Crash Count for Manhattan CB10
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,368
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,792
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 463
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 39
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 5
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 30, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Manhattan CB10?

Harlem Bleeds While City Sleeps: Demand Safety Now

Harlem Bleeds While City Sleeps: Demand Safety Now

Manhattan CB10: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 10, 2025

The Toll in Harlem: Lives Lost, Families Broken

A child, age three, was crossing Lenox Avenue with her mother. The light was with them. An SUV turned left. The girl died in the street. Her mother was scraped and bruised but lived. This was July 11, 2024. The driver kept his license. The city kept its silence.

In the last twelve months, two people died and ten more suffered serious injuries on the streets of Manhattan CB10. Three hundred ninety-nine were hurt. The numbers pile up, but the pain is sharp. A cyclist crushed by a bus on Lenox and 138th. A man on a motorcycle, helmet on, ejected and killed at 116th and 8th. A pedestrian struck crossing with the signal. The city calls them accidents. They are not accidents. They are the cost of inaction.

Who Pays the Price?

Children, elders, cyclists, and walkers pay first. In the last year, a child died. An elder was left with broken bones. Cyclists and pedestrians are hit again and again. Cars and SUVs did most of the damage—one death, 192 minor injuries, 86 moderate, 6 serious. Trucks and buses left 31 more hurt. Bikes and mopeds added to the toll, but the weight of steel does the killing.

What Has Been Done? What Has Been Delayed?

Council Member Yusef Salaam voted to legalize jaywalking, ending a law that punished the desperate and the poor. He co-sponsored bills for more protected bike lanes, speed humps, and crash investigations. He voted yes on a law letting pedestrians cross anywhere, stripping away a tool used to blame the dead. But the city still moves slow. “It required some extrication, meaning they had to use some equipment to free the patient,” said FDNY Deputy Chief Jason Saffon after a bus crash. The tools come out after the blood is on the street.

The Next Step: Demand Action

This is not fate. This is policy. Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand protected bike lanes, not paint. Demand action before another child dies. The city will not move unless you push.

Do not wait for the next siren.

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Other Representatives

Jordan Wright
Assembly Member Jordan Wright
District 70
District Office:
163 W. 125th St. Suite 911, New York, NY 10027
Legislative Office:
Room 532, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Yusef Salaam
Council Member Yusef Salaam
District 9
District Office:
163 Lenox Avenue, New York, NY 10026
212-678-4505
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1776, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7397
Twitter: CMYusefSalaam
Cordell Cleare
State Senator Cordell Cleare
District 30
District Office:
Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. State Office Building 163 W. 125th St., Suite 912, New York, NY 10027
Legislative Office:
Room 905, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

Manhattan CB10 Manhattan Community Board 10 sits in Manhattan, Precinct 32, District 9, AD 70, SD 30.

It contains Harlem (South), Harlem (North).

See also
Boroughs
City Council Districts
State_assembly_districts
State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Manhattan Community Board 10

Distracted Driver Crashes SUV Into Parked Sedan

A distracted driver struck a parked sedan on East 121st Street in Manhattan. The SUV's right front bumper hit the sedan's left rear. The driver, wearing a lap belt, suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm but remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, at 10:15 AM on East 121st Street in Manhattan, a 39-year-old male driver operating a 2021 SUV traveling east collided with a parked 2018 sedan. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper striking the sedan's left rear bumper. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and sustained a contusion to the elbow and lower arm, classified as injury severity 3. The driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan was unoccupied at the time of the crash. Vehicle damage was limited to the right front bumper of the SUV and the left rear quarter panel of the sedan. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779334 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
SUV and Sedan Collide on Harlem River Drive

Two vehicles traveling south on Harlem River Drive collided front quarter panels. A female rear passenger in the SUV suffered an eye injury and bruising. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Harlem River Drive at 18:45 involving a 2024 Subaru SUV and a sedan, both traveling straight south. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the SUV and the right front quarter panel of the sedan. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the collision. A female occupant seated in the left rear passenger position of the SUV was injured, sustaining an eye injury and contusions. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing behaviors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction on busy roadways.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778923 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 49-year-old man was injured crossing St Nicholas Ave with the signal when a sedan making a left turn struck him. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, hitting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s right front bumper.

