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

Jul 18 - A tanker truck making a left turn struck the left side of a sedan traveling straight on Kent Avenue. The sedan’s female driver suffered neck injuries and shock, with alcohol involvement noted. The tanker’s right front bumper hit the sedan’s left doors.

According to the police report, at 8:40 a.m. on Kent Avenue, a tanker truck traveling south was making a left turn when it collided with a sedan traveling southwest straight ahead. The point of impact was the tanker’s right front quarter panel striking the sedan’s left side doors. The sedan’s driver, a 51-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and shock and reported complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor for the sedan driver. The tanker driver was licensed and operating the vehicle during the left turn maneuver. No other contributing factors were specified. The collision caused damage primarily to the left side doors of the sedan and the right front bumper of the tanker.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741705 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 17 - Brooklyn Borough President Reynoso calls on Mayor Adams to cap parking in new developments. He wants fewer spaces, not just fewer mandates. Reynoso pushes for maximums in transit-rich areas. He says car culture drives danger. He demands bold action.

On July 17, 2024, Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso issued a policy recommendation urging Mayor Adams to strengthen the City of Yes for Housing Opportunity rezoning proposal. Reynoso wants the city to set strict maximums on parking spaces in new developments, especially near transit. The matter summary states, 'Our recommendation is to remove as much parking as possible, but [if a] developer feels an obligation to put in a certain amount of parking, there should be a maximum allowable in transit-rich areas.' Reynoso supports eliminating parking mandates but says it is not enough. He points to developers building excess parking even near subways and calls for rules like Manhattan Core’s. Reynoso’s push aims to curb car dependency and promote safer, transit-oriented neighborhoods. He stresses the need to educate the public and break the grip of car culture.

• Brooklyn BP Wants Mayor Adams To Do More To Reduce Parking, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-07-17

Jul 14 - A SUV struck the rear of a sedan on South 3 Street in Brooklyn. The impact injured a 47-year-old male passenger in the sedan, causing back pain and whiplash. The crash resulted from the SUV following too closely and reacting late to traffic.

