Apr 17 - SUV hit a woman crossing Knickerbocker Avenue. She suffered bruises to her abdomen and pelvis. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. The street stayed loud. The pain stayed real.

A 34-year-old woman was hit by an SUV while crossing Knickerbocker Avenue at Weirfield Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was in a marked crosswalk with no signal when the crash happened. The pedestrian suffered bruises to her abdomen and pelvis but remained conscious. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The SUV struck her with its center front end. No vehicle damage was reported. The report does not mention any contributing factors related to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806537 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-16

Apr 16 - New research from Transportation Alternatives and Families for Safe Streets announced a report detailing NYC's top 10 super speeders.

• Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC, The Brooklyn Paper, Published 2025-04-16

Apr 11 - A sedan hit a 19-year-old crossing Melrose Street. The pedestrian suffered a head injury. Police cite driver inattention. Impact came as the car turned left. System failed to protect the walker.

A 19-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by a sedan while crossing Melrose Street at Wilson Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the sedan, making a left turn, hit him. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and was conscious at the scene. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The report does not mention any error by the pedestrian. The impact point was the car's left front bumper, underscoring the danger faced by those on foot.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809730 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-16

Apr 10 - Council passed a law forcing DOT to post sharp, regular updates on street safety projects. Progress on bike lanes, bus lanes, and signals must go public. No more hiding delays or cost overruns. The city must show its work.

Bill Int 1105-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced November 13, 2024, it passed Council on April 10, 2025, and became law May 10, 2025. The bill's title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' Council Member Julie Won led sponsorship, joined by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others. The law demands DOT post annual and monthly updates on every project tied to the master plan—listing details, timelines, funding, and setbacks. This law brings sunlight to street safety work, making the city answer for every mile and missed deadline.

• File Int 1105-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-04-10

Apr 10 - Council passed a law forcing DOT to post sharp, regular updates on street safety projects. Progress on bike lanes, bus lanes, and signals must go public. No more hiding delays or cost overruns. The city must show its work.

Bill Int 1105-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced November 13, 2024, it passed Council on April 10, 2025, and became law May 10, 2025. The bill's title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' Council Member Julie Won led sponsorship, joined by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others. The law demands DOT post annual and monthly updates on every project tied to the master plan—listing details, timelines, funding, and setbacks. This law brings sunlight to street safety work, making the city answer for every mile and missed deadline.

• File Int 1105-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-04-10

Apr 9 - A driver ran a stop sign in East New York. He slammed into a school bus. His passenger died. The bus driver was hurt. The driver fled in an Uber. Police caught him soon after. Streets remain unforgiving.

Gothamist (April 9, 2025) reports that Tyree Epps, 32, was indicted after allegedly running a stop sign and crashing into a school bus in East New York, Brooklyn. The February collision killed his 26-year-old passenger, Imani Vance, and injured the bus driver. According to the Brooklyn DA, Epps "ignored a stop sign and drove at excessive speeds," then left the scene by calling an Uber, abandoning his injured passenger. The impact pushed the bus into a third, empty vehicle. No children on the bus were harmed. Epps was apprehended after fleeing on foot. The case highlights persistent dangers at intersections and the lethal consequences of ignoring traffic controls.

• Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger, Gothamist, Published 2025-04-09

Apr 6 - A mother and two children died in Midwood. Miriam Yarimi sped through a red light with a suspended license. Her Audi struck the family. Police say she ran the light. The crash ended three lives on a Brooklyn street.

According to the NY Daily News (2025-04-06), Miriam Yarimi drove her Audi at high speed through a red light in Midwood, Brooklyn, on March 29, with a suspended license. Police and prosecutors state she struck and killed a mother and her two young children. The article quotes, "Yarimi was speeding in her Audi when she ran a red light and struck the family." Yarimi told first responders she was 'possessed' at the time. The report highlights her suspended license and excessive speed, both clear driver errors. The case underscores ongoing risks for pedestrians and families on city streets, and raises questions about license enforcement and traffic safety in New York.

• Suspended Driver Kills Brooklyn Family, NY Daily News, Published 2025-04-06

Apr 3 - Brooklyn’s Ashland Place stays deadly. DOT delays a promised bike lane. Elected officials and residents demand action. Private interests block progress. Cyclists face crashes and fear. The city shrugs. The gap remains. Lives hang in the balance.

On April 3, 2025, a coalition of Brooklyn officials—including Council Members Crystal Hudson, Shahana Hanif, Lincoln Restler, Assembly Members Andrew Gounardes, Jo Anne Simon, Phara Souffrant Forrest, Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, and Borough President Antonio Reynoso—sent a letter urging DOT to finish the protected bike lane on Ashland Place. The letter called the block a 'missing link in Brooklyn’s protected bike lane network.' Brooklyn Community Board 2 backed the demand. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Borough Commissioner Keith Bray offered only vague replies. The block’s exclusion traces to a mayoral advisor’s intervention for developer Two Trees. Advocates like Kathy Park Price slammed the city: 'Private interests are able to redesign our streets, prioritizing vehicles over safety at a critical corridor.' Despite unanimous support, DOT keeps the street dangerous. The city’s inaction leaves cyclists exposed and the community frustrated.

