Harlem Bleeds While Leaders Stand Silent

A cyclist slammed hard on E 135 St at Madison Ave. He flew from his bike. Blood poured from his head. The crash left him conscious but hurt. Obstructed view played a role. The street stayed silent after the impact.

A 31-year-old male bicyclist was injured on E 135 St at Madison Ave in Manhattan. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered severe bleeding from the head. He remained conscious after the crash. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor. The police also noted 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' in the crash data. No other vehicles were reported damaged. The cyclist was not using any safety equipment at the time, as stated in the report. The crash highlights the dangers faced by cyclists when visibility is compromised.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814636, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A van turned left on St Nicholas. It struck an eastbound e-scooter. The scooter rider took the blow to his head. He suffered crush injuries. Unsafe speed played a role. The street bore witness. The city did not slow.

A refrigerated van, heading west on W 145th Street, made a left turn onto St Nicholas Avenue. It collided with a 39-year-old man riding an e-scooter eastbound. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was a contributing factor in the crash. The e-scooter rider was struck and suffered head injuries described as 'crush injuries.' The van’s left front bumper took the impact. The police report lists no contributing factors for the e-scooter rider. No other injuries were specified for the van’s occupants. The crash underscores the danger when large vehicles turn across paths at speed. The report makes clear: speed and turning movements combined to harm a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813549, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A city bus struck a 59-year-old man on an e-bike at Lenox Avenue and West 138th Street. His head was crushed. He died there, unconscious, in the dark, while the city slept. The street claimed another life.

A 59-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed when a northbound bus struck him at Lenox Avenue and West 138th Street in Manhattan, according to the police report. The report states, 'A 59-year-old man on an e-bike was struck by a northbound bus. His head was crushed. He died there, unconscious, in the dark, as the city slept around him.' The bus and e-bike were both reported as going straight ahead before the crash. The police report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are specified in the data, but the fatal impact between the bus and the vulnerable cyclist resulted in a deadly head injury. The e-bike rider was not using any safety equipment, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the absence of specified driver errors. The crash took place just after midnight, underscoring the ongoing danger faced by cyclists on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789910, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Four vehicles collide at midnight on W 134th and Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd. Steel twists, glass shatters. Three men, belted in, suffer crushed necks and torn flesh. Sirens wail as blood pools on cold asphalt, the city’s silence shattered by chaos.

According to the police report, a violent multi-vehicle collision occurred at midnight at the intersection of W 134th Street and Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd in Manhattan. Four vehicles—a Volvo, Toyota, Mini, and NYC EMS truck—were all traveling straight ahead before impact. Three men driving sedans sustained serious crush injuries to the neck and abdomen. The report explicitly cites 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for two of the drivers. The narrative describes the aftermath: 'Three men, belted in, crushed and bleeding. One groans through torn flesh. Alcohol on breath.' No pedestrian involvement or victim behavior was listed as a contributing factor. The crash centers on driver errors and systemic danger, with alcohol and distraction fueling the midnight wreck.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784020, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 66-year-old man lay dying on W 135th Street, crushed by a westbound Toyota. His head shattered, organs ruptured. The streetlights glared down as life left his body. The car rolled on, the city’s danger exposed again.

According to the police report, a 66-year-old man was struck and killed by a westbound Toyota at the corner of W 135th Street and 5th Avenue in Manhattan. The report states the pedestrian was 'outside the crosswalk' when the collision occurred. The impact crushed his head and ruptured his organs. He died at the scene, under the streetlights. The vehicle was described as a 'TOYT -CAR/SUV' traveling straight ahead. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No evidence in the report points to any driver evasive action or external hazard. The focus remains on the lethal interaction between the moving vehicle and the vulnerable pedestrian, underscoring the persistent systemic danger at city intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769074, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV struck a bike near West 141st. Two men thrown. Legs torn, blood on blacktop. The bike twisted, SUV front crushed. Both riders conscious. One was a child. Alcohol played its part. The city’s danger revealed in steel and flesh.

According to the police report, a Station Wagon/SUV traveling north on Saint Nicholas Avenue near West 141st Street collided with a bike, resulting in severe injuries to two male bicyclists, one of whom was a child. Both victims suffered severe lacerations to their legs and remained conscious at the scene. The report states, 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor in the crash. The SUV’s front end was crushed, and the bike was demolished. The narrative describes the SUV as having 'plowed into a bike,' with both riders thrown and blood slicking the asphalt. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The collision underscores the lethal consequences when drivers operate vehicles under the influence, leaving vulnerable road users exposed to catastrophic harm.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761533, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A lone BMW tore north on West 125th, driver drunk and belted. Metal screamed. Concrete took the blow. The man behind the wheel wore the crash on his face. Night swallowed the rest. No passengers. No mercy.

