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
27
Bus Driver Distracted, Pedestrian Injured Livingston▸Mar 27 - A bus hit a 42-year-old man on Livingston Street. The man suffered bruises and leg injuries. Police cite driver distraction. The crash shows the threat of inattentive drivers behind the wheel of heavy vehicles.
According to the police report, a bus traveling west on Livingston Street struck a 42-year-old male pedestrian who was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Injury severity was classified as moderate. The point of impact was the bus's right front bumper. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or pedestrian actions were cited as causes. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. This crash highlights the danger posed by distracted bus drivers in city streets.
27S 2714
Brisport votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Mar 27 - Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.
Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.
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File S 2714,
Open States,
Published 2024-03-27
27S 2714
Gounardes votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Mar 27 - Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.
Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.
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File S 2714,
Open States,
Published 2024-03-27
26
Sedan Rear-Ends Van Causing Neck Injury▸Mar 26 - A sedan struck the left rear bumper of a van traveling north on Vanderbilt Avenue. The sedan driver, a 61-year-old woman, suffered a neck injury described as whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the primary contributing factor.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:40 in Brooklyn near 151 Vanderbilt Avenue. A 2019 sedan driven by a licensed 61-year-old female occupant collided with the left rear bumper of a 2024 van traveling northbound. The sedan driver sustained a neck injury classified as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the collision. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead prior to impact. The sedan's left rear bumper and the van's right front bumper were damaged. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing victim behavior. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to rear-end collisions and injury to vehicle occupants.
25
Sedan Turns Improperly, Injures Bicyclist on Flushing Ave▸Mar 25 - A sedan making a left turn struck a bicyclist traveling straight on Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. The 64-year-old cyclist suffered an upper arm contusion. Police cite improper turning by the sedan as the cause, highlighting driver error in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Flushing Avenue near Waverly Avenue in Brooklyn at 6:30 pm. A sedan was making a left turn westbound when it collided with a bicyclist traveling eastbound straight ahead. The bicyclist, a 64-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained an upper arm contusion and was injured but not ejected. The police report identifies 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to execute the turn safely. The bike sustained damage to its left front bumper, while the sedan showed no damage. The report explicitly attributes the crash to the sedan driver's improper turning maneuver, underscoring the systemic danger posed by driver errors in vehicle-bicycle interactions.
24
Gounardes Opposes Harmful Status Quo Enables Reckless Driving▸Mar 24 - Drivers rack up speed and red light camera tickets. No points. No suspensions. Gianaris backs a bill to yank registrations after five violations. Victims’ families and DOT demand action. The loophole leaves reckless drivers free to kill.
Queens Senator Michael Gianaris, with Assemblymember William Magnarelli, introduced a bill to suspend vehicle registrations after five speed or red light camera violations in one year. The measure remains in committee. The bill responds to a fatal flaw: 'We have no mechanism right now, under law, to crack down on extremely reckless drivers,' said Brooklyn State Sen. Andrew Gounardes. The current law lets drivers rack up dozens of camera tickets and keep driving, since no points are added to licenses. Gianaris’s bill aims to close this loophole. DOT and crash victims’ families, including Juliane Williams, whose daughter was killed by a speeding driver, press for stronger penalties and expansion of the red light camera program. The Dangerous Vehicle Abatement Program expired with little effect. The city’s vulnerable road users remain at risk while repeat offenders face few real consequences.
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FATAL FLAW: NYC reckless motorists can keep driving no matter how many speed camera tickets they get,
amny.com,
Published 2024-03-24
20
Distracted SUV Driver Hits Moped on Park Avenue▸Mar 20 - A distracted SUV driver making a left turn struck a westbound moped on Park Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver, unlicensed and injured in the lower leg, suffered contusions. The crash exposed critical driver inattention and traffic control disregard.
According to the police report, at 11:35 PM on Park Avenue near Classon Avenue in Brooklyn, a Ford SUV making a left turn collided with a westbound Zhejiang moped. The moped driver, an 18-year-old male, was injured with contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. The moped driver was unlicensed and traveling straight ahead when struck on the left front quarter panel of his vehicle by the SUV's left front bumper. The SUV had two occupants, and the moped had one. The moped driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle but sustained injury severity level 3. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and failure to obey traffic controls.
20
SUVs Collide During Left Turn on Fulton▸Mar 20 - Two SUVs crashed on Fulton Street. One turned left, the other went straight. The woman driving was hurt. Police cited driver distraction. Metal twisted. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, two SUVs collided at 6:38 AM on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. One driver, a woman, turned left across traffic. The other, a man, drove straight eastbound. The crash struck both vehicles’ left front ends. The female driver suffered a shoulder contusion and bruising. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report documents injury and impact, but the danger came from behind the wheel.
20
Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn SUV Right Turn▸Mar 20 - A 27-year-old bicyclist was partially ejected and injured at the knee and lower leg after an SUV made a right turn on Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash involved failure to yield and driver distraction, with no vehicle damage reported.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Flushing Avenue near Washington Avenue in Brooklyn at midnight. A 27-year-old male bicyclist, wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The bicyclist was conscious after the collision. The SUV driver, a licensed female traveling west and making a right turn, failed to yield the right-of-way to the bicyclist traveling east straight ahead. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Neither vehicle sustained damage, but the impact caused significant injury to the bicyclist. The police report highlights driver errors as central to the crash, with no contributing factors attributed to the bicyclist beyond helmet use.
20S 6808
Brisport votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Mar 20 - Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.
Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.
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File S 6808,
Open States,
Published 2024-03-20
20S 6808
Gounardes votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Mar 20 - Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.
Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.
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File S 6808,
Open States,
Published 2024-03-20
19
Van Backing Strikes Pedestrian Behind Parked Car▸Mar 19 - A 61-year-old woman suffered severe leg injuries after a van backing north collided with her as she emerged behind a parked sedan in Brooklyn. Limited view and unsafe backing by the van driver caused the crash, fracturing the pedestrian’s knee and foot.
According to the police report, at 8:37 a.m. in Brooklyn, a 61-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2019 Ford van backing north struck her as she emerged from behind a parked 2011 Hyundai sedan. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity rated at level 3. The report cites the van driver's error of 'Backing Unsafely' combined with 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection but was crossing in front of or behind a parked vehicle when the van collided with her. The sedan was parked eastbound, and the van impacted the sedan's right rear quarter panel. The van driver was licensed and operating the vehicle with two occupants aboard. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by limited visibility and unsafe backing maneuvers in urban streets.
19Int 0714-2024
Restler co-sponsors bill for more school safety signs, limited impact.▸Mar 19 - Council wants bold signs at every school entrance. Paint on pavement. Metal overhead. The aim: warn drivers, shield kids. The bill sits in committee. Streets wait. Danger does not.
Bill Int 0714-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced March 19, 2024. The bill reads: 'installing safety signs near schools.' Council Member Susan Zhuang leads, joined by Rivera, Gennaro, Won, Hanif, Gutiérrez, Louis, Cabán, Restler, Farías, Banks, Riley, and Feliz. The bill orders the Department of Transportation to paint and hang school safety signs on every street with a school entrance. The goal: alert drivers to children and pedestrians. The bill awaits further action. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File Int 0714-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-03-19
16
SUV U-Turn Strikes Motorcycle on Lafayette▸Mar 16 - SUV making U-turn hit motorcycle on Lafayette Avenue. Rider thrown, suffered knee and leg injuries. Police cite SUV driver's failure to yield as cause. No other factors listed.
According to the police report, an SUV making a U-turn on Lafayette Avenue struck a motorcycle at 20:52. The 46-year-old motorcycle rider was partially ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report states the SUV hit the motorcycle's front center with its left rear quarter panel. Police cite the SUV driver's failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet and remained conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors or victim actions were reported. The crash left the rider injured due to the SUV driver's maneuver.
15
Jo Anne Simon Criticizes National Guard Deployment as Fearful Harmful Measure▸Mar 15 - A Brooklyn subway shooting jolted lawmakers. Jo Anne Simon called the National Guard’s presence unwarranted, stoking fear instead of safety. Calls for more policing, mental health funding, and gun control echoed. Riders remain wary. No clear path to safer commutes.
On March 15, 2024, following a deadly subway shooting, Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon (District 52) and other lawmakers responded with urgency. The incident came days after Governor Hochul’s National Guard deployment in the transit system. Simon stated, 'The Governor's recent deployment of the National Guard was unwarranted and caused fear rather than a sense of safety.' Other officials, including Brian Cunningham and Lester Chang, debated the effectiveness of increased policing and called for more investment in mental health and gun safety. The matter, titled 'NYC subway shooting a ‘wake up call’,' underscores deep divides on how to protect riders. Simon’s stance highlights the risk of heavy-handed security measures fueling anxiety, not safety, for vulnerable New Yorkers.
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NYC subway shooting a ‘wake up call’ — coming on heels of NY Gov. Kathy Hochul’s National Guard safety plan: lawmakers,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-03-15
15
SUV Slams Cyclist on Atlantic Avenue▸Mar 15 - A westbound SUV struck a cyclist head-on on Atlantic Avenue. The rider flew from his bike, landing hard and bleeding from the head. The SUV’s front end caved. The bicycle twisted, silent witness to the crash.
According to the police report, a cyclist turning left on Atlantic Avenue was struck head-on by a westbound Honda SUV. The impact ejected the 32-year-old male cyclist from his bike, leaving him semiconscious and bleeding severely from the head. The report notes that the SUV’s front end caved in, while the bicycle was left twisted at the scene. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, highlighting driver error as central to the crash. The narrative describes blood pooling from the cyclist’s head and confirms he was not wearing a helmet, but this detail is mentioned only after the driver’s actions. Systemic danger persists on Atlantic Avenue, where vulnerable road users face lethal force from vehicles.
14A 9415
Simon co-sponsors congestion pricing bill, boosting street safety for all.▸Mar 14 - Assembly bill A 9415 orders $90 million for faster, more reliable buses and fare-free rides. Sponsors demand the MTA report every dollar. Streets could shift. Riders wait.
Assembly bill A 9415, introduced March 14, 2024, sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Enacts the get congestion pricing right act,' directs the MTA to spend $45 million to improve bus frequency and reliability, and another $45 million to expand fare-free bus pilots in New York City. Sponsors Zohran Mamdani (36), Yudelka Tapia (86), Jo Anne Simon (52), and Alex Bores (73) back the move. The bill requires the MTA to report on these investments. No safety analyst has yet assessed the impact on vulnerable road users.
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File A 9415,
Open States,
Published 2024-03-14
13
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Mar 13 - A 27-year-old man was injured crossing Vanderbilt Avenue at an intersection. A northwestern-bound sedan making a left turn struck him on the left rear quarter panel. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing knee and lower leg injuries.
According to the police report, a 27-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Vanderbilt Avenue at an intersection with the signal. The crash occurred at 7:37 pm in Brooklyn near De Kalb Avenue. A 2021 Kia sedan, traveling northwest and making a left turn, struck the pedestrian on the left rear quarter panel. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian legally crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally but failed to yield, directly causing the collision and injuries.
12
SUV Left Turn Hits Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸Mar 12 - A 51-year-old woman suffered hip and upper leg injuries after an SUV making a left turn struck her at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver’s inattention and glare contributed to the collision as the pedestrian crossed with the signal.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:28 AM on Dean Street near 3 Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2015 Nissan SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, struck a 51-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper, causing contusions and injuries to the pedestrian’s hip and upper leg. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Glare' as contributing factors, highlighting the driver’s failure to maintain proper attention during the maneuver. The pedestrian was not at fault and was legally crossing. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle with two occupants inside. The collision resulted in shock and moderate injury severity for the pedestrian.
9
Taxi Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Mar 9 - A 60-year-old woman crossing Greene Avenue with the signal was struck by a northbound taxi making a left turn. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The taxi showed no damage. Driver errors remain unspecified in the police report.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on Greene Avenue was making a left turn when it struck a 60-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, with an injury severity rated at 3. The taxi driver, a licensed female from New Jersey, had one occupant and the vehicle showed no damage after the collision. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, and no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield are cited. The pedestrian was conscious and crossing legally. The incident occurred at 18:18 in Brooklyn's 11238 zip code. The focus remains on the taxi's left turn movement and the resulting impact to the pedestrian at the intersection.
Mar 27 - A bus hit a 42-year-old man on Livingston Street. The man suffered bruises and leg injuries. Police cite driver distraction. The crash shows the threat of inattentive drivers behind the wheel of heavy vehicles.
According to the police report, a bus traveling west on Livingston Street struck a 42-year-old male pedestrian who was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Injury severity was classified as moderate. The point of impact was the bus's right front bumper. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or pedestrian actions were cited as causes. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. This crash highlights the danger posed by distracted bus drivers in city streets.
27S 2714
Brisport votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Mar 27 - Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.
Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.
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File S 2714,
Open States,
Published 2024-03-27
27S 2714
Gounardes votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Mar 27 - Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.
Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.
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File S 2714,
Open States,
Published 2024-03-27
26
Sedan Rear-Ends Van Causing Neck Injury▸Mar 26 - A sedan struck the left rear bumper of a van traveling north on Vanderbilt Avenue. The sedan driver, a 61-year-old woman, suffered a neck injury described as whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the primary contributing factor.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:40 in Brooklyn near 151 Vanderbilt Avenue. A 2019 sedan driven by a licensed 61-year-old female occupant collided with the left rear bumper of a 2024 van traveling northbound. The sedan driver sustained a neck injury classified as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the collision. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead prior to impact. The sedan's left rear bumper and the van's right front bumper were damaged. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing victim behavior. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to rear-end collisions and injury to vehicle occupants.
25
Sedan Turns Improperly, Injures Bicyclist on Flushing Ave▸Mar 25 - A sedan making a left turn struck a bicyclist traveling straight on Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. The 64-year-old cyclist suffered an upper arm contusion. Police cite improper turning by the sedan as the cause, highlighting driver error in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Flushing Avenue near Waverly Avenue in Brooklyn at 6:30 pm. A sedan was making a left turn westbound when it collided with a bicyclist traveling eastbound straight ahead. The bicyclist, a 64-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained an upper arm contusion and was injured but not ejected. The police report identifies 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to execute the turn safely. The bike sustained damage to its left front bumper, while the sedan showed no damage. The report explicitly attributes the crash to the sedan driver's improper turning maneuver, underscoring the systemic danger posed by driver errors in vehicle-bicycle interactions.
24
Gounardes Opposes Harmful Status Quo Enables Reckless Driving▸Mar 24 - Drivers rack up speed and red light camera tickets. No points. No suspensions. Gianaris backs a bill to yank registrations after five violations. Victims’ families and DOT demand action. The loophole leaves reckless drivers free to kill.
Queens Senator Michael Gianaris, with Assemblymember William Magnarelli, introduced a bill to suspend vehicle registrations after five speed or red light camera violations in one year. The measure remains in committee. The bill responds to a fatal flaw: 'We have no mechanism right now, under law, to crack down on extremely reckless drivers,' said Brooklyn State Sen. Andrew Gounardes. The current law lets drivers rack up dozens of camera tickets and keep driving, since no points are added to licenses. Gianaris’s bill aims to close this loophole. DOT and crash victims’ families, including Juliane Williams, whose daughter was killed by a speeding driver, press for stronger penalties and expansion of the red light camera program. The Dangerous Vehicle Abatement Program expired with little effect. The city’s vulnerable road users remain at risk while repeat offenders face few real consequences.
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FATAL FLAW: NYC reckless motorists can keep driving no matter how many speed camera tickets they get,
amny.com,
Published 2024-03-24
20
Distracted SUV Driver Hits Moped on Park Avenue▸Mar 20 - A distracted SUV driver making a left turn struck a westbound moped on Park Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver, unlicensed and injured in the lower leg, suffered contusions. The crash exposed critical driver inattention and traffic control disregard.
According to the police report, at 11:35 PM on Park Avenue near Classon Avenue in Brooklyn, a Ford SUV making a left turn collided with a westbound Zhejiang moped. The moped driver, an 18-year-old male, was injured with contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. The moped driver was unlicensed and traveling straight ahead when struck on the left front quarter panel of his vehicle by the SUV's left front bumper. The SUV had two occupants, and the moped had one. The moped driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle but sustained injury severity level 3. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and failure to obey traffic controls.
20
SUVs Collide During Left Turn on Fulton▸Mar 20 - Two SUVs crashed on Fulton Street. One turned left, the other went straight. The woman driving was hurt. Police cited driver distraction. Metal twisted. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, two SUVs collided at 6:38 AM on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. One driver, a woman, turned left across traffic. The other, a man, drove straight eastbound. The crash struck both vehicles’ left front ends. The female driver suffered a shoulder contusion and bruising. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report documents injury and impact, but the danger came from behind the wheel.
20
Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn SUV Right Turn▸Mar 20 - A 27-year-old bicyclist was partially ejected and injured at the knee and lower leg after an SUV made a right turn on Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash involved failure to yield and driver distraction, with no vehicle damage reported.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Flushing Avenue near Washington Avenue in Brooklyn at midnight. A 27-year-old male bicyclist, wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The bicyclist was conscious after the collision. The SUV driver, a licensed female traveling west and making a right turn, failed to yield the right-of-way to the bicyclist traveling east straight ahead. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Neither vehicle sustained damage, but the impact caused significant injury to the bicyclist. The police report highlights driver errors as central to the crash, with no contributing factors attributed to the bicyclist beyond helmet use.
20S 6808
Brisport votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Mar 20 - Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.
Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.
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File S 6808,
Open States,
Published 2024-03-20
20S 6808
Gounardes votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Mar 20 - Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.
Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.
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File S 6808,
Open States,
Published 2024-03-20
19
Van Backing Strikes Pedestrian Behind Parked Car▸Mar 19 - A 61-year-old woman suffered severe leg injuries after a van backing north collided with her as she emerged behind a parked sedan in Brooklyn. Limited view and unsafe backing by the van driver caused the crash, fracturing the pedestrian’s knee and foot.
According to the police report, at 8:37 a.m. in Brooklyn, a 61-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2019 Ford van backing north struck her as she emerged from behind a parked 2011 Hyundai sedan. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity rated at level 3. The report cites the van driver's error of 'Backing Unsafely' combined with 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection but was crossing in front of or behind a parked vehicle when the van collided with her. The sedan was parked eastbound, and the van impacted the sedan's right rear quarter panel. The van driver was licensed and operating the vehicle with two occupants aboard. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by limited visibility and unsafe backing maneuvers in urban streets.
