Young Black men in Philly are more likely to be pulled over if driving with friends, study shows

Racial profiling by police extends beyond Black-white comparisons. Recent studies of traffic stops in Philly show intraracial disparities within Black neighborhoods.

By: Lance Hannon, Villanova University, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: November 9, 2026

Words: 992

Last Updated: 3 hours, 20 minutes ago

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By Lance Hannon, Villanova University

Deciding whether to drive somewhere alone or with friends is typically a matter of convenience or personal preference. But for young Black men in Philadelphia, that decision may carry an additional consideration: the likelihood of being pulled over by police.

My recent co-authored research suggests that young Black men traveling together attract significantly more police scrutiny than those driving alone.

In fact, the apparent effect of traveling with another …

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