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 26, 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

Citations

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.

See also
Boroughs
City Council Districts
State_assembly_districts
State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 9

Taxi Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Outside Intersection

A 22-year-old woman suffered a head injury and concussion after a taxi struck her while she crossed outside an intersection on Avenue A. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, causing serious harm without vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on Avenue A struck a 22-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing outside an intersection without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and concussion, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious. The point of impact was the taxi's left front bumper, yet the vehicle sustained no damage. The report explicitly cites the taxi driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian's crossing behavior is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors, particularly failure to yield and distraction, in harming vulnerable road users outside designated crossing areas.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787854 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Taxi Strikes Pedestrian Off Intersection Manhattan

A 51-year-old woman suffered head injuries and whiplash after a taxi struck her outside an intersection on East 14th Street. The pedestrian was conscious but injured, with no driver errors or victim contributing factors listed in the police report.

According to the police report, a taxi collided with a 51-year-old female pedestrian who was located off the intersection on East 14th Street in Manhattan at 7:10 PM. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and complained of whiplash but remained conscious. The report lists no contributing factors from the taxi driver or the pedestrian. The pedestrian was engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway' but no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. No safety equipment or victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The report focuses solely on the impact and injuries without attributing fault to the pedestrian or driver.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786705 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Strikes 13-Year-Old Pedestrian at Intersection

A 13-year-old boy suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV made a left turn and hit him at an intersection in Manhattan. The boy was left in shock with bruises, while the vehicle sustained front bumper damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:35 in Manhattan near Avenue C. A 2015 Lexus SUV was making a left turn when it struck a 13-year-old male pedestrian located at the intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, which sustained damage. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor but does not attribute fault to the pedestrian. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle eastbound with two occupants. No driver errors such as failure to yield were explicitly noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785723 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Left Turn Hits Pedestrian Crossing

A 21-year-old woman suffered abrasions and arm injuries after an SUV turning left struck her at a Manhattan intersection. The driver failed to yield and was distracted, colliding with the pedestrian crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, a 2018 Infiniti SUV traveling north on 1 Avenue was making a left turn near St Marks Place when it struck a 21-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The report cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The impact occurred at the vehicle's left front bumper, causing damage to that area. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors during turning maneuvers in busy urban intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785243 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Taxi Jumps Curb, Hits Midtown Pedestrians

A taxi veered off Sixth Avenue, mounted the curb, and struck a crowd near Herald Square. Three pedestrians, including a child, landed in the hospital. The driver stayed at the scene. Metal, flesh, and concrete met in Midtown’s holiday rush.

Gothamist (2024-12-26) reports a Midtown crash where a taxi driver, experiencing a medical episode, drove onto the sidewalk at Sixth Avenue and West 34th Street, injuring a 9-year-old boy and two women. Police said, 'they did not suspect any criminality in the crash.' The driver, 58, remained at the scene and was taken for evaluation. Four others declined medical attention. The article notes, 'the driver was driving northbound on Sixth Avenue around 3 p.m. on Wednesday when he jumped the curb and plowed into a crowd.' The incident highlights the persistent risk posed by vehicles in crowded pedestrian zones, regardless of intent or driver health. No policy changes were announced.


NYPD Officer Veers Into Dirt Biker’s Path

A police car crossed the line. Metal struck flesh. Samuel Williams, riding his dirt bike, was thrown and killed. Body cam footage shows the officer’s move. Another NYPD car tried the same. The city sent Williams’ family a bill.

NY Daily News (2024-12-23) reports that NYPD body camera footage shows an officer veering into the path of Samuel Williams, a 36-year-old dirt bike rider, during a pursuit on the University Heights Bridge. Williams was struck, thrown, and died from his injuries. The article states, “An officer pursuing dirt bikers suddenly crossed the double yellow line into Williams' path, causing a collision.” Another NYPD vehicle attempted a similar maneuver. The family’s attorney called it a “deadly maneuver” for a minor violation. The city later billed Williams’ family for police vehicle damages. The NYPD has not commented, citing litigation. The case raises questions about police pursuit tactics and accountability.


