Crash Count for East Harlem (North)
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,819
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,095
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 595
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 29
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 10
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Nov 8, 2025
Carnage in East Harlem (North)
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 10
+1
Crush Injuries 8
Lower leg/foot 3
Whole body 3
Face 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Amputation 1
Neck 1
Severe Bleeding 14
Head 7
+2
Lower arm/hand 2
Face 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whole body 1
Severe Lacerations 3
Lower leg/foot 2
Lower arm/hand 1
Concussion 16
Head 11
+6
Face 3
Lower leg/foot 1
Neck 1
Whiplash 109
Neck 39
+34
Back 33
+28
Whole body 17
+12
Head 16
+11
Chest 5
Lower leg/foot 5
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Lower arm/hand 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Contusion/Bruise 102
Lower leg/foot 39
+34
Shoulder/upper arm 13
+8
Lower arm/hand 12
+7
Head 11
+6
Whole body 9
+4
Hip/upper leg 6
+1
Back 4
Face 4
Neck 4
Abdomen/pelvis 3
Abrasion 81
Lower leg/foot 34
+29
Lower arm/hand 11
+6
Head 8
+3
Back 5
Face 5
Neck 5
Shoulder/upper arm 5
Whole body 4
Abdomen/pelvis 3
Eye 2
Hip/upper leg 1
Pain/Nausea 59
Back 12
+7
Lower leg/foot 12
+7
Head 11
+6
Shoulder/upper arm 10
+5
Neck 9
+4
Whole body 7
+2
Chest 4
Lower arm/hand 3
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Nov 8, 2025

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

Preventable Speeding in East Harlem (North) School Zones

(since 2022)

East Harlem (North): Mid‑morning hit, years of harm

East Harlem (North): Jan 1, 2022 - Oct 15, 2025

Just before 10 AM on Oct 7, 2025, at W 139 St and 5 Ave, a driver in a Toyota SUV turned right and hit a 39‑year‑old man in the intersection (NYC Open Data).

This Month

  • Sep 29: At E 128 St and Lexington Ave, a driver making a left turn hit two people crossing with the signal; police recorded failure to yield (Open Data crash 4846138).
  • Sep 27: On Harlem River Drive, a 55‑year‑old driver was killed in a crash involving an SUV (Open Data crash 4845379).
  • Sep 26: At E 125 St and 3 Ave, a driver went straight and hit a person crossing with the signal; police recorded a disregarded traffic control (Open Data crash 4846916).

The toll on these blocks

Since Jan 1, 2022, East Harlem (North) has recorded 3,744 crashes, with 2,041 people injured and 9 killed (NYC Open Data). Of those killed, 7 were people walking (NYC Open Data).

The harm clusters. Harlem River Drive shows 3 deaths and 122 injuries. East 125 Street shows 114 injuries and at least 1 death (NYC Open Data). Deaths spike mid‑morning; at 10 AM, police recorded three fatalities here over the period (NYC Open Data).

What police wrote down

In this area, police marked at least 1 death tied to “disregarded traffic control,” 11 injuries tied to “failure to yield,” and 34 injuries tied to driver inattention or distraction (NYC Open Data). Those are paperwork words. The outcomes are bodies.

Year to date, crashes here stand at 758, up from 714 at this point last year. Injuries are 461, up from 381 (about 21% higher). Serious injuries rose from 6 to 9 (NYC Open Data).

Fix the corners, fix the turns

Simple steps fit these streets: daylight the crosswalks, give pedestrians a head start, harden the turns, and calm speeds on 125th, Lexington, and 5th. Harlem River Drive needs real separation and speed control. The record here points to turns and signals; design should make yielding the only choice.

Who’s on the hook

This is Council District 8 (Diana I. Ayala), Assembly District 68 (Eddie Gibbs), and State Senate District 30 (Cordell Cleare). In Albany, the repeat‑speeder bill — the Stop Super Speeders Act (S4045) — advanced this year. Senator Cordell Cleare is listed as a co‑sponsor and voted yes in committee (Open States). Assembly Member Eddie Gibbs voted yes to extend school speed zones (S 8344) (Open States). The question that remains: will the Assembly move the companion bill to require speed limiters for repeat offenders?

