About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 24
▸ Crush Injuries 16
▸ Amputation 1
▸ Severe Bleeding 30
▸ Severe Lacerations 24
▸ Concussion 30
▸ Whiplash 131
▸ Contusion/Bruise 282
▸ Abrasion 179
▸ Pain/Nausea 105
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year-to-year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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A bike, a Tesla, and a corner at 2 AM
Brooklyn CB1: Jan 1, 2022 - Oct 10, 2025
Just after 2 AM on Sep 27, 2025, at Meserole Street and Leonard Street, a 32-year-old woman riding a bike was hit and killed in a crash that involved a Tesla sedan and parked cars (NYC Open Data).
She is one of 25 people killed on Brooklyn Community Board 1 streets since 2022, including six people on bikes and nine people walking (CrashCount analysis of NYC Open Data).
This year, 10 people are already dead here, compared with 5 by this point last year (CrashCount analysis of NYC Open Data).
This Week
- Sep 27: A 32-year-old woman on a bike was killed at Meserole Street and Leonard Street in a multi-vehicle crash (NYC Open Data).
- Sep 26: A 14-year-old boy riding a bike was injured in a collision with a box truck near 990 Grand Street (NYC Open Data).
Where the blood pools
Morgan Avenue shows the worst toll, with three deaths since 2022. Broadway and Union Avenue also rank high for injuries and deaths here (CrashCount analysis of NYC Open Data).
Police reports flag driver inattention and failure to yield again and again. In this board area, officers recorded injuries tied to driver inattention/distraction and failure to yield in dozens of crashes (CrashCount analysis of NYC Open Data).
Deaths pile up in the dark and at the edges of the day. The hours around 3 AM and 7 PM each saw multiple deaths since 2022 (CrashCount analysis of NYC Open Data).
Trucks turn, people die
Three pedestrians were killed by truck drivers on CB1 streets since 2023: a man on Maspeth Avenue at Morgan Avenue; a child at Withers Street and Woodpoint Road; and a woman at Nassau Avenue and Sutton Street. Each case lists a truck in the fatal movement (Aug 6, 2025, Mar 1, 2025, Feb 21, 2024).
On bikes, the body count grows: a 64-year-old man at Lorimer Street and Broadway; a 46-year-old man at Lynch Street and Union Avenue; and the 32-year-old woman at Meserole and Leonard. All three died in crashes that involved cars or SUVs, and in two cases police noted turning or control failures by drivers (Feb 27, 2024, Sep 1, 2024, Sep 27, 2025).
Promises meet pavement
On McGuinness Boulevard, the push to slow and narrow the road has been public for years. As Assembly Member Emily Gallagher said, urging the mayor to act, “stay the course.”
There are concrete steps on the table right now:
- Daylight corners and harden turns at Morgan Avenue, Union Avenue, and other high-injury spots; add leading pedestrian intervals; and design for slow speeds. The crash record at these sites demands it (CrashCount analysis of NYC Open Data).
- Keep trucks out of tight turns on neighborhood streets with routing and turn-calming at known danger points like Withers/Woodpoint and Nassau/Sutton (Feb 21, 2024; Mar 1, 2025; Aug 6, 2025).
- Target the evening and late-night hours when deaths cluster for lighting, design fixes, and enforcement at repeat hotspots (CrashCount analysis of NYC Open Data).
Who moves the needle
Albany’s repeat-speeder fix is moving. The Senate’s S 4045 would require intelligent speed assistance for drivers with repeated violations. State Senator Julia Salazar co-sponsored and voted yes in committee, per the record, and State Senator Andrew Gounardes sponsors it. In the Assembly, Emily Gallagher sponsors the companion A 2299 (CrashCount timeline; NY Senate).
At City Hall, Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez co-sponsors Int. 1353 to speed safety devices near schools, and Council Member Lincoln Restler co-sponsors Int. 1375 to expand secure bike parking—basic steps that make walking and riding safer (NYC Council Legistar: Int 1353, Int 1375).
The board’s streets keep taking lives. The tools sit on desks.
One more intersection after dark. One more family waiting at a corner that never got fixed.
Take one step that matters: ask City Hall and Albany to use the tools now. Start here: Take Action.
Frequently Asked Questions
▸ What is CrashCount?
▸ How many people have been killed on Brooklyn CB1 streets since 2022?
▸ Where are the worst spots?
▸ How were these numbers calculated?
▸ Which elected officials are responsible for acting here?
Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-10
- File S 4045, Open States / NY Senate, Published 2025-06-12
- NYC Council – Legistar (Int 1353, Int 1375), NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-09-10
- Greenpoint Lawmaker: ‘Opposition to McGuinness Redesign is About Fear, Bad Faith and Control’, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-06-15
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4845384 (Meserole & Leonard) - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-10
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4845465 (Grand St) - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-10
Other Representatives
Assembly Member Emily Gallagher
District 50
Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez
District 34
State Senator Julia Salazar
District 18
▸ Other Geographies
Brooklyn CB1 Brooklyn Community Board 1 sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 94, District 34, AD 50, SD 18.
It contains Greenpoint, Williamsburg, South Williamsburg, East Williamsburg.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Brooklyn Community Board 1
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Gallagher Studies McGuinness Boulevard Notes Pedestrian Cyclist Hazards▸Aug 29 - Assembly member Emily Gallagher chronicled McGuinness Boulevard. The road cuts through Greenpoint. She studied it for safety but offered no concrete policy. Hazards to pedestrians and cyclists are described but remain unaddressed.
No bill number. No committee. Status: profile piece published 2025-08-29. The article quotes its title: "For Emily Gallagher, McGuinness Boulevard has been a long road." It notes Emily Gallagher "became an expert on the roadway she says cuts through the heart of Greenpoint." Gallagher studied the street and has spoken about safety. But the story lists no specific policy, legislation, or vote. Safety note: "Text indicates an assembly member studied a roadway but states no specific policy action; without details on interventions (e.g., redesign, enforcement, or burdens on vulnerable users) the likely population-level impact is unknown." No concrete action is recorded; risks to pedestrians and cyclists persist.
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For Emily Gallagher, McGuinness Boulevard has been a long road,
City & State NY,
Published 2025-08-29
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Standing-Scooter Driver Clips Skateboarder on Leonard▸Aug 26 - The driver of a standing scooter passed too close and clipped a skateboarder on Leonard Street. Both riders were thrown from their devices and suffered abrasions to elbow and shoulder. Police recorded Passing Too Closely.
A standing-scooter driver passed a skateboarder too closely and made contact on Leonard Street in Brooklyn. Both riders were ejected from their devices and injured. A 30-year-old skateboard driver suffered abrasions to the elbow and lower arm. A 22-year-old standing-scooter driver suffered abrasions to the shoulder and upper arm. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Passing Too Closely." The crash data note center-front damage to the scooter and center-back damage to the skateboard, consistent with a close overtake that clipped the rear of the skateboard. The record lists Passing Too Closely for both operators.
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Motorcycle driver hits pedestrian on Metropolitan▸Aug 25 - A motorcycle driver traveling east on Metropolitan Ave hit a man crossing at Catherine St. The rider suffered an arm contusion. The pedestrian was listed as injured. Police noted view obstruction as a contributing factor.
A motorcycle driver traveling east on Metropolitan Ave struck a pedestrian crossing at Catherine St. The pedestrian was listed as injured (unspecified). The 34-year-old motorcycle driver suffered a contusion to the elbow/lower arm/hand. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "View Obstructed/Limited"; the report also lists "Unspecified." The motorcycle was going straight and the point of impact and damage are recorded as center front. Police recorded view obstruction as the driver-related contributing factor.
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Gallagher Promises Fight for Safety‑Boosting McGuinness Redesign▸Aug 25 - Locals rallied after indictments allege a mayoral aide took bribes to derail DOT’s McGuinness road diet. DOT had approved removing a vehicle lane for parking‑protected bike lanes. The compromise went through instead. Cyclists and pedestrians remain exposed. Activists demand the original redesign now.
No bill number. Status: advocacy/sponsorship. Committee: N/A. Key date: Aug 25, 2025 (rally and reporting). The matter was headlined: “’Now is the time’: Locals demand full redesign of McGuinness Boulevard after bribery allegations.” The story names former Adams advisor Ingrid Lewis‑Martin in indictments and alleges she pushed DOT to water down a plan that would have removed a vehicle lane and installed parking‑protected bike lanes. Council Member Lincoln Restler criticized Lewis‑Martin and urged safety for every block. Activist Bronwyn Breitner and mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani demanded the full redesign. No formal safety‑impact assessment or safety_impact_note was included in the report.
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‘Now is the time’: Locals demand full redesign of McGuinness Boulevard after bribery allegations,
brooklynpaper.com,
Published 2025-08-25
25
Restler Calls Out Adams Aide Over Safety-boosting Redesign▸Aug 25 - Locals rallied after indictments allege a mayoral aide took bribes to derail DOT’s McGuinness road diet. DOT had approved removing a vehicle lane for parking‑protected bike lanes. The compromise went through instead. Cyclists and pedestrians remain exposed. Activists demand the original redesign now.
No bill number. Status: advocacy/sponsorship. Committee: N/A. Key date: Aug 25, 2025 (rally and reporting). The matter was headlined: “’Now is the time’: Locals demand full redesign of McGuinness Boulevard after bribery allegations.” The story names former Adams advisor Ingrid Lewis‑Martin in indictments and alleges she pushed DOT to water down a plan that would have removed a vehicle lane and installed parking‑protected bike lanes. Council Member Lincoln Restler criticized Lewis‑Martin and urged safety for every block. Activist Bronwyn Breitner and mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani demanded the full redesign. No formal safety‑impact assessment or safety_impact_note was included in the report.
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‘Now is the time’: Locals demand full redesign of McGuinness Boulevard after bribery allegations,
brooklynpaper.com,
Published 2025-08-25
24
Driver rear-ends another car on Grand Street▸Aug 24 - The driver of a BMW sedan rear-ended another vehicle on Grand Street near Metropolitan Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver and a passenger were injured and complained of concussions. Air bags deployed. Police listed driver errors.
The driver of a BMW sedan rear-ended another vehicle on Grand Street near Metropolitan Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver and a female passenger were injured; both complained of concussion and were conscious. Air bags deployed. The sedan sustained a center-front impact and right-front bumper damage. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Following Too Closely" and "Unsafe Lane Changing." Police recorded those driver errors in vehicle- and person-level entries. Both occupants were not ejected and reported injuries; no pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the report.
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Sedan Rear-Ends Moped on Roebling Street▸Aug 24 - A sedan driver rear-ended a moped driver near 96 Roebling Street. The 25-year-old moped rider suffered abrasions to his knee, lower leg and foot. Police listed Following Too Closely.
A southbound sedan driver rear-ended a southbound moped near 96 Roebling Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 25-year-old man, was injured and suffered abrasions to his knee, lower leg and foot. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old woman, was not reported injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Following Too Closely." Police recorded Following Too Closely by the sedan driver. Vehicle damage shows center-front harm to the moped and left-side door damage to the sedan, consistent with a close-quarters rear-end impact. No other contributing factors are listed.
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Driver Follows Too Closely, Hits Cyclist on Bogart▸Aug 23 - A driver followed a cyclist too closely on Bogart Street and struck him. The 32-year-old rider suffered a facial contusion and remained conscious. The bike sustained right-side damage; the car’s left front hit the rider.
A bicyclist was struck by a motor vehicle on Bogart Street at Thames Street in Brooklyn. The rider, a 32-year-old man, suffered a facial contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, the motorist's contributing factor was "Following Too Closely." Police listed the car's point of impact as the left front bumper with damage to the left front quarter panel. The bicycle sustained damage to its right side doors. Both parties were recorded as going straight before the crash. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the driver error that precipitated the collision.
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Speeding moped slams SUV on Graham▸Aug 21 - A northbound moped hit the back of a northbound SUV on Graham at Conselyea. Speed killed the brakes. The SUV driver suffered a neck contusion. Metal crumpled. Sirens followed. Brooklyn’s streets took the hit.
A moped traveling north on Graham Avenue struck the center rear of a northbound SUV at Conselyea Street. The SUV driver, a 51-year-old woman, was injured with a neck contusion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Unsafe Speed.” The moped showed front-end damage; the SUV showed rear-end damage, consistent with a high-speed rear impact. Driver errors cited include Unsafe Speed. No other contributing factors are listed. The data lists the SUV driver as injured; the moped rider’s injury status is unspecified. This crash shows how speed turns a straight path into a strike.
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Sedan Driver Fails to Yield, Hits Cyclist▸Aug 21 - A sedan driver hit a 61-year-old man riding south at S 3 St and Keap in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered knee, lower-leg and foot injuries and was in shock. Police recorded failure to yield. The sedan driver was licensed and uninjured.
The driver of a sedan struck a bicyclist at S 3 St and Keap St in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 61-year-old man, suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot and was recorded in shock. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The sedan was traveling east and the bicyclist south; both were listed as going straight prior to the crash. Police listed the sedan's point of impact as the center front end and reported no damage to the sedan. The sedan driver was licensed and uninjured. Collision ID 4836983, 90th Precinct.
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Moped hits sedan during parking move▸Aug 20 - Eastbound moped struck an eastbound sedan as the car pulled into a parking spot on N 11th. The rider went down. Knee torn. Distraction ruled the scene. Lane use was bad. Night on the waterfront. Sirens followed.
A moped and a sedan were traveling east near North 11th Street in Williamsburg when the sedan moved to enter a parked position and was struck at the right rear quarter panel by the moped’s front. The moped rider was injured with a leg abrasion. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” The data lists driver inattention and improper passing/lane use across involved parties. The sedan was entering a parking spot; the moped was passing and hit the car’s rear quarter. After these driver errors, the report notes the rider wore a helmet.
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SUV strikes cyclist at Scholes and Bogart▸Aug 18 - An SUV cut across Scholes and Bogart and hit a cyclist. The rider went down. She was injured and conscious. Metal against bone. Streets built for speed. People pay the price.
A cyclist riding east on Scholes Street collided with a southbound SUV at Bogart Street in Brooklyn. The 26-year-old woman was injured and remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Other Vehicular” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” Driver errors led the list. The SUV showed damage on the right front quarter panel; the bike took a center-front hit. The cyclist wore a helmet, noted after the cited driver factors. This was a straight-ahead movement by both vehicles at the intersection, and the person on the bike was the one hurt.
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SUV strikes pedestrian on Varet Street▸Aug 18 - An eastbound SUV hit a pedestrian in a marked crosswalk on Varet Street by White Street. The man bled hard from an arm wound. He stayed conscious. The driver kept going straight. Brooklyn pavement took the rest.
A 2020 Toyota SUV traveling east on Varet Street struck a 30-year-old man who was crossing in a marked crosswalk near White Street. The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding to his arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified” for the driver and all involved parties. The report places the SUV going straight ahead with impact at the vehicle’s left rear quarter, indicating contact while the vehicle continued through. No driver errors such as Failure to Yield were recorded in the data. The pedestrian was noted as crossing with no signal in a marked crosswalk after the driver actions described.
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Driver tailgates, cyclist hurt on Flushing▸Aug 17 - Westbound sedan turned right and clipped a westbound cyclist near 965 Flushing Ave. The rider went down hard. Head cuts. Shock. Police cite tailgating and distraction. Steel wins. Flesh pays.
A westbound sedan made a right turn near 965 Flushing Ave in Brooklyn and struck a westbound bicyclist traveling straight. The cyclist was ejected and suffered head lacerations. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Following Too Closely.” Driver errors included Following Too Closely and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The car’s right‑rear bumper showed impact; the bike’s front end was damaged. The bicyclist wore a helmet, noted only after the driver errors. This was a turn across a straight‑moving rider. The system lets speed and mass rule the lane.
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Cyclist Ejected on Roebling at Grand▸Aug 16 - A 31-year-old woman bicyclist was ejected on Roebling at Grand. She suffered severe head bleeding and went into shock. Police recorded obstructed view and a malfunctioning traffic control device.
A 31-year-old woman riding north on Roebling Street at Grand Street was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and shock. According to the police report, the crash listed "View Obstructed/Limited" and "Traffic Control Device Improper/Non-Working." Police recorded those factors as the contributing causes. The record notes the bicyclist was ejected and sustained a head injury. Vehicle damage was recorded as none. The report cites limited sight lines and a malfunctioning traffic control device as the failures recorded by police; no other causes are listed in the file.
16
Driver distraction injures teen cyclist▸Aug 16 - A northbound sedan struck a 16‑year‑old on a bike on Union Ave. The boy went down hard. Arm bruised. Shocked. Police cite driver distraction and tailgating. The car showed no damage. The street showed the truth.
A sedan and a bicycle collided near 538 Union Ave in Brooklyn. A 16-year-old bicyclist was injured with arm bruising and shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Following Too Closely.” These driver errors led to the crash and the teen’s injuries. The bike’s rider was unlicensed, as listed, but he was the victim. The car sustained no reported damage. Both vehicles were traveling north and going straight ahead when they collided.
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Pickup rear-ends sedan on Rodney▸Aug 16 - Northbound pickup slammed a sedan’s rear on Rodney at Hope. Center-front to center-back. One driver hurt with neck pain. Police cite tailgating and distraction. Brooklyn street turns hard and mean.
A northbound pickup truck struck the rear of a northbound sedan at Rodney St and Hope St in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. One driver was injured with neck pain. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Following Too Closely” and “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” Those driver errors led to a center-front impact to the pickup and center-back damage to the sedan. The data lists multiple occupants with unspecified injuries and one driver reporting whiplash. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded, but the crash still shows the danger drivers pose when they tailgate and look away.
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Rear-end crash injures BQE driver▸Aug 15 - Two sedans collided on the BQE. One driver took a hit to the back end. The other struck with a mangled front. A 30-year-old driver was injured. Night. Steel. Impact. Brooklyn bore the brunt.
Two New Jersey-registered sedans collided on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, one traveling east with front-end damage and one traveling west with rear-end damage. A 30-year-old male driver was injured; the other driver’s injuries were unspecified. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified.” With no clear driver errors recorded beyond that, the pattern of rear-end damage on the Lexus and front-end damage on the Mazda shows a forceful impact between vehicles traveling straight ahead. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data lists no helmet or signal factors.
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Lift-boom driver pulled from parking, hit sedan▸Aug 15 - A lift-boom driver pulled from parking into a westbound lane and hit a sedan. Three people in the sedan were injured. Metal hit flesh. Both vehicles showed front-quarter damage.
A lift-boom truck started from a parking position and moved into a westbound lane, colliding with a westbound Honda sedan near 114 Maujer St in Brooklyn. Three people in the sedan were injured, with reported head and back injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Other Vehicular" for both vehicles, and records for the sedan occupants list "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The truck's pre-crash action is recorded as "Starting from Parking" and the sedan as "Going Straight Ahead." Points of impact were the sedan's right front bumper and the truck's left front quarter.
14Int 1353-2025
Gutiérrez Backs Safety-Boosting 60-Day School Traffic Deadline▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 forces DOT to install approved traffic calming or control devices on streets beside schools within 60 days of a study decision. Major projects are exempt. Faster delivery cuts speed and conflicts for child pedestrians and cyclists.
"If any traffic study conducted by the department determines it is appropriate to install, on any portion of a street adjacent to a school, a traffic calming device ... or a traffic control device" -- Jennifer Gutiérrez
Int. 1353-2025, introduced August 14, 2025, is at SPONSORSHIP and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The measure is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." Sponsored by Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez, the bill would require DOT to complete installation of an approved traffic calming or traffic control device within 60 days after a DOT study determination. Safety analysts say the 60-day clock speeds proven treatments, reduces speeds and conflicts for child pedestrians and cyclists, encourages walking and biking, and improves equity; major projects are exempt.
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File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
Aug 29 - Assembly member Emily Gallagher chronicled McGuinness Boulevard. The road cuts through Greenpoint. She studied it for safety but offered no concrete policy. Hazards to pedestrians and cyclists are described but remain unaddressed.
No bill number. No committee. Status: profile piece published 2025-08-29. The article quotes its title: "For Emily Gallagher, McGuinness Boulevard has been a long road." It notes Emily Gallagher "became an expert on the roadway she says cuts through the heart of Greenpoint." Gallagher studied the street and has spoken about safety. But the story lists no specific policy, legislation, or vote. Safety note: "Text indicates an assembly member studied a roadway but states no specific policy action; without details on interventions (e.g., redesign, enforcement, or burdens on vulnerable users) the likely population-level impact is unknown." No concrete action is recorded; risks to pedestrians and cyclists persist.