According to the police report, at 1:10 AM on South 3 Street near Wythe Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2019 SUV making a right turn rear-ended a 2017 sedan also making a right turn. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the sedan. The collision injured a 47-year-old male occupant seated in the left rear passenger seat of the sedan. He suffered back injuries and whiplash, remaining conscious and not ejected. The report cites the SUV driver's errors as 'Following Too Closely' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle,' indicating failure to maintain safe distance and delayed response to traffic conditions. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights driver error in maintaining proper following distance and situational awareness.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740360 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 13 - A distracted SUV driver struck a bicyclist on Waterbury Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash happened late at night, highlighting the dangers of driver inattention in NYC streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:41 on Waterbury Street in Brooklyn. A 2023 BMW SUV traveling west struck a southbound bicyclist making a right turn. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper and the bike's left front bumper. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. The bicyclist, a 40-year-old woman, was injured with contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The SUV driver was licensed and had two occupants. The bicyclist was unlicensed and not using any safety equipment. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist's actions. This crash underscores the critical role of driver distraction in causing harm to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740357 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 13 - A motorcycle rider was ejected and injured after a vehicle made an improper left turn on Grand Street. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, striking the motorcycle’s left front quarter panel. The rider suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred around 4:30 AM on Grand Street near Vandervort Avenue in Brooklyn. A vehicle was making a left turn westbound when it collided with a motorcycle traveling straight westbound. The motorcycle driver, a 32-year-old woman wearing a helmet, was ejected on impact and sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites the vehicle driver’s errors as 'Turning Improperly' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The collision point was the center front end of the turning vehicle and the left front quarter panel of the motorcycle. The motorcycle driver was conscious but injured, highlighting the dangers posed by improper turning maneuvers and failure to yield in urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740348 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 12 - A moped driver was ejected and injured on Apollo Street in Brooklyn. The vehicle overturned after the driver disregarded traffic control. Injuries included knee and lower leg trauma, with the driver suffering shock and pain complaints.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:07 on Apollo Street near Meeker Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 36-year-old male, was ejected from the vehicle, which overturned after impact. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The driver sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The moped was traveling west, going straight ahead, and the point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. No damage was reported on the other vehicle involved, a 2019 Isuzu traveling south. The report emphasizes driver errors without attributing fault to any other party.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739769 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 9 - A 26-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan hit her while crossing outside a crosswalk. The impact occurred on Broadway in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was conscious and bruised, with no driver errors explicitly noted in the report.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 1998 Honda sedan traveling west on Broadway in Brooklyn struck her outside an intersection at approximately 8:40 AM. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, and the impact occurred at the vehicle's left rear quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report does not list any specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both contributing factors for the pedestrian are marked as unspecified. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. The collision highlights the dangers pedestrians face when crossing outside designated areas, though no explicit driver fault is recorded in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739502 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 8 - SUV slammed into unseen hazard on Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Driver, alone, suffered arm abrasions. Crash triggered by reaction to another vehicle. Metal twisted. Night split by impact.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old woman driving a 2022 Honda SUV eastbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway crashed at 11:47 p.m. The report cites 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the main contributing factor. The SUV struck with its right front bumper, damaging the vehicle. The driver, alone in the car, was not ejected and remained conscious. She sustained abrasions to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report notes she wore a lap belt. No other contributing factors or victim actions were listed. The crash underscores the risk of sudden maneuvers on high-speed roads.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739284 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 8 - A 61-year-old sedan driver suffered arm injuries when an SUV collided with his vehicle’s rear bumper. The crash unfolded as the sedan backed unsafely, colliding with the SUV traveling westbound on Moore Street in Brooklyn late afternoon.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:50 on Moore Street in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 61-year-old male, was injured with contusions to his elbow and lower arm. The report cites 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The sedan was backing southbound when it was struck on the right rear bumper by a westbound SUV’s left front quarter panel. Both drivers were licensed New York males. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and remained conscious. The collision impact and driver errors highlight the dangers of unsafe backing maneuvers and inexperience behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739488 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 8 - A 45-year-old female bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV struck her on Nassau Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the cyclist bruised but conscious, with no ejection from the bike.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:30 on Nassau Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2019 SUV traveling west struck a southbound bicyclist on the left side doors. The bicyclist, a 45-year-old woman wearing a helmet, sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV driver, also female and licensed in New York, caused the impact with the right front quarter panel of her vehicle. The bicyclist’s own error or confusion is noted but secondary to the driver’s failure to maintain attention. The SUV sustained no damage, while the bike was damaged on the left side doors. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected from her vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741482 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 7 - A 68-year-old bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a collision caused by unsafe lane changing. The impact struck the center front end of the bike near Manhattan Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred near 854 Manhattan Avenue in Brooklyn at 12:10 PM. The bicyclist, a 68-year-old male, was traveling north going straight ahead when the collision happened. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error. The bicyclist was struck on the center front end of his bike and sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg, classified as injury severity 3. He was conscious and not ejected from the bike. The other vehicle involved was a parked 2013 Kia, which sustained no damage. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist's behavior or safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by unsafe lane changes in Brooklyn streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738585 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 4 - A 33-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by a turning vehicle on Moore Street in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian bruised and injured in the elbow and lower arm. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:30 PM on Moore Street near Manhattan Avenue in Brooklyn. A 33-year-old male pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when he was struck by a Honda car making a right turn traveling west. The point of impact was the vehicle’s center front end. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to his elbow and lower arm, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The collision underscores the systemic danger posed by distracted driving in intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738689 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 3 - A motorcycle changing lanes struck a sedan’s right rear quarter panel on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The sedan driver, a 22-year-old man, suffered abrasions and arm injuries, trapped in the vehicle. Police cite unsafe lane changing as the cause.

According to the police report, at 16:56 on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway, a motorcycle traveling east attempted a lane change and collided with the right rear quarter panel of a sedan also traveling east. The sedan’s 22-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was trapped inside the vehicle but remained conscious. The report explicitly lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor to the crash. The motorcycle driver was licensed and operating a 2009 Honda motorcycle. The sedan, a 2011 model, had no occupants other than the injured driver. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision’s impact and resulting injuries highlight the dangers posed by improper lane changes on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737864 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 2 - A six-year-old girl was struck by a bike while crossing outside a crosswalk in Brooklyn. She suffered a head contusion and remained conscious. The bike showed no damage, and no driver errors were cited in the police report.

According to the police report, a six-year-old female pedestrian was injured in Brooklyn at South 4 Street around 8:10 p.m. The child was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when a male cyclist traveling east struck her at the center front end of his bike. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The bike showed no damage, and the driver was licensed in New York. The report lists no contributing driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Contributing factors for the pedestrian were unspecified. The collision highlights the dangers pedestrians face when crossing outside designated areas, even without clear driver faults noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739485 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 1 - A forklift driver, unlicensed and distracted, rear-ended a stopped sedan on Manhattan Avenue. The sedan driver, a 54-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and shock. Heavy equipment, unchecked, struck in city traffic.

