Crash Count for Upper East Side-Yorkville
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,244
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 583
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 176
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 20
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 7
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 28, 2025
Carnage in Upper East Side-Yorkville
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 7
Crush Injuries 4
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Lower arm/hand 1
Whole body 1
Amputation 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Severe Bleeding 8
Head 7
+2
Face 1
Severe Lacerations 5
Face 2
Head 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Concussion 4
Head 3
Back 1
Whiplash 18
Neck 9
+4
Head 6
+1
Back 2
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Contusion/Bruise 64
Lower leg/foot 20
+15
Head 13
+8
Lower arm/hand 8
+3
Shoulder/upper arm 6
+1
Chest 5
Back 4
Neck 4
Whole body 4
Hip/upper leg 1
Abrasion 18
Lower leg/foot 5
Head 4
Lower arm/hand 4
Face 2
Hip/upper leg 2
Back 1
Pain/Nausea 19
Back 4
Head 3
Whole body 3
Lower leg/foot 2
Neck 2
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Face 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 28, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Upper East Side-Yorkville?

Preventable Speeding in Upper East Side-Yorkville School Zones

(since 2022)

Yorkville’s kill zone: four deaths, hundreds hurt, and silence at the corners

Upper East Side-Yorkville: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 25, 2025

Two men, a woman, and a cyclist are gone. Since 2022, this small part of Manhattan has logged 4 deaths and 463 injuries in crashes. The toll sits in the open data. No spin. Just names reduced to counts. NYC Open Data

  • A 47‑year‑old man died at 2nd Ave and East 82nd in 2023. A box truck was going straight. The record says the pedestrian was at the intersection. NYC Open Data
  • A 30‑year‑old woman was killed at York Ave and East 87th in 2024. Multiple vehicles appear in the report. She died at the corner. NYC Open Data
  • A 28‑year‑old cyclist died on 2nd Ave in 2022. The record lists a bike going straight. He never made it home. NYC Open Data
  • In 2025, a 55‑year‑old driver lost consciousness at East 83rd and York and died. Single vehicle. The street stayed the same. NYC Open Data

FDR Drive leads the injury list here. So does 2nd Avenue. East 96th and 1st Avenue trail behind. These are the repeat scenes. NYC Open Data

Where the bodies fall

Crash timing tells another story. Injuries spike at 3 p.m., 6 p.m., 6 a.m., noon, and into the night. Deaths hit at midnight, 5 a.m., 6 p.m., and 9 p.m. The clock keeps its own ledger. NYC Open Data

Pedestrians took the hardest blows: 2 deaths and 109 injuries. Cyclists: 1 death and 99 injuries. Car and truck occupants: 1 death and 236 injuries. Heavy boxes on wheels kill and maim, but so do sedans and SUVs. NYC Open Data

On causes, the city’s roll‑up is blunt: “other” leads the death count. Disregarded signals show up in one death. Distraction. Failure to yield. The words are dry until you stand in the crosswalk. NYC Open Data

Corners that don’t forgive

Name the hot zones. FDR Drive. 2nd Avenue. East 96th Street. 1st Avenue. City data flags them for repeated harm. Day after day. NYC Open Data

At 2nd Avenue and East 82nd, a truck going straight ended a man’s life. At York and East 87th, a woman died at the intersection. On 2nd Avenue in 2022, a cyclist died in a straight‑line crash. The geometry stays the same. The outcomes don’t. NYC Open Data

Simple fixes exist. Daylight the corners. Harden the turns. Give pedestrians a head start at the light. Protect the bike lane where riders actually fall. Target the repeat hours on the same blocks. The patterns are not a mystery. NYC Open Data

Citywide choices, local blood

Albany gave New York City the power to drop speeds on local streets. The city has not pulled the lever for a default 20. The law is there. The deaths continue. CrashCount: Take Action

The state also moved a bill to clamp the worst repeat speeders with speed‑limiting tech. In June, Senators Liz Krueger and José Serrano backed S 4045 in committee. The bill would force speed limiters on drivers who rack up violations. Open States

After two people were killed at Bowery and Canal by a car doing over 100 mph, the city said it would fortify the intersection and plan a broader redesign. “We are taking immediate steps to fortify this intersection,” said the transportation commissioner. Advocates answered that most of Canal “will remain deadly.” The pattern is familiar. Act after the funerals. Gothamist

What you can do now

  • Lower the speed: Demand a citywide 20 mph default. Use the power already granted. CrashCount: Take Action
  • Stop repeat offenders: Tell your legislators to pass the speed‑limiter bill for habitual violators. Open States

One corner. One fix. One less family getting the call.

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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
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
Twitter: @LizKrueger

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Upper East Side-Yorkville

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German tourist killed in hit-and-run was in NYC with husband to celebrate anniversary
25
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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Taxi, SUV crash at E 96th and 2nd

Sep 19 - A taxi driver east on E 96th and an SUV driver south on 2nd collided in Manhattan. A 55-year-old driver reported back pain. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Other Vehicular factors.

