Crash Count for Precinct 28
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,359
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 696
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 189
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 11
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Aug 2, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 28?

Harlem Bleeds While Leaders Wait: Slow the Cars Now

Precinct 28: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025

Blood on the Asphalt

A man steps into the crosswalk. A cyclist pedals home. A child waits at the curb. In Precinct 28, the story repeats. From January 2022 to June 2025, 1,198 crashes tore through these streets. One person died. Ten suffered serious injuries. Six hundred and eight were hurt. The numbers are blunt. The pain is not.

Pedestrians and cyclists take the worst of it. In the last year alone, two people suffered life-changing injuries: a 67-year-old cyclist, bleeding from the head on West 111th; a 15-year-old boy, thrown from his bike on 125th. A woman, age 33, left in shock after a crash on 125th. The details are sparse. The wounds are not.

The Machines That Harm

SUVs, sedans, taxis, trucks, bikes, and buses—all have drawn blood here. SUVs and cars led the count, with 36 incidents causing moderate or serious injury. Bikes and motorcycles followed, their riders and those they struck left broken. The street does not care who is at fault. It only takes.

Leadership: Promises and Silence

Local leaders talk of Vision Zero. They speak of safer streets, lower speed limits, and more cameras. But in Harlem, the carnage continues. The city has the power to lower speed limits to 20 mph. It has the tools—speed cameras, enforcement, street redesign. The police in Precinct 28 can crack down on speeding, reckless driving, and failure to yield. They can target crash hotspots. They can write tickets. They can act. But the numbers do not lie. Action is not enough. Not yet.

What Comes Next

This is not fate. This is policy. Every crash is a choice made by those in power. Every injury is a call for action. Demand more. Call your council member. Call the mayor. Call the precinct. Tell them: Slow the cars. Protect the people. Do it now.

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  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4674001 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-04

Other Representatives

Eddie Gibbs
Assembly Member Eddie Gibbs
District 68
District Office:
55 E. 115th St. Ground Level, New York, NY 10029
Legislative Office:
Room 734, 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

Precinct 28 Police Precinct 28 sits in Manhattan, District 9, AD 68, SD 30.

It contains Manhattan CB10, Harlem (South).

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 28

Bicyclist Ejected, Injured on Manhattan Avenue

A 28-year-old man on a bike was thrown and hurt on Manhattan Avenue. He bled from his arm and went into shock. No driver errors listed. The other vehicle remains unnamed. The street stayed silent.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male bicyclist riding north on Manhattan Avenue was ejected and suffered injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He experienced shock and minor bleeding. The report lists no contributing driver errors or other factors. The crash involved a bike and an unspecified vehicle, both traveling north. No damage was recorded on the bike. The report does not specify the role or condition of the other vehicle or driver. The bicyclist’s injury severity was classified as moderate. No further details on the crash dynamics were provided.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4577468 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Taxi Rear-Ends Teen Cyclist on Lenox

Taxi struck a 17-year-old bicyclist from behind on Lenox Avenue. The girl suffered arm injuries and bleeding. Police cite following too closely by the driver. The crash left the cyclist in shock.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on Lenox Avenue rear-ended a 17-year-old female bicyclist who was also heading south. The cyclist suffered injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, with minor bleeding and shock. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, showing the taxi driver failed to keep a safe distance. The cyclist was not ejected. No damage was noted on the bicycle. The taxi driver was licensed in New York. The crash underscores the danger when drivers do not maintain proper following distance.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4578643 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Taxi and Sedan Collide on Lenox Avenue

A taxi and a sedan crashed on Lenox Avenue in Manhattan. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The collision damaged the right front quarter panel of the taxi and the left front bumper of the sedan. Driver distraction played a role.

According to the police report, a taxi and a sedan collided on Lenox Avenue near West 117th Street in Manhattan. The sedan driver, a 34-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as contributing factors. The taxi sustained damage to its right front quarter panel, while the sedan's left front bumper was damaged. Both vehicles were traveling north and going straight ahead at the time of impact. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt. No other injuries or victims were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4574423 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Sedan U-Turn Hits Bicyclist on West 116 Street

A sedan making a U-turn struck a bicyclist traveling west on West 116 Street in Manhattan. The 29-year-old male cyclist was partially ejected and suffered neck injuries. The driver was distracted. The cyclist was in shock and complained of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a 2012 Mercedes sedan was making a U-turn westbound on West 116 Street when it collided with a westbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 29-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained neck injuries, resulting in a complaint of pain and nausea. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as contributing factors, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention during the maneuver. The bicyclist also had a contributing factor noted as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The sedan’s left front quarter panel struck the center front end of the bike, causing injury but no vehicle damage to the bike. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver was licensed in New York.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4574420 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Sedan Slams Parked Box Truck on Morningside

