Crash Count for AD 76
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,975
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 962
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 243
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 29
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 9
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 26, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in AD 76?

No More Neighbors Dead: Streets Are Killing Us, Policy Can Stop It

No More Neighbors Dead: Streets Are Killing Us, Policy Can Stop It

AD 76: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 16, 2025

The Deaths Keep Coming

Three people killed. Nearly 200 injured. That is the toll in Assembly District 76 since last summer. The dead are not numbers. They are neighbors. Frances Rickard, age 90, was crossing York Avenue at dusk. A yellow taxi made a U-turn and hit her. A second car struck her moments later. She died at the hospital. Both drivers stayed. No charges were filed. Frances Rickard was crossing at York Avenue and East 72nd Street around 5:40 p.m. when the 68-year-old man driving the cab made a U-turn and hit her, authorities said. Moments later, a 35-year-old woman driving a 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer also struck her, police said.

A day before, a Tesla flipped and burned on the FDR. The driver was thrown out and killed. Her passenger survived. A female driver was killed and her passenger seriously injured after they were tossed from a Tesla that flipped and then burst into flames on the FDR Drive in Manhattan early Tuesday, according to police.

The Numbers Behind the Names

In the past year, AD 76 saw 3 deaths, 188 injuries, and 2 serious injuries. Most victims were walking. Most vehicles were cars, SUVs, or trucks. The old and the young are not spared. Two of the dead were over 75. One was just 30. The violence is steady. The pain is silent. The street does not care who you are.

What Has Been Done—and What Hasn’t

Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright has taken some steps. She co-sponsored bills to force repeat speeders to install speed-limiting devices and to hold vehicle owners liable for dangerous driving. She voted to extend school speed zones and speed cameras. These are real actions. But she also backed bills that weaken bus lane rules, putting walkers and cyclists at risk. She called for more e-bike crackdowns after a high-profile injury, but the worst harm comes from cars and trucks. The laws keep shifting blame to the street’s most vulnerable.

The Next Step Is Yours

This is not fate. It is policy. Call Seawright. Call your council member. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand real protection for people outside the car. Every day of delay is another life at risk. Take action now.

Frequently Asked Questions

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, oversees the budget, and represents local districts across New York.
Where does AD 76 sit politically?
It belongs to borough Manhattan, city council district District 5 and state senate district SD 28.
Which areas are in AD 76?
It includes the Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island, Upper East Side-Yorkville, and Manhattan CB8 neighborhoods. It also overlaps parts of Council District District 5, and State Senate Districts SD 28 and SD 29.
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in AD 76?
Cars and Trucks: 6 deaths, 96 minor injuries, 36 moderate injuries, 7 serious injuries (total 143 incidents). Motorcycles and Mopeds: 0 deaths, 5 minor injuries, 4 moderate injuries, 3 serious injuries (total 12 incidents). Bikes: 0 deaths, 16 minor injuries, 11 moderate injuries, 1 serious injury (total 28 incidents).
Are these crashes just accidents, or are they preventable?
These deaths and injuries are preventable. Lower speeds, better street design, and stronger enforcement can save lives.
What can local politicians do to stop traffic violence?
They can pass and enforce laws to lower speed limits, expand automated enforcement, and redesign streets to protect people walking and biking.
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.

Citations

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Fix the Problem

Rebecca Seawright
Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright
District 76
District Office:
1485 York Ave., New York, NY 10075
Legislative Office:
Room 824, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248

Other Representatives

Julie Menin
Council Member Julie Menin
District 5
District Office:
444 East 75th Street, Unit 1B, New York, NY 10021
212-860-1950
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1821, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6865
Twitter: JulieMenin
Liz Krueger
State Senator Liz Krueger
District 28
District Office:
211 E. 43rd St. Suite 2000, New York, NY 10017
Legislative Office:
Room 416, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

AD 76 Assembly District 76 sits in Manhattan, Precinct 19, District 5, SD 28.

It contains Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island, Upper East Side-Yorkville, Manhattan CB8.

See also
Boroughs
City Council Districts
Community Boards
State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Assembly District 76

Distracted Driver Strikes Woman at East End

A car hit a 62-year-old woman at East 81st and East End. She bled from the head. She stayed conscious. The driver, distracted, kept north. The street was silent. Blood marked the crossing. The city watched and waited.

