bill A 324 demands complete street design for state- and federally-funded projects. Sponsors push for public guidance. Streets built for people, not just cars. Safety for all hangs in the balance.

Assembly Bill A 324 was introduced on January 8, 2025, now 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 consider all users—pedestrians, cyclists, drivers—when building or upgrading roads. Didi Barrett leads as primary sponsor, joined by Rebecca Seawright, Amy Paulin, and many others. The bill also directs the department to publish street design guidance. No safety analyst note yet, but the measure’s intent is clear: streets should protect the most vulnerable, not just move traffic.


8
A 1077 Glick co-sponsors bill boosting street safety for all users.

Jan 8 - Assembly bill A 1077 pushes for streets built for people, not just cars. Dozens of lawmakers back safer roads. The bill stands at sponsorship. No vote yet. Vulnerable users wait for action.

Assembly bill A 1077, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 8, 2025, the bill sits in committee. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 60 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Robert C. Carroll, and Catalina Cruz. No votes have been cast. The bill's language centers all road users, not just drivers. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users. The measure signals intent but action remains pending.


8
A 324 Glick co-sponsors bill to consider, not require, complete street design.

Jan 8 - Assembly bill A 324 demands complete street design for state- and federally-funded projects. Sponsors push for public guidance. Streets built for people, not just cars. Safety for all hangs in the balance.

Assembly Bill A 324 was introduced on January 8, 2025, now 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 consider all users—pedestrians, cyclists, drivers—when building or upgrading roads. Didi Barrett leads as primary sponsor, joined by Rebecca Seawright, Amy Paulin, and many others. The bill also directs the department to publish street design guidance. No safety analyst note yet, but the measure’s intent is clear: streets should protect the most vulnerable, not just move traffic.


8
Int 1160-2025 Rivera co-sponsors bill to speed up pavement markings, boosting street safety.

Jan 8 - Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly crossings for walkers and riders.

Int 1160-2025, now enacted by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, forces the Department of Transportation to install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. The bill, sponsored by Farah N. Louis (primary) and co-sponsored by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, Ariola, and others, passed on March 15, 2025. The law demands annual reporting on compliance and reasons for any delay. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Quick, visible lines cut confusion and protect people crossing or riding. The law took effect immediately.


4
SUV Left Turn Hits Pedestrian Crossing

Jan 4 - A 21-year-old woman suffered abrasions and arm injuries after an SUV turning left struck her at a Manhattan intersection. The driver failed to yield and was distracted, colliding with the pedestrian crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, a 2018 Infiniti SUV traveling north on 1 Avenue was making a left turn near St Marks Place when it struck a 21-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The report cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The impact occurred at the vehicle's left front bumper, causing damage to that area. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors during turning maneuvers in busy urban intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785243 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04