Five Dead in a Year. Still No Action.

A 54-year-old woman suffered hip and upper leg injuries after emerging from near a parked SUV on Melrose Street. The vehicle was entering a parked position. The pedestrian was conscious and had abrasions. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 54-year-old female pedestrian was injured while emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle on Melrose Street. The involved vehicle, a 2012 Mazda SUV, was entering a parked position at the time of the crash. The pedestrian sustained hip and upper leg injuries and abrasions but remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian and no driver errors or violations were noted. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed in New York. The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face near parked vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664775 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14

A driver passed too close on Central Avenue. The impact hit a cyclist’s right front. The rider, 37, suffered abrasions to his knee and leg. Aggressive driving fueled the crash. The cyclist stayed conscious. No bike damage reported.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male cyclist was injured when a driver passed too closely on Central Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact struck the bike’s right front quarter. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The cyclist was traveling south, going straight. No damage was reported to the bike. No other contributing factors or safety equipment issues were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664543 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14

A moped and sedan collided on Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver, 24, was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The sedan was turning left. The crash involved passing too closely. No helmet was worn.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male moped driver was partially ejected and injured in a collision with a sedan on Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn. The moped was traveling north, and the sedan was making a left turn westbound. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor to the crash. The moped driver sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan’s point of impact was its left front quarter panel, while the moped’s right front quarter panel was damaged. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the moped driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664540 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14

DOT stripped protected bike lanes from Brooklyn’s Fourth Avenue. Cyclists now dodge cars and illegal parking. Elected officials and advocates demand action. DOT cites traffic, but danger grows. Pedestrians lose safe crossings. The agency stays silent. Streets stay deadly.

On September 18, 2023, a coalition of elected officials and advocates called out the Department of Transportation for removing protected bike lanes on Brooklyn’s Fourth Avenue during construction. The matter, described as 'DOT continues to ignore dangers it created on Brooklyn’s Fourth Ave,' centers on DOT’s decision to replace bike lanes with a second car lane, violating a city law that requires temporary bike lanes during such work. Council Members Lincoln Restler, Alexa Aviles, Shahana Hanif, Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, State Senator Andrew Gounardes, Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon, Borough President Antonio Reynoso, and groups like Bike New York and Transportation Alternatives sent a letter demanding the bike lane’s return and physical barriers to stop illegal parking on pedestrian islands. The letter urges DOT to 'ensure curb lanes be preserved for safe cyclist passage' and to 'deploy quick-build physical elements' for pedestrian safety. DOT has not responded. Cyclists and pedestrians remain at risk.

• DOT Continues to Ignore Dangers it Created on Brooklyn’s Fourth Ave, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-09-18

Two sedans crashed at Irving and Cooper. One driver suffered whiplash and full-body trauma. Impact tore into the Subaru’s right front and the other car’s left bumper. Failure to yield triggered the wreck.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at Irving Avenue and Cooper Avenue in Queens. A 25-year-old woman driving a Subaru suffered whiplash and injuries to her entire body. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash was caused by failure to yield right-of-way, as listed in the report. One sedan was going straight west, the other making a right turn. The Subaru was struck on its right front quarter panel; the other sedan was hit on its left front bumper. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663413 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14

A 26-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured on Halsey Street in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, unlicensed, struck the cyclist head-on. The cyclist suffered a shoulder injury and bruising. Improper lane usage by the driver caused the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Halsey Street in Brooklyn involving a sedan and a bicycle. The 26-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained an upper arm shoulder injury and contusions. The sedan driver, who was unlicensed, was traveling east while the bicyclist was heading west. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Passenger Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan struck the bike at the center front end, impacting the right front bumper of the sedan. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash resulted from driver errors, specifically improper lane usage and distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662516 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14

A 23-year-old man riding a moped was ejected after an improper turn on Cypress Avenue. He suffered abrasions and abdomen-pelvis injuries. The moped showed no damage. The driver was unlicensed and conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male moped driver was injured and ejected during a crash on Cypress Avenue. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as the contributing factor. The driver was unlicensed and traveling north, going straight ahead before impact. The moped sustained no damage despite the driver’s injuries, which included abrasions and trauma to the abdomen and pelvis. The driver was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the crash. The point of impact was the right side doors of the moped, with the other vehicle striking the left front bumper. No other vehicles or persons were involved or injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662806 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14

A 31-year-old woman was struck while crossing Harman Street. The SUV was backing up with no damage reported. She suffered bruises and injuries to her lower leg and foot. The pedestrian was conscious and injured outside an intersection.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Harman Street while crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. The vehicle involved was a 2010 Honda SUV traveling west, backing up at the time of impact. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The SUV showed no damage, indicating a low-speed collision. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when vehicles are moving slowly or backing up.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662512 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14

A 25-year-old cyclist lost his hand to a speeding SUV on Bleecker Street. Metal hit flesh. The crash tore bone and skin. The cyclist stayed conscious. The SUV’s front quarter struck hard. Blood marked the street. The night swallowed the sound.

