Crash Count for Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 956
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 375
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 87
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 12
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 7, 2025
Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill?
SUVs/Cars 30 2 0 Bikes 3 0 0 Motos/Mopeds 1 1 0 Trucks/Buses 1 1 0

No Deaths, No Excuses: The Upper East Side Still Bleeds

Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025

The Toll on the Street

No one died here last year. But the numbers do not comfort. In the past twelve months, 106 people were hurt in crashes on the Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill. Two were left with serious injuries. The wounds are not just numbers. A cyclist crushed by a truck on Madison Avenue. A pedestrian struck crossing with the signal on East 60th. A woman’s leg broken by a turning SUV. The street does not forgive. See the data.

The Machines That Hit

Cars and SUVs did most of the damage. Sedans and SUVs caused 32 pedestrian injuries, including two serious. Trucks and buses added two more. Motorcycles and mopeds left two people seriously hurt. Bikes were not blameless, but their toll was smaller—three moderate injuries, none serious. The pattern is clear. The bigger the machine, the deeper the wound.

Leadership: Promises and Delays

The city talks about Vision Zero. They build new crosswalks, add bike lanes, and lower speed limits. But the pace is slow. Sammy’s Law passed. The city can set a 20 mph limit. They have not done it yet. Speed cameras work, but Albany lets their authorization hang by a thread. The Dangerous Vehicle Abatement Program lapsed. Promises pile up, but the street keeps taking its due.

What Comes Next

This is not fate. Every injury, every broken body, could have been prevented. The city has the tools. The leaders have the power. They need pressure. They need reminders. They need to feel the weight of every name turned into a number.

Call your council member. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand speed cameras stay on. Demand streets that do not maim. Take action now.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill sit politically?
It belongs to borough Manhattan, community board Manhattan CB8, city council district District 4, assembly district AD 73 and state senate district SD 28.
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill?
Sedans: 12 pedestrian injuries (1 serious). SUVs: 10 injuries (1 serious). Taxis: 6 injuries (none serious). Trucks and Buses: 2 injuries (1 serious). Motorcycles and Mopeds: 2 injuries (1 serious). Bikes: 3 moderate injuries, none serious.
Are these crashes just accidents, or can they be prevented?
They can be prevented. Lower speeds, better street design, and enforcement save lives. Every injury is a failure, not fate.
What can local politicians do to stop traffic violence?
They can set a 20 mph speed limit, keep speed cameras running, and redesign streets to protect people, not cars.
How many people were killed or seriously injured here recently?
In the last twelve months, there were 0 deaths and 2 serious injuries in Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill.
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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Traffic Safety Timeline for Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill

Sedan Hits Bicyclist on Lexington Avenue

A sedan struck a 29-year-old male bicyclist on Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as factors. The bicyclist was not ejected and complained of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Lexington Avenue near East 70th Street in Manhattan at 1:34 p.m. A 2023 Hyundai sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, was parked before the collision. The bicyclist, a 29-year-old man traveling southbound, was hit on the left side doors of the sedan. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The bicyclist sustained neck injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The bicyclist was not ejected from his bike. The report does not cite any contributing factors related to the bicyclist's behavior or equipment. The collision highlights driver errors—distraction and tailgating—as the primary causes.


82-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured by Backing SUV

An 82-year-old woman suffered severe leg fractures after a 2023 SUV backed unsafely into her on East 73 Street in Manhattan. The driver’s failure to yield while reversing caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian in shock with serious injuries.

According to the police report, a 2023 Land Rover SUV was backing westbound on East 73 Street in Manhattan when it struck an 82-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian was crossing outside of an intersection or crosswalk. The report explicitly cites "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor for the crash. The impact occurred at the vehicle’s center back end, causing fractures and dislocations to the pedestrian’s knee, lower leg, and foot. The victim was left in shock and sustained injury severity level 3. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The report highlights the driver’s error in failing to back safely, directly leading to the pedestrian’s severe injuries. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.


Bicyclist Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 52-year-old woman crossing East 86 Street with the signal was struck by a southbound bicyclist. The impact fractured her elbow and lower arm. Police cited the bicyclist’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention as causes.

According to the police report, a bicyclist traveling south on East 86 Street struck a 52-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian suffered a fractured, dislocated elbow and lower arm injury. The report identifies the bicyclist’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the bike, which sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This incident highlights the dangers posed by bicyclists failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing streets.


SUV Right Turn Hits Bicyclist on East 68 Street

A 19-year-old male bicyclist suffered hip and upper leg contusions after an SUV made a right turn and struck him. The crash occurred on East 68 Street in Manhattan. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 15:15 on East 68 Street near Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. A station wagon/SUV was making a right turn when it struck a bicyclist traveling northbound straight ahead. The bicyclist, a 19-year-old male, sustained contusions to his hip and upper leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors from the vehicle driver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV sustained damage to its right front bumper, and the bike was damaged at the center front end. The collision highlights driver errors in yielding and attentiveness as the primary causes.