According to the police report, at 5:42 AM on St Nicholas Ave near W 141 St in Manhattan, a sedan traveling northwest made a left turn and struck a 49-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered upper arm and shoulder contusions and bruises but remained conscious. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its right front bumper, damaging the right front quarter panel. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing lawfully. The driver’s errors directly caused the collision and injuries.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776533 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Distracted Driver Ejects Skater in Manhattan Crash

A 46-year-old female skater was ejected and injured after a collision involving a sedan and an electric scooter in Manhattan. The driver’s inattention and inexperience caused the crash, resulting in abrasions and lower leg injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:17 in Manhattan near 111 Central Park North. The collision involved a sedan and an electric scooter traveling west. The electric scooter driver, a 46-year-old female occupant, was ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors for the electric scooter driver. The sedan was parked before the crash and impacted on its left side doors, while the electric scooter struck with its center front end. The electric scooter driver was wearing a helmet, but the primary cause was the driver’s distraction and inexperience, highlighting systemic dangers related to driver attentiveness in vehicle interactions.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775703 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Signal

A 41-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan driver, distracted and inattentive, struck him while making a right turn on West 142nd Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection in Manhattan.

According to the police report, at 16:10 on West 142nd Street near Lenox Avenue in Manhattan, a sedan traveling east made a right turn and struck a 41-year-old male pedestrian. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the collision occurred. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot and remained conscious after the impact. The vehicle's center front end was damaged, indicating the point of impact. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but failed to maintain attention, directly causing the injury. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775151 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Taxi Fails to Yield, Injures Pedestrian Crossing

A taxi making a right turn struck an 18-year-old pedestrian crossing with the signal on St Nicholas Ave. The pedestrian suffered full-body injuries and shock. Driver failure to yield and distraction caused the collision at a busy Manhattan intersection.

According to the police report, a 2024 Chevrolet taxi was making a right turn westbound on St Nicholas Ave near W 115 St in Manhattan at 12:20 PM when it struck an 18-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian was injured across her entire body and experienced shock. The report identifies the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The taxi’s point of impact was the center front end, yet the vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was at an intersection and had the crossing signal, emphasizing the driver’s errors as the cause. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but his failure to yield and distraction led to this serious injury.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774746 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Taxi Hits Pedestrian on W 125 St

A taxi traveling east on W 125 St struck a 35-year-old male pedestrian crossing without a signal. The pedestrian suffered bruises over his entire body. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, highlighting dangers of distracted driving in Manhattan.

According to the police report, a taxi driven by a licensed male driver was traveling straight ahead eastbound on W 125 St near Lenox Ave in Manhattan at 7:25 AM. The vehicle struck a 35-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing the street without a signal or crosswalk. The point of impact was the taxi’s right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruising over his entire body but remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. Additionally, the pedestrian’s crossing without a signal was noted as a secondary factor but does not mitigate the driver’s responsibility. The taxi showed no vehicle damage, indicating a low-speed impact. This collision underscores the systemic danger posed by distracted driving in busy Manhattan streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773196 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
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Taxi Rear-Ends Sedan on St Nicholas Ave

A taxi driver fell asleep and rear-ended a stopped sedan on St Nicholas Ave in Manhattan. Three men in the sedan suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash caused left rear bumper damage to the sedan and front-end damage to the taxi.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:00 PM on St Nicholas Ave near W 125 St in Manhattan. A taxi traveling southbound struck the left rear bumper of a sedan that was stopped in traffic. The taxi driver was cited for falling asleep, a critical driver error leading to the collision. The sedan carried three male occupants, all injured with back pain and whiplash but none ejected from the vehicle. The driver of the sedan wore a lap belt; the front passenger also wore a lap belt, while the rear passenger used no safety equipment. The taxi sustained front-end damage, and the sedan's left rear bumper was damaged. The report lists no contributing factors from the victims, focusing on the taxi driver's failure to maintain control.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772843 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Sedan Left Turn Strikes Teen E-Scooter

