Nov 23 - Two SUVs collided head-on on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One driver was unlicensed and alcohol was involved. The licensed driver suffered back injuries and whiplash, restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles damaged at front ends.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:45 on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involving two station wagons/SUVs traveling westbound. One driver was licensed and restrained with a lap belt and harness; he sustained back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The other driver was unlicensed, a critical factor in the collision. Alcohol involvement was also cited as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage, with impact points at the left front bumper and center front end respectively. The licensed driver’s injuries and the vehicle damage indicate a severe impact. The report highlights driver errors including unlicensed operation and alcohol involvement, underscoring systemic risks on this highway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773483 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 20 - A box truck made an improper left turn on Hamilton Place in Brooklyn, striking a parked sedan. The sedan driver, a 58-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a concussion and upper arm injury. The crash exposed critical driver errors and risks.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Hamilton Place in Brooklyn at 3:00 p.m. A box truck, traveling west and making a left turn, collided with a sedan that was parked and also facing west. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of the sedan and the right rear bumper of the truck. The sedan driver, a 58-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained a concussion and an upper arm injury. The police report cites "Turning Improperly" as the contributing factor, highlighting the box truck driver's error in executing the left turn. There were no contributing factors listed for the sedan driver. The truck sustained no damage, while the sedan suffered damage to its left rear quarter panel. This crash underscores the dangers posed by improper vehicle maneuvers in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773513 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 18 - A northbound sedan struck the right rear quarter panel of a merging Mack truck on Hicks Street. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old man, suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries, sustaining contusions and bruises. The crash exposed risks in merging maneuvers.

According to the police report, a 2013 sedan traveling north on Hicks Street collided with the right rear quarter panel of a 2023 Mack truck that was merging. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old male occupant, was injured with contusions and bruises to his abdomen and pelvis but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The truck was also traveling north and had one occupant. The point of impact was the sedan's left rear bumper striking the truck's right rear quarter panel. The report lists the sedan driver's contributing factors as unspecified, indicating potential driver error during the merging maneuver. No contributing factors were assigned to the truck driver. This collision highlights the dangers vehicles face when merging and the potential for rear-quarter impacts leading to serious occupant injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772519 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 17 - A box truck rolled south on Columbia. A 65-year-old man lay in its path. Bone cracked. The shoulder gave. No screech, no crash, only silence. The man died in the street, another life ended by steel and speed.

According to the police report, a 65-year-old man was killed on Columbia Street near Sigourney Street in Brooklyn when a southbound box truck struck him. The incident occurred at 9:49 a.m. The narrative states, 'A 65-year-old man lay still in the road. A southbound box truck passed. No screech, no crash, no damage. Just the crack of bone. The shoulder gave. Then silence.' The police report lists the pedestrian's location as 'not at intersection' and his action as 'other actions in roadway.' Both contributing factors for the pedestrian are marked as 'Unspecified.' The box truck, registered in Illinois and operated by a licensed driver from Pennsylvania, was reportedly 'avoiding object in roadway' before the crash. Despite the lack of visible vehicle damage, the impact proved fatal. The report does not cite any specific driver errors or victim behaviors as contributing factors, but the outcome underscores the lethal risk faced by pedestrians outside intersections in the presence of large vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772019 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 13 - Council demands DOT show its work. The law forces public updates on every street safety project. No more hiding delays. No more silent cost overruns. Progress for bus riders, cyclists, and walkers must be tracked and posted.

Int 1105-2024 became law on May 10, 2025, after action by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, sponsored by Julie Won and co-sponsored by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others, amends the city code to require the Department of Transportation to post annual and monthly updates on all projects tied to the streets master plan. The law’s title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' It forces transparency on protected bike lanes, bus lanes, pedestrian signals, and upgrades. The public will see delays, costs, and status. No more secrets. The mayor returned it unsigned, but the law stands.