- For Emily Gallagher, McGuinness Boulevard has been a long road, City & State NY, Published 2025-08-29
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Standing-Scooter Driver Clips Skateboarder on Leonard▸Aug 26 - The driver of a standing scooter passed too close and clipped a skateboarder on Leonard Street. Both riders were thrown from their devices and suffered abrasions to elbow and shoulder. Police recorded Passing Too Closely.
A standing-scooter driver passed a skateboarder too closely and made contact on Leonard Street in Brooklyn. Both riders were ejected from their devices and injured. A 30-year-old skateboard driver suffered abrasions to the elbow and lower arm. A 22-year-old standing-scooter driver suffered abrasions to the shoulder and upper arm. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Passing Too Closely." The crash data note center-front damage to the scooter and center-back damage to the skateboard, consistent with a close overtake that clipped the rear of the skateboard. The record lists Passing Too Closely for both operators.
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Motorcycle driver hits pedestrian on Metropolitan▸Aug 25 - A motorcycle driver traveling east on Metropolitan Ave hit a man crossing at Catherine St. The rider suffered an arm contusion. The pedestrian was listed as injured. Police noted view obstruction as a contributing factor.
A motorcycle driver traveling east on Metropolitan Ave struck a pedestrian crossing at Catherine St. The pedestrian was listed as injured (unspecified). The 34-year-old motorcycle driver suffered a contusion to the elbow/lower arm/hand. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "View Obstructed/Limited"; the report also lists "Unspecified." The motorcycle was going straight and the point of impact and damage are recorded as center front. Police recorded view obstruction as the driver-related contributing factor.
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Gallagher Promises Fight for Safety‑Boosting McGuinness Redesign▸Aug 25 - Locals rallied after indictments allege a mayoral aide took bribes to derail DOT’s McGuinness road diet. DOT had approved removing a vehicle lane for parking‑protected bike lanes. The compromise went through instead. Cyclists and pedestrians remain exposed. Activists demand the original redesign now.
No bill number. Status: advocacy/sponsorship. Committee: N/A. Key date: Aug 25, 2025 (rally and reporting). The matter was headlined: “’Now is the time’: Locals demand full redesign of McGuinness Boulevard after bribery allegations.” The story names former Adams advisor Ingrid Lewis‑Martin in indictments and alleges she pushed DOT to water down a plan that would have removed a vehicle lane and installed parking‑protected bike lanes. Council Member Lincoln Restler criticized Lewis‑Martin and urged safety for every block. Activist Bronwyn Breitner and mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani demanded the full redesign. No formal safety‑impact assessment or safety_impact_note was included in the report.
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‘Now is the time’: Locals demand full redesign of McGuinness Boulevard after bribery allegations,
brooklynpaper.com,
Published 2025-08-25
25
Restler Calls Out Adams Aide Over Safety-boosting Redesign▸Aug 25 - Locals rallied after indictments allege a mayoral aide took bribes to derail DOT’s McGuinness road diet. DOT had approved removing a vehicle lane for parking‑protected bike lanes. The compromise went through instead. Cyclists and pedestrians remain exposed. Activists demand the original redesign now.
No bill number. Status: advocacy/sponsorship. Committee: N/A. Key date: Aug 25, 2025 (rally and reporting). The matter was headlined: “’Now is the time’: Locals demand full redesign of McGuinness Boulevard after bribery allegations.” The story names former Adams advisor Ingrid Lewis‑Martin in indictments and alleges she pushed DOT to water down a plan that would have removed a vehicle lane and installed parking‑protected bike lanes. Council Member Lincoln Restler criticized Lewis‑Martin and urged safety for every block. Activist Bronwyn Breitner and mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani demanded the full redesign. No formal safety‑impact assessment or safety_impact_note was included in the report.
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‘Now is the time’: Locals demand full redesign of McGuinness Boulevard after bribery allegations,
brooklynpaper.com,
Published 2025-08-25
24
Driver rear-ends another car on Grand Street▸Aug 24 - The driver of a BMW sedan rear-ended another vehicle on Grand Street near Metropolitan Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver and a passenger were injured and complained of concussions. Air bags deployed. Police listed driver errors.
The driver of a BMW sedan rear-ended another vehicle on Grand Street near Metropolitan Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver and a female passenger were injured; both complained of concussion and were conscious. Air bags deployed. The sedan sustained a center-front impact and right-front bumper damage. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Following Too Closely" and "Unsafe Lane Changing." Police recorded those driver errors in vehicle- and person-level entries. Both occupants were not ejected and reported injuries; no pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the report.
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Sedan Rear-Ends Moped on Roebling Street▸Aug 24 - A sedan driver rear-ended a moped driver near 96 Roebling Street. The 25-year-old moped rider suffered abrasions to his knee, lower leg and foot. Police listed Following Too Closely.
A southbound sedan driver rear-ended a southbound moped near 96 Roebling Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 25-year-old man, was injured and suffered abrasions to his knee, lower leg and foot. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old woman, was not reported injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Following Too Closely." Police recorded Following Too Closely by the sedan driver. Vehicle damage shows center-front harm to the moped and left-side door damage to the sedan, consistent with a close-quarters rear-end impact. No other contributing factors are listed.
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Driver Follows Too Closely, Hits Cyclist on Bogart▸Aug 23 - A driver followed a cyclist too closely on Bogart Street and struck him. The 32-year-old rider suffered a facial contusion and remained conscious. The bike sustained right-side damage; the car’s left front hit the rider.
A bicyclist was struck by a motor vehicle on Bogart Street at Thames Street in Brooklyn. The rider, a 32-year-old man, suffered a facial contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, the motorist's contributing factor was "Following Too Closely." Police listed the car's point of impact as the left front bumper with damage to the left front quarter panel. The bicycle sustained damage to its right side doors. Both parties were recorded as going straight before the crash. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the driver error that precipitated the collision.
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Speeding moped slams SUV on Graham▸Aug 21 - A northbound moped hit the back of a northbound SUV on Graham at Conselyea. Speed killed the brakes. The SUV driver suffered a neck contusion. Metal crumpled. Sirens followed. Brooklyn’s streets took the hit.
A moped traveling north on Graham Avenue struck the center rear of a northbound SUV at Conselyea Street. The SUV driver, a 51-year-old woman, was injured with a neck contusion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Unsafe Speed.” The moped showed front-end damage; the SUV showed rear-end damage, consistent with a high-speed rear impact. Driver errors cited include Unsafe Speed. No other contributing factors are listed. The data lists the SUV driver as injured; the moped rider’s injury status is unspecified. This crash shows how speed turns a straight path into a strike.
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Sedan Driver Fails to Yield, Hits Cyclist▸Aug 21 - A sedan driver hit a 61-year-old man riding south at S 3 St and Keap in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered knee, lower-leg and foot injuries and was in shock. Police recorded failure to yield. The sedan driver was licensed and uninjured.
The driver of a sedan struck a bicyclist at S 3 St and Keap St in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 61-year-old man, suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot and was recorded in shock. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The sedan was traveling east and the bicyclist south; both were listed as going straight prior to the crash. Police listed the sedan's point of impact as the center front end and reported no damage to the sedan. The sedan driver was licensed and uninjured. Collision ID 4836983, 90th Precinct.
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Moped hits sedan during parking move▸Aug 20 - Eastbound moped struck an eastbound sedan as the car pulled into a parking spot on N 11th. The rider went down. Knee torn. Distraction ruled the scene. Lane use was bad. Night on the waterfront. Sirens followed.
A moped and a sedan were traveling east near North 11th Street in Williamsburg when the sedan moved to enter a parked position and was struck at the right rear quarter panel by the moped’s front. The moped rider was injured with a leg abrasion. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” The data lists driver inattention and improper passing/lane use across involved parties. The sedan was entering a parking spot; the moped was passing and hit the car’s rear quarter. After these driver errors, the report notes the rider wore a helmet.
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SUV strikes cyclist at Scholes and Bogart▸Aug 18 - An SUV cut across Scholes and Bogart and hit a cyclist. The rider went down. She was injured and conscious. Metal against bone. Streets built for speed. People pay the price.
A cyclist riding east on Scholes Street collided with a southbound SUV at Bogart Street in Brooklyn. The 26-year-old woman was injured and remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Other Vehicular” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” Driver errors led the list. The SUV showed damage on the right front quarter panel; the bike took a center-front hit. The cyclist wore a helmet, noted after the cited driver factors. This was a straight-ahead movement by both vehicles at the intersection, and the person on the bike was the one hurt.
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SUV strikes pedestrian on Varet Street▸Aug 18 - An eastbound SUV hit a pedestrian in a marked crosswalk on Varet Street by White Street. The man bled hard from an arm wound. He stayed conscious. The driver kept going straight. Brooklyn pavement took the rest.
A 2020 Toyota SUV traveling east on Varet Street struck a 30-year-old man who was crossing in a marked crosswalk near White Street. The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding to his arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified” for the driver and all involved parties. The report places the SUV going straight ahead with impact at the vehicle’s left rear quarter, indicating contact while the vehicle continued through. No driver errors such as Failure to Yield were recorded in the data. The pedestrian was noted as crossing with no signal in a marked crosswalk after the driver actions described.
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Driver tailgates, cyclist hurt on Flushing▸Aug 17 - Westbound sedan turned right and clipped a westbound cyclist near 965 Flushing Ave. The rider went down hard. Head cuts. Shock. Police cite tailgating and distraction. Steel wins. Flesh pays.
A westbound sedan made a right turn near 965 Flushing Ave in Brooklyn and struck a westbound bicyclist traveling straight. The cyclist was ejected and suffered head lacerations. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Following Too Closely.” Driver errors included Following Too Closely and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The car’s right‑rear bumper showed impact; the bike’s front end was damaged. The bicyclist wore a helmet, noted only after the driver errors. This was a turn across a straight‑moving rider. The system lets speed and mass rule the lane.
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Cyclist Ejected on Roebling at Grand▸Aug 16 - A 31-year-old woman bicyclist was ejected on Roebling at Grand. She suffered severe head bleeding and went into shock. Police recorded obstructed view and a malfunctioning traffic control device.
A 31-year-old woman riding north on Roebling Street at Grand Street was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and shock. According to the police report, the crash listed "View Obstructed/Limited" and "Traffic Control Device Improper/Non-Working." Police recorded those factors as the contributing causes. The record notes the bicyclist was ejected and sustained a head injury. Vehicle damage was recorded as none. The report cites limited sight lines and a malfunctioning traffic control device as the failures recorded by police; no other causes are listed in the file.
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Driver distraction injures teen cyclist▸Aug 16 - A northbound sedan struck a 16‑year‑old on a bike on Union Ave. The boy went down hard. Arm bruised. Shocked. Police cite driver distraction and tailgating. The car showed no damage. The street showed the truth.
A sedan and a bicycle collided near 538 Union Ave in Brooklyn. A 16-year-old bicyclist was injured with arm bruising and shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Following Too Closely.” These driver errors led to the crash and the teen’s injuries. The bike’s rider was unlicensed, as listed, but he was the victim. The car sustained no reported damage. Both vehicles were traveling north and going straight ahead when they collided.
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Pickup rear-ends sedan on Rodney▸Aug 16 - Northbound pickup slammed a sedan’s rear on Rodney at Hope. Center-front to center-back. One driver hurt with neck pain. Police cite tailgating and distraction. Brooklyn street turns hard and mean.
A northbound pickup truck struck the rear of a northbound sedan at Rodney St and Hope St in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. One driver was injured with neck pain. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Following Too Closely” and “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” Those driver errors led to a center-front impact to the pickup and center-back damage to the sedan. The data lists multiple occupants with unspecified injuries and one driver reporting whiplash. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded, but the crash still shows the danger drivers pose when they tailgate and look away.
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Rear-end crash injures BQE driver▸Aug 15 - Two sedans collided on the BQE. One driver took a hit to the back end. The other struck with a mangled front. A 30-year-old driver was injured. Night. Steel. Impact. Brooklyn bore the brunt.
Two New Jersey-registered sedans collided on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, one traveling east with front-end damage and one traveling west with rear-end damage. A 30-year-old male driver was injured; the other driver’s injuries were unspecified. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified.” With no clear driver errors recorded beyond that, the pattern of rear-end damage on the Lexus and front-end damage on the Mazda shows a forceful impact between vehicles traveling straight ahead. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data lists no helmet or signal factors.
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Lift-boom driver pulled from parking, hit sedan▸Aug 15 - A lift-boom driver pulled from parking into a westbound lane and hit a sedan. Three people in the sedan were injured. Metal hit flesh. Both vehicles showed front-quarter damage.
A lift-boom truck started from a parking position and moved into a westbound lane, colliding with a westbound Honda sedan near 114 Maujer St in Brooklyn. Three people in the sedan were injured, with reported head and back injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Other Vehicular" for both vehicles, and records for the sedan occupants list "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The truck's pre-crash action is recorded as "Starting from Parking" and the sedan as "Going Straight Ahead." Points of impact were the sedan's right front bumper and the truck's left front quarter.
14Int 1353-2025
Gutiérrez Backs Safety-Boosting 60-Day School Traffic Deadline▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 forces DOT to install approved traffic calming or control devices on streets beside schools within 60 days of a study decision. Major projects are exempt. Faster delivery cuts speed and conflicts for child pedestrians and cyclists.
"If any traffic study conducted by the department determines it is appropriate to install, on any portion of a street adjacent to a school, a traffic calming device ... or a traffic control device" -- Jennifer Gutiérrez
Int. 1353-2025, introduced August 14, 2025, is at SPONSORSHIP and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The measure is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." Sponsored by Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez, the bill would require DOT to complete installation of an approved traffic calming or traffic control device within 60 days after a DOT study determination. Safety analysts say the 60-day clock speeds proven treatments, reduces speeds and conflicts for child pedestrians and cyclists, encourages walking and biking, and improves equity; major projects are exempt.
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File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
Aug 26 - The driver of a standing scooter passed too close and clipped a skateboarder on Leonard Street. Both riders were thrown from their devices and suffered abrasions to elbow and shoulder. Police recorded Passing Too Closely.
A standing-scooter driver passed a skateboarder too closely and made contact on Leonard Street in Brooklyn. Both riders were ejected from their devices and injured. A 30-year-old skateboard driver suffered abrasions to the elbow and lower arm. A 22-year-old standing-scooter driver suffered abrasions to the shoulder and upper arm. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Passing Too Closely." The crash data note center-front damage to the scooter and center-back damage to the skateboard, consistent with a close overtake that clipped the rear of the skateboard. The record lists Passing Too Closely for both operators.
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Motorcycle driver hits pedestrian on Metropolitan▸Aug 25 - A motorcycle driver traveling east on Metropolitan Ave hit a man crossing at Catherine St. The rider suffered an arm contusion. The pedestrian was listed as injured. Police noted view obstruction as a contributing factor.
A motorcycle driver traveling east on Metropolitan Ave struck a pedestrian crossing at Catherine St. The pedestrian was listed as injured (unspecified). The 34-year-old motorcycle driver suffered a contusion to the elbow/lower arm/hand. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "View Obstructed/Limited"; the report also lists "Unspecified." The motorcycle was going straight and the point of impact and damage are recorded as center front. Police recorded view obstruction as the driver-related contributing factor.
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Gallagher Promises Fight for Safety‑Boosting McGuinness Redesign▸Aug 25 - Locals rallied after indictments allege a mayoral aide took bribes to derail DOT’s McGuinness road diet. DOT had approved removing a vehicle lane for parking‑protected bike lanes. The compromise went through instead. Cyclists and pedestrians remain exposed. Activists demand the original redesign now.
No bill number. Status: advocacy/sponsorship. Committee: N/A. Key date: Aug 25, 2025 (rally and reporting). The matter was headlined: “’Now is the time’: Locals demand full redesign of McGuinness Boulevard after bribery allegations.” The story names former Adams advisor Ingrid Lewis‑Martin in indictments and alleges she pushed DOT to water down a plan that would have removed a vehicle lane and installed parking‑protected bike lanes. Council Member Lincoln Restler criticized Lewis‑Martin and urged safety for every block. Activist Bronwyn Breitner and mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani demanded the full redesign. No formal safety‑impact assessment or safety_impact_note was included in the report.
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‘Now is the time’: Locals demand full redesign of McGuinness Boulevard after bribery allegations,
brooklynpaper.com,
Published 2025-08-25
25
Restler Calls Out Adams Aide Over Safety-boosting Redesign▸Aug 25 - Locals rallied after indictments allege a mayoral aide took bribes to derail DOT’s McGuinness road diet. DOT had approved removing a vehicle lane for parking‑protected bike lanes. The compromise went through instead. Cyclists and pedestrians remain exposed. Activists demand the original redesign now.
No bill number. Status: advocacy/sponsorship. Committee: N/A. Key date: Aug 25, 2025 (rally and reporting). The matter was headlined: “’Now is the time’: Locals demand full redesign of McGuinness Boulevard after bribery allegations.” The story names former Adams advisor Ingrid Lewis‑Martin in indictments and alleges she pushed DOT to water down a plan that would have removed a vehicle lane and installed parking‑protected bike lanes. Council Member Lincoln Restler criticized Lewis‑Martin and urged safety for every block. Activist Bronwyn Breitner and mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani demanded the full redesign. No formal safety‑impact assessment or safety_impact_note was included in the report.
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‘Now is the time’: Locals demand full redesign of McGuinness Boulevard after bribery allegations,
brooklynpaper.com,
Published 2025-08-25
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Driver rear-ends another car on Grand Street▸Aug 24 - The driver of a BMW sedan rear-ended another vehicle on Grand Street near Metropolitan Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver and a passenger were injured and complained of concussions. Air bags deployed. Police listed driver errors.
The driver of a BMW sedan rear-ended another vehicle on Grand Street near Metropolitan Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver and a female passenger were injured; both complained of concussion and were conscious. Air bags deployed. The sedan sustained a center-front impact and right-front bumper damage. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Following Too Closely" and "Unsafe Lane Changing." Police recorded those driver errors in vehicle- and person-level entries. Both occupants were not ejected and reported injuries; no pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the report.
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Sedan Rear-Ends Moped on Roebling Street▸Aug 24 - A sedan driver rear-ended a moped driver near 96 Roebling Street. The 25-year-old moped rider suffered abrasions to his knee, lower leg and foot. Police listed Following Too Closely.
A southbound sedan driver rear-ended a southbound moped near 96 Roebling Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 25-year-old man, was injured and suffered abrasions to his knee, lower leg and foot. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old woman, was not reported injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Following Too Closely." Police recorded Following Too Closely by the sedan driver. Vehicle damage shows center-front harm to the moped and left-side door damage to the sedan, consistent with a close-quarters rear-end impact. No other contributing factors are listed.
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Driver Follows Too Closely, Hits Cyclist on Bogart▸Aug 23 - A driver followed a cyclist too closely on Bogart Street and struck him. The 32-year-old rider suffered a facial contusion and remained conscious. The bike sustained right-side damage; the car’s left front hit the rider.
A bicyclist was struck by a motor vehicle on Bogart Street at Thames Street in Brooklyn. The rider, a 32-year-old man, suffered a facial contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, the motorist's contributing factor was "Following Too Closely." Police listed the car's point of impact as the left front bumper with damage to the left front quarter panel. The bicycle sustained damage to its right side doors. Both parties were recorded as going straight before the crash. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the driver error that precipitated the collision.
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Speeding moped slams SUV on Graham▸Aug 21 - A northbound moped hit the back of a northbound SUV on Graham at Conselyea. Speed killed the brakes. The SUV driver suffered a neck contusion. Metal crumpled. Sirens followed. Brooklyn’s streets took the hit.
A moped traveling north on Graham Avenue struck the center rear of a northbound SUV at Conselyea Street. The SUV driver, a 51-year-old woman, was injured with a neck contusion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Unsafe Speed.” The moped showed front-end damage; the SUV showed rear-end damage, consistent with a high-speed rear impact. Driver errors cited include Unsafe Speed. No other contributing factors are listed. The data lists the SUV driver as injured; the moped rider’s injury status is unspecified. This crash shows how speed turns a straight path into a strike.
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Sedan Driver Fails to Yield, Hits Cyclist▸Aug 21 - A sedan driver hit a 61-year-old man riding south at S 3 St and Keap in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered knee, lower-leg and foot injuries and was in shock. Police recorded failure to yield. The sedan driver was licensed and uninjured.
The driver of a sedan struck a bicyclist at S 3 St and Keap St in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 61-year-old man, suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot and was recorded in shock. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The sedan was traveling east and the bicyclist south; both were listed as going straight prior to the crash. Police listed the sedan's point of impact as the center front end and reported no damage to the sedan. The sedan driver was licensed and uninjured. Collision ID 4836983, 90th Precinct.
