About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 11
▸ Crush Injuries 9
▸ Severe Bleeding 6
▸ Severe Lacerations 11
▸ Concussion 22
▸ Whiplash 59
▸ Contusion/Bruise 128
▸ Abrasion 93
▸ Pain/Nausea 46
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year‑to‑year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
Caught Speeding Recently in AD 44
- 2025 Blue Acura Sedan (KXH4599) – 53 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2016 White Lexus Suburban (LNC2044) – 36 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2016 White Jeep Suburban (LKR1028) – 32 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2023 Black Acura Suburban (LBJ8017) – 31 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2024 Land Rover Station Wagon (KVH2364) – 28 times • 1 in last 90d here
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
CloseOcean Parkway, 1 AM
AD 44: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 11, 2025
Just after 1 AM on Aug 9, a 45‑year‑old woman was hit and killed by the driver of a 2023 Toyota SUV on Ocean Parkway near Avenue C. Police records say the driver was merging; she was not in a crosswalk. NYC crash data.
They were one of 10 people killed in this Assembly district since 2022, including 3 pedestrians and 2 cyclists. Another 1,992 people were hurt in 3,451 crashes over the same period. NYC crash data.
The count is climbing
This year isn’t easing up. Through Sept 11, crashes are up 21.5% from last year’s pace in this district (690 vs. 568). Reported injuries are up 42.3% (451 vs. 317). Deaths: 3 this year vs. 1 last year to date. NYC crash data.
Evenings are the worst hour. Since 2022, the 6 PM hour alone has seen 154 injuries and 3 serious injuries here. NYC crash data.
Corners that keep breaking people
Atlantic Avenue tops the local injury list. Coney Island Avenue is right there too. Both are named repeatedly in district crash tallies. district rollup.
Police have logged deadly driver choices here: running lights, alcohol, inattention, and failure to yield in injury cases. These are recorded factors in district crashes since 2022. NYC crash data.
Repeat speeding is a system failure
School‑zone cameras have flagged thousands of repeat speeders tied to this area this year alone. By our count, 8,560 tickets were “preventable” under a higher threshold for chronic speeders; 19,282 at a lower threshold, year to date. These are school‑zone camera tickets after the habitual‑speeder mark. program data.
Assembly Member Robert Carroll has backed a speed‑limiter bill before: A 7979 would require intelligent speed assistance for drivers with 11 DMV points in 18 months or with 6 camera tickets in a year. Open States.
Carroll also voted to extend and clean up school speed‑zone protections in S 8344 this June. Open States.
What about the streets themselves?
Seven Brooklyn officials, including Carroll, pressed DOT for universal daylighting with hard barriers at corners last year. They called to ban parking at corners and use stone, planters, and bike corrals, not paint. Streetsblog.
Local fixes that match the data here:
- Daylight and harden turns on Atlantic Avenue, Coney Island Avenue, and at Park Circle.
- Add leading pedestrian intervals and no‑turn‑on‑red at high‑injury signals.
- Truck‑turn controls and protected bike lanes where cyclists are hurt.
Power and responsibility
Carroll has also pushed delivery‑app insurance, saying, “It is time we require delivery apps to take responsibility for keeping delivery workers and pedestrians safe.” Streetsblog.
He should move the speed‑limiter bill again. The Council and DOT should harden corners and calm the worst blocks named above. The record is public. The injuries keep coming.
End the pattern that killed a woman on Ocean Parkway in the dark. Start with the corners that keep breaking people. Then rein in the repeat speeders.
Take one step now: ask your officials to pass speed‑limiters and build hard daylighting on Atlantic and Coney Island Avenue. Act here.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717531 - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-11
- File A 7979, Open States, Published 2023-08-18
- File S 8344, Open States, Published 2025-06-17
- Seven Brooklyn Electeds Join Growing Calls For Universal Daylighting, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-01-17
- Senate Votes to Require Delivery Apps to Provide Insurance for Workers, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-13
- Two Assembly Pols: Congestion Pricing is Good Policy — Democrats Should Embrace It, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-06-07
- File A 6225, Open States, Published 2025-02-27
- DoorDash Lobbying Sunk Bill to Require Apps to Insure Delivery Workers, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-30
Fix the Problem
Assembly Member Robert Carroll
District 44
Other Representatives
Council Member Shahana K. Hanif
District 39
State Senator Steve Chan
District 17
▸ Other Geographies
AD 44 Assembly District 44 sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 72, District 39, SD 17.
It contains Park Slope, Windsor Terrace-South Slope, Prospect Heights, Kensington, Flatbush (West)-Ditmas Park-Parkville, Prospect Park, Brooklyn CB55.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Assembly District 44
10
Distracted Drivers Kill Pedestrian on Washington Avenue▸Jul 10 - Two sedans collided head-on in Brooklyn. Both drivers were distracted. A 61-year-old man walked outside the crosswalk. The cars struck him. He died there, broken and alone, on the dark street.
A deadly crash unfolded on Washington Avenue near Dean Street in Brooklyn at 2:14 a.m. Two sedans collided head-on. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. A 61-year-old man, walking outside the crosswalk, was struck by the vehicles. He suffered fatal injuries to his entire body and died at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors are noted. The victim’s actions or safety equipment are not cited as causes in the report.
1
E-Bike Rider Killed Striking Parked Kia▸Jul 1 - A 61-year-old man rode his e-bike up Caton Avenue. He hit a parked Kia. Metal bent. The bike stopped. He died there. Another cyclist, 42, was hurt. The street stayed silent. The crash left pain and questions.
A 61-year-old man riding an e-bike on Caton Avenue near East 4th Street in Brooklyn struck the side of a parked Kia SUV. According to the police report, 'A 61-year-old man on an e-bike struck the side of a parked Kia. Metal folded. The bike stopped. He did not rise.' The e-bike rider suffered fatal injuries. Another bicyclist, age 42, was partially ejected and sustained a neck injury but survived. The Kia was parked at the time of the crash. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the police data. The report notes that neither cyclist was using safety equipment, but no helmet or signaling issues were cited as contributing factors. The crash left one dead and another injured, with the street holding its breath.
29
Helmetless Moped Rider Ejected in Rear-End Crash▸Jun 29 - A moped slammed into a stopped SUV on Washington Avenue. The rider flew headfirst onto the pavement. Blood pooled. He lay semiconscious, skull split. The crash left two injured. Night swallowed the street.
A moped struck the back of a stopped SUV on Washington Avenue. The 34-year-old moped rider was ejected and suffered severe head injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. The SUV driver, a 54-year-old woman, was also injured. Both vehicles were traveling south. The crash left the street stained with blood and two people hurt.
12
Sedans Collide on Washington Avenue, Two Hurt▸Apr 12 - Steel crashed on Washington Avenue. Two men, alone in their cars, slammed nose to tail. Both drivers stunned, necks wrenched, pain sharp and sudden. Distraction behind the wheel left them broken and silent in the Brooklyn dark.
Two sedans collided near 971 Washington Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers, a 24-year-old and a 48-year-old, suffered neck injuries and shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling straight when the crash occurred, with one sedan striking the other from behind. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary cause. Both drivers were alone and wore lap belts. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left both men injured, their silence broken by pain. The crash underscores the danger of distraction behind the wheel.
