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A sedan traveling east on Warwick Street struck a southbound bicyclist, ejecting him and causing serious leg injuries. The driver disregarded traffic control, leading to a violent collision that overturned the bike and bruised the rider’s lower body.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:19 on Warwick Street in Brooklyn. A sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling east, collided with a bicyclist moving south. The point of impact was the sedan’s center front end, which struck the bicyclist, causing the bike to overturn and ejecting the 30-year-old male rider. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity rated as serious (3). The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. No contributing factors were assigned to the bicyclist. The collision highlights the danger posed by drivers ignoring traffic controls, resulting in severe harm to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794415 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

A driver rear-ended a car, then tried to run down the man who got out. The victim clung to the hood, thrown off after 330 feet. He hit the pavement, battered. The driver fled. Police seek him. The street stayed dangerous.

According to NY Daily News (published February 19, 2025), Jacob Angstadt, 27, rear-ended a 34-year-old man on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway near Tillary Street. When the victim exited to take a photo, Angstadt "became enraged, hit the gas pedal and sped toward him." The victim leapt onto the hood and was carried nearly 330 feet before being thrown onto the roadway, suffering serious injuries. Angstadt fled the scene. Police released his photo and asked for public help. The incident highlights the lethal risk of aggressive driving and the vulnerability of people outside vehicles. The case remains open as authorities search for the driver.

• Driver Rams, Drags Man On Expressway, NY Daily News, Published 2025-02-19

A BMW X5 veered off Belt Parkway near Exit 14. The SUV struck a tree. Marcus Joseph, 41, died at the scene. No passengers. No bystanders hurt. The crash left only silence and wreckage on the Brooklyn road.

NY Daily News (2025-02-18) reports Marcus Joseph, 41, died after his BMW X5 spun out of control on the Belt Parkway near Exit 14 in Starrett City, Brooklyn. Police said the SUV 'skidded off the road and slammed into a tree.' Joseph was pronounced dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The article does not mention weather or road conditions. The incident highlights the dangers of high-speed corridors like the Belt Parkway, where loss of control can prove fatal. No charges were filed. The report underscores the persistent risks for all road users on New York City highways.

• BMW Skids, Slams Tree On Belt Parkway, NY Daily News, Published 2025-02-18

Council pushes for a study and five-year plan to install tactile paving on city sidewalks. The bill targets safer streets for blind and low-vision New Yorkers. Sponsors demand action, not delay.

Bill Int 1195-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on February 13, 2025. The bill, titled “A Local Law in relation to requiring a study and plan regarding the installation of tactile paving on sidewalks,” calls for a one-year study and a five-year plan to install tactile paving. Council Members Farah N. Louis (primary sponsor), Sandra Ung, and Chris Banks back the measure. The plan will identify high-priority blocks, consult disability advocates, and set standards for design and maintenance. Annual progress reports must go to the Mayor and Council Speaker and be posted online.

• File Int 1195-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-02-13

Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly gaps for walkers and riders.

Int 1160-2025, now enacted, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council in February 2025. The law demands the Department of Transportation install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. If DOT misses the deadline, it must notify the public and explain the delay. The bill’s matter title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Council Member Farah N. Louis led as primary sponsor, joined by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, and Ariola. The law took effect March 15, 2025. Timely markings close the deadly window when streets lack crosswalks and lanes, protecting people on foot and bike.

• File Int 1160-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-02-13

Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly gaps for walkers and riders.

Int 1160-2025, now enacted, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council in February 2025. The law demands the Department of Transportation install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. If DOT misses the deadline, it must notify the public and explain the delay. The bill’s matter title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Council Member Farah N. Louis led as primary sponsor, joined by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, and Ariola. The law took effect March 15, 2025. Timely markings close the deadly window when streets lack crosswalks and lanes, protecting people on foot and bike.

• File Int 1160-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-02-13

Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly gaps for walkers and riders.

Int 1160-2025, now enacted, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council in February 2025. The law demands the Department of Transportation install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. If DOT misses the deadline, it must notify the public and explain the delay. The bill’s matter title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Council Member Farah N. Louis led as primary sponsor, joined by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, and Ariola. The law took effect March 15, 2025. Timely markings close the deadly window when streets lack crosswalks and lanes, protecting people on foot and bike.

