Crash Count for Harlem (North)
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 2,040
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,086
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 277
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 28
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 4
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Aug 5, 2025

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

Harlem’s Streets Bleed—It’s Time to End the Killing Field

Harlem’s Streets Bleed—It’s Time to End the Killing Field

Harlem (North): Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 10, 2025

The Toll in Harlem (North)

A child’s shoe in the crosswalk. Blood on the curb. In the last twelve months, two people died and nine were seriously injured on the streets of Harlem (North). Another 261 were hurt. The dead include a three-year-old girl, struck by an SUV while crossing with the signal at Lenox and 135th. Her mother survived, injured and alone. The SUV was making a left turn. The girl was crossing with the light. The driver kept his license. The girl lost her life. NYC Open Data

A 59-year-old man on a bike was killed by a bus at Lenox and 138th. He was crushed. The bus kept going straight. The cyclist did not. NYC Open Data

Most victims are not in cars. They are walking. They are riding. They are children, elders, workers. They are not protected by steel or speed.

What Leaders Have Done—and Not Done

Council Member Yusef Salaam has voted for laws to legalize jaywalking, co-sponsored bills for more protected bike lanes, and pushed for speed humps and safer crossings. He voted yes to let pedestrians cross where they need to, ending the city’s war on so-called jaywalkers. The law’s aim: streets for people, not just cars. The law requires the Department of Transportation to educate all road users about these new rights.

Salaam also co-sponsored a bill to force the city to build 100 miles of protected bike lanes each year. The bill’s summary is plain: protected lanes increase cycling and ensure the safety of New Yorkers.

But the danger does not wait for new paint. SUVs and cars still do the most harm. In this region, they killed one, seriously injured four, and hurt 166 more. Trucks and buses killed one and injured 18. Bikes and mopeds injured eight and five, but killed no one. NYC Open Data

The Disaster Is Slow, But It Is Not Fate

Every crash is a choice made upstream. Streets built for speed. Laws that let repeat speeders keep driving. These are not accidents.

Protected lanes increase cycling and ensure the safety of New Yorkers.

The law requires the Department of Transportation to educate all road users about these new rights.

What You Can Do

Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand protected bike lanes. Demand action, not delay.

Every day you wait, someone else pays.

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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 (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)

Bus Passes Too Closely, Injures E-Scooter Driver

A bus passed too close to an 18-year-old e-scooter driver on 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The rider suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The bus was parked and undamaged. The rider remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured when a bus passed too closely on 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The rider sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was not ejected and remained conscious. The bus was parked before the crash and showed no damage. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as the primary contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors are noted. The e-scooter driver wore no safety equipment. The bus driver was licensed and operating a 2021 NOVA bus. The collision caused injury to the vulnerable road user without damage to the bus.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663910 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Sedan Backs Into Moving Car on Lenox

A sedan reversed unsafely on Lenox Avenue. It struck a northbound car. The driver, a 67-year-old man, was hurt and incoherent. Metal crumpled. The street bore witness.

According to the police report, a sedan backed unsafely on Lenox Avenue in Manhattan and collided with another sedan traveling north. The driver of the moving car, a 67-year-old man, was injured and became incoherent after the crash. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. The moving sedan suffered damage to its right front bumper, while the reversing vehicle was hit in the center back end. No other contributing factors or actions by the injured driver were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663598 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on 7 Avenue

A sedan struck a 20-year-old male bicyclist on 7 Avenue near West 139 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited traffic control disregard by the driver as a factor.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 7 Avenue collided with a northbound bicyclist near West 139 Street in Manhattan. The 20-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver of the sedan was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659673 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Bicyclist Injured in Improper Left Turn Crash

A 22-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash on West 128 Street. The cyclist was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The impact caused facial injuries and left the rider in shock. The crash involved improper turning.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male bicyclist was injured while making a left turn on West 128 Street. The crash involved a single bike and was caused by the bicyclist turning improperly. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the bike. The rider suffered facial injuries and was not ejected from the bike but was left in shock. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as the contributing factor. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved, and no helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of improper turning maneuvers for vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659674 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Sedan Turns Right, Injures Bicyclist on Saint Nicholas

A sedan making a right turn struck a 36-year-old female bicyclist on Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She remained conscious and was not ejected from her bike.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Saint Nicholas Avenue was making a right turn when it collided with a bicyclist also traveling north. The bicyclist, a 36-year-old woman, sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no contributing factors for the crash. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected from her bike. The sedan had no occupants at the time. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the bike. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were recorded in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658693 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Sedan Rear-Ended on 7 Avenue Injures Driver

A sedan traveling south on 7 Avenue was struck on its left rear bumper. The female driver, 48, suffered back injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Vehicle damage was to the left rear quarter panel.

