Crash Count for Harlem (North)
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,836
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 977
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 244
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 25
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 4
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 14, 2025
Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Harlem (North)?
SUVs/Cars 51 3 1 Trucks/Buses 6 0 0 Bikes 3 0 0 Motos/Mopeds 2 0 0
A Child Dead, a Cyclist Gone—How Many More Before You Act?

A Child Dead, a Cyclist Gone—How Many More Before You Act?

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

Children, Cyclists, and the Unending Toll

A child steps into the crosswalk at Lenox and 135th. She is three. An SUV turns left. She does not make it to the other side. Her mother is struck too, left bleeding in the street. Both were crossing with the signal. The driver kept going, according to NYC Open Data.

A man rides his bike on Lenox at 138th. A city bus and an e-bike move straight ahead. The cyclist is crushed. He does not get up. The street is quiet again, but the blood does not wash away.

In the last twelve months, two people died and seven suffered serious injuries on these streets. 281 were hurt. The dead include a child and a cyclist. The injured are old, young, and in between. The numbers do not stop. 521 crashes in a year. Every four days, someone is hurt badly enough to change their life.

The Faces Behind the Numbers

Devon Hughley was a local. He loved bicycles and dogs. He was known in the neighborhood. He was killed by a driver fleeing police in a stolen van. The posters with his face are still taped to the wall. His sister said the arrest brought some peace. But peace does not bring him back.

Leadership: Promises and the Waiting Game

Local leaders talk about Vision Zero. They say every life matters. They point to new laws. Sammy’s Law lets the city lower speed limits to 20 mph. But the limit is not lowered yet. The city has the power. It does not use it. Speed cameras work, but the law that keeps them running is always about to expire. Each delay is another risk, another family waiting for news that will break them.

What Comes Next: No More Waiting

This is not fate. This is policy.

Call your council member. Call the mayor. Tell them to lower the speed limit now. Tell Albany to keep the cameras on. Demand streets where a child can cross and come home. Take action today.

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Harlem (North) Harlem (North) sits in Manhattan, Precinct 32, District 9, AD 70, SD 30, Manhattan CB10.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Harlem (North)

Cyclist Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A male cyclist traveling north struck a 28-year-old female pedestrian crossing West 129 Street with the signal. The pedestrian suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock. The crash involved failure to yield right-of-way by the cyclist.

According to the police report, a male cyclist on a bike traveling north on West 129 Street failed to yield right-of-way and struck a 28-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her shoulder and upper arm and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The cyclist was going straight ahead at the time of impact, which occurred at the center front end of the bike. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No damage was reported to the bike. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally.


Pedestrian Hit Crossing With Signal West 135 St

A 19-year-old woman was struck while crossing West 135 Street with the signal. The driver, making a right turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage at impact.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 135 Street while crossing with the signal. The driver was making a right turn and failed to yield the right-of-way, causing the collision. The pedestrian sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its center front end but showed no damage. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


Rear-End Crash Injures Manhattan Sedan Driver

Two sedans collided on West 154 Street in Manhattan. The driver of the rear vehicle suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Both vehicles were traveling southbound. The injured driver remained conscious.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling southbound on West 154 Street collided when the rear vehicle struck the front vehicle's center back end. The driver of the rear sedan, a 25-year-old woman, sustained back injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the crash. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of impact. The injured party was an occupant and driver of the rear vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Lenox Avenue

A 29-year-old man was hit by a northbound sedan on Lenox Avenue. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and concussion while crossing without a signal. The driver was inattentive and distracted. The victim remained conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Lenox Avenue struck a 29-year-old male pedestrian crossing at an intersection without a signal. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was diagnosed with a concussion. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. Additionally, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was noted, but the primary driver error was the failure to maintain attention. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No safety equipment or helmet was mentioned. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of impact.


SUV Rear-Ends SUV on Harlem River Drive

Two SUVs collided on Harlem River Drive. Both vehicles were traveling north. The rear SUV struck the front SUV’s center back end. A 47-year-old female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling north on Harlem River Drive collided when the rear SUV struck the center back end of the front SUV. The 47-year-old female driver of the rear SUV was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash. She was conscious and properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver’s role in the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the rear SUV and the center back end of the front SUV. Driver errors such as failure to maintain distance or inattention may be implied but are not specified in the report.


E-Scooter Rider Severely Injured Striking Bus

A woman on an e-scooter hit the front of a bus on 8th Avenue. Her leg split open. Blood marked the street. The bus stood still, untouched. She stayed conscious. No one else was hurt. The city swallowed the noise.

A crash on 8th Avenue left a 40-year-old woman riding an e-scooter with severe leg lacerations after she struck the front of a bus. According to the police report, 'A woman on an e-scooter struck the front of a bus. She stayed awake. Her leg split open. Blood on the pavement. The bus stood still, unmarked. No one else was hurt.' The bus, driven by a 43-year-old man, showed no damage and no injuries were reported for the driver or any passengers. The police report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor in the crash.


11-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing Manhattan Avenue

An 11-year-old girl was struck while crossing Saint Nicholas Avenue at West 141st Street. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The child was conscious at the scene. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported.