• File Int 1105-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-11-13

Nov 12 - Metal screamed near 5th Avenue. A motorcycle clipped a sedan pulling into a spot. A woman, helmeted, crushed her leg. Northbound traffic, one slowed, one did not. The pavement held the silence. Brooklyn’s streets demand attention.

A collision unfolded near 5th Avenue and 39th Street in Brooklyn at 17:40, involving a motorcycle and a sedan, according to the police report. The report states that a motorcycle 'clipped a sedan pulling into a spot.' The impact left a 52-year-old woman, riding as a rear passenger on the motorcycle, with crush injuries to her leg. She was helmeted and remained conscious after the crash. Both vehicles were traveling northbound; the sedan was entering a parked position while the motorcycle was passing. The police report cites 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. This driver error—failing to maintain adequate distance—directly preceded the collision and the resulting injury. The report does not list any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the persistent danger faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770876 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 12 - A taxi struck a pick-up truck from behind on the BQE eastbound entrance at Hamilton Avenue. Both drivers suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Both drivers were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:30 AM on the BQE eastbound entrance at Hamilton Avenue. A taxi traveling east struck the rear of a pick-up truck also traveling east. The point of impact was the center front end of the taxi and the center back end of the pick-up truck. Both drivers, a 56-year-old man in the pick-up truck and a 28-year-old man in the taxi, sustained injuries described as affecting their entire bodies and complained of whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The police report explicitly lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor for both drivers, indicating driver error as the primary cause. No victim behaviors or pedestrian involvement were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771001 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 11 - A collision on Hamilton Ave in Brooklyn injured a 28-year-old male SUV driver. The crash involved an unlicensed sedan driver traveling westbound. The SUV driver suffered a head injury and was trapped, incoherent, and concussed after impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:20 on Hamilton Ave, Brooklyn. The collision involved a 2021 SUV and a 2009 sedan, both traveling westbound. The sedan driver was unlicensed, a critical contributing factor to the crash. The SUV driver, a 28-year-old male occupant, was trapped and sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion and incoherence. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. Alcohol involvement was noted as a contributing factor. The report highlights driver errors, specifically the unlicensed status of the sedan driver, as central to the crash. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770590 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 8 - Governor Hochul cuts the congestion toll to $9. The move aims to beat a Trump block. Experts warn the lower fee will not cut traffic like the original $15 plan. Urgency grows as the MTA stalls projects. Vulnerable road users wait for relief.

""It’s more important than ever that we start congestion pricing immediately, before Trump can block it,"" -- Andrew Gounardes

On November 8, 2024, State Senator Andrew Gounardes responded to Governor Hochul’s revised congestion pricing plan. The new proposal drops the peak toll from $15 to $9. The plan’s status is pending, with urgency to implement before a new presidential administration. Gounardes stressed, “It’s more important than ever that we start congestion pricing immediately, before Trump can block it.” The bill aims to fund the MTA’s 2020-2024 capital plan, but economist Charles Komanoff warns, “You don’t get the immediate traffic speed gain that a $15 toll would give.” The measure is meant to reduce traffic and improve transit, but the lower toll means less impact. The MTA has already paused $16 billion in work. The focus is on starting the program, but advocates note the diluted toll will not deliver the same safety and quality-of-life gains for pedestrians and cyclists.

• Analysis: Hochul's $9 Congestion Toll May Stave Off Trump, But Won't Reduce Traffic as Much, streetsblog.org, Published 2024-11-08

Nov 8 - Governor Hochul slashes NYC’s congestion toll to $9. The move aims to beat a federal block but guts traffic reduction. Streets will see less relief. The plan leaves vulnerable road users exposed. The city trades speed and safety for political timing.

