No More Blood on Lenox: Make Harlem Streets Safe for Kids Now

A 48-year-old woman was struck while walking outside an intersection on West 129th Street in Manhattan. She suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. The crash occurred just after midnight. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, a 48-year-old female pedestrian was injured on West 129th Street in Manhattan. She was hit while walking outside an intersection and sustained a contusion to her hip and upper leg. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle type are provided. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision and suffered moderate injuries. No helmet or signaling issues were noted, and the pedestrian was not at an intersection at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4556357, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan changing lanes hit a bicyclist riding south on Lenox Avenue. The cyclist suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver was distracted and improperly used the lane. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment.

According to the police report, a 58-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2017 Dodge sedan traveling north on Lenox Avenue changed lanes and struck him. The cyclist, riding southbound, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and improper lane usage as contributing factors. The sedan's right front bumper collided with the bike's center front end. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected but was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time of the crash. No other factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4538175, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a U-turn struck a gas bike traveling north on 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The bike driver, 21, was ejected and suffered head injuries. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. The driver was conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a 2020 BMW sedan was making a U-turn southbound on 8th Avenue when it collided with a northbound gas bike. The bike driver, a 21-year-old male, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained head injuries classified as serious. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor to the crash. The bike driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan's left front bumper and the bike's center front end were damaged. The bike driver remained conscious despite internal complaints and injury severity level 3. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4537666, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling north struck an e-bike making a left turn eastbound on West 132 Street. The e-bike driver, 34, was ejected and suffered head injuries. The driver was semiconscious with contusions. The sedan had front-end damage.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling straight north on West 132 Street collided with an e-bike making a left turn eastbound. The e-bike driver, a 34-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained head injuries, including contusions. He was semiconscious at the scene. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, suffered center front-end damage. Contributing factors listed include 'Other Vehicular' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' indicating errors on the part of the drivers involved. The e-bike showed no damage, and no helmet or signaling factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4537665, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two drivers collided on 7 Avenue in Manhattan. Both men suffered neck and head injuries. Police cited driver inexperience and failure to yield. Both vehicles struck side and front, causing whiplash injuries. Both drivers conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 2019 Nissan sedan and a 2019 Ford SUV collided on 7 Avenue near West 131 Street in Manhattan. Two male drivers, ages 36 and 26, were injured with neck and head trauma, both complaining of whiplash. The sedan was hit on the left side doors, while the SUV sustained damage to its right front bumper. The report lists driver errors including 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way,' along with 'Unsafe Speed' for both drivers. Both men were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses at the time of the crash. Neither occupant was ejected. The collision occurred as both vehicles were traveling straight ahead, with impact on the sedan's left rear quarter panel and the SUV's right front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4536095, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Harlem River Drive. One driver changed lanes unsafely at high speed. The other went straight. The first vehicle overturned. The 18-year-old male driver suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. Airbags deployed. No ejections.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on Harlem River Drive collided when one driver attempted an unsafe lane change at unsafe speed. The driver of the Honda sedan, an 18-year-old male occupant, was injured with a head contusion but remained conscious. His vehicle overturned on impact. The other sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, was traveling straight and sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel. Contributing factors listed include Unsafe Speed and Unsafe Lane Changing by the Honda driver. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness, and airbags deployed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534778, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck the rear of a pick-up truck traveling north on Harlem River Drive. The 72-year-old female sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage. The driver remained conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 72-year-old female driver in a 2020 sedan collided with the rear of a 2014 pick-up truck on Harlem River Drive. The sedan driver was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles were traveling straight north at the time of the crash. The sedan's point of impact was the center back end, while the pick-up truck was hit at its center front end. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The crash resulted in moderate injuries to the sedan driver but no ejections or fatalities.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534697, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs and two other vehicles collided on Harlem River Drive. A 54-year-old female driver suffered knee and lower leg bruises. The crash involved left front and rear impacts. Driver distraction was cited as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, multiple vehicles collided on Harlem River Drive, involving two SUVs, a pickup truck, and a sedan. A 54-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining contusions to her knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The injured occupant was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The collision points included the left front quarter panel and left rear bumper among others. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash highlights driver distraction as a key cause in this multi-vehicle collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534167, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV pulling out of parking struck a sedan going west on West 135th Street. Both drivers suffered injuries and shock. The SUV’s left front quarter panel hit the sedan’s right front bumper. Failure to yield caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 2015 Ford SUV was starting from parking and collided with a 2011 Ford sedan traveling west on West 135th Street in Manhattan. The SUV struck the sedan with its left front quarter panel, impacting the sedan’s right front bumper. Both drivers, men aged 29 and 46, were injured and experienced shock. The 29-year-old SUV driver suffered injuries to his entire body, while the 46-year-old sedan driver sustained back injuries. Both were restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. No other factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534184, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Harlem River Drive. A female driver stopped in traffic was hit from behind by a distracted male driver. The female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles showed front and rear damage. The crash involved driver inattention and following too closely.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Harlem River Drive collided when the male driver rear-ended the female driver who was stopped in traffic. The female driver, 45, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Following Too Closely" by the male driver. The impact damaged the center front end of the male driver's vehicle and the center back end of the female driver's vehicle. No ejections occurred. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving and tailgating on city roads.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4533333, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Yamaha hit a BMW head-on in the dark on West 134th. The biker flew off, face torn, blood pooling. No helmet. Speed and broken lights led the way. The BMW driver was unhurt. The street stayed silent.

