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A distracted, unlicensed sedan driver turned left and struck an e-scooter on Weirfield Street. The e-scooter rider suffered a head contusion and bruises. Both vehicles were damaged. Systemic danger on Brooklyn streets.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old man riding an e-scooter was injured when a sedan making a left turn struck him on Weirfield Street in Brooklyn. The sedan driver was unlicensed and listed as inattentive or distracted. The e-scooter rider suffered a head contusion and bruises but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the sedan. The sedan’s left front quarter panel and roof were damaged, and the e-scooter’s front end was hit. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash underscores the risk posed by distracted, unlicensed drivers turning across vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4570856 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14

Brooklyn leaders stood outside Borough Hall. They demanded congestion pricing. They want fewer cars, cleaner air, safer streets. Council Member Lincoln Restler called it sweeping. He pushed for limited exemptions. The rally came as public comment closed. Pressure mounts for federal approval.

On September 22, 2022, Council Member Lincoln Restler (District 33) joined Brooklyn officials at a rally supporting New York State's congestion pricing plan. The event came as the public comment period for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's Central Business District Tolling Program ended. The plan would toll drivers entering Manhattan below 60th Street, aiming to cut traffic and pollution. Restler said, “This is a tangible, major, sweeping policy that will dramatically reduce the number of cars and trucks on the street in New York City.” He supported limited exemptions, especially for taxis and for-hire vehicles, but stressed the need to keep cars off the road. The rally urged the Federal Highway Administration to approve the plan, which is expected to shift commuters to mass transit and modernize city infrastructure. Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon also backed a taxi carveout.

• Brooklyn pols rally for congestion pricing on eve of public comment period ending, amny.com, Published 2022-09-22

Tom Wright backed congestion pricing at the MTA board. He called it vital. He said it cuts traffic, cleans air, and funds transit. Brooklyn lawmakers joined in. Critics raised minor issues. Supporters said fixes are simple. The push for safer streets continues.

On September 21, 2022, Tom Wright, president of the Regional Plan Association, spoke at the MTA board meeting to support congestion pricing. The statement, titled 'Congestion Pricing Benefits Are Inarguable; Its Minor Problems are Easily Fixable,' urged city, state, and federal leaders to advance the Central Business District Tolling Program. Wright said, 'Congestion pricing will have benefits for communities across the city and region: It will reduce traffic congestion and improve air quality. It will raise vital revenue for public transit. It will make the transportation system more equitable.' Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso and Council Member Lincoln Restler planned a rally in support. The statement acknowledged minor impacts, like increased traffic on select highways, but insisted these can be addressed by electrifying fleets and capping highways. The focus remained on the program’s broad benefits for vulnerable road users and city residents.

• Opinion: Congestion Pricing Benefits Are Inarguable; Its Minor Problems are Easily Fixable, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-09-21

A 23-year-old woman was struck by a westbound sedan on Moffat Street in Brooklyn late at night. She suffered hip and upper leg injuries and was in shock. Police noted illegal drug use as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being hit by a westbound sedan on Moffat Street near Central Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her hip and upper leg and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain and nausea. The crash involved two sedans, one traveling straight ahead and the other parked. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the moving sedan. The report lists illegal drug use as a contributing factor. The driver held a permit license but no other driver errors were specified. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4567669 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14

A 29-year-old woman bicyclist was hit by an SUV starting from parking. She was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver’s inattention caused the crash. The cyclist wore a helmet and remained conscious after the collision.

According to the police report, an SUV starting from parking struck a bicyclist traveling west on Stanhope Street. The 29-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors to the crash. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the impact. The SUV’s point of impact was the right front quarter panel, while the bike was hit on the left side doors. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4564204 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14

A 13-year-old girl crossing Evergreen Avenue with the signal was hit by a sedan making a left turn. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive. The girl suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Evergreen Avenue at an intersection in Brooklyn. The sedan, traveling west and making a left turn, struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was licensed and operating a 2022 Toyota sedan. No safety equipment or pedestrian fault is mentioned in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4564888 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14

A taxi slammed into the back of a sedan on Bushwick Avenue. The sedan’s 61-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash happened as both vehicles traveled southbound. The taxi’s right rear bumper hit the sedan’s front center.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on Bushwick Avenue rear-ended a sedan also moving south. The sedan’s 61-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver failed to maintain a safe distance. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The taxi struck the sedan’s center front end with its right rear bumper. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4563170 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14

Brooklyn and Queens leaders want car-free Summer Streets beyond Manhattan. They urge the city to open roads for people, not cars. Advocates back them. The city says it will review. Families, children, and communities stand to gain space and safety.

