Crash Count for Harlem (South)
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,313
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 688
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 183
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 10
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Aug 5, 2025

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

Harlem Bleeds: Streets Still Waiting for Action

Harlem (South): Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025

The Toll in Harlem (South)

A man steps off the curb. A cyclist rides home. A child crosses the street. In Harlem (South), the street does not forgive. One person killed. Nine left with serious injuries. In three and a half years, 1,157 crashes. 598 people hurt.

The numbers do not bleed, but people do. Pedestrians, cyclists, children. In the last year alone, two suffered injuries so severe they may never walk the same. Five children hurt. The oldest victim: 75. The youngest: under 18. No one is spared.

Who Bears the Brunt

Cars and SUVs strike most often. They account for the bulk of injuries and serious harm. SUVs and sedans left 33 with moderate injuries, two with life-changing wounds. Trucks and buses hit three. Motorcycles and mopeds, two. Bikes, too, are not blameless. Two moderate injuries, none fatal. But the weight of steel and speed falls heaviest from behind a wheel.

Leadership: Promises and Delays

The city talks of Vision Zero. They tout new laws, like Sammy’s Law, letting New York set its own speed limits. But in Harlem (South), the pace of change is slow. No new protected bike lanes. No major redesigns. The council and community board have not forced the issue. The silence is loud. Each day without action is another day of risk.

What Comes Next

This is not fate. Lower the speed limit. Build real protection for walkers and riders. Enforce the laws that matter. Call your council member. Demand action. Every day of delay is another day someone does not come home.

Do not wait for another name to join the list. Take action now.

Citations

Citations
  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661426 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-04

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

Harlem (South) Harlem (South) sits in Manhattan, Precinct 28, District 9, AD 70, SD 30, Manhattan CB10.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Harlem (South)

Sedan Strikes Bicyclist on West 125th Street

A sedan hit a 24-year-old male bicyclist making a right turn on West 125th Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver was distracted at the time of the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling westbound struck a bicyclist also traveling westbound who was making a right turn on West 125th Street in Manhattan. The 24-year-old male bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan's point of impact was the right front quarter panel, while the bike was hit at its center front end. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious. The driver held a valid license from Georgia. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4560534 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Sedan U-Turn Slams Cyclist on 125th Street

A sedan making a U-turn struck a 25-year-old bicyclist on West 125th. The cyclist was ejected, left semiconscious, with back injuries and bruises. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe lane change.

According to the police report, a sedan driver making a U-turn on West 125th Street in Manhattan collided with a bicyclist traveling straight east. The 25-year-old cyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered back injuries and contusions. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan's left front bumper struck the left side doors of the bike. The cyclist was semiconscious after the crash and was not wearing any safety equipment. No other factors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4557573 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Taxi and Sedan Collide on West 113 Street

A taxi struck a sedan on West 113 Street in Manhattan. The sedan’s front center hit the taxi’s right side doors. A one-year-old passenger in the sedan suffered a head injury and shock. Both drivers were distracted at the time of collision.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north collided with a westbound sedan at West 113 Street and Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end and the taxi's right side doors. A one-year-old male passenger in the sedan was injured, sustaining a head injury and shock. The child was not ejected and was seated on another person's lap. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both vehicles. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4557368 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
E-Scooter Rider Ejected in Sedan Collision

A 35-year-old man on an e-scooter was ejected after a collision with a northbound sedan on West 118 Street. The rider suffered knee and lower leg fractures. Police cited driver inattention as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male e-scooter rider was injured and ejected during a collision with a sedan traveling north on West 118 Street. The rider sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as contributing factors, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. The e-scooter rider was also noted for 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' but no helmet or signaling issues were mentioned. The sedan struck the right side doors of the e-scooter, damaging its right front quarter panel and the sedan's center front end.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4557369 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Unlicensed Moped Hits Elderly Pedestrian

An 81-year-old man crossing West 125 Street with the signal was struck by a moped. The driver, unlicensed and distracted, failed to maintain distance. The pedestrian suffered neck abrasions but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, an unlicensed moped driver traveling west on West 125 Street struck an 81-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection near Lenox Avenue. The pedestrian sustained neck abrasions and was conscious after the collision. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. The moped showed no visible damage. No other safety equipment or victim fault was noted. The driver’s errors—distraction and failure to maintain safe distance—were central to the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550596 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Three-Vehicle Crash on Lenox Avenue

Three vehicles collided on Lenox Avenue. A sedan with a permit driver struck an SUV, which then hit another SUV stopped in traffic. The permit driver suffered a neck injury. Defective brakes and driver distraction contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, three vehicles traveling south on Lenox Avenue were involved in a collision. The sedan, driven by a 45-year-old man with a learner's permit, was slowing or stopping when it impacted the rear of an SUV. That SUV then struck another SUV stopped in traffic. The permit driver was injured, sustaining a neck injury and internal complaints, but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. Contributing factors listed include driver inattention or distraction and defective brakes. The permit driver's inexperience and distraction played a role in the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4551350 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
SUV Backs Into Parked Sedan Injuring Driver

A woman driving an SUV backed unsafely into a parked sedan on West 117th Street in Manhattan. The SUV driver suffered a head injury and shock. The crash caused damage to the rear of the SUV and front of the sedan. Driver distraction was a factor.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old female driver in a 2004 SUV was backing west on West 117th Street when she collided with a parked 2020 sedan. The SUV struck the sedan’s front end with its center back end. The driver sustained a head injury and was in shock but was not ejected. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The parked sedan had no occupants at the time. The crash highlights the dangers of unsafe backing maneuvers and driver distraction in urban settings.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552154 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
SUV Making U-Turn Hits Sedan Head-On

