Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Manhattan CB2?
No More Accidents—Only Choices: Demand Action on Deadly Streets
Manhattan CB2: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 24, 2025
Death on Familiar Streets
In Manhattan CB2, violence does not come in a single storm. It arrives every week, every day, in the slow grind of wheels on asphalt and bodies broken in the crosswalk. In the last twelve months, three people died and 397 were injured in 859 crashes. Ten were left with injuries so severe they may never walk the same. The dead do not get a second chance.
Just last spring, a cyclist was killed at Centre and Broome. In October, a woman crossing with the signal at Crosby and Spring was struck and killed by a turning SUV. A man was crushed by a backing garbage truck on Cornelia Street. These are not rare events. They are the city’s heartbeat now.
The Human Cost
A crash is not an accident. It is a system working as designed. Most victims are walkers and cyclists. The numbers are cold: cars and SUVs caused the most harm, with 4 deaths and 235 injuries. Trucks and buses killed one, injured 23. Motorcycles, mopeds, and bikes left dozens more hurt. The cost is measured in lives cut short, families left waiting for someone who will not come home.
“It felt like he was scratching like big noise and I was honking like stop and he kept doing it,” said Martina Minor after a Midtown chase ended in wreckage and fear (ABC7).
Leadership: Action and Delay
Local leaders have moved, but slowly. Assembly Member Deborah Glick and State Senator Brian Kavanagh both voted to renew and expand speed camera enforcement near schools. Glick also sponsored bills to crack down on drivers who hide their plates and to extend camera enforcement. But the citywide 20 mph limit allowed by Sammy’s Law remains unused. Every day of delay is another day of risk.
What Now: No More Waiting
This is not fate. It is policy. Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand a 20 mph limit. Demand cameras that work, and laws that stop repeat offenders. The dead cannot speak. You can.
Frequently Asked Questions
▸ Where does Manhattan CB2 sit politically?
▸ Which areas are in Manhattan CB2?
▸ What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Manhattan CB2?
▸ Are these crashes preventable or just 'accidents'?
▸ What can local politicians do to stop traffic violence?
▸ What is CrashCount?
Citations
▸ Citations
- Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-22
- Police Chase Wrecks Cars In Midtown, ABC7, Published 2025-07-22
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688160 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-24
- Staying on: New Yorkers react to Hochul’s renewed speed camera program in NYC, AMNY, Published 2025-06-30
- File S 4045, Open States, Published 2025-06-12
- File A 8787, Open States, Published 2025-06-05
- Chinatown Hit-And-Run Kills Two, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-24
- Stolen Car Kills Cyclist, Pedestrian in Chinatown, New York Post, Published 2025-07-22
- Driver Held After Chinatown Crash Kills Two, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-22
- File A 7997, Open States, Published 2025-04-16
- Hochul Signs Speed Camera Bill, Citing Streetsblog’s Coverage of Unsafe School Streets, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-06-24
- Komanoff: For Congestion Pricing, I’ll Eat Crow, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-06-07
- Manhattan BP Wants To Raze FDR Drive South of Brooklyn Bridge, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-09-20
- CM Bottcher: City Must Publicly Report on Plate-Covering Perps, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-09-29
Other Representatives
District 66
853 Broadway Suite 2007, New York, NY 10003
Room 621, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 2
254 East 4th Street, New York, NY 10009
212-677-1077
250 Broadway, Suite 1820, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7366
District 27
Room 2011, 250 Broadway, New York, NY 10007
Room 512, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Manhattan CB2 Manhattan Community Board 2 sits in Manhattan, Precinct 6, District 2, AD 66, SD 27.
It contains Soho-Little Italy-Hudson Square, Greenwich Village, West Village.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Manhattan Community Board 2
SUV Runs Light, Slams Station Wagon▸SUV ignored traffic control, struck station wagon on Watts Street. Driver suffered neck injury and concussion. Unsafe speed and disregard for signals fueled the crash.
According to the police report, an SUV traveling north on Watts Street disregarded traffic control and collided with a station wagon heading west. The SUV hit the right side doors of the station wagon. The 28-year-old station wagon driver was injured, suffering a neck injury and concussion. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The injured driver was conscious, not ejected, and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash damaged the center front end of the station wagon and the right side doors of the SUV.
S 5130Kavanagh votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
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File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Avenue of Americas▸A 34-year-old man was hit while crossing Avenue of the Americas at Greenwich Avenue. The SUV made a left turn and struck him at the intersection. He suffered bruises and upper leg injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Avenue of the Americas at Greenwich Avenue with the signal. The driver of a 2020 SUV was making a left turn northbound when the vehicle struck the pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his hip and upper leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor for the driver. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash and was not ejected from the scene.
SUV Backs Into Pedestrian on Carmine Street▸A man was injured when an SUV backed into him on Carmine Street in Manhattan. The impact struck his lower leg and foot, causing abrasions. The driver was backing unsafely. The pedestrian remained conscious but suffered moderate injuries.
According to the police report, a 2014 SUV was backing southwest on Carmine Street in Manhattan when it struck a male pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle's right rear bumper made contact with the pedestrian. There was no vehicle damage reported. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene and suffered moderate injury severity. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Bowery▸A 19-year-old male pedestrian was hit by a northbound sedan on Bowery. The impact caused neck injuries and whiplash. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of collision.
According to the police report, a 19-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Bowery outside of a crosswalk or signal. The pedestrian suffered neck injuries and complained of whiplash. The collision involved a 2020 Nissan sedan traveling northbound, which struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The driver, a licensed female from New York, was going straight ahead at the time. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The pedestrian’s crossing location was noted as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection,' and both contributing factors for the pedestrian were unspecified.
Rear-End Crash Injures Right Rear Passenger▸A sedan stopped in traffic was struck from behind by a southbound vehicle. The impact hit the center back end of the stopped car and the center front end of the striking vehicle. A right rear passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash.
According to the police report, a southbound sedan stopped in traffic was rear-ended by another vehicle traveling in the same direction. The collision impacted the center back end of the stopped sedan and the center front end of the striking vehicle. The right rear passenger, a 48-year-old man wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious after the crash. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Bicyclist Injured on East Houston Street▸A 31-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered fractures to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash involved a station wagon SUV and a bike on East Houston Street in Manhattan. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a 31-year-old male bicyclist was injured on East Houston Street in Manhattan. He was partially ejected from his bike and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash involved a station wagon SUV and a bike, both traveling straight ahead. No vehicle damage was reported. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The report does not assign fault or blame to the bicyclist.
Taxi Strikes Pedestrian Crossing West Street▸A 31-year-old man crossing West Street with the signal was hit by a northbound taxi. The taxi’s front center struck the pedestrian, causing abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield and was distracted.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on West Street struck a 31-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection near West 12 Street. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The taxi’s front center end was the point of impact. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The driver was licensed and operating a 2015 Toyota taxi with two occupants.
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on Washington Square South▸A sedan struck a bicyclist traveling north on Washington Square South. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way. The bicyclist was conscious and bruised but not ejected.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Washington Square South collided with a bicyclist going straight north. The bicyclist, a 50-year-old man, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan showed no damage, while the bike was damaged at the center back end. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan driver was licensed; the bicyclist was unlicensed.
E-Bike Hits Pedestrian Working in Roadway▸A 63-year-old man was injured when an e-bike struck him outside an intersection on 55 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated lower arm and hand. The e-bike was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.
According to the police report, a 63-year-old male pedestrian was working in the roadway when he was struck by an e-bike on 55 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The e-bike was traveling straight ahead before the collision. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for the crash. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was injured while performing work in the roadway. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The e-bike sustained unspecified damage at a point of impact categorized as 'Other.'
Sedan Hits Elderly Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸A sedan struck an 83-year-old woman crossing East 8 Street with the signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way while making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg contusion but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 2020 Subaru sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, was making a left turn on East 8 Street when it struck an 83-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian was injured, sustaining contusions to her hip and upper leg, and remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor for the driver. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The pedestrian was at an intersection and had the right-of-way when the collision occurred.
E-Bike Strikes SUV Left Side on Bleecker▸A 21-year-old male bicyclist was injured after colliding with a Jeep SUV making a left turn on Bleecker Street. The e-bike hit the SUV’s left side doors. The rider suffered bruises and lower leg injuries. Road conditions were slippery.
According to the police report, a Jeep SUV was making a left turn on Bleecker Street in Manhattan when it was struck on the left side doors by an e-bike traveling straight ahead. The 21-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists slippery pavement as a contributing factor. The driver’s action of making a left turn contributed to the collision. The bicyclist was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. No driver license issues were noted for the SUV driver. The e-bike sustained damage to its center front end, while the SUV showed no damage.
Bicyclist Injured in Manhattan SUV Side Impact▸A 33-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and bruised after a side impact with an SUV stopped in traffic on Prince Street. The cyclist wore a helmet but suffered hip and upper leg injuries. The SUV driver was licensed and stopped.
According to the police report, a 33-year-old male bicyclist traveling west on Prince Street collided with the right side doors of a stopped SUV. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained contusions to his hip and upper leg. The SUV, a 2018 Mercedes SUV with two occupants, was stopped in traffic at the time of impact. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet but was injured despite this protection. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors for either party. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle lawfully. The bicyclist’s contributing factors are unspecified. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the bike and the right side doors of the SUV.
Box Truck Slams Sedan on 7 Avenue▸Box truck struck sedan on 7 Avenue. Sedan’s front passenger, a 59-year-old woman, suffered a neck injury. Oversized truck played a role. Both vehicles moved south. No pedestrians involved.
According to the police report, a box truck and a sedan collided while traveling south on 7 Avenue. The crash struck the sedan’s left front quarter panel and the truck’s right front. The sedan’s front passenger, a 59-year-old woman, was injured in the neck but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists the box truck’s oversized size as a contributing factor. No other driver errors, such as failure to yield or speeding, were noted. No pedestrians were involved. The injured woman was a passenger, not a driver.
Kavanagh Supports Weigh In Motion Sensors on BQE▸DOT says new sensors to catch overweight trucks on the BQE will not arrive until year’s end. Council Member Restler calls the daily truck hazard urgent. Lawmakers demand swift action. The city and state must coordinate. Vulnerable road users wait.
On January 31, 2022, DOT confirmed that weigh-in-motion (WIM) sensors for the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) will take a year to install. The pilot program, enabled by a state bill signed December 22, aims to fine illegally overweight trucks. The bill was introduced by State lawmakers Brian Kavanagh and Jo Anne Simon. Council Member Lincoln Restler, representing District 33, pressed for rapid installation, warning, "There are extremely overweight trucks barreling down the triple cantilever every single day that are a hazard to the health and safety of our community." The matter title states: "Tonnage sensors on the BQE will take a year to set up: DOT." The project is complex, requiring city and state DOT coordination and a 90-day grace period once operational. Vulnerable road users remain exposed while the system is delayed.
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Tonnage sensors on the BQE will take a year to set up: DOT,
brooklynpaper.com,
Published 2022-01-31
Kavanagh Supports Safety Boosting BQE Truck Weight Sensors▸DOT drags its feet. Overweight trucks pound the BQE. Council Member Restler calls it a daily hazard. Lawmakers push for weigh-in-motion sensors. The city says setup takes a year. Vulnerable road users wait while trucks threaten collapse.
On January 30, 2022, Council Member Lincoln Restler (District 33) pressed for urgent action on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) weigh-in-motion (WIM) pilot. The bill, sponsored in the state legislature by Brian Kavanagh and Jo Anne Simon, was signed into law on December 22. The measure, described as a 'critical project' by DOT, aims to catch and fine overweight trucks using new sensors. Restler said, 'There are extremely overweight trucks barreling down the triple cantilever every single day that are a hazard to the health and safety of our community.' DOT claims the system will be operational by year’s end, citing technical complexity. The Brooklyn Heights Association and local officials demand faster action. The pilot is the first of its kind in the nation. Until sensors are live, the BQE remains a danger zone for everyone not behind the wheel.
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Weight' for it: BQE automatic truck tonnage sensors will take a year to set up, DOT says,
amny.com,
Published 2022-01-30
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Against Signal on Varick▸A 32-year-old man was struck by an SUV on Varick Street while crossing against the signal. The impact fractured and dislocated his shoulder and upper arm. The driver, heading south, hit the pedestrian with the vehicle's right front bumper.
According to the police report, a 32-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Varick and Spring Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when he was struck by a southbound 2021 SUV. The vehicle's right front bumper made impact, causing a fractured and dislocated shoulder and upper arm. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No specific driver errors were listed in the report, and the pedestrian's crossing against the signal was noted as a contributing factor. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision and suffered serious upper body injuries.
SUV and Sedan Collide on Spring Street▸Two vehicles crashed on Spring Street. A sedan struck an SUV’s front end. The sedan driver, a 35-year-old man, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and other vehicular factors as causes.
According to the police report, a 2017 Honda sedan traveling north collided with a 2017 Ford SUV traveling east on Spring Street. The sedan struck the SUV’s center front end with its left front quarter panel. The sedan driver, a 35-year-old man, was injured with shoulder and upper arm trauma and complained of whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and other vehicular factors as contributing causes. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The collision caused damage to the front ends of both vehicles.
2Sedans Crash on Washington Street; Two Hurt▸Two sedans smashed on Washington Street. Impact tore metal. A woman and a girl, both passengers, suffered head bruises. Both stayed conscious. Drivers failed to yield. Traffic controls ignored. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Washington Street. The crash struck the right front bumper of one car and the right side doors of the other. Two passengers, a 47-year-old woman and an 11-year-old girl, suffered head contusions but remained conscious. Both were seated in the rear and wore lap belts. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Traffic Control Disregarded. These actions led to the collision and injuries. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or signaling, were noted.
2Alcohol-Fueled Jeep Slams Taxi at Lafayette and Bleecker▸Dawn. Metal twisted. Jeep hit taxi, taxi crushed sedan. Two drivers pinned, bleeding and dazed. Gasoline and alcohol filled the air. Passengers hurt. The street stayed silent. Steel and flesh bore the cost.
A Jeep crashed into a taxi at the corner of Lafayette Street and Bleecker Street in Manhattan. The impact forced the taxi into a sedan. According to the police report, 'Jeep into taxi, taxi into sedan. Two men pinned, belts locked. One bled from the chest. The other drifted, half-awake. The air stank of gasoline and alcohol.' Two drivers suffered crush injuries—one to the chest, one to the entire body. A passenger in the taxi reported back pain. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are specified. The crash left metal mangled and lives changed.
SUV ignored traffic control, struck station wagon on Watts Street. Driver suffered neck injury and concussion. Unsafe speed and disregard for signals fueled the crash.
According to the police report, an SUV traveling north on Watts Street disregarded traffic control and collided with a station wagon heading west. The SUV hit the right side doors of the station wagon. The 28-year-old station wagon driver was injured, suffering a neck injury and concussion. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The injured driver was conscious, not ejected, and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash damaged the center front end of the station wagon and the right side doors of the SUV.
S 5130Kavanagh votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
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File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Avenue of Americas▸A 34-year-old man was hit while crossing Avenue of the Americas at Greenwich Avenue. The SUV made a left turn and struck him at the intersection. He suffered bruises and upper leg injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Avenue of the Americas at Greenwich Avenue with the signal. The driver of a 2020 SUV was making a left turn northbound when the vehicle struck the pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his hip and upper leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor for the driver. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash and was not ejected from the scene.
SUV Backs Into Pedestrian on Carmine Street▸A man was injured when an SUV backed into him on Carmine Street in Manhattan. The impact struck his lower leg and foot, causing abrasions. The driver was backing unsafely. The pedestrian remained conscious but suffered moderate injuries.
According to the police report, a 2014 SUV was backing southwest on Carmine Street in Manhattan when it struck a male pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle's right rear bumper made contact with the pedestrian. There was no vehicle damage reported. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene and suffered moderate injury severity. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Bowery▸A 19-year-old male pedestrian was hit by a northbound sedan on Bowery. The impact caused neck injuries and whiplash. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of collision.
According to the police report, a 19-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Bowery outside of a crosswalk or signal. The pedestrian suffered neck injuries and complained of whiplash. The collision involved a 2020 Nissan sedan traveling northbound, which struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The driver, a licensed female from New York, was going straight ahead at the time. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The pedestrian’s crossing location was noted as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection,' and both contributing factors for the pedestrian were unspecified.
Rear-End Crash Injures Right Rear Passenger▸A sedan stopped in traffic was struck from behind by a southbound vehicle. The impact hit the center back end of the stopped car and the center front end of the striking vehicle. A right rear passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash.
According to the police report, a southbound sedan stopped in traffic was rear-ended by another vehicle traveling in the same direction. The collision impacted the center back end of the stopped sedan and the center front end of the striking vehicle. The right rear passenger, a 48-year-old man wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious after the crash. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Bicyclist Injured on East Houston Street▸A 31-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered fractures to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash involved a station wagon SUV and a bike on East Houston Street in Manhattan. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a 31-year-old male bicyclist was injured on East Houston Street in Manhattan. He was partially ejected from his bike and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash involved a station wagon SUV and a bike, both traveling straight ahead. No vehicle damage was reported. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The report does not assign fault or blame to the bicyclist.
Taxi Strikes Pedestrian Crossing West Street▸A 31-year-old man crossing West Street with the signal was hit by a northbound taxi. The taxi’s front center struck the pedestrian, causing abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield and was distracted.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on West Street struck a 31-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection near West 12 Street. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The taxi’s front center end was the point of impact. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The driver was licensed and operating a 2015 Toyota taxi with two occupants.
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on Washington Square South▸A sedan struck a bicyclist traveling north on Washington Square South. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way. The bicyclist was conscious and bruised but not ejected.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Washington Square South collided with a bicyclist going straight north. The bicyclist, a 50-year-old man, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan showed no damage, while the bike was damaged at the center back end. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan driver was licensed; the bicyclist was unlicensed.