On September 12, 2022, Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso and Queens Borough President Donovan Richards called for expanding the 'Summer Streets' program to their boroughs. They wrote to Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez, stating, 'Every year, we see how much New Yorkers enjoy the car-free street and associated activities, and we are writing to ask you to bring this beloved event to our respective boroughs in 2023.' The Department of Transportation said it would review the request. Advocates like Juan Restrepo and Jackson Chabot joined the call, demanding more hours and borough-wide access. Community groups stressed the benefits for families and children. The program is described as cost-effective, crime-free, and vital for community building. No formal council bill or vote yet, but the push is clear: open streets for all, not just Manhattan.

• Brooklyn, Queens Beeps Want ‘Summer Streets’ Too!, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-09-12

A 21-year-old female passenger suffered elbow and arm injuries in a Brooklyn crash. The SUV was hit on its right side by a sedan traveling west. Driver distraction caused the collision. The passenger was not ejected but went into shock.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn involving a northbound SUV and a westbound sedan. The SUV was struck on its right side doors by the sedan's front end. A 21-year-old female passenger in the SUV sustained injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, and experienced shock. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. Both drivers were licensed. The passenger was not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4563250 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14

A motorcycle sped north on Bushwick Avenue and struck a 24-year-old woman outside the crosswalk. She suffered a fractured hip and leg. The rider was going too fast. The victim stayed conscious. The bike showed no damage.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Bushwick Avenue near Van Buren Street struck a 24-year-old female pedestrian who was not at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated hip and upper leg. The report lists "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor for the motorcycle. The pedestrian was engaged in "Other Actions in Roadway" at the time of impact. The motorcycle had no visible damage, and the victim remained conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or signaling, were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4562812 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14

A 23-year-old woman driving a sedan struck a parked garbage truck on Irving Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited improper passing or lane usage as the cause. The sedan’s front end was damaged.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old female driver in a 2011 Buick sedan collided with a parked garbage truck on Irving Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver was injured, sustaining head trauma and whiplash, and was in shock at the scene. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor to the crash. The sedan’s center front end and the truck’s center back end were damaged. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness, and the airbag deployed. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved. The garbage truck was stationary at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4567670 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14

E-scooter and SUV collided on Bushwick Avenue. Rider suffered leg abrasions. Both vehicles turned left. Police cited driver inattention. No vehicle damage. Rider stayed conscious.

According to the police report, an e-scooter and a 2013 Chevrolet SUV collided on Bushwick Avenue. The e-scooter rider, a 35-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was not ejected and remained conscious. Both vehicles were making left turns at the time of the crash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The SUV had no damage despite impact to its left front quarter panel. The e-scooter was struck on its right front quarter panel. No safety equipment was noted for the e-scooter rider. The crash underscores the danger of driver distraction for vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4561273 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14

A sedan turning left struck an eastbound e-bike on Willoughby Avenue. The e-bike rider, a 28-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver showed signs of inattention and unsafe speed. The collision damaged both vehicles’ front ends.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn collided with an e-bike traveling straight ahead on Willoughby Avenue. The e-bike rider, a 28-year-old man, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee and lower leg. The report lists driver errors including inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The sedan’s left front bumper and the e-bike’s center front end were damaged. The e-bike rider was conscious and not ejected. The sedan driver was licensed and female. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and unsafe turning maneuvers in mixed traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4562815 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14

Two sedans crashed head-on at Weirfield Street and Evergreen Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers were alone. The New York-licensed driver suffered whiplash and shock. The collision damaged the right and left front bumpers. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east and north collided at the intersection of Weirfield Street and Evergreen Avenue in Brooklyn. The New York-licensed female driver of the eastbound sedan was injured, suffering whiplash and shock. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front bumpers. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. Neither driver was ejected, and the injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4560667 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14

A young cyclist hit the back of a stopped SUV on Central Avenue. He flew forward, face first. Blood on the street. The SUV’s brakes were defective. The rider stayed conscious. His face split open. No helmet. The driver was unhurt.

