What area does this cover?

New York City Council District 5, which includes the Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island and Upper East Side-Yorkville neighborhoods, overlapping Manhattan CB8. [Details](/neighborhood/mn0801/) [here](/neighborhood/mn0803/) and [here](/community-board/108/).

How many people have been killed or injured here since 2022?

From Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 4, 2025, crashes in District 5 caused 15 deaths and 1,278 injuries. Pedestrians account for 9 of the deaths. [Source](https://data.cityofnewyork.us/Public-Safety/Motor-Vehicle-Collisions-Crashes/h9gi-nx95).

Are things getting better this year?

No. Year to date, crashes are up 37.0% (419 to 574), deaths rose from 1 to 5, and injuries rose 22.4% compared to last year. [Source](https://data.cityofnewyork.us/Public-Safety/Motor-Vehicle-Collisions-Crashes/h9gi-nx95).

What are the worst hotspots?

FDR Drive (4 deaths, 371 injuries) and Two Avenue (2 deaths, 71 injuries) lead the district’s toll since 2022. [Source](https://data.cityofnewyork.us/Public-Safety/Motor-Vehicle-Collisions-Crashes/h9gi-nx95).

How were these numbers calculated?

We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets (Crashes h9gi-nx95, Persons f55k-p6yu, Vehicles bm4k-52h4). We filtered for Jan 1, 2022–Sep 4, 2025 and for City Council District 5, then counted totals for deaths, injuries, and crashes, and reviewed location fields for hotspots and the hourly distribution. Data were accessed Sep 4, 2025. Start from the Crashes dataset [here](https://data.cityofnewyork.us/Public-Safety/Motor-Vehicle-Collisions-Crashes/h9gi-nx95) and apply the date range and Council District 5 filters.

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Council District 5: Traffic Crash Statistics

York and 72nd: a death at daybreak, and a district on edge

Jun 1, 2026 - A driver hit a 48-year-old motorcyclist on FDR Drive just before midnight. The rider was ejected and killed.

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Crash Counter for District 5 335 crashes • 1 deaths

Crashes: 335

All Injuries: 173

Moderate: 41

Serious: 12

Deaths: 1

Data from Jan 1, 2026 to Jun 11, 2026

Caught Speeding in CD 5 KZF9054 — 191 times

191 speed-camera tickets citywide in 12 months
NY KZF9054 · 2023 Black Mitsubishi Suburban
Caught here 1 time in the last 12 months.
Typically speeds citywide in: East New York-New Lots (13), Ocean Hill (11), and Crown Heights (North) (10).
154 speed-camera tickets citywide in 12 months
NY LNY5105 · 2024 Black Toyota Pickup
Caught here 1 time in the last 12 months.
Typically speeds citywide in: East Flatbush-Rugby (10), East Flatbush-Erasmus (9), and East New York-New Lots (8).
144 speed-camera tickets citywide in 12 months
NH 5652410 · 2014 Black Hyundai 4Dse
Caught here 1 time in the last 12 months.
Typically speeds citywide in: Sheepshead Bay-Manhattan Beach-Gerritsen Beach (23), Gravesend (East)-Homecrest (8), and Brighton Beach (6).
130 speed-camera tickets citywide in 12 months
NY LFB3893 · 2023 Black Chrys Suburban
Caught here 1 time in the last 12 months.
Typically speeds citywide in: Coney Island-Sea Gate (13), Gravesend (East)-Homecrest (9), and Mapleton-Midwood (West) (7).
118 speed-camera tickets citywide in 12 months
NY MAB9438 · 2019 Red Mercedes-Benz Coupe
Caught here 1 time in the last 12 months.
Typically speeds citywide in: Upper West Side (Central) (21), Upper West Side-Lincoln Square (14), and Financial District-Battery Park City (13).

