Jun 4 - A Honda HRV plowed into a 41-year-old woman as she crossed Flatbush Avenue with the signal. Her head struck the pavement. Blood pooled on the street. The driver did not stop. The car bore no sign of the violence.

According to the police report, a Honda HRV traveling east on Flatbush Avenue at Saint Marks Avenue struck a 41-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. The report states the pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to her head after impact with the pavement. The driver, described as a man alone in the vehicle, did not remain at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no visible damage despite the severity of the pedestrian's injuries. The report notes the victim was crossing legally at the intersection, with the signal. No contributing factors were attributed to the pedestrian’s actions. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of driver distraction and inexperience.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733334 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 3 - A 33-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured after colliding with a parked sedan on Smith Street in Brooklyn. The bike struck the left side doors of the sedan while traveling north. The bicyclist suffered contusions and arm injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:38 PM on Smith Street, Brooklyn. A 33-year-old male bicyclist, traveling northbound, collided with a parked sedan that was stationary on the street. The point of impact was the left side doors of the sedan, and the bike sustained damage to its center front end. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, including contusions and bruises. The bicyclist was conscious at the scene and was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan had no damage reported. The police report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors, but the collision with a parked vehicle indicates a hazardous condition for the bicyclist. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729769 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 3 - Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.

Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.

• File S 9718, Open States, Published 2024-06-03

May 28 - A 48-year-old woman crossing with the signal suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries after an SUV making a left turn struck her. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, causing a collision at the intersection of Kane and Hicks Streets.

According to the police report, at 14:25, a 2015 SUV traveling west on Kane Street was making a left turn when it struck a 48-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection with Hicks Street. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her abdomen and pelvis and was conscious at the scene. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not cited with any contributing factors. This collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors, particularly failure to yield and distraction, in intersections where pedestrians have the right-of-way.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728142 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 23 - Two sedans met steel to steel at 8th Avenue and Union. Both drivers distracted. Metal folded. A 46-year-old man, unbelted, crushed at the knee. The street fell silent, bearing the cost of inattention.

According to the police report, two sedans collided head-on at the corner of 8th Avenue and Union Street in Brooklyn at 20:14. Both vehicles were traveling straight when the crash occurred. The report states, "Both drivers distracted." The impact left a 46-year-old male driver with severe crush injuries to his knee and lower leg. The police report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor for both drivers. The injured man was not wearing a seatbelt, but the report does not cite this as a contributing factor. Additionally, a 41-year-old female front passenger suffered chest injuries and a concussion. The narrative describes the aftermath: "Metal folded. A 46-year-old man, unbelted, crushed at the knee. Both drivers distracted. The street fell quiet, holding the weight of what could not be undone." The collision underscores the danger when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727274 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 23 - A man on a motorcycle, unlicensed, hit an 8-year-old girl crossing outside a crosswalk. The child suffered facial abrasions. The crash cut through Brooklyn’s evening, exposing the risk of unlicensed drivers.

According to the police report, at 20:04 in Brooklyn, an unlicensed male driving a 2024 ZNEN motorcycle eastbound struck an 8-year-old girl as she crossed the street outside a crosswalk or signal. The motorcycle’s center front end hit the child, causing facial abrasions. She remained conscious after the crash. The report identifies the driver as unlicensed, a critical factor in the collision. No driver contributing factors beyond license status were listed. The child’s actions were noted but not cited as contributing factors. The crash left the young pedestrian injured, underscoring the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727001 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 23 - A bicyclist riding north struck the left side doors of a parked bus in Brooklyn. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries, remaining conscious. No damage was reported to either vehicle. Driver errors remain unspecified in the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:30 AM near 424 Clinton Street in Brooklyn. A 40-year-old female bicyclist traveling north collided with the left side doors of a bus that was parked and unoccupied. The bicyclist sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The bus, a 2017 model operated by a licensed male driver, showed no damage. The report lists no explicit contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The absence of vehicle damage and the bus’s parked status highlight the complexity of the incident, but no driver errors were cited in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727002 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 21 - A motorcycle struck the rear of an SUV traveling north on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcyclist, a 34-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited following too closely as the primary contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:11 AM on Flatbush Avenue near Bergen Street in Brooklyn. A 34-year-old male motorcyclist, wearing a helmet, collided with the center back end of a northbound SUV. The motorcyclist was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the sole contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating driver error on the motorcycle operator’s part. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The motorcyclist was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No pedestrian or cyclist victims were involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726541 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 20 - A 53-year-old man crossing with the signal suffered a concussion and upper arm injury when a vehicle backing on 4 Avenue struck him. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, highlighting dangers posed by distracted driving in Brooklyn intersections.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 4 Avenue and 8 Street in Brooklyn around 1:45 p.m. The 53-year-old male pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a vehicle backing up struck him. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor, cited twice, emphasizing the driver’s failure to maintain awareness during the backing maneuver. The pedestrian sustained a concussion and an upper arm injury but remained conscious. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The vehicle involved was unspecified in type and had no occupants besides the driver. This incident underscores the systemic danger of driver distraction during complex vehicle movements like backing in busy urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727452 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 19 - Two sedans collided hard on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Metal twisted. A woman, unlicensed, was thrown from her car. Her face struck the asphalt. She lay broken and semiconscious as sirens echoed off cooling steel.

