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

Mar 30 - Two bikes crashed on Morgan Avenue in Brooklyn. A 24-year-old male bicyclist suffered a shoulder contusion and shock. The e-bike hit the left front bumper of the stopped bike. No helmet was worn. Injuries were serious but not life-threatening.

According to the police report, an e-bike collided with a stopped bicycle on Morgan Avenue near Meserole Street in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 24-year-old man, was injured with a contusion to his shoulder and upper arm and experienced shock. The e-bike struck the left front bumper of the stopped bike, causing damage to both vehicles. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injured bicyclist was not ejected and was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash occurred at 4:56 p.m. with the bike stopped in traffic when the e-bike impacted it. The injury severity was classified as moderate.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4617168 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 29 - A moped struck a 23-year-old woman crossing Marcy Avenue with the signal. She suffered a facial abrasion. Police cite improper lane use and failure to yield by the moped driver.

According to the police report, a moped traveling east on Marcy Avenue struck a 23-year-old woman as she crossed at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian suffered a facial abrasion but remained conscious. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as driver errors. The moped showed minor damage. The pedestrian was following the signal at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4616608 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 27 - A 30-year-old female sedan driver suffered head injuries and whiplash after an SUV struck her vehicle from behind on Grand Street in Brooklyn. The SUV driver was distracted, causing the collision late at night. Both vehicles traveled eastbound.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Grand Street in Brooklyn at 11:46 p.m. A 30-year-old female sedan driver was injured, sustaining head trauma and whiplash. The sedan was stopped in traffic when a 2021 Audi SUV traveling eastbound struck it from behind. The SUV driver was identified as female and licensed in New York. The police report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The impact was at the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4616089 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 27 - Brooklyn’s Age-Friendly Task Force released ten sharp recommendations. The focus: safer sidewalks, better bus driver training, and more housing for older adults. Council Member Crystal Hudson backed the push. The plan aims to cut danger for Brooklyn’s aging population.

On March 27, 2023, the Age-Friendly Brooklyn Task Force released ten policy recommendations to make Brooklyn safer and more inclusive for its 352,000 residents aged 65 and older. The initiative, supported by Council Member Crystal Hudson, Chair of the City Council Committee on Aging, and Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, narrows 33 ideas to ten urgent actions. The report calls to 'ensure safe, clean, well-maintained sidewalks with well-lit intersections,' and to 'provide training to MTA bus drivers on working with older riders and riders with disabilities.' Hudson stated, 'We have to do all we can to ensure that our communities are responsive to the needs of our aging population.' The recommendations target housing, transportation, and public safety, aiming to reduce risks for older pedestrians and transit users.

• BP’s Age-Friendly Task Force releases 10 recommendations for an age-inclusive Brooklyn, brooklynpaper.com, Published 2023-03-27

Mar 26 - A 24-year-old male driver suffered a bruised elbow in a Brooklyn crash. The SUV struck an object with its right front bumper. Alcohol involvement was a factor. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male driver operating a 2023 Volvo SUV was injured in a crash on Driggs Avenue in Brooklyn. The vehicle impacted with its right front bumper, causing injury to the driver's elbow, described as a contusion or bruise. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating impairment. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver was not ejected from the vehicle. The crash highlights the role of alcohol impairment in this collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4615655 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 25 - A 39-year-old man crossing Manhattan Avenue with the signal was struck by a sedan making a right turn. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered chest injuries and shock, complaining of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Manhattan Avenue made a right turn and struck a 39-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near India Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained chest injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists the driver's errors as "Turning Improperly" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact on the right side doors. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following traffic signals when the collision occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4615638 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 23 - Five sedans crashed on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. A woman in the right rear seat took a blow to the head. Whiplash followed. Metal twisted. No one was ejected. No driver errors listed. The road stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, five sedans traveling westbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway collided. A female passenger in the right rear seat suffered head injuries and whiplash, with injury severity level 3. The impact struck the left rear quarter panel of one vehicle. All drivers were licensed and going straight at the time of the crash. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The injured passenger was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The crash caused significant damage but resulted in no fatalities.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4615648 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 23 - An unlicensed e-bike driver collided with a van turning left on Metropolitan Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered a fractured hip and upper leg. The van struck the bike’s left side. Failure to yield right-of-way caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male e-bike driver was injured after a collision with a van on Metropolitan Avenue in Brooklyn. The van was making a left turn while the e-bike was traveling straight east. The point of impact was the left side doors of the e-bike and the center front end of the van. The e-bike driver was ejected and sustained a fractured and dislocated hip and upper leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The e-bike driver was unlicensed. The van driver was licensed and from Maryland. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4615631 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 23 - A van hit an e-scooter on Kent Avenue near Metropolitan. The rider, a 61-year-old man, flew from his scooter. He wore a helmet. He landed head first. Blood pooled. He lay conscious, torn and still, morning quiet broken.