A 25-year-old man riding a bike was struck by a speeding SUV on Bleecker Street near Wilson Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV’s right front quarter panel hit the cyclist, causing severe injuries: his arm was torn and his hand was amputated. The cyclist remained conscious at the scene. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The report describes the SUV as a 2020 Dodge, registered in New York. The cyclist was not using any safety equipment, but the police report cites driver errors as the primary causes. The crash left the cyclist with life-changing injuries. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662790 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14

Two sedans crashed on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver made an improper turn while the other went straight. The female driver suffered a head injury and shock. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. Defective headlights were noted as a factor.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. The male driver was making a U-turn when he struck the female driver traveling straight. The female driver, age 28, was injured with a head wound and experienced shock. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Headlights Defective' as contributing factors. The male driver’s improper turn caused the crash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No pedestrian was involved. The female driver’s injury was serious but no visible complaint was recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659960 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14

A 17-year-old male pedestrian was struck while crossing Knickerbocker Avenue with the signal. He suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. The sedan driver was traveling north, continuing straight at impact. No driver errors specified.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Knickerbocker Avenue and Weirfield Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a northbound sedan struck him. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot and was reported to be in shock. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian had no visible complaints and was not ejected. No safety equipment or helmet was noted. The crash caused damage to the vehicle, but details are unspecified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657916 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14

A 44-year-old unlicensed SUV driver struck a taxi on Bushwick Avenue. Both drivers suffered whiplash and shock. The SUV's front center hit the taxi's right side. Alcohol and driver distraction contributed to the crash. Two injured, airbags deployed.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male driver of a 2009 SUV, unlicensed and traveling west, collided with a northbound taxi on Bushwick Avenue. The SUV struck the taxi's right side doors with its center front end. Both the SUV driver and the taxi's 48-year-old female front passenger were injured, suffering head and neck injuries including whiplash. Airbags deployed and seat belts were used. The report lists alcohol involvement and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors for the SUV driver. The taxi driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash caused significant damage to both vehicles and left occupants in shock.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658125 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14

A 55-year-old e-bike driver was injured and ejected after a collision with a sedan on Halsey Street in Brooklyn. The sedan struck the e-bike’s front end while the bike was making a right turn. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries.

According to the police report, a 55-year-old male e-bike driver was injured and ejected during a crash on Halsey Street, Brooklyn. The e-bike was making a right turn when it collided with a westbound sedan traveling straight. The point of impact was the sedan’s left front bumper and the e-bike’s center front end. The e-bike driver sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as a contributing factor. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight. The e-bike driver was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657325 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14

Two SUVs collided on Myrtle Avenue. One rear-ended the other at unsafe speed. A 34-year-old woman in the back seat suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles took heavy center impact.

According to the police report, two SUVs were westbound on Myrtle Avenue when the second SUV struck the first from behind. The lead vehicle was stopped in traffic. The striking SUV hit at unsafe speed, damaging both vehicles at their center points. A 34-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat of the lead SUV was injured, suffering head trauma and whiplash. The report lists driver errors as "Unsafe Speed" and "Other Vehicular" factors. The injured passenger was restrained by a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655235 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14

A sedan driver distracted and inattentive struck a 25-year-old male bicyclist on Bushwick Avenue. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Both vehicles collided front-center. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a sedan driver parked on Bushwick Avenue struck a southbound bicyclist traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist, a 25-year-old man, sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist also showed pedestrian/bicyclist error or confusion, but no helmet or signaling issues were noted. The collision caused damage to the center front ends of both the sedan and the bike. The sedan driver was licensed and female; the bicyclist was male and unhelmeted. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and the vulnerability of cyclists on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655419 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14

A bus made a left turn on Wilson Avenue. It struck a 30-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The driver was distracted and turned improperly. The pedestrian was conscious.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Wilson Avenue with the signal. A bus traveling south made a left turn and struck her at the intersection. The impact was to the center front end of the bus. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Turning Improperly." The bus driver was licensed and had seven occupants in the vehicle. There was no damage reported to the bus. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655234 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14

DOT unveiled a watered-down redesign for McGuinness Boulevard. Protected bike lanes will run the length, but car lanes stay for peak hours. Advocates call it less safe. Restler and others back the compromise. The fight for real safety continues.

