Mar 24 - A 40-year-old woman crossing with signal was struck by an SUV making a right turn on 7 Ave in Brooklyn. The driver’s limited view contributed to the collision. The pedestrian suffered a concussion and arm injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:23 AM on 7 Ave near Union St in Brooklyn. A Ford SUV, traveling east and making a right turn, struck a 40-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to see the pedestrian in time. The pedestrian sustained a concussion and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage, suggesting a low-speed impact. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No pedestrian errors were noted as contributing factors. This collision underscores the dangers posed by limited driver visibility during turning maneuvers in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801284 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Mar 23 - A 30-year-old woman riding as an e-bike passenger was bruised when a distracted driver struck from behind on Flatbush Avenue. She stayed conscious. The crash left her with back injuries. Systemic danger persists for vulnerable riders.

According to the police report, a crash occurred near Flatbush Avenue and Dean Street in Brooklyn at 11:50 PM. An e-bike stopped in traffic was rear-ended at its center back end. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. A 30-year-old female passenger on the e-bike suffered back contusions and bruises but was not ejected and remained conscious. The e-bike driver was licensed and headed north. No other vehicle damage was reported. The report does not cite any passenger actions or safety equipment as contributing factors. This crash highlights the risk distracted drivers pose to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800887 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Mar 23 - Two SUVs collided on the Gowanus Ramp, injuring a 45-year-old male driver. The crash involved unsafe speed and lane changing. The driver sustained a head contusion but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:35 on the Gowanus Ramp involving multiple SUVs traveling westbound. The driver of a 2023 BMW SUV was changing lanes at unsafe speed when the collision happened. The point of impact was the center front end of the BMW and the right rear bumper of a 2023 Mercedes SUV traveling straight ahead. The 45-year-old male driver of the BMW was injured, suffering a head contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected, secured by a lap belt and harness. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the front and rear quarter panels. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800655 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Mar 23 - Luis Cruz stepped from his car. An e-bike delivery worker sped through a stop sign. The crash was sudden. Cruz died on the street. The rider stayed. The intersection has seen this before. The system pushes speed. The danger remains.

Gothamist reported on March 23, 2025, that Luis Cruz, 49, died after an e-bike delivery worker "sped through a stop sign" and struck him as he exited his double-parked car in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Witness Jack Collins said, "He died basically on the spot." The e-bike rider remained at the scene. No arrests were made. The article notes this intersection is known for frequent stop sign violations: "It's not a unicorn incident. It's happened a lot." The piece highlights systemic issues, including delivery app pressures and gaps in e-bike regulation. City data shows e-bikes account for less than 2% of traffic deaths, but the policy debate continues. Lawmakers have called for tighter rules, as delivery workers face incentives to rush.

• E-Bike Rider Runs Stop, Kills Pedestrian, Gothamist, Published 2025-03-23

Mar 15 - A 55-year-old man suffered elbow and hand injuries after a sedan traveling north hit him while crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian’s right side, causing shock and a minor burn.

According to the police report, a 55-year-old male pedestrian was injured at 3:47 PM in Brooklyn near 447 Columbia Street. The pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk but not at an intersection and without a crossing signal. A 2023 Honda sedan traveling north struck the pedestrian on its right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, experienced shock, and complained of a minor burn. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any pedestrian fault. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The collision highlights the danger posed by vehicles failing to yield to pedestrians crossing outside intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798771 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Mar 14 - An e-bike rider suffered facial abrasions and shock after a collision caused by following too closely. The crash occurred on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider was helmeted but still sustained injuries from the impact.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 11:45 AM on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The injured party was a 46-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike southbound. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' as the primary contributing factor, indicating driver error. The bicyclist was helmeted but still suffered abrasions to the face and was in shock. The e-bike driver held a permit license from New York. There was no vehicle damage reported, and the point of impact was the right front quarter panel of an unspecified vehicle also traveling southbound. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. This crash highlights the dangers posed by close following distances in mixed traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799556 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Mar 13 - SUV plows into flatbed’s rear on Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Driver and passenger hurt. Police cite inattention and tailgating. Metal crunches. Shock and bruises follow.

