Harlem Bleeds While Leaders Wait: Slow the Cars Now

A 60-year-old woman was hit by an SUV making a right turn on West 111 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. She suffered bruises to her elbow and lower arm. The driver was distracted and failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a Ford SUV making a right turn on West 111 Street struck a 60-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her elbow and lower arm but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The impact occurred at the vehicle's right front bumper. The driver was licensed and the sole occupant of the vehicle. No other factors such as helmet use or pedestrian error were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684708, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 41-year-old man crossing West 125th Street with the signal was struck by a sedan. The driver was stopped in traffic but made an improper lane move. The pedestrian suffered bruises and lower leg injuries. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing West 125th Street in Manhattan with the signal. The crash involved a 2017 Toyota sedan traveling east, whose driver was stopped in traffic before making an improper passing or lane usage maneuver. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the primary driver error and notes a secondary factor of 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact occurring at the left front bumper. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681220, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 39-year-old male bicyclist hit a parked sedan on West 120 Street. The bike’s front center collided with the sedan’s left side doors. The rider suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Driver distraction and inexperience contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on West 120 Street collided with a parked sedan. The e-bike struck the left side doors of the sedan with its center front end. The bicyclist was injured, sustaining abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver errors as contributing factors, specifically driver inattention and distraction, as well as driver inexperience. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other victims were reported. The sedan was stationary at the time of impact, and damage was limited to the left side doors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681217, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 41-year-old male bicyclist suffered a neck contusion on West 115 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist was wearing a helmet but was distracted by headphones. The crash caused center front end damage to the bike. The rider remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old male bicyclist was injured on West 115 Street near Lenox Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist sustained a neck contusion and remained conscious after the crash. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Listening/Using Headphones" as contributing factors. The bicyclist was riding straight ahead when the impact occurred at the center front end of the bike, causing damage. The rider was wearing a helmet at the time. The crash highlights the role of driver inattention and distraction in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676107, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driven by an unlicensed woman struck the rear of an SUV on 5th Avenue in Manhattan. The sedan driver suffered head injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and passing too closely as causes. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old female driver operating a 2005 sedan was injured when she rear-ended a 2016 SUV on 5th Avenue in Manhattan. The sedan driver sustained head injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists driver errors including passing too closely and driver inattention or distraction. The sedan driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The SUV, driven by a licensed male from Connecticut, sustained no damage. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675005, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two bikes collided head-on on West 125th. Metal struck metal. A woman, 33, hit the ground hard. Her head split. Blood pooled. She lay still, unconscious. The street went silent. The crash left her broken and bleeding.

Two bicycles crashed head-on near 215 West 125th Street in Manhattan. A 33-year-old woman riding east was thrown from her bike. She suffered a severe head injury and lost consciousness. According to the police report, 'Two bikes, head-on. East met west. A woman, 33, hit the pavement. Head split. Blood pooled. She lay unconscious.' The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Lost Consciousness' as contributing factors. The woman was partially ejected from her bike and severely bleeding. No mention is made of helmet use or signaling as a factor. The crash left one cyclist gravely hurt, the street stained and silent.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4674001, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 56-year-old male bicyclist was injured on West 125 Street in Manhattan. The rider suffered bruises and arm injuries. The crash involved improper lane usage. No vehicle damage was reported. The cyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 56-year-old male bicyclist was injured due to improper lane usage while traveling eastbound on West 125 Street in Manhattan. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand but was not ejected and remained conscious. No damage was noted to the bicycle. The crash highlights a failure in lane discipline by the rider, as indicated by the police data. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669004, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old boy crossing West 124 Street with the signal was struck by a northbound bus making a right turn. The bus driver failed to yield and was inattentive. The teen suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and was in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing West 124 Street at an intersection with the signal. The pedestrian was hit by a northbound bus making a right turn. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The pedestrian sustained injuries to his shoulder and upper arm and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The bus showed no visible damage, indicating the impact was significant enough to injure the pedestrian but not damage the vehicle. The driver was licensed and operating the bus at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670183, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on West 125 Street in Manhattan. One driver made an improper U-turn. A 63-year-old female passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage. Driver distraction and traffic control disregard were factors.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on West 125 Street near Lenox Avenue in Manhattan. One driver was making an improper U-turn while the other was traveling straight. The crash injured a 63-year-old female passenger seated in the left rear of one vehicle. She sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver errors including 'Traffic Control Disregarded,' 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' and 'Turning Improperly.' Both vehicles suffered damage to their front bumpers. No safety equipment was noted for the injured passenger. The crash highlights driver mistakes as the primary cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4667083, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and injured after an SUV struck the rear of his stopped e-bike on West 120 Street. The rider suffered lower arm and hand injuries and was in shock at the scene. Driver distraction was cited.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected when a 2016 Nissan SUV traveling north struck the center back end of his stopped e-bike on West 120 Street. The bicyclist sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV driver was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet. No damage was reported on the SUV, while the e-bike sustained damage at the center back end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4668093, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old bicyclist was partially ejected and bruised after an SUV made a right turn on 8 Avenue. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive. The cyclist suffered hip and upper leg injuries and remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling east on 8 Avenue made a right turn and collided with a northbound bicyclist. The 17-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained contusions to his hip and upper leg. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The impact occurred at the SUV’s right front quarter panel and the bike’s center front end. The cyclist remained conscious despite the injuries. The crash highlights the dangers of turning vehicles failing to yield to cyclists traveling straight.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4668087, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a moped from behind on West 116th Street in Manhattan. The moped driver, a 26-year-old man, suffered shoulder and upper arm abrasions. The crash involved driver distraction and following too closely. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on West 116th Street rear-ended a moped going in the same direction. The moped driver, a 26-year-old male, was injured with abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. The sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance, causing the collision. The moped sustained no damage. The moped driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash occurred on a slippery pavement, which also contributed to the incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4668085, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 63-year-old woman suffered bruises and leg injuries after a bike hit her near 1350 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian was conscious but hurt in the knee and lower leg. The bike showed front-end damage. No driver errors listed.

