Crash Count for Harlem (North)
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 2,701
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,418
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 351
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 32
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 5
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 28, 2025
Carnage in Harlem (North)
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 5
Crush Injuries 5
Lower leg/foot 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Neck 1
Amputation 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Severe Bleeding 13
Head 9
+4
Face 2
Back 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Severe Lacerations 9
Lower leg/foot 6
+1
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Face 1
Head 1
Concussion 7
Head 5
Lower arm/hand 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whole body 1
Whiplash 51
Neck 19
+14
Head 10
+5
Back 9
+4
Shoulder/upper arm 5
Lower leg/foot 3
Whole body 3
Chest 2
Hip/upper leg 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Face 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Contusion/Bruise 94
Lower leg/foot 35
+30
Head 16
+11
Lower arm/hand 14
+9
Shoulder/upper arm 9
+4
Face 6
+1
Hip/upper leg 5
Back 4
Chest 3
Neck 3
Whole body 3
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Eye 1
Abrasion 63
Lower leg/foot 23
+18
Head 12
+7
Lower arm/hand 9
+4
Face 6
+1
Hip/upper leg 4
Shoulder/upper arm 4
Back 2
Neck 2
Whole body 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Pain/Nausea 31
Back 8
+3
Neck 7
+2
Lower leg/foot 5
Head 3
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Whole body 3
Chest 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Face 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 28, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Harlem (North)?

Preventable Speeding in Harlem (North) School Zones

(since 2022)
Harlem (North): Streets That Take

Harlem (North): Streets That Take

Harlem (North): Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 26, 2025

The toll on these blocks

On July 11, 2024, an SUV turned left at West 135th and Lenox. A mother was crossing with the signal. Her 3‑year‑old daughter was killed.

On January 29, 2025, a bus and an e‑bike met at Lenox and West 138th. The cyclist died.

On July 6, 2025, Harlem River Drive near 159–170 saw another crash. A 26‑year‑old passenger had severe bleeding; the driver was hurt too. These are not outliers here. Since 2022, 4 people have been killed and 1,104 injured on the streets of Harlem (North). Twenty‑eight suffered serious injuries. Nights cut deep: 8 p.m. is the worst hour, with 82 injuries; deaths also land around midnight and 7 p.m.

Hot spots repeat. 8th Avenue tops the list for injuries. West 138th Street marks a death.

Leaders speak. The pavement answers back.

After two people were killed at Canal and Bowery, the city promised quick work. “We are taking immediate steps to fortify this intersection,” said DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez. An advocate kept the scale in view: “Canal Street is only as safe as its most dangerous block,” said Ben Furnas.

Up the West Side, the city rolled out paid curb parking overnight. The agency’s line was blunt: “Demand for curb space in the city is increasing, from trash collection and bike lanes to truck loading and parking,” the DOT said.

What electeds have done—and what’s left

In Albany, State Senator Cordell Cleare backed a bill to require speed limiters for repeat violators; she co‑sponsored and voted yes on S 4045. In the Assembly, Al Taylor co‑sponsored the companion A 2299.

Here, the harm is plain. SUVs and cars injured most pedestrians: 190, including 1 death. Trucks and buses added 19 more. Bikes and small motorized riders injured fewer, but crashes keep stacking.

Fix what we can see

At 8th Avenue and other corners, cut blind spots with daylighting and hardened turns. Give people a head start with leading pedestrian intervals. On Harlem River Drive, target the dark hours with night enforcement and lighting upgrades.

Citywide, lower speeds save lives. Push for a lower default speed limit. Back the speed‑limiter bills until passage and rollout.

Do one thing now

Tell City Hall and Albany to act. Use our take action page. Do not wait for the next siren.

Citations

Citations

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
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

Traffic Safety Timeline for Harlem (North)

28
German tourist killed in hit-and-run was in NYC with husband to celebrate anniversary
25
Driver charged in fatal Midtown Manhattan hit-and-run, NYPD says
24
German Woman Killed by Hit and Run Driver Near Bryant Park

18
Pickup driver turning left injures Manhattan pedestrian

Sep 18 - A driver in a pickup turned left at West 148th Street and Frederick Douglass Boulevard and hit a 29-year-old man in the intersection. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The man suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries.

A driver in a pickup truck making a left turn at West 148 Street and Frederick Douglass Boulevard hit a 29-year-old man who was crossing the intersection. The pedestrian was injured, with trauma to the shoulder and upper arm. "According to the police report …" police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. The point of impact was the left front bumper, and damage was noted there. The report lists the pedestrian as injured; the driver was uninjured. The pickup was traveling north before the turn. No other contributing factors are listed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4845590 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
17
Left-turning driver hits man in Manhattan crosswalk

Sep 17 - At night in Manhattan, a southbound sedan driver turned left and hit a 40-year-old man in the crosswalk. He was crossing with the signal. He suffered leg and whiplash injuries. No driver factor recorded.

