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

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Aggressive Driving Causes Sedan Collision in Manhattan

Two sedans collided on West 121 Street in Manhattan. The drivers engaged in aggressive driving and improper lane usage. Both vehicles suffered front-end damage. A 28-year-old male driver and a 15-year-old female passenger were injured, both in shock with serious injuries.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on West 121 Street due to aggressive driving and improper passing or lane usage. The 28-year-old male driver and a 15-year-old female passenger were injured in the crash. The driver suffered head injuries and whiplash, while the passenger's injuries are unspecified but serious. Both occupants were not ejected and experienced shock. The collision caused damage to the right front bumpers of both vehicles. Contributing factors include aggressive driving and improper lane usage by the drivers. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.


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Sedan Merges Into USPS Mail Truck

A sedan merging north on Lenox Avenue struck the left rear quarter of a USPS mail truck traveling straight. Both sedan occupants suffered back injuries and whiplash. Driver distraction caused the crash. Both men were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 2018 Chevrolet sedan merging north on Lenox Avenue collided with the left rear quarter panel of a USPS mail truck traveling straight ahead. The sedan had two male occupants, aged 47 and 56, both injured with back pain and whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, including outside car distraction. The sedan driver was licensed in Virginia and the mail truck driver in New York. The crash caused damage to the left rear quarter panel of the sedan and the right front bumper of the mail truck. No ejections occurred.


11-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit Crossing Against Signal

An 11-year-old boy was struck at an intersection on West 112 Street. The sedan driver was distracted and failed to notice the pedestrian crossing against the signal. The boy suffered a facial contusion but remained conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, an 11-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing against the signal at an intersection on West 112 Street. The driver, a licensed female operating a 2018 Honda sedan traveling eastbound, was inattentive and distracted, contributing to the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained a facial contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage. No safety equipment or helmet was noted. The pedestrian was not at fault; the driver’s distraction caused the collision.


Sedan Hits E-Bike on West 125 Street

A sedan made a right turn and struck a westbound e-bike on West 125 Street in Manhattan. The 36-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee, lower leg, foot injuries, and a concussion. The driver was inattentive and followed too closely.

According to the police report, a sedan turning right collided with an e-bike traveling west on West 125 Street near Lenox Avenue. The bicyclist, a 36-year-old man wearing a helmet, was injured with trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and suffered a concussion. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely.' The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and tailgating in Manhattan traffic.


Pedestrian Injured by Oversized Truck on Lenox

A 45-year-old woman crossing against the signal was struck by a bulk agriculture truck on Lenox Avenue. The driver, distracted and operating an oversized vehicle, hit her with the right front bumper. She suffered facial abrasions and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing against the signal at an intersection on Lenox Avenue. The collision involved a 2013 Mack bulk agriculture truck traveling south, which was starting from parking when it struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to her face and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver errors including 'Oversized Vehicle' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The vehicle sustained no damage. No safety equipment or victim fault is noted in the report.


Bicyclist Ejected in Manhattan SUV Collision

A 23-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured after colliding with a parked SUV on West 114 Street. The impact struck the bike's front and the SUV's right rear bumper. The rider suffered a neck contusion and bruising.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male bicyclist was injured when he collided with a parked 2013 SUV on West 114 Street in Manhattan. The bike struck the right rear bumper of the SUV, causing the rider to be ejected. The bicyclist sustained a neck contusion and bruising, classified as injury severity 3. The report lists "Outside Car Distraction" as a contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time. No driver was present in the parked SUV. The crash involved a Station Wagon/SUV and a bike traveling eastbound. The police report does not specify any errors by the bicyclist.


Sedan U-Turn Hits Bicyclist in Manhattan

A sedan making a U-turn struck a 22-year-old bicyclist on West 116 Street. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was wearing a helmet. The crash involved driver inattention and limited view. The bicyclist was left in shock.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north made a U-turn and collided with a bicyclist traveling east on West 116 Street in Manhattan. The 22-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining knee and lower leg wounds, and experienced shock. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The report lists driver errors including inattention and distraction, as well as a limited or obstructed view contributing to the crash. The bicyclist’s own confusion or error is also noted but no blame is assigned. The sedan sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. No passengers were in the sedan.