According to the police report, a 2018 sedan driven by a 48-year-old woman was hit on the left rear bumper while going straight ahead on 7 Avenue in Manhattan. The driver was injured, sustaining back pain and whiplash, but was not ejected and remained conscious. She was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors noted. The vehicle sustained damage to the left rear quarter panel. No other vehicles or persons were involved or injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658692 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Pedestrian Injured Crossing 7 Avenue Signal

A man was struck while crossing 7 Avenue with the signal. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian remained conscious despite serious injuries. The vehicle involved was unspecified and traveling southbound.

According to the police report, a male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on 7 Avenue while crossing with the signal. He sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The vehicle involved was unspecified and traveling south. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The pedestrian was not at fault.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657568 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Unlicensed Driver Strikes Sedan on Harlem River Drive

Unlicensed driver, high on illegal drugs, slammed into a stopped sedan on Harlem River Drive. One man suffered an eye injury and bled. The crash left him in shock. Police flagged drug use as a cause.

According to the police report, a northbound Lexus sedan driven by an unlicensed man collided with a southbound Ford sedan stopped in traffic on Harlem River Drive in Manhattan. Police listed illegal drug use as a contributing factor. The Ford's 31-year-old male driver suffered an eye injury with minor bleeding and was in shock. No contributing factors were attributed to the injured driver. The impact damaged the right front bumpers of both vehicles. The report highlights the unlicensed status and drug use of the striking driver as key causes of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657573 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
SUVs Crash on West 143 Street Injures Teen

Two SUVs collided on West 143 Street after midnight. A 14-year-old girl in the back seat suffered neck injuries and shock. Driver inattention and an unlicensed driver played roles. The teen was not ejected.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles crashed on West 143 Street at 12:01 a.m. A 14-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat was injured, suffering neck pain and shock. The report lists driver inattention or distraction and other vehicular factors as causes. One driver was unlicensed. The impact struck the right rear bumper of one SUV and the left front bumper of the other. The injured passenger was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. Driver errors included inattention and operating a vehicle without a license.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655771 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
SUV Makes U-Turn, Hits Moped Rider

A moped rider was ejected and injured after an SUV made an improper U-turn on Saint Nicholas Avenue. The collision struck the moped's front end and the SUV's left side doors. The rider suffered abrasions and full-body injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male moped driver was injured when a 2016 SUV made an improper U-turn on Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan. The SUV struck the moped on its left side doors while the moped was passing. The moped driver was ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. The report lists driver errors including 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Turning Improperly' by the SUV driver. The moped driver wore a helmet, but no contributing factors were attributed to the rider. The SUV carried six occupants and was registered in New York, while the moped's registration and license status were not provided.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655936 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Moped Rider Loses Arm Passing Parked Taxi

A moped clipped a parked taxi on West 143rd. The rider’s arm was torn off. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed awake. The taxi’s doors crumpled. No helmet. No license. Passing too close cost flesh and bone.

A moped rider was gravely injured on West 143rd Street in Manhattan after striking a parked taxi. According to the police report, 'A moped clipped a parked taxi. No helmet. No license. The rider’s arm torn off at the elbow. He stayed awake. Blood pooled on the asphalt. The taxi’s side doors folded like paper.' The crash involved a moped and a taxi, with the moped passing too closely and colliding with the taxi’s left side doors. The rider, a 39-year-old man, suffered an arm amputation. The police report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The moped operator was unlicensed and wore no helmet, as noted in the report. The taxi was parked and unoccupied at the time of impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655659 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Bicyclist Ejected on West 141 Street

A 44-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury on West 141 Street near Saint Nicholas Avenue. The crash involved traffic control disregard. The rider was in shock and complained of whiplash. The bike’s left front bumper was damaged.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected during a crash on West 141 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist suffered a head injury and whiplash, and was reported to be in shock. The crash involved a single bike traveling eastbound with damage to the left front bumper. The contributing factor listed was traffic control disregarded, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved, and no helmet or signaling issues were noted. The report highlights a serious impact to the bicyclist, emphasizing the dangers posed by disregarding traffic controls.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655292 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Pedestrian Injured Backing Sedan Manhattan

A 65-year-old woman was struck while emerging from behind a parked car on Lenox Avenue. The sedan backed up, hitting her with its rear bumper. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver was distracted and had limited view.

