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

SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal

A 56-year-old woman was hit by an SUV making a left turn on West 113 Street. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 56-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection on West 113 Street while crossing against the signal. The driver, operating a 2021 Dodge SUV, was making a left turn and struck her with the vehicle's left front bumper. The report lists driver errors including Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted but the report emphasizes driver errors as contributing factors.


SUV and Sedan Collide on 8 Avenue

A sedan starting from parking overturned after colliding with a parked SUV on 8 Avenue in Manhattan. The sedan driver, a 28-year-old woman, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries with minor bleeding. Alcohol involvement was noted in the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 8 Avenue in Manhattan involving a sedan and multiple parked SUVs. The sedan, driven by a 28-year-old licensed female driver from New York, was starting from parking when it overturned after impact. The driver sustained injuries to her shoulder and upper arm, experienced shock, and had minor bleeding. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The sedan's point of impact was overturned, and the SUV had damage to its center front end. No ejections occurred. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report does not specify other driver errors but highlights alcohol involvement as a key factor.


SUV Rear-Ends Station Wagon in Manhattan

A 32-year-old female driver suffered a head injury and shock after her station wagon was struck from behind by a parked SUV. The impact hit the left rear bumper of the SUV and the right front bumper of the wagon. She complained of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a station wagon driven by a 32-year-old woman was rear-ended by a parked 2008 Jeep SUV in Manhattan near West 116 Street. The collision impacted the right front bumper of the station wagon and the left rear bumper of the SUV. The driver of the station wagon was injured, sustaining a head injury and shock, and reported pain and nausea. The driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. No contributing driver errors or factors were listed in the report. The SUV was stationary at the time of impact, and the station wagon was traveling west. The report does not indicate any fault or blame on the injured driver.


Pedestrian Injured Crossing West 125th Street

A 32-year-old woman was struck while crossing West 125th Street with the signal. Two SUVs were involved. The pedestrian suffered a back contusion. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as contributing factors. No vehicle damage was reported on one SUV.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing West 125th Street at an intersection with the signal. She suffered a back contusion and remained conscious. Two SUVs were involved; one was stopped in traffic and sustained damage to its left front quarter panel. The other SUV showed no damage. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally. No mention was made of helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian. The crash highlights risks posed by distracted and inexperienced drivers in pedestrian-heavy areas.


Box Truck Hits Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal

A 47-year-old woman was struck by a box truck on West 116 Street. She was crossing against the signal. The truck driver was traveling west with limited view. The pedestrian suffered hip and upper leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling west on West 116 Street struck a 47-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing against the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her hip and upper leg, with an injury severity rated at 3. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver’s limited visibility played a role. The truck driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of impact. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The report does not indicate any helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian.


Motorcycle Hits Sedan Making U-Turn in Manhattan

A motorcycle struck the left rear of a sedan making a U-turn on Saint Nicholas Avenue. The motorcyclist, a 56-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. Driver distraction was cited as a factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan was making a U-turn on Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan when a motorcycle traveling north collided with its left rear bumper. The motorcyclist, a 56-year-old male driver, was ejected from his bike and sustained a fractured and dislocated elbow. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for both the motorcyclist and the sedan driver as contributing factors. The sedan driver was licensed and female. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet. The crash caused damage to the sedan's left rear quarter panel and the motorcycle's front end.


Pedestrian Abraded in Manhattan Vehicle Collision

A 59-year-old man was injured after a Honda SUV traveling north struck him on Saint Nicholas Avenue. The pedestrian suffered abrasions but remained conscious. The vehicle hit the pedestrian with its center front end. No driver errors were recorded.

According to the police report, a 59-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan when a Honda SUV traveling north struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered abrasions. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian's actions are noted as "Other Actions in Roadway," but no fault or blame is assigned. The vehicle was going straight ahead at the time of impact. No safety equipment or helmet use is mentioned.


Sedan Strikes 84-Year-Old Pedestrian

An 84-year-old woman was hit by a sedan making a left turn on Manhattan Avenue. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian was left in shock at the intersection.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Manhattan Avenue made a left turn and struck an 84-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact to its center front end. The pedestrian was not at fault, and no safety equipment or signals were noted as contributing factors.


Sedan Hits Teen Pedestrian Crossing Signal

A 16-year-old boy was struck while crossing West 116 Street with the signal. The sedan, making a left turn, hit him in the center front end. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver was distracted.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on West 116 Street made a left turn and struck a 16-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following traffic signals at the time of the collision.


SUV Hits Pedestrian at Manhattan Avenue Intersection

A 56-year-old man was struck by a westbound SUV making a left turn on Manhattan Avenue. The impact hit the vehicle’s left side doors. The pedestrian suffered bruises and full-body contusions. The driver showed inexperience and distraction.

According to the police report, a 56-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Manhattan Avenue when a 2021 Honda SUV traveling west made a left turn and struck him on the vehicle's left side doors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises over his entire body but remained conscious. The report lists driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. No other contributing factors such as pedestrian actions or safety equipment were noted.


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SUV and Sedan Collide on West 111 Street

Two vehicles crashed on West 111 Street. Both drivers were injured. The SUV struck the sedan’s right side. Unsafe speed and ignoring traffic controls caused the crash. Injuries included back pain and arm trauma. Both drivers remained conscious or in shock.