A van and an e-scooter collided on Kent Avenue near Metropolitan Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash left a 61-year-old man, riding the e-scooter, ejected and severely injured. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor in the crash. The man suffered head injuries and severe lacerations but remained conscious at the scene. The report notes he was wearing a helmet. The van struck the e-scooter as both vehicles traveled straight, the van northbound and the e-scooter eastbound. The impact was forceful, sending the rider head first onto the street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4615630 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 23 - A sedan struck the rear of a pick-up truck on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The truck’s left rear quarter panel was hit. The sedan’s driver, a 62-year-old man, suffered facial contusions but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involving a sedan and a pick-up truck, both traveling westbound. The sedan struck the left rear quarter panel of the truck. The sedan’s driver, a 62-year-old male occupant, sustained facial contusions and was conscious at the scene. He was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. Vehicle damage was recorded on the right front quarter panel of the sedan and the right rear bumper of the truck.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4614896 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 23 - SUV hit a man crossing Metropolitan Avenue. Driver failed to yield. Pedestrian suffered head wounds and bled. Shock followed. Brooklyn street, early morning. System failed to protect the walker.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old man was struck by an SUV while crossing Metropolitan Avenue at Lorimer Street in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and minor bleeding and was in shock at the scene. The crash highlights the danger faced by those on foot when drivers do not yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4615636 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 22 - A 33-year-old woman was struck on Harrison Avenue in Brooklyn while crossing with the signal. The sedan driver showed aggressive driving. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver’s actions caused the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northeast on Harrison Avenue struck a 33-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection near Gerry Street. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, along with abrasions, and was in shock. The report lists aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors. The sedan’s point of impact was the center front end, and the vehicle showed no damage. The driver was going straight ahead before the crash. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The pedestrian was not at fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4615677 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 21 - A 16-year-old boy on a bike was struck on Metropolitan Avenue. The sedan made a left turn and collided with the bicyclist going straight. The teen suffered a facial contusion but remained conscious. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Metropolitan Avenue made a left turn and collided with a 16-year-old male bicyclist traveling west. The bicyclist was injured, sustaining a facial contusion but remained conscious. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The sedan's driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The collision occurred at the center front end of the sedan and the center back end of the bike. Neither vehicle sustained damage. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly noted in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4614900 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 21 - Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.

Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.

• File S 4647, Open States, Published 2023-03-21

Mar 21 - Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.

Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.

• File S 4647, Open States, Published 2023-03-21

Mar 21 - Senate backs S 775. The bill defines the ignition interlock monitor’s job. It forces offenders to install devices and obey court orders. Lawmakers act to keep repeat drunk drivers off the street.

Senate bill S 775, titled "Relates to the responsibilities of an ignition interlock monitor," passed committee votes on February 1, March 21, and May 16, 2023. The bill describes the monitor’s role and mandates compliance for those ordered to install ignition interlock devices. Primary sponsor Jeremy Cooney (District 56) led, joined by Nathalia Fernandez, Monica Martinez, and Shelley Mayer. The measure saw broad support, with senators voting yes across multiple sessions. The law aims to keep drivers with violations from endangering others by enforcing strict compliance with court-ordered ignition interlocks.

• File S 775, Open States, Published 2023-03-21

Mar 20 - A 45-year-old female bicyclist suffered a fractured hip and dislocation after colliding with a parked sedan on Grand Street, Brooklyn. The crash involved driver inattention and limited visibility. The cyclist was conscious and injured but not ejected.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old female bicyclist traveling west on Grand Street collided with a parked sedan. The bicyclist sustained a fractured hip and dislocation, classified as a severe injury. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with limited visibility. The sedan showed no damage, indicating it was stationary at the time of impact. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the bike. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and obstructed views in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4617598 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 20 - A bus and an SUV collided while both made left turns on Wythe Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained damage to their left and right quarters.

According to the police report, a bus and a sport utility vehicle collided on Wythe Avenue in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were making left turns when the crash occurred. The SUV driver, a 35-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The bus was impacted on its left rear quarter panel, while the SUV sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4614349 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 19 - Two sedans slammed together on Metropolitan Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers injured—one in the chest, one in the neck. Police cite following too closely and distraction. Metal twisted. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Metropolitan Avenue at Lorimer Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers were injured: a 47-year-old woman suffered chest pain, and a 39-year-old man reported neck pain. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Both drivers wore lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The crash damaged the front ends of both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Driver errors—close following and distraction—stand out in the police findings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4615645 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 19 - A taxi and a sedan crashed on Driggs Avenue. Both drivers suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The taxi driver sped unsafely. The sedan driver ignored traffic controls. Both were conscious and restrained. Damage hit the front quarters of both vehicles.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west and a sedan traveling south collided on Driggs Avenue. The taxi driver, a 38-year-old man, disregarded traffic controls. The sedan driver, a 26-year-old woman, was driving at unsafe speed. Both drivers were injured, suffering neck injuries and whiplash, but remained conscious and were not ejected. Each was restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The taxi sustained damage to its right front quarter panel, while the sedan was damaged on its left front bumper. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4613965 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19