2
Sedan Slams Cyclist on Eastern Parkway▸Apr 2 - A sedan hit a 28-year-old cyclist at Eastern Parkway and Underhill Avenue. She flew from her bike. Blood pooled from her head. She lay on the asphalt, conscious, eyes open. The car’s bumper bent. The morning light caught the wreckage.
A sedan struck a 28-year-old woman riding her bike on Eastern Parkway at Underhill Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A sedan struck a 28-year-old cyclist. She flew from her bike. No helmet. Head bleeding. Conscious. The bumper bent. She lay on the asphalt, eyes open, staring up through the morning light.' The cyclist suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No helmet was worn, as noted in the report, but driver errors are primary. Two sedan occupants and a witness were unhurt. The crash left the cyclist injured and the car’s bumper damaged.
29
Carroll Supports Safety Boosting Mandatory Driver Instruction▸Mar 29 - Senate Bill 8667 would force new drivers to log six hours with a professional instructor. Gounardes and Carroll say the current system is lax. They want more training. Safety leaders back the move. DOT is reviewing. Streets stay deadly.
Senate Bill 8667, introduced by Sen. Andrew Gounardes and Assemblymember Bobby Carroll, would require all new drivers in New York State to complete six hours of professional driving instruction before taking the road test. The bill was announced on March 29, 2022. Gounardes slammed the current rules as too lenient, saying, "For some drivers, the first time they take the wheel [as a licensed driver] they are in sole control of their car." Carroll called the requirement "reasonable." Stephen Walling, president of the New York State Association of Professional Driving Schools, said the bill would "go a long way towards keeping all New Yorkers safer on our roads." The NYC Department of Transportation called driver education "crucial" for the safety of pedestrians, cyclists, and other road users, and is reviewing the proposal. The bill awaits committee action.
-
Albany Bill Would Finally Mandate Instruction for Student Drivers (Well, a Little),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-03-29
17
Carroll Supports Safety Boosting Bicycle Infrastructure Data Collection▸Feb 17 - State officials want answers from cyclists. They ask how, where, and why people ride. The survey digs into barriers, habits, and needs. Planners say the data will shape safer, fairer streets. Results will go public. Cyclists’ voices count.
On February 17, 2022, New York State launched the first New York Bike Census, a voluntary survey led by NYSERDA and Urban Cycling Solutions. The effort is described as 'an unprecedented effort to collect detailed data on bicycle transportation across the state.' The survey asks about riding frequency, infrastructure, barriers, and connections to transit. Assembly Member Robert Carroll and State Senator Julia Salazar have backed related legislation for an e-bike rebate program. The survey’s results will be shared with governments and advocacy groups. Officials say the data will help planners and policymakers 'invest in safer, more equitable multimodal streets.' No direct safety impact assessment was provided, but the project aims to inform future improvements for vulnerable road users.
-
New York State Wants To Know Everything About Your Cycling Habits,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-02-17
16
SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on East 2nd Street▸Feb 16 - A Toyota SUV hit a 72-year-old man crossing East 2nd Street near Beverley Road. The man bled from the head on the cold pavement. The SUV kept going straight. Police cited driver inattention. The street stayed quiet. The danger stayed real.
A 72-year-old man was struck by a southbound Toyota SUV while crossing East 2nd Street near Beverley Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing without a signal when the SUV hit him head-on. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The SUV showed no damage and continued straight after the impact. Police data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The report does not mention any errors by the pedestrian as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the ongoing risk faced by people crossing city streets.
10
Carroll Demands Accountability for Leaked 311 Complainant Information▸Feb 10 - A Brooklyn man got death threats after reporting illegal parking to 311. City Hall condemned the harassment but offered no reforms. Police stayed silent. Local officials demanded answers. The city’s response left dangerous gaps for those who report reckless driving.
On February 10, 2022, City Hall responded to threats against Tony Melone, a Park Slope resident who filed a 311 complaint about illegal parking. The incident, covered by Streetsblog, exposed how reporting traffic violations can put New Yorkers at risk. City Hall called the harassment 'extremely disturbing' and promised to review a Department of Investigation probe, but did not commit to changing NYPD’s handling of 311 complaints. Assembly Member Robert Carroll condemned the threats and demanded accountability if city staff leaked Melone’s information. Council Member Shahana Hanif echoed concern, urging that harassment not silence those reporting dangerous driving. The NYPD did not comment. The city’s lack of action leaves vulnerable road users exposed, as illegal parking blocks sightlines, sidewalks, and bike lanes, endangering lives.
-
City Hall Condemns Death Threats to 311 User Who Filed Illegal Parking Complaint to NYPD,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-02-10
14
Speeding Sedan Slams Stopped SUV on Eastern Parkway▸Jan 14 - A sedan, moving too fast, struck a stopped SUV on Eastern Parkway. Metal tore. A 17-year-old girl bled from the head. Two other young women suffered pain. The night air stayed cold. The crash left scars and silence.
A sedan traveling at unsafe speed crashed into a stopped SUV near Eastern Parkway and Washington Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A speeding sedan struck a stopped SUV. Metal screamed. A 17-year-old girl in the back seat bled from the head.' She suffered severe head lacerations. Two other female passengers, ages 19, reported pain in their back and legs. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The data shows the injured passengers were wearing lap belts or harnesses, except one who had no safety equipment. No driver errors beyond unsafe speed are listed. The SUV was stopped in traffic when hit. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Jul 10 - Two sedans collided head-on in Brooklyn. Both drivers were distracted. A 61-year-old man walked outside the crosswalk. The cars struck him. He died there, broken and alone, on the dark street.
A deadly crash unfolded on Washington Avenue near Dean Street in Brooklyn at 2:14 a.m. Two sedans collided head-on. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. A 61-year-old man, walking outside the crosswalk, was struck by the vehicles. He suffered fatal injuries to his entire body and died at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors are noted. The victim’s actions or safety equipment are not cited as causes in the report.
1
E-Bike Rider Killed Striking Parked Kia▸Jul 1 - A 61-year-old man rode his e-bike up Caton Avenue. He hit a parked Kia. Metal bent. The bike stopped. He died there. Another cyclist, 42, was hurt. The street stayed silent. The crash left pain and questions.
A 61-year-old man riding an e-bike on Caton Avenue near East 4th Street in Brooklyn struck the side of a parked Kia SUV. According to the police report, 'A 61-year-old man on an e-bike struck the side of a parked Kia. Metal folded. The bike stopped. He did not rise.' The e-bike rider suffered fatal injuries. Another bicyclist, age 42, was partially ejected and sustained a neck injury but survived. The Kia was parked at the time of the crash. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the police data. The report notes that neither cyclist was using safety equipment, but no helmet or signaling issues were cited as contributing factors. The crash left one dead and another injured, with the street holding its breath.
29
Helmetless Moped Rider Ejected in Rear-End Crash▸Jun 29 - A moped slammed into a stopped SUV on Washington Avenue. The rider flew headfirst onto the pavement. Blood pooled. He lay semiconscious, skull split. The crash left two injured. Night swallowed the street.
A moped struck the back of a stopped SUV on Washington Avenue. The 34-year-old moped rider was ejected and suffered severe head injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. The SUV driver, a 54-year-old woman, was also injured. Both vehicles were traveling south. The crash left the street stained with blood and two people hurt.
