Crash Count for Harlem (South)
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,162
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 601
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 166
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 9
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 7, 2025
Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Harlem (South)?
SUVs/Cars 33 2 0 Trucks/Buses 3 0 0 Bikes 2 0 0 Motos/Mopeds 2 0 0

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.

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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)

Pedestrian Injured Crossing West 123 Street

A 41-year-old man was struck while crossing West 123 Street near Morningside Avenue. The SUV hit him with its left front bumper. He suffered a chest fracture and dislocation. The driver was licensed and driving straight. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old male pedestrian was injured crossing West 123 Street outside an intersection. The pedestrian was hit by a 2020 Honda SUV traveling westbound, which struck him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a chest fracture and dislocation. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the data.


SUV Hits Ejected 16-Year-Old Bicyclist

A 16-year-old boy riding as a bicycle passenger was ejected and injured on Manhattan’s 8 Avenue. The SUV made a left turn and struck the bike’s front. The boy suffered abrasions and leg injuries. Driver distraction and inexperience caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male bicyclist riding as a passenger was injured after being ejected when a 1995 Nissan SUV made a left turn and struck the bike’s front end on 8 Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The SUV’s point of impact was the right rear bumper, indicating the collision occurred during the vehicle’s turn. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver was licensed and traveling east, while the bike was going straight north. No damage was reported to the bike.


SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal

A 56-year-old woman was hit by an SUV making a left turn on West 113 Street. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 56-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection on West 113 Street while crossing against the signal. The driver, operating a 2021 Dodge SUV, was making a left turn and struck her with the vehicle's left front bumper. The report lists driver errors including Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted but the report emphasizes driver errors as contributing factors.


SUV and Sedan Collide on 8 Avenue

A sedan starting from parking overturned after colliding with a parked SUV on 8 Avenue in Manhattan. The sedan driver, a 28-year-old woman, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries with minor bleeding. Alcohol involvement was noted in the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 8 Avenue in Manhattan involving a sedan and multiple parked SUVs. The sedan, driven by a 28-year-old licensed female driver from New York, was starting from parking when it overturned after impact. The driver sustained injuries to her shoulder and upper arm, experienced shock, and had minor bleeding. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The sedan's point of impact was overturned, and the SUV had damage to its center front end. No ejections occurred. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report does not specify other driver errors but highlights alcohol involvement as a key factor.


SUV Rear-Ends Station Wagon in Manhattan

A 32-year-old female driver suffered a head injury and shock after her station wagon was struck from behind by a parked SUV. The impact hit the left rear bumper of the SUV and the right front bumper of the wagon. She complained of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a station wagon driven by a 32-year-old woman was rear-ended by a parked 2008 Jeep SUV in Manhattan near West 116 Street. The collision impacted the right front bumper of the station wagon and the left rear bumper of the SUV. The driver of the station wagon was injured, sustaining a head injury and shock, and reported pain and nausea. The driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. No contributing driver errors or factors were listed in the report. The SUV was stationary at the time of impact, and the station wagon was traveling west. The report does not indicate any fault or blame on the injured driver.


Pedestrian Injured Crossing West 125th Street

A 32-year-old woman was struck while crossing West 125th Street with the signal. Two SUVs were involved. The pedestrian suffered a back contusion. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as contributing factors. No vehicle damage was reported on one SUV.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing West 125th Street at an intersection with the signal. She suffered a back contusion and remained conscious. Two SUVs were involved; one was stopped in traffic and sustained damage to its left front quarter panel. The other SUV showed no damage. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally. No mention was made of helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian. The crash highlights risks posed by distracted and inexperienced drivers in pedestrian-heavy areas.


Box Truck Hits Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal

A 47-year-old woman was struck by a box truck on West 116 Street. She was crossing against the signal. The truck driver was traveling west with limited view. The pedestrian suffered hip and upper leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling west on West 116 Street struck a 47-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing against the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her hip and upper leg, with an injury severity rated at 3. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver’s limited visibility played a role. The truck driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of impact. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The report does not indicate any helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian.


Motorcycle Hits Sedan Making U-Turn in Manhattan

A motorcycle struck the left rear of a sedan making a U-turn on Saint Nicholas Avenue. The motorcyclist, a 56-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. Driver distraction was cited as a factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan was making a U-turn on Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan when a motorcycle traveling north collided with its left rear bumper. The motorcyclist, a 56-year-old male driver, was ejected from his bike and sustained a fractured and dislocated elbow. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for both the motorcyclist and the sedan driver as contributing factors. The sedan driver was licensed and female. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet. The crash caused damage to the sedan's left rear quarter panel and the motorcycle's front end.


Pedestrian Abraded in Manhattan Vehicle Collision

A 59-year-old man was injured after a Honda SUV traveling north struck him on Saint Nicholas Avenue. The pedestrian suffered abrasions but remained conscious. The vehicle hit the pedestrian with its center front end. No driver errors were recorded.

According to the police report, a 59-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan when a Honda SUV traveling north struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered abrasions. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian's actions are noted as "Other Actions in Roadway," but no fault or blame is assigned. The vehicle was going straight ahead at the time of impact. No safety equipment or helmet use is mentioned.


Sedan Strikes 84-Year-Old Pedestrian

An 84-year-old woman was hit by a sedan making a left turn on Manhattan Avenue. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian was left in shock at the intersection.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Manhattan Avenue made a left turn and struck an 84-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact to its center front end. The pedestrian was not at fault, and no safety equipment or signals were noted as contributing factors.