E-Bike Hits Pedestrian Working in Roadway▸A 63-year-old man was injured when an e-bike struck him outside an intersection on 55 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated lower arm and hand. The e-bike was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.
According to the police report, a 63-year-old male pedestrian was working in the roadway when he was struck by an e-bike on 55 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The e-bike was traveling straight ahead before the collision. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for the crash. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was injured while performing work in the roadway. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The e-bike sustained unspecified damage at a point of impact categorized as 'Other.'
Sedan Hits Elderly Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸A sedan struck an 83-year-old woman crossing East 8 Street with the signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way while making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg contusion but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 2020 Subaru sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, was making a left turn on East 8 Street when it struck an 83-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian was injured, sustaining contusions to her hip and upper leg, and remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor for the driver. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The pedestrian was at an intersection and had the right-of-way when the collision occurred.
E-Bike Strikes SUV Left Side on Bleecker▸A 21-year-old male bicyclist was injured after colliding with a Jeep SUV making a left turn on Bleecker Street. The e-bike hit the SUV’s left side doors. The rider suffered bruises and lower leg injuries. Road conditions were slippery.
According to the police report, a Jeep SUV was making a left turn on Bleecker Street in Manhattan when it was struck on the left side doors by an e-bike traveling straight ahead. The 21-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists slippery pavement as a contributing factor. The driver’s action of making a left turn contributed to the collision. The bicyclist was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. No driver license issues were noted for the SUV driver. The e-bike sustained damage to its center front end, while the SUV showed no damage.
Bicyclist Injured in Manhattan SUV Side Impact▸A 33-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and bruised after a side impact with an SUV stopped in traffic on Prince Street. The cyclist wore a helmet but suffered hip and upper leg injuries. The SUV driver was licensed and stopped.
According to the police report, a 33-year-old male bicyclist traveling west on Prince Street collided with the right side doors of a stopped SUV. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained contusions to his hip and upper leg. The SUV, a 2018 Mercedes SUV with two occupants, was stopped in traffic at the time of impact. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet but was injured despite this protection. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors for either party. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle lawfully. The bicyclist’s contributing factors are unspecified. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the bike and the right side doors of the SUV.
Box Truck Slams Sedan on 7 Avenue▸Box truck struck sedan on 7 Avenue. Sedan’s front passenger, a 59-year-old woman, suffered a neck injury. Oversized truck played a role. Both vehicles moved south. No pedestrians involved.
According to the police report, a box truck and a sedan collided while traveling south on 7 Avenue. The crash struck the sedan’s left front quarter panel and the truck’s right front. The sedan’s front passenger, a 59-year-old woman, was injured in the neck but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists the box truck’s oversized size as a contributing factor. No other driver errors, such as failure to yield or speeding, were noted. No pedestrians were involved. The injured woman was a passenger, not a driver.
Kavanagh Supports Weigh In Motion Sensors on BQE▸DOT says new sensors to catch overweight trucks on the BQE will not arrive until year’s end. Council Member Restler calls the daily truck hazard urgent. Lawmakers demand swift action. The city and state must coordinate. Vulnerable road users wait.
On January 31, 2022, DOT confirmed that weigh-in-motion (WIM) sensors for the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) will take a year to install. The pilot program, enabled by a state bill signed December 22, aims to fine illegally overweight trucks. The bill was introduced by State lawmakers Brian Kavanagh and Jo Anne Simon. Council Member Lincoln Restler, representing District 33, pressed for rapid installation, warning, "There are extremely overweight trucks barreling down the triple cantilever every single day that are a hazard to the health and safety of our community." The matter title states: "Tonnage sensors on the BQE will take a year to set up: DOT." The project is complex, requiring city and state DOT coordination and a 90-day grace period once operational. Vulnerable road users remain exposed while the system is delayed.
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Tonnage sensors on the BQE will take a year to set up: DOT,
brooklynpaper.com,
Published 2022-01-31
Kavanagh Supports Safety Boosting BQE Truck Weight Sensors▸DOT drags its feet. Overweight trucks pound the BQE. Council Member Restler calls it a daily hazard. Lawmakers push for weigh-in-motion sensors. The city says setup takes a year. Vulnerable road users wait while trucks threaten collapse.
On January 30, 2022, Council Member Lincoln Restler (District 33) pressed for urgent action on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) weigh-in-motion (WIM) pilot. The bill, sponsored in the state legislature by Brian Kavanagh and Jo Anne Simon, was signed into law on December 22. The measure, described as a 'critical project' by DOT, aims to catch and fine overweight trucks using new sensors. Restler said, 'There are extremely overweight trucks barreling down the triple cantilever every single day that are a hazard to the health and safety of our community.' DOT claims the system will be operational by year’s end, citing technical complexity. The Brooklyn Heights Association and local officials demand faster action. The pilot is the first of its kind in the nation. Until sensors are live, the BQE remains a danger zone for everyone not behind the wheel.
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Weight' for it: BQE automatic truck tonnage sensors will take a year to set up, DOT says,
amny.com,
Published 2022-01-30
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Against Signal on Varick▸A 32-year-old man was struck by an SUV on Varick Street while crossing against the signal. The impact fractured and dislocated his shoulder and upper arm. The driver, heading south, hit the pedestrian with the vehicle's right front bumper.
According to the police report, a 32-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Varick and Spring Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when he was struck by a southbound 2021 SUV. The vehicle's right front bumper made impact, causing a fractured and dislocated shoulder and upper arm. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No specific driver errors were listed in the report, and the pedestrian's crossing against the signal was noted as a contributing factor. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision and suffered serious upper body injuries.
SUV and Sedan Collide on Spring Street▸Two vehicles crashed on Spring Street. A sedan struck an SUV’s front end. The sedan driver, a 35-year-old man, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and other vehicular factors as causes.
According to the police report, a 2017 Honda sedan traveling north collided with a 2017 Ford SUV traveling east on Spring Street. The sedan struck the SUV’s center front end with its left front quarter panel. The sedan driver, a 35-year-old man, was injured with shoulder and upper arm trauma and complained of whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and other vehicular factors as contributing causes. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The collision caused damage to the front ends of both vehicles.
2Sedans Crash on Washington Street; Two Hurt▸Two sedans smashed on Washington Street. Impact tore metal. A woman and a girl, both passengers, suffered head bruises. Both stayed conscious. Drivers failed to yield. Traffic controls ignored. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Washington Street. The crash struck the right front bumper of one car and the right side doors of the other. Two passengers, a 47-year-old woman and an 11-year-old girl, suffered head contusions but remained conscious. Both were seated in the rear and wore lap belts. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Traffic Control Disregarded. These actions led to the collision and injuries. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or signaling, were noted.
2Alcohol-Fueled Jeep Slams Taxi at Lafayette and Bleecker▸Dawn. Metal twisted. Jeep hit taxi, taxi crushed sedan. Two drivers pinned, bleeding and dazed. Gasoline and alcohol filled the air. Passengers hurt. The street stayed silent. Steel and flesh bore the cost.
A Jeep crashed into a taxi at the corner of Lafayette Street and Bleecker Street in Manhattan. The impact forced the taxi into a sedan. According to the police report, 'Jeep into taxi, taxi into sedan. Two men pinned, belts locked. One bled from the chest. The other drifted, half-awake. The air stank of gasoline and alcohol.' Two drivers suffered crush injuries—one to the chest, one to the entire body. A passenger in the taxi reported back pain. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are specified. The crash left metal mangled and lives changed.
Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
- File S 5130, Open States, Published 2022-03-02
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Avenue of Americas▸A 34-year-old man was hit while crossing Avenue of the Americas at Greenwich Avenue. The SUV made a left turn and struck him at the intersection. He suffered bruises and upper leg injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Avenue of the Americas at Greenwich Avenue with the signal. The driver of a 2020 SUV was making a left turn northbound when the vehicle struck the pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his hip and upper leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor for the driver. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash and was not ejected from the scene.
SUV Backs Into Pedestrian on Carmine Street▸A man was injured when an SUV backed into him on Carmine Street in Manhattan. The impact struck his lower leg and foot, causing abrasions. The driver was backing unsafely. The pedestrian remained conscious but suffered moderate injuries.
According to the police report, a 2014 SUV was backing southwest on Carmine Street in Manhattan when it struck a male pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle's right rear bumper made contact with the pedestrian. There was no vehicle damage reported. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene and suffered moderate injury severity. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Bowery▸A 19-year-old male pedestrian was hit by a northbound sedan on Bowery. The impact caused neck injuries and whiplash. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of collision.
According to the police report, a 19-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Bowery outside of a crosswalk or signal. The pedestrian suffered neck injuries and complained of whiplash. The collision involved a 2020 Nissan sedan traveling northbound, which struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The driver, a licensed female from New York, was going straight ahead at the time. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The pedestrian’s crossing location was noted as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection,' and both contributing factors for the pedestrian were unspecified.
Rear-End Crash Injures Right Rear Passenger▸A sedan stopped in traffic was struck from behind by a southbound vehicle. The impact hit the center back end of the stopped car and the center front end of the striking vehicle. A right rear passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash.
According to the police report, a southbound sedan stopped in traffic was rear-ended by another vehicle traveling in the same direction. The collision impacted the center back end of the stopped sedan and the center front end of the striking vehicle. The right rear passenger, a 48-year-old man wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious after the crash. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Bicyclist Injured on East Houston Street▸A 31-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered fractures to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash involved a station wagon SUV and a bike on East Houston Street in Manhattan. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a 31-year-old male bicyclist was injured on East Houston Street in Manhattan. He was partially ejected from his bike and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash involved a station wagon SUV and a bike, both traveling straight ahead. No vehicle damage was reported. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The report does not assign fault or blame to the bicyclist.
Taxi Strikes Pedestrian Crossing West Street▸A 31-year-old man crossing West Street with the signal was hit by a northbound taxi. The taxi’s front center struck the pedestrian, causing abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield and was distracted.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on West Street struck a 31-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection near West 12 Street. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The taxi’s front center end was the point of impact. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The driver was licensed and operating a 2015 Toyota taxi with two occupants.
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on Washington Square South▸A sedan struck a bicyclist traveling north on Washington Square South. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way. The bicyclist was conscious and bruised but not ejected.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Washington Square South collided with a bicyclist going straight north. The bicyclist, a 50-year-old man, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan showed no damage, while the bike was damaged at the center back end. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan driver was licensed; the bicyclist was unlicensed.
E-Bike Hits Pedestrian Working in Roadway▸A 63-year-old man was injured when an e-bike struck him outside an intersection on 55 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated lower arm and hand. The e-bike was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.
According to the police report, a 63-year-old male pedestrian was working in the roadway when he was struck by an e-bike on 55 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The e-bike was traveling straight ahead before the collision. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for the crash. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was injured while performing work in the roadway. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The e-bike sustained unspecified damage at a point of impact categorized as 'Other.'
Sedan Hits Elderly Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸A sedan struck an 83-year-old woman crossing East 8 Street with the signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way while making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg contusion but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 2020 Subaru sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, was making a left turn on East 8 Street when it struck an 83-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian was injured, sustaining contusions to her hip and upper leg, and remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor for the driver. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The pedestrian was at an intersection and had the right-of-way when the collision occurred.
E-Bike Strikes SUV Left Side on Bleecker▸A 21-year-old male bicyclist was injured after colliding with a Jeep SUV making a left turn on Bleecker Street. The e-bike hit the SUV’s left side doors. The rider suffered bruises and lower leg injuries. Road conditions were slippery.
According to the police report, a Jeep SUV was making a left turn on Bleecker Street in Manhattan when it was struck on the left side doors by an e-bike traveling straight ahead. The 21-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists slippery pavement as a contributing factor. The driver’s action of making a left turn contributed to the collision. The bicyclist was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. No driver license issues were noted for the SUV driver. The e-bike sustained damage to its center front end, while the SUV showed no damage.
Bicyclist Injured in Manhattan SUV Side Impact▸A 33-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and bruised after a side impact with an SUV stopped in traffic on Prince Street. The cyclist wore a helmet but suffered hip and upper leg injuries. The SUV driver was licensed and stopped.
According to the police report, a 33-year-old male bicyclist traveling west on Prince Street collided with the right side doors of a stopped SUV. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained contusions to his hip and upper leg. The SUV, a 2018 Mercedes SUV with two occupants, was stopped in traffic at the time of impact. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet but was injured despite this protection. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors for either party. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle lawfully. The bicyclist’s contributing factors are unspecified. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the bike and the right side doors of the SUV.
Box Truck Slams Sedan on 7 Avenue▸Box truck struck sedan on 7 Avenue. Sedan’s front passenger, a 59-year-old woman, suffered a neck injury. Oversized truck played a role. Both vehicles moved south. No pedestrians involved.
According to the police report, a box truck and a sedan collided while traveling south on 7 Avenue. The crash struck the sedan’s left front quarter panel and the truck’s right front. The sedan’s front passenger, a 59-year-old woman, was injured in the neck but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists the box truck’s oversized size as a contributing factor. No other driver errors, such as failure to yield or speeding, were noted. No pedestrians were involved. The injured woman was a passenger, not a driver.
Kavanagh Supports Weigh In Motion Sensors on BQE▸DOT says new sensors to catch overweight trucks on the BQE will not arrive until year’s end. Council Member Restler calls the daily truck hazard urgent. Lawmakers demand swift action. The city and state must coordinate. Vulnerable road users wait.
On January 31, 2022, DOT confirmed that weigh-in-motion (WIM) sensors for the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) will take a year to install. The pilot program, enabled by a state bill signed December 22, aims to fine illegally overweight trucks. The bill was introduced by State lawmakers Brian Kavanagh and Jo Anne Simon. Council Member Lincoln Restler, representing District 33, pressed for rapid installation, warning, "There are extremely overweight trucks barreling down the triple cantilever every single day that are a hazard to the health and safety of our community." The matter title states: "Tonnage sensors on the BQE will take a year to set up: DOT." The project is complex, requiring city and state DOT coordination and a 90-day grace period once operational. Vulnerable road users remain exposed while the system is delayed.
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Tonnage sensors on the BQE will take a year to set up: DOT,
brooklynpaper.com,
Published 2022-01-31
Kavanagh Supports Safety Boosting BQE Truck Weight Sensors▸DOT drags its feet. Overweight trucks pound the BQE. Council Member Restler calls it a daily hazard. Lawmakers push for weigh-in-motion sensors. The city says setup takes a year. Vulnerable road users wait while trucks threaten collapse.
On January 30, 2022, Council Member Lincoln Restler (District 33) pressed for urgent action on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) weigh-in-motion (WIM) pilot. The bill, sponsored in the state legislature by Brian Kavanagh and Jo Anne Simon, was signed into law on December 22. The measure, described as a 'critical project' by DOT, aims to catch and fine overweight trucks using new sensors. Restler said, 'There are extremely overweight trucks barreling down the triple cantilever every single day that are a hazard to the health and safety of our community.' DOT claims the system will be operational by year’s end, citing technical complexity. The Brooklyn Heights Association and local officials demand faster action. The pilot is the first of its kind in the nation. Until sensors are live, the BQE remains a danger zone for everyone not behind the wheel.
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Weight' for it: BQE automatic truck tonnage sensors will take a year to set up, DOT says,
amny.com,
Published 2022-01-30
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Against Signal on Varick▸A 32-year-old man was struck by an SUV on Varick Street while crossing against the signal. The impact fractured and dislocated his shoulder and upper arm. The driver, heading south, hit the pedestrian with the vehicle's right front bumper.
According to the police report, a 32-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Varick and Spring Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when he was struck by a southbound 2021 SUV. The vehicle's right front bumper made impact, causing a fractured and dislocated shoulder and upper arm. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No specific driver errors were listed in the report, and the pedestrian's crossing against the signal was noted as a contributing factor. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision and suffered serious upper body injuries.
SUV and Sedan Collide on Spring Street▸Two vehicles crashed on Spring Street. A sedan struck an SUV’s front end. The sedan driver, a 35-year-old man, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and other vehicular factors as causes.
According to the police report, a 2017 Honda sedan traveling north collided with a 2017 Ford SUV traveling east on Spring Street. The sedan struck the SUV’s center front end with its left front quarter panel. The sedan driver, a 35-year-old man, was injured with shoulder and upper arm trauma and complained of whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and other vehicular factors as contributing causes. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The collision caused damage to the front ends of both vehicles.
2Sedans Crash on Washington Street; Two Hurt▸Two sedans smashed on Washington Street. Impact tore metal. A woman and a girl, both passengers, suffered head bruises. Both stayed conscious. Drivers failed to yield. Traffic controls ignored. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Washington Street. The crash struck the right front bumper of one car and the right side doors of the other. Two passengers, a 47-year-old woman and an 11-year-old girl, suffered head contusions but remained conscious. Both were seated in the rear and wore lap belts. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Traffic Control Disregarded. These actions led to the collision and injuries. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or signaling, were noted.
2Alcohol-Fueled Jeep Slams Taxi at Lafayette and Bleecker▸Dawn. Metal twisted. Jeep hit taxi, taxi crushed sedan. Two drivers pinned, bleeding and dazed. Gasoline and alcohol filled the air. Passengers hurt. The street stayed silent. Steel and flesh bore the cost.
A Jeep crashed into a taxi at the corner of Lafayette Street and Bleecker Street in Manhattan. The impact forced the taxi into a sedan. According to the police report, 'Jeep into taxi, taxi into sedan. Two men pinned, belts locked. One bled from the chest. The other drifted, half-awake. The air stank of gasoline and alcohol.' Two drivers suffered crush injuries—one to the chest, one to the entire body. A passenger in the taxi reported back pain. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are specified. The crash left metal mangled and lives changed.
A 34-year-old man was hit while crossing Avenue of the Americas at Greenwich Avenue. The SUV made a left turn and struck him at the intersection. He suffered bruises and upper leg injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Avenue of the Americas at Greenwich Avenue with the signal. The driver of a 2020 SUV was making a left turn northbound when the vehicle struck the pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his hip and upper leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor for the driver. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash and was not ejected from the scene.
