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

Taxi Strikes Pedestrian Crossing East 67 Street

A 36-year-old woman crossing East 67 Street with the signal was struck by a southbound taxi making a left turn. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver showed no visible vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing East 67 Street at an intersection with the signal. The taxi, traveling southbound and making a left turn, struck her. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The taxi showed no damage upon impact. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted, and no helmet or signaling issues are mentioned. The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when following traffic signals.


Bus Strikes Bicyclist on East 72 Street

A 65-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured after a collision with a bus on East 72 Street. The impact hit the bike’s center back end and the bus’s right front quarter panel. The rider suffered bruises and leg injuries.

According to the police report, a bus and a bicycle collided while both were traveling east on East 72 Street. The bicyclist, a 65-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions. The report lists driver inattention and improper passing or lane usage as contributing factors. The bus driver was licensed and operating a 2021 Prevo bus. The point of impact was the bus’s right front quarter panel and the bike’s center back end. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights driver errors, specifically inattention and improper lane use, as key causes.


Sedan Turns Left, Strikes Woman Crossing

A Honda sedan turned left on East 60th Street. Its bumper hit a 39-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She fell. Blood pooled on the street. She stayed conscious. The driver followed too close and failed to yield.

A 39-year-old woman was struck by a Honda sedan while crossing East 60th Street with the signal. According to the police report, the sedan turned left and its right front bumper hit the pedestrian, causing her to fall and suffer a bleeding head injury. The woman remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed. The impact left blood on the asphalt. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.


Pedestrian Hit by Sedan on Slippery Street

A 37-year-old man was struck while crossing outside a crosswalk on East 96 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was unconscious with full-body injuries. Limited view and slippery pavement contributed. Two sedans traveling east collided with the pedestrian.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male pedestrian was injured crossing East 96 Street in Manhattan outside a crosswalk. He was unconscious with injuries to his entire body. Two sedans traveling east were involved. The point of impact on the striking vehicle was the left front quarter panel. Contributing factors listed include 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Unsafe Speed' for the drivers, along with 'Pavement Slippery' affecting the pedestrian's footing. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal. The report does not list any driver license issues. The collision caused serious injury but does not assign fault to the pedestrian.


Taxi Hits Bicyclist on East 73 Street

A taxi making a left turn struck a northbound bicyclist on East 73 Street in Manhattan. The 23-year-old cyclist was ejected and suffered facial injuries with minor bleeding. The driver showed inexperience and unsafe speed at impact.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on East 73 Street was making a left turn when it collided with a northbound bicyclist. The 23-year-old male cyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained facial injuries, including minor bleeding. The report lists driver inexperience and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The taxi's left front bumper struck the right side doors of the bike. The cyclist was in shock and injured but survived. The driver was licensed and male. No other contributing factors were noted.


Sedan Left Turn Hits E-Bike on Park Avenue

A sedan making a left turn struck a southbound e-bike on Park Avenue in Manhattan. The e-bike rider, a 39-year-old man, suffered back injuries and shock. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. Both vehicles damaged front ends.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old male e-bike rider traveling south on Park Avenue was struck by a sedan making a left turn. The collision caused back injuries and shock to the e-bike rider, who was not ejected from his vehicle. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way by the sedan driver as the contributing factor. The sedan, carrying two occupants, sustained damage to its right front bumper, while the e-bike was damaged at its center front end. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted in the report.


SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Park Avenue

A 23-year-old man driving a sedan was injured when an SUV struck the rear of his vehicle on Park Avenue. The impact caused abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The SUV was slowing; the sedan driver was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Park Avenue in Manhattan when a station wagon/SUV struck the rear of a sedan. The sedan driver, a 23-year-old male, suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists the contributing factors as "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" on the part of the SUV driver. The SUV was slowing or stopping at the time, while the sedan was traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


Box Truck Strikes Elderly Cyclist on Madison

A box truck hit a 78-year-old man on a bike near East 96th Street. His head split open. Blood pooled on the street. The truck kept moving. The man lay still, unconscious, on the sunlit asphalt.

A 78-year-old cyclist was struck by a box truck on Madison Avenue near East 96th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered severe head lacerations and was found unconscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The truck showed no visible damage and did not stop. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause cited is driver inattention. The crash left the man gravely injured, his blood marking the asphalt where he fell.


Two NJ Drivers Collide on East 77 Street

A pick-up truck and an SUV crashed head-on on East 77 Street. The SUV driver, a 40-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inexperience and distraction as causes. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a 2021 pick-up truck and a 2020 SUV collided on East 77 Street. The SUV driver, a 40-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before impact, which occurred at the center front end of the SUV and the left front bumper of the truck. The crash caused damage to the front ends of both vehicles. No other injuries or victims were reported.


Van and Sedan Collide on East 75 Street

A van and sedan crashed on East 75 Street in Manhattan. Both drivers were heading south when the collision occurred. The female sedan driver suffered a shoulder and upper arm injury. Driver distraction was a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a van and a sedan collided on East 75 Street near Park Avenue in Manhattan. Both vehicles were traveling south when the crash occurred. The female driver of the sedan, age 23, sustained an upper arm and shoulder injury and complained of whiplash. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the sedan and the right front quarter panel of the van. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.