19Int 0714-2024
Restler co-sponsors bill for more school safety signs, limited impact.▸Mar 19 - Council wants bold signs at every school entrance. Paint on pavement. Metal overhead. The aim: warn drivers, shield kids. The bill sits in committee. Streets wait. Danger does not.
Bill Int 0714-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced March 19, 2024. The bill reads: 'installing safety signs near schools.' Council Member Susan Zhuang leads, joined by Rivera, Gennaro, Won, Hanif, Gutiérrez, Louis, Cabán, Restler, Farías, Banks, Riley, and Feliz. The bill orders the Department of Transportation to paint and hang school safety signs on every street with a school entrance. The goal: alert drivers to children and pedestrians. The bill awaits further action. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File Int 0714-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-03-19
16
SUV U-Turn Strikes Motorcycle on Lafayette▸Mar 16 - SUV making U-turn hit motorcycle on Lafayette Avenue. Rider thrown, suffered knee and leg injuries. Police cite SUV driver's failure to yield as cause. No other factors listed.
According to the police report, an SUV making a U-turn on Lafayette Avenue struck a motorcycle at 20:52. The 46-year-old motorcycle rider was partially ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report states the SUV hit the motorcycle's front center with its left rear quarter panel. Police cite the SUV driver's failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet and remained conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors or victim actions were reported. The crash left the rider injured due to the SUV driver's maneuver.
15
Jo Anne Simon Criticizes National Guard Deployment as Fearful Harmful Measure▸Mar 15 - A Brooklyn subway shooting jolted lawmakers. Jo Anne Simon called the National Guard’s presence unwarranted, stoking fear instead of safety. Calls for more policing, mental health funding, and gun control echoed. Riders remain wary. No clear path to safer commutes.
On March 15, 2024, following a deadly subway shooting, Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon (District 52) and other lawmakers responded with urgency. The incident came days after Governor Hochul’s National Guard deployment in the transit system. Simon stated, 'The Governor's recent deployment of the National Guard was unwarranted and caused fear rather than a sense of safety.' Other officials, including Brian Cunningham and Lester Chang, debated the effectiveness of increased policing and called for more investment in mental health and gun safety. The matter, titled 'NYC subway shooting a ‘wake up call’,' underscores deep divides on how to protect riders. Simon’s stance highlights the risk of heavy-handed security measures fueling anxiety, not safety, for vulnerable New Yorkers.
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NYC subway shooting a ‘wake up call’ — coming on heels of NY Gov. Kathy Hochul’s National Guard safety plan: lawmakers,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-03-15
15
SUV Slams Cyclist on Atlantic Avenue▸Mar 15 - A westbound SUV struck a cyclist head-on on Atlantic Avenue. The rider flew from his bike, landing hard and bleeding from the head. The SUV’s front end caved. The bicycle twisted, silent witness to the crash.
According to the police report, a cyclist turning left on Atlantic Avenue was struck head-on by a westbound Honda SUV. The impact ejected the 32-year-old male cyclist from his bike, leaving him semiconscious and bleeding severely from the head. The report notes that the SUV’s front end caved in, while the bicycle was left twisted at the scene. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, highlighting driver error as central to the crash. The narrative describes blood pooling from the cyclist’s head and confirms he was not wearing a helmet, but this detail is mentioned only after the driver’s actions. Systemic danger persists on Atlantic Avenue, where vulnerable road users face lethal force from vehicles.
14A 9415
Simon co-sponsors congestion pricing bill, boosting street safety for all.▸Mar 14 - Assembly bill A 9415 orders $90 million for faster, more reliable buses and fare-free rides. Sponsors demand the MTA report every dollar. Streets could shift. Riders wait.
Assembly bill A 9415, introduced March 14, 2024, sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Enacts the get congestion pricing right act,' directs the MTA to spend $45 million to improve bus frequency and reliability, and another $45 million to expand fare-free bus pilots in New York City. Sponsors Zohran Mamdani (36), Yudelka Tapia (86), Jo Anne Simon (52), and Alex Bores (73) back the move. The bill requires the MTA to report on these investments. No safety analyst has yet assessed the impact on vulnerable road users.
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File A 9415,
Open States,
Published 2024-03-14
13
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Mar 13 - A 27-year-old man was injured crossing Vanderbilt Avenue at an intersection. A northwestern-bound sedan making a left turn struck him on the left rear quarter panel. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing knee and lower leg injuries.
According to the police report, a 27-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Vanderbilt Avenue at an intersection with the signal. The crash occurred at 7:37 pm in Brooklyn near De Kalb Avenue. A 2021 Kia sedan, traveling northwest and making a left turn, struck the pedestrian on the left rear quarter panel. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian legally crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally but failed to yield, directly causing the collision and injuries.
12
SUV Left Turn Hits Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸Mar 12 - A 51-year-old woman suffered hip and upper leg injuries after an SUV making a left turn struck her at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver’s inattention and glare contributed to the collision as the pedestrian crossed with the signal.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:28 AM on Dean Street near 3 Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2015 Nissan SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, struck a 51-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper, causing contusions and injuries to the pedestrian’s hip and upper leg. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Glare' as contributing factors, highlighting the driver’s failure to maintain proper attention during the maneuver. The pedestrian was not at fault and was legally crossing. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle with two occupants inside. The collision resulted in shock and moderate injury severity for the pedestrian.
9
Taxi Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Mar 9 - A 60-year-old woman crossing Greene Avenue with the signal was struck by a northbound taxi making a left turn. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The taxi showed no damage. Driver errors remain unspecified in the police report.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on Greene Avenue was making a left turn when it struck a 60-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, with an injury severity rated at 3. The taxi driver, a licensed female from New Jersey, had one occupant and the vehicle showed no damage after the collision. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, and no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield are cited. The pedestrian was conscious and crossing legally. The incident occurred at 18:18 in Brooklyn's 11238 zip code. The focus remains on the taxi's left turn movement and the resulting impact to the pedestrian at the intersection.
Mar 27 - Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.
Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.
- File S 2714, Open States, Published 2024-03-27
27S 2714
Gounardes votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Mar 27 - Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.
Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.
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File S 2714,
Open States,
Published 2024-03-27
26
Sedan Rear-Ends Van Causing Neck Injury▸Mar 26 - A sedan struck the left rear bumper of a van traveling north on Vanderbilt Avenue. The sedan driver, a 61-year-old woman, suffered a neck injury described as whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the primary contributing factor.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:40 in Brooklyn near 151 Vanderbilt Avenue. A 2019 sedan driven by a licensed 61-year-old female occupant collided with the left rear bumper of a 2024 van traveling northbound. The sedan driver sustained a neck injury classified as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the collision. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead prior to impact. The sedan's left rear bumper and the van's right front bumper were damaged. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing victim behavior. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to rear-end collisions and injury to vehicle occupants.
25
Sedan Turns Improperly, Injures Bicyclist on Flushing Ave▸Mar 25 - A sedan making a left turn struck a bicyclist traveling straight on Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. The 64-year-old cyclist suffered an upper arm contusion. Police cite improper turning by the sedan as the cause, highlighting driver error in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Flushing Avenue near Waverly Avenue in Brooklyn at 6:30 pm. A sedan was making a left turn westbound when it collided with a bicyclist traveling eastbound straight ahead. The bicyclist, a 64-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained an upper arm contusion and was injured but not ejected. The police report identifies 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to execute the turn safely. The bike sustained damage to its left front bumper, while the sedan showed no damage. The report explicitly attributes the crash to the sedan driver's improper turning maneuver, underscoring the systemic danger posed by driver errors in vehicle-bicycle interactions.
24
Gounardes Opposes Harmful Status Quo Enables Reckless Driving▸Mar 24 - Drivers rack up speed and red light camera tickets. No points. No suspensions. Gianaris backs a bill to yank registrations after five violations. Victims’ families and DOT demand action. The loophole leaves reckless drivers free to kill.
Queens Senator Michael Gianaris, with Assemblymember William Magnarelli, introduced a bill to suspend vehicle registrations after five speed or red light camera violations in one year. The measure remains in committee. The bill responds to a fatal flaw: 'We have no mechanism right now, under law, to crack down on extremely reckless drivers,' said Brooklyn State Sen. Andrew Gounardes. The current law lets drivers rack up dozens of camera tickets and keep driving, since no points are added to licenses. Gianaris’s bill aims to close this loophole. DOT and crash victims’ families, including Juliane Williams, whose daughter was killed by a speeding driver, press for stronger penalties and expansion of the red light camera program. The Dangerous Vehicle Abatement Program expired with little effect. The city’s vulnerable road users remain at risk while repeat offenders face few real consequences.
-
FATAL FLAW: NYC reckless motorists can keep driving no matter how many speed camera tickets they get,
amny.com,
Published 2024-03-24
20
Distracted SUV Driver Hits Moped on Park Avenue▸Mar 20 - A distracted SUV driver making a left turn struck a westbound moped on Park Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver, unlicensed and injured in the lower leg, suffered contusions. The crash exposed critical driver inattention and traffic control disregard.
According to the police report, at 11:35 PM on Park Avenue near Classon Avenue in Brooklyn, a Ford SUV making a left turn collided with a westbound Zhejiang moped. The moped driver, an 18-year-old male, was injured with contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. The moped driver was unlicensed and traveling straight ahead when struck on the left front quarter panel of his vehicle by the SUV's left front bumper. The SUV had two occupants, and the moped had one. The moped driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle but sustained injury severity level 3. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and failure to obey traffic controls.
20
SUVs Collide During Left Turn on Fulton▸Mar 20 - Two SUVs crashed on Fulton Street. One turned left, the other went straight. The woman driving was hurt. Police cited driver distraction. Metal twisted. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, two SUVs collided at 6:38 AM on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. One driver, a woman, turned left across traffic. The other, a man, drove straight eastbound. The crash struck both vehicles’ left front ends. The female driver suffered a shoulder contusion and bruising. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report documents injury and impact, but the danger came from behind the wheel.
20
Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn SUV Right Turn▸Mar 20 - A 27-year-old bicyclist was partially ejected and injured at the knee and lower leg after an SUV made a right turn on Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash involved failure to yield and driver distraction, with no vehicle damage reported.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Flushing Avenue near Washington Avenue in Brooklyn at midnight. A 27-year-old male bicyclist, wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The bicyclist was conscious after the collision. The SUV driver, a licensed female traveling west and making a right turn, failed to yield the right-of-way to the bicyclist traveling east straight ahead. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Neither vehicle sustained damage, but the impact caused significant injury to the bicyclist. The police report highlights driver errors as central to the crash, with no contributing factors attributed to the bicyclist beyond helmet use.
20S 6808
Brisport votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Mar 20 - Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.
Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.
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File S 6808,
Open States,
Published 2024-03-20
20S 6808
Gounardes votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Mar 20 - Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.
Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.
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File S 6808,
Open States,
Published 2024-03-20
19
Van Backing Strikes Pedestrian Behind Parked Car▸Mar 19 - A 61-year-old woman suffered severe leg injuries after a van backing north collided with her as she emerged behind a parked sedan in Brooklyn. Limited view and unsafe backing by the van driver caused the crash, fracturing the pedestrian’s knee and foot.
According to the police report, at 8:37 a.m. in Brooklyn, a 61-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2019 Ford van backing north struck her as she emerged from behind a parked 2011 Hyundai sedan. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity rated at level 3. The report cites the van driver's error of 'Backing Unsafely' combined with 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection but was crossing in front of or behind a parked vehicle when the van collided with her. The sedan was parked eastbound, and the van impacted the sedan's right rear quarter panel. The van driver was licensed and operating the vehicle with two occupants aboard. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by limited visibility and unsafe backing maneuvers in urban streets.
19Int 0714-2024
Restler co-sponsors bill for more school safety signs, limited impact.▸Mar 19 - Council wants bold signs at every school entrance. Paint on pavement. Metal overhead. The aim: warn drivers, shield kids. The bill sits in committee. Streets wait. Danger does not.
Bill Int 0714-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced March 19, 2024. The bill reads: 'installing safety signs near schools.' Council Member Susan Zhuang leads, joined by Rivera, Gennaro, Won, Hanif, Gutiérrez, Louis, Cabán, Restler, Farías, Banks, Riley, and Feliz. The bill orders the Department of Transportation to paint and hang school safety signs on every street with a school entrance. The goal: alert drivers to children and pedestrians. The bill awaits further action. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File Int 0714-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-03-19
16
SUV U-Turn Strikes Motorcycle on Lafayette▸Mar 16 - SUV making U-turn hit motorcycle on Lafayette Avenue. Rider thrown, suffered knee and leg injuries. Police cite SUV driver's failure to yield as cause. No other factors listed.
According to the police report, an SUV making a U-turn on Lafayette Avenue struck a motorcycle at 20:52. The 46-year-old motorcycle rider was partially ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report states the SUV hit the motorcycle's front center with its left rear quarter panel. Police cite the SUV driver's failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet and remained conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors or victim actions were reported. The crash left the rider injured due to the SUV driver's maneuver.
15
Jo Anne Simon Criticizes National Guard Deployment as Fearful Harmful Measure▸Mar 15 - A Brooklyn subway shooting jolted lawmakers. Jo Anne Simon called the National Guard’s presence unwarranted, stoking fear instead of safety. Calls for more policing, mental health funding, and gun control echoed. Riders remain wary. No clear path to safer commutes.
On March 15, 2024, following a deadly subway shooting, Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon (District 52) and other lawmakers responded with urgency. The incident came days after Governor Hochul’s National Guard deployment in the transit system. Simon stated, 'The Governor's recent deployment of the National Guard was unwarranted and caused fear rather than a sense of safety.' Other officials, including Brian Cunningham and Lester Chang, debated the effectiveness of increased policing and called for more investment in mental health and gun safety. The matter, titled 'NYC subway shooting a ‘wake up call’,' underscores deep divides on how to protect riders. Simon’s stance highlights the risk of heavy-handed security measures fueling anxiety, not safety, for vulnerable New Yorkers.
-
NYC subway shooting a ‘wake up call’ — coming on heels of NY Gov. Kathy Hochul’s National Guard safety plan: lawmakers,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-03-15
15
SUV Slams Cyclist on Atlantic Avenue▸Mar 15 - A westbound SUV struck a cyclist head-on on Atlantic Avenue. The rider flew from his bike, landing hard and bleeding from the head. The SUV’s front end caved. The bicycle twisted, silent witness to the crash.
According to the police report, a cyclist turning left on Atlantic Avenue was struck head-on by a westbound Honda SUV. The impact ejected the 32-year-old male cyclist from his bike, leaving him semiconscious and bleeding severely from the head. The report notes that the SUV’s front end caved in, while the bicycle was left twisted at the scene. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, highlighting driver error as central to the crash. The narrative describes blood pooling from the cyclist’s head and confirms he was not wearing a helmet, but this detail is mentioned only after the driver’s actions. Systemic danger persists on Atlantic Avenue, where vulnerable road users face lethal force from vehicles.
14A 9415
Simon co-sponsors congestion pricing bill, boosting street safety for all.▸Mar 14 - Assembly bill A 9415 orders $90 million for faster, more reliable buses and fare-free rides. Sponsors demand the MTA report every dollar. Streets could shift. Riders wait.
Assembly bill A 9415, introduced March 14, 2024, sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Enacts the get congestion pricing right act,' directs the MTA to spend $45 million to improve bus frequency and reliability, and another $45 million to expand fare-free bus pilots in New York City. Sponsors Zohran Mamdani (36), Yudelka Tapia (86), Jo Anne Simon (52), and Alex Bores (73) back the move. The bill requires the MTA to report on these investments. No safety analyst has yet assessed the impact on vulnerable road users.
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File A 9415,
Open States,
Published 2024-03-14
13
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Mar 13 - A 27-year-old man was injured crossing Vanderbilt Avenue at an intersection. A northwestern-bound sedan making a left turn struck him on the left rear quarter panel. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing knee and lower leg injuries.
According to the police report, a 27-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Vanderbilt Avenue at an intersection with the signal. The crash occurred at 7:37 pm in Brooklyn near De Kalb Avenue. A 2021 Kia sedan, traveling northwest and making a left turn, struck the pedestrian on the left rear quarter panel. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian legally crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally but failed to yield, directly causing the collision and injuries.
12
SUV Left Turn Hits Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸Mar 12 - A 51-year-old woman suffered hip and upper leg injuries after an SUV making a left turn struck her at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver’s inattention and glare contributed to the collision as the pedestrian crossed with the signal.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:28 AM on Dean Street near 3 Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2015 Nissan SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, struck a 51-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper, causing contusions and injuries to the pedestrian’s hip and upper leg. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Glare' as contributing factors, highlighting the driver’s failure to maintain proper attention during the maneuver. The pedestrian was not at fault and was legally crossing. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle with two occupants inside. The collision resulted in shock and moderate injury severity for the pedestrian.
9
Taxi Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Mar 9 - A 60-year-old woman crossing Greene Avenue with the signal was struck by a northbound taxi making a left turn. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The taxi showed no damage. Driver errors remain unspecified in the police report.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on Greene Avenue was making a left turn when it struck a 60-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, with an injury severity rated at 3. The taxi driver, a licensed female from New Jersey, had one occupant and the vehicle showed no damage after the collision. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, and no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield are cited. The pedestrian was conscious and crossing legally. The incident occurred at 18:18 in Brooklyn's 11238 zip code. The focus remains on the taxi's left turn movement and the resulting impact to the pedestrian at the intersection.
Mar 27 - Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.
Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.
- File S 2714, Open States, Published 2024-03-27
26
Sedan Rear-Ends Van Causing Neck Injury▸Mar 26 - A sedan struck the left rear bumper of a van traveling north on Vanderbilt Avenue. The sedan driver, a 61-year-old woman, suffered a neck injury described as whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the primary contributing factor.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:40 in Brooklyn near 151 Vanderbilt Avenue. A 2019 sedan driven by a licensed 61-year-old female occupant collided with the left rear bumper of a 2024 van traveling northbound. The sedan driver sustained a neck injury classified as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the collision. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead prior to impact. The sedan's left rear bumper and the van's right front bumper were damaged. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing victim behavior. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to rear-end collisions and injury to vehicle occupants.
25
Sedan Turns Improperly, Injures Bicyclist on Flushing Ave▸Mar 25 - A sedan making a left turn struck a bicyclist traveling straight on Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. The 64-year-old cyclist suffered an upper arm contusion. Police cite improper turning by the sedan as the cause, highlighting driver error in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Flushing Avenue near Waverly Avenue in Brooklyn at 6:30 pm. A sedan was making a left turn westbound when it collided with a bicyclist traveling eastbound straight ahead. The bicyclist, a 64-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained an upper arm contusion and was injured but not ejected. The police report identifies 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to execute the turn safely. The bike sustained damage to its left front bumper, while the sedan showed no damage. The report explicitly attributes the crash to the sedan driver's improper turning maneuver, underscoring the systemic danger posed by driver errors in vehicle-bicycle interactions.
