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Two SUVs slammed front-first on Evergreen Avenue. One driver suffered neck pain and whiplash. Police cite traffic control ignored. Both vehicles took heavy front-end damage. No pedestrians involved.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided head-on on Evergreen Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash left a 52-year-old male driver with neck injuries and whiplash. He was conscious, restrained by a lap belt and harness, and not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor. Both vehicles struck each other with their front bumpers. The other driver, also male, held only a permit license. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641243 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14

A 40-year-old man riding a motorscooter was ejected after a collision on Bushwick Avenue. The driver suffered abrasions and upper leg injuries. The crash involved improper lane usage and driver inexperience. The scooter sustained rear-end damage.

According to the police report, a motorscooter driver was injured and ejected during a crash on Bushwick Avenue. The 40-year-old male occupant suffered abrasions and upper leg injuries. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The motorscooter was struck at the center back end, causing damage to the vehicle. The driver was not using any safety equipment. The crash involved two vehicles traveling south, with the motorscooter sustaining damage while the other vehicle showed no damage. The report does not indicate any fault or blame on the injured driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642797 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14

A 28-year-old male bicyclist was injured after a sedan made a left turn and struck him head-on. The cyclist was ejected, suffering bruises and lower leg injuries. The driver was distracted; the cyclist confused. The bike was demolished.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male bicyclist was riding south on Bushwick Avenue when a 2017 Honda sedan traveling northeast made a left turn and collided with him at the center front end. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists contributing factors as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The sedan's driver was licensed and distracted at the time of the crash. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The bike was demolished in the impact. No blame is assigned to the victim; the crash resulted from driver distraction and bicyclist confusion.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4644372 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14

A 26-year-old man was injured on Aberdeen Street. He was getting on or off a vehicle when a sedan traveling south struck him on the left side doors. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Aberdeen Street struck a 26-year-old male pedestrian who was getting on or off a vehicle. The impact occurred on the left side doors of the sedan. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision and did not have any safety equipment listed. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640316 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14

Brooklyn leaders demand the state back a park over the BQE trench in Williamsburg. They call for federal funds to cap the highway. The plan aims to cut pollution, reconnect neighborhoods, and give residents green space where cars now rule.

On June 21, 2023, Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, Rep. Nydia Velázquez, and Council Member Jennifer Gutierrez urged state officials to join the city in seeking federal funding for the BQGreen park proposal. The plan would cap a stretch of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway in south Williamsburg, creating 3.5 acres of new parkland. Reynoso called on Governor Kathy Hochul to act as a co-applicant for funds, stating, "We're calling on Gov. Kathy Hochul to be a co-applicant alongside the City of New York for federal funding to finally deck the BQE." Velázquez said, "We are fighting to reimagine the way to reconnect neighborhoods, improve traffic and reduce toxic pollution." Gutierrez stressed the urgent need for open space and clean air. The proposal, estimated at $100-200 million, is framed as an environmental justice effort to heal a community long divided and harmed by the highway.

• Brooklyn Electeds Demand State Embrace Park Over BQE Trench in Williamsburg, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-06-21

A 17-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Troutman Street when a sedan made a left turn. Both drivers were distracted. The rider suffered bruises and arm injuries. No vehicle damage was reported. The bicyclist was not ejected and was in shock.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Troutman Street involving a sedan and an e-bike. The 17-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The sedan driver was making a left turn, and the e-bike rider was changing lanes. Both drivers were cited for driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment and was not ejected from the vehicle. Neither vehicle sustained damage at the point of impact. The bicyclist was the sole occupant of the e-bike, and the sedan had one occupant. The incident left the bicyclist in shock with moderate injury severity.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4639724 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14

A taxi and a sedan collided on Knickerbocker Avenue at 2:40 a.m. The sedan driver suffered a shoulder injury and shock. The taxi struck the sedan’s right side doors. Driver distraction caused the crash. No one was ejected from vehicles.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north and a sedan traveling west collided on Knickerbocker Avenue. The sedan driver, a 30-year-old man, was injured with a contusion and upper arm shoulder injury and experienced shock. The taxi impacted the right side doors of the sedan, which sustained front-end damage. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan driver’s distraction is specifically noted. The parked SUV was struck on its right rear bumper but had no occupants. No other contributing factors or victim errors were recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640654 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14

A moped carrying two was struck by a sedan turning right on Cypress Avenue. Both moped riders were ejected and suffered fractures to their legs. The moped driver was unlicensed. Driver distraction was cited as a factor in the collision.

