Crash Count for Precinct 7
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 2,232
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,188
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 336
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 23
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 10
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 11, 2025
Carnage in Precinct 7
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 10
+3
Crush Injuries 5
Lower leg/foot 4
Back 1
Neck 1
Amputation 2
Head 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Severe Bleeding 6
Head 4
Chest 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Severe Lacerations 5
Head 4
Lower leg/foot 1
Concussion 7
Head 7
+2
Whiplash 44
Neck 19
+14
Head 9
+4
Back 8
+3
Lower leg/foot 3
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Whole body 1
Contusion/Bruise 86
Lower leg/foot 26
+21
Lower arm/hand 16
+11
Head 14
+9
Shoulder/upper arm 13
+8
Back 6
+1
Chest 5
Face 4
Hip/upper leg 3
Neck 2
Eye 1
Abrasion 59
Lower arm/hand 21
+16
Lower leg/foot 16
+11
Head 9
+4
Face 3
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Chest 2
Hip/upper leg 2
Whole body 1
Pain/Nausea 18
Lower leg/foot 7
+2
Lower arm/hand 4
Head 3
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Back 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Neck 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 11, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 7?

Preventable Speeding in Precinct 7 School Zones

(since 2022)
Morning crash on E Houston shows a precinct still bleeding

Morning crash on E Houston shows a precinct still bleeding

Precinct 7: Jan 1, 2022 - Nov 4, 2025

A woman on a bike hit the pavement in the morning at E Houston Street and Avenue A. Police recorded driver inattention by the taxi driver who hit her, and she was unconscious at the scene (NYC Open Data).

This Month

  • A taxi driver hit a person walking near 217 E Houston just before evening, police noted the person was crossing against the signal (NYC Open Data).
  • A driver in an SUV and a 20‑year‑old on a bike collided at E Houston and Ludlow; police cited the driver for following too closely (NYC Open Data).
  • At Grand and Allen, a person on a bike was ejected when a driver making a U‑turn hit him (NYC Open Data).

The toll in Precinct 7

Since 2022, Precinct 7 has seen 10 people killed and 1,163 injured in 2,179 crashes (NYC Open Data). People on bikes account for 203 of those injuries; people walking, 237 (NYC Open Data).

Across the same window, among people walking, drivers in trucks were involved in 4 deaths, and drivers in SUVs/cars in 4 (NYC Open Data). FDR Drive and Delancey Street stand out in the records as repeat pain points (NYC Open Data).

Year to date, crashes are down 6.2% compared with last year, and recorded deaths fell from 8 to 0 in this precinct. Injuries also ticked down, to 237 (NYC Open Data). The bodies still come in.

A park, a truck, and four lives

On July 4, 2024, a pickup driver plowed into people gathered at Corlears Hook Park. Four people died. This month, a judge found the driver guilty. As ABC7 reported: “Daniel Hyden was found guilty on four counts of second-degree murder.”

That crash sits inside this precinct’s map. It sits in families’ kitchens. The names do not leave.

Where to fix first

Start where the data screams.

  • FDR Drive shows the heaviest body count in the precinct’s log; Delancey Street shows the injuries piled high (NYC Open Data).
  • Police recorded driver inattention in the latest Houston and Avenue A bike crash; failure to yield and following too closely show up again and again in recent bike and walk cases here (NYC Open Data).

Concrete steps fit the record: daylight corners on Delancey; hardened turns at bike conflict points; leading walk signals and no‑turn phases where people cross; targeted enforcement for failure to yield and distracted driving at FDR ramps and along East Houston. The precinct and DOT have the map. Use it.

The laws we’re not using

City leaders have already begun lowering speed limits at targeted sites under Sammy’s Law. “A driver’s speed can mean the difference between life and death,” said the DOT commissioner as the city started cutting limits in 2024 (NYC DOT). The city also expanded 24/7 speed cameras and red‑light cameras, with officials crediting stronger enforcement for a drop in deaths in early 2025 (NYC DOT).

Albany can go further. The Stop Super Speeders Act would force the worst repeat offenders to use speed‑limiting tech after piling up camera or point violations, a narrow cut aimed at drivers who keep endangering everyone else (CrashCount: Take Action).

Who must answer here

This is Precinct 7. Council Member Carlina Rivera represents most of it (District 2). In Albany, Assembly Member Grace Lee holds AD 65 and State Senator Brian Kavanagh holds SD 27. The bill named above is on their desks. Will they back it? Will they push it?

Lower the default speed where people walk and bike. Rein in repeat speeders. Start with the corners where people keep getting hit.

Act while the morning scenes on Houston Street are still fresh.

