No More Bodies in the Road: Drop the Speed, Save a Life

Parents in Greenpoint want cars out. A cyclist died at Monitor and Driggs. Children walk and bike to PS 110. The street stays dangerous. The city has not acted. Families wait. The threat of cars remains.

Streetsblog NYC reported on June 11, 2025, that parents at Public School 110 in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, are calling for a Paris-style school street to protect children. Their plan would turn Monitor Street into a cul-de-sac with a pedestrian plaza, add mid-block crossings, and close a slip lane to block cut-through traffic from the BQE. The push follows a fatal crash at Monitor and Driggs, where a driver killed 73-year-old cyclist Teddy Orzechowski. Streetsblog notes, 'Streets outside schools have higher crash and injury rates than the city average.' Most PS 110 families walk or bike, but the city has not responded to the proposal. The article highlights the persistent risk from drivers using local streets as shortcuts.

• Brooklyn Parents Demand Safer School Streets, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-11

A cyclist hit a 70-year-old man on Grand Street in Brooklyn. The man emerged from behind a parked car. The crash left the pedestrian bruised and the cyclist hurt. Both suffered. The street stayed dangerous. The city watched.

A 20-year-old cyclist traveling north on Grand Street collided with a 70-year-old pedestrian who emerged from behind a parked vehicle. According to the police report, both the cyclist and the pedestrian were injured. The pedestrian suffered a facial contusion, while the cyclist reported pain in the hip and upper leg. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The crash did not involve any motor vehicles. The incident highlights the risks faced by vulnerable road users on city streets, especially when visibility is limited by parked cars. No other contributing factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4819517, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway ramp. One driver suffered a neck injury. Others, including children, escaped with minor or unspecified harm. The crash followed a pattern: drivers too close, not enough space, metal meeting metal in the dark.

Two sedans crashed on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway ramp in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the collision involved multiple occupants, including children. One driver, a 40-year-old woman, sustained a neck injury and internal complaints. Others, including passengers aged 8, 11, and 13, were listed with unspecified injuries. The police report cites 'Following Too Closely' and 'Passenger Distraction' as contributing factors. Both vehicles suffered front-end damage, with one struck in the rear. The data shows a clear driver error: not enough distance between cars. All injured parties were inside the vehicles; no pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4819687, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans crashed on Humboldt Street near Boerum. One passenger, a man, took a blow to the face. Shock followed. Police list driver inattention as the cause. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous. The city kept moving.

Two sedans collided on Humboldt Street at Boerum Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling south when the crash occurred. A 45-year-old male passenger suffered a facial injury and was in shock. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured passenger was seated in the left rear and wore a lap belt. Other occupants reported unspecified injuries. The crash underscores the risk when drivers lose focus, as documented in the official report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818643, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

City Hall forced Citi Bike to cap e-bike speeds at 15 mph. A child was hit weeks before. Injuries on e-bikes outnumber pedal bikes. Officials call it an emergency. The rule moves fast. Riders and workers face new limits.

Gothamist reported on June 5, 2025, that Mayor Adams ordered Citi Bike to limit e-bike speeds to 15 mph, citing an 'emergency threat to life and property.' The city rejected Lyft’s plan to add speedometers, demanding immediate compliance. Deputy Mayor Mastro wrote, 'We have requested that you immediately implement this new 15 mph speed limit for Citi Bike e-bikes, and you declined to do so.' Citi Bike agreed to the mandate, though previously voiced concerns. In 2021, e-bike injuries (1,170) and deaths (9) far outpaced those on pedal bikes (236 injuries, 2 deaths). The order follows a crash where a 3-year-old was struck by an e-bike in South Williamsburg. The city will collect public comments before finalizing the rule. The move highlights rising e-bike use and the city’s struggle to manage micromobility safety.

• City Orders 15 MPH Limit For E-Bikes, Gothamist, Published 2025-06-05

A sedan hit a cyclist at Provost and Java in Brooklyn. The crash threw the rider from his bike. He suffered a shoulder injury. Police cited improper lane usage. The street saw blood and metal. The system failed the vulnerable again.

