Crash Count for Precinct 28
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,202
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 611
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 169
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 10
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 7, 2025
Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 28?
SUVs/Cars 34 2 0 Trucks/Buses 3 0 0 Bikes 2 0 0 Motos/Mopeds 2 0 0

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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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 28

Pedestrian Injured by Distracted Cyclist on West 125 Street

A 21-year-old woman crossing West 125 Street was struck by a cyclist distracted by outside car activity. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. The cyclist showed no vehicle damage and continued westbound.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing West 125 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, traveling westbound and going straight ahead, was distracted by outside car activity, a contributing factor in the crash. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock at the scene. The report lists 'Outside Car Distraction' as the primary driver error. The cyclist's bike showed no damage, indicating a low-impact collision. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted cyclists to vulnerable pedestrians.


SUV Left Turn Hits Moped Rider

A 33-year-old man riding a moped was struck by an SUV making a left turn on West 118 Street. The moped driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The victim was conscious and bruised.

According to the police report, an SUV making a left turn collided with a moped traveling straight on West 118 Street. The moped driver, a 33-year-old man, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and bruises. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for the crash. The SUV driver was operating with a learner's permit and impacted the moped with the vehicle's left front bumper. The moped's front right bumper was damaged. The victim was not ejected and remained conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted in the report.


Pedestrian Injured in Left-Turn Sedan Crash

A 50-year-old man was struck while crossing West 116 Street. The sedan, making a left turn, hit him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver failed to yield and was distracted.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on West 116 Street made a left turn and struck a 50-year-old male pedestrian crossing at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash and was not at fault. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding and attention.


Sedan Hits Bicyclist Turning Left on Lenox

A sedan struck a 45-year-old male bicyclist making a left turn on Lenox Avenue. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered head abrasions. The driver showed inattention and distraction. The bicyclist was injured but conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Lenox Avenue collided with a bicyclist making a left turn southeast. The 45-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained head abrasions. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with driver inexperience on the bicyclist's part. The sedan impacted the left rear quarter panel of the bike. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver was going straight ahead and the bike was turning left when the crash occurred.


E-Bike Rider Injured in Sedan Collision

An e-bike rider was partially ejected and injured in a crash with a sedan on West 122 Street. The rider suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan was making a right turn when the collision occurred.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male e-bike rider traveling south on West 122 Street was partially ejected after colliding with a sedan making a right turn. The rider sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors. The e-bike rider was unlicensed and not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan struck the e-bike at the right rear bumper, impacting the bike's center front end. The rider remained conscious but was injured in the crash.


Sedan Hits 14-Year-Old Bicyclist in Manhattan

A sedan struck a 14-year-old boy riding a bike on West 124 Street. The boy was partially ejected and suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The driver was changing lanes unsafely and passing too closely.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old bicyclist was injured after a 2014 sedan struck him on West 124 Street in Manhattan. The boy was partially ejected from his bike and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The report lists the driver’s errors as unsafe lane changing and passing too closely. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan’s left front bumper made impact while the bike showed no damage. The sedan driver was licensed; the bicyclist was unlicensed. The crash occurred as the sedan was starting from parking and the bike was going straight ahead.


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Taxi Rear-Ends SUV on 8 Avenue

A taxi struck a stopped SUV on 8 Avenue in Manhattan. The SUV driver and a rear passenger suffered injuries. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely. Both vehicles bore front-end damage. The crash left two men injured, conscious, and treated for abrasions and whiplash.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on 8 Avenue rear-ended a stopped SUV also facing north. The collision injured the taxi driver, 47, who suffered neck whiplash, and a 78-year-old rear passenger in the SUV with abrasions to the knee and lower leg. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" for the taxi driver and "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. The injured parties were conscious and not ejected from their vehicles. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted in the report.


Sedan Hits Bicyclist on 8 Avenue

A 20-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury after a sedan struck him on 8 Avenue. The driver was making a right turn. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet. The crash caused shock and serious injury.

According to the police report, a sedan making a right turn on 8 Avenue collided with a 20-year-old male bicyclist traveling northeast. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained a head injury, resulting in serious harm and shock. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan showed no damage despite the impact to its right front bumper. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time of the crash.


Sedan Strikes Bicyclist on West 126 Street

A sedan hit a bicyclist traveling south on West 126 Street. The cyclist suffered a head contusion and bruises. The driver was inattentive and improperly used the lane. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected from the bike.

According to the police report, a sedan parked on West 126 Street struck a southbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old man, sustained a head injury described as a contusion and bruises. The report lists driver errors including Driver Inattention/Distraction and Passing or Lane Usage Improper. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment and was conscious after the crash. The point of impact was the left side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the bike. The cyclist was not ejected from the vehicle. The crash highlights driver inattention and improper lane use as key factors.


Sedans Collide at West 119 Street Intersection

Two sedans crashed on West 119 Street in Manhattan. The impact struck the right rear quarter panel of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. A 71-year-old female driver suffered back injuries and shock. Unsafe speed was a factor.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on West 119 Street near Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan. The crash involved a 2019 Subaru traveling north and a 2019 Kia traveling west. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the Subaru and the left front bumper of the Kia. A 71-year-old female driver in the Subaru was injured, sustaining back injuries and shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were specified. The Kia had two occupants, but no injuries were reported for them.