24
Gounardes Opposes Harmful Status Quo Enables Reckless Driving▸Mar 24 - Drivers rack up speed and red light camera tickets. No points. No suspensions. Gianaris backs a bill to yank registrations after five violations. Victims’ families and DOT demand action. The loophole leaves reckless drivers free to kill.
Queens Senator Michael Gianaris, with Assemblymember William Magnarelli, introduced a bill to suspend vehicle registrations after five speed or red light camera violations in one year. The measure remains in committee. The bill responds to a fatal flaw: 'We have no mechanism right now, under law, to crack down on extremely reckless drivers,' said Brooklyn State Sen. Andrew Gounardes. The current law lets drivers rack up dozens of camera tickets and keep driving, since no points are added to licenses. Gianaris’s bill aims to close this loophole. DOT and crash victims’ families, including Juliane Williams, whose daughter was killed by a speeding driver, press for stronger penalties and expansion of the red light camera program. The Dangerous Vehicle Abatement Program expired with little effect. The city’s vulnerable road users remain at risk while repeat offenders face few real consequences.
-
FATAL FLAW: NYC reckless motorists can keep driving no matter how many speed camera tickets they get,
amny.com,
Published 2024-03-24
20
Distracted SUV Driver Hits Moped on Park Avenue▸Mar 20 - A distracted SUV driver making a left turn struck a westbound moped on Park Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver, unlicensed and injured in the lower leg, suffered contusions. The crash exposed critical driver inattention and traffic control disregard.
According to the police report, at 11:35 PM on Park Avenue near Classon Avenue in Brooklyn, a Ford SUV making a left turn collided with a westbound Zhejiang moped. The moped driver, an 18-year-old male, was injured with contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. The moped driver was unlicensed and traveling straight ahead when struck on the left front quarter panel of his vehicle by the SUV's left front bumper. The SUV had two occupants, and the moped had one. The moped driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle but sustained injury severity level 3. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and failure to obey traffic controls.
20
SUVs Collide During Left Turn on Fulton▸Mar 20 - Two SUVs crashed on Fulton Street. One turned left, the other went straight. The woman driving was hurt. Police cited driver distraction. Metal twisted. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, two SUVs collided at 6:38 AM on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. One driver, a woman, turned left across traffic. The other, a man, drove straight eastbound. The crash struck both vehicles’ left front ends. The female driver suffered a shoulder contusion and bruising. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report documents injury and impact, but the danger came from behind the wheel.
20
Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn SUV Right Turn▸Mar 20 - A 27-year-old bicyclist was partially ejected and injured at the knee and lower leg after an SUV made a right turn on Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash involved failure to yield and driver distraction, with no vehicle damage reported.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Flushing Avenue near Washington Avenue in Brooklyn at midnight. A 27-year-old male bicyclist, wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The bicyclist was conscious after the collision. The SUV driver, a licensed female traveling west and making a right turn, failed to yield the right-of-way to the bicyclist traveling east straight ahead. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Neither vehicle sustained damage, but the impact caused significant injury to the bicyclist. The police report highlights driver errors as central to the crash, with no contributing factors attributed to the bicyclist beyond helmet use.
20S 6808
Brisport votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Mar 20 - Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.
Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.
-
File S 6808,
Open States,
Published 2024-03-20
20S 6808
Gounardes votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Mar 20 - Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.
Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.
-
File S 6808,
Open States,
Published 2024-03-20
19
Van Backing Strikes Pedestrian Behind Parked Car▸Mar 19 - A 61-year-old woman suffered severe leg injuries after a van backing north collided with her as she emerged behind a parked sedan in Brooklyn. Limited view and unsafe backing by the van driver caused the crash, fracturing the pedestrian’s knee and foot.
According to the police report, at 8:37 a.m. in Brooklyn, a 61-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2019 Ford van backing north struck her as she emerged from behind a parked 2011 Hyundai sedan. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity rated at level 3. The report cites the van driver's error of 'Backing Unsafely' combined with 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection but was crossing in front of or behind a parked vehicle when the van collided with her. The sedan was parked eastbound, and the van impacted the sedan's right rear quarter panel. The van driver was licensed and operating the vehicle with two occupants aboard. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by limited visibility and unsafe backing maneuvers in urban streets.
19Int 0714-2024
Restler co-sponsors bill for more school safety signs, limited impact.▸Mar 19 - Council wants bold signs at every school entrance. Paint on pavement. Metal overhead. The aim: warn drivers, shield kids. The bill sits in committee. Streets wait. Danger does not.
Bill Int 0714-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced March 19, 2024. The bill reads: 'installing safety signs near schools.' Council Member Susan Zhuang leads, joined by Rivera, Gennaro, Won, Hanif, Gutiérrez, Louis, Cabán, Restler, Farías, Banks, Riley, and Feliz. The bill orders the Department of Transportation to paint and hang school safety signs on every street with a school entrance. The goal: alert drivers to children and pedestrians. The bill awaits further action. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File Int 0714-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-03-19
16
SUV U-Turn Strikes Motorcycle on Lafayette▸Mar 16 - SUV making U-turn hit motorcycle on Lafayette Avenue. Rider thrown, suffered knee and leg injuries. Police cite SUV driver's failure to yield as cause. No other factors listed.
According to the police report, an SUV making a U-turn on Lafayette Avenue struck a motorcycle at 20:52. The 46-year-old motorcycle rider was partially ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report states the SUV hit the motorcycle's front center with its left rear quarter panel. Police cite the SUV driver's failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet and remained conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors or victim actions were reported. The crash left the rider injured due to the SUV driver's maneuver.
15
Jo Anne Simon Criticizes National Guard Deployment as Fearful Harmful Measure▸Mar 15 - A Brooklyn subway shooting jolted lawmakers. Jo Anne Simon called the National Guard’s presence unwarranted, stoking fear instead of safety. Calls for more policing, mental health funding, and gun control echoed. Riders remain wary. No clear path to safer commutes.
On March 15, 2024, following a deadly subway shooting, Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon (District 52) and other lawmakers responded with urgency. The incident came days after Governor Hochul’s National Guard deployment in the transit system. Simon stated, 'The Governor's recent deployment of the National Guard was unwarranted and caused fear rather than a sense of safety.' Other officials, including Brian Cunningham and Lester Chang, debated the effectiveness of increased policing and called for more investment in mental health and gun safety. The matter, titled 'NYC subway shooting a ‘wake up call’,' underscores deep divides on how to protect riders. Simon’s stance highlights the risk of heavy-handed security measures fueling anxiety, not safety, for vulnerable New Yorkers.
-
NYC subway shooting a ‘wake up call’ — coming on heels of NY Gov. Kathy Hochul’s National Guard safety plan: lawmakers,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-03-15
15
SUV Slams Cyclist on Atlantic Avenue▸Mar 15 - A westbound SUV struck a cyclist head-on on Atlantic Avenue. The rider flew from his bike, landing hard and bleeding from the head. The SUV’s front end caved. The bicycle twisted, silent witness to the crash.
According to the police report, a cyclist turning left on Atlantic Avenue was struck head-on by a westbound Honda SUV. The impact ejected the 32-year-old male cyclist from his bike, leaving him semiconscious and bleeding severely from the head. The report notes that the SUV’s front end caved in, while the bicycle was left twisted at the scene. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, highlighting driver error as central to the crash. The narrative describes blood pooling from the cyclist’s head and confirms he was not wearing a helmet, but this detail is mentioned only after the driver’s actions. Systemic danger persists on Atlantic Avenue, where vulnerable road users face lethal force from vehicles.
14A 9415
Simon co-sponsors congestion pricing bill, boosting street safety for all.▸Mar 14 - Assembly bill A 9415 orders $90 million for faster, more reliable buses and fare-free rides. Sponsors demand the MTA report every dollar. Streets could shift. Riders wait.
Assembly bill A 9415, introduced March 14, 2024, sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Enacts the get congestion pricing right act,' directs the MTA to spend $45 million to improve bus frequency and reliability, and another $45 million to expand fare-free bus pilots in New York City. Sponsors Zohran Mamdani (36), Yudelka Tapia (86), Jo Anne Simon (52), and Alex Bores (73) back the move. The bill requires the MTA to report on these investments. No safety analyst has yet assessed the impact on vulnerable road users.
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File A 9415,
Open States,
Published 2024-03-14
13
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Mar 13 - A 27-year-old man was injured crossing Vanderbilt Avenue at an intersection. A northwestern-bound sedan making a left turn struck him on the left rear quarter panel. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing knee and lower leg injuries.
According to the police report, a 27-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Vanderbilt Avenue at an intersection with the signal. The crash occurred at 7:37 pm in Brooklyn near De Kalb Avenue. A 2021 Kia sedan, traveling northwest and making a left turn, struck the pedestrian on the left rear quarter panel. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian legally crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally but failed to yield, directly causing the collision and injuries.
12
SUV Left Turn Hits Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸Mar 12 - A 51-year-old woman suffered hip and upper leg injuries after an SUV making a left turn struck her at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver’s inattention and glare contributed to the collision as the pedestrian crossed with the signal.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:28 AM on Dean Street near 3 Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2015 Nissan SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, struck a 51-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper, causing contusions and injuries to the pedestrian’s hip and upper leg. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Glare' as contributing factors, highlighting the driver’s failure to maintain proper attention during the maneuver. The pedestrian was not at fault and was legally crossing. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle with two occupants inside. The collision resulted in shock and moderate injury severity for the pedestrian.
9
Taxi Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Mar 9 - A 60-year-old woman crossing Greene Avenue with the signal was struck by a northbound taxi making a left turn. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The taxi showed no damage. Driver errors remain unspecified in the police report.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on Greene Avenue was making a left turn when it struck a 60-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, with an injury severity rated at 3. The taxi driver, a licensed female from New Jersey, had one occupant and the vehicle showed no damage after the collision. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, and no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield are cited. The pedestrian was conscious and crossing legally. The incident occurred at 18:18 in Brooklyn's 11238 zip code. The focus remains on the taxi's left turn movement and the resulting impact to the pedestrian at the intersection.
Mar 26 - A sedan struck the left rear bumper of a van traveling north on Vanderbilt Avenue. The sedan driver, a 61-year-old woman, suffered a neck injury described as whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the primary contributing factor.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:40 in Brooklyn near 151 Vanderbilt Avenue. A 2019 sedan driven by a licensed 61-year-old female occupant collided with the left rear bumper of a 2024 van traveling northbound. The sedan driver sustained a neck injury classified as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the collision. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead prior to impact. The sedan's left rear bumper and the van's right front bumper were damaged. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing victim behavior. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to rear-end collisions and injury to vehicle occupants.
25
Sedan Turns Improperly, Injures Bicyclist on Flushing Ave▸Mar 25 - A sedan making a left turn struck a bicyclist traveling straight on Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. The 64-year-old cyclist suffered an upper arm contusion. Police cite improper turning by the sedan as the cause, highlighting driver error in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Flushing Avenue near Waverly Avenue in Brooklyn at 6:30 pm. A sedan was making a left turn westbound when it collided with a bicyclist traveling eastbound straight ahead. The bicyclist, a 64-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained an upper arm contusion and was injured but not ejected. The police report identifies 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to execute the turn safely. The bike sustained damage to its left front bumper, while the sedan showed no damage. The report explicitly attributes the crash to the sedan driver's improper turning maneuver, underscoring the systemic danger posed by driver errors in vehicle-bicycle interactions.
24
Gounardes Opposes Harmful Status Quo Enables Reckless Driving▸Mar 24 - Drivers rack up speed and red light camera tickets. No points. No suspensions. Gianaris backs a bill to yank registrations after five violations. Victims’ families and DOT demand action. The loophole leaves reckless drivers free to kill.
Queens Senator Michael Gianaris, with Assemblymember William Magnarelli, introduced a bill to suspend vehicle registrations after five speed or red light camera violations in one year. The measure remains in committee. The bill responds to a fatal flaw: 'We have no mechanism right now, under law, to crack down on extremely reckless drivers,' said Brooklyn State Sen. Andrew Gounardes. The current law lets drivers rack up dozens of camera tickets and keep driving, since no points are added to licenses. Gianaris’s bill aims to close this loophole. DOT and crash victims’ families, including Juliane Williams, whose daughter was killed by a speeding driver, press for stronger penalties and expansion of the red light camera program. The Dangerous Vehicle Abatement Program expired with little effect. The city’s vulnerable road users remain at risk while repeat offenders face few real consequences.
-
FATAL FLAW: NYC reckless motorists can keep driving no matter how many speed camera tickets they get,
amny.com,
Published 2024-03-24
20
Distracted SUV Driver Hits Moped on Park Avenue▸Mar 20 - A distracted SUV driver making a left turn struck a westbound moped on Park Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver, unlicensed and injured in the lower leg, suffered contusions. The crash exposed critical driver inattention and traffic control disregard.
According to the police report, at 11:35 PM on Park Avenue near Classon Avenue in Brooklyn, a Ford SUV making a left turn collided with a westbound Zhejiang moped. The moped driver, an 18-year-old male, was injured with contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. The moped driver was unlicensed and traveling straight ahead when struck on the left front quarter panel of his vehicle by the SUV's left front bumper. The SUV had two occupants, and the moped had one. The moped driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle but sustained injury severity level 3. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and failure to obey traffic controls.
20
SUVs Collide During Left Turn on Fulton▸Mar 20 - Two SUVs crashed on Fulton Street. One turned left, the other went straight. The woman driving was hurt. Police cited driver distraction. Metal twisted. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, two SUVs collided at 6:38 AM on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. One driver, a woman, turned left across traffic. The other, a man, drove straight eastbound. The crash struck both vehicles’ left front ends. The female driver suffered a shoulder contusion and bruising. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report documents injury and impact, but the danger came from behind the wheel.
20
Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn SUV Right Turn▸Mar 20 - A 27-year-old bicyclist was partially ejected and injured at the knee and lower leg after an SUV made a right turn on Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash involved failure to yield and driver distraction, with no vehicle damage reported.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Flushing Avenue near Washington Avenue in Brooklyn at midnight. A 27-year-old male bicyclist, wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The bicyclist was conscious after the collision. The SUV driver, a licensed female traveling west and making a right turn, failed to yield the right-of-way to the bicyclist traveling east straight ahead. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Neither vehicle sustained damage, but the impact caused significant injury to the bicyclist. The police report highlights driver errors as central to the crash, with no contributing factors attributed to the bicyclist beyond helmet use.
20S 6808
Brisport votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Mar 20 - Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.
Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.
-
File S 6808,
Open States,
Published 2024-03-20
20S 6808
Gounardes votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Mar 20 - Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.
Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.
-
File S 6808,
Open States,
Published 2024-03-20
19
Van Backing Strikes Pedestrian Behind Parked Car▸Mar 19 - A 61-year-old woman suffered severe leg injuries after a van backing north collided with her as she emerged behind a parked sedan in Brooklyn. Limited view and unsafe backing by the van driver caused the crash, fracturing the pedestrian’s knee and foot.
According to the police report, at 8:37 a.m. in Brooklyn, a 61-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2019 Ford van backing north struck her as she emerged from behind a parked 2011 Hyundai sedan. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity rated at level 3. The report cites the van driver's error of 'Backing Unsafely' combined with 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection but was crossing in front of or behind a parked vehicle when the van collided with her. The sedan was parked eastbound, and the van impacted the sedan's right rear quarter panel. The van driver was licensed and operating the vehicle with two occupants aboard. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by limited visibility and unsafe backing maneuvers in urban streets.
19Int 0714-2024
Restler co-sponsors bill for more school safety signs, limited impact.▸Mar 19 - Council wants bold signs at every school entrance. Paint on pavement. Metal overhead. The aim: warn drivers, shield kids. The bill sits in committee. Streets wait. Danger does not.
Bill Int 0714-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced March 19, 2024. The bill reads: 'installing safety signs near schools.' Council Member Susan Zhuang leads, joined by Rivera, Gennaro, Won, Hanif, Gutiérrez, Louis, Cabán, Restler, Farías, Banks, Riley, and Feliz. The bill orders the Department of Transportation to paint and hang school safety signs on every street with a school entrance. The goal: alert drivers to children and pedestrians. The bill awaits further action. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File Int 0714-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-03-19
16
SUV U-Turn Strikes Motorcycle on Lafayette▸Mar 16 - SUV making U-turn hit motorcycle on Lafayette Avenue. Rider thrown, suffered knee and leg injuries. Police cite SUV driver's failure to yield as cause. No other factors listed.
According to the police report, an SUV making a U-turn on Lafayette Avenue struck a motorcycle at 20:52. The 46-year-old motorcycle rider was partially ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report states the SUV hit the motorcycle's front center with its left rear quarter panel. Police cite the SUV driver's failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet and remained conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors or victim actions were reported. The crash left the rider injured due to the SUV driver's maneuver.
15
Jo Anne Simon Criticizes National Guard Deployment as Fearful Harmful Measure▸Mar 15 - A Brooklyn subway shooting jolted lawmakers. Jo Anne Simon called the National Guard’s presence unwarranted, stoking fear instead of safety. Calls for more policing, mental health funding, and gun control echoed. Riders remain wary. No clear path to safer commutes.
On March 15, 2024, following a deadly subway shooting, Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon (District 52) and other lawmakers responded with urgency. The incident came days after Governor Hochul’s National Guard deployment in the transit system. Simon stated, 'The Governor's recent deployment of the National Guard was unwarranted and caused fear rather than a sense of safety.' Other officials, including Brian Cunningham and Lester Chang, debated the effectiveness of increased policing and called for more investment in mental health and gun safety. The matter, titled 'NYC subway shooting a ‘wake up call’,' underscores deep divides on how to protect riders. Simon’s stance highlights the risk of heavy-handed security measures fueling anxiety, not safety, for vulnerable New Yorkers.
-
NYC subway shooting a ‘wake up call’ — coming on heels of NY Gov. Kathy Hochul’s National Guard safety plan: lawmakers,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-03-15
15
SUV Slams Cyclist on Atlantic Avenue▸Mar 15 - A westbound SUV struck a cyclist head-on on Atlantic Avenue. The rider flew from his bike, landing hard and bleeding from the head. The SUV’s front end caved. The bicycle twisted, silent witness to the crash.
