Crash Count for AD 68
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 6,964
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 3,591
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 994
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 53
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 18
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 1, 2025
Carnage in AD 68
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 18
+3
Crush Injuries 11
Lower leg/foot 4
Whole body 4
Face 1
Head 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Amputation 1
Neck 1
Severe Bleeding 29
Head 18
+13
Face 2
Lower leg/foot 2
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Whole body 2
Hip/upper leg 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Neck 1
Severe Lacerations 7
Head 5
Lower arm/hand 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Concussion 31
Head 23
+18
Face 4
Neck 2
Lower leg/foot 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whiplash 155
Neck 63
+58
Back 45
+40
Head 23
+18
Whole body 21
+16
Lower leg/foot 7
+2
Shoulder/upper arm 6
+1
Chest 5
Lower arm/hand 4
Hip/upper leg 1
Contusion/Bruise 211
Lower leg/foot 82
+77
Head 27
+22
Lower arm/hand 26
+21
Shoulder/upper arm 21
+16
Face 14
+9
Back 11
+6
Hip/upper leg 11
+6
Whole body 11
+6
Abdomen/pelvis 6
+1
Neck 6
+1
Chest 2
Abrasion 155
Lower leg/foot 63
+58
Head 24
+19
Lower arm/hand 22
+17
Face 14
+9
Back 8
+3
Shoulder/upper arm 8
+3
Whole body 5
Neck 4
Chest 3
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Eye 2
Hip/upper leg 2
Pain/Nausea 100
Lower leg/foot 21
+16
Head 19
+14
Whole body 16
+11
Back 15
+10
Neck 12
+7
Shoulder/upper arm 11
+6
Lower arm/hand 7
+2
Chest 4
Hip/upper leg 4
Abdomen/pelvis 3
Face 2
Eye 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 1, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in AD 68?

Preventable Speeding in AD 68 School Zones

(since 2022)
Just before midnight on FDR Drive

Just before midnight on FDR Drive

AD 68: Jan 1, 2022 - Dec 5, 2025

Just before midnight on Nov 26, a 22‑year‑old man walking on FDR Drive was hit by two northbound drivers in a sedan and an SUV. He died at the scene. NYC Open Data.

“A 37-year-old woman died after an SUV driver plowed into her in East Harlem and then fled, police said.” NY Daily News.

This Week

  • FDR Drive, just before midnight: two northbound drivers hit a 22‑year‑old man who was not at an intersection; he was killed. NYC Open Data.
  • E 118 St at 2 Ave, about 2 AM on Oct 19: a driver going straight hit a 37‑year‑old woman who died. NYC Open Data · NY Daily News.

The toll on these blocks

Since 2022, 18 people have been killed and 3,588 injured in crashes on streets within Assembly District 68. NYC Open Data.

Crashes here total 6,958 over that span, with 53 serious injuries recorded. NYC Open Data.

This year, crashes are up 8.6% over last year (1,659 vs. 1,528), injuries are up 17.6% (951 vs. 809), and deaths are down from 6 to 5. Serious injuries rose from 12 to 20. NYC Open Data.

Where the danger piles up

Deaths cluster overnight: 3 AM and 4 AM each saw three deaths since 2022. NYC Open Data.

3 Avenue is a repeat kill zone, with four deaths and 80 injuries. East 125 Street has one death and 114 injuries. NYC Open Data.

Police records show named driver errors behind multiple deaths: failure to yield in a left turn at 2 Ave and E 93 St killed a 78‑year‑old woman; running the light and unsafe speed appear in other fatal files. NYC Open Data.

What leaders have done — and haven’t

Albany renewed NYC’s 24‑hour school‑zone speed cameras in June. Assembly Member Eddie Gibbs voted yes on the extender bill S 8344. Open States.

Two fixes can blunt this violence now:

  • Slow turns and clear corners on 3 Avenue and East 125 Street: daylighting, hardened lefts, and leading pedestrian intervals focused at known hot spots. NYC Open Data.
  • Targeted overnight enforcement where deaths spike around 3–4 AM. NYC Open Data.

Citywide tools exist and need muscle behind them. Lowering default speeds and forcing repeat speeders to slow down would save lives here. The Stop Super Speeders Act would require intelligent speed limiters for drivers who rack up violations. Take Action.

Hold them to the line

The dead on FDR Drive and at E 118 St are not outliers. The curve bends where policy forces it. Ask Assembly Member Eddie Gibbs, State Senator Jose Serrano, and Council Member Diana Ayala to back the tools that slow drivers before impact. Start here: Take Action.

