Morgan Avenue: Blood on the Asphalt, Silence from City Hall

Dec 20 - An SUV making a right turn struck an e-bike rider traveling straight on Wythe Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider, partially ejected and injured in the lower leg, suffered abrasions. Police cite failure to yield and improper turning as key factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Wythe Avenue near Hooper Street in Brooklyn at 3 p.m. An SUV was making a right turn southbound when it collided with an e-bike rider also traveling southbound straight ahead. The e-bike rider, a 43-year-old man, was partially ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions. The report lists the contributing factors as "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Turning Improperly" by the SUV driver. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet, but no rider behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The impact point was the right side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the e-bike, indicating the SUV’s turn crossed the rider’s path. The SUV driver’s failure to yield and improper turn created the conditions for this collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786331 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 20 - A sedan making a left turn struck the right front bumper of a northbound concrete mixer on Grand Street in Brooklyn. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both drivers had obstructed views contributing to the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:32 AM on Grand Street in Brooklyn. A sedan, traveling north and making a left turn, collided with the right front bumper of a northbound concrete mixer truck. The sedan driver, a 33-year-old male, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor for both drivers, indicating limited visibility played a critical role in the crash. The sedan driver’s error in turning left with obstructed view led to the impact. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front quarters, emphasizing the angle and point of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4783000 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 18 - Metal groaned on Nostrand Avenue. Two cars trapped, one stacked atop the other. A bus driver, a woman, a girl—hurt but alive. Emergency crews worked fast. The street bore the scars. The cause stayed hidden in the wreckage.

NY Daily News reported on December 18, 2024, that a multi-vehicle crash at Nostrand Ave. and Park Ave. in Brooklyn left three people injured. The article states, 'Three people were injured, including an MTA bus driver and a young girl, in a collision that pinned two cars between a box truck and a city bus.' Footage showed two vehicles sandwiched between the bus and truck, with one car stacked atop another. The injured included a 59-year-old MTA driver, a 33-year-old woman, and a 9-year-old girl. All were hospitalized in stable condition. The cause of the crash was not determined at the time of reporting. The incident highlights the risks at busy intersections and the dangers posed by large vehicles in dense urban traffic.

• Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck, NY Daily News, Published 2024-12-18

Dec 18 - Council bill Intro 103 forces DOT to notify members for every parking change. Critics say it slows life-saving street redesigns. Advocates warn it props up car culture and blocks safer bike lanes. The bill risks more sidewalk riding and fewer safe crossings.

Intro 103, now before the City Council, would require the Department of Transportation to notify Council members every time a single parking spot is repurposed—for car-share, bike corrals, or Citi Bike docks. The bill, sponsored by Council Member Joann Ariola, claims residents need notice before losing parking. But DOT and street safety advocates slam the measure as a bureaucratic drag on urgent safety fixes. Council Member Lincoln Restler calls it 'additional hoops and hurdles' for street safety. Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso says, 'I don’t know why we entertain any effort to stop or slow-roll safe street design.' Open Plans and StreetsPAC argue the bill props up car dominance and blocks safer, more sustainable streets. The bill could make it harder to move bike infrastructure off sidewalks, risking more sidewalk riding and fewer safe crossings for pedestrians. Similar bills (Intro 606, Intro 104) face the same criticism.

• Council Members Want To Be Notified When City Repurposes ‘Their’ Parking, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-12-18