SUV Left Turn Strikes E-Scooter Rider

A 22-year-old e-scooter rider was ejected and suffered head injuries when an SUV made a left turn and collided with him on 2nd Avenue. The impact damaged the SUV’s left front quarter panel and the scooter’s front end.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 2nd Avenue in Manhattan at 12:16. A BMW SUV, traveling south and making a left turn, struck a southbound e-scooter going straight ahead. The point of impact was the SUV’s left front quarter panel and the scooter’s center front end. The e-scooter driver, a 22-year-old male, was ejected and sustained head injuries, including abrasions. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the SUV driver’s left turn as the critical action leading to the collision. The e-scooter rider was not cited for any contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed in New Jersey and was the sole occupant of the vehicle. This crash underscores the dangers posed by turning vehicles to vulnerable riders on e-scooters.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792853 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Taxi Unsafe Lane Change Injures E-Bike Rider

A taxi driver’s unsafe lane change collided with a southbound e-bike on Avenue A in Manhattan. The 60-year-old e-bike rider suffered a head contusion and bruising. The crash caused damage to both vehicles’ front quarters.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:38 on Avenue A in Manhattan. The taxi driver, traveling south and going straight ahead, executed an unsafe lane change that resulted in a collision with a southbound e-bike merging into the lane. The point of impact was the taxi’s left front bumper striking the e-bike’s right front quarter panel. The e-bike rider, a 60-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained a head contusion and bruising but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly cites “Unsafe Lane Changing” as the contributing factor caused by the taxi driver. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in lane changes, especially to vulnerable e-bike riders.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781173 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Manhattan Pedestrian

A 46-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by a right-turning SUV on East 9th Street. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision at a busy intersection in Manhattan.

According to the police report, a 46-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing East 9th Street at an intersection in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2023 Kia SUV, traveling southwest and making a right turn, struck him with the vehicle's left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The SUV showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The collision highlights a failure in yielding that endangered a pedestrian lawfully crossing the street.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777993 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Driver Inattention Injures E-Bike Rider on 2nd Ave

A southbound e-bike rider in Manhattan took a side hit. Driver inattention slammed the bike’s right side. The rider suffered knee and leg injuries but stayed conscious.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old male e-bike rider was struck on the right side doors while traveling south on 2nd Avenue in Manhattan at 14:32. The crash left the rider with contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause. The rider remained conscious and was not ejected. Helmet use was noted but not cited as a factor. No other driver errors or victim actions were reported. Damage was limited to the right side doors of the e-bike.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785774 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Taxi Collides with Parked Bus on E 8 St

A taxi struck the right rear bumper of a parked bus on E 8 St in Manhattan. The taxi driver suffered a back contusion but remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention as the primary cause of the collision.

According to the police report, at 4:25 AM on E 8 St near Lafayette St in Manhattan, a taxi traveling north collided with the right rear bumper of a parked bus. The taxi's left front bumper sustained damage. The taxi driver, a 50-year-old male, was injured with a back contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The bus was stationary at the time of impact. The report explicitly identifies driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors were listed, and the report does not mention any victim behaviors influencing the incident. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in urban traffic environments.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786645 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Head-On Bike Crash Shreds Cyclist’s Face

Two bikes collided head-on at speed on E 1st Street and 2nd Avenue. A 48-year-old man hit the pavement, his face torn, blood pouring. Confusion and sirens filled the night. The street fell silent in the aftermath.

Two bicycles crashed head-on at speed at the corner of E 1st Street and 2nd Avenue in Manhattan, according to the police report. The collision left a 48-year-old male bicyclist with severe facial injuries and heavy bleeding. The police report states, 'Two bikes met head-on at speed. A 48-year-old man hit the pavement, face torn, blood spilling. Confusion in the dark. Sirens rose.' The official contributing factors listed are 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The report highlights confusion and excessive speed as central to the crash. No mention is made of helmet use or other victim behaviors as contributing factors. The impact underscores the danger when speed and confusion intersect on city streets, leaving vulnerable road users exposed to grave harm.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776278 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Inexperienced Driver Crashes Garbage Truck in Manhattan

A garbage truck driver suffered back injuries and shock after colliding with a parked limo on 2nd Avenue. The crash involved driver inexperience and distraction, causing damage to the truck’s left front bumper and the limo’s rear quarter panel.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:24 AM on 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. The garbage truck, traveling south, struck a parked limo, impacting the truck’s left front bumper and the limo’s right rear quarter panel. The driver of the garbage truck, a 41-year-old male, was injured with back pain and reported shock. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the collision. The limo was stationary at the time, and no other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The driver was licensed in New York and operating a 2022 garbage truck registered in New Jersey. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in dense urban environments.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773622 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
2
Motorcycle Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal

A motorcycle slammed into a young woman crossing E 5 St against the signal. She suffered broken bones. The rider flew off, bruised. Confusion and crossing error fueled the crash, police say.

