Jul 31 - A motorbike and sedan collided on 89 9 Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered injuries. The motorbike driver was ejected and sustained abrasions. The sedan driver reported whiplash. Police cited following too closely and unsafe lane changing as causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:58 on 89 9 Street in Brooklyn involving a 2023 JIAJUE motorbike and a 2021 Tesla sedan. The motorbike driver, a 37-year-old male, was ejected and sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious but injured. The sedan driver, a 26-year-old female, suffered whiplash and remained inside her vehicle. The report identifies the contributing factors as 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' by the drivers. The motorbike was traveling east going straight ahead, while the sedan was making a left turn. Impact occurred at the motorbike's center front end and the sedan's left front bumper. Both drivers were licensed, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744551 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 29 - A sedan traveling west struck a bicyclist also heading west on Sackett Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. Driver inattention caused the collision, according to the police report.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Sackett Street in Brooklyn collided with a bicyclist also traveling west at 19:21. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan striking the center back end of the bike. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and shock. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744142 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 29 - Two SUVs collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at 8:40 a.m. One driver changed lanes and struck the rear of the other vehicle. A right rear passenger suffered upper arm injuries and shock, restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:40 a.m. on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. A 2020 Cadillac SUV, traveling west and changing lanes, struck the center back end of a 1999 Ford SUV also traveling west going straight ahead. The impact was at the center front end of the Ford and the center back end of the Cadillac. The driver of the Cadillac failed to maintain lane position, causing the rear-end collision. A 49-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear of the Ford SUV was injured, suffering upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the lane change as the critical driver error. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743784 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 28 - A 74-year-old man crossing Flatbush Avenue was struck by an SUV making an improper left turn. The impact caused lower leg injuries and bruising. The driver’s failure to yield and passing too closely endangered the pedestrian outside a crosswalk.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:32 in Brooklyn near 230 Flatbush Avenue. A Jeep SUV was making a left turn when it struck a 74-year-old male pedestrian crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right rear quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The report cites the driver’s 'Turning Improperly' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious but injured. The SUV showed no damage, indicating the pedestrian bore the brunt of the collision. The data highlights driver error in maneuvering and failure to yield as the primary causes of this injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744549 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 26 - A sedan merged into a cyclist on Union Street. The rider was thrown, face scraped, left conscious. Driver inattention caused the crash. Both vehicles damaged. The street left another vulnerable road user hurt.

According to the police report, a sedan merged eastbound on Union Street in Brooklyn and struck a bicyclist riding straight. The 28-year-old female cyclist was ejected and suffered facial abrasions. The sedan's right front quarter panel hit the bike's left side, damaging both. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause. The cyclist wore no safety equipment, but no contributing factors were attributed to her. The rider stayed conscious after the crash. The collision shows the risk distracted drivers pose to people on bikes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743231 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 26 - Atlantic Avenue gets a lifeline. New mid-block crossings, concrete islands, and curb extensions aim to slow cars and protect people. Local leaders call it overdue. For years, crashes haunted this corridor. Now, the city moves to put people before traffic.

On July 26, 2024, Council Member Lincoln Restler announced major street safety upgrades for Atlantic Avenue in District 33. The project, led by NYC DOT, brings mid-block crossings, concrete pedestrian islands, curb enhancements, and split-phase signals to one of Brooklyn’s deadliest corridors. The matter, titled 'Atlantic Avenue upgrade: Locals celebrate major safety fixes coming to dangerous corridor,' highlights years of advocacy after repeated crashes. Restler, who has long pushed for these changes, praised the progress: 'Atlantic Avenue has been extremely dangerous my whole life. I'm excited by the progress we're making in partnership with DOT to expand mid-block crossings and other smart interventions to slow down cars and advance safety in our community.' The announcement follows a deadly crash last spring and is part of the city’s Vision Zero push. Local officials and advocates say these changes mark a crucial step in ending the street’s legacy of danger and death.

• Atlantic Avenue upgrade: Locals celebrate major safety fixes coming to dangerous corridor, brooklynpaper.com, Published 2024-07-26

Jul 23 - A distracted SUV driver struck an e-scooter rider traveling south on Court Street in Brooklyn. The rider suffered bruising and injury to his elbow and lower arm. The crash exposed driver inattention and improper lane use as critical factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:00 AM on Court Street in Brooklyn. A 47-year-old male e-scooter rider was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to his elbow and lower arm. The report identifies the SUV driver as the primary cause, citing 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The SUV was parked before the crash and was struck on its left side doors, while the e-scooter impacted with its center front end. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling south. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The e-scooter rider was conscious and not ejected. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior or equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and improper lane maneuvers in urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742523 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 19 - Council Speaker Adams wavers on using new power to lower speed limits. She calls for district input. Advocates warn: patchwork rules endanger lives. Uniform 20 mph limit saves people. Council delays action as streets stay deadly.

