Five Dead in a Year. Still No Action.

A moped struck a 26-year-old woman on Bushwick Avenue. She suffered a fractured knee and leg. Police cite driver inattention and passing too closely. The crash left the pedestrian injured and exposed.

According to the police report, a moped traveling south on Bushwick Avenue struck a 26-year-old female pedestrian who was not in the roadway and not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated knee and lower leg, classified as injury severity level 3. The point of impact was the center front end of the moped. The report lists driver inattention, distraction, and passing too closely as contributing factors. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian's actions were noted. The crash underscores the danger posed by inattentive moped operation near pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694822 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14

Sedan driver lost focus. Moped rider thrown, hurt in Brooklyn. Abdomen and pelvis struck. Night crash. Streets scarred. Distraction and bad turns brought pain.

According to the police report, a sedan and a moped collided on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn at 10:30 p.m. The 21-year-old moped rider was ejected and suffered abdominal, pelvic, and abrasion injuries. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Turning Improperly" as the sedan driver's errors that led to the crash. Both vehicles hit at their left front bumpers, damaging their center front ends. The moped rider was unlicensed but wore a helmet. The crash left one vulnerable road user injured, underscoring the danger of inattention and improper maneuvers behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692186 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14

A 15-year-old unlicensed driver injured his arm in a collision with a parked sedan in Queens. The crash occurred early morning as the inexperienced driver, distracted and inexperienced, struck the parked vehicle’s rear bumper with his left front bumper.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 6:49 AM in Queens near 291 Saint Nicholas. The 15-year-old male driver, unlicensed and alone in his 2000 Buick sedan, was traveling north when he collided with a parked 2020 Toyota sedan. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the Buick against the left rear bumper of the parked Toyota. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The young driver sustained an abrasion injury to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. Vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumper of the moving car and the left rear bumper of the parked vehicle. The crash underscores risks posed by unlicensed, inexperienced drivers operating vehicles unsafely.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4693359 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14

A 35-year-old man on an e-bike was injured in a collision with a sedan in Brooklyn. The driver was making a left turn when the impact occurred. The rider was ejected and suffered a head injury.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old man riding an e-bike was injured when a sedan made a left turn and collided with him. The driver, a male, was traveling north and failed to maintain a safe speed. The e-bike rider was ejected from his vehicle and sustained a head contusion. The report does not specify any safety equipment used by the rider. The incident highlights the dangers of driver errors, particularly unsafe speed and failure to yield during turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691631 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14

A crash involving multiple vehicles left one driver injured in Brooklyn. The driver suffered back pain and nausea after the impact. The scene was chaotic, with vehicles damaged and emergency responders on site.

On December 28, 2023, a multi-vehicle crash occurred on Jefferson Street in Brooklyn. One driver, a 34-year-old male, was injured, suffering from back pain and nausea. According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The driver was not ejected from the vehicle. No safety equipment was used. The vehicles involved included a pick-up truck making a left turn and several sedans parked or going straight. The impact caused significant damage to the vehicles, particularly on the right front bumper of the truck and the left side doors of one sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691126 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14

A 24-year-old man was struck on De Kalb Avenue in Brooklyn while crossing with the signal. Two SUVs were involved. The pedestrian suffered neck injuries and minor bleeding. Driver inattention was cited as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing De Kalb Avenue with the signal. Two SUVs traveling west were involved. One SUV was parked before the crash and was hit on its left rear bumper. The other SUV was going straight ahead and showed no damage. The pedestrian suffered neck injuries and minor bleeding and was in shock. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors were specified. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688148 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14

Conduit Avenue kills. Brooklyn and Queens borough presidents call it urgent. They want DOT to turn this deadly, crash-heavy road into a safe corridor. In less than two years, 1,321 crashes. Seventy pedestrians and 14 cyclists hurt. Five dead. DOT silent.

On December 14, 2023, Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso and Queens Borough President Donovan Richards pressed the Department of Transportation to overhaul Conduit Avenue. Their letter called for a transformation of the avenue, described as "one of the most dangerous and non-inclusive roadways in the entire city." The officials urged DOT to prioritize traffic safety, cycling and mass transit infrastructure, pedestrian walkability, and green space. Between January 2022 and December 2023, Conduit Avenue saw 1,321 crashes, injuring 880 people—including 70 pedestrians and 14 cyclists—and killing five. Three intersections are listed as DOT pedestrian safety priorities, but the corridor itself is not. Richards and Reynoso have formed a task force and are pushing for action. DOT has not commented.