A southbound driver in a sedan made a left turn at an intersection in Manhattan and hit a 40-year-old man who was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and reported whiplash; he was conscious at the scene. "According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn and the pedestrian was crossing with the signal" in ZIP 10030. Police recorded no contributing factor for the driver. The report identifies the victim as a pedestrian at an intersection. Vehicle type: sedan.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4844105 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
14
Taxi driver injures cyclist at Lenox and 131st

Sep 14 - A taxi driver went south on Lenox. A man rode east on 131st. The driver hit him at the corner. Front-end crash. The rider’s arm was torn. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by the driver.

At Lenox Ave and W 131 St in Manhattan, a taxi driver going south hit a 35-year-old man riding east. The bicyclist was injured with an arm abrasion. Both traveled straight. The impact was to the front ends. "According to the police report, Traffic Control Disregarded was recorded for the taxi driver." Police also listed "Other Vehicular" as a factor. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded for the bicyclist as well. No other injuries were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842542 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
8
Driver Lane Change Triggers Harlem River Drive Rear-End

Sep 8 - A driver changing lanes hit the back of a northbound car on Harlem River Drive. A 54-year-old woman driving suffered a shoulder injury and whiplash. Police recorded improper lane use.

Two sedans collided on Harlem River Drive, both heading north. The driver of a 2018 Honda sedan was changing lanes and hit the center rear of a 2023 Hyundai sedan that was going straight ahead. A 54-year-old woman driving suffered a shoulder/upper-arm injury and whiplash and was conscious at the scene. Two other women were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” was recorded as the contributing factor. The impact matched the record: center front of the lane-changing car to center back of the car ahead.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842083 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
8
U-Turn, Police Pursuit Crash on 8 Avenue

Sep 8 - Two SUV drivers collided on 8 Avenue near Harlem River Drive. One driver made a U-turn as another was in a police pursuit. A 40-year-old front-seat rider was hurt. Police recorded backing unsafely and unsafe lane changing.

Two SUV drivers crashed on 8 Avenue near Harlem River Drive in New York City. One driver was making a U-turn. Another driver was in a police pursuit. A 40-year-old man riding in the front seat suffered a facial contusion and was recorded as injured. Others in the vehicles were listed with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, officers recorded "Backing Unsafely" as a contributing factor. The report also noted "Unsafe Lane Changing." The pre-crash movements in the report cite the U-turn and the police pursuit by the drivers.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841060 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
7
Left-turning SUV driver injures man near W 137 St

Sep 7 - A driver in a Toyota SUV turned left on St. Nicholas near W 137 St and hit a 40-year-old man in the roadway. The man suffered a shoulder bruise. Police recorded driver inattention.

On St. Nicholas Ave near W 137 St, a 33-year-old man driving a 2024 Toyota SUV, southbound, made a left turn and hit a 40-year-old man in the roadway. The pedestrian suffered a shoulder injury and was listed as injured. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn and police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The point of impact was the left front bumper. The crash occurred in Manhattan, zip code 10030, at midnight. The report also noted the pedestrian was not at an intersection.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841075 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
6
Speeding driver hits cyclist at Lenox and 129th

Sep 6 - A westbound sedan driver on W 129th at Lenox hit a 24-year-old woman on a bike. She suffered back injuries and abrasions. Police recorded traffic-control disregard, unsafe speed, and failure to yield.

A driver in a sedan traveling west on West 129th Street collided with a bicyclist riding north on Lenox Avenue. The crash injured the 24-year-old woman on the bike; she reported back pain and abrasions and was listed as partially ejected. According to the police report, officers recorded traffic-control disregard, unsafe speed, and failure to yield in the crash. The listed point of impact for the sedan was the left front bumper. The location was Lenox Ave at W 129 St in Manhattan, ZIP 10027. No other injuries were noted in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841667 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
5
Box cutter-wielding Mercedes driver slashes bike-riding dad in NYC road rage clash: cops, sources
4
Driver backing SUV hits man near Lenox

Sep 4 - A driver in an SUV backed from parking on W 132 St near Lenox and hit a 24-year-old man who was not in the roadway. He suffered a leg abrasion. Police recorded backing unsafely by the driver.

