Five Dead in a Year. Still No Action.

City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.

Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.

• File Int 0745-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-08-15

A Jeep struck a northbound moped on Bushwick Avenue. The 65-year-old rider was thrown headfirst to the pavement. Blood pooled. The SUV’s front end crumpled. The man died in the street. The driver was unlicensed, according to police.

According to the police report, a Jeep SUV traveling west on Bushwick Avenue near Putnam Avenue collided with a northbound moped. The impact was severe: 'A Jeep slammed into a northbound moped. The 65-year-old rider flew from the seat, struck the pavement headfirst. Blood pooled in the street. The SUV’s front end folded. He died there.' The moped rider, a 65-year-old man, was killed instantly, suffering fatal head injuries after being ejected from his vehicle. The police report notes the SUV driver was unlicensed, with a license from Georgia that was not valid in New York. No driver errors beyond 'unspecified' are listed, but the unlicensed status is a critical systemic failure. Helmet use is mentioned only to note its absence, after the primary driver error. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when unlicensed drivers operate vehicles on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748017 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

SUV driver lost focus on Troutman Street. The vehicle struck a parked sedan. Both driver and front passenger suffered bruises to head and shoulder. Impact was hard. Stationary car took the blow.

According to the police report, a 2019 Ford SUV traveling west on Troutman Street in Brooklyn struck a parked 2011 Nissan sedan at 13:45. The SUV's right front bumper hit the sedan's left rear bumper. The crash injured the 28-year-old female driver and a 27-year-old male front-seat passenger. Both sustained contusions and bruises to the head and shoulder. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim actions are noted. Both injured occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The sedan was unoccupied at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747573 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

A late-night crash on Cypress Avenue sent a 19-year-old front passenger to the hospital with leg injuries. Two sedans collided head-on and rear-end, with alcohol involvement cited as a contributing factor in the police report.

According to the police report, the collision occurred at 2:27 AM on Cypress Avenue near Himrod Street in Brooklyn. Two sedans, a 2020 BMW and a 2022 Jeep, traveling east, collided with impact to the center back end of the BMW and the center front end of the Jeep. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver impairment. A 19-year-old male front passenger in one of the vehicles sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and was conscious at the scene. The BMW was initially parked before the crash, while the Jeep was moving straight ahead. No ejections occurred. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior or safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743832 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

Two sedans collided on Cooper Street in Brooklyn. The rear vehicle struck the front one’s center back end. A 55-year-old front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, at 22:50 on Cooper Street in Brooklyn, a sedan traveling west stopped in traffic when another sedan rear-ended it at the center back end. The collision involved two sedans, one a 2022 Mercedes with two occupants, the other a 2014 Chevrolet with one occupant. The front passenger, a 55-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash, wearing a lap belt and not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The driver of the rear vehicle failed to maintain attention, causing the impact and resulting injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743463 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

A 26-year-old unlicensed scooter driver struck the right rear bumper of a turning SUV on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. The scooter driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:20 on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. A 26-year-old male scooter driver, unlicensed and inexperienced, was traveling south when he collided with the right rear bumper of a westbound SUV making a right turn. The scooter's point of impact was the center front end, and the SUV sustained damage to its right rear quarter panel. The scooter driver was not ejected but suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The police report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors for the scooter driver, highlighting critical driver errors leading to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743443 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

Two sedans traveling southeast collided on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact injured two passengers, causing whiplash and head injuries. Driver inexperience and distraction contributed to the crash, highlighting systemic dangers in vehicle operation.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling southeast on Bushwick Avenue collided, with impact points at the right rear bumper of the Nissan and the left front bumper of the Hyundai. The crash injured two passengers: a 53-year-old female front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash, and a 32-year-old male rear passenger sustained head injuries and whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Additional 'Other Vehicular' factors were also noted. The drivers were licensed, with one from North Carolina and the other from New York. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision caused damage to the right rear quarter panel of the Nissan and the left front bumper of the Hyundai.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743161 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

Atlantic Avenue gets a lifeline. New mid-block crossings, concrete islands, and curb extensions aim to slow cars and protect people. Local leaders call it overdue. For years, crashes haunted this corridor. Now, the city moves to put people before traffic.