• File Int 1160-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-02-13

A bus struck the rear of a sedan traveling north on Milford Street in Brooklyn. The sedan driver and three passengers, including two children, suffered neck, shoulder, and full-body injuries. All occupants were restrained, and no ejections occurred.

According to the police report, a 2013 bus traveling north on Milford Street in Brooklyn collided with the rear of a 2023 sedan also traveling north. The point of impact was the center back end of the bus striking the center front end of the sedan. The sedan carried five occupants, including a 42-year-old female driver and three injured passengers: a 13-year-old female front passenger with neck injuries and minor burns, a 2-year-old male rear passenger with full-body injuries, and others in shock. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses, and none were ejected. The bus had three occupants and was driven by a licensed male driver. The police report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injuries resulted from the rear-end collision impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793484 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

A sedan struck a 16-year-old bicyclist in Brooklyn. The teen suffered full-body injuries and shock. The car’s right side was smashed. Police list no driver errors. Streets remain dangerous for the young and unprotected.

According to the police report, a Mitsubishi sedan traveling north on Atlantic Avenue collided with a 16-year-old male bicyclist heading west. The impact crushed the sedan’s right side doors and the bike’s front end. The bicyclist suffered injuries to his entire body and experienced shock, pain, and nausea. The report does not specify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No contributing factors are listed for either party. The bicyclist was not ejected, and his use of safety equipment is unknown. The crash highlights the peril faced by young cyclists on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791946 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

Two sedans collided on Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. The driver of one vehicle suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed men. The crash involved a left turn and straight travel, with damage to front and side vehicle panels.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Linden Boulevard near Eldert Lane in Brooklyn at 2:00 AM. Two sedans were involved: one traveling west going straight ahead, the other making a left turn northwest. The point of impact was the center front end of the westbound sedan and the right side doors of the turning sedan. Both drivers were licensed males from New York. The driver of the westbound sedan was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash, and was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for both drivers, indicating driver-related errors led to the collision. Vehicle damage included the right front bumper of the westbound sedan and the right front quarter panel of the turning sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791245 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

Two SUVs crashed at Pennsylvania and New Lots. A front passenger took a blow to the head. Blood on the seat. Driver distraction listed as the cause. The street stayed quiet, but danger cut through.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided at 4:33 AM on Pennsylvania Avenue near New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn. A Florida-registered Honda drove east, going straight. A New York-registered Cadillac moved north, making a left turn. The Honda struck the Cadillac’s left side doors. The Honda’s front passenger, a 39-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and minor bleeding. She was not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The crash shows the risk when drivers lose focus at busy city intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791944 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

Two sedans collided on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver was turning left improperly, the other was passing or using the lane improperly. Both drivers suffered abrasions and neck or face injuries but remained conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:40 AM on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn involving two sedans traveling west. One driver was making an improper left turn while the other was passing or using the lane improperly. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the Nissan and the left rear quarter panel of the Cadillac. Both drivers were male, licensed in New York, and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The 56-year-old driver suffered neck abrasions and the 21-year-old driver sustained facial abrasions. Both drivers remained conscious and were injured but not ejected. The report explicitly cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors, highlighting driver errors as the cause of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790737 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

A sedan making a left turn struck a stationary e-bike in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 35-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cite the sedan driver’s disregard of traffic control as the cause of the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Fulton Street in Brooklyn at 8:00 p.m. The sedan was traveling northwest and was making a left turn when it collided with a parked e-bike facing east. The e-bike rider, a 35-year-old male driver, sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The police report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor, pointing to the sedan driver’s failure to obey traffic signals or signs. The e-bike rider was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior were noted. Vehicle damage included the sedan’s left front bumper and the e-bike’s center back end, confirming the point of impact was the sedan’s front center. This collision underscores the dangers posed by driver errors in traffic control compliance.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790719 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

A collision on Fountain Avenue in Brooklyn left a 37-year-old e-scooter driver injured. Two sedans and an e-scooter collided at night. The e-scooter driver suffered back contusions. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:50 PM on Fountain Avenue in Brooklyn involving two sedans and one e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 37-year-old male, was injured with back contusions and was not ejected from his vehicle. The e-scooter was stopped in traffic before the collision, which involved impacts to the center front ends of the e-scooter and one sedan, and damage to the right front bumper of the other sedan. The police report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or controls. The injured party was the e-scooter driver, and no other contributing factors related to victim behavior were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790539 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

A 60-year-old woman suffered severe lower leg injuries after an SUV traveling west on Sutter Ave hit her at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, causing confusion. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact.

