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 15
▸ Crush Injuries 15
▸ Amputation 1
▸ Severe Bleeding 16
▸ Severe Lacerations 17
▸ Concussion 31
▸ Whiplash 162
▸ Contusion/Bruise 274
▸ Abrasion 150
▸ Pain/Nausea 55
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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Flatbush and Fulton don’t forgive
Brooklyn CB2: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 26, 2025
A woman died at Flatbush and State. An SUV sat stopped in traffic. A sedan drove straight. The right‑rear passenger was crushed. She did not make it. That was 11:04 p.m. on February 28. The city logged it as CrashID 4795527.
Two more riders died on the BQE. One at 9:58 p.m. on May 10. A motorcycle hit the back of a slowing sedan. The rider died at the scene. The state called it CrashID 4812048. Another at 1:57 a.m. on July 3. A 55‑year‑old was ejected. Helmet on. Gone. That’s CrashID 4825127.
A 55‑year‑old woman tried to cross Fulton at Washington. She was not at an intersection. An SUV going west hit her. She died on May 17. The record is CrashID 4813415.
In this board, since 2022, 13 people have died and 2,721 were hurt. Pedestrians took 490 injuries, with 17 listed as serious. Cyclists suffered 494 injuries, 16 serious. The counts sit in the city’s files for this area, dated through August 26, 2025. See the rollup in the same NYC Open Data.
BQE. Fulton. Flatbush. The names repeat in police logs. The pain repeats in families.
Where the street bites
The BQE is the worst line on the map here: 309 injuries and three deaths since 2022. That is the top hotspot, stamped in the data as BROOKLYN QUEENS EXPRESSWAY. Tillary Street follows with 58 injuries and four serious injuries. Fulton Street shows 109 injuries.
The clock doesn’t help. Injuries stack up in the afternoon. From 1 p.m. through 5 p.m., the files show nine deaths and hundreds hurt, with a spike at 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. The hourly curve is in the board’s distribution.
Who gets hit
People outside cars carry the damage. Pedestrians: 490 injuries, 17 serious, two deaths. Cyclists: 494 injuries, 16 serious. Motorized micromobility adds another 123 injuries and three serious injuries. Cars and SUVs still drive most of the harm to walkers: sedans account for 170 pedestrian injuries; SUVs for 133. The board’s mode and vehicle tallies live in the dataset.
Causes come cold on the page. “Other” factors sit atop with 767 injuries and 17 serious injuries. “Vulnerable road user error” is tagged in two deaths and 11 serious injuries. Distraction is there too. So are red lights blown and bad passes. The city labels and counts are in the contributing factors.
Promises on paper
At Flatbush and State, the passenger died while the SUV was “stopped in traffic,” the file says. The board’s council member, Lincoln Restler, has pressed bills to keep space clear and kids safer near schools. A resolution he sponsors would let a state bill ticket owners when cameras catch parking rule violations. It aims to stop the crosswalk and bike‑lane blockers that force people into traffic. The text sits in Res 1024‑2025. The measure “calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.5440.” That is the council’s record.
He also co‑sponsors a bill to force DOT to install school‑zone safety devices within 60 days of a study. The title is Int 1353‑2025. Another bill he leads would revoke placards for obscured plates. The listings are on the same Council site.
What Albany moved
Speed cameras will stay on through 2030. The governor signed the reauthorization on June 30. “Speed cameras save lives and keep New Yorkers safe,” she said. That’s in the Streetsblog report. AMNY covered the same extension and noted the sponsors. Read it here: renewed through 2030.
In the Senate, lawmakers advanced a bill to clamp repeat speeders with intelligent speed assistance. Senator Jabari Brisport voted yes in committee. So did Senator Andrew Gounardes. The bill is S 4045. The committee records are linked on that page.
What must change on these blocks
- Daylight the corners on Fulton, Tillary, and Flatbush. Clear the sightlines that hide people in the crosswalk.
- Harden the turns where drivers cut close. Protect walkers and cyclists at the apexes.
- Target repeat hotspots on the BQE feeders with automated and manual enforcement during the peak injury hours listed above.
These are small fixes. They keep bones intact.
The cost of delay
Police and press keep writing the same lines in other parts of the city. “A driver struck and killed a 47‑year‑old pedestrian… then left the scene,” police said in Bushwick this month. That man was found dead in the road. The driver was gone. Read the Daily News and Gothamist coverage.
The pattern is not special. It is routine. It is ours.
Slow it down, citywide
Albany renewed cameras. The Council is pushing to clear lanes and speed up school‑zone fixes. The state bill to force speed limiters on repeat offenders is moving. These steps cut risk for people on foot and on bikes. Pair them with a lower default speed limit and targeted fixes at BQE ramps, Fulton, Tillary, and Flatbush. Fewer sirens. Fewer vigils.
One call helps. Start here: Take action.
Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes (includes CrashIDs cited) - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-26
- NYC Council Legistar entries (Res 1024‑2025; Int 1353‑2025), NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
- Hochul Signs Speed Camera Reauthorization, Enforcement Continues Through 2030, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-30
- Staying on: New Yorkers react to Hochul’s renewed speed camera program in NYC, AMNY, Published 2025-06-30
- S 4045 – Intelligent speed assistance for repeat violators, Open States/NYS Senate, Published 2025-06-12
- Driver Flees After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-03
- Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian, Gothamist, Published 2025-08-04
Other Representatives
District 57
55 Hanson Place, Brooklyn, NY 11217
Room 731, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 35
55 Hanson Place, Suite 778, Brooklyn, NY 11217
718-260-9191
250 Broadway, Suite 1762, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7081
District 25
906 Broadway 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11206
Room 805, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Brooklyn CB2 Brooklyn Community Board 2 sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 88, District 35, AD 57, SD 25.
It contains Brooklyn Heights, Downtown Brooklyn-Dumbo-Boerum Hill, Fort Greene, Clinton Hill, Brooklyn Navy Yard.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Brooklyn Community Board 2
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Bus Passenger Injured in Brooklyn Right Turn Crash▸Nov 21 - A bus making a right turn struck its own passenger in Brooklyn. Driver inattention and limited view caused impact to the right rear quarter panel. The 36-year-old female occupant suffered upper arm injuries and shock, reporting pain and nausea.
According to the police report, a 2021 bus traveling west on Gold Street in Brooklyn was making a right turn when the crash occurred at 5:30 p.m. The vehicle's right rear quarter panel was the point of impact. The bus driver, a licensed male, was cited for driver inattention and distraction, with limited view contributing to the crash. The injured party was a 36-year-old female passenger seated in the rear of the bus. She was not ejected but suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries, experienced shock, and complained of pain and nausea. The report highlights driver errors—specifically inattention and obstructed view—as the primary causes. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
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Sedan Rear-Ended by Pick-up Truck on Atlantic Ave▸Nov 21 - A pick-up truck struck a sedan from behind on Brooklyn’s Atlantic Avenue. Both the driver and front passenger of the sedan suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash unfolded in the afternoon, spotlighting following too closely as the key factor.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:40 on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2024 Nissan sedan traveling east was hit in the center back end by a 2023 RAM pick-up truck also traveling east. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the truck driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The sedan carried two occupants: a 45-year-old female driver and a 58-year-old male front passenger. Both were conscious but injured, suffering back injuries and whiplash. Neither occupant was ejected or using safety equipment. The collision’s impact was centered on the sedan’s rear and the truck’s front. The report does not cite any contributing factors related to the victims, focusing solely on the truck driver’s error.
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Sedan Strikes Bicyclist Making Right Turn▸Nov 20 - A sedan turning right in Brooklyn collided with a bicyclist traveling straight. The cyclist, a 33-year-old woman wearing a helmet, suffered knee and lower leg injuries and whiplash. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5 p.m. near Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2013 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling north and making a right turn, struck a bicyclist traveling eastbound straight through the intersection. The bicyclist, a 33-year-old woman wearing a helmet, was injured with knee, lower leg, and foot trauma, and complained of whiplash. The point of impact was the sedan’s right front bumper. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' twice as contributing factors, indicating the sedan driver did not yield to the bicyclist. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the danger posed by drivers failing to yield to cyclists proceeding straight through intersections.
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Parked Sedan Pulls Out, Cyclist’s Arm Severed▸Nov 20 - A parked sedan lunged from the curb on Myrtle Avenue. Its front quarter caught a 32-year-old cyclist. Flesh tore. Blood spilled. The man flew, conscious, his arm mangled. The bike stood untouched. The street fell silent. Metal met bone.
A 32-year-old man riding a bike was struck by a parked sedan pulling out near 449 Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn at 2:00 p.m., according to the police report. The report states the collision occurred when the sedan’s left front quarter panel hit the cyclist, resulting in a severe arm injury described as an amputation. The cyclist was ejected from his bike but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors, both attributed to the sedan driver’s actions. The bike itself was left undamaged. No contributing factors were attributed to the cyclist. The crash underscores the persistent danger posed by vehicles reentering traffic without regard for vulnerable road users.
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Sedan Strikes Bicyclist Passing Too Closely▸Nov 20 - A 32-year-old male bicyclist suffered bruises and arm injuries after a sedan clipped his right rear quarter panel. The crash happened on Clermont Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver’s failure to maintain safe passing distance caused the collision.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling southeast on Clermont Avenue struck a bicyclist traveling south at 8:40 a.m. The point of impact was the sedan’s right rear quarter panel. The bicyclist, a 32-year-old male, was injured with contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance while overtaking the bicyclist. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan had two occupants, and the driver was licensed in New York. Vehicle damage was limited to the sedan’s right rear quarter panel, while the bike showed no damage. This crash highlights the dangers of inadequate passing space for vulnerable road users.
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Sedan Strikes E-Bike on Brooklyn Avenue▸Nov 20 - A sedan collided with an e-bike on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn, injuring the 45-year-old male cyclist. The impact to the cyclist’s left arm caused abrasions. Police cite the sedan driver’s disregard of traffic control as the primary cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:32 AM on 3 Avenue near Bergen Street in Brooklyn. A 2018 sedan traveling south struck a westbound e-bike at the left front quarter panel, causing damage to both vehicles. The e-bike rider, a 45-year-old man, suffered abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The police report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' by the sedan driver as the contributing factor. The cyclist’s behavior or helmet use was not cited as a factor. The sedan driver was licensed and driving straight ahead, indicating a failure to yield or stop as required by traffic controls. This collision highlights the dangers posed by drivers ignoring traffic signals and controls in Brooklyn streets.
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Cyclist Strikes Pedestrian on Willoughby Ave▸Nov 19 - A cyclist hit a 58-year-old woman on Willoughby Ave in Brooklyn. She suffered chest bruises and shock. The bike showed no damage. Police listed no clear driver errors. The street remains dangerous for walkers.
According to the police report, a 58-year-old female pedestrian was struck by a male cyclist traveling east on Willoughby Ave in Brooklyn at 18:16. She suffered chest contusions and was in shock. The cyclist hit her with the center front of his bike, which showed no damage. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' meaning no specific driver error was identified. No pedestrian actions were cited as contributing factors. The cyclist was licensed. This crash highlights the ongoing risk pedestrians face from vehicles, even when police cannot pinpoint a clear cause.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Nov 18 - A 72-year-old woman suffered upper leg injuries and shock after a sedan struck her while she crossed Ashland Place with the signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way during a left turn, causing the collision at a Brooklyn intersection.
According to the police report, a 72-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Ashland Place and Fulton Street in Brooklyn at 11:10 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2024 Chevrolet sedan, driven by a licensed male driver from New Jersey, made a left turn and struck her with the vehicle's left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor for the crash. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her hip and upper leg, and was in shock following the impact. The sedan showed no damage. The driver’s failure to yield during the left turn directly led to the collision, highlighting a critical lapse in driver responsibility at this intersection.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian Crossing▸Nov 18 - A 14-year-old girl crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive, causing knee and lower leg injuries. The pedestrian remained conscious amid the impact.
According to the police report, a 14-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Fulton Street near Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn at 8:45 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2012 Honda sedan traveling east struck her with its left front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of impact. The vehicle sustained no damage. This crash highlights driver errors—specifically inattention and failure to yield—that led to serious injury of a vulnerable road user following traffic signals.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Nov 16 - A 31-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan made a left turn and struck him at an intersection in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian who was crossing with the signal.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:05 on Ashland Place near Willoughby Street in Brooklyn. A 31-year-old male pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when a northbound sedan made a left turn and struck him with the vehicle's left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The report identifies the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The sedan showed no damage, and the driver was licensed in New Jersey. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The collision highlights driver error in yielding at intersections, causing serious injury to a vulnerable road user.
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SUV Right Turn Hits Unlicensed Moped Rider▸Nov 16 - On Fulton Street in Brooklyn, a licensed SUV driver making a right turn collided with an unlicensed moped rider traveling straight. The moped driver was ejected and suffered serious leg injuries. The crash involved improper lane usage by the SUV driver.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:25 on Fulton Street near Ashland Place in Brooklyn. A licensed male SUV driver was making a right turn when his vehicle's right front bumper struck the right front quarter panel of a moped traveling straight northbound. The moped driver, an unlicensed male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained serious injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with a reported injury severity of 3. The police report cites "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to properly navigate the lane during the turn. No contributing factors related to the victim's behavior were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in lane usage and turning maneuvers.
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Bus Rear-Ends Taxi on Flatbush Avenue▸Nov 15 - A bus struck a stopped taxi on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The taxi driver, 68, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited the bus driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause. Both vehicles traveled southbound at the time.
According to the police report, a bus traveling southbound on Flatbush Avenue rear-ended a stopped taxi also heading south. The point of impact was the center front end of the bus and the center back end of the taxi. The taxi driver, a 68-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the bus driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the taxi. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles legally registered in New York. The taxi driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
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Unsafe Lane Change Causes Multi-Vehicle Collision▸Nov 15 - A driver executing an unsafe lane change on Atlantic Avenue triggered a multi-vehicle crash. A 25-year-old driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The collision involved three westbound vehicles, with significant damage to front and rear panels.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:07 AM on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The primary contributing factor was 'Unsafe Lane Changing' by one driver. The report details a collision involving three westbound vehicles: a sedan changing lanes, a sedan traveling straight, and an SUV stopped in traffic. The driver who changed lanes unsafely was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash, and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The impact points included the left front quarter panel of the lane-changing sedan, the right front bumper of the other sedan, and the left rear quarter panel of the SUV. All drivers were licensed. The report explicitly cites unsafe lane changing as the driver error leading to the crash, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian at Crosswalk▸Nov 14 - A 65-year-old woman was injured crossing a marked crosswalk on Dekalb Ave in Brooklyn. The driver, making a left turn, struck her with the left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered a shoulder contusion and remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 65-year-old female pedestrian was crossing a marked crosswalk at an intersection on Dekalb Ave near S Elliott Pl in Brooklyn at 10:10 PM. The driver of a 2024 GMC pick-up truck, traveling west and making a left turn, struck her with the vehicle's left front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was injured with a contusion to the shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious. There was no damage reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to pedestrians in marked crosswalks.
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Van Turns Left, Strikes Eastbound Bicyclist▸Nov 14 - A van making a left turn collided with an eastbound bicyclist in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand. Police cited driver inattention as a key factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:25 near 323 Dean Street in Brooklyn. A van traveling northeast was making a left turn when it struck a bicyclist traveling east. The point of impact was the van's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a 54-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the van driver. The cyclist was wearing pads but no other safety equipment was noted as a contributing factor. The van driver was licensed and operating a 2013 vehicle. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers in urban traffic.
13Int 1105-2024
Hudson co-sponsors bill boosting street safety transparency and project accountability.▸Nov 13 - Council demands DOT show its work. The law forces public updates on every street safety project. No more hiding delays. No more silent cost overruns. Progress for bus riders, cyclists, and walkers must be tracked and posted.
Int 1105-2024 became law on May 10, 2025, after action by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, sponsored by Julie Won and co-sponsored by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others, amends the city code to require the Department of Transportation to post annual and monthly updates on all projects tied to the streets master plan. The law’s title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' It forces transparency on protected bike lanes, bus lanes, pedestrian signals, and upgrades. The public will see delays, costs, and status. No more secrets. The mayor returned it unsigned, but the law stands.
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File Int 1105-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-11-13
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Three Injured in Brooklyn Sedan-Chassis Cab Crash▸Nov 11 - A 2019 sedan and a chassis cab collided in Brooklyn, injuring three occupants. All suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash involved multiple vehicular errors, highlighting systemic dangers in vehicle interactions on city streets.
According to the police report, a 2019 MERZ sedan and a 2019 MITS chassis cab, both traveling east, collided near 200 Tillary Street in Brooklyn at 21:05. The sedan sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. Three occupants in the sedan—a 20-year-old male driver, a 20-year-old female front passenger, and an 18-year-old male rear passenger—were all injured with head injuries and complaints of whiplash. Each occupant was conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report cites "Other Vehicular" factors as contributing causes for all three injured occupants, indicating multiple vehicle-related errors led to the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision underscores risks from driver errors and systemic vehicular dangers in Brooklyn traffic.
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Improper Lane Use Sedan Hits Cyclist▸Nov 8 - A sedan’s improper lane use on Myrtle Avenue struck a cyclist. The rider was ejected, left bleeding and in shock. Brooklyn’s streets again proved deadly for those outside a car.
According to the police report, a sedan and a bicyclist collided on Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn at 18:13. The sedan, parked before the crash, struck the cyclist traveling east. The 46-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered injuries to his shoulder and upper arm, with minor bleeding and shock. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor attributed to the driver. No victim actions contributed to the crash. This incident highlights the danger improper lane usage by drivers poses to cyclists in Brooklyn.
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SUV Turns Right, E-Bike Struck on Smith St▸Nov 8 - A licensed female SUV driver made a right turn on Smith Street in Brooklyn, colliding with a northbound unlicensed male e-bike rider. The e-bike driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited improper lane usage and driver distraction as causes.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Smith Street near Dean Street in Brooklyn at 3:45 PM. A licensed female driver of a 2021 Nissan SUV was making a right turn when she collided with a northbound male e-bike rider who was passing improperly. The e-bike driver, unlicensed and operating the vehicle without safety equipment, sustained injuries to his knee and lower leg, including contusions and bruises. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV showed no damage, while the e-bike's center front end was impacted. The report does not attribute fault to the e-bike rider but highlights driver errors and systemic dangers related to lane usage and attention.
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Gounardes Urges Immediate Safety Boosting Congestion Pricing Implementation▸Nov 8 - Governor Hochul cuts the congestion toll to $9. The move aims to beat a Trump block. Experts warn the lower fee will not cut traffic like the original $15 plan. Urgency grows as the MTA stalls projects. Vulnerable road users wait for relief.
""It’s more important than ever that we start congestion pricing immediately, before Trump can block it,"" -- Andrew Gounardes
On November 8, 2024, State Senator Andrew Gounardes responded to Governor Hochul’s revised congestion pricing plan. The new proposal drops the peak toll from $15 to $9. The plan’s status is pending, with urgency to implement before a new presidential administration. Gounardes stressed, “It’s more important than ever that we start congestion pricing immediately, before Trump can block it.” The bill aims to fund the MTA’s 2020-2024 capital plan, but economist Charles Komanoff warns, “You don’t get the immediate traffic speed gain that a $15 toll would give.” The measure is meant to reduce traffic and improve transit, but the lower toll means less impact. The MTA has already paused $16 billion in work. The focus is on starting the program, but advocates note the diluted toll will not deliver the same safety and quality-of-life gains for pedestrians and cyclists.
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Analysis: Hochul's $9 Congestion Toll May Stave Off Trump, But Won't Reduce Traffic as Much,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2024-11-08
Nov 21 - A bus making a right turn struck its own passenger in Brooklyn. Driver inattention and limited view caused impact to the right rear quarter panel. The 36-year-old female occupant suffered upper arm injuries and shock, reporting pain and nausea.
According to the police report, a 2021 bus traveling west on Gold Street in Brooklyn was making a right turn when the crash occurred at 5:30 p.m. The vehicle's right rear quarter panel was the point of impact. The bus driver, a licensed male, was cited for driver inattention and distraction, with limited view contributing to the crash. The injured party was a 36-year-old female passenger seated in the rear of the bus. She was not ejected but suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries, experienced shock, and complained of pain and nausea. The report highlights driver errors—specifically inattention and obstructed view—as the primary causes. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
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Sedan Rear-Ended by Pick-up Truck on Atlantic Ave▸Nov 21 - A pick-up truck struck a sedan from behind on Brooklyn’s Atlantic Avenue. Both the driver and front passenger of the sedan suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash unfolded in the afternoon, spotlighting following too closely as the key factor.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:40 on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2024 Nissan sedan traveling east was hit in the center back end by a 2023 RAM pick-up truck also traveling east. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the truck driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The sedan carried two occupants: a 45-year-old female driver and a 58-year-old male front passenger. Both were conscious but injured, suffering back injuries and whiplash. Neither occupant was ejected or using safety equipment. The collision’s impact was centered on the sedan’s rear and the truck’s front. The report does not cite any contributing factors related to the victims, focusing solely on the truck driver’s error.