Frequently Asked Questions

What area does this cover?
This story covers Assembly District 68 in Manhattan, including East Harlem (North and South), Randall’s Island, and parts of Central Park.
How many people have been hurt or killed here since 2022?
From 2022-01-01 to 2025-12-04, 18 people were killed and 3,588 were injured in 6,958 crashes recorded in Assembly District 68, with 53 serious injuries documented. Source: NYC Open Data.
Where are the worst hot spots?
3 Avenue has four deaths and 80 injuries; East 125 Street has one death and 114 injuries in the period reviewed. Source: NYC Open Data.
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 h9gi-nx95, Persons f55k-p6yu, Vehicles bm4k-52h4). We filtered records to Assembly District 68 and the date window 2022-01-01 to 2025-12-04, then counted total crashes, injuries, serious injuries, and deaths, and summarized locations and hours. Data were accessed Dec 4, 2025. You can start from the datasets here.

Citations

Citations

Fix the Problem

Assembly Member Eddie Gibbs

District 68

Other Representatives

Council Member Diana I. Ayala

District 8

State Senator Jose Serrano

District 29

Other Geographies

AD 68 Assembly District 68 sits in Manhattan, Precinct 23, District 8, SD 29.

It contains East Harlem (South), East Harlem (North), Randall's Island, Central Park, Manhattan CB64, Manhattan CB11.

See also
Boroughs
City Council Districts
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Traffic Safety Timeline for Assembly District 68

26
Drivers hit and kill man on FDR Drive

Nov 26 - Two northbound drivers on FDR Drive hit a 22-year-old man near midnight. Front-end impact. Undercarriage damage. He died in the road. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.

Two drivers, one in an SUV and one in a sedan, drove north on FDR Drive in Manhattan and hit a 22-year-old man. He was killed. According to the police report, both vehicles were "Going Straight Ahead" with "Center Front End" impact and "Undercarriage" damage. The pedestrian location was coded "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection" and action as "Other Actions in Roadway." The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" for all parties. Other occupants are listed with "Unspecified" injury status.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4860360 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-05
25
Motorcyclist ejected in FDR lane-change crash

Oct 25 - Northbound on FDR. A driver changed lanes. A motorcyclist rode straight. They crashed. The rider was ejected. He suffered severe arm lacerations. Police recorded Following Too Closely and Turning Improperly.

On FDR Drive in Manhattan, a northbound driver changed lanes and collided with a northbound motorcyclist who was going straight. The 45-year-old rider was ejected and suffered severe arm lacerations, but was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, police recorded Following Too Closely and Turning Improperly by the drivers. The report also notes one driver changing lanes before impact and center-front damage to the motorcycle. No pedestrians were reported hurt. The data places the crash in the 23rd Precinct area. The records do not identify the other vehicle type. The rider is listed as injured; the other occupant’s injury status is unspecified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4852840 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-05
19
Distracted driver kills woman on East 118th

Oct 19 - At 2:16 a.m., a driver going east on East 118th Street hit a 37-year-old woman not at an intersection near Second Avenue. Police recorded driver inattention. She was killed.

A driver traveling east on East 118th Street, going straight ahead, hit a 37-year-old woman near Second Avenue. She was not at an intersection. She was killed. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was recorded as a contributing factor. Police listed the pedestrian’s action as "Unknown." The vehicle make and type were not specified. The point of impact was logged as "Other." The crash occurred at 2:16 a.m. in Manhattan, ZIP 10035. The data show one vehicle moving east. Police recorded driver inattention. A person walking was killed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4850978 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-05
17
Distracted Driving Injures Rider at 2 Ave

Oct 17 - A sedan driver and a motorcyclist collided at 2 Ave and E 117 St in Manhattan. The rider bled from the head. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.

At 10:54 a.m., a sedan driver and a motorcyclist collided at 2 Ave and E 117 St in Manhattan. The rider, a 33-year-old man, suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The sedan carried a 34-year-old woman driving and a 35-year-old front passenger; their injury status was listed as unspecified. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight and officers recorded the contributing factor as Driver Inattention/Distraction. No other causes were noted. The motorcycle showed front-end damage; the sedan had center-front damage.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4851122 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-05
13
SUV driver rear-ends taxi by FDR Drive

Oct 13 - A driver in an SUV hit a taxi’s rear on East 97th by FDR. A 50-year-old driver went unconscious with a head wound and severe bleeding. Police recorded Following Too Closely.

On East 97th Street near Franklin D. Roosevelt Drive in Manhattan, the driver of an SUV hit the back of a taxi around 4 p.m. Both drivers were southbound; the taxi driver was going straight. A 50-year-old driver suffered a head wound, severe bleeding, and lost consciousness. According to the police report, the taxi showed center back-end damage and the SUV had front-end damage. Police recorded “Following Too Closely” by a driver. The record lists a taxi and an SUV as the vehicles involved and notes one injured driver among the occupants.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4849946 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-05
29
Left-turn driver injures woman and girl

Sep 29 - A Ford Access-A-Ride driver turned left at East 128th and Lexington and hit a 63-year-old woman and a 5-year-old girl. The woman bled from the leg. The girl suffered internal injuries. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.