12
Sedans Collide on Washington Avenue, Two Hurt▸Apr 12 - Steel crashed on Washington Avenue. Two men, alone in their cars, slammed nose to tail. Both drivers stunned, necks wrenched, pain sharp and sudden. Distraction behind the wheel left them broken and silent in the Brooklyn dark.
Two sedans collided near 971 Washington Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers, a 24-year-old and a 48-year-old, suffered neck injuries and shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling straight when the crash occurred, with one sedan striking the other from behind. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary cause. Both drivers were alone and wore lap belts. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left both men injured, their silence broken by pain. The crash underscores the danger of distraction behind the wheel.
2
Sedan Slams Cyclist on Eastern Parkway▸Apr 2 - A sedan hit a 28-year-old cyclist at Eastern Parkway and Underhill Avenue. She flew from her bike. Blood pooled from her head. She lay on the asphalt, conscious, eyes open. The car’s bumper bent. The morning light caught the wreckage.
A sedan struck a 28-year-old woman riding her bike on Eastern Parkway at Underhill Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A sedan struck a 28-year-old cyclist. She flew from her bike. No helmet. Head bleeding. Conscious. The bumper bent. She lay on the asphalt, eyes open, staring up through the morning light.' The cyclist suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No helmet was worn, as noted in the report, but driver errors are primary. Two sedan occupants and a witness were unhurt. The crash left the cyclist injured and the car’s bumper damaged.
29
Carroll Supports Safety Boosting Mandatory Driver Instruction▸Mar 29 - Senate Bill 8667 would force new drivers to log six hours with a professional instructor. Gounardes and Carroll say the current system is lax. They want more training. Safety leaders back the move. DOT is reviewing. Streets stay deadly.
Senate Bill 8667, introduced by Sen. Andrew Gounardes and Assemblymember Bobby Carroll, would require all new drivers in New York State to complete six hours of professional driving instruction before taking the road test. The bill was announced on March 29, 2022. Gounardes slammed the current rules as too lenient, saying, "For some drivers, the first time they take the wheel [as a licensed driver] they are in sole control of their car." Carroll called the requirement "reasonable." Stephen Walling, president of the New York State Association of Professional Driving Schools, said the bill would "go a long way towards keeping all New Yorkers safer on our roads." The NYC Department of Transportation called driver education "crucial" for the safety of pedestrians, cyclists, and other road users, and is reviewing the proposal. The bill awaits committee action.
-
Albany Bill Would Finally Mandate Instruction for Student Drivers (Well, a Little),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-03-29
17
Carroll Supports Safety Boosting Bicycle Infrastructure Data Collection▸Feb 17 - State officials want answers from cyclists. They ask how, where, and why people ride. The survey digs into barriers, habits, and needs. Planners say the data will shape safer, fairer streets. Results will go public. Cyclists’ voices count.
On February 17, 2022, New York State launched the first New York Bike Census, a voluntary survey led by NYSERDA and Urban Cycling Solutions. The effort is described as 'an unprecedented effort to collect detailed data on bicycle transportation across the state.' The survey asks about riding frequency, infrastructure, barriers, and connections to transit. Assembly Member Robert Carroll and State Senator Julia Salazar have backed related legislation for an e-bike rebate program. The survey’s results will be shared with governments and advocacy groups. Officials say the data will help planners and policymakers 'invest in safer, more equitable multimodal streets.' No direct safety impact assessment was provided, but the project aims to inform future improvements for vulnerable road users.
-
New York State Wants To Know Everything About Your Cycling Habits,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-02-17
16
SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on East 2nd Street▸Feb 16 - A Toyota SUV hit a 72-year-old man crossing East 2nd Street near Beverley Road. The man bled from the head on the cold pavement. The SUV kept going straight. Police cited driver inattention. The street stayed quiet. The danger stayed real.
A 72-year-old man was struck by a southbound Toyota SUV while crossing East 2nd Street near Beverley Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing without a signal when the SUV hit him head-on. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The SUV showed no damage and continued straight after the impact. Police data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The report does not mention any errors by the pedestrian as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the ongoing risk faced by people crossing city streets.
10
Carroll Demands Accountability for Leaked 311 Complainant Information▸Feb 10 - A Brooklyn man got death threats after reporting illegal parking to 311. City Hall condemned the harassment but offered no reforms. Police stayed silent. Local officials demanded answers. The city’s response left dangerous gaps for those who report reckless driving.
On February 10, 2022, City Hall responded to threats against Tony Melone, a Park Slope resident who filed a 311 complaint about illegal parking. The incident, covered by Streetsblog, exposed how reporting traffic violations can put New Yorkers at risk. City Hall called the harassment 'extremely disturbing' and promised to review a Department of Investigation probe, but did not commit to changing NYPD’s handling of 311 complaints. Assembly Member Robert Carroll condemned the threats and demanded accountability if city staff leaked Melone’s information. Council Member Shahana Hanif echoed concern, urging that harassment not silence those reporting dangerous driving. The NYPD did not comment. The city’s lack of action leaves vulnerable road users exposed, as illegal parking blocks sightlines, sidewalks, and bike lanes, endangering lives.
-
City Hall Condemns Death Threats to 311 User Who Filed Illegal Parking Complaint to NYPD,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-02-10
14
Speeding Sedan Slams Stopped SUV on Eastern Parkway▸Jan 14 - A sedan, moving too fast, struck a stopped SUV on Eastern Parkway. Metal tore. A 17-year-old girl bled from the head. Two other young women suffered pain. The night air stayed cold. The crash left scars and silence.
A sedan traveling at unsafe speed crashed into a stopped SUV near Eastern Parkway and Washington Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A speeding sedan struck a stopped SUV. Metal screamed. A 17-year-old girl in the back seat bled from the head.' She suffered severe head lacerations. Two other female passengers, ages 19, reported pain in their back and legs. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The data shows the injured passengers were wearing lap belts or harnesses, except one who had no safety equipment. No driver errors beyond unsafe speed are listed. The SUV was stopped in traffic when hit. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Jul 1 - A 61-year-old man rode his e-bike up Caton Avenue. He hit a parked Kia. Metal bent. The bike stopped. He died there. Another cyclist, 42, was hurt. The street stayed silent. The crash left pain and questions.
A 61-year-old man riding an e-bike on Caton Avenue near East 4th Street in Brooklyn struck the side of a parked Kia SUV. According to the police report, 'A 61-year-old man on an e-bike struck the side of a parked Kia. Metal folded. The bike stopped. He did not rise.' The e-bike rider suffered fatal injuries. Another bicyclist, age 42, was partially ejected and sustained a neck injury but survived. The Kia was parked at the time of the crash. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the police data. The report notes that neither cyclist was using safety equipment, but no helmet or signaling issues were cited as contributing factors. The crash left one dead and another injured, with the street holding its breath.
29
Helmetless Moped Rider Ejected in Rear-End Crash▸Jun 29 - A moped slammed into a stopped SUV on Washington Avenue. The rider flew headfirst onto the pavement. Blood pooled. He lay semiconscious, skull split. The crash left two injured. Night swallowed the street.
A moped struck the back of a stopped SUV on Washington Avenue. The 34-year-old moped rider was ejected and suffered severe head injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. The SUV driver, a 54-year-old woman, was also injured. Both vehicles were traveling south. The crash left the street stained with blood and two people hurt.