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Sedan Strikes Bicyclist Making Right Turn▸Nov 20 - A sedan turning right in Brooklyn collided with a bicyclist traveling straight. The cyclist, a 33-year-old woman wearing a helmet, suffered knee and lower leg injuries and whiplash. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5 p.m. near Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2013 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling north and making a right turn, struck a bicyclist traveling eastbound straight through the intersection. The bicyclist, a 33-year-old woman wearing a helmet, was injured with knee, lower leg, and foot trauma, and complained of whiplash. The point of impact was the sedan’s right front bumper. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' twice as contributing factors, indicating the sedan driver did not yield to the bicyclist. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the danger posed by drivers failing to yield to cyclists proceeding straight through intersections.
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Parked Sedan Pulls Out, Cyclist’s Arm Severed▸Nov 20 - A parked sedan lunged from the curb on Myrtle Avenue. Its front quarter caught a 32-year-old cyclist. Flesh tore. Blood spilled. The man flew, conscious, his arm mangled. The bike stood untouched. The street fell silent. Metal met bone.
A 32-year-old man riding a bike was struck by a parked sedan pulling out near 449 Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn at 2:00 p.m., according to the police report. The report states the collision occurred when the sedan’s left front quarter panel hit the cyclist, resulting in a severe arm injury described as an amputation. The cyclist was ejected from his bike but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors, both attributed to the sedan driver’s actions. The bike itself was left undamaged. No contributing factors were attributed to the cyclist. The crash underscores the persistent danger posed by vehicles reentering traffic without regard for vulnerable road users.
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Sedan Strikes Bicyclist Passing Too Closely▸Nov 20 - A 32-year-old male bicyclist suffered bruises and arm injuries after a sedan clipped his right rear quarter panel. The crash happened on Clermont Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver’s failure to maintain safe passing distance caused the collision.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling southeast on Clermont Avenue struck a bicyclist traveling south at 8:40 a.m. The point of impact was the sedan’s right rear quarter panel. The bicyclist, a 32-year-old male, was injured with contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance while overtaking the bicyclist. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan had two occupants, and the driver was licensed in New York. Vehicle damage was limited to the sedan’s right rear quarter panel, while the bike showed no damage. This crash highlights the dangers of inadequate passing space for vulnerable road users.
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Sedan Strikes E-Bike on Brooklyn Avenue▸Nov 20 - A sedan collided with an e-bike on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn, injuring the 45-year-old male cyclist. The impact to the cyclist’s left arm caused abrasions. Police cite the sedan driver’s disregard of traffic control as the primary cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:32 AM on 3 Avenue near Bergen Street in Brooklyn. A 2018 sedan traveling south struck a westbound e-bike at the left front quarter panel, causing damage to both vehicles. The e-bike rider, a 45-year-old man, suffered abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The police report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' by the sedan driver as the contributing factor. The cyclist’s behavior or helmet use was not cited as a factor. The sedan driver was licensed and driving straight ahead, indicating a failure to yield or stop as required by traffic controls. This collision highlights the dangers posed by drivers ignoring traffic signals and controls in Brooklyn streets.
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Cyclist Strikes Pedestrian on Willoughby Ave▸Nov 19 - A cyclist hit a 58-year-old woman on Willoughby Ave in Brooklyn. She suffered chest bruises and shock. The bike showed no damage. Police listed no clear driver errors. The street remains dangerous for walkers.
According to the police report, a 58-year-old female pedestrian was struck by a male cyclist traveling east on Willoughby Ave in Brooklyn at 18:16. She suffered chest contusions and was in shock. The cyclist hit her with the center front of his bike, which showed no damage. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' meaning no specific driver error was identified. No pedestrian actions were cited as contributing factors. The cyclist was licensed. This crash highlights the ongoing risk pedestrians face from vehicles, even when police cannot pinpoint a clear cause.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Nov 18 - A 72-year-old woman suffered upper leg injuries and shock after a sedan struck her while she crossed Ashland Place with the signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way during a left turn, causing the collision at a Brooklyn intersection.
According to the police report, a 72-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Ashland Place and Fulton Street in Brooklyn at 11:10 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2024 Chevrolet sedan, driven by a licensed male driver from New Jersey, made a left turn and struck her with the vehicle's left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor for the crash. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her hip and upper leg, and was in shock following the impact. The sedan showed no damage. The driver’s failure to yield during the left turn directly led to the collision, highlighting a critical lapse in driver responsibility at this intersection.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian Crossing▸Nov 18 - A 14-year-old girl crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive, causing knee and lower leg injuries. The pedestrian remained conscious amid the impact.
According to the police report, a 14-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Fulton Street near Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn at 8:45 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2012 Honda sedan traveling east struck her with its left front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of impact. The vehicle sustained no damage. This crash highlights driver errors—specifically inattention and failure to yield—that led to serious injury of a vulnerable road user following traffic signals.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Nov 16 - A 31-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan made a left turn and struck him at an intersection in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian who was crossing with the signal.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:05 on Ashland Place near Willoughby Street in Brooklyn. A 31-year-old male pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when a northbound sedan made a left turn and struck him with the vehicle's left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The report identifies the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The sedan showed no damage, and the driver was licensed in New Jersey. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The collision highlights driver error in yielding at intersections, causing serious injury to a vulnerable road user.
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SUV Right Turn Hits Unlicensed Moped Rider▸Nov 16 - On Fulton Street in Brooklyn, a licensed SUV driver making a right turn collided with an unlicensed moped rider traveling straight. The moped driver was ejected and suffered serious leg injuries. The crash involved improper lane usage by the SUV driver.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:25 on Fulton Street near Ashland Place in Brooklyn. A licensed male SUV driver was making a right turn when his vehicle's right front bumper struck the right front quarter panel of a moped traveling straight northbound. The moped driver, an unlicensed male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained serious injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with a reported injury severity of 3. The police report cites "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to properly navigate the lane during the turn. No contributing factors related to the victim's behavior were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in lane usage and turning maneuvers.
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Bus Rear-Ends Taxi on Flatbush Avenue▸Nov 15 - A bus struck a stopped taxi on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The taxi driver, 68, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited the bus driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause. Both vehicles traveled southbound at the time.
According to the police report, a bus traveling southbound on Flatbush Avenue rear-ended a stopped taxi also heading south. The point of impact was the center front end of the bus and the center back end of the taxi. The taxi driver, a 68-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the bus driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the taxi. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles legally registered in New York. The taxi driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
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Unsafe Lane Change Causes Multi-Vehicle Collision▸Nov 15 - A driver executing an unsafe lane change on Atlantic Avenue triggered a multi-vehicle crash. A 25-year-old driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The collision involved three westbound vehicles, with significant damage to front and rear panels.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:07 AM on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The primary contributing factor was 'Unsafe Lane Changing' by one driver. The report details a collision involving three westbound vehicles: a sedan changing lanes, a sedan traveling straight, and an SUV stopped in traffic. The driver who changed lanes unsafely was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash, and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The impact points included the left front quarter panel of the lane-changing sedan, the right front bumper of the other sedan, and the left rear quarter panel of the SUV. All drivers were licensed. The report explicitly cites unsafe lane changing as the driver error leading to the crash, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian at Crosswalk▸Nov 14 - A 65-year-old woman was injured crossing a marked crosswalk on Dekalb Ave in Brooklyn. The driver, making a left turn, struck her with the left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered a shoulder contusion and remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 65-year-old female pedestrian was crossing a marked crosswalk at an intersection on Dekalb Ave near S Elliott Pl in Brooklyn at 10:10 PM. The driver of a 2024 GMC pick-up truck, traveling west and making a left turn, struck her with the vehicle's left front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was injured with a contusion to the shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious. There was no damage reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to pedestrians in marked crosswalks.
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Van Turns Left, Strikes Eastbound Bicyclist▸Nov 14 - A van making a left turn collided with an eastbound bicyclist in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand. Police cited driver inattention as a key factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:25 near 323 Dean Street in Brooklyn. A van traveling northeast was making a left turn when it struck a bicyclist traveling east. The point of impact was the van's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a 54-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the van driver. The cyclist was wearing pads but no other safety equipment was noted as a contributing factor. The van driver was licensed and operating a 2013 vehicle. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers in urban traffic.
13Int 1105-2024
Hudson co-sponsors bill boosting street safety transparency and project accountability.▸Nov 13 - Council demands DOT show its work. The law forces public updates on every street safety project. No more hiding delays. No more silent cost overruns. Progress for bus riders, cyclists, and walkers must be tracked and posted.
Int 1105-2024 became law on May 10, 2025, after action by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, sponsored by Julie Won and co-sponsored by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others, amends the city code to require the Department of Transportation to post annual and monthly updates on all projects tied to the streets master plan. The law’s title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' It forces transparency on protected bike lanes, bus lanes, pedestrian signals, and upgrades. The public will see delays, costs, and status. No more secrets. The mayor returned it unsigned, but the law stands.
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File Int 1105-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-11-13
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Three Injured in Brooklyn Sedan-Chassis Cab Crash▸Nov 11 - A 2019 sedan and a chassis cab collided in Brooklyn, injuring three occupants. All suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash involved multiple vehicular errors, highlighting systemic dangers in vehicle interactions on city streets.
According to the police report, a 2019 MERZ sedan and a 2019 MITS chassis cab, both traveling east, collided near 200 Tillary Street in Brooklyn at 21:05. The sedan sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. Three occupants in the sedan—a 20-year-old male driver, a 20-year-old female front passenger, and an 18-year-old male rear passenger—were all injured with head injuries and complaints of whiplash. Each occupant was conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report cites "Other Vehicular" factors as contributing causes for all three injured occupants, indicating multiple vehicle-related errors led to the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision underscores risks from driver errors and systemic vehicular dangers in Brooklyn traffic.
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Improper Lane Use Sedan Hits Cyclist▸Nov 8 - A sedan’s improper lane use on Myrtle Avenue struck a cyclist. The rider was ejected, left bleeding and in shock. Brooklyn’s streets again proved deadly for those outside a car.
According to the police report, a sedan and a bicyclist collided on Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn at 18:13. The sedan, parked before the crash, struck the cyclist traveling east. The 46-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered injuries to his shoulder and upper arm, with minor bleeding and shock. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor attributed to the driver. No victim actions contributed to the crash. This incident highlights the danger improper lane usage by drivers poses to cyclists in Brooklyn.
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SUV Turns Right, E-Bike Struck on Smith St▸Nov 8 - A licensed female SUV driver made a right turn on Smith Street in Brooklyn, colliding with a northbound unlicensed male e-bike rider. The e-bike driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited improper lane usage and driver distraction as causes.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Smith Street near Dean Street in Brooklyn at 3:45 PM. A licensed female driver of a 2021 Nissan SUV was making a right turn when she collided with a northbound male e-bike rider who was passing improperly. The e-bike driver, unlicensed and operating the vehicle without safety equipment, sustained injuries to his knee and lower leg, including contusions and bruises. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV showed no damage, while the e-bike's center front end was impacted. The report does not attribute fault to the e-bike rider but highlights driver errors and systemic dangers related to lane usage and attention.
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Gounardes Urges Immediate Safety Boosting Congestion Pricing Implementation▸Nov 8 - Governor Hochul cuts the congestion toll to $9. The move aims to beat a Trump block. Experts warn the lower fee will not cut traffic like the original $15 plan. Urgency grows as the MTA stalls projects. Vulnerable road users wait for relief.
""It’s more important than ever that we start congestion pricing immediately, before Trump can block it,"" -- Andrew Gounardes
On November 8, 2024, State Senator Andrew Gounardes responded to Governor Hochul’s revised congestion pricing plan. The new proposal drops the peak toll from $15 to $9. The plan’s status is pending, with urgency to implement before a new presidential administration. Gounardes stressed, “It’s more important than ever that we start congestion pricing immediately, before Trump can block it.” The bill aims to fund the MTA’s 2020-2024 capital plan, but economist Charles Komanoff warns, “You don’t get the immediate traffic speed gain that a $15 toll would give.” The measure is meant to reduce traffic and improve transit, but the lower toll means less impact. The MTA has already paused $16 billion in work. The focus is on starting the program, but advocates note the diluted toll will not deliver the same safety and quality-of-life gains for pedestrians and cyclists.
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Analysis: Hochul's $9 Congestion Toll May Stave Off Trump, But Won't Reduce Traffic as Much,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2024-11-08
Nov 21 - A pick-up truck struck a sedan from behind on Brooklyn’s Atlantic Avenue. Both the driver and front passenger of the sedan suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash unfolded in the afternoon, spotlighting following too closely as the key factor.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:40 on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2024 Nissan sedan traveling east was hit in the center back end by a 2023 RAM pick-up truck also traveling east. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the truck driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The sedan carried two occupants: a 45-year-old female driver and a 58-year-old male front passenger. Both were conscious but injured, suffering back injuries and whiplash. Neither occupant was ejected or using safety equipment. The collision’s impact was centered on the sedan’s rear and the truck’s front. The report does not cite any contributing factors related to the victims, focusing solely on the truck driver’s error.
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Sedan Strikes Bicyclist Making Right Turn▸Nov 20 - A sedan turning right in Brooklyn collided with a bicyclist traveling straight. The cyclist, a 33-year-old woman wearing a helmet, suffered knee and lower leg injuries and whiplash. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5 p.m. near Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2013 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling north and making a right turn, struck a bicyclist traveling eastbound straight through the intersection. The bicyclist, a 33-year-old woman wearing a helmet, was injured with knee, lower leg, and foot trauma, and complained of whiplash. The point of impact was the sedan’s right front bumper. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' twice as contributing factors, indicating the sedan driver did not yield to the bicyclist. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the danger posed by drivers failing to yield to cyclists proceeding straight through intersections.
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Parked Sedan Pulls Out, Cyclist’s Arm Severed▸Nov 20 - A parked sedan lunged from the curb on Myrtle Avenue. Its front quarter caught a 32-year-old cyclist. Flesh tore. Blood spilled. The man flew, conscious, his arm mangled. The bike stood untouched. The street fell silent. Metal met bone.
A 32-year-old man riding a bike was struck by a parked sedan pulling out near 449 Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn at 2:00 p.m., according to the police report. The report states the collision occurred when the sedan’s left front quarter panel hit the cyclist, resulting in a severe arm injury described as an amputation. The cyclist was ejected from his bike but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors, both attributed to the sedan driver’s actions. The bike itself was left undamaged. No contributing factors were attributed to the cyclist. The crash underscores the persistent danger posed by vehicles reentering traffic without regard for vulnerable road users.
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Sedan Strikes Bicyclist Passing Too Closely▸Nov 20 - A 32-year-old male bicyclist suffered bruises and arm injuries after a sedan clipped his right rear quarter panel. The crash happened on Clermont Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver’s failure to maintain safe passing distance caused the collision.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling southeast on Clermont Avenue struck a bicyclist traveling south at 8:40 a.m. The point of impact was the sedan’s right rear quarter panel. The bicyclist, a 32-year-old male, was injured with contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance while overtaking the bicyclist. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan had two occupants, and the driver was licensed in New York. Vehicle damage was limited to the sedan’s right rear quarter panel, while the bike showed no damage. This crash highlights the dangers of inadequate passing space for vulnerable road users.
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Sedan Strikes E-Bike on Brooklyn Avenue▸Nov 20 - A sedan collided with an e-bike on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn, injuring the 45-year-old male cyclist. The impact to the cyclist’s left arm caused abrasions. Police cite the sedan driver’s disregard of traffic control as the primary cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:32 AM on 3 Avenue near Bergen Street in Brooklyn. A 2018 sedan traveling south struck a westbound e-bike at the left front quarter panel, causing damage to both vehicles. The e-bike rider, a 45-year-old man, suffered abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The police report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' by the sedan driver as the contributing factor. The cyclist’s behavior or helmet use was not cited as a factor. The sedan driver was licensed and driving straight ahead, indicating a failure to yield or stop as required by traffic controls. This collision highlights the dangers posed by drivers ignoring traffic signals and controls in Brooklyn streets.
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Cyclist Strikes Pedestrian on Willoughby Ave▸Nov 19 - A cyclist hit a 58-year-old woman on Willoughby Ave in Brooklyn. She suffered chest bruises and shock. The bike showed no damage. Police listed no clear driver errors. The street remains dangerous for walkers.
According to the police report, a 58-year-old female pedestrian was struck by a male cyclist traveling east on Willoughby Ave in Brooklyn at 18:16. She suffered chest contusions and was in shock. The cyclist hit her with the center front of his bike, which showed no damage. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' meaning no specific driver error was identified. No pedestrian actions were cited as contributing factors. The cyclist was licensed. This crash highlights the ongoing risk pedestrians face from vehicles, even when police cannot pinpoint a clear cause.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Nov 18 - A 72-year-old woman suffered upper leg injuries and shock after a sedan struck her while she crossed Ashland Place with the signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way during a left turn, causing the collision at a Brooklyn intersection.
According to the police report, a 72-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Ashland Place and Fulton Street in Brooklyn at 11:10 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2024 Chevrolet sedan, driven by a licensed male driver from New Jersey, made a left turn and struck her with the vehicle's left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor for the crash. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her hip and upper leg, and was in shock following the impact. The sedan showed no damage. The driver’s failure to yield during the left turn directly led to the collision, highlighting a critical lapse in driver responsibility at this intersection.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian Crossing▸Nov 18 - A 14-year-old girl crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive, causing knee and lower leg injuries. The pedestrian remained conscious amid the impact.
According to the police report, a 14-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Fulton Street near Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn at 8:45 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2012 Honda sedan traveling east struck her with its left front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of impact. The vehicle sustained no damage. This crash highlights driver errors—specifically inattention and failure to yield—that led to serious injury of a vulnerable road user following traffic signals.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Nov 16 - A 31-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan made a left turn and struck him at an intersection in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian who was crossing with the signal.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:05 on Ashland Place near Willoughby Street in Brooklyn. A 31-year-old male pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when a northbound sedan made a left turn and struck him with the vehicle's left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The report identifies the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The sedan showed no damage, and the driver was licensed in New Jersey. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The collision highlights driver error in yielding at intersections, causing serious injury to a vulnerable road user.
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SUV Right Turn Hits Unlicensed Moped Rider▸Nov 16 - On Fulton Street in Brooklyn, a licensed SUV driver making a right turn collided with an unlicensed moped rider traveling straight. The moped driver was ejected and suffered serious leg injuries. The crash involved improper lane usage by the SUV driver.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:25 on Fulton Street near Ashland Place in Brooklyn. A licensed male SUV driver was making a right turn when his vehicle's right front bumper struck the right front quarter panel of a moped traveling straight northbound. The moped driver, an unlicensed male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained serious injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with a reported injury severity of 3. The police report cites "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to properly navigate the lane during the turn. No contributing factors related to the victim's behavior were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in lane usage and turning maneuvers.
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Bus Rear-Ends Taxi on Flatbush Avenue▸Nov 15 - A bus struck a stopped taxi on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The taxi driver, 68, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited the bus driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause. Both vehicles traveled southbound at the time.
According to the police report, a bus traveling southbound on Flatbush Avenue rear-ended a stopped taxi also heading south. The point of impact was the center front end of the bus and the center back end of the taxi. The taxi driver, a 68-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the bus driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the taxi. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles legally registered in New York. The taxi driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
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Unsafe Lane Change Causes Multi-Vehicle Collision▸Nov 15 - A driver executing an unsafe lane change on Atlantic Avenue triggered a multi-vehicle crash. A 25-year-old driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The collision involved three westbound vehicles, with significant damage to front and rear panels.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:07 AM on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The primary contributing factor was 'Unsafe Lane Changing' by one driver. The report details a collision involving three westbound vehicles: a sedan changing lanes, a sedan traveling straight, and an SUV stopped in traffic. The driver who changed lanes unsafely was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash, and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The impact points included the left front quarter panel of the lane-changing sedan, the right front bumper of the other sedan, and the left rear quarter panel of the SUV. All drivers were licensed. The report explicitly cites unsafe lane changing as the driver error leading to the crash, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian at Crosswalk▸Nov 14 - A 65-year-old woman was injured crossing a marked crosswalk on Dekalb Ave in Brooklyn. The driver, making a left turn, struck her with the left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered a shoulder contusion and remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 65-year-old female pedestrian was crossing a marked crosswalk at an intersection on Dekalb Ave near S Elliott Pl in Brooklyn at 10:10 PM. The driver of a 2024 GMC pick-up truck, traveling west and making a left turn, struck her with the vehicle's left front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was injured with a contusion to the shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious. There was no damage reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to pedestrians in marked crosswalks.