According to the police report, an 11-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Saint Nicholas Avenue and West 141st Street in Manhattan. She was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The child sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and remained conscious. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle actions were provided. The pedestrian was not ejected and no safety equipment or other factors were noted.


Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal on 8 Avenue

A 52-year-old woman was struck while crossing 8 Avenue with the signal. The sedan was making a left turn southbound. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 8 Avenue was making a left turn when it struck a 52-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near West 131 Street. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, but it showed no damage. No driver errors were explicitly listed in the report, and the pedestrian was not ejected and remained conscious. Contributing factors for the pedestrian were unspecified. The report does not indicate any helmet or signaling issues.


Sedan Hits E-Scooter on West 134 Street

A sedan making a left turn struck an e-scooter traveling north on West 134 Street. The e-scooter driver suffered a head abrasion and shock. Police cited unsafe speed and improper lane usage by the sedan driver as factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east made a left turn and collided with an e-scooter going straight north on West 134 Street. The e-scooter driver, a 36-year-old man, was injured with a head abrasion and experienced shock. The sedan driver was cited for unsafe speed and improper passing or lane usage. The point of impact was the sedan's right side doors and the e-scooter's center front end. The report lists contributing factors as unsafe speed and pedestrian/bicyclist confusion, but the primary driver errors were unsafe speed and improper lane usage by the sedan driver. The e-scooter driver was not ejected and wore unknown safety equipment.


Taxi and Sedan Collide on Edgecombe Avenue

A taxi and a sedan crashed head-on on Edgecombe Avenue in Manhattan. The sedan driver, 68, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited unsafe speed and lane changing as factors. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a taxi and a sedan collided on Edgecombe Avenue near West 139 Street in Manhattan. The sedan driver, a 68-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists unsafe speed and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors to the crash. Both vehicles were traveling southwest and impacted at their center front ends. The sedan's left front bumper and the taxi's right front bumper were damaged. The taxi driver was licensed in New York. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.


SUVs Collide at West 154 Street Intersection

Two SUVs crashed in Manhattan’s 10039 zip code. One driver suffered a head injury and shock. The collision involved obstructed views and unsafe speed. One driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles sustained front and side damage.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided near West 154 Street in Manhattan. The driver of one SUV, a 42-year-old man wearing a lap belt, sustained a head injury and was in shock. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. One driver was licensed; the other was unlicensed. The impact occurred at the center front end of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other, causing damage to the front and right side doors. The injured driver complained of pain and nausea but was not ejected from the vehicle.


Bus Hits 14-Year-Old Pedestrian Crossing

A 14-year-old boy was struck by a southbound bus on 7 Avenue near West 129 Street. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion and shock. The bus showed no damage. Driver inattention and passing too closely caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being hit by a bus traveling south on 7 Avenue near West 129 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the collision occurred. The report lists driver inattention and passing too closely as contributing factors. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion and was in shock. The bus had no visible damage and was going straight ahead at the time of impact, which occurred at the right front bumper. The report does not indicate any safety equipment or helmet use by the pedestrian.


Unlicensed Driver Injures Self in Manhattan Crash

A 19-year-old male driver suffered facial injuries and shock after a collision involving two sedans and a taxi in Manhattan. The unlicensed driver was injured when his vehicle struck a parked sedan and taxi. No ejection occurred.

According to the police report, a crash occurred in Manhattan involving a 19-year-old male driver who was injured. The collision involved two sedans and a taxi, all traveling north. The unlicensed driver was entering a parked position when the crash happened, impacting the left front bumper of a parked sedan and the left rear quarter panel of a taxi. The injured driver suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding and was not ejected from the vehicle. Contributing factors listed include driver inexperience and other vehicular causes. The report notes the driver held only a permit and was unlicensed. No victim fault or helmet use is mentioned.


Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 29-year-old man was hit by a sedan making a left turn on Lenox Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the car struck him. He suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver failed to yield.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Lenox Avenue struck a 29-year-old male pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The vehicle was making a left turn at the time of impact. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The crash highlights the driver's failure to yield and distraction as key causes.


Two Sedans Collide on Harlem River Drive

Two sedans collided northbound on Harlem River Drive. Unsafe speed and lane changing caused the crash. A 10-year-old passenger suffered bruises and full-body contusions. The child was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. Vehicles sustained front and rear damage.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Harlem River Drive collided due to unsafe speed and unsafe lane changing. The crash involved a 10-year-old male passenger seated in the right rear, who sustained contusions and bruises to his entire body. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time of impact. The vehicles involved were a 2018 Acura and a 2020 Nissan, both traveling straight ahead before the collision. The Acura sustained center front-end damage from a left front bumper impact, while the Nissan had right front bumper damage from a center back-end impact. Unsafe speed and unsafe lane changing were cited as contributing factors. No other injuries or contributing factors were reported.


Two Sedans Collide at 7th Avenue Intersection

Two sedans crashed at 7th Avenue in Manhattan. The left front bumper of one hit the right front bumper of the other. A 24-year-old male passenger suffered a head contusion. The driver’s inattention caused the collision.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at the intersection near 2361 7th Avenue in Manhattan. The impact occurred between the left front bumper of a 2005 Jeep and the right front bumper of a 2016 Toyota. A 24-year-old male passenger in one vehicle was injured, sustaining a head contusion but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.