May 8 - A 20-year-old male bicyclist riding west on Sackett Street was struck by a southwest-bound SUV making a left turn. The collision caused abrasions to the cyclist’s elbow and lower arm. Police cite the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:40 on Sackett Street. A 20-year-old male bicyclist traveling west was hit by a 2021 Subaru SUV making a left turn southwest. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper striking the bike's center back end. The bicyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly attributes the crash to the SUV driver's failure to yield right-of-way. No contributing factors from the bicyclist were noted. The collision highlights the danger posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to straight-traveling cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723019 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 8 - A sedan parked on Imlay Street was struck on its left rear bumper by a northbound pickup truck making a right turn. The sedan driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited the truck driver for disregarding traffic control.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:30 AM on Imlay Street in Brooklyn. A sedan, parked and facing north, was hit on its left rear bumper by a northbound pickup truck making a right turn. The sedan's driver, a 46-year-old male, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the pickup truck driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. No other contributing factors were noted, and the sedan driver was not at fault. The pickup truck sustained damage to its right rear quarter panel, confirming the point of impact. This collision highlights driver error in failing to yield or obey traffic controls, resulting in injury to a vulnerable occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722887 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 7 - A sedan making a right turn on Flatbush Avenue struck a southbound bicyclist. The cyclist, helmeted and conscious, suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The crash exposed driver distraction and improper lane use as critical factors.

According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided on Flatbush Avenue near Saint Marks Avenue in Brooklyn at 18:20. The sedan driver was making a right turn when the crash occurred. The bicyclist, a 34-year-old man wearing a helmet, was traveling southbound and was hit at the center back end of his bike. The cyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention and lane discipline. No other victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was minimal on the sedan, but the bike showed impact damage at the center back end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723059 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 1 - A box truck traveling east rear-ended a station wagon SUV also heading east on 8 Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV’s front passenger, a 39-year-old man, suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. Police cite following too closely as the cause.

According to the police report, at 11:44 AM in Brooklyn near 1419 8 Avenue, a box truck traveling east struck the left front bumper of a Ford SUV also traveling east. The collision injured a 39-year-old male front passenger in the SUV, who sustained a fractured and dislocated shoulder. The passenger was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report identifies the box truck driver’s error as "Following Too Closely," leading to the crash. Both drivers were licensed, with the truck driver operating a 2020 Hino box truck and the SUV driver in a 2014 Ford SUV. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the SUV and the right front bumper of the truck. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721311 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 26 - SUV driver, distracted, pulled from parking and hit a southbound cyclist on Court Street. The rider, a 40-year-old woman, suffered arm and hand injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The cyclist wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV moved from a parked position and struck a southbound bicyclist on Court Street in Brooklyn at 15:40. The 40-year-old woman riding the bike was injured, suffering contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. She remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The SUV's left side doors hit the bike's right front quarter panel. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No damage was reported to the bike. The crash underscores the danger of driver inattention to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720117 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 26 - Assembly bill A 9921 targets cars blocking crosswalks. Makes parking in pedestrian paths a crime. Law aims to clear the way for walkers. Sponsors push for safer streets. No more cars in the crosswalk.

Assembly bill A 9921, the 'New York State pedestrian right-of-way protection act,' was introduced on April 26, 2024. The bill sits in the sponsorship stage. It makes it an unclassified misdemeanor to stop, stand, or park a vehicle in a pedestrian right-of-way. The matter title reads: 'Enacts the New York State pedestrian right-of-way protection act.' Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon leads as primary sponsor, joined by Juan Ardila, Fred Thiele, Scott Gray, and Joe DeStefano as co-sponsors. The bill cracks down on drivers who block crosswalks, aiming to keep pedestrian paths clear and safe. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File A 9921, Open States, Published 2024-04-26