Dec 17 - SUV driver hit a parked ambulance on Broadway. Impact left the driver hurt, neck in pain, shocked. Both vehicles damaged. Distraction and inexperience fueled the crash.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old man driving an SUV struck a parked ambulance on Broadway in Brooklyn at 6:00 PM. The SUV's left front bumper hit the ambulance's right rear quarter panel. The driver suffered neck injuries and was in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained damage. The ambulance was parked and not moving at the time. No other injuries were reported. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash underscores the dangers of distraction and inexperience behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781450 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 17 - A dump truck driver’s inattention caused a rear-end collision with an SUV on Greenpoint Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver suffered neck injuries and shock. The impact damaged the left rear bumper of the SUV and the truck’s front end.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Greenpoint Avenue in Brooklyn at 8:42 AM. A dump truck traveling east struck the left rear bumper of a 2024 SUV also traveling east. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor for the crash. The SUV driver, a 42-year-old male occupant, was injured with neck trauma and abrasions and experienced shock. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The dump truck sustained damage to its center front end, while the SUV’s left rear bumper was damaged. The collision involved multiple vehicles going straight ahead, but the primary cause was the truck driver’s failure to maintain attention, leading to the rear-end impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779832 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 13 - A 13-year-old boy was injured crossing with the signal on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way while making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered contusions to his lower leg and foot, remaining conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:14 AM on Bushwick Avenue near Johnson Avenue in Brooklyn. A 13-year-old male pedestrian was crossing the street with the signal when he was struck by a 2023 SUV making a left turn. The report cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The SUV struck the pedestrian with its center front end but sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The report emphasizes the driver's failure to yield right-of-way, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778860 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 12 - A 36-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured when a sedan made a right turn on Marcy Ave in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, resulting in bruises and arm injuries for the cyclist, who wore a helmet.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:00 PM on Marcy Ave in Brooklyn. A sedan traveling south made a right turn and struck a bicyclist traveling southeast. The bicyclist, a 36-year-old male wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the collision. The sedan’s right front bumper was damaged at the point of impact. The cyclist suffered shock and bruising but was not at fault. The driver’s failure to maintain attention while turning created a dangerous situation that led to the bicyclist’s injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781448 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 12 - Maritza Davila endorsed Mark Levine’s run for Comptroller. Levine vows to cut living costs, build housing, and make streets safer. He supports congestion pricing and more cycling lanes. Davila’s support signals a push for citywide safety and accountability.

On December 12, 2024, Mark Levine announced his candidacy for New York City Comptroller. The campaign launch drew endorsements from Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, Assembly Members Brian Cunningham and Maritza Davila, and others. The campaign summary states Levine will 'drive affordability, solve the housing crisis, support working families, demand fiscal responsibility, and make streets safer.' Davila, representing District 53, publicly backed Levine. Levine’s record includes advocacy for congestion pricing, e-commerce reform, and expanding cycling infrastructure. These stances align with efforts to protect vulnerable road users and reduce traffic violence. The campaign’s focus on safer streets and better transit marks a shift toward systemic change for New Yorkers.

• Mark Levine launches campaign for Comptroller, backed with citywide support, amny.com, Published 2024-12-12

Dec 12 - Maritza Davila endorsed Mark Levine’s run for Comptroller. Levine vows to cut living costs, build housing, and make streets safer. He supports congestion pricing and more cycling lanes. Davila’s support signals a push for citywide safety and accountability.

On December 12, 2024, Mark Levine announced his candidacy for New York City Comptroller. The campaign launch drew endorsements from Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, Assembly Members Brian Cunningham and Maritza Davila, and others. The campaign summary states Levine will 'drive affordability, solve the housing crisis, support working families, demand fiscal responsibility, and make streets safer.' Davila, representing District 53, publicly backed Levine. Levine’s record includes advocacy for congestion pricing, e-commerce reform, and expanding cycling infrastructure. These stances align with efforts to protect vulnerable road users and reduce traffic violence. The campaign’s focus on safer streets and better transit marks a shift toward systemic change for New Yorkers.

• Mark Levine launches campaign for Comptroller, backed with citywide support, amny.com, Published 2024-12-12

Dec 11 - A 52-year-old man crossing Broadway near Gerry Street was struck and suffered a head bruise. He stayed conscious. No driver errors or vehicle details listed in the police report.

According to the police report, a 52-year-old male pedestrian was hit while crossing Broadway near Gerry Street in Brooklyn at 17:17. He was not at an intersection or crosswalk and suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors from the vehicle side. Vehicle type and driver details are unspecified. No victim actions are cited as contributing factors. The data shows the pedestrian was injured in a crash where no driver fault is documented.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778983 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 9 - Two sedans collided on Johnson Avenue in Brooklyn, striking the right side doors of one vehicle. The 54-year-old male driver suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 16:20 on Johnson Avenue near Stewart Avenue in Brooklyn involving two sedans traveling south and east. The impact was on the right side doors of the southbound vehicle, which sustained damage to its right rear quarter panel. The eastbound sedan struck with its left front bumper. The 54-year-old male driver of the southbound sedan was injured, suffering abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm, and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777546 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 9 - A sedan making a left turn collided with an eastbound e-bike on S 3 St in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 33-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered bruises and arm injuries. The crash involved passing too closely by the sedan.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on S 3 St near Keap St in Brooklyn around 1:30 AM. A sedan, traveling east and making a left turn, struck the right side doors of an eastbound e-bike. The e-bike rider, a 33-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report cites 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance from the e-bike. The e-bike rider was conscious and injured but was not cited for any contributing factors. The sedan had damage to its left front bumper, confirming the point of impact. The e-bike rider was unlicensed and not using safety equipment, but these were not listed as contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by vehicle drivers passing vulnerable road users too closely.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777247 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 5 - Council bill bars cars from blocking crosswalks. No standing or parking within 20 feet. City must install daylighting barriers at 1,000 intersections yearly. Streets clear. Sightlines open. Danger cut.