""It s more important than ever that we start congestion pricing immediately, before Trump can block it," said state Senator Andrew Gounardes (D-Brooklyn). "The time to commit to better public transit, less traffic and cleaner air is now."" -- Andrew Gounardes

On November 8, 2024, Governor Hochul proposed lowering New York City’s congestion pricing toll from $15 to $9. The plan, a policy proposal to adjust congestion pricing, comes as officials rush to implement it before a new presidential administration can intervene. The original $15 toll, crafted by the Traffic Mobility Review Board and approved by the MTA Board, promised strong traffic reduction and included credits and caps. The $9 version, previously reviewed in environmental assessments, may lack those protections. Economist Charles Komanoff warns, 'You lose other benefits. Most noticeably, you don’t get the immediate traffic speed gain that a $15 toll would give.' State Senator Andrew Gounardes urges swift action, saying, 'The time to commit to better public transit, less traffic and cleaner air is now.' The lower toll is projected to improve traffic speeds by only 6.4 percent, far less than the 17 percent expected from the original plan. With less traffic reduction, streets remain dangerous for pedestrians and cyclists.

• Analysis: Hochul’s $9 Congestion Toll May Stave Off Trump, But Won’t Reduce Traffic as Much, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-11-08

Nov 5 - A 27-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and injured after colliding with a parked SUV’s left rear quarter panel in Brooklyn. The impact caused minor bleeding and elbow injuries, leaving her in shock. The SUV was stationary at the time of collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:38 near 314 Union Street in Brooklyn. A 27-year-old female bicyclist, traveling eastbound and wearing a helmet, was ejected upon impact with a parked 2013 Honda SUV. The SUV was stationary before the collision, and the point of impact was the vehicle’s left rear quarter panel. The bicyclist sustained injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, with minor bleeding and shock reported. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any driver errors or violations by the SUV driver. The bicyclist was the sole occupant of her vehicle, which was traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No damage was reported to a nearby parked 2024 Toyota sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769086 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 5 - A sedan driver struck a 63-year-old woman on a bike in Brooklyn. She suffered arm and hand injuries. Police blamed driver inattention. The crash exposes the daily threat drivers pose to cyclists.

According to the police report, a 63-year-old female bicyclist was injured when a sedan struck her on Union Street in Brooklyn at 11:45 AM. The cyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. Police identified 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause of the crash. The sedan, parked and facing east, hit the cyclist as she traveled eastbound. The report notes the cyclist was not ejected and remained conscious. No contributing factors were attributed to the cyclist. The sedan suffered damage to its left side doors, while the bike was hit on the left front quarter panel. This crash highlights the danger of driver distraction for vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769087 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 4 - A moped and sedan collided during merging on the BQE eastbound entrance at Hamilton Avenue. The 17-year-old moped driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after partial ejection. Police cited improper lane usage and following too closely as causes.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 12:39 involving a 2024 moped and a 2024 sedan merging northwest on the BQE eastbound entrance at Hamilton Avenue. The moped driver, a 17-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors attributed to the moped driver. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling in the same direction. The point of impact was the moped's left front quarter panel and the sedan's right front bumper. The moped driver was not wearing safety equipment. The report highlights unsafe lane changing and improper passing as key driver errors leading to this injury crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769247 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 3 - A 2014 Infiniti, westbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway, slammed steel. Aggressive driving carved the driver’s face. Blood on glass. Calm lost to rage. One man, 23, left conscious but torn, the highway marked by violence.

According to the police report, a 2014 Infiniti sedan traveling westbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway crashed its right front into a steel barrier. The sole occupant, a 23-year-old male driver, suffered severe facial lacerations and was found conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as the primary contributing factor. The narrative details that 'road rage left its mark where calm should have been,' and describes blood on glass after the impact. The driver was not wearing a seatbelt, but the report does not cite this as a contributing factor to the crash itself. No other vehicles or people were involved. The collision’s violence and injury stemmed directly from the driver’s aggressive actions behind the wheel, as documented by police.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768844 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 1 - Two sedans traveling east on Sackett Street collided in a head-to-tail impact. The driver of the striking vehicle suffered a head injury and whiplash but was not ejected. Both vehicles sustained front and rear center damage respectively.

