What area does this cover?

New York City Council District 8, which includes Mott Haven–Port Morris, East Harlem (South and North), and Randall’s Island.

From 2022-01-01 to 2025-09-24 in Council District 8, there were 8,947 reported crashes, with 23 people killed and 5,004 injured, including 86 serious injuries. Source: NYC Open Data crash, person, and vehicle tables.

When are the worst hours?

Over this period, overnight hours stand out: 4 AM saw 4 deaths and 1 AM saw 3 deaths. Source: NYC Open Data hourly distribution for District 8.

Which streets keep seeing harm?

3 Avenue (5 deaths, 141 injuries) and Bruckner Boulevard (1 death, 64 injuries) are among the worst corridors in this district. Source: NYC Open Data crash records analyzed for District 8.

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 the Council District 8 boundary and the period 2022-01-01 to 2025-09-24, then tallied crashes, injuries, serious injuries, and deaths. You can view the datasets [here](https://data.cityofnewyork.us/Public-Safety/Motor-Vehicle-Collisions-Crashes/h9gi-nx95). Data last accessed Sep 24, 2025.

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Council District 8: Traffic Crash Statistics

East 119th: a cyclist down, a city still speeding

May 15, 2026 - Two drivers were going straight on the FDR when one hit the other. A 32-year-old taxi driver reported a neck injury.

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Crash Counter for District 8 875 crashes • 2 deaths

Crashes: 875

All Injuries: 524

Moderate: 131

Serious: 29

Deaths: 2

Data from Jan 1, 2026 to May 19, 2026

Caught Speeding in CD 8 KXM7078 — 247 times

247 speed-camera tickets citywide in 12 months
NY KXM7078 · 2022 Gray Ford Pickup
Caught here 1 time in the last 12 months.
Typically speeds citywide in: East New York-New Lots (23), Crown Heights (North) (19), and Concourse-Concourse Village (15).
245 speed-camera tickets citywide in 12 months
NY KWC3138 · 2022 Gray Mitsubishi Suburban
Caught here 6 times in the last 12 months.
Typically speeds citywide in: Mount Hope (23), Concourse-Concourse Village (18), and Fordham Heights (18).
244 speed-camera tickets citywide in 12 months
NY LHW5598 · 2023 Black Toyota Sedan
Caught here 5 times in the last 12 months.
Typically speeds citywide in: Mount Hope (27), Concourse-Concourse Village (18), and Fordham Heights (17).
182 speed-camera tickets citywide in 12 months
NY KZF9054 · 2023 Black Mitsubishi Suburban
Caught here 1 time in the last 12 months.
Typically speeds citywide in: East New York-New Lots (12), Crown Heights (North) (10), and Bedford Park (9).
177 speed-camera tickets citywide in 12 months
NY LVP1921 · 2022 Gray Chevrolet Sedan
Caught here 1 time in the last 12 months.
Typically speeds citywide in: Breezy Point-Belle Harbor-Rockaway Park-Broad Channel (36), South Ozone Park (14), and Soundview-Clason Point (12).

