Crash Count for Precinct 28
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,355
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 695
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 Jul 30, 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

Sedans Crash on West 125 Street; Passenger Hurt

Two sedans collided on West 125 Street. A 63-year-old woman in the back seat suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver distraction and traffic control disregard. Both cars took damage to their front bumpers.

According to the police report, two sedans crashed on West 125 Street at Lenox Avenue in Manhattan. One driver was making a U-turn, the other was heading straight. A 63-year-old female passenger in the left rear seat was injured, suffering head trauma and whiplash. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage. No safety equipment was noted for the injured passenger. The crash underscores driver error as the cause.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4667083 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
E-Bike Rider Injured in SUV Rear-End Crash

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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
SUV Turns Right, Hits 17-Year-Old Bicyclist

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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Sedan Rear-Ends Moped on West 116th Street

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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Bike Strikes Woman Off Roadway Manhattan

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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Taxi Rear-Ends Sedan on Lenox Avenue

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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Unlicensed E-Bike Hits Pedestrian on 125th

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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Sedan Rear-Ended on 7 Avenue Injures Driver

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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Taxi Rear-Ends E-Bike on Saint Nicholas Avenue

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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
SUV Hits 15-Year-Old Bicyclist on 7 Avenue

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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Moped Strikes Turning SUV on Lenox Avenue

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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
SUV Slams Sedan’s Rear on West 123 Street

SUV hit sedan’s rear left bumper on West 123 Street. Elderly sedan driver injured, became incoherent. Police cite driver inattention. Both vehicles had one occupant. Streets stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, a 2009 SUV struck the left rear bumper of a 2007 sedan as both traveled 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. Police listed "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and driving straight ahead. The sedan was damaged at the left rear bumper, and the SUV at the right front quarter panel. No other contributing factors or victim errors were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653082 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653080 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4654178 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4650358 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4650351 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646306 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646519 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
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Taxi Slams Stopped SUV on 8 Avenue

A taxi rear-ended a stopped SUV on 8 Avenue. The crash left a rear passenger and the taxi driver injured. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely. Both vehicles suffered front-end damage.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on 8 Avenue struck a stopped SUV. 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" and "Following Too Closely" for the taxi driver. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. The injured parties were conscious and not ejected from their vehicles. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or signaling, were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4645105 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643393 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06