Harlem Bleeds While Leaders Wait

Sep 9 - A driver changing lanes hit a southbound cyclist by 2115 Frederick Douglass Blvd in Manhattan. The rider was ejected, semiconscious, with abdomen and pelvic injuries.

A driver in an unspecified vehicle changed lanes and hit a 35-year-old man riding south on a bike near 2115 Frederick Douglass Blvd in Manhattan at 9:10 p.m. on September 9, 2025. The cyclist was ejected and left semiconscious with abdominal and pelvic injuries, and complained of pain and nausea. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Other Vehicular as contributing factors. Police also recorded left-side door impact and damage to the driver’s left front quarter panel. The cyclist was recorded going straight ahead. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842065 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07

Sep 9 - Northbound SUV driver went straight and hit a 65-year-old man in the W 118th Street and Frederick Douglass Boulevard intersection. He suffered a lower-leg injury and bruising. Police recorded driver inattention. Impact to the SUV’s right front.

A northbound SUV driver, going straight, hit a 65-year-old man in the intersection of W 118th Street and Frederick Douglass Boulevard in Manhattan at 2:45 p.m. The man was conscious with a lower-leg injury and bruising. Impact was to the SUV’s right front. According to the police report, officers recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report also listed "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." The driver was licensed in New York. The vehicle was a 2020 SUV. Police placed the pedestrian at the intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842995 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07

Sep 7 - A driver turned left from W 121 St and hit a 46-year-old man crossing at St Nicholas Ave. Police cited failure to yield and distraction. The man suffered leg injuries and shock.

A driver in a Ford sedan made a left turn at W 121 St and St Nicholas Ave and hit a 46-year-old man who was crossing at the intersection. The crash happened in Manhattan’s 28th Precinct. The man had a leg injury and reported shock and pain. According to the police report, the driver was turning left and struck the pedestrian at the intersection. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver and Driver Inattention/Distraction. Impact was to the left front bumper. The driver was licensed. No other injuries were recorded. The location sits in zip code 10027.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840879 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07

Sep 4 - A driver in an SUV went west on 125th and hit a 34-year-old man in the St. Nicholas intersection. Center-front impact. The man suffered hip and upper leg abrasions. Police recorded failure to yield and following too closely.

A driver in a 2009 Honda SUV, heading west on W 125 St, hit a 34-year-old man in the intersection at St Nicholas Ave. The police list a center-front impact. The pedestrian was conscious. He suffered an abrasion to the hip and upper leg. According to the police report, police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver, and Following Too Closely. The driver was going straight ahead. The crash occurred in Manhattan, zip 10027. No vehicle damage was recorded. The records list the driver as a licensed 25-year-old woman.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840240 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07

• Man fatally struck by train at Harlem subway station, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-31

Aug 28 - A left-turning SUV struck a northbound cyclist at 125th and Adam Clayton Powell. The rider went down, bleeding from the leg. The SUV’s right front clipped him. Distraction marked the report. The street carried the crash away.

A 2024 Acura SUV turning left from W 125 St hit a northbound cyclist on Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd in Manhattan. The bicyclist was injured with a leg abrasion. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The data show the SUV was making a left turn and its right-front quarter panel struck the bike’s front. Driver Inattention/Distraction is listed for the SUV driver and in the crash factors. The bicyclist’s record lists Driver Inattention/Distraction after the collision, but the turn and impact align with driver distraction. Driver Inexperience appears in the report as well.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838338 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07

Aug 18 - A northbound MTA bus changed lanes on Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard and struck a motorcyclist. Steel met flesh. The rider went down and was hurt. Distraction and a bad move turned a straight line into pain.

A northbound MTA bus changed lanes and its left rear bumper contacted a northbound motorcycle’s front, sending the rider down on Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard. The motorcyclist, a 26-year-old man, was injured. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Other Vehicular.” The bus was recorded as changing lanes; the motorcycle was going straight. These errors put the rider in harm’s way. After those driver factors, the report also notes the motorcyclist wore “Helmet (Motorcycle Only).” No pedestrians were listed. The data lists injuries as non-fatal but real, with impact at the bus’s left rear and the bike’s center front.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838080 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07

Aug 16 - The driver of a northbound sedan hit a 69-year-old bicyclist at Manhattan Ave and W 115 St. The cyclist suffered a fractured lower leg and foot and remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention and other vehicular factors.

