Harlem Bleeds While Leaders Wait: Slow the Cars Now

An SUV door swung open on West 125th. An e-bike rider slammed into it. The rider, 22, was thrown and bruised. Driver inattention and distraction led to the crash. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.

An e-bike rider, age 22, was injured after colliding with the right-side doors of a parked SUV on West 125th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling east when the crash occurred. The e-bike rider was partially ejected and suffered a contusion to the lower leg and foot. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both the e-bike and the SUV. The e-bike operator was unlicensed. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupant or a child witness. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to cyclists from inattentive driving and dooring incidents in New York City.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4819140, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV turned wrong on Manhattan Avenue. The driver struck a 27-year-old e-bike rider. The cyclist was ejected and injured his arm. The crash left the rider conscious but hurt. No damage to either vehicle. The street stayed dangerous.

A crash on Manhattan Avenue at West 112th Street involved a station wagon/SUV and an e-bike. According to the police report, the SUV was making a left turn when it collided with the e-bike. The 27-year-old male cyclist was ejected and suffered an arm abrasion. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the main errors came from the SUV driver's actions. No vehicle damage was recorded. The crash highlights the risks faced by cyclists when drivers turn without care.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815668, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan and a bus crashed on Lenox Avenue in Manhattan. One driver suffered a neck injury. Police cite driver inattention and obstructed view. Metal twisted. Shock followed. The street bore the mark of another preventable crash.

A collision between a sedan and a bus occurred on Lenox Avenue near West 125th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west when they crashed. One driver, a 40-year-old man, sustained a neck injury and was in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. These driver errors played a direct role in the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left the sedan damaged on the right side doors and the bus on the left rear quarter panel. The police report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815667, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans crashed on Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd. Both drivers distracted. Two men injured, one with neck, one with back trauma. Shock followed. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the Harlem night. System failed to keep danger at bay.

Two sedans collided on Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd at West 120th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling south when the crash occurred. Two men, aged 28 and 29, suffered injuries—one to the neck, the other to the back. Both showed signs of shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors for both drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left both vehicles damaged at the center ends. The police report makes no mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The collision underscores the persistent risk posed by driver distraction and inexperience on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810363, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV hit a cyclist on Lenox Avenue near West 118th. The cyclist suffered back injuries and shock. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. The crash left pain and confusion in its wake. The street stayed dangerous.

A crash on Lenox Avenue at West 118th Street in Manhattan left a 26-year-old cyclist injured. According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV traveling north struck the eastbound cyclist. The cyclist suffered back injuries and was in shock. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver held only a permit. The report notes the cyclist was not using safety equipment, but this is mentioned after the driver errors. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to yield and lose focus. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809800, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Cadillac SUV turning right on West 124th Street struck a 69-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She remained conscious, suffering a contusion to her lower leg. The crash left the pedestrian bruised and shaken on the pavement.