A sedan turned left on W 130 St, hitting a 14-year-old e-scooter rider. The teen suffered facial bruises. Police cite driver inattention and traffic control disregard as causes.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on W 130 St near Lenox Ave in Manhattan made a left turn and struck a northbound 14-year-old e-scooter rider at 15:22. The rider was conscious but suffered facial contusions and bruises. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors for the sedan operator. The e-scooter rider wore a helmet, but helmet use was not cited as a factor. The sedan's right side doors and the e-scooter's front end were damaged, showing the point of impact. The crash underscores the danger of driver inattention and ignoring traffic controls.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773130 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Sedan Collision Injures Rear Passenger on W 135 St

Two sedans collided on W 135 St in Manhattan. The impact struck the left rear bumper of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. A 29-year-old male passenger suffered head abrasions and shock, remaining inside the vehicle.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on W 135 St near Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd in Manhattan at 4:40 AM. The crash involved a 2024 Toyota sedan traveling north, which was slowing or stopping before impact. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of this vehicle, struck by the right front bumper of another sedan. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error related to vehicle operation. A 29-year-old male occupant in the right rear passenger seat suffered head abrasions and was in shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim. Driver errors, including failure to maintain safe distance or attention, appear central to the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772846 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Distracted SUV Driver Hits Bicyclist on Frederick Douglass Blvd

A distracted SUV driver struck a 25-year-old bicyclist on Frederick Douglass Blvd in Manhattan. The cyclist was partially ejected, suffering head abrasions. The SUV showed no damage despite the impact. Driver inattention was cited as the primary cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:40 on Frederick Douglass Blvd near W 120 St in Manhattan. A 25-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained head abrasions, classified as injury severity level 3. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The SUV, occupied by two males, was parked before the crash and impacted on the right side doors, yet showed no damage. The police report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the SUV driver. The bicyclist also had 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passenger Distraction' listed as contributing factors. No other victim behaviors were noted as contributing. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772278 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Sedan Strikes Bicyclist Making Left Turn

A sedan traveling west collided head-on with a bicyclist making a left turn eastbound on W 116 St. The 19-year-old cyclist was ejected and suffered severe leg fractures. Driver inattention and inexperience contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on W 116 St struck a bicyclist who was making a left turn eastbound. The collision occurred at the center front ends of both vehicles. The bicyclist, a 19-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, as well as the bicyclist's inexperience. The cyclist was conscious at the scene but seriously injured. The sedan driver was operating the vehicle straight ahead but failed to maintain attention, leading to the collision. The bicyclist was unlicensed and not noted to have any contributing fault beyond inexperience. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and the vulnerability of cyclists in traffic.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772447 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Taxi Strikes Teen Cyclist on 125th Street

Taxi hit a 17-year-old cyclist from behind on West 125th. The teen was ejected, left with leg and foot injuries. Police cite the taxi for following too closely. The street turned violent in a moment.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on West 125th Street near Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd struck a 17-year-old male bicyclist who was changing lanes. The impact came from the taxi's right rear quarter panel to the bike's center front end. The cyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor by the taxi driver. No other contributing factors are cited for the cyclist. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to maintain safe distance from vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771167 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
E-Scooter Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing Street

A 68-year-old woman crossing outside a crosswalk was struck by an eastbound e-scooter in Manhattan. She suffered bruises and lower leg injuries. The scooter showed no damage, highlighting the impact on the vulnerable pedestrian amid debris obstruction.

According to the police report, a 68-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing the street outside a crosswalk in Manhattan near West 125th Street. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The collision involved a male driver operating an eastbound e-scooter, who was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-scooter. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists contributing factors including 'Unspecified' and 'Obstruction/Debris,' indicating environmental hazards may have played a role. No driver errors such as failure to yield were explicitly cited, but the presence of debris and the pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk created a hazardous situation. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report does not attribute fault to the pedestrian.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771162 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Sedan Slams Stopped SUV on Harlem River Drive

A sedan rear-ended a stopped SUV on Harlem River Drive. The SUV driver suffered neck and internal injuries. Police cite following too closely and unsafe lane change by the sedan driver.