According to the police report, a sedan backing north on Lenox Avenue struck a 65-year-old female pedestrian emerging from behind a parked vehicle. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with a limited or obstructed view. The point of impact was the sedan's left rear bumper. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle while backing. No victim fault or safety equipment issues were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653807 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
E-Bike Rider Ejected on West 145 Street

A 37-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected and injured on West 145 Street. He suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The bike showed no damage. The rider wore no safety equipment. The crash involved impact to the bike’s left side doors.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike eastbound on West 145 Street was ejected and injured. He sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The e-bike sustained no damage despite impact to its left side doors. The rider was not wearing any safety equipment. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors or other vehicles involved. The rider was conscious after the crash. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash details remain limited, with no other vehicles or pedestrians reported as involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653307 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Box Truck Left Turn Slams Sedan Passenger

Box truck turned left on West 129 Street, struck sedan going straight. Rear passenger in sedan suffered neck injury and whiplash. Impact crushed sedan’s front, truck’s right front. Only passenger hurt.

According to the police report, a Ford box truck making a left turn on West 129 Street collided with a Toyota sedan traveling straight south. The truck’s right front quarter panel hit the sedan’s center front end. A 42-year-old man in the sedan’s left rear seat was injured, suffering neck injuries and whiplash. He was conscious, not ejected, and wore a lap belt and harness. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The sedan carried three people; the truck had one driver. Only the sedan’s rear passenger was reported injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652459 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Motorcycle Hits Sedan Backing on West 135 Street

A motorcycle struck the left side of a sedan backing on West 135 Street in Manhattan. The motorcycle driver, 24, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The sedan driver was distracted and turned improperly, causing the collision.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north collided with the left side doors of a sedan backing west on West 135 Street in Manhattan. The motorcycle driver, a 24-year-old male, sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan driver, a licensed female, was backing the vehicle when the crash occurred. Contributing factors listed include driver inattention or distraction and improper turning by the motorcycle driver. The sedan was damaged on its left side doors, and the motorcycle's center front end was damaged. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647980 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
E-Bike Rider Thrown in SUV Collision on Edgecombe

A helmetless man on an e-bike hit a turning SUV. He flew off, struck the pavement, and bled from the head. He stayed conscious. The street rang with the sound of blood. Children and adults in the SUV watched, stunned.

A crash on Edgecombe Avenue involved a turning SUV and a southbound e-bike. The e-bike rider, a 41-year-old man, struck the SUV's front bumper and was ejected, suffering a head injury with severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'A helmetless man on an e-bike struck the front bumper of a turning SUV. He flew, hit pavement, and bled from the head. He was conscious.' The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary listed factors were driver and vehicle actions. Passengers in the SUV, including children, were uninjured but witnessed the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646209 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
E-Scooter Hits 71-Year-Old Pedestrian

A 71-year-old man was struck by an e-scooter at the intersection of West 145 Street and Bradhurst Avenue in Manhattan. He suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The scooter showed no damage. The pedestrian remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 71-year-old male pedestrian was injured when an e-scooter traveling north on West 145 Street struck him at the intersection with Bradhurst Avenue. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The e-scooter had no visible damage and was moving straight ahead before impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No safety equipment or signals were noted as factors in the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4645735 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
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Two Sedans Collide on West 133 Street

Two sedans crashed head-on on West 133 Street in Manhattan. Four occupants suffered whiplash and body injuries. A pedestrian nearby was also hurt, suffering neck pain and shock. All occupants wore lap belts. Impact damaged left and front vehicle panels.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling straight ahead collided on West 133 Street in Manhattan. The BMW struck the Toyota on its left front quarter panel, damaging the left side doors. The Toyota's right front bumper and center front end were damaged. Four occupants in the vehicles were injured, including a 14-year-old passenger with hip and upper leg injuries, a 37-year-old female driver, a 40-year-old front passenger, and a pedestrian near the scene who was not in the roadway but suffered neck injuries and shock. All vehicle occupants wore lap belts and were conscious except the pedestrian who was in shock. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond unspecified causes.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648954 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Convertible Strikes Pedestrian at 128th and 8th

A Ford convertible crept too close on West 128th. Its bumper struck a 61-year-old man in the intersection. He fell. Blood pooled from his head. He stayed conscious. The street stayed cold. The driver followed too closely. The man was badly hurt.

A Ford convertible hit a 61-year-old man at the intersection of West 128th Street and 8th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the car 'crept too close' and its left front bumper struck the pedestrian, causing him to fall and suffer severe bleeding from his head. The man remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors. The driver was going straight ahead when the crash occurred. No mention is made of any actions by the pedestrian contributing to the crash. The impact left the man injured and the street stained with blood.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4645729 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12