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

Nov 21 - A 24-year-old woman was hit on Bushwick Avenue while crossing with the signal. The SUV driver made a left turn and failed to yield. The pedestrian suffered a facial contusion but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Bushwick Avenue while crossing with the signal. The driver of a 2019 Jeep SUV was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained a facial contusion and was conscious after the crash. The SUV struck the pedestrian with its center front end, causing visible vehicle damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle southbound at the time.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681818 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 21 - A moped rider was hit on her left side by an SUV making a left turn in Brooklyn. The rider was ejected and suffered a head injury and bruises. The SUV showed no damage. Driver errors included improper lane usage and failure to yield.

According to the police report, a female moped driver traveling north was struck on her left side doors by a female-driven SUV making a left turn eastbound on Morgan Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver, 53, was ejected and sustained a head injury and contusions. The report lists contributing factors as improper passing or lane usage and failure to yield right-of-way by the SUV driver. The moped driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV sustained no damage. Driver inattention and distraction were also noted as factors. The crash highlights the dangers of turning vehicles failing to yield to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681812 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 20 - A 65-year-old man was struck while crossing Williamsburg Street West with the signal. The sedan driver was making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion but was conscious and not ejected. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 65-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Williamsburg Street West in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a sedan, traveling north and making a left turn, struck him. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The sedan showed no damage, and the driver was licensed. The pedestrian was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The crash highlights the vulnerability of pedestrians even when crossing legally.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681835 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 20 - SUV slammed into a stopped sedan on Broadway. A woman in the front seat took the hit. Neck pain. No ejection. Metal bent. Traffic paused. Streets stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, an SUV heading east on Broadway rear-ended a sedan that was stopped in traffic near Hewes Street. The SUV hit the sedan's center back end. A 41-year-old woman, seated in the middle front seat of the sedan, suffered neck injuries described as whiplash. She was conscious and not ejected. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The sedan showed no damage, while the SUV's front end was damaged. The SUV driver was licensed in New York. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680785 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 18 - A sedan struck a moped on Hope Street. Both men on the moped were ejected. They suffered head and back injuries. Obstructed view and unsafe speed fueled the crash. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.

According to the police report, a sedan heading west on Hope Street collided with a northbound moped. Both moped occupants, two 29-year-old men, were ejected and suffered serious head and back injuries. The report lists "View Obstructed/Limited" and "Unsafe Speed" as contributing factors. The sedan’s left front bumper and the moped’s center front end were damaged. The moped driver wore a helmet; the passenger had no safety equipment. The sedan was driven by a licensed woman from Connecticut. No fault is attributed to the injured moped riders.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680258 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 17 - A 34-year-old man on an e-scooter was injured on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan and e-scooter collided head-on. The rider suffered elbow and lower arm injuries. Police cited driver inattention and improper lane usage as causes.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Bushwick Avenue involving a sedan and an e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 34-year-old man wearing a helmet, sustained injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists driver inattention and improper passing or lane usage as contributing factors. The e-scooter driver was not ejected and showed no visible complaints but was in shock. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling southbound. No vehicle damage was reported. The police noted pedestrian or bicyclist confusion as a factor but did not attribute fault to the injured rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680255 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 16 - A sedan traveling north struck a westbound e-bike on Kent Avenue in Brooklyn. The 21-year-old bicyclist suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The rider was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a sedan and an e-bike collided on Kent Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 21-year-old male, was injured with a contusion to his shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists unsafe speed as a driver error contributing to the crash. The sedan and e-bike both had front right bumper impacts. The bicyclist was riding without safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash involved a sedan traveling north and an e-bike traveling west, both going straight ahead before the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680303 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 16 - Council weighed a citywide bridge vending ban. Residents and tour guides demanded swift removal. Vendors pleaded for compromise. Council Member Restler pushed for designated spaces, not a blanket ban. DOT has no timeline. The fight pits safety and space against livelihoods.