A 24-year-old cyclist was injured after crashing into the rear of a stopped SUV at Central Avenue and Menahan Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A bike slammed into the rear of a stopped SUV. The rider, 24, flew forward. No helmet. His face split open on impact. The SUV’s brakes were defective. He stayed conscious.' The cyclist suffered severe facial lacerations and was ejected from his bike. The SUV’s brakes were listed as defective, a critical contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the SUV’s driver or occupant. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the mechanical failure of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4564974 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14

A crash on De Kalb Avenue injured a 42-year-old male passenger. Two SUVs and a pick-up truck collided. The injured occupant suffered shock and unknown injuries. Aggressive driving and unsafe speed caused the crash.

According to the police report, the crash involved multiple vehicles on De Kalb Avenue, including two SUVs and a pick-up truck. A 42-year-old male occupant seated in the right rear passenger position was injured and experienced shock. The report lists aggressive driving and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The pick-up truck was making a right turn at the time of impact, which occurred at the center front end of the truck and involved the left front bumper of one SUV and the center back end of another vehicle. The injured passenger was not ejected and had no visible complaints. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4559644 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14

Lawmakers push for e-bike rebates. Senate passes, Assembly stalls. Salazar and Carroll lead. Up to $1,100 for buyers. Critics call it a luxury. Carroll disagrees. Program aims for working-class riders. Cars keep killing. E-bikes offer a way out.

""When the federal government falls short, it really does fall on the state to step up and take responsibility."" -- Julia Salazar

Senate Bill 'Ride Clean' proposes up to $1,100 rebates for e-bike purchases, covering half the cost. The bill passed the Senate but stalled in the Assembly as of August 30, 2022. The measure, led by State Senator Julia Salazar and Assembly Member Robert Carroll, aims to make e-bikes accessible to working-class New Yorkers. Salazar says, 'With the Ride Clean rebate, [e-bikes] really would be much more accessible to working New Yorkers.' Carroll pushes back on critics who call e-bikes a luxury, stating, 'They don’t realize that this is not a luxury item.' The program would use NYSERDA funds from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, mirroring the Drive Clean program for electric cars. Advocates cite European and U.S. models. The bill’s fate now rests with the Assembly.

• NY Lawmakers Want To Bring E-Bikes To The People, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-08-30

Senator Julia Salazar’s Ride Clean bill passed the New York Senate 60-3. It offers up to $1,100 for e-bike purchases. The bill aims to cut car use and emissions. It stalled in the Assembly. Lawmakers say it makes e-bikes accessible for working New Yorkers.

Senate Bill S7703, known as the Ride Clean rebate, passed the New York State Senate on June 2022 by a 60-3 vote. The bill sits stalled in the Assembly committee since January. The measure, sponsored by Senator Julia Salazar, would require NYSERDA to cover half the cost of e-bike purchases, up to $1,100. Salazar said, 'When the federal government falls short, it really does fall on the state to step up and take responsibility.' Assembly sponsor Robert Carroll added, 'This is not a luxury item.' The bill’s summary states it aims to make e-bikes accessible and reduce car dependence. If enacted, New York would join a handful of states offering direct e-bike subsidies, targeting emissions and car use in daily trips.

• NY Lawmakers Want To Bring E-Bikes To The People, streetsblog.org, Published 2022-08-30

A sedan hit a 19-year-old bicyclist on Evergreen Avenue just after midnight. The rider was ejected, suffering facial injuries and minor bleeding. The driver was distracted. The cyclist was also confused at the scene. No helmet was worn.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Evergreen Avenue struck a bicyclist going west. The 19-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and sustained facial injuries with minor bleeding. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor twice, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain focus. The bicyclist's confusion is also noted as a contributing factor. The sedan's left front bumper was the point of impact. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The collision caused shock and injury to the cyclist but no damage to the bike itself.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4558840 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14

A 29-year-old man on an unlicensed e-bike collided with a sedan on Knickerbocker Avenue. The e-bike struck the sedan’s right front bumper with its left rear quarter panel. The rider suffered knee and lower leg abrasions and shock.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male e-bike driver, unlicensed and traveling westbound, collided with a northbound sedan on Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike impacted the sedan’s right front bumper with its left rear quarter panel. The e-bike driver sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but notes the e-bike driver was unlicensed. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No helmet or signaling issues were reported. The crash caused damage to the left side doors of the e-bike and the sedan’s right front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4557333 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14