Crash Count for Precinct 19
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 4,687
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,121
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 539
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 58
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 18
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025
Carnage in Precinct 19
Killed 18
+3
Crush Injuries 18
Lower leg/foot 6
+1
Hip/upper leg 3
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Head 2
Whole body 2
Face 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Amputation 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Severe Bleeding 21
Head 16
+11
Face 4
Neck 1
Severe Lacerations 13
Head 7
+2
Face 2
Lower arm/hand 2
Lower leg/foot 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Concussion 19
Head 8
+3
Back 3
Lower arm/hand 2
Lower leg/foot 2
Neck 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Face 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whiplash 69
Neck 37
+32
Head 12
+7
Back 8
+3
Shoulder/upper arm 7
+2
Whole body 6
+1
Face 2
Chest 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Contusion/Bruise 158
Lower leg/foot 47
+42
Head 27
+22
Lower arm/hand 22
+17
Shoulder/upper arm 14
+9
Back 12
+7
Whole body 10
+5
Hip/upper leg 9
+4
Neck 8
+3
Chest 7
+2
Face 5
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Abrasion 67
Lower leg/foot 24
+19
Head 13
+8
Lower arm/hand 13
+8
Face 7
+2
Shoulder/upper arm 4
Hip/upper leg 3
Back 1
Chest 1
Neck 1
Pain/Nausea 42
Head 8
+3
Lower leg/foot 7
+2
Back 6
+1
Neck 6
+1
Lower arm/hand 4
Shoulder/upper arm 4
Hip/upper leg 3
Whole body 3
Chest 1
Face 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 19?

Preventable Speeding in Precinct 19 School Zones

(since 2022)
5 AM at York and 72nd

5 AM at York and 72nd

Precinct 19: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 4, 2025

Just before dawn on Aug 30, a taxi struck a pedestrian at York Avenue and E 72nd Street. The person died. source

They were one of 13 people killed on streets in Precinct 19 since Jan 1, 2022 — including 7 pedestrians and 2 cyclists. source

This is not easing. Year‑to‑date, this precinct logged 761 crashes with 391 injuries and 5 deaths, up from 569 crashes, 304 injuries, and 1 death at the same point last year — a 33.7% rise in crashes and 400% rise in deaths. source

The corners that keep breaking people

The worst toll clusters on FDR Drive and 2nd Avenue. FDR Drive leads in harm; 2nd Avenue is next. source

The clock has a pattern. Death strikes most at 5 PM and in the pre‑dawn hours around 4–6 AM. The Aug 30 death fits that curve. source

Named factors show up again and again: driver inattention/distraction, failure to yield, and running lights. source

Machines that kill on foot

Pedestrian deaths here include crashes with SUVs (4 deaths), trucks (2), and a taxi (1). Weight and height matter when they meet a human body. source

At York and 72nd, the city’s own record lists a taxi going straight and a pedestrian in the roadway. The outcome is the same: a body that does not get back up. source

Fix the blocks we know are deadly

Precinct 19 and DOT can act at known danger points:

  • Daylight corners and add hardened turns on 2nd and 1st Avenues; give pedestrians lead‑time signals at wide crossings. source
  • Target failure‑to‑yield and distracted driving at rush and pre‑dawn hours when deaths peak. source
  • Tighten truck movements and loading on FDR access points and along East 85th, where injuries stack up. source

The citywide levers are ready

Lower speeds save lives. The city has the tools to drop default limits and to rein in repeat speeders. Both are on the table now. See how to push them here.

The person killed at 5 AM on York did not need to die. Neither did the twelve before them. The list does not stop unless we make it stop. Start with the fixes above. Then press City Hall and Albany to move. Act now.

Frequently Asked Questions

What area does this report cover?
NYPD’s 19th Precinct, which includes the Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island, Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill, and Upper East Side-Yorkville areas, and Manhattan CB8. It overlaps parts of Council Districts 4 and 5; Assembly Districts 68, 73, and 76; and State Senate Districts 28 and 29.
How many people have been killed and injured here since 2022?
From Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 4, 2025, 13 people have been killed and 1,671 injured in crashes recorded within Precinct 19. Of those killed, 7 were pedestrians and 2 were cyclists. Source: NYC Open Data motor vehicle collisions datasets.
Where are the worst hotspots?
FDR Drive leads the precinct in combined harm, with 2nd Avenue next. Other problem locations include 1st Avenue, Park Avenue, and East 85th Street. Source: NYC Open Data crash records.
When do the worst crashes happen?
Deaths peak around 5 PM and in the early morning hours near 4–6 AM. Source: NYC Open Data hourly distributions for this precinct.
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 Police Precinct 19 and the window 2022-01-01 through 2025-09-04. We counted deaths and injuries from the Persons table, and cross‑checked crash totals with the Crashes table. Data was accessed Sep 4, 2025. You can start from the crash dataset here and apply those filters.
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.