Citywide, the path is clear: lower default speeds and stop repeat speeding with limiters. The tools exist. The numbers above show why.

Take one step that matters. Tell City Hall and Albany to act now: /take_action/.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is this?
East Harlem (North) in Manhattan. It overlaps NYPD Precinct 25, Council District 8, Assembly District 68, and State Senate District 30, per city records.
What changed in the past month?
Police logged four severe crashes here: a right‑turn SUV driver hit a man at W 139 St and 5 Ave (Oct 7); a left turn driver hit two people crossing with the signal at E 128 St and Lexington Ave (Sep 29); a driver was killed on Harlem River Drive (Sep 27); and a driver hit a man crossing with the signal at E 125 St and 3 Ave (Sep 26). All are from NYC’s crash database.
How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions tables for Crashes (h9gi-nx95), Persons (f55k-p6yu), and Vehicles (bm4k-52h4), filtered to East Harlem (North) and the window Jan 1, 2022–Oct 15, 2025. We counted crashes, injuries, deaths, contributing factors, hours, and locations using the fields provided by NYPD in those tables. You can start from the Crashes dataset here and apply the same filters.
Who can fix this?
Council Member Diana I. Ayala can advance street‑design fixes like daylighting and hardened turns. Assembly Member Eddie Gibbs and State Senator Cordell Cleare can move state laws to rein in repeat speeders. Cleare co‑sponsored S4045 and voted yes in committee; Gibbs voted yes to extend school speed zones (S 8344).
What is CrashCount?
We’re a tool for helping hold local politicians and other actors accountable for their failure to protect you when you’re walking or cycling in NYC. We update our site constantly to provide you with up to date information on what’s happening in your neighborhood.

Citations

Citations
  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-15
  • File S 4045, Open States / NY Senate, Published 2025-06-11
  • File S 8344, Open States / NY Senate, Published 2025-06-13

Other Representatives

Assembly Member Eddie Gibbs

District 68

Council Member Diana I. Ayala

District 8

State Senator Cordell Cleare

District 30

Other Geographies

East Harlem (North) East Harlem (North) sits in Manhattan, Precinct 25, District 8, AD 68, SD 30, Manhattan CB11.

See also
Boroughs
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State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for East Harlem (North)

19
Distracted driver injures cyclist on E 119 St

Sep 19 - A sedan driver going west collided with a cyclist at 210 E 119 St. The 35-year-old man suffered crush injuries to his face and was conscious. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction. Car rear damaged; bike front damaged.

A westbound sedan driver collided with a westbound cyclist at 210 E 119 St in Manhattan. The crash injured the 35-year-old man on the bike. The report lists crush injuries and facial trauma, and notes he was conscious and partially ejected. According to the police report, both the sedan and the bicycle were going straight. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction by the driver. The sedan showed damage to the center back end; the bike had damage to the center front. The driver, 64, was licensed in New York. The case is logged as collision 4843984.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4843984 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
16
Northbound SUV driver injures pedestrian on 3 Ave

Sep 16 - Driver moved to park on 3 Ave by E 117 St and hit a 37-year-old man who was not in the roadway. Left front bumper took his leg. Police recorded View Obstructed/Limited by the driver.

On 3 Ave by E 117 St in Manhattan, a northbound driver in a 2013 Dodge SUV moved to park. He hit a 37-year-old man. The left front bumper delivered the blow. The man suffered a lower-leg injury and stayed conscious. The report lists a fracture/dislocation. According to the police report, the pedestrian was not in the roadway. According to the police report, officers recorded View Obstructed/Limited by the driver. The report also noted limited visibility as a contributing factor. The driver held a New Jersey license.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842972 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
16
2nd Avenue Southbound Crash Hurts Passenger

Sep 16 - Two southbound drivers collided near 2256 Second Ave in Manhattan. A 29-year-old man riding in the left rear seat was hurt. Police noted driver inattention and inexperience.

