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)

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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


Sedan Hits Parked SUV Injuring Rear Passenger

A sedan traveling west struck a parked SUV on West 117 Street in Manhattan. The left front bumper of the sedan hit the right rear bumper of the SUV. A 22-year-old female rear passenger suffered a shoulder contusion and bruise. Driver distraction played a role.

According to the police report, a 2016 sedan traveling west on West 117 Street collided with a parked 1997 SUV. The sedan's left front bumper struck the SUV's right rear bumper. A 22-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear of the sedan was injured, sustaining a shoulder and upper arm contusion. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead before impact. No ejections occurred. The parked SUV had no occupants at the time.


Pick-up Truck Hits Bicyclist on 8th Avenue

A pick-up truck turning right struck a bicyclist traveling north on 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered injuries to his elbow and lower arm, bleeding slightly and shocked. Police cited the truck driver for following too closely.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a GMC pick-up truck made a right turn and collided with him on 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with minor bleeding and shock. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the truck driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The bicyclist was not ejected and no damage was reported to either vehicle. The driver of the truck was licensed in New York. No other contributing factors or safety equipment details were noted.


Pedestrian Struck by Turning Sedan on Lenox

A male pedestrian crossing against the signal was hit by a northbound sedan making a right turn on Lenox Avenue. The pedestrian was unconscious with injuries to his entire body. Alcohol and driver distraction contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a male pedestrian crossing against the signal on Lenox Avenue was struck by a northbound sedan making a right turn. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his entire body and was found unconscious. The report lists alcohol involvement and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The sedan's point of impact was the left front quarter panel. The driver was female, and the vehicle was registered in New Jersey. The pedestrian was not at an intersection when struck. No safety equipment or helmet was noted. The crash highlights driver error in failing to maintain attention and the influence of alcohol.


Taxi Hits Pedestrian on 7 Avenue

A 24-year-old man was struck by a taxi on 7 Avenue near West 112 Street. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his entire body and was semiconscious at the scene. The taxi driver was distracted, contributing to the crash.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on 7 Avenue struck a 24-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection near West 112 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was injured across his entire body and was semiconscious when emergency responders arrived. The taxi driver was slowing or stopping before impact but was inattentive and distracted, which the report lists as a contributing factor. The pedestrian's confusion or error in the roadway also contributed to the crash. The taxi sustained damage to its center front end. No other vehicles or occupants were involved.


E-Scooter Rider Thrown by Broken Pavement

A man on an e-scooter hit broken pavement on Saint Nicholas Avenue. He flew forward, struck his head, and bled in the street. The scooter’s front end crumpled. The crash left him conscious but badly cut and shaken.

A 52-year-old man riding an e-scooter southbound on Saint Nicholas Avenue near West 119th Street was injured after striking broken pavement. According to the police report, the rider was ejected and suffered severe head lacerations. The report lists 'Pavement Defective' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The man remained conscious but bled from deep cuts as his scooter lay crumpled. No other vehicles or people were involved. The crash highlights the danger posed by poor street conditions and inattention, as documented in the official report.


Unlicensed Driver Rear-Ends Sedan on Wet Street

Two sedans collided on West 119 Street. A licensed female driver was injured and shocked. The unlicensed male driver caused the crash. Slippery pavement and alcohol involvement worsened the impact. Both vehicles traveled south before the collision.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on West 119 Street collided. The licensed female driver of a 2012 Honda was injured and experienced shock. The male driver of a 2008 Hyundai was unlicensed. The report lists contributing factors as "Other Vehicular" and "Alcohol Involvement," with slippery pavement also noted. The point of impact was the center back end of the Honda and the center front end of the Hyundai. The unlicensed status of the male driver and alcohol involvement indicate driver errors leading to the crash. The female driver was restrained with a lap belt and was not ejected. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.


Multi-Wheeled Vehicle Strikes Woman on Saint Nicholas

A heavy vehicle hit a 56-year-old woman crossing Saint Nicholas Avenue. Steel met flesh. Her head split. Blood pooled on the street. She stayed conscious, pain sharp, beneath the machine that did not stop. Aggression and failure to yield ruled the road.

A 56-year-old woman was struck by a northbound multi-wheeled vehicle while crossing Saint Nicholas Avenue near 60th in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A northbound multi-wheeled vehicle struck her. Her head split. She lay conscious, bleeding on the pavement, beneath the steel that did not stop.' The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The woman suffered severe head lacerations but remained conscious at the scene. The crash highlights the danger posed by large vehicles and driver aggression. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants.


SUV Backing Into E-Scooter Injures Rider

A Ford SUV made a U-turn and backed into a southbound e-scooter on 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The 26-year-old female e-scooter driver suffered knee and lower leg bruises. The SUV driver showed inattention and backed unsafely, causing the crash.

According to the police report, a 2018 Ford SUV was making a U-turn and backing unsafely when it collided with a southbound e-scooter on 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The e-scooter driver, a 26-year-old woman, was injured with contusions to her knee and lower leg. The report lists the SUV driver's errors as "Backing Unsafely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The e-scooter sustained damage to its center front end, while the SUV showed no damage. The e-scooter driver was not ejected and her safety equipment status is unknown. The crash highlights the dangers posed by inattentive backing maneuvers in busy city streets.


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Aggressive Driving Causes Sedan Collision in Manhattan

Two sedans collided on West 121 Street in Manhattan. The drivers engaged in aggressive driving and improper lane usage. Both vehicles suffered front-end damage. A 28-year-old male driver and a 15-year-old female passenger were injured, both in shock with serious injuries.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on West 121 Street due to aggressive driving and improper passing or lane usage. The 28-year-old male driver and a 15-year-old female passenger were injured in the crash. The driver suffered head injuries and whiplash, while the passenger's injuries are unspecified but serious. Both occupants were not ejected and experienced shock. The collision caused damage to the right front bumpers of both vehicles. Contributing factors include aggressive driving and improper lane usage by the drivers. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.


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Sedan Merges Into USPS Mail Truck

A sedan merging north on Lenox Avenue struck the left rear quarter of a USPS mail truck traveling straight. Both sedan occupants suffered back injuries and whiplash. Driver distraction caused the crash. Both men were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 2018 Chevrolet sedan merging north on Lenox Avenue collided with the left rear quarter panel of a USPS mail truck traveling straight ahead. The sedan had two male occupants, aged 47 and 56, both injured with back pain and whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, including outside car distraction. The sedan driver was licensed in Virginia and the mail truck driver in New York. The crash caused damage to the left rear quarter panel of the sedan and the right front bumper of the mail truck. No ejections occurred.