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Moped hits sedan during parking move▸Aug 20 - Eastbound moped struck an eastbound sedan as the car pulled into a parking spot on N 11th. The rider went down. Knee torn. Distraction ruled the scene. Lane use was bad. Night on the waterfront. Sirens followed.
A moped and a sedan were traveling east near North 11th Street in Williamsburg when the sedan moved to enter a parked position and was struck at the right rear quarter panel by the moped’s front. The moped rider was injured with a leg abrasion. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” The data lists driver inattention and improper passing/lane use across involved parties. The sedan was entering a parking spot; the moped was passing and hit the car’s rear quarter. After these driver errors, the report notes the rider wore a helmet.
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SUV strikes cyclist at Scholes and Bogart▸Aug 18 - An SUV cut across Scholes and Bogart and hit a cyclist. The rider went down. She was injured and conscious. Metal against bone. Streets built for speed. People pay the price.
A cyclist riding east on Scholes Street collided with a southbound SUV at Bogart Street in Brooklyn. The 26-year-old woman was injured and remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Other Vehicular” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” Driver errors led the list. The SUV showed damage on the right front quarter panel; the bike took a center-front hit. The cyclist wore a helmet, noted after the cited driver factors. This was a straight-ahead movement by both vehicles at the intersection, and the person on the bike was the one hurt.
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SUV strikes pedestrian on Varet Street▸Aug 18 - An eastbound SUV hit a pedestrian in a marked crosswalk on Varet Street by White Street. The man bled hard from an arm wound. He stayed conscious. The driver kept going straight. Brooklyn pavement took the rest.
A 2020 Toyota SUV traveling east on Varet Street struck a 30-year-old man who was crossing in a marked crosswalk near White Street. The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding to his arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified” for the driver and all involved parties. The report places the SUV going straight ahead with impact at the vehicle’s left rear quarter, indicating contact while the vehicle continued through. No driver errors such as Failure to Yield were recorded in the data. The pedestrian was noted as crossing with no signal in a marked crosswalk after the driver actions described.
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Driver tailgates, cyclist hurt on Flushing▸Aug 17 - Westbound sedan turned right and clipped a westbound cyclist near 965 Flushing Ave. The rider went down hard. Head cuts. Shock. Police cite tailgating and distraction. Steel wins. Flesh pays.
A westbound sedan made a right turn near 965 Flushing Ave in Brooklyn and struck a westbound bicyclist traveling straight. The cyclist was ejected and suffered head lacerations. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Following Too Closely.” Driver errors included Following Too Closely and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The car’s right‑rear bumper showed impact; the bike’s front end was damaged. The bicyclist wore a helmet, noted only after the driver errors. This was a turn across a straight‑moving rider. The system lets speed and mass rule the lane.
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Cyclist Ejected on Roebling at Grand▸Aug 16 - A 31-year-old woman bicyclist was ejected on Roebling at Grand. She suffered severe head bleeding and went into shock. Police recorded obstructed view and a malfunctioning traffic control device.
A 31-year-old woman riding north on Roebling Street at Grand Street was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and shock. According to the police report, the crash listed "View Obstructed/Limited" and "Traffic Control Device Improper/Non-Working." Police recorded those factors as the contributing causes. The record notes the bicyclist was ejected and sustained a head injury. Vehicle damage was recorded as none. The report cites limited sight lines and a malfunctioning traffic control device as the failures recorded by police; no other causes are listed in the file.
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Driver distraction injures teen cyclist▸Aug 16 - A northbound sedan struck a 16‑year‑old on a bike on Union Ave. The boy went down hard. Arm bruised. Shocked. Police cite driver distraction and tailgating. The car showed no damage. The street showed the truth.
A sedan and a bicycle collided near 538 Union Ave in Brooklyn. A 16-year-old bicyclist was injured with arm bruising and shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Following Too Closely.” These driver errors led to the crash and the teen’s injuries. The bike’s rider was unlicensed, as listed, but he was the victim. The car sustained no reported damage. Both vehicles were traveling north and going straight ahead when they collided.
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Pickup rear-ends sedan on Rodney▸Aug 16 - Northbound pickup slammed a sedan’s rear on Rodney at Hope. Center-front to center-back. One driver hurt with neck pain. Police cite tailgating and distraction. Brooklyn street turns hard and mean.
A northbound pickup truck struck the rear of a northbound sedan at Rodney St and Hope St in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. One driver was injured with neck pain. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Following Too Closely” and “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” Those driver errors led to a center-front impact to the pickup and center-back damage to the sedan. The data lists multiple occupants with unspecified injuries and one driver reporting whiplash. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded, but the crash still shows the danger drivers pose when they tailgate and look away.
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Rear-end crash injures BQE driver▸Aug 15 - Two sedans collided on the BQE. One driver took a hit to the back end. The other struck with a mangled front. A 30-year-old driver was injured. Night. Steel. Impact. Brooklyn bore the brunt.
Two New Jersey-registered sedans collided on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, one traveling east with front-end damage and one traveling west with rear-end damage. A 30-year-old male driver was injured; the other driver’s injuries were unspecified. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified.” With no clear driver errors recorded beyond that, the pattern of rear-end damage on the Lexus and front-end damage on the Mazda shows a forceful impact between vehicles traveling straight ahead. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data lists no helmet or signal factors.
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Lift-boom driver pulled from parking, hit sedan▸Aug 15 - A lift-boom driver pulled from parking into a westbound lane and hit a sedan. Three people in the sedan were injured. Metal hit flesh. Both vehicles showed front-quarter damage.
A lift-boom truck started from a parking position and moved into a westbound lane, colliding with a westbound Honda sedan near 114 Maujer St in Brooklyn. Three people in the sedan were injured, with reported head and back injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Other Vehicular" for both vehicles, and records for the sedan occupants list "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The truck's pre-crash action is recorded as "Starting from Parking" and the sedan as "Going Straight Ahead." Points of impact were the sedan's right front bumper and the truck's left front quarter.
14Int 1353-2025
Gutiérrez Backs Safety-Boosting 60-Day School Traffic Deadline▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 forces DOT to install approved traffic calming or control devices on streets beside schools within 60 days of a study decision. Major projects are exempt. Faster delivery cuts speed and conflicts for child pedestrians and cyclists.
"If any traffic study conducted by the department determines it is appropriate to install, on any portion of a street adjacent to a school, a traffic calming device ... or a traffic control device" -- Jennifer Gutiérrez
Int. 1353-2025, introduced August 14, 2025, is at SPONSORSHIP and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The measure is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." Sponsored by Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez, the bill would require DOT to complete installation of an approved traffic calming or traffic control device within 60 days after a DOT study determination. Safety analysts say the 60-day clock speeds proven treatments, reduces speeds and conflicts for child pedestrians and cyclists, encourages walking and biking, and improves equity; major projects are exempt.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
Aug 25 - A motorcycle driver traveling east on Metropolitan Ave hit a man crossing at Catherine St. The rider suffered an arm contusion. The pedestrian was listed as injured. Police noted view obstruction as a contributing factor.
A motorcycle driver traveling east on Metropolitan Ave struck a pedestrian crossing at Catherine St. The pedestrian was listed as injured (unspecified). The 34-year-old motorcycle driver suffered a contusion to the elbow/lower arm/hand. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "View Obstructed/Limited"; the report also lists "Unspecified." The motorcycle was going straight and the point of impact and damage are recorded as center front. Police recorded view obstruction as the driver-related contributing factor.
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Gallagher Promises Fight for Safety‑Boosting McGuinness Redesign▸Aug 25 - Locals rallied after indictments allege a mayoral aide took bribes to derail DOT’s McGuinness road diet. DOT had approved removing a vehicle lane for parking‑protected bike lanes. The compromise went through instead. Cyclists and pedestrians remain exposed. Activists demand the original redesign now.
No bill number. Status: advocacy/sponsorship. Committee: N/A. Key date: Aug 25, 2025 (rally and reporting). The matter was headlined: “’Now is the time’: Locals demand full redesign of McGuinness Boulevard after bribery allegations.” The story names former Adams advisor Ingrid Lewis‑Martin in indictments and alleges she pushed DOT to water down a plan that would have removed a vehicle lane and installed parking‑protected bike lanes. Council Member Lincoln Restler criticized Lewis‑Martin and urged safety for every block. Activist Bronwyn Breitner and mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani demanded the full redesign. No formal safety‑impact assessment or safety_impact_note was included in the report.
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‘Now is the time’: Locals demand full redesign of McGuinness Boulevard after bribery allegations,
brooklynpaper.com,
Published 2025-08-25
25
Restler Calls Out Adams Aide Over Safety-boosting Redesign▸Aug 25 - Locals rallied after indictments allege a mayoral aide took bribes to derail DOT’s McGuinness road diet. DOT had approved removing a vehicle lane for parking‑protected bike lanes. The compromise went through instead. Cyclists and pedestrians remain exposed. Activists demand the original redesign now.
No bill number. Status: advocacy/sponsorship. Committee: N/A. Key date: Aug 25, 2025 (rally and reporting). The matter was headlined: “’Now is the time’: Locals demand full redesign of McGuinness Boulevard after bribery allegations.” The story names former Adams advisor Ingrid Lewis‑Martin in indictments and alleges she pushed DOT to water down a plan that would have removed a vehicle lane and installed parking‑protected bike lanes. Council Member Lincoln Restler criticized Lewis‑Martin and urged safety for every block. Activist Bronwyn Breitner and mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani demanded the full redesign. No formal safety‑impact assessment or safety_impact_note was included in the report.
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‘Now is the time’: Locals demand full redesign of McGuinness Boulevard after bribery allegations,
brooklynpaper.com,
Published 2025-08-25
24
Driver rear-ends another car on Grand Street▸Aug 24 - The driver of a BMW sedan rear-ended another vehicle on Grand Street near Metropolitan Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver and a passenger were injured and complained of concussions. Air bags deployed. Police listed driver errors.
The driver of a BMW sedan rear-ended another vehicle on Grand Street near Metropolitan Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver and a female passenger were injured; both complained of concussion and were conscious. Air bags deployed. The sedan sustained a center-front impact and right-front bumper damage. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Following Too Closely" and "Unsafe Lane Changing." Police recorded those driver errors in vehicle- and person-level entries. Both occupants were not ejected and reported injuries; no pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the report.
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Sedan Rear-Ends Moped on Roebling Street▸Aug 24 - A sedan driver rear-ended a moped driver near 96 Roebling Street. The 25-year-old moped rider suffered abrasions to his knee, lower leg and foot. Police listed Following Too Closely.
A southbound sedan driver rear-ended a southbound moped near 96 Roebling Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 25-year-old man, was injured and suffered abrasions to his knee, lower leg and foot. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old woman, was not reported injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Following Too Closely." Police recorded Following Too Closely by the sedan driver. Vehicle damage shows center-front harm to the moped and left-side door damage to the sedan, consistent with a close-quarters rear-end impact. No other contributing factors are listed.
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Driver Follows Too Closely, Hits Cyclist on Bogart▸Aug 23 - A driver followed a cyclist too closely on Bogart Street and struck him. The 32-year-old rider suffered a facial contusion and remained conscious. The bike sustained right-side damage; the car’s left front hit the rider.
A bicyclist was struck by a motor vehicle on Bogart Street at Thames Street in Brooklyn. The rider, a 32-year-old man, suffered a facial contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, the motorist's contributing factor was "Following Too Closely." Police listed the car's point of impact as the left front bumper with damage to the left front quarter panel. The bicycle sustained damage to its right side doors. Both parties were recorded as going straight before the crash. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the driver error that precipitated the collision.
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Speeding moped slams SUV on Graham▸Aug 21 - A northbound moped hit the back of a northbound SUV on Graham at Conselyea. Speed killed the brakes. The SUV driver suffered a neck contusion. Metal crumpled. Sirens followed. Brooklyn’s streets took the hit.
A moped traveling north on Graham Avenue struck the center rear of a northbound SUV at Conselyea Street. The SUV driver, a 51-year-old woman, was injured with a neck contusion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Unsafe Speed.” The moped showed front-end damage; the SUV showed rear-end damage, consistent with a high-speed rear impact. Driver errors cited include Unsafe Speed. No other contributing factors are listed. The data lists the SUV driver as injured; the moped rider’s injury status is unspecified. This crash shows how speed turns a straight path into a strike.
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Sedan Driver Fails to Yield, Hits Cyclist▸Aug 21 - A sedan driver hit a 61-year-old man riding south at S 3 St and Keap in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered knee, lower-leg and foot injuries and was in shock. Police recorded failure to yield. The sedan driver was licensed and uninjured.
The driver of a sedan struck a bicyclist at S 3 St and Keap St in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 61-year-old man, suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot and was recorded in shock. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The sedan was traveling east and the bicyclist south; both were listed as going straight prior to the crash. Police listed the sedan's point of impact as the center front end and reported no damage to the sedan. The sedan driver was licensed and uninjured. Collision ID 4836983, 90th Precinct.
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Moped hits sedan during parking move▸Aug 20 - Eastbound moped struck an eastbound sedan as the car pulled into a parking spot on N 11th. The rider went down. Knee torn. Distraction ruled the scene. Lane use was bad. Night on the waterfront. Sirens followed.
A moped and a sedan were traveling east near North 11th Street in Williamsburg when the sedan moved to enter a parked position and was struck at the right rear quarter panel by the moped’s front. The moped rider was injured with a leg abrasion. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” The data lists driver inattention and improper passing/lane use across involved parties. The sedan was entering a parking spot; the moped was passing and hit the car’s rear quarter. After these driver errors, the report notes the rider wore a helmet.
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SUV strikes cyclist at Scholes and Bogart▸Aug 18 - An SUV cut across Scholes and Bogart and hit a cyclist. The rider went down. She was injured and conscious. Metal against bone. Streets built for speed. People pay the price.
A cyclist riding east on Scholes Street collided with a southbound SUV at Bogart Street in Brooklyn. The 26-year-old woman was injured and remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Other Vehicular” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” Driver errors led the list. The SUV showed damage on the right front quarter panel; the bike took a center-front hit. The cyclist wore a helmet, noted after the cited driver factors. This was a straight-ahead movement by both vehicles at the intersection, and the person on the bike was the one hurt.
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SUV strikes pedestrian on Varet Street▸Aug 18 - An eastbound SUV hit a pedestrian in a marked crosswalk on Varet Street by White Street. The man bled hard from an arm wound. He stayed conscious. The driver kept going straight. Brooklyn pavement took the rest.
A 2020 Toyota SUV traveling east on Varet Street struck a 30-year-old man who was crossing in a marked crosswalk near White Street. The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding to his arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified” for the driver and all involved parties. The report places the SUV going straight ahead with impact at the vehicle’s left rear quarter, indicating contact while the vehicle continued through. No driver errors such as Failure to Yield were recorded in the data. The pedestrian was noted as crossing with no signal in a marked crosswalk after the driver actions described.
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Driver tailgates, cyclist hurt on Flushing▸Aug 17 - Westbound sedan turned right and clipped a westbound cyclist near 965 Flushing Ave. The rider went down hard. Head cuts. Shock. Police cite tailgating and distraction. Steel wins. Flesh pays.
A westbound sedan made a right turn near 965 Flushing Ave in Brooklyn and struck a westbound bicyclist traveling straight. The cyclist was ejected and suffered head lacerations. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Following Too Closely.” Driver errors included Following Too Closely and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The car’s right‑rear bumper showed impact; the bike’s front end was damaged. The bicyclist wore a helmet, noted only after the driver errors. This was a turn across a straight‑moving rider. The system lets speed and mass rule the lane.
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Cyclist Ejected on Roebling at Grand▸Aug 16 - A 31-year-old woman bicyclist was ejected on Roebling at Grand. She suffered severe head bleeding and went into shock. Police recorded obstructed view and a malfunctioning traffic control device.
A 31-year-old woman riding north on Roebling Street at Grand Street was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and shock. According to the police report, the crash listed "View Obstructed/Limited" and "Traffic Control Device Improper/Non-Working." Police recorded those factors as the contributing causes. The record notes the bicyclist was ejected and sustained a head injury. Vehicle damage was recorded as none. The report cites limited sight lines and a malfunctioning traffic control device as the failures recorded by police; no other causes are listed in the file.
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Driver distraction injures teen cyclist▸Aug 16 - A northbound sedan struck a 16‑year‑old on a bike on Union Ave. The boy went down hard. Arm bruised. Shocked. Police cite driver distraction and tailgating. The car showed no damage. The street showed the truth.
A sedan and a bicycle collided near 538 Union Ave in Brooklyn. A 16-year-old bicyclist was injured with arm bruising and shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Following Too Closely.” These driver errors led to the crash and the teen’s injuries. The bike’s rider was unlicensed, as listed, but he was the victim. The car sustained no reported damage. Both vehicles were traveling north and going straight ahead when they collided.
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Pickup rear-ends sedan on Rodney▸Aug 16 - Northbound pickup slammed a sedan’s rear on Rodney at Hope. Center-front to center-back. One driver hurt with neck pain. Police cite tailgating and distraction. Brooklyn street turns hard and mean.
A northbound pickup truck struck the rear of a northbound sedan at Rodney St and Hope St in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. One driver was injured with neck pain. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Following Too Closely” and “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” Those driver errors led to a center-front impact to the pickup and center-back damage to the sedan. The data lists multiple occupants with unspecified injuries and one driver reporting whiplash. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded, but the crash still shows the danger drivers pose when they tailgate and look away.
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Rear-end crash injures BQE driver▸Aug 15 - Two sedans collided on the BQE. One driver took a hit to the back end. The other struck with a mangled front. A 30-year-old driver was injured. Night. Steel. Impact. Brooklyn bore the brunt.
Two New Jersey-registered sedans collided on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, one traveling east with front-end damage and one traveling west with rear-end damage. A 30-year-old male driver was injured; the other driver’s injuries were unspecified. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified.” With no clear driver errors recorded beyond that, the pattern of rear-end damage on the Lexus and front-end damage on the Mazda shows a forceful impact between vehicles traveling straight ahead. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data lists no helmet or signal factors.
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Lift-boom driver pulled from parking, hit sedan▸Aug 15 - A lift-boom driver pulled from parking into a westbound lane and hit a sedan. Three people in the sedan were injured. Metal hit flesh. Both vehicles showed front-quarter damage.
A lift-boom truck started from a parking position and moved into a westbound lane, colliding with a westbound Honda sedan near 114 Maujer St in Brooklyn. Three people in the sedan were injured, with reported head and back injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Other Vehicular" for both vehicles, and records for the sedan occupants list "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The truck's pre-crash action is recorded as "Starting from Parking" and the sedan as "Going Straight Ahead." Points of impact were the sedan's right front bumper and the truck's left front quarter.
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Gutiérrez Backs Safety-Boosting 60-Day School Traffic Deadline▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 forces DOT to install approved traffic calming or control devices on streets beside schools within 60 days of a study decision. Major projects are exempt. Faster delivery cuts speed and conflicts for child pedestrians and cyclists.
"If any traffic study conducted by the department determines it is appropriate to install, on any portion of a street adjacent to a school, a traffic calming device ... or a traffic control device" -- Jennifer Gutiérrez
Int. 1353-2025, introduced August 14, 2025, is at SPONSORSHIP and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The measure is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." Sponsored by Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez, the bill would require DOT to complete installation of an approved traffic calming or traffic control device within 60 days after a DOT study determination. Safety analysts say the 60-day clock speeds proven treatments, reduces speeds and conflicts for child pedestrians and cyclists, encourages walking and biking, and improves equity; major projects are exempt.
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File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
Aug 25 - Locals rallied after indictments allege a mayoral aide took bribes to derail DOT’s McGuinness road diet. DOT had approved removing a vehicle lane for parking‑protected bike lanes. The compromise went through instead. Cyclists and pedestrians remain exposed. Activists demand the original redesign now.
No bill number. Status: advocacy/sponsorship. Committee: N/A. Key date: Aug 25, 2025 (rally and reporting). The matter was headlined: “’Now is the time’: Locals demand full redesign of McGuinness Boulevard after bribery allegations.” The story names former Adams advisor Ingrid Lewis‑Martin in indictments and alleges she pushed DOT to water down a plan that would have removed a vehicle lane and installed parking‑protected bike lanes. Council Member Lincoln Restler criticized Lewis‑Martin and urged safety for every block. Activist Bronwyn Breitner and mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani demanded the full redesign. No formal safety‑impact assessment or safety_impact_note was included in the report.