An SUV making a U-turn struck a sedan traveling north on West 126 Street in Manhattan. The sedan’s driver, a 65-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a 2013 Audi SUV was making a U-turn on West 126 Street when it collided head-on with a northbound 2007 Toyota sedan. The sedan’s driver, a 65-year-old man, was injured in the crash, sustaining knee and lower leg injuries. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors to the collision. The SUV’s point of impact was the center front end, while the sedan was struck on the left front bumper and quarter panel. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549849 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
E-Scooter Rider Injured in Manhattan SUV Crash

An e-scooter collided with an SUV on West 126 Street in Manhattan. The rider suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The SUV struck the scooter’s front end. Driver error involved improper lane usage. The rider was not ejected but severely hurt.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured in a collision with a Chevrolet SUV on West 126 Street, Manhattan. The e-scooter was traveling south and struck the right front bumper of the SUV, which was also traveling south. The rider sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The report cites "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor, indicating driver error on the part of the SUV operator. The e-scooter driver was not ejected from the vehicle but suffered significant injuries. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549455 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Motorcycle Runs Red, Kills Rider, Hurts Pedestrian

A motorcycle tore north on 8th Avenue. The rider ran the red. He struck head-on. Ejected. Dead from head trauma. An 18-year-old woman crossing was hit and injured. The street did not stop. The signal was ignored. Blood on the asphalt.

A deadly crash unfolded at 8th Avenue and West 116th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, a 37-year-old man rode a motorcycle northbound, disregarded a red signal, and struck head-on. He was ejected and suffered fatal head trauma. An 18-year-old female pedestrian, crossing at the intersection, was also struck and injured across her entire body. The report states, 'The signal was red. The street did not stop.' The listed contributing factor is 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted after the primary driver error. No other vehicles were involved. The crash left one dead and one injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4547098 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
E-Scooter Driver Ejected in Manhattan Crash

A 23-year-old man on an e-scooter was ejected and suffered head injuries after colliding with a sedan on West 116 Street. The sedan struck the scooter’s roof with its left front bumper. The rider was conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on West 116 Street in Manhattan involving an e-scooter and a sedan. The 23-year-old e-scooter driver was ejected and sustained head injuries, including abrasions. The sedan struck the scooter on the roof with its left front bumper. The report lists driver errors as contributing factors: the e-scooter driver showed Driver Inattention/Distraction and disregarded traffic control. The sedan driver was also inattentive and distracted. No information on helmet use or other safety equipment was provided. The crash left the e-scooter driver injured but conscious.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4547407 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
2
Two Sedans Collide on West 122 Street

Two sedans crashed at West 122 Street. A 4-year-old boy and a 17-year-old girl, both passengers, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The impact hit the left side doors of one vehicle and the front end of the other. Driver distraction played a role.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on West 122 Street. The first vehicle, traveling east, was struck on its left side doors by a second sedan making a left turn southbound. The crash injured two passengers: a 4-year-old boy and a 17-year-old girl, both conscious and suffering head injuries and whiplash. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with following too closely for the younger passenger. The vehicles sustained damage to the left rear quarter panel and center front end. No ejections occurred. The drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The report does not indicate any victim errors or safety equipment usage.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539531 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
BMW Turns Left, Motorcyclist Thrown and Injured

A BMW turned left on West 114th. The motorcycle kept straight. Metal struck metal. The rider flew from the seat. Blood hit the street. His arm split open. He stayed awake. The car sat untouched. The rider did not.

A BMW sedan turned left on West 114th Street as a motorcycle traveled straight. The crash threw the 31-year-old motorcyclist from his bike. He suffered severe lacerations to his arm but remained conscious. According to the police report, the BMW showed no damage, while the motorcycle’s front bumper was hit. The police report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The report does not mention any errors by the motorcyclist. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the danger when drivers turn improperly and fail to pay attention.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4538232 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Taxi Rear-Ends Sedan on Lenox Avenue

A taxi making a right turn struck a sedan traveling straight north on Lenox Avenue. The sedan driver, a 48-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage.

According to the police report, a taxi turning right on Lenox Avenue rear-ended a sedan traveling straight ahead. The sedan's 48-year-old male driver was injured, suffering knee, lower leg, and foot injuries, and was in shock. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The taxi had two occupants; the sedan had one. Damage occurred at the center back end of the taxi and the center front end of the sedan. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4535000 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
E-Scooter Driver Injured in West 111th Street Crash

An 18-year-old e-scooter driver was injured and ejected after colliding with a sedan making a right turn on West 111th Street. The scooter suffered front-end damage. The rider sustained abrasions and lower leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured after colliding with a sedan on West 111th Street. The sedan was making a right turn when the crash occurred. The e-scooter driver was ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists contributing factors as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the e-scooter driver, along with the sedan driver's "Turning Improperly." The sedan showed no damage, while the e-scooter had front-end damage. The e-scooter driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling west.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534746 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
A 8936
Cleare votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.

Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.

Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.


S 5602
Cleare votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.


SUV Hits E-Scooter Rider on Lenox Avenue

An SUV struck an e-scooter rider traveling north on Lenox Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered back injuries and bruises. The driver was distracted. The collision damaged the SUV’s left front quarter panel and the scooter’s front end.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured after being hit by a 2019 SUV traveling west on Lenox Avenue. The e-scooter rider was ejected and sustained back contusions and bruises. The SUV struck the scooter on its left front quarter panel, causing damage to both vehicles. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The e-scooter driver was not noted to have any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of impact. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving to vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4532852 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
S 5602
CLEARE co-sponsors bill extending school zone speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.


S 5602
Cleare votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.