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

Jul 13 - A Tesla slammed into a woman on an e-scooter at Franklin and Milton. Blood spilled from her leg. Her helmet stayed on. The car’s bumper cracked. The street gave no room. She was left hurt, the city cold.

A Tesla sedan struck a 27-year-old woman riding an e-scooter at the corner of Franklin Street and Milton Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the woman suffered severe bleeding from her leg and remained conscious at the scene. The Tesla’s left front bumper was damaged. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The driver of the Tesla was a 37-year-old man. The e-scooter rider wore a helmet, which stayed on during the crash. The data shows no errors attributed to the e-scooter rider. The helmet is noted only after the driver’s failure to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647860 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 12 - A chassis cab struck the left side of an SUV on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The SUV passenger, a 34-year-old woman, suffered back contusions. The crash involved improper lane usage and an oversized vehicle. The passenger was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 2023 chassis cab changed lanes improperly and collided with the left side doors of a 2018 SUV traveling westbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The SUV carried two occupants; a 34-year-old female passenger seated in the middle front seat was injured with back contusions. She was conscious and secured by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver errors including "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and notes the involvement of an "Oversized Vehicle." The chassis cab driver was licensed in North Carolina. The impact caused damage to the left side doors of the SUV and the right rear bumper of the chassis cab.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4645342 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 12 - A cyclist rode east on North 7th. A woman stepped from behind a parked car. His front wheel hit her. She fell. Her head struck the pavement. Blood pooled. The cyclist kept riding. She lay still, unconscious.

A 66-year-old woman was struck by a man riding a bike on North 7th Street. According to the police report, the cyclist rode east as the woman stepped from behind a parked car. His front wheel hit her, causing her to fall and strike her head on the pavement. Blood pooled as she lay unconscious. The cyclist did not stop. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The woman suffered head injuries and was left motionless at the scene. No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are specified in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4645388 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 12 - A cyclist slammed into the back of a stopped SUV on South 4th Street. He flew headfirst, hit the ground, and bled from the skull. Thirty-three years old. No helmet. Blood pooled on Brooklyn pavement. He was conscious, injured, and alone.

A 33-year-old cyclist was injured after colliding with the rear of a stopped SUV near 163 South 4th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the cyclist 'hit the back of a stopped SUV. No helmet. He flew headfirst, hit the ground. Blood pooled on the pavement. Conscious, bleeding from the skull.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The cyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The SUV was stopped in traffic at the time of impact. The absence of a helmet is noted in the report, but driver errors are cited as primary causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4645632 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 12 - A 33-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and minor bleeding after a crash in Brooklyn. The SUV struck an object or vehicle head-on while making a left turn. The driver was semiconscious and not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male driver in a 2015 Ford SUV was injured during a crash in Brooklyn on Gerry Street. The vehicle was making a left turn when the collision occurred, impacting at the center front end. The driver sustained a head injury with minor bleeding and was semiconscious but remained inside the vehicle. The report lists driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash caused damage to the center front end of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646766 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 12 - A bus traveling north on Stewart Avenue collided with a westbound e-bike. The e-bike rider, a 61-year-old man, suffered shoulder and upper arm abrasions. The bus showed no damage. The oversized vehicle was a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a bus and an e-bike collided on Stewart Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike driver, a 61-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Oversized Vehicle" as a contributing factor, indicating the bus's size played a role in the collision. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time. The bus sustained no damage, while the e-bike had unspecified damage. The bus driver was licensed and operating the vehicle properly. No other driver errors were noted. The e-bike rider wore a helmet, but no contributing factors related to the rider were cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646679 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 12 - Mayor Adams ordered DOT to pause the McGuinness Boulevard redesign. The plan would have cut car lanes for bike lanes. Local businesses and some residents fought back. Council Member Restler and others supported the redesign. Delay leaves vulnerable road users exposed.

