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

Motorcycle Runs Red, Kills Rider, Hurts Pedestrian

A motorcycle tore north on 8th Avenue. The rider ran the red. He struck head-on. Ejected. Dead from head trauma. An 18-year-old woman crossing was hit and injured. The street did not stop. The signal was ignored. Blood on the asphalt.

A deadly crash unfolded at 8th Avenue and West 116th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, a 37-year-old man rode a motorcycle northbound, disregarded a red signal, and struck head-on. He was ejected and suffered fatal head trauma. An 18-year-old female pedestrian, crossing at the intersection, was also struck and injured across her entire body. The report states, 'The signal was red. The street did not stop.' The listed contributing factor is 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted after the primary driver error. No other vehicles were involved. The crash left one dead and one injured.


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Two Passengers Injured in Manhattan Sedan Crash

A northbound sedan struck parked vehicles on West 127 Street in Manhattan. Two female passengers suffered head injuries. Police cited alcohol involvement and unsafe speed as contributing factors. Both victims remained conscious with abrasions and contusions.

According to the police report, a northbound sedan traveling on West 127 Street in Manhattan collided with two parked vehicles. Two female occupants, ages 19 and 21, were injured in the crash. Both suffered head injuries, including abrasions and contusions, and were conscious at the scene. The report lists alcohol involvement and unsafe speed as driver errors contributing to the crash. The sedan's right front bumper struck the left rear bumpers of the parked vehicles. No ejections occurred. The injured were passengers in the sedan. The report does not indicate helmet use or signaling as factors.


E-Scooter Driver Ejected in Manhattan Crash

A 23-year-old man on an e-scooter was ejected and suffered head injuries after colliding with a sedan on West 116 Street. The sedan struck the scooter’s roof with its left front bumper. The rider was conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on West 116 Street in Manhattan involving an e-scooter and a sedan. The 23-year-old e-scooter driver was ejected and sustained head injuries, including abrasions. The sedan struck the scooter on the roof with its left front bumper. The report lists driver errors as contributing factors: the e-scooter driver showed Driver Inattention/Distraction and disregarded traffic control. The sedan driver was also inattentive and distracted. No information on helmet use or other safety equipment was provided. The crash left the e-scooter driver injured but conscious.


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Two Sedans Collide on West 122 Street

Two sedans crashed at West 122 Street. A 4-year-old boy and a 17-year-old girl, both passengers, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The impact hit the left side doors of one vehicle and the front end of the other. Driver distraction played a role.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on West 122 Street. The first vehicle, traveling east, was struck on its left side doors by a second sedan making a left turn southbound. The crash injured two passengers: a 4-year-old boy and a 17-year-old girl, both conscious and suffering head injuries and whiplash. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with following too closely for the younger passenger. The vehicles sustained damage to the left rear quarter panel and center front end. No ejections occurred. The drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The report does not indicate any victim errors or safety equipment usage.


BMW Turns Left, Motorcyclist Thrown and Injured

A BMW turned left on West 114th. The motorcycle kept straight. Metal struck metal. The rider flew from the seat. Blood hit the street. His arm split open. He stayed awake. The car sat untouched. The rider did not.

A BMW sedan turned left on West 114th Street as a motorcycle traveled straight. The crash threw the 31-year-old motorcyclist from his bike. He suffered severe lacerations to his arm but remained conscious. According to the police report, the BMW showed no damage, while the motorcycle’s front bumper was hit. The police report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The report does not mention any errors by the motorcyclist. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the danger when drivers turn improperly and fail to pay attention.


Taxi Rear-Ends Sedan on Lenox Avenue

A taxi making a right turn struck a sedan traveling straight north on Lenox Avenue. The sedan driver, a 48-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage.