- ‘Now is the time’: Locals demand full redesign of McGuinness Boulevard after bribery allegations, brooklynpaper.com, Published 2025-08-25
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Restler Calls Out Adams Aide Over Safety-boosting Redesign▸Aug 25 - Locals rallied after indictments allege a mayoral aide took bribes to derail DOT’s McGuinness road diet. DOT had approved removing a vehicle lane for parking‑protected bike lanes. The compromise went through instead. Cyclists and pedestrians remain exposed. Activists demand the original redesign now.
No bill number. Status: advocacy/sponsorship. Committee: N/A. Key date: Aug 25, 2025 (rally and reporting). The matter was headlined: “’Now is the time’: Locals demand full redesign of McGuinness Boulevard after bribery allegations.” The story names former Adams advisor Ingrid Lewis‑Martin in indictments and alleges she pushed DOT to water down a plan that would have removed a vehicle lane and installed parking‑protected bike lanes. Council Member Lincoln Restler criticized Lewis‑Martin and urged safety for every block. Activist Bronwyn Breitner and mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani demanded the full redesign. No formal safety‑impact assessment or safety_impact_note was included in the report.
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‘Now is the time’: Locals demand full redesign of McGuinness Boulevard after bribery allegations,
brooklynpaper.com,
Published 2025-08-25
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Driver rear-ends another car on Grand Street▸Aug 24 - The driver of a BMW sedan rear-ended another vehicle on Grand Street near Metropolitan Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver and a passenger were injured and complained of concussions. Air bags deployed. Police listed driver errors.
The driver of a BMW sedan rear-ended another vehicle on Grand Street near Metropolitan Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver and a female passenger were injured; both complained of concussion and were conscious. Air bags deployed. The sedan sustained a center-front impact and right-front bumper damage. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Following Too Closely" and "Unsafe Lane Changing." Police recorded those driver errors in vehicle- and person-level entries. Both occupants were not ejected and reported injuries; no pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the report.
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Sedan Rear-Ends Moped on Roebling Street▸Aug 24 - A sedan driver rear-ended a moped driver near 96 Roebling Street. The 25-year-old moped rider suffered abrasions to his knee, lower leg and foot. Police listed Following Too Closely.
A southbound sedan driver rear-ended a southbound moped near 96 Roebling Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 25-year-old man, was injured and suffered abrasions to his knee, lower leg and foot. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old woman, was not reported injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Following Too Closely." Police recorded Following Too Closely by the sedan driver. Vehicle damage shows center-front harm to the moped and left-side door damage to the sedan, consistent with a close-quarters rear-end impact. No other contributing factors are listed.
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Driver Follows Too Closely, Hits Cyclist on Bogart▸Aug 23 - A driver followed a cyclist too closely on Bogart Street and struck him. The 32-year-old rider suffered a facial contusion and remained conscious. The bike sustained right-side damage; the car’s left front hit the rider.
A bicyclist was struck by a motor vehicle on Bogart Street at Thames Street in Brooklyn. The rider, a 32-year-old man, suffered a facial contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, the motorist's contributing factor was "Following Too Closely." Police listed the car's point of impact as the left front bumper with damage to the left front quarter panel. The bicycle sustained damage to its right side doors. Both parties were recorded as going straight before the crash. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the driver error that precipitated the collision.
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Speeding moped slams SUV on Graham▸Aug 21 - A northbound moped hit the back of a northbound SUV on Graham at Conselyea. Speed killed the brakes. The SUV driver suffered a neck contusion. Metal crumpled. Sirens followed. Brooklyn’s streets took the hit.
A moped traveling north on Graham Avenue struck the center rear of a northbound SUV at Conselyea Street. The SUV driver, a 51-year-old woman, was injured with a neck contusion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Unsafe Speed.” The moped showed front-end damage; the SUV showed rear-end damage, consistent with a high-speed rear impact. Driver errors cited include Unsafe Speed. No other contributing factors are listed. The data lists the SUV driver as injured; the moped rider’s injury status is unspecified. This crash shows how speed turns a straight path into a strike.
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Sedan Driver Fails to Yield, Hits Cyclist▸Aug 21 - A sedan driver hit a 61-year-old man riding south at S 3 St and Keap in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered knee, lower-leg and foot injuries and was in shock. Police recorded failure to yield. The sedan driver was licensed and uninjured.
The driver of a sedan struck a bicyclist at S 3 St and Keap St in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 61-year-old man, suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot and was recorded in shock. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The sedan was traveling east and the bicyclist south; both were listed as going straight prior to the crash. Police listed the sedan's point of impact as the center front end and reported no damage to the sedan. The sedan driver was licensed and uninjured. Collision ID 4836983, 90th Precinct.
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Moped hits sedan during parking move▸Aug 20 - Eastbound moped struck an eastbound sedan as the car pulled into a parking spot on N 11th. The rider went down. Knee torn. Distraction ruled the scene. Lane use was bad. Night on the waterfront. Sirens followed.
A moped and a sedan were traveling east near North 11th Street in Williamsburg when the sedan moved to enter a parked position and was struck at the right rear quarter panel by the moped’s front. The moped rider was injured with a leg abrasion. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” The data lists driver inattention and improper passing/lane use across involved parties. The sedan was entering a parking spot; the moped was passing and hit the car’s rear quarter. After these driver errors, the report notes the rider wore a helmet.
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SUV strikes cyclist at Scholes and Bogart▸Aug 18 - An SUV cut across Scholes and Bogart and hit a cyclist. The rider went down. She was injured and conscious. Metal against bone. Streets built for speed. People pay the price.
A cyclist riding east on Scholes Street collided with a southbound SUV at Bogart Street in Brooklyn. The 26-year-old woman was injured and remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Other Vehicular” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” Driver errors led the list. The SUV showed damage on the right front quarter panel; the bike took a center-front hit. The cyclist wore a helmet, noted after the cited driver factors. This was a straight-ahead movement by both vehicles at the intersection, and the person on the bike was the one hurt.
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SUV strikes pedestrian on Varet Street▸Aug 18 - An eastbound SUV hit a pedestrian in a marked crosswalk on Varet Street by White Street. The man bled hard from an arm wound. He stayed conscious. The driver kept going straight. Brooklyn pavement took the rest.
A 2020 Toyota SUV traveling east on Varet Street struck a 30-year-old man who was crossing in a marked crosswalk near White Street. The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding to his arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified” for the driver and all involved parties. The report places the SUV going straight ahead with impact at the vehicle’s left rear quarter, indicating contact while the vehicle continued through. No driver errors such as Failure to Yield were recorded in the data. The pedestrian was noted as crossing with no signal in a marked crosswalk after the driver actions described.
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Driver tailgates, cyclist hurt on Flushing▸Aug 17 - Westbound sedan turned right and clipped a westbound cyclist near 965 Flushing Ave. The rider went down hard. Head cuts. Shock. Police cite tailgating and distraction. Steel wins. Flesh pays.
A westbound sedan made a right turn near 965 Flushing Ave in Brooklyn and struck a westbound bicyclist traveling straight. The cyclist was ejected and suffered head lacerations. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Following Too Closely.” Driver errors included Following Too Closely and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The car’s right‑rear bumper showed impact; the bike’s front end was damaged. The bicyclist wore a helmet, noted only after the driver errors. This was a turn across a straight‑moving rider. The system lets speed and mass rule the lane.
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Cyclist Ejected on Roebling at Grand▸Aug 16 - A 31-year-old woman bicyclist was ejected on Roebling at Grand. She suffered severe head bleeding and went into shock. Police recorded obstructed view and a malfunctioning traffic control device.
A 31-year-old woman riding north on Roebling Street at Grand Street was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and shock. According to the police report, the crash listed "View Obstructed/Limited" and "Traffic Control Device Improper/Non-Working." Police recorded those factors as the contributing causes. The record notes the bicyclist was ejected and sustained a head injury. Vehicle damage was recorded as none. The report cites limited sight lines and a malfunctioning traffic control device as the failures recorded by police; no other causes are listed in the file.
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Driver distraction injures teen cyclist▸Aug 16 - A northbound sedan struck a 16‑year‑old on a bike on Union Ave. The boy went down hard. Arm bruised. Shocked. Police cite driver distraction and tailgating. The car showed no damage. The street showed the truth.
A sedan and a bicycle collided near 538 Union Ave in Brooklyn. A 16-year-old bicyclist was injured with arm bruising and shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Following Too Closely.” These driver errors led to the crash and the teen’s injuries. The bike’s rider was unlicensed, as listed, but he was the victim. The car sustained no reported damage. Both vehicles were traveling north and going straight ahead when they collided.
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Pickup rear-ends sedan on Rodney▸Aug 16 - Northbound pickup slammed a sedan’s rear on Rodney at Hope. Center-front to center-back. One driver hurt with neck pain. Police cite tailgating and distraction. Brooklyn street turns hard and mean.
A northbound pickup truck struck the rear of a northbound sedan at Rodney St and Hope St in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. One driver was injured with neck pain. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Following Too Closely” and “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” Those driver errors led to a center-front impact to the pickup and center-back damage to the sedan. The data lists multiple occupants with unspecified injuries and one driver reporting whiplash. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded, but the crash still shows the danger drivers pose when they tailgate and look away.
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Rear-end crash injures BQE driver▸Aug 15 - Two sedans collided on the BQE. One driver took a hit to the back end. The other struck with a mangled front. A 30-year-old driver was injured. Night. Steel. Impact. Brooklyn bore the brunt.
Two New Jersey-registered sedans collided on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, one traveling east with front-end damage and one traveling west with rear-end damage. A 30-year-old male driver was injured; the other driver’s injuries were unspecified. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified.” With no clear driver errors recorded beyond that, the pattern of rear-end damage on the Lexus and front-end damage on the Mazda shows a forceful impact between vehicles traveling straight ahead. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data lists no helmet or signal factors.
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Lift-boom driver pulled from parking, hit sedan▸Aug 15 - A lift-boom driver pulled from parking into a westbound lane and hit a sedan. Three people in the sedan were injured. Metal hit flesh. Both vehicles showed front-quarter damage.
A lift-boom truck started from a parking position and moved into a westbound lane, colliding with a westbound Honda sedan near 114 Maujer St in Brooklyn. Three people in the sedan were injured, with reported head and back injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Other Vehicular" for both vehicles, and records for the sedan occupants list "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The truck's pre-crash action is recorded as "Starting from Parking" and the sedan as "Going Straight Ahead." Points of impact were the sedan's right front bumper and the truck's left front quarter.
14Int 1353-2025
Gutiérrez Backs Safety-Boosting 60-Day School Traffic Deadline▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 forces DOT to install approved traffic calming or control devices on streets beside schools within 60 days of a study decision. Major projects are exempt. Faster delivery cuts speed and conflicts for child pedestrians and cyclists.
"If any traffic study conducted by the department determines it is appropriate to install, on any portion of a street adjacent to a school, a traffic calming device ... or a traffic control device" -- Jennifer Gutiérrez
Int. 1353-2025, introduced August 14, 2025, is at SPONSORSHIP and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The measure is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." Sponsored by Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez, the bill would require DOT to complete installation of an approved traffic calming or traffic control device within 60 days after a DOT study determination. Safety analysts say the 60-day clock speeds proven treatments, reduces speeds and conflicts for child pedestrians and cyclists, encourages walking and biking, and improves equity; major projects are exempt.
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File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
Aug 25 - Locals rallied after indictments allege a mayoral aide took bribes to derail DOT’s McGuinness road diet. DOT had approved removing a vehicle lane for parking‑protected bike lanes. The compromise went through instead. Cyclists and pedestrians remain exposed. Activists demand the original redesign now.
No bill number. Status: advocacy/sponsorship. Committee: N/A. Key date: Aug 25, 2025 (rally and reporting). The matter was headlined: “’Now is the time’: Locals demand full redesign of McGuinness Boulevard after bribery allegations.” The story names former Adams advisor Ingrid Lewis‑Martin in indictments and alleges she pushed DOT to water down a plan that would have removed a vehicle lane and installed parking‑protected bike lanes. Council Member Lincoln Restler criticized Lewis‑Martin and urged safety for every block. Activist Bronwyn Breitner and mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani demanded the full redesign. No formal safety‑impact assessment or safety_impact_note was included in the report.
- ‘Now is the time’: Locals demand full redesign of McGuinness Boulevard after bribery allegations, brooklynpaper.com, Published 2025-08-25
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Driver rear-ends another car on Grand Street▸Aug 24 - The driver of a BMW sedan rear-ended another vehicle on Grand Street near Metropolitan Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver and a passenger were injured and complained of concussions. Air bags deployed. Police listed driver errors.
The driver of a BMW sedan rear-ended another vehicle on Grand Street near Metropolitan Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver and a female passenger were injured; both complained of concussion and were conscious. Air bags deployed. The sedan sustained a center-front impact and right-front bumper damage. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Following Too Closely" and "Unsafe Lane Changing." Police recorded those driver errors in vehicle- and person-level entries. Both occupants were not ejected and reported injuries; no pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the report.
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Sedan Rear-Ends Moped on Roebling Street▸Aug 24 - A sedan driver rear-ended a moped driver near 96 Roebling Street. The 25-year-old moped rider suffered abrasions to his knee, lower leg and foot. Police listed Following Too Closely.
A southbound sedan driver rear-ended a southbound moped near 96 Roebling Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 25-year-old man, was injured and suffered abrasions to his knee, lower leg and foot. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old woman, was not reported injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Following Too Closely." Police recorded Following Too Closely by the sedan driver. Vehicle damage shows center-front harm to the moped and left-side door damage to the sedan, consistent with a close-quarters rear-end impact. No other contributing factors are listed.
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Driver Follows Too Closely, Hits Cyclist on Bogart▸Aug 23 - A driver followed a cyclist too closely on Bogart Street and struck him. The 32-year-old rider suffered a facial contusion and remained conscious. The bike sustained right-side damage; the car’s left front hit the rider.
A bicyclist was struck by a motor vehicle on Bogart Street at Thames Street in Brooklyn. The rider, a 32-year-old man, suffered a facial contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, the motorist's contributing factor was "Following Too Closely." Police listed the car's point of impact as the left front bumper with damage to the left front quarter panel. The bicycle sustained damage to its right side doors. Both parties were recorded as going straight before the crash. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the driver error that precipitated the collision.
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Speeding moped slams SUV on Graham▸Aug 21 - A northbound moped hit the back of a northbound SUV on Graham at Conselyea. Speed killed the brakes. The SUV driver suffered a neck contusion. Metal crumpled. Sirens followed. Brooklyn’s streets took the hit.
A moped traveling north on Graham Avenue struck the center rear of a northbound SUV at Conselyea Street. The SUV driver, a 51-year-old woman, was injured with a neck contusion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Unsafe Speed.” The moped showed front-end damage; the SUV showed rear-end damage, consistent with a high-speed rear impact. Driver errors cited include Unsafe Speed. No other contributing factors are listed. The data lists the SUV driver as injured; the moped rider’s injury status is unspecified. This crash shows how speed turns a straight path into a strike.
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Sedan Driver Fails to Yield, Hits Cyclist▸Aug 21 - A sedan driver hit a 61-year-old man riding south at S 3 St and Keap in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered knee, lower-leg and foot injuries and was in shock. Police recorded failure to yield. The sedan driver was licensed and uninjured.
The driver of a sedan struck a bicyclist at S 3 St and Keap St in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 61-year-old man, suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot and was recorded in shock. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The sedan was traveling east and the bicyclist south; both were listed as going straight prior to the crash. Police listed the sedan's point of impact as the center front end and reported no damage to the sedan. The sedan driver was licensed and uninjured. Collision ID 4836983, 90th Precinct.
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Moped hits sedan during parking move▸Aug 20 - Eastbound moped struck an eastbound sedan as the car pulled into a parking spot on N 11th. The rider went down. Knee torn. Distraction ruled the scene. Lane use was bad. Night on the waterfront. Sirens followed.
A moped and a sedan were traveling east near North 11th Street in Williamsburg when the sedan moved to enter a parked position and was struck at the right rear quarter panel by the moped’s front. The moped rider was injured with a leg abrasion. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” The data lists driver inattention and improper passing/lane use across involved parties. The sedan was entering a parking spot; the moped was passing and hit the car’s rear quarter. After these driver errors, the report notes the rider wore a helmet.
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SUV strikes cyclist at Scholes and Bogart▸Aug 18 - An SUV cut across Scholes and Bogart and hit a cyclist. The rider went down. She was injured and conscious. Metal against bone. Streets built for speed. People pay the price.
A cyclist riding east on Scholes Street collided with a southbound SUV at Bogart Street in Brooklyn. The 26-year-old woman was injured and remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Other Vehicular” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” Driver errors led the list. The SUV showed damage on the right front quarter panel; the bike took a center-front hit. The cyclist wore a helmet, noted after the cited driver factors. This was a straight-ahead movement by both vehicles at the intersection, and the person on the bike was the one hurt.
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SUV strikes pedestrian on Varet Street▸Aug 18 - An eastbound SUV hit a pedestrian in a marked crosswalk on Varet Street by White Street. The man bled hard from an arm wound. He stayed conscious. The driver kept going straight. Brooklyn pavement took the rest.
A 2020 Toyota SUV traveling east on Varet Street struck a 30-year-old man who was crossing in a marked crosswalk near White Street. The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding to his arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified” for the driver and all involved parties. The report places the SUV going straight ahead with impact at the vehicle’s left rear quarter, indicating contact while the vehicle continued through. No driver errors such as Failure to Yield were recorded in the data. The pedestrian was noted as crossing with no signal in a marked crosswalk after the driver actions described.
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Driver tailgates, cyclist hurt on Flushing▸Aug 17 - Westbound sedan turned right and clipped a westbound cyclist near 965 Flushing Ave. The rider went down hard. Head cuts. Shock. Police cite tailgating and distraction. Steel wins. Flesh pays.
A westbound sedan made a right turn near 965 Flushing Ave in Brooklyn and struck a westbound bicyclist traveling straight. The cyclist was ejected and suffered head lacerations. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Following Too Closely.” Driver errors included Following Too Closely and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The car’s right‑rear bumper showed impact; the bike’s front end was damaged. The bicyclist wore a helmet, noted only after the driver errors. This was a turn across a straight‑moving rider. The system lets speed and mass rule the lane.
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Cyclist Ejected on Roebling at Grand▸Aug 16 - A 31-year-old woman bicyclist was ejected on Roebling at Grand. She suffered severe head bleeding and went into shock. Police recorded obstructed view and a malfunctioning traffic control device.
A 31-year-old woman riding north on Roebling Street at Grand Street was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and shock. According to the police report, the crash listed "View Obstructed/Limited" and "Traffic Control Device Improper/Non-Working." Police recorded those factors as the contributing causes. The record notes the bicyclist was ejected and sustained a head injury. Vehicle damage was recorded as none. The report cites limited sight lines and a malfunctioning traffic control device as the failures recorded by police; no other causes are listed in the file.
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Driver distraction injures teen cyclist▸Aug 16 - A northbound sedan struck a 16‑year‑old on a bike on Union Ave. The boy went down hard. Arm bruised. Shocked. Police cite driver distraction and tailgating. The car showed no damage. The street showed the truth.
A sedan and a bicycle collided near 538 Union Ave in Brooklyn. A 16-year-old bicyclist was injured with arm bruising and shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Following Too Closely.” These driver errors led to the crash and the teen’s injuries. The bike’s rider was unlicensed, as listed, but he was the victim. The car sustained no reported damage. Both vehicles were traveling north and going straight ahead when they collided.
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Pickup rear-ends sedan on Rodney▸Aug 16 - Northbound pickup slammed a sedan’s rear on Rodney at Hope. Center-front to center-back. One driver hurt with neck pain. Police cite tailgating and distraction. Brooklyn street turns hard and mean.
A northbound pickup truck struck the rear of a northbound sedan at Rodney St and Hope St in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. One driver was injured with neck pain. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Following Too Closely” and “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” Those driver errors led to a center-front impact to the pickup and center-back damage to the sedan. The data lists multiple occupants with unspecified injuries and one driver reporting whiplash. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded, but the crash still shows the danger drivers pose when they tailgate and look away.
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Rear-end crash injures BQE driver▸Aug 15 - Two sedans collided on the BQE. One driver took a hit to the back end. The other struck with a mangled front. A 30-year-old driver was injured. Night. Steel. Impact. Brooklyn bore the brunt.