Int 1138-2024, now laid over in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced December 5, 2024. The bill states: “prohibiting standing or parking a vehicle within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection.” Council Member Erik D. Bottcher leads, joined by Public Advocate Jumaane Williams and over two dozen co-sponsors. The law orders the Department of Transportation to install daylighting barriers at a minimum of 1,000 intersections each year, up from 100. The city must also run outreach and education. The bill aims to keep crosswalks clear, improve visibility, and protect people on foot and bike. No more hiding behind parked cars. The committee laid the bill over on April 21, 2025.

• File Int 1138-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-12-05

Dec 5 - Council bill bars cars from blocking crosswalks. No standing or parking within 20 feet. City must install daylighting barriers at 1,000 intersections yearly. Streets clear. Sightlines open. Danger cut.

Int 1138-2024, now laid over in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced December 5, 2024. The bill states: “prohibiting standing or parking a vehicle within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection.” Council Member Erik D. Bottcher leads, joined by Public Advocate Jumaane Williams and over two dozen co-sponsors. The law orders the Department of Transportation to install daylighting barriers at a minimum of 1,000 intersections each year, up from 100. The city must also run outreach and education. The bill aims to keep crosswalks clear, improve visibility, and protect people on foot and bike. No more hiding behind parked cars. The committee laid the bill over on April 21, 2025.

• File Int 1138-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-12-05

Dec 3 - A 34-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered full-body injuries after a collision with a sedan on Grand Street in Brooklyn. The crash involved driver inexperience and resulted in shock and pain complaints from the cyclist.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Grand Street in Brooklyn at 8:57 PM. A sedan and an e-bike, both traveling westbound, collided with the point of impact at the center front end of the sedan and center back end of the e-bike. The e-bike rider, a 34-year-old male wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained injuries to his entire body, resulting in shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report cites driver inexperience as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision caused damage primarily to the front of the sedan and other damage to the e-bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778398 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 2 - A van turning right on Bedford hit an 11-year-old girl. The driver’s view was blocked. She suffered broken bones in her leg and foot. The van was undamaged. The street failed her. The impact was brutal.

According to the police report, a RAM van making a right turn on Bedford Avenue at Lynch Street in Brooklyn struck an 11-year-old girl at the intersection. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, showing the driver did not see the pedestrian. The girl suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was conscious at the scene. No actions by the pedestrian contributed to the crash. The van had no damage. The harm fell entirely on the young pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775776 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 2 - A northbound sedan stopped in traffic collided with a northbound bicyclist on Manhattan Avenue. The cyclist suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. Police cite other vehicular factors contributing to the crash. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Manhattan Avenue in Brooklyn at 12:26 PM. A northbound sedan was stopped in traffic when it collided with a northbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 33-year-old male, sustained a contusion to his hip and upper leg and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error or vehicle-related issues on the part of the sedan driver. Both vehicles showed no damage, and the cyclist was not ejected. The sedan driver was licensed in New York and was stopped prior to the collision, while the bicyclist was traveling straight ahead. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775753 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 30 - A pick-up truck traveling northeast struck an 83-year-old man walking off the roadway on Meeker Ave. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, with no vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling northeast on Meeker Ave struck an 83-year-old male pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The truck’s point of impact was the center front end, yet the vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and complained of internal pain. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving, especially to vulnerable pedestrians outside crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777448 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 30 - A distracted SUV driver making a right turn struck a bicyclist traveling straight on Roebling Street in Brooklyn. The 33-year-old cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Neither vehicle showed damage, but the impact caused injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:15 on Roebling Street in Brooklyn. The SUV driver, licensed and traveling west, was making a right turn when the collision happened. The bicyclist, a 33-year-old man traveling eastbound straight ahead, was injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, highlighting the SUV driver's failure to maintain focus. No damage was recorded on either vehicle, and the bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment, but this was not listed as a contributing factor. The incident underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775241 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19