On November 16, 2023, the City Council held a hearing on a proposed ban on street vending across all 789 city bridges. The Department of Transportation (DOT) seeks to prohibit vendors from pedestrian paths, bike lanes, and bridge approaches. The matter, described as a 'span ban,' drew strong public support for restrictions. Council Member Lincoln Restler, representing Brooklyn, stated, 'I am a strong supporter of vending, but it should go in designated spaces... the Brooklyn Bridge is not the place for it.' He thanked DOT for acting to eliminate vending on the bridge, but called for more vendor licenses elsewhere. Vendors and advocates argued the ban is too harsh, urging specific rules instead of a blanket prohibition. DOT will review public comments before finalizing the rule. No timeline has been set.

• Bridge Vending Ban Gains Public Support As Vendors Beg For Compromise, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-11-16

Nov 15 - A distracted SUV driver struck a 20-year-old female bicyclist in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. The SUV showed no damage. The crash happened near Harrison Avenue late at night.

According to the police report, a 2019 Dodge SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, was parked when it collided with a southbound bicyclist traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist, a 20-year-old woman, was ejected and sustained a fractured and dislocated lower arm and hand. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the SUV driver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV sustained no damage despite impact on its left side doors, while the bike's front center end was damaged. No other factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680247 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 15 - A 56-year-old male bicyclist was ejected after a collision with an SUV on Broadway in Brooklyn. The crash caused knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The bicyclist remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 56-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected in a crash involving a 2017 Toyota SUV on Broadway near Lynch Street in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were traveling east when the collision occurred. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor in the crash. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet (motorcycle only) but was still ejected from the bike. The SUV sustained damage to its right front quarter panel, while the bike was damaged on the left front quarter panel. The bicyclist remained conscious after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680259 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 13 - Council Member Alexa Avilés calls for a full redesign of the city’s truck route map. Trucks flood neighborhoods, endanger lives, and choke streets. Introduction 708 demands safer, smarter routes. The bill has strong support. The city’s map has not changed since the 1970s.

Introduction 708, sponsored by Council Member Alexa Avilés, seeks a sweeping overhaul of New York City’s outdated truck route map. The bill, now before the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was highlighted in an op-ed published November 13, 2023. Avilés, as committee chair, wrote, 'An overhaul of our truck route map is long overdue. We must pass Introduction 708 for the sake of our communities and all New Yorkers.' The measure would require the Department of Transportation to redesign truck routes to improve safety, visibility, and reduce congestion and emissions. It also mandates input from neighborhoods, environmental groups, and industry. Avilés leads a coalition of 40 co-sponsors, with support from Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso. The bill responds to the surge in freight traffic, which has battered streets and put vulnerable communities—often communities of color—at risk. The current map, unchanged since the 1970s, routes heavy trucks through residential areas, increasing danger for pedestrians and cyclists.

• Op-Ed | NYC’s truck routes haven’t changed since the 1970s. It’s time for an overhaul., amny.com, Published 2023-11-13

Nov 10 - A box truck struck a sedan from behind on Wythe Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as causes. The truck's front end was damaged; the sedan's rear was crushed.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling west on Wythe Avenue rear-ended a sedan also traveling west. The sedan's driver, a 38-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Oversized Vehicle' as contributing factors. The truck sustained front-end damage, while the sedan's rear was impacted. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The sedan driver was not ejected and suffered moderate injury severity. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and the risks posed by larger vehicles in rear-end collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678513 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 10 - A tractor truck struck the left side of a sedan on Grand Street in Brooklyn. The sedan’s female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The truck driver was licensed and traveling east. Improper lane usage caused the collision.

