Crash Count for Harlem (North)
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 2,045
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,087
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 9, 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)

3
SUV Side-Impacts Van Merging on 8th Avenue

A van merging north on 8th Avenue was struck on its left front bumper by a passing SUV. Three occupants in the SUV suffered concussions and injuries to multiple body parts. The crash caused serious trauma despite safety restraints and airbags.

According to the police report, a van traveling north on 8th Avenue was merging when it was hit on the left front bumper by a passing SUV traveling in the same direction. The SUV's right side doors sustained damage. Three occupants in the SUV were injured: a 30-year-old female driver, a 12-year-old left rear passenger, and an infant in the middle rear seat. All three suffered concussions and injuries to various body parts, including the entire body and lower arm. Safety equipment used included lap belts, child restraints, and deployed airbags. No specific driver errors were listed in the report, and contributing factors were unspecified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4541619 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Cyclist Ejected After Striking Parked Car on Lenox

A man on a bike slammed into a parked car on Lenox Avenue. He flew forward, hit the ground hard. Blood soaked his back. He wore a helmet. The street stood silent. Driver inattention and following too closely marked the crash.

A 47-year-old man riding a bike crashed into a parked car near 451 Lenox Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected and suffered severe bleeding from his back. He was conscious and wore a helmet. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The parked car, registered in Florida, was unoccupied. The crash left the cyclist injured and the street quiet. Systemic dangers remain for those moving through city streets on two wheels.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4541640 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Two Sedans Collide on West 138th Street

Two sedans collided on West 138th Street in Manhattan. The 66-year-old driver suffered a back injury and shock. Police cited driver inexperience and following too closely as factors. Both vehicles were traveling westbound. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling westbound on West 138th Street collided. The 66-year-old male driver of one vehicle was injured, sustaining a back injury and experiencing shock. He was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists driver inexperience and following too closely as contributing factors to the crash. The impact occurred at the center front end of one vehicle and the center back end of the other. One vehicle sustained damage to its center back end, while the other showed no damage. Both drivers were male; one held a permit license, the other a full license. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539460 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
2
Moped and SUV Collide on West 145 Street

A moped traveling east struck an SUV going north on West 145 Street. The moped driver and passenger were ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The SUV sustained damage to its left front bumper. Driver inattention contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a moped with two occupants collided with a station wagon/SUV on West 145 Street. The moped driver, a 20-year-old male, and his 22-year-old female passenger were both ejected from the vehicle and sustained injuries to their knees and lower legs. The moped was traveling east and struck the SUV's left front bumper as the SUV traveled north. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the moped driver. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. Both injured parties were conscious but suffered abrasions and contusions. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539988 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Pedestrian Injured on West 129th Street

A 48-year-old woman was struck while walking outside an intersection on West 129th Street in Manhattan. She suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. The crash occurred just after midnight. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, a 48-year-old female pedestrian was injured on West 129th Street in Manhattan. She was hit while walking outside an intersection and sustained a contusion to her hip and upper leg. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle type are provided. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision and suffered moderate injuries. No helmet or signaling issues were noted, and the pedestrian was not at an intersection at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4556357 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Sedan Strikes Bicyclist on Lenox Avenue

A sedan changing lanes hit a bicyclist riding south on Lenox Avenue. The cyclist suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver was distracted and improperly used the lane. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment.

According to the police report, a 58-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2017 Dodge sedan traveling north on Lenox Avenue changed lanes and struck him. The cyclist, riding southbound, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and improper lane usage as contributing factors. The sedan's right front bumper collided with the bike's center front end. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected but was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time of the crash. No other factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4538175 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Sedan Makes U-Turn, Hits Gas Bike

A sedan making a U-turn struck a gas bike traveling north on 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The bike driver, 21, was ejected and suffered head injuries. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. The driver was conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a 2020 BMW sedan was making a U-turn southbound on 8th Avenue when it collided with a northbound gas bike. The bike driver, a 21-year-old male, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained head injuries classified as serious. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor to the crash. The bike driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan's left front bumper and the bike's center front end were damaged. The bike driver remained conscious despite internal complaints and injury severity level 3. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4537666 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Sedan Hits E-Bike Turning Left on West 132 Street

A sedan traveling north struck an e-bike making a left turn eastbound on West 132 Street. The e-bike driver, 34, was ejected and suffered head injuries. The driver was semiconscious with contusions. The sedan had front-end damage.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling straight north on West 132 Street collided with an e-bike making a left turn eastbound. The e-bike driver, a 34-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained head injuries, including contusions. He was semiconscious at the scene. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, suffered center front-end damage. Contributing factors listed include 'Other Vehicular' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' indicating errors on the part of the drivers involved. The e-bike showed no damage, and no helmet or signaling factors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4537665 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
2
SUV and Sedan Collide on 7 Avenue