A Yamaha motorbike struck a BMW sedan head-on at West 134th Street and 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The 31-year-old male biker was ejected and suffered severe facial injuries, with blood pooling at the scene. According to the police report, 'Speed and broken lights led the way.' The BMW driver, a 36-year-old woman, was not injured. The crash report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The biker was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. The impact was violent and left the rider in shock, eyes staring blankly. No pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4532355, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on West 142 Street. One driver, a 52-year-old man, suffered hip and upper leg injuries. The collision involved a left front bumper impact. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and other vehicular factors. The injured driver was restrained.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on West 142 Street. A 52-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining hip and upper leg trauma. The crash involved a northbound sedan going straight and a southwest-bound sedan making a left turn. The point of impact was the left front bumper on both vehicles. Contributing factors listed include failure to yield right-of-way and other vehicular causes. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report identifies driver errors but does not assign fault to the injured occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4529082, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A woman was struck on 8th Avenue in Manhattan. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash left her in shock. Details on the vehicle and driver remain unspecified. No driver errors were recorded.

According to the police report, a female pedestrian was injured in a crash on 8th Avenue in Manhattan. She sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle involved is unspecified, with no details on type, driver, or pre-crash actions. The pedestrian was not assigned any contributing factors. The report does not indicate helmet use or signaling issues. The incident highlights a pedestrian injury with limited information on the vehicle or driver conduct.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4561868, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Lincoln SUV reversed on West 137th. The bumper struck a 69-year-old man crossing mid-block. His face split open. Blood pooled on the street. The driver did not see him. The SUV showed no damage. The man stayed conscious.

A Lincoln SUV backed west on West 137th Street in Harlem and struck a 69-year-old man crossing mid-block. According to the police report, 'The bumper caught his face. Skin tore. Blood on concrete. He stayed awake. The driver, eyes elsewhere, saw nothing.' The pedestrian suffered severe facial lacerations but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV, registered in New Jersey, showed no visible damage. No driver or passenger injuries were reported. The crash highlights the danger posed by inattentive reversing vehicles to people on foot.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4528869, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV struck an ambulance on West 135 Street. Both vehicles traveled straight before impact. Five occupants suffered contusions and bruises. Injuries ranged from face to back and lower leg. Drivers and passengers remained conscious and were not ejected.

According to the police report, a 2007 SUV and a 2020 ambulance collided on West 135 Street. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the SUV impacted the ambulance's right side doors with its center front end. Five occupants were injured, including drivers and passengers aged 24 to 33. Injuries included contusions and bruises to the face, chest, back, and lower leg. All injured parties remained conscious and were not ejected from their vehicles. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4527329, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck the right rear quarter panel of an SUV making a left turn on West 145 Street in Manhattan. The motorcycle driver and passenger, both wearing helmets, suffered head injuries. Unsafe speed and driver inattention contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on West 145 Street collided with an SUV making a left turn south onto Lenox Avenue. The motorcycle driver and a passenger were injured, both sustaining head injuries despite wearing helmets. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Additionally, the motorcycle driver was noted for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed.' The SUV driver was making a left turn when the impact occurred at the vehicle's right rear quarter panel. Both motorcycle occupants were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4527331, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on West 155 Street. One driver made an improper turn while distracted. A 60-year-old female passenger suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The injured occupant remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on West 155 Street. One driver was making a U-turn and was inattentive and distracted, contributing to the crash. The other driver was traveling straight ahead. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of the turning vehicle and the center front end of the other. A 60-year-old female passenger in one vehicle was injured with whiplash and injuries to her entire body. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists driver inattention/distraction and turning improperly as contributing factors. No other safety equipment or victim actions were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4524864, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 40-year-old man was hit by a southbound taxi on 7th Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and abrasions. The impact was at the taxi’s center front end. The victim was conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on 7th Avenue struck a 40-year-old male pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and abrasions but remained conscious. The point of impact was the center front end of the taxi. No specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were listed in the report. The pedestrian’s contributing factors were unspecified. The taxi driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the collision. The report does not indicate any safety equipment or signals involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4524294, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 20-year-old male bicyclist collided with a parked SUV while traveling south on West 146 Street. The rider was partially ejected and suffered a head contusion. Unsafe speed and passing too closely contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike southbound on West 146 Street collided with a parked 2019 Ford SUV. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained a head contusion, classified as a serious injury. The report lists unsafe speed and passing too closely as contributing factors. The SUV was stationary before the crash, and the impact occurred on the left side doors of the vehicle. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The driver of the SUV was licensed and had two occupants in the vehicle. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed and unsafe passing maneuvers near parked vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4522458, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A male cyclist traveling north struck a 28-year-old female pedestrian crossing West 129 Street with the signal. The pedestrian suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock. The crash involved failure to yield right-of-way by the cyclist.

According to the police report, a male cyclist on a bike traveling north on West 129 Street failed to yield right-of-way and struck a 28-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her shoulder and upper arm and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The cyclist was going straight ahead at the time of impact, which occurred at the center front end of the bike. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No damage was reported to the bike. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4521307, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15