Ten Dead, No Answers: Harlem Streets Still Bleed

Aug 29 - The driver of a parked box truck opened its left doors into a southbound cyclist on E 125 St at 2 Ave. The rider fell, was partially ejected, and bled from the shoulder and upper arm. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.

A cyclist riding south on E 125 St was struck when the driver of a parked box truck opened the truck's left side doors into him. The 31-year-old male rider was partially ejected, left with shoulder and upper-arm injuries and severe bleeding, and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report lists driver inattention for both the truck occupant and the crash. The truck showed damage to its left side doors; the bike showed no damage. Police recorded the cyclist as injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838623 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17

Aug 15 - A westbound SUV struck a parked SUV at 415 W 127th in Harlem. A 62-year-old man died at the scene; another person was injured. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely. Both front bumpers were crushed.

Two sport-utility vehicles collided at 415 W 127th Street in Manhattan. A 62-year-old male occupant suffered apparent death at the scene; another person sustained injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The persons data also lists "Following Too Closely" alongside driver inattention for the injured driver. The crash involved one SUV going straight westbound and another recorded as parked and struck on its left front. Impact damaged the right front of the moving SUV and the left front of the parked SUV. No pedestrians or cyclists are listed in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836666 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17

Aug 6 - A motorcycle and an SUV collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. A 20-year-old male motorcyclist suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Police listed driver inexperience and unsafe speed as contributing factors.

A motorcycle and a driver in an SUV, both traveling south on Henry Hudson Parkway, collided. According to the police report, a 20-year-old male motorcyclist was injured and suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Police listed "Driver Inexperience" as a contributing factor and recorded "Unsafe Speed" for the motorcyclist. The motorcycle showed center-front impact damage; the SUV showed damage to its right rear quarter panel. No other injured parties were specified in the report. The police narrative names driver errors rather than roadway conditions or victim behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834332 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17

Aug 1 - Two sedans met in a merge on Henry Hudson Parkway. One driver went straight south. The other merged. Police recorded Passing Too Closely. A 68-year-old driver, a 22-year-old driver, and a 22-year-old passenger were hurt.

Two southbound sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. One driver went straight. The other merged. According to the police report, 'Passing Too Closely' was a contributing factor. The straight-ahead driver’s left front bumper contacted the merging driver’s right rear quarter. Three people were hurt: a 68-year-old male driver with arm injuries, a 22-year-old male driver with shoulder injuries, and a 22-year-old female passenger with leg injuries. Police recorded driver error—Passing Too Closely. The report lists shock for two victims and notes crush injuries. No contributing factors were assigned to those injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832215 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17

Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.

According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.

• Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be, New York Post, Published 2025-07-27

Jul 23 - The driver of a northbound taxi rear-ended a 14-year-old riding an e-bike near 3320 Broadway. The taxi hit the bike from behind. The teen suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the driver of a northbound taxi struck the center back of a northbound e-bike near 3320 Broadway. A 14-year-old male e-bike rider suffered crush injuries to his knee and lower leg and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Following Too Closely." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The taxi sustained center front-end damage and the e-bike was struck in its center back end. The report lists the rider's contributing factors as unspecified and does not cite rider error as a cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4835951 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17

Jul 18 - A distracted sedan driver struck a pedestrian crossing with the signal on Lenox. The impact ejected the victim, causing severe bleeding and arm injuries. Systemic inattention left blood on the street.

A sedan traveling north on Lenox Avenue struck a pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The 20-year-old male pedestrian was ejected and suffered severe bleeding and upper arm injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the victim. No other major injuries were reported. The crash highlights the danger posed by driver distraction. The data lists no helmet or signal issues for the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830423 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17

Jul 6 - Sedan slammed on Harlem River Drive. Head wounds, blood, shock. Five inside. Driver and front passenger hurt. Police cite animal action. Steel and flesh meet in the dark.

A sedan crashed on Harlem River Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, five people were inside. The front passenger, a 26-year-old woman, suffered severe head bleeding. The driver, a 35-year-old woman, sustained a concussion. Three other passengers, including an 8-year-old girl, were listed with unspecified injuries. Police list 'Animals Action' as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield are noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825848 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17

Jun 28 - SUV hit a woman crossing with the signal on Lenox Ave. She suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Passenger in SUV also hurt. Impact came from the front. No driver errors listed.

A station wagon SUV struck a 69-year-old woman as she crossed Lenox Ave at W 138 St in Manhattan. She was crossing with the signal and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. A 67-year-old female passenger in the SUV was also injured. According to the police report, the SUV was making a left turn and struck the pedestrian with its center front end. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823907 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17

Jun 26 - A cyclist slammed into a parked SUV on Riverside Drive. Driver inattention left the rider bleeding, ejected, face torn. The street stayed dark. Metal and flesh met. The city kept moving.

A cyclist, age 24, was ejected and suffered severe facial bleeding after colliding with a parked SUV on Riverside Drive at West 130th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. The cyclist was conscious but badly hurt. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The crash involved a bike and a station wagon/SUV. The report did not list helmet use or signaling as factors. The impact was brutal. The system failed to protect the vulnerable.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823718 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17

Jun 18 - E-bike struck a pedestrian crossing with the signal. Rider ejected, killed. Pedestrian suffered arm injury. Unlicensed driver. No damage to bike. Death and pain on East Dr.

