Crash Count for Precinct 9
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,275
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 739
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 251
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 13
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 7
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 24, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 9?

No More Names on the Asphalt

No More Names on the Asphalt

Precinct 9: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025

Blood on the Crosswalks

A man steps into the street. A car turns. The man does not make it home. In Precinct 9, this story repeats. Seven people killed. Twelve left with serious, life-altering injuries. In three and a half years, 657 more have been hurt. The numbers do not flinch. They do not lie.

A 79-year-old woman, crossing Bowery at East 4th, struck by a taxi. She died at the intersection. A 45-year-old man, hit by a bus on East 10th and Avenue D. Gone. A 19-year-old, crushed by a boom lift on East 7th. The street does not forgive. Data from NYC Open Data makes it plain.

The Police: Power and Responsibility

Precinct 9 holds the line. Or it can. The police have the tools. They can enforce speed limits. They can ticket drivers who fail to yield. They can target the corners where blood stains the curb. But the work is not done until the killing stops.

Last year, a driver made a U-turn at East 4th and Avenue D. He aimed his car at a man and hit him. The victim survived. The driver fled. Police are still looking. Police are looking for the driver of a vehicle who intentionally struck a pedestrian with their vehicle on the Lower East Side on Monday night, as reported by The Brooklyn Paper.

Leadership: Action or Silence

The city has the power to lower speed limits. Albany passed Sammy’s Law. The Council can act. The Mayor can act. But every day they wait, the street claims another body. Cameras that catch speeders are at risk of going dark. The law to keep them alive sits in Albany. The clock runs out. The dead do not.

What Comes Next

This is not fate. This is policy. The police can enforce. The Council can legislate. The Mayor can lead. But only if you make them. Call. Write. Demand action. Do not wait for another name on the list.

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
Carlina Rivera
Council Member Carlina Rivera
District 2
District Office:
254 East 4th Street, New York, NY 10009
212-677-1077
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1820, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7366
Twitter: CarlinaRivera
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 9 Police Precinct 9 sits in Manhattan, District 2, AD 65, SD 27.

It contains Manhattan CB3, East Village.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 9

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.


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.


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.


Distracted Pickup Hits Cyclist on Avenue D

A pickup truck struck a cyclist on Avenue D. The rider, twenty, ejected and bruised, left in shock. Police cite driver inattention. Metal and flesh met on Manhattan asphalt.

A pickup truck collided with a twenty-year-old cyclist on Avenue D in Manhattan. The cyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered facial bruises and shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but the report centers driver distraction as the cause. No injuries were reported for the truck's occupants. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to pay attention.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829505 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31
Taxi Strikes Cyclist on East 14th Street

A taxi hit a cyclist at 1st Ave and East 14th. The rider, 21, suffered a head injury. No driver errors listed. The street stays dangerous for those outside a car.

A taxi and a bicycle collided at 1st Avenue and East 14th Street in Manhattan. The 21-year-old cyclist was injured, suffering a head contusion. According to the police report, both vehicles were making right turns. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the data. The taxi showed no damage, while the bike was damaged at the front. The crash left the cyclist hurt, underscoring the risks faced by those traveling outside a car.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829508 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31
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.


Taxi U-Turn Strikes Cyclist on Bowery

A taxi making a U-turn hit a cyclist on Bowery. The rider suffered a fractured leg. Police cite driver inattention. The street saw blood and broken bone. The system failed the vulnerable again.

A taxi collided with a cyclist on Bowery at East 4th Street in Manhattan. The 24-year-old cyclist was injured, suffering a fractured leg and dislocation. According to the police report, the taxi was making a U-turn when the crash occurred. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was not ejected. No helmet use is noted in the report. The crash left the cyclist hurt and exposed the danger of driver distraction on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827947 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31
Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes Cyclist on Broadway

A sedan hit a cyclist on Broadway. The driver failed to yield. The cyclist suffered a neck injury and concussion. No damage to vehicles. The crash left one person hurt.