Take one step now: tell City Hall and Albany to slow the streets and stop repeat speeders. Go here.

Frequently Asked Questions

What area does this report cover?
NYPD Precinct 7, including parts of the Lower East Side and Chinatown–Two Bridges. It aligns with neighborhoods listed in our precinct map.
How bad is it here?
From Jan 1, 2022 to Nov 4, 2025, the precinct logged 2,179 crashes, with 10 people killed and 1,163 injured. Among people walking, drivers in trucks were involved in 4 deaths and drivers in SUVs/cars in 4, according to NYC Open Data.
Where are the worst places?
FDR Drive shows the highest death count in the precinct’s records, and Delancey Street shows high injury totals. Both appear repeatedly in NYC Open Data crash logs.
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.
How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets (Crashes, Persons, Vehicles). We filtered for Jan 1, 2022–Nov 4, 2025 and for NYPD Precinct 7. Totals for crashes, deaths, and injuries come from Crashes; pedestrian/bicyclist details come from Persons. You can reproduce the query here by filtering the date range and selecting Precinct 7; then join to the Persons table for mode-specific tallies.

Citations

Citations

Other Representatives

Assembly Member Grace Lee

District 65

Twitter: @AMGraceLee

Council Member Carlina Rivera

District 2

State Senator Brian Kavanagh

District 27

Other Geographies

Precinct 7 Police Precinct 7 sits in Manhattan, District 2, AD 65, SD 27.

It contains Manhattan CB3, Chinatown-Two Bridges, Lower East Side.

See also
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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 7

3
Improper Lane Change Injures Taxi Passenger

May 3 - Taxi and sedan collided on FDR Drive. Improper lane use sent two men and a woman to the hospital. Passenger suffered neck and internal injuries. Crash cut through the morning calm.

A taxi and a sedan crashed on FDR Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, the collision was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' A 30-year-old female passenger in the taxi suffered neck and internal injuries. Two men, ages 42, were also injured. Both vehicles were traveling north and going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists improper lane usage as the primary contributing factor. No other causes are cited.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810794 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-15
3
E-Biker Doored, Killed in Soho Crash

May 3 - A van door swung open. The e-biker hit it, thrown into the street. A truck rolled over him. He died in the gutter, Broome and Centre. The city lost a musician. The street stayed the same.

NY Daily News reported on May 3, 2025, that George Smaragdis, known as synthwave artist Starcadian, died after being doored by a Mercedes van while riding his e-bike westbound on Broome Street in Manhattan. The impact threw him into the path of a red delivery truck, which ran him over. Police said Smaragdis suffered severe head trauma and died at Bellevue Hospital. The article notes, 'The man who died after being doored while riding an e-bike and then run over by a passing truck...was a popular and influential synthwave artist.' The crash highlights the ongoing danger of dooring and the lethal consequences when street design and driver actions fail to protect cyclists. No mention of charges or policy changes followed.


1
E-Bike Rider Killed After Van Door Crash

May 1 - A man on an e-bike struck a van door on Broome Street. The door swung open. He fell into the path of a box truck. The truck ran him over. Medics tried to save him. He died at Bellevue Hospital.

NY Daily News reported on May 1, 2025, that an e-bike rider died in Manhattan after being doored by a Mercedes van and then run over by a box truck. The crash happened around 10:10 a.m. on Broome Street near Centre Street. The van driver told the outlet, "I opened the door. I didn’t even see the guy. I only saw the accident." The collision forced the cyclist into the path of a red delivery truck, which then struck him. The 54-year-old truck driver stayed at the scene. Police had not determined if charges would be filed. The article highlights the lethal risk of dooring and the vulnerability of cyclists in mixed traffic. The incident underscores systemic dangers at curbside and the consequences of inattentive door opening.


28
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian at Delancey and Clinton

Apr 28 - A sedan hit a 27-year-old man at Delancey and Clinton. The crash left him injured and incoherent. Police cite 'Other Vehicular' factors. The street saw pain and confusion. The car kept moving. The city kept moving.

A sedan struck a 27-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection of Delancey Street and Clinton Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was described as incoherent at the scene. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor. No helmet or signal issues were cited. The crash underscores the dangers faced by pedestrians on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808869 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-15
26
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Columbia Street

Apr 26 - A sedan hit a man on Columbia Street. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian suffered internal injuries to the abdomen and pelvis. Night fell hard in Manhattan.

A sedan struck a 38-year-old male pedestrian near 120 Columbia Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive or distracted. The pedestrian was not at an intersection when hit and suffered internal injuries to his abdomen and pelvis. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors are noted in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811066 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-15
26
Sedans Collide on FDR Drive, Two Hurt

Apr 26 - Two sedans crashed on FDR Drive. A driver and passenger suffered head and neck injuries. Police cite following too closely. Metal, glass, pain. The city moves on.

