What is the New York State Assembly and how does it work?

The New York State Assembly is the lower house of the state legislature. It passes laws, approves budgets, and represents local districts like AD 72.

Where does AD 72 sit politically?

It belongs to borough [Manhattan](/borough/manhattan/), city council [District 10](/council-district/10/), and state senate [SD 31](/senate-district/31/).

Which areas are in AD 72?

It includes [Kingsbridge-Marble Hill](/neighborhood/bx0802/), [Washington Heights (South)](/neighborhood/mn1201/), [Washington Heights (North)](/neighborhood/mn1202/), [Inwood](/neighborhood/mn1203/), [Highbridge Park](/neighborhood/mn1291/), and [Manhattan CB12](/community-board/112/). It also overlaps parts of council [District 10](/council-district/10/) and state senate [SD 31](/senate-district/31/).

What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in AD 72?

Cars and SUVs caused 2 deaths and over 300 injuries to pedestrians. Motorcycles and mopeds caused 0 deaths and 18 injuries. Bikes were involved in 10 injuries, but no deaths.

Are crashes just 'accidents' or are they preventable?

Crashes are not random. Policies like lower speed limits, street redesign, and enforcement can prevent injuries and deaths.

What can local politicians do to make streets safer?

They can pass and enforce lower speed limits, fund street redesigns, support speed cameras, and back laws that target repeat dangerous drivers.

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.

Assembly District 72: Traffic Crash Statistics

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Jun 5, 2026 - A driver made an unsafe lane change near Nagle Avenue and Academy Street, and an 18-year-old driver ended up injured with severe facial lacerations. Night fell, and the damage followed.

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Crash Counter for AD 72 475 crashes • 2 deaths

Crashes: 475

All Injuries: 236

Moderate: 57

Serious: 20

Deaths: 2

Police records: Jan 1, 2026-Jun 11, 2026

Caught Speeding in AD 72 KWC3138 — 238 times

238 speed-camera tickets citywide in 12 months
NY KWC3138 · 2022 Gray Mitsubishi Suburban
Caught here 1 time in the last 12 months.
Typically speeds citywide in: Mount Hope (24), Fordham Heights (18), and Bedford Park (17).
209 speed-camera tickets citywide in 12 months
NY LHW5598 · 2023 Black Toyota Sedan
Caught here 1 time in the last 12 months.
Typically speeds citywide in: Mount Hope (22), Fordham Heights (20), and Claremont Village-Claremont (East) (14).
205 speed-camera tickets citywide in 12 months
NY LHW6019 · 2024 Gray Toyota Sedan
Caught here 1 time in the last 12 months.
Typically speeds citywide in: Crown Heights (North) (17), Ocean Hill (11), and East New York-New Lots (8).
182 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 (10), and Crown Heights (North) (9).
181 speed-camera tickets citywide in 12 months
NY KXM8750 · 2023 Black Mitsubishi Suburban
Caught here 1 time in the last 12 months.
Typically speeds citywide in: St. Albans (23), South Jamaica (16), and Laurelton (15).

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Data as of 2026-06-11

Recent severe crashes

E-bike rider dies after curb impact on Amsterdam Avenue 2026-05-02T03:19:00+00:00
AMSTERDAM AVE
A 49-year-old e-bike rider died after police said she hit a curb at Amsterdam Avenue and W 181st Street; official crash records cite following too closely.
Official crash records place the crash a little after 3 AM on May 2, 2026, at Amsterdam Avenue and W 181st Street in Manhattan, with one cyclist killed. Police told the Daily News that Dayanara Deschamps Betances was riding north with a 75-year-old passenger when she hit a curb and both were thrown onto the sidewalk; EMS took her to Columbia University Irving Medical Center, where she died. Official crash records cite following too closely, while the e-bike entry cites reaction to an uninvolved vehicle; the police account described a curb impact.
Sedan driver blows control, kills e-biker 2026-02-12T14:24:00+00:00
BROADWAY
A sedan driver disregarded traffic control on Broadway at W 212 St and hit a 45-year-old e-bike rider. The rider was killed.
According to the police report, a 43-year-old sedan driver making a left turn on Broadway at W 212 St hit a 45-year-old man riding an e-bike. Police recorded traffic control disregarded and unsafe lane changing. The e-bike rider was killed. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
Driver’s lane change leaves 18-year-old hurt 2026-06-05T20:10:00+00:00
NAGLE AVE
A driver made an unsafe lane change near Nagle Avenue and Academy Street, and an 18-year-old driver ended up injured with severe facial lacerations. Night fell, and the damage followed.
According to the police report, a driver made an unsafe lane change on Nagle Avenue at Academy Street in Manhattan around 8:10 p.m. on June 5, 2026. Police recorded following too closely as a contributing factor for an 18-year-old male driver, who was injured, ejected, and reported severe facial lacerations.
Van driver hits e-bike rider 2026-05-26T08:25:00+00:00
W 184 ST
A van driver hit a 66-year-old e-bike rider near Broadway on W 184th Street. The rider suffered a leg injury, including a fracture or dislocation.
According to the police report, a 55-year-old van driver and a 66-year-old e-bike rider were both traveling straight when the crash occurred on W 184th Street at Broadway in Manhattan on May 26, 2026, around 8:25 a.m. The e-bike rider was injured, with a knee/lower-leg/foot injury and a fracture/distortion/dislocation complaint. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
Distracted driver turned left, hit motorcyclist 2026-05-19T19:00:00+00:00
BROADWAY
A driver making a left turn on Broadway hit a motorcyclist and threw him from the bike. Police recorded driver inattention.
According to the police report, a driver in a station wagon/SUV was making a left turn on Broadway at W 228th Street in the Bronx when he collided with a motorcyclist going straight. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction. The motorcycle rider, a 32-year-old man, was ejected and injured, with a reported fracture, distortion, or dislocation to his elbow/lower arm/hand.