According to the police report, a 2004 Suzuki motorcycle traveling north on E 5 St near 1 Ave struck a 20-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing against the signal. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The 22-year-old male rider was ejected and sustained contusions and bruises. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No driver errors are cited. The crash shows the danger when a motorcycle meets a pedestrian crossing against the signal, with both parties left injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773654 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Taxi Right Turn Hits Southbound Bicyclist

A taxi making a right turn struck a southbound bicyclist on East 6th Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Police cite driver inattention and traffic control disregard as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:57 on East 6th Street near Avenue A in Manhattan. A taxi was making a right turn when it collided with a bicyclist traveling southbound. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old male, sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, both linked to the taxi driver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment, but no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The taxi’s right front quarter panel struck the bicyclist’s right front quarter panel. This crash highlights driver errors—specifically failure to maintain attention and disregard for traffic controls—as central causes of injury to a vulnerable road user.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770735 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Taxi Rear-Ends Bicyclist on 3rd Avenue

A 38-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured with abrasions and lower leg trauma after a taxi struck him from behind on 3rd Avenue. The crash occurred at night, with driver inattention cited as the cause.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on 3rd Avenue rear-ended a bicyclist also heading south at 20:35. The bicyclist, a 38-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver failed to maintain proper attention. There was no vehicle damage reported on the taxi or bike, but the impact was to the center back end of the bicyclist's vehicle. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving to vulnerable cyclists in Manhattan.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770559 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Bus Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal

A 22-year-old man suffered head injuries after a bus traveling south on Avenue C struck him at the intersection with E 11 St. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the bus hit him center front. The victim remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2019 NYC bus traveling south on Avenue C collided with him at the intersection with E 11 St. The bus impacted the pedestrian at the center front end, causing head injuries classified as contusions and bruises. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the time of the collision, as noted in the report. The bus driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No specific driver errors such as failure to yield were cited, but the pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal was recorded as a contributing factor. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact and was injured at the intersection, highlighting the dangers present in this traffic environment.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770729 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Taxi Left Turn Hits Bicyclist on 1 Ave

A taxi making a left turn struck a bicyclist traveling straight on 1 Ave in Manhattan. The bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions but was conscious. Police cited driver inattention and bicyclist confusion as contributing factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:30 on 1 Ave near E 13 St in Manhattan. A 2018 Toyota taxi was making a left turn when it collided with a bicyclist traveling northbound straight ahead. The point of impact was the taxi's left front bumper and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a 49-year-old male, was injured with abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as a primary contributing factor. Additionally, bicyclist confusion or error was noted as a contributing factor. The taxi driver was licensed and operating the vehicle westbound at the time. Vehicle damage was limited to the taxi's left front bumper and the bike's front end.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769165 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Distracted SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal

A distracted SUV driver struck a 28-year-old woman crossing Bowery against the signal. The impact injured her back and left her in shock. The crash exposed the deadly consequences of driver inattention in Manhattan’s busy streets.

According to the police report, at 14:43 on Bowery near East 3rd Street in Manhattan, a 2010 Toyota SUV traveling south struck a 28-year-old female pedestrian crossing against the signal. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered a back injury and was left in shock. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor, repeated twice, highlighting the driver's failure to maintain focus. The pedestrian's crossing against the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. This collision underscores the lethal risk posed by distracted driving in dense urban environments.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768308 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Taxi Disregards Traffic Control, Hits Bicyclist

A taxi driver ignored traffic controls and struck a 51-year-old female bicyclist on East 12th Street. The cyclist suffered back contusions and shock. The crash exposed critical driver errors and systemic dangers in Manhattan’s streets.

According to the police report, at 10:40 AM on East 12th Street near Avenue B in Manhattan, a taxi traveling south collided with a westbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 51-year-old woman, was injured with back contusions and was in shock. The report explicitly cites "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The taxi sustained damage to its left front bumper at the point of impact. The bicyclist’s contributing factors included "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion," but the primary driver error was the taxi’s disregard of traffic control. The taxi driver was licensed, while the bicyclist was unlicensed. This collision underscores the dangers posed by drivers ignoring traffic controls in busy Manhattan streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766592 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04