According to the police report, a cyclist turning left on Atlantic Avenue was struck head-on by a westbound Honda SUV. The impact ejected the 32-year-old male cyclist from his bike, leaving him semiconscious and bleeding severely from the head. The report notes that the SUV’s front end caved in, while the bicycle was left twisted at the scene. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, highlighting driver error as central to the crash. The narrative describes blood pooling from the cyclist’s head and confirms he was not wearing a helmet, but this detail is mentioned only after the driver’s actions. Systemic danger persists on Atlantic Avenue, where vulnerable road users face lethal force from vehicles.
14A 9415
Simon co-sponsors congestion pricing bill, boosting street safety for all.▸Mar 14 - Assembly bill A 9415 orders $90 million for faster, more reliable buses and fare-free rides. Sponsors demand the MTA report every dollar. Streets could shift. Riders wait.
Assembly bill A 9415, introduced March 14, 2024, sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Enacts the get congestion pricing right act,' directs the MTA to spend $45 million to improve bus frequency and reliability, and another $45 million to expand fare-free bus pilots in New York City. Sponsors Zohran Mamdani (36), Yudelka Tapia (86), Jo Anne Simon (52), and Alex Bores (73) back the move. The bill requires the MTA to report on these investments. No safety analyst has yet assessed the impact on vulnerable road users.
-
File A 9415,
Open States,
Published 2024-03-14
13
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Mar 13 - A 27-year-old man was injured crossing Vanderbilt Avenue at an intersection. A northwestern-bound sedan making a left turn struck him on the left rear quarter panel. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing knee and lower leg injuries.
According to the police report, a 27-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Vanderbilt Avenue at an intersection with the signal. The crash occurred at 7:37 pm in Brooklyn near De Kalb Avenue. A 2021 Kia sedan, traveling northwest and making a left turn, struck the pedestrian on the left rear quarter panel. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian legally crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally but failed to yield, directly causing the collision and injuries.
12
SUV Left Turn Hits Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸Mar 12 - A 51-year-old woman suffered hip and upper leg injuries after an SUV making a left turn struck her at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver’s inattention and glare contributed to the collision as the pedestrian crossed with the signal.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:28 AM on Dean Street near 3 Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2015 Nissan SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, struck a 51-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper, causing contusions and injuries to the pedestrian’s hip and upper leg. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Glare' as contributing factors, highlighting the driver’s failure to maintain proper attention during the maneuver. The pedestrian was not at fault and was legally crossing. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle with two occupants inside. The collision resulted in shock and moderate injury severity for the pedestrian.
9
Taxi Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Mar 9 - A 60-year-old woman crossing Greene Avenue with the signal was struck by a northbound taxi making a left turn. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The taxi showed no damage. Driver errors remain unspecified in the police report.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on Greene Avenue was making a left turn when it struck a 60-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, with an injury severity rated at 3. The taxi driver, a licensed female from New Jersey, had one occupant and the vehicle showed no damage after the collision. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, and no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield are cited. The pedestrian was conscious and crossing legally. The incident occurred at 18:18 in Brooklyn's 11238 zip code. The focus remains on the taxi's left turn movement and the resulting impact to the pedestrian at the intersection.
Mar 25 - A sedan making a left turn struck a bicyclist traveling straight on Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. The 64-year-old cyclist suffered an upper arm contusion. Police cite improper turning by the sedan as the cause, highlighting driver error in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Flushing Avenue near Waverly Avenue in Brooklyn at 6:30 pm. A sedan was making a left turn westbound when it collided with a bicyclist traveling eastbound straight ahead. The bicyclist, a 64-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained an upper arm contusion and was injured but not ejected. The police report identifies 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to execute the turn safely. The bike sustained damage to its left front bumper, while the sedan showed no damage. The report explicitly attributes the crash to the sedan driver's improper turning maneuver, underscoring the systemic danger posed by driver errors in vehicle-bicycle interactions.
24
Gounardes Opposes Harmful Status Quo Enables Reckless Driving▸Mar 24 - Drivers rack up speed and red light camera tickets. No points. No suspensions. Gianaris backs a bill to yank registrations after five violations. Victims’ families and DOT demand action. The loophole leaves reckless drivers free to kill.
Queens Senator Michael Gianaris, with Assemblymember William Magnarelli, introduced a bill to suspend vehicle registrations after five speed or red light camera violations in one year. The measure remains in committee. The bill responds to a fatal flaw: 'We have no mechanism right now, under law, to crack down on extremely reckless drivers,' said Brooklyn State Sen. Andrew Gounardes. The current law lets drivers rack up dozens of camera tickets and keep driving, since no points are added to licenses. Gianaris’s bill aims to close this loophole. DOT and crash victims’ families, including Juliane Williams, whose daughter was killed by a speeding driver, press for stronger penalties and expansion of the red light camera program. The Dangerous Vehicle Abatement Program expired with little effect. The city’s vulnerable road users remain at risk while repeat offenders face few real consequences.
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FATAL FLAW: NYC reckless motorists can keep driving no matter how many speed camera tickets they get,
amny.com,
Published 2024-03-24
20
Distracted SUV Driver Hits Moped on Park Avenue▸Mar 20 - A distracted SUV driver making a left turn struck a westbound moped on Park Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver, unlicensed and injured in the lower leg, suffered contusions. The crash exposed critical driver inattention and traffic control disregard.
According to the police report, at 11:35 PM on Park Avenue near Classon Avenue in Brooklyn, a Ford SUV making a left turn collided with a westbound Zhejiang moped. The moped driver, an 18-year-old male, was injured with contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. The moped driver was unlicensed and traveling straight ahead when struck on the left front quarter panel of his vehicle by the SUV's left front bumper. The SUV had two occupants, and the moped had one. The moped driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle but sustained injury severity level 3. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and failure to obey traffic controls.
20
SUVs Collide During Left Turn on Fulton▸Mar 20 - Two SUVs crashed on Fulton Street. One turned left, the other went straight. The woman driving was hurt. Police cited driver distraction. Metal twisted. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, two SUVs collided at 6:38 AM on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. One driver, a woman, turned left across traffic. The other, a man, drove straight eastbound. The crash struck both vehicles’ left front ends. The female driver suffered a shoulder contusion and bruising. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report documents injury and impact, but the danger came from behind the wheel.
20
Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn SUV Right Turn▸Mar 20 - A 27-year-old bicyclist was partially ejected and injured at the knee and lower leg after an SUV made a right turn on Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash involved failure to yield and driver distraction, with no vehicle damage reported.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Flushing Avenue near Washington Avenue in Brooklyn at midnight. A 27-year-old male bicyclist, wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The bicyclist was conscious after the collision. The SUV driver, a licensed female traveling west and making a right turn, failed to yield the right-of-way to the bicyclist traveling east straight ahead. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Neither vehicle sustained damage, but the impact caused significant injury to the bicyclist. The police report highlights driver errors as central to the crash, with no contributing factors attributed to the bicyclist beyond helmet use.
20S 6808
Brisport votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Mar 20 - Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.
Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.
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File S 6808,
Open States,
Published 2024-03-20
20S 6808
Gounardes votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Mar 20 - Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.
Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.
-
File S 6808,
Open States,
Published 2024-03-20
19
Van Backing Strikes Pedestrian Behind Parked Car▸Mar 19 - A 61-year-old woman suffered severe leg injuries after a van backing north collided with her as she emerged behind a parked sedan in Brooklyn. Limited view and unsafe backing by the van driver caused the crash, fracturing the pedestrian’s knee and foot.
According to the police report, at 8:37 a.m. in Brooklyn, a 61-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2019 Ford van backing north struck her as she emerged from behind a parked 2011 Hyundai sedan. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity rated at level 3. The report cites the van driver's error of 'Backing Unsafely' combined with 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection but was crossing in front of or behind a parked vehicle when the van collided with her. The sedan was parked eastbound, and the van impacted the sedan's right rear quarter panel. The van driver was licensed and operating the vehicle with two occupants aboard. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by limited visibility and unsafe backing maneuvers in urban streets.
19Int 0714-2024
Restler co-sponsors bill for more school safety signs, limited impact.▸Mar 19 - Council wants bold signs at every school entrance. Paint on pavement. Metal overhead. The aim: warn drivers, shield kids. The bill sits in committee. Streets wait. Danger does not.
Bill Int 0714-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced March 19, 2024. The bill reads: 'installing safety signs near schools.' Council Member Susan Zhuang leads, joined by Rivera, Gennaro, Won, Hanif, Gutiérrez, Louis, Cabán, Restler, Farías, Banks, Riley, and Feliz. The bill orders the Department of Transportation to paint and hang school safety signs on every street with a school entrance. The goal: alert drivers to children and pedestrians. The bill awaits further action. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File Int 0714-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-03-19
16
SUV U-Turn Strikes Motorcycle on Lafayette▸Mar 16 - SUV making U-turn hit motorcycle on Lafayette Avenue. Rider thrown, suffered knee and leg injuries. Police cite SUV driver's failure to yield as cause. No other factors listed.
According to the police report, an SUV making a U-turn on Lafayette Avenue struck a motorcycle at 20:52. The 46-year-old motorcycle rider was partially ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report states the SUV hit the motorcycle's front center with its left rear quarter panel. Police cite the SUV driver's failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet and remained conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors or victim actions were reported. The crash left the rider injured due to the SUV driver's maneuver.
15
Jo Anne Simon Criticizes National Guard Deployment as Fearful Harmful Measure▸Mar 15 - A Brooklyn subway shooting jolted lawmakers. Jo Anne Simon called the National Guard’s presence unwarranted, stoking fear instead of safety. Calls for more policing, mental health funding, and gun control echoed. Riders remain wary. No clear path to safer commutes.
On March 15, 2024, following a deadly subway shooting, Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon (District 52) and other lawmakers responded with urgency. The incident came days after Governor Hochul’s National Guard deployment in the transit system. Simon stated, 'The Governor's recent deployment of the National Guard was unwarranted and caused fear rather than a sense of safety.' Other officials, including Brian Cunningham and Lester Chang, debated the effectiveness of increased policing and called for more investment in mental health and gun safety. The matter, titled 'NYC subway shooting a ‘wake up call’,' underscores deep divides on how to protect riders. Simon’s stance highlights the risk of heavy-handed security measures fueling anxiety, not safety, for vulnerable New Yorkers.
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NYC subway shooting a ‘wake up call’ — coming on heels of NY Gov. Kathy Hochul’s National Guard safety plan: lawmakers,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-03-15
15
SUV Slams Cyclist on Atlantic Avenue▸Mar 15 - A westbound SUV struck a cyclist head-on on Atlantic Avenue. The rider flew from his bike, landing hard and bleeding from the head. The SUV’s front end caved. The bicycle twisted, silent witness to the crash.
According to the police report, a cyclist turning left on Atlantic Avenue was struck head-on by a westbound Honda SUV. The impact ejected the 32-year-old male cyclist from his bike, leaving him semiconscious and bleeding severely from the head. The report notes that the SUV’s front end caved in, while the bicycle was left twisted at the scene. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, highlighting driver error as central to the crash. The narrative describes blood pooling from the cyclist’s head and confirms he was not wearing a helmet, but this detail is mentioned only after the driver’s actions. Systemic danger persists on Atlantic Avenue, where vulnerable road users face lethal force from vehicles.
14A 9415
Simon co-sponsors congestion pricing bill, boosting street safety for all.▸Mar 14 - Assembly bill A 9415 orders $90 million for faster, more reliable buses and fare-free rides. Sponsors demand the MTA report every dollar. Streets could shift. Riders wait.
Assembly bill A 9415, introduced March 14, 2024, sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Enacts the get congestion pricing right act,' directs the MTA to spend $45 million to improve bus frequency and reliability, and another $45 million to expand fare-free bus pilots in New York City. Sponsors Zohran Mamdani (36), Yudelka Tapia (86), Jo Anne Simon (52), and Alex Bores (73) back the move. The bill requires the MTA to report on these investments. No safety analyst has yet assessed the impact on vulnerable road users.
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File A 9415,
Open States,
Published 2024-03-14
13
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Mar 13 - A 27-year-old man was injured crossing Vanderbilt Avenue at an intersection. A northwestern-bound sedan making a left turn struck him on the left rear quarter panel. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing knee and lower leg injuries.
According to the police report, a 27-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Vanderbilt Avenue at an intersection with the signal. The crash occurred at 7:37 pm in Brooklyn near De Kalb Avenue. A 2021 Kia sedan, traveling northwest and making a left turn, struck the pedestrian on the left rear quarter panel. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian legally crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally but failed to yield, directly causing the collision and injuries.
12
SUV Left Turn Hits Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸Mar 12 - A 51-year-old woman suffered hip and upper leg injuries after an SUV making a left turn struck her at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver’s inattention and glare contributed to the collision as the pedestrian crossed with the signal.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:28 AM on Dean Street near 3 Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2015 Nissan SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, struck a 51-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper, causing contusions and injuries to the pedestrian’s hip and upper leg. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Glare' as contributing factors, highlighting the driver’s failure to maintain proper attention during the maneuver. The pedestrian was not at fault and was legally crossing. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle with two occupants inside. The collision resulted in shock and moderate injury severity for the pedestrian.
9
Taxi Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Mar 9 - A 60-year-old woman crossing Greene Avenue with the signal was struck by a northbound taxi making a left turn. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The taxi showed no damage. Driver errors remain unspecified in the police report.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on Greene Avenue was making a left turn when it struck a 60-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, with an injury severity rated at 3. The taxi driver, a licensed female from New Jersey, had one occupant and the vehicle showed no damage after the collision. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, and no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield are cited. The pedestrian was conscious and crossing legally. The incident occurred at 18:18 in Brooklyn's 11238 zip code. The focus remains on the taxi's left turn movement and the resulting impact to the pedestrian at the intersection.
Mar 24 - Drivers rack up speed and red light camera tickets. No points. No suspensions. Gianaris backs a bill to yank registrations after five violations. Victims’ families and DOT demand action. The loophole leaves reckless drivers free to kill.
Queens Senator Michael Gianaris, with Assemblymember William Magnarelli, introduced a bill to suspend vehicle registrations after five speed or red light camera violations in one year. The measure remains in committee. The bill responds to a fatal flaw: 'We have no mechanism right now, under law, to crack down on extremely reckless drivers,' said Brooklyn State Sen. Andrew Gounardes. The current law lets drivers rack up dozens of camera tickets and keep driving, since no points are added to licenses. Gianaris’s bill aims to close this loophole. DOT and crash victims’ families, including Juliane Williams, whose daughter was killed by a speeding driver, press for stronger penalties and expansion of the red light camera program. The Dangerous Vehicle Abatement Program expired with little effect. The city’s vulnerable road users remain at risk while repeat offenders face few real consequences.
- FATAL FLAW: NYC reckless motorists can keep driving no matter how many speed camera tickets they get, amny.com, Published 2024-03-24
20
Distracted SUV Driver Hits Moped on Park Avenue▸Mar 20 - A distracted SUV driver making a left turn struck a westbound moped on Park Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver, unlicensed and injured in the lower leg, suffered contusions. The crash exposed critical driver inattention and traffic control disregard.
According to the police report, at 11:35 PM on Park Avenue near Classon Avenue in Brooklyn, a Ford SUV making a left turn collided with a westbound Zhejiang moped. The moped driver, an 18-year-old male, was injured with contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. The moped driver was unlicensed and traveling straight ahead when struck on the left front quarter panel of his vehicle by the SUV's left front bumper. The SUV had two occupants, and the moped had one. The moped driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle but sustained injury severity level 3. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and failure to obey traffic controls.
20
SUVs Collide During Left Turn on Fulton▸Mar 20 - Two SUVs crashed on Fulton Street. One turned left, the other went straight. The woman driving was hurt. Police cited driver distraction. Metal twisted. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, two SUVs collided at 6:38 AM on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. One driver, a woman, turned left across traffic. The other, a man, drove straight eastbound. The crash struck both vehicles’ left front ends. The female driver suffered a shoulder contusion and bruising. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report documents injury and impact, but the danger came from behind the wheel.
20
Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn SUV Right Turn▸Mar 20 - A 27-year-old bicyclist was partially ejected and injured at the knee and lower leg after an SUV made a right turn on Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash involved failure to yield and driver distraction, with no vehicle damage reported.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Flushing Avenue near Washington Avenue in Brooklyn at midnight. A 27-year-old male bicyclist, wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The bicyclist was conscious after the collision. The SUV driver, a licensed female traveling west and making a right turn, failed to yield the right-of-way to the bicyclist traveling east straight ahead. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Neither vehicle sustained damage, but the impact caused significant injury to the bicyclist. The police report highlights driver errors as central to the crash, with no contributing factors attributed to the bicyclist beyond helmet use.
20S 6808
Brisport votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Mar 20 - Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.
Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.
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File S 6808,
Open States,
Published 2024-03-20
20S 6808
Gounardes votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Mar 20 - Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.
Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.
-
File S 6808,
Open States,
Published 2024-03-20
19
Van Backing Strikes Pedestrian Behind Parked Car▸Mar 19 - A 61-year-old woman suffered severe leg injuries after a van backing north collided with her as she emerged behind a parked sedan in Brooklyn. Limited view and unsafe backing by the van driver caused the crash, fracturing the pedestrian’s knee and foot.
According to the police report, at 8:37 a.m. in Brooklyn, a 61-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2019 Ford van backing north struck her as she emerged from behind a parked 2011 Hyundai sedan. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity rated at level 3. The report cites the van driver's error of 'Backing Unsafely' combined with 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection but was crossing in front of or behind a parked vehicle when the van collided with her. The sedan was parked eastbound, and the van impacted the sedan's right rear quarter panel. The van driver was licensed and operating the vehicle with two occupants aboard. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by limited visibility and unsafe backing maneuvers in urban streets.
19Int 0714-2024
Restler co-sponsors bill for more school safety signs, limited impact.▸Mar 19 - Council wants bold signs at every school entrance. Paint on pavement. Metal overhead. The aim: warn drivers, shield kids. The bill sits in committee. Streets wait. Danger does not.
Bill Int 0714-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced March 19, 2024. The bill reads: 'installing safety signs near schools.' Council Member Susan Zhuang leads, joined by Rivera, Gennaro, Won, Hanif, Gutiérrez, Louis, Cabán, Restler, Farías, Banks, Riley, and Feliz. The bill orders the Department of Transportation to paint and hang school safety signs on every street with a school entrance. The goal: alert drivers to children and pedestrians. The bill awaits further action. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File Int 0714-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-03-19
16
SUV U-Turn Strikes Motorcycle on Lafayette▸Mar 16 - SUV making U-turn hit motorcycle on Lafayette Avenue. Rider thrown, suffered knee and leg injuries. Police cite SUV driver's failure to yield as cause. No other factors listed.