The driver of a northbound sedan hit a 69-year-old male bicyclist at Manhattan Ave and W 115 St. The cyclist suffered a fractured knee/lower leg and foot and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Other Vehicular." The report also lists the cyclist's contributing factors as "Other Vehicular" and "Failure to Keep Right." The bike's center front made contact with the sedan's right front quarter panel. Both vehicles were traveling north and both were going straight. The cyclist was unlicensed; the bike showed center front damage while the sedan reported no damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836234 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07

Aug 13 - A Kia’s right front clips a woman crossing with the signal on St. Nicholas and 125th. She goes down with leg wounds. The driver was inexperienced and failed to yield. The street takes the hit. The system shrugs.

A 2013 Kia sedan struck a 61-year-old woman in the crosswalk at St. Nicholas Ave and W 125 St. She was crossing with the signal and suffered lower-leg injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inexperience” and “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The driver, a 23-year-old male, was listed as inexperienced and failed to yield. The vehicle’s right front bumper made contact. The crash happened in Manhattan’s 28th Precinct area. No other injuries were reported. The report lists the driver’s license as valid. The pedestrian’s actions complied with the signal. Driver errors led to the strike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834973 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07

Aug 11 - Southbound sedan cut across on Frederick Douglass and struck a 19-year-old cyclist. The bike rider went down, hurt his back, and was ejected. Passengers reported unspecified injuries. Distraction and vehicle actions drove the crash.

A southbound Honda sedan changing lanes on Frederick Douglass Boulevard struck a southbound bicyclist near West 120th Street. The 19-year-old cyclist was injured and ejected, with back trauma noted. Two vehicle occupants reported unspecified injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Other Vehicular” and “Outside Car Distraction.” The sedan was changing lanes when impact occurred, with damage at the left front quarter panel, indicating driver movement into the rider’s path. These listed driver errors show a preventable strike. Only after those factors, the report notes the bicyclist’s helmet use; it is not cited as a cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834814 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07

Aug 9 - Westbound on West 116th. A driver going straight rear-ended a stopped SUV at Lenox. The stopped driver, 42, suffered back pain and whiplash. Police recorded driver inexperience.

Two drivers headed west on West 116th Street at Lenox Avenue in Manhattan at 5:00 a.m. One driver went straight and hit the left rear of a driver stopped in traffic. "According to the police report, the 42-year-old driver of the stopped SUV suffered back injuries and whiplash." Police recorded Driver Inexperience as a contributing factor. The impact was right front to left rear. Both drivers were licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as involved. One driver was hurt. The crash is logged under collision ID 4833829.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833829 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07

Aug 8 - Two eastbound taxis collided on West 112th Street. One driver rear-ended a stopped taxi. Three rear-seat passengers—ages 6, 40 and 63—suffered head and neck injuries and complained of whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and other vehicular factors.

Two taxis collided on West 112th Street in Manhattan and three rear-seat passengers were hurt. The driver of an eastbound taxi was stopped in traffic. The driver of a second eastbound taxi struck the stopped vehicle with his left front bumper into the center rear. Injured were a 6-year-old (head injury) and two adults, 40 and 63, with neck injuries; all complained of whiplash and were conscious. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' were recorded as contributing factors. Police noted one vehicle was stopped in traffic and the other was going straight ahead.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834363 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07

Aug 6 - A carriage horse named Lady collapsed and died on a Manhattan street. Workers hauled her body away. Advocates demand change. The city investigates. The fight over horse-drawn carriages grows louder.

CBS New York (2025-08-06) reports a 15-year-old carriage horse, Lady, collapsed and died at 51st Street and 11th Avenue. The city's Department of Health is investigating. The incident reignited calls for Ryder's Law, which would phase out horse-drawn carriages. Councilman Marte said, "We have animals dying because they're being overworked in the heat." The union claims horses pass annual vet checks and follow temperature rules, but critics dispute this. The case highlights ongoing debate over the safety and future of horse-drawn carriages in New York City.