12
Sedans Collide on Washington Avenue, Two Hurt▸Apr 12 - Steel crashed on Washington Avenue. Two men, alone in their cars, slammed nose to tail. Both drivers stunned, necks wrenched, pain sharp and sudden. Distraction behind the wheel left them broken and silent in the Brooklyn dark.
Two sedans collided near 971 Washington Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers, a 24-year-old and a 48-year-old, suffered neck injuries and shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling straight when the crash occurred, with one sedan striking the other from behind. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary cause. Both drivers were alone and wore lap belts. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left both men injured, their silence broken by pain. The crash underscores the danger of distraction behind the wheel.
2
Sedan Slams Cyclist on Eastern Parkway▸Apr 2 - A sedan hit a 28-year-old cyclist at Eastern Parkway and Underhill Avenue. She flew from her bike. Blood pooled from her head. She lay on the asphalt, conscious, eyes open. The car’s bumper bent. The morning light caught the wreckage.
A sedan struck a 28-year-old woman riding her bike on Eastern Parkway at Underhill Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A sedan struck a 28-year-old cyclist. She flew from her bike. No helmet. Head bleeding. Conscious. The bumper bent. She lay on the asphalt, eyes open, staring up through the morning light.' The cyclist suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No helmet was worn, as noted in the report, but driver errors are primary. Two sedan occupants and a witness were unhurt. The crash left the cyclist injured and the car’s bumper damaged.
29
Carroll Supports Safety Boosting Mandatory Driver Instruction▸Mar 29 - Senate Bill 8667 would force new drivers to log six hours with a professional instructor. Gounardes and Carroll say the current system is lax. They want more training. Safety leaders back the move. DOT is reviewing. Streets stay deadly.
Senate Bill 8667, introduced by Sen. Andrew Gounardes and Assemblymember Bobby Carroll, would require all new drivers in New York State to complete six hours of professional driving instruction before taking the road test. The bill was announced on March 29, 2022. Gounardes slammed the current rules as too lenient, saying, "For some drivers, the first time they take the wheel [as a licensed driver] they are in sole control of their car." Carroll called the requirement "reasonable." Stephen Walling, president of the New York State Association of Professional Driving Schools, said the bill would "go a long way towards keeping all New Yorkers safer on our roads." The NYC Department of Transportation called driver education "crucial" for the safety of pedestrians, cyclists, and other road users, and is reviewing the proposal. The bill awaits committee action.
-
Albany Bill Would Finally Mandate Instruction for Student Drivers (Well, a Little),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-03-29
17
Carroll Supports Safety Boosting Bicycle Infrastructure Data Collection▸Feb 17 - State officials want answers from cyclists. They ask how, where, and why people ride. The survey digs into barriers, habits, and needs. Planners say the data will shape safer, fairer streets. Results will go public. Cyclists’ voices count.
On February 17, 2022, New York State launched the first New York Bike Census, a voluntary survey led by NYSERDA and Urban Cycling Solutions. The effort is described as 'an unprecedented effort to collect detailed data on bicycle transportation across the state.' The survey asks about riding frequency, infrastructure, barriers, and connections to transit. Assembly Member Robert Carroll and State Senator Julia Salazar have backed related legislation for an e-bike rebate program. The survey’s results will be shared with governments and advocacy groups. Officials say the data will help planners and policymakers 'invest in safer, more equitable multimodal streets.' No direct safety impact assessment was provided, but the project aims to inform future improvements for vulnerable road users.
-
New York State Wants To Know Everything About Your Cycling Habits,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-02-17
16
SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on East 2nd Street▸Feb 16 - A Toyota SUV hit a 72-year-old man crossing East 2nd Street near Beverley Road. The man bled from the head on the cold pavement. The SUV kept going straight. Police cited driver inattention. The street stayed quiet. The danger stayed real.
A 72-year-old man was struck by a southbound Toyota SUV while crossing East 2nd Street near Beverley Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing without a signal when the SUV hit him head-on. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The SUV showed no damage and continued straight after the impact. Police data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The report does not mention any errors by the pedestrian as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the ongoing risk faced by people crossing city streets.
10
Carroll Demands Accountability for Leaked 311 Complainant Information▸Feb 10 - A Brooklyn man got death threats after reporting illegal parking to 311. City Hall condemned the harassment but offered no reforms. Police stayed silent. Local officials demanded answers. The city’s response left dangerous gaps for those who report reckless driving.
On February 10, 2022, City Hall responded to threats against Tony Melone, a Park Slope resident who filed a 311 complaint about illegal parking. The incident, covered by Streetsblog, exposed how reporting traffic violations can put New Yorkers at risk. City Hall called the harassment 'extremely disturbing' and promised to review a Department of Investigation probe, but did not commit to changing NYPD’s handling of 311 complaints. Assembly Member Robert Carroll condemned the threats and demanded accountability if city staff leaked Melone’s information. Council Member Shahana Hanif echoed concern, urging that harassment not silence those reporting dangerous driving. The NYPD did not comment. The city’s lack of action leaves vulnerable road users exposed, as illegal parking blocks sightlines, sidewalks, and bike lanes, endangering lives.
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City Hall Condemns Death Threats to 311 User Who Filed Illegal Parking Complaint to NYPD,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-02-10
14
Speeding Sedan Slams Stopped SUV on Eastern Parkway▸Jan 14 - A sedan, moving too fast, struck a stopped SUV on Eastern Parkway. Metal tore. A 17-year-old girl bled from the head. Two other young women suffered pain. The night air stayed cold. The crash left scars and silence.
A sedan traveling at unsafe speed crashed into a stopped SUV near Eastern Parkway and Washington Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A speeding sedan struck a stopped SUV. Metal screamed. A 17-year-old girl in the back seat bled from the head.' She suffered severe head lacerations. Two other female passengers, ages 19, reported pain in their back and legs. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The data shows the injured passengers were wearing lap belts or harnesses, except one who had no safety equipment. No driver errors beyond unsafe speed are listed. The SUV was stopped in traffic when hit. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Jun 29 - A moped slammed into a stopped SUV on Washington Avenue. The rider flew headfirst onto the pavement. Blood pooled. He lay semiconscious, skull split. The crash left two injured. Night swallowed the street.
A moped struck the back of a stopped SUV on Washington Avenue. The 34-year-old moped rider was ejected and suffered severe head injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. The SUV driver, a 54-year-old woman, was also injured. Both vehicles were traveling south. The crash left the street stained with blood and two people hurt.
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Sedans Collide on Washington Avenue, Two Hurt▸Apr 12 - Steel crashed on Washington Avenue. Two men, alone in their cars, slammed nose to tail. Both drivers stunned, necks wrenched, pain sharp and sudden. Distraction behind the wheel left them broken and silent in the Brooklyn dark.
Two sedans collided near 971 Washington Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers, a 24-year-old and a 48-year-old, suffered neck injuries and shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling straight when the crash occurred, with one sedan striking the other from behind. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary cause. Both drivers were alone and wore lap belts. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left both men injured, their silence broken by pain. The crash underscores the danger of distraction behind the wheel.
2
Sedan Slams Cyclist on Eastern Parkway▸Apr 2 - A sedan hit a 28-year-old cyclist at Eastern Parkway and Underhill Avenue. She flew from her bike. Blood pooled from her head. She lay on the asphalt, conscious, eyes open. The car’s bumper bent. The morning light caught the wreckage.