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Van Turns Left, Strikes Eastbound Bicyclist▸Nov 14 - A van making a left turn collided with an eastbound bicyclist in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand. Police cited driver inattention as a key factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:25 near 323 Dean Street in Brooklyn. A van traveling northeast was making a left turn when it struck a bicyclist traveling east. The point of impact was the van's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a 54-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the van driver. The cyclist was wearing pads but no other safety equipment was noted as a contributing factor. The van driver was licensed and operating a 2013 vehicle. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers in urban traffic.
13Int 1105-2024
Hudson co-sponsors bill boosting street safety transparency and project accountability.▸Nov 13 - Council demands DOT show its work. The law forces public updates on every street safety project. No more hiding delays. No more silent cost overruns. Progress for bus riders, cyclists, and walkers must be tracked and posted.
Int 1105-2024 became law on May 10, 2025, after action by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, sponsored by Julie Won and co-sponsored by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others, amends the city code to require the Department of Transportation to post annual and monthly updates on all projects tied to the streets master plan. The law’s title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' It forces transparency on protected bike lanes, bus lanes, pedestrian signals, and upgrades. The public will see delays, costs, and status. No more secrets. The mayor returned it unsigned, but the law stands.
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File Int 1105-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-11-13
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Three Injured in Brooklyn Sedan-Chassis Cab Crash▸Nov 11 - A 2019 sedan and a chassis cab collided in Brooklyn, injuring three occupants. All suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash involved multiple vehicular errors, highlighting systemic dangers in vehicle interactions on city streets.
According to the police report, a 2019 MERZ sedan and a 2019 MITS chassis cab, both traveling east, collided near 200 Tillary Street in Brooklyn at 21:05. The sedan sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. Three occupants in the sedan—a 20-year-old male driver, a 20-year-old female front passenger, and an 18-year-old male rear passenger—were all injured with head injuries and complaints of whiplash. Each occupant was conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report cites "Other Vehicular" factors as contributing causes for all three injured occupants, indicating multiple vehicle-related errors led to the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision underscores risks from driver errors and systemic vehicular dangers in Brooklyn traffic.
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Improper Lane Use Sedan Hits Cyclist▸Nov 8 - A sedan’s improper lane use on Myrtle Avenue struck a cyclist. The rider was ejected, left bleeding and in shock. Brooklyn’s streets again proved deadly for those outside a car.
According to the police report, a sedan and a bicyclist collided on Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn at 18:13. The sedan, parked before the crash, struck the cyclist traveling east. The 46-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered injuries to his shoulder and upper arm, with minor bleeding and shock. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor attributed to the driver. No victim actions contributed to the crash. This incident highlights the danger improper lane usage by drivers poses to cyclists in Brooklyn.
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SUV Turns Right, E-Bike Struck on Smith St▸Nov 8 - A licensed female SUV driver made a right turn on Smith Street in Brooklyn, colliding with a northbound unlicensed male e-bike rider. The e-bike driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited improper lane usage and driver distraction as causes.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Smith Street near Dean Street in Brooklyn at 3:45 PM. A licensed female driver of a 2021 Nissan SUV was making a right turn when she collided with a northbound male e-bike rider who was passing improperly. The e-bike driver, unlicensed and operating the vehicle without safety equipment, sustained injuries to his knee and lower leg, including contusions and bruises. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV showed no damage, while the e-bike's center front end was impacted. The report does not attribute fault to the e-bike rider but highlights driver errors and systemic dangers related to lane usage and attention.
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Gounardes Urges Immediate Safety Boosting Congestion Pricing Implementation▸Nov 8 - Governor Hochul cuts the congestion toll to $9. The move aims to beat a Trump block. Experts warn the lower fee will not cut traffic like the original $15 plan. Urgency grows as the MTA stalls projects. Vulnerable road users wait for relief.
""It’s more important than ever that we start congestion pricing immediately, before Trump can block it,"" -- Andrew Gounardes
On November 8, 2024, State Senator Andrew Gounardes responded to Governor Hochul’s revised congestion pricing plan. The new proposal drops the peak toll from $15 to $9. The plan’s status is pending, with urgency to implement before a new presidential administration. Gounardes stressed, “It’s more important than ever that we start congestion pricing immediately, before Trump can block it.” The bill aims to fund the MTA’s 2020-2024 capital plan, but economist Charles Komanoff warns, “You don’t get the immediate traffic speed gain that a $15 toll would give.” The measure is meant to reduce traffic and improve transit, but the lower toll means less impact. The MTA has already paused $16 billion in work. The focus is on starting the program, but advocates note the diluted toll will not deliver the same safety and quality-of-life gains for pedestrians and cyclists.
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Analysis: Hochul's $9 Congestion Toll May Stave Off Trump, But Won't Reduce Traffic as Much,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2024-11-08
Nov 20 - A sedan turning right in Brooklyn collided with a bicyclist traveling straight. The cyclist, a 33-year-old woman wearing a helmet, suffered knee and lower leg injuries and whiplash. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5 p.m. near Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2013 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling north and making a right turn, struck a bicyclist traveling eastbound straight through the intersection. The bicyclist, a 33-year-old woman wearing a helmet, was injured with knee, lower leg, and foot trauma, and complained of whiplash. The point of impact was the sedan’s right front bumper. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' twice as contributing factors, indicating the sedan driver did not yield to the bicyclist. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the danger posed by drivers failing to yield to cyclists proceeding straight through intersections.
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Parked Sedan Pulls Out, Cyclist’s Arm Severed▸Nov 20 - A parked sedan lunged from the curb on Myrtle Avenue. Its front quarter caught a 32-year-old cyclist. Flesh tore. Blood spilled. The man flew, conscious, his arm mangled. The bike stood untouched. The street fell silent. Metal met bone.
A 32-year-old man riding a bike was struck by a parked sedan pulling out near 449 Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn at 2:00 p.m., according to the police report. The report states the collision occurred when the sedan’s left front quarter panel hit the cyclist, resulting in a severe arm injury described as an amputation. The cyclist was ejected from his bike but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors, both attributed to the sedan driver’s actions. The bike itself was left undamaged. No contributing factors were attributed to the cyclist. The crash underscores the persistent danger posed by vehicles reentering traffic without regard for vulnerable road users.
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Sedan Strikes Bicyclist Passing Too Closely▸Nov 20 - A 32-year-old male bicyclist suffered bruises and arm injuries after a sedan clipped his right rear quarter panel. The crash happened on Clermont Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver’s failure to maintain safe passing distance caused the collision.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling southeast on Clermont Avenue struck a bicyclist traveling south at 8:40 a.m. The point of impact was the sedan’s right rear quarter panel. The bicyclist, a 32-year-old male, was injured with contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance while overtaking the bicyclist. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan had two occupants, and the driver was licensed in New York. Vehicle damage was limited to the sedan’s right rear quarter panel, while the bike showed no damage. This crash highlights the dangers of inadequate passing space for vulnerable road users.
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Sedan Strikes E-Bike on Brooklyn Avenue▸Nov 20 - A sedan collided with an e-bike on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn, injuring the 45-year-old male cyclist. The impact to the cyclist’s left arm caused abrasions. Police cite the sedan driver’s disregard of traffic control as the primary cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:32 AM on 3 Avenue near Bergen Street in Brooklyn. A 2018 sedan traveling south struck a westbound e-bike at the left front quarter panel, causing damage to both vehicles. The e-bike rider, a 45-year-old man, suffered abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The police report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' by the sedan driver as the contributing factor. The cyclist’s behavior or helmet use was not cited as a factor. The sedan driver was licensed and driving straight ahead, indicating a failure to yield or stop as required by traffic controls. This collision highlights the dangers posed by drivers ignoring traffic signals and controls in Brooklyn streets.
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Cyclist Strikes Pedestrian on Willoughby Ave▸Nov 19 - A cyclist hit a 58-year-old woman on Willoughby Ave in Brooklyn. She suffered chest bruises and shock. The bike showed no damage. Police listed no clear driver errors. The street remains dangerous for walkers.
According to the police report, a 58-year-old female pedestrian was struck by a male cyclist traveling east on Willoughby Ave in Brooklyn at 18:16. She suffered chest contusions and was in shock. The cyclist hit her with the center front of his bike, which showed no damage. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' meaning no specific driver error was identified. No pedestrian actions were cited as contributing factors. The cyclist was licensed. This crash highlights the ongoing risk pedestrians face from vehicles, even when police cannot pinpoint a clear cause.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Nov 18 - A 72-year-old woman suffered upper leg injuries and shock after a sedan struck her while she crossed Ashland Place with the signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way during a left turn, causing the collision at a Brooklyn intersection.
According to the police report, a 72-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Ashland Place and Fulton Street in Brooklyn at 11:10 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2024 Chevrolet sedan, driven by a licensed male driver from New Jersey, made a left turn and struck her with the vehicle's left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor for the crash. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her hip and upper leg, and was in shock following the impact. The sedan showed no damage. The driver’s failure to yield during the left turn directly led to the collision, highlighting a critical lapse in driver responsibility at this intersection.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian Crossing▸Nov 18 - A 14-year-old girl crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive, causing knee and lower leg injuries. The pedestrian remained conscious amid the impact.
According to the police report, a 14-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Fulton Street near Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn at 8:45 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2012 Honda sedan traveling east struck her with its left front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of impact. The vehicle sustained no damage. This crash highlights driver errors—specifically inattention and failure to yield—that led to serious injury of a vulnerable road user following traffic signals.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Nov 16 - A 31-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan made a left turn and struck him at an intersection in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian who was crossing with the signal.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:05 on Ashland Place near Willoughby Street in Brooklyn. A 31-year-old male pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when a northbound sedan made a left turn and struck him with the vehicle's left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The report identifies the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The sedan showed no damage, and the driver was licensed in New Jersey. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The collision highlights driver error in yielding at intersections, causing serious injury to a vulnerable road user.
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SUV Right Turn Hits Unlicensed Moped Rider▸Nov 16 - On Fulton Street in Brooklyn, a licensed SUV driver making a right turn collided with an unlicensed moped rider traveling straight. The moped driver was ejected and suffered serious leg injuries. The crash involved improper lane usage by the SUV driver.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:25 on Fulton Street near Ashland Place in Brooklyn. A licensed male SUV driver was making a right turn when his vehicle's right front bumper struck the right front quarter panel of a moped traveling straight northbound. The moped driver, an unlicensed male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained serious injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with a reported injury severity of 3. The police report cites "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to properly navigate the lane during the turn. No contributing factors related to the victim's behavior were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in lane usage and turning maneuvers.
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Bus Rear-Ends Taxi on Flatbush Avenue▸Nov 15 - A bus struck a stopped taxi on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The taxi driver, 68, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited the bus driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause. Both vehicles traveled southbound at the time.
According to the police report, a bus traveling southbound on Flatbush Avenue rear-ended a stopped taxi also heading south. The point of impact was the center front end of the bus and the center back end of the taxi. The taxi driver, a 68-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the bus driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the taxi. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles legally registered in New York. The taxi driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
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Unsafe Lane Change Causes Multi-Vehicle Collision▸Nov 15 - A driver executing an unsafe lane change on Atlantic Avenue triggered a multi-vehicle crash. A 25-year-old driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The collision involved three westbound vehicles, with significant damage to front and rear panels.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:07 AM on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The primary contributing factor was 'Unsafe Lane Changing' by one driver. The report details a collision involving three westbound vehicles: a sedan changing lanes, a sedan traveling straight, and an SUV stopped in traffic. The driver who changed lanes unsafely was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash, and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The impact points included the left front quarter panel of the lane-changing sedan, the right front bumper of the other sedan, and the left rear quarter panel of the SUV. All drivers were licensed. The report explicitly cites unsafe lane changing as the driver error leading to the crash, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian at Crosswalk▸Nov 14 - A 65-year-old woman was injured crossing a marked crosswalk on Dekalb Ave in Brooklyn. The driver, making a left turn, struck her with the left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered a shoulder contusion and remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 65-year-old female pedestrian was crossing a marked crosswalk at an intersection on Dekalb Ave near S Elliott Pl in Brooklyn at 10:10 PM. The driver of a 2024 GMC pick-up truck, traveling west and making a left turn, struck her with the vehicle's left front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was injured with a contusion to the shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious. There was no damage reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to pedestrians in marked crosswalks.
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Van Turns Left, Strikes Eastbound Bicyclist▸Nov 14 - A van making a left turn collided with an eastbound bicyclist in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand. Police cited driver inattention as a key factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:25 near 323 Dean Street in Brooklyn. A van traveling northeast was making a left turn when it struck a bicyclist traveling east. The point of impact was the van's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a 54-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the van driver. The cyclist was wearing pads but no other safety equipment was noted as a contributing factor. The van driver was licensed and operating a 2013 vehicle. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers in urban traffic.
13Int 1105-2024
Hudson co-sponsors bill boosting street safety transparency and project accountability.▸Nov 13 - Council demands DOT show its work. The law forces public updates on every street safety project. No more hiding delays. No more silent cost overruns. Progress for bus riders, cyclists, and walkers must be tracked and posted.
Int 1105-2024 became law on May 10, 2025, after action by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, sponsored by Julie Won and co-sponsored by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others, amends the city code to require the Department of Transportation to post annual and monthly updates on all projects tied to the streets master plan. The law’s title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' It forces transparency on protected bike lanes, bus lanes, pedestrian signals, and upgrades. The public will see delays, costs, and status. No more secrets. The mayor returned it unsigned, but the law stands.
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File Int 1105-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-11-13
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Three Injured in Brooklyn Sedan-Chassis Cab Crash▸Nov 11 - A 2019 sedan and a chassis cab collided in Brooklyn, injuring three occupants. All suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash involved multiple vehicular errors, highlighting systemic dangers in vehicle interactions on city streets.
According to the police report, a 2019 MERZ sedan and a 2019 MITS chassis cab, both traveling east, collided near 200 Tillary Street in Brooklyn at 21:05. The sedan sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. Three occupants in the sedan—a 20-year-old male driver, a 20-year-old female front passenger, and an 18-year-old male rear passenger—were all injured with head injuries and complaints of whiplash. Each occupant was conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report cites "Other Vehicular" factors as contributing causes for all three injured occupants, indicating multiple vehicle-related errors led to the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision underscores risks from driver errors and systemic vehicular dangers in Brooklyn traffic.
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Improper Lane Use Sedan Hits Cyclist▸Nov 8 - A sedan’s improper lane use on Myrtle Avenue struck a cyclist. The rider was ejected, left bleeding and in shock. Brooklyn’s streets again proved deadly for those outside a car.
According to the police report, a sedan and a bicyclist collided on Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn at 18:13. The sedan, parked before the crash, struck the cyclist traveling east. The 46-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered injuries to his shoulder and upper arm, with minor bleeding and shock. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor attributed to the driver. No victim actions contributed to the crash. This incident highlights the danger improper lane usage by drivers poses to cyclists in Brooklyn.
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SUV Turns Right, E-Bike Struck on Smith St▸Nov 8 - A licensed female SUV driver made a right turn on Smith Street in Brooklyn, colliding with a northbound unlicensed male e-bike rider. The e-bike driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited improper lane usage and driver distraction as causes.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Smith Street near Dean Street in Brooklyn at 3:45 PM. A licensed female driver of a 2021 Nissan SUV was making a right turn when she collided with a northbound male e-bike rider who was passing improperly. The e-bike driver, unlicensed and operating the vehicle without safety equipment, sustained injuries to his knee and lower leg, including contusions and bruises. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV showed no damage, while the e-bike's center front end was impacted. The report does not attribute fault to the e-bike rider but highlights driver errors and systemic dangers related to lane usage and attention.
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Gounardes Urges Immediate Safety Boosting Congestion Pricing Implementation▸Nov 8 - Governor Hochul cuts the congestion toll to $9. The move aims to beat a Trump block. Experts warn the lower fee will not cut traffic like the original $15 plan. Urgency grows as the MTA stalls projects. Vulnerable road users wait for relief.
""It’s more important than ever that we start congestion pricing immediately, before Trump can block it,"" -- Andrew Gounardes
On November 8, 2024, State Senator Andrew Gounardes responded to Governor Hochul’s revised congestion pricing plan. The new proposal drops the peak toll from $15 to $9. The plan’s status is pending, with urgency to implement before a new presidential administration. Gounardes stressed, “It’s more important than ever that we start congestion pricing immediately, before Trump can block it.” The bill aims to fund the MTA’s 2020-2024 capital plan, but economist Charles Komanoff warns, “You don’t get the immediate traffic speed gain that a $15 toll would give.” The measure is meant to reduce traffic and improve transit, but the lower toll means less impact. The MTA has already paused $16 billion in work. The focus is on starting the program, but advocates note the diluted toll will not deliver the same safety and quality-of-life gains for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
Analysis: Hochul's $9 Congestion Toll May Stave Off Trump, But Won't Reduce Traffic as Much,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2024-11-08
Nov 20 - A parked sedan lunged from the curb on Myrtle Avenue. Its front quarter caught a 32-year-old cyclist. Flesh tore. Blood spilled. The man flew, conscious, his arm mangled. The bike stood untouched. The street fell silent. Metal met bone.
A 32-year-old man riding a bike was struck by a parked sedan pulling out near 449 Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn at 2:00 p.m., according to the police report. The report states the collision occurred when the sedan’s left front quarter panel hit the cyclist, resulting in a severe arm injury described as an amputation. The cyclist was ejected from his bike but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors, both attributed to the sedan driver’s actions. The bike itself was left undamaged. No contributing factors were attributed to the cyclist. The crash underscores the persistent danger posed by vehicles reentering traffic without regard for vulnerable road users.
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Sedan Strikes Bicyclist Passing Too Closely▸Nov 20 - A 32-year-old male bicyclist suffered bruises and arm injuries after a sedan clipped his right rear quarter panel. The crash happened on Clermont Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver’s failure to maintain safe passing distance caused the collision.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling southeast on Clermont Avenue struck a bicyclist traveling south at 8:40 a.m. The point of impact was the sedan’s right rear quarter panel. The bicyclist, a 32-year-old male, was injured with contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance while overtaking the bicyclist. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan had two occupants, and the driver was licensed in New York. Vehicle damage was limited to the sedan’s right rear quarter panel, while the bike showed no damage. This crash highlights the dangers of inadequate passing space for vulnerable road users.
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Sedan Strikes E-Bike on Brooklyn Avenue▸Nov 20 - A sedan collided with an e-bike on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn, injuring the 45-year-old male cyclist. The impact to the cyclist’s left arm caused abrasions. Police cite the sedan driver’s disregard of traffic control as the primary cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:32 AM on 3 Avenue near Bergen Street in Brooklyn. A 2018 sedan traveling south struck a westbound e-bike at the left front quarter panel, causing damage to both vehicles. The e-bike rider, a 45-year-old man, suffered abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The police report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' by the sedan driver as the contributing factor. The cyclist’s behavior or helmet use was not cited as a factor. The sedan driver was licensed and driving straight ahead, indicating a failure to yield or stop as required by traffic controls. This collision highlights the dangers posed by drivers ignoring traffic signals and controls in Brooklyn streets.
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Cyclist Strikes Pedestrian on Willoughby Ave▸Nov 19 - A cyclist hit a 58-year-old woman on Willoughby Ave in Brooklyn. She suffered chest bruises and shock. The bike showed no damage. Police listed no clear driver errors. The street remains dangerous for walkers.
According to the police report, a 58-year-old female pedestrian was struck by a male cyclist traveling east on Willoughby Ave in Brooklyn at 18:16. She suffered chest contusions and was in shock. The cyclist hit her with the center front of his bike, which showed no damage. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' meaning no specific driver error was identified. No pedestrian actions were cited as contributing factors. The cyclist was licensed. This crash highlights the ongoing risk pedestrians face from vehicles, even when police cannot pinpoint a clear cause.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Nov 18 - A 72-year-old woman suffered upper leg injuries and shock after a sedan struck her while she crossed Ashland Place with the signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way during a left turn, causing the collision at a Brooklyn intersection.
According to the police report, a 72-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Ashland Place and Fulton Street in Brooklyn at 11:10 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2024 Chevrolet sedan, driven by a licensed male driver from New Jersey, made a left turn and struck her with the vehicle's left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor for the crash. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her hip and upper leg, and was in shock following the impact. The sedan showed no damage. The driver’s failure to yield during the left turn directly led to the collision, highlighting a critical lapse in driver responsibility at this intersection.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian Crossing▸Nov 18 - A 14-year-old girl crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive, causing knee and lower leg injuries. The pedestrian remained conscious amid the impact.
