What is the New York State Assembly and how does it work?

The New York State Assembly is the lower house of the state legislature. It passes laws, approves budgets, and represents local districts like AD 72.

Where does AD 72 sit politically?

It belongs to borough [Manhattan](/borough/manhattan/), city council [District 10](/council-district/10/), and state senate [SD 31](/senate-district/31/).

Which areas are in AD 72?

It includes [Kingsbridge-Marble Hill](/neighborhood/bx0802/), [Washington Heights (South)](/neighborhood/mn1201/), [Washington Heights (North)](/neighborhood/mn1202/), [Inwood](/neighborhood/mn1203/), [Highbridge Park](/neighborhood/mn1291/), and [Manhattan CB12](/community-board/112/). It also overlaps parts of council [District 10](/council-district/10/) and state senate [SD 31](/senate-district/31/).

What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in AD 72?

Cars and SUVs caused 2 deaths and over 300 injuries to pedestrians. Motorcycles and mopeds caused 0 deaths and 18 injuries. Bikes were involved in 10 injuries, but no deaths.

Are crashes just 'accidents' or are they preventable?

Crashes are not random. Policies like lower speed limits, street redesign, and enforcement can prevent injuries and deaths.

What can local politicians do to make streets safer?

They can pass and enforce lower speed limits, fund street redesigns, support speed cameras, and back laws that target repeat dangerous drivers.

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.

MAR 13, 2026 SAFETY ALERT

Assembly District 72 sees 13 crashes in one week

March 6 to March 13 brought 13 crashes in Assembly District 72. Two people suffered serious injuries and five more were hurt.

Assembly District 72: Traffic Crash Statistics

Blood on Broadway: Assembly 72’s Streets Still Bleed

Mar 13, 2026 - A driver in a GMC SUV failed to yield and hit a 32-year-old cyclist on W 164th Street near Nicholas Avenue. The rider suffered crush injuries to the knee and lower leg.

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Crash Counter for AD 72 206 crashes • 1 deaths

Crashes: 206

All Injuries: 115

Moderate: 23

Serious: 11

Deaths: 1

Data from Jan 1, 2026 to Mar 17, 2026

Caught Speeding Recently in AD 72 33EYUR — 24 times

Vehicles – Caught speeding in NYC (12 months) and here in AD 72

2025 White Honda Sedan (33EYUR) – 24 tickets citywide • 1 in last 90d here
2017 Black GMC Suburban (KWL1313) – 6 tickets citywide • 1 in last 90d here
2011 Black Toyota Suburban (FHN8243) – 4 tickets citywide • 1 in last 90d here
2023 Acura Spor (V54RVC) – 1 tickets citywide • 1 in last 90d here
2020 Honda Seda (N10SNN) – 4 tickets citywide • 1 in last 90d here

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Data as of 2026-03-17

Recent severe crashes

Sedan driver blows control, kills e-biker 2026-02-12T14:24:00+00:00
BROADWAY
A sedan driver disregarded traffic control on Broadway at W 212 St and hit a 45-year-old e-bike rider. The rider was killed.
According to the police report, a 43-year-old sedan driver making a left turn on Broadway at W 212 St hit a 45-year-old man riding an e-bike. Police recorded traffic control disregarded and unsafe lane changing. The e-bike rider was killed. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
SUV driver fails to yield, hits cyclist 2026-03-13T21:10:00+00:00
W 164 ST
A driver in a GMC SUV failed to yield and hit a 32-year-old cyclist on W 164th Street near Nicholas Avenue. The rider suffered crush injuries to the knee and lower leg.
According to the police report, a 52-year-old driver in a GMC SUV was parked on W 164th Street near Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan and then hit a 32-year-old bicyclist who was traveling south. Police recorded failure to yield right-of-way. The cyclist was listed as injured, with crush injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
Driver failed to yield, SUV crash 2026-03-08T20:20:00+00:00
AMSTERDAM AVE
A driver failed to yield near Amsterdam Ave and W 181st St and crashed into another SUV. A 41-year-old passenger suffered a concussion; an 18-year-old passenger had a minor facial burn.
According to the police report, the crash happened around 8:20 p.m. near Amsterdam Avenue and W 181st Street in Manhattan. Police recorded failure to yield right-of-way. One SUV driver was going straight as another SUV driver made a left turn, and they crashed. A 41-year-old female passenger reported a concussion and an 18-year-old female passenger had a minor burn to her face.
Driver blew the yield, passengers paid 2026-02-27T16:35:00+00:00
W 161 ST
On W 161st Street at Broadway, a driver making a left turn failed to yield and hit another car. A 27-year-old front-seat passenger suffered an eye contusion and shock.
According to the police report, a driver making a left turn on W 161st Street at Broadway failed to yield the right-of-way and hit a driver going straight. A 27-year-old female passenger reported shock and an eye contusion/bruise. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
Dump-truck driver turns, slams Jeep 2026-02-24T01:25:00+00:00
AMSTERDAM AVE
Overnight on Amsterdam Ave, a dump-truck driver making a right turn hit a Jeep going straight. A 30-year-old passenger suffered a concussion.
According to the police report, a dump-truck driver making a right turn on Amsterdam Avenue at West 167th Street hit a driver in a Jeep who was going straight at about 1:25 a.m. A 30-year-old female passenger in the Jeep was reported semiconscious with a head injury and concussion. The dump-truck driver was reported with a neck injury and internal complaint.