Sedan Hits Bicyclist on 8 Avenue

A sedan struck a bicyclist traveling north on 8 Avenue. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. The driver showed inattention and distraction. No vehicle damage was reported. The bicyclist wore a helmet and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided on 8 Avenue, both traveling north. The bicyclist, a 44-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained a fractured elbow and dislocation. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with driver inexperience for the bicyclist. The sedan's point of impact was the center front end, while the bike was struck on the right side doors. Despite the collision, no damage was reported to either vehicle. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the crash. The driver of the sedan was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.


Pedestrian Injured Crossing Against Signal on West 125 Street

A 66-year-old woman was struck by a southbound truck on West 125 Street. The impact hit her chest. She suffered pain and nausea and was left in shock. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian crossed against the signal.

According to the police report, a 66-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing West 125 Street at an intersection. She was hit in the chest by the right front bumper of a southbound Ford truck. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian crossed against the signal, noted as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The pedestrian suffered injury severity level 3, with complaints of pain and nausea and was in shock. The crash caused damage to the truck's right front bumper. No helmet or safety equipment was involved.


E-Scooter Rider Injured in Manhattan Collision

A 25-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured and ejected after colliding with a Ford pick-up truck making a left turn on West 118 Street. The scooter suffered front-end damage; the truck showed no damage. Following too closely was a factor.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured and ejected during a collision with a 2017 Ford pick-up truck on West 118 Street in Manhattan. The truck was making a left turn when the crash occurred. The e-scooter sustained center front-end damage, while the truck showed no damage. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor for the e-scooter driver. The injured rider suffered abrasions and upper arm and shoulder injuries. The pick-up truck driver was licensed and traveling south. No safety equipment was noted for the e-scooter rider. The crash highlights the dangers of close following distances in left-turn scenarios.


Moped Driver Ejected in Manhattan Collision

A moped and sedan collided on Saint Nicholas Avenue. The moped driver was ejected and suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot. Police cited traffic control disregard as a contributing factor. The sedan struck the moped’s right front quarter panel.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan involving a moped and a sedan traveling in opposite directions. The moped driver, a 47-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor to the crash. The moped was struck on its right front quarter panel by the sedan’s center front end. The moped driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


Motorcycle Hits Pedestrian Crossing Outside Crosswalk

A 35-year-old woman was struck by a motorcycle while crossing outside a crosswalk in Manhattan. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The rider, traveling east, did not report damage to the motorcycle.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2022 BMW motorcycle traveling east struck her while she was crossing outside a crosswalk on West 125 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm but remained conscious. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The motorcycle driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No damage was reported to the motorcycle. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face when crossing outside designated areas and the role of pedestrian error in this incident.


Distracted Driver Hits Woman Crossing 125th

A car going west on 125th hit a 23-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Her head split. Blood pooled. She stayed conscious. The driver, distracted, kept going. She did not.

A 23-year-old woman was struck head-on by a westbound car while crossing West 125th Street with the signal. According to the police report, 'A 23-year-old woman, crossing with the signal, struck head-on by a westbound car. Her head split. Blood pooled. She stayed conscious. The driver, distracted, kept going. She did not.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The woman suffered a severe head injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious. The crash highlights the danger of driver distraction at intersections. No information about the driver was provided in the report.


SUV Hits Bicyclist on West 119 Street

An 18-year-old bicyclist was injured in Manhattan’s West 119 Street. The SUV struck the bike’s rear center. The rider suffered a facial abrasion. No vehicle damage was reported. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the bike.

According to the police report, a 2016 Ford SUV traveling east on West 119 Street collided with an 18-year-old male bicyclist also traveling east. The point of impact was the SUV’s right front bumper striking the bike’s center back end. The bicyclist sustained a facial abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The report does not list any driver errors for the SUV.


SUV Left Turn Hits Southbound Bicyclist

A 41-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a collision with a westbound SUV making a left turn on West 127 Street. The SUV struck the bike’s front center. Both drivers were distracted at impact.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on West 127 Street was injured when a 2019 Honda SUV made a left turn and struck the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both the SUV driver and the bicyclist. The SUV driver was licensed in New York, while the bicyclist was unlicensed. The collision caused damage to the left front bumper of the SUV and the bike’s center front. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


Pedestrian Injured Crossing West 123 Street

A 41-year-old man was struck while crossing West 123 Street near Morningside Avenue. The SUV hit him with its left front bumper. He suffered a chest fracture and dislocation. The driver was licensed and driving straight. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old male pedestrian was injured crossing West 123 Street outside an intersection. The pedestrian was hit by a 2020 Honda SUV traveling westbound, which struck him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a chest fracture and dislocation. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the data.


SUV Hits Ejected 16-Year-Old Bicyclist

A 16-year-old boy riding as a bicycle passenger was ejected and injured on Manhattan’s 8 Avenue. The SUV made a left turn and struck the bike’s front. The boy suffered abrasions and leg injuries. Driver distraction and inexperience caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male bicyclist riding as a passenger was injured after being ejected when a 1995 Nissan SUV made a left turn and struck the bike’s front end on 8 Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The SUV’s point of impact was the right rear bumper, indicating the collision occurred during the vehicle’s turn. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver was licensed and traveling east, while the bike was going straight north. No damage was reported to the bike.