At East 96th Street and Second Avenue in Manhattan, a taxi driver going east and an SUV driver going south collided at 12:39 p.m. A 55-year-old driver suffered a back injury and whiplash. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction for both drivers and noted Other Vehicular factors. Both drivers were recorded as going straight ahead before impact. Police listed center front-end damage to the taxi and right-front damage to the SUV. The crash was logged in the 19th Precinct, zip code 10128. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt, and no passengers were listed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4845301 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
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SUV driver rear-ends cyclist on E 85th Street

Sep 15 - A driver in a Mercedes SUV followed too closely and hit a southbound bicyclist from behind at E 85th Street and York Avenue. The 21-year-old rider was injured. Police logged “Following Too Closely” by the driver.

On E 85th Street at York Avenue in Manhattan, a driver in a 2020 Mercedes SUV, traveling south, hit the back of a southbound bike. The 21-year-old cyclist was ejected and suffered arm and hand abrasions. According to the police report, both parties were going straight, and police recorded “Following Too Closely” by the driver. Police noted damage to the SUV’s right front quarter panel; the bike’s rear was damaged. After citing the driver’s error, police also listed “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,” without detail. The crash was logged at 5:16 p.m. in the 19th Precinct.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4843015 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
10
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
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Videos allegedly show ‘reckless’ NYC subway operator allowing minors to take MTA train out for a joyride
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Man fatally struck by train at Harlem subway station

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DOT Lowers Speed, Adds Barriers On Canal

Aug 8 - A driver sped at 109 mph. Concrete barriers now ring the crash site. DOT will shrink lanes and cut speed limits. Change comes slow. Pedestrians and cyclists paid the price.

Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-08) reports DOT will install concrete barriers and narrow lanes at Manhattan Bridge's Canal Street exit after a driver killed a cyclist and pedestrian at 109 mph. DOT plans to lower the speed limit from 35 to 20 mph, pending public comment. The article notes, 'the bridge currently functions like a Mario Kart-style speed boost.' DOT will also 'fast-track community engagement on a full redesign.' The crash highlights the danger of wide lanes and high speeds at a busy pedestrian crossing. Policy changes lagged until tragedy forced action.


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Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades

Aug 7 - A stolen car tore through Canal and Bowery. Two lives ended. One sat on a bench. One rode a bike. The city now promises changes. Steel and speed met flesh. The street stays dangerous.

NY1 reported on August 7, 2025, that after a deadly crash at Canal Street and Bowery, the city will upgrade the intersection. On July 19, a stolen car, allegedly driven over 100 mph, killed Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. Kwok was sitting on a bench. Cruickshank rode his bike on the sidewalk. The article quotes authorities: 'A stolen vehicle, allegedly driven at more than 100 miles per hour...crashed into them.' The crash highlights risks from reckless driving and exposes gaps in street design. The Department of Transportation now plans safety improvements.


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Man Killed By Train At Harlem Station

Aug 6 - A man lay on Harlem tracks. The northbound 5 train struck him. He died at the scene. Police found no crime. His name remains unknown. Subway lines stalled. The system moved on.

NY Daily News (2025-08-06) reports a 47-year-old man was killed by a northbound 5 train at 125th St. station in Harlem. Police said, "The man was unconscious and unresponsive on the tracks." No arrests were made. The cause of his presence on the tracks is unclear. Police stated, "There was no criminality." The incident halted 4 and 5 trains. The case highlights ongoing dangers for people in subway spaces and the lack of platform barriers.


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Sedan Hits 13-Year-Old on E 89th

Aug 3 - A sedan struck a 13-year-old boy at E 89th and 2nd Ave in Manhattan. He suffered facial abrasions and was conscious at the scene. Police listed pedestrian confusion as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed; police noted no vehicle damage.

A sedan struck a 13-year-old boy at the intersection of E 89th Street and Second Avenue. The boy sustained abrasions to his face and was conscious when police arrived. According to the police report, the incident lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The driver, a 41-year-old woman, was licensed and reported wearing a seatbelt; police recorded no vehicle damage. The report records the pedestrian location as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian at Intersection' and his action as 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The account summarizes injuries and listed contributing factors without assigning extra causes beyond the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832709 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
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Cyclist Hospitalized After Hit-And-Run Uptown

Aug 3 - A driver struck a cyclist at West 181st and Cabrini. The driver fled. The cyclist went to the hospital. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.

CBS New York (2025-08-03) reports a bicyclist was hospitalized after a hit-and-run at West 181st Street and Cabrini Boulevard in Washington Heights. The crash happened just after noon. The driver left the scene, leaving the cyclist injured. The article states, "A bicyclist was hospitalized after being injured in a hit and run." No details on the driver or vehicle were released. The incident highlights ongoing risks for cyclists and the persistent issue of drivers fleeing crash scenes in New York City.


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Improper Lane Use on 1st Injures Rider

Jul 31 - A turning sedan, a parked car, and a motorcycle crashed on 1st Avenue at East 92nd. The 26-year-old rider was ejected and hurt in the shoulder. Police recorded improper lane use.

A crash on 1st Avenue at East 92nd Street in Manhattan involved a motorcycle and two sedans. One driver was making a right turn. Another driver’s sedan was parked. The motorcyclist was traveling north. The 26-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a shoulder injury. No other injuries were specified. According to the police report, officers recorded “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” as a contributing factor. The turning sedan showed no damage, and the parked sedan listed a left rear quarter impact. The motorcycle showed damage at the left front. The report does not assign blame beyond the listed factor.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832272 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02