Brooklyn Bleeds: Slow Down or Count More Bodies

A taxi hit a woman near Gateway Drive in Brooklyn. She suffered a bruised leg. The crash left her conscious but hurt. The taxi’s front end took the blow. Police list no clear cause. The street remains dangerous.

A taxi struck a 59-year-old woman near 410 Gateway Drive in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was not in the roadway or at an intersection when the crash occurred. She sustained a contusion to her knee and lower leg but remained conscious at the scene. The taxi, a Nissan, was making a right turn when its center front end hit the pedestrian. The police report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or violations are noted in the data. No mention of helmet use or signals appears in the report. The crash highlights the persistent risks faced by pedestrians, even outside intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816215 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A moped slowed on Ridgewood Avenue. Another vehicle struck from behind. The moped driver suffered a leg injury. Police cited aggressive driving. The crash left scars and questions. Brooklyn streets saw violence again.

A crash on Ridgewood Avenue at Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn left a 40-year-old moped driver injured. According to the police report, a moped traveling east slowed or stopped when another vehicle, also heading east, struck it from behind. The moped driver suffered an abrasion and injury to the knee, lower leg, and foot. Police listed 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as a contributing factor. The moped’s center back end and the striking vehicle’s front end both sustained damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not specify further details about the second vehicle or its driver. The only listed safety equipment was a lap belt and harness for the moped driver, noted after the driver error.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815973 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A pregnant woman stepped from her car after a crash. The other driver floored it, struck her, dragged her, then fled. She died at the hospital. The driver vanished into the night. Police search. Grief lingers on Van Buren Street.

According to the New York Post (published May 26, 2025), Tiffany Cifuni, 32, was killed after a minor collision at Van Buren Street and Marcus Garvey Boulevard in Brooklyn. Cifuni exited her Toyota 4Runner to check for damage. The driver of a Chevy Trax then accelerated, struck her from behind, dragged her, and sped away against traffic on a one-way street. The article states, "the driver of the Trax gunned it and struck Cifuni from behind, dragging her before speeding away." The suspect crashed into two more vehicles before fleeing on foot, leaving behind a car with temporary plates. The driver remains at large. The incident highlights the lethal risk of hit-and-run drivers and the dangers posed by unchecked reckless driving on city streets.

• Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-And-Run, New York Post, Published 2025-05-26

A pregnant woman stood in the street after a fender bender. The other driver hit her, dragged her, then sped off. She died at the scene. The driver fled on foot. Family waits for answers. The street holds the silence.

ABC7 reported on May 25, 2025, that a 32-year-old pregnant woman was killed in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, after a traffic incident at Van Buren Street and Marcus Garvey Boulevard. The article states, "Authorities say a female driver slammed into the victim as she stood in the roadway after a traffic incident." The victim, Tiffany Cifuni, had exited her SUV following a minor collision and approached the other vehicle. The driver then accelerated, dragging Cifuni and driving the wrong way before striking parked cars and fleeing on foot. The crash highlights the dangers of post-collision interactions and reckless driving. Police continue to search for the suspect.

• Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Crash, ABC7, Published 2025-05-25

A moped and a sedan crashed on New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn. One man, age 29, suffered a leg injury. Both vehicles were parked before the impact. Police list all contributing factors as unspecified. The street bore the brunt.

A crash involving a moped and a sedan occurred on New Lots Avenue at New Jersey Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were parked before the collision. One 29-year-old man, driving the moped, was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, suffering abrasions. Three other men, including both drivers and passengers, were listed as occupants but did not report specific injuries. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were recorded in the data. The moped driver was not using any safety equipment, as noted after the absence of driver errors. The crash highlights the persistent dangers on city streets, even when vehicles are stationary.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815332 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A cyclist riding south on Conduit Boulevard was ejected and injured. He suffered a bruised upper arm and shock. The crash left the bike damaged at the back. No driver errors were listed in the police report.

