Crash Count for AD 76
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 2,583
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,255
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 308
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 35
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 12
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025
Carnage in AD 76
Killed 12
+2
Crush Injuries 9
Head 2
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Whole body 2
Face 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Amputation 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Severe Bleeding 13
Head 11
+6
Face 2
Severe Lacerations 8
Head 4
Face 2
Lower leg/foot 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Concussion 11
Head 4
Back 3
Lower leg/foot 2
Face 1
Neck 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whiplash 50
Neck 25
+20
Head 11
+6
Back 7
+2
Whole body 7
+2
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Chest 1
Face 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Contusion/Bruise 81
Lower leg/foot 17
+12
Head 15
+10
Lower arm/hand 13
+8
Back 8
+3
Hip/upper leg 8
+3
Shoulder/upper arm 8
+3
Chest 5
Whole body 5
Neck 4
Face 1
Abrasion 31
Head 10
+5
Lower leg/foot 10
+5
Face 4
Lower arm/hand 4
Hip/upper leg 2
Back 1
Pain/Nausea 21
Lower leg/foot 5
Back 3
Head 3
Neck 3
Lower arm/hand 2
Whole body 2
Chest 1
Face 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in AD 76?

Preventable Speeding in AD 76 School Zones

(since 2022)
York Avenue, 5 AM. Another body in the road.

York Avenue, 5 AM. Another body in the road.

AD 76: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 4, 2025

Just before dawn on Aug 30, a man crossing York Ave near E 72nd St was hit and killed around 5 AM. Police later arrested a driver in connection with the death of 36‑year‑old James Mossetty, an Upper East Side resident, after a crash that began in this area and continued onto the Queensboro Bridge, according to reporters’ summaries of police statements (AMNY; NY Daily News).

He is one of 11 people killed on the streets of Assembly District 76 since Jan 1, 2022, alongside 987 injuries in 2,024 crashes logged in that span (NYC Open Data). The pattern is not easing. Five people have been killed so far this year, compared with one at this point last year—a 400% jump by the city’s own crash records for this district (same source).

“At least 120, 130 [mph]. At least. The damage was just so much that it split in half.” (NY Daily News)

That witness was talking about a fatal Tesla wreck on the FDR near E 70th St on Feb 4. It shut the highway and sent a passenger to the hospital. One woman died. Same district. Same road system.

York and 72nd keeps coming up

This corner and the blocks around it are a drumbeat. On Feb 5, 90‑year‑old Frances Rickard was struck while crossing York Ave at E 72nd St and later died at the hospital, police told reporters (New York Post). Open data also logs a fatal crash at York and E 87th (Apr 2, 2024) and another at York and E 68th (Sep 21, 2023) where a turning driver hit a woman crossing with the signal (NYC Open Data).

The district’s worst corridor is FDR Drive by sheer harm: three deaths and 334 injuries since 2022. Two Avenue and 1 Avenue also show heavy tolls (NYC Open Data). Records repeatedly cite driver inattention and failure to yield among contributing factors in these crashes (same source).

The danger after midnight

Nights are hard here. From 4 AM to 6 AM alone, five people were killed in district crashes since 2022, according to the city’s hourly breakdown (NYC Open Data). The latest death on York Ave came in that window.

Who can stop the next one

Some tools exist. The city has extended 24‑hour school‑zone protections; state lawmakers passed technical fixes in June. Our Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright voted yes on that package, according to the record (Open States: S 8344).

Chronic speeders keep showing up in the files. Seawright is a co‑sponsor on bills to require intelligent speed assistance for drivers who rack up points or camera tickets (A 2299; A 7979). Those devices cap a car’s speed to the limit plus a small margin. The Legislature can move them.

Fix the corners where people die

At York Ave and its cross streets, the files point to turning conflicts and visibility. Daylight the corners to clear sightlines. Add leading pedestrian intervals and hardened turns to slow drivers into the crosswalk. Target the late‑night hours for enforcement and calming on the FDR access routes. These are standard tools the city already uses; the data here says use them at the places that keep killing people (NYC Open Data).

Lower speeds save lives. Enforce limits on the worst drivers. If you want that work done, tell City Hall and Albany. Start here: take action.