On July 12, 2023, Mayor Eric Adams intervened in the planned redesign of McGuinness Boulevard, instructing the Department of Transportation to rethink its proposal. The redesign, shaped by months of public meetings, aimed to remove a vehicle lane in each direction to add protected bike lanes. Council Member Lincoln Restler (District 33) and Assembly Member Emily Gallagher backed the safety-focused plan. The mayor’s reversal followed pressure from local businesses and the 'Keep McGuinness Moving' campaign. Over 7,000 people signed a petition for the redesign, while about 4,000 opposed it. The official matter summary states: 'Mayor Eric Adams appears to have ordered the city's Department of Transportation (DOT) to reverse course on a planned redesign of McGuinness Boulevard after powerful locals and influential members of the administration voiced their opposition.' The delay means the street remains dangerous for people walking and biking. Supporters warn that every day without changes puts lives at risk.

• Adams orders DOT to rethink McGuinness Boulevard redesign, brooklynpaper.com, Published 2023-07-12

Jul 10 - Two sedans collided head-to-back on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The front passenger in the struck vehicle suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Both drivers were traveling eastbound. The crash was caused by following too closely by both drivers.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling eastbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway collided when one vehicle struck the rear of the other. The front passenger in the struck sedan, a 35-year-old woman, was injured with whiplash and bodily trauma affecting her entire body. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The point of impact was the center front end of the striking vehicle and the center back end of the struck vehicle. No ejections occurred. Both drivers were male, and the vehicles were going straight ahead prior to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4644712 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 9 - Two sedans collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The rear vehicle struck the front one at center back end. The 62-year-old male driver of the rear sedan suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Unsafe speed caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling eastbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway collided. The rear vehicle impacted the center back end of the front vehicle. The 62-year-old male driver of the rear sedan was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists unsafe speed as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The front vehicle had one occupant, and the rear vehicle had two occupants. The crash caused damage to the left rear bumper of the rear sedan and the center front end of the front sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4644177 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 7 - A 72-year-old man was struck by a sedan while crossing against the signal in Brooklyn. The driver was making a left turn and distracted. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated lower arm. The crash occurred near Hewes Street at night.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north in Brooklyn struck a 72-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing against the signal. The driver was making a left turn and was inattentive or distracted at the time of impact. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to his lower arm and hand. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was conscious after the collision. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact occurring at the right front bumper. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643933 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 7 - Mayor Adams killed the McGuinness Boulevard safety redesign. He ignored months of community pleas. He sided with donors and power brokers. The street stays deadly. Pedestrians and cyclists remain at risk. Elected officials call it a betrayal. Safety lost. Politics won.

On July 7, 2023, Mayor Adams reversed course and canceled the McGuinness Boulevard safety redesign. The plan, developed by the Department of Transportation after extensive community engagement, aimed to curb crashes and deaths on this notorious Brooklyn corridor. The matter, described as a choice between 'Keep McGuinness Moving' and 'Make McGuinness Safe,' drew strong support from Assembly Member Emily Gallagher, Council Member Lincoln Restler, state Sen. Kristen Gonzalez, Borough President Antonio Reynoso, and U.S. Rep. Nydia Velázquez. Gallagher condemned the move, saying, 'The status quo is deadly and no campaign donation is enough to replace a life.' Former DOT Commissioner Hank Gutman called the decision 'very disappointing.' The mayor’s action, driven by political and donor pressure, leaves vulnerable road users exposed and sets a grim precedent for future safety projects.

• Cycle of Rage: Mayor Adams Has Disgraced Himself in Rejecting DOT’s Safety Plan for Deadly McGuinness, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-07-07