On July 26, 2024, Council Member Lincoln Restler announced major street safety upgrades for Atlantic Avenue in District 33. The project, led by NYC DOT, brings mid-block crossings, concrete pedestrian islands, curb enhancements, and split-phase signals to one of Brooklyn’s deadliest corridors. The matter, titled 'Atlantic Avenue upgrade: Locals celebrate major safety fixes coming to dangerous corridor,' highlights years of advocacy after repeated crashes. Restler, who has long pushed for these changes, praised the progress: 'Atlantic Avenue has been extremely dangerous my whole life. I'm excited by the progress we're making in partnership with DOT to expand mid-block crossings and other smart interventions to slow down cars and advance safety in our community.' The announcement follows a deadly crash last spring and is part of the city’s Vision Zero push. Local officials and advocates say these changes mark a crucial step in ending the street’s legacy of danger and death.

• Atlantic Avenue upgrade: Locals celebrate major safety fixes coming to dangerous corridor, brooklynpaper.com, Published 2024-07-26

A distracted SUV driver struck a 55-year-old bicyclist traveling south on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured, dislocated elbow and lower arm injury. The SUV’s left front quarter panel bore the impact damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:00 a.m. The collision involved a 2023 Jeep SUV and a bicyclist. The SUV was parked before the crash and struck the bicyclist on its left front quarter panel. The bicyclist, a 55-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to his elbow and lower arm. The police report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor for the SUV driver. The bicyclist was unhelmeted, but no victim behavior was listed as a contributing factor. The SUV driver’s distraction directly led to the collision, highlighting systemic danger from inattentive vehicle operators in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743068 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

Low-density districts block City of Yes. Most community boards vote no. High-density areas back the plan. The fight centers on housing, parking, and who bears the city’s growth. Vulnerable New Yorkers wait as politics stall change.

Bill: City of Yes housing proposal. Status: Community board votes and public testimony as of July 22, 2024. Of 57 boards, 38 opposed the plan, 20 supported it, mostly in denser neighborhoods. The proposal, described as aiming to build 'a little more housing in every neighborhood,' faces resistance in low-density areas. Council Member Joann Ariola (R-Woodhaven) opposed more housing in her district, calling it 'suburbs.' Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso criticized neighborhoods that refuse new housing, saying it increases pressure on poorer areas. Arlene Schlesinger, a Queens resident, voiced strong opposition, especially to lifting parking mandates and adding accessory dwelling units. Community boards, often older and whiter, resist change, leaving the city’s most vulnerable to bear the brunt of housing and transportation inequity.

• Map: How Did Community Boards Vote on ‘City of Yes’ Housing Plan, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-07-22

A man drowned off Rockaway Beach. He is the fifth this summer. Council Member Justin Brannan and others call for more lifeguards, longer hours, and more pools. The city refuses. Drones and patrols replace real protection. Swimmers keep dying.

On July 22, 2024, after a fifth drowning at a New York City beach, Council Member Justin Brannan (District 47) joined other officials to demand urgent action. The group called for expanded lifeguard hours, more staff, and new public pools. The Adams administration rejected these measures, relying instead on NYPD drones and Parks Enforcement Patrols. The matter, described as 'Body found in fifth apparent drowning off NYC beach as pols call for more lifeguard hours,' highlights the deadly gap in city safety policy. Brannan, along with Council Member Shekar Krishnan and Borough Presidents Donovan Richards and Antonio Reynoso, urged the city to extend the beach season, increase lifeguard shifts, and offer universal swimming lessons. The city has only 870 lifeguards, far short of the 1,500 needed. Vulnerable swimmers remain at risk while officials debate. The toll mounts.

• Body found in fifth apparent drowning off NYC beach as pols call for more lifeguard hours: ‘Going to get worse’, nypost.com, Published 2024-07-22

A sedan driver hit a parked box truck on Linden Street. He suffered a head injury and shock. Police cite driver inattention and physical disability. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old male sedan driver collided with a parked box truck on Linden Street in Brooklyn at 3:15 PM. The sedan struck the truck's right rear bumper, damaging its own front end. The driver, restrained by a lap belt, suffered a head injury and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Physical Disability' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in the crash. The parked truck was unoccupied at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742268 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

A 17-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured after a collision with a sedan on Central Avenue. The driver disregarded traffic control and was inattentive, striking the cyclist who suffered a contusion to his elbow and lower arm.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:16 on Central Avenue involving a sedan and a bicycle. The bicyclist, a 17-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries including a contusion to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, indicating the sedan driver failed to obey traffic signals and was distracted. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper striking the cyclist. The bicyclist was noted to have a contributing factor of 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' but the primary driver errors were failure to yield and disregard of traffic control. The cyclist was conscious after the crash but was injured seriously enough to be classified with injury severity level 3.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741516 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

Brooklyn Borough President Reynoso calls on Mayor Adams to cap parking in new developments. He wants fewer spaces, not just fewer mandates. Reynoso pushes for maximums in transit-rich areas. He says car culture drives danger. He demands bold action.

