Crash Count for Precinct 1
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,308
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,135
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 373
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 20
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 2
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025
Carnage in Precinct 1
Killed 2
Crush Injuries 3
Head 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Severe Bleeding 4
Head 2
Whole body 2
Severe Lacerations 12
Face 5
Lower arm/hand 3
Lower leg/foot 2
Hip/upper leg 1
Concussion 12
Head 10
+5
Eye 1
Neck 1
Whiplash 38
Neck 19
+14
Head 10
+5
Back 8
+3
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Chest 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Whole body 1
Contusion/Bruise 109
Lower leg/foot 45
+40
Lower arm/hand 15
+10
Head 13
+8
Shoulder/upper arm 13
+8
Hip/upper leg 8
+3
Face 5
Whole body 4
Abdomen/pelvis 3
Back 3
Chest 2
Neck 2
Abrasion 61
Lower leg/foot 24
+19
Lower arm/hand 16
+11
Hip/upper leg 7
+2
Head 6
+1
Face 4
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whole body 1
Pain/Nausea 23
Shoulder/upper arm 5
Back 4
Head 3
Lower arm/hand 3
Lower leg/foot 3
Neck 3
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Whole body 2
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 1?

Preventable Speeding in Precinct 1 School Zones

(since 2022)

Caught Speeding Recently in Precinct 1

Vehicles – Caught Speeding in NYC (12 months)
  1. 2023 Black Toyota Sedan (LHW5598) – 256 times • 1 in last 90d here
  2. 2022 Gray Ford Pickup (KXM7078) – 215 times • 2 in last 90d here
  3. 2022 Whbk Me/Be Suburban (LTJ3931) – 144 times • 2 in last 90d here
  4. 2024 Black Toyota Sedan (LHW6494) – 135 times • 1 in last 90d here
  5. 2023 Gray Toyota Sedan (LHW5596) – 135 times • 1 in last 90d here
Precinct 1: Canal burns, West Street bleeds, and the hours keep ticking

Precinct 1: Canal burns, West Street bleeds, and the hours keep ticking

Precinct 1: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 26, 2025

West Street, Broadway, and the clock

  • In this precinct, people on bikes and on foot take the blows: 199 cyclists and 257 pedestrians injured since 2022, with 12 serious injuries across all factors in the dataset window (NYC Open Data).
  • The hot spots are plain. West Street leads with 83 injuries. Broadway follows with 43. Afternoon swells. Night does not spare us: injuries spike around noon and again into the evening, with steady harm even at 8 p.m., 9 p.m., and 10 p.m. (NYC Open Data).

Canal Street: speed and the dead

  • On July 19, a driver in a stolen car went more than 100 mph off the Manhattan Bridge and hit at Bowery and Canal. Two people died. The city said it would move fast: “We are taking immediate steps to fortify this intersection,” said DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez (Gothamist). NY1 named the victims, Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok, and reported the alleged speed at “more than 100 miles per hour” (NY1).
  • Advocates warned the fixes were a start, not an end. “Canal Street is only as safe as its most dangerous block,” said Ben Furnas. “The vast majority of the corridor will remain deadly” (Gothamist).
  • Prosecutors moved. “Two women charged in connection with a deadly crash in Chinatown have now been indicted” (CBS New York).

Who gets hit, where the harm lands

  • Peak hours in this precinct hurt: injuries pile up around midday (noon to 2 p.m.) and again from the commute into night. Even at midnight there are 40 injuries in the dataset’s tally, and at 10 a.m. there is the lone death recorded in the period summary (NYC Open Data).
  • Among pedestrians, cars and SUVs do most of the damage, with taxis, buses, bikes, and trucks also in the count. The roll‑up shows sedans and SUVs far outnumber others in pedestrian harm (NYC Open Data).
  • The causes we can name: “other” leads the ledger, but the dataset still flags inattention, failure to yield, and unsafe speed among listed factors here (NYC Open Data).

Names on the blotter

  • May 1, at Church and Chambers, a pedestrian was left unconscious after a failure to yield by an e‑bike rider, per the city record (CrashID 4814321).
  • Nov. 16, near Park Place, a 69‑year‑old cyclist suffered severe lacerations; the listing cites driver distraction and limited view (CrashID 4773079).
  • Aug. 20, West Houston and Mercer, a 31‑year‑old cyclist was seriously hurt; the record cites “Traffic Control Disregarded” (CrashID 4836490).

