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A sedan struck multiple parked vehicles on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, a 26-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cited unsafe speed as the cause. The parked cars sustained front and rear bumper damage.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male driver traveling west on Bushwick Avenue collided with three parked sedans. The driver was injured, sustaining neck trauma and shock, and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists unsafe speed as the contributing factor. The parked vehicles, registered in New York, New Jersey, and North Carolina, suffered damage primarily to their front and rear bumpers. No other occupants were involved. The driver was licensed in New York. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed in urban settings, as noted by the police report's identification of unsafe speed as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636547 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14

Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.

Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.

• File S 6808, Open States, Published 2023-06-01

A 40-year-old man working in the roadway was struck by an SUV traveling north on Suydam Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver showed inexperience and distraction. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old male pedestrian was injured while working in the roadway at an intersection on Suydam Street near Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn. The vehicle involved was a 2018 Ford SUV traveling north. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and alone in the vehicle. The SUV showed no damage from the impact. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4633738 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14

Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.

Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.

• File S 2714, Open States, Published 2023-05-31

Two sedans collided on Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. Three women suffered bruises to head and legs. Driver error: following too closely and distraction. All remained conscious. Impact left visible damage.

According to the police report, two sedans crashed on Myrtle Avenue near Bleecker Street in Brooklyn. The 44-year-old female driver and two female passengers, ages 16 and 20, were injured with contusions to the head and lower legs. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The crash caused a rear-end impact, damaging the right rear bumper of the Honda and the right front bumper of the Volkswagen. All occupants wore lap belts and were not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors are noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632574 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14

A 19-year-old e-bike rider suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries when an SUV backed unsafely into him on Bushwick Avenue. The rider was in shock but not ejected. No vehicle damage was reported. The SUV driver failed to back safely.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male e-bike rider was injured when a 2011 SUV backed unsafely into him on Bushwick Avenue. The e-bike rider was traveling north and making a right turn when the SUV, also traveling north, backed into the center back end of the bike. The rider sustained contusions and bruises to his shoulder and upper arm and was in shock. The SUV driver was licensed and failed to back safely, which was the contributing factor listed. Neither vehicle showed damage, and the rider was not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636552 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14

A 25-year-old male e-bike driver suffered a head abrasion after colliding with a sedan on Suydam Street. The crash involved disregard of traffic control. The e-bike showed no damage. The rider was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Suydam Street involving a sedan and an e-bike. The e-bike driver, a 25-year-old man, sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. Additionally, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was noted, suggesting some confusion or error on the part of the e-bike rider. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, showed no damage, and the e-bike also had no visible damage. The rider was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers when traffic controls are ignored.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632238 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14

A pickup truck slammed into the rear of an SUV on Stanhope Street in Brooklyn. Both vehicle occupants suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash happened at night. The pickup truck driver followed too closely, causing the collision.

According to the police report, a pickup truck traveling south on Stanhope Street rear-ended a slowing SUV. The impact injured both occupants of the SUV, a 52-year-old male driver and a 59-year-old female front passenger, both suffering back injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor for the crash. The pickup truck sustained front-end damage, while the SUV showed no damage. The pickup truck driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead before the crash. The collision caused injury but no ejections. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630967 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14

A 52-year-old man driving an SUV struck an e-bike on Cypress Avenue. The driver suffered chest injuries and shock. Police cited traffic control disregard and unsafe speed. The e-bike showed no damage. The SUV’s front end was damaged.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Cypress Avenue involving a station wagon/SUV and an e-bike. The 52-year-old male SUV driver was injured, suffering chest trauma and shock. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The e-bike was traveling west, the SUV south, both going straight ahead. The SUV sustained front-end damage; the e-bike showed no damage. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The crash highlights driver errors in traffic control compliance and speed management.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630574 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14

A pickup truck struck a sedan from behind on Evergreen Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan’s 77-year-old male driver suffered hip and upper leg injuries. Police cited following too closely and driver inattention as causes. The driver was restrained and in shock.

According to the police report, a pickup truck traveling east on Evergreen Avenue rear-ended a sedan going in the same direction. The sedan’s 77-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining hip and upper leg trauma and experiencing shock. The driver was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists the pickup truck driver’s errors as "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Both vehicles were damaged at their center front and back ends, respectively. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630572 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14

A 25-year-old female bicyclist was injured in a collision with an SUV on Willoughby Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash happened at night. The bicyclist suffered a head contusion but was conscious and wearing a helmet. The SUV and bike collided front to front.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old female bicyclist traveling west on Willoughby Avenue collided head-on with a northbound SUV. The bicyclist sustained a head injury described as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver errors including Traffic Control Disregarded and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, which was noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The SUV was a 2020 model traveling straight ahead, as was the bicyclist. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The crash highlights the dangers when drivers disregard traffic controls and fail to pay attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629868 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14

Senate backs S 775. The bill defines the ignition interlock monitor’s job. It forces offenders to install devices and obey court orders. Lawmakers act to keep repeat drunk drivers off the street.