Sedan Hits Teen Pedestrian Crossing Signal

A 16-year-old boy was struck while crossing West 116 Street with the signal. The sedan, making a left turn, hit him in the center front end. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver was distracted.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on West 116 Street made a left turn and struck a 16-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following traffic signals at the time of the collision.


SUV Hits Pedestrian at Manhattan Avenue Intersection

A 56-year-old man was struck by a westbound SUV making a left turn on Manhattan Avenue. The impact hit the vehicle’s left side doors. The pedestrian suffered bruises and full-body contusions. The driver showed inexperience and distraction.

According to the police report, a 56-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Manhattan Avenue when a 2021 Honda SUV traveling west made a left turn and struck him on the vehicle's left side doors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises over his entire body but remained conscious. The report lists driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. No other contributing factors such as pedestrian actions or safety equipment were noted.


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SUV and Sedan Collide on West 111 Street

Two vehicles crashed on West 111 Street. Both drivers were injured. The SUV struck the sedan’s right side. Unsafe speed and ignoring traffic controls caused the crash. Injuries included back pain and arm trauma. Both drivers remained conscious or in shock.

According to the police report, a 2017 Jeep SUV traveling north collided with a 2015 Toyota sedan traveling west on West 111 Street. The SUV impacted the sedan’s right side doors. Both drivers were injured: a 38-year-old woman suffered back injuries and whiplash, while a 34-year-old man sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists unsafe speed and disregarding traffic controls as contributing factors for both drivers. The sedan driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles had one occupant each. Air bags deployed in the SUV, and the driver wore a lap belt. The crash caused moderate injuries but no ejections.


Sedan Driver Injured in Improper Turn Crash

A 23-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered a head injury and concussion after a crash on West 118 Street in Manhattan. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The vehicle sustained damage to the right front quarter panel.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old female driver was injured in a crash while making a left turn on West 118 Street near 7 Avenue in Manhattan. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. She sustained a head injury and concussion, classified as injury severity 3, and remained conscious. The sedan's right front quarter panel was damaged at the point of impact. No other vehicles or persons were reported injured.


Bus Hits E-Bike on West 122 Street

A bus struck a 25-year-old male e-bicyclist on West 122 Street in Manhattan. The rider suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. Police cited traffic control disregard and driver distraction as causes.

According to the police report, a bus traveling north and an e-bike traveling east collided at West 122 Street near Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan. The 25-year-old male e-bicyclist was injured, sustaining fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the bus driver’s errors as disregarding traffic control and inattention or distraction. The e-bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The bus sustained damage to its left front quarter panel, and the e-bike was damaged at its center front end. No ejection occurred, and the bicyclist remained conscious after the crash.


SUV Strikes Parked Bus on West 125 Street

A sport utility vehicle hit the left rear bumper of a parked bus on West 125 Street. The SUV driver suffered back injuries and bruises. The crash involved improper lane usage and driver distraction. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a sport utility vehicle traveling east on West 125 Street collided with the left rear bumper of a parked bus. The SUV driver, a 38-year-old man, was injured with back contusions and bruises but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver errors as passing or lane usage improper and driver inattention or distraction. The bus was stationary with five occupants at the time of impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


Sedan Turns Left Into Eastbound E-Scooter

A sedan making a left turn struck an eastbound e-scooter on West 116 Street. The e-scooter driver, a 46-year-old woman, suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan driver was distracted at impact.

According to the police report, a sedan was making a left turn on West 116 Street when it collided with an eastbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 46-year-old woman, was injured with abrasions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention during the maneuver. Neither vehicle sustained damage, and the e-scooter driver was not ejected and remained conscious. The sedan driver held a valid New York license, while the e-scooter driver had a permit. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


Sedan Rear-Ends Sedan on 7 Avenue

Two sedans collided on 7 Avenue in Manhattan. The rear vehicle struck the left rear bumper of the front car. The driver of the rear sedan suffered facial injuries and shock. The crash was caused by following too closely.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on 7 Avenue collided near West 117 Street in Manhattan. The rear vehicle impacted the left rear bumper of the front sedan. The driver of the rear car, a 49-year-old man, was injured with facial trauma and experienced shock. He was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The front vehicle had no occupants at the time of the crash. The collision caused damage to the left rear quarter panel of the rear sedan and the right front quarter panel of the front sedan.


Unlicensed Driver Crashes Sedan on West 125 Street

Two sedans collided head-to-tail on West 125 Street in Manhattan. The unlicensed driver suffered back injuries and shock. Both vehicles traveled east. The crash caused center front and back damage. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on West 125 Street collided. The unlicensed driver of a 2020 Chevrolet sedan struck the rear of a 2021 Subaru sedan. The impact was at the center front end of the Chevrolet and the center back end of the Subaru. The unlicensed driver, a 26-year-old male occupant, sustained back injuries and was in shock. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the unlicensed status of the driver as a key issue. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.


SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on West 125 Street

A 33-year-old man driving a sedan was injured in a rear-end crash on West 125 Street in Manhattan. The SUV driver, distracted, backed into the sedan. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male sedan driver was injured when an SUV traveling westbound on West 125 Street backed into the rear center of his vehicle. The sedan was traveling eastbound and had one occupant, the driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor for the SUV driver. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. Both vehicles showed no damage despite the impact. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle while distracted, leading to the collision.