Harlem (North): Streets That Take

Sep 18 - An e-bike rider suffered chest injuries and bruising after a collision in Manhattan. The rider was conscious and wearing a helmet. According to the police report, confusion or error on the part of the bicyclist contributed to the crash.

At 9:30 p.m. in Manhattan near West 133rd Street, an e-bike rider traveling west collided with a parked vehicle, sustaining chest contusions and bruises. According to the police report, the bicyclist was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, indicating the rider's confusion or error played a role in the incident. The parked vehicle showed no damage and was stationary before the crash. The e-bike sustained damage to its center front end. No driver errors related to moving vehicles were cited. The crash highlights risks involving bicyclist decision-making and interactions with parked vehicles in Manhattan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758053 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 13 - A 53-year-old man was injured crossing East 131 Street in Manhattan. The SUV hit him on the right front quarter panel, causing back injuries. The pedestrian was incoherent at the scene. The driver was traveling straight southbound at impact.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2015 Honda SUV traveling southbound on East 131 Street in Manhattan at 4:54 AM. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian on the right front quarter panel, damaging the right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the intersection and suffered back injuries, resulting in an incoherent emotional state. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report lists no contributing factors related to the driver, but notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal. No other vehicle occupants were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756163 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 9 - An 11-year-old girl crossing 7 Avenue with the signal was hit and injured. She suffered abrasions and lower leg wounds. No driver errors listed. The impact left a young pedestrian hurt in Manhattan.

According to the police report, an 11-year-old female pedestrian was struck while crossing 7 Avenue at West 131 Street in Manhattan at 17:10. She was obeying the crossing signal when the crash happened. The girl suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, but remained conscious. The report does not list any driver actions, vehicle type, or contributing factors. No driver errors are recorded. The victim was not cited for any contributing factors. The incident highlights the harm faced by pedestrians, even when following the rules.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754640 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 2 - A 34-year-old man walking along West 130 Street was struck by a Jeep SUV. The driver’s inattention and following too closely caused the collision. The pedestrian suffered bruises and an elbow injury but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male pedestrian was injured on West 130 Street in Manhattan around 8:30 PM. The pedestrian was walking along the highway with traffic when a 2019 Jeep SUV struck him on the right front quarter panel. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with following too closely. The pedestrian sustained contusions and an injury to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. The pedestrian was conscious at the time of the report. The driver’s failure to maintain attention and safe distance directly led to the collision, highlighting systemic dangers posed by distracted driving in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754152 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 31 - A white van making a left turn collided with a parked sedan on West 152 Street in Manhattan. The impact damaged the right rear quarter panels of both vehicles. The sedan’s occupant, a 53-year-old man, suffered back injuries and shock.