SUV Backs Into Pedestrian on Carmine Street▸A man was injured when an SUV backed into him on Carmine Street in Manhattan. The impact struck his lower leg and foot, causing abrasions. The driver was backing unsafely. The pedestrian remained conscious but suffered moderate injuries.
According to the police report, a 2014 SUV was backing southwest on Carmine Street in Manhattan when it struck a male pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle's right rear bumper made contact with the pedestrian. There was no vehicle damage reported. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene and suffered moderate injury severity. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Bowery▸A 19-year-old male pedestrian was hit by a northbound sedan on Bowery. The impact caused neck injuries and whiplash. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of collision.
According to the police report, a 19-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Bowery outside of a crosswalk or signal. The pedestrian suffered neck injuries and complained of whiplash. The collision involved a 2020 Nissan sedan traveling northbound, which struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The driver, a licensed female from New York, was going straight ahead at the time. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The pedestrian’s crossing location was noted as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection,' and both contributing factors for the pedestrian were unspecified.
Rear-End Crash Injures Right Rear Passenger▸A sedan stopped in traffic was struck from behind by a southbound vehicle. The impact hit the center back end of the stopped car and the center front end of the striking vehicle. A right rear passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash.
According to the police report, a southbound sedan stopped in traffic was rear-ended by another vehicle traveling in the same direction. The collision impacted the center back end of the stopped sedan and the center front end of the striking vehicle. The right rear passenger, a 48-year-old man wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious after the crash. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Bicyclist Injured on East Houston Street▸A 31-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered fractures to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash involved a station wagon SUV and a bike on East Houston Street in Manhattan. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a 31-year-old male bicyclist was injured on East Houston Street in Manhattan. He was partially ejected from his bike and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash involved a station wagon SUV and a bike, both traveling straight ahead. No vehicle damage was reported. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The report does not assign fault or blame to the bicyclist.
Taxi Strikes Pedestrian Crossing West Street▸A 31-year-old man crossing West Street with the signal was hit by a northbound taxi. The taxi’s front center struck the pedestrian, causing abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield and was distracted.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on West Street struck a 31-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection near West 12 Street. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The taxi’s front center end was the point of impact. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The driver was licensed and operating a 2015 Toyota taxi with two occupants.
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on Washington Square South▸A sedan struck a bicyclist traveling north on Washington Square South. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way. The bicyclist was conscious and bruised but not ejected.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Washington Square South collided with a bicyclist going straight north. The bicyclist, a 50-year-old man, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan showed no damage, while the bike was damaged at the center back end. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan driver was licensed; the bicyclist was unlicensed.
E-Bike Hits Pedestrian Working in Roadway▸A 63-year-old man was injured when an e-bike struck him outside an intersection on 55 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated lower arm and hand. The e-bike was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.
According to the police report, a 63-year-old male pedestrian was working in the roadway when he was struck by an e-bike on 55 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The e-bike was traveling straight ahead before the collision. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for the crash. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was injured while performing work in the roadway. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The e-bike sustained unspecified damage at a point of impact categorized as 'Other.'
Sedan Hits Elderly Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸A sedan struck an 83-year-old woman crossing East 8 Street with the signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way while making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg contusion but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 2020 Subaru sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, was making a left turn on East 8 Street when it struck an 83-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian was injured, sustaining contusions to her hip and upper leg, and remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor for the driver. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The pedestrian was at an intersection and had the right-of-way when the collision occurred.
E-Bike Strikes SUV Left Side on Bleecker▸A 21-year-old male bicyclist was injured after colliding with a Jeep SUV making a left turn on Bleecker Street. The e-bike hit the SUV’s left side doors. The rider suffered bruises and lower leg injuries. Road conditions were slippery.
According to the police report, a Jeep SUV was making a left turn on Bleecker Street in Manhattan when it was struck on the left side doors by an e-bike traveling straight ahead. The 21-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists slippery pavement as a contributing factor. The driver’s action of making a left turn contributed to the collision. The bicyclist was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. No driver license issues were noted for the SUV driver. The e-bike sustained damage to its center front end, while the SUV showed no damage.
Bicyclist Injured in Manhattan SUV Side Impact▸A 33-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and bruised after a side impact with an SUV stopped in traffic on Prince Street. The cyclist wore a helmet but suffered hip and upper leg injuries. The SUV driver was licensed and stopped.
According to the police report, a 33-year-old male bicyclist traveling west on Prince Street collided with the right side doors of a stopped SUV. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained contusions to his hip and upper leg. The SUV, a 2018 Mercedes SUV with two occupants, was stopped in traffic at the time of impact. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet but was injured despite this protection. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors for either party. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle lawfully. The bicyclist’s contributing factors are unspecified. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the bike and the right side doors of the SUV.
Box Truck Slams Sedan on 7 Avenue▸Box truck struck sedan on 7 Avenue. Sedan’s front passenger, a 59-year-old woman, suffered a neck injury. Oversized truck played a role. Both vehicles moved south. No pedestrians involved.
According to the police report, a box truck and a sedan collided while traveling south on 7 Avenue. The crash struck the sedan’s left front quarter panel and the truck’s right front. The sedan’s front passenger, a 59-year-old woman, was injured in the neck but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists the box truck’s oversized size as a contributing factor. No other driver errors, such as failure to yield or speeding, were noted. No pedestrians were involved. The injured woman was a passenger, not a driver.
Kavanagh Supports Weigh In Motion Sensors on BQE▸DOT says new sensors to catch overweight trucks on the BQE will not arrive until year’s end. Council Member Restler calls the daily truck hazard urgent. Lawmakers demand swift action. The city and state must coordinate. Vulnerable road users wait.
On January 31, 2022, DOT confirmed that weigh-in-motion (WIM) sensors for the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) will take a year to install. The pilot program, enabled by a state bill signed December 22, aims to fine illegally overweight trucks. The bill was introduced by State lawmakers Brian Kavanagh and Jo Anne Simon. Council Member Lincoln Restler, representing District 33, pressed for rapid installation, warning, "There are extremely overweight trucks barreling down the triple cantilever every single day that are a hazard to the health and safety of our community." The matter title states: "Tonnage sensors on the BQE will take a year to set up: DOT." The project is complex, requiring city and state DOT coordination and a 90-day grace period once operational. Vulnerable road users remain exposed while the system is delayed.
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Tonnage sensors on the BQE will take a year to set up: DOT,
brooklynpaper.com,
Published 2022-01-31
Kavanagh Supports Safety Boosting BQE Truck Weight Sensors▸DOT drags its feet. Overweight trucks pound the BQE. Council Member Restler calls it a daily hazard. Lawmakers push for weigh-in-motion sensors. The city says setup takes a year. Vulnerable road users wait while trucks threaten collapse.
On January 30, 2022, Council Member Lincoln Restler (District 33) pressed for urgent action on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) weigh-in-motion (WIM) pilot. The bill, sponsored in the state legislature by Brian Kavanagh and Jo Anne Simon, was signed into law on December 22. The measure, described as a 'critical project' by DOT, aims to catch and fine overweight trucks using new sensors. Restler said, 'There are extremely overweight trucks barreling down the triple cantilever every single day that are a hazard to the health and safety of our community.' DOT claims the system will be operational by year’s end, citing technical complexity. The Brooklyn Heights Association and local officials demand faster action. The pilot is the first of its kind in the nation. Until sensors are live, the BQE remains a danger zone for everyone not behind the wheel.
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Weight' for it: BQE automatic truck tonnage sensors will take a year to set up, DOT says,
amny.com,
Published 2022-01-30
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Against Signal on Varick▸A 32-year-old man was struck by an SUV on Varick Street while crossing against the signal. The impact fractured and dislocated his shoulder and upper arm. The driver, heading south, hit the pedestrian with the vehicle's right front bumper.
According to the police report, a 32-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Varick and Spring Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when he was struck by a southbound 2021 SUV. The vehicle's right front bumper made impact, causing a fractured and dislocated shoulder and upper arm. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No specific driver errors were listed in the report, and the pedestrian's crossing against the signal was noted as a contributing factor. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision and suffered serious upper body injuries.
SUV and Sedan Collide on Spring Street▸Two vehicles crashed on Spring Street. A sedan struck an SUV’s front end. The sedan driver, a 35-year-old man, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and other vehicular factors as causes.
According to the police report, a 2017 Honda sedan traveling north collided with a 2017 Ford SUV traveling east on Spring Street. The sedan struck the SUV’s center front end with its left front quarter panel. The sedan driver, a 35-year-old man, was injured with shoulder and upper arm trauma and complained of whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and other vehicular factors as contributing causes. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The collision caused damage to the front ends of both vehicles.
2Sedans Crash on Washington Street; Two Hurt▸Two sedans smashed on Washington Street. Impact tore metal. A woman and a girl, both passengers, suffered head bruises. Both stayed conscious. Drivers failed to yield. Traffic controls ignored. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Washington Street. The crash struck the right front bumper of one car and the right side doors of the other. Two passengers, a 47-year-old woman and an 11-year-old girl, suffered head contusions but remained conscious. Both were seated in the rear and wore lap belts. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Traffic Control Disregarded. These actions led to the collision and injuries. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or signaling, were noted.
2Alcohol-Fueled Jeep Slams Taxi at Lafayette and Bleecker▸Dawn. Metal twisted. Jeep hit taxi, taxi crushed sedan. Two drivers pinned, bleeding and dazed. Gasoline and alcohol filled the air. Passengers hurt. The street stayed silent. Steel and flesh bore the cost.
A Jeep crashed into a taxi at the corner of Lafayette Street and Bleecker Street in Manhattan. The impact forced the taxi into a sedan. According to the police report, 'Jeep into taxi, taxi into sedan. Two men pinned, belts locked. One bled from the chest. The other drifted, half-awake. The air stank of gasoline and alcohol.' Two drivers suffered crush injuries—one to the chest, one to the entire body. A passenger in the taxi reported back pain. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are specified. The crash left metal mangled and lives changed.
A man was injured when an SUV backed into him on Carmine Street in Manhattan. The impact struck his lower leg and foot, causing abrasions. The driver was backing unsafely. The pedestrian remained conscious but suffered moderate injuries.
According to the police report, a 2014 SUV was backing southwest on Carmine Street in Manhattan when it struck a male pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle's right rear bumper made contact with the pedestrian. There was no vehicle damage reported. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene and suffered moderate injury severity. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Bowery▸A 19-year-old male pedestrian was hit by a northbound sedan on Bowery. The impact caused neck injuries and whiplash. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of collision.
According to the police report, a 19-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Bowery outside of a crosswalk or signal. The pedestrian suffered neck injuries and complained of whiplash. The collision involved a 2020 Nissan sedan traveling northbound, which struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The driver, a licensed female from New York, was going straight ahead at the time. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The pedestrian’s crossing location was noted as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection,' and both contributing factors for the pedestrian were unspecified.
Rear-End Crash Injures Right Rear Passenger▸A sedan stopped in traffic was struck from behind by a southbound vehicle. The impact hit the center back end of the stopped car and the center front end of the striking vehicle. A right rear passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash.
According to the police report, a southbound sedan stopped in traffic was rear-ended by another vehicle traveling in the same direction. The collision impacted the center back end of the stopped sedan and the center front end of the striking vehicle. The right rear passenger, a 48-year-old man wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious after the crash. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Bicyclist Injured on East Houston Street▸A 31-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered fractures to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash involved a station wagon SUV and a bike on East Houston Street in Manhattan. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a 31-year-old male bicyclist was injured on East Houston Street in Manhattan. He was partially ejected from his bike and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash involved a station wagon SUV and a bike, both traveling straight ahead. No vehicle damage was reported. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The report does not assign fault or blame to the bicyclist.
Taxi Strikes Pedestrian Crossing West Street▸A 31-year-old man crossing West Street with the signal was hit by a northbound taxi. The taxi’s front center struck the pedestrian, causing abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield and was distracted.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on West Street struck a 31-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection near West 12 Street. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The taxi’s front center end was the point of impact. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The driver was licensed and operating a 2015 Toyota taxi with two occupants.
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on Washington Square South▸A sedan struck a bicyclist traveling north on Washington Square South. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way. The bicyclist was conscious and bruised but not ejected.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Washington Square South collided with a bicyclist going straight north. The bicyclist, a 50-year-old man, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan showed no damage, while the bike was damaged at the center back end. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan driver was licensed; the bicyclist was unlicensed.
E-Bike Hits Pedestrian Working in Roadway▸A 63-year-old man was injured when an e-bike struck him outside an intersection on 55 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated lower arm and hand. The e-bike was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.
According to the police report, a 63-year-old male pedestrian was working in the roadway when he was struck by an e-bike on 55 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The e-bike was traveling straight ahead before the collision. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for the crash. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was injured while performing work in the roadway. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The e-bike sustained unspecified damage at a point of impact categorized as 'Other.'
Sedan Hits Elderly Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸A sedan struck an 83-year-old woman crossing East 8 Street with the signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way while making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg contusion but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 2020 Subaru sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, was making a left turn on East 8 Street when it struck an 83-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian was injured, sustaining contusions to her hip and upper leg, and remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor for the driver. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The pedestrian was at an intersection and had the right-of-way when the collision occurred.
E-Bike Strikes SUV Left Side on Bleecker▸A 21-year-old male bicyclist was injured after colliding with a Jeep SUV making a left turn on Bleecker Street. The e-bike hit the SUV’s left side doors. The rider suffered bruises and lower leg injuries. Road conditions were slippery.
According to the police report, a Jeep SUV was making a left turn on Bleecker Street in Manhattan when it was struck on the left side doors by an e-bike traveling straight ahead. The 21-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists slippery pavement as a contributing factor. The driver’s action of making a left turn contributed to the collision. The bicyclist was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. No driver license issues were noted for the SUV driver. The e-bike sustained damage to its center front end, while the SUV showed no damage.
Bicyclist Injured in Manhattan SUV Side Impact▸A 33-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and bruised after a side impact with an SUV stopped in traffic on Prince Street. The cyclist wore a helmet but suffered hip and upper leg injuries. The SUV driver was licensed and stopped.
According to the police report, a 33-year-old male bicyclist traveling west on Prince Street collided with the right side doors of a stopped SUV. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained contusions to his hip and upper leg. The SUV, a 2018 Mercedes SUV with two occupants, was stopped in traffic at the time of impact. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet but was injured despite this protection. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors for either party. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle lawfully. The bicyclist’s contributing factors are unspecified. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the bike and the right side doors of the SUV.
Box Truck Slams Sedan on 7 Avenue▸Box truck struck sedan on 7 Avenue. Sedan’s front passenger, a 59-year-old woman, suffered a neck injury. Oversized truck played a role. Both vehicles moved south. No pedestrians involved.
According to the police report, a box truck and a sedan collided while traveling south on 7 Avenue. The crash struck the sedan’s left front quarter panel and the truck’s right front. The sedan’s front passenger, a 59-year-old woman, was injured in the neck but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists the box truck’s oversized size as a contributing factor. No other driver errors, such as failure to yield or speeding, were noted. No pedestrians were involved. The injured woman was a passenger, not a driver.
Kavanagh Supports Weigh In Motion Sensors on BQE▸DOT says new sensors to catch overweight trucks on the BQE will not arrive until year’s end. Council Member Restler calls the daily truck hazard urgent. Lawmakers demand swift action. The city and state must coordinate. Vulnerable road users wait.
On January 31, 2022, DOT confirmed that weigh-in-motion (WIM) sensors for the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) will take a year to install. The pilot program, enabled by a state bill signed December 22, aims to fine illegally overweight trucks. The bill was introduced by State lawmakers Brian Kavanagh and Jo Anne Simon. Council Member Lincoln Restler, representing District 33, pressed for rapid installation, warning, "There are extremely overweight trucks barreling down the triple cantilever every single day that are a hazard to the health and safety of our community." The matter title states: "Tonnage sensors on the BQE will take a year to set up: DOT." The project is complex, requiring city and state DOT coordination and a 90-day grace period once operational. Vulnerable road users remain exposed while the system is delayed.
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Tonnage sensors on the BQE will take a year to set up: DOT,
brooklynpaper.com,
Published 2022-01-31
Kavanagh Supports Safety Boosting BQE Truck Weight Sensors▸DOT drags its feet. Overweight trucks pound the BQE. Council Member Restler calls it a daily hazard. Lawmakers push for weigh-in-motion sensors. The city says setup takes a year. Vulnerable road users wait while trucks threaten collapse.
On January 30, 2022, Council Member Lincoln Restler (District 33) pressed for urgent action on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) weigh-in-motion (WIM) pilot. The bill, sponsored in the state legislature by Brian Kavanagh and Jo Anne Simon, was signed into law on December 22. The measure, described as a 'critical project' by DOT, aims to catch and fine overweight trucks using new sensors. Restler said, 'There are extremely overweight trucks barreling down the triple cantilever every single day that are a hazard to the health and safety of our community.' DOT claims the system will be operational by year’s end, citing technical complexity. The Brooklyn Heights Association and local officials demand faster action. The pilot is the first of its kind in the nation. Until sensors are live, the BQE remains a danger zone for everyone not behind the wheel.
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Weight' for it: BQE automatic truck tonnage sensors will take a year to set up, DOT says,
amny.com,
Published 2022-01-30
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Against Signal on Varick▸A 32-year-old man was struck by an SUV on Varick Street while crossing against the signal. The impact fractured and dislocated his shoulder and upper arm. The driver, heading south, hit the pedestrian with the vehicle's right front bumper.
According to the police report, a 32-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Varick and Spring Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when he was struck by a southbound 2021 SUV. The vehicle's right front bumper made impact, causing a fractured and dislocated shoulder and upper arm. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No specific driver errors were listed in the report, and the pedestrian's crossing against the signal was noted as a contributing factor. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision and suffered serious upper body injuries.
SUV and Sedan Collide on Spring Street▸Two vehicles crashed on Spring Street. A sedan struck an SUV’s front end. The sedan driver, a 35-year-old man, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and other vehicular factors as causes.