Two New Jersey-registered sedans collided on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, one traveling east with front-end damage and one traveling west with rear-end damage. A 30-year-old male driver was injured; the other driver’s injuries were unspecified. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified.” With no clear driver errors recorded beyond that, the pattern of rear-end damage on the Lexus and front-end damage on the Mazda shows a forceful impact between vehicles traveling straight ahead. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data lists no helmet or signal factors.
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Lift-boom driver pulled from parking, hit sedan▸Aug 15 - A lift-boom driver pulled from parking into a westbound lane and hit a sedan. Three people in the sedan were injured. Metal hit flesh. Both vehicles showed front-quarter damage.
A lift-boom truck started from a parking position and moved into a westbound lane, colliding with a westbound Honda sedan near 114 Maujer St in Brooklyn. Three people in the sedan were injured, with reported head and back injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Other Vehicular" for both vehicles, and records for the sedan occupants list "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The truck's pre-crash action is recorded as "Starting from Parking" and the sedan as "Going Straight Ahead." Points of impact were the sedan's right front bumper and the truck's left front quarter.
14Int 1353-2025
Gutiérrez Backs Safety-Boosting 60-Day School Traffic Deadline▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 forces DOT to install approved traffic calming or control devices on streets beside schools within 60 days of a study decision. Major projects are exempt. Faster delivery cuts speed and conflicts for child pedestrians and cyclists.
"If any traffic study conducted by the department determines it is appropriate to install, on any portion of a street adjacent to a school, a traffic calming device ... or a traffic control device" -- Jennifer Gutiérrez
Int. 1353-2025, introduced August 14, 2025, is at SPONSORSHIP and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The measure is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." Sponsored by Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez, the bill would require DOT to complete installation of an approved traffic calming or traffic control device within 60 days after a DOT study determination. Safety analysts say the 60-day clock speeds proven treatments, reduces speeds and conflicts for child pedestrians and cyclists, encourages walking and biking, and improves equity; major projects are exempt.
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File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
Aug 24 - The driver of a BMW sedan rear-ended another vehicle on Grand Street near Metropolitan Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver and a passenger were injured and complained of concussions. Air bags deployed. Police listed driver errors.
The driver of a BMW sedan rear-ended another vehicle on Grand Street near Metropolitan Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver and a female passenger were injured; both complained of concussion and were conscious. Air bags deployed. The sedan sustained a center-front impact and right-front bumper damage. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Following Too Closely" and "Unsafe Lane Changing." Police recorded those driver errors in vehicle- and person-level entries. Both occupants were not ejected and reported injuries; no pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the report.
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Sedan Rear-Ends Moped on Roebling Street▸Aug 24 - A sedan driver rear-ended a moped driver near 96 Roebling Street. The 25-year-old moped rider suffered abrasions to his knee, lower leg and foot. Police listed Following Too Closely.
A southbound sedan driver rear-ended a southbound moped near 96 Roebling Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 25-year-old man, was injured and suffered abrasions to his knee, lower leg and foot. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old woman, was not reported injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Following Too Closely." Police recorded Following Too Closely by the sedan driver. Vehicle damage shows center-front harm to the moped and left-side door damage to the sedan, consistent with a close-quarters rear-end impact. No other contributing factors are listed.
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Driver Follows Too Closely, Hits Cyclist on Bogart▸Aug 23 - A driver followed a cyclist too closely on Bogart Street and struck him. The 32-year-old rider suffered a facial contusion and remained conscious. The bike sustained right-side damage; the car’s left front hit the rider.
A bicyclist was struck by a motor vehicle on Bogart Street at Thames Street in Brooklyn. The rider, a 32-year-old man, suffered a facial contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, the motorist's contributing factor was "Following Too Closely." Police listed the car's point of impact as the left front bumper with damage to the left front quarter panel. The bicycle sustained damage to its right side doors. Both parties were recorded as going straight before the crash. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the driver error that precipitated the collision.
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Speeding moped slams SUV on Graham▸Aug 21 - A northbound moped hit the back of a northbound SUV on Graham at Conselyea. Speed killed the brakes. The SUV driver suffered a neck contusion. Metal crumpled. Sirens followed. Brooklyn’s streets took the hit.
A moped traveling north on Graham Avenue struck the center rear of a northbound SUV at Conselyea Street. The SUV driver, a 51-year-old woman, was injured with a neck contusion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Unsafe Speed.” The moped showed front-end damage; the SUV showed rear-end damage, consistent with a high-speed rear impact. Driver errors cited include Unsafe Speed. No other contributing factors are listed. The data lists the SUV driver as injured; the moped rider’s injury status is unspecified. This crash shows how speed turns a straight path into a strike.
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Sedan Driver Fails to Yield, Hits Cyclist▸Aug 21 - A sedan driver hit a 61-year-old man riding south at S 3 St and Keap in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered knee, lower-leg and foot injuries and was in shock. Police recorded failure to yield. The sedan driver was licensed and uninjured.
The driver of a sedan struck a bicyclist at S 3 St and Keap St in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 61-year-old man, suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot and was recorded in shock. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The sedan was traveling east and the bicyclist south; both were listed as going straight prior to the crash. Police listed the sedan's point of impact as the center front end and reported no damage to the sedan. The sedan driver was licensed and uninjured. Collision ID 4836983, 90th Precinct.
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Moped hits sedan during parking move▸Aug 20 - Eastbound moped struck an eastbound sedan as the car pulled into a parking spot on N 11th. The rider went down. Knee torn. Distraction ruled the scene. Lane use was bad. Night on the waterfront. Sirens followed.
A moped and a sedan were traveling east near North 11th Street in Williamsburg when the sedan moved to enter a parked position and was struck at the right rear quarter panel by the moped’s front. The moped rider was injured with a leg abrasion. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” The data lists driver inattention and improper passing/lane use across involved parties. The sedan was entering a parking spot; the moped was passing and hit the car’s rear quarter. After these driver errors, the report notes the rider wore a helmet.
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SUV strikes cyclist at Scholes and Bogart▸Aug 18 - An SUV cut across Scholes and Bogart and hit a cyclist. The rider went down. She was injured and conscious. Metal against bone. Streets built for speed. People pay the price.
A cyclist riding east on Scholes Street collided with a southbound SUV at Bogart Street in Brooklyn. The 26-year-old woman was injured and remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Other Vehicular” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” Driver errors led the list. The SUV showed damage on the right front quarter panel; the bike took a center-front hit. The cyclist wore a helmet, noted after the cited driver factors. This was a straight-ahead movement by both vehicles at the intersection, and the person on the bike was the one hurt.
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SUV strikes pedestrian on Varet Street▸Aug 18 - An eastbound SUV hit a pedestrian in a marked crosswalk on Varet Street by White Street. The man bled hard from an arm wound. He stayed conscious. The driver kept going straight. Brooklyn pavement took the rest.
A 2020 Toyota SUV traveling east on Varet Street struck a 30-year-old man who was crossing in a marked crosswalk near White Street. The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding to his arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified” for the driver and all involved parties. The report places the SUV going straight ahead with impact at the vehicle’s left rear quarter, indicating contact while the vehicle continued through. No driver errors such as Failure to Yield were recorded in the data. The pedestrian was noted as crossing with no signal in a marked crosswalk after the driver actions described.
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Driver tailgates, cyclist hurt on Flushing▸Aug 17 - Westbound sedan turned right and clipped a westbound cyclist near 965 Flushing Ave. The rider went down hard. Head cuts. Shock. Police cite tailgating and distraction. Steel wins. Flesh pays.
A westbound sedan made a right turn near 965 Flushing Ave in Brooklyn and struck a westbound bicyclist traveling straight. The cyclist was ejected and suffered head lacerations. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Following Too Closely.” Driver errors included Following Too Closely and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The car’s right‑rear bumper showed impact; the bike’s front end was damaged. The bicyclist wore a helmet, noted only after the driver errors. This was a turn across a straight‑moving rider. The system lets speed and mass rule the lane.
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Cyclist Ejected on Roebling at Grand▸Aug 16 - A 31-year-old woman bicyclist was ejected on Roebling at Grand. She suffered severe head bleeding and went into shock. Police recorded obstructed view and a malfunctioning traffic control device.
A 31-year-old woman riding north on Roebling Street at Grand Street was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and shock. According to the police report, the crash listed "View Obstructed/Limited" and "Traffic Control Device Improper/Non-Working." Police recorded those factors as the contributing causes. The record notes the bicyclist was ejected and sustained a head injury. Vehicle damage was recorded as none. The report cites limited sight lines and a malfunctioning traffic control device as the failures recorded by police; no other causes are listed in the file.
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Driver distraction injures teen cyclist▸Aug 16 - A northbound sedan struck a 16‑year‑old on a bike on Union Ave. The boy went down hard. Arm bruised. Shocked. Police cite driver distraction and tailgating. The car showed no damage. The street showed the truth.
A sedan and a bicycle collided near 538 Union Ave in Brooklyn. A 16-year-old bicyclist was injured with arm bruising and shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Following Too Closely.” These driver errors led to the crash and the teen’s injuries. The bike’s rider was unlicensed, as listed, but he was the victim. The car sustained no reported damage. Both vehicles were traveling north and going straight ahead when they collided.
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Pickup rear-ends sedan on Rodney▸Aug 16 - Northbound pickup slammed a sedan’s rear on Rodney at Hope. Center-front to center-back. One driver hurt with neck pain. Police cite tailgating and distraction. Brooklyn street turns hard and mean.
A northbound pickup truck struck the rear of a northbound sedan at Rodney St and Hope St in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. One driver was injured with neck pain. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Following Too Closely” and “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” Those driver errors led to a center-front impact to the pickup and center-back damage to the sedan. The data lists multiple occupants with unspecified injuries and one driver reporting whiplash. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded, but the crash still shows the danger drivers pose when they tailgate and look away.
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Rear-end crash injures BQE driver▸Aug 15 - Two sedans collided on the BQE. One driver took a hit to the back end. The other struck with a mangled front. A 30-year-old driver was injured. Night. Steel. Impact. Brooklyn bore the brunt.
Two New Jersey-registered sedans collided on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, one traveling east with front-end damage and one traveling west with rear-end damage. A 30-year-old male driver was injured; the other driver’s injuries were unspecified. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified.” With no clear driver errors recorded beyond that, the pattern of rear-end damage on the Lexus and front-end damage on the Mazda shows a forceful impact between vehicles traveling straight ahead. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data lists no helmet or signal factors.
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Lift-boom driver pulled from parking, hit sedan▸Aug 15 - A lift-boom driver pulled from parking into a westbound lane and hit a sedan. Three people in the sedan were injured. Metal hit flesh. Both vehicles showed front-quarter damage.
A lift-boom truck started from a parking position and moved into a westbound lane, colliding with a westbound Honda sedan near 114 Maujer St in Brooklyn. Three people in the sedan were injured, with reported head and back injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Other Vehicular" for both vehicles, and records for the sedan occupants list "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The truck's pre-crash action is recorded as "Starting from Parking" and the sedan as "Going Straight Ahead." Points of impact were the sedan's right front bumper and the truck's left front quarter.
14Int 1353-2025
Gutiérrez Backs Safety-Boosting 60-Day School Traffic Deadline▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 forces DOT to install approved traffic calming or control devices on streets beside schools within 60 days of a study decision. Major projects are exempt. Faster delivery cuts speed and conflicts for child pedestrians and cyclists.
"If any traffic study conducted by the department determines it is appropriate to install, on any portion of a street adjacent to a school, a traffic calming device ... or a traffic control device" -- Jennifer Gutiérrez
Int. 1353-2025, introduced August 14, 2025, is at SPONSORSHIP and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The measure is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." Sponsored by Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez, the bill would require DOT to complete installation of an approved traffic calming or traffic control device within 60 days after a DOT study determination. Safety analysts say the 60-day clock speeds proven treatments, reduces speeds and conflicts for child pedestrians and cyclists, encourages walking and biking, and improves equity; major projects are exempt.
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File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
Aug 24 - A sedan driver rear-ended a moped driver near 96 Roebling Street. The 25-year-old moped rider suffered abrasions to his knee, lower leg and foot. Police listed Following Too Closely.
A southbound sedan driver rear-ended a southbound moped near 96 Roebling Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 25-year-old man, was injured and suffered abrasions to his knee, lower leg and foot. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old woman, was not reported injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Following Too Closely." Police recorded Following Too Closely by the sedan driver. Vehicle damage shows center-front harm to the moped and left-side door damage to the sedan, consistent with a close-quarters rear-end impact. No other contributing factors are listed.
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Driver Follows Too Closely, Hits Cyclist on Bogart▸Aug 23 - A driver followed a cyclist too closely on Bogart Street and struck him. The 32-year-old rider suffered a facial contusion and remained conscious. The bike sustained right-side damage; the car’s left front hit the rider.
A bicyclist was struck by a motor vehicle on Bogart Street at Thames Street in Brooklyn. The rider, a 32-year-old man, suffered a facial contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, the motorist's contributing factor was "Following Too Closely." Police listed the car's point of impact as the left front bumper with damage to the left front quarter panel. The bicycle sustained damage to its right side doors. Both parties were recorded as going straight before the crash. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the driver error that precipitated the collision.
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Speeding moped slams SUV on Graham▸Aug 21 - A northbound moped hit the back of a northbound SUV on Graham at Conselyea. Speed killed the brakes. The SUV driver suffered a neck contusion. Metal crumpled. Sirens followed. Brooklyn’s streets took the hit.
A moped traveling north on Graham Avenue struck the center rear of a northbound SUV at Conselyea Street. The SUV driver, a 51-year-old woman, was injured with a neck contusion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Unsafe Speed.” The moped showed front-end damage; the SUV showed rear-end damage, consistent with a high-speed rear impact. Driver errors cited include Unsafe Speed. No other contributing factors are listed. The data lists the SUV driver as injured; the moped rider’s injury status is unspecified. This crash shows how speed turns a straight path into a strike.
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Sedan Driver Fails to Yield, Hits Cyclist▸Aug 21 - A sedan driver hit a 61-year-old man riding south at S 3 St and Keap in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered knee, lower-leg and foot injuries and was in shock. Police recorded failure to yield. The sedan driver was licensed and uninjured.
The driver of a sedan struck a bicyclist at S 3 St and Keap St in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 61-year-old man, suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot and was recorded in shock. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The sedan was traveling east and the bicyclist south; both were listed as going straight prior to the crash. Police listed the sedan's point of impact as the center front end and reported no damage to the sedan. The sedan driver was licensed and uninjured. Collision ID 4836983, 90th Precinct.
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Moped hits sedan during parking move▸Aug 20 - Eastbound moped struck an eastbound sedan as the car pulled into a parking spot on N 11th. The rider went down. Knee torn. Distraction ruled the scene. Lane use was bad. Night on the waterfront. Sirens followed.
A moped and a sedan were traveling east near North 11th Street in Williamsburg when the sedan moved to enter a parked position and was struck at the right rear quarter panel by the moped’s front. The moped rider was injured with a leg abrasion. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” The data lists driver inattention and improper passing/lane use across involved parties. The sedan was entering a parking spot; the moped was passing and hit the car’s rear quarter. After these driver errors, the report notes the rider wore a helmet.
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SUV strikes cyclist at Scholes and Bogart▸Aug 18 - An SUV cut across Scholes and Bogart and hit a cyclist. The rider went down. She was injured and conscious. Metal against bone. Streets built for speed. People pay the price.
A cyclist riding east on Scholes Street collided with a southbound SUV at Bogart Street in Brooklyn. The 26-year-old woman was injured and remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Other Vehicular” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” Driver errors led the list. The SUV showed damage on the right front quarter panel; the bike took a center-front hit. The cyclist wore a helmet, noted after the cited driver factors. This was a straight-ahead movement by both vehicles at the intersection, and the person on the bike was the one hurt.
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SUV strikes pedestrian on Varet Street▸Aug 18 - An eastbound SUV hit a pedestrian in a marked crosswalk on Varet Street by White Street. The man bled hard from an arm wound. He stayed conscious. The driver kept going straight. Brooklyn pavement took the rest.
A 2020 Toyota SUV traveling east on Varet Street struck a 30-year-old man who was crossing in a marked crosswalk near White Street. The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding to his arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified” for the driver and all involved parties. The report places the SUV going straight ahead with impact at the vehicle’s left rear quarter, indicating contact while the vehicle continued through. No driver errors such as Failure to Yield were recorded in the data. The pedestrian was noted as crossing with no signal in a marked crosswalk after the driver actions described.
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Driver tailgates, cyclist hurt on Flushing▸Aug 17 - Westbound sedan turned right and clipped a westbound cyclist near 965 Flushing Ave. The rider went down hard. Head cuts. Shock. Police cite tailgating and distraction. Steel wins. Flesh pays.
A westbound sedan made a right turn near 965 Flushing Ave in Brooklyn and struck a westbound bicyclist traveling straight. The cyclist was ejected and suffered head lacerations. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Following Too Closely.” Driver errors included Following Too Closely and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The car’s right‑rear bumper showed impact; the bike’s front end was damaged. The bicyclist wore a helmet, noted only after the driver errors. This was a turn across a straight‑moving rider. The system lets speed and mass rule the lane.
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Cyclist Ejected on Roebling at Grand▸Aug 16 - A 31-year-old woman bicyclist was ejected on Roebling at Grand. She suffered severe head bleeding and went into shock. Police recorded obstructed view and a malfunctioning traffic control device.
A 31-year-old woman riding north on Roebling Street at Grand Street was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and shock. According to the police report, the crash listed "View Obstructed/Limited" and "Traffic Control Device Improper/Non-Working." Police recorded those factors as the contributing causes. The record notes the bicyclist was ejected and sustained a head injury. Vehicle damage was recorded as none. The report cites limited sight lines and a malfunctioning traffic control device as the failures recorded by police; no other causes are listed in the file.
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Driver distraction injures teen cyclist▸Aug 16 - A northbound sedan struck a 16‑year‑old on a bike on Union Ave. The boy went down hard. Arm bruised. Shocked. Police cite driver distraction and tailgating. The car showed no damage. The street showed the truth.
A sedan and a bicycle collided near 538 Union Ave in Brooklyn. A 16-year-old bicyclist was injured with arm bruising and shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Following Too Closely.” These driver errors led to the crash and the teen’s injuries. The bike’s rider was unlicensed, as listed, but he was the victim. The car sustained no reported damage. Both vehicles were traveling north and going straight ahead when they collided.
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Pickup rear-ends sedan on Rodney▸Aug 16 - Northbound pickup slammed a sedan’s rear on Rodney at Hope. Center-front to center-back. One driver hurt with neck pain. Police cite tailgating and distraction. Brooklyn street turns hard and mean.
A northbound pickup truck struck the rear of a northbound sedan at Rodney St and Hope St in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. One driver was injured with neck pain. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Following Too Closely” and “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” Those driver errors led to a center-front impact to the pickup and center-back damage to the sedan. The data lists multiple occupants with unspecified injuries and one driver reporting whiplash. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded, but the crash still shows the danger drivers pose when they tailgate and look away.
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Rear-end crash injures BQE driver▸Aug 15 - Two sedans collided on the BQE. One driver took a hit to the back end. The other struck with a mangled front. A 30-year-old driver was injured. Night. Steel. Impact. Brooklyn bore the brunt.
Two New Jersey-registered sedans collided on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, one traveling east with front-end damage and one traveling west with rear-end damage. A 30-year-old male driver was injured; the other driver’s injuries were unspecified. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified.” With no clear driver errors recorded beyond that, the pattern of rear-end damage on the Lexus and front-end damage on the Mazda shows a forceful impact between vehicles traveling straight ahead. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data lists no helmet or signal factors.
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Lift-boom driver pulled from parking, hit sedan▸Aug 15 - A lift-boom driver pulled from parking into a westbound lane and hit a sedan. Three people in the sedan were injured. Metal hit flesh. Both vehicles showed front-quarter damage.
A lift-boom truck started from a parking position and moved into a westbound lane, colliding with a westbound Honda sedan near 114 Maujer St in Brooklyn. Three people in the sedan were injured, with reported head and back injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Other Vehicular" for both vehicles, and records for the sedan occupants list "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The truck's pre-crash action is recorded as "Starting from Parking" and the sedan as "Going Straight Ahead." Points of impact were the sedan's right front bumper and the truck's left front quarter.
14Int 1353-2025
Gutiérrez Backs Safety-Boosting 60-Day School Traffic Deadline▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 forces DOT to install approved traffic calming or control devices on streets beside schools within 60 days of a study decision. Major projects are exempt. Faster delivery cuts speed and conflicts for child pedestrians and cyclists.