According to the police report, at 8:35 AM on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway, a Dodge SUV rear-ended a Ford flatbed truck. The SUV driver was inattentive and distracted, and followed too closely, causing the crash. Both the 67-year-old SUV driver and his 48-year-old front passenger suffered moderate injuries, including back contusions and shock. Both wore lap belts and were not ejected. The flatbed’s right rear bumper and the SUV’s front end were damaged. The report highlights driver inattention and following too closely as key factors in the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798390 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Mar 13 - Two taxis collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at 7:51 a.m. Following too closely caused a rear-end crash. Two passengers suffered head and full-body injuries with whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses.

According to the police report, at 7:51 a.m., two taxis traveling eastbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway collided. The crash involved a rear-end impact, with the striking taxi hitting the center back end of the lead taxi. The contributing factor cited was "Following Too Closely," indicating driver error in maintaining unsafe distance. Two passengers in the lead taxi were injured: a 25-year-old female with head injuries and a 33-year-old male with injuries to his entire body. Both passengers complained of whiplash, were conscious, and were restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report does not indicate any contributing factors from the passengers or other road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798603 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Mar 8 - A driver out on bail smashed into a Toyota in Bushwick. The crash killed Hayden Wallace and injured three others. The driver fled, leaving chaos behind. Police tracked him for over a year. Charges stack up, but the loss remains.

NY Daily News (March 8, 2025) reports that Christopher Seabrook, 28, was arrested after a deadly hit-and-run in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Seabrook had been out on bail for a previous crash involving police. On January 8, 2024, he crashed into a Toyota, killing Hayden Wallace and injuring three others. Seabrook fled the scene, abandoning his vehicle. The article notes, "All accidents are useless but this one was even more useless because [Seabrook] had so many other offenses." Seabrook faces 23 charges, including manslaughter, leaving the scene, unlicensed driving, and speeding. The case highlights repeated driver offenses and questions about bail and enforcement. Police needed over a year to arrest Seabrook, who had a history of fleeing crashes and driving without a license.

• Repeat Offender Kills Passenger In Brooklyn Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-08

Mar 4 - SUV driver, distracted, hit a moped on Court Street. Moped rider, 26, bruised arm. Impact crushed moped’s front, SUV’s side. No mention of rider fault. Inattention behind the wheel caused harm.

According to the police report, a crash occurred at midnight on Court Street in Brooklyn. A licensed SUV driver, distracted and inattentive, struck a 2024 moped while parked. The moped rider, a 26-year-old man, was driving straight and suffered a contusion to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The SUV’s left side doors and the moped’s front end were damaged. There is no mention of any error or fault by the moped rider. The crash highlights the danger posed by distracted drivers in city traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796391 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Mar 4 - MTA rolled out new open-gangway subway cars on Brooklyn’s G line. Riders can move freely between cars. Wider doors, better lighting, and safety cameras mark a shift. Council Member Shahana Hanif backed the upgrade. Riders welcomed the change. More trains coming soon.

On March 4, 2025, the MTA unveiled open-gangway R211T subway cars on the G line at Church Avenue, Brooklyn. The event, covered by amny.com, marked a milestone in subway modernization. The new cars feature open gangways, wider doors, improved lighting, digital screens, better accessibility, and enhanced safety cameras. Council Member Shahana Hanif (District 39) attended the unveiling and voiced support: "It'll make our ride as users more comfortable and efficient." MTA NYC Transit President Demetrius Crichlow called the design a unique experience, highlighting increased comfort and reliability. The R211T cars are part of the MTA's $68 billion capital plan for 2025-2029, pending state approval. Riders responded positively, noting the freedom to move and improved comfort. No formal safety analyst assessment was provided.

• Gang way! MTA unveils new walk-through subway cars on Brooklyn – Queens train line, amny.com, Published 2025-03-04

Mar 4 - MTA rolled out new open gangway trains on Brooklyn’s G line. Riders now move freely between cars. Wider doors, bright lights, and cameras sharpen safety. Council Member Shahana Hanif cheered the upgrade. More trains arrive soon. The city’s subway inches forward.