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Carnage in AD 72 6 Contusion/Bruise (Head)

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▸ Killed 1

▸ Crush Injuries 1

▸ Severe Lacerations 1

▸ Concussion 3

▸ Fracture/Dislocation 3

▸ Internal Injury 2

▸ Whiplash 3

▸ Contusion/Bruise 10

▸ Abrasion 1

▸ Pain/Nausea 4

Data from Jan 1, 2026 to Mar 17, 2026

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Crashes by Hour in AD 72 9 AM • 14 injuries ↑75%

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Who is getting hurt? Kids 11 injuries ↑175% Seniors 7 injuries →0%

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How we calculate this

We calculate these costs using a method developed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or NHTSA. It gives one set of costs for crashes with injuries and another for crashes with no reported injuries.

Crashes with injuries cost much more because the method includes things like lost work, medical care, and long-term harm. NHTSA says crash costs include "lost productivity, medical, legal and court costs, emergency service, insurance administration, congestion, property damage, and workplace losses."

These are estimates, not bills. "Other harm" is the part of the broader estimate that goes beyond direct bills and insurance claims. It captures pain, disability, and lost quality of life.

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Preventable Speeding 156 16+ offenders ↓78%

Repeat School-Zone Speeding Offenders

AD 72

Data through 2026-03-17

156

Preventable tickets (≥16) — 2026 year-to-date

Prev: 704 2025 year-to-date

↓77.8% vs 2025 year-to-date

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≥ 16

≥ 6: 436 (2026 year-to-date) • Prev: 2,101 2025 year-to-date
≥ 16: 156 (2026 year-to-date) • Prev: 704 2025 year-to-date

Pedestrian Injuries 100% by Cars and Trucks ↓23%

Cars 0

Trucks 0

Mopeds 0

Bikes 0

Assembly Member Manny De Los Santos A (94)

Assembly Member Manny De Los Santos
District 72

Assembly 72

Street Safety Record

A (94)

2026 year-to-date

Recent win: Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer: Council passes

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Email: delossm@nyassembly.gov

District Office:
210 Sherman Ave. Suite A&C, New York, NY 10034
212-544-2278

Legislative Office:
Room 454, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
518-455-5807

Twitter: @AMDeLosSantos72

Council Member Carmen N. De La Rosa A (96)*

Council Member Carmen N. De La Rosa
District 10

Council 10

Street Safety Record

A (96)*

2026 year-to-date

Recent win: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to increasing the fines for the unlawful use of all-terrain vehicles and dirt bikes

De La Rosa Frames ATV Crackdown as Safety‑Boosting Measure
👍 Positive
2026-02-12 · Leadership · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps grade
Int 0528-2026 moved to Public Safety committee. It hikes penalties for illegal ATVs and dirt bikes. The city targets repeat riding with steeper dollar hits.
De La Rosa Frames ATV Crackdown as Safety‑Boosting Measure
👍 Positive
2026-02-12 · Leadership · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps grade
Int 0528-2026 moved to Public Safety committee. It hikes penalties for illegal ATVs and dirt bikes. The city targets repeat riding with steeper dollar hits.
De La Rosa co-sponsors higher illegal ATV fines, boosting street and park safety.
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2026-02-12 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps grade
Int 0528-2026 moved to Public Safety committee. It hikes penalties for illegal ATVs and dirt bikes. The city targets repeat riding with steeper dollar hits.
De La Rosa co-sponsors higher ATV and dirt bike fines, boosting street safety.
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2026-02-12 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps grade
Int 0528-2026 targets illegal ATVs and dirt bikes with higher fines. It was introduced Feb. 12, 2026 and sent to the Public Safety Committee.