According to the police report, a bike traveling north struck a 63-year-old female pedestrian near 1350 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the crash but sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The bike had damage to its center front end. The report lists no contributing driver factors or errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but no helmet or signaling issues were noted. Both contributing factors for the pedestrian are unspecified. The crash highlights the danger vulnerable pedestrians face even when not in the roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666318, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck a sedan from behind on Lenox Avenue in Manhattan. The sedan driver suffered a shoulder and upper arm injury. The taxi driver was distracted and following too closely. Both vehicles damaged at impact points. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, a taxi changing lanes rear-ended a sedan traveling straight ahead on Lenox Avenue near West 125 Street. The sedan's driver, a 45-year-old man, was injured in the shoulder and upper arm and experienced shock. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. The taxi driver was distracted and failed to maintain a safe distance. The sedan was struck on its right front bumper; the taxi sustained damage to its left rear bumper. Both drivers were licensed and male. The sedan driver wore a lap belt and was not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666003, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An unlicensed e-bike struck a man mid-block on West 125th. Blood streaked his face. The Audi’s bumper cracked. The man stayed conscious. Harlem traffic rolled on. The street bore witness. The wound ran deep.

A 44-year-old man was injured when an unlicensed e-bike struck him mid-block on West 125th Street in Harlem. According to the police report, the man was crossing outside the crosswalk when the crash occurred. The e-bike rider was unlicensed. The Audi SUV, parked nearby, suffered a cracked bumper. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained severe facial lacerations but remained conscious at the scene. No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield were listed in the data. The report does not mention helmet use or signals as factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661426, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south on 7 Avenue was struck on its left rear bumper. The female driver, 48, suffered back injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Vehicle damage was to the left rear quarter panel.

According to the police report, a 2018 sedan driven by a 48-year-old woman was hit on the left rear bumper while going straight ahead on 7 Avenue in Manhattan. The driver was injured, sustaining back pain and whiplash, but was not ejected and remained conscious. She was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors noted. The vehicle sustained damage to the left rear quarter panel. No other vehicles or persons were involved or injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658692, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck an e-bike from behind on Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan. The 38-year-old male cyclist was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver’s inattention caused the crash. The cyclist was unhelmeted and in shock.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on Saint Nicholas Avenue rear-ended an e-bike also heading north. The bicyclist, a 38-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the taxi and the center back end of the e-bike. The cyclist complained of pain and nausea and was in shock after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658439, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 15-year-old boy on a bike was struck by an SUV on 7 Avenue. The boy suffered a head abrasion but was conscious. The SUV driver showed inattention. The cyclist disregarded traffic control. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a 2022 Jeep SUV on 7 Avenue. The bicyclist sustained a head abrasion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist also disregarded traffic control. The SUV was traveling south and the bike east, both going straight ahead. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The report does not assign fault to the victim but highlights driver error and traffic control disregard.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656209, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped traveling south hit the right side of an SUV making a left turn on Lenox Avenue. The 20-year-old male moped driver was ejected and suffered facial abrasions. Driver distraction was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a 2023 Razor 150 moped traveling south on Lenox Avenue collided with a station wagon/SUV making a left turn westbound. The moped struck the right side doors of the SUV. The 20-year-old male moped driver was ejected from his vehicle and sustained facial abrasions, classified as injury severity 3. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the moped driver. The SUV had no occupants at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653081, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV struck the left rear bumper of a sedan traveling west on West 123 Street in Manhattan. The sedan’s 80-year-old male driver was injured and became incoherent. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor. Both vehicles had one occupant each.

According to the police report, a 2009 SUV collided with the left rear bumper of a 2007 sedan while both were traveling westbound on West 123 Street near 8 Avenue in Manhattan. The sedan’s 80-year-old male driver was injured and became incoherent at the scene. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles straight ahead. The sedan sustained damage to its left rear bumper, and the SUV was damaged on its right front quarter panel. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653082, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15