Two pedestrians were hurt when a Ford Access-A-Ride driver made a left turn at East 128th Street and Lexington Avenue in Manhattan at 2:45 p.m. The driver hit a 63-year-old woman and a 5-year-old girl at the intersection. The woman suffered severe bleeding to the hip and upper leg. The girl had internal injuries. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn and the point of impact was the left front bumper. The report lists “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” as the contributing factor. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4846138 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-05
27
Driver Dies in Harlem River Drive SUV Crash

Sep 27 - The driver of a southbound Honda SUV crashed on Harlem River Drive at 3:05 a.m. He was 55. He suffered head trauma and died. The front end took the hit. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.

According to the police report, a southbound 2018 Honda SUV with one occupant crashed on Harlem River Drive in Manhattan at 3:05 a.m. The driver, a 55-year-old man, suffered a head injury and was pronounced dead. Impact and damage were to the center front end. Police recorded contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The driver was licensed in New York. The report lists air bag deployed and lap belt/harness. No pedestrians, cyclists, or passengers were listed as injured. This was recorded in NYPD Precinct 25, with the vehicle traveling south. The second vehicle entry in the file listed no occupants and no details.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4845379 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-05
26
Driver Disregards Signal, Hits Man in Crosswalk

Sep 26 - At E 125 St and 3 Ave, a driver went straight and ignored traffic control. He hit a 53-year-old man crossing with the signal. The impact crushed the man’s lower leg. He stayed conscious.

A driver going straight hit a 53-year-old man who was crossing the intersection with the signal at E 125 St and 3 Ave in Manhattan. The impact landed on the center front end and left the man with crush injuries to his lower leg. He remained conscious. According to the police report, police recorded traffic control disregarded by the driver. The driver was traveling straight ahead and northbound at the time of the crash. The report places the pedestrian at the intersection and crossing with the signal.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4846916 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-05
20
Teen passenger hurt in 119th and Third crash

Sep 20 - A westbound driver and a northbound driver crashed at E 119 St and 3 Ave. The right side of the northbound car was hit. Both drivers were injured. A 15-year-old passenger suffered crush injuries. Police cited driver inattention.

Two sedans collided at E 119 St and 3 Ave in Manhattan at 12:47 p.m. Both drivers were going straight. One westbound. One northbound. The right side of the northbound car was hit. The westbound car showed front-end damage. A 42-year-old woman driving north was injured with crush injuries. An 83-year-old man driving west was injured with crush injuries. A 15-year-old boy riding in the front passenger seat was injured with crush injuries. According to the police report, both drivers were going straight and police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the drivers. The report also lists Driver Inattention/Distraction for the injured passenger.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4843624 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-05
19
Distracted driver injures cyclist on E 119 St

Sep 19 - A sedan driver going west collided with a cyclist at 210 E 119 St. The 35-year-old man suffered crush injuries to his face and was conscious. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction. Car rear damaged; bike front damaged.

A westbound sedan driver collided with a westbound cyclist at 210 E 119 St in Manhattan. The crash injured the 35-year-old man on the bike. The report lists crush injuries and facial trauma, and notes he was conscious and partially ejected. According to the police report, both the sedan and the bicycle were going straight. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction by the driver. The sedan showed damage to the center back end; the bike had damage to the center front. The driver, 64, was licensed in New York. The case is logged as collision 4843984.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4843984 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-05
6
Jeep driver injures woman on E 102 St

Sep 6 - A driver in a Jeep going east hit a 34-year-old woman at 440 E 102 St. Police cited aggressive driving. She suffered a head wound and severe bleeding.

A driver in a 2021 Jeep SUV traveling east hit a 34-year-old woman at 440 E 102 St in Manhattan at about 1:18 a.m. She sustained a head injury with severe bleeding and was listed as conscious. According to the police report, "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage" was the contributing factor. Police recorded aggressive driving/road rage by the driver. The report lists a center-front point of impact and center-front vehicle damage. An occupant tied to the vehicle was noted with an unspecified injury. No further details were recorded in the file.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840301 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-05
1
Unsafe speed on Triborough Bridge; two ejected

Sep 1 - Northbound on the Triborough, three drivers crashed. The crash flipped an SUV. A moped was destroyed. Two people were ejected. A woman bled from the head. Four others hurt. Police recorded Unsafe Speed by drivers.