A sedan struck a 28-year-old woman riding her bike on Eastern Parkway at Underhill Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A sedan struck a 28-year-old cyclist. She flew from her bike. No helmet. Head bleeding. Conscious. The bumper bent. She lay on the asphalt, eyes open, staring up through the morning light.' The cyclist suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No helmet was worn, as noted in the report, but driver errors are primary. Two sedan occupants and a witness were unhurt. The crash left the cyclist injured and the car’s bumper damaged.
29
Carroll Supports Safety Boosting Mandatory Driver Instruction▸Mar 29 - Senate Bill 8667 would force new drivers to log six hours with a professional instructor. Gounardes and Carroll say the current system is lax. They want more training. Safety leaders back the move. DOT is reviewing. Streets stay deadly.
Senate Bill 8667, introduced by Sen. Andrew Gounardes and Assemblymember Bobby Carroll, would require all new drivers in New York State to complete six hours of professional driving instruction before taking the road test. The bill was announced on March 29, 2022. Gounardes slammed the current rules as too lenient, saying, "For some drivers, the first time they take the wheel [as a licensed driver] they are in sole control of their car." Carroll called the requirement "reasonable." Stephen Walling, president of the New York State Association of Professional Driving Schools, said the bill would "go a long way towards keeping all New Yorkers safer on our roads." The NYC Department of Transportation called driver education "crucial" for the safety of pedestrians, cyclists, and other road users, and is reviewing the proposal. The bill awaits committee action.
-
Albany Bill Would Finally Mandate Instruction for Student Drivers (Well, a Little),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-03-29
17
Carroll Supports Safety Boosting Bicycle Infrastructure Data Collection▸Feb 17 - State officials want answers from cyclists. They ask how, where, and why people ride. The survey digs into barriers, habits, and needs. Planners say the data will shape safer, fairer streets. Results will go public. Cyclists’ voices count.
On February 17, 2022, New York State launched the first New York Bike Census, a voluntary survey led by NYSERDA and Urban Cycling Solutions. The effort is described as 'an unprecedented effort to collect detailed data on bicycle transportation across the state.' The survey asks about riding frequency, infrastructure, barriers, and connections to transit. Assembly Member Robert Carroll and State Senator Julia Salazar have backed related legislation for an e-bike rebate program. The survey’s results will be shared with governments and advocacy groups. Officials say the data will help planners and policymakers 'invest in safer, more equitable multimodal streets.' No direct safety impact assessment was provided, but the project aims to inform future improvements for vulnerable road users.
-
New York State Wants To Know Everything About Your Cycling Habits,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-02-17
16
SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on East 2nd Street▸Feb 16 - A Toyota SUV hit a 72-year-old man crossing East 2nd Street near Beverley Road. The man bled from the head on the cold pavement. The SUV kept going straight. Police cited driver inattention. The street stayed quiet. The danger stayed real.
A 72-year-old man was struck by a southbound Toyota SUV while crossing East 2nd Street near Beverley Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing without a signal when the SUV hit him head-on. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The SUV showed no damage and continued straight after the impact. Police data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The report does not mention any errors by the pedestrian as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the ongoing risk faced by people crossing city streets.
10
Carroll Demands Accountability for Leaked 311 Complainant Information▸Feb 10 - A Brooklyn man got death threats after reporting illegal parking to 311. City Hall condemned the harassment but offered no reforms. Police stayed silent. Local officials demanded answers. The city’s response left dangerous gaps for those who report reckless driving.
On February 10, 2022, City Hall responded to threats against Tony Melone, a Park Slope resident who filed a 311 complaint about illegal parking. The incident, covered by Streetsblog, exposed how reporting traffic violations can put New Yorkers at risk. City Hall called the harassment 'extremely disturbing' and promised to review a Department of Investigation probe, but did not commit to changing NYPD’s handling of 311 complaints. Assembly Member Robert Carroll condemned the threats and demanded accountability if city staff leaked Melone’s information. Council Member Shahana Hanif echoed concern, urging that harassment not silence those reporting dangerous driving. The NYPD did not comment. The city’s lack of action leaves vulnerable road users exposed, as illegal parking blocks sightlines, sidewalks, and bike lanes, endangering lives.
-
City Hall Condemns Death Threats to 311 User Who Filed Illegal Parking Complaint to NYPD,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-02-10
14
Speeding Sedan Slams Stopped SUV on Eastern Parkway▸Jan 14 - A sedan, moving too fast, struck a stopped SUV on Eastern Parkway. Metal tore. A 17-year-old girl bled from the head. Two other young women suffered pain. The night air stayed cold. The crash left scars and silence.
A sedan traveling at unsafe speed crashed into a stopped SUV near Eastern Parkway and Washington Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A speeding sedan struck a stopped SUV. Metal screamed. A 17-year-old girl in the back seat bled from the head.' She suffered severe head lacerations. Two other female passengers, ages 19, reported pain in their back and legs. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The data shows the injured passengers were wearing lap belts or harnesses, except one who had no safety equipment. No driver errors beyond unsafe speed are listed. The SUV was stopped in traffic when hit. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Apr 12 - Steel crashed on Washington Avenue. Two men, alone in their cars, slammed nose to tail. Both drivers stunned, necks wrenched, pain sharp and sudden. Distraction behind the wheel left them broken and silent in the Brooklyn dark.
Two sedans collided near 971 Washington Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers, a 24-year-old and a 48-year-old, suffered neck injuries and shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling straight when the crash occurred, with one sedan striking the other from behind. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary cause. Both drivers were alone and wore lap belts. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left both men injured, their silence broken by pain. The crash underscores the danger of distraction behind the wheel.
2
Sedan Slams Cyclist on Eastern Parkway▸Apr 2 - A sedan hit a 28-year-old cyclist at Eastern Parkway and Underhill Avenue. She flew from her bike. Blood pooled from her head. She lay on the asphalt, conscious, eyes open. The car’s bumper bent. The morning light caught the wreckage.
A sedan struck a 28-year-old woman riding her bike on Eastern Parkway at Underhill Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A sedan struck a 28-year-old cyclist. She flew from her bike. No helmet. Head bleeding. Conscious. The bumper bent. She lay on the asphalt, eyes open, staring up through the morning light.' The cyclist suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No helmet was worn, as noted in the report, but driver errors are primary. Two sedan occupants and a witness were unhurt. The crash left the cyclist injured and the car’s bumper damaged.
29
Carroll Supports Safety Boosting Mandatory Driver Instruction▸Mar 29 - Senate Bill 8667 would force new drivers to log six hours with a professional instructor. Gounardes and Carroll say the current system is lax. They want more training. Safety leaders back the move. DOT is reviewing. Streets stay deadly.
Senate Bill 8667, introduced by Sen. Andrew Gounardes and Assemblymember Bobby Carroll, would require all new drivers in New York State to complete six hours of professional driving instruction before taking the road test. The bill was announced on March 29, 2022. Gounardes slammed the current rules as too lenient, saying, "For some drivers, the first time they take the wheel [as a licensed driver] they are in sole control of their car." Carroll called the requirement "reasonable." Stephen Walling, president of the New York State Association of Professional Driving Schools, said the bill would "go a long way towards keeping all New Yorkers safer on our roads." The NYC Department of Transportation called driver education "crucial" for the safety of pedestrians, cyclists, and other road users, and is reviewing the proposal. The bill awaits committee action.