According to the police report, a white van traveling northeast was making a left turn when it struck a parked sedan on West 152 Street, Manhattan. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel on both vehicles, causing damage to those areas. The sedan was registered in New York and was occupied by a 53-year-old male driver who was not ejected but sustained back injuries and was in shock. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan’s occupant but does not specify any driver errors or violations. The van’s driver actions involved making a left turn, which led to the collision with the stationary vehicle. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753109 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 29 - A taxi struck a cyclist on his left side at West 133rd and Lenox Avenue. The rider crashed hard, blood pooling at his waist. Four passengers watched silently. The bike lay twisted. The cyclist suffered severe abdominal injuries.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on Lenox Avenue struck a cyclist on the left side at West 133rd Street. The impact caused the cyclist to hit the pavement forcefully, resulting in severe lacerations to his abdomen and pelvis. The report notes blood pooling at the cyclist's waist and a twisted bike, while four passengers inside the taxi witnessed the aftermath. The police identified 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as 'Failure to Yield' were cited. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but helmet use was not listed as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the collision impact and the serious injuries sustained by the vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755223 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 25 - A 48-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured with abrasions and shoulder trauma after a sedan’s improper lane usage in Manhattan. The crash caused no vehicle damage but left the cyclist hurt and conscious, highlighting dangerous driver behavior.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:45 AM on Lenox Avenue in Manhattan. A sedan was parked but committed improper passing or lane usage, which contributed to the collision with a 48-year-old male bicyclist traveling southbound. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries, including abrasions. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the primary driver error. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The bicyclist was conscious at the scene and not wearing any safety equipment. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor but does not specify victim fault. This incident underscores how driver lane violations can cause serious harm to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754644 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 21 - A Manhattan SUV driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries after colliding with multiple parked vehicles. The crash occurred near West 131 Street. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor, highlighting driver impairment in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:14 near West 131 Street in Manhattan. The driver, a 46-year-old male operating a station wagon/SUV, was injured with contusions and bruises to the abdomen and pelvis. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating impairment played a role in the crash. The SUV struck several parked sedans and SUVs, all showing center front end damage. The driver was conscious and not ejected but did not use any safety equipment. No other occupants were involved. The collision with multiple parked vehicles and the noted alcohol involvement point to driver error as the primary cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754636 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 20 - A 41-year-old male SUV driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after rear-ending a box truck while both vehicles traveled south on West 138 Street in Manhattan. The SUV sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:55 on West 138 Street in Manhattan. Both vehicles, a 2021 Chevrolet SUV and a 2012 box truck, were traveling south. The SUV driver, a 41-year-old man wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with knee, lower leg, and foot trauma and complained of whiplash. The point of impact was the SUV's left rear bumper and quarter panel, indicating the SUV rear-ended the box truck. The box truck sustained no damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim behaviors. The collision highlights a failure in vehicle control or attention by the SUV driver, as the box truck was undamaged and both vehicles were moving in the same direction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749905 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 15 - City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.

Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.

• File Int 0745-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-08-15

Aug 7 - An SUV stopped in traffic struck an e-bike from behind on Lenox Avenue. The 24-year-old e-bike rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as the primary cause. The e-bike operator was conscious and wearing a helmet.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Lenox Avenue in Manhattan at 13:25. A Ford SUV traveling south was stopped in traffic when it rear-ended an e-bike also traveling south. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the e-bike. The e-bike rider, a 24-year-old male, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises. He was conscious at the scene and wearing a helmet. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the SUV driver, who was licensed. The e-bike driver was unlicensed but no contributing factors were assigned to him. The collision highlights the danger posed by distracted driving in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746214 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 31 - A sedan driver distracted by inattention struck a male pedestrian at an intersection on 8 Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered severe full-body injuries and was rendered unconscious. The vehicle showed no damage despite the serious impact.

According to the police report, at 20:36 on 8 Avenue near West 140 Street in Manhattan, a sedan traveling north struck a male pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was injured across his entire body and was found unconscious, indicating severe trauma. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor, cited twice, emphasizing the driver's failure to maintain focus. The vehicle, a 2012 Mercedes sedan, showed no damage despite the center front end impact. The pedestrian's actions were noted as 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but no contributing factors were attributed to him. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle from a parked position before the collision. This crash highlights the deadly consequences of driver distraction in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744798 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 25 - A 60-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with a taxi on West 131 Street. Both vehicles struck front center. The bicyclist suffered neck contusions and bruises. The bicyclist was unlicensed, and the taxi driver was licensed.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 22:22 on West 131 Street in Manhattan involving a taxi and a bicycle. The bicyclist, a 60-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained neck injuries classified as contusions and bruises. Both vehicles impacted at their center front ends while traveling straight ahead— the taxi heading west and the bicycle north. The bicyclist was unlicensed, as noted in the report, which is a driver-related factor. The taxi driver held a valid New York license. No other contributing factors were specified in the report. The crash resulted in injury severity level 3 for the bicyclist, highlighting the dangers posed by the collision dynamics and the bicyclist’s unlicensed status.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743025 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 24 - A 74-year-old woman was hit by a turning SUV on Bradhurst Avenue. Driver inattention left her bruised and hurt. The street stayed loud. She stayed conscious. The system failed to protect her.

