Crash Count for Upper East Side-Yorkville
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,273
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 600
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 178
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 20
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 7
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Oct 29, 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 Oct 29, 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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Other Representatives

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
Other Geographies

Upper East Side-Yorkville Upper East Side-Yorkville sits in Manhattan, Precinct 19, District 5, AD 76, SD 28, Manhattan CB8.

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State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Upper East Side-Yorkville

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Int 1444-2025 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to setting a maximum pedestrian path requirement in front of sidewalk cafes: Council vote

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Int 1444-2025 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to setting a maximum pedestrian path requirement in front of sidewalk cafes: Council vote

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Int 1444-2025 Julie Menin

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Woman who screamed ‘f–k these cops’ after purposely mowing down NYPD officer handed light sentence
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Police bodycam video from deadly NYC July 4 crash shown during trial
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Sedan driver rear-ends SUV on FDR

Oct 16 - Southbound on FDR Drive. A driver in a sedan hit the back of an SUV. Police recorded following too closely. The 36-year-old sedan driver suffered back and internal injuries. The SUV driver was listed with unspecified injury.

On FDR Drive in Manhattan, both vehicles were southbound. A driver in a 2017 Chevy sedan hit the rear of a 2023 Honda SUV. Both were going straight ahead, per the report. Impact marked the sedan’s center front and the SUV’s center back. The 36-year-old woman driving the sedan was injured, with back and internal trauma. The 40-year-old man in the SUV was listed with unspecified injury. According to the police report, "Following Too Closely" was the contributing factor. Police recorded Following Too Closely by the drivers.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4850404 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
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Left-turning SUV driver hits woman at 2 Ave

Oct 10 - A driver in a Chevrolet SUV turned left at 2 Avenue and East 81st and hit a 68-year-old woman in the intersection. She was injured and in shock. Police recorded failure to yield and distraction.

A driver in a Chevrolet SUV headed south on 2 Avenue. The driver made a left at East 81st Street in Manhattan and hit a 68-year-old woman in the intersection. She was injured. She had minor bleeding and shock. The left front bumper was the point of impact. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction'. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The data places the pedestrian in the intersection at impact. The report notes no vehicle damage.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4849156 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
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Int 1421-2025 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to expanding access to roadway and sidewalk cafes: Council vote

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Int 1421-2025 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to expanding access to roadway and sidewalk cafes: Council vote

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Int 1421-2025 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to expanding access to roadway and sidewalk cafes: Council vote

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German Woman Killed in Horrific Hit-and-Run Near Bryant Park

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German tourist, 50, killed after reversing minivan pins her against truck in Midtown Manhattan
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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 2025-11-02
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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 2025-11-02
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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.