Two drivers collided on 7 Avenue in Manhattan. Both men suffered neck and head injuries. Police cited driver inexperience and failure to yield. Both vehicles struck side and front, causing whiplash injuries. Both drivers conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 2019 Nissan sedan and a 2019 Ford SUV collided on 7 Avenue near West 131 Street in Manhattan. Two male drivers, ages 36 and 26, were injured with neck and head trauma, both complaining of whiplash. The sedan was hit on the left side doors, while the SUV sustained damage to its right front bumper. The report lists driver errors including 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way,' along with 'Unsafe Speed' for both drivers. Both men were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses at the time of the crash. Neither occupant was ejected. The collision occurred as both vehicles were traveling straight ahead, with impact on the sedan's left rear quarter panel and the SUV's right front bumper.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4536095 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Sedan Overturns After Unsafe Lane Change

Two sedans collided on Harlem River Drive. One driver changed lanes unsafely at high speed. The other went straight. The first vehicle overturned. The 18-year-old male driver suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. Airbags deployed. No ejections.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on Harlem River Drive collided when one driver attempted an unsafe lane change at unsafe speed. The driver of the Honda sedan, an 18-year-old male occupant, was injured with a head contusion but remained conscious. His vehicle overturned on impact. The other sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, was traveling straight and sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel. Contributing factors listed include Unsafe Speed and Unsafe Lane Changing by the Honda driver. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness, and airbags deployed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534778 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Sedan Rear-Ends Pick-Up Truck on Harlem River Drive

A sedan struck the rear of a pick-up truck traveling north on Harlem River Drive. The 72-year-old female sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage. The driver remained conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 72-year-old female driver in a 2020 sedan collided with the rear of a 2014 pick-up truck on Harlem River Drive. The sedan driver was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles were traveling straight north at the time of the crash. The sedan's point of impact was the center back end, while the pick-up truck was hit at its center front end. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The crash resulted in moderate injuries to the sedan driver but no ejections or fatalities.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534697 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
SUV Collision on Harlem River Drive Injures Driver

Two SUVs and two other vehicles collided on Harlem River Drive. A 54-year-old female driver suffered knee and lower leg bruises. The crash involved left front and rear impacts. Driver distraction was cited as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, multiple vehicles collided on Harlem River Drive, involving two SUVs, a pickup truck, and a sedan. A 54-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining contusions to her knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The injured occupant was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The collision points included the left front quarter panel and left rear bumper among others. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash highlights driver distraction as a key cause in this multi-vehicle collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534167 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
2
SUV Fails to Yield, Hits Sedan in Manhattan

An SUV pulling out of parking struck a sedan going west on West 135th Street. Both drivers suffered injuries and shock. The SUV’s left front quarter panel hit the sedan’s right front bumper. Failure to yield caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 2015 Ford SUV was starting from parking and collided with a 2011 Ford sedan traveling west on West 135th Street in Manhattan. The SUV struck the sedan with its left front quarter panel, impacting the sedan’s right front bumper. Both drivers, men aged 29 and 46, were injured and experienced shock. The 29-year-old SUV driver suffered injuries to his entire body, while the 46-year-old sedan driver sustained back injuries. Both were restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. No other factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534184 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
S 5602
Taylor 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.


Distracted Driver Rear-Ends Stopped Sedan

A male driver slammed into a stopped sedan on Harlem River Drive. The woman behind the wheel suffered neck injuries. Police cite distraction and tailgating. Metal crumpled. Pain followed.

According to the police report, two sedans traveled north on Harlem River Drive when a male driver rear-ended a female driver who was stopped in traffic. The woman, age 45, suffered neck pain and whiplash. Police list "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Following Too Closely" as contributing factors. The male driver's BMW struck the center rear of the woman's Honda. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt. No ejections occurred. The crash underscores the risk posed by distracted drivers and those who follow too closely.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4533333 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
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.


Motorbike Slams BMW at West 134th, Rider Ejected

A Yamaha hit a BMW head-on in the dark on West 134th. The biker flew off, face torn, blood pooling. No helmet. Speed and broken lights led the way. The BMW driver was unhurt. The street stayed silent.

A Yamaha motorbike struck a BMW sedan head-on at West 134th Street and 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The 31-year-old male biker was ejected and suffered severe facial injuries, with blood pooling at the scene. According to the police report, 'Speed and broken lights led the way.' The BMW driver, a 36-year-old woman, was not injured. The crash report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The biker was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. The impact was violent and left the rider in shock, eyes staring blankly. No pedestrians were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4532355 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
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.