According to the police report, a forklift operated by an unlicensed male driver struck the rear of a stopped sedan on Manhattan Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:40 AM. The sedan’s driver, a 54-year-old woman, sustained a back injury and was in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, pointing to the forklift operator’s failure to control the vehicle. The forklift driver’s unlicensed status is noted. The sedan driver was properly restrained and not ejected. No contributing factors were attributed to the sedan driver. This crash exposes the danger of inattentive, unlicensed operation of heavy vehicles on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737046 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 30 - A 51-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and suffered a head contusion on the Williamsburg Bridge. The crash occurred just after midnight. Driver inattention and defective pavement contributed to the impact, causing serious injury without vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old female bicyclist riding eastbound on the Williamsburg Bridge was injured and ejected from her bike at 12:04 a.m. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a primary contributing factor. Additionally, 'Pavement Defective' was listed, indicating hazardous road conditions played a role. The bicyclist sustained a head injury classified as a contusion or bruise, with an injury severity level of 3. She was conscious after the crash. The bike showed no damage, and the bicyclist was the sole occupant and driver of the vehicle. The report highlights driver distraction and poor pavement conditions as the systemic dangers leading to this serious injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737093 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 29 - Steel met steel on Greenpoint Avenue. A sedan and SUV collided head-on, metal folding, glass shattering. Speed ruled the moment. A 62-year-old man, belted in, suffered crushing injuries across his body. The parked box truck stood untouched, silent witness.

A violent head-on crash unfolded on Greenpoint Avenue at Kingsland Avenue, involving a sedan and an SUV. According to the police report, both vehicles were 'going straight ahead' when they collided, crushing the front ends of both cars. The report states that a 62-year-old man, driving one of the vehicles and wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained severe crush injuries to his entire body. The police report explicitly lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors to the crash. A box truck was parked nearby and was not involved in the collision. The data does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver speed and aggression, leaving a driver injured and vehicles destroyed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739637 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 28 - Pro-safety candidates swept North Brooklyn primaries. Voters backed the McGuinness Boulevard redesign. Opponents, funded by Broadway Stages, lost every race. Assemblymember Gallagher called for Mayor Adams to finish the job. The city’s delay keeps the boulevard deadly for walkers and riders.

On June 28, 2024, North Brooklyn’s primary elections became a referendum on the McGuinness Boulevard redesign. Assemblymember Emily Gallagher, a vocal supporter of the lane-reduction plan, defeated challenger Anathea Simpkins, who was backed by anti-redesign group Keep McGuinness Moving. Gallagher secured over 75 percent of the vote, declaring, “North Brooklyn demands Mayor Adams finish the job and make McGuinness safe.” Down-ballot, street safety advocates Luke Ohlson and Jenna Bimbi also won, both endorsed by Make McGuinness Safe. Opponents, including Broadway Stages executives, lost every race. Despite a partial redesign last year, the city has stalled on completing safety improvements. The election results send a clear mandate: voters want action to protect pedestrians and cyclists on McGuinness Boulevard.

• Safety for McGuinness Blvd. Was a Winning Issue for Greenpoint Pols, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-06-28

Jun 28 - Emily Gallagher crushed her opponent. She stood with Greenpoint. She backed ripping out car lanes and building protected bike lanes on McGuinness Boulevard. The street is deadly. Locals cheered. The fight for safer streets just got muscle.

Assemblymember Emily Gallagher, representing District 50, won her primary on June 28, 2024. The race centered on the future of McGuinness Boulevard, a street known for danger. Gallagher supported 'removing vehicle lanes and adding protected bike lanes to the historically dangerous McGuinness Boulevard.' Her challenger opposed these changes. Gallagher's victory signals strong support for street redesign. Greenpointers celebrated, seeing her win as a mandate for safety. The measure was not a formal council bill, but Gallagher’s stance and win put political weight behind protected bike lanes and fewer car lanes. No formal safety analyst note was provided, but the community’s reaction shows the stakes for vulnerable road users.

• Early Addition: People really want to buy luxury apartments in Gowanus, toxic canal be damned, gothamist.com, Published 2024-06-28

Jun 27 - An 11-year-old boy suffered abrasions and arm injuries after an SUV struck him while crossing a marked crosswalk on Wythe Avenue. The driver’s inattention and improper turning caused the collision, leaving the child injured but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Wythe Avenue in Brooklyn at 10:15 AM. An 11-year-old boy was crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal when a 2017 Mazda SUV, traveling south and making a right turn, struck him with the vehicle's right front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors to the crash. The boy sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious and was not ejected from the scene. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors, specifically distraction and improper turning maneuvers, in intersections involving vulnerable pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736285 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19