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Recent severe crashes

Driver hit motorcyclist on FDR Drive 2026-06-01T23:58:00+00:00
FDR DRIVE
A driver hit a 48-year-old motorcyclist on FDR Drive just before midnight. The rider was ejected and killed.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old driver in an SUV and a 48-year-old rider on a motorcycle were traveling north on FDR Drive in Manhattan around 11:58 p.m. Police recorded that the driver hit the motorcyclist. The motorcyclist was ejected and killed. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
Drunk dump-truck driver hits cyclist 2026-05-05T02:55:00+00:00
E 86 ST
A dump-truck driver hit a 31-year-old cyclist at E 86th Street and 1st Avenue overnight. Police recorded alcohol involvement; the cyclist was ejected and injured.
According to the police report, a 61-year-old dump-truck driver going straight ahead hit a 31-year-old bicyclist at E 86th Street and 1st Avenue in Manhattan around 2:55 a.m. Police recorded alcohol involvement. The cyclist was ejected and reported injuries to the hip/upper leg, with a complaint of fracture, distorted, and dislocation.
Bike rider sped, crashed on 3rd 2026-04-21T19:25:00+00:00
E 61 ST
A 46-year-old bike rider was hurt at E 61st Street and 3rd Avenue. Police recorded unsafe speed and passing too closely.
According to the police report, a 46-year-old male bicyclist was injured near E 61st Street and 3rd Avenue in Manhattan around 7:25 p.m. on April 21, 2026. Police recorded unsafe speed and passing too closely. The rider reported a concussion and a head injury, and the report lists partial ejection.
Moped driver hits 61-year-old pedestrian 2026-04-17T11:00:00+00:00
200 E 94 ST
A moped driver hit a 61-year-old woman near 200 E 94th Street. Police recorded driver inattention.
According to the police report, a moped driver going straight hit a 61-year-old woman near 200 E 94th Street in Manhattan on April 17, 2026 at about 11 a.m. The pedestrian suffered a back injury and an internal complaint. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
Drunk driver crashes at Queensboro exit 2026-04-05T00:00:00+00:00
2 AVE
Police recorded alcohol involvement as a driver went straight on 2nd Avenue at the Queensboro Bridge Exit. The 27-year-old driver was injured, with neck pain and nausea.
According to the police report, a sedan driver was going straight ahead on 2nd Avenue at the Queensboro Bridge Exit in Manhattan just after midnight on April 5, 2026. Police recorded alcohol involvement. The 27-year-old driver was listed as injured, with a neck injury and a complaint of pain or nausea; the report also noted he was incoherent. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.

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Carnage in CD 5 5 Minor Bleeding (Head)

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▸ Killed 1

▸ Severe Lacerations 3

▸ Concussion 1

▸ Fracture/Dislocation 4

▸ Internal Injury 3

▸ Whiplash 6

▸ Contusion/Bruise 11

▸ Abrasion 6

▸ Pain/Nausea 3

Data from Jan 1, 2026 to Jun 11, 2026

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Crashes by Hour in CD 5 1 PM • 22 injuries ↑100%

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Who is getting hurt? Kids 12 injuries ↑71% Seniors 18 injuries →0%

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How we calculate this

We calculate these costs using a method developed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or NHTSA. It gives one set of costs for crashes with injuries and another for crashes with no reported injuries.

Crashes with injuries cost much more because the method includes things like lost work, medical care, and long-term harm. NHTSA says crash costs include "lost productivity, medical, legal and court costs, emergency service, insurance administration, congestion, property damage, and workplace losses."

These are estimates, not bills. "Other harm" is the part of the broader estimate that goes beyond direct bills and insurance claims. It captures pain, disability, and lost quality of life.

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Preventable Speeding 100 16+ offenders ↓75%

Repeat School-Zone Speeding Offenders

CD 5

Speed data through 2026-04-30

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Preventable tickets (≥16) — 2026 year-to-date

Prev: 397 2025 year-to-date

↓74.8% vs 2025 year-to-date

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≥ 6: 261 (2026 year-to-date) • Prev: 982 2025 year-to-date
≥ 16: 100 (2026 year-to-date) • Prev: 397 2025 year-to-date

Pedestrian Injuries 94% by Cars and Trucks ↑26%

Cars 0

Trucks 0

Mopeds 0

Bikes 0

Council Member Julie Menin A (100)

Council Member Julie Menin
District 5

Council 5

Street Safety Record

A (100)

2026 year-to-date

Recent win: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to maximum clear path requirements for sidewalk cafes

Menin Backs Safety‑Boosting 8‑Foot Clear Path Limit
👍 Positive
2026-03-10 · Leadership · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps grade
Int 0724-2026 would cap sidewalk-cafe clear-path rules at 8 feet or 50% of sidewalk width. The bill sits in committee. It rewrites how much space pedestrians get on crowded blocks.
Menin Backs Safety‑Boosting 8‑Foot Clear Path Limit
👍 Positive
2026-03-10 · Leadership · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps grade
Int 0724-2026 would cap sidewalk-cafe clear-path rules at 8 feet or 50% of sidewalk width. The bill sits in committee. It rewrites how much space pedestrians get on crowded blocks.
Menin sponsors clear-path sidewalk cafe bill, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety.
👍 Positive
2026-03-10 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps grade
Int 0724-2026 would cap sidewalk-cafe clear paths at 8 feet or half the sidewalk. It is in Committee after introduction and referral. The bill narrows the space people on foot can count on.
Menin Backs Safety‑Boosting 8‑Foot Sidewalk Cafe Clear Path
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2026-03-10 · Leadership · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps grade
Int 0724-2026 would cap sidewalk-cafe clear-path rules at 8 feet or half the sidewalk. It also defines “clear path.” The bill was introduced March 10, 2026 and sent to committee.