Jul 5 - An e-bike struck a parked SUV on Harrison Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike driver and passenger were both ejected and suffered head injuries. The driver was unlicensed and following too closely. Both victims remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, an e-bike traveling west on Harrison Avenue collided with a parked 2023 Chrysler SUV. The e-bike driver, unlicensed, was following too closely and distracted, leading to the crash. Both the driver and a passenger, both 35 years old, were ejected from the e-bike and sustained head contusions. The driver and passenger were conscious but injured. The SUV suffered damage to its left front quarter panel. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Neither occupant wore safety equipment. The crash highlights dangers from driver errors in close following and distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643120 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 2 - A taxi collided with a moped at Meeker Avenue in Brooklyn late at night. The moped driver, unlicensed and ejected, suffered head injuries and abrasions. Police cited traffic control disregard as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south struck a moped moving west at the intersection of Meeker Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 37-year-old man without a license, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained head injuries and abrasions. The taxi's front center end impacted the moped's right rear quarter panel. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor. The moped driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The taxi driver was licensed and had two occupants. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642571 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 2 - A 49-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with a sedan on Siegel Street in Brooklyn. The rider suffered a concussion and upper arm injuries. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the bike’s front center as both traveled straight.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Siegel Street collided with a bicyclist traveling east. The bicyclist, a 49-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained a concussion and upper arm injuries. The point of impact was the sedan’s left front bumper and the bike’s center front end. The report lists contributing factors as "Other Vehicular" and "Traffic Control Disregarded," indicating driver errors related to ignoring traffic controls. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The crash resulted in serious injury to the vulnerable road user without any noted fault on his part.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647050 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 30 - A concrete mixer hit a cyclist at Morgan Avenue and Harrison Place. Steel met flesh. The rider fell. Blood pooled at his leg. His helmet cracked. He stayed conscious. The truck driver was inattentive. The cyclist suffered severe leg wounds.

A concrete mixer traveling east collided with a northbound cyclist at the corner of Morgan Avenue and Harrison Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A concrete mixer moved east. A cyclist rode north. Steel struck flesh. He hit the pavement hard. Blood pooled at his leg. His helmet cracked. He stayed awake. He did not scream.' The cyclist, a 28-year-old man, suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and remained conscious at the scene. Police cited 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the truck driver. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, which cracked in the crash. No injuries were reported for the truck driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642289 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 28 - A pick-up truck made a right turn on South 4 Street in Brooklyn. It struck a bicyclist going straight west. The rider was ejected and suffered fractures to his knee and lower leg. The crash involved unsafe speed and improper turning.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling east on South 4 Street was making a right turn when it collided with a bicyclist traveling west. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver's errors as "Turning Improperly" and "Unsafe Speed." The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The impact occurred at the truck's left front bumper and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a 50-year-old man, was conscious but seriously injured. The truck driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No other factors were cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4644168 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 27 - A 29-year-old male bicyclist suffered bruises and leg injuries after a Jeep sedan struck him on South 1 Street in Brooklyn. The driver was distracted and failed to yield right-of-way. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2019 Jeep sedan traveling east on South 1 Street collided with him. The impact occurred on the right front bumper of the sedan and the right side doors of the bike. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641208 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 27 - A sedan and a box truck collided while both making right turns on Classon Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 54-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash involved driver distraction and left front and right rear impacts.

According to the police report, a sedan and a box truck collided on Classon Avenue in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were making right turns when the crash occurred. The sedan's left front bumper struck the box truck's right rear quarter panel. The sedan driver, a 54-year-old man, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The crash caused damage to both vehicles and resulted in injury to the sedan driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641203 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 25 - Taxi and sedan crashed on Graham Avenue. Passenger and driver bruised, heads and necks struck. Police cite alcohol. Metal twisted. Brooklyn street bore the impact.

According to the police report, a taxi and a sedan collided on Graham Avenue in Brooklyn. The taxi's right front bumper hit the sedan's left front bumper. A 31-year-old woman passenger and a 32-year-old male driver were injured, suffering bruises to the head and neck. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and driving straight before the crash. No other driver errors are noted. Both injured occupants remained conscious and were not ejected. The crash left both vehicles with front-end damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640880 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 24 - A 68-year-old woman was injured when an e-bike traveling north on Graham Avenue struck her on Grand Street. The impact caused fractures and dislocations. The pedestrian was conscious but suffered injuries to her entire body. The e-bike showed no damage.

According to the police report, an e-bike traveling north on Graham Avenue struck a 68-year-old female pedestrian on Grand Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered fractures, dislocations, and injuries to her entire body but remained conscious. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor by the driver. Additionally, "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" was noted as a contributing factor related to the pedestrian. The e-bike had no visible damage after the collision. The crash highlights a failure by the e-bike operator to yield right-of-way to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642530 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19