According to the police report, a moped traveling north on Cypress Avenue collided with a westbound sedan making a right turn. The moped driver, unlicensed and carrying a passenger, was ejected along with the passenger. Both sustained fractures and dislocations to their knees, lower legs, and feet. The sedan showed no damage. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The moped driver and passenger were not wearing safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and operating legally. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving and the vulnerability of moped occupants in collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637665 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14

Mayor Adams expands Summer Streets to every borough. Five Saturdays. Seventeen miles. Cars banned from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Brooklyn and Queens get major corridors. Advocates want longer hours and connected routes. City cites costs and safety. Streets open, but only for a while.

On June 12, 2023, Mayor Adams announced the expansion of New York City’s Summer Streets program to all five boroughs. The program, managed by the Department of Transportation, will run on five Saturdays in July and August, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., covering 17 miles. Borough presidents Antonio Reynoso (Brooklyn) and Donovan Richards (Queens) pushed for this expansion, with Reynoso praising the use of major corridors like Eastern Parkway. Mayor Adams said, “This is a five-borough city and we are now saying the Summer Streets program is going be a five-borough initiative. Everyone deserves to enjoy that.” Adams expressed interest in longer hours but cited public safety and NYPD staffing costs as barriers. Advocates want more hours and connected car-free routes. The city will spend $1.5 million, not including staffing. The expansion marks a step forward, but the early end time leaves advocates wanting more.

• Summer Streets Expands to All Boroughs; Still Ends Early, Though, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-06-12

A taxi struck an e-scooter on Gates Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-scooter driver, 25, suffered shoulder and upper arm abrasions. The crash happened at 5:10 a.m. Driver inattention caused the collision. The scooter driver was not ejected but went into shock.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on Gates Avenue collided with an e-scooter traveling south. The e-scooter driver, a 25-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm and experienced shock. The point of impact was the taxi's right side doors and the e-scooter's center front end. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. The e-scooter driver was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The taxi driver was licensed and going straight ahead before the crash. The collision caused damage to the right side doors of the taxi and the front end of the e-scooter.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4639181 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14

A sedan making a left turn struck a 25-year-old female bicyclist going straight south on Central Avenue. The cyclist suffered an upper arm abrasion. The driver showed inattention and passed too closely. The bike's right side was damaged.

According to the police report, a 2022 Ford sedan making a left turn collided with a female bicyclist traveling straight south on Central Avenue. The bicyclist, age 25, sustained an upper arm abrasion and remained conscious. The report lists driver errors as inattention and passing too closely. The sedan struck the bike on its right side doors, causing damage to the bicycle but no damage to the sedan. The bicyclist was not ejected and wore unknown safety equipment. The driver of the sedan was male and alone in the vehicle. The crash highlights driver distraction and unsafe passing as key factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636947 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14

Ambulance struck a 15-year-old cyclist on Myrtle Avenue. The boy was ejected, bruised, and hurt his arm. Driver inattention and tailgating caused the crash. System failed to protect the vulnerable.

According to the police report, an ambulance traveling southeast on Myrtle Avenue rear-ended a 15-year-old bicyclist who was heading east. The impact ejected the boy from his bike, leaving him with bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. The ambulance sustained damage to its right rear quarter panel. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment, as noted in the report, but the primary causes were the ambulance driver's distraction and failure to maintain distance.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636555 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14

A female e-scooter driver was hit by a westbound sedan on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. The scooter’s front center collided with the sedan’s left front bumper. The rider suffered shoulder and upper arm abrasions but was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old female e-scooter driver traveling north on Bushwick Avenue was struck by a westbound sedan. The collision occurred at the center front end of the scooter and the left front bumper of the sedan. The e-scooter driver sustained abrasions to her shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious throughout. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs by one or both drivers. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The rider was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The sedan driver’s details and license status were not provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4639720 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-08

Two sedans collided on Menahan Street in Brooklyn. One was parked; the other struck it from behind. A 28-year-old rear passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Driver distraction and following too closely caused the impact. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Menahan Street near Wyckoff Avenue in Brooklyn. One vehicle was parked when the other, traveling north, struck it on the left side. The crash injured a 28-year-old male rear passenger, who sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The passenger was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely.' The parked vehicle had no occupants, and the moving vehicle's driver was licensed. Damage was concentrated on the right front quarter panel and right side doors of the moving sedan and the left side doors and left rear quarter panel of the parked sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4635981 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-06

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-06

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-06

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-06

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-06