According to the police report, a 2017 Honda sedan traveling north collided with a 2017 Ford SUV traveling east on Spring Street. The sedan struck the SUV’s center front end with its left front quarter panel. The sedan driver, a 35-year-old man, was injured with shoulder and upper arm trauma and complained of whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and other vehicular factors as contributing causes. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The collision caused damage to the front ends of both vehicles.
2Sedans Crash on Washington Street; Two Hurt▸Two sedans smashed on Washington Street. Impact tore metal. A woman and a girl, both passengers, suffered head bruises. Both stayed conscious. Drivers failed to yield. Traffic controls ignored. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Washington Street. The crash struck the right front bumper of one car and the right side doors of the other. Two passengers, a 47-year-old woman and an 11-year-old girl, suffered head contusions but remained conscious. Both were seated in the rear and wore lap belts. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Traffic Control Disregarded. These actions led to the collision and injuries. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or signaling, were noted.
2Alcohol-Fueled Jeep Slams Taxi at Lafayette and Bleecker▸Dawn. Metal twisted. Jeep hit taxi, taxi crushed sedan. Two drivers pinned, bleeding and dazed. Gasoline and alcohol filled the air. Passengers hurt. The street stayed silent. Steel and flesh bore the cost.
A Jeep crashed into a taxi at the corner of Lafayette Street and Bleecker Street in Manhattan. The impact forced the taxi into a sedan. According to the police report, 'Jeep into taxi, taxi into sedan. Two men pinned, belts locked. One bled from the chest. The other drifted, half-awake. The air stank of gasoline and alcohol.' Two drivers suffered crush injuries—one to the chest, one to the entire body. A passenger in the taxi reported back pain. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are specified. The crash left metal mangled and lives changed.
A 19-year-old male pedestrian was hit by a northbound sedan on Bowery. The impact caused neck injuries and whiplash. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of collision.
According to the police report, a 19-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Bowery outside of a crosswalk or signal. The pedestrian suffered neck injuries and complained of whiplash. The collision involved a 2020 Nissan sedan traveling northbound, which struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The driver, a licensed female from New York, was going straight ahead at the time. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The pedestrian’s crossing location was noted as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection,' and both contributing factors for the pedestrian were unspecified.
Rear-End Crash Injures Right Rear Passenger▸A sedan stopped in traffic was struck from behind by a southbound vehicle. The impact hit the center back end of the stopped car and the center front end of the striking vehicle. A right rear passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash.
According to the police report, a southbound sedan stopped in traffic was rear-ended by another vehicle traveling in the same direction. The collision impacted the center back end of the stopped sedan and the center front end of the striking vehicle. The right rear passenger, a 48-year-old man wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious after the crash. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Bicyclist Injured on East Houston Street▸A 31-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered fractures to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash involved a station wagon SUV and a bike on East Houston Street in Manhattan. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a 31-year-old male bicyclist was injured on East Houston Street in Manhattan. He was partially ejected from his bike and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash involved a station wagon SUV and a bike, both traveling straight ahead. No vehicle damage was reported. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The report does not assign fault or blame to the bicyclist.
Taxi Strikes Pedestrian Crossing West Street▸A 31-year-old man crossing West Street with the signal was hit by a northbound taxi. The taxi’s front center struck the pedestrian, causing abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield and was distracted.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on West Street struck a 31-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection near West 12 Street. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The taxi’s front center end was the point of impact. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The driver was licensed and operating a 2015 Toyota taxi with two occupants.
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on Washington Square South▸A sedan struck a bicyclist traveling north on Washington Square South. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way. The bicyclist was conscious and bruised but not ejected.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Washington Square South collided with a bicyclist going straight north. The bicyclist, a 50-year-old man, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan showed no damage, while the bike was damaged at the center back end. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan driver was licensed; the bicyclist was unlicensed.
E-Bike Hits Pedestrian Working in Roadway▸A 63-year-old man was injured when an e-bike struck him outside an intersection on 55 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated lower arm and hand. The e-bike was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.
According to the police report, a 63-year-old male pedestrian was working in the roadway when he was struck by an e-bike on 55 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The e-bike was traveling straight ahead before the collision. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for the crash. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was injured while performing work in the roadway. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The e-bike sustained unspecified damage at a point of impact categorized as 'Other.'
Sedan Hits Elderly Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸A sedan struck an 83-year-old woman crossing East 8 Street with the signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way while making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg contusion but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 2020 Subaru sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, was making a left turn on East 8 Street when it struck an 83-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian was injured, sustaining contusions to her hip and upper leg, and remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor for the driver. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The pedestrian was at an intersection and had the right-of-way when the collision occurred.
E-Bike Strikes SUV Left Side on Bleecker▸A 21-year-old male bicyclist was injured after colliding with a Jeep SUV making a left turn on Bleecker Street. The e-bike hit the SUV’s left side doors. The rider suffered bruises and lower leg injuries. Road conditions were slippery.
According to the police report, a Jeep SUV was making a left turn on Bleecker Street in Manhattan when it was struck on the left side doors by an e-bike traveling straight ahead. The 21-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists slippery pavement as a contributing factor. The driver’s action of making a left turn contributed to the collision. The bicyclist was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. No driver license issues were noted for the SUV driver. The e-bike sustained damage to its center front end, while the SUV showed no damage.
Bicyclist Injured in Manhattan SUV Side Impact▸A 33-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and bruised after a side impact with an SUV stopped in traffic on Prince Street. The cyclist wore a helmet but suffered hip and upper leg injuries. The SUV driver was licensed and stopped.
According to the police report, a 33-year-old male bicyclist traveling west on Prince Street collided with the right side doors of a stopped SUV. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained contusions to his hip and upper leg. The SUV, a 2018 Mercedes SUV with two occupants, was stopped in traffic at the time of impact. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet but was injured despite this protection. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors for either party. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle lawfully. The bicyclist’s contributing factors are unspecified. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the bike and the right side doors of the SUV.
Box Truck Slams Sedan on 7 Avenue▸Box truck struck sedan on 7 Avenue. Sedan’s front passenger, a 59-year-old woman, suffered a neck injury. Oversized truck played a role. Both vehicles moved south. No pedestrians involved.
According to the police report, a box truck and a sedan collided while traveling south on 7 Avenue. The crash struck the sedan’s left front quarter panel and the truck’s right front. The sedan’s front passenger, a 59-year-old woman, was injured in the neck but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists the box truck’s oversized size as a contributing factor. No other driver errors, such as failure to yield or speeding, were noted. No pedestrians were involved. The injured woman was a passenger, not a driver.
Kavanagh Supports Weigh In Motion Sensors on BQE▸DOT says new sensors to catch overweight trucks on the BQE will not arrive until year’s end. Council Member Restler calls the daily truck hazard urgent. Lawmakers demand swift action. The city and state must coordinate. Vulnerable road users wait.
On January 31, 2022, DOT confirmed that weigh-in-motion (WIM) sensors for the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) will take a year to install. The pilot program, enabled by a state bill signed December 22, aims to fine illegally overweight trucks. The bill was introduced by State lawmakers Brian Kavanagh and Jo Anne Simon. Council Member Lincoln Restler, representing District 33, pressed for rapid installation, warning, "There are extremely overweight trucks barreling down the triple cantilever every single day that are a hazard to the health and safety of our community." The matter title states: "Tonnage sensors on the BQE will take a year to set up: DOT." The project is complex, requiring city and state DOT coordination and a 90-day grace period once operational. Vulnerable road users remain exposed while the system is delayed.
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Tonnage sensors on the BQE will take a year to set up: DOT,
brooklynpaper.com,
Published 2022-01-31
Kavanagh Supports Safety Boosting BQE Truck Weight Sensors▸DOT drags its feet. Overweight trucks pound the BQE. Council Member Restler calls it a daily hazard. Lawmakers push for weigh-in-motion sensors. The city says setup takes a year. Vulnerable road users wait while trucks threaten collapse.
On January 30, 2022, Council Member Lincoln Restler (District 33) pressed for urgent action on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) weigh-in-motion (WIM) pilot. The bill, sponsored in the state legislature by Brian Kavanagh and Jo Anne Simon, was signed into law on December 22. The measure, described as a 'critical project' by DOT, aims to catch and fine overweight trucks using new sensors. Restler said, 'There are extremely overweight trucks barreling down the triple cantilever every single day that are a hazard to the health and safety of our community.' DOT claims the system will be operational by year’s end, citing technical complexity. The Brooklyn Heights Association and local officials demand faster action. The pilot is the first of its kind in the nation. Until sensors are live, the BQE remains a danger zone for everyone not behind the wheel.
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Weight' for it: BQE automatic truck tonnage sensors will take a year to set up, DOT says,
amny.com,
Published 2022-01-30
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Against Signal on Varick▸A 32-year-old man was struck by an SUV on Varick Street while crossing against the signal. The impact fractured and dislocated his shoulder and upper arm. The driver, heading south, hit the pedestrian with the vehicle's right front bumper.
According to the police report, a 32-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Varick and Spring Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when he was struck by a southbound 2021 SUV. The vehicle's right front bumper made impact, causing a fractured and dislocated shoulder and upper arm. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No specific driver errors were listed in the report, and the pedestrian's crossing against the signal was noted as a contributing factor. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision and suffered serious upper body injuries.
SUV and Sedan Collide on Spring Street▸Two vehicles crashed on Spring Street. A sedan struck an SUV’s front end. The sedan driver, a 35-year-old man, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and other vehicular factors as causes.
According to the police report, a 2017 Honda sedan traveling north collided with a 2017 Ford SUV traveling east on Spring Street. The sedan struck the SUV’s center front end with its left front quarter panel. The sedan driver, a 35-year-old man, was injured with shoulder and upper arm trauma and complained of whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and other vehicular factors as contributing causes. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The collision caused damage to the front ends of both vehicles.
2Sedans Crash on Washington Street; Two Hurt▸Two sedans smashed on Washington Street. Impact tore metal. A woman and a girl, both passengers, suffered head bruises. Both stayed conscious. Drivers failed to yield. Traffic controls ignored. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Washington Street. The crash struck the right front bumper of one car and the right side doors of the other. Two passengers, a 47-year-old woman and an 11-year-old girl, suffered head contusions but remained conscious. Both were seated in the rear and wore lap belts. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Traffic Control Disregarded. These actions led to the collision and injuries. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or signaling, were noted.
2Alcohol-Fueled Jeep Slams Taxi at Lafayette and Bleecker▸Dawn. Metal twisted. Jeep hit taxi, taxi crushed sedan. Two drivers pinned, bleeding and dazed. Gasoline and alcohol filled the air. Passengers hurt. The street stayed silent. Steel and flesh bore the cost.
A Jeep crashed into a taxi at the corner of Lafayette Street and Bleecker Street in Manhattan. The impact forced the taxi into a sedan. According to the police report, 'Jeep into taxi, taxi into sedan. Two men pinned, belts locked. One bled from the chest. The other drifted, half-awake. The air stank of gasoline and alcohol.' Two drivers suffered crush injuries—one to the chest, one to the entire body. A passenger in the taxi reported back pain. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are specified. The crash left metal mangled and lives changed.
A sedan stopped in traffic was struck from behind by a southbound vehicle. The impact hit the center back end of the stopped car and the center front end of the striking vehicle. A right rear passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash.
According to the police report, a southbound sedan stopped in traffic was rear-ended by another vehicle traveling in the same direction. The collision impacted the center back end of the stopped sedan and the center front end of the striking vehicle. The right rear passenger, a 48-year-old man wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious after the crash. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Bicyclist Injured on East Houston Street▸A 31-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered fractures to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash involved a station wagon SUV and a bike on East Houston Street in Manhattan. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a 31-year-old male bicyclist was injured on East Houston Street in Manhattan. He was partially ejected from his bike and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash involved a station wagon SUV and a bike, both traveling straight ahead. No vehicle damage was reported. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The report does not assign fault or blame to the bicyclist.
Taxi Strikes Pedestrian Crossing West Street▸A 31-year-old man crossing West Street with the signal was hit by a northbound taxi. The taxi’s front center struck the pedestrian, causing abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield and was distracted.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on West Street struck a 31-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection near West 12 Street. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The taxi’s front center end was the point of impact. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The driver was licensed and operating a 2015 Toyota taxi with two occupants.
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on Washington Square South▸A sedan struck a bicyclist traveling north on Washington Square South. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way. The bicyclist was conscious and bruised but not ejected.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Washington Square South collided with a bicyclist going straight north. The bicyclist, a 50-year-old man, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan showed no damage, while the bike was damaged at the center back end. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan driver was licensed; the bicyclist was unlicensed.
E-Bike Hits Pedestrian Working in Roadway▸A 63-year-old man was injured when an e-bike struck him outside an intersection on 55 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated lower arm and hand. The e-bike was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.
According to the police report, a 63-year-old male pedestrian was working in the roadway when he was struck by an e-bike on 55 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The e-bike was traveling straight ahead before the collision. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for the crash. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was injured while performing work in the roadway. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The e-bike sustained unspecified damage at a point of impact categorized as 'Other.'
Sedan Hits Elderly Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸A sedan struck an 83-year-old woman crossing East 8 Street with the signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way while making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg contusion but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 2020 Subaru sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, was making a left turn on East 8 Street when it struck an 83-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian was injured, sustaining contusions to her hip and upper leg, and remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor for the driver. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The pedestrian was at an intersection and had the right-of-way when the collision occurred.
E-Bike Strikes SUV Left Side on Bleecker▸A 21-year-old male bicyclist was injured after colliding with a Jeep SUV making a left turn on Bleecker Street. The e-bike hit the SUV’s left side doors. The rider suffered bruises and lower leg injuries. Road conditions were slippery.
According to the police report, a Jeep SUV was making a left turn on Bleecker Street in Manhattan when it was struck on the left side doors by an e-bike traveling straight ahead. The 21-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists slippery pavement as a contributing factor. The driver’s action of making a left turn contributed to the collision. The bicyclist was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. No driver license issues were noted for the SUV driver. The e-bike sustained damage to its center front end, while the SUV showed no damage.
Bicyclist Injured in Manhattan SUV Side Impact▸A 33-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and bruised after a side impact with an SUV stopped in traffic on Prince Street. The cyclist wore a helmet but suffered hip and upper leg injuries. The SUV driver was licensed and stopped.
According to the police report, a 33-year-old male bicyclist traveling west on Prince Street collided with the right side doors of a stopped SUV. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained contusions to his hip and upper leg. The SUV, a 2018 Mercedes SUV with two occupants, was stopped in traffic at the time of impact. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet but was injured despite this protection. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors for either party. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle lawfully. The bicyclist’s contributing factors are unspecified. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the bike and the right side doors of the SUV.
Box Truck Slams Sedan on 7 Avenue▸Box truck struck sedan on 7 Avenue. Sedan’s front passenger, a 59-year-old woman, suffered a neck injury. Oversized truck played a role. Both vehicles moved south. No pedestrians involved.
According to the police report, a box truck and a sedan collided while traveling south on 7 Avenue. The crash struck the sedan’s left front quarter panel and the truck’s right front. The sedan’s front passenger, a 59-year-old woman, was injured in the neck but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists the box truck’s oversized size as a contributing factor. No other driver errors, such as failure to yield or speeding, were noted. No pedestrians were involved. The injured woman was a passenger, not a driver.
Kavanagh Supports Weigh In Motion Sensors on BQE▸DOT says new sensors to catch overweight trucks on the BQE will not arrive until year’s end. Council Member Restler calls the daily truck hazard urgent. Lawmakers demand swift action. The city and state must coordinate. Vulnerable road users wait.
On January 31, 2022, DOT confirmed that weigh-in-motion (WIM) sensors for the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) will take a year to install. The pilot program, enabled by a state bill signed December 22, aims to fine illegally overweight trucks. The bill was introduced by State lawmakers Brian Kavanagh and Jo Anne Simon. Council Member Lincoln Restler, representing District 33, pressed for rapid installation, warning, "There are extremely overweight trucks barreling down the triple cantilever every single day that are a hazard to the health and safety of our community." The matter title states: "Tonnage sensors on the BQE will take a year to set up: DOT." The project is complex, requiring city and state DOT coordination and a 90-day grace period once operational. Vulnerable road users remain exposed while the system is delayed.
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Tonnage sensors on the BQE will take a year to set up: DOT,
brooklynpaper.com,
Published 2022-01-31
Kavanagh Supports Safety Boosting BQE Truck Weight Sensors▸DOT drags its feet. Overweight trucks pound the BQE. Council Member Restler calls it a daily hazard. Lawmakers push for weigh-in-motion sensors. The city says setup takes a year. Vulnerable road users wait while trucks threaten collapse.
On January 30, 2022, Council Member Lincoln Restler (District 33) pressed for urgent action on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) weigh-in-motion (WIM) pilot. The bill, sponsored in the state legislature by Brian Kavanagh and Jo Anne Simon, was signed into law on December 22. The measure, described as a 'critical project' by DOT, aims to catch and fine overweight trucks using new sensors. Restler said, 'There are extremely overweight trucks barreling down the triple cantilever every single day that are a hazard to the health and safety of our community.' DOT claims the system will be operational by year’s end, citing technical complexity. The Brooklyn Heights Association and local officials demand faster action. The pilot is the first of its kind in the nation. Until sensors are live, the BQE remains a danger zone for everyone not behind the wheel.
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Weight' for it: BQE automatic truck tonnage sensors will take a year to set up, DOT says,
amny.com,
Published 2022-01-30
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Against Signal on Varick▸A 32-year-old man was struck by an SUV on Varick Street while crossing against the signal. The impact fractured and dislocated his shoulder and upper arm. The driver, heading south, hit the pedestrian with the vehicle's right front bumper.
According to the police report, a 32-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Varick and Spring Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when he was struck by a southbound 2021 SUV. The vehicle's right front bumper made impact, causing a fractured and dislocated shoulder and upper arm. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No specific driver errors were listed in the report, and the pedestrian's crossing against the signal was noted as a contributing factor. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision and suffered serious upper body injuries.