-
Albany Bill Would Finally Mandate Instruction for Student Drivers (Well, a Little),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-03-29
17
Carroll Supports Safety Boosting Bicycle Infrastructure Data Collection▸Feb 17 - State officials want answers from cyclists. They ask how, where, and why people ride. The survey digs into barriers, habits, and needs. Planners say the data will shape safer, fairer streets. Results will go public. Cyclists’ voices count.
On February 17, 2022, New York State launched the first New York Bike Census, a voluntary survey led by NYSERDA and Urban Cycling Solutions. The effort is described as 'an unprecedented effort to collect detailed data on bicycle transportation across the state.' The survey asks about riding frequency, infrastructure, barriers, and connections to transit. Assembly Member Robert Carroll and State Senator Julia Salazar have backed related legislation for an e-bike rebate program. The survey’s results will be shared with governments and advocacy groups. Officials say the data will help planners and policymakers 'invest in safer, more equitable multimodal streets.' No direct safety impact assessment was provided, but the project aims to inform future improvements for vulnerable road users.
-
New York State Wants To Know Everything About Your Cycling Habits,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-02-17
16
SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on East 2nd Street▸Feb 16 - A Toyota SUV hit a 72-year-old man crossing East 2nd Street near Beverley Road. The man bled from the head on the cold pavement. The SUV kept going straight. Police cited driver inattention. The street stayed quiet. The danger stayed real.
A 72-year-old man was struck by a southbound Toyota SUV while crossing East 2nd Street near Beverley Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing without a signal when the SUV hit him head-on. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The SUV showed no damage and continued straight after the impact. Police data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The report does not mention any errors by the pedestrian as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the ongoing risk faced by people crossing city streets.
10
Carroll Demands Accountability for Leaked 311 Complainant Information▸Feb 10 - A Brooklyn man got death threats after reporting illegal parking to 311. City Hall condemned the harassment but offered no reforms. Police stayed silent. Local officials demanded answers. The city’s response left dangerous gaps for those who report reckless driving.
On February 10, 2022, City Hall responded to threats against Tony Melone, a Park Slope resident who filed a 311 complaint about illegal parking. The incident, covered by Streetsblog, exposed how reporting traffic violations can put New Yorkers at risk. City Hall called the harassment 'extremely disturbing' and promised to review a Department of Investigation probe, but did not commit to changing NYPD’s handling of 311 complaints. Assembly Member Robert Carroll condemned the threats and demanded accountability if city staff leaked Melone’s information. Council Member Shahana Hanif echoed concern, urging that harassment not silence those reporting dangerous driving. The NYPD did not comment. The city’s lack of action leaves vulnerable road users exposed, as illegal parking blocks sightlines, sidewalks, and bike lanes, endangering lives.
-
City Hall Condemns Death Threats to 311 User Who Filed Illegal Parking Complaint to NYPD,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-02-10
14
Speeding Sedan Slams Stopped SUV on Eastern Parkway▸Jan 14 - A sedan, moving too fast, struck a stopped SUV on Eastern Parkway. Metal tore. A 17-year-old girl bled from the head. Two other young women suffered pain. The night air stayed cold. The crash left scars and silence.
A sedan traveling at unsafe speed crashed into a stopped SUV near Eastern Parkway and Washington Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A speeding sedan struck a stopped SUV. Metal screamed. A 17-year-old girl in the back seat bled from the head.' She suffered severe head lacerations. Two other female passengers, ages 19, reported pain in their back and legs. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The data shows the injured passengers were wearing lap belts or harnesses, except one who had no safety equipment. No driver errors beyond unsafe speed are listed. The SUV was stopped in traffic when hit. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Apr 2 - A sedan hit a 28-year-old cyclist at Eastern Parkway and Underhill Avenue. She flew from her bike. Blood pooled from her head. She lay on the asphalt, conscious, eyes open. The car’s bumper bent. The morning light caught the wreckage.
A sedan struck a 28-year-old woman riding her bike on Eastern Parkway at Underhill Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A sedan struck a 28-year-old cyclist. She flew from her bike. No helmet. Head bleeding. Conscious. The bumper bent. She lay on the asphalt, eyes open, staring up through the morning light.' The cyclist suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No helmet was worn, as noted in the report, but driver errors are primary. Two sedan occupants and a witness were unhurt. The crash left the cyclist injured and the car’s bumper damaged.
29
Carroll Supports Safety Boosting Mandatory Driver Instruction▸Mar 29 - Senate Bill 8667 would force new drivers to log six hours with a professional instructor. Gounardes and Carroll say the current system is lax. They want more training. Safety leaders back the move. DOT is reviewing. Streets stay deadly.
Senate Bill 8667, introduced by Sen. Andrew Gounardes and Assemblymember Bobby Carroll, would require all new drivers in New York State to complete six hours of professional driving instruction before taking the road test. The bill was announced on March 29, 2022. Gounardes slammed the current rules as too lenient, saying, "For some drivers, the first time they take the wheel [as a licensed driver] they are in sole control of their car." Carroll called the requirement "reasonable." Stephen Walling, president of the New York State Association of Professional Driving Schools, said the bill would "go a long way towards keeping all New Yorkers safer on our roads." The NYC Department of Transportation called driver education "crucial" for the safety of pedestrians, cyclists, and other road users, and is reviewing the proposal. The bill awaits committee action.
-
Albany Bill Would Finally Mandate Instruction for Student Drivers (Well, a Little),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-03-29
17
Carroll Supports Safety Boosting Bicycle Infrastructure Data Collection▸Feb 17 - State officials want answers from cyclists. They ask how, where, and why people ride. The survey digs into barriers, habits, and needs. Planners say the data will shape safer, fairer streets. Results will go public. Cyclists’ voices count.
On February 17, 2022, New York State launched the first New York Bike Census, a voluntary survey led by NYSERDA and Urban Cycling Solutions. The effort is described as 'an unprecedented effort to collect detailed data on bicycle transportation across the state.' The survey asks about riding frequency, infrastructure, barriers, and connections to transit. Assembly Member Robert Carroll and State Senator Julia Salazar have backed related legislation for an e-bike rebate program. The survey’s results will be shared with governments and advocacy groups. Officials say the data will help planners and policymakers 'invest in safer, more equitable multimodal streets.' No direct safety impact assessment was provided, but the project aims to inform future improvements for vulnerable road users.
-
New York State Wants To Know Everything About Your Cycling Habits,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-02-17
16
SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on East 2nd Street▸Feb 16 - A Toyota SUV hit a 72-year-old man crossing East 2nd Street near Beverley Road. The man bled from the head on the cold pavement. The SUV kept going straight. Police cited driver inattention. The street stayed quiet. The danger stayed real.
A 72-year-old man was struck by a southbound Toyota SUV while crossing East 2nd Street near Beverley Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing without a signal when the SUV hit him head-on. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The SUV showed no damage and continued straight after the impact. Police data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The report does not mention any errors by the pedestrian as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the ongoing risk faced by people crossing city streets.
10
Carroll Demands Accountability for Leaked 311 Complainant Information▸Feb 10 - A Brooklyn man got death threats after reporting illegal parking to 311. City Hall condemned the harassment but offered no reforms. Police stayed silent. Local officials demanded answers. The city’s response left dangerous gaps for those who report reckless driving.