According to the police report, a 74-year-old female pedestrian was struck by a northbound Jeep SUV making a right turn on Bradhurst Avenue near West 145th Street in Manhattan at 3:35 PM. The pedestrian was crossing away from an intersection when the SUV hit her with its center front end. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The woman suffered contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, but remained conscious and was not ejected. No contributing factors were attributed to the pedestrian. The collision underscores the danger posed by distracted drivers turning across pedestrian paths.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743005 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 20 - An SUV turning left on 8th Avenue struck a northbound cyclist. The man flew, hit pavement, head split, blood pooled. Shock froze his eyes. The SUV’s bumper bent where his body broke. Night swallowed the scene in Manhattan.

According to the police report, a Station Wagon/SUV traveling south on 8th Avenue near 262nd Street made a left turn and struck a man riding a bike northbound, who was proceeding straight ahead. The report details that the cyclist was ejected, suffering a severe head injury and bleeding, with shock evident in his expression. The narrative states, 'He flew, hit pavement. Head split. Blood pooled. Eyes wide with shock. The bumper bent where his body broke.' The point of impact was the SUV’s left front bumper. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both parties, but the SUV driver’s action—making a left turn into the path of a cyclist going straight—remains central to the crash. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s maneuver. The crash occurred late at night in Manhattan, underscoring the persistent danger for vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743142 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 11 - A three-year-old girl crossing with the signal on Lenox Avenue was struck in the head by a turning SUV. She died at the scene. The SUV’s front end bore the impact, marking the fatal collision.

At Lenox Avenue and West 135th Street in Manhattan, a three-year-old girl was fatally struck by an eastbound SUV making a left turn. According to the police report, the child was 'crossing with the signal' when the 2020 Nissan SUV hit her in the head at the 'center front end' of the vehicle, which sustained damage there. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified' but highlights the driver’s action of making a left turn into a crosswalk occupied by a pedestrian. The narrative states, 'She died there on the street. The front end bore the mark of her final moment.' No victim error is cited, focusing attention on the lethal consequences of the driver’s maneuver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739974 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 9 - A sedan struck a parked ambulance on West 154 Street. The ambulance driver, 61, suffered bruises and arm injuries. Police cited the sedan driver's failure to maintain safe distance as the cause. The impact damaged the ambulance's left side doors.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 9:27 AM on West 154 Street involving a parked ambulance and a northbound sedan. The ambulance was stationary when the sedan, traveling straight ahead, struck its left side doors with the right front bumper. The ambulance driver, a 61-year-old male occupant, sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was not ejected. The report identifies 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance while passing the ambulance. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The ambulance driver was wearing no safety equipment, and the sedan was registered in Pennsylvania. The collision caused damage to the ambulance's left side doors and the sedan's right front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740084 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 8 - A driver suffered neck injuries in a multi-sedan crash at West 129 Street. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as key factors. The injured driver, conscious and restrained by a lap belt, experienced whiplash but was not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Manhattan near West 129 Street involving multiple sedans. One driver, a 43-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma described as whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors to the collision. The vehicles involved included a parked sedan struck at the center back end, and two other sedans traveling west and south, with one making a right turn. The injured driver was not ejected and sustained injuries classified as severity level 3. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to serious injury even among vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739240 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 3 - Taxi passed too close. Struck a 64-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered a back injury. The driver kept straight. No damage to the cab. The street stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on Lenox Avenue in Manhattan struck a 64-year-old woman as she crossed the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian suffered a back injury and remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the driver’s error, noted twice as a contributing factor. The point of impact was the taxi’s right front bumper, but the vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed and continued straight ahead. The pedestrian’s action—crossing with the signal—was not cited as a contributing factor. This crash highlights the risk when drivers fail to keep safe distance from people in crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738595 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 27 - A motorcycle traveling south on West 150 Street collided with a sedan also heading south. The motorcyclist was partially ejected, suffering knee and lower leg injuries with minor bleeding. The sedan showed no damage. Driver errors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a motorcycle and a sedan, both traveling south on West 150 Street, collided with impact at the left front quarter panel of the motorcycle and the right front quarter panel of the sedan. The motorcycle driver, a 32-year-old male wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with minor bleeding and shock noted. The sedan driver, also male and licensed in New York, showed no vehicle damage. The motorcycle was reportedly avoiding an object in the roadway prior to the crash. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, indicating no clear driver error was identified. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744000 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19