Crash Count for Precinct 5
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 2,069
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 953
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 268
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 11
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 6
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 24, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 5?

Hit-and-Run City: Broken Bodies, Blame in Circulation

Hit-and-Run City: Broken Bodies, Blame in Circulation

Precinct 5: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 31, 2025

Blood on the Streets

Just last Tuesday, a 65-year-old man rode his e-bike down Second Avenue. A 21-year-old, driving a Nissan Rogue, hit him and kept going. The cyclist was left with severe head trauma, unconscious as paramedics worked to save him. The driver was arrested two hours later, charged with leaving the scene and driving without a license. The bike’s red light kept flashing in the road. The biker was rushed by EMS to Bellevue Hospital in critical condition.

This is not rare. In the last twelve months, Precinct 5 saw 3 deaths and 324 injuries from crashes. Four people suffered injuries so severe they may never recover. The dead are not numbers. They are neighbors, parents, children.

Patterns of Harm

The violence is relentless. Last fall, a 54-year-old woman was killed crossing Spring and Crosby. The driver failed to yield. On Canal, a 55-year-old man died under the wheels of an SUV. A 69-year-old woman was killed by an e-bike at Grand and Chrystie. The stories change, but the ending is the same.

Most of the harm comes from cars and trucks—3 deaths, 2 serious injuries, 194 other injuries. Motorcycles and mopeds add more. Bikes, too, have killed and injured. No one is safe when the street is a battlefield.

Leadership: Action and Silence

Council Member Christopher Marte has called out city neglect after deadly crashes. Council Member Christopher Marte cites Department of Transportation for ongoing neglect. The police have the power to enforce speed limits, ticket reckless drivers, and target crash hotspots. They can act. They must act.

But the pace is slow. The city has the tools. The laws are on the books. The bodies keep coming.

Call to Action

This is not fate. It is failure. Demand more from your leaders. Call Precinct 5. Call your council member. Tell them to enforce the law, slow the cars, and protect the people who walk and ride. Every day of delay is another life at risk.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Precinct 5 sit politically?
It belongs to borough Manhattan, city council district District 1, assembly district AD 65 and state senate district SD 27.
Which areas are in Precinct 5?
It includes the Soho-Little Italy-Hudson Square and Chinatown-Two Bridges neighborhoods. It also overlaps parts of Council District District 1, Assembly Districts AD 65 and AD 66, and State Senate District SD 27.
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Precinct 5?
Cars and Trucks: 3 deaths, 2 serious injuries, 183 other injuries. Motorcycles and Mopeds: 0 deaths, 1 serious injury, 14 other injuries. Bikes: 1 death, 0 serious injuries, 27 other injuries.
What can police do to protect vulnerable road users here?
Precinct 5 can enforce speed limits, crack down on reckless driving, and respond to dangerous conditions. They can issue speeding and failure-to-yield tickets, and target known crash hotspots. The tools are there. They just need to act.
Are crashes just accidents, or are they preventable?
Crashes are not just accidents. They are the result of choices—speeding, failure to yield, lack of enforcement. With action, most can be prevented.
What can local politicians do to stop traffic violence?
They can pass and enforce laws for lower speed limits, fund safer street designs, and demand police crack down on reckless driving. They can listen to residents and act before another life is lost.
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

Grace Lee
Assembly Member Grace Lee
District 65
District Office:
Room 302, 64 Fulton St., New York, NY 10038
Legislative Office:
Room 429, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Christopher Marte
Council Member Christopher Marte
District 1
District Office:
65 East Broadway, New York, NY 10002
212-587-3159
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1815, New York, NY 10007
212-587-3159
Twitter: ChrisMarteNYC
Brian Kavanagh
State Senator Brian Kavanagh
District 27
District Office:
Room 2011, 250 Broadway, New York, NY 10007
Legislative Office:
Room 512, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

Precinct 5 Police Precinct 5 sits in Manhattan, District 1, AD 65, SD 27.

It contains Soho-Little Italy-Hudson Square, Chinatown-Two Bridges.

See also
Boroughs
City Council Districts
State_assembly_districts
State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 5

City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street

City, BIDs, and agencies plan a $3 million study to reshape 14th Street. The goal: safer space for walkers, cyclists, and buses. The busway may become permanent. Cars lose ground. Change moves slow.

New York Magazine - Curbed (2025-07-29) reports city officials and business groups will fund a $3 million, two-year study to redesign 14th Street. The plan aims for a 'complete street'—space for pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and limited cars. The article notes, 'Their (mostly) shared goal is to make 14th into what's often called a complete street.' The study will assess traffic flow and street dynamics. The busway, which restricts cars, may become permanent. No crash or injury data is cited, but the focus is on systemic street changes, not individual driver actions.


Manhattan Bridge Crash Kills Two Bystanders

A car sped off Manhattan Bridge, killing cyclist Kevin Cruickshank and bench sitter May Kwok. Police found guns, alcohol, and an overdue rental. The city faces calls to fix a deadly intersection.

