Jul 18 - A sedan hit a woman crossing S Oxford Street with the signal. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. System failed to protect her.

A sedan making a left turn on S Oxford Street in Brooklyn struck a 40-year-old woman as she crossed with the signal. She suffered an abrasion to her lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver, a 61-year-old woman, was licensed and wore a seatbelt. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants. The report highlights driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors in this intersection crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829405 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jul 18 - Six speeding tickets. School zones. Gersh Kuntzman calls out Andrew Cuomo. Reckless driving from leaders puts lives at risk. Streets stay dangerous. No answers from Cuomo.

"if the state legislature had passed Sen. Andrew Gounardes's "Stop Super Speeder" bill, would have required Cuomo to get a speed limiter installed into his beloved Dodge." -- Andrew Gounardes

On July 18, 2025, journalist Gersh Kuntzman of Streetsblog NYC criticized former Governor Andrew Cuomo for racking up six speed-camera tickets in city school zones between March and June. Kuntzman wrote, 'That's objectively a horrendous record of reckless driving through city school zones.' He noted that if Sen. Andrew Gounardes's 'Stop Super Speeder' bill had passed, Cuomo would face a mandatory speed limiter. No council bill or committee action is involved. The safety analyst notes this is an individual’s behavior, not a policy change, so there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.

• Friday’s Headlines: Cuomo’s Road Rage Edition, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-18

Jul 17 - FEMA slashes $351 million. State sues. Flood defenses stall. Streets flood. Pedestrians and cyclists face rising water. Danger lingers. No fix yet.

On July 17, 2025, New York State sued to restore $351 million in FEMA funding for city flood projects. The Trump administration cut these grants, halting drainage upgrades and public housing protections. The matter summary: 'The state is now suing to restore $351 million in funding for projects aimed to upgrade drainage and protect public housing from flooding.' Attorney General Letitia James leads the suit. Mayor Eric Adams backs it. The funding loss threatens projects in Harlem, East Elmhurst, and NYCHA sites. While these upgrades could help street safety, the main goal is not active transportation. Vulnerable road users remain exposed.

• FEMA cuts threaten NYC’s ability to protect against future flash flooding, City & State NY, Published 2025-07-17

Jul 16 - A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.

According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.

• Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts, New York Post, Published 2025-07-16

Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.

According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.

• Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-15

Jul 14 - The driver of a sedan hit a 67-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on Atlantic Ave in Brooklyn. She suffered severe head lacerations and was conscious. Police recorded failure to yield and driver inattention.

A 67-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing Atlantic Avenue in a marked crosswalk in Brooklyn. She suffered severe lacerations to her head and was conscious at the scene. "According to the police report …" the driver was licensed, traveling west and going straight ahead when the vehicle hit the pedestrian. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and driver inattention/distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with a center-front impact. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828889 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jul 14 - The driver of a pickup truck turned left into a northbound moped on Clinton Ave. The moped driver, 41, was ejected and injured. Police cited oversized vehicle and driver distraction.

The driver of a pickup truck turned left and hit a northbound moped at 538 Clinton Ave in Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 41-year-old man, was ejected and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot and an abrasion; he was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Oversized Vehicle" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The pickup driver's pre-crash action is listed as making a left turn and both vehicles show center front end impact. The moped rider was recorded as wearing a helmet. No other serious injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827713 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jul 13 - The driver of an SUV struck a left-turning motorcycle at Fulton and Lafayette. A motorcycle passenger suffered severe burns and arm injuries. Police recorded "Turning Improperly." The motorcycle driver was unlicensed.

The driver of an SUV struck a motorcycle that was making a left turn at Fulton Street and Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn. One motorcycle occupant was injured. According to the police report, the crash involved "Turning Improperly." The SUV was traveling west, going straight, and the point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper. The motorcycle was recorded as making a left turn and suffered center front-end damage. The motorcycle driver is listed as unlicensed. The injured person is a 33-year-old female rear passenger who suffered severe burns and elbow/arm/hand injuries, per the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830061 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jul 12 - Two sedans crashed on the Brooklyn Bridge. Neck injuries for a young driver and passenger. Police cite following too closely. Metal and glass, pain and sirens. System failed the vulnerable again.

Two sedans crashed on the Brooklyn Bridge. According to the police report, a 21-year-old male driver and a 22-year-old female front passenger suffered neck injuries. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The impact struck the rear of one sedan and the front of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left two people injured, exposing the danger of close pursuit on crowded city spans.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826988 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jul 12 - Two men crossed Third Avenue. A BMW struck them. Blood marked the car. The driver fled. Police tracked him down. He faces manslaughter charges. Sunset Park mourns.

According to NY Daily News (2025-07-12), a BMW driver hit and killed two men, ages 59 and 80, as they crossed Third Ave. at 52nd St. in Brooklyn. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, left the scene, leaving car parts behind. Police used license plate readers to find him. Florentino admitted, 'I had a six pack of Modelos and two drinks... It's my fault.' His blood alcohol content was 0.06%, below the legal limit. He faces manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide charges. The case highlights the deadly risk of hit-and-run crashes and the role of alcohol, even below legal thresholds.

• BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-12

Jul 12 - DoorDash must pay $16.75 million to New York delivery workers. The payout covers lost tips. Workers have until September 30, 2025, to claim their share. The settlement brings overdue cash, but street dangers remain.