A sedan crashed into a parked box truck on Morningside Avenue. The driver suffered a head injury. Police cited alcohol and distraction. No pedestrians or passengers were hurt. Metal and glass marked the scene.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old woman driving a sedan struck a parked box truck on Morningside Avenue in Manhattan. The sedan hit the truck’s left rear quarter panel, damaging both vehicles. The driver suffered a head injury and was incoherent at the scene. Police listed alcohol involvement and driver distraction as contributing factors. The box truck was unoccupied and stationary. No pedestrians or other occupants were injured. The driver was the sole occupant of the sedan.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573198 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal

A 30-year-old woman was struck by a sedan making a right turn at Lenox Avenue. She was crossing against the signal. The impact injured her knee and lower leg, leaving bruises. The driver’s actions led to the collision at the intersection.

According to the police report, a sedan making a right turn on Lenox Avenue struck a 30-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing against the signal. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report lists the pedestrian’s action of crossing against the signal as a contributing factor but does not specify any driver errors or other contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The collision occurred at the center front end of the sedan, indicating the point of impact. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash and sustained moderate injuries.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572738 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Box Truck Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A box truck made a left turn on West 122 Street. The driver, distracted and inexperienced, struck a 42-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered back injuries and shock. The truck showed no damage despite the impact.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling south on West 122 Street made a left turn and struck a 42-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained back injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists driver inattention and distraction, along with driver inexperience, as contributing factors. The point of impact was the truck's right front bumper. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following the traffic signal when the collision occurred.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4574427 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
SUV Left Turn Hits Sedan Going Straight

A station wagon SUV made a left turn on West 115 Street in Manhattan. It struck a sedan traveling straight north. The sedan’s front right bumper hit the SUV’s center back end. A 60-year-old front passenger in the SUV suffered a back injury.

According to the police report, a 2006 SUV was making a left turn on West 115 Street when it collided with a 2016 sedan traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the SUV’s center back end and the sedan’s right front bumper. The SUV carried two occupants; the front passenger, a 60-year-old woman, was injured with a back injury and remained conscious. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The driver errors include the SUV driver making a left turn into the path of the sedan. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4570278 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
E-Scooter Driver Injured in SUV U-Turn Crash

An e-scooter driver was partially ejected and injured on West 125 Street. The SUV made a U-turn, striking the scooter’s left front. The rider suffered knee and lower leg bruises. Police cited traffic control disregard and driver distraction.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male e-scooter driver was partially ejected and sustained contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot after a collision with a 2012 Jeep SUV. The SUV was making a U-turn westbound on West 125 Street when it struck the scooter traveling eastbound. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the e-scooter driver. The SUV driver also disregarded traffic control. The e-scooter driver was conscious and injured but was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV sustained no damage, while the scooter had damage to its left front bumper.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4574101 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
E-Bike Driver Injured on West 113 Street

A 63-year-old man riding an e-bike southbound on West 113 Street was injured. The crash involved a vehicle making a right turn. The rider suffered a head contusion. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 63-year-old male e-bike driver traveling south on West 113 Street was injured when another vehicle made a right turn. The e-bike rider sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The e-bike showed no damage, and the vehicle involved had no damage despite impact at the right front bumper. The injured rider was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4566646 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Unlicensed Sedan Driver Hits E-Scooter Rider

Steel met flesh at Saint Nicholas and 126th. A sedan, driver unlicensed, struck a man on an e-scooter. He flew, face-first, to the pavement. Crush injuries. Blood on the street. He stayed conscious. The law was ignored. The danger was real.

A man riding an e-scooter north on Saint Nicholas Avenue was struck by a westbound sedan at the corner of West 126th Street. According to the police report, 'A man on an e-scooter rode north. A sedan came west. Steel struck flesh. He flew, face-first to pavement. Crush injuries. Conscious. Bleeding. The sedan’s driver had no license.' The e-scooter rider, age 37, suffered facial crush injuries and was ejected. The sedan’s driver was unlicensed. Both the sedan and e-scooter operators disregarded traffic control, as listed in the data. The crash left the e-scooter rider injured and bleeding on the street. No helmet or signaling issues were cited as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4564407 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Sedan Strikes Bicyclist on West 125th Street

A sedan hit a 24-year-old male bicyclist making a right turn on West 125th Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver was distracted at the time of the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling westbound struck a bicyclist also traveling westbound who was making a right turn on West 125th Street in Manhattan. The 24-year-old male bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan's point of impact was the right front quarter panel, while the bike was hit at its center front end. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious. The driver held a valid license from Georgia. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4560534 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Sedan U-Turn Slams Cyclist on 125th Street

A sedan making a U-turn struck a 25-year-old bicyclist on West 125th. The cyclist was ejected, left semiconscious, with back injuries and bruises. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe lane change.