• ‘Crashland’: As Demand Grows, DOT Still Won’t Finish Bike Lane on Dangerous Brooklyn Road, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-04-03

Apr 2 - SUV hit moped at Suydam and Bushwick. One moped rider injured. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. Night, metal, blood, sirens. System failed the vulnerable again.

An SUV and a moped collided at Suydam Street and Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one moped rider, a 29-year-old woman, suffered a leg injury. The crash involved two vehicles: a 2011 Audi SUV traveling south and a 2024 Zhen moped turning left. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The moped driver was unlicensed. No other serious injuries were reported. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield and lose focus.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803634 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-16

Apr 2 - A speeding driver ran a red light on Coney Island Avenue. The car struck a mother and her two daughters in the crosswalk. The crash killed all three. A fourth child survived but suffered grave injuries. The driver faces manslaughter charges.

According to ABC7 (published April 2, 2025), Miriam Yarimi, 32, faces manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide charges after a deadly Brooklyn crash. Police say Yarimi was "probably doing close to twice the speed limit" and "ran a red light" before hitting an Uber and then a family crossing the street. Three pedestrians—Natasha Saada, 34, and her daughters, ages 8 and 5—were killed. A 4-year-old remains hospitalized. Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez called the driving "almost being wanton." Yarimi’s car had multiple prior tickets from red light and speed cameras. The crash highlights ongoing policy concerns about repeat traffic offenders and street safety. Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said the city "is still working to make streets safer, emphasizing the need to protect vulnerable New Yorkers."

• Speeding Driver Kills Brooklyn Family Crossing, ABC7, Published 2025-04-02

Apr 1 - A driver struck a mother and her three children on Ocean Parkway. The mother and two daughters died. The son survived, barely. The driver faces manslaughter charges. The city’s streets claimed more lives. Grief lingers. The system failed again.

According to the New York Post (April 1, 2025), Miriam Yarimi faces manslaughter charges after a crash on Ocean Parkway killed Natasha Saada and her daughters, ages 8 and 5. Their 4-year-old brother was hospitalized in critical condition. Yarimi, held at Bellevue Hospital, allegedly told first responders she was 'possessed.' The article details Yarimi’s prior psychiatric arrest and legal disputes, quoting her: 'Tell me why you want to take me out when I said I'm OK and you barged in.' The crash highlights ongoing dangers for pedestrians and children on city streets. No mention of traffic-calming measures or policy changes appears in the report.

• Brooklyn Crash Leaves Family Dead, New York Post, Published 2025-04-01

Mar 31 - An SUV turning left on Evergreen Avenue hit a northbound cyclist going straight. The cyclist, helmeted but injured in the face, suffered whiplash. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as causes. The cyclist remained conscious but hurt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at Evergreen Avenue near Grove Street in Brooklyn at 18:13. The SUV, traveling east, was making a left turn when it struck a northbound bicyclist going straight. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors on the part of the SUV driver. The cyclist, a 40-year-old man wearing a helmet, sustained facial injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The SUV had two occupants, both belted, and the vehicle sustained no damage. The impact point was the SUV's left rear bumper. The police narrative emphasizes the collision of metal and flesh, highlighting the severity of the cyclist's injuries despite helmet use. No victim fault or behavior was cited as contributing.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804513 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-16

Mar 31 - A speeding Audi tore through a Brooklyn crosswalk. A mother and her two daughters died. Her young son clings to life. The driver, with a record of 93 violations, faces manslaughter charges. The street became a killing ground.

According to the New York Post (March 31, 2025), Miriam Yarimi, 35, struck and killed Natasha Saada and her daughters, Diana, 7, and Debra, 5, as they crossed legally in a Brooklyn crosswalk. Saada’s 4-year-old son was critically injured. Police say Yarimi’s Audi was speeding. The article notes her car had over 93 prior traffic violations. Yarimi reportedly told first responders she was 'possessed' and referenced 'the devil in me.' She faces manslaughter and related charges. The case highlights the dangers of repeat traffic offenders and the deadly consequences when enforcement fails. Yarimi is undergoing psychiatric evaluation at Bellevue Hospital.

• Brooklyn Driver Kills Mother, Two Daughters, New York Post, Published 2025-03-31

Mar 31 - A motorcycle rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries after being partially ejected in a rear-end collision on Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver failed to maintain safe distance, causing the crash at midnight.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn involving a motorcycle and a sedan, both traveling north. The motorcycle rider, a 49-year-old male wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites the sedan driver's failure to maintain a safe following distance ('Following Too Closely') and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan struck the motorcycle from behind, impacting the motorcycle's center front end and the sedan's center back end. There was no vehicle damage reported. The motorcycle rider was the sole occupant of his vehicle and was in shock after the crash. The sedan driver was licensed and from Pennsylvania. The crash happened at midnight, highlighting systemic dangers related to driver inattention and tailgating.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803643 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-16

Mar 31 - After a deadly Brooklyn crash, lawmakers push a bill to force speed limiters on cars of repeat reckless drivers. The devices would cap speed, targeting those with long records of violations. The aim: stop killers behind the wheel.