Sedan Rear-Ends Cyclist on Lexington Avenue

A sedan hit a cyclist from behind on Lexington Avenue. The man flew from his bike. His leg was crushed. He lay conscious on the pavement. The car kept going straight. The street did not bend. The crash left the cyclist broken.

A sedan struck a 27-year-old cyclist from behind at Lexington Avenue and East 60th Street in Manhattan. The impact threw the cyclist from his bike, crushing his leg. According to the police report, 'A sedan struck a cyclist from behind. The man, 27, was thrown. His leg crushed. He lay conscious on the hot pavement.' The crash data lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was ejected and suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot. The sedan continued straight after the collision. No helmet or signaling issues were cited in the report. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists sharing city streets with cars.


77-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured by Sedan at Intersection

A 77-year-old man was struck while getting on or off a vehicle at East 63 Street in Manhattan. The sedan, traveling west, hit him at unsafe speed. He suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. The driver caused the crash by speeding.

According to the police report, a 77-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 63 Street in Manhattan. He was getting on or off a vehicle when a 2022 Toyota sedan traveling west struck him. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated upper arm. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor for the driver. The sedan showed no vehicle damage and was going straight ahead before impact. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash and sustained serious injuries. The crash highlights the danger of speeding vehicles at intersections.


E-Bike Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 39-year-old woman crossing East 62 Street with the signal was hit by an eastbound e-bike. The rider failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing East 62 Street at Lexington Avenue with the signal. The collision involved a male e-bike rider traveling eastbound who struck her at the center front end of his bike. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The e-bike showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene. No helmet or other safety equipment was noted. The crash highlights the dangers when drivers fail to yield and pay attention to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.


Unlicensed Bicyclist Ejected on East 77 Street

A 52-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and injured on East 77 Street in Manhattan. The crash involved driver inattention and other vehicular factors. She suffered abrasions to her elbow and lower arm. The bicyclist was conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, a 52-year-old female bicyclist riding northbound on East 77 Street was involved in a crash caused by driver inattention and other vehicular factors. The bicyclist was ejected from her bike and sustained abrasions to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report notes the bicyclist was unlicensed and traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred at the left side doors of her bike. The crash also involved another vehicle traveling northbound, impacting its right front quarter panel. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash and suffered injury severity level 3. No helmet or signaling factors were listed.


Taxi Hits Bicyclist on East 90 Street

A taxi struck a bicyclist traveling east on East 90 Street near Lexington Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The taxi’s right side doors took the impact. Driver errors included improper lane usage and passenger distraction.

According to the police report, a taxi and a bicycle collided on East 90 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 55-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The taxi was traveling east and struck the bicyclist on its right side doors. The report lists driver errors as "Passenger Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The taxi had two occupants and was driven by a licensed male driver. The crash caused damage to the taxi’s right side doors and the bike’s front end.


SUV Hits Elderly Pedestrian Crossing Signal

A 75-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing at an intersection with the signal. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered abrasions to her elbow and lower arm but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 75-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 3 Avenue and 1406 in Manhattan. She was crossing with the signal when a 2021 GMC SUV traveling north struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to her elbow and lower arm and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The SUV showed no damage, and the driver was licensed. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Lexington Avenue

A 24-year-old man crossing Lexington Avenue with the signal was hit by an SUV making a left turn. The vehicle struck him center front. He suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield and was distracted.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Lexington Avenue at an intersection with the signal. The pedestrian was struck by a 2020 Jeep SUV traveling south and making a left turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, resulting in shock. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally with the signal.


Bus Rear Wheels Crush Woman’s Leg

A bus turned right at Fifth Avenue and East 60th. Its rear wheels caught a 69-year-old woman. Her leg was crushed beneath the weight. She lay broken on the pavement. The bus rolled on, untouched. The city swallowed her pain.

A bus struck a 69-year-old woman at the corner of Fifth Avenue and East 60th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the bus turned right and its rear wheels crushed the woman’s leg as she crossed at the intersection. She suffered severe crush injuries to her lower leg and foot. The bus sustained no damage. The driver, a 55-year-old man, reported chest pain but remained conscious. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specified in the data. The violence of the turn left a pedestrian broken on the street, while the bus continued on, unscathed.


Sedan Rear-Ends Bicyclist on 3 Avenue

A sedan struck a bicyclist from behind on 3 Avenue in Manhattan. The 22-year-old rider was ejected and suffered chest injuries. Police cited the driver for following too closely and inattention. The cyclist wore a helmet and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on 3 Avenue rear-ended a bicyclist also traveling east. The 22-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and sustained chest contusions. The report lists driver errors as following too closely and driver inattention or distraction. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The impact occurred at the center front end of the sedan and the center back end of the bike. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash but injured. No other contributing factors were noted.


SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on East 73 Street

A northbound SUV struck the rear of a northbound sedan on East 73 Street. The sedan’s driver, a 35-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 2016 Chevrolet SUV traveling north on East 73 Street rear-ended a 2018 Volvo sedan also heading north. The sedan’s 35-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan was damaged at its center back end; the SUV was damaged at its left front bumper. Both drivers were licensed. The sedan driver was restrained by a lap belt and remained conscious. No other contributing factors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to rear-end collisions.