According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV traveling east on West 124th Street at Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard made a right turn and struck a 69-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained a contusion to her knee and lower leg but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors in the crash. The SUV showed no visible damage. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804750, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A distracted driver traveling east collided with multiple parked SUVs on Central Park North in Manhattan. The impact overturned the moving vehicle and injured the driver, who suffered a head abrasion. The crash exposed dangers of driver inattention and improper lane use.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:50 AM on Central Park North in Manhattan. A 43-year-old male driver of a 2024 GMC SUV was traveling east when he collided with several parked SUVs. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The moving vehicle struck the right front bumper and overturned, sustaining severe damage. The driver, who was conscious and not ejected, suffered a head abrasion and was injured. The collision involved multiple parked vehicles, including a 2023 Chevrolet SUV and a 2018 Volkswagen SUV, both damaged on their left sides. The police report highlights driver errors—distraction and improper lane use—as primary causes, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801341, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Manhattan crash on W 125 St injured a 28-year-old sedan driver. The driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries and whiplash. Police cited outside car distraction and a defective accelerator as contributing factors in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on W 125 St in Manhattan at 12:50. The injured party was a 28-year-old male sedan driver who sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, along with whiplash. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Outside Car Distraction' and a 'Defective Accelerator' as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan was initially parked and suffered damage to its center back end. The collision involved a power shovel vehicle traveling west and a postal truck parked eastbound. The report highlights driver errors related to distraction and vehicle malfunction, with no mention of victim fault or contributing victim behaviors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800198, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 22-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and incoherence after a northbound sedan crash in Manhattan. The vehicle’s front center was damaged. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor, with the driver using a permit license and deploying the airbag.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male driver operating a 2019 sedan traveling north on Cathedral Parkway in Manhattan was involved in a crash at 1:30 a.m. The vehicle sustained damage to the center front end, and the airbag deployed. The driver was injured, suffering head trauma and minor bleeding, and was incoherent at the scene. The report explicitly lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor, indicating driver impairment. The driver held a New York permit license at the time. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured or involved. The crash highlights the systemic danger posed by impaired driving and unlicensed operation, with no victim fault indicated.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795405, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 20-year-old woman suffered back abrasions after a northbound SUV struck her outside an intersection on St Nicholas Ave. The driver’s inattention caused the crash. The pedestrian was conscious but injured, highlighting the dangers of distracted driving in Manhattan.

According to the police report, a 2013 Hyundai SUV traveling north on St Nicholas Ave collided with a 20-year-old female pedestrian outside an intersection near W 115 St. The pedestrian sustained back abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of impact, which occurred at the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian’s injury severity was classified as moderate (level 3). The report also notes a secondary contributing factor listed as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' but the focus remains on the driver’s distraction as the cause. The vehicle sustained no damage, underscoring the vulnerability of pedestrians in collisions with distracted drivers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795404, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 68-year-old woman suffered head injuries and shock after an SUV struck her at an intersection on West 125th Street. The driver was making a left turn and distracted, hitting the pedestrian crossing with the signal. Abrasions marked the impact.