According to the police report, a taxi turning right on Lenox Avenue rear-ended a sedan traveling straight ahead. The sedan's 48-year-old male driver was injured, suffering knee, lower leg, and foot injuries, and was in shock. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The taxi had two occupants; the sedan had one. Damage occurred at the center back end of the taxi and the center front end of the sedan. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


E-Scooter Driver Injured in West 111th Street Crash

An 18-year-old e-scooter driver was injured and ejected after colliding with a sedan making a right turn on West 111th Street. The scooter suffered front-end damage. The rider sustained abrasions and lower leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured after colliding with a sedan on West 111th Street. The sedan was making a right turn when the crash occurred. The e-scooter driver was ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists contributing factors as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the e-scooter driver, along with the sedan driver's "Turning Improperly." The sedan showed no damage, while the e-scooter had front-end damage. The e-scooter driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling west.


SUV Hits E-Scooter Rider on Lenox Avenue

An SUV struck an e-scooter rider traveling north on Lenox Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered back injuries and bruises. The driver was distracted. The collision damaged the SUV’s left front quarter panel and the scooter’s front end.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured after being hit by a 2019 SUV traveling west on Lenox Avenue. The e-scooter rider was ejected and sustained back contusions and bruises. The SUV struck the scooter on its left front quarter panel, causing damage to both vehicles. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The e-scooter driver was not noted to have any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of impact. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving to vulnerable road users.


Sedan Hits Parked SUV Injuring Rear Passenger

A sedan traveling west struck a parked SUV on West 117 Street in Manhattan. The left front bumper of the sedan hit the right rear bumper of the SUV. A 22-year-old female rear passenger suffered a shoulder contusion and bruise. Driver distraction played a role.

According to the police report, a 2016 sedan traveling west on West 117 Street collided with a parked 1997 SUV. The sedan's left front bumper struck the SUV's right rear bumper. A 22-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear of the sedan was injured, sustaining a shoulder and upper arm contusion. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead before impact. No ejections occurred. The parked SUV had no occupants at the time.


SUV Turns Left, Injures 23-Year-Old Bicyclist

A 23-year-old male bicyclist was injured on West 127th Street near 7th Avenue in Manhattan. The SUV made a left turn. The bike struck the vehicle’s left front quarter panel. The cyclist suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm injury.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male bicyclist traveling south went straight ahead when a female driver in a 2006 Honda SUV made a left turn westbound on 7th Avenue near West 127th Street. The bike struck the SUV’s left front quarter panel. The bicyclist was injured with contusions and bruises to the elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. There were no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding noted. The SUV showed no damage. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers cyclists face when vehicles turn across their path.


Pick-up Truck Hits Bicyclist on 8th Avenue

A pick-up truck turning right struck a bicyclist traveling north on 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered injuries to his elbow and lower arm, bleeding slightly and shocked. Police cited the truck driver for following too closely.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a GMC pick-up truck made a right turn and collided with him on 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with minor bleeding and shock. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the truck driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The bicyclist was not ejected and no damage was reported to either vehicle. The driver of the truck was licensed in New York. No other contributing factors or safety equipment details were noted.


Pedestrian Struck by Turning Sedan on Lenox

A male pedestrian crossing against the signal was hit by a northbound sedan making a right turn on Lenox Avenue. The pedestrian was unconscious with injuries to his entire body. Alcohol and driver distraction contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a male pedestrian crossing against the signal on Lenox Avenue was struck by a northbound sedan making a right turn. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his entire body and was found unconscious. The report lists alcohol involvement and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The sedan's point of impact was the left front quarter panel. The driver was female, and the vehicle was registered in New Jersey. The pedestrian was not at an intersection when struck. No safety equipment or helmet was noted. The crash highlights driver error in failing to maintain attention and the influence of alcohol.


Taxi Hits Pedestrian on 7 Avenue

A 24-year-old man was struck by a taxi on 7 Avenue near West 112 Street. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his entire body and was semiconscious at the scene. The taxi driver was distracted, contributing to the crash.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on 7 Avenue struck a 24-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection near West 112 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was injured across his entire body and was semiconscious when emergency responders arrived. The taxi driver was slowing or stopping before impact but was inattentive and distracted, which the report lists as a contributing factor. The pedestrian's confusion or error in the roadway also contributed to the crash. The taxi sustained damage to its center front end. No other vehicles or occupants were involved.