Two southbound drivers collided near 2256 Second Avenue in Manhattan. One driver was in a 2023 Toyota SUV. The other drove a 2002 GMC. The SUV showed front-end damage on the left bumper. A 29-year-old man riding in the left rear seat was injured. He reported back pain and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' were contributing factors. Police recorded distraction and inexperience by the drivers. Both vehicles were reported as going straight before impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as hurt.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4843054 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
13
Tailgating Rear-End Crash on East 115th Street

Sep 13 - Two southbound drivers met hard on East 115th. One hit the rear of another. A 34-year-old driver suffered back pain and whiplash. Police recorded Following Too Closely. Others were listed as unspecified.

A driver in a southbound sedan hit the rear of another sedan near 210 East 115th Street in Manhattan at 8:52 p.m. One driver, a 34-year-old man, was injured and reported back pain and whiplash. A front-seat passenger and two other occupants were listed with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, both drivers were going straight. Police recorded Following Too Closely. Impact points noted were the right front bumper of the trailing car and the left rear bumper of the lead car. The crash involved licensed drivers from New York and New Jersey. The report lists no other contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4844490 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
12
Left-Turning SUV Driver Hits Truck; Child Hurt

Sep 12 - An SUV driver turned left at E 116th and Madison and hit a truck driver going straight. A child passenger was injured. A rear passenger and the SUV driver were hurt. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.

At E 116th Street and Madison Avenue in Manhattan, a Dodge SUV driver turned left and collided with a box truck driver traveling straight eastbound. The crash injured a child riding in the right rear seat of the SUV. A 38-year-old rear passenger reported back pain and whiplash. The 44-year-old SUV driver was also injured with back pain and whiplash. The truck driver, a 42-year-old woman, was listed with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was recorded. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction by the drivers. Both vehicles were eastbound at the time of impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842525 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
7
Sedan driver hits bike, injures teen

Sep 7 - A driver in a sedan traveling east collided with a westbound bike at Park Ave and E 120 St in Manhattan. A 15-year-old bike passenger went unconscious and was hurt. The 18-year-old rider reported injury.

Two people rode a bike west near Park Avenue and East 120th Street. A driver in a sedan traveled east. The driver collided with them while going straight, according to the police report. The crash injured both people on the bike. The 15-year-old passenger was listed as unconscious and hurt in the leg and foot. The 18-year-old rider reported injury. Injuries for the car’s occupants were listed as unspecified. According to the police report, contributing factors were recorded as "Unspecified" for all parties. No driver error was documented in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4845441 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
7
30-year-old man struck and killed on Mosholu Parkway in the Bronx, NYPD says
6
Unsafe lane change injures driver on FDR

Sep 6 - At 2:24 a.m. on FDR Drive, a driver in a 2019 Infiniti SUV was hurt when the left side took the hit. Police recorded Unsafe Lane Changing. The 37-year-old woman reported arm pain and shock. Left-side doors were crushed.

At 2:24 a.m., police recorded a northbound 2019 Infiniti SUV on FDR Drive traveling straight ahead with left-side door damage and a 37-year-old female driver injured. According to the police report, officers listed Unsafe Lane Changing as a contributing factor. The driver reported elbow and hand pain, nausea, and shock. Another driver was recorded as changing lanes before the crash. The Infiniti’s point of impact was the left-side doors. The driver was licensed in New York. Another 37-year-old female occupant was listed in the report with unspecified injury status. No pedestrians or cyclists were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840293 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
5
Driver and cyclist collide at 116th and Lexington

Sep 5 - On E 116th at Lexington, a driver in a sedan and a 23-year-old cyclist collided while heading west. The driver, 47, was injured. Police list the cyclist’s injuries as unspecified. Contributing factors were recorded as unspecified.