Make the corners safe

  • The tools are basic. Daylight the curbs on West Street and Broadway. Harden the turns. Give walkers an early start at the lights. Protect the bike lanes where the bodies are.
  • At Canal and Bowery, extend barriers through the corridor, not just the corner. Narrow the lanes. Post and enforce lower speeds where the deaths fell (Gothamist).

Citywide levers that matter here

  • Lower speeds save lives. Albany passed Sammy’s Law. New York City now has the power to lower limits. A citywide 20 mph default would backstop every bad corner. Our site explains how and who to call in our action guide.
  • A few drivers do outsized harm. The Stop Super Speeders Act would force the worst repeat offenders to use tech that keeps them near the limit. The case for it, and who to press, is in Take Action.

What will it take

  • West Street still racks up injuries. Broadway too. Canal took two lives in a flash. The night hours keep filling the ledger. The fixes are not secrets. They are paint, posts, timing, and will.
  • Do one thing today. Then another tomorrow. Start here: take action.

Citations

Citations

Other Representatives

Charles Fall
Assembly Member Charles Fall
District 61
District Office:
250 Broadway 22nd Floor Suite 2203, New York, NY 10007
Legislative Office:
Room 729, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Twitter: @Charlesdfall
Erik Bottcher
Council Member Erik Bottcher
District 3
District Office:
224 West 30th St, Suite 1206, New York, NY 10001
212-564-7757
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1785, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6979
Twitter: @ebottcher
Andrew Gounardes
State Senator Andrew Gounardes
District 26
District Office:
497 Carroll St. Suite 31, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Legislative Office:
Room 917, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
Twitter: @agounardes
Other Geographies

Precinct 1 Police Precinct 1 sits in Manhattan, District 3, AD 61, SD 26.

It contains Manhattan CB1, Financial District-Battery Park City, Tribeca-Civic Center, The Battery-Governors Island-Ellis Island-Liberty Island, Soho-Little Italy-Hudson Square.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 1

2
Cyclist Ejected After Rear-End Crash on Broadway

Sep 2 - A cyclist was hit from behind on Broadway. He flew from his bike. He landed hard. His knee, leg, and foot took the blow. The crash left the bike battered. Following too closely caused the wreck.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old male bicyclist was ejected after being rear-ended on Broadway near Spring Street. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor. The crash damaged the center back end of the bike. The cyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. No damage was reported to the other vehicle involved. The cyclist remained conscious after the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4563967 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
30
SUV Slams Stopped SUV, Passenger Hurt

Aug 30 - SUV rear-ended stopped SUV on South Street. Passenger, 28, suffered neck injury and whiplash. Driver inattention caused the crash. Impact hit center front and back ends. Passenger stayed conscious.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided on South Street near Whitehall Street in Manhattan. The rear SUV struck a stopped SUV, injuring a 28-year-old woman riding in the front passenger seat. She suffered neck trauma and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash damaged the center front end of the striking SUV and the center back end of the stopped SUV. The injured passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4560015 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
27
Bicyclist and Pedestrian Injured on Broadway

Aug 27 - A bicyclist and a pedestrian collided on Broadway in Manhattan. Both suffered moderate injuries. The bicyclist hit the pedestrian while traveling south at unsafe speed. Both were conscious but injured. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old female bicyclist traveling south on Broadway collided with a 43-year-old female pedestrian not at an intersection. Both were injured, with the bicyclist sustaining abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and the pedestrian suffering internal back injuries. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor for both parties. Additionally, pedestrian/bicyclist error or confusion contributed to the crash. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The bike showed no damage, and the point of impact was the center front end of the bicycle. The bicyclist was going straight ahead at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4577068 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
26
SUV Plows Into Parked Cars on King Street

Aug 26 - A driver slammed into parked cars on King Street. Head injury. Semiconscious. Police cite illness. Metal twisted. No one else hurt.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old driver in a 2022 Chevrolet SUV traveling east on King Street struck several parked sedans and SUVs. The driver suffered a head injury and was semiconscious with a concussion. Police listed illness as a contributing factor. The crash damaged the left side doors and bumpers of multiple vehicles. No other injuries or ejections were reported. The report does not mention other driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield. No helmet or signal use was listed as a factor.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4559438 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
25
SUV Slams Into Stopped SUV on Canal