On March 4, 2025, the MTA debuted its open gangway R211T trains on the G line in Brooklyn. The event, attended by Council Member Shahana Hanif (District 39), marked the first time G riders could walk end-to-end through the train. The new cars feature wider doors, improved lighting, and advanced cameras. The MTA’s summary states: 'The open gangway train design allows riders to walk freely between cars, a first for the G line, offering increased mobility throughout the train.' Hanif, present at the unveiling, said, 'It'll make our ride as users more comfortable and efficient.' The trains are part of the MTA’s $68 billion capital plan for 2025-2029. More R211T trains will join the G line in coming months. No formal safety analyst assessment was provided, but the upgrades focus on accessibility, visibility, and crowd movement—key factors for passenger safety.

• MTA debuts futuristic open gangway trains on the G line in Brooklyn, brooklynpaper.com, Published 2025-03-04

Mar 3 - A dump truck turned right on Withers Street. It struck a man crouched in the road. The driver fled. The man died at Elmhurst Hospital. Police are still investigating. Brooklyn’s streets claim more lives. The toll grows.

Gothamist reported on March 3, 2025, that a dump truck driver fatally struck a man in his 20s on Withers Street near Woodpoint Road in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The man was 'crouched in the street to pick up food' when the northbound truck turned right and hit him, according to NYPD officials. The driver, a 49-year-old man, left the scene. No arrests have been made. The NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad is investigating. The article notes this crash followed two other recent fatal collisions in Brooklyn. The incident underscores persistent dangers for pedestrians and ongoing issues with drivers leaving crash scenes. NYPD data shows at least 10 traffic deaths in Brooklyn so far this year, matching last year’s pace.

• Dump Truck Kills Pedestrian In Williamsburg, Gothamist, Published 2025-03-03

Mar 2 - A man sped through a stop sign in Brownsville. His Mercedes hit a school bus. His passenger died. He ran from the wreck in a taxi. Police found him later. The victim’s family mourns. The street remains unchanged.

NY Daily News reported on March 2, 2025, that Tyree Epps, 32, drove a Mercedes-Benz without a license, ran a stop sign on Van Sinderen Ave, and crashed into a school bus. The article states, “After the crash, Epps hopped in a taxi and took off, leaving his 26-year-old passenger, Imani Vance, in the front seat suffering severe head trauma.” Epps faces charges of manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, leaving the scene, and unlicensed driving. The bus driver survived. The crash exposes ongoing risks from unlicensed, reckless drivers and the persistent danger at city intersections. The victim’s family is left to grieve and organize a funeral, while the intersection remains a site of loss.

• Unlicensed Driver Flees Fatal Brooklyn Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-02

Mar 1 - Two sedans collided on Brooklyn’s 3rd Avenue. The rear driver, a 54-year-old woman, suffered a back injury and shock. Police identified following too closely as the cause. The impact struck the rear bumper of one vehicle and the front bumper of the other.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:59 on 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn. Two sedans traveling straight ahead collided, with impact at the center back end of the front vehicle and the center front end of the rear vehicle. The rear vehicle’s driver, a 54-year-old woman, was injured with a back injury and experienced shock. The report cites "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor leading to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and traveling in the same direction. The rear vehicle sustained damage to its right rear bumper, while the front vehicle’s right front bumper was damaged. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795964 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Mar 1 - A woman stepped from a cab onto Flatbush Avenue. A Chevrolet struck her. She died at the hospital. Two cars, one victim, late at night. The street did not forgive her pause. The drivers stayed. The city investigates.

ABC7 reported on March 1, 2025, that a 45-year-old woman was killed after exiting a taxi near State Street and Flatbush Avenue in Boerum Hill, Brooklyn. According to the NYPD, she was "riding in a black Cadillac traveling southbound in the middle lane" before she got out. A gray Chevrolet, also southbound but in the right lane, struck her. Both drivers remained at the scene. No arrests have been made. The NYPD Highway Collision Investigation Squad continues to review the crash. The incident highlights the risks faced by passengers exiting vehicles on busy city streets, and underscores the dangers of multi-lane traffic corridors where vulnerable road users must navigate fast-moving cars.