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Data as of 2026-05-19

Recent severe crashes

SUV driver kills pedestrian on Bruckner 2026-05-02T19:28:00+00:00
BRUCKNER BLVD
A 61-year-old SUV driver hit and killed a 40-year-old man on Bruckner Boulevard near E 138th Street. Police said the pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk.
According to the police report, a 61-year-old man driving a 2015 Honda SUV was going straight north on Bruckner Boulevard at E 138th Street on May 2, 2026, at 7:28 p.m. The driver hit a 40-year-old man who was crossing outside a crosswalk; police recorded crush injuries and death. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
Distracted driver kills 27-year-old man 2026-02-08T02:24:00+00:00
645 WESTCHESTER AVE
A driver’s inattention turned deadly overnight near Westchester Ave in the Bronx. Police say the driver hit and killed a 27-year-old pedestrian.
According to the police report, at 2:24 a.m. on Feb. 8, 2026, a driver hit a 27-year-old male pedestrian near 645 Westchester Ave in the Bronx, killing him. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction. The report lists a notified person and a witness; it does not describe their injuries.
Driver hit taxi on FDR Drive 2026-05-15T15:11:00+00:00
FDR DRIVE
Two drivers were going straight on the FDR when one hit the other. A 32-year-old taxi driver reported a neck injury.
According to the police report, two drivers traveling north on FDR Drive crashed while both were going straight ahead. Police recorded “Other Vehicular” contributing factors for both drivers. A 32-year-old female taxi driver was listed as injured with a neck injury and an internal complaint. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
Motorcyclist botches pass, gets ejected 2026-05-13T10:51:00+00:00
E 138 ST
On the Deegan’s Exit 3 by E 138th St, a motorcycle rider tried to pass and crashed into a tractor driver. The 30-year-old rider was ejected and injured.
According to the police report, a 56-year-old tractor driver and a 30-year-old motorcycle rider were traveling south near the Major Deegan Expressway SB Exit 3 by E 138th Street when the motorcycle rider, who was passing, crashed into the tractor. Police recorded improper passing or lane usage. The rider was ejected and injured, with neck and internal injuries noted. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
BMW SUV driver hits bike, amputations 2026-05-03T21:13:00+00:00
E 116 ST
On E 116th Street at 2nd Avenue, a BMW SUV driver hit a bike carrying two people. Both cyclists were injured, and both reported amputations.
According to the police report, a driver in a BMW SUV and two people on a bike crashed at E 116th Street and 2nd Avenue in Manhattan on May 3, 2026 at 9:13 p.m. The 34-year-old male bicyclist and a 35-year-old female bicyclist were listed as conscious and injured, with arm/hand injuries and amputations reported.

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Carnage in CD 8 21 Whiplash (Neck)

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▸ Killed 2

▸ Crush Injuries 5

▸ Amputation 2

▸ Severe Lacerations 2

▸ Concussion 3

▸ Fracture/Dislocation 6

▸ Internal Injury 6

▸ Whiplash 57

▸ Contusion/Bruise 19

▸ Abrasion 15

▸ Pain/Nausea 14

Data from Jan 1, 2026 to May 19, 2026

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Crashes by Hour in CD 8 3 PM • 49 injuries ↑145%

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Who is getting hurt? Kids 37 injuries ↑2.8% Seniors 30 injuries ↑3.4%

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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 758 16+ offenders ↓73%

Repeat School-Zone Speeding Offenders

CD 8

Data through 2026-05-19

758

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

Prev: 2,807 2025 year-to-date

↓73.0% vs 2025 year-to-date

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≥ 16

≥ 6: 2,215 (2026 year-to-date) • Prev: 7,347 2025 year-to-date
≥ 16: 758 (2026 year-to-date) • Prev: 2,807 2025 year-to-date

Pedestrian Injuries 94% by Cars and Trucks ↓1.5%

Cars 0

Trucks 0

Mopeds 0

Bikes 0

Council Member Elsie Encarnacion A (100)*

Council Member Elsie Encarnacion
District 8

Council 8

Street Safety Record

A (100)*

2026 year-to-date

Recent win: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to maximum clear path requirements for sidewalk cafes

Encarnación cosponsors bill, improving sidewalk safety by requiring wider clear paths.
👍 Positive
2026-03-10 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps grade
Int 0724-2026 would cap sidewalk-cafe clear paths at 8 feet or half the sidewalk. It is in Committee after introduction and referral. The bill narrows the space people on foot can count on.
Encarnación co-sponsors sidewalk cafe clear-path rules, improving pedestrian safety.
👍 Positive
2026-03-10 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps grade
Int 0724-2026 moved to committee. It rewrites the “clear path” rule for sidewalk cafes. It sets the maximum at 8 feet or 50% of sidewalk width.
Encarnación co-sponsors sidewalk cafe clear-path cap, worsening pedestrian safety.
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2026-03-10 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps grade
Int 0724-2026 would cap clear-path rules for sidewalk cafes. It sets the floor at 8 feet or half the sidewalk, whichever is greater. The measure now sits in the Transportation and Infrastructure committee.
Encarnación co-sponsors sidewalk cafe clear-path bill with neutral safety impact
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2026-03-10 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar
The Council sent Int 0724-2026 to committee. It would cap sidewalk-cafe clear-path rules at 8 feet or 50% of sidewalk width. Less room for people on foot in tight blocks.