"If any traffic study conducted by the department determines it is appropriate to install, on any portion of a street adjacent to a school, a traffic calming device ... or a traffic control device" -- Jennifer Gutiérrez
Int. 1353-2025, introduced August 14, 2025, is at SPONSORSHIP and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The measure is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." Sponsored by Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez, the bill would require DOT to complete installation of an approved traffic calming or traffic control device within 60 days after a DOT study determination. Safety analysts say the 60-day clock speeds proven treatments, reduces speeds and conflicts for child pedestrians and cyclists, encourages walking and biking, and improves equity; major projects are exempt.
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File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
Aug 23 - A driver followed a cyclist too closely on Bogart Street and struck him. The 32-year-old rider suffered a facial contusion and remained conscious. The bike sustained right-side damage; the car’s left front hit the rider.
A bicyclist was struck by a motor vehicle on Bogart Street at Thames Street in Brooklyn. The rider, a 32-year-old man, suffered a facial contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, the motorist's contributing factor was "Following Too Closely." Police listed the car's point of impact as the left front bumper with damage to the left front quarter panel. The bicycle sustained damage to its right side doors. Both parties were recorded as going straight before the crash. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the driver error that precipitated the collision.
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Speeding moped slams SUV on Graham▸Aug 21 - A northbound moped hit the back of a northbound SUV on Graham at Conselyea. Speed killed the brakes. The SUV driver suffered a neck contusion. Metal crumpled. Sirens followed. Brooklyn’s streets took the hit.
A moped traveling north on Graham Avenue struck the center rear of a northbound SUV at Conselyea Street. The SUV driver, a 51-year-old woman, was injured with a neck contusion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Unsafe Speed.” The moped showed front-end damage; the SUV showed rear-end damage, consistent with a high-speed rear impact. Driver errors cited include Unsafe Speed. No other contributing factors are listed. The data lists the SUV driver as injured; the moped rider’s injury status is unspecified. This crash shows how speed turns a straight path into a strike.
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Sedan Driver Fails to Yield, Hits Cyclist▸Aug 21 - A sedan driver hit a 61-year-old man riding south at S 3 St and Keap in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered knee, lower-leg and foot injuries and was in shock. Police recorded failure to yield. The sedan driver was licensed and uninjured.
The driver of a sedan struck a bicyclist at S 3 St and Keap St in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 61-year-old man, suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot and was recorded in shock. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The sedan was traveling east and the bicyclist south; both were listed as going straight prior to the crash. Police listed the sedan's point of impact as the center front end and reported no damage to the sedan. The sedan driver was licensed and uninjured. Collision ID 4836983, 90th Precinct.
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Moped hits sedan during parking move▸Aug 20 - Eastbound moped struck an eastbound sedan as the car pulled into a parking spot on N 11th. The rider went down. Knee torn. Distraction ruled the scene. Lane use was bad. Night on the waterfront. Sirens followed.
A moped and a sedan were traveling east near North 11th Street in Williamsburg when the sedan moved to enter a parked position and was struck at the right rear quarter panel by the moped’s front. The moped rider was injured with a leg abrasion. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” The data lists driver inattention and improper passing/lane use across involved parties. The sedan was entering a parking spot; the moped was passing and hit the car’s rear quarter. After these driver errors, the report notes the rider wore a helmet.
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SUV strikes cyclist at Scholes and Bogart▸Aug 18 - An SUV cut across Scholes and Bogart and hit a cyclist. The rider went down. She was injured and conscious. Metal against bone. Streets built for speed. People pay the price.
A cyclist riding east on Scholes Street collided with a southbound SUV at Bogart Street in Brooklyn. The 26-year-old woman was injured and remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Other Vehicular” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” Driver errors led the list. The SUV showed damage on the right front quarter panel; the bike took a center-front hit. The cyclist wore a helmet, noted after the cited driver factors. This was a straight-ahead movement by both vehicles at the intersection, and the person on the bike was the one hurt.
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SUV strikes pedestrian on Varet Street▸Aug 18 - An eastbound SUV hit a pedestrian in a marked crosswalk on Varet Street by White Street. The man bled hard from an arm wound. He stayed conscious. The driver kept going straight. Brooklyn pavement took the rest.
A 2020 Toyota SUV traveling east on Varet Street struck a 30-year-old man who was crossing in a marked crosswalk near White Street. The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding to his arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified” for the driver and all involved parties. The report places the SUV going straight ahead with impact at the vehicle’s left rear quarter, indicating contact while the vehicle continued through. No driver errors such as Failure to Yield were recorded in the data. The pedestrian was noted as crossing with no signal in a marked crosswalk after the driver actions described.
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Driver tailgates, cyclist hurt on Flushing▸Aug 17 - Westbound sedan turned right and clipped a westbound cyclist near 965 Flushing Ave. The rider went down hard. Head cuts. Shock. Police cite tailgating and distraction. Steel wins. Flesh pays.
A westbound sedan made a right turn near 965 Flushing Ave in Brooklyn and struck a westbound bicyclist traveling straight. The cyclist was ejected and suffered head lacerations. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Following Too Closely.” Driver errors included Following Too Closely and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The car’s right‑rear bumper showed impact; the bike’s front end was damaged. The bicyclist wore a helmet, noted only after the driver errors. This was a turn across a straight‑moving rider. The system lets speed and mass rule the lane.
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Cyclist Ejected on Roebling at Grand▸Aug 16 - A 31-year-old woman bicyclist was ejected on Roebling at Grand. She suffered severe head bleeding and went into shock. Police recorded obstructed view and a malfunctioning traffic control device.
A 31-year-old woman riding north on Roebling Street at Grand Street was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and shock. According to the police report, the crash listed "View Obstructed/Limited" and "Traffic Control Device Improper/Non-Working." Police recorded those factors as the contributing causes. The record notes the bicyclist was ejected and sustained a head injury. Vehicle damage was recorded as none. The report cites limited sight lines and a malfunctioning traffic control device as the failures recorded by police; no other causes are listed in the file.
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Driver distraction injures teen cyclist▸Aug 16 - A northbound sedan struck a 16‑year‑old on a bike on Union Ave. The boy went down hard. Arm bruised. Shocked. Police cite driver distraction and tailgating. The car showed no damage. The street showed the truth.
A sedan and a bicycle collided near 538 Union Ave in Brooklyn. A 16-year-old bicyclist was injured with arm bruising and shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Following Too Closely.” These driver errors led to the crash and the teen’s injuries. The bike’s rider was unlicensed, as listed, but he was the victim. The car sustained no reported damage. Both vehicles were traveling north and going straight ahead when they collided.
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Pickup rear-ends sedan on Rodney▸Aug 16 - Northbound pickup slammed a sedan’s rear on Rodney at Hope. Center-front to center-back. One driver hurt with neck pain. Police cite tailgating and distraction. Brooklyn street turns hard and mean.
A northbound pickup truck struck the rear of a northbound sedan at Rodney St and Hope St in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. One driver was injured with neck pain. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Following Too Closely” and “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” Those driver errors led to a center-front impact to the pickup and center-back damage to the sedan. The data lists multiple occupants with unspecified injuries and one driver reporting whiplash. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded, but the crash still shows the danger drivers pose when they tailgate and look away.
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Rear-end crash injures BQE driver▸Aug 15 - Two sedans collided on the BQE. One driver took a hit to the back end. The other struck with a mangled front. A 30-year-old driver was injured. Night. Steel. Impact. Brooklyn bore the brunt.
Two New Jersey-registered sedans collided on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, one traveling east with front-end damage and one traveling west with rear-end damage. A 30-year-old male driver was injured; the other driver’s injuries were unspecified. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified.” With no clear driver errors recorded beyond that, the pattern of rear-end damage on the Lexus and front-end damage on the Mazda shows a forceful impact between vehicles traveling straight ahead. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data lists no helmet or signal factors.
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Lift-boom driver pulled from parking, hit sedan▸Aug 15 - A lift-boom driver pulled from parking into a westbound lane and hit a sedan. Three people in the sedan were injured. Metal hit flesh. Both vehicles showed front-quarter damage.
A lift-boom truck started from a parking position and moved into a westbound lane, colliding with a westbound Honda sedan near 114 Maujer St in Brooklyn. Three people in the sedan were injured, with reported head and back injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Other Vehicular" for both vehicles, and records for the sedan occupants list "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The truck's pre-crash action is recorded as "Starting from Parking" and the sedan as "Going Straight Ahead." Points of impact were the sedan's right front bumper and the truck's left front quarter.
14Int 1353-2025
Gutiérrez Backs Safety-Boosting 60-Day School Traffic Deadline▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 forces DOT to install approved traffic calming or control devices on streets beside schools within 60 days of a study decision. Major projects are exempt. Faster delivery cuts speed and conflicts for child pedestrians and cyclists.
"If any traffic study conducted by the department determines it is appropriate to install, on any portion of a street adjacent to a school, a traffic calming device ... or a traffic control device" -- Jennifer Gutiérrez
Int. 1353-2025, introduced August 14, 2025, is at SPONSORSHIP and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The measure is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." Sponsored by Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez, the bill would require DOT to complete installation of an approved traffic calming or traffic control device within 60 days after a DOT study determination. Safety analysts say the 60-day clock speeds proven treatments, reduces speeds and conflicts for child pedestrians and cyclists, encourages walking and biking, and improves equity; major projects are exempt.
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File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
Aug 21 - A northbound moped hit the back of a northbound SUV on Graham at Conselyea. Speed killed the brakes. The SUV driver suffered a neck contusion. Metal crumpled. Sirens followed. Brooklyn’s streets took the hit.
A moped traveling north on Graham Avenue struck the center rear of a northbound SUV at Conselyea Street. The SUV driver, a 51-year-old woman, was injured with a neck contusion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Unsafe Speed.” The moped showed front-end damage; the SUV showed rear-end damage, consistent with a high-speed rear impact. Driver errors cited include Unsafe Speed. No other contributing factors are listed. The data lists the SUV driver as injured; the moped rider’s injury status is unspecified. This crash shows how speed turns a straight path into a strike.
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Sedan Driver Fails to Yield, Hits Cyclist▸Aug 21 - A sedan driver hit a 61-year-old man riding south at S 3 St and Keap in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered knee, lower-leg and foot injuries and was in shock. Police recorded failure to yield. The sedan driver was licensed and uninjured.
The driver of a sedan struck a bicyclist at S 3 St and Keap St in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 61-year-old man, suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot and was recorded in shock. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The sedan was traveling east and the bicyclist south; both were listed as going straight prior to the crash. Police listed the sedan's point of impact as the center front end and reported no damage to the sedan. The sedan driver was licensed and uninjured. Collision ID 4836983, 90th Precinct.
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Moped hits sedan during parking move▸Aug 20 - Eastbound moped struck an eastbound sedan as the car pulled into a parking spot on N 11th. The rider went down. Knee torn. Distraction ruled the scene. Lane use was bad. Night on the waterfront. Sirens followed.
A moped and a sedan were traveling east near North 11th Street in Williamsburg when the sedan moved to enter a parked position and was struck at the right rear quarter panel by the moped’s front. The moped rider was injured with a leg abrasion. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” The data lists driver inattention and improper passing/lane use across involved parties. The sedan was entering a parking spot; the moped was passing and hit the car’s rear quarter. After these driver errors, the report notes the rider wore a helmet.
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SUV strikes cyclist at Scholes and Bogart▸Aug 18 - An SUV cut across Scholes and Bogart and hit a cyclist. The rider went down. She was injured and conscious. Metal against bone. Streets built for speed. People pay the price.
A cyclist riding east on Scholes Street collided with a southbound SUV at Bogart Street in Brooklyn. The 26-year-old woman was injured and remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Other Vehicular” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” Driver errors led the list. The SUV showed damage on the right front quarter panel; the bike took a center-front hit. The cyclist wore a helmet, noted after the cited driver factors. This was a straight-ahead movement by both vehicles at the intersection, and the person on the bike was the one hurt.
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SUV strikes pedestrian on Varet Street▸Aug 18 - An eastbound SUV hit a pedestrian in a marked crosswalk on Varet Street by White Street. The man bled hard from an arm wound. He stayed conscious. The driver kept going straight. Brooklyn pavement took the rest.
A 2020 Toyota SUV traveling east on Varet Street struck a 30-year-old man who was crossing in a marked crosswalk near White Street. The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding to his arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified” for the driver and all involved parties. The report places the SUV going straight ahead with impact at the vehicle’s left rear quarter, indicating contact while the vehicle continued through. No driver errors such as Failure to Yield were recorded in the data. The pedestrian was noted as crossing with no signal in a marked crosswalk after the driver actions described.
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Driver tailgates, cyclist hurt on Flushing▸Aug 17 - Westbound sedan turned right and clipped a westbound cyclist near 965 Flushing Ave. The rider went down hard. Head cuts. Shock. Police cite tailgating and distraction. Steel wins. Flesh pays.
A westbound sedan made a right turn near 965 Flushing Ave in Brooklyn and struck a westbound bicyclist traveling straight. The cyclist was ejected and suffered head lacerations. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Following Too Closely.” Driver errors included Following Too Closely and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The car’s right‑rear bumper showed impact; the bike’s front end was damaged. The bicyclist wore a helmet, noted only after the driver errors. This was a turn across a straight‑moving rider. The system lets speed and mass rule the lane.
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Cyclist Ejected on Roebling at Grand▸Aug 16 - A 31-year-old woman bicyclist was ejected on Roebling at Grand. She suffered severe head bleeding and went into shock. Police recorded obstructed view and a malfunctioning traffic control device.
A 31-year-old woman riding north on Roebling Street at Grand Street was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and shock. According to the police report, the crash listed "View Obstructed/Limited" and "Traffic Control Device Improper/Non-Working." Police recorded those factors as the contributing causes. The record notes the bicyclist was ejected and sustained a head injury. Vehicle damage was recorded as none. The report cites limited sight lines and a malfunctioning traffic control device as the failures recorded by police; no other causes are listed in the file.
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Driver distraction injures teen cyclist▸Aug 16 - A northbound sedan struck a 16‑year‑old on a bike on Union Ave. The boy went down hard. Arm bruised. Shocked. Police cite driver distraction and tailgating. The car showed no damage. The street showed the truth.
A sedan and a bicycle collided near 538 Union Ave in Brooklyn. A 16-year-old bicyclist was injured with arm bruising and shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Following Too Closely.” These driver errors led to the crash and the teen’s injuries. The bike’s rider was unlicensed, as listed, but he was the victim. The car sustained no reported damage. Both vehicles were traveling north and going straight ahead when they collided.
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Pickup rear-ends sedan on Rodney▸Aug 16 - Northbound pickup slammed a sedan’s rear on Rodney at Hope. Center-front to center-back. One driver hurt with neck pain. Police cite tailgating and distraction. Brooklyn street turns hard and mean.
A northbound pickup truck struck the rear of a northbound sedan at Rodney St and Hope St in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. One driver was injured with neck pain. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Following Too Closely” and “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” Those driver errors led to a center-front impact to the pickup and center-back damage to the sedan. The data lists multiple occupants with unspecified injuries and one driver reporting whiplash. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded, but the crash still shows the danger drivers pose when they tailgate and look away.
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Rear-end crash injures BQE driver▸Aug 15 - Two sedans collided on the BQE. One driver took a hit to the back end. The other struck with a mangled front. A 30-year-old driver was injured. Night. Steel. Impact. Brooklyn bore the brunt.
Two New Jersey-registered sedans collided on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, one traveling east with front-end damage and one traveling west with rear-end damage. A 30-year-old male driver was injured; the other driver’s injuries were unspecified. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified.” With no clear driver errors recorded beyond that, the pattern of rear-end damage on the Lexus and front-end damage on the Mazda shows a forceful impact between vehicles traveling straight ahead. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data lists no helmet or signal factors.
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Lift-boom driver pulled from parking, hit sedan▸Aug 15 - A lift-boom driver pulled from parking into a westbound lane and hit a sedan. Three people in the sedan were injured. Metal hit flesh. Both vehicles showed front-quarter damage.
A lift-boom truck started from a parking position and moved into a westbound lane, colliding with a westbound Honda sedan near 114 Maujer St in Brooklyn. Three people in the sedan were injured, with reported head and back injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Other Vehicular" for both vehicles, and records for the sedan occupants list "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The truck's pre-crash action is recorded as "Starting from Parking" and the sedan as "Going Straight Ahead." Points of impact were the sedan's right front bumper and the truck's left front quarter.
14Int 1353-2025
Gutiérrez Backs Safety-Boosting 60-Day School Traffic Deadline▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 forces DOT to install approved traffic calming or control devices on streets beside schools within 60 days of a study decision. Major projects are exempt. Faster delivery cuts speed and conflicts for child pedestrians and cyclists.
"If any traffic study conducted by the department determines it is appropriate to install, on any portion of a street adjacent to a school, a traffic calming device ... or a traffic control device" -- Jennifer Gutiérrez
Int. 1353-2025, introduced August 14, 2025, is at SPONSORSHIP and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The measure is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." Sponsored by Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez, the bill would require DOT to complete installation of an approved traffic calming or traffic control device within 60 days after a DOT study determination. Safety analysts say the 60-day clock speeds proven treatments, reduces speeds and conflicts for child pedestrians and cyclists, encourages walking and biking, and improves equity; major projects are exempt.
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File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
Aug 21 - A sedan driver hit a 61-year-old man riding south at S 3 St and Keap in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered knee, lower-leg and foot injuries and was in shock. Police recorded failure to yield. The sedan driver was licensed and uninjured.
The driver of a sedan struck a bicyclist at S 3 St and Keap St in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 61-year-old man, suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot and was recorded in shock. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The sedan was traveling east and the bicyclist south; both were listed as going straight prior to the crash. Police listed the sedan's point of impact as the center front end and reported no damage to the sedan. The sedan driver was licensed and uninjured. Collision ID 4836983, 90th Precinct.
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Moped hits sedan during parking move▸Aug 20 - Eastbound moped struck an eastbound sedan as the car pulled into a parking spot on N 11th. The rider went down. Knee torn. Distraction ruled the scene. Lane use was bad. Night on the waterfront. Sirens followed.
A moped and a sedan were traveling east near North 11th Street in Williamsburg when the sedan moved to enter a parked position and was struck at the right rear quarter panel by the moped’s front. The moped rider was injured with a leg abrasion. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” The data lists driver inattention and improper passing/lane use across involved parties. The sedan was entering a parking spot; the moped was passing and hit the car’s rear quarter. After these driver errors, the report notes the rider wore a helmet.
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SUV strikes cyclist at Scholes and Bogart▸Aug 18 - An SUV cut across Scholes and Bogart and hit a cyclist. The rider went down. She was injured and conscious. Metal against bone. Streets built for speed. People pay the price.
A cyclist riding east on Scholes Street collided with a southbound SUV at Bogart Street in Brooklyn. The 26-year-old woman was injured and remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Other Vehicular” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” Driver errors led the list. The SUV showed damage on the right front quarter panel; the bike took a center-front hit. The cyclist wore a helmet, noted after the cited driver factors. This was a straight-ahead movement by both vehicles at the intersection, and the person on the bike was the one hurt.
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SUV strikes pedestrian on Varet Street▸Aug 18 - An eastbound SUV hit a pedestrian in a marked crosswalk on Varet Street by White Street. The man bled hard from an arm wound. He stayed conscious. The driver kept going straight. Brooklyn pavement took the rest.
A 2020 Toyota SUV traveling east on Varet Street struck a 30-year-old man who was crossing in a marked crosswalk near White Street. The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding to his arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified” for the driver and all involved parties. The report places the SUV going straight ahead with impact at the vehicle’s left rear quarter, indicating contact while the vehicle continued through. No driver errors such as Failure to Yield were recorded in the data. The pedestrian was noted as crossing with no signal in a marked crosswalk after the driver actions described.
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Driver tailgates, cyclist hurt on Flushing▸Aug 17 - Westbound sedan turned right and clipped a westbound cyclist near 965 Flushing Ave. The rider went down hard. Head cuts. Shock. Police cite tailgating and distraction. Steel wins. Flesh pays.
A westbound sedan made a right turn near 965 Flushing Ave in Brooklyn and struck a westbound bicyclist traveling straight. The cyclist was ejected and suffered head lacerations. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Following Too Closely.” Driver errors included Following Too Closely and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The car’s right‑rear bumper showed impact; the bike’s front end was damaged. The bicyclist wore a helmet, noted only after the driver errors. This was a turn across a straight‑moving rider. The system lets speed and mass rule the lane.
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Cyclist Ejected on Roebling at Grand▸Aug 16 - A 31-year-old woman bicyclist was ejected on Roebling at Grand. She suffered severe head bleeding and went into shock. Police recorded obstructed view and a malfunctioning traffic control device.