Aug 25 - An SUV rear-ended another stopped SUV on Canal Street. The struck driver suffered a head injury and concussion. Police blamed driver inattention. Both vehicles took heavy center damage.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles were traveling east on Canal Street when one stopped in traffic and the other failed to stop, crashing into its rear. The driver of the struck SUV, a 45-year-old woman, sustained a head injury and concussion. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Police cited driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. The striking SUV was damaged at the center front, while the stopped SUV was damaged at the center back. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4562308 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
24
Sedan Turn Kills E-Scooter Rider on Church Street

Aug 24 - A sedan turned left on Church Street. An e-scooter slammed into its rear. The rider flew off, struck the pavement headfirst. He wore a helmet. He died in the street, late morning sun on his body. Distraction and inattention ruled the scene.

A deadly crash unfolded at Church and Thomas Streets in Manhattan. According to the police report, a sedan made a left turn as an e-scooter traveled straight. The e-scooter struck the sedan's rear quarter panel. The 40-year-old scooter rider was ejected and hit the pavement headfirst. He died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Outside Car Distraction' as contributing factors. The e-scooter rider wore a helmet, but the impact proved fatal. No other serious injuries were reported. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of distraction and poor attention behind the wheel.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4558101 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
22
Two Sedans Collide on West Street

Aug 22 - Two sedans crashed on West Street in Manhattan. One driver, a 49-year-old woman, suffered chest injuries. The collision involved a left front bumper impact and a center front end impact. Driver distraction was cited as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on West Street near Murray Street in Manhattan. The female driver, age 49, was injured with chest trauma but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash involved one vehicle traveling west going straight ahead and another making a right turn northeast. The point of impact was the left front bumper of one sedan and the center front end of the other. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4557590 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
21
Bike Strikes 10-Year-Old Pedestrian on Albany Street

Aug 21 - A 10-year-old girl was injured on Albany Street after a bike struck her outside an intersection. The impact caused abrasions to her elbow and lower arm. The driver’s inattention was a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a bike traveling north on Albany Street struck a 10-year-old female pedestrian who was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered abrasions to her elbow and lower arm and remained conscious after the collision. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor to the crash. The bike showed no damage, and the driver was going straight ahead at the time of impact. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The pedestrian’s injury severity was classified as moderate, with no mention of safety equipment or protective gear.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4557598 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
12
Taxi Hits Pedestrian Crossing Chambers Street

Aug 12 - Taxi turned left and struck a man crossing with the signal. The impact bruised his knee, leg, and foot. Police cite failure to yield. The taxi’s left front bumper took the hit.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on Chambers Street in Manhattan struck a male pedestrian who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The taxi was making a left turn when it hit the pedestrian. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor for the driver. The taxi’s left front bumper was damaged in the crash. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or signaling, were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4556231 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
8
Box Truck Hits Bicyclist on Fulton Street

Aug 8 - A box truck struck a 32-year-old male bicyclist on Fulton Street in Manhattan. The cyclist was ejected and suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The truck showed no damage. The crash involved improper lane usage by the truck.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling west on Fulton Street in Manhattan collided with a bicyclist also traveling west. The 32-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The truck was parked before the crash and impacted the left side doors of the bike. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the truck operator. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The truck showed no damage, while the bike was damaged at the center front end. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' but does not specify further.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555677 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
6
E-Scooter Rider Injured in Sedan Collision

Aug 6 - A 63-year-old man on an e-scooter was struck on West Houston Street. The sedan hit the scooter’s center front end. The rider suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. Police cited traffic control disregard and driver distraction as causes.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on West Houston Street involving a sedan and an e-scooter. The e-scooter rider, a 63-year-old man, was injured with a head contusion but remained conscious. The sedan struck the scooter’s center front end. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan driver was traveling west, and the scooter rider was traveling south, both going straight ahead before impact. The rider was not ejected and was the sole occupant of the scooter. The report does not mention any safety equipment used by the rider.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4553334 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
6
SUV Strikes Female Bicyclist on Battery Place

