Crash Count for Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 2,107
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 999
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 236
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 22
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 9
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 28, 2025
Carnage in Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
▸ Killed 9
+2
▸ Crush Injuries 6
Head 2
Hip/upper leg 2
Face 1
Whole body 1
▸ Severe Bleeding 9
Head 7
+2
Face 2
▸ Severe Lacerations 5
Head 4
Lower leg/foot 1
▸ Concussion 10
Head 3
Back 2
Lower leg/foot 2
Face 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Neck 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
▸ Whiplash 39
Neck 20
+15
Whole body 7
+2
Head 6
+1
Back 5
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Chest 1
Face 1
Lower leg/foot 1
▸ Contusion/Bruise 55
Lower leg/foot 16
+11
Lower arm/hand 9
+4
Hip/upper leg 7
+2
Back 5
Head 5
Shoulder/upper arm 5
Whole body 5
Neck 3
Face 2
Chest 1
▸ Abrasion 24
Lower leg/foot 10
+5
Head 7
+2
Face 4
Lower arm/hand 2
Hip/upper leg 1
▸ Pain/Nausea 14
Lower leg/foot 4
Neck 3
Head 2
Lower arm/hand 2
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Chest 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 28, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island?

Preventable Speeding in Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island School Zones

(since 2022)
3,336 6+
1,267 16+
Before Dawn on York and 72nd

Before Dawn on York and 72nd

Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 4, 2025

Just before 5 AM on Aug 30, 2025, at York Ave and E 72 St, a taxi struck a pedestrian. He died. NYC Open Data

This is the same crash where police say the driver left the scene and later arrested a 71-year-old man; the victim was identified as 36-year-old James Mossetty. amNY | NY Daily News

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The toll on these blocks is not new. Since Jan 1, 2022, at least 8 people have been killed and 781 injured in crashes across the Upper East Side–Lenox Hill–Roosevelt Island area. NYC Open Data

This year alone, 4 people have been killed, up from zero at this point last year. Crashes are up 38.2%, injuries up 28.7%, and serious injuries up 50.0% year-to-date. NYC Open Data

FDR Drive leads the harm with repeated deaths. So do 2nd Avenue and 1st Avenue with dozens of injuries. NYC Open Data

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Hurt people have names. A 71-year-old woman was killed crossing with the signal at E 68 St and York Ave. Driver inattention. Right turn. NYC Open Data

A 66-year-old man was killed in the crosswalk at E 77 St and 1st Ave. Left turn. Failure to yield listed. NYC Open Data

Pedestrians are hit most by SUVs and taxis here; distraction and failure to yield recur in the records. Pre-dawn and late afternoon are when deaths spike. NYC Open Data

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Hylan at Bay is not our corner. FDR and York are. The pattern is the same: turning drivers hitting people in crosswalks; straight-ahead drivers striking people mid-block. These are design and speed problems you can see. NYC Open Data

Daylighting at every corner. Hardened turns on 1st, 2nd, and York. Night focus on FDR access points. These are the basics.

So is opening the Queensboro Bridge path the city already built. Lawmakers told City Hall in April: “The reasons given for this delay are not satisfactory… Any further delays… will unnecessarily put at risk the thousands of New Yorkers who cycle and walk the current shared path every day.” Streetsblog NYC

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Slow the cars, stop the repeats

Albany moved one lever. The Senate bill S4045 would force repeat violators to use speed limiters; Sen. Liz Krueger co-sponsored it and voted yes in committee. Open States

In the Assembly, Rebecca Seawright backed similar speed-limiter legislation, co-sponsoring A7979. The aim is simple: make chronic speeders slow down. Open States

The city has another lever. Sammy’s Law lets NYC lower speed limits. Use it. A 20 MPH default and targeted enforcement would matter most where people keep getting hit. See how to press City Hall and the Council here.

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What’s next, right here

  • Daylight and harden turns at 1st, 2nd, York; add LPIs at known crash corners. NYC Open Data
  • Open the Queensboro Bridge walkway now to relieve the packed shared lane. Streetsblog NYC
  • Pass and enforce speed limiter laws for repeat offenders. S4045

The man on York and 72nd did not make it home. The next one shouldn’t be decided by the turn of a wheel. Act now: /take_action/.

Frequently Asked Questions

▸ What happened at York Ave and E 72 St on Aug 30, 2025?
Just before dawn, a taxi struck a pedestrian at York Ave and E 72 St. The pedestrian died. These details come from NYC Open Data’s crash record for that time and place.
▸ How bad is traffic violence in this area right now?
From Jan 1, 2022 to Sept 4, 2025, there were 1,651 reported crashes, 781 injuries, and 8 deaths in the Upper East Side–Lenox Hill–Roosevelt Island area. Year‑to‑date, crashes and injuries are up sharply over last year, and 4 people have been killed.
▸ Where are the worst spots?
FDR Drive shows repeated deaths. 2nd Avenue and 1st Avenue show high injury counts. These patterns are drawn from NYC Open Data’s top locations within this neighborhood.
▸ What are the common crash factors here?
The records frequently list driver inattention/distraction and failure to yield in pedestrian crashes, including fatal right‑ and left‑turn collisions at York Ave/E 68 St and 1st Ave/E 77 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), filtered to the Upper East Side–Lenox Hill–Roosevelt Island area for 2022‑01‑01 through 2025‑09‑04. We counted crashes, injuries, deaths, and compared year‑to‑date totals to last year. You can reproduce our pull 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.