On February 10, 2022, City Hall responded to threats against Tony Melone, a Park Slope resident who filed a 311 complaint about illegal parking. The incident, covered by Streetsblog, exposed how reporting traffic violations can put New Yorkers at risk. City Hall called the harassment 'extremely disturbing' and promised to review a Department of Investigation probe, but did not commit to changing NYPD’s handling of 311 complaints. Assembly Member Robert Carroll condemned the threats and demanded accountability if city staff leaked Melone’s information. Council Member Shahana Hanif echoed concern, urging that harassment not silence those reporting dangerous driving. The NYPD did not comment. The city’s lack of action leaves vulnerable road users exposed, as illegal parking blocks sightlines, sidewalks, and bike lanes, endangering lives.
-
City Hall Condemns Death Threats to 311 User Who Filed Illegal Parking Complaint to NYPD,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-02-10
14
Speeding Sedan Slams Stopped SUV on Eastern Parkway▸Jan 14 - A sedan, moving too fast, struck a stopped SUV on Eastern Parkway. Metal tore. A 17-year-old girl bled from the head. Two other young women suffered pain. The night air stayed cold. The crash left scars and silence.
A sedan traveling at unsafe speed crashed into a stopped SUV near Eastern Parkway and Washington Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A speeding sedan struck a stopped SUV. Metal screamed. A 17-year-old girl in the back seat bled from the head.' She suffered severe head lacerations. Two other female passengers, ages 19, reported pain in their back and legs. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The data shows the injured passengers were wearing lap belts or harnesses, except one who had no safety equipment. No driver errors beyond unsafe speed are listed. The SUV was stopped in traffic when hit. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Mar 29 - Senate Bill 8667 would force new drivers to log six hours with a professional instructor. Gounardes and Carroll say the current system is lax. They want more training. Safety leaders back the move. DOT is reviewing. Streets stay deadly.
Senate Bill 8667, introduced by Sen. Andrew Gounardes and Assemblymember Bobby Carroll, would require all new drivers in New York State to complete six hours of professional driving instruction before taking the road test. The bill was announced on March 29, 2022. Gounardes slammed the current rules as too lenient, saying, "For some drivers, the first time they take the wheel [as a licensed driver] they are in sole control of their car." Carroll called the requirement "reasonable." Stephen Walling, president of the New York State Association of Professional Driving Schools, said the bill would "go a long way towards keeping all New Yorkers safer on our roads." The NYC Department of Transportation called driver education "crucial" for the safety of pedestrians, cyclists, and other road users, and is reviewing the proposal. The bill awaits committee action.
- Albany Bill Would Finally Mandate Instruction for Student Drivers (Well, a Little), Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-03-29
17
Carroll Supports Safety Boosting Bicycle Infrastructure Data Collection▸Feb 17 - State officials want answers from cyclists. They ask how, where, and why people ride. The survey digs into barriers, habits, and needs. Planners say the data will shape safer, fairer streets. Results will go public. Cyclists’ voices count.
On February 17, 2022, New York State launched the first New York Bike Census, a voluntary survey led by NYSERDA and Urban Cycling Solutions. The effort is described as 'an unprecedented effort to collect detailed data on bicycle transportation across the state.' The survey asks about riding frequency, infrastructure, barriers, and connections to transit. Assembly Member Robert Carroll and State Senator Julia Salazar have backed related legislation for an e-bike rebate program. The survey’s results will be shared with governments and advocacy groups. Officials say the data will help planners and policymakers 'invest in safer, more equitable multimodal streets.' No direct safety impact assessment was provided, but the project aims to inform future improvements for vulnerable road users.
-
New York State Wants To Know Everything About Your Cycling Habits,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-02-17
16
SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on East 2nd Street▸Feb 16 - A Toyota SUV hit a 72-year-old man crossing East 2nd Street near Beverley Road. The man bled from the head on the cold pavement. The SUV kept going straight. Police cited driver inattention. The street stayed quiet. The danger stayed real.
A 72-year-old man was struck by a southbound Toyota SUV while crossing East 2nd Street near Beverley Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing without a signal when the SUV hit him head-on. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The SUV showed no damage and continued straight after the impact. Police data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The report does not mention any errors by the pedestrian as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the ongoing risk faced by people crossing city streets.
10
Carroll Demands Accountability for Leaked 311 Complainant Information▸Feb 10 - A Brooklyn man got death threats after reporting illegal parking to 311. City Hall condemned the harassment but offered no reforms. Police stayed silent. Local officials demanded answers. The city’s response left dangerous gaps for those who report reckless driving.
On February 10, 2022, City Hall responded to threats against Tony Melone, a Park Slope resident who filed a 311 complaint about illegal parking. The incident, covered by Streetsblog, exposed how reporting traffic violations can put New Yorkers at risk. City Hall called the harassment 'extremely disturbing' and promised to review a Department of Investigation probe, but did not commit to changing NYPD’s handling of 311 complaints. Assembly Member Robert Carroll condemned the threats and demanded accountability if city staff leaked Melone’s information. Council Member Shahana Hanif echoed concern, urging that harassment not silence those reporting dangerous driving. The NYPD did not comment. The city’s lack of action leaves vulnerable road users exposed, as illegal parking blocks sightlines, sidewalks, and bike lanes, endangering lives.
-
City Hall Condemns Death Threats to 311 User Who Filed Illegal Parking Complaint to NYPD,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-02-10
14
Speeding Sedan Slams Stopped SUV on Eastern Parkway▸Jan 14 - A sedan, moving too fast, struck a stopped SUV on Eastern Parkway. Metal tore. A 17-year-old girl bled from the head. Two other young women suffered pain. The night air stayed cold. The crash left scars and silence.
A sedan traveling at unsafe speed crashed into a stopped SUV near Eastern Parkway and Washington Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A speeding sedan struck a stopped SUV. Metal screamed. A 17-year-old girl in the back seat bled from the head.' She suffered severe head lacerations. Two other female passengers, ages 19, reported pain in their back and legs. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The data shows the injured passengers were wearing lap belts or harnesses, except one who had no safety equipment. No driver errors beyond unsafe speed are listed. The SUV was stopped in traffic when hit. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Feb 17 - State officials want answers from cyclists. They ask how, where, and why people ride. The survey digs into barriers, habits, and needs. Planners say the data will shape safer, fairer streets. Results will go public. Cyclists’ voices count.
On February 17, 2022, New York State launched the first New York Bike Census, a voluntary survey led by NYSERDA and Urban Cycling Solutions. The effort is described as 'an unprecedented effort to collect detailed data on bicycle transportation across the state.' The survey asks about riding frequency, infrastructure, barriers, and connections to transit. Assembly Member Robert Carroll and State Senator Julia Salazar have backed related legislation for an e-bike rebate program. The survey’s results will be shared with governments and advocacy groups. Officials say the data will help planners and policymakers 'invest in safer, more equitable multimodal streets.' No direct safety impact assessment was provided, but the project aims to inform future improvements for vulnerable road users.
- New York State Wants To Know Everything About Your Cycling Habits, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-02-17
16
SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on East 2nd Street▸Feb 16 - A Toyota SUV hit a 72-year-old man crossing East 2nd Street near Beverley Road. The man bled from the head on the cold pavement. The SUV kept going straight. Police cited driver inattention. The street stayed quiet. The danger stayed real.
