Crash Count for Harlem (North)
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,828
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 973
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 243
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 25
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 4
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 7, 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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Traffic Safety Timeline for Harlem (North)

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.


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.


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.


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.


Unlicensed Driver Hits Sedan on Harlem River Drive

Two sedans collided on Harlem River Drive in Manhattan. The unlicensed driver struck another vehicle from the north. One occupant suffered an eye injury and minor bleeding. Police noted illegal drug use as a contributing factor. The injured driver was in shock.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Harlem River Drive involving two sedans. The driver of the northbound Lexus was unlicensed and involved in illegal drug use, which contributed to the crash. The other vehicle, a southbound Ford, was stopped in traffic when struck. One occupant, a 31-year-old male driver, sustained an eye injury with minor bleeding and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists no contributing factors from the injured driver. The crash caused damage to the right front bumpers of both vehicles. The unlicensed status and drug use of the striking driver were key factors in the collision.


SUVs Collide on West 143 Street Injuring Passenger

Two SUVs crashed on West 143 Street just after midnight. A 14-year-old female passenger suffered neck injuries and shock. The collision involved driver distraction and other vehicular factors. One driver was unlicensed. The injured passenger was not ejected and reported pain.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on West 143 Street at 12:01 a.m. The crash involved a 14-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear of one SUV. She sustained neck injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report lists driver inattention or distraction and other vehicular factors as contributing causes. One driver was licensed and female, the other was an unlicensed male. The impact occurred between the right rear bumper of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. The injured passenger was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. Driver errors include inattention and operating a vehicle without a license.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


Box Truck Left Turn Hits Sedan Passenger

A box truck turning left struck a sedan going straight on West 129 Street in Manhattan. The sedan’s rear passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The impact hit the sedan’s front center and the truck’s right front quarter panel. The passenger was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 2009 Ford box truck was making a left turn on West 129 Street when it collided with a 2017 Toyota sedan traveling straight south. The collision impacted the truck’s right front quarter panel and the sedan’s center front end. A 42-year-old male occupant in the sedan’s left rear seat was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for the crash. The sedan carried three occupants, and the truck had one driver. The passenger was not ejected and was the only person reported injured.


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.


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.


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.


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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.


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.


Two Sedans Collide on West 155 Street

Two sedans collided on West 155 Street in Manhattan. A 5-year-old passenger suffered a facial abrasion. The crash involved driver distraction and lane changing. The child was conscious and not ejected. Damage hit the right front bumper and left side doors.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on West 155 Street in Manhattan. The first vehicle was traveling straight south when it was struck on the right front bumper by a second sedan changing lanes. The crash injured a 5-year-old female passenger seated in the middle rear seat of the first vehicle. She sustained a facial abrasion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The male driver of the second sedan was changing lanes at the time of impact. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The collision caused damage to the right front bumper of the first sedan and the left side doors of the second.


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Two Sedans Collide on 7 Avenue Injuring Occupants

Two sedans collided on 7 Avenue in Manhattan. Both drivers were injured, suffering fractures and whiplash. The crash involved a reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. Injuries were serious but no one was ejected. The incident left two men hurt inside their cars.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 7 Avenue near West 145 Street in Manhattan. The drivers and a front passenger were injured. The driver of one sedan suffered fractures to the abdomen and pelvis, while the front passenger experienced whiplash. The report lists "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as the primary contributing factor, indicating driver error in responding to other traffic conditions. Both vehicles were traveling north when the collision occurred, with impact on the right front bumper of one sedan and the left front bumper of the other. Neither occupant was ejected from their vehicles. Safety equipment use varied: the injured driver wore none, while the passenger used a lap belt and harness. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.


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Moped Hits Left-Turning SUV on Macombs Dam Bridge

A moped traveling east struck a westbound SUV making a left turn on Macombs Dam Bridge. Two men on the moped suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The moped driver was unlicensed. Police cited driver inattention as a factor.

According to the police report, a 2023 moped carrying two male occupants collided with a 2015 Ford SUV making a left turn on Macombs Dam Bridge. The moped struck the SUV’s center front end with its right front bumper. Both moped occupants, ages 21 and 22, were injured with abrasions to their knees and lower legs. The moped driver was unlicensed. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling westbound. Neither occupant was ejected. The report does not indicate any safety equipment used or other contributing factors.