• Woman Killed Exiting Taxi In Brooklyn, ABC7, Published 2025-03-01

Feb 28 - A drunk driver blasted through a red light at 72 mph. He struck Katherine Harris, killing her steps from home. The car crashed on. Blood alcohol twice the limit. The street became a crime scene. Lives shattered in seconds.

NY Daily News reported on February 28, 2025, that Erick Trujillo, 29, was sentenced to three to nine years in prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter. On April 16, 2023, Trujillo drove his Volvo at 72 mph—nearly triple the speed limit—through a red light at Atlantic Ave and Clinton Street in Brooklyn. He struck pedestrian Katherine Harris, 31, killing her instantly, then rear-ended another car and crashed into an outdoor dining shed. Trujillo's blood alcohol level was .17, more than twice the legal limit. The article quotes Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez: "This defendant made a disastrous decision when he got behind the wheel of a car while intoxicated." The case highlights the lethal consequences of impaired driving and excessive speed, underscoring systemic risks for pedestrians in New York City.

• Drunk Driver Speeds, Kills Pedestrian in Brooklyn, NY Daily News, Published 2025-02-28

Feb 26 - Council slashed parking mandates in transit-rich zones. Mandates linger in outer areas. Progress, but not full victory. Some districts carved out exceptions. Housing and parking no longer clash in core neighborhoods. Vulnerable road users still face cars in many places.

""Council Member Shahana Hanif (D Kensington) was one of the progressives whose district includes some of the 'outer transit zone.' Her spokesperson said the Council member 'did not advocate for any carve outs.'"" -- Shahana K. Hanif

On February 26, 2025, the City Council approved Mayor Adams's 'City of Yes' rezoning. The bill divided the city into zones: the Manhattan core, an inner transit zone with no parking mandates, an outer transit zone with reduced mandates, and areas beyond where mandates mostly remain. The matter summary states, 'The final plan did not eliminate parking mandates citywide but divided the city into zones.' Council Member Crystal Hudson pushed to eliminate mandates in all her districts. Council Member Shahana Hanif opposed carve-outs. Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez called parking mandates 'a concession to cars that we don’t need and can’t afford.' Council Member Sandy Nurse’s district saw mandates shaped by community board amendments, not her advocacy. Dan Garodnick, Department of City Planning chair, said, 'parking and housing are no longer coming into conflict in the parts of New York City that are well-served by transit.' The bill passed after compromises, leaving mandates in some areas and progress in others. No direct safety impact assessment was provided.

• ‘City of … Sort Of’: How Do The ‘Outer Transit Zone’ Parking Mandate Reductions Work?, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-02-26

Feb 24 - A sedan driver distracted by inattention struck a 27-year-old e-scooter rider in Brooklyn. The rider was ejected and suffered a concussion and lower leg injuries. The crash occurred near 300 Flatbush Ave during the sedan’s slowing maneuver.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:25 near 300 Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn. A 27-year-old male e-scooter rider was injured after being struck by a 2019 sedan traveling south. The sedan driver was licensed but distracted, with 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' cited as a contributing factor. The sedan was slowing or stopping when the collision happened, impacting the left side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the e-scooter. The e-scooter rider was ejected and sustained a concussion and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The rider was conscious but injured. No safety equipment was reported on the rider. Vehicle damage was reported as none. The report emphasizes driver distraction as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794812 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Feb 22 - A taxi struck the rear of a sedan on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at dawn. The sedan’s right rear passenger suffered facial contusions. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors in the crash.

At 4:47 AM on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway, a taxi collided with the rear of a sedan traveling westbound, according to the police report. The impact was at the sedan’s center front end and the taxi’s center back end. A 22-year-old female occupant seated in the sedan’s right rear suffered facial contusions and was conscious after the crash. The police report identifies driver inattention and following too closely as the primary contributing factors. The injured passenger was secured with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. Multiple vehicles were involved, but the critical collision was the rear-end strike by the taxi on the sedan. The report places responsibility on the taxi driver’s failure to maintain safe distance and attention, with no mention of victim fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794588 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18