A 72-year-old man was struck by a southbound Toyota SUV while crossing East 2nd Street near Beverley Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing without a signal when the SUV hit him head-on. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The SUV showed no damage and continued straight after the impact. Police data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The report does not mention any errors by the pedestrian as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the ongoing risk faced by people crossing city streets.
10
Carroll Demands Accountability for Leaked 311 Complainant Information▸Feb 10 - A Brooklyn man got death threats after reporting illegal parking to 311. City Hall condemned the harassment but offered no reforms. Police stayed silent. Local officials demanded answers. The city’s response left dangerous gaps for those who report reckless driving.
On February 10, 2022, City Hall responded to threats against Tony Melone, a Park Slope resident who filed a 311 complaint about illegal parking. The incident, covered by Streetsblog, exposed how reporting traffic violations can put New Yorkers at risk. City Hall called the harassment 'extremely disturbing' and promised to review a Department of Investigation probe, but did not commit to changing NYPD’s handling of 311 complaints. Assembly Member Robert Carroll condemned the threats and demanded accountability if city staff leaked Melone’s information. Council Member Shahana Hanif echoed concern, urging that harassment not silence those reporting dangerous driving. The NYPD did not comment. The city’s lack of action leaves vulnerable road users exposed, as illegal parking blocks sightlines, sidewalks, and bike lanes, endangering lives.
-
City Hall Condemns Death Threats to 311 User Who Filed Illegal Parking Complaint to NYPD,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-02-10
14
Speeding Sedan Slams Stopped SUV on Eastern Parkway▸Jan 14 - A sedan, moving too fast, struck a stopped SUV on Eastern Parkway. Metal tore. A 17-year-old girl bled from the head. Two other young women suffered pain. The night air stayed cold. The crash left scars and silence.
A sedan traveling at unsafe speed crashed into a stopped SUV near Eastern Parkway and Washington Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A speeding sedan struck a stopped SUV. Metal screamed. A 17-year-old girl in the back seat bled from the head.' She suffered severe head lacerations. Two other female passengers, ages 19, reported pain in their back and legs. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The data shows the injured passengers were wearing lap belts or harnesses, except one who had no safety equipment. No driver errors beyond unsafe speed are listed. The SUV was stopped in traffic when hit. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Feb 16 - A Toyota SUV hit a 72-year-old man crossing East 2nd Street near Beverley Road. The man bled from the head on the cold pavement. The SUV kept going straight. Police cited driver inattention. The street stayed quiet. The danger stayed real.
A 72-year-old man was struck by a southbound Toyota SUV while crossing East 2nd Street near Beverley Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing without a signal when the SUV hit him head-on. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The SUV showed no damage and continued straight after the impact. Police data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The report does not mention any errors by the pedestrian as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the ongoing risk faced by people crossing city streets.
10
Carroll Demands Accountability for Leaked 311 Complainant Information▸Feb 10 - A Brooklyn man got death threats after reporting illegal parking to 311. City Hall condemned the harassment but offered no reforms. Police stayed silent. Local officials demanded answers. The city’s response left dangerous gaps for those who report reckless driving.
On February 10, 2022, City Hall responded to threats against Tony Melone, a Park Slope resident who filed a 311 complaint about illegal parking. The incident, covered by Streetsblog, exposed how reporting traffic violations can put New Yorkers at risk. City Hall called the harassment 'extremely disturbing' and promised to review a Department of Investigation probe, but did not commit to changing NYPD’s handling of 311 complaints. Assembly Member Robert Carroll condemned the threats and demanded accountability if city staff leaked Melone’s information. Council Member Shahana Hanif echoed concern, urging that harassment not silence those reporting dangerous driving. The NYPD did not comment. The city’s lack of action leaves vulnerable road users exposed, as illegal parking blocks sightlines, sidewalks, and bike lanes, endangering lives.
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City Hall Condemns Death Threats to 311 User Who Filed Illegal Parking Complaint to NYPD,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-02-10
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Speeding Sedan Slams Stopped SUV on Eastern Parkway▸Jan 14 - A sedan, moving too fast, struck a stopped SUV on Eastern Parkway. Metal tore. A 17-year-old girl bled from the head. Two other young women suffered pain. The night air stayed cold. The crash left scars and silence.
A sedan traveling at unsafe speed crashed into a stopped SUV near Eastern Parkway and Washington Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A speeding sedan struck a stopped SUV. Metal screamed. A 17-year-old girl in the back seat bled from the head.' She suffered severe head lacerations. Two other female passengers, ages 19, reported pain in their back and legs. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The data shows the injured passengers were wearing lap belts or harnesses, except one who had no safety equipment. No driver errors beyond unsafe speed are listed. The SUV was stopped in traffic when hit. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Feb 10 - A Brooklyn man got death threats after reporting illegal parking to 311. City Hall condemned the harassment but offered no reforms. Police stayed silent. Local officials demanded answers. The city’s response left dangerous gaps for those who report reckless driving.
On February 10, 2022, City Hall responded to threats against Tony Melone, a Park Slope resident who filed a 311 complaint about illegal parking. The incident, covered by Streetsblog, exposed how reporting traffic violations can put New Yorkers at risk. City Hall called the harassment 'extremely disturbing' and promised to review a Department of Investigation probe, but did not commit to changing NYPD’s handling of 311 complaints. Assembly Member Robert Carroll condemned the threats and demanded accountability if city staff leaked Melone’s information. Council Member Shahana Hanif echoed concern, urging that harassment not silence those reporting dangerous driving. The NYPD did not comment. The city’s lack of action leaves vulnerable road users exposed, as illegal parking blocks sightlines, sidewalks, and bike lanes, endangering lives.
- City Hall Condemns Death Threats to 311 User Who Filed Illegal Parking Complaint to NYPD, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-02-10
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Speeding Sedan Slams Stopped SUV on Eastern Parkway▸Jan 14 - A sedan, moving too fast, struck a stopped SUV on Eastern Parkway. Metal tore. A 17-year-old girl bled from the head. Two other young women suffered pain. The night air stayed cold. The crash left scars and silence.
A sedan traveling at unsafe speed crashed into a stopped SUV near Eastern Parkway and Washington Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A speeding sedan struck a stopped SUV. Metal screamed. A 17-year-old girl in the back seat bled from the head.' She suffered severe head lacerations. Two other female passengers, ages 19, reported pain in their back and legs. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The data shows the injured passengers were wearing lap belts or harnesses, except one who had no safety equipment. No driver errors beyond unsafe speed are listed. The SUV was stopped in traffic when hit. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Jan 14 - A sedan, moving too fast, struck a stopped SUV on Eastern Parkway. Metal tore. A 17-year-old girl bled from the head. Two other young women suffered pain. The night air stayed cold. The crash left scars and silence.
A sedan traveling at unsafe speed crashed into a stopped SUV near Eastern Parkway and Washington Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A speeding sedan struck a stopped SUV. Metal screamed. A 17-year-old girl in the back seat bled from the head.' She suffered severe head lacerations. Two other female passengers, ages 19, reported pain in their back and legs. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The data shows the injured passengers were wearing lap belts or harnesses, except one who had no safety equipment. No driver errors beyond unsafe speed are listed. The SUV was stopped in traffic when hit. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.