According to the police report, a 14-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Fulton Street near Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn at 8:45 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2012 Honda sedan traveling east struck her with its left front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of impact. The vehicle sustained no damage. This crash highlights driver errors—specifically inattention and failure to yield—that led to serious injury of a vulnerable road user following traffic signals.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Nov 16 - A 31-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan made a left turn and struck him at an intersection in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian who was crossing with the signal.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:05 on Ashland Place near Willoughby Street in Brooklyn. A 31-year-old male pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when a northbound sedan made a left turn and struck him with the vehicle's left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The report identifies the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The sedan showed no damage, and the driver was licensed in New Jersey. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The collision highlights driver error in yielding at intersections, causing serious injury to a vulnerable road user.
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SUV Right Turn Hits Unlicensed Moped Rider▸Nov 16 - On Fulton Street in Brooklyn, a licensed SUV driver making a right turn collided with an unlicensed moped rider traveling straight. The moped driver was ejected and suffered serious leg injuries. The crash involved improper lane usage by the SUV driver.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:25 on Fulton Street near Ashland Place in Brooklyn. A licensed male SUV driver was making a right turn when his vehicle's right front bumper struck the right front quarter panel of a moped traveling straight northbound. The moped driver, an unlicensed male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained serious injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with a reported injury severity of 3. The police report cites "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to properly navigate the lane during the turn. No contributing factors related to the victim's behavior were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in lane usage and turning maneuvers.
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Bus Rear-Ends Taxi on Flatbush Avenue▸Nov 15 - A bus struck a stopped taxi on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The taxi driver, 68, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited the bus driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause. Both vehicles traveled southbound at the time.
According to the police report, a bus traveling southbound on Flatbush Avenue rear-ended a stopped taxi also heading south. The point of impact was the center front end of the bus and the center back end of the taxi. The taxi driver, a 68-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the bus driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the taxi. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles legally registered in New York. The taxi driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
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Unsafe Lane Change Causes Multi-Vehicle Collision▸Nov 15 - A driver executing an unsafe lane change on Atlantic Avenue triggered a multi-vehicle crash. A 25-year-old driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The collision involved three westbound vehicles, with significant damage to front and rear panels.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:07 AM on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The primary contributing factor was 'Unsafe Lane Changing' by one driver. The report details a collision involving three westbound vehicles: a sedan changing lanes, a sedan traveling straight, and an SUV stopped in traffic. The driver who changed lanes unsafely was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash, and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The impact points included the left front quarter panel of the lane-changing sedan, the right front bumper of the other sedan, and the left rear quarter panel of the SUV. All drivers were licensed. The report explicitly cites unsafe lane changing as the driver error leading to the crash, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian at Crosswalk▸Nov 14 - A 65-year-old woman was injured crossing a marked crosswalk on Dekalb Ave in Brooklyn. The driver, making a left turn, struck her with the left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered a shoulder contusion and remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 65-year-old female pedestrian was crossing a marked crosswalk at an intersection on Dekalb Ave near S Elliott Pl in Brooklyn at 10:10 PM. The driver of a 2024 GMC pick-up truck, traveling west and making a left turn, struck her with the vehicle's left front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was injured with a contusion to the shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious. There was no damage reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to pedestrians in marked crosswalks.
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Van Turns Left, Strikes Eastbound Bicyclist▸Nov 14 - A van making a left turn collided with an eastbound bicyclist in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand. Police cited driver inattention as a key factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:25 near 323 Dean Street in Brooklyn. A van traveling northeast was making a left turn when it struck a bicyclist traveling east. The point of impact was the van's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a 54-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the van driver. The cyclist was wearing pads but no other safety equipment was noted as a contributing factor. The van driver was licensed and operating a 2013 vehicle. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers in urban traffic.
13Int 1105-2024
Hudson co-sponsors bill boosting street safety transparency and project accountability.▸Nov 13 - Council demands DOT show its work. The law forces public updates on every street safety project. No more hiding delays. No more silent cost overruns. Progress for bus riders, cyclists, and walkers must be tracked and posted.
Int 1105-2024 became law on May 10, 2025, after action by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, sponsored by Julie Won and co-sponsored by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others, amends the city code to require the Department of Transportation to post annual and monthly updates on all projects tied to the streets master plan. The law’s title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' It forces transparency on protected bike lanes, bus lanes, pedestrian signals, and upgrades. The public will see delays, costs, and status. No more secrets. The mayor returned it unsigned, but the law stands.
-
File Int 1105-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-11-13
11
Three Injured in Brooklyn Sedan-Chassis Cab Crash▸Nov 11 - A 2019 sedan and a chassis cab collided in Brooklyn, injuring three occupants. All suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash involved multiple vehicular errors, highlighting systemic dangers in vehicle interactions on city streets.
According to the police report, a 2019 MERZ sedan and a 2019 MITS chassis cab, both traveling east, collided near 200 Tillary Street in Brooklyn at 21:05. The sedan sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. Three occupants in the sedan—a 20-year-old male driver, a 20-year-old female front passenger, and an 18-year-old male rear passenger—were all injured with head injuries and complaints of whiplash. Each occupant was conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report cites "Other Vehicular" factors as contributing causes for all three injured occupants, indicating multiple vehicle-related errors led to the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision underscores risks from driver errors and systemic vehicular dangers in Brooklyn traffic.
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Improper Lane Use Sedan Hits Cyclist▸Nov 8 - A sedan’s improper lane use on Myrtle Avenue struck a cyclist. The rider was ejected, left bleeding and in shock. Brooklyn’s streets again proved deadly for those outside a car.
According to the police report, a sedan and a bicyclist collided on Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn at 18:13. The sedan, parked before the crash, struck the cyclist traveling east. The 46-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered injuries to his shoulder and upper arm, with minor bleeding and shock. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor attributed to the driver. No victim actions contributed to the crash. This incident highlights the danger improper lane usage by drivers poses to cyclists in Brooklyn.
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SUV Turns Right, E-Bike Struck on Smith St▸Nov 8 - A licensed female SUV driver made a right turn on Smith Street in Brooklyn, colliding with a northbound unlicensed male e-bike rider. The e-bike driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited improper lane usage and driver distraction as causes.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Smith Street near Dean Street in Brooklyn at 3:45 PM. A licensed female driver of a 2021 Nissan SUV was making a right turn when she collided with a northbound male e-bike rider who was passing improperly. The e-bike driver, unlicensed and operating the vehicle without safety equipment, sustained injuries to his knee and lower leg, including contusions and bruises. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV showed no damage, while the e-bike's center front end was impacted. The report does not attribute fault to the e-bike rider but highlights driver errors and systemic dangers related to lane usage and attention.
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Gounardes Urges Immediate Safety Boosting Congestion Pricing Implementation▸Nov 8 - Governor Hochul cuts the congestion toll to $9. The move aims to beat a Trump block. Experts warn the lower fee will not cut traffic like the original $15 plan. Urgency grows as the MTA stalls projects. Vulnerable road users wait for relief.
""It’s more important than ever that we start congestion pricing immediately, before Trump can block it,"" -- Andrew Gounardes
On November 8, 2024, State Senator Andrew Gounardes responded to Governor Hochul’s revised congestion pricing plan. The new proposal drops the peak toll from $15 to $9. The plan’s status is pending, with urgency to implement before a new presidential administration. Gounardes stressed, “It’s more important than ever that we start congestion pricing immediately, before Trump can block it.” The bill aims to fund the MTA’s 2020-2024 capital plan, but economist Charles Komanoff warns, “You don’t get the immediate traffic speed gain that a $15 toll would give.” The measure is meant to reduce traffic and improve transit, but the lower toll means less impact. The MTA has already paused $16 billion in work. The focus is on starting the program, but advocates note the diluted toll will not deliver the same safety and quality-of-life gains for pedestrians and cyclists.
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Analysis: Hochul's $9 Congestion Toll May Stave Off Trump, But Won't Reduce Traffic as Much,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2024-11-08
Nov 20 - A 32-year-old male bicyclist suffered bruises and arm injuries after a sedan clipped his right rear quarter panel. The crash happened on Clermont Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver’s failure to maintain safe passing distance caused the collision.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling southeast on Clermont Avenue struck a bicyclist traveling south at 8:40 a.m. The point of impact was the sedan’s right rear quarter panel. The bicyclist, a 32-year-old male, was injured with contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance while overtaking the bicyclist. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan had two occupants, and the driver was licensed in New York. Vehicle damage was limited to the sedan’s right rear quarter panel, while the bike showed no damage. This crash highlights the dangers of inadequate passing space for vulnerable road users.
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Sedan Strikes E-Bike on Brooklyn Avenue▸Nov 20 - A sedan collided with an e-bike on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn, injuring the 45-year-old male cyclist. The impact to the cyclist’s left arm caused abrasions. Police cite the sedan driver’s disregard of traffic control as the primary cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:32 AM on 3 Avenue near Bergen Street in Brooklyn. A 2018 sedan traveling south struck a westbound e-bike at the left front quarter panel, causing damage to both vehicles. The e-bike rider, a 45-year-old man, suffered abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The police report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' by the sedan driver as the contributing factor. The cyclist’s behavior or helmet use was not cited as a factor. The sedan driver was licensed and driving straight ahead, indicating a failure to yield or stop as required by traffic controls. This collision highlights the dangers posed by drivers ignoring traffic signals and controls in Brooklyn streets.
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Cyclist Strikes Pedestrian on Willoughby Ave▸Nov 19 - A cyclist hit a 58-year-old woman on Willoughby Ave in Brooklyn. She suffered chest bruises and shock. The bike showed no damage. Police listed no clear driver errors. The street remains dangerous for walkers.
According to the police report, a 58-year-old female pedestrian was struck by a male cyclist traveling east on Willoughby Ave in Brooklyn at 18:16. She suffered chest contusions and was in shock. The cyclist hit her with the center front of his bike, which showed no damage. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' meaning no specific driver error was identified. No pedestrian actions were cited as contributing factors. The cyclist was licensed. This crash highlights the ongoing risk pedestrians face from vehicles, even when police cannot pinpoint a clear cause.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Nov 18 - A 72-year-old woman suffered upper leg injuries and shock after a sedan struck her while she crossed Ashland Place with the signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way during a left turn, causing the collision at a Brooklyn intersection.
According to the police report, a 72-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Ashland Place and Fulton Street in Brooklyn at 11:10 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2024 Chevrolet sedan, driven by a licensed male driver from New Jersey, made a left turn and struck her with the vehicle's left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor for the crash. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her hip and upper leg, and was in shock following the impact. The sedan showed no damage. The driver’s failure to yield during the left turn directly led to the collision, highlighting a critical lapse in driver responsibility at this intersection.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian Crossing▸Nov 18 - A 14-year-old girl crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive, causing knee and lower leg injuries. The pedestrian remained conscious amid the impact.
According to the police report, a 14-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Fulton Street near Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn at 8:45 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2012 Honda sedan traveling east struck her with its left front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of impact. The vehicle sustained no damage. This crash highlights driver errors—specifically inattention and failure to yield—that led to serious injury of a vulnerable road user following traffic signals.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Nov 16 - A 31-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan made a left turn and struck him at an intersection in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian who was crossing with the signal.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:05 on Ashland Place near Willoughby Street in Brooklyn. A 31-year-old male pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when a northbound sedan made a left turn and struck him with the vehicle's left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The report identifies the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The sedan showed no damage, and the driver was licensed in New Jersey. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The collision highlights driver error in yielding at intersections, causing serious injury to a vulnerable road user.
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SUV Right Turn Hits Unlicensed Moped Rider▸Nov 16 - On Fulton Street in Brooklyn, a licensed SUV driver making a right turn collided with an unlicensed moped rider traveling straight. The moped driver was ejected and suffered serious leg injuries. The crash involved improper lane usage by the SUV driver.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:25 on Fulton Street near Ashland Place in Brooklyn. A licensed male SUV driver was making a right turn when his vehicle's right front bumper struck the right front quarter panel of a moped traveling straight northbound. The moped driver, an unlicensed male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained serious injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with a reported injury severity of 3. The police report cites "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to properly navigate the lane during the turn. No contributing factors related to the victim's behavior were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in lane usage and turning maneuvers.
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Bus Rear-Ends Taxi on Flatbush Avenue▸Nov 15 - A bus struck a stopped taxi on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The taxi driver, 68, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited the bus driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause. Both vehicles traveled southbound at the time.
According to the police report, a bus traveling southbound on Flatbush Avenue rear-ended a stopped taxi also heading south. The point of impact was the center front end of the bus and the center back end of the taxi. The taxi driver, a 68-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the bus driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the taxi. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles legally registered in New York. The taxi driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
15
Unsafe Lane Change Causes Multi-Vehicle Collision▸Nov 15 - A driver executing an unsafe lane change on Atlantic Avenue triggered a multi-vehicle crash. A 25-year-old driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The collision involved three westbound vehicles, with significant damage to front and rear panels.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:07 AM on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The primary contributing factor was 'Unsafe Lane Changing' by one driver. The report details a collision involving three westbound vehicles: a sedan changing lanes, a sedan traveling straight, and an SUV stopped in traffic. The driver who changed lanes unsafely was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash, and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The impact points included the left front quarter panel of the lane-changing sedan, the right front bumper of the other sedan, and the left rear quarter panel of the SUV. All drivers were licensed. The report explicitly cites unsafe lane changing as the driver error leading to the crash, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian at Crosswalk▸Nov 14 - A 65-year-old woman was injured crossing a marked crosswalk on Dekalb Ave in Brooklyn. The driver, making a left turn, struck her with the left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered a shoulder contusion and remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 65-year-old female pedestrian was crossing a marked crosswalk at an intersection on Dekalb Ave near S Elliott Pl in Brooklyn at 10:10 PM. The driver of a 2024 GMC pick-up truck, traveling west and making a left turn, struck her with the vehicle's left front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was injured with a contusion to the shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious. There was no damage reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to pedestrians in marked crosswalks.
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Van Turns Left, Strikes Eastbound Bicyclist▸Nov 14 - A van making a left turn collided with an eastbound bicyclist in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand. Police cited driver inattention as a key factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:25 near 323 Dean Street in Brooklyn. A van traveling northeast was making a left turn when it struck a bicyclist traveling east. The point of impact was the van's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a 54-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the van driver. The cyclist was wearing pads but no other safety equipment was noted as a contributing factor. The van driver was licensed and operating a 2013 vehicle. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers in urban traffic.
13Int 1105-2024
Hudson co-sponsors bill boosting street safety transparency and project accountability.▸Nov 13 - Council demands DOT show its work. The law forces public updates on every street safety project. No more hiding delays. No more silent cost overruns. Progress for bus riders, cyclists, and walkers must be tracked and posted.
Int 1105-2024 became law on May 10, 2025, after action by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, sponsored by Julie Won and co-sponsored by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others, amends the city code to require the Department of Transportation to post annual and monthly updates on all projects tied to the streets master plan. The law’s title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' It forces transparency on protected bike lanes, bus lanes, pedestrian signals, and upgrades. The public will see delays, costs, and status. No more secrets. The mayor returned it unsigned, but the law stands.
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File Int 1105-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-11-13
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Three Injured in Brooklyn Sedan-Chassis Cab Crash▸Nov 11 - A 2019 sedan and a chassis cab collided in Brooklyn, injuring three occupants. All suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash involved multiple vehicular errors, highlighting systemic dangers in vehicle interactions on city streets.
According to the police report, a 2019 MERZ sedan and a 2019 MITS chassis cab, both traveling east, collided near 200 Tillary Street in Brooklyn at 21:05. The sedan sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. Three occupants in the sedan—a 20-year-old male driver, a 20-year-old female front passenger, and an 18-year-old male rear passenger—were all injured with head injuries and complaints of whiplash. Each occupant was conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report cites "Other Vehicular" factors as contributing causes for all three injured occupants, indicating multiple vehicle-related errors led to the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision underscores risks from driver errors and systemic vehicular dangers in Brooklyn traffic.
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Improper Lane Use Sedan Hits Cyclist▸Nov 8 - A sedan’s improper lane use on Myrtle Avenue struck a cyclist. The rider was ejected, left bleeding and in shock. Brooklyn’s streets again proved deadly for those outside a car.
According to the police report, a sedan and a bicyclist collided on Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn at 18:13. The sedan, parked before the crash, struck the cyclist traveling east. The 46-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered injuries to his shoulder and upper arm, with minor bleeding and shock. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor attributed to the driver. No victim actions contributed to the crash. This incident highlights the danger improper lane usage by drivers poses to cyclists in Brooklyn.
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SUV Turns Right, E-Bike Struck on Smith St▸Nov 8 - A licensed female SUV driver made a right turn on Smith Street in Brooklyn, colliding with a northbound unlicensed male e-bike rider. The e-bike driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited improper lane usage and driver distraction as causes.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Smith Street near Dean Street in Brooklyn at 3:45 PM. A licensed female driver of a 2021 Nissan SUV was making a right turn when she collided with a northbound male e-bike rider who was passing improperly. The e-bike driver, unlicensed and operating the vehicle without safety equipment, sustained injuries to his knee and lower leg, including contusions and bruises. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV showed no damage, while the e-bike's center front end was impacted. The report does not attribute fault to the e-bike rider but highlights driver errors and systemic dangers related to lane usage and attention.
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Gounardes Urges Immediate Safety Boosting Congestion Pricing Implementation▸Nov 8 - Governor Hochul cuts the congestion toll to $9. The move aims to beat a Trump block. Experts warn the lower fee will not cut traffic like the original $15 plan. Urgency grows as the MTA stalls projects. Vulnerable road users wait for relief.
""It’s more important than ever that we start congestion pricing immediately, before Trump can block it,"" -- Andrew Gounardes
On November 8, 2024, State Senator Andrew Gounardes responded to Governor Hochul’s revised congestion pricing plan. The new proposal drops the peak toll from $15 to $9. The plan’s status is pending, with urgency to implement before a new presidential administration. Gounardes stressed, “It’s more important than ever that we start congestion pricing immediately, before Trump can block it.” The bill aims to fund the MTA’s 2020-2024 capital plan, but economist Charles Komanoff warns, “You don’t get the immediate traffic speed gain that a $15 toll would give.” The measure is meant to reduce traffic and improve transit, but the lower toll means less impact. The MTA has already paused $16 billion in work. The focus is on starting the program, but advocates note the diluted toll will not deliver the same safety and quality-of-life gains for pedestrians and cyclists.
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Analysis: Hochul's $9 Congestion Toll May Stave Off Trump, But Won't Reduce Traffic as Much,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2024-11-08
Nov 20 - A sedan collided with an e-bike on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn, injuring the 45-year-old male cyclist. The impact to the cyclist’s left arm caused abrasions. Police cite the sedan driver’s disregard of traffic control as the primary cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:32 AM on 3 Avenue near Bergen Street in Brooklyn. A 2018 sedan traveling south struck a westbound e-bike at the left front quarter panel, causing damage to both vehicles. The e-bike rider, a 45-year-old man, suffered abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The police report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' by the sedan driver as the contributing factor. The cyclist’s behavior or helmet use was not cited as a factor. The sedan driver was licensed and driving straight ahead, indicating a failure to yield or stop as required by traffic controls. This collision highlights the dangers posed by drivers ignoring traffic signals and controls in Brooklyn streets.
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Cyclist Strikes Pedestrian on Willoughby Ave▸Nov 19 - A cyclist hit a 58-year-old woman on Willoughby Ave in Brooklyn. She suffered chest bruises and shock. The bike showed no damage. Police listed no clear driver errors. The street remains dangerous for walkers.
According to the police report, a 58-year-old female pedestrian was struck by a male cyclist traveling east on Willoughby Ave in Brooklyn at 18:16. She suffered chest contusions and was in shock. The cyclist hit her with the center front of his bike, which showed no damage. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' meaning no specific driver error was identified. No pedestrian actions were cited as contributing factors. The cyclist was licensed. This crash highlights the ongoing risk pedestrians face from vehicles, even when police cannot pinpoint a clear cause.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Nov 18 - A 72-year-old woman suffered upper leg injuries and shock after a sedan struck her while she crossed Ashland Place with the signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way during a left turn, causing the collision at a Brooklyn intersection.
According to the police report, a 72-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Ashland Place and Fulton Street in Brooklyn at 11:10 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2024 Chevrolet sedan, driven by a licensed male driver from New Jersey, made a left turn and struck her with the vehicle's left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor for the crash. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her hip and upper leg, and was in shock following the impact. The sedan showed no damage. The driver’s failure to yield during the left turn directly led to the collision, highlighting a critical lapse in driver responsibility at this intersection.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian Crossing▸Nov 18 - A 14-year-old girl crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive, causing knee and lower leg injuries. The pedestrian remained conscious amid the impact.