According to the police report, the crash happened at E 116 St and Lexington Ave in Manhattan at 7:47 p.m. A 47-year-old man driving a 2010 Chevrolet sedan and a 23-year-old man on a bike were both headed west. They collided. The driver was listed as injured, with lower-leg pain and whiplash. The bicyclist was recorded as partially ejected. The report lists his injuries as unspecified. Police recorded contributing factors for both operators as “Unspecified.” Both were documented as going straight ahead. The sedan’s point of impact was the left-side doors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4843117 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
3
Cyclists Crash at E 116 St, 3 Ave

Sep 3 - Two cyclists collided at E 116 St and 3 Ave in Manhattan. One man, 43, suffered a leg contusion. The other rider was listed uninjured. Police marked "Other Vehicular" for both.

Two cyclists crashed at E 116 St and 3 Ave in Manhattan at 3:51 p.m. One rider, 43, was injured with a contusion to the knee/lower leg/foot. The second rider, 21, was listed with no injury. According to the police report, one cyclist was traveling east and going straight while the other was traveling west and making a left turn. The report recorded contributing factors as "Other Vehicular" for both parties. Police listed the injured rider's severity as 3.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839653 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
3
Left-Turning SUV Driver Injures Cyclist in Manhattan

Sep 3 - A driver in an SUV turned left at E 119 St and 1 Ave and hit a southbound cyclist. The 27-year-old rider suffered a lower-leg bruise. Police recorded failure to yield and driver inattention/distraction.

A driver in an SUV made a left from E 119 St at 1 Ave in Manhattan and hit a 27-year-old man riding south on a bike. He was going straight. He stayed conscious and suffered a bruise to the lower leg. According to the police report, the driver turned left and the bicyclist traveled straight. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. Police also noted driver inattention/distraction. The crash involved a bike and an SUV in zip code 10035.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839650 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
1
Sedan Rear-Ends SUV on FDR Drive

Sep 1 - The driver of a sedan hit the right rear of an SUV on FDR Drive. A 5-year-old in the middle rear seat suffered a head injury and whiplash. Two other rear passengers and the SUV driver were injured. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.

The driver of a sedan struck the right rear bumper of an SUV while both vehicles traveled north on FDR Drive. A 5-year-old girl in the middle rear seat suffered a head injury and complained of whiplash. Two other rear passengers and the SUV driver were injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police data also note passenger distraction listed for some occupants after the primary driver error. Vehicle damage is recorded as center-front to the sedan and right-rear to the SUV, consistent with a rear-end collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839117 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
31
Two SUVs Collide at Park and E 120

Aug 31 - Drivers of two SUVs collided at Park Ave and E 120 St. Front ends crumpled. A 60-year-old woman driving suffered a neck injury and internal complaint. Police recorded failure to yield by both drivers.

The driver of a 2024 Volkswagen SUV traveling north and the driver of a 2023 Volkswagen SUV traveling east collided at Park Ave and E 120 St. Impact was to the northbound vehicle's left-front bumper and the eastbound vehicle's right-front bumper. A 60-year-old woman driving is listed as injured with a neck injury and an internal complaint. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" was the contributing factor for both drivers. Both operators are recorded as licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists are listed in the crash data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838913 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
30
Driver in Dodge Rear-Ends 17-Year-Old Cyclist

Aug 30 - A driver in a Dodge sedan rear-ended a 17-year-old male cyclist at E 116 St and 2 Ave in Manhattan. The teen suffered facial injuries, minor bleeding and shock. Police recorded aggressive driving and another vehicular factor.

A driver in a Dodge sedan hit a 17-year-old male bicyclist at E 116 St and 2 Ave in Manhattan. The teen suffered facial injuries, minor bleeding and shock. “According to the police report, contributing factors were 'Other Vehicular' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage.'” The sedan’s point of impact is listed as center back end. Police recorded the bicyclist as injured. Driver errors called out in the data include Aggressive Driving/Road Rage and an Other Vehicular factor. The report records the bicyclist’s safety equipment as unknown.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839115 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
29
Parked Box Truck Door Hits Cyclist

Aug 29 - The driver of a parked box truck opened its left doors into a southbound cyclist on E 125 St at 2 Ave. The rider fell, was partially ejected, and bled from the shoulder and upper arm. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.

