Crash Count for District 5
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,546
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,684
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 417
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 44
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 19
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Nov 1, 2025
Carnage in CD 5
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 19
+4
Crush Injuries 10
Head 2
Hip/upper leg 2
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Whole body 2
Face 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Amputation 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Severe Bleeding 17
Head 14
+9
Face 2
Neck 1
Severe Lacerations 11
Head 5
Face 2
Lower leg/foot 2
Lower arm/hand 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Concussion 15
Head 7
+2
Back 3
Lower leg/foot 2
Face 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Neck 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whiplash 56
Neck 31
+26
Head 11
+6
Whole body 7
+2
Back 6
+1
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Chest 1
Face 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Contusion/Bruise 117
Lower leg/foot 36
+31
Head 17
+12
Lower arm/hand 16
+11
Shoulder/upper arm 11
+6
Back 10
+5
Hip/upper leg 8
+3
Whole body 8
+3
Chest 6
+1
Neck 6
+1
Face 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Abrasion 41
Lower leg/foot 15
+10
Head 10
+5
Lower arm/hand 7
+2
Face 6
+1
Hip/upper leg 2
Back 1
Pain/Nausea 36
Lower leg/foot 7
+2
Head 6
+1
Neck 5
Back 4
Lower arm/hand 4
Hip/upper leg 3
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Whole body 3
Chest 1
Face 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Nov 1, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in CD 5?

Preventable Speeding in CD 5 School Zones

(since 2022)
York and 72nd: a body in the street, and a record that keeps growing

York and 72nd: a body in the street, and a record that keeps growing

District 5: Jan 1, 2022 - Oct 2, 2025

Just after 5 AM at York Avenue and E 72 Street, a taxi driver hit a person in the roadway. Police recorded failure to yield. The victim died. Source.

The toll on these blocks

Since 2022, 19 people have been killed in Council District 5, including 10 people walking and 1 on a bike, with hundreds more injured. The numbers come from the city’s crash database for this area. Source.

The pattern is not a mystery. Police logged deadly failure‑to‑yield turns at E 93 St and 2 Ave on Jun 13, 2024; at York Ave and E 72 St on Aug 30, 2025; and at 1 Ave and E 77 St on May 3, 2022. Each time, a person walking was killed. Jun 13, 2024Aug 30, 2025May 3, 2022.

The dead cluster on fast corridors. FDR Drive leads this area for deaths. Two Avenue is next. Source.

The evening hour around 5 PM is worst for deaths here. The count spikes then. Source.

What City Hall has—and hasn’t—done

Your Council Member, Julie Menin, voted yes on a taxi door‑decal law meant to cut dooring risks (Int 0193‑2024) and on a law to remove abandoned cars that block sightlines (Int 0857‑2024). She also co‑sponsored a bill to require prompt repairs to street furniture like racks and shelters (Int 1386‑2025).

Menin is also listed as a sponsor on a bill that would loosen bus‑lane rules for ambulettes (Int 1339‑2025). Bus lanes move buses and keep turning cars away from people in crosswalks. Weakening them cuts protection where people walk and wait. Source.

These blocks need basics the record keeps asking for: hardened turns where drivers fail to yield; daylighted corners; slow approaches on York, First, and Second that make a driver look before turning. The crashes above name the spots. The hours name the risk.

The next moves that would save people

Citywide steps can stop the worst harm from reaching these corners. Lower the default speed limit, as our own analysis urges, and treat the small pool of repeat speeders before they kill. The proposed Stop Super Speeders Act would force chronic violators to use speed limiters. Read how to push both steps here.

Menin can back stronger street designs now. Albany members for this area—Assembly Member Eddie Gibbs and State Senator Liz Krueger—can move the repeat‑speeder bill. The tools sit on the table. The names at the top of this story did not have them.

This Month

  • Aug 30, 2025 — A taxi driver hit and killed a person in the roadway at York Ave and E 72 St; police recorded failure to yield by the driver. Source

Take one step today. Ask your officials to slow the streets and stop habitual speeders. Start here.

Frequently Asked Questions

What area does this cover?
New York City Council District 5, which includes Upper East Side–Lenox Hill–Roosevelt Island and Upper East Side–Yorkville, overlapping Manhattan CB8.
How many people have been killed here since 2022?
From Jan 1, 2022 through Oct 2, 2025, 19 people were killed in District 5, including people walking and biking, according to NYC Open Data.
Where are the worst spots?
FDR Drive has the highest death count in this area, with Two Avenue next. Recent deadly failure‑to‑yield crashes occurred at York Ave/E 72 St, 1 Ave/E 77 St, and 2 Ave/E 93 St.
How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets (Crashes h9gi-nx95, Persons f55k-p6yu, Vehicles bm4k-52h4). Filters: dates 2022-01-01 to 2025-10-02; geography limited to Council District 5; mode details from the Persons table; contributing factors from the crash/person records. Data were accessed Oct 1–2, 2025. You can reproduce queries starting 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