According to the police report, a 2017 Jeep SUV traveling north collided with a 2015 Toyota sedan traveling west on West 111 Street. The SUV impacted the sedan’s right side doors. Both drivers were injured: a 38-year-old woman suffered back injuries and whiplash, while a 34-year-old man sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists unsafe speed and disregarding traffic controls as contributing factors for both drivers. The sedan driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles had one occupant each. Air bags deployed in the SUV, and the driver wore a lap belt. The crash caused moderate injuries but no ejections.


Sedan Driver Injured in Improper Turn Crash

A 23-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered a head injury and concussion after a crash on West 118 Street in Manhattan. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The vehicle sustained damage to the right front quarter panel.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old female driver was injured in a crash while making a left turn on West 118 Street near 7 Avenue in Manhattan. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. She sustained a head injury and concussion, classified as injury severity 3, and remained conscious. The sedan's right front quarter panel was damaged at the point of impact. No other vehicles or persons were reported injured.


Bus Hits E-Bike on West 122 Street

A bus struck a 25-year-old male e-bicyclist on West 122 Street in Manhattan. The rider suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. Police cited traffic control disregard and driver distraction as causes.

According to the police report, a bus traveling north and an e-bike traveling east collided at West 122 Street near Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan. The 25-year-old male e-bicyclist was injured, sustaining fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the bus driver’s errors as disregarding traffic control and inattention or distraction. The e-bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The bus sustained damage to its left front quarter panel, and the e-bike was damaged at its center front end. No ejection occurred, and the bicyclist remained conscious after the crash.


SUV Strikes Parked Bus on West 125 Street

A sport utility vehicle hit the left rear bumper of a parked bus on West 125 Street. The SUV driver suffered back injuries and bruises. The crash involved improper lane usage and driver distraction. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a sport utility vehicle traveling east on West 125 Street collided with the left rear bumper of a parked bus. The SUV driver, a 38-year-old man, was injured with back contusions and bruises but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver errors as passing or lane usage improper and driver inattention or distraction. The bus was stationary with five occupants at the time of impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


Sedan Turns Left Into Eastbound E-Scooter

A sedan making a left turn struck an eastbound e-scooter on West 116 Street. The e-scooter driver, a 46-year-old woman, suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan driver was distracted at impact.

According to the police report, a sedan was making a left turn on West 116 Street when it collided with an eastbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 46-year-old woman, was injured with abrasions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention during the maneuver. Neither vehicle sustained damage, and the e-scooter driver was not ejected and remained conscious. The sedan driver held a valid New York license, while the e-scooter driver had a permit. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


Sedan Rear-Ends Sedan on 7 Avenue

Two sedans collided on 7 Avenue in Manhattan. The rear vehicle struck the left rear bumper of the front car. The driver of the rear sedan suffered facial injuries and shock. The crash was caused by following too closely.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on 7 Avenue collided near West 117 Street in Manhattan. The rear vehicle impacted the left rear bumper of the front sedan. The driver of the rear car, a 49-year-old man, was injured with facial trauma and experienced shock. He was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The front vehicle had no occupants at the time of the crash. The collision caused damage to the left rear quarter panel of the rear sedan and the right front quarter panel of the front sedan.


Unlicensed Driver Crashes Sedan on West 125 Street

Two sedans collided head-to-tail on West 125 Street in Manhattan. The unlicensed driver suffered back injuries and shock. Both vehicles traveled east. The crash caused center front and back damage. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on West 125 Street collided. The unlicensed driver of a 2020 Chevrolet sedan struck the rear of a 2021 Subaru sedan. The impact was at the center front end of the Chevrolet and the center back end of the Subaru. The unlicensed driver, a 26-year-old male occupant, sustained back injuries and was in shock. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the unlicensed status of the driver as a key issue. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.


Taxi Rear-Ends Sedan on Lenox Avenue

A taxi struck a stopped sedan from behind on Lenox Avenue. The sedan’s front passenger, a 31-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The driver of the taxi was distracted. No one was ejected. The crash caused center rear and front damage.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on Lenox Avenue rear-ended a stopped sedan. The sedan’s front passenger, a 31-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists the taxi driver’s inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan was stopped in traffic, and the taxi was going straight ahead when the collision occurred. Damage was centered on the rear of the sedan and the front of the taxi. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


SUV Hits Bicyclist on 5th Avenue

A 63-year-old man on a bike was injured in Manhattan. The SUV struck him with its right front bumper. The cyclist suffered bruises and leg injuries. The crash happened at 5th Avenue. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 63-year-old male bicyclist was injured after being struck by a 2019 Nissan SUV traveling south on 5th Avenue in Manhattan. The SUV hit the cyclist with its right front bumper. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The report does not indicate any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding.


SUV Strikes 7-Year-Old Bicyclist on West 122 Street

A 7-year-old girl riding a bike was partially ejected and injured in a collision with an SUV on West 122 Street. The SUV hit the bike’s front end and left side doors were damaged. The child suffered facial abrasions but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 7-year-old female bicyclist was injured when a 2022 SUV traveling north struck her bike traveling east on West 122 Street. The impact occurred on the bike’s center front end and the SUV’s left side doors. The child was partially ejected and suffered abrasions to her face but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The SUV driver was licensed in New Mexico and was going straight ahead at the time. The bicyclist was a passenger on the bike, which had two occupants. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted in the report.