A 62-year-old woman walking at the corner of East 81st Street and East End Avenue was struck by a car. She suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. The driver did not swerve and continued northbound after the impact. The report does not mention any actions by the pedestrian as contributing factors. The scene was marked by silence and blood on the street. No vehicle type or further driver details were provided.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671719 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Tire Blowout Slams Sedan on FDR Drive

A tire burst. The Honda veered. Steel screamed. The front crashed. Doors crumpled. The driver bled from the face, trapped but awake. Two rode in the car. The road was empty. Metal and blood marked the night.

A sedan traveling northbound on FDR Drive suffered a tire failure. According to the police report, 'A tire blew. The Honda veered. Steel shrieked. The front slammed, doors folded.' The crash left the 30-year-old driver with severe facial lacerations. He remained conscious and strapped in. The car carried two occupants. The police report lists 'Tire Failure/Inadequate' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The point of impact was the center front end, with damage to the left side doors. The crash unfolded in seconds, leaving injury and wreckage behind.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666962 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Turns, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at York Avenue

A 71-year-old woman crossed York Avenue with the light. An SUV turned right, its front struck her head. She fell. She never woke. The street claimed another life. Driver inattention marked the moment.

A 71-year-old woman was killed at the corner of York Avenue and East 68th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a northbound SUV made a right turn and struck her with its right front quarter panel. The impact caused fatal head injuries, leaving her unconscious on the pavement. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The woman was not at fault; she crossed legally. The crash highlights the deadly consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664179 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Pickup Turns Left, Strikes Woman Crossing

A pickup truck turned left at 1st Avenue and East 68th. The bumper hit a woman crossing with the light. Her body broke. She stayed conscious but could not move. The truck showed no damage. The street stayed busy. She did not.

A pickup truck struck a 31-year-old woman as she crossed 1st Avenue at East 68th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the truck was making a left turn when its left front bumper hit the pedestrian, who was crossing with the signal. The woman suffered injuries to her entire body and paralysis but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The truck showed no damage. The driver was licensed and traveling north. The woman was in the crosswalk, following the signal.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4667350 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Motorcycle Passenger Crushed in FDR Drive Collision

A Harley slammed head-on on FDR Drive. A 56-year-old woman riding pillion took the blow. She wore a helmet. Her body was crushed, but she stayed awake. Aggressive driving fueled the crash. The road showed no mercy.

A violent crash on FDR Drive left a 56-year-old woman, riding as a motorcycle passenger, with severe crush injuries across her entire body. According to the police report, 'Rage rode the road that night. The bike split open. The highway did not forgive.' The collision involved a Harley-Davidson motorcycle and another vehicle. The police report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The woman, helmeted and conscious, was not ejected but suffered major trauma. Driver aggression and reckless behavior are cited as causes. The report notes the passenger’s helmet only after listing driver errors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4667922 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
A 7979
Seawright co-sponsors bill to boost safety with speed limiters for repeat offenders.

Assembly bill A 7979 targets reckless drivers. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers a speed limiter. Lawmakers move to curb repeat danger. No more unchecked speeding. Streets demand it.

Assembly bill A 7979, now in sponsorship, sits before the New York State Assembly. Introduced August 18, 2023, it 'requires the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices if a driver accumulates eleven or more points on their driving record during an eighteen month period, or receives 6 speed camera or red light camera tickets during a twelve month period.' Assemblymember Emily Gallagher leads as primary sponsor, joined by Rebecca Seawright, Andrew Hevesi, Tony Simone, Jo Anne Simon, and others. The bill aims to force chronic speeders to slow down. No safety analyst note is available, but the intent is clear: rein in repeat offenders, protect those outside the car.


Box Truck Kills Pedestrian at 2nd Avenue

A box truck hit a man at dawn on 2nd Avenue. The truck struck head-on. The man fell. Blood on the street. Head wounds. Broken bones. He never woke. The city’s day started with loss.

A 47-year-old man was killed at the corner of 2nd Avenue and East 82nd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, a box truck traveling south struck the pedestrian head-on as he crossed the intersection. The report states, “A man crossed against the light at dawn. A box truck struck him head-on. He lay broken and bleeding on the asphalt. Head wounds. Fractured bones. He never woke up.” Police list 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating a Hino box truck. No injuries were reported for the truck’s occupants. The crash left one man dead and a city intersection marked by violence.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624351 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Cyclist on East 67th

An SUV hit a woman on a bike at East 67th and 2nd. She flew, landed headfirst. Blood pooled. She stayed conscious, breathing, cut deep. The driver was distracted. The street offered no protection. Metal met flesh. The city kept moving.