Two sedans crashed on Franklin D Roosevelt Drive at East Houston Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash injured a 22-year-old driver and a 71-year-old front passenger. The driver suffered neck pain; the passenger had a head contusion. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were going straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention helmet or signal use. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to keep safe distance.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809535 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-15
12
Sedan Swerves on Bridge, Passengers Injured

Apr 12 - Sedan cut lanes on Williamsburg Bridge path. Three passengers hurt. Faces and heads bloodied. Police cite unsafe lane change. Metal and flesh met. System failed to protect.

A sedan traveling east on the Williamsburg Bridge bike and pedestrian path struck trouble. Three passengers suffered injuries to the face and head. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Lane Changing' was the main contributing factor. The crash left blood and abrasions. The driver and two passengers were hurt. The report lists no other contributing factors. The system allowed a car to endanger vulnerable users in a space meant for safety.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805151 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-15
12
Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death

Apr 12 - A stolen car slammed into a Manhattan building. Flames followed. The driver, Francisco Guzman Parra, died on impact. His family waited days for answers. Police actions now face scrutiny. The city counts another life lost to speed and steel.

The New York Times (April 12, 2025) reports on the death of Francisco Guzman Parra after a stolen Honda CRV crashed into a building in Inwood, Manhattan. The crash followed a police chase; two officers involved were suspended pending investigation. The article notes, "The police are investigating whether the officers left the scene without reporting the crash." The medical examiner found Guzman Parra died from blunt impact and thermal injuries. The NYPD force investigation unit and state attorney general are reviewing the incident. The police have not disclosed why the chase began or details about the pursuit. The case highlights ongoing questions about police pursuit policies and the dangers that follow high-speed chases through city streets.


11
SUVs Collide on FDR Drive, Driver Hurt

Apr 11 - Two SUVs crashed on FDR Drive. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite inattention and inexperience. Metal and glass. Sudden impact. Streets remain unforgiving.

Two station wagons, both SUVs, collided on Franklin D Roosevelt Drive at East Houston Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, one driver, a 35-year-old man, was injured with neck trauma. The crash involved both vehicles traveling south, one changing lanes and the other going straight. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes no other contributing factors. The toll: one injured, two others with unspecified injuries. The city’s roads remain hazardous for all.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805053 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-15
11
Lawmakers aim to make changes after New York City sightseeing helicopter crash

Apr 11 - Including Thursday's deadly crash, 25 people have been killed in New York City sightseeing helicopter accidents in the last 40 years.


7
Box Truck Kills Man In Hell's Kitchen

Apr 7 - A box truck struck a man sitting in the street at West 40th and 9th. The man died at the scene. The driver stayed. Police are investigating. No arrests. The victim’s name is not known.

Patch reported on April 7, 2025, that a man was killed by a box truck at West 40th Street and 9th Avenue in Manhattan. The article states, “Police determined that a box truck, operated by a 75-year-old man, was traveling southbound on 9 Avenue when the vehicle collided with the victim, who was sitting in the roadway.” The driver remained at the scene and was not injured. No arrests have been made. The victim’s identity has not been released. The incident highlights the persistent risk to people in city streets and the need for scrutiny of how large vehicles interact with vulnerable road users. The investigation is ongoing.


4
Unsafe Lane Change Hurts Elderly Woman, Child

Apr 4 - Metal screamed on FDR Drive. An 81-year-old woman and a child injured. Blood on the armrest. Sirens wailed. Unsafe lane change cut through the morning. System failed the vulnerable. Pain lingered in steel and flesh.

A crash on FDR Drive left an 81-year-old woman with shoulder injuries and a 4-year-old child shaken. A 35-year-old passenger suffered back pain, and an 80-year-old man was hurt in the leg. According to the police report, multiple sedans and SUVs collided. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the main contributing factor. Blood marked the scene. Sirens followed. The system put the most vulnerable at risk.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804265 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-15
2
Taxi Strikes Elder Pedestrian on Delancey

Apr 2 - Taxi hit a 73-year-old woman crossing Delancey. She walked with the signal. Her leg was hurt. Police cite failure to yield. Streets remain harsh for those on foot.

A taxi traveling east on Delancey Street struck a 73-year-old woman as she crossed at Norfolk Street with the signal. She suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian was left in shock and pain. No other injuries were reported. The crash underscores the ongoing risk to pedestrians in Manhattan.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803351 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-15
28
E-Scooter Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Signal

Mar 28 - E-scooter hit a woman crossing East Broadway with the signal. She took the blow to her upper arm. The driver failed to yield. Streets remain perilous for those on foot.