According to the police report, an SUV making a U-turn on Lafayette Avenue struck a motorcycle at 20:52. The 46-year-old motorcycle rider was partially ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report states the SUV hit the motorcycle's front center with its left rear quarter panel. Police cite the SUV driver's failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet and remained conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors or victim actions were reported. The crash left the rider injured due to the SUV driver's maneuver.
15
Jo Anne Simon Criticizes National Guard Deployment as Fearful Harmful Measure▸Mar 15 - A Brooklyn subway shooting jolted lawmakers. Jo Anne Simon called the National Guard’s presence unwarranted, stoking fear instead of safety. Calls for more policing, mental health funding, and gun control echoed. Riders remain wary. No clear path to safer commutes.
On March 15, 2024, following a deadly subway shooting, Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon (District 52) and other lawmakers responded with urgency. The incident came days after Governor Hochul’s National Guard deployment in the transit system. Simon stated, 'The Governor's recent deployment of the National Guard was unwarranted and caused fear rather than a sense of safety.' Other officials, including Brian Cunningham and Lester Chang, debated the effectiveness of increased policing and called for more investment in mental health and gun safety. The matter, titled 'NYC subway shooting a ‘wake up call’,' underscores deep divides on how to protect riders. Simon’s stance highlights the risk of heavy-handed security measures fueling anxiety, not safety, for vulnerable New Yorkers.
-
NYC subway shooting a ‘wake up call’ — coming on heels of NY Gov. Kathy Hochul’s National Guard safety plan: lawmakers,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-03-15
15
SUV Slams Cyclist on Atlantic Avenue▸Mar 15 - A westbound SUV struck a cyclist head-on on Atlantic Avenue. The rider flew from his bike, landing hard and bleeding from the head. The SUV’s front end caved. The bicycle twisted, silent witness to the crash.
According to the police report, a cyclist turning left on Atlantic Avenue was struck head-on by a westbound Honda SUV. The impact ejected the 32-year-old male cyclist from his bike, leaving him semiconscious and bleeding severely from the head. The report notes that the SUV’s front end caved in, while the bicycle was left twisted at the scene. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, highlighting driver error as central to the crash. The narrative describes blood pooling from the cyclist’s head and confirms he was not wearing a helmet, but this detail is mentioned only after the driver’s actions. Systemic danger persists on Atlantic Avenue, where vulnerable road users face lethal force from vehicles.
14A 9415
Simon co-sponsors congestion pricing bill, boosting street safety for all.▸Mar 14 - Assembly bill A 9415 orders $90 million for faster, more reliable buses and fare-free rides. Sponsors demand the MTA report every dollar. Streets could shift. Riders wait.
Assembly bill A 9415, introduced March 14, 2024, sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Enacts the get congestion pricing right act,' directs the MTA to spend $45 million to improve bus frequency and reliability, and another $45 million to expand fare-free bus pilots in New York City. Sponsors Zohran Mamdani (36), Yudelka Tapia (86), Jo Anne Simon (52), and Alex Bores (73) back the move. The bill requires the MTA to report on these investments. No safety analyst has yet assessed the impact on vulnerable road users.
-
File A 9415,
Open States,
Published 2024-03-14
13
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Mar 13 - A 27-year-old man was injured crossing Vanderbilt Avenue at an intersection. A northwestern-bound sedan making a left turn struck him on the left rear quarter panel. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing knee and lower leg injuries.
According to the police report, a 27-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Vanderbilt Avenue at an intersection with the signal. The crash occurred at 7:37 pm in Brooklyn near De Kalb Avenue. A 2021 Kia sedan, traveling northwest and making a left turn, struck the pedestrian on the left rear quarter panel. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian legally crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally but failed to yield, directly causing the collision and injuries.
12
SUV Left Turn Hits Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸Mar 12 - A 51-year-old woman suffered hip and upper leg injuries after an SUV making a left turn struck her at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver’s inattention and glare contributed to the collision as the pedestrian crossed with the signal.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:28 AM on Dean Street near 3 Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2015 Nissan SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, struck a 51-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper, causing contusions and injuries to the pedestrian’s hip and upper leg. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Glare' as contributing factors, highlighting the driver’s failure to maintain proper attention during the maneuver. The pedestrian was not at fault and was legally crossing. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle with two occupants inside. The collision resulted in shock and moderate injury severity for the pedestrian.
9
Taxi Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Mar 9 - A 60-year-old woman crossing Greene Avenue with the signal was struck by a northbound taxi making a left turn. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The taxi showed no damage. Driver errors remain unspecified in the police report.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on Greene Avenue was making a left turn when it struck a 60-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, with an injury severity rated at 3. The taxi driver, a licensed female from New Jersey, had one occupant and the vehicle showed no damage after the collision. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, and no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield are cited. The pedestrian was conscious and crossing legally. The incident occurred at 18:18 in Brooklyn's 11238 zip code. The focus remains on the taxi's left turn movement and the resulting impact to the pedestrian at the intersection.
Mar 20 - A distracted SUV driver making a left turn struck a westbound moped on Park Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver, unlicensed and injured in the lower leg, suffered contusions. The crash exposed critical driver inattention and traffic control disregard.
According to the police report, at 11:35 PM on Park Avenue near Classon Avenue in Brooklyn, a Ford SUV making a left turn collided with a westbound Zhejiang moped. The moped driver, an 18-year-old male, was injured with contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. The moped driver was unlicensed and traveling straight ahead when struck on the left front quarter panel of his vehicle by the SUV's left front bumper. The SUV had two occupants, and the moped had one. The moped driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle but sustained injury severity level 3. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and failure to obey traffic controls.
20
SUVs Collide During Left Turn on Fulton▸Mar 20 - Two SUVs crashed on Fulton Street. One turned left, the other went straight. The woman driving was hurt. Police cited driver distraction. Metal twisted. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, two SUVs collided at 6:38 AM on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. One driver, a woman, turned left across traffic. The other, a man, drove straight eastbound. The crash struck both vehicles’ left front ends. The female driver suffered a shoulder contusion and bruising. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report documents injury and impact, but the danger came from behind the wheel.
20
Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn SUV Right Turn▸Mar 20 - A 27-year-old bicyclist was partially ejected and injured at the knee and lower leg after an SUV made a right turn on Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash involved failure to yield and driver distraction, with no vehicle damage reported.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Flushing Avenue near Washington Avenue in Brooklyn at midnight. A 27-year-old male bicyclist, wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The bicyclist was conscious after the collision. The SUV driver, a licensed female traveling west and making a right turn, failed to yield the right-of-way to the bicyclist traveling east straight ahead. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Neither vehicle sustained damage, but the impact caused significant injury to the bicyclist. The police report highlights driver errors as central to the crash, with no contributing factors attributed to the bicyclist beyond helmet use.
20S 6808
Brisport votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Mar 20 - Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.
Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.
-
File S 6808,
Open States,
Published 2024-03-20
20S 6808
Gounardes votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Mar 20 - Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.
Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.
-
File S 6808,
Open States,
Published 2024-03-20
19
Van Backing Strikes Pedestrian Behind Parked Car▸Mar 19 - A 61-year-old woman suffered severe leg injuries after a van backing north collided with her as she emerged behind a parked sedan in Brooklyn. Limited view and unsafe backing by the van driver caused the crash, fracturing the pedestrian’s knee and foot.
According to the police report, at 8:37 a.m. in Brooklyn, a 61-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2019 Ford van backing north struck her as she emerged from behind a parked 2011 Hyundai sedan. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity rated at level 3. The report cites the van driver's error of 'Backing Unsafely' combined with 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection but was crossing in front of or behind a parked vehicle when the van collided with her. The sedan was parked eastbound, and the van impacted the sedan's right rear quarter panel. The van driver was licensed and operating the vehicle with two occupants aboard. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by limited visibility and unsafe backing maneuvers in urban streets.
19Int 0714-2024
Restler co-sponsors bill for more school safety signs, limited impact.▸Mar 19 - Council wants bold signs at every school entrance. Paint on pavement. Metal overhead. The aim: warn drivers, shield kids. The bill sits in committee. Streets wait. Danger does not.
Bill Int 0714-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced March 19, 2024. The bill reads: 'installing safety signs near schools.' Council Member Susan Zhuang leads, joined by Rivera, Gennaro, Won, Hanif, Gutiérrez, Louis, Cabán, Restler, Farías, Banks, Riley, and Feliz. The bill orders the Department of Transportation to paint and hang school safety signs on every street with a school entrance. The goal: alert drivers to children and pedestrians. The bill awaits further action. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File Int 0714-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-03-19
16
SUV U-Turn Strikes Motorcycle on Lafayette▸Mar 16 - SUV making U-turn hit motorcycle on Lafayette Avenue. Rider thrown, suffered knee and leg injuries. Police cite SUV driver's failure to yield as cause. No other factors listed.
According to the police report, an SUV making a U-turn on Lafayette Avenue struck a motorcycle at 20:52. The 46-year-old motorcycle rider was partially ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report states the SUV hit the motorcycle's front center with its left rear quarter panel. Police cite the SUV driver's failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet and remained conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors or victim actions were reported. The crash left the rider injured due to the SUV driver's maneuver.
15
Jo Anne Simon Criticizes National Guard Deployment as Fearful Harmful Measure▸Mar 15 - A Brooklyn subway shooting jolted lawmakers. Jo Anne Simon called the National Guard’s presence unwarranted, stoking fear instead of safety. Calls for more policing, mental health funding, and gun control echoed. Riders remain wary. No clear path to safer commutes.
On March 15, 2024, following a deadly subway shooting, Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon (District 52) and other lawmakers responded with urgency. The incident came days after Governor Hochul’s National Guard deployment in the transit system. Simon stated, 'The Governor's recent deployment of the National Guard was unwarranted and caused fear rather than a sense of safety.' Other officials, including Brian Cunningham and Lester Chang, debated the effectiveness of increased policing and called for more investment in mental health and gun safety. The matter, titled 'NYC subway shooting a ‘wake up call’,' underscores deep divides on how to protect riders. Simon’s stance highlights the risk of heavy-handed security measures fueling anxiety, not safety, for vulnerable New Yorkers.
-
NYC subway shooting a ‘wake up call’ — coming on heels of NY Gov. Kathy Hochul’s National Guard safety plan: lawmakers,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-03-15
15
SUV Slams Cyclist on Atlantic Avenue▸Mar 15 - A westbound SUV struck a cyclist head-on on Atlantic Avenue. The rider flew from his bike, landing hard and bleeding from the head. The SUV’s front end caved. The bicycle twisted, silent witness to the crash.
According to the police report, a cyclist turning left on Atlantic Avenue was struck head-on by a westbound Honda SUV. The impact ejected the 32-year-old male cyclist from his bike, leaving him semiconscious and bleeding severely from the head. The report notes that the SUV’s front end caved in, while the bicycle was left twisted at the scene. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, highlighting driver error as central to the crash. The narrative describes blood pooling from the cyclist’s head and confirms he was not wearing a helmet, but this detail is mentioned only after the driver’s actions. Systemic danger persists on Atlantic Avenue, where vulnerable road users face lethal force from vehicles.
14A 9415
Simon co-sponsors congestion pricing bill, boosting street safety for all.▸Mar 14 - Assembly bill A 9415 orders $90 million for faster, more reliable buses and fare-free rides. Sponsors demand the MTA report every dollar. Streets could shift. Riders wait.
Assembly bill A 9415, introduced March 14, 2024, sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Enacts the get congestion pricing right act,' directs the MTA to spend $45 million to improve bus frequency and reliability, and another $45 million to expand fare-free bus pilots in New York City. Sponsors Zohran Mamdani (36), Yudelka Tapia (86), Jo Anne Simon (52), and Alex Bores (73) back the move. The bill requires the MTA to report on these investments. No safety analyst has yet assessed the impact on vulnerable road users.
-
File A 9415,
Open States,
Published 2024-03-14
13
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Mar 13 - A 27-year-old man was injured crossing Vanderbilt Avenue at an intersection. A northwestern-bound sedan making a left turn struck him on the left rear quarter panel. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing knee and lower leg injuries.
According to the police report, a 27-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Vanderbilt Avenue at an intersection with the signal. The crash occurred at 7:37 pm in Brooklyn near De Kalb Avenue. A 2021 Kia sedan, traveling northwest and making a left turn, struck the pedestrian on the left rear quarter panel. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian legally crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally but failed to yield, directly causing the collision and injuries.
12
SUV Left Turn Hits Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸Mar 12 - A 51-year-old woman suffered hip and upper leg injuries after an SUV making a left turn struck her at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver’s inattention and glare contributed to the collision as the pedestrian crossed with the signal.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:28 AM on Dean Street near 3 Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2015 Nissan SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, struck a 51-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper, causing contusions and injuries to the pedestrian’s hip and upper leg. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Glare' as contributing factors, highlighting the driver’s failure to maintain proper attention during the maneuver. The pedestrian was not at fault and was legally crossing. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle with two occupants inside. The collision resulted in shock and moderate injury severity for the pedestrian.
9
Taxi Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Mar 9 - A 60-year-old woman crossing Greene Avenue with the signal was struck by a northbound taxi making a left turn. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The taxi showed no damage. Driver errors remain unspecified in the police report.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on Greene Avenue was making a left turn when it struck a 60-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, with an injury severity rated at 3. The taxi driver, a licensed female from New Jersey, had one occupant and the vehicle showed no damage after the collision. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, and no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield are cited. The pedestrian was conscious and crossing legally. The incident occurred at 18:18 in Brooklyn's 11238 zip code. The focus remains on the taxi's left turn movement and the resulting impact to the pedestrian at the intersection.
Mar 20 - Two SUVs crashed on Fulton Street. One turned left, the other went straight. The woman driving was hurt. Police cited driver distraction. Metal twisted. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, two SUVs collided at 6:38 AM on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. One driver, a woman, turned left across traffic. The other, a man, drove straight eastbound. The crash struck both vehicles’ left front ends. The female driver suffered a shoulder contusion and bruising. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report documents injury and impact, but the danger came from behind the wheel.
20
Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn SUV Right Turn▸Mar 20 - A 27-year-old bicyclist was partially ejected and injured at the knee and lower leg after an SUV made a right turn on Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash involved failure to yield and driver distraction, with no vehicle damage reported.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Flushing Avenue near Washington Avenue in Brooklyn at midnight. A 27-year-old male bicyclist, wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The bicyclist was conscious after the collision. The SUV driver, a licensed female traveling west and making a right turn, failed to yield the right-of-way to the bicyclist traveling east straight ahead. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Neither vehicle sustained damage, but the impact caused significant injury to the bicyclist. The police report highlights driver errors as central to the crash, with no contributing factors attributed to the bicyclist beyond helmet use.
20S 6808
Brisport votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Mar 20 - Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.
Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.
-
File S 6808,
Open States,
Published 2024-03-20
20S 6808
Gounardes votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Mar 20 - Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.
Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.
-
File S 6808,
Open States,
Published 2024-03-20
19
Van Backing Strikes Pedestrian Behind Parked Car▸Mar 19 - A 61-year-old woman suffered severe leg injuries after a van backing north collided with her as she emerged behind a parked sedan in Brooklyn. Limited view and unsafe backing by the van driver caused the crash, fracturing the pedestrian’s knee and foot.
According to the police report, at 8:37 a.m. in Brooklyn, a 61-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2019 Ford van backing north struck her as she emerged from behind a parked 2011 Hyundai sedan. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity rated at level 3. The report cites the van driver's error of 'Backing Unsafely' combined with 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection but was crossing in front of or behind a parked vehicle when the van collided with her. The sedan was parked eastbound, and the van impacted the sedan's right rear quarter panel. The van driver was licensed and operating the vehicle with two occupants aboard. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by limited visibility and unsafe backing maneuvers in urban streets.
19Int 0714-2024
Restler co-sponsors bill for more school safety signs, limited impact.▸Mar 19 - Council wants bold signs at every school entrance. Paint on pavement. Metal overhead. The aim: warn drivers, shield kids. The bill sits in committee. Streets wait. Danger does not.
Bill Int 0714-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced March 19, 2024. The bill reads: 'installing safety signs near schools.' Council Member Susan Zhuang leads, joined by Rivera, Gennaro, Won, Hanif, Gutiérrez, Louis, Cabán, Restler, Farías, Banks, Riley, and Feliz. The bill orders the Department of Transportation to paint and hang school safety signs on every street with a school entrance. The goal: alert drivers to children and pedestrians. The bill awaits further action. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File Int 0714-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-03-19
16
SUV U-Turn Strikes Motorcycle on Lafayette▸Mar 16 - SUV making U-turn hit motorcycle on Lafayette Avenue. Rider thrown, suffered knee and leg injuries. Police cite SUV driver's failure to yield as cause. No other factors listed.
According to the police report, an SUV making a U-turn on Lafayette Avenue struck a motorcycle at 20:52. The 46-year-old motorcycle rider was partially ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report states the SUV hit the motorcycle's front center with its left rear quarter panel. Police cite the SUV driver's failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet and remained conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors or victim actions were reported. The crash left the rider injured due to the SUV driver's maneuver.
15
Jo Anne Simon Criticizes National Guard Deployment as Fearful Harmful Measure▸Mar 15 - A Brooklyn subway shooting jolted lawmakers. Jo Anne Simon called the National Guard’s presence unwarranted, stoking fear instead of safety. Calls for more policing, mental health funding, and gun control echoed. Riders remain wary. No clear path to safer commutes.
On March 15, 2024, following a deadly subway shooting, Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon (District 52) and other lawmakers responded with urgency. The incident came days after Governor Hochul’s National Guard deployment in the transit system. Simon stated, 'The Governor's recent deployment of the National Guard was unwarranted and caused fear rather than a sense of safety.' Other officials, including Brian Cunningham and Lester Chang, debated the effectiveness of increased policing and called for more investment in mental health and gun safety. The matter, titled 'NYC subway shooting a ‘wake up call’,' underscores deep divides on how to protect riders. Simon’s stance highlights the risk of heavy-handed security measures fueling anxiety, not safety, for vulnerable New Yorkers.