A 31-year-old woman riding north on Roebling Street at Grand Street was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and shock. According to the police report, the crash listed "View Obstructed/Limited" and "Traffic Control Device Improper/Non-Working." Police recorded those factors as the contributing causes. The record notes the bicyclist was ejected and sustained a head injury. Vehicle damage was recorded as none. The report cites limited sight lines and a malfunctioning traffic control device as the failures recorded by police; no other causes are listed in the file.
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Driver distraction injures teen cyclist▸Aug 16 - A northbound sedan struck a 16‑year‑old on a bike on Union Ave. The boy went down hard. Arm bruised. Shocked. Police cite driver distraction and tailgating. The car showed no damage. The street showed the truth.
A sedan and a bicycle collided near 538 Union Ave in Brooklyn. A 16-year-old bicyclist was injured with arm bruising and shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Following Too Closely.” These driver errors led to the crash and the teen’s injuries. The bike’s rider was unlicensed, as listed, but he was the victim. The car sustained no reported damage. Both vehicles were traveling north and going straight ahead when they collided.
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Pickup rear-ends sedan on Rodney▸Aug 16 - Northbound pickup slammed a sedan’s rear on Rodney at Hope. Center-front to center-back. One driver hurt with neck pain. Police cite tailgating and distraction. Brooklyn street turns hard and mean.
A northbound pickup truck struck the rear of a northbound sedan at Rodney St and Hope St in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. One driver was injured with neck pain. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Following Too Closely” and “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” Those driver errors led to a center-front impact to the pickup and center-back damage to the sedan. The data lists multiple occupants with unspecified injuries and one driver reporting whiplash. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded, but the crash still shows the danger drivers pose when they tailgate and look away.
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Rear-end crash injures BQE driver▸Aug 15 - Two sedans collided on the BQE. One driver took a hit to the back end. The other struck with a mangled front. A 30-year-old driver was injured. Night. Steel. Impact. Brooklyn bore the brunt.
Two New Jersey-registered sedans collided on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, one traveling east with front-end damage and one traveling west with rear-end damage. A 30-year-old male driver was injured; the other driver’s injuries were unspecified. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified.” With no clear driver errors recorded beyond that, the pattern of rear-end damage on the Lexus and front-end damage on the Mazda shows a forceful impact between vehicles traveling straight ahead. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data lists no helmet or signal factors.
15
Lift-boom driver pulled from parking, hit sedan▸Aug 15 - A lift-boom driver pulled from parking into a westbound lane and hit a sedan. Three people in the sedan were injured. Metal hit flesh. Both vehicles showed front-quarter damage.
A lift-boom truck started from a parking position and moved into a westbound lane, colliding with a westbound Honda sedan near 114 Maujer St in Brooklyn. Three people in the sedan were injured, with reported head and back injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Other Vehicular" for both vehicles, and records for the sedan occupants list "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The truck's pre-crash action is recorded as "Starting from Parking" and the sedan as "Going Straight Ahead." Points of impact were the sedan's right front bumper and the truck's left front quarter.
14Int 1353-2025
Gutiérrez Backs Safety-Boosting 60-Day School Traffic Deadline▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 forces DOT to install approved traffic calming or control devices on streets beside schools within 60 days of a study decision. Major projects are exempt. Faster delivery cuts speed and conflicts for child pedestrians and cyclists.
"If any traffic study conducted by the department determines it is appropriate to install, on any portion of a street adjacent to a school, a traffic calming device ... or a traffic control device" -- Jennifer Gutiérrez
Int. 1353-2025, introduced August 14, 2025, is at SPONSORSHIP and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The measure is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." Sponsored by Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez, the bill would require DOT to complete installation of an approved traffic calming or traffic control device within 60 days after a DOT study determination. Safety analysts say the 60-day clock speeds proven treatments, reduces speeds and conflicts for child pedestrians and cyclists, encourages walking and biking, and improves equity; major projects are exempt.
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File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
Aug 20 - Eastbound moped struck an eastbound sedan as the car pulled into a parking spot on N 11th. The rider went down. Knee torn. Distraction ruled the scene. Lane use was bad. Night on the waterfront. Sirens followed.
A moped and a sedan were traveling east near North 11th Street in Williamsburg when the sedan moved to enter a parked position and was struck at the right rear quarter panel by the moped’s front. The moped rider was injured with a leg abrasion. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” The data lists driver inattention and improper passing/lane use across involved parties. The sedan was entering a parking spot; the moped was passing and hit the car’s rear quarter. After these driver errors, the report notes the rider wore a helmet.
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SUV strikes cyclist at Scholes and Bogart▸Aug 18 - An SUV cut across Scholes and Bogart and hit a cyclist. The rider went down. She was injured and conscious. Metal against bone. Streets built for speed. People pay the price.
A cyclist riding east on Scholes Street collided with a southbound SUV at Bogart Street in Brooklyn. The 26-year-old woman was injured and remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Other Vehicular” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” Driver errors led the list. The SUV showed damage on the right front quarter panel; the bike took a center-front hit. The cyclist wore a helmet, noted after the cited driver factors. This was a straight-ahead movement by both vehicles at the intersection, and the person on the bike was the one hurt.
18
SUV strikes pedestrian on Varet Street▸Aug 18 - An eastbound SUV hit a pedestrian in a marked crosswalk on Varet Street by White Street. The man bled hard from an arm wound. He stayed conscious. The driver kept going straight. Brooklyn pavement took the rest.
A 2020 Toyota SUV traveling east on Varet Street struck a 30-year-old man who was crossing in a marked crosswalk near White Street. The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding to his arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified” for the driver and all involved parties. The report places the SUV going straight ahead with impact at the vehicle’s left rear quarter, indicating contact while the vehicle continued through. No driver errors such as Failure to Yield were recorded in the data. The pedestrian was noted as crossing with no signal in a marked crosswalk after the driver actions described.
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Driver tailgates, cyclist hurt on Flushing▸Aug 17 - Westbound sedan turned right and clipped a westbound cyclist near 965 Flushing Ave. The rider went down hard. Head cuts. Shock. Police cite tailgating and distraction. Steel wins. Flesh pays.
A westbound sedan made a right turn near 965 Flushing Ave in Brooklyn and struck a westbound bicyclist traveling straight. The cyclist was ejected and suffered head lacerations. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Following Too Closely.” Driver errors included Following Too Closely and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The car’s right‑rear bumper showed impact; the bike’s front end was damaged. The bicyclist wore a helmet, noted only after the driver errors. This was a turn across a straight‑moving rider. The system lets speed and mass rule the lane.
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Cyclist Ejected on Roebling at Grand▸Aug 16 - A 31-year-old woman bicyclist was ejected on Roebling at Grand. She suffered severe head bleeding and went into shock. Police recorded obstructed view and a malfunctioning traffic control device.
A 31-year-old woman riding north on Roebling Street at Grand Street was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and shock. According to the police report, the crash listed "View Obstructed/Limited" and "Traffic Control Device Improper/Non-Working." Police recorded those factors as the contributing causes. The record notes the bicyclist was ejected and sustained a head injury. Vehicle damage was recorded as none. The report cites limited sight lines and a malfunctioning traffic control device as the failures recorded by police; no other causes are listed in the file.
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Driver distraction injures teen cyclist▸Aug 16 - A northbound sedan struck a 16‑year‑old on a bike on Union Ave. The boy went down hard. Arm bruised. Shocked. Police cite driver distraction and tailgating. The car showed no damage. The street showed the truth.
A sedan and a bicycle collided near 538 Union Ave in Brooklyn. A 16-year-old bicyclist was injured with arm bruising and shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Following Too Closely.” These driver errors led to the crash and the teen’s injuries. The bike’s rider was unlicensed, as listed, but he was the victim. The car sustained no reported damage. Both vehicles were traveling north and going straight ahead when they collided.
16
Pickup rear-ends sedan on Rodney▸Aug 16 - Northbound pickup slammed a sedan’s rear on Rodney at Hope. Center-front to center-back. One driver hurt with neck pain. Police cite tailgating and distraction. Brooklyn street turns hard and mean.
A northbound pickup truck struck the rear of a northbound sedan at Rodney St and Hope St in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. One driver was injured with neck pain. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Following Too Closely” and “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” Those driver errors led to a center-front impact to the pickup and center-back damage to the sedan. The data lists multiple occupants with unspecified injuries and one driver reporting whiplash. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded, but the crash still shows the danger drivers pose when they tailgate and look away.
15
Rear-end crash injures BQE driver▸Aug 15 - Two sedans collided on the BQE. One driver took a hit to the back end. The other struck with a mangled front. A 30-year-old driver was injured. Night. Steel. Impact. Brooklyn bore the brunt.
Two New Jersey-registered sedans collided on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, one traveling east with front-end damage and one traveling west with rear-end damage. A 30-year-old male driver was injured; the other driver’s injuries were unspecified. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified.” With no clear driver errors recorded beyond that, the pattern of rear-end damage on the Lexus and front-end damage on the Mazda shows a forceful impact between vehicles traveling straight ahead. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data lists no helmet or signal factors.
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Lift-boom driver pulled from parking, hit sedan▸Aug 15 - A lift-boom driver pulled from parking into a westbound lane and hit a sedan. Three people in the sedan were injured. Metal hit flesh. Both vehicles showed front-quarter damage.
A lift-boom truck started from a parking position and moved into a westbound lane, colliding with a westbound Honda sedan near 114 Maujer St in Brooklyn. Three people in the sedan were injured, with reported head and back injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Other Vehicular" for both vehicles, and records for the sedan occupants list "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The truck's pre-crash action is recorded as "Starting from Parking" and the sedan as "Going Straight Ahead." Points of impact were the sedan's right front bumper and the truck's left front quarter.
14Int 1353-2025
Gutiérrez Backs Safety-Boosting 60-Day School Traffic Deadline▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 forces DOT to install approved traffic calming or control devices on streets beside schools within 60 days of a study decision. Major projects are exempt. Faster delivery cuts speed and conflicts for child pedestrians and cyclists.
"If any traffic study conducted by the department determines it is appropriate to install, on any portion of a street adjacent to a school, a traffic calming device ... or a traffic control device" -- Jennifer Gutiérrez
Int. 1353-2025, introduced August 14, 2025, is at SPONSORSHIP and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The measure is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." Sponsored by Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez, the bill would require DOT to complete installation of an approved traffic calming or traffic control device within 60 days after a DOT study determination. Safety analysts say the 60-day clock speeds proven treatments, reduces speeds and conflicts for child pedestrians and cyclists, encourages walking and biking, and improves equity; major projects are exempt.
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File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
Aug 18 - An SUV cut across Scholes and Bogart and hit a cyclist. The rider went down. She was injured and conscious. Metal against bone. Streets built for speed. People pay the price.
A cyclist riding east on Scholes Street collided with a southbound SUV at Bogart Street in Brooklyn. The 26-year-old woman was injured and remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Other Vehicular” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” Driver errors led the list. The SUV showed damage on the right front quarter panel; the bike took a center-front hit. The cyclist wore a helmet, noted after the cited driver factors. This was a straight-ahead movement by both vehicles at the intersection, and the person on the bike was the one hurt.
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SUV strikes pedestrian on Varet Street▸Aug 18 - An eastbound SUV hit a pedestrian in a marked crosswalk on Varet Street by White Street. The man bled hard from an arm wound. He stayed conscious. The driver kept going straight. Brooklyn pavement took the rest.
A 2020 Toyota SUV traveling east on Varet Street struck a 30-year-old man who was crossing in a marked crosswalk near White Street. The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding to his arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified” for the driver and all involved parties. The report places the SUV going straight ahead with impact at the vehicle’s left rear quarter, indicating contact while the vehicle continued through. No driver errors such as Failure to Yield were recorded in the data. The pedestrian was noted as crossing with no signal in a marked crosswalk after the driver actions described.
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Driver tailgates, cyclist hurt on Flushing▸Aug 17 - Westbound sedan turned right and clipped a westbound cyclist near 965 Flushing Ave. The rider went down hard. Head cuts. Shock. Police cite tailgating and distraction. Steel wins. Flesh pays.
A westbound sedan made a right turn near 965 Flushing Ave in Brooklyn and struck a westbound bicyclist traveling straight. The cyclist was ejected and suffered head lacerations. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Following Too Closely.” Driver errors included Following Too Closely and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The car’s right‑rear bumper showed impact; the bike’s front end was damaged. The bicyclist wore a helmet, noted only after the driver errors. This was a turn across a straight‑moving rider. The system lets speed and mass rule the lane.
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Cyclist Ejected on Roebling at Grand▸Aug 16 - A 31-year-old woman bicyclist was ejected on Roebling at Grand. She suffered severe head bleeding and went into shock. Police recorded obstructed view and a malfunctioning traffic control device.
A 31-year-old woman riding north on Roebling Street at Grand Street was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and shock. According to the police report, the crash listed "View Obstructed/Limited" and "Traffic Control Device Improper/Non-Working." Police recorded those factors as the contributing causes. The record notes the bicyclist was ejected and sustained a head injury. Vehicle damage was recorded as none. The report cites limited sight lines and a malfunctioning traffic control device as the failures recorded by police; no other causes are listed in the file.
16
Driver distraction injures teen cyclist▸Aug 16 - A northbound sedan struck a 16‑year‑old on a bike on Union Ave. The boy went down hard. Arm bruised. Shocked. Police cite driver distraction and tailgating. The car showed no damage. The street showed the truth.
A sedan and a bicycle collided near 538 Union Ave in Brooklyn. A 16-year-old bicyclist was injured with arm bruising and shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Following Too Closely.” These driver errors led to the crash and the teen’s injuries. The bike’s rider was unlicensed, as listed, but he was the victim. The car sustained no reported damage. Both vehicles were traveling north and going straight ahead when they collided.
16
Pickup rear-ends sedan on Rodney▸Aug 16 - Northbound pickup slammed a sedan’s rear on Rodney at Hope. Center-front to center-back. One driver hurt with neck pain. Police cite tailgating and distraction. Brooklyn street turns hard and mean.
A northbound pickup truck struck the rear of a northbound sedan at Rodney St and Hope St in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. One driver was injured with neck pain. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Following Too Closely” and “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” Those driver errors led to a center-front impact to the pickup and center-back damage to the sedan. The data lists multiple occupants with unspecified injuries and one driver reporting whiplash. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded, but the crash still shows the danger drivers pose when they tailgate and look away.
15
Rear-end crash injures BQE driver▸Aug 15 - Two sedans collided on the BQE. One driver took a hit to the back end. The other struck with a mangled front. A 30-year-old driver was injured. Night. Steel. Impact. Brooklyn bore the brunt.
Two New Jersey-registered sedans collided on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, one traveling east with front-end damage and one traveling west with rear-end damage. A 30-year-old male driver was injured; the other driver’s injuries were unspecified. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified.” With no clear driver errors recorded beyond that, the pattern of rear-end damage on the Lexus and front-end damage on the Mazda shows a forceful impact between vehicles traveling straight ahead. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data lists no helmet or signal factors.
15
Lift-boom driver pulled from parking, hit sedan▸Aug 15 - A lift-boom driver pulled from parking into a westbound lane and hit a sedan. Three people in the sedan were injured. Metal hit flesh. Both vehicles showed front-quarter damage.
A lift-boom truck started from a parking position and moved into a westbound lane, colliding with a westbound Honda sedan near 114 Maujer St in Brooklyn. Three people in the sedan were injured, with reported head and back injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Other Vehicular" for both vehicles, and records for the sedan occupants list "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The truck's pre-crash action is recorded as "Starting from Parking" and the sedan as "Going Straight Ahead." Points of impact were the sedan's right front bumper and the truck's left front quarter.
14Int 1353-2025
Gutiérrez Backs Safety-Boosting 60-Day School Traffic Deadline▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 forces DOT to install approved traffic calming or control devices on streets beside schools within 60 days of a study decision. Major projects are exempt. Faster delivery cuts speed and conflicts for child pedestrians and cyclists.
"If any traffic study conducted by the department determines it is appropriate to install, on any portion of a street adjacent to a school, a traffic calming device ... or a traffic control device" -- Jennifer Gutiérrez
Int. 1353-2025, introduced August 14, 2025, is at SPONSORSHIP and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The measure is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." Sponsored by Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez, the bill would require DOT to complete installation of an approved traffic calming or traffic control device within 60 days after a DOT study determination. Safety analysts say the 60-day clock speeds proven treatments, reduces speeds and conflicts for child pedestrians and cyclists, encourages walking and biking, and improves equity; major projects are exempt.
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File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
Aug 18 - An eastbound SUV hit a pedestrian in a marked crosswalk on Varet Street by White Street. The man bled hard from an arm wound. He stayed conscious. The driver kept going straight. Brooklyn pavement took the rest.
A 2020 Toyota SUV traveling east on Varet Street struck a 30-year-old man who was crossing in a marked crosswalk near White Street. The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding to his arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified” for the driver and all involved parties. The report places the SUV going straight ahead with impact at the vehicle’s left rear quarter, indicating contact while the vehicle continued through. No driver errors such as Failure to Yield were recorded in the data. The pedestrian was noted as crossing with no signal in a marked crosswalk after the driver actions described.
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Driver tailgates, cyclist hurt on Flushing▸Aug 17 - Westbound sedan turned right and clipped a westbound cyclist near 965 Flushing Ave. The rider went down hard. Head cuts. Shock. Police cite tailgating and distraction. Steel wins. Flesh pays.
A westbound sedan made a right turn near 965 Flushing Ave in Brooklyn and struck a westbound bicyclist traveling straight. The cyclist was ejected and suffered head lacerations. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Following Too Closely.” Driver errors included Following Too Closely and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The car’s right‑rear bumper showed impact; the bike’s front end was damaged. The bicyclist wore a helmet, noted only after the driver errors. This was a turn across a straight‑moving rider. The system lets speed and mass rule the lane.
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Cyclist Ejected on Roebling at Grand▸Aug 16 - A 31-year-old woman bicyclist was ejected on Roebling at Grand. She suffered severe head bleeding and went into shock. Police recorded obstructed view and a malfunctioning traffic control device.
A 31-year-old woman riding north on Roebling Street at Grand Street was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and shock. According to the police report, the crash listed "View Obstructed/Limited" and "Traffic Control Device Improper/Non-Working." Police recorded those factors as the contributing causes. The record notes the bicyclist was ejected and sustained a head injury. Vehicle damage was recorded as none. The report cites limited sight lines and a malfunctioning traffic control device as the failures recorded by police; no other causes are listed in the file.
16
Driver distraction injures teen cyclist▸Aug 16 - A northbound sedan struck a 16‑year‑old on a bike on Union Ave. The boy went down hard. Arm bruised. Shocked. Police cite driver distraction and tailgating. The car showed no damage. The street showed the truth.
A sedan and a bicycle collided near 538 Union Ave in Brooklyn. A 16-year-old bicyclist was injured with arm bruising and shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Following Too Closely.” These driver errors led to the crash and the teen’s injuries. The bike’s rider was unlicensed, as listed, but he was the victim. The car sustained no reported damage. Both vehicles were traveling north and going straight ahead when they collided.
16
Pickup rear-ends sedan on Rodney▸Aug 16 - Northbound pickup slammed a sedan’s rear on Rodney at Hope. Center-front to center-back. One driver hurt with neck pain. Police cite tailgating and distraction. Brooklyn street turns hard and mean.
A northbound pickup truck struck the rear of a northbound sedan at Rodney St and Hope St in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. One driver was injured with neck pain. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Following Too Closely” and “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” Those driver errors led to a center-front impact to the pickup and center-back damage to the sedan. The data lists multiple occupants with unspecified injuries and one driver reporting whiplash. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded, but the crash still shows the danger drivers pose when they tailgate and look away.
15
Rear-end crash injures BQE driver▸Aug 15 - Two sedans collided on the BQE. One driver took a hit to the back end. The other struck with a mangled front. A 30-year-old driver was injured. Night. Steel. Impact. Brooklyn bore the brunt.
Two New Jersey-registered sedans collided on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, one traveling east with front-end damage and one traveling west with rear-end damage. A 30-year-old male driver was injured; the other driver’s injuries were unspecified. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified.” With no clear driver errors recorded beyond that, the pattern of rear-end damage on the Lexus and front-end damage on the Mazda shows a forceful impact between vehicles traveling straight ahead. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data lists no helmet or signal factors.
15
Lift-boom driver pulled from parking, hit sedan▸Aug 15 - A lift-boom driver pulled from parking into a westbound lane and hit a sedan. Three people in the sedan were injured. Metal hit flesh. Both vehicles showed front-quarter damage.