• Boob Tube: Brooklyn, Queens Leaders Want DOT to Fix Dangerous Conduit Ave., Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-12-14

A moped driver made an improper left turn into a flatbed truck traveling south on Bushwick Avenue. The moped struck the truck’s right side doors. The 18-year-old moped driver was ejected and suffered bruises and arm injuries. No helmet was reported.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn when a moped driver, unlicensed and traveling west, made an improper left turn into the path of a southbound flatbed truck. The moped struck the truck’s right side doors, causing the rider to be ejected. The 18-year-old male moped driver sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as a contributing factor. The flatbed truck was going straight ahead with no occupants. The moped driver was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687045 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14

Two sedans crashed head-on at De Kalb Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver and front passenger of one vehicle suffered head and shoulder injuries. Police cited driver inattention and improper lane usage as causes. Both occupants were restrained and not ejected.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on De Kalb Avenue in Brooklyn. The front passenger, a 35-year-old woman, sustained head injuries with minor bleeding. The 42-year-old male driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries with whiplash. Both occupants wore lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with improper passing or lane usage. The driver of the other vehicle had unspecified contributing factors. The impact occurred at the center front end of both vehicles. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4686780 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14

Two motor scooters traveling south collided head-on on Wilson Avenue. One scooter carried two men; the other had one. A 28-year-old female passenger was ejected and suffered facial contusions. Both drivers were distracted at the time of impact.

According to the police report, two motor scooters collided while traveling south on Wilson Avenue. The crash involved a scooter with two occupants and another with a single rider. A 28-year-old female passenger was ejected from the scooter and sustained facial contusions, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both drivers. The impact occurred at the center front end of one scooter and the left front bumper of the other. No safety equipment was reported for the injured passenger. The collision resulted in significant vehicle damage and serious injury to the passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685725 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14

SUV turned right on Jefferson Avenue. E-scooter rider, 17, struck and hurt. Head contusion. Driver inattention and failure to yield listed. Brooklyn street, sharp impact, young life jarred.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old male e-scooter rider was injured when an SUV made a right turn on Jefferson Avenue in Brooklyn. The scooter, traveling straight, struck the SUV’s center front end. The rider suffered a head contusion but stayed conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed and turning right; the scooter rider held a permit. No safety equipment was noted for the scooter rider. The SUV had minimal damage, while the scooter’s center back end was damaged.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684867 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14

A moped struck the right side of a parked sedan on Hart Street in Brooklyn. The moped driver suffered a head injury and shock. The sedan showed no damage. Improper lane usage caused the crash. The moped driver was unhelmeted and injured.

According to the police report, a moped traveling north on Hart Street collided with the right side doors of a parked sedan. The moped driver, a 31-year-old man, sustained a head injury and was in shock. The sedan, occupied by two people, showed no damage and was stationary before impact. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor. The moped driver was not wearing a helmet. No other contributing factors were specified. The sedan driver was licensed and uninjured. The crash highlights the dangers of improper lane use around parked vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684024 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14

Two vehicles crashed on Wilson Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the sedan’s front left quarter panel. The sedan’s driver, a 25-year-old man, suffered chest abrasions but was conscious and restrained. Driver inattention caused the collision.

According to the police report, a 2008 SUV traveling east on Wilson Avenue collided with a 2012 sedan traveling south. The point of impact was the SUV’s left front quarter panel and the sedan’s center front end. The sedan’s driver, a 25-year-old male occupant, was injured with chest abrasions but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash caused damage to the front ends of both vehicles. No ejections occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683105 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14

Mayor Adams gutted the McGuinness Blvd. safety plan. Two lanes each way remain. Bike lanes go unprotected. Crossing distances stretch. Local leaders say nothing changed for people on foot. Cyclists dodge cars and illegal parking. The danger stays. The fight continues.

On November 29, 2023, Mayor Eric Adams’s administration scaled back the Department of Transportation’s original McGuinness Boulevard redesign. The DOT’s first plan would have cut traffic lanes and added a parking-protected bike lane. Adams ordered a weaker version after business pushback. The compromise left two car lanes in each direction during the day. Elected officials—U.S. Rep. Nydia Velázquez, Assembly Member Emily Gallagher, State Sen. Kristen Gonzalez, Borough President Antonio Reynoso, and Council Member Lincoln Restler—sent a letter urging DOT to restore the full safety plan, writing, “Nothing has been done to improve conditions for pedestrians.” Advocates say the new design increases crossing distances and leaves cyclists and pedestrians exposed. DOT says work will continue into 2024. The boulevard remains dangerous for vulnerable road users.