-
NYC subway shooting a ‘wake up call’ — coming on heels of NY Gov. Kathy Hochul’s National Guard safety plan: lawmakers,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-03-15
15
SUV Slams Cyclist on Atlantic Avenue▸Mar 15 - A westbound SUV struck a cyclist head-on on Atlantic Avenue. The rider flew from his bike, landing hard and bleeding from the head. The SUV’s front end caved. The bicycle twisted, silent witness to the crash.
According to the police report, a cyclist turning left on Atlantic Avenue was struck head-on by a westbound Honda SUV. The impact ejected the 32-year-old male cyclist from his bike, leaving him semiconscious and bleeding severely from the head. The report notes that the SUV’s front end caved in, while the bicycle was left twisted at the scene. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, highlighting driver error as central to the crash. The narrative describes blood pooling from the cyclist’s head and confirms he was not wearing a helmet, but this detail is mentioned only after the driver’s actions. Systemic danger persists on Atlantic Avenue, where vulnerable road users face lethal force from vehicles.
14A 9415
Simon co-sponsors congestion pricing bill, boosting street safety for all.▸Mar 14 - Assembly bill A 9415 orders $90 million for faster, more reliable buses and fare-free rides. Sponsors demand the MTA report every dollar. Streets could shift. Riders wait.
Assembly bill A 9415, introduced March 14, 2024, sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Enacts the get congestion pricing right act,' directs the MTA to spend $45 million to improve bus frequency and reliability, and another $45 million to expand fare-free bus pilots in New York City. Sponsors Zohran Mamdani (36), Yudelka Tapia (86), Jo Anne Simon (52), and Alex Bores (73) back the move. The bill requires the MTA to report on these investments. No safety analyst has yet assessed the impact on vulnerable road users.
-
File A 9415,
Open States,
Published 2024-03-14
13
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Mar 13 - A 27-year-old man was injured crossing Vanderbilt Avenue at an intersection. A northwestern-bound sedan making a left turn struck him on the left rear quarter panel. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing knee and lower leg injuries.
According to the police report, a 27-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Vanderbilt Avenue at an intersection with the signal. The crash occurred at 7:37 pm in Brooklyn near De Kalb Avenue. A 2021 Kia sedan, traveling northwest and making a left turn, struck the pedestrian on the left rear quarter panel. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian legally crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally but failed to yield, directly causing the collision and injuries.
12
SUV Left Turn Hits Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸Mar 12 - A 51-year-old woman suffered hip and upper leg injuries after an SUV making a left turn struck her at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver’s inattention and glare contributed to the collision as the pedestrian crossed with the signal.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:28 AM on Dean Street near 3 Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2015 Nissan SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, struck a 51-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper, causing contusions and injuries to the pedestrian’s hip and upper leg. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Glare' as contributing factors, highlighting the driver’s failure to maintain proper attention during the maneuver. The pedestrian was not at fault and was legally crossing. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle with two occupants inside. The collision resulted in shock and moderate injury severity for the pedestrian.
9
Taxi Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Mar 9 - A 60-year-old woman crossing Greene Avenue with the signal was struck by a northbound taxi making a left turn. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The taxi showed no damage. Driver errors remain unspecified in the police report.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on Greene Avenue was making a left turn when it struck a 60-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, with an injury severity rated at 3. The taxi driver, a licensed female from New Jersey, had one occupant and the vehicle showed no damage after the collision. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, and no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield are cited. The pedestrian was conscious and crossing legally. The incident occurred at 18:18 in Brooklyn's 11238 zip code. The focus remains on the taxi's left turn movement and the resulting impact to the pedestrian at the intersection.
Mar 20 - A 27-year-old bicyclist was partially ejected and injured at the knee and lower leg after an SUV made a right turn on Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash involved failure to yield and driver distraction, with no vehicle damage reported.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Flushing Avenue near Washington Avenue in Brooklyn at midnight. A 27-year-old male bicyclist, wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The bicyclist was conscious after the collision. The SUV driver, a licensed female traveling west and making a right turn, failed to yield the right-of-way to the bicyclist traveling east straight ahead. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Neither vehicle sustained damage, but the impact caused significant injury to the bicyclist. The police report highlights driver errors as central to the crash, with no contributing factors attributed to the bicyclist beyond helmet use.
20S 6808
Brisport votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Mar 20 - Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.
Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.
-
File S 6808,
Open States,
Published 2024-03-20
20S 6808
Gounardes votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Mar 20 - Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.
Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.
-
File S 6808,
Open States,
Published 2024-03-20
19
Van Backing Strikes Pedestrian Behind Parked Car▸Mar 19 - A 61-year-old woman suffered severe leg injuries after a van backing north collided with her as she emerged behind a parked sedan in Brooklyn. Limited view and unsafe backing by the van driver caused the crash, fracturing the pedestrian’s knee and foot.
According to the police report, at 8:37 a.m. in Brooklyn, a 61-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2019 Ford van backing north struck her as she emerged from behind a parked 2011 Hyundai sedan. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity rated at level 3. The report cites the van driver's error of 'Backing Unsafely' combined with 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection but was crossing in front of or behind a parked vehicle when the van collided with her. The sedan was parked eastbound, and the van impacted the sedan's right rear quarter panel. The van driver was licensed and operating the vehicle with two occupants aboard. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by limited visibility and unsafe backing maneuvers in urban streets.
19Int 0714-2024
Restler co-sponsors bill for more school safety signs, limited impact.▸Mar 19 - Council wants bold signs at every school entrance. Paint on pavement. Metal overhead. The aim: warn drivers, shield kids. The bill sits in committee. Streets wait. Danger does not.
Bill Int 0714-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced March 19, 2024. The bill reads: 'installing safety signs near schools.' Council Member Susan Zhuang leads, joined by Rivera, Gennaro, Won, Hanif, Gutiérrez, Louis, Cabán, Restler, Farías, Banks, Riley, and Feliz. The bill orders the Department of Transportation to paint and hang school safety signs on every street with a school entrance. The goal: alert drivers to children and pedestrians. The bill awaits further action. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File Int 0714-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-03-19
16
SUV U-Turn Strikes Motorcycle on Lafayette▸Mar 16 - SUV making U-turn hit motorcycle on Lafayette Avenue. Rider thrown, suffered knee and leg injuries. Police cite SUV driver's failure to yield as cause. No other factors listed.
According to the police report, an SUV making a U-turn on Lafayette Avenue struck a motorcycle at 20:52. The 46-year-old motorcycle rider was partially ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report states the SUV hit the motorcycle's front center with its left rear quarter panel. Police cite the SUV driver's failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet and remained conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors or victim actions were reported. The crash left the rider injured due to the SUV driver's maneuver.
15
Jo Anne Simon Criticizes National Guard Deployment as Fearful Harmful Measure▸Mar 15 - A Brooklyn subway shooting jolted lawmakers. Jo Anne Simon called the National Guard’s presence unwarranted, stoking fear instead of safety. Calls for more policing, mental health funding, and gun control echoed. Riders remain wary. No clear path to safer commutes.
On March 15, 2024, following a deadly subway shooting, Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon (District 52) and other lawmakers responded with urgency. The incident came days after Governor Hochul’s National Guard deployment in the transit system. Simon stated, 'The Governor's recent deployment of the National Guard was unwarranted and caused fear rather than a sense of safety.' Other officials, including Brian Cunningham and Lester Chang, debated the effectiveness of increased policing and called for more investment in mental health and gun safety. The matter, titled 'NYC subway shooting a ‘wake up call’,' underscores deep divides on how to protect riders. Simon’s stance highlights the risk of heavy-handed security measures fueling anxiety, not safety, for vulnerable New Yorkers.
-
NYC subway shooting a ‘wake up call’ — coming on heels of NY Gov. Kathy Hochul’s National Guard safety plan: lawmakers,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-03-15
15
SUV Slams Cyclist on Atlantic Avenue▸Mar 15 - A westbound SUV struck a cyclist head-on on Atlantic Avenue. The rider flew from his bike, landing hard and bleeding from the head. The SUV’s front end caved. The bicycle twisted, silent witness to the crash.
According to the police report, a cyclist turning left on Atlantic Avenue was struck head-on by a westbound Honda SUV. The impact ejected the 32-year-old male cyclist from his bike, leaving him semiconscious and bleeding severely from the head. The report notes that the SUV’s front end caved in, while the bicycle was left twisted at the scene. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, highlighting driver error as central to the crash. The narrative describes blood pooling from the cyclist’s head and confirms he was not wearing a helmet, but this detail is mentioned only after the driver’s actions. Systemic danger persists on Atlantic Avenue, where vulnerable road users face lethal force from vehicles.
14A 9415
Simon co-sponsors congestion pricing bill, boosting street safety for all.▸Mar 14 - Assembly bill A 9415 orders $90 million for faster, more reliable buses and fare-free rides. Sponsors demand the MTA report every dollar. Streets could shift. Riders wait.
Assembly bill A 9415, introduced March 14, 2024, sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Enacts the get congestion pricing right act,' directs the MTA to spend $45 million to improve bus frequency and reliability, and another $45 million to expand fare-free bus pilots in New York City. Sponsors Zohran Mamdani (36), Yudelka Tapia (86), Jo Anne Simon (52), and Alex Bores (73) back the move. The bill requires the MTA to report on these investments. No safety analyst has yet assessed the impact on vulnerable road users.
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File A 9415,
Open States,
Published 2024-03-14
13
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Mar 13 - A 27-year-old man was injured crossing Vanderbilt Avenue at an intersection. A northwestern-bound sedan making a left turn struck him on the left rear quarter panel. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing knee and lower leg injuries.
According to the police report, a 27-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Vanderbilt Avenue at an intersection with the signal. The crash occurred at 7:37 pm in Brooklyn near De Kalb Avenue. A 2021 Kia sedan, traveling northwest and making a left turn, struck the pedestrian on the left rear quarter panel. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian legally crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally but failed to yield, directly causing the collision and injuries.
12
SUV Left Turn Hits Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸Mar 12 - A 51-year-old woman suffered hip and upper leg injuries after an SUV making a left turn struck her at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver’s inattention and glare contributed to the collision as the pedestrian crossed with the signal.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:28 AM on Dean Street near 3 Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2015 Nissan SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, struck a 51-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper, causing contusions and injuries to the pedestrian’s hip and upper leg. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Glare' as contributing factors, highlighting the driver’s failure to maintain proper attention during the maneuver. The pedestrian was not at fault and was legally crossing. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle with two occupants inside. The collision resulted in shock and moderate injury severity for the pedestrian.
9
Taxi Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Mar 9 - A 60-year-old woman crossing Greene Avenue with the signal was struck by a northbound taxi making a left turn. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The taxi showed no damage. Driver errors remain unspecified in the police report.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on Greene Avenue was making a left turn when it struck a 60-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, with an injury severity rated at 3. The taxi driver, a licensed female from New Jersey, had one occupant and the vehicle showed no damage after the collision. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, and no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield are cited. The pedestrian was conscious and crossing legally. The incident occurred at 18:18 in Brooklyn's 11238 zip code. The focus remains on the taxi's left turn movement and the resulting impact to the pedestrian at the intersection.
Mar 20 - Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.
Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.
- File S 6808, Open States, Published 2024-03-20
20S 6808
Gounardes votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Mar 20 - Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.
Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.
-
File S 6808,
Open States,
Published 2024-03-20
19
Van Backing Strikes Pedestrian Behind Parked Car▸Mar 19 - A 61-year-old woman suffered severe leg injuries after a van backing north collided with her as she emerged behind a parked sedan in Brooklyn. Limited view and unsafe backing by the van driver caused the crash, fracturing the pedestrian’s knee and foot.
According to the police report, at 8:37 a.m. in Brooklyn, a 61-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2019 Ford van backing north struck her as she emerged from behind a parked 2011 Hyundai sedan. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity rated at level 3. The report cites the van driver's error of 'Backing Unsafely' combined with 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection but was crossing in front of or behind a parked vehicle when the van collided with her. The sedan was parked eastbound, and the van impacted the sedan's right rear quarter panel. The van driver was licensed and operating the vehicle with two occupants aboard. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by limited visibility and unsafe backing maneuvers in urban streets.
19Int 0714-2024
Restler co-sponsors bill for more school safety signs, limited impact.▸Mar 19 - Council wants bold signs at every school entrance. Paint on pavement. Metal overhead. The aim: warn drivers, shield kids. The bill sits in committee. Streets wait. Danger does not.
Bill Int 0714-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced March 19, 2024. The bill reads: 'installing safety signs near schools.' Council Member Susan Zhuang leads, joined by Rivera, Gennaro, Won, Hanif, Gutiérrez, Louis, Cabán, Restler, Farías, Banks, Riley, and Feliz. The bill orders the Department of Transportation to paint and hang school safety signs on every street with a school entrance. The goal: alert drivers to children and pedestrians. The bill awaits further action. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File Int 0714-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-03-19
16
SUV U-Turn Strikes Motorcycle on Lafayette▸Mar 16 - SUV making U-turn hit motorcycle on Lafayette Avenue. Rider thrown, suffered knee and leg injuries. Police cite SUV driver's failure to yield as cause. No other factors listed.
According to the police report, an SUV making a U-turn on Lafayette Avenue struck a motorcycle at 20:52. The 46-year-old motorcycle rider was partially ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report states the SUV hit the motorcycle's front center with its left rear quarter panel. Police cite the SUV driver's failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet and remained conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors or victim actions were reported. The crash left the rider injured due to the SUV driver's maneuver.
15
Jo Anne Simon Criticizes National Guard Deployment as Fearful Harmful Measure▸Mar 15 - A Brooklyn subway shooting jolted lawmakers. Jo Anne Simon called the National Guard’s presence unwarranted, stoking fear instead of safety. Calls for more policing, mental health funding, and gun control echoed. Riders remain wary. No clear path to safer commutes.
On March 15, 2024, following a deadly subway shooting, Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon (District 52) and other lawmakers responded with urgency. The incident came days after Governor Hochul’s National Guard deployment in the transit system. Simon stated, 'The Governor's recent deployment of the National Guard was unwarranted and caused fear rather than a sense of safety.' Other officials, including Brian Cunningham and Lester Chang, debated the effectiveness of increased policing and called for more investment in mental health and gun safety. The matter, titled 'NYC subway shooting a ‘wake up call’,' underscores deep divides on how to protect riders. Simon’s stance highlights the risk of heavy-handed security measures fueling anxiety, not safety, for vulnerable New Yorkers.
-
NYC subway shooting a ‘wake up call’ — coming on heels of NY Gov. Kathy Hochul’s National Guard safety plan: lawmakers,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-03-15
15
SUV Slams Cyclist on Atlantic Avenue▸Mar 15 - A westbound SUV struck a cyclist head-on on Atlantic Avenue. The rider flew from his bike, landing hard and bleeding from the head. The SUV’s front end caved. The bicycle twisted, silent witness to the crash.
According to the police report, a cyclist turning left on Atlantic Avenue was struck head-on by a westbound Honda SUV. The impact ejected the 32-year-old male cyclist from his bike, leaving him semiconscious and bleeding severely from the head. The report notes that the SUV’s front end caved in, while the bicycle was left twisted at the scene. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, highlighting driver error as central to the crash. The narrative describes blood pooling from the cyclist’s head and confirms he was not wearing a helmet, but this detail is mentioned only after the driver’s actions. Systemic danger persists on Atlantic Avenue, where vulnerable road users face lethal force from vehicles.
14A 9415
Simon co-sponsors congestion pricing bill, boosting street safety for all.▸Mar 14 - Assembly bill A 9415 orders $90 million for faster, more reliable buses and fare-free rides. Sponsors demand the MTA report every dollar. Streets could shift. Riders wait.
Assembly bill A 9415, introduced March 14, 2024, sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Enacts the get congestion pricing right act,' directs the MTA to spend $45 million to improve bus frequency and reliability, and another $45 million to expand fare-free bus pilots in New York City. Sponsors Zohran Mamdani (36), Yudelka Tapia (86), Jo Anne Simon (52), and Alex Bores (73) back the move. The bill requires the MTA to report on these investments. No safety analyst has yet assessed the impact on vulnerable road users.
-
File A 9415,
Open States,
Published 2024-03-14
13
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Mar 13 - A 27-year-old man was injured crossing Vanderbilt Avenue at an intersection. A northwestern-bound sedan making a left turn struck him on the left rear quarter panel. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing knee and lower leg injuries.
According to the police report, a 27-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Vanderbilt Avenue at an intersection with the signal. The crash occurred at 7:37 pm in Brooklyn near De Kalb Avenue. A 2021 Kia sedan, traveling northwest and making a left turn, struck the pedestrian on the left rear quarter panel. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian legally crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally but failed to yield, directly causing the collision and injuries.
12
SUV Left Turn Hits Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸Mar 12 - A 51-year-old woman suffered hip and upper leg injuries after an SUV making a left turn struck her at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver’s inattention and glare contributed to the collision as the pedestrian crossed with the signal.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:28 AM on Dean Street near 3 Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2015 Nissan SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, struck a 51-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper, causing contusions and injuries to the pedestrian’s hip and upper leg. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Glare' as contributing factors, highlighting the driver’s failure to maintain proper attention during the maneuver. The pedestrian was not at fault and was legally crossing. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle with two occupants inside. The collision resulted in shock and moderate injury severity for the pedestrian.
9
Taxi Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Mar 9 - A 60-year-old woman crossing Greene Avenue with the signal was struck by a northbound taxi making a left turn. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The taxi showed no damage. Driver errors remain unspecified in the police report.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on Greene Avenue was making a left turn when it struck a 60-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, with an injury severity rated at 3. The taxi driver, a licensed female from New Jersey, had one occupant and the vehicle showed no damage after the collision. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, and no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield are cited. The pedestrian was conscious and crossing legally. The incident occurred at 18:18 in Brooklyn's 11238 zip code. The focus remains on the taxi's left turn movement and the resulting impact to the pedestrian at the intersection.
Mar 20 - Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.
Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.
- File S 6808, Open States, Published 2024-03-20
19
Van Backing Strikes Pedestrian Behind Parked Car▸Mar 19 - A 61-year-old woman suffered severe leg injuries after a van backing north collided with her as she emerged behind a parked sedan in Brooklyn. Limited view and unsafe backing by the van driver caused the crash, fracturing the pedestrian’s knee and foot.
According to the police report, at 8:37 a.m. in Brooklyn, a 61-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2019 Ford van backing north struck her as she emerged from behind a parked 2011 Hyundai sedan. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity rated at level 3. The report cites the van driver's error of 'Backing Unsafely' combined with 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection but was crossing in front of or behind a parked vehicle when the van collided with her. The sedan was parked eastbound, and the van impacted the sedan's right rear quarter panel. The van driver was licensed and operating the vehicle with two occupants aboard. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by limited visibility and unsafe backing maneuvers in urban streets.