E-Scooter Rider Thrown by Broken Pavement

A man on an e-scooter hit broken pavement on Saint Nicholas Avenue. He flew forward, struck his head, and bled in the street. The scooter’s front end crumpled. The crash left him conscious but badly cut and shaken.

A 52-year-old man riding an e-scooter southbound on Saint Nicholas Avenue near West 119th Street was injured after striking broken pavement. According to the police report, the rider was ejected and suffered severe head lacerations. The report lists 'Pavement Defective' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The man remained conscious but bled from deep cuts as his scooter lay crumpled. No other vehicles or people were involved. The crash highlights the danger posed by poor street conditions and inattention, as documented in the official report.


Unlicensed Driver Rear-Ends Sedan on Wet Street

Two sedans collided on West 119 Street. A licensed female driver was injured and shocked. The unlicensed male driver caused the crash. Slippery pavement and alcohol involvement worsened the impact. Both vehicles traveled south before the collision.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on West 119 Street collided. The licensed female driver of a 2012 Honda was injured and experienced shock. The male driver of a 2008 Hyundai was unlicensed. The report lists contributing factors as "Other Vehicular" and "Alcohol Involvement," with slippery pavement also noted. The point of impact was the center back end of the Honda and the center front end of the Hyundai. The unlicensed status of the male driver and alcohol involvement indicate driver errors leading to the crash. The female driver was restrained with a lap belt and was not ejected. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.


Multi-Wheeled Vehicle Strikes Woman on Saint Nicholas

A heavy vehicle hit a 56-year-old woman crossing Saint Nicholas Avenue. Steel met flesh. Her head split. Blood pooled on the street. She stayed conscious, pain sharp, beneath the machine that did not stop. Aggression and failure to yield ruled the road.

A 56-year-old woman was struck by a northbound multi-wheeled vehicle while crossing Saint Nicholas Avenue near 60th in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A northbound multi-wheeled vehicle struck her. Her head split. She lay conscious, bleeding on the pavement, beneath the steel that did not stop.' The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The woman suffered severe head lacerations but remained conscious at the scene. The crash highlights the danger posed by large vehicles and driver aggression. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants.


Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Lenox Avenue

A 29-year-old man was hit by a northbound sedan on Lenox Avenue. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and concussion while crossing without a signal. The driver was inattentive and distracted. The victim remained conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Lenox Avenue struck a 29-year-old male pedestrian crossing at an intersection without a signal. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was diagnosed with a concussion. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. Additionally, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was noted, but the primary driver error was the failure to maintain attention. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No safety equipment or helmet was mentioned. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of impact.


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Sedan Collision on Mount Morris Park West

Two sedans collided on Mount Morris Park West in Manhattan. The driver, 61, turned improperly and lacked experience. Both occupants in one vehicle suffered internal injuries. The passenger, 44, hit his head but was not ejected. Both wore lap belts.

According to the police report, two sedans collided near 13 Mount Morris Park West, Manhattan. The 61-year-old driver was turning improperly and was inexperienced, contributing to the crash. The driver and a 44-year-old right rear passenger were injured, both conscious and wearing lap belts. The passenger sustained a head injury, while the driver suffered injuries to his entire body. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. No other factors or victim errors were noted.


SUV Backing Into E-Scooter Injures Rider

A Ford SUV made a U-turn and backed into a southbound e-scooter on 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The 26-year-old female e-scooter driver suffered knee and lower leg bruises. The SUV driver showed inattention and backed unsafely, causing the crash.

According to the police report, a 2018 Ford SUV was making a U-turn and backing unsafely when it collided with a southbound e-scooter on 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The e-scooter driver, a 26-year-old woman, was injured with contusions to her knee and lower leg. The report lists the SUV driver's errors as "Backing Unsafely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The e-scooter sustained damage to its center front end, while the SUV showed no damage. The e-scooter driver was not ejected and her safety equipment status is unknown. The crash highlights the dangers posed by inattentive backing maneuvers in busy city streets.


Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 29-year-old man was hit by a sedan making a left turn on Lenox Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the car struck him. He suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver failed to yield.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Lenox Avenue struck a 29-year-old male pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The vehicle was making a left turn at the time of impact. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The crash highlights the driver's failure to yield and distraction as key causes.