A woman riding a bike was struck by an SUV at East 67th Street and 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the SUV's front hit the cyclist, ejecting her and causing severe head lacerations. She was conscious and breathing at the scene. The report states, 'The driver was distracted.' The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted after the driver error. The crash left blood on the pavement and deep cuts. The SUV sustained damage to the right front bumper. The impact highlights the danger faced by cyclists when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4611256 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Inexperienced E-Bike Rider Strikes Pedestrian

An e-bike hit a 49-year-old man mid-block on East 74th. The front end slammed him. Blood poured from his face. He stayed awake. The rider was new. The street fell silent after.

A 49-year-old pedestrian was struck by an e-bike traveling south, mid-block on East 74th Street. According to the police report, 'Mid-block on East 74th Street, a 49-year-old man was struck by an e-bike heading south. The front end hit him square. Blood spilled from his face. He stayed conscious. The rider was new.' The man suffered severe bleeding to his face but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. No other actions by the pedestrian contributed to the crash. The collision shows the danger when inexperienced riders operate e-bikes on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4599703 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Toyota Strikes E-Bike Rider on 1st Avenue

A Toyota hit a northbound e-bike on 1st Avenue. The rider, 24, flew from the saddle and landed headfirst. He lay still, blood pooling on the pavement. The car’s front end crumpled. No helmet. Silence followed the crash.

A Toyota sedan struck a 24-year-old man riding an e-bike northbound on 1st Avenue. According to the police report, 'A Toyota struck a northbound e-bike. The rider, 24, flew from the saddle, hit headfirst, and lay still. No helmet. Blood on the pavement. The car’s front end folded in silence.' The crash left the cyclist unconscious with severe head injuries and lacerations. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause was the driver’s failure to yield. No injuries were reported for the car’s occupants.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4584022 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
E-Bike Slams E-Scooter, Rider Bleeds on 2nd Avenue

An e-scooter rider, struck from behind by an e-bike, hit the pavement hard. Blood pooled on 2nd Avenue. His face torn, he lay conscious and bleeding. The street roared around him. Driver inattention left him alone in pain.

A 51-year-old man riding an e-scooter on 2nd Avenue near East 73rd Street was struck from behind by an e-bike. According to the police report, 'A 51-year-old man on an e-scooter struck from behind by an e-bike. No helmet. Thrown to the pavement. His face torn. Blood pooled on the street. He lay conscious, bleeding, alone in the noise.' The crash left the e-scooter rider ejected and severely bleeding from the face. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The report notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver error.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4563052 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Unlicensed Motorcyclist Loses Leg on FDR Drive

A 41-year-old man crashed his motorcycle on FDR Drive. He lost focus. The bike slammed forward. He flew off. His helmet stayed on, but the road took his foot. He lay incoherent, leg torn, life changed in seconds.

A 41-year-old unlicensed man riding a 2011 Kawasaki motorcycle crashed on FDR Drive. According to the police report, he lost focus and struck hard, resulting in ejection from the bike. The report states he was incoherent at the scene, suffering a traumatic leg injury and amputation of his foot. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The man was wearing a helmet, but the impact still caused severe injury. No other vehicles or people were involved. The crash highlights the dangers faced by vulnerable road users when driver errors occur.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548267 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Moped Rider’s Face Slashed in Left Turn Crash

A Toyota turned left on East 85th. A moped kept straight. No metal bent, but the rider’s face split open. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious. The city slept. The silence held.

A crash on East 85th Street involved a Toyota SUV making a left turn and a moped traveling straight. The moped rider, a 46-year-old man, suffered severe facial lacerations but remained conscious. According to the police report, 'A Toyota turned left. A moped kept straight. No metal bent, but the rider’s face split open.' No vehicle damage was reported. The data lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The moped rider’s helmet use is not specified. The SUV driver, a 31-year-old man, was not injured. The crash left blood on the pavement and a silent street.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4546879 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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Speeding E-Bike Slams Cyclist on 1st Avenue

A speeding e-bike hit a cyclist near 77th on 1st Avenue. Both men thrown. Heads bloodied. Sirens cut the night. The pavement ran red. Two riders, hurt and conscious, waited for help in the dark.