On July 19, 2024, Council Speaker Adrienne Adams addressed the Council’s authority under Sammy’s Law, which lets New York City lower its speed limit. The matter, discussed in Streetsblog, quotes Adams: “Each Council member is going to have to weigh in on how they feel it should be enacted or should not be enacted in their district.” Adams hesitated to commit to a citywide 20 mph limit, instead suggesting community-by-community decisions. Eric McClure of StreetsPAC called this approach “chaotic and dangerous,” pushing for a uniform 20 mph limit to save lives. Elizabeth Adams of Transportation Alternatives urged a comprehensive, data-driven plan. State Senator Andrew Gounardes and Brad Hoylman-Sigal pressed the Council to use its new powers. The Department of Transportation clarified its limited authority. The Council’s delay leaves vulnerable road users at risk.

• Speaker Adams: Council May Not Use its ‘Sammy’s Law’ Power to Lower Speed Limits, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-07-19

Jul 18 - An e-bike rider was injured and ejected after a collision on 5 Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash involved a Chevrolet SUV. Police cite the vehicle driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as a key factor in the impact and injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:41 on 5 Avenue near 14 Street in Brooklyn. A 37-year-old male e-bike rider was injured, suffering contusions and upper arm injuries, and was ejected from his vehicle. The report identifies the contributing factor as "Passing Too Closely" by the other vehicle, a Chevrolet SUV, which collided with the e-bike's right front quarter panel. The SUV sustained no damage, indicating the force of impact was primarily absorbed by the e-bike and its rider. The e-bike rider was conscious after the crash but sustained serious injuries. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior or safety equipment. The collision highlights the danger posed by drivers failing to maintain safe passing distances around vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741875 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 18 - A moving SUV struck a parked SUV on Atlantic Avenue. The parked driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were damaged. The crash shows the danger when drivers fail to control their vehicles.

According to the police report, a 2024 Subaru SUV traveling east on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn struck the left rear bumper of a parked 2018 Jeep SUV. The driver of the parked Jeep, a 51-year-old woman, was injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious. Both vehicles sustained bumper damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors, but the moving vehicle failed to avoid a stationary car, indicating driver error in attention or control. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No victim actions contributed to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741606 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 17 - A woman, 30, crossing Court Street with the signal, was hit by a vehicle’s right front bumper. She suffered an arm abrasion. No driver errors listed. The street claimed another body. The impact did the harm.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old woman was crossing Court Street at West 9 Street in Brooklyn with the signal when a vehicle struck her with its right front bumper. She suffered an abrasion to her upper arm and shoulder and remained conscious at the scene. The report does not list any driver errors or contributing factors. No details are given about the vehicle or driver. The pedestrian’s action—crossing with the signal—was noted but not cited as a cause. The record centers on the vehicle’s impact and the injury that followed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741533 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 17 - A Ford SUV traveling east struck a sedan making a left turn on Atlantic Avenue. The sedan driver, a 23-year-old man, suffered full-body injuries and shock. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the early morning crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:40 a.m. on Atlantic Avenue near Columbia Street. A 2020 Ford SUV was traveling east, going straight ahead, when it collided with a 2019 sedan making a left turn southwest. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV and the right front quarter panel of the sedan. The sedan driver, a 23-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt, was injured with complaints of pain and nausea and suffered injuries to his entire body, resulting in shock. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield, but the collision occurred during the sedan's left turn maneuver against the SUV's straight travel. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741139 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 10 - Two sedans collided on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn, injuring a female driver and her male passenger. Both suffered bruises and contusions, with upper arm and back injuries reported. The crash involved improper passing and unsafe lane changes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:20 on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. Two sedans collided, involving a 29-year-old female driver and a 29-year-old male front-seat passenger. Both occupants were injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to the shoulder, upper arm, and back. The female driver was wearing a lap belt and remained conscious. The report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors, highlighting driver errors as central to the collision. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was noted on the left rear quarter panel and front bumpers, confirming the impact points consistent with the described driver errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739911 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 6 - A sedan turning left collided with a southbound moped on Union Street in Brooklyn. The moped driver suffered head injuries and shock. Police cite the sedan driver’s failure to maintain safe distance and improper passing as causes of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:50 AM on Union Street, Brooklyn. A sedan traveling north was making a left turn when it struck a southbound moped. The moped driver, a 51-year-old male, sustained head injuries and was in shock, reporting pain and nausea. The report identifies the sedan driver’s errors as "Following Too Closely" and "Passing Too Closely," indicating a failure to maintain safe distance and improper passing maneuvers. The moped driver was not ejected and was using a harness. The sedan’s point of impact was the right front bumper, while the moped’s undercarriage was damaged. These details highlight the sedan driver’s critical mistakes leading to the collision and serious injury of the vulnerable moped rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738353 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 6 - A sedan traveling west on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway struck another vehicle from behind. Three female occupants, including the driver, suffered neck and head injuries. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors.