According to the police report, a 14-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Fulton Street near Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn at 8:45 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2012 Honda sedan traveling east struck her with its left front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of impact. The vehicle sustained no damage. This crash highlights driver errors—specifically inattention and failure to yield—that led to serious injury of a vulnerable road user following traffic signals.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Nov 16 - A 31-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan made a left turn and struck him at an intersection in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian who was crossing with the signal.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:05 on Ashland Place near Willoughby Street in Brooklyn. A 31-year-old male pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when a northbound sedan made a left turn and struck him with the vehicle's left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The report identifies the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The sedan showed no damage, and the driver was licensed in New Jersey. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The collision highlights driver error in yielding at intersections, causing serious injury to a vulnerable road user.
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SUV Right Turn Hits Unlicensed Moped Rider▸Nov 16 - On Fulton Street in Brooklyn, a licensed SUV driver making a right turn collided with an unlicensed moped rider traveling straight. The moped driver was ejected and suffered serious leg injuries. The crash involved improper lane usage by the SUV driver.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:25 on Fulton Street near Ashland Place in Brooklyn. A licensed male SUV driver was making a right turn when his vehicle's right front bumper struck the right front quarter panel of a moped traveling straight northbound. The moped driver, an unlicensed male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained serious injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with a reported injury severity of 3. The police report cites "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to properly navigate the lane during the turn. No contributing factors related to the victim's behavior were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in lane usage and turning maneuvers.
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Bus Rear-Ends Taxi on Flatbush Avenue▸Nov 15 - A bus struck a stopped taxi on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The taxi driver, 68, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited the bus driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause. Both vehicles traveled southbound at the time.
According to the police report, a bus traveling southbound on Flatbush Avenue rear-ended a stopped taxi also heading south. The point of impact was the center front end of the bus and the center back end of the taxi. The taxi driver, a 68-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the bus driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the taxi. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles legally registered in New York. The taxi driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
15
Unsafe Lane Change Causes Multi-Vehicle Collision▸Nov 15 - A driver executing an unsafe lane change on Atlantic Avenue triggered a multi-vehicle crash. A 25-year-old driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The collision involved three westbound vehicles, with significant damage to front and rear panels.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:07 AM on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The primary contributing factor was 'Unsafe Lane Changing' by one driver. The report details a collision involving three westbound vehicles: a sedan changing lanes, a sedan traveling straight, and an SUV stopped in traffic. The driver who changed lanes unsafely was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash, and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The impact points included the left front quarter panel of the lane-changing sedan, the right front bumper of the other sedan, and the left rear quarter panel of the SUV. All drivers were licensed. The report explicitly cites unsafe lane changing as the driver error leading to the crash, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian at Crosswalk▸Nov 14 - A 65-year-old woman was injured crossing a marked crosswalk on Dekalb Ave in Brooklyn. The driver, making a left turn, struck her with the left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered a shoulder contusion and remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 65-year-old female pedestrian was crossing a marked crosswalk at an intersection on Dekalb Ave near S Elliott Pl in Brooklyn at 10:10 PM. The driver of a 2024 GMC pick-up truck, traveling west and making a left turn, struck her with the vehicle's left front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was injured with a contusion to the shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious. There was no damage reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to pedestrians in marked crosswalks.
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Van Turns Left, Strikes Eastbound Bicyclist▸Nov 14 - A van making a left turn collided with an eastbound bicyclist in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand. Police cited driver inattention as a key factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:25 near 323 Dean Street in Brooklyn. A van traveling northeast was making a left turn when it struck a bicyclist traveling east. The point of impact was the van's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a 54-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the van driver. The cyclist was wearing pads but no other safety equipment was noted as a contributing factor. The van driver was licensed and operating a 2013 vehicle. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers in urban traffic.
13Int 1105-2024
Hudson co-sponsors bill boosting street safety transparency and project accountability.▸Nov 13 - Council demands DOT show its work. The law forces public updates on every street safety project. No more hiding delays. No more silent cost overruns. Progress for bus riders, cyclists, and walkers must be tracked and posted.
Int 1105-2024 became law on May 10, 2025, after action by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, sponsored by Julie Won and co-sponsored by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others, amends the city code to require the Department of Transportation to post annual and monthly updates on all projects tied to the streets master plan. The law’s title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' It forces transparency on protected bike lanes, bus lanes, pedestrian signals, and upgrades. The public will see delays, costs, and status. No more secrets. The mayor returned it unsigned, but the law stands.
-
File Int 1105-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-11-13
11
Three Injured in Brooklyn Sedan-Chassis Cab Crash▸Nov 11 - A 2019 sedan and a chassis cab collided in Brooklyn, injuring three occupants. All suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash involved multiple vehicular errors, highlighting systemic dangers in vehicle interactions on city streets.
According to the police report, a 2019 MERZ sedan and a 2019 MITS chassis cab, both traveling east, collided near 200 Tillary Street in Brooklyn at 21:05. The sedan sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. Three occupants in the sedan—a 20-year-old male driver, a 20-year-old female front passenger, and an 18-year-old male rear passenger—were all injured with head injuries and complaints of whiplash. Each occupant was conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report cites "Other Vehicular" factors as contributing causes for all three injured occupants, indicating multiple vehicle-related errors led to the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision underscores risks from driver errors and systemic vehicular dangers in Brooklyn traffic.
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Improper Lane Use Sedan Hits Cyclist▸Nov 8 - A sedan’s improper lane use on Myrtle Avenue struck a cyclist. The rider was ejected, left bleeding and in shock. Brooklyn’s streets again proved deadly for those outside a car.
According to the police report, a sedan and a bicyclist collided on Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn at 18:13. The sedan, parked before the crash, struck the cyclist traveling east. The 46-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered injuries to his shoulder and upper arm, with minor bleeding and shock. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor attributed to the driver. No victim actions contributed to the crash. This incident highlights the danger improper lane usage by drivers poses to cyclists in Brooklyn.
8
SUV Turns Right, E-Bike Struck on Smith St▸Nov 8 - A licensed female SUV driver made a right turn on Smith Street in Brooklyn, colliding with a northbound unlicensed male e-bike rider. The e-bike driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited improper lane usage and driver distraction as causes.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Smith Street near Dean Street in Brooklyn at 3:45 PM. A licensed female driver of a 2021 Nissan SUV was making a right turn when she collided with a northbound male e-bike rider who was passing improperly. The e-bike driver, unlicensed and operating the vehicle without safety equipment, sustained injuries to his knee and lower leg, including contusions and bruises. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV showed no damage, while the e-bike's center front end was impacted. The report does not attribute fault to the e-bike rider but highlights driver errors and systemic dangers related to lane usage and attention.
8
Gounardes Urges Immediate Safety Boosting Congestion Pricing Implementation▸Nov 8 - Governor Hochul cuts the congestion toll to $9. The move aims to beat a Trump block. Experts warn the lower fee will not cut traffic like the original $15 plan. Urgency grows as the MTA stalls projects. Vulnerable road users wait for relief.
""It’s more important than ever that we start congestion pricing immediately, before Trump can block it,"" -- Andrew Gounardes
On November 8, 2024, State Senator Andrew Gounardes responded to Governor Hochul’s revised congestion pricing plan. The new proposal drops the peak toll from $15 to $9. The plan’s status is pending, with urgency to implement before a new presidential administration. Gounardes stressed, “It’s more important than ever that we start congestion pricing immediately, before Trump can block it.” The bill aims to fund the MTA’s 2020-2024 capital plan, but economist Charles Komanoff warns, “You don’t get the immediate traffic speed gain that a $15 toll would give.” The measure is meant to reduce traffic and improve transit, but the lower toll means less impact. The MTA has already paused $16 billion in work. The focus is on starting the program, but advocates note the diluted toll will not deliver the same safety and quality-of-life gains for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
Analysis: Hochul's $9 Congestion Toll May Stave Off Trump, But Won't Reduce Traffic as Much,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2024-11-08
Nov 19 - A cyclist hit a 58-year-old woman on Willoughby Ave in Brooklyn. She suffered chest bruises and shock. The bike showed no damage. Police listed no clear driver errors. The street remains dangerous for walkers.
According to the police report, a 58-year-old female pedestrian was struck by a male cyclist traveling east on Willoughby Ave in Brooklyn at 18:16. She suffered chest contusions and was in shock. The cyclist hit her with the center front of his bike, which showed no damage. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' meaning no specific driver error was identified. No pedestrian actions were cited as contributing factors. The cyclist was licensed. This crash highlights the ongoing risk pedestrians face from vehicles, even when police cannot pinpoint a clear cause.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Nov 18 - A 72-year-old woman suffered upper leg injuries and shock after a sedan struck her while she crossed Ashland Place with the signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way during a left turn, causing the collision at a Brooklyn intersection.
According to the police report, a 72-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Ashland Place and Fulton Street in Brooklyn at 11:10 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2024 Chevrolet sedan, driven by a licensed male driver from New Jersey, made a left turn and struck her with the vehicle's left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor for the crash. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her hip and upper leg, and was in shock following the impact. The sedan showed no damage. The driver’s failure to yield during the left turn directly led to the collision, highlighting a critical lapse in driver responsibility at this intersection.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian Crossing▸Nov 18 - A 14-year-old girl crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive, causing knee and lower leg injuries. The pedestrian remained conscious amid the impact.
According to the police report, a 14-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Fulton Street near Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn at 8:45 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2012 Honda sedan traveling east struck her with its left front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of impact. The vehicle sustained no damage. This crash highlights driver errors—specifically inattention and failure to yield—that led to serious injury of a vulnerable road user following traffic signals.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Nov 16 - A 31-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan made a left turn and struck him at an intersection in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian who was crossing with the signal.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:05 on Ashland Place near Willoughby Street in Brooklyn. A 31-year-old male pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when a northbound sedan made a left turn and struck him with the vehicle's left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The report identifies the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The sedan showed no damage, and the driver was licensed in New Jersey. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The collision highlights driver error in yielding at intersections, causing serious injury to a vulnerable road user.
16
SUV Right Turn Hits Unlicensed Moped Rider▸Nov 16 - On Fulton Street in Brooklyn, a licensed SUV driver making a right turn collided with an unlicensed moped rider traveling straight. The moped driver was ejected and suffered serious leg injuries. The crash involved improper lane usage by the SUV driver.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:25 on Fulton Street near Ashland Place in Brooklyn. A licensed male SUV driver was making a right turn when his vehicle's right front bumper struck the right front quarter panel of a moped traveling straight northbound. The moped driver, an unlicensed male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained serious injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with a reported injury severity of 3. The police report cites "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to properly navigate the lane during the turn. No contributing factors related to the victim's behavior were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in lane usage and turning maneuvers.
15
Bus Rear-Ends Taxi on Flatbush Avenue▸Nov 15 - A bus struck a stopped taxi on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The taxi driver, 68, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited the bus driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause. Both vehicles traveled southbound at the time.
According to the police report, a bus traveling southbound on Flatbush Avenue rear-ended a stopped taxi also heading south. The point of impact was the center front end of the bus and the center back end of the taxi. The taxi driver, a 68-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the bus driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the taxi. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles legally registered in New York. The taxi driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
15
Unsafe Lane Change Causes Multi-Vehicle Collision▸Nov 15 - A driver executing an unsafe lane change on Atlantic Avenue triggered a multi-vehicle crash. A 25-year-old driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The collision involved three westbound vehicles, with significant damage to front and rear panels.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:07 AM on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The primary contributing factor was 'Unsafe Lane Changing' by one driver. The report details a collision involving three westbound vehicles: a sedan changing lanes, a sedan traveling straight, and an SUV stopped in traffic. The driver who changed lanes unsafely was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash, and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The impact points included the left front quarter panel of the lane-changing sedan, the right front bumper of the other sedan, and the left rear quarter panel of the SUV. All drivers were licensed. The report explicitly cites unsafe lane changing as the driver error leading to the crash, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian at Crosswalk▸Nov 14 - A 65-year-old woman was injured crossing a marked crosswalk on Dekalb Ave in Brooklyn. The driver, making a left turn, struck her with the left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered a shoulder contusion and remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 65-year-old female pedestrian was crossing a marked crosswalk at an intersection on Dekalb Ave near S Elliott Pl in Brooklyn at 10:10 PM. The driver of a 2024 GMC pick-up truck, traveling west and making a left turn, struck her with the vehicle's left front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was injured with a contusion to the shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious. There was no damage reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to pedestrians in marked crosswalks.
14
Van Turns Left, Strikes Eastbound Bicyclist▸Nov 14 - A van making a left turn collided with an eastbound bicyclist in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand. Police cited driver inattention as a key factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:25 near 323 Dean Street in Brooklyn. A van traveling northeast was making a left turn when it struck a bicyclist traveling east. The point of impact was the van's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a 54-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the van driver. The cyclist was wearing pads but no other safety equipment was noted as a contributing factor. The van driver was licensed and operating a 2013 vehicle. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers in urban traffic.
13Int 1105-2024
Hudson co-sponsors bill boosting street safety transparency and project accountability.▸Nov 13 - Council demands DOT show its work. The law forces public updates on every street safety project. No more hiding delays. No more silent cost overruns. Progress for bus riders, cyclists, and walkers must be tracked and posted.
Int 1105-2024 became law on May 10, 2025, after action by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, sponsored by Julie Won and co-sponsored by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others, amends the city code to require the Department of Transportation to post annual and monthly updates on all projects tied to the streets master plan. The law’s title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' It forces transparency on protected bike lanes, bus lanes, pedestrian signals, and upgrades. The public will see delays, costs, and status. No more secrets. The mayor returned it unsigned, but the law stands.
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File Int 1105-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-11-13
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Three Injured in Brooklyn Sedan-Chassis Cab Crash▸Nov 11 - A 2019 sedan and a chassis cab collided in Brooklyn, injuring three occupants. All suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash involved multiple vehicular errors, highlighting systemic dangers in vehicle interactions on city streets.
According to the police report, a 2019 MERZ sedan and a 2019 MITS chassis cab, both traveling east, collided near 200 Tillary Street in Brooklyn at 21:05. The sedan sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. Three occupants in the sedan—a 20-year-old male driver, a 20-year-old female front passenger, and an 18-year-old male rear passenger—were all injured with head injuries and complaints of whiplash. Each occupant was conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report cites "Other Vehicular" factors as contributing causes for all three injured occupants, indicating multiple vehicle-related errors led to the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision underscores risks from driver errors and systemic vehicular dangers in Brooklyn traffic.
8
Improper Lane Use Sedan Hits Cyclist▸Nov 8 - A sedan’s improper lane use on Myrtle Avenue struck a cyclist. The rider was ejected, left bleeding and in shock. Brooklyn’s streets again proved deadly for those outside a car.
According to the police report, a sedan and a bicyclist collided on Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn at 18:13. The sedan, parked before the crash, struck the cyclist traveling east. The 46-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered injuries to his shoulder and upper arm, with minor bleeding and shock. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor attributed to the driver. No victim actions contributed to the crash. This incident highlights the danger improper lane usage by drivers poses to cyclists in Brooklyn.
8
SUV Turns Right, E-Bike Struck on Smith St▸Nov 8 - A licensed female SUV driver made a right turn on Smith Street in Brooklyn, colliding with a northbound unlicensed male e-bike rider. The e-bike driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited improper lane usage and driver distraction as causes.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Smith Street near Dean Street in Brooklyn at 3:45 PM. A licensed female driver of a 2021 Nissan SUV was making a right turn when she collided with a northbound male e-bike rider who was passing improperly. The e-bike driver, unlicensed and operating the vehicle without safety equipment, sustained injuries to his knee and lower leg, including contusions and bruises. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV showed no damage, while the e-bike's center front end was impacted. The report does not attribute fault to the e-bike rider but highlights driver errors and systemic dangers related to lane usage and attention.
8
Gounardes Urges Immediate Safety Boosting Congestion Pricing Implementation▸Nov 8 - Governor Hochul cuts the congestion toll to $9. The move aims to beat a Trump block. Experts warn the lower fee will not cut traffic like the original $15 plan. Urgency grows as the MTA stalls projects. Vulnerable road users wait for relief.
""It’s more important than ever that we start congestion pricing immediately, before Trump can block it,"" -- Andrew Gounardes
On November 8, 2024, State Senator Andrew Gounardes responded to Governor Hochul’s revised congestion pricing plan. The new proposal drops the peak toll from $15 to $9. The plan’s status is pending, with urgency to implement before a new presidential administration. Gounardes stressed, “It’s more important than ever that we start congestion pricing immediately, before Trump can block it.” The bill aims to fund the MTA’s 2020-2024 capital plan, but economist Charles Komanoff warns, “You don’t get the immediate traffic speed gain that a $15 toll would give.” The measure is meant to reduce traffic and improve transit, but the lower toll means less impact. The MTA has already paused $16 billion in work. The focus is on starting the program, but advocates note the diluted toll will not deliver the same safety and quality-of-life gains for pedestrians and cyclists.
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Analysis: Hochul's $9 Congestion Toll May Stave Off Trump, But Won't Reduce Traffic as Much,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2024-11-08
Nov 18 - A 72-year-old woman suffered upper leg injuries and shock after a sedan struck her while she crossed Ashland Place with the signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way during a left turn, causing the collision at a Brooklyn intersection.
According to the police report, a 72-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Ashland Place and Fulton Street in Brooklyn at 11:10 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2024 Chevrolet sedan, driven by a licensed male driver from New Jersey, made a left turn and struck her with the vehicle's left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor for the crash. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her hip and upper leg, and was in shock following the impact. The sedan showed no damage. The driver’s failure to yield during the left turn directly led to the collision, highlighting a critical lapse in driver responsibility at this intersection.
18
Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian Crossing▸Nov 18 - A 14-year-old girl crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive, causing knee and lower leg injuries. The pedestrian remained conscious amid the impact.
According to the police report, a 14-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Fulton Street near Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn at 8:45 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2012 Honda sedan traveling east struck her with its left front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of impact. The vehicle sustained no damage. This crash highlights driver errors—specifically inattention and failure to yield—that led to serious injury of a vulnerable road user following traffic signals.
16
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Nov 16 - A 31-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan made a left turn and struck him at an intersection in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian who was crossing with the signal.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:05 on Ashland Place near Willoughby Street in Brooklyn. A 31-year-old male pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when a northbound sedan made a left turn and struck him with the vehicle's left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The report identifies the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The sedan showed no damage, and the driver was licensed in New Jersey. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The collision highlights driver error in yielding at intersections, causing serious injury to a vulnerable road user.
16
SUV Right Turn Hits Unlicensed Moped Rider▸Nov 16 - On Fulton Street in Brooklyn, a licensed SUV driver making a right turn collided with an unlicensed moped rider traveling straight. The moped driver was ejected and suffered serious leg injuries. The crash involved improper lane usage by the SUV driver.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:25 on Fulton Street near Ashland Place in Brooklyn. A licensed male SUV driver was making a right turn when his vehicle's right front bumper struck the right front quarter panel of a moped traveling straight northbound. The moped driver, an unlicensed male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained serious injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with a reported injury severity of 3. The police report cites "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to properly navigate the lane during the turn. No contributing factors related to the victim's behavior were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in lane usage and turning maneuvers.
15
Bus Rear-Ends Taxi on Flatbush Avenue▸Nov 15 - A bus struck a stopped taxi on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The taxi driver, 68, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited the bus driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause. Both vehicles traveled southbound at the time.
According to the police report, a bus traveling southbound on Flatbush Avenue rear-ended a stopped taxi also heading south. The point of impact was the center front end of the bus and the center back end of the taxi. The taxi driver, a 68-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the bus driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the taxi. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles legally registered in New York. The taxi driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
15
Unsafe Lane Change Causes Multi-Vehicle Collision▸Nov 15 - A driver executing an unsafe lane change on Atlantic Avenue triggered a multi-vehicle crash. A 25-year-old driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The collision involved three westbound vehicles, with significant damage to front and rear panels.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:07 AM on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The primary contributing factor was 'Unsafe Lane Changing' by one driver. The report details a collision involving three westbound vehicles: a sedan changing lanes, a sedan traveling straight, and an SUV stopped in traffic. The driver who changed lanes unsafely was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash, and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The impact points included the left front quarter panel of the lane-changing sedan, the right front bumper of the other sedan, and the left rear quarter panel of the SUV. All drivers were licensed. The report explicitly cites unsafe lane changing as the driver error leading to the crash, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
14
Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian at Crosswalk▸Nov 14 - A 65-year-old woman was injured crossing a marked crosswalk on Dekalb Ave in Brooklyn. The driver, making a left turn, struck her with the left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered a shoulder contusion and remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 65-year-old female pedestrian was crossing a marked crosswalk at an intersection on Dekalb Ave near S Elliott Pl in Brooklyn at 10:10 PM. The driver of a 2024 GMC pick-up truck, traveling west and making a left turn, struck her with the vehicle's left front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was injured with a contusion to the shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious. There was no damage reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to pedestrians in marked crosswalks.