Frequently Asked Questions

What area does this report cover?
New York State Assembly District 76, including Upper East Side–Lenox Hill–Roosevelt Island and Upper East Side–Yorkville, within Manhattan CB8.
How many people have been killed or injured here since 2022?
From Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 4, 2025, 11 people were killed and 987 were injured in 2,024 crashes recorded in AD 76, according to NYC Open Data.
When are crashes most deadly here?
City records for AD 76 show five deaths occurred between 4 AM and 6 AM over the covered period, indicating a dangerous late‑night/early‑morning window.
Who represents this area, and where do they stand?
Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright represents AD 76. She co‑sponsored speed‑limiter bills A 2299 and A 7979, and voted yes on school‑zone protections (S 8344), per legislative records.
How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets (Crashes, Persons, Vehicles). We filtered for crashes occurring between 2022‑01‑01 and 2025‑09‑04 within Assembly District 76 (Upper East Side–Lenox Hill–Roosevelt Island; Upper East Side–Yorkville; CB8). We counted deaths and injuries across all modes, and reviewed time‑of‑day and location fields for hourly patterns and hotspots. Data were accessed Sep 4, 2025. You can reproduce the filtered query here.
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

Citations

Fix the Problem

Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright

District 76

Other Representatives

Council Member Julie Menin

District 5

State Senator Liz Krueger

District 28

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
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Traffic Safety Timeline for Assembly District 76

30
Speeding E-Bike Slams Cyclist on 1st Avenue

Jun 30 - 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 2025-09-19
29
Cyclist Thrown, Face Crushed at 2nd Avenue

Jun 29 - 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 2025-09-19
28
Unlicensed Scooter Hits Woman at East 85th

Jun 28 - 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 2025-09-19
3
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Woman in Crosswalk

Jun 3 - 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 2025-09-19
22
Dodge Sedan Hits Pedestrian on FDR Drive

May 22 - 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 2025-09-19
9
Box Truck Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on 2nd Avenue

May 9 - A box truck rolled down 2nd Avenue. A 69-year-old man stood in the street. Metal hit flesh. His shoulder broke. The truck did not stop. The street stayed silent. The man was left injured. The city moved on.

A 69-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by a box truck near 1724 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man stood in the road as the truck traveled south, going straight ahead. The impact broke his shoulder and caused crush injuries. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The truck did not stop after the collision. No other driver errors were noted in the report. The injured man was conscious at the scene.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4526062 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
3
Pickup Turns Left, Kills Pedestrian in Crosswalk

May 3 - 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 2025-09-19
30
Motorscooter Runs Light, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian

Mar 30 - 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 2025-09-19
4
Speeding Sedan Erupts, Two Women Killed in Flames

Mar 4 - A sedan tore down FDR Drive. It veered, struck, and burst into fire. Two women died, trapped inside. The driver crawled out, burned but alive. The crash left smoke, heat, and loss. Unsafe speed and reckless lane change fueled the disaster.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling on FDR Drive near East 74th Street veered and crashed at 4:36 a.m. The car caught fire. Two women, aged 35 and 29, were killed in the flames. The driver, a 33-year-old man, escaped with severe burns. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed,' 'Unsafe Lane Changing,' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The sedan was changing lanes before impact. The point of impact was the center front end, with damage to the right front bumper. No information is given about safety equipment. The crash left two dead and one injured, all inside the car.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4507536 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
9
Turning Car Strikes Pedestrian at East 72nd

Feb 9 - A car turned through the crosswalk at East 72nd and 1st. It hit a 61-year-old man in the head. Blood pooled on the pavement. The driver failed to yield. The street did not stop. The man lay injured, incoherent, bleeding.

A 61-year-old man was crossing East 72nd Street at 1st Avenue in Manhattan when a car making a right turn struck him in the head. According to the police report, the pedestrian was in the marked crosswalk with no signal. The man suffered severe bleeding and was incoherent at the scene. The report states, 'The driver did not yield.' Listed contributing factors include 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The impact came from the car’s right front bumper. No vehicle damage was reported. The police narrative describes blood on the pavement and a street that did not stop.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4501559 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
2
High-Speed Collision Shreds Cars on FDR Drive

Jan 2 - Three cars slammed together before dawn on FDR Drive. Steel twisted. Glass scattered. Two men hurt—one with head wounds, another with arm injuries. Unsafe speed drove the crash. The road stayed silent, broken, as sirens closed in.

Three vehicles collided on FDR Drive in the early morning darkness. According to the police report, 'three cars collided in the dark. Steel screamed. A 42-year-old man, belted and bloodied, stayed conscious with head wounds. Airbags burst. Speed was the reason.' Two drivers were injured: a 42-year-old man suffered severe head lacerations, and an 18-year-old man reported pain in his arm. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor for all vehicles involved. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left glass and wreckage scattered across the roadway, underscoring the danger of high-speed driving on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4491575 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19