• Eric Adams’s McGuinness Blvd. Capitulation Did ‘Nothing’ for Pedestrians, Greenpoint Pols Charge, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-11-29

Two sedans crashed on Cypress Avenue. A 22-year-old female driver and a 4-year-old passenger suffered whiplash and injuries to the hip and entire body. The driver was distracted and disregarded traffic control. Both occupants were restrained and conscious.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Cypress Avenue. The 22-year-old female driver was injured in the hip and upper leg and suffered whiplash. A 4-year-old passenger in the same vehicle also suffered whiplash and injuries to the entire body. Both occupants were conscious and properly restrained, with the driver using a lap belt and harness and the child in a child restraint. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with disregarding traffic control. The collision involved impact to the left side doors of the female driver's vehicle and the center front end of the other sedan. No ejections occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682202 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14

A 23-year-old man riding a moped north on Bushwick Avenue was injured in a collision. The moped was struck at the center back end. The driver was unlicensed and traveling at unsafe speed. He suffered a head injury and shock.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male moped driver was injured in a crash on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped, traveling north, was hit at the center back end by another vehicle also traveling north. The driver was unlicensed and contributed to the crash by unsafe speed. The report lists no other contributing factors for the driver. The injured man was not wearing any safety equipment and suffered a head injury and shock. The vehicle damage was noted as none on the moped, but the other vehicle sustained front-end damage. The driver was not ejected and had no visible complaints at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682219 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14

Two SUVs traveling east on Myrtle Avenue collided. The right front quarter panel of one struck the left front bumper of the other. A 32-year-old female passenger suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. Both drivers were distracted at the time of impact.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided while traveling east on Myrtle Avenue. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of one SUV and the left front bumper of the other. A 32-year-old female occupant in the right rear passenger seat was injured, sustaining shoulder and upper arm injuries and was in shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were cited for driver inattention and distraction, which contributed to the crash. No other contributing factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681303 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14

A 9-year-old girl was struck by an SUV while crossing Central Avenue at a marked crosswalk. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. The driver hit her with the vehicle’s right front bumper. Confusion contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 9-year-old female pedestrian was injured when an SUV traveling south on Central Avenue struck her at a marked crosswalk. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front bumper, causing injuries to the pedestrian’s knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal and was confused, which the report lists as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The report identifies pedestrian error and confusion as the primary contributing factors. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are noted in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681431 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14

Council Member Alexa Avilés calls for a full redesign of the city’s truck route map. Trucks flood neighborhoods, endanger lives, and choke streets. Introduction 708 demands safer, smarter routes. The bill has strong support. The city’s map has not changed since the 1970s.

Introduction 708, sponsored by Council Member Alexa Avilés, seeks a sweeping overhaul of New York City’s outdated truck route map. The bill, now before the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was highlighted in an op-ed published November 13, 2023. Avilés, as committee chair, wrote, 'An overhaul of our truck route map is long overdue. We must pass Introduction 708 for the sake of our communities and all New Yorkers.' The measure would require the Department of Transportation to redesign truck routes to improve safety, visibility, and reduce congestion and emissions. It also mandates input from neighborhoods, environmental groups, and industry. Avilés leads a coalition of 40 co-sponsors, with support from Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso. The bill responds to the surge in freight traffic, which has battered streets and put vulnerable communities—often communities of color—at risk. The current map, unchanged since the 1970s, routes heavy trucks through residential areas, increasing danger for pedestrians and cyclists.

• Op-Ed | NYC’s truck routes haven’t changed since the 1970s. It’s time for an overhaul., amny.com, Published 2023-11-13

A speeding sedan tore down Putnam Avenue. The unlicensed driver ignored traffic control. Three passengers inside suffered bruises and a concussion. Parked cars stood no chance. Metal crumpled. The street bore the scars.

According to the police report, a sedan driven by an unlicensed operator crashed into several parked vehicles on Putnam Avenue in Brooklyn. Three male passengers, ages 18, 25, and 44, were injured. Their injuries included a concussion and bruises to the head and limbs. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as driver errors. None of the injured were ejected, and all remained conscious. The sedan's right side doors and the center back ends of the parked vehicles were damaged. No contributing factors related to passenger behavior or safety equipment were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678122 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14