A cyclist riding south on E 125 St was struck when the driver of a parked box truck opened the truck's left side doors into him. The 31-year-old male rider was partially ejected, left with shoulder and upper-arm injuries and severe bleeding, and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report lists driver inattention for both the truck occupant and the crash. The truck showed damage to its left side doors; the bike showed no damage. Police recorded the cyclist as injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838623 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
27
Two Westbound SUVs Collide on Pleasant Ave

Aug 27 - Two westbound SUVs collided at Pleasant Ave and E 117th. A 27-year-old driver suffered back injury and whiplash and was listed injured. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as the contributing factor.

Two drivers in SUVs were traveling west on E 117 St at Pleasant Ave when they collided. A 27-year-old man driving one SUV was injured; his complaint is listed as whiplash and a back injury. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The record notes both drivers are recorded with that same error. Vehicle data shows one SUV sustained a center back end point of impact, a rear impact on one vehicle. Both vehicles are listed as station wagon/SUVs; both drivers were licensed. No helmet or signal issues are cited.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837972 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
25
Distracted driver hits woman on 124th

Aug 25 - A distracted driver struck a 26-year-old woman on East 124th and Lexington. Center-front impact. She went down with a bruised leg. Conscious. The car kept straight. The street did not forgive.

A vehicle traveling east on E 124 St at Lexington Ave struck a 26-year-old female pedestrian, causing a hip and upper-leg contusion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The crash involved a center-front impact while the vehicle was going straight. Listed driver errors include Driver Inattention/Distraction. The pedestrian was reported conscious and injured. Data places her outside an intersection while crossing without a signal or crosswalk, noted after the driver’s failures. The vehicle type was unspecified; damage was at the center front end.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837761 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
23
Driver partially ejected on Lexington

Aug 23 - Southbound car on Lexington at E 117 hit a parked Mercedes. Left-side doors smashed. Driver was partially ejected and hurt. Passenger listed with unspecified injury. Police cite passenger distraction. Asphalt took the blow.

A southbound vehicle struck a parked 2016 Mercedes on Lexington Ave at E 117 St in Manhattan. The parked car was hit along the left-side doors. The driver was partially ejected and suffered a shoulder/upper-arm injury. A front-seat passenger was also listed with an unspecified injury. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Passenger Distraction.” The report lists no other driver errors, but the moving vehicle hit a parked car and caused injuries. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837059 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
22
Left-turn sedan hits cyclist on 3rd

Aug 22 - The driver of a westbound sedan turned left from E 121 Street and hit a northbound cyclist on 3rd Avenue. The 27-year-old rider was injured and complained of an abrasion. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed.

On E 121 Street at 3rd Avenue in Manhattan, the driver of a westbound sedan turned left and struck a northbound bicyclist. The 27-year-old rider was injured, suffered abrasions and whole-body injury, and remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Unsafe Speed." Police recorded the sedan's pre-crash action as Making Left Turn and the point of impact at the left front bumper. The bike was traveling straight and its center front end showed the impact. These are driver errors recorded in the report. The report lists no bicyclist violations.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836844 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
21
Distracted Driver Hits 61-Year-Old Pedestrian on 116th

Aug 21 - A distracted driver hit a 61-year-old man at E 116th Street in Manhattan. He suffered a fractured lower leg and was in shock. Police cited driver inattention and driver inexperience.

According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Driver Inexperience." A driver struck a 61-year-old man who was walking at 421 E 116 St in Manhattan. The victim suffered a fractured lower leg and was listed in shock. Police recorded the vehicle as slowing or stopping before the impact. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as the driver errors. No other contributing factors for the pedestrian are noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836725 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12