Aug 6 - A 38-year-old woman riding a bike north on Battery Place was injured when a westbound SUV hit her. The bicyclist suffered bruises and arm injuries. The crash involved driver distraction. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old female bicyclist traveling north on Battery Place was struck by a westbound 2016 Toyota SUV. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the crash. The SUV's point of impact was the center front end, yet no vehicle damage was recorded. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the bicyclist's part.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4553552 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
26
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

Jul 26 - A 21-year-old woman was struck at an intersection on South Street in Manhattan. She was crossing with the signal when a southbound sedan hit her with its left front bumper. She suffered a back contusion and was injured. The vehicle showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at an intersection on South Street in Manhattan. The collision involved a 2019 sedan traveling south, which struck her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a back contusion and was classified with injury severity level 3. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian and no contributing factors for the driver. The sedan showed no damage. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly noted in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549852 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
20
E-Bike Left Turn Hits Sedan on West Street

Jul 20 - A 31-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured after colliding with a sedan on West Street. The e-bike struck the sedan’s front center as it made a left turn on red. The rider suffered full-body injuries and shock.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike was injured after colliding with a sedan traveling north on West Street. The e-bike was making a left turn on red when it struck the sedan’s center front end. The bicyclist was ejected and suffered injuries to his entire body, experiencing shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. The sedan showed no damage, while the e-bike sustained damage to its left front bumper. The bicyclist was wearing a motorcycle helmet, but no other contributing factors were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4557005 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
14
Taxi Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

Jul 14 - A taxi hit a 31-year-old man crossing Varick Street at West Houston. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and hip injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and followed too closely. The impact struck the taxi’s right front quarter panel.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on Varick Street struck a 31-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection with West Houston Street. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and following too closely as contributing factors. The taxi showed no visible damage despite the impact occurring at the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally when the collision occurred.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4547393 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
11
Van Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal

Jul 11 - A 34-year-old man was hit by a northbound van on Water Street. He was crossing against the signal at the intersection. The impact fractured and dislocated his lower leg and foot. The pedestrian remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Water Street in Manhattan while crossing against the signal. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash involved a northbound 2013 Ford van, which struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were listed in the report. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal was noted, but no contributing driver factors were specified. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545564 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
28
Sedan Rear-Ends Turning Sedan on Church Street

Jun 28 - A sedan struck another sedan’s left rear quarter panel on Church Street in Manhattan. The driver of the rear vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Both drivers were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Church Street near Chambers Street in Manhattan. The rear vehicle, traveling east and making a right turn, was struck on its left rear quarter panel by the front vehicle traveling north. The driver of the rear sedan, a 33-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. She was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. Both drivers held valid licenses. The front vehicle sustained damage to its right side doors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542030 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
25
Taxi Hits Pedestrian Crossing Sullivan Street

Jun 25 - A 24-year-old woman was struck by a taxi making a right turn on Sullivan Street. She was crossing with the signal. The taxi hit her center front end. She suffered a neck contusion and bruises but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on Sullivan Street made a right turn and struck a 24-year-old female pedestrian crossing the intersection with the signal. The impact occurred at the taxi's center front end. The pedestrian sustained a neck contusion and bruises and was conscious at the scene. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally. The taxi was a 2015 Toyota with one male licensed driver.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4541883 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
17
SUV Slams Stopped Sedan on Pine Street

Jun 17 - A Ford SUV hit a stopped KIA near 20 Pine Street. Metal tore. The KIA’s side caved in. A 39-year-old man’s arm was crushed. Heat shimmered. Silence hung over the wreck. The city kept moving.

A Ford SUV struck a stopped KIA sedan from behind near 20 Pine Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'a Ford struck a stopped KIA from behind. Metal split. The KIA’s side crumpled inward.' A 39-year-old man in the KIA suffered crush injuries to his arm and remained conscious at the scene. The SUV’s point of impact was the right rear bumper, while the KIA’s left side doors were heavily damaged. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were cited in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539282 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
16
SUV and Sedan Collide on Broadway

Jun 16 - Two vehicles crashed on Broadway in Manhattan. The SUV and sedan struck front bumpers. The SUV driver, a 34-year-old man, suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and restrained. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Broadway involving a 2016 SUV and a 2014 sedan. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when they collided front-to-front. The SUV driver, a 34-year-old man, was injured with a head abrasion but remained conscious and was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The impact damaged the right front bumper of the SUV and the left front bumper of the sedan. The injured party was the SUV driver; no pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4538034 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19