According to the police report, a 2015 Honda sedan traveling west on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway was involved in a rear-end collision. The driver, a 27-year-old female from New Jersey, was found to have been inattentive and following too closely, which led to the crash. The impact occurred at the center front end of the vehicle. Three female occupants were injured: the driver suffered a concussion and was incoherent, a 21-year-old female passenger in the middle rear seat and a 1-year-old female front passenger both sustained neck contusions and bruises. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The police report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors, emphasizing driver error as the cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738144 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 2 - A 35-year-old male SUV driver suffered back injuries and shock after a collision with a box truck on Atlantic Avenue. The crash involved a failure to yield right-of-way. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage in the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Atlantic Avenue at 14:09. A 35-year-old male driver of a 2022 SUV was making a right turn northeast when his vehicle's left front bumper collided with the right front bumper of a box truck traveling east. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error. The SUV driver was injured, suffering back pain and shock, and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The box truck had no occupants at the time. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front bumpers. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737458 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 27 - A 17-year-old female bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a crash on Atlantic Avenue. The police report cites traffic control disregarded as a key factor. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected, with no vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Atlantic Avenue at 9:30 p.m. The injured party was a 17-year-old female bicyclist traveling eastbound, who sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from her bike, which sustained no damage. The other involved vehicle, traveling northbound and going straight ahead, also showed no damage. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist's behavior or safety equipment. The focus remains on the disregard of traffic control by the involved parties, highlighting systemic danger in the intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736464 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 27 - A distracted driver making a left turn struck a 41-year-old man crossing 5 Avenue with the signal in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered arm injuries and shock. The crash exposed the dangers of driver inattention at intersections.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:40 on 5 Avenue near President Street in Brooklyn. The driver was making a left turn when the vehicle's center front end struck a 41-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as the contributing factor to the collision. No other vehicle or driver details were provided. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This incident highlights the critical role of driver distraction in causing harm to vulnerable road users even when they follow crossing rules.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736503 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 26 - A dump truck turned right on Bond and Butler. Steel met flesh. An 83-year-old woman, crossing without a signal, was struck and killed. The truck showed no damage. The street absorbed another silent, brutal loss.

According to the police report, an 83-year-old woman was crossing at the corner of Bond Street and Butler Street in Brooklyn when a northbound dump truck, registered in New Jersey, made a right turn and struck her. The report states the pedestrian was 'crossing without a signal.' The truck, described as a 2018 KW-TRUCK/BUS, showed 'no damage' after the crash. The victim suffered fatal injuries to her entire body and was pronounced dead at the scene. Police list the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both the driver and the pedestrian. The report notes the truck's point of impact was the 'right front quarter panel.' The narrative describes the moment as one where 'her body bore the weight of steel, silence, and final breath.' No driver errors are explicitly cited in the data, and no victim behaviors are listed as contributing factors beyond the absence of a crossing signal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735930 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 26 - Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon pushes a bill to ban parking near intersections citywide. The move targets deadly corners where cars block sightlines. Sixteen community boards and dozens of officials back it. DOT drags its feet. Advocates demand action.

Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon introduced a bill to end New York City's exemption from the state law banning parking within 20 feet of intersections. The bill, now under consideration, has strong support: sixteen community boards and over three dozen elected officials have signed on. The measure aims to remove parked cars from corners, a practice called 'daylighting,' to improve visibility and cut intersection crashes. Simon called it a 'no-brainer,' saying, 'people feel a lot safer crossing those intersections.' DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez has voiced concerns that daylighting could lead to faster, more dangerous turns, but advocates like Sara Lind of Open Plans counter that daylighting is 'proven and widely popular.' The DOT missed a deadline for a daylighting safety study but claims it will daylight 1,000 intersections this year. Advocates urge the city to follow the law and protect vulnerable road users at every intersection.

• ‘No-Brainer’: State Pol Seeks Citywide Parking Ban Near Intersections, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-06-26