According to the police report, a sedan driver making a U-turn on West 125th Street in Manhattan collided with a bicyclist traveling straight east. The 25-year-old cyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered back injuries and contusions. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan's left front bumper struck the left side doors of the bike. The cyclist was semiconscious after the crash and was not wearing any safety equipment. No other factors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4557573 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Taxi and Sedan Collide on West 113 Street

A taxi struck a sedan on West 113 Street in Manhattan. The sedan’s front center hit the taxi’s right side doors. A one-year-old passenger in the sedan suffered a head injury and shock. Both drivers were distracted at the time of collision.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north collided with a westbound sedan at West 113 Street and Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end and the taxi's right side doors. A one-year-old male passenger in the sedan was injured, sustaining a head injury and shock. The child was not ejected and was seated on another person's lap. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both vehicles. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4557368 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
E-Scooter Rider Ejected in Sedan Collision

A 35-year-old man on an e-scooter was ejected after a collision with a northbound sedan on West 118 Street. The rider suffered knee and lower leg fractures. Police cited driver inattention as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male e-scooter rider was injured and ejected during a collision with a sedan traveling north on West 118 Street. The rider sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as contributing factors, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. The e-scooter rider was also noted for 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' but no helmet or signaling issues were mentioned. The sedan struck the right side doors of the e-scooter, damaging its right front quarter panel and the sedan's center front end.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4557369 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Unlicensed Moped Hits Elderly Pedestrian

An 81-year-old man crossing West 125 Street with the signal was struck by a moped. The driver, unlicensed and distracted, failed to maintain distance. The pedestrian suffered neck abrasions but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, an unlicensed moped driver traveling west on West 125 Street struck an 81-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection near Lenox Avenue. The pedestrian sustained neck abrasions and was conscious after the collision. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. The moped showed no visible damage. No other safety equipment or victim fault was noted. The driver’s errors—distraction and failure to maintain safe distance—were central to the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550596 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Three-Vehicle Crash on Lenox Avenue

Three vehicles collided on Lenox Avenue. A sedan with a permit driver struck an SUV, which then hit another SUV stopped in traffic. The permit driver suffered a neck injury. Defective brakes and driver distraction contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, three vehicles traveling south on Lenox Avenue were involved in a collision. The sedan, driven by a 45-year-old man with a learner's permit, was slowing or stopping when it impacted the rear of an SUV. That SUV then struck another SUV stopped in traffic. The permit driver was injured, sustaining a neck injury and internal complaints, but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. Contributing factors listed include driver inattention or distraction and defective brakes. The permit driver's inexperience and distraction played a role in the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4551350 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
SUV Backs Into Parked Sedan Injuring Driver

A woman driving an SUV backed unsafely into a parked sedan on West 117th Street in Manhattan. The SUV driver suffered a head injury and shock. The crash caused damage to the rear of the SUV and front of the sedan. Driver distraction was a factor.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old female driver in a 2004 SUV was backing west on West 117th Street when she collided with a parked 2020 sedan. The SUV struck the sedan’s front end with its center back end. The driver sustained a head injury and was in shock but was not ejected. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The parked sedan had no occupants at the time. The crash highlights the dangers of unsafe backing maneuvers and driver distraction in urban settings.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552154 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
SUV Making U-Turn Hits Sedan Head-On

An SUV making a U-turn struck a sedan traveling north on West 126 Street in Manhattan. The sedan’s driver, a 65-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a 2013 Audi SUV was making a U-turn on West 126 Street when it collided head-on with a northbound 2007 Toyota sedan. The sedan’s driver, a 65-year-old man, was injured in the crash, sustaining knee and lower leg injuries. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors to the collision. The SUV’s point of impact was the center front end, while the sedan was struck on the left front bumper and quarter panel. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549849 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
E-Scooter Rider Injured in Manhattan SUV Crash

An e-scooter collided with an SUV on West 126 Street in Manhattan. The rider suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The SUV struck the scooter’s front end. Driver error involved improper lane usage. The rider was not ejected but severely hurt.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured in a collision with a Chevrolet SUV on West 126 Street, Manhattan. The e-scooter was traveling south and struck the right front bumper of the SUV, which was also traveling south. The rider sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The report cites "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor, indicating driver error on the part of the SUV operator. The e-scooter driver was not ejected from the vehicle but suffered significant injuries. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549455 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10