SUV and Sedan Collide on Spring Street▸Two vehicles crashed on Spring Street. A sedan struck an SUV’s front end. The sedan driver, a 35-year-old man, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and other vehicular factors as causes.
According to the police report, a 2017 Honda sedan traveling north collided with a 2017 Ford SUV traveling east on Spring Street. The sedan struck the SUV’s center front end with its left front quarter panel. The sedan driver, a 35-year-old man, was injured with shoulder and upper arm trauma and complained of whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and other vehicular factors as contributing causes. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The collision caused damage to the front ends of both vehicles.
2Sedans Crash on Washington Street; Two Hurt▸Two sedans smashed on Washington Street. Impact tore metal. A woman and a girl, both passengers, suffered head bruises. Both stayed conscious. Drivers failed to yield. Traffic controls ignored. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Washington Street. The crash struck the right front bumper of one car and the right side doors of the other. Two passengers, a 47-year-old woman and an 11-year-old girl, suffered head contusions but remained conscious. Both were seated in the rear and wore lap belts. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Traffic Control Disregarded. These actions led to the collision and injuries. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or signaling, were noted.
2Alcohol-Fueled Jeep Slams Taxi at Lafayette and Bleecker▸Dawn. Metal twisted. Jeep hit taxi, taxi crushed sedan. Two drivers pinned, bleeding and dazed. Gasoline and alcohol filled the air. Passengers hurt. The street stayed silent. Steel and flesh bore the cost.
A Jeep crashed into a taxi at the corner of Lafayette Street and Bleecker Street in Manhattan. The impact forced the taxi into a sedan. According to the police report, 'Jeep into taxi, taxi into sedan. Two men pinned, belts locked. One bled from the chest. The other drifted, half-awake. The air stank of gasoline and alcohol.' Two drivers suffered crush injuries—one to the chest, one to the entire body. A passenger in the taxi reported back pain. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are specified. The crash left metal mangled and lives changed.
A 31-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered fractures to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash involved a station wagon SUV and a bike on East Houston Street in Manhattan. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a 31-year-old male bicyclist was injured on East Houston Street in Manhattan. He was partially ejected from his bike and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash involved a station wagon SUV and a bike, both traveling straight ahead. No vehicle damage was reported. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The report does not assign fault or blame to the bicyclist.
Taxi Strikes Pedestrian Crossing West Street▸A 31-year-old man crossing West Street with the signal was hit by a northbound taxi. The taxi’s front center struck the pedestrian, causing abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield and was distracted.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on West Street struck a 31-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection near West 12 Street. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The taxi’s front center end was the point of impact. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The driver was licensed and operating a 2015 Toyota taxi with two occupants.
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on Washington Square South▸A sedan struck a bicyclist traveling north on Washington Square South. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way. The bicyclist was conscious and bruised but not ejected.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Washington Square South collided with a bicyclist going straight north. The bicyclist, a 50-year-old man, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan showed no damage, while the bike was damaged at the center back end. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan driver was licensed; the bicyclist was unlicensed.
E-Bike Hits Pedestrian Working in Roadway▸A 63-year-old man was injured when an e-bike struck him outside an intersection on 55 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated lower arm and hand. The e-bike was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.
According to the police report, a 63-year-old male pedestrian was working in the roadway when he was struck by an e-bike on 55 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The e-bike was traveling straight ahead before the collision. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for the crash. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was injured while performing work in the roadway. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The e-bike sustained unspecified damage at a point of impact categorized as 'Other.'
Sedan Hits Elderly Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸A sedan struck an 83-year-old woman crossing East 8 Street with the signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way while making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg contusion but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 2020 Subaru sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, was making a left turn on East 8 Street when it struck an 83-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian was injured, sustaining contusions to her hip and upper leg, and remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor for the driver. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The pedestrian was at an intersection and had the right-of-way when the collision occurred.
E-Bike Strikes SUV Left Side on Bleecker▸A 21-year-old male bicyclist was injured after colliding with a Jeep SUV making a left turn on Bleecker Street. The e-bike hit the SUV’s left side doors. The rider suffered bruises and lower leg injuries. Road conditions were slippery.
According to the police report, a Jeep SUV was making a left turn on Bleecker Street in Manhattan when it was struck on the left side doors by an e-bike traveling straight ahead. The 21-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists slippery pavement as a contributing factor. The driver’s action of making a left turn contributed to the collision. The bicyclist was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. No driver license issues were noted for the SUV driver. The e-bike sustained damage to its center front end, while the SUV showed no damage.
Bicyclist Injured in Manhattan SUV Side Impact▸A 33-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and bruised after a side impact with an SUV stopped in traffic on Prince Street. The cyclist wore a helmet but suffered hip and upper leg injuries. The SUV driver was licensed and stopped.
According to the police report, a 33-year-old male bicyclist traveling west on Prince Street collided with the right side doors of a stopped SUV. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained contusions to his hip and upper leg. The SUV, a 2018 Mercedes SUV with two occupants, was stopped in traffic at the time of impact. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet but was injured despite this protection. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors for either party. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle lawfully. The bicyclist’s contributing factors are unspecified. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the bike and the right side doors of the SUV.
Box Truck Slams Sedan on 7 Avenue▸Box truck struck sedan on 7 Avenue. Sedan’s front passenger, a 59-year-old woman, suffered a neck injury. Oversized truck played a role. Both vehicles moved south. No pedestrians involved.
According to the police report, a box truck and a sedan collided while traveling south on 7 Avenue. The crash struck the sedan’s left front quarter panel and the truck’s right front. The sedan’s front passenger, a 59-year-old woman, was injured in the neck but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists the box truck’s oversized size as a contributing factor. No other driver errors, such as failure to yield or speeding, were noted. No pedestrians were involved. The injured woman was a passenger, not a driver.
Kavanagh Supports Weigh In Motion Sensors on BQE▸DOT says new sensors to catch overweight trucks on the BQE will not arrive until year’s end. Council Member Restler calls the daily truck hazard urgent. Lawmakers demand swift action. The city and state must coordinate. Vulnerable road users wait.
On January 31, 2022, DOT confirmed that weigh-in-motion (WIM) sensors for the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) will take a year to install. The pilot program, enabled by a state bill signed December 22, aims to fine illegally overweight trucks. The bill was introduced by State lawmakers Brian Kavanagh and Jo Anne Simon. Council Member Lincoln Restler, representing District 33, pressed for rapid installation, warning, "There are extremely overweight trucks barreling down the triple cantilever every single day that are a hazard to the health and safety of our community." The matter title states: "Tonnage sensors on the BQE will take a year to set up: DOT." The project is complex, requiring city and state DOT coordination and a 90-day grace period once operational. Vulnerable road users remain exposed while the system is delayed.
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Tonnage sensors on the BQE will take a year to set up: DOT,
brooklynpaper.com,
Published 2022-01-31
Kavanagh Supports Safety Boosting BQE Truck Weight Sensors▸DOT drags its feet. Overweight trucks pound the BQE. Council Member Restler calls it a daily hazard. Lawmakers push for weigh-in-motion sensors. The city says setup takes a year. Vulnerable road users wait while trucks threaten collapse.
On January 30, 2022, Council Member Lincoln Restler (District 33) pressed for urgent action on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) weigh-in-motion (WIM) pilot. The bill, sponsored in the state legislature by Brian Kavanagh and Jo Anne Simon, was signed into law on December 22. The measure, described as a 'critical project' by DOT, aims to catch and fine overweight trucks using new sensors. Restler said, 'There are extremely overweight trucks barreling down the triple cantilever every single day that are a hazard to the health and safety of our community.' DOT claims the system will be operational by year’s end, citing technical complexity. The Brooklyn Heights Association and local officials demand faster action. The pilot is the first of its kind in the nation. Until sensors are live, the BQE remains a danger zone for everyone not behind the wheel.
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Weight' for it: BQE automatic truck tonnage sensors will take a year to set up, DOT says,
amny.com,
Published 2022-01-30
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Against Signal on Varick▸A 32-year-old man was struck by an SUV on Varick Street while crossing against the signal. The impact fractured and dislocated his shoulder and upper arm. The driver, heading south, hit the pedestrian with the vehicle's right front bumper.
According to the police report, a 32-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Varick and Spring Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when he was struck by a southbound 2021 SUV. The vehicle's right front bumper made impact, causing a fractured and dislocated shoulder and upper arm. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No specific driver errors were listed in the report, and the pedestrian's crossing against the signal was noted as a contributing factor. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision and suffered serious upper body injuries.
SUV and Sedan Collide on Spring Street▸Two vehicles crashed on Spring Street. A sedan struck an SUV’s front end. The sedan driver, a 35-year-old man, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and other vehicular factors as causes.
According to the police report, a 2017 Honda sedan traveling north collided with a 2017 Ford SUV traveling east on Spring Street. The sedan struck the SUV’s center front end with its left front quarter panel. The sedan driver, a 35-year-old man, was injured with shoulder and upper arm trauma and complained of whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and other vehicular factors as contributing causes. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The collision caused damage to the front ends of both vehicles.
2Sedans Crash on Washington Street; Two Hurt▸Two sedans smashed on Washington Street. Impact tore metal. A woman and a girl, both passengers, suffered head bruises. Both stayed conscious. Drivers failed to yield. Traffic controls ignored. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Washington Street. The crash struck the right front bumper of one car and the right side doors of the other. Two passengers, a 47-year-old woman and an 11-year-old girl, suffered head contusions but remained conscious. Both were seated in the rear and wore lap belts. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Traffic Control Disregarded. These actions led to the collision and injuries. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or signaling, were noted.
2Alcohol-Fueled Jeep Slams Taxi at Lafayette and Bleecker▸Dawn. Metal twisted. Jeep hit taxi, taxi crushed sedan. Two drivers pinned, bleeding and dazed. Gasoline and alcohol filled the air. Passengers hurt. The street stayed silent. Steel and flesh bore the cost.
A Jeep crashed into a taxi at the corner of Lafayette Street and Bleecker Street in Manhattan. The impact forced the taxi into a sedan. According to the police report, 'Jeep into taxi, taxi into sedan. Two men pinned, belts locked. One bled from the chest. The other drifted, half-awake. The air stank of gasoline and alcohol.' Two drivers suffered crush injuries—one to the chest, one to the entire body. A passenger in the taxi reported back pain. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are specified. The crash left metal mangled and lives changed.
A 31-year-old man crossing West Street with the signal was hit by a northbound taxi. The taxi’s front center struck the pedestrian, causing abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield and was distracted.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on West Street struck a 31-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection near West 12 Street. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The taxi’s front center end was the point of impact. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The driver was licensed and operating a 2015 Toyota taxi with two occupants.
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on Washington Square South▸A sedan struck a bicyclist traveling north on Washington Square South. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way. The bicyclist was conscious and bruised but not ejected.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Washington Square South collided with a bicyclist going straight north. The bicyclist, a 50-year-old man, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan showed no damage, while the bike was damaged at the center back end. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan driver was licensed; the bicyclist was unlicensed.
E-Bike Hits Pedestrian Working in Roadway▸A 63-year-old man was injured when an e-bike struck him outside an intersection on 55 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated lower arm and hand. The e-bike was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.
According to the police report, a 63-year-old male pedestrian was working in the roadway when he was struck by an e-bike on 55 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The e-bike was traveling straight ahead before the collision. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for the crash. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was injured while performing work in the roadway. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The e-bike sustained unspecified damage at a point of impact categorized as 'Other.'
Sedan Hits Elderly Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸A sedan struck an 83-year-old woman crossing East 8 Street with the signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way while making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg contusion but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 2020 Subaru sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, was making a left turn on East 8 Street when it struck an 83-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian was injured, sustaining contusions to her hip and upper leg, and remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor for the driver. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The pedestrian was at an intersection and had the right-of-way when the collision occurred.
E-Bike Strikes SUV Left Side on Bleecker▸A 21-year-old male bicyclist was injured after colliding with a Jeep SUV making a left turn on Bleecker Street. The e-bike hit the SUV’s left side doors. The rider suffered bruises and lower leg injuries. Road conditions were slippery.
According to the police report, a Jeep SUV was making a left turn on Bleecker Street in Manhattan when it was struck on the left side doors by an e-bike traveling straight ahead. The 21-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists slippery pavement as a contributing factor. The driver’s action of making a left turn contributed to the collision. The bicyclist was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. No driver license issues were noted for the SUV driver. The e-bike sustained damage to its center front end, while the SUV showed no damage.
Bicyclist Injured in Manhattan SUV Side Impact▸A 33-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and bruised after a side impact with an SUV stopped in traffic on Prince Street. The cyclist wore a helmet but suffered hip and upper leg injuries. The SUV driver was licensed and stopped.
According to the police report, a 33-year-old male bicyclist traveling west on Prince Street collided with the right side doors of a stopped SUV. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained contusions to his hip and upper leg. The SUV, a 2018 Mercedes SUV with two occupants, was stopped in traffic at the time of impact. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet but was injured despite this protection. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors for either party. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle lawfully. The bicyclist’s contributing factors are unspecified. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the bike and the right side doors of the SUV.
Box Truck Slams Sedan on 7 Avenue▸Box truck struck sedan on 7 Avenue. Sedan’s front passenger, a 59-year-old woman, suffered a neck injury. Oversized truck played a role. Both vehicles moved south. No pedestrians involved.
According to the police report, a box truck and a sedan collided while traveling south on 7 Avenue. The crash struck the sedan’s left front quarter panel and the truck’s right front. The sedan’s front passenger, a 59-year-old woman, was injured in the neck but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists the box truck’s oversized size as a contributing factor. No other driver errors, such as failure to yield or speeding, were noted. No pedestrians were involved. The injured woman was a passenger, not a driver.
Kavanagh Supports Weigh In Motion Sensors on BQE▸DOT says new sensors to catch overweight trucks on the BQE will not arrive until year’s end. Council Member Restler calls the daily truck hazard urgent. Lawmakers demand swift action. The city and state must coordinate. Vulnerable road users wait.
On January 31, 2022, DOT confirmed that weigh-in-motion (WIM) sensors for the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) will take a year to install. The pilot program, enabled by a state bill signed December 22, aims to fine illegally overweight trucks. The bill was introduced by State lawmakers Brian Kavanagh and Jo Anne Simon. Council Member Lincoln Restler, representing District 33, pressed for rapid installation, warning, "There are extremely overweight trucks barreling down the triple cantilever every single day that are a hazard to the health and safety of our community." The matter title states: "Tonnage sensors on the BQE will take a year to set up: DOT." The project is complex, requiring city and state DOT coordination and a 90-day grace period once operational. Vulnerable road users remain exposed while the system is delayed.
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Tonnage sensors on the BQE will take a year to set up: DOT,
brooklynpaper.com,
Published 2022-01-31
Kavanagh Supports Safety Boosting BQE Truck Weight Sensors▸DOT drags its feet. Overweight trucks pound the BQE. Council Member Restler calls it a daily hazard. Lawmakers push for weigh-in-motion sensors. The city says setup takes a year. Vulnerable road users wait while trucks threaten collapse.
On January 30, 2022, Council Member Lincoln Restler (District 33) pressed for urgent action on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) weigh-in-motion (WIM) pilot. The bill, sponsored in the state legislature by Brian Kavanagh and Jo Anne Simon, was signed into law on December 22. The measure, described as a 'critical project' by DOT, aims to catch and fine overweight trucks using new sensors. Restler said, 'There are extremely overweight trucks barreling down the triple cantilever every single day that are a hazard to the health and safety of our community.' DOT claims the system will be operational by year’s end, citing technical complexity. The Brooklyn Heights Association and local officials demand faster action. The pilot is the first of its kind in the nation. Until sensors are live, the BQE remains a danger zone for everyone not behind the wheel.
-
Weight' for it: BQE automatic truck tonnage sensors will take a year to set up, DOT says,
amny.com,
Published 2022-01-30
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Against Signal on Varick▸A 32-year-old man was struck by an SUV on Varick Street while crossing against the signal. The impact fractured and dislocated his shoulder and upper arm. The driver, heading south, hit the pedestrian with the vehicle's right front bumper.
According to the police report, a 32-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Varick and Spring Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when he was struck by a southbound 2021 SUV. The vehicle's right front bumper made impact, causing a fractured and dislocated shoulder and upper arm. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No specific driver errors were listed in the report, and the pedestrian's crossing against the signal was noted as a contributing factor. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision and suffered serious upper body injuries.
SUV and Sedan Collide on Spring Street▸Two vehicles crashed on Spring Street. A sedan struck an SUV’s front end. The sedan driver, a 35-year-old man, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and other vehicular factors as causes.
According to the police report, a 2017 Honda sedan traveling north collided with a 2017 Ford SUV traveling east on Spring Street. The sedan struck the SUV’s center front end with its left front quarter panel. The sedan driver, a 35-year-old man, was injured with shoulder and upper arm trauma and complained of whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and other vehicular factors as contributing causes. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The collision caused damage to the front ends of both vehicles.
2Sedans Crash on Washington Street; Two Hurt▸Two sedans smashed on Washington Street. Impact tore metal. A woman and a girl, both passengers, suffered head bruises. Both stayed conscious. Drivers failed to yield. Traffic controls ignored. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Washington Street. The crash struck the right front bumper of one car and the right side doors of the other. Two passengers, a 47-year-old woman and an 11-year-old girl, suffered head contusions but remained conscious. Both were seated in the rear and wore lap belts. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Traffic Control Disregarded. These actions led to the collision and injuries. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or signaling, were noted.
2Alcohol-Fueled Jeep Slams Taxi at Lafayette and Bleecker▸Dawn. Metal twisted. Jeep hit taxi, taxi crushed sedan. Two drivers pinned, bleeding and dazed. Gasoline and alcohol filled the air. Passengers hurt. The street stayed silent. Steel and flesh bore the cost.