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Fix the Problem

Council Member Julie Menin

District 5

Other Representatives

Assembly Member Eddie Gibbs

District 68

State Senator Liz Krueger

District 28

Other Geographies

District 5 Council District 5 sits in Manhattan, Precinct 19, AD 68, 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 Council District 5

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Int 1444-2025 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to setting a maximum pedestrian path requirement in front of sidewalk cafes: Council vote

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Three injured when elderly minivan driver plows into yellow cab, mounts Manhattan sidewalk
20
NYC driver crashes into motorcycle, flips onto parked cars in hit-and-run, NYPD says
16
Sedan Driver Rear-Ends Motorcyclist on 59th

Oct 16 - Both headed east on 59th. A sedan driver hit a motorcyclist from behind near 217 East 59th Street in Manhattan. The rider suffered leg lacerations. Police recorded driver inattention.

At 4:09 p.m. on October 16, 2025, both vehicles traveled east near 217 East 59th Street in Manhattan. The driver of a sedan hit the back of a motorcycle that was going straight. The 35-year-old rider was injured with severe lacerations to the lower leg and foot and was conscious. According to the police report, Driver Inattention/Distraction contributed to the crash. Impact entries list the motorcycle’s back end and the sedan’s left front bumper. The sedan showed no recorded damage. Other people in the report are listed with unspecified injuries. The rider took a rear-end hit while moving with traffic.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4850684 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05
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German tourist killed in hit-and-run was in NYC with husband to celebrate anniversary
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German tourist, 50, killed after reversing minivan pins her against truck in Midtown Manhattan
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Int 1386-2025 Julie Menin Backs Safety-Boosting Street Furniture Repair Law

Sep 10 - Int 1386 forces a public log and a three-month deadline to fix missing or damaged street furniture. It aims to restore bike racks, bollards and shelters and cut sidewalk hazards — but the three-month window is slow and excludes signals.

Bill Int 1386-2025 is at City Council vote stage (COUNCIL_VOTE), with a council action scheduled on 2025-09-10; vote results are not listed. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York in relation to requiring prompt repair of street furniture." Introduced and backed by Council Member Julie Menin, the bill mandates a public log, an annual report, and requires the commissioner to repair or replace street furniture within three months of notice; contracts must enforce that three-month deadline. Requiring timely repair and public tracking modestly improves safety by keeping bike racks, bollards, shelters, and wayfinding functional and reducing sidewalk hazards/obstructions, though the three-month window is slow and it excludes signals and regulatory signs.


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Int 1386-2025 Menin Backs Safety‑Boosting Street Furniture Repair Law

Sep 10 - Int 1386 requires repair or replacement of damaged street furniture within three months and public tracking. It aims to clear bike-rack, bench and shelter obstructions and modestly improve safety for walkers and cyclists.

Int 1386-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Filed as LS #17596 on 9/4/2025 and recorded 9/10/2025, the bill is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York in relation to requiring prompt repair of street furniture." Council Member Julie Menin sponsors the measure. The law would require repair or replacement within three months, annual public reporting, and contract clauses to force timely work. Safety analysts note that timely repair and public tracking of street furniture reduces hazards and supports walking and cycling, though the benefit is modest given the three-month window and exclusion of signals and signs.


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Int 1386-2025 Menin Backs Safety‑Boosting Street Furniture Repair Law

Sep 10 - Council moved Int. 1386-2025 to force repair or replacement of damaged street furniture within three months. Notices must be logged and an annual report posted. The law aims to clear sidewalk and curbside hazards and preserve protections for people walking and biking.

Int. 1386-2025 was brought to a Council vote on 2025-09-10 and routed through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York in relation to requiring prompt repair of street furniture," is sponsored by Council Member Julie Menin. It requires the department to log notices, post an annual report to the Speaker and the web, and to repair, replace, or formally determine no action is warranted within three months. Contracts must include the same three-month completion clause. Requiring timely repair and public tracking should reduce sidewalk and curbside hazards. The three-month window is modest, but the accountability should modestly improve safety and comfort for people walking and biking.


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Int 1386-2025 Menin co-sponsors prompt repair and tracking of street furniture, improving overall street safety.

Sep 10 - Int. 1386 forces agencies to fix or replace broken street furniture within three months and publish repair logs. It restores bike racks, bus shelters and bollards that shield pedestrians and cyclists.

Bill: Int. 1386-2025. Status: Sponsorship. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Key dates: LS #17596 filed 9/4/2025; event recorded 9/10/2025. The matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York in relation to requiring prompt repair of street furniture." Primary sponsor: Council Member Frank Morano. Co-sponsor: Council Member Julie Menin. The bill requires agencies and their contractors to repair or replace damaged or missing street furniture within three months, to keep a public log of notices, and to publish an annual report. Requiring timely repair/replacement and public tracking of damaged street furniture (e.g., bike racks, bus shelters, bollards, wayfinding) reduces hazards and maintains protective elements in pedestrian spaces. Better-maintained amenities can also support walking and cycling uptake, yielding safety-in-numbers benefits.