A sedan collided with a cyclist at the intersection of Provost Street and Java Street in Brooklyn. The 28-year-old male cyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained a shoulder injury, described as a contusion. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The sedan, traveling north, struck the cyclist, who was making a left turn. The report does not list any errors by the cyclist. The police report notes the cyclist was not using safety equipment, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s improper lane usage. The crash left the cyclist injured and exposed the ongoing risks faced by those outside a car’s steel shell.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817682, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan and SUV collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Two people suffered injuries. One passenger hurt her leg. One driver took a blow to the head. Police blamed driver distraction. Metal twisted. Pain followed. The road stayed dangerous.

Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided while traveling east on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. The crash left a 19-year-old female passenger with a knee and lower leg injury and a 21-year-old male driver with a head injury and whiplash. Both vehicles were slowing or stopping before impact. The SUV struck the sedan from behind, damaging the center front of the SUV and the center back of the sedan. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the ongoing threat of driver distraction on New York City highways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816759, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A driver backed up unsafely on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. An e-bike rider struck the vehicle’s rear. The rider suffered a leg injury and shock. The crash left pain and damage. The street stayed dangerous. Metal met flesh. The system failed again.

An e-bike rider was injured in a crash on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at Metropolitan Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a vehicle backed unsafely, causing the e-bike to strike the rear of the vehicle. The e-bike rider, a 21-year-old man, suffered a knee and lower leg injury and was in shock. The police report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. The rider reported pain and nausea. No other contributing factors were cited. The crash highlights the ongoing danger faced by vulnerable road users when drivers fail to operate safely.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817231, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV hit an e-scooter on Berry Street. The scooter rider was ejected and suffered a fractured arm. The SUV driver was semiconscious and hurt. Police cited illness as a factor. The crash left both drivers injured, the street marked by impact.

A crash on Berry Street in Brooklyn involved a Ford SUV and an e-scooter. The 33-year-old male e-scooter rider was ejected and sustained a fractured upper arm. The 68-year-old male SUV driver was semiconscious with abdominal and pelvic injuries. According to the police report, 'Illness' was listed as a contributing factor for both drivers. The SUV struck the e-scooter with its left front bumper. The e-scooter rider was wearing a helmet. No pedestrians were reported injured. The collision highlights the dangers faced by vulnerable road users when driver impairment is present.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816300, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan hit a cyclist on Humboldt Street in Brooklyn. The crash left the cyclist bruised and hurt in the leg. Police cited unsafe lane changing. The car showed no damage. The bike took the blow on its right side.

A crash on Humboldt Street in Brooklyn involved a sedan and a cyclist. The cyclist, a 35-year-old woman, suffered a contusion and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, the sedan was traveling straight while the cyclist was making a right turn. The sedan struck the bike on its right side. Police listed 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as a contributing factor. The sedan, registered in Florida, showed no damage, while the bike was damaged on the right rear quarter panel. No other injuries were reported. The police report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816060, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan hit an e-scooter on Driggs Avenue. The e-scooter rider, a 53-year-old man, suffered facial abrasions. Police cited driver inattention. Both vehicles moved south. The sedan was entering a parked position. Streets stayed dangerous. Injuries followed.

A crash on Driggs Avenue in Brooklyn involved a sedan and an e-scooter. The e-scooter rider, a 53-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to the face. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The sedan, registered in Maryland, was entering a parked position while the e-scooter was traveling straight ahead. The sedan's left front quarter panel struck the center front end of the e-scooter. The e-scooter rider was unlicensed. No injuries were reported for the sedan's occupants. The police report highlights driver inattention as the main contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816402, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two cars slammed together on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Three people hurt. Faces bloodied. Necks snapped. Drivers pushed too fast, blew past signals. Metal twisted. Passengers shaken. The road took its toll. The system failed to slow them.

Two vehicles—a sedan and an SUV—collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three people suffered injuries: a 32-year-old male driver with pain across his body, a 19-year-old female rear passenger with facial bleeding, and a 24-year-old male rear passenger with whiplash. The crash report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors for both drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left metal torn and bodies hurt. The data shows drivers failed to control their speed and ignored traffic signals, leading to harm for those inside.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815517, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two cars slammed together at Montrose and Lorimer. One passenger broke his leg. Another driver suffered pain. The crash tore metal and left bodies hurt. Police blamed unsafe speed. The street stayed dangerous. The night ended in sirens.