Bill to mandate speed limiters for repeat reckless drivers was introduced after a fatal Brooklyn crash. The measure, announced March 31, 2025, would require drivers with 11+ license points in two years or six camera tickets in a year to install speed-control devices for one year. The bill is sponsored by State Senator Andrew Gounardes and Assembly Member Emily Gallagher. Gounardes said, 'My legislation would require repeat reckless drivers to install speed limiters, so they can no longer use their vehicles as a deadly weapon.' Gallagher added, 'We have the tools and the knowledge to prevent these tragedies from happening.' Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso and Families for Safe Streets support the bill, calling it a powerful tool to protect everyone from super speeders. The bill awaits committee action.

• After deadly Brooklyn crash, pols push for ‘speed limiters’ on vehicles owned by notoriously reckless drivers to force safe travel, amny.com, Published 2025-03-31

Mar 30 - A mother and her daughters died in a Brooklyn crosswalk. A driver, license suspended, slammed into another car, then struck the family. Children’s shoes scattered on the street. A four-year-old boy clings to life. Neighbors watched. Anger and grief followed.

The Brooklyn Paper reported on March 30, 2025, that Natasha Saada and her two daughters were killed crossing Ocean Parkway when Miriam Yarimi, driving with a suspended license, crashed into another car and then struck the family in a crosswalk. The driver had 786 traffic violations and over $10,000 in fines. Advocates, including Ben Furnas of Transportation Alternatives, called it 'an unconscionable tragedy that Albany can stop from ever happening again.' Fabiola Mendieta-Cuapio of Families for Safe Streets urged passage of the Speed Limiters for Repeat Offenders Act, noting, 'We know repeat super speeders are deadly.' Yarimi faces charges including reckless driving, manslaughter, and aggravated unlicensed operation. The crash highlights systemic failures in preventing repeat dangerous driving.

• Mother And Children Killed On Ocean Parkway, The Brooklyn Paper, Published 2025-03-30

Mar 29 - A moped rider traveling west was struck by an eastbound SUV distracted at the wheel. The collision caused abrasions and injuries to the rider’s lower leg. The driver’s inattention led to a harsh impact on the moped’s front center.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Hancock Street near Irving Avenue in Brooklyn shortly after midnight. A moped traveling westbound was hit by an eastbound Ford SUV. The point of impact was the center front end of the moped and the right rear bumper of the SUV. The moped rider, a 24-year-old male, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the SUV driver. The moped rider was not ejected and remained conscious. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in mixed-vehicle traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801882 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-16

Mar 29 - A car slammed into a family crossing Ocean Parkway. Metal tore flesh. A mother and two daughters died on the street. A boy clings to life. The driver’s license was suspended. Speed and red lights haunt this stretch.

ABC7 reported on March 29, 2025, that a mother and her two young daughters were killed while crossing Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The crash began when an Audi, driven by Mariam Yarimi on a suspended license, rear-ended a Toyota, then struck the family in the crosswalk. Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said, "A mother and two young children killed. Another child fighting for his life. A family and a neighborhood devastated." Six children and four adults were hospitalized. Residents told ABC7 that speeding and red-light running are common on Ocean Parkway. Authorities are investigating whether the driver ran a red light or was speeding. No arrests have been made. The crash underscores ongoing dangers for pedestrians on city streets.

• Mother And Children Killed Crossing Ocean Parkway, ABC7, Published 2025-03-29

Mar 28 - A sedan crashed into a slowing bus on Wilson Avenue. A woman on the bus suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. Night fell hard in Brooklyn.

According to the police report, a sedan rear-ended a bus on Wilson Avenue in Brooklyn at 10:30 p.m. The bus was slowing or stopping when the sedan struck its center back end. Three people were on the bus. A 36-year-old female passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the sedan driver. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted. The crash left a vulnerable passenger hurt, underscoring the risk when drivers lose focus.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806366 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-16

Mar 28 - DOT refuses to promise safer streets on Atlantic Avenue. Council Members Hudson and Ossé demand a redesign before rezoning. Four dead, 473 hurt since 2021. DOT offers only studies and minor fixes. Advocates want protected lanes. The city delays. Danger remains.

On March 28, 2025, the City Council’s Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises held a hearing on the future of Atlantic Avenue. The Department of Transportation (DOT) declined to commit to a full redesign of a deadly 13-block stretch, despite pressure from Council Members Crystal Hudson and Chi Ossé. Both made redesign a condition for supporting a major rezoning. The official matter: 'The administration must commit to a fully-funded redesign of Atlantic Avenue from Flatbush Avenue in the west to Nostrand Avenue in the east.' DOT’s Brooklyn Borough Planner, Dash Henley, promised only an 18-month traffic study and minor intersection tweaks, projecting a seven-to-ten-year wait for real change. Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso joined calls for traffic calming and lane reallocation. From 2021 to 2024, four people died and 473 were injured here. Advocates and council members want protected bike lanes and road diets. DOT has not committed.

• City Won’t Commit to Safer Walking and Biking on Atlantic Avenue Despite Upcoming Rezoning, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-03-28