A Jeep crashed into a taxi at the corner of Lafayette Street and Bleecker Street in Manhattan. The impact forced the taxi into a sedan. According to the police report, 'Jeep into taxi, taxi into sedan. Two men pinned, belts locked. One bled from the chest. The other drifted, half-awake. The air stank of gasoline and alcohol.' Two drivers suffered crush injuries—one to the chest, one to the entire body. A passenger in the taxi reported back pain. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are specified. The crash left metal mangled and lives changed.
A sedan struck a bicyclist traveling north on Washington Square South. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way. The bicyclist was conscious and bruised but not ejected.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Washington Square South collided with a bicyclist going straight north. The bicyclist, a 50-year-old man, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan showed no damage, while the bike was damaged at the center back end. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan driver was licensed; the bicyclist was unlicensed.
E-Bike Hits Pedestrian Working in Roadway▸A 63-year-old man was injured when an e-bike struck him outside an intersection on 55 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated lower arm and hand. The e-bike was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.
According to the police report, a 63-year-old male pedestrian was working in the roadway when he was struck by an e-bike on 55 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The e-bike was traveling straight ahead before the collision. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for the crash. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was injured while performing work in the roadway. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The e-bike sustained unspecified damage at a point of impact categorized as 'Other.'
Sedan Hits Elderly Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸A sedan struck an 83-year-old woman crossing East 8 Street with the signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way while making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg contusion but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 2020 Subaru sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, was making a left turn on East 8 Street when it struck an 83-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian was injured, sustaining contusions to her hip and upper leg, and remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor for the driver. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The pedestrian was at an intersection and had the right-of-way when the collision occurred.
E-Bike Strikes SUV Left Side on Bleecker▸A 21-year-old male bicyclist was injured after colliding with a Jeep SUV making a left turn on Bleecker Street. The e-bike hit the SUV’s left side doors. The rider suffered bruises and lower leg injuries. Road conditions were slippery.
According to the police report, a Jeep SUV was making a left turn on Bleecker Street in Manhattan when it was struck on the left side doors by an e-bike traveling straight ahead. The 21-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists slippery pavement as a contributing factor. The driver’s action of making a left turn contributed to the collision. The bicyclist was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. No driver license issues were noted for the SUV driver. The e-bike sustained damage to its center front end, while the SUV showed no damage.
Bicyclist Injured in Manhattan SUV Side Impact▸A 33-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and bruised after a side impact with an SUV stopped in traffic on Prince Street. The cyclist wore a helmet but suffered hip and upper leg injuries. The SUV driver was licensed and stopped.
According to the police report, a 33-year-old male bicyclist traveling west on Prince Street collided with the right side doors of a stopped SUV. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained contusions to his hip and upper leg. The SUV, a 2018 Mercedes SUV with two occupants, was stopped in traffic at the time of impact. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet but was injured despite this protection. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors for either party. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle lawfully. The bicyclist’s contributing factors are unspecified. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the bike and the right side doors of the SUV.
Box Truck Slams Sedan on 7 Avenue▸Box truck struck sedan on 7 Avenue. Sedan’s front passenger, a 59-year-old woman, suffered a neck injury. Oversized truck played a role. Both vehicles moved south. No pedestrians involved.
According to the police report, a box truck and a sedan collided while traveling south on 7 Avenue. The crash struck the sedan’s left front quarter panel and the truck’s right front. The sedan’s front passenger, a 59-year-old woman, was injured in the neck but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists the box truck’s oversized size as a contributing factor. No other driver errors, such as failure to yield or speeding, were noted. No pedestrians were involved. The injured woman was a passenger, not a driver.
Kavanagh Supports Weigh In Motion Sensors on BQE▸DOT says new sensors to catch overweight trucks on the BQE will not arrive until year’s end. Council Member Restler calls the daily truck hazard urgent. Lawmakers demand swift action. The city and state must coordinate. Vulnerable road users wait.
On January 31, 2022, DOT confirmed that weigh-in-motion (WIM) sensors for the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) will take a year to install. The pilot program, enabled by a state bill signed December 22, aims to fine illegally overweight trucks. The bill was introduced by State lawmakers Brian Kavanagh and Jo Anne Simon. Council Member Lincoln Restler, representing District 33, pressed for rapid installation, warning, "There are extremely overweight trucks barreling down the triple cantilever every single day that are a hazard to the health and safety of our community." The matter title states: "Tonnage sensors on the BQE will take a year to set up: DOT." The project is complex, requiring city and state DOT coordination and a 90-day grace period once operational. Vulnerable road users remain exposed while the system is delayed.
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Tonnage sensors on the BQE will take a year to set up: DOT,
brooklynpaper.com,
Published 2022-01-31
Kavanagh Supports Safety Boosting BQE Truck Weight Sensors▸DOT drags its feet. Overweight trucks pound the BQE. Council Member Restler calls it a daily hazard. Lawmakers push for weigh-in-motion sensors. The city says setup takes a year. Vulnerable road users wait while trucks threaten collapse.
On January 30, 2022, Council Member Lincoln Restler (District 33) pressed for urgent action on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) weigh-in-motion (WIM) pilot. The bill, sponsored in the state legislature by Brian Kavanagh and Jo Anne Simon, was signed into law on December 22. The measure, described as a 'critical project' by DOT, aims to catch and fine overweight trucks using new sensors. Restler said, 'There are extremely overweight trucks barreling down the triple cantilever every single day that are a hazard to the health and safety of our community.' DOT claims the system will be operational by year’s end, citing technical complexity. The Brooklyn Heights Association and local officials demand faster action. The pilot is the first of its kind in the nation. Until sensors are live, the BQE remains a danger zone for everyone not behind the wheel.
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Weight' for it: BQE automatic truck tonnage sensors will take a year to set up, DOT says,
amny.com,
Published 2022-01-30
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Against Signal on Varick▸A 32-year-old man was struck by an SUV on Varick Street while crossing against the signal. The impact fractured and dislocated his shoulder and upper arm. The driver, heading south, hit the pedestrian with the vehicle's right front bumper.
According to the police report, a 32-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Varick and Spring Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when he was struck by a southbound 2021 SUV. The vehicle's right front bumper made impact, causing a fractured and dislocated shoulder and upper arm. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No specific driver errors were listed in the report, and the pedestrian's crossing against the signal was noted as a contributing factor. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision and suffered serious upper body injuries.
SUV and Sedan Collide on Spring Street▸Two vehicles crashed on Spring Street. A sedan struck an SUV’s front end. The sedan driver, a 35-year-old man, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and other vehicular factors as causes.
According to the police report, a 2017 Honda sedan traveling north collided with a 2017 Ford SUV traveling east on Spring Street. The sedan struck the SUV’s center front end with its left front quarter panel. The sedan driver, a 35-year-old man, was injured with shoulder and upper arm trauma and complained of whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and other vehicular factors as contributing causes. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The collision caused damage to the front ends of both vehicles.
2Sedans Crash on Washington Street; Two Hurt▸Two sedans smashed on Washington Street. Impact tore metal. A woman and a girl, both passengers, suffered head bruises. Both stayed conscious. Drivers failed to yield. Traffic controls ignored. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Washington Street. The crash struck the right front bumper of one car and the right side doors of the other. Two passengers, a 47-year-old woman and an 11-year-old girl, suffered head contusions but remained conscious. Both were seated in the rear and wore lap belts. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Traffic Control Disregarded. These actions led to the collision and injuries. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or signaling, were noted.
2Alcohol-Fueled Jeep Slams Taxi at Lafayette and Bleecker▸Dawn. Metal twisted. Jeep hit taxi, taxi crushed sedan. Two drivers pinned, bleeding and dazed. Gasoline and alcohol filled the air. Passengers hurt. The street stayed silent. Steel and flesh bore the cost.
A Jeep crashed into a taxi at the corner of Lafayette Street and Bleecker Street in Manhattan. The impact forced the taxi into a sedan. According to the police report, 'Jeep into taxi, taxi into sedan. Two men pinned, belts locked. One bled from the chest. The other drifted, half-awake. The air stank of gasoline and alcohol.' Two drivers suffered crush injuries—one to the chest, one to the entire body. A passenger in the taxi reported back pain. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are specified. The crash left metal mangled and lives changed.
A 63-year-old man was injured when an e-bike struck him outside an intersection on 55 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated lower arm and hand. The e-bike was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.
According to the police report, a 63-year-old male pedestrian was working in the roadway when he was struck by an e-bike on 55 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The e-bike was traveling straight ahead before the collision. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for the crash. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was injured while performing work in the roadway. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The e-bike sustained unspecified damage at a point of impact categorized as 'Other.'
Sedan Hits Elderly Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸A sedan struck an 83-year-old woman crossing East 8 Street with the signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way while making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg contusion but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 2020 Subaru sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, was making a left turn on East 8 Street when it struck an 83-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian was injured, sustaining contusions to her hip and upper leg, and remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor for the driver. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The pedestrian was at an intersection and had the right-of-way when the collision occurred.
E-Bike Strikes SUV Left Side on Bleecker▸A 21-year-old male bicyclist was injured after colliding with a Jeep SUV making a left turn on Bleecker Street. The e-bike hit the SUV’s left side doors. The rider suffered bruises and lower leg injuries. Road conditions were slippery.
According to the police report, a Jeep SUV was making a left turn on Bleecker Street in Manhattan when it was struck on the left side doors by an e-bike traveling straight ahead. The 21-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists slippery pavement as a contributing factor. The driver’s action of making a left turn contributed to the collision. The bicyclist was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. No driver license issues were noted for the SUV driver. The e-bike sustained damage to its center front end, while the SUV showed no damage.
Bicyclist Injured in Manhattan SUV Side Impact▸A 33-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and bruised after a side impact with an SUV stopped in traffic on Prince Street. The cyclist wore a helmet but suffered hip and upper leg injuries. The SUV driver was licensed and stopped.
According to the police report, a 33-year-old male bicyclist traveling west on Prince Street collided with the right side doors of a stopped SUV. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained contusions to his hip and upper leg. The SUV, a 2018 Mercedes SUV with two occupants, was stopped in traffic at the time of impact. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet but was injured despite this protection. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors for either party. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle lawfully. The bicyclist’s contributing factors are unspecified. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the bike and the right side doors of the SUV.
Box Truck Slams Sedan on 7 Avenue▸Box truck struck sedan on 7 Avenue. Sedan’s front passenger, a 59-year-old woman, suffered a neck injury. Oversized truck played a role. Both vehicles moved south. No pedestrians involved.
According to the police report, a box truck and a sedan collided while traveling south on 7 Avenue. The crash struck the sedan’s left front quarter panel and the truck’s right front. The sedan’s front passenger, a 59-year-old woman, was injured in the neck but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists the box truck’s oversized size as a contributing factor. No other driver errors, such as failure to yield or speeding, were noted. No pedestrians were involved. The injured woman was a passenger, not a driver.
Kavanagh Supports Weigh In Motion Sensors on BQE▸DOT says new sensors to catch overweight trucks on the BQE will not arrive until year’s end. Council Member Restler calls the daily truck hazard urgent. Lawmakers demand swift action. The city and state must coordinate. Vulnerable road users wait.
On January 31, 2022, DOT confirmed that weigh-in-motion (WIM) sensors for the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) will take a year to install. The pilot program, enabled by a state bill signed December 22, aims to fine illegally overweight trucks. The bill was introduced by State lawmakers Brian Kavanagh and Jo Anne Simon. Council Member Lincoln Restler, representing District 33, pressed for rapid installation, warning, "There are extremely overweight trucks barreling down the triple cantilever every single day that are a hazard to the health and safety of our community." The matter title states: "Tonnage sensors on the BQE will take a year to set up: DOT." The project is complex, requiring city and state DOT coordination and a 90-day grace period once operational. Vulnerable road users remain exposed while the system is delayed.
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Tonnage sensors on the BQE will take a year to set up: DOT,
brooklynpaper.com,
Published 2022-01-31
Kavanagh Supports Safety Boosting BQE Truck Weight Sensors▸DOT drags its feet. Overweight trucks pound the BQE. Council Member Restler calls it a daily hazard. Lawmakers push for weigh-in-motion sensors. The city says setup takes a year. Vulnerable road users wait while trucks threaten collapse.
On January 30, 2022, Council Member Lincoln Restler (District 33) pressed for urgent action on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) weigh-in-motion (WIM) pilot. The bill, sponsored in the state legislature by Brian Kavanagh and Jo Anne Simon, was signed into law on December 22. The measure, described as a 'critical project' by DOT, aims to catch and fine overweight trucks using new sensors. Restler said, 'There are extremely overweight trucks barreling down the triple cantilever every single day that are a hazard to the health and safety of our community.' DOT claims the system will be operational by year’s end, citing technical complexity. The Brooklyn Heights Association and local officials demand faster action. The pilot is the first of its kind in the nation. Until sensors are live, the BQE remains a danger zone for everyone not behind the wheel.
-
Weight' for it: BQE automatic truck tonnage sensors will take a year to set up, DOT says,
amny.com,
Published 2022-01-30
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Against Signal on Varick▸A 32-year-old man was struck by an SUV on Varick Street while crossing against the signal. The impact fractured and dislocated his shoulder and upper arm. The driver, heading south, hit the pedestrian with the vehicle's right front bumper.
According to the police report, a 32-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Varick and Spring Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when he was struck by a southbound 2021 SUV. The vehicle's right front bumper made impact, causing a fractured and dislocated shoulder and upper arm. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No specific driver errors were listed in the report, and the pedestrian's crossing against the signal was noted as a contributing factor. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision and suffered serious upper body injuries.
SUV and Sedan Collide on Spring Street▸Two vehicles crashed on Spring Street. A sedan struck an SUV’s front end. The sedan driver, a 35-year-old man, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and other vehicular factors as causes.
According to the police report, a 2017 Honda sedan traveling north collided with a 2017 Ford SUV traveling east on Spring Street. The sedan struck the SUV’s center front end with its left front quarter panel. The sedan driver, a 35-year-old man, was injured with shoulder and upper arm trauma and complained of whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and other vehicular factors as contributing causes. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The collision caused damage to the front ends of both vehicles.
2Sedans Crash on Washington Street; Two Hurt▸Two sedans smashed on Washington Street. Impact tore metal. A woman and a girl, both passengers, suffered head bruises. Both stayed conscious. Drivers failed to yield. Traffic controls ignored. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Washington Street. The crash struck the right front bumper of one car and the right side doors of the other. Two passengers, a 47-year-old woman and an 11-year-old girl, suffered head contusions but remained conscious. Both were seated in the rear and wore lap belts. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Traffic Control Disregarded. These actions led to the collision and injuries. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or signaling, were noted.
2Alcohol-Fueled Jeep Slams Taxi at Lafayette and Bleecker▸Dawn. Metal twisted. Jeep hit taxi, taxi crushed sedan. Two drivers pinned, bleeding and dazed. Gasoline and alcohol filled the air. Passengers hurt. The street stayed silent. Steel and flesh bore the cost.
A Jeep crashed into a taxi at the corner of Lafayette Street and Bleecker Street in Manhattan. The impact forced the taxi into a sedan. According to the police report, 'Jeep into taxi, taxi into sedan. Two men pinned, belts locked. One bled from the chest. The other drifted, half-awake. The air stank of gasoline and alcohol.' Two drivers suffered crush injuries—one to the chest, one to the entire body. A passenger in the taxi reported back pain. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are specified. The crash left metal mangled and lives changed.
A sedan struck an 83-year-old woman crossing East 8 Street with the signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way while making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg contusion but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 2020 Subaru sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, was making a left turn on East 8 Street when it struck an 83-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian was injured, sustaining contusions to her hip and upper leg, and remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor for the driver. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The pedestrian was at an intersection and had the right-of-way when the collision occurred.
E-Bike Strikes SUV Left Side on Bleecker▸A 21-year-old male bicyclist was injured after colliding with a Jeep SUV making a left turn on Bleecker Street. The e-bike hit the SUV’s left side doors. The rider suffered bruises and lower leg injuries. Road conditions were slippery.
According to the police report, a Jeep SUV was making a left turn on Bleecker Street in Manhattan when it was struck on the left side doors by an e-bike traveling straight ahead. The 21-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists slippery pavement as a contributing factor. The driver’s action of making a left turn contributed to the collision. The bicyclist was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. No driver license issues were noted for the SUV driver. The e-bike sustained damage to its center front end, while the SUV showed no damage.
Bicyclist Injured in Manhattan SUV Side Impact▸A 33-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and bruised after a side impact with an SUV stopped in traffic on Prince Street. The cyclist wore a helmet but suffered hip and upper leg injuries. The SUV driver was licensed and stopped.
According to the police report, a 33-year-old male bicyclist traveling west on Prince Street collided with the right side doors of a stopped SUV. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained contusions to his hip and upper leg. The SUV, a 2018 Mercedes SUV with two occupants, was stopped in traffic at the time of impact. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet but was injured despite this protection. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors for either party. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle lawfully. The bicyclist’s contributing factors are unspecified. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the bike and the right side doors of the SUV.
Box Truck Slams Sedan on 7 Avenue▸Box truck struck sedan on 7 Avenue. Sedan’s front passenger, a 59-year-old woman, suffered a neck injury. Oversized truck played a role. Both vehicles moved south. No pedestrians involved.
According to the police report, a box truck and a sedan collided while traveling south on 7 Avenue. The crash struck the sedan’s left front quarter panel and the truck’s right front. The sedan’s front passenger, a 59-year-old woman, was injured in the neck but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists the box truck’s oversized size as a contributing factor. No other driver errors, such as failure to yield or speeding, were noted. No pedestrians were involved. The injured woman was a passenger, not a driver.
Kavanagh Supports Weigh In Motion Sensors on BQE▸DOT says new sensors to catch overweight trucks on the BQE will not arrive until year’s end. Council Member Restler calls the daily truck hazard urgent. Lawmakers demand swift action. The city and state must coordinate. Vulnerable road users wait.