A violent collision unfolded on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at 9:32 a.m. when two sedans, both traveling west, crashed with force. According to the police report, the crash involved a 2015 Infiniti sedan going straight and a 2017 Nissan sedan making a left turn. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The impact crushed the left front of both vehicles. A 32-year-old woman, driving the Nissan without a valid license, was ejected from her car. According to the police report, she landed face-first on the roadway, suffering severe injuries and was found semiconscious. The report describes the aftermath: 'Her face struck asphalt. Semiconscious. Broken. The road held her still as steel cooled and sirens rose.' Driver error—specifically unsafe speed—stands at the center of this crash. No evidence in the report attributes any contributing factor to the victim’s behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725786 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 15 - A bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a Ford sedan collided with his bike on 7 Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash occurred as the sedan was slowing, distracted by passengers. The cyclist remained conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 4:00 PM on 7 Avenue in Brooklyn involving a 2016 Ford sedan and a bicyclist traveling southwest. The sedan was slowing or stopping when its right front bumper struck the left front bumper of the bike. The bicyclist, a 39-year-old man, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passenger Distraction' as contributing factors, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment, but no contributing factors related to the victim were noted. Neither vehicle sustained damage. The crash highlights driver distraction as a critical factor in this collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725067 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 15 - State leaders urge passage of A4120/S1981 to slash driving by one-fifth. The bill aims to shift funding from highways to transit, cycling, and walking. Advocates say fewer cars mean fewer deaths. The clock ticks toward the session’s end.

Bill A4120/S1981, now before the New York State Legislature, seeks a 20% reduction in vehicle miles traveled (VMT) by 2050. The measure is championed by State Sen. Andrew Gounardes and backed by a coalition of local officials. On May 15, 2024, a letter to Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins called for swift passage before the session ends in June. The letter states, 'The state Legislature should pass the law before the end of this session in June, which could pivot transportation funding toward more beneficial uses like mass transit and biking and walking infrastructure.' Stewart-Cousins is mentioned as a key recipient. The bill would force agencies to prioritize projects for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit riders over highway expansion. Advocates argue this shift will save lives, cut pollution, and undo harms from car-centric planning.

• New York Pols Back Gounardes's Bill to Cut Driving by 20%, streetsblog.org, Published 2024-05-15

May 15 - New York City seizes the Brooklyn Marine Terminal. Officials promise a modern port and mixed-use hub. Council Member Alexa Avilés joins the task force. Critics warn of more trucks if Red Hook shrinks. The city pledges community input. Impact on street safety remains unclear.

On May 15, 2024, New York City announced it will take control of the Brooklyn Marine Terminal, launching a major redevelopment plan. The project, described as a 'modern maritime port and mixed-use community hub,' aims to overhaul the industrial waterfront with new housing and shipping facilities. Council Member Alexa Avilés, representing District 38, serves as vice chair of the Brooklyn Marine Terminal Taskforce, leading community engagement. The plan includes an $80 million city investment and a $15 million state investment in cold storage to reduce truck traffic. Rep. Jerry Nadler criticized the move, warning that shrinking the Red Hook Container Port could increase truck traffic and harm jobs. The final vision will be shaped by community input. No formal safety analysis for vulnerable road users has been released.

• City takes ownership of Brooklyn Marine Terminal, planning modern mixed-use transformation, brooklynpaper.com, Published 2024-05-15

May 15 - Albany lawmakers urge a 20% cut in driving by 2050. The bill would shift funds from highways to transit, biking, and walking. Electeds from Brooklyn to Buffalo back the move. Streets could change. Fewer cars. More space for people. Lives at stake.