Senate bill S 775, titled "Relates to the responsibilities of an ignition interlock monitor," passed committee votes on February 1, March 21, and May 16, 2023. The bill describes the monitor’s role and mandates compliance for those ordered to install ignition interlock devices. Primary sponsor Jeremy Cooney (District 56) led, joined by Nathalia Fernandez, Monica Martinez, and Shelley Mayer. The measure saw broad support, with senators voting yes across multiple sessions. The law aims to keep drivers with violations from endangering others by enforcing strict compliance with court-ordered ignition interlocks.

• File S 775, Open States, Published 2023-05-16

Dump truck hit sedan from behind on Cooper Street. Both drivers and a passenger suffered back injuries. Police say dump truck driver fell asleep. Metal twisted. Shock followed.

According to the police report, a dump truck traveling west on Cooper Street rear-ended a stopped sedan in the same lane. The dump truck driver fell asleep, causing the crash. Both drivers and a front-seat passenger in the sedan suffered back injuries and were in shock. The report lists "Fell Asleep" as the contributing factor for the dump truck driver. All occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. The impact crushed the center front of the truck and the rear of the sedan. No other contributing factors or victim errors are noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628282 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14

A man stepped from a parked car. A bus passed too close. Metal ripped his arm. Blood spilled on De Kalb Avenue. The bus did not stop. The man stayed behind, awake, bleeding, his arm torn open.

A 31-year-old man exited a parked car on De Kalb Avenue. As he stepped down, a westbound bus passed too close. According to the police report, 'Passing Too Closely' was the contributing factor. The bus struck the man’s arm, causing severe lacerations and heavy bleeding. The bus did not stop. The man remained conscious at the scene. No injuries were reported for the bus driver or other vehicle occupants. The police report lists no errors by the victim. The crash highlights the danger when large vehicles fail to give space to people outside cars.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4626484 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14

A taxi and an SUV crashed on Wyckoff Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver, a 24-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The collision involved disregard of traffic control. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west and an SUV traveling south collided on Wyckoff Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver, a 24-year-old male occupant, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor to the crash. The taxi's point of impact was the center front end, while the SUV was struck on the left front quarter panel. No ejections occurred. The driver errors involved failure to obey traffic controls, leading to the collision. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4626144 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14

A driver killed Katherine Harris on Atlantic Avenue. Politicians demand mid-block crossings, daylighted intersections, and curb extensions. They call the street a speedway. They blame city inaction. They vow to push for changes. The city promises only to study.

On May 1, 2023, after the death of Katherine Harris, Brooklyn Heights Council Member Lincoln Restler and State Senator Andrew Gounardes called for urgent safety fixes on Atlantic Avenue. At a rally, Restler said, "It is wrong how deadly this strip is." The officials demand mid-block crossings, daylighted intersections, raised crosswalks, curb extensions, and safer pedestrian space near BQE ramps. Borough President Antonio Reynoso criticized city resistance to reallocating street space, saying, "They drag their feet because they don’t want to do the inevitable." The Department of Transportation has agreed only to study new crosswalks. The bill is not yet formal legislation but marks a push for action after years of delay. No safety analyst assessment is available.

• In Wake of Death, Pols Want Mid-Block Crossings, Safer Atlantic Ave., Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-05-01

A 23-year-old male bicyclist struck a parked SUV on De Kalb Avenue. The bike hit the SUV’s left rear bumper. The rider suffered facial abrasions but remained conscious. Alcohol was involved in the crash. No helmet was worn.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male bicyclist traveling west on De Kalb Avenue collided with a parked 2016 Dodge SUV. The bike struck the SUV’s left rear bumper, causing damage to both vehicles. The bicyclist sustained facial abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The driver of the SUV was not present in the vehicle at the time. No specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the data. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet. The crash highlights the dangers posed by parked vehicles and alcohol-related impairment in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624887 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14

A taxi struck a 19-year-old e-bike rider on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider suffered elbow and arm injuries with minor bleeding. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. The rider wore a helmet and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on Bushwick Avenue collided with a southbound e-bike. The 19-year-old e-bike driver sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, experiencing minor bleeding and shock. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" twice as the contributing factor, indicating driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet and was not ejected from the vehicle. The taxi's left front bumper and the e-bike's left front bumper were the points of impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4626489 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14

A 34-year-old male e-bike rider was injured on Bushwick Avenue. The crash involved a collision on the right and left side doors of two vehicles traveling south. The rider suffered bruises and contusions to his lower arm and hand.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike was injured in a crash on Bushwick Avenue. The collision occurred when the e-bike and another unspecified vehicle, both traveling south, made contact on their side doors. The bicyclist sustained contusions and bruises to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor to the crash. The rider was not ejected and was conscious after the incident. No safety equipment was noted. The crash highlights the dangers of close passing in shared road spaces.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4626300 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14

A 34-year-old woman was struck while crossing Bushwick Avenue at a marked crosswalk. The sedan was parked before impact. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her entire body. The driver was inattentive, causing the collision.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Bushwick Avenue at a marked crosswalk. The collision involved a parked sedan and a motorcycle traveling north. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her entire body but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan was impacted on its left side doors, indicating the point of collision. No damage was reported to the motorcycle. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal. No other contributing factors were specified. The report does not indicate any helmet or signaling issues.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4622631 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14