Apr 20 - A truck traveling south struck a motorcycle heading east on Court Street. The impact ejected both motorcycle occupants, a man and a woman, causing serious injuries including fractures and internal trauma. Driver distraction by the truck caused the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:47 on Court Street in Brooklyn. A truck traveling south collided with a motorcycle going straight ahead eastbound. The motorcycle's driver and passenger, both 46 years old and wearing helmets, were ejected from the vehicle. The driver suffered internal injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand, while the passenger sustained fractures and dislocations to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the truck driver. No other contributing factors were noted. The truck driver’s failure to maintain attention directly led to the collision and the severe injuries sustained by the motorcycle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718987 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 18 - Two sedans collided head-on on Baltic Street in Brooklyn at night. Both drivers, women licensed in New York, sustained injuries. Alcohol involvement was noted. Impact occurred on the left front bumpers, causing chest injury to one driver.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:50 on Baltic Street in Brooklyn involving two sedans traveling east and west. Both vehicles struck each other on their left front bumpers while going straight ahead. The driver of the Tesla sedan, a 49-year-old woman, was injured with a chest contusion and remained conscious. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision caused damage to the left front bumpers of both vehicles. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report does not specify any contributing factors related to the victims themselves, focusing on driver errors and alcohol involvement as the primary causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718457 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 18 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned and unplated cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. Police target vehicles with missing or fake plates. Fewer hazards for those on foot and bike.

Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on April 18, 2024. The bill states: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation.' Sponsored by Selvena N. Brooks-Powers (primary) and co-sponsored by over a dozen council members, it forces the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours and empowers NYPD to tow cars with missing or obscured plates or stickers. The law aims to clear street hazards fast, reducing risks for pedestrians and cyclists.

• File Int 0857-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-04-18

Apr 15 - A 42-year-old man crossing with the signal suffered a head injury after an e-bike struck him at a Brooklyn intersection. The e-bike driver disregarded traffic control and traveled at unsafe speed, causing a concussion and serious harm to the pedestrian.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 3 Avenue and 3 Street in Brooklyn at 5:30 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when an e-bike traveling westbound struck him at the center front end. The report cites the e-bike driver's failure to obey traffic control and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion and was conscious at the scene. The e-bike showed no damage, indicating the impact was severe enough to injure the pedestrian but not the vehicle. The report explicitly notes 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as driver errors, underscoring systemic dangers posed by e-bike operators ignoring traffic laws.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731208 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 11 - Council orders DOT to reveal bike and micromobility numbers. Streets and bridges get counted. Riders’ paths mapped. City must show where safety fails and where it works. Data goes public. No more hiding the truth.

Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and became law September 14, 2024, as Local Law 88. The law’s title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Schulman, Hudson, Restler, and others. The law forces DOT to publish monthly and annual data on bike and micromobility use, plus crash and safety project details. The city must show where riders go, where danger lurks, and what it does to fix it. The mayor returned the bill unsigned, but it stands.

• File Int 0745-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-04-11

Apr 10 - A moped traveling north collided head-on with a westbound sedan on Smith Street in Brooklyn. The moped driver, unlicensed and speeding, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The sedan sustained damage to its left front quarter panel.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:28 on Smith Street in Brooklyn. A moped traveling northbound struck the left front quarter panel of a westbound sedan. The moped driver, a 24-year-old male, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors for the moped driver. Additionally, the moped driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the moped and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. The moped sustained center front end damage, while the sedan was damaged on its left front quarter panel. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716505 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 8 - A sedan struck its own passenger on Van Brunt Street in Brooklyn. The 46-year-old man suffered a contusion to his elbow and lower arm. The vehicle’s left side doors bore the impact, highlighting a violent collision inside the car.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:00 AM on Van Brunt Street in Brooklyn. The vehicle involved was a 2018 Audi sedan traveling north. The point of impact was the left side doors, indicating the collision affected the passenger side. The injured party was a 46-year-old male occupant, described as conscious but suffering a contusion and bruising to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report notes no ejection from the vehicle and no safety equipment used by the passenger. The contributing factors are unspecified, but the damage and injury suggest a significant impact on the passenger side. No driver errors or victim behaviors were explicitly cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715733 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 3 - A distracted driver operating a 2016 SUV collided with a sedan on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver suffered head injuries and whiplash but was not ejected. Both vehicles were traveling west when the crash occurred.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:10 on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn involving a 2016 Nissan SUV and a 2011 Toyota sedan. Both vehicles were traveling westbound when the SUV's left front bumper struck the sedan's left rear quarter panel. The driver of the SUV, a 47-year-old male occupant, sustained head injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity 3. He was conscious and properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain proper attention. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision caused center front end damage to the SUV and center back end damage to the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714854 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 28 - A 48-year-old woman was hit while crossing outside the intersection on Warren Street. She suffered bruises to her knee, leg, and foot. The car showed no damage. Police list no driver errors.