According to the police report, an e-scooter traveling east on East Broadway near Jefferson Street struck a 44-year-old woman as she crossed with the signal. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and bruising to her upper arm and shoulder but remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The e-scooter showed no damage. The crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore pedestrian right-of-way at intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806173 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-15
27
Taxi Collision on FDR Drive Causes Neck Injury

Mar 27 - Two taxis collided on FDR Drive at night. One driver suffered neck injuries and shock. The crash involved a failure to yield right-of-way. Impact damaged the right front and left rear bumpers. Airbags deployed for the injured driver.

According to the police report, two taxis traveling south on FDR Drive collided at 20:11. One taxi was going straight ahead while the other was merging. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the first taxi and the left rear bumper of the second. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The injured party was a 35-year-old male driver of one taxi who suffered a neck injury described as whiplash and was in shock. His airbag deployed during the crash. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision caused significant damage to the vehicles' bumpers. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801880 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-15
6
Sedan Door Strikes Cyclist on East Broadway

Mar 6 - A parked sedan’s door hit an eastbound cyclist on East Broadway. The rider was thrown, suffering leg injuries and abrasions. Manhattan’s streets again proved perilous for those outside a car.

According to the police report, a crash occurred at 15:05 on East Broadway in Manhattan. A sedan, parked before the incident, struck a 33-year-old male bicyclist traveling eastbound. The impact was at the sedan’s left side doors, damaging its left front bumper. The cyclist was ejected and injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, with abrasions. He remained conscious after the collision. The report lists no specific contributing factors, but the sedan’s parked status and door impact highlight the danger of vehicle movements near cyclists. No victim actions contributed to the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796855 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-15
6
Scooter Rider Killed Fleeing Traffic Stop

Mar 6 - A stolen minivan tore through Harlem. The driver ran from police. He struck Devon Hughley on a scooter. Hughley died at Harlem Hospital. The driver fled. Police used facial recognition. They arrested Enesin Delarosa. Grief lingers. Memorials remain.

According to the NY Daily News (2025-03-06), Enesin Delarosa, 26, was arrested for fatally striking Devon Hughley, 45, while fleeing an NYPD car stop in Harlem on November 2. The article reports Delarosa was driving a stolen minivan and "allegedly hit Hughley near W.155th St. and St. Nicholas Ave. while fleeing a traffic stop." Delarosa faces charges of manslaughter, leaving the scene, fleeing police, and possession of stolen property. The crash highlights the lethal risk of high-speed police pursuits and the dangers posed by stolen vehicles in dense urban areas. Memorial posters for Hughley remain in his building. The article quotes Hughley's sister, Yvette Palmer: "the arrest brought some peace."


28
Sedan and Box Truck Collide on Williamsburg Bridge

Feb 28 - A westbound sedan and box truck collided on the Williamsburg Bridge Inner Roadway. Unsafe lane changing by one driver caused impact on the sedan’s right front and the truck’s left side. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:40 on the Williamsburg Bridge Inner Roadway. A 39-year-old female sedan driver, traveling west and going straight ahead, was struck on the right front quarter panel by a box truck merging in the same direction. The box truck, also westbound, impacted the sedan’s right front with its left side doors. The report cites "Unsafe Lane Changing" as the contributing factor. The sedan driver, wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with neck trauma and experienced shock. She was not ejected and complained of whiplash. The box truck had two occupants, and its driver was licensed. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights the dangers of improper lane changes on busy roadways.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795470 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-15
28
Distracted Driver Injured on Williamsburg Bridge

Feb 28 - A 39-year-old woman suffered a head injury when her sedan crashed changing lanes. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old female driver was injured at 10:15 AM on the Williamsburg Bridge Outer Roadway. She was driving a 2003 Honda sedan eastbound and crashed while changing lanes, damaging the car's center front end. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The driver, wearing a lap belt and conscious after the crash, suffered a head contusion. No other people were hurt. The police report highlights inattention and inexperience as key factors in this single-car crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796380 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-15
23
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

Feb 23 - A 67-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan made a right turn and struck her at an intersection on Madison Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, left in shock, and sustained moderate injuries.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2017 Toyota sedan, traveling east and making a right turn on Madison Street in Manhattan, struck her at the intersection. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, and no visible complaints were noted at the scene, though she was in shock and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot with a severity level of 3. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Vehicle damage was reported as none. The focus remains on the collision caused by the vehicle's movement during the right turn.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794932 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-15