"We look forward to continuing to work with the Administration, the Department of Transportation, and our community to make North Brooklyn’s streets safer for all" -- Antonio Reynoso

On August 17, 2023, Council Member Lincoln Restler (District 33) joined other officials in announcing a compromise redesign for McGuinness Boulevard. The Department of Transportation's new plan, described as a 'compromised version,' adds protected bike lanes but keeps two car lanes during peak hours from Calyer Street to the Pulaski Bridge. The matter, titled 'Relief in Greenpoint as compromise reached on McGuinness Boulevard redesign,' reflects years of advocacy for safer streets. Restler, along with Borough President Reynoso and others, welcomed the changes and pledged to push for swift implementation. Advocacy group Make McGuinness Safe criticized the compromise as 'less effective and less safe,' blaming business opposition for watering down the original plan. The compromise marks a partial win for vulnerable road users, but falls short of the full road diet advocates demanded.

• Relief in Greenpoint as compromise reached on McGuinness Boulevard redesign, brooklynpaper.com, Published 2023-08-17

Mayor Adams approved a diluted redesign for McGuinness Boulevard. Protected bike lanes will come, but car lanes stay open during peak hours. The plan falls short of full safety measures. The road remains dangerous. Victims still count. No one is satisfied.

On August 16, 2023, Mayor Adams announced a compromise redesign for McGuinness Boulevard, a notorious Brooklyn corridor. The Department of Transportation will install curbside protected bike lanes and reduce car lanes from two to one in each direction on most of the strip. However, north of Calyer Street, two lanes for cars will remain open during weekdays, reverting to parking lanes at night and on weekends. The plan, shaped after lobbying by business interests and mayoral adviser Ingrid Lewis-Martin, mixes two previous DOT proposals. Mayoral spokesman Charles Lutvak said, 'Traffic safety is a key priority for Mayor Adams, and we are delivering with a redesign of McGuinness Boulevard that will make this corridor safer for all road users.' Local officials, including Council Member Lincoln Restler, called it a 'critical step' but noted it lacks key safety elements. The compromise leaves gaps. Since 2021, 62 people have been injured on this stretch. The carnage continues.

• Mayor Adams Signs Off On Compromise for Deadly McGuinness Blvd.; No One Truly Happy, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-08-16

A 28-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing Central Avenue late at night. The driver, distracted and inexperienced, hit her with the front center of the vehicle. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Central Avenue outside an intersection. The sedan, traveling straight ahead, struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with driver inexperience. The pedestrian was conscious and not ejected. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted and inexperienced drivers to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653497 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14

A driver struck a moped rider on McGuinness Boulevard. The rider’s leg broke. Politicians and neighbors demand the mayor act. The city delays a safety plan. The street stays deadly. The call is clear: fix McGuinness now.

On August 11, 2023, Council Member Lincoln Restler and other Northern Brooklyn officials responded to a crash on McGuinness Boulevard, where a driver hit and injured a moped rider. The incident happened near Meeker Avenue, one block from where teacher Matthew Jensen was killed in 2021. The matter, titled 'Locals call for mayor to take immediate action after moped rider injured on McGuinness Boulevard,' highlights the urgent need for the Department of Transportation’s proposed safety redesign. Restler, along with U.S. Rep. Nydia Velázquez, Borough President Antonio Reynoso, Assembly Member Emily Gallagher, and State Senator Kristen Gonzalez, issued a joint statement: 'Lives are being put at risk. We need immediate action by the Mayor's office to implement the Department of Transportation's proposed safety improvements so that everyone in our community can feel confident that McGuinness Boulevard will not cause more tragedies.' The safety plan remains blocked, leaving vulnerable road users exposed to ongoing danger.

• Locals call for mayor to take ‘immediate action’ after moped rider injured on McGuinness Boulevard, brooklynpaper.com, Published 2023-08-11