Two vehicles, a Ford sedan and a Jeep SUV, crashed at Montrose Avenue and Lorimer Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the collision was caused by 'Unsafe Speed.' One passenger, a 46-year-old man, suffered a fractured leg. A 29-year-old female driver reported pain and nausea. The crash left the left side of the sedan and the front of the SUV damaged. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. No other errors or contributing factors are cited. Helmets and turn signals are not mentioned as factors. The toll: two injured, metal twisted, speed unchecked.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815555, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan struck a moped at the corner of Milton and Franklin. The moped rider suffered a bruised leg. Both vehicles were moving straight. The crash came from failure to yield. The street stayed quiet. The bruise lingered.

A sedan and a moped collided at the intersection of Milton Street and Franklin Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling straight when the crash occurred. The moped rider, a 24-year-old man, was injured with a contusion to his knee and lower leg. The sedan driver, a 26-year-old woman, was not reported injured. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for both drivers. The moped rider was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814959, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A cyclist rode north on Lorimer. An improper turn struck him. He hit hard. Bruises covered his body. He stayed conscious. The street stayed quiet. The system failed him.

A 44-year-old male bicyclist was injured while riding north on Lorimer Street at Grand Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved a bike and another unspecified vehicle. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor. The cyclist suffered contusions across his entire body but remained conscious. The police report does not specify any errors by the cyclist. The only listed safety equipment was a helmet, noted after the driver error. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the danger of improper turns for vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813749, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV hit an e-bike at Humboldt and Meserole. The e-bike rider, a 36-year-old woman, suffered leg injuries. Police cite failure to yield. The SUV’s left front bumper took the impact. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.

A collision occurred at Humboldt Street and Meserole Street in Brooklyn involving a Nissan SUV and an e-bike. The crash left a 36-year-old woman riding the e-bike injured, with abrasions and injuries to her lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the SUV was traveling south and the e-bike was heading west when the vehicles collided. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The SUV’s left front bumper struck the e-bike. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet. No injuries were specified for the SUV driver or occupant. The crash highlights the ongoing risk faced by cyclists on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813751, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Night crash on Bedford Ave. Two sedans collide. Alcohol involved. One driver dies. A passenger suffers head injury. Metal and glass scatter. Sirens wail. Streets stained. System failed to protect the vulnerable inside.

A deadly crash unfolded on Bedford Avenue at North 11th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, two sedans collided. Alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor. One male driver, age 50, was killed. A 29-year-old female passenger suffered a head injury. The report states: “Alcohol Involvement.” No other specific driver errors were listed. The crash left metal twisted and lives shattered. The system allowed danger to fester on city streets. No mention of helmet or signal use was made in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813513, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan hit an e-bike at Grand Street and Graham Avenue. The e-bike rider suffered a head injury. Police cite unsafe speed and obstructed view. The crash left the street scarred and the cyclist hurt.

A crash at Grand Street and Graham Avenue in Brooklyn involved a sedan and an e-bike. The e-bike rider, a 25-year-old man, suffered a head injury. According to the police report, both unsafe speed and view obstructed or limited contributed to the collision. The sedan, driven by a 29-year-old woman, was making a left turn when it struck the e-bike, which was traveling straight. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The e-bike rider was not using any safety equipment. No further details about the extent of injuries or additional circumstances were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812935, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan slammed into another car’s rear on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The impact left a front-seat passenger hurt, suffering head trauma and whiplash. Police cite following too closely as the cause. The road turned violent in a heartbeat.

A rear-end collision unfolded on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. According to the police report, a sedan struck another vehicle’s back end while both traveled east. The crash injured a female front passenger, who suffered head trauma and whiplash. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The driver and another occupant were not reported injured. The report does not mention any actions by the injured passenger that contributed to the crash. The force of the impact targeted the center back end of one car and the center front end of the other. The system failed to protect a vulnerable passenger. No other contributing factors were cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812638, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A northbound SUV hit a cyclist at Bedford Avenue and North 11th Street. The impact left the cyclist with a concussion and leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The SUV’s right front bumper struck the bike’s left rear. Streets remain dangerous.

A crash on Bedford Avenue at North 11th Street in Brooklyn involved a northbound SUV and a cyclist. According to the police report, the SUV’s right front bumper struck the left rear of the bicycle. The 44-year-old cyclist suffered a concussion and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was in shock at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The SUV driver, a 43-year-old man, was not reported injured. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause remains driver inattention. The collision highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811834, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14