On January 31, 2022, DOT confirmed that weigh-in-motion (WIM) sensors for the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) will take a year to install. The pilot program, enabled by a state bill signed December 22, aims to fine illegally overweight trucks. The bill was introduced by State lawmakers Brian Kavanagh and Jo Anne Simon. Council Member Lincoln Restler, representing District 33, pressed for rapid installation, warning, "There are extremely overweight trucks barreling down the triple cantilever every single day that are a hazard to the health and safety of our community." The matter title states: "Tonnage sensors on the BQE will take a year to set up: DOT." The project is complex, requiring city and state DOT coordination and a 90-day grace period once operational. Vulnerable road users remain exposed while the system is delayed.
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Tonnage sensors on the BQE will take a year to set up: DOT,
brooklynpaper.com,
Published 2022-01-31
Kavanagh Supports Safety Boosting BQE Truck Weight Sensors▸DOT drags its feet. Overweight trucks pound the BQE. Council Member Restler calls it a daily hazard. Lawmakers push for weigh-in-motion sensors. The city says setup takes a year. Vulnerable road users wait while trucks threaten collapse.
On January 30, 2022, Council Member Lincoln Restler (District 33) pressed for urgent action on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) weigh-in-motion (WIM) pilot. The bill, sponsored in the state legislature by Brian Kavanagh and Jo Anne Simon, was signed into law on December 22. The measure, described as a 'critical project' by DOT, aims to catch and fine overweight trucks using new sensors. Restler said, 'There are extremely overweight trucks barreling down the triple cantilever every single day that are a hazard to the health and safety of our community.' DOT claims the system will be operational by year’s end, citing technical complexity. The Brooklyn Heights Association and local officials demand faster action. The pilot is the first of its kind in the nation. Until sensors are live, the BQE remains a danger zone for everyone not behind the wheel.
-
Weight' for it: BQE automatic truck tonnage sensors will take a year to set up, DOT says,
amny.com,
Published 2022-01-30
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Against Signal on Varick▸A 32-year-old man was struck by an SUV on Varick Street while crossing against the signal. The impact fractured and dislocated his shoulder and upper arm. The driver, heading south, hit the pedestrian with the vehicle's right front bumper.
According to the police report, a 32-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Varick and Spring Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when he was struck by a southbound 2021 SUV. The vehicle's right front bumper made impact, causing a fractured and dislocated shoulder and upper arm. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No specific driver errors were listed in the report, and the pedestrian's crossing against the signal was noted as a contributing factor. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision and suffered serious upper body injuries.
SUV and Sedan Collide on Spring Street▸Two vehicles crashed on Spring Street. A sedan struck an SUV’s front end. The sedan driver, a 35-year-old man, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and other vehicular factors as causes.
According to the police report, a 2017 Honda sedan traveling north collided with a 2017 Ford SUV traveling east on Spring Street. The sedan struck the SUV’s center front end with its left front quarter panel. The sedan driver, a 35-year-old man, was injured with shoulder and upper arm trauma and complained of whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and other vehicular factors as contributing causes. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The collision caused damage to the front ends of both vehicles.
2Sedans Crash on Washington Street; Two Hurt▸Two sedans smashed on Washington Street. Impact tore metal. A woman and a girl, both passengers, suffered head bruises. Both stayed conscious. Drivers failed to yield. Traffic controls ignored. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Washington Street. The crash struck the right front bumper of one car and the right side doors of the other. Two passengers, a 47-year-old woman and an 11-year-old girl, suffered head contusions but remained conscious. Both were seated in the rear and wore lap belts. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Traffic Control Disregarded. These actions led to the collision and injuries. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or signaling, were noted.
2Alcohol-Fueled Jeep Slams Taxi at Lafayette and Bleecker▸Dawn. Metal twisted. Jeep hit taxi, taxi crushed sedan. Two drivers pinned, bleeding and dazed. Gasoline and alcohol filled the air. Passengers hurt. The street stayed silent. Steel and flesh bore the cost.
A Jeep crashed into a taxi at the corner of Lafayette Street and Bleecker Street in Manhattan. The impact forced the taxi into a sedan. According to the police report, 'Jeep into taxi, taxi into sedan. Two men pinned, belts locked. One bled from the chest. The other drifted, half-awake. The air stank of gasoline and alcohol.' Two drivers suffered crush injuries—one to the chest, one to the entire body. A passenger in the taxi reported back pain. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are specified. The crash left metal mangled and lives changed.
A 21-year-old male bicyclist was injured after colliding with a Jeep SUV making a left turn on Bleecker Street. The e-bike hit the SUV’s left side doors. The rider suffered bruises and lower leg injuries. Road conditions were slippery.
According to the police report, a Jeep SUV was making a left turn on Bleecker Street in Manhattan when it was struck on the left side doors by an e-bike traveling straight ahead. The 21-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists slippery pavement as a contributing factor. The driver’s action of making a left turn contributed to the collision. The bicyclist was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. No driver license issues were noted for the SUV driver. The e-bike sustained damage to its center front end, while the SUV showed no damage.
Bicyclist Injured in Manhattan SUV Side Impact▸A 33-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and bruised after a side impact with an SUV stopped in traffic on Prince Street. The cyclist wore a helmet but suffered hip and upper leg injuries. The SUV driver was licensed and stopped.
According to the police report, a 33-year-old male bicyclist traveling west on Prince Street collided with the right side doors of a stopped SUV. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained contusions to his hip and upper leg. The SUV, a 2018 Mercedes SUV with two occupants, was stopped in traffic at the time of impact. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet but was injured despite this protection. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors for either party. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle lawfully. The bicyclist’s contributing factors are unspecified. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the bike and the right side doors of the SUV.
Box Truck Slams Sedan on 7 Avenue▸Box truck struck sedan on 7 Avenue. Sedan’s front passenger, a 59-year-old woman, suffered a neck injury. Oversized truck played a role. Both vehicles moved south. No pedestrians involved.
According to the police report, a box truck and a sedan collided while traveling south on 7 Avenue. The crash struck the sedan’s left front quarter panel and the truck’s right front. The sedan’s front passenger, a 59-year-old woman, was injured in the neck but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists the box truck’s oversized size as a contributing factor. No other driver errors, such as failure to yield or speeding, were noted. No pedestrians were involved. The injured woman was a passenger, not a driver.
Kavanagh Supports Weigh In Motion Sensors on BQE▸DOT says new sensors to catch overweight trucks on the BQE will not arrive until year’s end. Council Member Restler calls the daily truck hazard urgent. Lawmakers demand swift action. The city and state must coordinate. Vulnerable road users wait.
On January 31, 2022, DOT confirmed that weigh-in-motion (WIM) sensors for the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) will take a year to install. The pilot program, enabled by a state bill signed December 22, aims to fine illegally overweight trucks. The bill was introduced by State lawmakers Brian Kavanagh and Jo Anne Simon. Council Member Lincoln Restler, representing District 33, pressed for rapid installation, warning, "There are extremely overweight trucks barreling down the triple cantilever every single day that are a hazard to the health and safety of our community." The matter title states: "Tonnage sensors on the BQE will take a year to set up: DOT." The project is complex, requiring city and state DOT coordination and a 90-day grace period once operational. Vulnerable road users remain exposed while the system is delayed.
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Tonnage sensors on the BQE will take a year to set up: DOT,
brooklynpaper.com,
Published 2022-01-31
Kavanagh Supports Safety Boosting BQE Truck Weight Sensors▸DOT drags its feet. Overweight trucks pound the BQE. Council Member Restler calls it a daily hazard. Lawmakers push for weigh-in-motion sensors. The city says setup takes a year. Vulnerable road users wait while trucks threaten collapse.
On January 30, 2022, Council Member Lincoln Restler (District 33) pressed for urgent action on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) weigh-in-motion (WIM) pilot. The bill, sponsored in the state legislature by Brian Kavanagh and Jo Anne Simon, was signed into law on December 22. The measure, described as a 'critical project' by DOT, aims to catch and fine overweight trucks using new sensors. Restler said, 'There are extremely overweight trucks barreling down the triple cantilever every single day that are a hazard to the health and safety of our community.' DOT claims the system will be operational by year’s end, citing technical complexity. The Brooklyn Heights Association and local officials demand faster action. The pilot is the first of its kind in the nation. Until sensors are live, the BQE remains a danger zone for everyone not behind the wheel.
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Weight' for it: BQE automatic truck tonnage sensors will take a year to set up, DOT says,
amny.com,
Published 2022-01-30
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Against Signal on Varick▸A 32-year-old man was struck by an SUV on Varick Street while crossing against the signal. The impact fractured and dislocated his shoulder and upper arm. The driver, heading south, hit the pedestrian with the vehicle's right front bumper.
According to the police report, a 32-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Varick and Spring Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when he was struck by a southbound 2021 SUV. The vehicle's right front bumper made impact, causing a fractured and dislocated shoulder and upper arm. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No specific driver errors were listed in the report, and the pedestrian's crossing against the signal was noted as a contributing factor. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision and suffered serious upper body injuries.
SUV and Sedan Collide on Spring Street▸Two vehicles crashed on Spring Street. A sedan struck an SUV’s front end. The sedan driver, a 35-year-old man, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and other vehicular factors as causes.
According to the police report, a 2017 Honda sedan traveling north collided with a 2017 Ford SUV traveling east on Spring Street. The sedan struck the SUV’s center front end with its left front quarter panel. The sedan driver, a 35-year-old man, was injured with shoulder and upper arm trauma and complained of whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and other vehicular factors as contributing causes. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The collision caused damage to the front ends of both vehicles.
2Sedans Crash on Washington Street; Two Hurt▸Two sedans smashed on Washington Street. Impact tore metal. A woman and a girl, both passengers, suffered head bruises. Both stayed conscious. Drivers failed to yield. Traffic controls ignored. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Washington Street. The crash struck the right front bumper of one car and the right side doors of the other. Two passengers, a 47-year-old woman and an 11-year-old girl, suffered head contusions but remained conscious. Both were seated in the rear and wore lap belts. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Traffic Control Disregarded. These actions led to the collision and injuries. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or signaling, were noted.
2Alcohol-Fueled Jeep Slams Taxi at Lafayette and Bleecker▸Dawn. Metal twisted. Jeep hit taxi, taxi crushed sedan. Two drivers pinned, bleeding and dazed. Gasoline and alcohol filled the air. Passengers hurt. The street stayed silent. Steel and flesh bore the cost.
A Jeep crashed into a taxi at the corner of Lafayette Street and Bleecker Street in Manhattan. The impact forced the taxi into a sedan. According to the police report, 'Jeep into taxi, taxi into sedan. Two men pinned, belts locked. One bled from the chest. The other drifted, half-awake. The air stank of gasoline and alcohol.' Two drivers suffered crush injuries—one to the chest, one to the entire body. A passenger in the taxi reported back pain. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are specified. The crash left metal mangled and lives changed.
A 33-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and bruised after a side impact with an SUV stopped in traffic on Prince Street. The cyclist wore a helmet but suffered hip and upper leg injuries. The SUV driver was licensed and stopped.
According to the police report, a 33-year-old male bicyclist traveling west on Prince Street collided with the right side doors of a stopped SUV. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained contusions to his hip and upper leg. The SUV, a 2018 Mercedes SUV with two occupants, was stopped in traffic at the time of impact. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet but was injured despite this protection. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors for either party. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle lawfully. The bicyclist’s contributing factors are unspecified. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the bike and the right side doors of the SUV.
Box Truck Slams Sedan on 7 Avenue▸Box truck struck sedan on 7 Avenue. Sedan’s front passenger, a 59-year-old woman, suffered a neck injury. Oversized truck played a role. Both vehicles moved south. No pedestrians involved.
According to the police report, a box truck and a sedan collided while traveling south on 7 Avenue. The crash struck the sedan’s left front quarter panel and the truck’s right front. The sedan’s front passenger, a 59-year-old woman, was injured in the neck but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists the box truck’s oversized size as a contributing factor. No other driver errors, such as failure to yield or speeding, were noted. No pedestrians were involved. The injured woman was a passenger, not a driver.
Kavanagh Supports Weigh In Motion Sensors on BQE▸DOT says new sensors to catch overweight trucks on the BQE will not arrive until year’s end. Council Member Restler calls the daily truck hazard urgent. Lawmakers demand swift action. The city and state must coordinate. Vulnerable road users wait.
On January 31, 2022, DOT confirmed that weigh-in-motion (WIM) sensors for the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) will take a year to install. The pilot program, enabled by a state bill signed December 22, aims to fine illegally overweight trucks. The bill was introduced by State lawmakers Brian Kavanagh and Jo Anne Simon. Council Member Lincoln Restler, representing District 33, pressed for rapid installation, warning, "There are extremely overweight trucks barreling down the triple cantilever every single day that are a hazard to the health and safety of our community." The matter title states: "Tonnage sensors on the BQE will take a year to set up: DOT." The project is complex, requiring city and state DOT coordination and a 90-day grace period once operational. Vulnerable road users remain exposed while the system is delayed.
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Tonnage sensors on the BQE will take a year to set up: DOT,
brooklynpaper.com,
Published 2022-01-31
Kavanagh Supports Safety Boosting BQE Truck Weight Sensors▸DOT drags its feet. Overweight trucks pound the BQE. Council Member Restler calls it a daily hazard. Lawmakers push for weigh-in-motion sensors. The city says setup takes a year. Vulnerable road users wait while trucks threaten collapse.
On January 30, 2022, Council Member Lincoln Restler (District 33) pressed for urgent action on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) weigh-in-motion (WIM) pilot. The bill, sponsored in the state legislature by Brian Kavanagh and Jo Anne Simon, was signed into law on December 22. The measure, described as a 'critical project' by DOT, aims to catch and fine overweight trucks using new sensors. Restler said, 'There are extremely overweight trucks barreling down the triple cantilever every single day that are a hazard to the health and safety of our community.' DOT claims the system will be operational by year’s end, citing technical complexity. The Brooklyn Heights Association and local officials demand faster action. The pilot is the first of its kind in the nation. Until sensors are live, the BQE remains a danger zone for everyone not behind the wheel.
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Weight' for it: BQE automatic truck tonnage sensors will take a year to set up, DOT says,
amny.com,
Published 2022-01-30
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Against Signal on Varick▸A 32-year-old man was struck by an SUV on Varick Street while crossing against the signal. The impact fractured and dislocated his shoulder and upper arm. The driver, heading south, hit the pedestrian with the vehicle's right front bumper.
According to the police report, a 32-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Varick and Spring Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when he was struck by a southbound 2021 SUV. The vehicle's right front bumper made impact, causing a fractured and dislocated shoulder and upper arm. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No specific driver errors were listed in the report, and the pedestrian's crossing against the signal was noted as a contributing factor. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision and suffered serious upper body injuries.
SUV and Sedan Collide on Spring Street▸Two vehicles crashed on Spring Street. A sedan struck an SUV’s front end. The sedan driver, a 35-year-old man, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and other vehicular factors as causes.
According to the police report, a 2017 Honda sedan traveling north collided with a 2017 Ford SUV traveling east on Spring Street. The sedan struck the SUV’s center front end with its left front quarter panel. The sedan driver, a 35-year-old man, was injured with shoulder and upper arm trauma and complained of whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and other vehicular factors as contributing causes. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The collision caused damage to the front ends of both vehicles.
2Sedans Crash on Washington Street; Two Hurt▸Two sedans smashed on Washington Street. Impact tore metal. A woman and a girl, both passengers, suffered head bruises. Both stayed conscious. Drivers failed to yield. Traffic controls ignored. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Washington Street. The crash struck the right front bumper of one car and the right side doors of the other. Two passengers, a 47-year-old woman and an 11-year-old girl, suffered head contusions but remained conscious. Both were seated in the rear and wore lap belts. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Traffic Control Disregarded. These actions led to the collision and injuries. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or signaling, were noted.
2Alcohol-Fueled Jeep Slams Taxi at Lafayette and Bleecker▸Dawn. Metal twisted. Jeep hit taxi, taxi crushed sedan. Two drivers pinned, bleeding and dazed. Gasoline and alcohol filled the air. Passengers hurt. The street stayed silent. Steel and flesh bore the cost.
A Jeep crashed into a taxi at the corner of Lafayette Street and Bleecker Street in Manhattan. The impact forced the taxi into a sedan. According to the police report, 'Jeep into taxi, taxi into sedan. Two men pinned, belts locked. One bled from the chest. The other drifted, half-awake. The air stank of gasoline and alcohol.' Two drivers suffered crush injuries—one to the chest, one to the entire body. A passenger in the taxi reported back pain. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are specified. The crash left metal mangled and lives changed.
Box truck struck sedan on 7 Avenue. Sedan’s front passenger, a 59-year-old woman, suffered a neck injury. Oversized truck played a role. Both vehicles moved south. No pedestrians involved.
According to the police report, a box truck and a sedan collided while traveling south on 7 Avenue. The crash struck the sedan’s left front quarter panel and the truck’s right front. The sedan’s front passenger, a 59-year-old woman, was injured in the neck but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists the box truck’s oversized size as a contributing factor. No other driver errors, such as failure to yield or speeding, were noted. No pedestrians were involved. The injured woman was a passenger, not a driver.
Kavanagh Supports Weigh In Motion Sensors on BQE▸DOT says new sensors to catch overweight trucks on the BQE will not arrive until year’s end. Council Member Restler calls the daily truck hazard urgent. Lawmakers demand swift action. The city and state must coordinate. Vulnerable road users wait.
On January 31, 2022, DOT confirmed that weigh-in-motion (WIM) sensors for the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) will take a year to install. The pilot program, enabled by a state bill signed December 22, aims to fine illegally overweight trucks. The bill was introduced by State lawmakers Brian Kavanagh and Jo Anne Simon. Council Member Lincoln Restler, representing District 33, pressed for rapid installation, warning, "There are extremely overweight trucks barreling down the triple cantilever every single day that are a hazard to the health and safety of our community." The matter title states: "Tonnage sensors on the BQE will take a year to set up: DOT." The project is complex, requiring city and state DOT coordination and a 90-day grace period once operational. Vulnerable road users remain exposed while the system is delayed.