A lift-boom truck started from a parking position and moved into a westbound lane, colliding with a westbound Honda sedan near 114 Maujer St in Brooklyn. Three people in the sedan were injured, with reported head and back injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Other Vehicular" for both vehicles, and records for the sedan occupants list "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The truck's pre-crash action is recorded as "Starting from Parking" and the sedan as "Going Straight Ahead." Points of impact were the sedan's right front bumper and the truck's left front quarter.
14Int 1353-2025
Gutiérrez Backs Safety-Boosting 60-Day School Traffic Deadline▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 forces DOT to install approved traffic calming or control devices on streets beside schools within 60 days of a study decision. Major projects are exempt. Faster delivery cuts speed and conflicts for child pedestrians and cyclists.
"If any traffic study conducted by the department determines it is appropriate to install, on any portion of a street adjacent to a school, a traffic calming device ... or a traffic control device" -- Jennifer Gutiérrez
Int. 1353-2025, introduced August 14, 2025, is at SPONSORSHIP and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The measure is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." Sponsored by Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez, the bill would require DOT to complete installation of an approved traffic calming or traffic control device within 60 days after a DOT study determination. Safety analysts say the 60-day clock speeds proven treatments, reduces speeds and conflicts for child pedestrians and cyclists, encourages walking and biking, and improves equity; major projects are exempt.
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File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
Aug 17 - Westbound sedan turned right and clipped a westbound cyclist near 965 Flushing Ave. The rider went down hard. Head cuts. Shock. Police cite tailgating and distraction. Steel wins. Flesh pays.
A westbound sedan made a right turn near 965 Flushing Ave in Brooklyn and struck a westbound bicyclist traveling straight. The cyclist was ejected and suffered head lacerations. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Following Too Closely.” Driver errors included Following Too Closely and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The car’s right‑rear bumper showed impact; the bike’s front end was damaged. The bicyclist wore a helmet, noted only after the driver errors. This was a turn across a straight‑moving rider. The system lets speed and mass rule the lane.
16
Cyclist Ejected on Roebling at Grand▸Aug 16 - A 31-year-old woman bicyclist was ejected on Roebling at Grand. She suffered severe head bleeding and went into shock. Police recorded obstructed view and a malfunctioning traffic control device.
A 31-year-old woman riding north on Roebling Street at Grand Street was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and shock. According to the police report, the crash listed "View Obstructed/Limited" and "Traffic Control Device Improper/Non-Working." Police recorded those factors as the contributing causes. The record notes the bicyclist was ejected and sustained a head injury. Vehicle damage was recorded as none. The report cites limited sight lines and a malfunctioning traffic control device as the failures recorded by police; no other causes are listed in the file.
16
Driver distraction injures teen cyclist▸Aug 16 - A northbound sedan struck a 16‑year‑old on a bike on Union Ave. The boy went down hard. Arm bruised. Shocked. Police cite driver distraction and tailgating. The car showed no damage. The street showed the truth.
A sedan and a bicycle collided near 538 Union Ave in Brooklyn. A 16-year-old bicyclist was injured with arm bruising and shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Following Too Closely.” These driver errors led to the crash and the teen’s injuries. The bike’s rider was unlicensed, as listed, but he was the victim. The car sustained no reported damage. Both vehicles were traveling north and going straight ahead when they collided.
16
Pickup rear-ends sedan on Rodney▸Aug 16 - Northbound pickup slammed a sedan’s rear on Rodney at Hope. Center-front to center-back. One driver hurt with neck pain. Police cite tailgating and distraction. Brooklyn street turns hard and mean.
A northbound pickup truck struck the rear of a northbound sedan at Rodney St and Hope St in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. One driver was injured with neck pain. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Following Too Closely” and “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” Those driver errors led to a center-front impact to the pickup and center-back damage to the sedan. The data lists multiple occupants with unspecified injuries and one driver reporting whiplash. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded, but the crash still shows the danger drivers pose when they tailgate and look away.
15
Rear-end crash injures BQE driver▸Aug 15 - Two sedans collided on the BQE. One driver took a hit to the back end. The other struck with a mangled front. A 30-year-old driver was injured. Night. Steel. Impact. Brooklyn bore the brunt.
Two New Jersey-registered sedans collided on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, one traveling east with front-end damage and one traveling west with rear-end damage. A 30-year-old male driver was injured; the other driver’s injuries were unspecified. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified.” With no clear driver errors recorded beyond that, the pattern of rear-end damage on the Lexus and front-end damage on the Mazda shows a forceful impact between vehicles traveling straight ahead. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data lists no helmet or signal factors.
15
Lift-boom driver pulled from parking, hit sedan▸Aug 15 - A lift-boom driver pulled from parking into a westbound lane and hit a sedan. Three people in the sedan were injured. Metal hit flesh. Both vehicles showed front-quarter damage.
A lift-boom truck started from a parking position and moved into a westbound lane, colliding with a westbound Honda sedan near 114 Maujer St in Brooklyn. Three people in the sedan were injured, with reported head and back injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Other Vehicular" for both vehicles, and records for the sedan occupants list "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The truck's pre-crash action is recorded as "Starting from Parking" and the sedan as "Going Straight Ahead." Points of impact were the sedan's right front bumper and the truck's left front quarter.
14Int 1353-2025
Gutiérrez Backs Safety-Boosting 60-Day School Traffic Deadline▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 forces DOT to install approved traffic calming or control devices on streets beside schools within 60 days of a study decision. Major projects are exempt. Faster delivery cuts speed and conflicts for child pedestrians and cyclists.
"If any traffic study conducted by the department determines it is appropriate to install, on any portion of a street adjacent to a school, a traffic calming device ... or a traffic control device" -- Jennifer Gutiérrez
Int. 1353-2025, introduced August 14, 2025, is at SPONSORSHIP and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The measure is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." Sponsored by Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez, the bill would require DOT to complete installation of an approved traffic calming or traffic control device within 60 days after a DOT study determination. Safety analysts say the 60-day clock speeds proven treatments, reduces speeds and conflicts for child pedestrians and cyclists, encourages walking and biking, and improves equity; major projects are exempt.
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File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
Aug 16 - A 31-year-old woman bicyclist was ejected on Roebling at Grand. She suffered severe head bleeding and went into shock. Police recorded obstructed view and a malfunctioning traffic control device.
A 31-year-old woman riding north on Roebling Street at Grand Street was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and shock. According to the police report, the crash listed "View Obstructed/Limited" and "Traffic Control Device Improper/Non-Working." Police recorded those factors as the contributing causes. The record notes the bicyclist was ejected and sustained a head injury. Vehicle damage was recorded as none. The report cites limited sight lines and a malfunctioning traffic control device as the failures recorded by police; no other causes are listed in the file.
16
Driver distraction injures teen cyclist▸Aug 16 - A northbound sedan struck a 16‑year‑old on a bike on Union Ave. The boy went down hard. Arm bruised. Shocked. Police cite driver distraction and tailgating. The car showed no damage. The street showed the truth.
A sedan and a bicycle collided near 538 Union Ave in Brooklyn. A 16-year-old bicyclist was injured with arm bruising and shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Following Too Closely.” These driver errors led to the crash and the teen’s injuries. The bike’s rider was unlicensed, as listed, but he was the victim. The car sustained no reported damage. Both vehicles were traveling north and going straight ahead when they collided.
16
Pickup rear-ends sedan on Rodney▸Aug 16 - Northbound pickup slammed a sedan’s rear on Rodney at Hope. Center-front to center-back. One driver hurt with neck pain. Police cite tailgating and distraction. Brooklyn street turns hard and mean.
A northbound pickup truck struck the rear of a northbound sedan at Rodney St and Hope St in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. One driver was injured with neck pain. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Following Too Closely” and “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” Those driver errors led to a center-front impact to the pickup and center-back damage to the sedan. The data lists multiple occupants with unspecified injuries and one driver reporting whiplash. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded, but the crash still shows the danger drivers pose when they tailgate and look away.
15
Rear-end crash injures BQE driver▸Aug 15 - Two sedans collided on the BQE. One driver took a hit to the back end. The other struck with a mangled front. A 30-year-old driver was injured. Night. Steel. Impact. Brooklyn bore the brunt.
Two New Jersey-registered sedans collided on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, one traveling east with front-end damage and one traveling west with rear-end damage. A 30-year-old male driver was injured; the other driver’s injuries were unspecified. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified.” With no clear driver errors recorded beyond that, the pattern of rear-end damage on the Lexus and front-end damage on the Mazda shows a forceful impact between vehicles traveling straight ahead. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data lists no helmet or signal factors.
15
Lift-boom driver pulled from parking, hit sedan▸Aug 15 - A lift-boom driver pulled from parking into a westbound lane and hit a sedan. Three people in the sedan were injured. Metal hit flesh. Both vehicles showed front-quarter damage.
A lift-boom truck started from a parking position and moved into a westbound lane, colliding with a westbound Honda sedan near 114 Maujer St in Brooklyn. Three people in the sedan were injured, with reported head and back injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Other Vehicular" for both vehicles, and records for the sedan occupants list "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The truck's pre-crash action is recorded as "Starting from Parking" and the sedan as "Going Straight Ahead." Points of impact were the sedan's right front bumper and the truck's left front quarter.
14Int 1353-2025
Gutiérrez Backs Safety-Boosting 60-Day School Traffic Deadline▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 forces DOT to install approved traffic calming or control devices on streets beside schools within 60 days of a study decision. Major projects are exempt. Faster delivery cuts speed and conflicts for child pedestrians and cyclists.
"If any traffic study conducted by the department determines it is appropriate to install, on any portion of a street adjacent to a school, a traffic calming device ... or a traffic control device" -- Jennifer Gutiérrez
Int. 1353-2025, introduced August 14, 2025, is at SPONSORSHIP and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The measure is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." Sponsored by Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez, the bill would require DOT to complete installation of an approved traffic calming or traffic control device within 60 days after a DOT study determination. Safety analysts say the 60-day clock speeds proven treatments, reduces speeds and conflicts for child pedestrians and cyclists, encourages walking and biking, and improves equity; major projects are exempt.
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File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
Aug 16 - A northbound sedan struck a 16‑year‑old on a bike on Union Ave. The boy went down hard. Arm bruised. Shocked. Police cite driver distraction and tailgating. The car showed no damage. The street showed the truth.
A sedan and a bicycle collided near 538 Union Ave in Brooklyn. A 16-year-old bicyclist was injured with arm bruising and shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Following Too Closely.” These driver errors led to the crash and the teen’s injuries. The bike’s rider was unlicensed, as listed, but he was the victim. The car sustained no reported damage. Both vehicles were traveling north and going straight ahead when they collided.
16
Pickup rear-ends sedan on Rodney▸Aug 16 - Northbound pickup slammed a sedan’s rear on Rodney at Hope. Center-front to center-back. One driver hurt with neck pain. Police cite tailgating and distraction. Brooklyn street turns hard and mean.
A northbound pickup truck struck the rear of a northbound sedan at Rodney St and Hope St in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. One driver was injured with neck pain. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Following Too Closely” and “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” Those driver errors led to a center-front impact to the pickup and center-back damage to the sedan. The data lists multiple occupants with unspecified injuries and one driver reporting whiplash. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded, but the crash still shows the danger drivers pose when they tailgate and look away.
15
Rear-end crash injures BQE driver▸Aug 15 - Two sedans collided on the BQE. One driver took a hit to the back end. The other struck with a mangled front. A 30-year-old driver was injured. Night. Steel. Impact. Brooklyn bore the brunt.
Two New Jersey-registered sedans collided on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, one traveling east with front-end damage and one traveling west with rear-end damage. A 30-year-old male driver was injured; the other driver’s injuries were unspecified. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified.” With no clear driver errors recorded beyond that, the pattern of rear-end damage on the Lexus and front-end damage on the Mazda shows a forceful impact between vehicles traveling straight ahead. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data lists no helmet or signal factors.
15
Lift-boom driver pulled from parking, hit sedan▸Aug 15 - A lift-boom driver pulled from parking into a westbound lane and hit a sedan. Three people in the sedan were injured. Metal hit flesh. Both vehicles showed front-quarter damage.
A lift-boom truck started from a parking position and moved into a westbound lane, colliding with a westbound Honda sedan near 114 Maujer St in Brooklyn. Three people in the sedan were injured, with reported head and back injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Other Vehicular" for both vehicles, and records for the sedan occupants list "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The truck's pre-crash action is recorded as "Starting from Parking" and the sedan as "Going Straight Ahead." Points of impact were the sedan's right front bumper and the truck's left front quarter.
14Int 1353-2025
Gutiérrez Backs Safety-Boosting 60-Day School Traffic Deadline▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 forces DOT to install approved traffic calming or control devices on streets beside schools within 60 days of a study decision. Major projects are exempt. Faster delivery cuts speed and conflicts for child pedestrians and cyclists.
"If any traffic study conducted by the department determines it is appropriate to install, on any portion of a street adjacent to a school, a traffic calming device ... or a traffic control device" -- Jennifer Gutiérrez
Int. 1353-2025, introduced August 14, 2025, is at SPONSORSHIP and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The measure is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." Sponsored by Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez, the bill would require DOT to complete installation of an approved traffic calming or traffic control device within 60 days after a DOT study determination. Safety analysts say the 60-day clock speeds proven treatments, reduces speeds and conflicts for child pedestrians and cyclists, encourages walking and biking, and improves equity; major projects are exempt.
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File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
Aug 16 - Northbound pickup slammed a sedan’s rear on Rodney at Hope. Center-front to center-back. One driver hurt with neck pain. Police cite tailgating and distraction. Brooklyn street turns hard and mean.
A northbound pickup truck struck the rear of a northbound sedan at Rodney St and Hope St in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. One driver was injured with neck pain. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Following Too Closely” and “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” Those driver errors led to a center-front impact to the pickup and center-back damage to the sedan. The data lists multiple occupants with unspecified injuries and one driver reporting whiplash. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded, but the crash still shows the danger drivers pose when they tailgate and look away.
15
Rear-end crash injures BQE driver▸Aug 15 - Two sedans collided on the BQE. One driver took a hit to the back end. The other struck with a mangled front. A 30-year-old driver was injured. Night. Steel. Impact. Brooklyn bore the brunt.
Two New Jersey-registered sedans collided on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, one traveling east with front-end damage and one traveling west with rear-end damage. A 30-year-old male driver was injured; the other driver’s injuries were unspecified. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified.” With no clear driver errors recorded beyond that, the pattern of rear-end damage on the Lexus and front-end damage on the Mazda shows a forceful impact between vehicles traveling straight ahead. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data lists no helmet or signal factors.
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Lift-boom driver pulled from parking, hit sedan▸Aug 15 - A lift-boom driver pulled from parking into a westbound lane and hit a sedan. Three people in the sedan were injured. Metal hit flesh. Both vehicles showed front-quarter damage.
A lift-boom truck started from a parking position and moved into a westbound lane, colliding with a westbound Honda sedan near 114 Maujer St in Brooklyn. Three people in the sedan were injured, with reported head and back injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Other Vehicular" for both vehicles, and records for the sedan occupants list "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The truck's pre-crash action is recorded as "Starting from Parking" and the sedan as "Going Straight Ahead." Points of impact were the sedan's right front bumper and the truck's left front quarter.
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Gutiérrez Backs Safety-Boosting 60-Day School Traffic Deadline▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 forces DOT to install approved traffic calming or control devices on streets beside schools within 60 days of a study decision. Major projects are exempt. Faster delivery cuts speed and conflicts for child pedestrians and cyclists.
"If any traffic study conducted by the department determines it is appropriate to install, on any portion of a street adjacent to a school, a traffic calming device ... or a traffic control device" -- Jennifer Gutiérrez
Int. 1353-2025, introduced August 14, 2025, is at SPONSORSHIP and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The measure is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." Sponsored by Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez, the bill would require DOT to complete installation of an approved traffic calming or traffic control device within 60 days after a DOT study determination. Safety analysts say the 60-day clock speeds proven treatments, reduces speeds and conflicts for child pedestrians and cyclists, encourages walking and biking, and improves equity; major projects are exempt.
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File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
Aug 15 - Two sedans collided on the BQE. One driver took a hit to the back end. The other struck with a mangled front. A 30-year-old driver was injured. Night. Steel. Impact. Brooklyn bore the brunt.
Two New Jersey-registered sedans collided on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, one traveling east with front-end damage and one traveling west with rear-end damage. A 30-year-old male driver was injured; the other driver’s injuries were unspecified. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified.” With no clear driver errors recorded beyond that, the pattern of rear-end damage on the Lexus and front-end damage on the Mazda shows a forceful impact between vehicles traveling straight ahead. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data lists no helmet or signal factors.
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Lift-boom driver pulled from parking, hit sedan▸Aug 15 - A lift-boom driver pulled from parking into a westbound lane and hit a sedan. Three people in the sedan were injured. Metal hit flesh. Both vehicles showed front-quarter damage.
A lift-boom truck started from a parking position and moved into a westbound lane, colliding with a westbound Honda sedan near 114 Maujer St in Brooklyn. Three people in the sedan were injured, with reported head and back injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Other Vehicular" for both vehicles, and records for the sedan occupants list "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The truck's pre-crash action is recorded as "Starting from Parking" and the sedan as "Going Straight Ahead." Points of impact were the sedan's right front bumper and the truck's left front quarter.
14Int 1353-2025
Gutiérrez Backs Safety-Boosting 60-Day School Traffic Deadline▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 forces DOT to install approved traffic calming or control devices on streets beside schools within 60 days of a study decision. Major projects are exempt. Faster delivery cuts speed and conflicts for child pedestrians and cyclists.
"If any traffic study conducted by the department determines it is appropriate to install, on any portion of a street adjacent to a school, a traffic calming device ... or a traffic control device" -- Jennifer Gutiérrez
Int. 1353-2025, introduced August 14, 2025, is at SPONSORSHIP and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The measure is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." Sponsored by Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez, the bill would require DOT to complete installation of an approved traffic calming or traffic control device within 60 days after a DOT study determination. Safety analysts say the 60-day clock speeds proven treatments, reduces speeds and conflicts for child pedestrians and cyclists, encourages walking and biking, and improves equity; major projects are exempt.
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File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
Aug 15 - A lift-boom driver pulled from parking into a westbound lane and hit a sedan. Three people in the sedan were injured. Metal hit flesh. Both vehicles showed front-quarter damage.
A lift-boom truck started from a parking position and moved into a westbound lane, colliding with a westbound Honda sedan near 114 Maujer St in Brooklyn. Three people in the sedan were injured, with reported head and back injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Other Vehicular" for both vehicles, and records for the sedan occupants list "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The truck's pre-crash action is recorded as "Starting from Parking" and the sedan as "Going Straight Ahead." Points of impact were the sedan's right front bumper and the truck's left front quarter.
14Int 1353-2025
Gutiérrez Backs Safety-Boosting 60-Day School Traffic Deadline▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 forces DOT to install approved traffic calming or control devices on streets beside schools within 60 days of a study decision. Major projects are exempt. Faster delivery cuts speed and conflicts for child pedestrians and cyclists.
"If any traffic study conducted by the department determines it is appropriate to install, on any portion of a street adjacent to a school, a traffic calming device ... or a traffic control device" -- Jennifer Gutiérrez
Int. 1353-2025, introduced August 14, 2025, is at SPONSORSHIP and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The measure is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." Sponsored by Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez, the bill would require DOT to complete installation of an approved traffic calming or traffic control device within 60 days after a DOT study determination. Safety analysts say the 60-day clock speeds proven treatments, reduces speeds and conflicts for child pedestrians and cyclists, encourages walking and biking, and improves equity; major projects are exempt.
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File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
Aug 14 - Int. 1353 forces DOT to install approved traffic calming or control devices on streets beside schools within 60 days of a study decision. Major projects are exempt. Faster delivery cuts speed and conflicts for child pedestrians and cyclists.
"If any traffic study conducted by the department determines it is appropriate to install, on any portion of a street adjacent to a school, a traffic calming device ... or a traffic control device" -- Jennifer Gutiérrez
Int. 1353-2025, introduced August 14, 2025, is at SPONSORSHIP and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The measure is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." Sponsored by Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez, the bill would require DOT to complete installation of an approved traffic calming or traffic control device within 60 days after a DOT study determination. Safety analysts say the 60-day clock speeds proven treatments, reduces speeds and conflicts for child pedestrians and cyclists, encourages walking and biking, and improves equity; major projects are exempt.
- File Int 1353-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14