According to the police report, a tractor truck traveling east on Grand Street collided with the left side doors of a westbound sedan. The sedan’s 54-year-old female driver, restrained by a lap belt and harness, sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor, indicating the truck driver failed to maintain proper lane discipline. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The impact damaged the truck’s trailer and the sedan’s left front quarter panel. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678878 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 9 - E-scooter and bike slammed head-on in Brooklyn. Young woman on scooter took the hit to her face. Blood on the street. Police blamed confusion between riders. Both vehicles wrecked at the front.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old woman riding an e-scooter collided head-on with a cyclist on Union Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-scooter rider suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding. Police listed 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as the main contributing factor. Both the e-scooter and the bike were traveling straight before the crash. The report notes no safety equipment was used by the e-scooter rider. No driver errors like failure to yield or distraction were cited. The crash left both vehicles damaged at the front.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678534 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 9 - Two sedans crashed head-on in Brooklyn. Metal tore. A 37-year-old man, driving straight, crushed his shoulder. He stayed conscious. The street fell silent, broken by pain. Failure to yield and a bad turn set the stage for injury.

Two sedans collided head-on at 267 Vandervoort Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one sedan was making a left turn while the other went straight. The impact was severe. A 37-year-old male driver suffered a crushed shoulder but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The crash left the street quiet, marked by the sound of pain. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The data points to driver error as the cause of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680282 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 9 - A moped rider was hit by a sedan making an improper U-turn in Brooklyn. The 19-year-old driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The sedan struck the moped’s left front bumper with its right side doors. The rider was conscious and bruised.

According to the police report, a moped traveling west was struck on its left front bumper by a sedan making an improper U-turn traveling north on Broadway in Brooklyn. The 19-year-old moped driver was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists contributing factors as "Other Vehicular" and "Turning Improperly," indicating driver error by the sedan operator. The moped driver was not ejected and remained conscious. No safety equipment was noted. The sedan’s right side doors were damaged in the collision. The report does not assign fault to the moped rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678518 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 8 - An 8-year-old boy was struck by an e-bike while crossing near a stopped school bus in Brooklyn. The child suffered facial fractures and dislocations. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive. The boy remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, an e-bike traveling straight ahead struck an 8-year-old pedestrian at an intersection near Harrison Avenue in Brooklyn. The child was going to or from a stopped school bus when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained serious facial injuries, including fractures and dislocations, but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The e-bike impacted the center front end of the vehicle. No other safety equipment or contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677579 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 8 - A 45-year-old woman was hit by a van while crossing at an intersection in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and concussion but remained conscious. Glare may have affected the driver's vision.

According to the police report, a van traveling east in Brooklyn struck a 45-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at an intersection near Division Avenue. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and concussion and was conscious after the crash. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor, along with glare that may have impaired visibility. The van showed no damage and was previously parked. The driver was licensed in New Jersey. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following the crossing signal when struck.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677576 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 7 - A moped and sedan collided on Graham Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan changed lanes unsafely, striking the moped head-on. The unlicensed moped driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. No ejection occurred. The driver remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Graham Avenue in Brooklyn involving a moped and a sedan. The sedan was changing lanes unsafely when it struck the moped head-on. The moped driver, a 30-year-old male, was injured with contusions and bruises to his shoulder and upper arm. He was not ejected and remained conscious. The moped driver was unlicensed. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The sedan showed no damage despite the impact. The moped sustained damage to its center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677286 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 7 - A motorcycle struck a parked SUV on McGuinness Boulevard. Both drivers suffered injuries. The motorcycle driver reported neck pain and shock. The SUV driver was also in shock. Vehicles showed damage at front and left side. No clear driver errors noted.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling west collided with a southbound parked SUV on McGuinness Boulevard. The motorcycle driver, a 31-year-old man, sustained neck injuries and complained of pain and nausea. The SUV driver, a 64-year-old man, was also injured and in shock. Both drivers were licensed. The motorcycle impacted the left side doors of the SUV, which was damaged at its left front bumper. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. Both vehicles were stationary before the crash. Safety equipment use was unknown for the SUV driver and none for the motorcycle rider. No ejections occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677287 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19