Bill A4120/S1981 aims to cut vehicle miles traveled in New York by 20% by 2050. On May 15, 2024, more than a dozen local officials sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, urging passage before session’s end in June. The letter, organized by Local Progress, states: 'This means projects that expanded cycling infrastructure, pedestrian walkways, and public transit were prioritized over outdated highway expansions and lane widening.' State Senator Andrew Gounardes sponsors the bill. Alex Marion, Syracuse city auditor, signed on, saying, 'If we can reduce the vehicle miles traveled, we can look at the space of streets differently.' The bill would force planners to consider car miles in every project, shifting focus from car movement to safer, people-first streets. The policy could help undo decades of harm from highways that split communities and reinforce segregation.

• New York Pols Back Gounardes’s Bill to Cut Driving by 20%, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-05-15

May 14 - A 28-year-old woman suffered full-body bruises after a moped struck her at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver disregarded traffic controls and exhibited aggressive driving, colliding head-on with the pedestrian who was crossing legally.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Kane Street near Clinton Street in Brooklyn at 7:20 p.m. A moped traveling northbound struck a 28-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision happened. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors on the part of the moped driver. The point of impact was the center front end of the moped. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises over her entire body but remained conscious. The report highlights driver errors, specifically failure to obey traffic controls and aggressive behavior, as the cause of the crash. No victim fault or helmet use was noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724901 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 14 - A distracted SUV driver struck a sedan traveling north on Union Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered injuries including whiplash and burns. The SUV hit the sedan’s right front quarter panel, causing moderate vehicle damage and driver injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Union Street near 8 Avenue in Brooklyn at 16:15. A 28-year-old female SUV driver, traveling west and going straight ahead, was inattentive and disregarded traffic control, leading to a collision with a northbound sedan. The SUV impacted the sedan’s right front quarter panel with its left front bumper. Both drivers were injured: the SUV driver sustained a moderate burn to her elbow and lower arm, while the sedan driver, a 49-year-old male, suffered whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, highlighting driver errors as central to the crash. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724799 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 12 - A 49-year-old woman crossing Dikeman Street was struck by a GMC SUV making a left turn. The driver’s inattention caused the collision. The pedestrian suffered bruising and arm injuries. No vehicle damage was reported despite the impact.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Dikeman Street at an intersection with Van Brunt Street in Brooklyn at 18:22. The report states the SUV, a 2019 GMC, was making a left turn traveling west when it struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The contributing factor cited twice in the report is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication. She sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report highlights driver error as the cause, with no mention of pedestrian fault or contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724088 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 11 - Two sedans collided on Atlantic Avenue. The trailing driver failed to maintain distance, striking the lead vehicle. The lead driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash, restrained by a lap belt. Both drivers were licensed men traveling westbound.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling west on Atlantic Avenue collided when the trailing vehicle struck the center back end of the lead sedan. The contributing factor cited was 'Following Too Closely,' indicating driver error by the trailing driver. The lead vehicle's driver, a 28-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. He was restrained by a lap belt. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The lead sedan was slowing or stopping before impact, while the trailing sedan was going straight ahead. Damage was concentrated at the center back end of the lead vehicle and the center front end of the trailing vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723843 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 10 - SUV turned left, struck a 62-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered a head injury and concussion. Driver failed to yield. No vehicle damage. Brooklyn intersection, morning light.

According to the police report, a 62-year-old woman was crossing 7 Avenue at 3 Street in Brooklyn with the signal when an SUV making a left turn struck her with its center front end. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and concussion but remained conscious. The SUV, registered in Illinois and driven by a licensed New York driver, sustained no damage. No other contributing factors were noted. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to yield to people crossing legally at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723820 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 10 - Gov. Hochul backs renewing New York City’s small red light camera program. She stops short of supporting expansion. The city’s power over street safety grows, but Albany holds the reins. Vulnerable road users wait as lawmakers debate control and coverage.

On May 10, 2024, Gov. Kathy Hochul publicly supported reauthorizing New York City’s red light camera program, which is set to expire in December. The bill, sponsored by State Sen. Andrew Gounardes, would renew the program for six years and expand cameras from 150 to 1,325 intersections. Hochul, at a ceremony for 'Sammy’s Law,' said, 'local governments should be making these decisions,' but did not endorse the expansion. The Adams administration and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez have pushed for more cameras. Hochul’s stance signals support for local control over traffic enforcement, but leaves the fate of a broader camera rollout uncertain. Vulnerable road users remain at risk while Albany debates the city’s authority to protect its streets.

• Gov. Hochul Backs Red Light Camera Renewal, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-05-10