According to the police report, a northbound sedan struck a stopped SUV on Harlem River Drive at 12:08 AM. The 22-year-old woman driving the SUV was injured, suffering neck pain and internal complaints. The sedan hit the SUV's rear, damaging both vehicles. Police list 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The SUV driver was wearing a lap belt. No actions by the injured driver contributed to the crash. The report highlights driver errors by the sedan operator as the primary cause.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770017 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Pedestrian Injured in Manhattan Failure to Yield Crash

A 66-year-old man suffered chest contusions after a vehicle failed to yield at a Manhattan intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck. The driver’s failure to yield right-of-way caused the impact and injury.

According to the police report, a 66-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Bradhurst Avenue and West 145th Street in Manhattan at 17:51. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a vehicle, described as unspecified type, failed to yield the right-of-way, striking him and causing chest contusions. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision and suffered a contusion bruise to the chest. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The driver’s failure to yield created a dangerous situation resulting in injury to a vulnerable road user.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770147 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Playing in Manhattan Roadway

An SUV traveling east on W 125 St hit a male pedestrian playing in the roadway at an intersection. The pedestrian was injured and incoherent after impact. The vehicle sustained damage to its left front bumper. Driver errors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a 2018 SUV driven by a licensed male driver was traveling straight ahead eastbound on W 125 St in Manhattan at 17:50 when it struck a male pedestrian playing in the roadway at an intersection near St Nicholas Ave. The pedestrian was injured and found incoherent at the scene, with injury severity rated as serious (level 3). The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, which sustained damage. The report lists contributing factors for the pedestrian as unspecified and does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights the danger posed by vehicles striking vulnerable road users in urban intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770588 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
SUV and Taxi Collide on W 116 St

A northbound SUV struck by a westbound taxi on W 116 St caused injuries to the SUV driver. The impact hit the SUV’s right side doors and the taxi’s left front bumper. Driver distraction and inexperience contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, the collision occurred at 16:57 on W 116 St in Manhattan. A 46-year-old male SUV driver, wearing a lap belt, suffered an eye injury and contusion. The SUV was traveling north and was impacted on the right side doors. The taxi, traveling west, struck the SUV with its left front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for both vehicles and adds 'Driver Inexperience' for the SUV driver as contributing factors. The SUV driver was not ejected and was the sole occupant. Vehicle damage included the SUV’s right front quarter panel and the taxi’s center front end. The crash highlights driver errors as the critical cause, with no victim fault noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768326 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Motorcycle Rear-Ends Sedan on W 144 St

A motorcycle struck the rear of a sedan traveling south on W 144 St in Manhattan. The motorcycle driver, a 63-year-old man, was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Both vehicles had front and rear center-end damage.

According to the police report, at 19:29 on W 144 St near Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd, a motorcycle traveling south collided with the rear end of a sedan also traveling south. The motorcycle's point of impact and damage was the center front end, while the sedan's damage was to the center back end. The motorcycle driver, a 63-year-old male occupant, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The driver was conscious and reported contusions and bruises. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors for this collision, leaving the cause unspecified. No victim behaviors or helmet use were noted as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771334 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
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Distracted SUV Driver Slams Sedan Passengers

SUV pulled from parking, struck sedan’s rear. Two male passengers bruised, hurt in head and hip. Both alert, both belted. Driver inattention fueled the crash. Steel met flesh on Edgecombe Avenue.

According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV started from parking and collided with a southbound sedan near 128 Edgecombe Avenue in Manhattan at 15:40. The SUV’s left front bumper hit the sedan’s right rear quarter panel. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor for both vehicles. Two male sedan passengers, ages 62 and 52, suffered contusions and bruises to the head and upper leg/hip. Both were conscious, not ejected, and wore lap belts and harnesses. The injuries were classified as severity 3. The report highlights driver distraction as the cause, with no mention of victim fault or contributing victim behavior.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767188 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06