19Int 0714-2024
Restler co-sponsors bill for more school safety signs, limited impact.▸Mar 19 - Council wants bold signs at every school entrance. Paint on pavement. Metal overhead. The aim: warn drivers, shield kids. The bill sits in committee. Streets wait. Danger does not.
Bill Int 0714-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced March 19, 2024. The bill reads: 'installing safety signs near schools.' Council Member Susan Zhuang leads, joined by Rivera, Gennaro, Won, Hanif, Gutiérrez, Louis, Cabán, Restler, Farías, Banks, Riley, and Feliz. The bill orders the Department of Transportation to paint and hang school safety signs on every street with a school entrance. The goal: alert drivers to children and pedestrians. The bill awaits further action. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File Int 0714-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-03-19
16
SUV U-Turn Strikes Motorcycle on Lafayette▸Mar 16 - SUV making U-turn hit motorcycle on Lafayette Avenue. Rider thrown, suffered knee and leg injuries. Police cite SUV driver's failure to yield as cause. No other factors listed.
According to the police report, an SUV making a U-turn on Lafayette Avenue struck a motorcycle at 20:52. The 46-year-old motorcycle rider was partially ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report states the SUV hit the motorcycle's front center with its left rear quarter panel. Police cite the SUV driver's failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet and remained conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors or victim actions were reported. The crash left the rider injured due to the SUV driver's maneuver.
15
Jo Anne Simon Criticizes National Guard Deployment as Fearful Harmful Measure▸Mar 15 - A Brooklyn subway shooting jolted lawmakers. Jo Anne Simon called the National Guard’s presence unwarranted, stoking fear instead of safety. Calls for more policing, mental health funding, and gun control echoed. Riders remain wary. No clear path to safer commutes.
On March 15, 2024, following a deadly subway shooting, Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon (District 52) and other lawmakers responded with urgency. The incident came days after Governor Hochul’s National Guard deployment in the transit system. Simon stated, 'The Governor's recent deployment of the National Guard was unwarranted and caused fear rather than a sense of safety.' Other officials, including Brian Cunningham and Lester Chang, debated the effectiveness of increased policing and called for more investment in mental health and gun safety. The matter, titled 'NYC subway shooting a ‘wake up call’,' underscores deep divides on how to protect riders. Simon’s stance highlights the risk of heavy-handed security measures fueling anxiety, not safety, for vulnerable New Yorkers.
-
NYC subway shooting a ‘wake up call’ — coming on heels of NY Gov. Kathy Hochul’s National Guard safety plan: lawmakers,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-03-15
15
SUV Slams Cyclist on Atlantic Avenue▸Mar 15 - A westbound SUV struck a cyclist head-on on Atlantic Avenue. The rider flew from his bike, landing hard and bleeding from the head. The SUV’s front end caved. The bicycle twisted, silent witness to the crash.
According to the police report, a cyclist turning left on Atlantic Avenue was struck head-on by a westbound Honda SUV. The impact ejected the 32-year-old male cyclist from his bike, leaving him semiconscious and bleeding severely from the head. The report notes that the SUV’s front end caved in, while the bicycle was left twisted at the scene. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, highlighting driver error as central to the crash. The narrative describes blood pooling from the cyclist’s head and confirms he was not wearing a helmet, but this detail is mentioned only after the driver’s actions. Systemic danger persists on Atlantic Avenue, where vulnerable road users face lethal force from vehicles.
14A 9415
Simon co-sponsors congestion pricing bill, boosting street safety for all.▸Mar 14 - Assembly bill A 9415 orders $90 million for faster, more reliable buses and fare-free rides. Sponsors demand the MTA report every dollar. Streets could shift. Riders wait.
Assembly bill A 9415, introduced March 14, 2024, sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Enacts the get congestion pricing right act,' directs the MTA to spend $45 million to improve bus frequency and reliability, and another $45 million to expand fare-free bus pilots in New York City. Sponsors Zohran Mamdani (36), Yudelka Tapia (86), Jo Anne Simon (52), and Alex Bores (73) back the move. The bill requires the MTA to report on these investments. No safety analyst has yet assessed the impact on vulnerable road users.
-
File A 9415,
Open States,
Published 2024-03-14
13
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Mar 13 - A 27-year-old man was injured crossing Vanderbilt Avenue at an intersection. A northwestern-bound sedan making a left turn struck him on the left rear quarter panel. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing knee and lower leg injuries.
According to the police report, a 27-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Vanderbilt Avenue at an intersection with the signal. The crash occurred at 7:37 pm in Brooklyn near De Kalb Avenue. A 2021 Kia sedan, traveling northwest and making a left turn, struck the pedestrian on the left rear quarter panel. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian legally crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally but failed to yield, directly causing the collision and injuries.
12
SUV Left Turn Hits Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸Mar 12 - A 51-year-old woman suffered hip and upper leg injuries after an SUV making a left turn struck her at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver’s inattention and glare contributed to the collision as the pedestrian crossed with the signal.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:28 AM on Dean Street near 3 Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2015 Nissan SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, struck a 51-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper, causing contusions and injuries to the pedestrian’s hip and upper leg. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Glare' as contributing factors, highlighting the driver’s failure to maintain proper attention during the maneuver. The pedestrian was not at fault and was legally crossing. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle with two occupants inside. The collision resulted in shock and moderate injury severity for the pedestrian.
9
Taxi Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Mar 9 - A 60-year-old woman crossing Greene Avenue with the signal was struck by a northbound taxi making a left turn. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The taxi showed no damage. Driver errors remain unspecified in the police report.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on Greene Avenue was making a left turn when it struck a 60-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, with an injury severity rated at 3. The taxi driver, a licensed female from New Jersey, had one occupant and the vehicle showed no damage after the collision. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, and no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield are cited. The pedestrian was conscious and crossing legally. The incident occurred at 18:18 in Brooklyn's 11238 zip code. The focus remains on the taxi's left turn movement and the resulting impact to the pedestrian at the intersection.
Mar 19 - A 61-year-old woman suffered severe leg injuries after a van backing north collided with her as she emerged behind a parked sedan in Brooklyn. Limited view and unsafe backing by the van driver caused the crash, fracturing the pedestrian’s knee and foot.
According to the police report, at 8:37 a.m. in Brooklyn, a 61-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2019 Ford van backing north struck her as she emerged from behind a parked 2011 Hyundai sedan. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity rated at level 3. The report cites the van driver's error of 'Backing Unsafely' combined with 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection but was crossing in front of or behind a parked vehicle when the van collided with her. The sedan was parked eastbound, and the van impacted the sedan's right rear quarter panel. The van driver was licensed and operating the vehicle with two occupants aboard. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by limited visibility and unsafe backing maneuvers in urban streets.
19Int 0714-2024
Restler co-sponsors bill for more school safety signs, limited impact.▸Mar 19 - Council wants bold signs at every school entrance. Paint on pavement. Metal overhead. The aim: warn drivers, shield kids. The bill sits in committee. Streets wait. Danger does not.
Bill Int 0714-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced March 19, 2024. The bill reads: 'installing safety signs near schools.' Council Member Susan Zhuang leads, joined by Rivera, Gennaro, Won, Hanif, Gutiérrez, Louis, Cabán, Restler, Farías, Banks, Riley, and Feliz. The bill orders the Department of Transportation to paint and hang school safety signs on every street with a school entrance. The goal: alert drivers to children and pedestrians. The bill awaits further action. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File Int 0714-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-03-19
16
SUV U-Turn Strikes Motorcycle on Lafayette▸Mar 16 - SUV making U-turn hit motorcycle on Lafayette Avenue. Rider thrown, suffered knee and leg injuries. Police cite SUV driver's failure to yield as cause. No other factors listed.
According to the police report, an SUV making a U-turn on Lafayette Avenue struck a motorcycle at 20:52. The 46-year-old motorcycle rider was partially ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report states the SUV hit the motorcycle's front center with its left rear quarter panel. Police cite the SUV driver's failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet and remained conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors or victim actions were reported. The crash left the rider injured due to the SUV driver's maneuver.
15
Jo Anne Simon Criticizes National Guard Deployment as Fearful Harmful Measure▸Mar 15 - A Brooklyn subway shooting jolted lawmakers. Jo Anne Simon called the National Guard’s presence unwarranted, stoking fear instead of safety. Calls for more policing, mental health funding, and gun control echoed. Riders remain wary. No clear path to safer commutes.
On March 15, 2024, following a deadly subway shooting, Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon (District 52) and other lawmakers responded with urgency. The incident came days after Governor Hochul’s National Guard deployment in the transit system. Simon stated, 'The Governor's recent deployment of the National Guard was unwarranted and caused fear rather than a sense of safety.' Other officials, including Brian Cunningham and Lester Chang, debated the effectiveness of increased policing and called for more investment in mental health and gun safety. The matter, titled 'NYC subway shooting a ‘wake up call’,' underscores deep divides on how to protect riders. Simon’s stance highlights the risk of heavy-handed security measures fueling anxiety, not safety, for vulnerable New Yorkers.
-
NYC subway shooting a ‘wake up call’ — coming on heels of NY Gov. Kathy Hochul’s National Guard safety plan: lawmakers,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-03-15
15
SUV Slams Cyclist on Atlantic Avenue▸Mar 15 - A westbound SUV struck a cyclist head-on on Atlantic Avenue. The rider flew from his bike, landing hard and bleeding from the head. The SUV’s front end caved. The bicycle twisted, silent witness to the crash.
According to the police report, a cyclist turning left on Atlantic Avenue was struck head-on by a westbound Honda SUV. The impact ejected the 32-year-old male cyclist from his bike, leaving him semiconscious and bleeding severely from the head. The report notes that the SUV’s front end caved in, while the bicycle was left twisted at the scene. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, highlighting driver error as central to the crash. The narrative describes blood pooling from the cyclist’s head and confirms he was not wearing a helmet, but this detail is mentioned only after the driver’s actions. Systemic danger persists on Atlantic Avenue, where vulnerable road users face lethal force from vehicles.
14A 9415
Simon co-sponsors congestion pricing bill, boosting street safety for all.▸Mar 14 - Assembly bill A 9415 orders $90 million for faster, more reliable buses and fare-free rides. Sponsors demand the MTA report every dollar. Streets could shift. Riders wait.
Assembly bill A 9415, introduced March 14, 2024, sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Enacts the get congestion pricing right act,' directs the MTA to spend $45 million to improve bus frequency and reliability, and another $45 million to expand fare-free bus pilots in New York City. Sponsors Zohran Mamdani (36), Yudelka Tapia (86), Jo Anne Simon (52), and Alex Bores (73) back the move. The bill requires the MTA to report on these investments. No safety analyst has yet assessed the impact on vulnerable road users.
-
File A 9415,
Open States,
Published 2024-03-14
13
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Mar 13 - A 27-year-old man was injured crossing Vanderbilt Avenue at an intersection. A northwestern-bound sedan making a left turn struck him on the left rear quarter panel. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing knee and lower leg injuries.
According to the police report, a 27-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Vanderbilt Avenue at an intersection with the signal. The crash occurred at 7:37 pm in Brooklyn near De Kalb Avenue. A 2021 Kia sedan, traveling northwest and making a left turn, struck the pedestrian on the left rear quarter panel. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian legally crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally but failed to yield, directly causing the collision and injuries.
12
SUV Left Turn Hits Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸Mar 12 - A 51-year-old woman suffered hip and upper leg injuries after an SUV making a left turn struck her at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver’s inattention and glare contributed to the collision as the pedestrian crossed with the signal.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:28 AM on Dean Street near 3 Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2015 Nissan SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, struck a 51-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper, causing contusions and injuries to the pedestrian’s hip and upper leg. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Glare' as contributing factors, highlighting the driver’s failure to maintain proper attention during the maneuver. The pedestrian was not at fault and was legally crossing. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle with two occupants inside. The collision resulted in shock and moderate injury severity for the pedestrian.
9
Taxi Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Mar 9 - A 60-year-old woman crossing Greene Avenue with the signal was struck by a northbound taxi making a left turn. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The taxi showed no damage. Driver errors remain unspecified in the police report.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on Greene Avenue was making a left turn when it struck a 60-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, with an injury severity rated at 3. The taxi driver, a licensed female from New Jersey, had one occupant and the vehicle showed no damage after the collision. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, and no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield are cited. The pedestrian was conscious and crossing legally. The incident occurred at 18:18 in Brooklyn's 11238 zip code. The focus remains on the taxi's left turn movement and the resulting impact to the pedestrian at the intersection.
Mar 19 - Council wants bold signs at every school entrance. Paint on pavement. Metal overhead. The aim: warn drivers, shield kids. The bill sits in committee. Streets wait. Danger does not.
Bill Int 0714-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced March 19, 2024. The bill reads: 'installing safety signs near schools.' Council Member Susan Zhuang leads, joined by Rivera, Gennaro, Won, Hanif, Gutiérrez, Louis, Cabán, Restler, Farías, Banks, Riley, and Feliz. The bill orders the Department of Transportation to paint and hang school safety signs on every street with a school entrance. The goal: alert drivers to children and pedestrians. The bill awaits further action. No safety analyst note was provided.
- File Int 0714-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-03-19
16
SUV U-Turn Strikes Motorcycle on Lafayette▸Mar 16 - SUV making U-turn hit motorcycle on Lafayette Avenue. Rider thrown, suffered knee and leg injuries. Police cite SUV driver's failure to yield as cause. No other factors listed.
According to the police report, an SUV making a U-turn on Lafayette Avenue struck a motorcycle at 20:52. The 46-year-old motorcycle rider was partially ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report states the SUV hit the motorcycle's front center with its left rear quarter panel. Police cite the SUV driver's failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet and remained conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors or victim actions were reported. The crash left the rider injured due to the SUV driver's maneuver.
15
Jo Anne Simon Criticizes National Guard Deployment as Fearful Harmful Measure▸Mar 15 - A Brooklyn subway shooting jolted lawmakers. Jo Anne Simon called the National Guard’s presence unwarranted, stoking fear instead of safety. Calls for more policing, mental health funding, and gun control echoed. Riders remain wary. No clear path to safer commutes.
On March 15, 2024, following a deadly subway shooting, Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon (District 52) and other lawmakers responded with urgency. The incident came days after Governor Hochul’s National Guard deployment in the transit system. Simon stated, 'The Governor's recent deployment of the National Guard was unwarranted and caused fear rather than a sense of safety.' Other officials, including Brian Cunningham and Lester Chang, debated the effectiveness of increased policing and called for more investment in mental health and gun safety. The matter, titled 'NYC subway shooting a ‘wake up call’,' underscores deep divides on how to protect riders. Simon’s stance highlights the risk of heavy-handed security measures fueling anxiety, not safety, for vulnerable New Yorkers.
-
NYC subway shooting a ‘wake up call’ — coming on heels of NY Gov. Kathy Hochul’s National Guard safety plan: lawmakers,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-03-15
15
SUV Slams Cyclist on Atlantic Avenue▸Mar 15 - A westbound SUV struck a cyclist head-on on Atlantic Avenue. The rider flew from his bike, landing hard and bleeding from the head. The SUV’s front end caved. The bicycle twisted, silent witness to the crash.
According to the police report, a cyclist turning left on Atlantic Avenue was struck head-on by a westbound Honda SUV. The impact ejected the 32-year-old male cyclist from his bike, leaving him semiconscious and bleeding severely from the head. The report notes that the SUV’s front end caved in, while the bicycle was left twisted at the scene. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, highlighting driver error as central to the crash. The narrative describes blood pooling from the cyclist’s head and confirms he was not wearing a helmet, but this detail is mentioned only after the driver’s actions. Systemic danger persists on Atlantic Avenue, where vulnerable road users face lethal force from vehicles.
14A 9415
Simon co-sponsors congestion pricing bill, boosting street safety for all.▸Mar 14 - Assembly bill A 9415 orders $90 million for faster, more reliable buses and fare-free rides. Sponsors demand the MTA report every dollar. Streets could shift. Riders wait.
Assembly bill A 9415, introduced March 14, 2024, sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Enacts the get congestion pricing right act,' directs the MTA to spend $45 million to improve bus frequency and reliability, and another $45 million to expand fare-free bus pilots in New York City. Sponsors Zohran Mamdani (36), Yudelka Tapia (86), Jo Anne Simon (52), and Alex Bores (73) back the move. The bill requires the MTA to report on these investments. No safety analyst has yet assessed the impact on vulnerable road users.
-
File A 9415,
Open States,
Published 2024-03-14
13
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Mar 13 - A 27-year-old man was injured crossing Vanderbilt Avenue at an intersection. A northwestern-bound sedan making a left turn struck him on the left rear quarter panel. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing knee and lower leg injuries.
According to the police report, a 27-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Vanderbilt Avenue at an intersection with the signal. The crash occurred at 7:37 pm in Brooklyn near De Kalb Avenue. A 2021 Kia sedan, traveling northwest and making a left turn, struck the pedestrian on the left rear quarter panel. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian legally crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally but failed to yield, directly causing the collision and injuries.
12
SUV Left Turn Hits Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸Mar 12 - A 51-year-old woman suffered hip and upper leg injuries after an SUV making a left turn struck her at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver’s inattention and glare contributed to the collision as the pedestrian crossed with the signal.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:28 AM on Dean Street near 3 Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2015 Nissan SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, struck a 51-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper, causing contusions and injuries to the pedestrian’s hip and upper leg. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Glare' as contributing factors, highlighting the driver’s failure to maintain proper attention during the maneuver. The pedestrian was not at fault and was legally crossing. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle with two occupants inside. The collision resulted in shock and moderate injury severity for the pedestrian.
9
Taxi Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Mar 9 - A 60-year-old woman crossing Greene Avenue with the signal was struck by a northbound taxi making a left turn. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The taxi showed no damage. Driver errors remain unspecified in the police report.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on Greene Avenue was making a left turn when it struck a 60-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, with an injury severity rated at 3. The taxi driver, a licensed female from New Jersey, had one occupant and the vehicle showed no damage after the collision. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, and no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield are cited. The pedestrian was conscious and crossing legally. The incident occurred at 18:18 in Brooklyn's 11238 zip code. The focus remains on the taxi's left turn movement and the resulting impact to the pedestrian at the intersection.
Mar 16 - SUV making U-turn hit motorcycle on Lafayette Avenue. Rider thrown, suffered knee and leg injuries. Police cite SUV driver's failure to yield as cause. No other factors listed.