According to the police report, a 48-year-old female pedestrian was struck near 149 Warren Street in Brooklyn at 14:09. She was crossing outside an intersection and suffered contusions to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The vehicle involved was traveling west and showed no damage. The police report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both the driver and the pedestrian. No driver errors, such as Failure to Yield, are cited. The report does not mention any safety equipment or signals as contributing factors. The focus remains on the pedestrian's injuries, with no blame assigned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713192 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 27 - Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.

Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.

• File S 2714, Open States, Published 2024-03-27

Mar 25 - A motorcycle traveling north on Clinton Street hit a 57-year-old man crossing at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg injury. The crash involved a failure to yield right-of-way by the motorcycle driver, who held a permit license.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Clinton Street struck a 57-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal and sustained a contusion bruise to his hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity 3. The motorcycle driver, operating with a permit license, was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The point of impact was the motorcycle's left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor on the driver's part. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The data highlights driver error in yielding right-of-way as central to the crash, with the pedestrian's crossing behavior noted but secondary.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712431 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 24 - Two sedans collided head-to-tail on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Both drivers suffered neck injuries with whiplash. Police cite outside car distraction as the primary cause. Both occupants were conscious and restrained, avoiding ejection despite impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:30 AM on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involving two sedans traveling westbound. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the lead vehicle and the right rear bumper of the trailing vehicle. Both drivers, a 21-year-old male and a 20-year-old female passenger, sustained neck injuries consistent with whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and properly restrained with lap belts and harnesses, and neither was ejected. The report identifies 'Outside Car Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for both drivers, indicating driver error related to attention diverted from the road. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision caused damage to the front and rear bumpers of the vehicles involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711867 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 24 - Drivers rack up speed and red light camera tickets. No points. No suspensions. Gianaris backs a bill to yank registrations after five violations. Victims’ families and DOT demand action. The loophole leaves reckless drivers free to kill.

Queens Senator Michael Gianaris, with Assemblymember William Magnarelli, introduced a bill to suspend vehicle registrations after five speed or red light camera violations in one year. The measure remains in committee. The bill responds to a fatal flaw: 'We have no mechanism right now, under law, to crack down on extremely reckless drivers,' said Brooklyn State Sen. Andrew Gounardes. The current law lets drivers rack up dozens of camera tickets and keep driving, since no points are added to licenses. Gianaris’s bill aims to close this loophole. DOT and crash victims’ families, including Juliane Williams, whose daughter was killed by a speeding driver, press for stronger penalties and expansion of the red light camera program. The Dangerous Vehicle Abatement Program expired with little effect. The city’s vulnerable road users remain at risk while repeat offenders face few real consequences.

• FATAL FLAW: NYC reckless motorists can keep driving no matter how many speed camera tickets they get, amny.com, Published 2024-03-24

Mar 22 - A box truck struck the rear of a bus traveling south on Van Brunt Street in Brooklyn. The truck driver suffered a back injury but remained conscious. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling south on Van Brunt Street rear-ended a bus also moving south at approximately 2 p.m. in Brooklyn. The point of impact was the center back end of the bus and the center front end of the truck. The truck driver, a 59-year-old man, was injured with back trauma but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report attributes the collision to 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' on the part of the truck driver. Both vehicles were damaged at their center ends. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711658 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19