A 40-year-old male bicyclist was injured while riding south on Conduit Boulevard at Sutter Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered a contusion to his upper arm, along with shock. The bike sustained damage to its center back end. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the report. The cyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash, as noted in the data. No other injuries or vehicles were detailed in the police report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814818 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two sedans crashed at Van Siclen Avenue and Linden Boulevard. One driver suffered whiplash. Metal twisted. The night air filled with sirens. Both vehicles took heavy hits. The cause remains unclear. Streets stayed dangerous.

Two sedans collided at the intersection of Van Siclen Avenue and Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver, age 48, was injured and complained of whiplash. Both vehicles sustained damage, with one making a left turn and the other traveling straight. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one driver hurt and both cars damaged. The police report does not specify any driver errors or violations. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The incident highlights the ongoing risks faced by road users in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814799 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Senate backs S 4045. Repeat speeders face forced installation of speed assistance tech. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers action. Law targets reckless drivers. Streets may get safer for those outside the car.

Senate bill S 4045, sponsored by Andrew Gounardes and co-sponsored by over two dozen senators, passed committee votes on June 11 and June 12, 2025. The bill, titled 'Relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits,' mandates these devices for drivers who rack up eleven or more points in 24 months, or six speed or red light camera tickets in a year. The measure aims to curb repeat dangerous driving. Senators including Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, and others voted yes. The bill targets drivers with a pattern of violations, seeking to cut risk for pedestrians and cyclists by limiting repeat speeding.

• File S 4045, Open States, Published 2025-05-20

A sedan struck hard on Dumont Avenue. One passenger suffered neck injury and shock. Four others inside escaped with minor or no injuries. The street stayed quiet. No driver errors listed.

A sedan traveling west on Dumont Avenue in Brooklyn crashed, injuring a 25-year-old male passenger who suffered neck trauma and shock. According to the police report, the vehicle's front end took the brunt of the impact. Four other occupants, including the driver, had unspecified or minor injuries. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The injured passenger was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813929 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Sedans collided on Lincoln Ave. Alcohol played a role. A woman in the front seat took a blow to the shoulder. Metal twisted. Shock followed. Streets stayed dangerous.

Two sedans crashed near 88 Lincoln Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. A 44-year-old female front passenger suffered a shoulder injury and was in shock. Other occupants, including a child, were listed but not reported as injured. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a driver error. No other contributing factors were noted. The toll fell hardest on the passenger, not the person behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813925 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 15-year-old girl crossing with the signal was hit at Sutter Avenue. She suffered hip and leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. The street remains dangerous for those on foot.

A 15-year-old pedestrian was injured while crossing Sutter Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal at the intersection when a vehicle making a left turn struck her. She suffered injuries to her hip and upper leg and was in shock. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The report highlights the persistent risk to pedestrians, especially when drivers fail to pay attention or lack experience.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813497 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A man crossed Fulton Street. A Ford Explorer hit him. The driver sped off. The man died at the hospital. The street stayed quiet. Police searched for the car. The city counted another lost life.

ABC7 reported on May 17, 2025, that a 55-year-old man was killed while crossing Fulton Street at Washington Avenue in Cypress Hills, Brooklyn. According to police, 'a burgundy Ford Explorer with Pennsylvania license plates struck and killed the 55-year-old man.' The driver did not remain at the scene. The crash happened just before 12:30 a.m. The victim was taken to Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The incident highlights the ongoing danger faced by pedestrians and the persistent problem of hit-and-run drivers in New York City.

• Driver Flees After Brooklyn Fatal Crash, ABC7, Published 2025-05-17

Two sedans crashed on Forbell Street. Three people injured, including a nine-year-old boy. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal and bodies took the hit. Streets stayed dangerous.

Two sedans collided at Forbell Street and 95 Avenue in Brooklyn. Three people were injured: a 57-year-old woman, a 42-year-old woman, and a 9-year-old boy. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash left the child and two adults with back, shoulder, and arm injuries. Both vehicles suffered heavy damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not specify which driver disregarded traffic control. Helmet or signal use was not listed as a factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813159 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two sedans slammed together on Fountain Avenue. One driver took a chest injury. Three others were hurt. The crash left metal twisted and lives shaken in Brooklyn’s early hours.