According to the police report, a 68-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 125th Street and St Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2023 SUV, driven by a licensed female driver from Delaware, was making a left turn and struck her with the vehicle's center front end. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and abrasions, and was in shock at the scene. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving during turning maneuvers in busy intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793497, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 22-year-old bicyclist was ejected and suffered head abrasions after a collision with an SUV on West 125th Street. The SUV driver disregarded traffic control, striking the cyclist during a left turn. The crash left the cyclist injured but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:00 PM on West 125th Street in Manhattan. A 22-year-old male bicyclist was making a left turn northwest when his bike collided with a westbound 2007 Toyota SUV going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained head abrasions, classified as injury severity level 3, but remained conscious. The report identifies the SUV driver’s failure as 'Traffic Control Disregarded,' indicating the driver ignored traffic signals or signs, leading to the collision. No contributing factors were attributed to the bicyclist. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers disregarding traffic controls, resulting in serious injuries to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791526, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A distracted SUV driver struck a northbound bicyclist on Frederick Douglass Blvd in Manhattan. The 48-year-old woman suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. The SUV was parked before impact, which hit the bike’s left front quarter panel.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:54 on Frederick Douglass Blvd in Manhattan. A 48-year-old female bicyclist traveling north was injured when a parked 2012 Ford SUV, also facing north, struck her. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the SUV driver. The impact occurred at the SUV’s left front quarter panel. The bicyclist, who was not wearing safety equipment, sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist's behavior. The SUV showed no damage, and the bicyclist was conscious but injured. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers even when vehicles are stationary.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787219, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A northbound SUV and eastbound sedan crashed at Frederick Douglass Blvd and W 122 St. The SUV driver suffered a concussion and head injury. Police cite traffic control disregard as the cause. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:55 on Frederick Douglass Blvd near W 122 St in Manhattan. A 33-year-old male SUV driver traveling north collided with a sedan traveling east. The SUV sustained center front end damage, and the sedan had right front bumper damage. The SUV driver was injured, suffering a concussion and head injury, and was conscious at the scene. The report attributes the crash to 'Traffic Control Disregarded,' indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs by one or both drivers. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead. The SUV driver used safety equipment including an airbag and lap belt. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784976, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi and an SUV collided on St Nicholas Ave in Manhattan. The taxi driver, impaired by alcohol, struck the SUV’s left side. The SUV driver was injured and incoherent. Slippery pavement contributed to the crash’s severity and impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:25 AM on St Nicholas Ave near W 126 St in Manhattan. A taxi traveling west struck the left side doors of an SUV traveling north. The SUV driver, a 50-year-old male, was injured and found incoherent at the scene. The report cites alcohol involvement by the taxi driver as a contributing factor, along with slippery pavement conditions. Both vehicles were going straight ahead prior to impact. The taxi sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel, while the SUV’s center front end was damaged. The collision’s point of impact and contributing factors highlight driver error—specifically alcohol impairment—and hazardous road conditions as key causes. The report does not list any victim behaviors contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784759, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 25-year-old woman was struck while crossing St Nicholas Ave at a marked crosswalk. The taxi driver, distracted and inattentive, hit her with the vehicle’s front center. She suffered upper leg and hip injuries, left in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on St Nicholas Ave struck a 25-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The point of impact was the center front end of the taxi. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, cited twice, indicating the driver failed to maintain focus. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her hip and upper leg and was in shock after the collision. The taxi showed no vehicle damage, suggesting a low-speed impact. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. No pedestrian fault or behavior was listed as contributing. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving even in marked pedestrian zones.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782466, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 32-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing with the signal at a Manhattan intersection. The driver, making a right turn, showed inattention and inexperience. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 20th Street and Morningside Avenue in Manhattan at 17:20. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2011 Honda SUV, traveling north and making a right turn, struck her with its left front bumper. The report cites driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. Vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumper. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781696, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A BMW SUV making a U-turn struck a 39-year-old male bicyclist traveling east on W 116 St. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. Police cited driver inattention as a key factor in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:50 on W 116 St in Manhattan. A BMW SUV, driven by a licensed female driver from Pennsylvania, was making a U-turn when it collided with a 39-year-old male bicyclist traveling eastbound. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for both the SUV driver and the bicyclist. The cyclist was not ejected and was wearing no specified helmet. The SUV driver’s maneuver and inattention created a hazardous situation leading to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779927, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 46-year-old female skater was ejected and injured after a collision involving a sedan and an electric scooter in Manhattan. The driver’s inattention and inexperience caused the crash, resulting in abrasions and lower leg injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:17 in Manhattan near 111 Central Park North. The collision involved a sedan and an electric scooter traveling west. The electric scooter driver, a 46-year-old female occupant, was ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors for the electric scooter driver. The sedan was parked before the crash and impacted on its left side doors, while the electric scooter struck with its center front end. The electric scooter driver was wearing a helmet, but the primary cause was the driver’s distraction and inexperience, highlighting systemic dangers related to driver attentiveness in vehicle interactions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775703, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi traveling east on W 125 St struck a 35-year-old male pedestrian crossing without a signal. The pedestrian suffered bruises over his entire body. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, highlighting dangers of distracted driving in Manhattan.

According to the police report, a taxi driven by a licensed male driver was traveling straight ahead eastbound on W 125 St near Lenox Ave in Manhattan at 7:25 AM. The vehicle struck a 35-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing the street without a signal or crosswalk. The point of impact was the taxi’s right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruising over his entire body but remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. Additionally, the pedestrian’s crossing without a signal was noted as a secondary factor but does not mitigate the driver’s responsibility. The taxi showed no vehicle damage, indicating a low-speed impact. This collision underscores the systemic danger posed by distracted driving in busy Manhattan streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773196, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14