According to the police report, two sedans were traveling eastbound on Sackett Street when the rear vehicle struck the front vehicle's center rear end with its center front end. The driver of the rear sedan, a 24-year-old male, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists the driver's contributing factors as unspecified, with no mention of pedestrian or cyclist involvement. Both vehicles were damaged at their center front and rear ends, indicating a rear-end collision. The incident highlights driver error related to vehicle control or spacing, as no other contributing factors were specified in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769596 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 30 - A pickup truck hit a 24-year-old man riding an e-bike on 4th Avenue at Sackett Street. He was thrown, his body broken. He died under the Brooklyn night, helmet still strapped to his head. The street swallowed another cyclist.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old man riding an e-bike was struck by a northbound pickup truck at 4th Avenue and Sackett Street in Brooklyn. The report states the cyclist was 'thrown' and suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The narrative describes the victim as having his 'helmet strapped' and notes he 'died there, under the Brooklyn night.' The e-bike was demolished, with the point of impact listed as the right side doors, while the pickup truck sustained damage to its right front bumper. The police report does not specify any contributing factors or driver errors, listing them as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist’s helmet use is mentioned only as a detail, not as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the impact and the deadly consequences for the vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767852 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 18 - A speeding SUV changed lanes improperly and collided with a sedan making a left turn on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries, enduring shock and pain. Both vehicles sustained front and rear bumper damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:04 on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver was traveling north, changing lanes at unsafe speed when the collision happened. The sedan was making a left turn at the time. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors, highlighting driver errors on the SUV's part. The SUV's left front bumper struck the sedan's right rear bumper. The 24-year-old male SUV driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with knee, lower leg, and foot trauma and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The sedan driver was licensed and driving north as well. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764395 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 17 - A woman pedaled west on Union Street. She missed the sign. Head met pavement. Blood pooled. Her helmet held, but her body broke. She stayed awake as the street fell silent. The bike survived. She did not, not fully.

A 41-year-old woman riding a bicycle westbound near 901 Union Street in Brooklyn was ejected from her bike and suffered a head injury, according to the police report. The report states the cyclist 'disregarded traffic control,' leading to the crash. She was described as 'conscious' but suffered 'severe bleeding' from the head. The narrative notes, 'The sign was missed. She flew, struck head-first. Her helmet held. Blood pooled.' The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor. No other vehicles were involved, and the report does not cite any other contributing behaviors. The focus remains on the failure to observe traffic control devices, as documented by police.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764626 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 15 - A 24-year-old female SUV driver suffered head injuries and whiplash after rear-ending a pickup truck on Bay Street in Brooklyn. The crash happened at 11:44 a.m. Police cited following too closely as the primary cause. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bay Street in Brooklyn at 11:44 a.m. The 24-year-old female driver of a 2023 Dodge SUV was injured with head trauma and whiplash. She was wearing a lap belt and remained conscious. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor to the collision. The SUV struck the center back end of a 2017 Toyota pickup truck traveling eastbound. The pickup truck showed no damage and had a male licensed driver from Pennsylvania. The SUV driver was cited for following too closely, a driver error that led directly to the impact. There is no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement. The report explicitly notes no vehicle damage despite the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763916 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 10 - Council bill orders DOT to build 35 e-bike battery stations yearly. A quarter will sit curbside, letting riders lock up. Sponsors: Rivera, Nurse, Hanif. Streets may shift. City must post locations.

Int 1084-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced October 10, 2024. The bill reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to install e-bicycle battery stations.' Council Members Carlina Rivera (primary sponsor), Sandy Nurse, and Shahana K. Hanif back the measure. It mandates DOT to install at least 35 e-bike battery stations each year for five years, with at least 25% curbside for secure parking. DOT must report on station rollout and post locations online. The bill aims to reshape curb space and infrastructure for e-bike riders, but offers no direct safety analysis for vulnerable road users.

• File Int 1084-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-10-10