Citations

Citations
  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes (NYC Open Data) - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-04

Other Representatives

Assembly Member Eddie Gibbs

District 68

Council Member Keith Powers

District 4

State Senator Liz Krueger

District 28

Other Geographies

Precinct 19 Police Precinct 19 sits in Manhattan, District 4, AD 68, SD 28.

It contains Manhattan CB8, Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island, Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill, Upper East Side-Yorkville.

See also
Boroughs
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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 19

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  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842722 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
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Two taxis collide at E 66th and 2nd

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 2025-09-19
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Police Cite Distraction in FDR Back-End Crash

Sep 9 - Three vehicles collided on FDR Drive. Two drivers slowed. One kept going. A right-rear passenger, 37, suffered whiplash. A 34-year-old driver reported neck pain. Police recorded driver inattention. Two back ends crumpled. One front end crushed.

A 37-year-old right-rear passenger suffered whiplash on FDR Drive. A 34-year-old driver reported neck pain. Three vehicles were involved, all traveling north: two sedans and an SUV. Two drivers were slowing or stopping; another was going straight. Police documented back-end damage to two vehicles and front-end damage to one sedan. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction". The involved drivers were men ages 34, 50, and 74. Records list multiple occupants, including a rear-seat child, with no pedestrians or cyclists noted. The report does not specify borough or cross street.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841019 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
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Sedan driver hit cyclist at 96th/Madison, Manhattan

Sep 8 - A sedan driver hit a cyclist at East 96th Street and Madison Avenue. The rider was semiconscious with a neck injury. Police recorded “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.”

A driver in a 2007 Toyota sedan, traveling north, hit a cyclist traveling south at East 96th Street and Madison Avenue in Manhattan at 9:26 p.m. The rider, 26, was semiconscious with a neck injury and complained of whiplash. The driver and another occupant were listed with no injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors recorded were “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” The sedan had left‑front bumper damage. The bike had front‑end damage.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842424 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
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SUV Driver Hits Taxi at Lexington and 66th

Sep 6 - At Lexington and East 66th, a southbound SUV driver hit a westbound taxi in the right side. Three passengers were hurt. Both drivers were injured. Police recorded view obstructed/limited.

At East 66th Street and Lexington Avenue in Manhattan, a southbound SUV driver hit the right side of a westbound taxi. The SUV had front-end damage. The taxi’s right-side doors were damaged. Three passengers were hurt: a 28-year-old in the SUV’s front seat, and two taxi riders, both 29. Both drivers, men 47 and 34, were injured. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight and police recorded “View Obstructed/Limited” as a contributing factor. The report lists five people injured in all. No pedestrians or cyclists are listed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840166 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
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Bus driver turns right, injures woman at 66th

Sep 4 - A bus driver turned right at E 66 St and 5 Ave and hit a 61-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered lower-leg crush injuries. Police listed no driver contributing factor.

According to the police report, a bus driver making a right turn at E 66 St and 5 Ave in Manhattan hit a 61-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered crush injuries to her lower leg. Police coded the point of impact to the bus's right front quarter panel. The crash time was 7:51 p.m. The driver held a New York license and operated a 2021 bus. The report lists no driver contributing factor. No Failure to Yield or other driver error appears in the data. Other listed parties were occupants with unspecified injury status.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841968 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
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It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?

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Taxi driver hit pedestrian outside crosswalk

Aug 30 - The driver of a southbound taxi struck a male pedestrian outside the crosswalk on York Avenue at East 72nd. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries and died. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.

A southbound taxi struck a male pedestrian outside an intersection on York Avenue at East 72nd. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to the entire body and was killed. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Data show the taxi was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end, with damage to the right front bumper. Police listed driver error: Failure to Yield Right-of-Way, and an additional factor recorded as Unspecified. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was in the roadway. No data indicate fault by the victim.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838512 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
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Taxi driver injures cyclist on E 62 St

Aug 29 - A taxi driver going east on E 62 St hit a northbound cyclist at Lexington Avenue. The rider went down with a shoulder injury. Police recorded improper passing or lane usage.

A taxi driver hit a cyclist at E 62 St and Lexington Ave in Manhattan. The rider, a 20-year-old man, suffered a shoulder injury and stayed conscious. The taxi moved east. The bike moved north. According to the police report, officers recorded “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” Police recorded improper passing or lane usage as a contributing factor. Data show damage to the taxi’s right front quarter panel. No serious injuries were listed for the taxi driver. The crash left the rider hurt.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840162 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
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SUV driver fails to yield at 3rd Ave

Aug 29 - A northbound SUV driver struck a westbound sedan at 3rd Avenue and East 63rd. A 61-year-old driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries and complained of whiplash. Police cited failure to yield and traffic control disregard.