West Side Spirit (2025-07-28) reports two women face charges after a car, speeding off Manhattan Bridge, killed cyclist Kevin Cruickshank and pedestrian May Kwok. Police found guns, alcohol, and an overdue rental at the scene; one driver refused a breathalyzer. Council Member Marte criticized the Department of Transportation for 'ongoing neglect.' The crash site, long known as dangerous, drew protests and renewed calls for city action. The indictment remains sealed until the next court date.


Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be

A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.

According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.


Child Pedestrian Hurt Boarding Vehicle on Chrystie

A car struck an eight-year-old girl as she boarded a vehicle on Chrystie Street. She suffered facial abrasions. The crash left her conscious but injured. Police list no driver errors.

An eight-year-old girl was injured while getting on or off a vehicle, not a school bus, on Chrystie Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, she suffered abrasions to her face and remained conscious after the crash. No driver errors or contributing factors are listed in the report. The incident involved an unspecified vehicle type. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830578 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31
Firefighter Killed, Dozens Hurt In Crashes

A firefighter died on FDR Drive. The driver fled. At Port Authority, a bus crash left over two dozen hurt. No arrests. The city’s streets remain brutal for those on foot and in transit.

Patch reported on July 24, 2025, that an FDNY firefighter was killed in a hit-and-run on FDR Drive. The driver left the scene. No arrests have been made. The article also notes, 'More Than 2 Dozen Injured In Bus Crash At Port Authority Bus Terminal.' Both incidents highlight ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users and point to gaps in enforcement and street safety. Investigations continue, but the city’s traffic violence persists.


Police Chase Wrecks Cars In Midtown

A driver tore through Midtown, smashing cars and fleeing police. Metal scraped. Horns blared. The chase ended at Lexington and 50th. Police drew guns. The driver was arrested. Streets bore the scars.

According to ABC7 (2025-07-22), a driver struck multiple vehicles—including a police cruiser—while fleeing police through Midtown Manhattan. The pursuit began after a hit at Park Ave and ended at 50th and Lexington. The suspect, Jose Foster, faces charges including assault, reckless endangerment, and fleeing police. Witness Martina Minor said, "It felt like he was scratching like big noise and I was honking like stop and he kept doing it." The incident highlights the risks of high-speed chases in dense city streets, with property damage and potential harm to bystanders.


Deadly Canal Street Bridge Collision

A driver sped off the Manhattan Bridge, killed a cyclist and a woman on a bench. The intersection stayed dangerous. Another crash hit the same spot the next day. City action lags. Lives end. Cars keep coming.

Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-21) reports a driver with a history of hit-and-run plowed off the Manhattan Bridge, killing cyclist Kevin Scott Cruickshank and May Kwok, who sat on a bench. The driver, Autumn Donna Ascencio Romero, had been charged for a prior hit-and-run while unlicensed but was released pending trial. The article notes, 'New Yorkers have been begging for years for city officials to make Canal Street safer.' The intersection's highway design and delayed Department of Transportation safety plans leave it perilous. The day after the fatal crash, another car sped off the bridge and crashed at the same spot, underscoring systemic danger.


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Speeding Sedan Injures Pedestrian on Bowery

A sedan struck a pedestrian on Bowery at Canal. Unsafe speed and alcohol played a role. The pedestrian suffered leg injuries. Passengers and driver were also hurt. The crash left bruises and whiplash.

A sedan traveling west on Bowery at Canal Street struck a 20-year-old pedestrian, injuring his lower leg and foot. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Alcohol Involvement' were listed as contributing factors. The driver and two passengers, ages 21 and 25, were also injured, with reports of whiplash and bruises. The driver was trapped in the vehicle. The crash damaged the sedan's left side doors. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of impact. No other contributing factors were listed in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829639 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31
Stolen Car Kills Cyclist, Pedestrian in Chinatown

A stolen car tore through Bowery and Canal. It struck a cyclist and a woman on a bench. Both died. The driver fled but was caught. Police found booze and drugs in the car. Systemic failures left danger unchecked.

According to the New York Post (2025-07-20), a 23-year-old woman drove a stolen, drug-filled car into a cyclist and a woman on a bench at Bowery and Canal, killing both. The driver, Autumn Donna Ascencio Romero, had faced charges for a previous crash but was released without bail. The article reports, 'Romero was behind the wheel of a booze- and drug-filled stolen blue Chevy Malibu when it plowed into a man on a bicycle and a 63-year-old woman on a bench.' Police said the car was packed with pills, marijuana, and alcohol. Romero and her passenger fled but were quickly caught. The case highlights gaps in bail reform and vehicle oversight.


Propane Tanks Discovered After Midtown Crash

A van crashed in Midtown. Inside: dozens of propane tanks. The street held its breath. Danger rode in silence, hidden until metal met metal.

CBS New York reported on July 17, 2025, that 'dozens of propane tanks were found in a van in Midtown Manhattan after a car crash Tuesday night.' The article does not detail injuries or the cause of the crash. The presence of hazardous cargo in a crash raises questions about vehicle safety checks and enforcement. Storing large amounts of propane in a van on city streets exposes bystanders and road users to hidden risks. The incident highlights the need for stricter oversight of hazardous material transport in dense urban areas.