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District 28

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island

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German tourist killed in hit-and-run was in NYC with husband to celebrate anniversary
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Motorcyclist killed in multiple collisions on Long Island Expressway, NYPD says
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Sedan driver rear-ends SUV on Queensboro Bridge
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Sep 25 - On the Queensboro Bridge approach at East 60th Street, a BMW sedan driver hit a Toyota SUV stopped in traffic. An 86-year-old driver was hurt. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.

A BMW sedan driver rear-ended a Toyota SUV on East 60th Street at the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge in Manhattan. One driver, 86, was injured; others were listed with unspecified status. According to the police report, the SUV was "Stopped in Traffic" and the sedan was "Going Straight Ahead" when the crash occurred. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. Police listed impact to the SUV's center back end and the sedan's center front end. Both vehicles were traveling south in Precinct 19.

  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4845415 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
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Left‑turning SUV driver hits man at Queensboro exit
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Sep 25 - A driver in a Chevy SUV turned left from the Queensboro Bridge exit at E 62 St and hit a 54‑year‑old man in the intersection. The man suffered a head injury and stayed conscious. Police noted front‑end impact.

A driver in a 2019 Chevy SUV, traveling north and making a left turn, hit a 54‑year‑old man in the intersection at E 62 St by the Queensboro Bridge exit in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and was reported conscious. Police recorded center front‑end impact and damage to the SUV. According to the police report, the only listed contributing factor was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,” and the pedestrian was recorded as “Crossing Against Signal.” Police did not note a driver error in the database.

  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4845411 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
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Driver charged in fatal Midtown Manhattan hit-and-run, NYPD says
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German Woman Killed by Hit and Run Driver Near Bryant Park
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Woman killed after being pinned under car while crossing Queens intersection
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Female construction worker killed on Queens job site, hit-and-run driver arrested
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Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD
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SUV drivers collide on First Avenue; driver injured
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Sep 15 - Two northbound SUV drivers collided on First Avenue at East 68th Street. A 34-year-old driver suffered a back contusion. Police recorded driver inattention and unsafe lane changing.

Two drivers in SUVs collided while heading north on First Avenue at East 68th Street in Manhattan. A 34-year-old driver suffered a back contusion and was coded injured. Others were listed as unspecified. According to the police report, both drivers were “Going Straight Ahead” northbound, and police recorded “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Unsafe Lane Changing.” The crash damaged one vehicle’s left side and the other’s front end. The scene sits on a busy corridor in the 19th Precinct. The record points to driver error logged by police. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt in this crash.

  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4844947 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
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Suspect in deadly DWI crash sexually harassed teen before intentionally striking her with SUV, Queens DA says
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Moped driver and cyclist crash on 72nd
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Sep 14 - At E 72nd and Second, a moped driver and an e‑bike rider crashed. The bicyclist, 25, was hurt. Police recorded driver inattention. The e‑bike was stopped in traffic. The moped driver was going straight south.

A moped and an e‑bike collided at E 72 St and 2 Ave in Manhattan around 7:59 p.m. Both traveled south. The report lists the e‑bike stopped in traffic and the moped going straight ahead. The bicyclist, a 25‑year‑old man, was injured with an arm abrasion. The moped operator’s injury status was listed as unspecified. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. No other contributing factors appear in the data. The record notes impact to the bike’s right side and the moped’s left side. The crash occurred in the 19th Precinct, ZIP 10021.

  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842722 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
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16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens
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Two taxis collide at E 66th and 2nd
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Sep 10 - Two taxi drivers going south on Second met at East 66th. Metal tore. A 68-year-old driver was semiconscious with internal injuries. Three others had unspecified injuries. Police recorded Other Vehicular and Physical Disability as factors.

Two taxi drivers crashed at East 66th Street and Second Avenue in Manhattan. Both drivers were going straight south. Impact showed on the left front bumper of one taxi and the right rear bumper of the other. A 68-year-old male driver was injured, semiconscious, with internal trauma. He was not ejected. Three others reported unspecified injuries. “According to the police report, officers recorded contributing factors as Other Vehicular and Physical Disability.” No failure-to-yield or signal codes were listed. The crash damaged both taxis’ bumpers. Location: ZIP 10065. The record lists both vehicles as licensed New York taxis driven by men headed south.

  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842421 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
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Int 1386-2025 Julie Menin Backs Safety-Boosting Street Furniture Repair Law
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.