A sedan and a bike collided on Broadway at East 8th Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 30-year-old man, was injured, suffering a neck injury and concussion. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' Both vehicles were making left turns. The cyclist was wearing a helmet. No injuries were reported for the sedan's occupants. The police report lists no other contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827716 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31
SUVs Collide on FDR Drive, Passengers Hurt

Two SUVs slammed together on FDR Drive. A young woman and a man suffered injuries. Metal twisted. Pain followed. No clear cause named. The city’s danger showed itself again.

Two sport utility vehicles crashed on FDR Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, a 19-year-old female rear passenger suffered a knee and lower leg injury, and a 36-year-old male front passenger sustained a neck injury and shock. Both vehicles were traveling south and struck at the center front and back ends. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825119 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31
Distracted Drivers Crash Van and Sedan on St Marks

Two drivers and two passengers hurt when van and sedan collide on St Marks Place. Police cite driver inattention. Impact leaves injuries and bruises. System failed to protect those inside.

Two vehicles, a van and a sedan, collided on St Marks Place in Manhattan. Two drivers and two passengers were injured. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. One driver was unlicensed. The crash left one driver with a back contusion and others with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were damaged at their center ends. The report lists no other contributing factors. The system allowed distraction and unlicensed driving to endanger all inside.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825115 - 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.


SUV Strikes Pedestrian at Broadway Intersection

An SUV hit a man crossing Broadway. The pedestrian suffered a head injury. The crash left him in shock. Police list no clear cause. The driver turned left. The street stayed busy.

A 36-year-old man was struck by an SUV while crossing at the intersection of 610 Broadway in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a head injury and was in shock. The SUV, driven by a 29-year-old man, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are cited. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the danger faced by those on foot at busy intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824484 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31
Stolen Truck Slams Midtown Building

A stolen box truck crashed into a Midtown building. The front awning buckled under the force. No injuries. Police detained a person of interest. Metal and glass scattered. The street fell silent. The city watched, unblinking.

CBS New York reported on June 23, 2025, that a stolen box truck struck a building in Midtown Manhattan, damaging the front awning. According to police, 'no one was hurt and a person of interest was taken into custody.' The incident highlights the risk posed by unauthorized drivers behind the wheel of large vehicles. The crash did not result in injuries, but the impact damaged property and disrupted the area. The report underscores ongoing concerns about vehicle theft and the potential for harm in dense urban environments, where even a single reckless act can threaten public safety.


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SUVs Collide on East Houston, Three Hurt

Two SUVs crashed on East Houston. Aggressive driving fueled the impact. Three people injured. Metal twisted. Pain and shock followed. The street bore the scars.

Two sport utility vehicles collided at 484 East Houston Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, aggressive driving and road rage contributed to the crash. Three occupants were injured: a 35-year-old male driver, a 39-year-old male driver, and a 34-year-old female passenger. Injuries included back and arm trauma, pain, and shock. The police report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as the primary contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The force of impact left both vehicles damaged and several people hurt.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822906 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31
Cyclist Injured in Sedan Door Crash on E 13th

A sedan door swung open. A cyclist struck it. The crash gashed his arm. Three car occupants unhurt. The street stayed loud. Metal and flesh met on E 13th.

A cyclist riding west on E 13th Street in Manhattan collided with the left side doors of a parked sedan. According to the police report, the crash injured the 35-year-old cyclist, who suffered abrasions to his arm. Three people in the sedan were not hurt. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The sedan was parked at the time, and the cyclist was heading straight. No driver errors are specified in the data. The crash left the cyclist injured and the car's left doors damaged.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822905 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31
SUV Turning Left Strikes Cyclist on E 13th

SUV turned left on E 13th. Cyclist hit. Leg injured. Police list no cause. Streets stay hard. Riders bleed.

A station wagon SUV making a left turn on E 13th Street collided with a northbound cyclist. The cyclist, a 39-year-old man, suffered a leg injury. According to the police report, the crash involved the SUV's left front quarter panel and the cyclist's bike. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but this was not cited as a cause. The impact left the cyclist hurt and the SUV damaged.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822904 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31