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

11
E-Scooter Rider Ejected in Manhattan Crash

Feb 11 - A Tesla sedan struck an e-scooter on Varick Street. The 23-year-old e-scooter driver was ejected, suffering head injuries and abrasions. The sedan’s left front bumper was damaged. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause.

According to the police report, a Tesla sedan traveling west on Varick Street collided head-on with an e-scooter traveling south. The e-scooter driver, a 23-year-old man, was ejected and sustained head injuries and abrasions. The sedan’s left front bumper was damaged. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating a failure by the driver to obey traffic signals or signs. The e-scooter driver was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash left the e-scooter rider injured but conscious.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4501837 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
28
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Against Signal on Varick

Jan 28 - A 32-year-old man was struck by an SUV on Varick Street while crossing against the signal. The impact fractured and dislocated his shoulder and upper arm. The driver, heading south, hit the pedestrian with the vehicle's right front bumper.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Varick and Spring Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when he was struck by a southbound 2021 SUV. The vehicle's right front bumper made impact, causing a fractured and dislocated shoulder and upper arm. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No specific driver errors were listed in the report, and the pedestrian's crossing against the signal was noted as a contributing factor. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision and suffered serious upper body injuries.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4499815 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
27
SUV and Sedan Collide on Spring Street

Jan 27 - Two vehicles crashed on Spring Street. A sedan struck an SUV’s front end. The sedan driver, a 35-year-old man, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and other vehicular factors as causes.

According to the police report, a 2017 Honda sedan traveling north collided with a 2017 Ford SUV traveling east on Spring Street. The sedan struck the SUV’s center front end with its left front quarter panel. The sedan driver, a 35-year-old man, was injured with shoulder and upper arm trauma and complained of whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and other vehicular factors as contributing causes. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The collision caused damage to the front ends of both vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4497734 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
20
Multi-Vehicle Rear-End Crash Injures Four

Jan 20 - A chain reaction crash on West Street injured four passengers, including two children. Vehicles traveling south collided in traffic. Alcohol and illegal drugs were factors. All injured were conscious and restrained. Whiplash and neck injuries reported.

According to the police report, a multi-vehicle rear-end collision occurred on West Street involving sedans and an SUV traveling south. Four occupants were injured, including two children ages 8 and 9. All were passengers except one driver. Injuries included whiplash and neck trauma. The report lists alcohol involvement and illegal drugs as contributing factors. The driver errors noted include impaired driving due to alcohol and drugs. All injured parties were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The crash caused center front and back-end damage to multiple vehicles. No pedestrian involvement was reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4496399 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
9
Sedan Turns Improperly, Injures Bicyclist

Jan 9 - A sedan made an improper U-turn on Murray Street. It struck a bicyclist traveling east. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured, dislocated shoulder. The bike's left side doors were damaged. The driver caused the crash by turning improperly.

According to the police report, a sedan was making an improper U-turn on Murray Street in Manhattan when it collided with a bicyclist traveling straight ahead eastbound. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained a fractured and dislocated upper arm shoulder injury. The bike's left side doors were damaged on impact. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as the contributing factor for the crash. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash but seriously injured. The sedan showed no damage, indicating the impact was primarily to the bike and rider.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4493373 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
4
Pedestrian Injured Crossing with Signal on Broadway

Jan 4 - A 26-year-old man was hit while crossing Broadway at Park Place. The sedan, making a right turn, struck him in the hip and upper leg. Alcohol was involved. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and shock. The driver’s left front bumper was damaged.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Broadway at Park Place with the signal. The driver of a 2015 BMW sedan was making a right turn when the vehicle struck the pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to the hip and upper leg, resulting in shock. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage to the left front bumper. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4492187 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
1
Sedan Rear-Ends Stopped Car on West Street

Jan 1 - A speeding sedan struck a stopped vehicle on West Street. The impact injured a right rear passenger, causing a head contusion. Both cars suffered front and rear damage. The driver’s unsafe speed led to the collision and injury.

According to the police report, a 2014 Ford sedan traveling north on West Street rear-ended a 2016 Toyota sedan stopped in traffic. The collision injured a 36-year-old male passenger seated in the right rear of the Toyota, who suffered a head contusion and remained conscious. The report lists unsafe speed as the contributing factor to the crash. The Ford’s front end and the Toyota’s rear end sustained damage. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The injured passenger was secured with a lap belt and harness. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed in traffic and its impact on vehicle occupants.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4494498 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19