SUV Ignores Signal, Strikes Pedestrian on Houston

SUV plowed through the intersection. A young woman crossing with the signal took the hit. She fell hard, bruised and shocked. The driver ignored traffic control. Streets stayed dangerous.

A 22-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing West Houston Street at Broadway. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when the driver disregarded traffic control and hit her. She suffered a hip and upper leg contusion and was in shock. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians when drivers ignore signals.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828884 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31
Obstructed View Crash Injures Rear Passenger

Two sedans collided on Canal Street. Obstructed views led to impact. A rear passenger suffered back injuries. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.

Two sedans crashed at 224 Canal Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, both vehicles had their view obstructed or limited. One rear passenger, a 37-year-old man, was injured with back pain and whiplash. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No other contributing factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827447 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31
Defective Brakes Cause Canal Street Crash

Box truck and SUV collided on Canal Street. Faulty brakes and driver inexperience led to injury. One driver bruised. Metal and flesh met in the afternoon heat.

A box truck and an SUV crashed at 125 Canal Street in Manhattan. One woman, driving the SUV, suffered a bruised arm. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Brakes Defective' and 'Driver Inexperience.' The truck was stopped in traffic when the SUV struck its rear. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827024 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31
E-Bike Hits Elderly Pedestrian on Elizabeth

An e-bike struck an 88-year-old man at Elizabeth and Kenmare. The crash left him bleeding from the head. Police cite driver inexperience and unsafe speed.

An e-bike traveling west on Elizabeth Street collided with an 88-year-old pedestrian at the intersection with Kenmare Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and minor bleeding. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Speed' were listed as contributing factors. The impact occurred at the center front end of the e-bike. No other injuries were specified. The data highlights driver errors as the primary causes of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827449 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31
Sedan Turns Left, Cyclist Injured on Centre

A sedan turned left on Centre Street. A cyclist, riding north, was struck. She suffered arm abrasions. Police cite obstructed view. The street failed her.

A northbound sedan made a left turn from Centre Street onto Leonard Street and struck a northbound cyclist. The 24-year-old cyclist suffered abrasions to her arm. According to the police report, 'View Obstructed/Limited' was a contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the sedan's driver or occupant. The crash highlights the danger when drivers' views are blocked. No other contributing factors were listed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829640 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31
SUV Turns Strike Cyclist on Chrystie Street

SUV cut across Chrystie. Bike rider thrown. Arm gashed. Police cite improper passing and unsafe lane change. Metal against flesh. System failed to protect.

A 23-year-old cyclist was injured when an SUV collided with his bike at 229 Chrystie Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the SUV was making a right turn while the cyclist was turning left. The cyclist was ejected and suffered an arm injury. Police list 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The report does not mention any cyclist error. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to use lanes properly.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825883 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31
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Improper Turn Injures Two on Chrystie Street

SUV and sedan collided on Chrystie near Canal. Two occupants hurt. Police cite improper turning. Metal struck metal. Passengers bore the force.

Two vehicles, an SUV and a sedan, crashed on Chrystie Street at Canal Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the collision was caused by 'Turning Improperly.' Two people were injured: a 38-year-old front passenger suffered hip and leg injuries, and a 55-year-old driver sustained back injuries. Both were conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or actions by the injured are noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825870 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31
Three NJ Transit Buses Collide At Terminal

Three buses crashed on a ramp. Metal twisted. Twelve hurt, one trapped. Sirens echoed. Commuters stranded. The ramp closed. The city paused, waiting for the wounded to clear.

CBS New York reported on July 2, 2025, that three NJ Transit buses collided at the Port Authority Bus Terminal's express ramp, injuring at least a dozen people. FDNY Deputy Chief Jason Saffon said, "One with moderate injuries that required extrication, 10 patients with minor injuries all transported to local area hospitals." The crash blocked a key entrance, forcing bus reroutes and causing major delays. The article highlights the challenge of emergency access at this location and the disruption to transit. No details on specific driver actions were given, but the incident underscores risks at crowded transit hubs.


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Sedan Slams Truck on Canal Street

Sedan struck a pick-up truck’s rear on Canal. Three people hurt. Neck, head, back injuries. Metal and glass. Manhattan evening. No clear cause. Police list factors as unspecified.

A sedan crashed into the back of a pick-up truck on Canal Street in Manhattan. Three people were injured: a 28-year-old woman with neck injuries, a 47-year-old man with head trauma, and a 33-year-old man with back injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling east when the sedan hit the truck’s center rear. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are identified in the data. Safety equipment use is noted for some occupants but not cited as a contributing factor.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823676 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31
Sedan Strikes Child on Standing Scooter in Manhattan

A sedan hit a nine-year-old on a standing scooter at Cherry Street and Market Slip. The child suffered chest injuries. Police cite driver inexperience. The street stayed busy. The system failed the vulnerable.

A sedan traveling north on Cherry Street struck a nine-year-old boy riding a standing scooter at Market Slip in Manhattan. The child, listed as 'Other Motorized' and 'Driver,' suffered chest injuries and abrasions. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. No other injuries were specified for the sedan occupants. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The collision highlights the risk faced by vulnerable road users when driver errors occur.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822712 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31