On July 17, 2024, Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso issued a policy recommendation urging Mayor Adams to strengthen the City of Yes for Housing Opportunity rezoning proposal. Reynoso wants the city to set strict maximums on parking spaces in new developments, especially near transit. The matter summary states, 'Our recommendation is to remove as much parking as possible, but [if a] developer feels an obligation to put in a certain amount of parking, there should be a maximum allowable in transit-rich areas.' Reynoso supports eliminating parking mandates but says it is not enough. He points to developers building excess parking even near subways and calls for rules like Manhattan Core’s. Reynoso’s push aims to curb car dependency and promote safer, transit-oriented neighborhoods. He stresses the need to educate the public and break the grip of car culture.

• Brooklyn BP Wants Mayor Adams To Do More To Reduce Parking, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-07-17

An SUV turned left on Gates Avenue and struck a 26-year-old woman riding an e-scooter. She flew headfirst, hit the ground, and bled in the street. The SUV’s bumper cracked. She was conscious, badly hurt, and wore no helmet.

According to the police report, an SUV made a left turn on Gates Avenue and collided with a 26-year-old woman operating an e-scooter. The report states the SUV struck the e-scooter, causing the rider to be ejected, land headfirst, and suffer severe bleeding. She was conscious at the scene but sustained a significant head injury. The SUV’s right front bumper was damaged in the impact. The police report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor in the crash, pointing to driver error as a primary cause. The report also notes the e-scooter rider was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s failure to yield. The crash underscores the lethal risks faced by vulnerable road users when drivers fail to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740372 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

A 32-year-old male moped driver was ejected and injured on Bushwick Avenue. The crash involved improper lane usage. The rider suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm, remaining conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:55 on Bushwick Avenue involving a moped traveling south. The 32-year-old male driver was ejected from the vehicle and sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in lane management. The moped showed no vehicle damage, and the driver was conscious after the incident. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The focus remains on the driver’s improper lane usage as the cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740385 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

A 7-year-old boy crossing with the signal on Myrtle Avenue was struck by a westbound bicyclist. The child suffered a shoulder contusion and bruise. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors in the collision.

According to the police report, a 7-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Myrtle Avenue at an intersection, obeying the crossing signal. The collision involved a westbound bicyclist traveling straight ahead. The child sustained an upper arm shoulder contusion and bruise, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious. The report explicitly identifies the bicyclist's "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. No vehicle damage was reported. The bicyclist was licensed and operating the bike without noted impairment or other violations. The victim’s compliance with the crossing signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. This crash highlights the dangers posed by inattentive drivers failing to yield to pedestrians, especially vulnerable children.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737619 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

A sedan traveling north on Bushwick Avenue struck the left side doors of a passenger vehicle also heading north. The passenger vehicle driver, a 40-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Driver inattention caused the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:13 on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2018 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, was traveling straight north when it impacted the left side doors of a passenger vehicle driven by a 40-year-old male from New Jersey. The passenger vehicle driver was injured, sustaining abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot, but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead, and the passenger vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737632 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

A sedan struck a motorcycle on Wyckoff Avenue. The rider, a 28-year-old woman, was ejected and suffered head injuries. Police cite driver inattention and traffic control disregard as causes.

According to the police report, a motorcycle and a sedan collided on Wyckoff Avenue in Brooklyn at 18:35. The 28-year-old female motorcyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries and minor bleeding. The report lists driver inattention, distraction, and traffic control disregard as contributing factors. The sedan and motorcycle were both traveling straight before the crash. The police report notes the motorcyclist wore a helmet. These driver errors created the conditions for the crash and the rider's injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737287 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

A sedan struck an SUV on Scott Avenue in Brooklyn. Seven people inside both vehicles suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inexperience as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Scott Avenue collided with an SUV heading east. The sedan's driver held only a permit. Police listed 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. Seven occupants—drivers and passengers—were injured, all conscious, all with neck injuries and whiplash. The sedan took damage to its center front end; the SUV was hit on its right rear bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report highlights driver inexperience as the cause. All injured parties were wearing lap belts.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736995 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06