The driver of an SUV traveling north on 3rd Avenue struck a westbound sedan at East 63rd Street in Manhattan. A 61-year-old driver was injured. He complained of whiplash and sustained shoulder and upper-arm injuries. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" were contributing factors. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The SUV's center front end struck the sedan's left front quarter panel. Multiple occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838630 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
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Moped driver hits 10-year-old on 3rd Avenue

Aug 19 - The driver of a moped struck a 10-year-old getting on or off a vehicle on 3rd Avenue at East 68th. She was conscious with an arm injury and a contusion. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed.

The driver of a moped struck a 10-year-old girl on 3rd Avenue at East 68th as she was getting on or off a vehicle. She sustained injuries to her elbow and lower arm and was reported conscious with a contusion bruise. The moped's point of impact was the center front end and the vehicle had no noted damage. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Unsafe Speed." Police recorded those driver errors. No other contributing factors were listed in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838580 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
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Left-turn sedan strikes westbound rider

Aug 19 - A left-turning sedan cut across E 63rd at 2nd. It struck a westbound motorcycle. The rider went down with a bruised leg. Police cite inexperience and distraction. Another routine crash in Midtown’s churn.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn at E 63 St and 2 Ave hit a westbound motorcycle. The motorcyclist, a 47-year-old man, was injured with a hip and upper-leg contusion. The sedan driver is listed as a 50-year-old man. The report cites Driver Inexperience and Driver Inattention/Distraction as contributing factors. Vehicle data show the sedan turning left and the motorcycle going straight, with damage at the sedan’s right front bumper and the bike’s front. These driver errors sit at the center of this Midtown collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837026 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
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Distracted sedans collide on FDR Drive

Aug 16 - Two southbound sedans hit on FDR Drive. A man driving gets neck injuries. Impact to his left rear. The other car’s right front is crushed. Police cite distraction. Speed and steel rule the river road.

Two southbound sedans collided on FDR Drive in Manhattan. One driver, a 42-year-old man, suffered neck injuries. The other driver, a 24-year-old woman, was listed with unspecified injury. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The struck car shows impact at the left rear bumper, while the other sedan has right front damage, consistent with a rear-quarter hit. Driver inattention stands out as the failure here. No other contributing factors were listed for the victims or vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4835503 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
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SUV rear-ends parked sedan on Fifth Avenue

Aug 15 - The driver of an SUV struck a parked sedan on 5th Avenue at East 70th. Metal buckled. One driver suffered a neck contusion and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.

The driver of an SUV struck a parked sedan on 5th Avenue near East 70th in Manhattan. One driver was injured. The injured driver sustained a neck contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report also lists "Driver Inexperience" as a contributing factor. The SUV damaged its center front end and struck the sedan at the sedan's center back end. Vehicle occupants’ safety equipment was recorded as a lap belt and harness after the cited driver errors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4835499 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
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Driver hits cyclist on East 77th

Aug 13 - A Jeep’s front end struck a westbound cyclist at E 77th and 1st. The rider went down and was hurt. Night air. Screech. The report flags a traffic control disregard. Steel wins. Flesh pays.

A Jeep sedan, recorded as parked but with front-end impact, struck a westbound bicyclist at East 77th Street and First Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 22-year-old man, was injured and ejected. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That signals a driver failing to obey a signal or sign. The bike showed left-side damage, consistent with a hit from the Jeep’s front. The driver is listed as licensed; two vehicle occupants reported unspecified injuries. After the driver’s violation, the report notes the cyclist had no safety equipment. The crash shows the usual pattern: a car ignores control, a cyclist absorbs the blow.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836502 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
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Unsafe Speed in Three-Car FDR Drive Crash

Aug 10 - Northbound drivers collided on FDR by E 73rd. A 46-year-old driver suffered a chest bruise. Police recorded unsafe speed and other vehicular factors. Steel buckled. The expressway stayed cruel.

Drivers of two sedans and an SUV collided northbound on Franklin D. Roosevelt Drive near East 73rd Street in Manhattan. A 46-year-old male driver suffered a chest contusion. According to the police report, contributing factors were 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular.' Police recorded unsafe speed as a driver error. Damage and impact were logged at the right rear bumper of one vehicle, the center front of another, and the center back of a third. No helmet or signal issues were listed as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834225 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
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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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Driver Changing Lanes Injures Woman in Sedan

Aug 4 - A driver changing lanes hit another sedan on East 96th Street. A 31-year-old woman driving suffered abdomen and pelvis contusions. Police recorded improper lane use and driver inattention.

Two sedans collided at 166 East 96th Street in Manhattan. The driver of one sedan changed lanes and struck the right rear quarter of a second sedan that was going straight. A 31-year-old woman driving was injured to her abdomen and pelvis and listed with contusions. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report records the first vehicle's pre-crash action as Changing Lanes. Points of impact were the left front bumper and the right rear quarter panel. The second vehicle sustained right rear quarter panel damage.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834211 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
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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 2025-09-19
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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.