A single-vehicle crash unfolded on West 125th Street near 12th Avenue when a 2015 BMW, traveling northbound, struck with force in the early morning darkness. According to the police report, the 38-year-old male driver was the only occupant. He suffered facial crush injuries and was described as incoherent at the scene. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, highlighting clear driver errors. The sedan's left front bumper absorbed the impact, and no other vehicles or road users were involved. The narrative underscores the severity of the collision and the role of impaired driving. No mention is made of any victim behaviors contributing to the crash; the focus remains on the driver's actions and the systemic danger posed by driving under the influence.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758247, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A teenage boy riding east on West 125th struck broken pavement and was hurled headfirst onto concrete. Blood pooled. He lay semiconscious, bleeding from the head. Sirens wailed. The city’s fractured streets claimed another young rider.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old boy riding a bike eastbound on West 125th Street in Harlem struck defective pavement. The report states the cyclist was ejected and landed headfirst, suffering severe bleeding and a head injury. He was found semiconscious, blood pooling on the concrete. The only listed contributing factors are 'Pavement Defective' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' underscoring the role of hazardous street conditions and lack of focus. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is not cited as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the dangers posed by neglected infrastructure and the systemic risks faced by vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751696, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi struck a cyclist on his left side at West 133rd and Lenox Avenue. The rider crashed hard, blood pooling at his waist. Four passengers watched silently. The bike lay twisted. The cyclist suffered severe abdominal injuries.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on Lenox Avenue struck a cyclist on the left side at West 133rd Street. The impact caused the cyclist to hit the pavement forcefully, resulting in severe lacerations to his abdomen and pelvis. The report notes blood pooling at the cyclist's waist and a twisted bike, while four passengers inside the taxi witnessed the aftermath. The police identified 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as 'Failure to Yield' were cited. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but helmet use was not listed as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the collision impact and the serious injuries sustained by the vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755223, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV turning left on 8th Avenue struck a northbound cyclist. The man flew, hit pavement, head split, blood pooled. Shock froze his eyes. The SUV’s bumper bent where his body broke. Night swallowed the scene in Manhattan.

According to the police report, a Station Wagon/SUV traveling south on 8th Avenue near 262nd Street made a left turn and struck a man riding a bike northbound, who was proceeding straight ahead. The report details that the cyclist was ejected, suffering a severe head injury and bleeding, with shock evident in his expression. The narrative states, 'He flew, hit pavement. Head split. Blood pooled. Eyes wide with shock. The bumper bent where his body broke.' The point of impact was the SUV’s left front bumper. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both parties, but the SUV driver’s action—making a left turn into the path of a cyclist going straight—remains central to the crash. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s maneuver. The crash occurred late at night in Manhattan, underscoring the persistent danger for vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743142, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A three-year-old girl crossing with the signal on Lenox Avenue was struck in the head by a turning SUV. She died at the scene. The SUV’s front end bore the impact, marking the fatal collision.

At Lenox Avenue and West 135th Street in Manhattan, a three-year-old girl was fatally struck by an eastbound SUV making a left turn. According to the police report, the child was 'crossing with the signal' when the 2020 Nissan SUV hit her in the head at the 'center front end' of the vehicle, which sustained damage there. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified' but highlights the driver’s action of making a left turn into a crosswalk occupied by a pedestrian. The narrative states, 'She died there on the street. The front end bore the mark of her final moment.' No victim error is cited, focusing attention on the lethal consequences of the driver’s maneuver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739974, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi struck a 67-year-old cyclist at West 111th and 8th Avenue. The rider flew from his bike, head split, blood pooling on the street. Evening fell as he lay incoherent, victim of driver distraction and failure to yield.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on West 111th Street collided with a 67-year-old man riding a bicycle northbound at the corner of 8th Avenue. The cyclist was ejected from his bike, suffering severe head injuries and heavy bleeding. The report states the cab’s left front bumper was damaged in the crash. The cyclist was found incoherent at the scene. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors in the collision. The narrative describes blood on the street and the rider’s head split open. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this detail is noted only after the driver’s errors, as listed in the police report. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of driver inattention in Manhattan’s dense streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732710, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan veered at West 141st and St. Nicholas, striking a 22-year-old cyclist. The driver, distracted and failing to hold the lane, sent the rider flying. Blood pooled. The cyclist lay conscious, head bleeding, the bike twisted in the street.

A crash unfolded at the corner of West 141st Street and Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan, where a sedan struck a 22-year-old cyclist, according to the police report. The report states the sedan driver was 'distracted' and failed to maintain lane position, citing 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The cyclist was ejected from his bike, landing head-first and suffering severe bleeding, with injuries focused on the head. The police report describes the aftermath: 'He flew, landed head-first. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He lay conscious, bleeding.' The bike was left twisted on the street. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this detail is listed after the primary driver errors. The collision highlights the lethal consequences when drivers fail to pay attention and maintain proper lane discipline.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724593, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Toyota swung wide in a U-turn. Its bumper caught a cyclist’s leg. Flesh tore, blood pooled. The man stayed conscious as the SUV kept moving. The street bore witness to driver error and the cost paid in flesh.