Two men riding bikes collided on 1st Avenue near 77th Street. According to the police report, a 26-year-old cyclist was struck by a speeding e-bike. Both riders were ejected and suffered head injuries. The younger man bled heavily; the older man had abrasions. Both remained conscious. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The e-bike struck the other bike's rear quarter panel. No helmets were worn, but this is noted only after the driver errors. The crash left both men injured and the street stained with blood.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543079 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Cyclist Thrown, Face Crushed at 2nd Avenue

A Mercedes driver failed to yield. A 21-year-old cyclist slammed into the car’s rear. He flew forward, face crushed, bleeding on the street. He was conscious. The crash left him injured. The system failed to protect him.

A 21-year-old cyclist was seriously injured at the corner of 2nd Avenue and East 79th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the cyclist 'slammed into the rear of a Mercedes,' was ejected, and suffered crush injuries to his face. He was conscious but bleeding after hitting the street. The report states the driver of the Mercedes failed to yield right-of-way. This failure is listed as the primary contributing factor. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s error. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4541974 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Unlicensed Scooter Hits Woman at East 85th

A fast, unlicensed scooter struck a young woman at East 85th and 2nd. She fell hard. Blood pooled from her head. The scooter sped off. The street stayed silent. Danger moved on, leaving pain behind.

A 21-year-old woman was hit by an e-scooter at the corner of East 85th Street and 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the Qiewa scooter was unlicensed and traveling at unsafe speed when it struck the pedestrian. The woman suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The scooter driver, a 32-year-old man, was unlicensed and did not stop. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. No helmet use or other equipment is cited as a factor. The crash left the pedestrian injured and the driver unscathed. The scooter continued on, unimpeded.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4541849 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Woman in Crosswalk

A Chevy SUV turned left at 1st Avenue and East 65th. The bumper hit a woman’s head as she crossed with the light. She lay bleeding in the crosswalk, conscious, crushed beneath the June sun. Failure to yield marked the driver’s action.

A Chevy SUV made a left turn at the corner of 1st Avenue and East 65th Street in Manhattan. The vehicle struck a 42-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. According to the police report, 'A Chevy SUV turned left. A woman crossed with the light. The bumper struck her head. She lay in the crosswalk, conscious, bleeding, crushed beneath the heat of a June afternoon.' The driver’s error was listed as 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The pedestrian suffered head and crush injuries but remained conscious at the scene. The data shows no contributing factors beyond the driver’s failure to yield.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534470 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Dodge Sedan Hits Pedestrian on FDR Drive

A Dodge sedan struck a man on FDR Drive. His shoulder torn, arm bleeding. He lay incoherent at the highway’s edge. The car’s front end crumpled. Traffic thundered past. The man’s words were gone. The street swallowed the moment.

A Dodge sedan traveling north on FDR Drive struck a 43-year-old man walking against traffic, not at an intersection. According to the police report, 'A Dodge sedan struck a 43-year-old man walking against traffic. His shoulder torn, arm bleeding, words gone. The car’s front crumpled. He lay incoherent on the asphalt’s edge, the highway roaring past like nothing had happened.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to his shoulder and upper arm and was described as incoherent at the scene. The sedan’s center front end was damaged. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4530140 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Pickup Turns Left, Kills Pedestrian in Crosswalk

A Toyota pickup turned left at East 77th and First. The driver struck a 66-year-old man crossing with the light. The truck’s front end hit his head. He fell, crushed and unconscious. Alcohol was involved. He died in the crosswalk.

A 66-year-old man was killed while crossing East 77th Street at First Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, he crossed with the signal when a Toyota pickup truck made a left turn and struck him with its front end, causing fatal head injuries. The report states, 'Alcohol was involved.' The driver’s actions are listed as 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Alcohol Involvement.' The pedestrian was in the crosswalk, following the signal. The crash left him unconscious with crush injuries. The police report makes clear: driver error and alcohol played a central role in this deadly collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4525010 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Motorscooter Runs Light, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian

An 85-year-old man crossed 2nd Avenue with the signal. A southbound motorscooter ran the light. The machine struck him in the head. He lay semiconscious, bleeding, as traffic moved on. The scooter sped through, ignoring control and speed.

An 85-year-old pedestrian was struck by a southbound motorscooter at the corner of 2nd Avenue and East 86th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man was crossing with the light when the motorscooter disregarded traffic control and hit him in the head. The report states he was left semiconscious and bleeding on the pavement. The data lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the danger posed when drivers ignore signals and speed limits. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. No injuries to vehicle occupants were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4514840 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04