Police say a driver in a 2012 Nissan SUV started from a parking position on W 132 St by Lenox Ave and backed into a 24-year-old man who was not in the roadway. The man suffered an abrasion to his hip and upper leg and was listed as injured. "According to the police report, the driver was starting from parking on W 132 St by Lenox Ave and the point of impact was the center back end." Police recorded Backing Unsafely by the driver and listed Other Vehicular. An occupant was noted with an unspecified injury in the crash in Manhattan, zip code 10037.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839689 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
3
Videos allegedly show ‘reckless’ NYC subway operator allowing minors to take MTA train out for a joyride
31
Man fatally struck by train at Harlem subway station

29
Unlicensed cyclist hits woman at 132nd

Aug 29 - A southbound bike struck a woman in the crosswalk at Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd and W 132nd. She went down holding her side. The rider kept straight. The city bled. The sirens came.

An 18-year-old bicyclist riding south on Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd struck a 30-year-old woman at W 132 St. She suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. According to the police report, the bicyclist was unlicensed and going straight ahead; the point of impact was the bike’s center front end. The report lists contributing factors as Unspecified. The data shows no listed driver errors beyond the unlicensed status, and no vehicle damage. The pedestrian is recorded as crossing against the signal, but primary responsibility remains on the operator’s conduct as documented.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838555 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
28
SUV hits pedestrian in Harlem crosswalk

Aug 28 - An SUV turned left on Lenox and struck a man in the crosswalk. He crossed with the signal. He went down, leg injured, in shock. The driver was distracted. The street took the blow. Manhattan watched, again.

A 29-year-old pedestrian was injured when a 2010 Mazda SUV, turning left westbound from W 129 St onto Lenox Ave, struck him in the intersection. According to the police report, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” was the contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The SUV’s center front end was the point of impact. The driver and a passenger were listed with unspecified injuries. Driver inattention is the driver error cited in the data. The pedestrian’s action—Crossing With Signal—appears only after the driver’s failure, and does not shift blame.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839090 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
22
Right-turning driver hits man at W 141st

Aug 22 - A driver turning right at W 141st and Frederick Douglass hit a 49-year-old man in the intersection. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. He had the signal. He suffered a leg bruise.

A driver in a sedan turned right at W 141 St and Frederick Douglass Blvd in Manhattan. He hit a 49-year-old pedestrian in the intersection. According to the police report, the driver was making a right turn and police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The man was crossing with the signal. He was conscious and suffered a contusion to the lower leg. The sedan was a 2003 Honda with no reported damage. The crash took place in the 32nd Precinct area at W 141 St.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4843087 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
21
Driver hits teen in Lenox Terrace

Aug 21 - A sedan rolled east on W 135th. The right front bumper struck a 14‑year‑old girl crossing with the signal at Lenox Terrace Place. She went down with a leg bruise. Distraction and inexperience at the wheel. The street bore the blow.

A sedan traveling east on W 135 St struck a 14-year-old pedestrian at Lenox Terrace Pl. She was crossing with the signal and suffered a lower-leg contusion. According to the police report, the crash listed “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The data also flags “Driver Inexperience.” The vehicle’s right front bumper was the point of impact. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report classifies her injury as non-fatal but injured. The crash involved one sedan going straight ahead; no vehicle damage was recorded. No contributing factors are attributed to the pedestrian; she had the walk signal.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836701 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
20
U-turning driver hits cyclist on W 135th

Aug 20 - A driver in a sedan made a U-turn at Frederick Douglass and W 135th and hit a southbound cyclist. The rider suffered facial injuries and stayed conscious. Morning crash in Manhattan. Police cite driver inattention.

According to the police report, at about 7:50 a.m. at W 135 St and Frederick Douglass Blvd, a driver in a 2022 Toyota sedan made a U-turn while heading south and hit a southbound bicyclist who was going straight. The cyclist, a 58-year-old man, was injured with a facial contusion and stayed conscious. The report lists one injured cyclist and no other injured people. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction by the driver. The bike’s front end was struck. The sedan showed damage on the right front. Both vehicles were traveling south before impact. The crash occurred in Manhattan’s 32nd Precinct area. The report lists driver inattention/distraction as the contributing factor.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4843088 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
18
Bus lane change clips motorcyclist

Aug 18 - A northbound MTA bus changed lanes on Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard and struck a motorcyclist. Steel met flesh. The rider went down and was hurt. Distraction and a bad move turned a straight line into pain.

A northbound MTA bus changed lanes and its left rear bumper contacted a northbound motorcycle’s front, sending the rider down on Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard. The motorcyclist, a 26-year-old man, was injured. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Other Vehicular.” The bus was recorded as changing lanes; the motorcycle was going straight. These errors put the rider in harm’s way. After those driver factors, the report also notes the motorcyclist wore “Helmet (Motorcycle Only).” No pedestrians were listed. The data lists injuries as non-fatal but real, with impact at the bus’s left rear and the bike’s center front.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838080 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02