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Int 1386-2025 Menin co-sponsors prompt street-furniture repairs, modestly improving pedestrian and cyclist safety.

Sep 10 - Int. 1386 demands repair or replacement of damaged street furniture within three months. It forces public tracking of notices. It covers bike racks, shelters and bollards but excludes traffic signals. It aims to modestly improve pedestrian and cyclist safety.

Bill Int 1386-2025 (status: SPONSORSHIP) was filed 9/4/2025 and appears on the council record 9/10/2025. It is before the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York in relation to requiring prompt repair of street furniture." Primary sponsor Shahana K. Hanif introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Julie Menin, Justin L. Brannan and Frank Morano joined. The bill requires the Department to log notices and repair or replace street furniture within three months, or record why not. Requiring timely repair and public tracking modestly improves safety and comfort for pedestrians and cyclists, though impact is limited by the three-month window and exclusion of traffic signals.


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Int 1386-2025 Menin co-sponsors street furniture repair mandate, modestly boosts walking-cycling safety

Sep 10 - Int 1386 requires repair or replacement of damaged street furniture within three months and public tracking. It aims to clear bike-rack, bench and shelter obstructions and modestly improve safety for walkers and cyclists.

Int 1386-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Filed as LS #17596 on 9/4/2025 and recorded 9/10/2025, the bill is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York in relation to requiring prompt repair of street furniture." Council Member Julie Menin sponsors the measure. The law would require repair or replacement within three months, annual public reporting, and contract clauses to force timely work. Safety analysts note that timely repair and public tracking of street furniture reduces hazards and supports walking and cycling, though the benefit is modest given the three-month window and exclusion of signals and signs.


5
Box cutter-wielding Mercedes driver slashes bike-riding dad in NYC road rage clash: cops, sources
31
It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?

30
Taxi driver hit pedestrian outside crosswalk

Aug 30 - The driver of a southbound taxi struck a male pedestrian outside the crosswalk on York Avenue at East 72nd. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries and died. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.

A southbound taxi struck a male pedestrian outside an intersection on York Avenue at East 72nd. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to the entire body and was killed. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Data show the taxi was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end, with damage to the right front bumper. Police listed driver error: Failure to Yield Right-of-Way, and an additional factor recorded as Unspecified. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was in the roadway. No data indicate fault by the victim.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838512 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05
7
City Acts After Canal Street Deaths

Aug 7 - A driver sped off the Manhattan Bridge, killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. City rushes barriers, lowers speed limits. Canal Street stays deadly. Grief, action, but danger remains.

Gothamist (2025-08-07) reports two people died when a driver, charged with vehicular homicide, sped at 109 mph off the Manhattan Bridge and crashed at Bowery and Canal. The city will add barriers, lower speed limits, and narrow lanes. Transportation Commissioner Rodriguez said, "We are taking immediate steps to fortify this intersection." Advocates warn most of Canal Street remains dangerous. Seven have died on this corridor since 2011. Community redesign meetings are now scheduled sooner in response to the crash.


4
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights

Aug 4 - A driver struck a cyclist in Washington Heights. The cyclist survived. Neighbors say the intersection breeds danger. The driver fled. NYPD searches. Streets remain unsafe.

CBS New York reported on August 4, 2025, that a driver hit a cyclist in Washington Heights and left the scene. The article notes, "local residents say the intersection has been a problem for some time." The NYPD is searching for the driver. The incident highlights ongoing risks at this location and points to persistent systemic hazards for cyclists and pedestrians. No mention of charges or arrests. The crash underscores the need for stronger street design and enforcement.


29
Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack

Jul 29 - A man shoved his girlfriend onto subway tracks at Fulton Street. The train crushed her legs. She survived, but lost both limbs. He fled, but police caught him. The court sentenced him to 18 years.

Gothamist (2025-07-29) reports a Brooklyn man received 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to pushing his girlfriend onto the tracks at Manhattan's Fulton Street Station on March 9, 2024. Prosecutors said Christian Valdez threw her as a train entered, causing injuries that led to both legs being amputated. District Attorney Alvin Bragg called it a 'life-threatening act of domestic violence in our transit system.' Valdez fled but was arrested hours later. The case highlights the vulnerability of transit riders and the severe consequences of violence in public spaces.


27
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be

Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.

According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.


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Firefighter Killed In FDR Drive Hit-Run

Jul 24 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A driver struck him and fled. He died on the road. The city lost a rescuer. The driver vanished into the dark.

ABC7 reported on July 24, 2025, that Matthew Goicochea, an off-duty FDNY firefighter, died after falling from his motorcycle on FDR Drive near West 25th Street. Police said, "he was struck by an unknown vehicle that did not remain on the scene." The crash happened before 4 a.m. The driver left Goicochea on the roadway. The incident highlights the lethal risk of hit-and-runs and the dangers of high-speed corridors like the FDR. No information on the fleeing driver was released.