14
Van Turns Left, Strikes Eastbound Bicyclist▸Nov 14 - A van making a left turn collided with an eastbound bicyclist in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand. Police cited driver inattention as a key factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:25 near 323 Dean Street in Brooklyn. A van traveling northeast was making a left turn when it struck a bicyclist traveling east. The point of impact was the van's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a 54-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the van driver. The cyclist was wearing pads but no other safety equipment was noted as a contributing factor. The van driver was licensed and operating a 2013 vehicle. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers in urban traffic.
13Int 1105-2024
Hudson co-sponsors bill boosting street safety transparency and project accountability.▸Nov 13 - Council demands DOT show its work. The law forces public updates on every street safety project. No more hiding delays. No more silent cost overruns. Progress for bus riders, cyclists, and walkers must be tracked and posted.
Int 1105-2024 became law on May 10, 2025, after action by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, sponsored by Julie Won and co-sponsored by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others, amends the city code to require the Department of Transportation to post annual and monthly updates on all projects tied to the streets master plan. The law’s title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' It forces transparency on protected bike lanes, bus lanes, pedestrian signals, and upgrades. The public will see delays, costs, and status. No more secrets. The mayor returned it unsigned, but the law stands.
-
File Int 1105-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-11-13
11
Three Injured in Brooklyn Sedan-Chassis Cab Crash▸Nov 11 - A 2019 sedan and a chassis cab collided in Brooklyn, injuring three occupants. All suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash involved multiple vehicular errors, highlighting systemic dangers in vehicle interactions on city streets.
According to the police report, a 2019 MERZ sedan and a 2019 MITS chassis cab, both traveling east, collided near 200 Tillary Street in Brooklyn at 21:05. The sedan sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. Three occupants in the sedan—a 20-year-old male driver, a 20-year-old female front passenger, and an 18-year-old male rear passenger—were all injured with head injuries and complaints of whiplash. Each occupant was conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report cites "Other Vehicular" factors as contributing causes for all three injured occupants, indicating multiple vehicle-related errors led to the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision underscores risks from driver errors and systemic vehicular dangers in Brooklyn traffic.
8
Improper Lane Use Sedan Hits Cyclist▸Nov 8 - A sedan’s improper lane use on Myrtle Avenue struck a cyclist. The rider was ejected, left bleeding and in shock. Brooklyn’s streets again proved deadly for those outside a car.
According to the police report, a sedan and a bicyclist collided on Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn at 18:13. The sedan, parked before the crash, struck the cyclist traveling east. The 46-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered injuries to his shoulder and upper arm, with minor bleeding and shock. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor attributed to the driver. No victim actions contributed to the crash. This incident highlights the danger improper lane usage by drivers poses to cyclists in Brooklyn.
8
SUV Turns Right, E-Bike Struck on Smith St▸Nov 8 - A licensed female SUV driver made a right turn on Smith Street in Brooklyn, colliding with a northbound unlicensed male e-bike rider. The e-bike driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited improper lane usage and driver distraction as causes.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Smith Street near Dean Street in Brooklyn at 3:45 PM. A licensed female driver of a 2021 Nissan SUV was making a right turn when she collided with a northbound male e-bike rider who was passing improperly. The e-bike driver, unlicensed and operating the vehicle without safety equipment, sustained injuries to his knee and lower leg, including contusions and bruises. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV showed no damage, while the e-bike's center front end was impacted. The report does not attribute fault to the e-bike rider but highlights driver errors and systemic dangers related to lane usage and attention.
8
Gounardes Urges Immediate Safety Boosting Congestion Pricing Implementation▸Nov 8 - Governor Hochul cuts the congestion toll to $9. The move aims to beat a Trump block. Experts warn the lower fee will not cut traffic like the original $15 plan. Urgency grows as the MTA stalls projects. Vulnerable road users wait for relief.
""It’s more important than ever that we start congestion pricing immediately, before Trump can block it,"" -- Andrew Gounardes
On November 8, 2024, State Senator Andrew Gounardes responded to Governor Hochul’s revised congestion pricing plan. The new proposal drops the peak toll from $15 to $9. The plan’s status is pending, with urgency to implement before a new presidential administration. Gounardes stressed, “It’s more important than ever that we start congestion pricing immediately, before Trump can block it.” The bill aims to fund the MTA’s 2020-2024 capital plan, but economist Charles Komanoff warns, “You don’t get the immediate traffic speed gain that a $15 toll would give.” The measure is meant to reduce traffic and improve transit, but the lower toll means less impact. The MTA has already paused $16 billion in work. The focus is on starting the program, but advocates note the diluted toll will not deliver the same safety and quality-of-life gains for pedestrians and cyclists.
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Analysis: Hochul's $9 Congestion Toll May Stave Off Trump, But Won't Reduce Traffic as Much,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2024-11-08
Nov 18 - A 14-year-old girl crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive, causing knee and lower leg injuries. The pedestrian remained conscious amid the impact.
According to the police report, a 14-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Fulton Street near Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn at 8:45 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2012 Honda sedan traveling east struck her with its left front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of impact. The vehicle sustained no damage. This crash highlights driver errors—specifically inattention and failure to yield—that led to serious injury of a vulnerable road user following traffic signals.
16
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Nov 16 - A 31-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan made a left turn and struck him at an intersection in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian who was crossing with the signal.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:05 on Ashland Place near Willoughby Street in Brooklyn. A 31-year-old male pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when a northbound sedan made a left turn and struck him with the vehicle's left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The report identifies the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The sedan showed no damage, and the driver was licensed in New Jersey. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The collision highlights driver error in yielding at intersections, causing serious injury to a vulnerable road user.
16
SUV Right Turn Hits Unlicensed Moped Rider▸Nov 16 - On Fulton Street in Brooklyn, a licensed SUV driver making a right turn collided with an unlicensed moped rider traveling straight. The moped driver was ejected and suffered serious leg injuries. The crash involved improper lane usage by the SUV driver.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:25 on Fulton Street near Ashland Place in Brooklyn. A licensed male SUV driver was making a right turn when his vehicle's right front bumper struck the right front quarter panel of a moped traveling straight northbound. The moped driver, an unlicensed male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained serious injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with a reported injury severity of 3. The police report cites "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to properly navigate the lane during the turn. No contributing factors related to the victim's behavior were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in lane usage and turning maneuvers.
15
Bus Rear-Ends Taxi on Flatbush Avenue▸Nov 15 - A bus struck a stopped taxi on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The taxi driver, 68, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited the bus driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause. Both vehicles traveled southbound at the time.
According to the police report, a bus traveling southbound on Flatbush Avenue rear-ended a stopped taxi also heading south. The point of impact was the center front end of the bus and the center back end of the taxi. The taxi driver, a 68-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the bus driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the taxi. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles legally registered in New York. The taxi driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
15
Unsafe Lane Change Causes Multi-Vehicle Collision▸Nov 15 - A driver executing an unsafe lane change on Atlantic Avenue triggered a multi-vehicle crash. A 25-year-old driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The collision involved three westbound vehicles, with significant damage to front and rear panels.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:07 AM on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The primary contributing factor was 'Unsafe Lane Changing' by one driver. The report details a collision involving three westbound vehicles: a sedan changing lanes, a sedan traveling straight, and an SUV stopped in traffic. The driver who changed lanes unsafely was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash, and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The impact points included the left front quarter panel of the lane-changing sedan, the right front bumper of the other sedan, and the left rear quarter panel of the SUV. All drivers were licensed. The report explicitly cites unsafe lane changing as the driver error leading to the crash, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
14
Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian at Crosswalk▸Nov 14 - A 65-year-old woman was injured crossing a marked crosswalk on Dekalb Ave in Brooklyn. The driver, making a left turn, struck her with the left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered a shoulder contusion and remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 65-year-old female pedestrian was crossing a marked crosswalk at an intersection on Dekalb Ave near S Elliott Pl in Brooklyn at 10:10 PM. The driver of a 2024 GMC pick-up truck, traveling west and making a left turn, struck her with the vehicle's left front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was injured with a contusion to the shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious. There was no damage reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to pedestrians in marked crosswalks.
14
Van Turns Left, Strikes Eastbound Bicyclist▸Nov 14 - A van making a left turn collided with an eastbound bicyclist in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand. Police cited driver inattention as a key factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:25 near 323 Dean Street in Brooklyn. A van traveling northeast was making a left turn when it struck a bicyclist traveling east. The point of impact was the van's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a 54-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the van driver. The cyclist was wearing pads but no other safety equipment was noted as a contributing factor. The van driver was licensed and operating a 2013 vehicle. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers in urban traffic.
13Int 1105-2024
Hudson co-sponsors bill boosting street safety transparency and project accountability.▸Nov 13 - Council demands DOT show its work. The law forces public updates on every street safety project. No more hiding delays. No more silent cost overruns. Progress for bus riders, cyclists, and walkers must be tracked and posted.
Int 1105-2024 became law on May 10, 2025, after action by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, sponsored by Julie Won and co-sponsored by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others, amends the city code to require the Department of Transportation to post annual and monthly updates on all projects tied to the streets master plan. The law’s title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' It forces transparency on protected bike lanes, bus lanes, pedestrian signals, and upgrades. The public will see delays, costs, and status. No more secrets. The mayor returned it unsigned, but the law stands.
-
File Int 1105-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-11-13
11
Three Injured in Brooklyn Sedan-Chassis Cab Crash▸Nov 11 - A 2019 sedan and a chassis cab collided in Brooklyn, injuring three occupants. All suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash involved multiple vehicular errors, highlighting systemic dangers in vehicle interactions on city streets.
According to the police report, a 2019 MERZ sedan and a 2019 MITS chassis cab, both traveling east, collided near 200 Tillary Street in Brooklyn at 21:05. The sedan sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. Three occupants in the sedan—a 20-year-old male driver, a 20-year-old female front passenger, and an 18-year-old male rear passenger—were all injured with head injuries and complaints of whiplash. Each occupant was conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report cites "Other Vehicular" factors as contributing causes for all three injured occupants, indicating multiple vehicle-related errors led to the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision underscores risks from driver errors and systemic vehicular dangers in Brooklyn traffic.
8
Improper Lane Use Sedan Hits Cyclist▸Nov 8 - A sedan’s improper lane use on Myrtle Avenue struck a cyclist. The rider was ejected, left bleeding and in shock. Brooklyn’s streets again proved deadly for those outside a car.
According to the police report, a sedan and a bicyclist collided on Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn at 18:13. The sedan, parked before the crash, struck the cyclist traveling east. The 46-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered injuries to his shoulder and upper arm, with minor bleeding and shock. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor attributed to the driver. No victim actions contributed to the crash. This incident highlights the danger improper lane usage by drivers poses to cyclists in Brooklyn.
8
SUV Turns Right, E-Bike Struck on Smith St▸Nov 8 - A licensed female SUV driver made a right turn on Smith Street in Brooklyn, colliding with a northbound unlicensed male e-bike rider. The e-bike driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited improper lane usage and driver distraction as causes.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Smith Street near Dean Street in Brooklyn at 3:45 PM. A licensed female driver of a 2021 Nissan SUV was making a right turn when she collided with a northbound male e-bike rider who was passing improperly. The e-bike driver, unlicensed and operating the vehicle without safety equipment, sustained injuries to his knee and lower leg, including contusions and bruises. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV showed no damage, while the e-bike's center front end was impacted. The report does not attribute fault to the e-bike rider but highlights driver errors and systemic dangers related to lane usage and attention.
8
Gounardes Urges Immediate Safety Boosting Congestion Pricing Implementation▸Nov 8 - Governor Hochul cuts the congestion toll to $9. The move aims to beat a Trump block. Experts warn the lower fee will not cut traffic like the original $15 plan. Urgency grows as the MTA stalls projects. Vulnerable road users wait for relief.
""It’s more important than ever that we start congestion pricing immediately, before Trump can block it,"" -- Andrew Gounardes
On November 8, 2024, State Senator Andrew Gounardes responded to Governor Hochul’s revised congestion pricing plan. The new proposal drops the peak toll from $15 to $9. The plan’s status is pending, with urgency to implement before a new presidential administration. Gounardes stressed, “It’s more important than ever that we start congestion pricing immediately, before Trump can block it.” The bill aims to fund the MTA’s 2020-2024 capital plan, but economist Charles Komanoff warns, “You don’t get the immediate traffic speed gain that a $15 toll would give.” The measure is meant to reduce traffic and improve transit, but the lower toll means less impact. The MTA has already paused $16 billion in work. The focus is on starting the program, but advocates note the diluted toll will not deliver the same safety and quality-of-life gains for pedestrians and cyclists.
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Analysis: Hochul's $9 Congestion Toll May Stave Off Trump, But Won't Reduce Traffic as Much,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2024-11-08
Nov 16 - A 31-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan made a left turn and struck him at an intersection in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian who was crossing with the signal.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:05 on Ashland Place near Willoughby Street in Brooklyn. A 31-year-old male pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when a northbound sedan made a left turn and struck him with the vehicle's left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The report identifies the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The sedan showed no damage, and the driver was licensed in New Jersey. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The collision highlights driver error in yielding at intersections, causing serious injury to a vulnerable road user.
16
SUV Right Turn Hits Unlicensed Moped Rider▸Nov 16 - On Fulton Street in Brooklyn, a licensed SUV driver making a right turn collided with an unlicensed moped rider traveling straight. The moped driver was ejected and suffered serious leg injuries. The crash involved improper lane usage by the SUV driver.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:25 on Fulton Street near Ashland Place in Brooklyn. A licensed male SUV driver was making a right turn when his vehicle's right front bumper struck the right front quarter panel of a moped traveling straight northbound. The moped driver, an unlicensed male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained serious injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with a reported injury severity of 3. The police report cites "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to properly navigate the lane during the turn. No contributing factors related to the victim's behavior were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in lane usage and turning maneuvers.
15
Bus Rear-Ends Taxi on Flatbush Avenue▸Nov 15 - A bus struck a stopped taxi on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The taxi driver, 68, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited the bus driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause. Both vehicles traveled southbound at the time.
According to the police report, a bus traveling southbound on Flatbush Avenue rear-ended a stopped taxi also heading south. The point of impact was the center front end of the bus and the center back end of the taxi. The taxi driver, a 68-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the bus driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the taxi. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles legally registered in New York. The taxi driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
15
Unsafe Lane Change Causes Multi-Vehicle Collision▸Nov 15 - A driver executing an unsafe lane change on Atlantic Avenue triggered a multi-vehicle crash. A 25-year-old driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The collision involved three westbound vehicles, with significant damage to front and rear panels.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:07 AM on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The primary contributing factor was 'Unsafe Lane Changing' by one driver. The report details a collision involving three westbound vehicles: a sedan changing lanes, a sedan traveling straight, and an SUV stopped in traffic. The driver who changed lanes unsafely was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash, and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The impact points included the left front quarter panel of the lane-changing sedan, the right front bumper of the other sedan, and the left rear quarter panel of the SUV. All drivers were licensed. The report explicitly cites unsafe lane changing as the driver error leading to the crash, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
14
Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian at Crosswalk▸Nov 14 - A 65-year-old woman was injured crossing a marked crosswalk on Dekalb Ave in Brooklyn. The driver, making a left turn, struck her with the left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered a shoulder contusion and remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 65-year-old female pedestrian was crossing a marked crosswalk at an intersection on Dekalb Ave near S Elliott Pl in Brooklyn at 10:10 PM. The driver of a 2024 GMC pick-up truck, traveling west and making a left turn, struck her with the vehicle's left front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was injured with a contusion to the shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious. There was no damage reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to pedestrians in marked crosswalks.
14
Van Turns Left, Strikes Eastbound Bicyclist▸Nov 14 - A van making a left turn collided with an eastbound bicyclist in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand. Police cited driver inattention as a key factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:25 near 323 Dean Street in Brooklyn. A van traveling northeast was making a left turn when it struck a bicyclist traveling east. The point of impact was the van's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a 54-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the van driver. The cyclist was wearing pads but no other safety equipment was noted as a contributing factor. The van driver was licensed and operating a 2013 vehicle. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers in urban traffic.
13Int 1105-2024
Hudson co-sponsors bill boosting street safety transparency and project accountability.▸Nov 13 - Council demands DOT show its work. The law forces public updates on every street safety project. No more hiding delays. No more silent cost overruns. Progress for bus riders, cyclists, and walkers must be tracked and posted.
Int 1105-2024 became law on May 10, 2025, after action by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, sponsored by Julie Won and co-sponsored by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others, amends the city code to require the Department of Transportation to post annual and monthly updates on all projects tied to the streets master plan. The law’s title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' It forces transparency on protected bike lanes, bus lanes, pedestrian signals, and upgrades. The public will see delays, costs, and status. No more secrets. The mayor returned it unsigned, but the law stands.
-
File Int 1105-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-11-13
11
Three Injured in Brooklyn Sedan-Chassis Cab Crash▸Nov 11 - A 2019 sedan and a chassis cab collided in Brooklyn, injuring three occupants. All suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash involved multiple vehicular errors, highlighting systemic dangers in vehicle interactions on city streets.
According to the police report, a 2019 MERZ sedan and a 2019 MITS chassis cab, both traveling east, collided near 200 Tillary Street in Brooklyn at 21:05. The sedan sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. Three occupants in the sedan—a 20-year-old male driver, a 20-year-old female front passenger, and an 18-year-old male rear passenger—were all injured with head injuries and complaints of whiplash. Each occupant was conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report cites "Other Vehicular" factors as contributing causes for all three injured occupants, indicating multiple vehicle-related errors led to the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision underscores risks from driver errors and systemic vehicular dangers in Brooklyn traffic.
8
Improper Lane Use Sedan Hits Cyclist▸Nov 8 - A sedan’s improper lane use on Myrtle Avenue struck a cyclist. The rider was ejected, left bleeding and in shock. Brooklyn’s streets again proved deadly for those outside a car.
According to the police report, a sedan and a bicyclist collided on Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn at 18:13. The sedan, parked before the crash, struck the cyclist traveling east. The 46-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered injuries to his shoulder and upper arm, with minor bleeding and shock. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor attributed to the driver. No victim actions contributed to the crash. This incident highlights the danger improper lane usage by drivers poses to cyclists in Brooklyn.
8
SUV Turns Right, E-Bike Struck on Smith St▸Nov 8 - A licensed female SUV driver made a right turn on Smith Street in Brooklyn, colliding with a northbound unlicensed male e-bike rider. The e-bike driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited improper lane usage and driver distraction as causes.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Smith Street near Dean Street in Brooklyn at 3:45 PM. A licensed female driver of a 2021 Nissan SUV was making a right turn when she collided with a northbound male e-bike rider who was passing improperly. The e-bike driver, unlicensed and operating the vehicle without safety equipment, sustained injuries to his knee and lower leg, including contusions and bruises. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV showed no damage, while the e-bike's center front end was impacted. The report does not attribute fault to the e-bike rider but highlights driver errors and systemic dangers related to lane usage and attention.
8
Gounardes Urges Immediate Safety Boosting Congestion Pricing Implementation▸Nov 8 - Governor Hochul cuts the congestion toll to $9. The move aims to beat a Trump block. Experts warn the lower fee will not cut traffic like the original $15 plan. Urgency grows as the MTA stalls projects. Vulnerable road users wait for relief.
""It’s more important than ever that we start congestion pricing immediately, before Trump can block it,"" -- Andrew Gounardes
On November 8, 2024, State Senator Andrew Gounardes responded to Governor Hochul’s revised congestion pricing plan. The new proposal drops the peak toll from $15 to $9. The plan’s status is pending, with urgency to implement before a new presidential administration. Gounardes stressed, “It’s more important than ever that we start congestion pricing immediately, before Trump can block it.” The bill aims to fund the MTA’s 2020-2024 capital plan, but economist Charles Komanoff warns, “You don’t get the immediate traffic speed gain that a $15 toll would give.” The measure is meant to reduce traffic and improve transit, but the lower toll means less impact. The MTA has already paused $16 billion in work. The focus is on starting the program, but advocates note the diluted toll will not deliver the same safety and quality-of-life gains for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
Analysis: Hochul's $9 Congestion Toll May Stave Off Trump, But Won't Reduce Traffic as Much,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2024-11-08
Nov 16 - On Fulton Street in Brooklyn, a licensed SUV driver making a right turn collided with an unlicensed moped rider traveling straight. The moped driver was ejected and suffered serious leg injuries. The crash involved improper lane usage by the SUV driver.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:25 on Fulton Street near Ashland Place in Brooklyn. A licensed male SUV driver was making a right turn when his vehicle's right front bumper struck the right front quarter panel of a moped traveling straight northbound. The moped driver, an unlicensed male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained serious injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with a reported injury severity of 3. The police report cites "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to properly navigate the lane during the turn. No contributing factors related to the victim's behavior were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in lane usage and turning maneuvers.