"New York Attorney General Letitia James is calling on DoorDash delivery workers to file claims to receive their share of a $16.75 million settlement before the deadline on Sept. 30, 2025." -- Letitia James

On July 12, 2025, BKReader reported a $16.75 million settlement for DoorDash delivery workers in New York. No council bill number or committee is listed. Attorney General Letitia James called on workers to 'claim their share of a multimillion-dollar settlement.' The settlement follows an investigation into DoorDash's use of tips to subsidize wages. All funds go to eligible Dashers. BKReader urges prompt action before the September 30 deadline. While the settlement may improve financial well-being for delivery workers, it does not directly address street safety, infrastructure, or systemic risks faced by pedestrians and cyclists.

• DoorDash Delivery Workers Urged to Claim Money From $16.75 Million Settlement, BKReader, Published 2025-07-12

Jul 11 - The driver of a van rear-ended an SUV on Tillary Street as both vehicles made left turns. A 53-year-old SUV driver suffered contusions to the knee and lower leg. Police recorded 'Following Too Closely.'

Both vehicles were traveling south on Tillary Street in Brooklyn when the driver of a van struck the center back end of a station wagon/SUV. The driver of the SUV, a 53-year-old man, was injured with contusions to the knee and lower leg and was conscious. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' Both vehicles were making left turns at the time of impact. The report lists no other contributing factors. The injured driver was using a lap belt and harness. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826985 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jul 11 - Two sedans collided on Carlton Avenue. Four passengers suffered injuries to back, neck, and arm. Both cars were heading west. No clear cause named. The street bore the brunt.

Two sedans crashed on Carlton Avenue near Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. Four passengers, ages 25 to 43, were injured, suffering back, neck, and arm pain. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when they collided. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are cited. One injured passenger was not using safety equipment, as noted after the absence of driver errors. The crash left both vehicles damaged, with impact to the right front quarter panel and left side doors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827554 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

• 2 Men Killed in Hit-and-Run on Brooklyn Street Known for Deadly Crashes, The New York Times, Published 2025-07-11

Jul 10 - A driver fell asleep and crashed into parked vehicles on Boerum Place. He struck a moped and two SUVs. The 56-year-old man suffered a contusion to his leg and remained conscious. Police list 'Fell Asleep' as the cause.

"According to the police report," the driver of a 2017 BMW sedan traveling south on Boerum Place fell asleep and struck several parked vehicles, including a 2019 Vespa moped and two parked SUVs. The sedan hit with its right front bumper. The 56-year-old male driver sustained a contusion to his knee/lower leg/foot, remained conscious, and was not ejected. The report lists "Fell Asleep" as the primary contributing factor and records driver fatigue as the cause. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The driver was reported using a lap belt and harness.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826984 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jul 10 - A sedan hit a cyclist at Jay and Sands. The cyclist was ejected and injured. Police cite improper passing and unsafe lane change. System failed to protect the rider.

A sedan traveling north on Jay Street collided with a westbound cyclist turning left at Sands Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 37-year-old man, was ejected and suffered leg injuries. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' were listed as contributing factors. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but driver errors came first. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826993 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jul 9 - A woman on a bike struck the right-side doors of a parked car on Schermerhorn Street. She was ejected and suffered a contusion to her lower leg. Police recorded passenger distraction as a contributing factor.

A 30-year-old woman was riding west on Schermerhorn Street when her bicycle struck the right-side doors of a parked car. She was ejected and sustained a contusion to her knee and lower leg. She remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Passenger Distraction" contributed to the crash. The report lists the parked vehicle's point of impact as the right-side doors and the bike's damage at the center front end. Police recorded the bicyclist as injured and ejected and identified Passenger Distraction as the contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826559 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jul 9 - A driver turned right on Willoughby Street and hit a 31-year-old man in a marked crosswalk at Jay Street. He suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and was in shock. Police recorded failure to yield.

According to the police report, a driver turning right on Willoughby Street at Jay Street hit a 31-year-old man who was crossing in a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and was in shock. Police recorded "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing with no signal when the driver made the right turn and failed to yield. No other contributing factors are listed. The vehicle involved was a 2014 Chevrolet sedan traveling west.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828238 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jul 9 - A masked moped rider struck Zhou Xie, 90, in a Brooklyn crosswalk. The rider fled. Xie died from head trauma. Police search for the driver. The street stayed silent. The city counts another loss.

NY Daily News (2025-07-09) reports Zhou Xie, 90, was killed by a hit-and-run moped rider while crossing E. 14th St. at Avenue U. Xie was in the crosswalk when a blue moped, driven by a masked man, hit him and fled. A witness said, "He hit the guy and he left." Police are searching for surveillance footage to identify the rider. The article notes 56 people have died in city traffic so far in 2025. The crash highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the challenge of enforcing safe streets.

• Moped Rider Kills Elderly Pedestrian In Brooklyn, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-09

Jul 9 - A Brooklyn judge cleared the way for Mayor Adams to rip out Bedford Avenue’s protected bike lane. Cyclists lose shelter. The street grows harsher. Safety for the vulnerable falls away.

""The reckless decision to rip out the Bedford bike lane proves yet again that Eric Adams cares more about his political future than our collective safety."" -- Lincoln Restler

On July 9, 2025, Judge Carolyn Walker-Diallo ruled on the removal of Bedford Avenue’s protected bike lane. The case, reported by Streetsblog NYC, allowed Mayor Eric Adams to erase three blocks of protected lane without public notice. The judge called the change a 'modification,' sidestepping city law on notification. Council Member Lincoln Restler and attorney Peter Beadle condemned the move. DOT data showed the protected lane cut crashes and injuries. The ruling strips away safe space for cyclists and pedestrians. As the safety analyst notes, removing a bike lane increases risk for all vulnerable road users by putting cars first.

• Brooklyn Judge Lets Eric Adams Rip Up Bedford Avenue Protected Bike Lane, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-09