-
Tonnage sensors on the BQE will take a year to set up: DOT,
brooklynpaper.com,
Published 2022-01-31
Kavanagh Supports Safety Boosting BQE Truck Weight Sensors▸DOT drags its feet. Overweight trucks pound the BQE. Council Member Restler calls it a daily hazard. Lawmakers push for weigh-in-motion sensors. The city says setup takes a year. Vulnerable road users wait while trucks threaten collapse.
On January 30, 2022, Council Member Lincoln Restler (District 33) pressed for urgent action on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) weigh-in-motion (WIM) pilot. The bill, sponsored in the state legislature by Brian Kavanagh and Jo Anne Simon, was signed into law on December 22. The measure, described as a 'critical project' by DOT, aims to catch and fine overweight trucks using new sensors. Restler said, 'There are extremely overweight trucks barreling down the triple cantilever every single day that are a hazard to the health and safety of our community.' DOT claims the system will be operational by year’s end, citing technical complexity. The Brooklyn Heights Association and local officials demand faster action. The pilot is the first of its kind in the nation. Until sensors are live, the BQE remains a danger zone for everyone not behind the wheel.
-
Weight' for it: BQE automatic truck tonnage sensors will take a year to set up, DOT says,
amny.com,
Published 2022-01-30
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Against Signal on Varick▸A 32-year-old man was struck by an SUV on Varick Street while crossing against the signal. The impact fractured and dislocated his shoulder and upper arm. The driver, heading south, hit the pedestrian with the vehicle's right front bumper.
According to the police report, a 32-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Varick and Spring Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when he was struck by a southbound 2021 SUV. The vehicle's right front bumper made impact, causing a fractured and dislocated shoulder and upper arm. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No specific driver errors were listed in the report, and the pedestrian's crossing against the signal was noted as a contributing factor. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision and suffered serious upper body injuries.
SUV and Sedan Collide on Spring Street▸Two vehicles crashed on Spring Street. A sedan struck an SUV’s front end. The sedan driver, a 35-year-old man, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and other vehicular factors as causes.
According to the police report, a 2017 Honda sedan traveling north collided with a 2017 Ford SUV traveling east on Spring Street. The sedan struck the SUV’s center front end with its left front quarter panel. The sedan driver, a 35-year-old man, was injured with shoulder and upper arm trauma and complained of whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and other vehicular factors as contributing causes. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The collision caused damage to the front ends of both vehicles.
2Sedans Crash on Washington Street; Two Hurt▸Two sedans smashed on Washington Street. Impact tore metal. A woman and a girl, both passengers, suffered head bruises. Both stayed conscious. Drivers failed to yield. Traffic controls ignored. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Washington Street. The crash struck the right front bumper of one car and the right side doors of the other. Two passengers, a 47-year-old woman and an 11-year-old girl, suffered head contusions but remained conscious. Both were seated in the rear and wore lap belts. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Traffic Control Disregarded. These actions led to the collision and injuries. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or signaling, were noted.
2Alcohol-Fueled Jeep Slams Taxi at Lafayette and Bleecker▸Dawn. Metal twisted. Jeep hit taxi, taxi crushed sedan. Two drivers pinned, bleeding and dazed. Gasoline and alcohol filled the air. Passengers hurt. The street stayed silent. Steel and flesh bore the cost.
A Jeep crashed into a taxi at the corner of Lafayette Street and Bleecker Street in Manhattan. The impact forced the taxi into a sedan. According to the police report, 'Jeep into taxi, taxi into sedan. Two men pinned, belts locked. One bled from the chest. The other drifted, half-awake. The air stank of gasoline and alcohol.' Two drivers suffered crush injuries—one to the chest, one to the entire body. A passenger in the taxi reported back pain. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are specified. The crash left metal mangled and lives changed.
DOT says new sensors to catch overweight trucks on the BQE will not arrive until year’s end. Council Member Restler calls the daily truck hazard urgent. Lawmakers demand swift action. The city and state must coordinate. Vulnerable road users wait.
On January 31, 2022, DOT confirmed that weigh-in-motion (WIM) sensors for the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) will take a year to install. The pilot program, enabled by a state bill signed December 22, aims to fine illegally overweight trucks. The bill was introduced by State lawmakers Brian Kavanagh and Jo Anne Simon. Council Member Lincoln Restler, representing District 33, pressed for rapid installation, warning, "There are extremely overweight trucks barreling down the triple cantilever every single day that are a hazard to the health and safety of our community." The matter title states: "Tonnage sensors on the BQE will take a year to set up: DOT." The project is complex, requiring city and state DOT coordination and a 90-day grace period once operational. Vulnerable road users remain exposed while the system is delayed.
- Tonnage sensors on the BQE will take a year to set up: DOT, brooklynpaper.com, Published 2022-01-31
Kavanagh Supports Safety Boosting BQE Truck Weight Sensors▸DOT drags its feet. Overweight trucks pound the BQE. Council Member Restler calls it a daily hazard. Lawmakers push for weigh-in-motion sensors. The city says setup takes a year. Vulnerable road users wait while trucks threaten collapse.
On January 30, 2022, Council Member Lincoln Restler (District 33) pressed for urgent action on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) weigh-in-motion (WIM) pilot. The bill, sponsored in the state legislature by Brian Kavanagh and Jo Anne Simon, was signed into law on December 22. The measure, described as a 'critical project' by DOT, aims to catch and fine overweight trucks using new sensors. Restler said, 'There are extremely overweight trucks barreling down the triple cantilever every single day that are a hazard to the health and safety of our community.' DOT claims the system will be operational by year’s end, citing technical complexity. The Brooklyn Heights Association and local officials demand faster action. The pilot is the first of its kind in the nation. Until sensors are live, the BQE remains a danger zone for everyone not behind the wheel.
-
Weight' for it: BQE automatic truck tonnage sensors will take a year to set up, DOT says,
amny.com,
Published 2022-01-30
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Against Signal on Varick▸A 32-year-old man was struck by an SUV on Varick Street while crossing against the signal. The impact fractured and dislocated his shoulder and upper arm. The driver, heading south, hit the pedestrian with the vehicle's right front bumper.
According to the police report, a 32-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Varick and Spring Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when he was struck by a southbound 2021 SUV. The vehicle's right front bumper made impact, causing a fractured and dislocated shoulder and upper arm. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No specific driver errors were listed in the report, and the pedestrian's crossing against the signal was noted as a contributing factor. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision and suffered serious upper body injuries.
SUV and Sedan Collide on Spring Street▸Two vehicles crashed on Spring Street. A sedan struck an SUV’s front end. The sedan driver, a 35-year-old man, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and other vehicular factors as causes.
According to the police report, a 2017 Honda sedan traveling north collided with a 2017 Ford SUV traveling east on Spring Street. The sedan struck the SUV’s center front end with its left front quarter panel. The sedan driver, a 35-year-old man, was injured with shoulder and upper arm trauma and complained of whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and other vehicular factors as contributing causes. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The collision caused damage to the front ends of both vehicles.
2Sedans Crash on Washington Street; Two Hurt▸Two sedans smashed on Washington Street. Impact tore metal. A woman and a girl, both passengers, suffered head bruises. Both stayed conscious. Drivers failed to yield. Traffic controls ignored. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Washington Street. The crash struck the right front bumper of one car and the right side doors of the other. Two passengers, a 47-year-old woman and an 11-year-old girl, suffered head contusions but remained conscious. Both were seated in the rear and wore lap belts. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Traffic Control Disregarded. These actions led to the collision and injuries. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or signaling, were noted.
2Alcohol-Fueled Jeep Slams Taxi at Lafayette and Bleecker▸Dawn. Metal twisted. Jeep hit taxi, taxi crushed sedan. Two drivers pinned, bleeding and dazed. Gasoline and alcohol filled the air. Passengers hurt. The street stayed silent. Steel and flesh bore the cost.
A Jeep crashed into a taxi at the corner of Lafayette Street and Bleecker Street in Manhattan. The impact forced the taxi into a sedan. According to the police report, 'Jeep into taxi, taxi into sedan. Two men pinned, belts locked. One bled from the chest. The other drifted, half-awake. The air stank of gasoline and alcohol.' Two drivers suffered crush injuries—one to the chest, one to the entire body. A passenger in the taxi reported back pain. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are specified. The crash left metal mangled and lives changed.
DOT drags its feet. Overweight trucks pound the BQE. Council Member Restler calls it a daily hazard. Lawmakers push for weigh-in-motion sensors. The city says setup takes a year. Vulnerable road users wait while trucks threaten collapse.
On January 30, 2022, Council Member Lincoln Restler (District 33) pressed for urgent action on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) weigh-in-motion (WIM) pilot. The bill, sponsored in the state legislature by Brian Kavanagh and Jo Anne Simon, was signed into law on December 22. The measure, described as a 'critical project' by DOT, aims to catch and fine overweight trucks using new sensors. Restler said, 'There are extremely overweight trucks barreling down the triple cantilever every single day that are a hazard to the health and safety of our community.' DOT claims the system will be operational by year’s end, citing technical complexity. The Brooklyn Heights Association and local officials demand faster action. The pilot is the first of its kind in the nation. Until sensors are live, the BQE remains a danger zone for everyone not behind the wheel.
- Weight' for it: BQE automatic truck tonnage sensors will take a year to set up, DOT says, amny.com, Published 2022-01-30
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Against Signal on Varick▸A 32-year-old man was struck by an SUV on Varick Street while crossing against the signal. The impact fractured and dislocated his shoulder and upper arm. The driver, heading south, hit the pedestrian with the vehicle's right front bumper.
According to the police report, a 32-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Varick and Spring Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when he was struck by a southbound 2021 SUV. The vehicle's right front bumper made impact, causing a fractured and dislocated shoulder and upper arm. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No specific driver errors were listed in the report, and the pedestrian's crossing against the signal was noted as a contributing factor. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision and suffered serious upper body injuries.
SUV and Sedan Collide on Spring Street▸Two vehicles crashed on Spring Street. A sedan struck an SUV’s front end. The sedan driver, a 35-year-old man, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and other vehicular factors as causes.
According to the police report, a 2017 Honda sedan traveling north collided with a 2017 Ford SUV traveling east on Spring Street. The sedan struck the SUV’s center front end with its left front quarter panel. The sedan driver, a 35-year-old man, was injured with shoulder and upper arm trauma and complained of whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and other vehicular factors as contributing causes. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The collision caused damage to the front ends of both vehicles.
2Sedans Crash on Washington Street; Two Hurt▸Two sedans smashed on Washington Street. Impact tore metal. A woman and a girl, both passengers, suffered head bruises. Both stayed conscious. Drivers failed to yield. Traffic controls ignored. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Washington Street. The crash struck the right front bumper of one car and the right side doors of the other. Two passengers, a 47-year-old woman and an 11-year-old girl, suffered head contusions but remained conscious. Both were seated in the rear and wore lap belts. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Traffic Control Disregarded. These actions led to the collision and injuries. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or signaling, were noted.
2Alcohol-Fueled Jeep Slams Taxi at Lafayette and Bleecker▸Dawn. Metal twisted. Jeep hit taxi, taxi crushed sedan. Two drivers pinned, bleeding and dazed. Gasoline and alcohol filled the air. Passengers hurt. The street stayed silent. Steel and flesh bore the cost.
A Jeep crashed into a taxi at the corner of Lafayette Street and Bleecker Street in Manhattan. The impact forced the taxi into a sedan. According to the police report, 'Jeep into taxi, taxi into sedan. Two men pinned, belts locked. One bled from the chest. The other drifted, half-awake. The air stank of gasoline and alcohol.' Two drivers suffered crush injuries—one to the chest, one to the entire body. A passenger in the taxi reported back pain. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are specified. The crash left metal mangled and lives changed.
A 32-year-old man was struck by an SUV on Varick Street while crossing against the signal. The impact fractured and dislocated his shoulder and upper arm. The driver, heading south, hit the pedestrian with the vehicle's right front bumper.
According to the police report, a 32-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Varick and Spring Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when he was struck by a southbound 2021 SUV. The vehicle's right front bumper made impact, causing a fractured and dislocated shoulder and upper arm. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No specific driver errors were listed in the report, and the pedestrian's crossing against the signal was noted as a contributing factor. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision and suffered serious upper body injuries.
SUV and Sedan Collide on Spring Street▸Two vehicles crashed on Spring Street. A sedan struck an SUV’s front end. The sedan driver, a 35-year-old man, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and other vehicular factors as causes.
According to the police report, a 2017 Honda sedan traveling north collided with a 2017 Ford SUV traveling east on Spring Street. The sedan struck the SUV’s center front end with its left front quarter panel. The sedan driver, a 35-year-old man, was injured with shoulder and upper arm trauma and complained of whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and other vehicular factors as contributing causes. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The collision caused damage to the front ends of both vehicles.
2Sedans Crash on Washington Street; Two Hurt▸Two sedans smashed on Washington Street. Impact tore metal. A woman and a girl, both passengers, suffered head bruises. Both stayed conscious. Drivers failed to yield. Traffic controls ignored. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Washington Street. The crash struck the right front bumper of one car and the right side doors of the other. Two passengers, a 47-year-old woman and an 11-year-old girl, suffered head contusions but remained conscious. Both were seated in the rear and wore lap belts. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Traffic Control Disregarded. These actions led to the collision and injuries. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or signaling, were noted.
2Alcohol-Fueled Jeep Slams Taxi at Lafayette and Bleecker▸Dawn. Metal twisted. Jeep hit taxi, taxi crushed sedan. Two drivers pinned, bleeding and dazed. Gasoline and alcohol filled the air. Passengers hurt. The street stayed silent. Steel and flesh bore the cost.
A Jeep crashed into a taxi at the corner of Lafayette Street and Bleecker Street in Manhattan. The impact forced the taxi into a sedan. According to the police report, 'Jeep into taxi, taxi into sedan. Two men pinned, belts locked. One bled from the chest. The other drifted, half-awake. The air stank of gasoline and alcohol.' Two drivers suffered crush injuries—one to the chest, one to the entire body. A passenger in the taxi reported back pain. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are specified. The crash left metal mangled and lives changed.
Two vehicles crashed on Spring Street. A sedan struck an SUV’s front end. The sedan driver, a 35-year-old man, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and other vehicular factors as causes.
According to the police report, a 2017 Honda sedan traveling north collided with a 2017 Ford SUV traveling east on Spring Street. The sedan struck the SUV’s center front end with its left front quarter panel. The sedan driver, a 35-year-old man, was injured with shoulder and upper arm trauma and complained of whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and other vehicular factors as contributing causes. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The collision caused damage to the front ends of both vehicles.
2Sedans Crash on Washington Street; Two Hurt▸Two sedans smashed on Washington Street. Impact tore metal. A woman and a girl, both passengers, suffered head bruises. Both stayed conscious. Drivers failed to yield. Traffic controls ignored. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Washington Street. The crash struck the right front bumper of one car and the right side doors of the other. Two passengers, a 47-year-old woman and an 11-year-old girl, suffered head contusions but remained conscious. Both were seated in the rear and wore lap belts. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Traffic Control Disregarded. These actions led to the collision and injuries. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or signaling, were noted.
2Alcohol-Fueled Jeep Slams Taxi at Lafayette and Bleecker▸Dawn. Metal twisted. Jeep hit taxi, taxi crushed sedan. Two drivers pinned, bleeding and dazed. Gasoline and alcohol filled the air. Passengers hurt. The street stayed silent. Steel and flesh bore the cost.
A Jeep crashed into a taxi at the corner of Lafayette Street and Bleecker Street in Manhattan. The impact forced the taxi into a sedan. According to the police report, 'Jeep into taxi, taxi into sedan. Two men pinned, belts locked. One bled from the chest. The other drifted, half-awake. The air stank of gasoline and alcohol.' Two drivers suffered crush injuries—one to the chest, one to the entire body. A passenger in the taxi reported back pain. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are specified. The crash left metal mangled and lives changed.
Two sedans smashed on Washington Street. Impact tore metal. A woman and a girl, both passengers, suffered head bruises. Both stayed conscious. Drivers failed to yield. Traffic controls ignored. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Washington Street. The crash struck the right front bumper of one car and the right side doors of the other. Two passengers, a 47-year-old woman and an 11-year-old girl, suffered head contusions but remained conscious. Both were seated in the rear and wore lap belts. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Traffic Control Disregarded. These actions led to the collision and injuries. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or signaling, were noted.
2Alcohol-Fueled Jeep Slams Taxi at Lafayette and Bleecker▸Dawn. Metal twisted. Jeep hit taxi, taxi crushed sedan. Two drivers pinned, bleeding and dazed. Gasoline and alcohol filled the air. Passengers hurt. The street stayed silent. Steel and flesh bore the cost.
A Jeep crashed into a taxi at the corner of Lafayette Street and Bleecker Street in Manhattan. The impact forced the taxi into a sedan. According to the police report, 'Jeep into taxi, taxi into sedan. Two men pinned, belts locked. One bled from the chest. The other drifted, half-awake. The air stank of gasoline and alcohol.' Two drivers suffered crush injuries—one to the chest, one to the entire body. A passenger in the taxi reported back pain. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are specified. The crash left metal mangled and lives changed.
Dawn. Metal twisted. Jeep hit taxi, taxi crushed sedan. Two drivers pinned, bleeding and dazed. Gasoline and alcohol filled the air. Passengers hurt. The street stayed silent. Steel and flesh bore the cost.
A Jeep crashed into a taxi at the corner of Lafayette Street and Bleecker Street in Manhattan. The impact forced the taxi into a sedan. According to the police report, 'Jeep into taxi, taxi into sedan. Two men pinned, belts locked. One bled from the chest. The other drifted, half-awake. The air stank of gasoline and alcohol.' Two drivers suffered crush injuries—one to the chest, one to the entire body. A passenger in the taxi reported back pain. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are specified. The crash left metal mangled and lives changed.