Sedan Left Turn Hits Northbound Bicyclist

A sedan making a left turn struck a northbound bicyclist on East 89 Street. The cyclist was ejected and suffered back injuries and bruises. Police cited driver inattention as a key factor in the collision’s impact and injury severity.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:00 PM on East 89 Street in Manhattan. A sedan traveling west was making a left turn when it collided with a northbound bicyclist. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan and the right front bumper of the bike. The bicyclist, a 27-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained back injuries and contusions, classified as injury severity level 3. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan showed no damage, while the bike sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were listed. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors during turning maneuvers in shared traffic spaces.


Sedan and Motorcycle Collide on East 79th Street

A sedan and motorcycle collided head-on on East 79th Street in Manhattan. The sedan driver, 62, suffered a head contusion. Police cite improper lane usage by the sedan as the cause. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:55 on East 79th Street in Manhattan. A 62-year-old male sedan driver was injured, sustaining a head contusion and bruising. The sedan was traveling east and the motorcycle west, both impacted front center. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper lane control. The sedan driver was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. The sedan's pre-crash action was 'Avoiding Object in Roadway,' suggesting a sudden maneuver that may have led to the improper lane usage. The motorcycle was going straight ahead. Both vehicles suffered center front-end damage. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors in the police report.


E-Bike Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 75-year-old man crossing with the signal suffered a severe leg fracture after an e-bike collision at a Manhattan intersection. The e-bike struck the pedestrian head-on, causing serious injury without damage to the vehicle. Confusion cited as contributing factor.

According to the police report, a 75-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 3 Avenue and East 77 Street in Manhattan around 1 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when an e-bike traveling southbound struck him at the center front end. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as the contributing factor, indicating confusion on the pedestrian's part but no driver errors such as failure to yield are cited. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The e-bike sustained no damage. The report focuses on the pedestrian's confusion as a contributing factor but does not attribute fault to the e-bike operator.


Pedestrian Injured Crossing Against Signal Manhattan

A 35-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after being struck by a northbound sedan at East 72 Street and Madison Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the collision occurred, leaving her in shock with serious leg trauma.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 72 Street and Madison Avenue in Manhattan at 9:47 AM. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when she was hit by a northbound 2023 Toyota sedan traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3, and was reported to be in shock. The report lists the pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal as a contributing factor but does not cite any driver errors or contributing factors related to the vehicle operator. The sedan showed no damage from the collision. This incident highlights the dangers at intersections where pedestrian signal compliance is violated.


Taxi Rear-Ends Parked SUVs on Lexington Avenue

A taxi traveling south on Lexington Avenue struck multiple parked SUVs from behind. The taxi driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions and shock. The crash was caused by driver inattention, according to the police report.

According to the police report, at 18:07 on Lexington Avenue in Manhattan, a taxi traveling south struck several parked SUVs from behind. The taxi driver, a 57-year-old male occupant, was injured with abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot, and experienced shock. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. The taxi's point of impact was the center front end, colliding with the center back ends of the parked vehicles. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved or injured. The report explicitly identifies the taxi driver's failure to maintain attention as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to any victims.


Two Sedans Collide on Park Avenue Injuring Driver

Two sedans collided at Park Avenue and East 78th Street in Manhattan. The male driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as key factors in the crash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:00 PM on Park Avenue near East 78th Street in Manhattan. Two sedans, one traveling north and the other making a right turn east, collided. The male driver of the northbound vehicle, aged 32, was injured with shoulder and upper arm trauma and complained of whiplash. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both drivers. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the northbound sedan and the center front end of the eastbound sedan. Vehicle damage was consistent with these impact points. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights driver inattention as a systemic danger on city streets.


Motorcycle Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 17-year-old pedestrian suffered abrasions and arm injuries after a motorcycle failed to yield right-of-way at a Manhattan intersection. The collision occurred while the pedestrian was crossing with the signal, highlighting driver disregard for traffic controls.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Madison Avenue in Manhattan struck a 17-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors attributed to the motorcycle driver. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, and remained conscious after the crash. The motorcycle's point of impact and damage was the center front end. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. This crash underscores the critical role of driver errors, specifically failure to yield and ignoring traffic controls, in causing harm to vulnerable road users.


SUV Turns Improperly, Hits MTA Bus

An SUV making a right turn struck the left front bumper of a southbound MTA bus on Lexington Avenue. The bus passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash exposed dangers from improper turning maneuvers by vehicle drivers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Lexington Avenue at 13:11. A station wagon/SUV, traveling southeast, was making a right turn when it collided with the left front bumper of a southbound MTA bus. The contributing factor cited is "Turning Improperly," indicating driver error by the SUV operator. The bus had one occupant, a 27-year-old male passenger seated in the rear, who was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The SUV sustained damage to its right rear quarter panel, and the bus's left front bumper was damaged. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passenger or other parties. This crash highlights the risks posed by improper turning maneuvers in mixed traffic environments.