An e-bike traveling north on East Dr hit a pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The e-bike rider, a 43-year-old man, was ejected and killed, suffering a head injury. The pedestrian, a 41-year-old man, was injured in the arm and reported pain. According to the police report, the e-bike driver was unlicensed. Both contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' The rider was not wearing safety equipment, as noted after driver errors. No damage was reported to the bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4821445 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17

Jun 13 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.

Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8344, Open States, Published 2025-06-13

Jun 12 - Senate backs S 4045. Repeat speeders face forced installation of speed assistance tech. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers action. Law targets reckless drivers. Streets may get safer for those outside the car.

Senate bill S 4045, sponsored by Andrew Gounardes and co-sponsored by over two dozen senators, passed committee votes on June 11 and June 12, 2025. The bill, titled 'Relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits,' mandates these devices for drivers who rack up eleven or more points in 24 months, or six speed or red light camera tickets in a year. The measure aims to curb repeat dangerous driving. Senators including Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, and others voted yes. The bill targets drivers with a pattern of violations, seeking to cut risk for pedestrians and cyclists by limiting repeat speeding.

• File S 4045, Open States, Published 2025-06-12

Jun 11 - SUV struck 81-year-old man in crosswalk. Head wound. Blood pooled. Driver ignored traffic control. Distraction listed. Manhattan pavement bore the cost.

An 81-year-old man crossing Manhattan Avenue at West 105th Street was struck by a BMW SUV making a right turn. According to the police report, the driver disregarded traffic control and was inattentive or distracted. The pedestrian, semiconscious, suffered a severe head injury and heavy bleeding. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No other contributing factors are noted. The crash left the pedestrian injured in the crosswalk, while the SUV’s right front quarter panel was damaged.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4819913 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17

Jun 11 - Senate backs S 4045. Repeat speeders face forced installation of speed assistance tech. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers action. Law targets reckless drivers. Streets may get safer for those outside the car.

Senate bill S 4045, sponsored by Andrew Gounardes and co-sponsored by over two dozen senators, passed committee votes on June 11 and June 12, 2025. The bill, titled 'Relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits,' mandates these devices for drivers who rack up eleven or more points in 24 months, or six speed or red light camera tickets in a year. The measure aims to curb repeat dangerous driving. Senators including Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, and others voted yes. The bill targets drivers with a pattern of violations, seeking to cut risk for pedestrians and cyclists by limiting repeat speeding.

• File S 4045, Open States, Published 2025-06-11

Jun 5 - A sedan turned right on West 135th. An e-scooter rider was ejected and injured. Police cite driver inattention and improper turning. Four sedan occupants unhurt.

A crash at West 135th Street in Manhattan involved a sedan and an e-scooter. The e-scooter rider, a 55-year-old man, was ejected and suffered severe leg lacerations. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' contributed to the collision. Four sedan occupants, all men in their twenties, were not injured. The e-scooter rider was unlicensed. The report lists no other contributing factors. Systemic driver errors led to harm for the vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4819259 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17

Jun 2 - A man died on the RFK Bridge exit at 125th Street. The crash crushed his body. He was not at an intersection. The driver’s actions remain unspecified. The street claimed another life. The system failed to protect him.

A male pedestrian was killed on the RFK Bridge exit at 125th Street and 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the victim suffered crush injuries to his entire body and was pronounced dead at the scene. The crash occurred while the vehicle was going straight ahead. The pedestrian was not at an intersection but was in the roadway. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The incident underscores the persistent dangers faced by pedestrians on New York City streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817511 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17

May 27 - A police cruiser swerved from a taxi and slammed into two people eating outside. Sirens screamed. Metal struck flesh. Both diners and officers landed in the hospital. The street stayed open. The city kept moving. The system failed the vulnerable.

According to the New York Post (May 27, 2025), an NYPD squad car struck two people seated at an outdoor dining area on Broadway and West 112th Street. The crash happened when a taxi made a left turn, prompting the police car to swerve. The article states, “The 37-year-old cab driver was given a summons for failure to yield to oncoming traffic.” Both diners and police vehicle occupants were hospitalized in stable condition. The report notes, “It was not immediately clear if authorities were responding to a call when the incident unfolded.” The incident highlights risks at curbside dining areas and ongoing dangers from driver error and street design. The investigation continues.

• Police Car Hits Diners In Manhattan Crash, New York Post, Published 2025-05-27

May 26 - A cyclist struck a pedestrian at W 125th and Broadway. The teenager on the bike suffered a head injury. Police cite confusion and following too closely as factors.

A crash at W 125th Street and Broadway in Manhattan left a 17-year-old cyclist injured in the head after colliding with a pedestrian. According to the police report, both 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Following Too Closely' contributed to the crash. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment and suffered severe bleeding. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal and was listed as having unspecified injuries. No vehicles other than the bike were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817937 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17

May 21 - A cyclist slammed into an obstruction on E 135 St. He flew from his bike. Blood poured from his head. The street hid danger. The crash left him conscious but hurt.

A 31-year-old male cyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding on E 135 St at Madison Ave in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'View Obstructed/Limited.' The cyclist was conscious after the crash. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor. No helmet was noted. The incident highlights the risks faced by cyclists when visibility is blocked.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814636 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-17