A moped, a Tesla SUV, and a Mercedes sedan crashed while heading north on the Triborough Bridge just after midnight. Six people were injured. Two were ejected: a 27-year-old driver with severe bleeding, and a woman passenger, semiconscious with a head wound. The SUV ended up overturned. The moped was demolished. Four others reported pain: the SUV driver, the sedan driver, and two front-seat passengers. "According to the police report, police recorded Unsafe Speed by drivers." Pre-crash data lists two drivers going straight and the sedan changing lanes.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839609 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-05
29
Parked Box Truck Door Hits Cyclist

Aug 29 - The driver of a parked box truck opened its left doors into a southbound cyclist on E 125 St at 2 Ave. The rider fell, was partially ejected, and bled from the shoulder and upper arm. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.

A cyclist riding south on E 125 St was struck when the driver of a parked box truck opened the truck's left side doors into him. The 31-year-old male rider was partially ejected, left with shoulder and upper-arm injuries and severe bleeding, and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report lists driver inattention for both the truck occupant and the crash. The truck showed damage to its left side doors; the bike showed no damage. Police recorded the cyclist as injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838623 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-05
25
Bike and moped collide on Park Ave

Aug 25 - At E 106 St and Park Ave, a moped driver and a man on a bike collided while going straight. The cyclist took a head blow and bled hard. A moped passenger was hurt. Police noted “Other Vehicular.”

Just before midnight in Manhattan, a moped driver heading west on E 106 St and a bicyclist riding north on Park Ave collided while going straight. The 39-year-old cyclist suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. A 30-year-old moped passenger was also injured. According to the police report, both parties were “Going Straight Ahead” and the contributing factor for each was “Other Vehicular.” Police recorded “Other Vehicular” by the drivers. No other factors were cited.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839682 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-05
19
Cyclist Killed After Central Park Collision

Jun 19 - A cyclist struck a pedestrian in a Central Park crosswalk. The rider flew from his e-bike, hit the curb, and died. The pedestrian suffered a minor hand injury. The crash happened near East 97th Street. Police are investigating. No arrests.

West Side Spirit reported on June 19, 2025, that Salvador Nico-Garcia, 43, died after colliding with a pedestrian in a Central Park crosswalk at East Drive and East 97th Street. The article states, "A 43 year-old Bronx resident...died on June 18 after flying from an e-bike and striking his head on the curb." The pedestrian, 41, sustained a minor hand injury and refused medical treatment. The NYPD Highway District's Collision Investigation Squad is reviewing the incident. No arrests have been made. Citywide data show a decrease in bike and e-bike deaths compared to the previous year, but Central Park crash numbers remain steady. The article notes, "There have reportedly been 34 traditional bike crashes in the park by June 15, compared to 39 in the same time frame a year earlier."


17
S 8344 Gibbs votes yes to extend school speed zones, improving child pedestrian safety.

Jun 17 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.

Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.


14
Cyclist Ejected, Head Injury on E 100 St

Jun 14 - A 22-year-old cyclist slammed into a right-side door on E 100 St. He flew from his bike. Blood poured from his head. He stayed conscious. The crash left him injured and shaken.

A 22-year-old man riding south on E 100 St at 2 Ave was ejected from his bike after striking a right-side door. He suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash involved a bike and an unspecified vehicle. The report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor. No driver errors were detailed in the data. The cyclist was the only person injured in this incident.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4820809 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-05
2
Pedestrian Killed on RFK Bridge Exit Ramp

Jun 2 - A man died on the RFK Bridge exit at 125th Street. The crash crushed his body. He was not at an intersection. The driver’s actions remain unspecified. The street claimed another life. The system failed to protect him.

A male pedestrian was killed on the RFK Bridge exit at 125th Street and 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the victim suffered crush injuries to his entire body and was pronounced dead at the scene. The crash occurred while the vehicle was going straight ahead. The pedestrian was not at an intersection but was in the roadway. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The incident underscores the persistent dangers faced by pedestrians on New York City streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817511 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-05
20
Taxi Turns Into Cyclist on E 94th Street

May 20 - A taxi turned improperly on E 94th. The crash threw a 24-year-old cyclist. He struck his head. Blood pooled. He lay unconscious. The street stayed loud. The system failed him.

A taxi and a bicycle collided at E 94th Street and 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. The 24-year-old cyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. He was found unconscious. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Turning Improperly.' The taxi was making a left turn when it struck the cyclist. No injuries were reported for the taxi driver or other occupants. The report lists no cyclist errors or helmet use as contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists when drivers turn improperly.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814750 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-05
20
E-Scooter Rider Injured by Distracted Driver on 3rd Ave

May 20 - A 22-year-old e-scooter rider suffered head crush injuries on 3rd Ave. Driver inattention and following too closely led to the crash. The rider was left in shock. Systemic danger on Manhattan streets persists.

A 22-year-old man riding an e-scooter was injured at 1892 3rd Ave in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely.' The rider suffered head crush injuries and was in shock. The police report lists no helmet or signal issues, but notes the e-scooter operator was unlicensed. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the ongoing risks faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814738 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-05