According to the police report, an SUV making a U-turn on Lafayette Avenue struck a motorcycle at 20:52. The 46-year-old motorcycle rider was partially ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report states the SUV hit the motorcycle's front center with its left rear quarter panel. Police cite the SUV driver's failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet and remained conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors or victim actions were reported. The crash left the rider injured due to the SUV driver's maneuver.
15
Jo Anne Simon Criticizes National Guard Deployment as Fearful Harmful Measure▸Mar 15 - A Brooklyn subway shooting jolted lawmakers. Jo Anne Simon called the National Guard’s presence unwarranted, stoking fear instead of safety. Calls for more policing, mental health funding, and gun control echoed. Riders remain wary. No clear path to safer commutes.
On March 15, 2024, following a deadly subway shooting, Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon (District 52) and other lawmakers responded with urgency. The incident came days after Governor Hochul’s National Guard deployment in the transit system. Simon stated, 'The Governor's recent deployment of the National Guard was unwarranted and caused fear rather than a sense of safety.' Other officials, including Brian Cunningham and Lester Chang, debated the effectiveness of increased policing and called for more investment in mental health and gun safety. The matter, titled 'NYC subway shooting a ‘wake up call’,' underscores deep divides on how to protect riders. Simon’s stance highlights the risk of heavy-handed security measures fueling anxiety, not safety, for vulnerable New Yorkers.
-
NYC subway shooting a ‘wake up call’ — coming on heels of NY Gov. Kathy Hochul’s National Guard safety plan: lawmakers,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-03-15
15
SUV Slams Cyclist on Atlantic Avenue▸Mar 15 - A westbound SUV struck a cyclist head-on on Atlantic Avenue. The rider flew from his bike, landing hard and bleeding from the head. The SUV’s front end caved. The bicycle twisted, silent witness to the crash.
According to the police report, a cyclist turning left on Atlantic Avenue was struck head-on by a westbound Honda SUV. The impact ejected the 32-year-old male cyclist from his bike, leaving him semiconscious and bleeding severely from the head. The report notes that the SUV’s front end caved in, while the bicycle was left twisted at the scene. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, highlighting driver error as central to the crash. The narrative describes blood pooling from the cyclist’s head and confirms he was not wearing a helmet, but this detail is mentioned only after the driver’s actions. Systemic danger persists on Atlantic Avenue, where vulnerable road users face lethal force from vehicles.
14A 9415
Simon co-sponsors congestion pricing bill, boosting street safety for all.▸Mar 14 - Assembly bill A 9415 orders $90 million for faster, more reliable buses and fare-free rides. Sponsors demand the MTA report every dollar. Streets could shift. Riders wait.
Assembly bill A 9415, introduced March 14, 2024, sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Enacts the get congestion pricing right act,' directs the MTA to spend $45 million to improve bus frequency and reliability, and another $45 million to expand fare-free bus pilots in New York City. Sponsors Zohran Mamdani (36), Yudelka Tapia (86), Jo Anne Simon (52), and Alex Bores (73) back the move. The bill requires the MTA to report on these investments. No safety analyst has yet assessed the impact on vulnerable road users.
-
File A 9415,
Open States,
Published 2024-03-14
13
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Mar 13 - A 27-year-old man was injured crossing Vanderbilt Avenue at an intersection. A northwestern-bound sedan making a left turn struck him on the left rear quarter panel. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing knee and lower leg injuries.
According to the police report, a 27-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Vanderbilt Avenue at an intersection with the signal. The crash occurred at 7:37 pm in Brooklyn near De Kalb Avenue. A 2021 Kia sedan, traveling northwest and making a left turn, struck the pedestrian on the left rear quarter panel. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian legally crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally but failed to yield, directly causing the collision and injuries.
12
SUV Left Turn Hits Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸Mar 12 - A 51-year-old woman suffered hip and upper leg injuries after an SUV making a left turn struck her at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver’s inattention and glare contributed to the collision as the pedestrian crossed with the signal.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:28 AM on Dean Street near 3 Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2015 Nissan SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, struck a 51-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper, causing contusions and injuries to the pedestrian’s hip and upper leg. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Glare' as contributing factors, highlighting the driver’s failure to maintain proper attention during the maneuver. The pedestrian was not at fault and was legally crossing. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle with two occupants inside. The collision resulted in shock and moderate injury severity for the pedestrian.
9
Taxi Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Mar 9 - A 60-year-old woman crossing Greene Avenue with the signal was struck by a northbound taxi making a left turn. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The taxi showed no damage. Driver errors remain unspecified in the police report.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on Greene Avenue was making a left turn when it struck a 60-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, with an injury severity rated at 3. The taxi driver, a licensed female from New Jersey, had one occupant and the vehicle showed no damage after the collision. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, and no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield are cited. The pedestrian was conscious and crossing legally. The incident occurred at 18:18 in Brooklyn's 11238 zip code. The focus remains on the taxi's left turn movement and the resulting impact to the pedestrian at the intersection.
Mar 15 - A Brooklyn subway shooting jolted lawmakers. Jo Anne Simon called the National Guard’s presence unwarranted, stoking fear instead of safety. Calls for more policing, mental health funding, and gun control echoed. Riders remain wary. No clear path to safer commutes.
On March 15, 2024, following a deadly subway shooting, Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon (District 52) and other lawmakers responded with urgency. The incident came days after Governor Hochul’s National Guard deployment in the transit system. Simon stated, 'The Governor's recent deployment of the National Guard was unwarranted and caused fear rather than a sense of safety.' Other officials, including Brian Cunningham and Lester Chang, debated the effectiveness of increased policing and called for more investment in mental health and gun safety. The matter, titled 'NYC subway shooting a ‘wake up call’,' underscores deep divides on how to protect riders. Simon’s stance highlights the risk of heavy-handed security measures fueling anxiety, not safety, for vulnerable New Yorkers.
- NYC subway shooting a ‘wake up call’ — coming on heels of NY Gov. Kathy Hochul’s National Guard safety plan: lawmakers, nypost.com, Published 2024-03-15
15
SUV Slams Cyclist on Atlantic Avenue▸Mar 15 - A westbound SUV struck a cyclist head-on on Atlantic Avenue. The rider flew from his bike, landing hard and bleeding from the head. The SUV’s front end caved. The bicycle twisted, silent witness to the crash.
According to the police report, a cyclist turning left on Atlantic Avenue was struck head-on by a westbound Honda SUV. The impact ejected the 32-year-old male cyclist from his bike, leaving him semiconscious and bleeding severely from the head. The report notes that the SUV’s front end caved in, while the bicycle was left twisted at the scene. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, highlighting driver error as central to the crash. The narrative describes blood pooling from the cyclist’s head and confirms he was not wearing a helmet, but this detail is mentioned only after the driver’s actions. Systemic danger persists on Atlantic Avenue, where vulnerable road users face lethal force from vehicles.
14A 9415
Simon co-sponsors congestion pricing bill, boosting street safety for all.▸Mar 14 - Assembly bill A 9415 orders $90 million for faster, more reliable buses and fare-free rides. Sponsors demand the MTA report every dollar. Streets could shift. Riders wait.
Assembly bill A 9415, introduced March 14, 2024, sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Enacts the get congestion pricing right act,' directs the MTA to spend $45 million to improve bus frequency and reliability, and another $45 million to expand fare-free bus pilots in New York City. Sponsors Zohran Mamdani (36), Yudelka Tapia (86), Jo Anne Simon (52), and Alex Bores (73) back the move. The bill requires the MTA to report on these investments. No safety analyst has yet assessed the impact on vulnerable road users.
-
File A 9415,
Open States,
Published 2024-03-14
13
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Mar 13 - A 27-year-old man was injured crossing Vanderbilt Avenue at an intersection. A northwestern-bound sedan making a left turn struck him on the left rear quarter panel. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing knee and lower leg injuries.
According to the police report, a 27-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Vanderbilt Avenue at an intersection with the signal. The crash occurred at 7:37 pm in Brooklyn near De Kalb Avenue. A 2021 Kia sedan, traveling northwest and making a left turn, struck the pedestrian on the left rear quarter panel. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian legally crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally but failed to yield, directly causing the collision and injuries.
12
SUV Left Turn Hits Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸Mar 12 - A 51-year-old woman suffered hip and upper leg injuries after an SUV making a left turn struck her at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver’s inattention and glare contributed to the collision as the pedestrian crossed with the signal.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:28 AM on Dean Street near 3 Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2015 Nissan SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, struck a 51-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper, causing contusions and injuries to the pedestrian’s hip and upper leg. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Glare' as contributing factors, highlighting the driver’s failure to maintain proper attention during the maneuver. The pedestrian was not at fault and was legally crossing. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle with two occupants inside. The collision resulted in shock and moderate injury severity for the pedestrian.
9
Taxi Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Mar 9 - A 60-year-old woman crossing Greene Avenue with the signal was struck by a northbound taxi making a left turn. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The taxi showed no damage. Driver errors remain unspecified in the police report.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on Greene Avenue was making a left turn when it struck a 60-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, with an injury severity rated at 3. The taxi driver, a licensed female from New Jersey, had one occupant and the vehicle showed no damage after the collision. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, and no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield are cited. The pedestrian was conscious and crossing legally. The incident occurred at 18:18 in Brooklyn's 11238 zip code. The focus remains on the taxi's left turn movement and the resulting impact to the pedestrian at the intersection.
Mar 15 - A westbound SUV struck a cyclist head-on on Atlantic Avenue. The rider flew from his bike, landing hard and bleeding from the head. The SUV’s front end caved. The bicycle twisted, silent witness to the crash.
According to the police report, a cyclist turning left on Atlantic Avenue was struck head-on by a westbound Honda SUV. The impact ejected the 32-year-old male cyclist from his bike, leaving him semiconscious and bleeding severely from the head. The report notes that the SUV’s front end caved in, while the bicycle was left twisted at the scene. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, highlighting driver error as central to the crash. The narrative describes blood pooling from the cyclist’s head and confirms he was not wearing a helmet, but this detail is mentioned only after the driver’s actions. Systemic danger persists on Atlantic Avenue, where vulnerable road users face lethal force from vehicles.
14A 9415
Simon co-sponsors congestion pricing bill, boosting street safety for all.▸Mar 14 - Assembly bill A 9415 orders $90 million for faster, more reliable buses and fare-free rides. Sponsors demand the MTA report every dollar. Streets could shift. Riders wait.
Assembly bill A 9415, introduced March 14, 2024, sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Enacts the get congestion pricing right act,' directs the MTA to spend $45 million to improve bus frequency and reliability, and another $45 million to expand fare-free bus pilots in New York City. Sponsors Zohran Mamdani (36), Yudelka Tapia (86), Jo Anne Simon (52), and Alex Bores (73) back the move. The bill requires the MTA to report on these investments. No safety analyst has yet assessed the impact on vulnerable road users.
-
File A 9415,
Open States,
Published 2024-03-14
13
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Mar 13 - A 27-year-old man was injured crossing Vanderbilt Avenue at an intersection. A northwestern-bound sedan making a left turn struck him on the left rear quarter panel. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing knee and lower leg injuries.
According to the police report, a 27-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Vanderbilt Avenue at an intersection with the signal. The crash occurred at 7:37 pm in Brooklyn near De Kalb Avenue. A 2021 Kia sedan, traveling northwest and making a left turn, struck the pedestrian on the left rear quarter panel. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian legally crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally but failed to yield, directly causing the collision and injuries.
12
SUV Left Turn Hits Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸Mar 12 - A 51-year-old woman suffered hip and upper leg injuries after an SUV making a left turn struck her at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver’s inattention and glare contributed to the collision as the pedestrian crossed with the signal.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:28 AM on Dean Street near 3 Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2015 Nissan SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, struck a 51-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper, causing contusions and injuries to the pedestrian’s hip and upper leg. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Glare' as contributing factors, highlighting the driver’s failure to maintain proper attention during the maneuver. The pedestrian was not at fault and was legally crossing. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle with two occupants inside. The collision resulted in shock and moderate injury severity for the pedestrian.
9
Taxi Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Mar 9 - A 60-year-old woman crossing Greene Avenue with the signal was struck by a northbound taxi making a left turn. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The taxi showed no damage. Driver errors remain unspecified in the police report.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on Greene Avenue was making a left turn when it struck a 60-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, with an injury severity rated at 3. The taxi driver, a licensed female from New Jersey, had one occupant and the vehicle showed no damage after the collision. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, and no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield are cited. The pedestrian was conscious and crossing legally. The incident occurred at 18:18 in Brooklyn's 11238 zip code. The focus remains on the taxi's left turn movement and the resulting impact to the pedestrian at the intersection.
Mar 14 - Assembly bill A 9415 orders $90 million for faster, more reliable buses and fare-free rides. Sponsors demand the MTA report every dollar. Streets could shift. Riders wait.
Assembly bill A 9415, introduced March 14, 2024, sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Enacts the get congestion pricing right act,' directs the MTA to spend $45 million to improve bus frequency and reliability, and another $45 million to expand fare-free bus pilots in New York City. Sponsors Zohran Mamdani (36), Yudelka Tapia (86), Jo Anne Simon (52), and Alex Bores (73) back the move. The bill requires the MTA to report on these investments. No safety analyst has yet assessed the impact on vulnerable road users.
- File A 9415, Open States, Published 2024-03-14
13
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Mar 13 - A 27-year-old man was injured crossing Vanderbilt Avenue at an intersection. A northwestern-bound sedan making a left turn struck him on the left rear quarter panel. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing knee and lower leg injuries.
According to the police report, a 27-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Vanderbilt Avenue at an intersection with the signal. The crash occurred at 7:37 pm in Brooklyn near De Kalb Avenue. A 2021 Kia sedan, traveling northwest and making a left turn, struck the pedestrian on the left rear quarter panel. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian legally crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally but failed to yield, directly causing the collision and injuries.
12
SUV Left Turn Hits Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸Mar 12 - A 51-year-old woman suffered hip and upper leg injuries after an SUV making a left turn struck her at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver’s inattention and glare contributed to the collision as the pedestrian crossed with the signal.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:28 AM on Dean Street near 3 Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2015 Nissan SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, struck a 51-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper, causing contusions and injuries to the pedestrian’s hip and upper leg. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Glare' as contributing factors, highlighting the driver’s failure to maintain proper attention during the maneuver. The pedestrian was not at fault and was legally crossing. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle with two occupants inside. The collision resulted in shock and moderate injury severity for the pedestrian.
9
Taxi Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Mar 9 - A 60-year-old woman crossing Greene Avenue with the signal was struck by a northbound taxi making a left turn. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The taxi showed no damage. Driver errors remain unspecified in the police report.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on Greene Avenue was making a left turn when it struck a 60-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, with an injury severity rated at 3. The taxi driver, a licensed female from New Jersey, had one occupant and the vehicle showed no damage after the collision. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, and no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield are cited. The pedestrian was conscious and crossing legally. The incident occurred at 18:18 in Brooklyn's 11238 zip code. The focus remains on the taxi's left turn movement and the resulting impact to the pedestrian at the intersection.
Mar 13 - A 27-year-old man was injured crossing Vanderbilt Avenue at an intersection. A northwestern-bound sedan making a left turn struck him on the left rear quarter panel. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing knee and lower leg injuries.
According to the police report, a 27-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Vanderbilt Avenue at an intersection with the signal. The crash occurred at 7:37 pm in Brooklyn near De Kalb Avenue. A 2021 Kia sedan, traveling northwest and making a left turn, struck the pedestrian on the left rear quarter panel. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian legally crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally but failed to yield, directly causing the collision and injuries.
12
SUV Left Turn Hits Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸Mar 12 - A 51-year-old woman suffered hip and upper leg injuries after an SUV making a left turn struck her at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver’s inattention and glare contributed to the collision as the pedestrian crossed with the signal.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:28 AM on Dean Street near 3 Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2015 Nissan SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, struck a 51-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper, causing contusions and injuries to the pedestrian’s hip and upper leg. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Glare' as contributing factors, highlighting the driver’s failure to maintain proper attention during the maneuver. The pedestrian was not at fault and was legally crossing. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle with two occupants inside. The collision resulted in shock and moderate injury severity for the pedestrian.
9
Taxi Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Mar 9 - A 60-year-old woman crossing Greene Avenue with the signal was struck by a northbound taxi making a left turn. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The taxi showed no damage. Driver errors remain unspecified in the police report.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on Greene Avenue was making a left turn when it struck a 60-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, with an injury severity rated at 3. The taxi driver, a licensed female from New Jersey, had one occupant and the vehicle showed no damage after the collision. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, and no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield are cited. The pedestrian was conscious and crossing legally. The incident occurred at 18:18 in Brooklyn's 11238 zip code. The focus remains on the taxi's left turn movement and the resulting impact to the pedestrian at the intersection.
Mar 12 - A 51-year-old woman suffered hip and upper leg injuries after an SUV making a left turn struck her at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver’s inattention and glare contributed to the collision as the pedestrian crossed with the signal.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:28 AM on Dean Street near 3 Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2015 Nissan SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, struck a 51-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper, causing contusions and injuries to the pedestrian’s hip and upper leg. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Glare' as contributing factors, highlighting the driver’s failure to maintain proper attention during the maneuver. The pedestrian was not at fault and was legally crossing. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle with two occupants inside. The collision resulted in shock and moderate injury severity for the pedestrian.
9
Taxi Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Mar 9 - A 60-year-old woman crossing Greene Avenue with the signal was struck by a northbound taxi making a left turn. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The taxi showed no damage. Driver errors remain unspecified in the police report.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on Greene Avenue was making a left turn when it struck a 60-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, with an injury severity rated at 3. The taxi driver, a licensed female from New Jersey, had one occupant and the vehicle showed no damage after the collision. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, and no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield are cited. The pedestrian was conscious and crossing legally. The incident occurred at 18:18 in Brooklyn's 11238 zip code. The focus remains on the taxi's left turn movement and the resulting impact to the pedestrian at the intersection.
Mar 9 - A 60-year-old woman crossing Greene Avenue with the signal was struck by a northbound taxi making a left turn. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The taxi showed no damage. Driver errors remain unspecified in the police report.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on Greene Avenue was making a left turn when it struck a 60-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, with an injury severity rated at 3. The taxi driver, a licensed female from New Jersey, had one occupant and the vehicle showed no damage after the collision. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, and no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield are cited. The pedestrian was conscious and crossing legally. The incident occurred at 18:18 in Brooklyn's 11238 zip code. The focus remains on the taxi's left turn movement and the resulting impact to the pedestrian at the intersection.