Moped Passenger Ejected in Taxi Lane Change Crash

A taxi’s unsafe lane change on Park Avenue struck a moped carrying two men. The moped passenger, hanging outside and helmeted, was ejected and suffered a severe shoulder injury. The crash left the passenger in shock with visible trauma to the upper arm.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Park Avenue at 14:45 when a taxi driver committed an unsafe lane change. The taxi collided with a moped traveling southbound, impacting the moped’s left front bumper. The moped carried two occupants; the 32-year-old female passenger was riding or hanging on the outside and was wearing a helmet. She was ejected from the moped and sustained a severe injury to her shoulder and upper arm, resulting in shock. The report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor, identifying the taxi driver’s error as the cause. The passenger’s helmet use is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. No blame is placed on the passenger, who was injured due to the driver’s dangerous maneuver.


SUV Disregards Traffic Control, Injures Bicyclist

A 24-year-old male bicyclist was injured when an SUV making a right turn disregarded traffic control. The collision struck the cyclist’s right rear quarter panel, causing knee and lower leg injuries. Driver inattention and distraction contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 87 Street near Madison Avenue in Manhattan at 9:23 p.m. A 24-year-old male bicyclist traveling north was struck on his right rear quarter panel by a northbound SUV making a right turn. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. The bicyclist, who was wearing a helmet, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot and was not ejected from his bike. The SUV, a 2013 Ford SUV, showed no damage. The collision highlights driver errors in failing to obey traffic controls and maintain attention, directly causing harm to the vulnerable bicyclist.


SUV Backing Strikes Pedestrian at Intersection

A 68-year-old woman was injured crossing East 96 Street with the signal when a backing SUV struck her. The vehicle showed no damage. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield as causes. The pedestrian suffered a bruised shoulder and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 68-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 96 Street and Madison Avenue in Manhattan around 4 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when she was struck by a 2021 Cadillac SUV backing southbound. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle sustained no damage despite the impact occurring at the center back end. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and bruising to her shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious. The report highlights driver errors, specifically inattentiveness and failure to yield, as the primary causes of the collision, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.


SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Slippery Manhattan Street

A 63-year-old man suffered serious head injuries after an SUV hit him in Manhattan. The crash occurred on a slick pavement, causing the pedestrian to become incoherent. The vehicle struck with its center front end, injuring the man internally.

According to the police report, a 2021 Alfa SUV traveling east on East 79 Street in Manhattan struck a 63-year-old male pedestrian at 7:05 AM. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its center front end, causing head injuries and internal complaints. The pedestrian was reported incoherent after the collision. The report cites slippery pavement as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No pedestrian actions or helmet use were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by hazardous road conditions and vehicle-pedestrian interactions in urban environments.


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Two Drivers Injured in Manhattan Crash

Two drivers sustained injuries in a collision on East 78 Street. Both were conscious but bruised. The impact involved two sedans, one turning left and the other going straight.

The crash occurred when two sedans collided at East 78 Street in Manhattan. Both drivers, a 32-year-old male and a 24-year-old female, were injured, suffering contusions. According to the police report, the primary contributing factor was 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The male driver was making a left turn while the female driver was going straight ahead. Both were wearing lap belts and harnesses at the time of the crash.


E-Scooter Rider Hits Woman, Flees Scene

A woman crossed East 90th at 3rd. An e-scooter slammed her in the crosswalk. The front end crushed her shoulder. She stayed down, conscious. The rider vanished. The street roared on. She lay hurt, alone.

A 32-year-old woman was struck by a northbound e-scooter while crossing at the corner of East 90th Street and 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A woman in the crosswalk, her shoulder crushed beneath the front of a northbound e-scooter. She stayed down, conscious. The rider fled.' The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to her shoulder and upper arm. The e-scooter rider left the scene without stopping. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No specific driver errors were documented in the data. The crash left the pedestrian injured and the rider unaccounted for.


Motorcycle Ejected in Manhattan Collision

A motorcycle and sedan collided on 3 Avenue near East 65 Street. The motorcyclist was ejected, suffering abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash involved failure to yield and improper lane usage by the drivers.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on 3 Avenue collided with a sedan making a right turn northeast near East 65 Street in Manhattan. The motorcyclist, a 35-year-old male wearing a helmet, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and improper passing or lane usage. The motorcycle's left front bumper and the sedan's right front bumper were damaged. The motorcyclist was conscious after the crash but seriously injured. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle while making the turn. The crash highlights dangerous driver actions leading to severe injury for the vulnerable motorcyclist.


Pedestrian Injured by Sedan on East 79 Street

A 52-year-old man was struck while crossing East 79 Street outside an intersection. The sedan hit him on the right front quarter panel. He suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. The driver was distracted and inexperienced.

According to the police report, a 52-year-old male pedestrian was injured crossing East 79 Street near Madison Avenue, not at an intersection or crosswalk. The driver, a licensed female operating a 2022 Audi sedan traveling eastbound, struck the pedestrian with the vehicle's right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated upper arm. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. No other factors such as pedestrian fault or safety equipment were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted and inexperienced drivers to vulnerable pedestrians.