15
Bus Rear-Ends Taxi on Flatbush Avenue▸Nov 15 - A bus struck a stopped taxi on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The taxi driver, 68, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited the bus driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause. Both vehicles traveled southbound at the time.
According to the police report, a bus traveling southbound on Flatbush Avenue rear-ended a stopped taxi also heading south. The point of impact was the center front end of the bus and the center back end of the taxi. The taxi driver, a 68-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the bus driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the taxi. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles legally registered in New York. The taxi driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
15
Unsafe Lane Change Causes Multi-Vehicle Collision▸Nov 15 - A driver executing an unsafe lane change on Atlantic Avenue triggered a multi-vehicle crash. A 25-year-old driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The collision involved three westbound vehicles, with significant damage to front and rear panels.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:07 AM on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The primary contributing factor was 'Unsafe Lane Changing' by one driver. The report details a collision involving three westbound vehicles: a sedan changing lanes, a sedan traveling straight, and an SUV stopped in traffic. The driver who changed lanes unsafely was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash, and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The impact points included the left front quarter panel of the lane-changing sedan, the right front bumper of the other sedan, and the left rear quarter panel of the SUV. All drivers were licensed. The report explicitly cites unsafe lane changing as the driver error leading to the crash, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
14
Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian at Crosswalk▸Nov 14 - A 65-year-old woman was injured crossing a marked crosswalk on Dekalb Ave in Brooklyn. The driver, making a left turn, struck her with the left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered a shoulder contusion and remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 65-year-old female pedestrian was crossing a marked crosswalk at an intersection on Dekalb Ave near S Elliott Pl in Brooklyn at 10:10 PM. The driver of a 2024 GMC pick-up truck, traveling west and making a left turn, struck her with the vehicle's left front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was injured with a contusion to the shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious. There was no damage reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to pedestrians in marked crosswalks.
14
Van Turns Left, Strikes Eastbound Bicyclist▸Nov 14 - A van making a left turn collided with an eastbound bicyclist in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand. Police cited driver inattention as a key factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:25 near 323 Dean Street in Brooklyn. A van traveling northeast was making a left turn when it struck a bicyclist traveling east. The point of impact was the van's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a 54-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the van driver. The cyclist was wearing pads but no other safety equipment was noted as a contributing factor. The van driver was licensed and operating a 2013 vehicle. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers in urban traffic.
13Int 1105-2024
Hudson co-sponsors bill boosting street safety transparency and project accountability.▸Nov 13 - Council demands DOT show its work. The law forces public updates on every street safety project. No more hiding delays. No more silent cost overruns. Progress for bus riders, cyclists, and walkers must be tracked and posted.
Int 1105-2024 became law on May 10, 2025, after action by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, sponsored by Julie Won and co-sponsored by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others, amends the city code to require the Department of Transportation to post annual and monthly updates on all projects tied to the streets master plan. The law’s title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' It forces transparency on protected bike lanes, bus lanes, pedestrian signals, and upgrades. The public will see delays, costs, and status. No more secrets. The mayor returned it unsigned, but the law stands.
-
File Int 1105-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-11-13
11
Three Injured in Brooklyn Sedan-Chassis Cab Crash▸Nov 11 - A 2019 sedan and a chassis cab collided in Brooklyn, injuring three occupants. All suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash involved multiple vehicular errors, highlighting systemic dangers in vehicle interactions on city streets.
According to the police report, a 2019 MERZ sedan and a 2019 MITS chassis cab, both traveling east, collided near 200 Tillary Street in Brooklyn at 21:05. The sedan sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. Three occupants in the sedan—a 20-year-old male driver, a 20-year-old female front passenger, and an 18-year-old male rear passenger—were all injured with head injuries and complaints of whiplash. Each occupant was conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report cites "Other Vehicular" factors as contributing causes for all three injured occupants, indicating multiple vehicle-related errors led to the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision underscores risks from driver errors and systemic vehicular dangers in Brooklyn traffic.
8
Improper Lane Use Sedan Hits Cyclist▸Nov 8 - A sedan’s improper lane use on Myrtle Avenue struck a cyclist. The rider was ejected, left bleeding and in shock. Brooklyn’s streets again proved deadly for those outside a car.
According to the police report, a sedan and a bicyclist collided on Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn at 18:13. The sedan, parked before the crash, struck the cyclist traveling east. The 46-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered injuries to his shoulder and upper arm, with minor bleeding and shock. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor attributed to the driver. No victim actions contributed to the crash. This incident highlights the danger improper lane usage by drivers poses to cyclists in Brooklyn.
8
SUV Turns Right, E-Bike Struck on Smith St▸Nov 8 - A licensed female SUV driver made a right turn on Smith Street in Brooklyn, colliding with a northbound unlicensed male e-bike rider. The e-bike driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited improper lane usage and driver distraction as causes.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Smith Street near Dean Street in Brooklyn at 3:45 PM. A licensed female driver of a 2021 Nissan SUV was making a right turn when she collided with a northbound male e-bike rider who was passing improperly. The e-bike driver, unlicensed and operating the vehicle without safety equipment, sustained injuries to his knee and lower leg, including contusions and bruises. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV showed no damage, while the e-bike's center front end was impacted. The report does not attribute fault to the e-bike rider but highlights driver errors and systemic dangers related to lane usage and attention.
8
Gounardes Urges Immediate Safety Boosting Congestion Pricing Implementation▸Nov 8 - Governor Hochul cuts the congestion toll to $9. The move aims to beat a Trump block. Experts warn the lower fee will not cut traffic like the original $15 plan. Urgency grows as the MTA stalls projects. Vulnerable road users wait for relief.
""It’s more important than ever that we start congestion pricing immediately, before Trump can block it,"" -- Andrew Gounardes
On November 8, 2024, State Senator Andrew Gounardes responded to Governor Hochul’s revised congestion pricing plan. The new proposal drops the peak toll from $15 to $9. The plan’s status is pending, with urgency to implement before a new presidential administration. Gounardes stressed, “It’s more important than ever that we start congestion pricing immediately, before Trump can block it.” The bill aims to fund the MTA’s 2020-2024 capital plan, but economist Charles Komanoff warns, “You don’t get the immediate traffic speed gain that a $15 toll would give.” The measure is meant to reduce traffic and improve transit, but the lower toll means less impact. The MTA has already paused $16 billion in work. The focus is on starting the program, but advocates note the diluted toll will not deliver the same safety and quality-of-life gains for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
Analysis: Hochul's $9 Congestion Toll May Stave Off Trump, But Won't Reduce Traffic as Much,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2024-11-08
Nov 15 - A bus struck a stopped taxi on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The taxi driver, 68, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited the bus driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause. Both vehicles traveled southbound at the time.
According to the police report, a bus traveling southbound on Flatbush Avenue rear-ended a stopped taxi also heading south. The point of impact was the center front end of the bus and the center back end of the taxi. The taxi driver, a 68-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the bus driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the taxi. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles legally registered in New York. The taxi driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
15
Unsafe Lane Change Causes Multi-Vehicle Collision▸Nov 15 - A driver executing an unsafe lane change on Atlantic Avenue triggered a multi-vehicle crash. A 25-year-old driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The collision involved three westbound vehicles, with significant damage to front and rear panels.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:07 AM on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The primary contributing factor was 'Unsafe Lane Changing' by one driver. The report details a collision involving three westbound vehicles: a sedan changing lanes, a sedan traveling straight, and an SUV stopped in traffic. The driver who changed lanes unsafely was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash, and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The impact points included the left front quarter panel of the lane-changing sedan, the right front bumper of the other sedan, and the left rear quarter panel of the SUV. All drivers were licensed. The report explicitly cites unsafe lane changing as the driver error leading to the crash, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
14
Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian at Crosswalk▸Nov 14 - A 65-year-old woman was injured crossing a marked crosswalk on Dekalb Ave in Brooklyn. The driver, making a left turn, struck her with the left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered a shoulder contusion and remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 65-year-old female pedestrian was crossing a marked crosswalk at an intersection on Dekalb Ave near S Elliott Pl in Brooklyn at 10:10 PM. The driver of a 2024 GMC pick-up truck, traveling west and making a left turn, struck her with the vehicle's left front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was injured with a contusion to the shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious. There was no damage reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to pedestrians in marked crosswalks.
14
Van Turns Left, Strikes Eastbound Bicyclist▸Nov 14 - A van making a left turn collided with an eastbound bicyclist in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand. Police cited driver inattention as a key factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:25 near 323 Dean Street in Brooklyn. A van traveling northeast was making a left turn when it struck a bicyclist traveling east. The point of impact was the van's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a 54-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the van driver. The cyclist was wearing pads but no other safety equipment was noted as a contributing factor. The van driver was licensed and operating a 2013 vehicle. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers in urban traffic.
13Int 1105-2024
Hudson co-sponsors bill boosting street safety transparency and project accountability.▸Nov 13 - Council demands DOT show its work. The law forces public updates on every street safety project. No more hiding delays. No more silent cost overruns. Progress for bus riders, cyclists, and walkers must be tracked and posted.
Int 1105-2024 became law on May 10, 2025, after action by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, sponsored by Julie Won and co-sponsored by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others, amends the city code to require the Department of Transportation to post annual and monthly updates on all projects tied to the streets master plan. The law’s title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' It forces transparency on protected bike lanes, bus lanes, pedestrian signals, and upgrades. The public will see delays, costs, and status. No more secrets. The mayor returned it unsigned, but the law stands.
-
File Int 1105-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-11-13
11
Three Injured in Brooklyn Sedan-Chassis Cab Crash▸Nov 11 - A 2019 sedan and a chassis cab collided in Brooklyn, injuring three occupants. All suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash involved multiple vehicular errors, highlighting systemic dangers in vehicle interactions on city streets.
According to the police report, a 2019 MERZ sedan and a 2019 MITS chassis cab, both traveling east, collided near 200 Tillary Street in Brooklyn at 21:05. The sedan sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. Three occupants in the sedan—a 20-year-old male driver, a 20-year-old female front passenger, and an 18-year-old male rear passenger—were all injured with head injuries and complaints of whiplash. Each occupant was conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report cites "Other Vehicular" factors as contributing causes for all three injured occupants, indicating multiple vehicle-related errors led to the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision underscores risks from driver errors and systemic vehicular dangers in Brooklyn traffic.
8
Improper Lane Use Sedan Hits Cyclist▸Nov 8 - A sedan’s improper lane use on Myrtle Avenue struck a cyclist. The rider was ejected, left bleeding and in shock. Brooklyn’s streets again proved deadly for those outside a car.
According to the police report, a sedan and a bicyclist collided on Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn at 18:13. The sedan, parked before the crash, struck the cyclist traveling east. The 46-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered injuries to his shoulder and upper arm, with minor bleeding and shock. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor attributed to the driver. No victim actions contributed to the crash. This incident highlights the danger improper lane usage by drivers poses to cyclists in Brooklyn.
8
SUV Turns Right, E-Bike Struck on Smith St▸Nov 8 - A licensed female SUV driver made a right turn on Smith Street in Brooklyn, colliding with a northbound unlicensed male e-bike rider. The e-bike driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited improper lane usage and driver distraction as causes.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Smith Street near Dean Street in Brooklyn at 3:45 PM. A licensed female driver of a 2021 Nissan SUV was making a right turn when she collided with a northbound male e-bike rider who was passing improperly. The e-bike driver, unlicensed and operating the vehicle without safety equipment, sustained injuries to his knee and lower leg, including contusions and bruises. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV showed no damage, while the e-bike's center front end was impacted. The report does not attribute fault to the e-bike rider but highlights driver errors and systemic dangers related to lane usage and attention.
8
Gounardes Urges Immediate Safety Boosting Congestion Pricing Implementation▸Nov 8 - Governor Hochul cuts the congestion toll to $9. The move aims to beat a Trump block. Experts warn the lower fee will not cut traffic like the original $15 plan. Urgency grows as the MTA stalls projects. Vulnerable road users wait for relief.
""It’s more important than ever that we start congestion pricing immediately, before Trump can block it,"" -- Andrew Gounardes
On November 8, 2024, State Senator Andrew Gounardes responded to Governor Hochul’s revised congestion pricing plan. The new proposal drops the peak toll from $15 to $9. The plan’s status is pending, with urgency to implement before a new presidential administration. Gounardes stressed, “It’s more important than ever that we start congestion pricing immediately, before Trump can block it.” The bill aims to fund the MTA’s 2020-2024 capital plan, but economist Charles Komanoff warns, “You don’t get the immediate traffic speed gain that a $15 toll would give.” The measure is meant to reduce traffic and improve transit, but the lower toll means less impact. The MTA has already paused $16 billion in work. The focus is on starting the program, but advocates note the diluted toll will not deliver the same safety and quality-of-life gains for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
Analysis: Hochul's $9 Congestion Toll May Stave Off Trump, But Won't Reduce Traffic as Much,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2024-11-08
Nov 15 - A driver executing an unsafe lane change on Atlantic Avenue triggered a multi-vehicle crash. A 25-year-old driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The collision involved three westbound vehicles, with significant damage to front and rear panels.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:07 AM on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The primary contributing factor was 'Unsafe Lane Changing' by one driver. The report details a collision involving three westbound vehicles: a sedan changing lanes, a sedan traveling straight, and an SUV stopped in traffic. The driver who changed lanes unsafely was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash, and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The impact points included the left front quarter panel of the lane-changing sedan, the right front bumper of the other sedan, and the left rear quarter panel of the SUV. All drivers were licensed. The report explicitly cites unsafe lane changing as the driver error leading to the crash, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
14
Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian at Crosswalk▸Nov 14 - A 65-year-old woman was injured crossing a marked crosswalk on Dekalb Ave in Brooklyn. The driver, making a left turn, struck her with the left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered a shoulder contusion and remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 65-year-old female pedestrian was crossing a marked crosswalk at an intersection on Dekalb Ave near S Elliott Pl in Brooklyn at 10:10 PM. The driver of a 2024 GMC pick-up truck, traveling west and making a left turn, struck her with the vehicle's left front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was injured with a contusion to the shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious. There was no damage reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to pedestrians in marked crosswalks.
14
Van Turns Left, Strikes Eastbound Bicyclist▸Nov 14 - A van making a left turn collided with an eastbound bicyclist in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand. Police cited driver inattention as a key factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:25 near 323 Dean Street in Brooklyn. A van traveling northeast was making a left turn when it struck a bicyclist traveling east. The point of impact was the van's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a 54-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the van driver. The cyclist was wearing pads but no other safety equipment was noted as a contributing factor. The van driver was licensed and operating a 2013 vehicle. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers in urban traffic.
13Int 1105-2024
Hudson co-sponsors bill boosting street safety transparency and project accountability.▸Nov 13 - Council demands DOT show its work. The law forces public updates on every street safety project. No more hiding delays. No more silent cost overruns. Progress for bus riders, cyclists, and walkers must be tracked and posted.
Int 1105-2024 became law on May 10, 2025, after action by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, sponsored by Julie Won and co-sponsored by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others, amends the city code to require the Department of Transportation to post annual and monthly updates on all projects tied to the streets master plan. The law’s title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' It forces transparency on protected bike lanes, bus lanes, pedestrian signals, and upgrades. The public will see delays, costs, and status. No more secrets. The mayor returned it unsigned, but the law stands.
-
File Int 1105-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-11-13
11
Three Injured in Brooklyn Sedan-Chassis Cab Crash▸Nov 11 - A 2019 sedan and a chassis cab collided in Brooklyn, injuring three occupants. All suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash involved multiple vehicular errors, highlighting systemic dangers in vehicle interactions on city streets.
According to the police report, a 2019 MERZ sedan and a 2019 MITS chassis cab, both traveling east, collided near 200 Tillary Street in Brooklyn at 21:05. The sedan sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. Three occupants in the sedan—a 20-year-old male driver, a 20-year-old female front passenger, and an 18-year-old male rear passenger—were all injured with head injuries and complaints of whiplash. Each occupant was conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report cites "Other Vehicular" factors as contributing causes for all three injured occupants, indicating multiple vehicle-related errors led to the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision underscores risks from driver errors and systemic vehicular dangers in Brooklyn traffic.
8
Improper Lane Use Sedan Hits Cyclist▸Nov 8 - A sedan’s improper lane use on Myrtle Avenue struck a cyclist. The rider was ejected, left bleeding and in shock. Brooklyn’s streets again proved deadly for those outside a car.
According to the police report, a sedan and a bicyclist collided on Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn at 18:13. The sedan, parked before the crash, struck the cyclist traveling east. The 46-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered injuries to his shoulder and upper arm, with minor bleeding and shock. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor attributed to the driver. No victim actions contributed to the crash. This incident highlights the danger improper lane usage by drivers poses to cyclists in Brooklyn.
8
SUV Turns Right, E-Bike Struck on Smith St▸Nov 8 - A licensed female SUV driver made a right turn on Smith Street in Brooklyn, colliding with a northbound unlicensed male e-bike rider. The e-bike driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited improper lane usage and driver distraction as causes.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Smith Street near Dean Street in Brooklyn at 3:45 PM. A licensed female driver of a 2021 Nissan SUV was making a right turn when she collided with a northbound male e-bike rider who was passing improperly. The e-bike driver, unlicensed and operating the vehicle without safety equipment, sustained injuries to his knee and lower leg, including contusions and bruises. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV showed no damage, while the e-bike's center front end was impacted. The report does not attribute fault to the e-bike rider but highlights driver errors and systemic dangers related to lane usage and attention.
8
Gounardes Urges Immediate Safety Boosting Congestion Pricing Implementation▸Nov 8 - Governor Hochul cuts the congestion toll to $9. The move aims to beat a Trump block. Experts warn the lower fee will not cut traffic like the original $15 plan. Urgency grows as the MTA stalls projects. Vulnerable road users wait for relief.
""It’s more important than ever that we start congestion pricing immediately, before Trump can block it,"" -- Andrew Gounardes
On November 8, 2024, State Senator Andrew Gounardes responded to Governor Hochul’s revised congestion pricing plan. The new proposal drops the peak toll from $15 to $9. The plan’s status is pending, with urgency to implement before a new presidential administration. Gounardes stressed, “It’s more important than ever that we start congestion pricing immediately, before Trump can block it.” The bill aims to fund the MTA’s 2020-2024 capital plan, but economist Charles Komanoff warns, “You don’t get the immediate traffic speed gain that a $15 toll would give.” The measure is meant to reduce traffic and improve transit, but the lower toll means less impact. The MTA has already paused $16 billion in work. The focus is on starting the program, but advocates note the diluted toll will not deliver the same safety and quality-of-life gains for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
Analysis: Hochul's $9 Congestion Toll May Stave Off Trump, But Won't Reduce Traffic as Much,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2024-11-08
Nov 14 - A 65-year-old woman was injured crossing a marked crosswalk on Dekalb Ave in Brooklyn. The driver, making a left turn, struck her with the left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered a shoulder contusion and remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 65-year-old female pedestrian was crossing a marked crosswalk at an intersection on Dekalb Ave near S Elliott Pl in Brooklyn at 10:10 PM. The driver of a 2024 GMC pick-up truck, traveling west and making a left turn, struck her with the vehicle's left front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was injured with a contusion to the shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious. There was no damage reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to pedestrians in marked crosswalks.
14
Van Turns Left, Strikes Eastbound Bicyclist▸Nov 14 - A van making a left turn collided with an eastbound bicyclist in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand. Police cited driver inattention as a key factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:25 near 323 Dean Street in Brooklyn. A van traveling northeast was making a left turn when it struck a bicyclist traveling east. The point of impact was the van's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a 54-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the van driver. The cyclist was wearing pads but no other safety equipment was noted as a contributing factor. The van driver was licensed and operating a 2013 vehicle. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers in urban traffic.
13Int 1105-2024
Hudson co-sponsors bill boosting street safety transparency and project accountability.▸Nov 13 - Council demands DOT show its work. The law forces public updates on every street safety project. No more hiding delays. No more silent cost overruns. Progress for bus riders, cyclists, and walkers must be tracked and posted.
Int 1105-2024 became law on May 10, 2025, after action by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, sponsored by Julie Won and co-sponsored by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others, amends the city code to require the Department of Transportation to post annual and monthly updates on all projects tied to the streets master plan. The law’s title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' It forces transparency on protected bike lanes, bus lanes, pedestrian signals, and upgrades. The public will see delays, costs, and status. No more secrets. The mayor returned it unsigned, but the law stands.
-
File Int 1105-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-11-13
11
Three Injured in Brooklyn Sedan-Chassis Cab Crash▸Nov 11 - A 2019 sedan and a chassis cab collided in Brooklyn, injuring three occupants. All suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash involved multiple vehicular errors, highlighting systemic dangers in vehicle interactions on city streets.