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Carnage in AD 72 8 Whiplash (Head)

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▸ Killed 2

▸ Crush Injuries 3

▸ Severe Bleeding 3

▸ Severe Lacerations 3

▸ Concussion 3

▸ Fracture/Dislocation 5

▸ Internal Injury 2

▸ Whiplash 13

▸ Contusion/Bruise 15

▸ Abrasion 6

▸ Pain/Nausea 9

Data from Jan 1, 2026 to Jun 11, 2026

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Crashes by Hour in AD 72 4 PM • 18 injuries ↑64%

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Who is getting hurt? Kids 20 injuries ↑11% Seniors 27 injuries ↑59%

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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 695 16+ offenders ↓51%

Repeat School-Zone Speeding Offenders

AD 72

Speed data through 2026-05-31

695

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

Prev: 1,420 2025 year-to-date

↓51.1% vs 2025 year-to-date

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≥ 16

≥ 6: 2,080 (2026 year-to-date) • Prev: 4,110 2025 year-to-date
≥ 16: 695 (2026 year-to-date) • Prev: 1,420 2025 year-to-date

Pedestrian Injuries 97% by Cars and Trucks ↓41%

Cars 0

Trucks 0

Mopeds 0

Bikes 0

Assembly Member Manny De Los Santos A (88)

Assembly Member Manny De Los Santos
District 72

Assembly 72

Street Safety Record

A (88)

2026 year-to-date

Recent win: Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer: Council passes

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Email: delossm@nyassembly.gov

District Office:
210 Sherman Ave. Suite A&C, New York, NY 10034
212-544-2278

Legislative Office:
Room 454, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
518-455-5807

Twitter: @AMDeLosSantos72

Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal —

Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal

District Manhattan

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Twitter: @bradhoylman

Council Member Carmen N. De La Rosa A (94)*

Council Member Carmen N. De La Rosa
District 10

Council 10

Street Safety Record

A (94)*

2026 year-to-date

Recent win: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to increasing the fines for the unlawful use of all-terrain vehicles and dirt bikes

De La Rosa Frames ATV Crackdown as Safety‑Boosting Measure
👍 Positive
2026-02-12 · Leadership · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps grade
Int 0528-2026 moved to Public Safety committee. It hikes penalties for illegal ATVs and dirt bikes. The city targets repeat riding with steeper dollar hits.
De La Rosa Frames ATV Crackdown as Safety‑Boosting Measure
👍 Positive
2026-02-12 · Leadership · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps grade
Int 0528-2026 moved to Public Safety committee. It hikes penalties for illegal ATVs and dirt bikes. The city targets repeat riding with steeper dollar hits.
De La Rosa co-sponsors higher illegal ATV fines, boosting street and park safety.
👍 Positive
2026-02-12 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps grade
Int 0528-2026 moved to Public Safety committee. It hikes penalties for illegal ATVs and dirt bikes. The city targets repeat riding with steeper dollar hits.
De La Rosa co-sponsors higher ATV and dirt bike fines, boosting street safety.
👍 Positive
2026-02-12 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps grade
Int 0528-2026 targets illegal ATVs and dirt bikes with higher fines. It was introduced Feb. 12, 2026 and sent to the Public Safety Committee.