• Carriage Horse Dies, Sparks Ryder's Law Push, CBS New York, Published 2025-08-06

Aug 4 - An SUV driver hit a cyclist stopped in traffic on W 125 St at Lenox. The 39-year-old woman suffered a back injury and a bruise. Police cited 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular'.

A driver in an SUV rear-ended a cyclist stopped in traffic on W 125 St at Lenox Avenue in Manhattan. The 39-year-old woman suffered a back injury and a bruise. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Other Vehicular." The SUV’s left front bumper hit the center back end of the bike. Both traveled eastbound; the driver went straight; the rider was stopped. Police recorded driver inattention. No other contributing factors were listed for the cyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833832 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07

Aug 4 - A driver struck a cyclist in Washington Heights. The cyclist survived. Neighbors say the intersection breeds danger. The driver fled. NYPD searches. Streets remain unsafe.

CBS New York reported on August 4, 2025, that a driver hit a cyclist in Washington Heights and left the scene. The article notes, "local residents say the intersection has been a problem for some time." The NYPD is searching for the driver. The incident highlights ongoing risks at this location and points to persistent systemic hazards for cyclists and pedestrians. No mention of charges or arrests. The crash underscores the need for stronger street design and enforcement.

• Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights, CBS New York, Published 2025-08-04

Aug 3 - A sedan and a motorcycle collided at 307 West 125th. The 39-year-old motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered whole-body injuries and whiplash. Police recorded driver inexperience for both drivers and inattention for the motorcycle driver.

A sedan and a motorcycle collided at 307 West 125th in Manhattan. A 39-year-old man driving the motorcycle was ejected and suffered injuries to his entire body and complained of whiplash; he was conscious after the crash. According to the police report, "both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred." Police recorded 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor for both drivers. Police also recorded 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for the injured motorcycle driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833301 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07

Aug 3 - A driver struck a cyclist at West 181st and Cabrini. The driver fled. The cyclist went to the hospital. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.

CBS New York (2025-08-03) reports a bicyclist was hospitalized after a hit-and-run at West 181st Street and Cabrini Boulevard in Washington Heights. The crash happened just after noon. The driver left the scene, leaving the cyclist injured. The article states, "A bicyclist was hospitalized after being injured in a hit and run." No details on the driver or vehicle were released. The incident highlights ongoing risks for cyclists and the persistent issue of drivers fleeing crash scenes in New York City.

• Cyclist Hospitalized After Hit-And-Run Uptown, CBS New York, Published 2025-08-03

Jul 31 - Two vehicles collided on Madison Avenue. One slammed into scaffolding. Eight people hurt. Steel and glass scattered. Early morning chaos. No word yet on why.

ABC7 reported on July 31, 2025, that a car and SUV crashed on Madison Avenue between 84th and 85th streets, sending one vehicle into scaffolding. Eight people were injured, but none critically. The article states, 'There is no word on the cause of the crash. So far, no charges have been filed.' Video from Citizen App showed the aftermath. The crash highlights the risks of vehicle collisions near pedestrian infrastructure. No details on driver actions or city response were given.

• Eight Injured As Cars Hit Scaffolding, ABC7, Published 2025-07-31

Jul 30 - A Nissan struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider fell, hit his head, and lay critical as the red light blinked. The unlicensed driver fled. Police arrested him two hours later.

West Side Spirit (2025-07-30) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver hit a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. near 14th St., leaving the rider with serious head trauma. The driver fled, but police arrested him two hours later, charging him with "leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license." The crash shut down Second Ave. between 14th and 15th Streets. NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The article highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers and the consequences of fleeing crash scenes.

• Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene, West Side Spirit, Published 2025-07-30

Jul 29 - A man shoved his girlfriend onto subway tracks at Fulton Street. The train crushed her legs. She survived, but lost both limbs. He fled, but police caught him. The court sentenced him to 18 years.

Gothamist (2025-07-29) reports a Brooklyn man received 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to pushing his girlfriend onto the tracks at Manhattan's Fulton Street Station on March 9, 2024. Prosecutors said Christian Valdez threw her as a train entered, causing injuries that led to both legs being amputated. District Attorney Alvin Bragg called it a 'life-threatening act of domestic violence in our transit system.' Valdez fled but was arrested hours later. The case highlights the vulnerability of transit riders and the severe consequences of violence in public spaces.

• Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-29