According to the police report, a Toyota SUV attempted a wide U-turn near 2360 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The SUV’s left front bumper struck a 36-year-old man riding a bike straight ahead. The impact caused severe lacerations to the cyclist’s knee and lower leg, leaving him conscious but bleeding in the street. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors. The cyclist’s behavior is only mentioned as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' in the data, but the primary focus remains on the SUV driver’s actions. The SUV continued moving after the collision, underscoring the dangers faced by vulnerable road users when drivers misjudge turns and fail to maintain safe distance.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708035, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan swung right on West 144th. Its bumper struck a man crossing with the signal. Bones broke. He stayed conscious. The street bore the wound. The driver failed to yield. The city’s danger showed its teeth.

According to the police report, a 2023 Honda sedan turned right at the corner of West 144th Street and 7th Avenue in Manhattan. The vehicle's center front bumper struck a 33-year-old man who was crossing the intersection with the signal. The impact crushed the pedestrian’s hip and upper leg, leaving him injured but conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The pedestrian’s action—'Crossing With Signal'—is noted in the report, but only after the driver’s failure to yield. The sedan sustained no damage, but the man suffered severe crush injuries. The incident underscores the persistent danger faced by those on foot when drivers disregard the right-of-way.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701162, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two bikes collided head-on on West 125th. Metal struck metal. A woman, 33, hit the ground hard. Her head split. Blood pooled. She lay still, unconscious. The street went silent. The crash left her broken and bleeding.

Two bicycles crashed head-on near 215 West 125th Street in Manhattan. A 33-year-old woman riding east was thrown from her bike. She suffered a severe head injury and lost consciousness. According to the police report, 'Two bikes, head-on. East met west. A woman, 33, hit the pavement. Head split. Blood pooled. She lay unconscious.' The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Lost Consciousness' as contributing factors. The woman was partially ejected from her bike and severely bleeding. No mention is made of helmet use or signaling as a factor. The crash left one cyclist gravely hurt, the street stained and silent.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4674001, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorcycle slammed into a cyclist on West 133rd Street. The cyclist flew from his bike, smashed face-first, and bled in the road. Both vehicles shattered. The rider had no license. The crash left the cyclist injured and bleeding.

A motorcycle struck a 41-year-old cyclist head-on on West 133rd Street. The cyclist was ejected, landed face-first, and suffered severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'A motorcycle struck a 41-year-old cyclist head-on. He flew from the bike, hit face-first, and lay bleeding in the road. No helmet. The rider was unlicensed. Both machines shattered at the front.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The motorcyclist was unlicensed. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes were driver distraction and failure to obey traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671878, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Chevy SUV backed into a parked Chrysler on West 126th. No damage to either car. The driver, a 35-year-old woman, died behind the wheel. The street was quiet. The crash left one dead. The city held its breath.

A Chevy SUV, driven by a 35-year-old woman, backed into a parked Chrysler SUV near 479 West 126th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A Chevy SUV backed into a parked Chrysler. No damage. No seatbelt. The woman driving, 35, died behind the wheel.' The crash resulted in the death of the driver. The police report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No other injuries were reported. The driver was not wearing a seatbelt, as noted after the driver errors. The parked Chrysler sustained no damage. The street was still. The loss was total.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4668437, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An unlicensed e-bike struck a man mid-block on West 125th. Blood streaked his face. The Audi’s bumper cracked. The man stayed conscious. Harlem traffic rolled on. The street bore witness. The wound ran deep.

A 44-year-old man was injured when an unlicensed e-bike struck him mid-block on West 125th Street in Harlem. According to the police report, the man was crossing outside the crosswalk when the crash occurred. The e-bike rider was unlicensed. The Audi SUV, parked nearby, suffered a cracked bumper. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained severe facial lacerations but remained conscious at the scene. No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield were listed in the data. The report does not mention helmet use or signals as factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661426, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moped clipped a parked taxi on West 143rd. The rider’s arm was torn off. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed awake. The taxi’s doors crumpled. No helmet. No license. Passing too close cost flesh and bone.

A moped rider was gravely injured on West 143rd Street in Manhattan after striking a parked taxi. According to the police report, 'A moped clipped a parked taxi. No helmet. No license. The rider’s arm torn off at the elbow. He stayed awake. Blood pooled on the asphalt. The taxi’s side doors folded like paper.' The crash involved a moped and a taxi, with the moped passing too closely and colliding with the taxi’s left side doors. The rider, a 39-year-old man, suffered an arm amputation. The police report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The moped operator was unlicensed and wore no helmet, as noted in the report. The taxi was parked and unoccupied at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655659, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14