Two sedans crashed on Fountain Avenue near Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead when they collided. One driver, a 32-year-old man, suffered a chest injury and abrasion. Three other occupants, ages 27 and 32, were also listed as hurt. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. Both drivers were licensed and wearing lap belts and harnesses at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813242 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A car struck Larry Maxwell, 72, on Sutter Avenue. The driver had just crashed into another vehicle and fled. Maxwell died at Brookdale Hospital. The driver did not stop. Police are still searching. No arrests. The street stayed quiet.

NY Daily News reported on May 15, 2025, that Larry Maxwell, 72, was killed by a hit-and-run driver in Brownsville, Brooklyn. The article states, “An elderly man was mowed down and killed by a hit-and-run driver in Brooklyn on May 10, just seconds after the same driver smashed into a nearby vehicle.” The driver first collided with a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu, then continued on and struck Maxwell near Sutter Ave. and Osborn St. The Malibu’s occupants were uninjured and remained at the scene. The driver who killed Maxwell fled and remains unidentified. The NYPD Highway District collision investigation squad is investigating. No arrests have been made. The case highlights the lethal risk of fleeing drivers and the ongoing challenge of enforcement.

• Hit-And-Run Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-15

A garbage truck hit a parked sedan on Hale Avenue. A woman in the sedan suffered a head injury. The crash left her in shock. No driver errors were listed in the police report.

A garbage truck traveling north struck a parked sedan at 196 Hale Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 42-year-old woman in the sedan's front seat suffered a head injury and was in shock. The report lists her injury as a concussion. Two other men, both 22, were also involved but not reported injured. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were cited in the police report. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front quarter panels. The report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813079 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

SUV swung a U-turn on Lincoln Ave. Sedan struck its side. A 58-year-old passenger suffered neck injuries. Police cite unsafe speed. Streets stay dangerous.

A crash on Lincoln Ave in Brooklyn involved a station wagon/SUV making a U-turn and a sedan traveling straight. According to the police report, the collision was caused by 'Unsafe Speed.' A 58-year-old female passenger in one of the vehicles suffered a neck injury and was in shock. The SUV was hit in the center front end; the sedan was struck on the left side. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Driver error—unsafe speed—was the only contributing factor listed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813072 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A motorbike and sedan collided on Ashford Street. The unlicensed motorbike driver suffered a leg injury. Four others were involved. Police list all factors as unspecified.

A crash at 842 Ashford Street in Brooklyn involved a sedan and a motorbike. According to the police report, the unlicensed motorbike driver, age 18, was injured in the leg. Four other occupants, including a child, were listed but not reported as injured. The sedan driver was licensed. Police listed all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were cited in the report. The unlicensed status of the motorbike driver is noted in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813083 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Senate bill S 533 seeks to kill congestion pricing and order a forensic audit of the MTA. The committee vote failed. Streets stay clogged. Danger for walkers and riders lingers.

Senate bill S 533, introduced on May 13, 2025, in committee, aimed to repeal congestion pricing and require an independent audit of the MTA. The bill summary reads: 'Repeals congestion pricing (Part A); directs the metropolitan transportation authority to contract with a certified public accounting firm for the provision of an independent, comprehensive, forensic audit of the authority (Part B).' Primary sponsor Jack M. Martins led the push, joined by George Borrello, Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, and others. The committee voted it down. No safety analyst reviewed the bill’s impact on vulnerable road users. The fight over street safety and traffic chaos continues.

• File S 533, Open States, Published 2025-05-13

Senate bill S 533 seeks to kill congestion pricing and order a forensic audit of the MTA. The committee vote failed. Streets stay clogged. Danger for walkers and riders lingers.

Senate bill S 533, introduced on May 13, 2025, in committee, aimed to repeal congestion pricing and require an independent audit of the MTA. The bill summary reads: 'Repeals congestion pricing (Part A); directs the metropolitan transportation authority to contract with a certified public accounting firm for the provision of an independent, comprehensive, forensic audit of the authority (Part B).' Primary sponsor Jack M. Martins led the push, joined by George Borrello, Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, and others. The committee voted it down. No safety analyst reviewed the bill’s impact on vulnerable road users. The fight over street safety and traffic chaos continues.

• File S 533, Open States, Published 2025-05-13