According to the police report, a 2019 MERZ sedan and a 2019 MITS chassis cab, both traveling east, collided near 200 Tillary Street in Brooklyn at 21:05. The sedan sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. Three occupants in the sedan—a 20-year-old male driver, a 20-year-old female front passenger, and an 18-year-old male rear passenger—were all injured with head injuries and complaints of whiplash. Each occupant was conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report cites "Other Vehicular" factors as contributing causes for all three injured occupants, indicating multiple vehicle-related errors led to the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision underscores risks from driver errors and systemic vehicular dangers in Brooklyn traffic.
8
Improper Lane Use Sedan Hits Cyclist▸Nov 8 - A sedan’s improper lane use on Myrtle Avenue struck a cyclist. The rider was ejected, left bleeding and in shock. Brooklyn’s streets again proved deadly for those outside a car.
According to the police report, a sedan and a bicyclist collided on Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn at 18:13. The sedan, parked before the crash, struck the cyclist traveling east. The 46-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered injuries to his shoulder and upper arm, with minor bleeding and shock. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor attributed to the driver. No victim actions contributed to the crash. This incident highlights the danger improper lane usage by drivers poses to cyclists in Brooklyn.
8
SUV Turns Right, E-Bike Struck on Smith St▸Nov 8 - A licensed female SUV driver made a right turn on Smith Street in Brooklyn, colliding with a northbound unlicensed male e-bike rider. The e-bike driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited improper lane usage and driver distraction as causes.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Smith Street near Dean Street in Brooklyn at 3:45 PM. A licensed female driver of a 2021 Nissan SUV was making a right turn when she collided with a northbound male e-bike rider who was passing improperly. The e-bike driver, unlicensed and operating the vehicle without safety equipment, sustained injuries to his knee and lower leg, including contusions and bruises. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV showed no damage, while the e-bike's center front end was impacted. The report does not attribute fault to the e-bike rider but highlights driver errors and systemic dangers related to lane usage and attention.
8
Gounardes Urges Immediate Safety Boosting Congestion Pricing Implementation▸Nov 8 - Governor Hochul cuts the congestion toll to $9. The move aims to beat a Trump block. Experts warn the lower fee will not cut traffic like the original $15 plan. Urgency grows as the MTA stalls projects. Vulnerable road users wait for relief.
""It’s more important than ever that we start congestion pricing immediately, before Trump can block it,"" -- Andrew Gounardes
On November 8, 2024, State Senator Andrew Gounardes responded to Governor Hochul’s revised congestion pricing plan. The new proposal drops the peak toll from $15 to $9. The plan’s status is pending, with urgency to implement before a new presidential administration. Gounardes stressed, “It’s more important than ever that we start congestion pricing immediately, before Trump can block it.” The bill aims to fund the MTA’s 2020-2024 capital plan, but economist Charles Komanoff warns, “You don’t get the immediate traffic speed gain that a $15 toll would give.” The measure is meant to reduce traffic and improve transit, but the lower toll means less impact. The MTA has already paused $16 billion in work. The focus is on starting the program, but advocates note the diluted toll will not deliver the same safety and quality-of-life gains for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
Analysis: Hochul's $9 Congestion Toll May Stave Off Trump, But Won't Reduce Traffic as Much,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2024-11-08
Nov 14 - A van making a left turn collided with an eastbound bicyclist in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand. Police cited driver inattention as a key factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:25 near 323 Dean Street in Brooklyn. A van traveling northeast was making a left turn when it struck a bicyclist traveling east. The point of impact was the van's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a 54-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the van driver. The cyclist was wearing pads but no other safety equipment was noted as a contributing factor. The van driver was licensed and operating a 2013 vehicle. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers in urban traffic.
13Int 1105-2024
Hudson co-sponsors bill boosting street safety transparency and project accountability.▸Nov 13 - Council demands DOT show its work. The law forces public updates on every street safety project. No more hiding delays. No more silent cost overruns. Progress for bus riders, cyclists, and walkers must be tracked and posted.
Int 1105-2024 became law on May 10, 2025, after action by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, sponsored by Julie Won and co-sponsored by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others, amends the city code to require the Department of Transportation to post annual and monthly updates on all projects tied to the streets master plan. The law’s title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' It forces transparency on protected bike lanes, bus lanes, pedestrian signals, and upgrades. The public will see delays, costs, and status. No more secrets. The mayor returned it unsigned, but the law stands.
-
File Int 1105-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-11-13
11
Three Injured in Brooklyn Sedan-Chassis Cab Crash▸Nov 11 - A 2019 sedan and a chassis cab collided in Brooklyn, injuring three occupants. All suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash involved multiple vehicular errors, highlighting systemic dangers in vehicle interactions on city streets.
According to the police report, a 2019 MERZ sedan and a 2019 MITS chassis cab, both traveling east, collided near 200 Tillary Street in Brooklyn at 21:05. The sedan sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. Three occupants in the sedan—a 20-year-old male driver, a 20-year-old female front passenger, and an 18-year-old male rear passenger—were all injured with head injuries and complaints of whiplash. Each occupant was conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report cites "Other Vehicular" factors as contributing causes for all three injured occupants, indicating multiple vehicle-related errors led to the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision underscores risks from driver errors and systemic vehicular dangers in Brooklyn traffic.
8
Improper Lane Use Sedan Hits Cyclist▸Nov 8 - A sedan’s improper lane use on Myrtle Avenue struck a cyclist. The rider was ejected, left bleeding and in shock. Brooklyn’s streets again proved deadly for those outside a car.
According to the police report, a sedan and a bicyclist collided on Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn at 18:13. The sedan, parked before the crash, struck the cyclist traveling east. The 46-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered injuries to his shoulder and upper arm, with minor bleeding and shock. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor attributed to the driver. No victim actions contributed to the crash. This incident highlights the danger improper lane usage by drivers poses to cyclists in Brooklyn.
8
SUV Turns Right, E-Bike Struck on Smith St▸Nov 8 - A licensed female SUV driver made a right turn on Smith Street in Brooklyn, colliding with a northbound unlicensed male e-bike rider. The e-bike driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited improper lane usage and driver distraction as causes.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Smith Street near Dean Street in Brooklyn at 3:45 PM. A licensed female driver of a 2021 Nissan SUV was making a right turn when she collided with a northbound male e-bike rider who was passing improperly. The e-bike driver, unlicensed and operating the vehicle without safety equipment, sustained injuries to his knee and lower leg, including contusions and bruises. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV showed no damage, while the e-bike's center front end was impacted. The report does not attribute fault to the e-bike rider but highlights driver errors and systemic dangers related to lane usage and attention.
8
Gounardes Urges Immediate Safety Boosting Congestion Pricing Implementation▸Nov 8 - Governor Hochul cuts the congestion toll to $9. The move aims to beat a Trump block. Experts warn the lower fee will not cut traffic like the original $15 plan. Urgency grows as the MTA stalls projects. Vulnerable road users wait for relief.
""It’s more important than ever that we start congestion pricing immediately, before Trump can block it,"" -- Andrew Gounardes
On November 8, 2024, State Senator Andrew Gounardes responded to Governor Hochul’s revised congestion pricing plan. The new proposal drops the peak toll from $15 to $9. The plan’s status is pending, with urgency to implement before a new presidential administration. Gounardes stressed, “It’s more important than ever that we start congestion pricing immediately, before Trump can block it.” The bill aims to fund the MTA’s 2020-2024 capital plan, but economist Charles Komanoff warns, “You don’t get the immediate traffic speed gain that a $15 toll would give.” The measure is meant to reduce traffic and improve transit, but the lower toll means less impact. The MTA has already paused $16 billion in work. The focus is on starting the program, but advocates note the diluted toll will not deliver the same safety and quality-of-life gains for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
Analysis: Hochul's $9 Congestion Toll May Stave Off Trump, But Won't Reduce Traffic as Much,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2024-11-08
Nov 13 - Council demands DOT show its work. The law forces public updates on every street safety project. No more hiding delays. No more silent cost overruns. Progress for bus riders, cyclists, and walkers must be tracked and posted.
Int 1105-2024 became law on May 10, 2025, after action by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, sponsored by Julie Won and co-sponsored by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others, amends the city code to require the Department of Transportation to post annual and monthly updates on all projects tied to the streets master plan. The law’s title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' It forces transparency on protected bike lanes, bus lanes, pedestrian signals, and upgrades. The public will see delays, costs, and status. No more secrets. The mayor returned it unsigned, but the law stands.
- File Int 1105-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-11-13
11
Three Injured in Brooklyn Sedan-Chassis Cab Crash▸Nov 11 - A 2019 sedan and a chassis cab collided in Brooklyn, injuring three occupants. All suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash involved multiple vehicular errors, highlighting systemic dangers in vehicle interactions on city streets.
According to the police report, a 2019 MERZ sedan and a 2019 MITS chassis cab, both traveling east, collided near 200 Tillary Street in Brooklyn at 21:05. The sedan sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. Three occupants in the sedan—a 20-year-old male driver, a 20-year-old female front passenger, and an 18-year-old male rear passenger—were all injured with head injuries and complaints of whiplash. Each occupant was conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report cites "Other Vehicular" factors as contributing causes for all three injured occupants, indicating multiple vehicle-related errors led to the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision underscores risks from driver errors and systemic vehicular dangers in Brooklyn traffic.
8
Improper Lane Use Sedan Hits Cyclist▸Nov 8 - A sedan’s improper lane use on Myrtle Avenue struck a cyclist. The rider was ejected, left bleeding and in shock. Brooklyn’s streets again proved deadly for those outside a car.
According to the police report, a sedan and a bicyclist collided on Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn at 18:13. The sedan, parked before the crash, struck the cyclist traveling east. The 46-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered injuries to his shoulder and upper arm, with minor bleeding and shock. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor attributed to the driver. No victim actions contributed to the crash. This incident highlights the danger improper lane usage by drivers poses to cyclists in Brooklyn.
8
SUV Turns Right, E-Bike Struck on Smith St▸Nov 8 - A licensed female SUV driver made a right turn on Smith Street in Brooklyn, colliding with a northbound unlicensed male e-bike rider. The e-bike driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited improper lane usage and driver distraction as causes.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Smith Street near Dean Street in Brooklyn at 3:45 PM. A licensed female driver of a 2021 Nissan SUV was making a right turn when she collided with a northbound male e-bike rider who was passing improperly. The e-bike driver, unlicensed and operating the vehicle without safety equipment, sustained injuries to his knee and lower leg, including contusions and bruises. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV showed no damage, while the e-bike's center front end was impacted. The report does not attribute fault to the e-bike rider but highlights driver errors and systemic dangers related to lane usage and attention.
8
Gounardes Urges Immediate Safety Boosting Congestion Pricing Implementation▸Nov 8 - Governor Hochul cuts the congestion toll to $9. The move aims to beat a Trump block. Experts warn the lower fee will not cut traffic like the original $15 plan. Urgency grows as the MTA stalls projects. Vulnerable road users wait for relief.
""It’s more important than ever that we start congestion pricing immediately, before Trump can block it,"" -- Andrew Gounardes
On November 8, 2024, State Senator Andrew Gounardes responded to Governor Hochul’s revised congestion pricing plan. The new proposal drops the peak toll from $15 to $9. The plan’s status is pending, with urgency to implement before a new presidential administration. Gounardes stressed, “It’s more important than ever that we start congestion pricing immediately, before Trump can block it.” The bill aims to fund the MTA’s 2020-2024 capital plan, but economist Charles Komanoff warns, “You don’t get the immediate traffic speed gain that a $15 toll would give.” The measure is meant to reduce traffic and improve transit, but the lower toll means less impact. The MTA has already paused $16 billion in work. The focus is on starting the program, but advocates note the diluted toll will not deliver the same safety and quality-of-life gains for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
Analysis: Hochul's $9 Congestion Toll May Stave Off Trump, But Won't Reduce Traffic as Much,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2024-11-08
Nov 11 - A 2019 sedan and a chassis cab collided in Brooklyn, injuring three occupants. All suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash involved multiple vehicular errors, highlighting systemic dangers in vehicle interactions on city streets.
According to the police report, a 2019 MERZ sedan and a 2019 MITS chassis cab, both traveling east, collided near 200 Tillary Street in Brooklyn at 21:05. The sedan sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. Three occupants in the sedan—a 20-year-old male driver, a 20-year-old female front passenger, and an 18-year-old male rear passenger—were all injured with head injuries and complaints of whiplash. Each occupant was conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report cites "Other Vehicular" factors as contributing causes for all three injured occupants, indicating multiple vehicle-related errors led to the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision underscores risks from driver errors and systemic vehicular dangers in Brooklyn traffic.
8
Improper Lane Use Sedan Hits Cyclist▸Nov 8 - A sedan’s improper lane use on Myrtle Avenue struck a cyclist. The rider was ejected, left bleeding and in shock. Brooklyn’s streets again proved deadly for those outside a car.
According to the police report, a sedan and a bicyclist collided on Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn at 18:13. The sedan, parked before the crash, struck the cyclist traveling east. The 46-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered injuries to his shoulder and upper arm, with minor bleeding and shock. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor attributed to the driver. No victim actions contributed to the crash. This incident highlights the danger improper lane usage by drivers poses to cyclists in Brooklyn.
8
SUV Turns Right, E-Bike Struck on Smith St▸Nov 8 - A licensed female SUV driver made a right turn on Smith Street in Brooklyn, colliding with a northbound unlicensed male e-bike rider. The e-bike driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited improper lane usage and driver distraction as causes.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Smith Street near Dean Street in Brooklyn at 3:45 PM. A licensed female driver of a 2021 Nissan SUV was making a right turn when she collided with a northbound male e-bike rider who was passing improperly. The e-bike driver, unlicensed and operating the vehicle without safety equipment, sustained injuries to his knee and lower leg, including contusions and bruises. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV showed no damage, while the e-bike's center front end was impacted. The report does not attribute fault to the e-bike rider but highlights driver errors and systemic dangers related to lane usage and attention.
8
Gounardes Urges Immediate Safety Boosting Congestion Pricing Implementation▸Nov 8 - Governor Hochul cuts the congestion toll to $9. The move aims to beat a Trump block. Experts warn the lower fee will not cut traffic like the original $15 plan. Urgency grows as the MTA stalls projects. Vulnerable road users wait for relief.
""It’s more important than ever that we start congestion pricing immediately, before Trump can block it,"" -- Andrew Gounardes
On November 8, 2024, State Senator Andrew Gounardes responded to Governor Hochul’s revised congestion pricing plan. The new proposal drops the peak toll from $15 to $9. The plan’s status is pending, with urgency to implement before a new presidential administration. Gounardes stressed, “It’s more important than ever that we start congestion pricing immediately, before Trump can block it.” The bill aims to fund the MTA’s 2020-2024 capital plan, but economist Charles Komanoff warns, “You don’t get the immediate traffic speed gain that a $15 toll would give.” The measure is meant to reduce traffic and improve transit, but the lower toll means less impact. The MTA has already paused $16 billion in work. The focus is on starting the program, but advocates note the diluted toll will not deliver the same safety and quality-of-life gains for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
Analysis: Hochul's $9 Congestion Toll May Stave Off Trump, But Won't Reduce Traffic as Much,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2024-11-08
Nov 8 - A sedan’s improper lane use on Myrtle Avenue struck a cyclist. The rider was ejected, left bleeding and in shock. Brooklyn’s streets again proved deadly for those outside a car.
According to the police report, a sedan and a bicyclist collided on Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn at 18:13. The sedan, parked before the crash, struck the cyclist traveling east. The 46-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered injuries to his shoulder and upper arm, with minor bleeding and shock. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor attributed to the driver. No victim actions contributed to the crash. This incident highlights the danger improper lane usage by drivers poses to cyclists in Brooklyn.
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SUV Turns Right, E-Bike Struck on Smith St▸Nov 8 - A licensed female SUV driver made a right turn on Smith Street in Brooklyn, colliding with a northbound unlicensed male e-bike rider. The e-bike driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited improper lane usage and driver distraction as causes.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Smith Street near Dean Street in Brooklyn at 3:45 PM. A licensed female driver of a 2021 Nissan SUV was making a right turn when she collided with a northbound male e-bike rider who was passing improperly. The e-bike driver, unlicensed and operating the vehicle without safety equipment, sustained injuries to his knee and lower leg, including contusions and bruises. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV showed no damage, while the e-bike's center front end was impacted. The report does not attribute fault to the e-bike rider but highlights driver errors and systemic dangers related to lane usage and attention.
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Gounardes Urges Immediate Safety Boosting Congestion Pricing Implementation▸Nov 8 - Governor Hochul cuts the congestion toll to $9. The move aims to beat a Trump block. Experts warn the lower fee will not cut traffic like the original $15 plan. Urgency grows as the MTA stalls projects. Vulnerable road users wait for relief.
""It’s more important than ever that we start congestion pricing immediately, before Trump can block it,"" -- Andrew Gounardes
On November 8, 2024, State Senator Andrew Gounardes responded to Governor Hochul’s revised congestion pricing plan. The new proposal drops the peak toll from $15 to $9. The plan’s status is pending, with urgency to implement before a new presidential administration. Gounardes stressed, “It’s more important than ever that we start congestion pricing immediately, before Trump can block it.” The bill aims to fund the MTA’s 2020-2024 capital plan, but economist Charles Komanoff warns, “You don’t get the immediate traffic speed gain that a $15 toll would give.” The measure is meant to reduce traffic and improve transit, but the lower toll means less impact. The MTA has already paused $16 billion in work. The focus is on starting the program, but advocates note the diluted toll will not deliver the same safety and quality-of-life gains for pedestrians and cyclists.
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Analysis: Hochul's $9 Congestion Toll May Stave Off Trump, But Won't Reduce Traffic as Much,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2024-11-08
Nov 8 - A licensed female SUV driver made a right turn on Smith Street in Brooklyn, colliding with a northbound unlicensed male e-bike rider. The e-bike driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited improper lane usage and driver distraction as causes.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Smith Street near Dean Street in Brooklyn at 3:45 PM. A licensed female driver of a 2021 Nissan SUV was making a right turn when she collided with a northbound male e-bike rider who was passing improperly. The e-bike driver, unlicensed and operating the vehicle without safety equipment, sustained injuries to his knee and lower leg, including contusions and bruises. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV showed no damage, while the e-bike's center front end was impacted. The report does not attribute fault to the e-bike rider but highlights driver errors and systemic dangers related to lane usage and attention.
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Gounardes Urges Immediate Safety Boosting Congestion Pricing Implementation▸Nov 8 - Governor Hochul cuts the congestion toll to $9. The move aims to beat a Trump block. Experts warn the lower fee will not cut traffic like the original $15 plan. Urgency grows as the MTA stalls projects. Vulnerable road users wait for relief.
""It’s more important than ever that we start congestion pricing immediately, before Trump can block it,"" -- Andrew Gounardes
On November 8, 2024, State Senator Andrew Gounardes responded to Governor Hochul’s revised congestion pricing plan. The new proposal drops the peak toll from $15 to $9. The plan’s status is pending, with urgency to implement before a new presidential administration. Gounardes stressed, “It’s more important than ever that we start congestion pricing immediately, before Trump can block it.” The bill aims to fund the MTA’s 2020-2024 capital plan, but economist Charles Komanoff warns, “You don’t get the immediate traffic speed gain that a $15 toll would give.” The measure is meant to reduce traffic and improve transit, but the lower toll means less impact. The MTA has already paused $16 billion in work. The focus is on starting the program, but advocates note the diluted toll will not deliver the same safety and quality-of-life gains for pedestrians and cyclists.
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Analysis: Hochul's $9 Congestion Toll May Stave Off Trump, But Won't Reduce Traffic as Much,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2024-11-08
Nov 8 - Governor Hochul cuts the congestion toll to $9. The move aims to beat a Trump block. Experts warn the lower fee will not cut traffic like the original $15 plan. Urgency grows as the MTA stalls projects. Vulnerable road users wait for relief.
""It’s more important than ever that we start congestion pricing immediately, before Trump can block it,"" -- Andrew Gounardes
On November 8, 2024, State Senator Andrew Gounardes responded to Governor Hochul’s revised congestion pricing plan. The new proposal drops the peak toll from $15 to $9. The plan’s status is pending, with urgency to implement before a new presidential administration. Gounardes stressed, “It’s more important than ever that we start congestion pricing immediately, before Trump can block it.” The bill aims to fund the MTA’s 2020-2024 capital plan, but economist Charles Komanoff warns, “You don’t get the immediate traffic speed gain that a $15 toll would give.” The measure is meant to reduce traffic and improve transit, but the lower toll means less impact. The MTA has already paused $16 billion in work. The focus is on starting the program, but advocates note the diluted toll will not deliver the same safety and quality-of-life gains for pedestrians and cyclists.
- Analysis: Hochul's $9 Congestion Toll May Stave Off Trump, But Won't Reduce Traffic as Much, streetsblog.org, Published 2024-11-08