According to the police report, a 60-year-old female pedestrian was injured when struck by a westbound SUV on Sutter Ave near New Jersey Ave in Brooklyn at 17:05. The point of impact was the vehicle's right rear quarter panel, and the SUV sustained no damage. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, which the report lists as a contributing factor alongside 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No driver errors such as failure to yield were cited in the report. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock. The report focuses on the pedestrian's crossing against the signal as a factor but does not assign fault to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790540 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

A BMW’s bumper slammed into a man standing off Essex Street. Blood spilled. His arm split open, but he stayed awake. The driver, distracted, kept the night silent. Metal met flesh. The city’s danger pressed on.

According to the police report, at 1:15 a.m. near 151 Essex Street in Brooklyn, a BMW sedan traveling east struck a 44-year-old man who was standing off the roadway. The report states the man suffered severe lacerations to his arm but remained conscious. The collision was marked by the BMW’s right front bumper bearing the impact. The police report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the crash, according to the report. No contributing factors were attributed to the pedestrian. The incident underscores the persistent threat posed by driver distraction, with the victim injured while not even occupying the street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789489 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

A 44-year-old woman suffered full-body injuries after a sedan hit her at an intersection in Brooklyn. The driver, heading west, impacted her with the vehicle’s left front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when struck.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2017 Ford sedan traveling west on Sutter Ave near Forbell St in Brooklyn. The vehicle's left front bumper was the point of impact. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the intersection when the collision occurred. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time. No contributing driver errors such as failure to yield were explicitly cited in the report. The pedestrian’s crossing against the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor by the police. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises with injuries to her entire body, remaining conscious and not ejected from any vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789488 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

A sedan traveling north on Williams Avenue hit a 24-year-old bicyclist going east. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries, left in shock and pain. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as causes of the collision.

According to the police report, at 8:40 AM on Williams Avenue in Brooklyn, a sedan traveling north struck a bicyclist traveling east. The bicyclist, a 24-year-old male, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report identifies the sedan driver’s errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The point of impact was the sedan’s left front bumper and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist was not ejected and the driver was licensed in New York. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior or safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788358 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

A cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, and her aide as they crossed Cropsey Avenue. Gil died. The aide survived. The driver turned left and hit them. No arrest. Another senior lost to the city’s streets.

Gothamist (2025-01-26) reports that Mayya Gil, 95, was killed when a cargo van driver making a left turn struck her and her home health aide on Cropsey Avenue in Bensonhurst. The aide was hospitalized. Police said, "The NYPD did not arrest or charge the driver." Gil was the second elderly pedestrian killed in Brooklyn this year. The article notes, "46 senior pedestrians were killed in car crashes across the city last year," according to Transportation Alternatives. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to older pedestrians and the lack of driver accountability, as no charges were filed in this case.

• Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue, Gothamist, Published 2025-01-26

Two sedans collided on Dumont Ave in Brooklyn, injuring four occupants. The crash involved aggressive driving and unsafe speed. Victims suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. One driver was unlicensed. Parked vehicles were struck in the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:40 on Dumont Ave, Brooklyn. Two sedans collided head-on with center front end and right front bumper impacts. The male driver of the southbound Honda sedan was unlicensed and cited for unsafe speed and aggressive driving/road rage. The female driver of the westbound Honda sedan held a learner's permit. Four occupants were injured, including the unlicensed male driver and his front passenger, both 33 years old, who suffered whiplash and entire body injuries. A 5-year-old rear passenger was also injured, restrained in a child safety seat. The report notes that contributing factors were unsafe speed and aggressive driving by the male driver. Parked vehicles, including a 2003 Chevy SUV and a 2022 Mazda sedan, sustained rear-end damage. The collision highlights driver errors and systemic dangers posed by speeding and aggressive behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789048 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05