Dec 28 - A 19-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a collision with a 2024 sedan. Both vehicles were making left turns southbound. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected. Driver distraction was a key factor.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a 2024 Toyota sedan on Hoyt Street. Both the bicyclist and the sedan driver were making left turns traveling south when the crash occurred. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The bicyclist's safety equipment status is unknown. The collision point was the right side doors of the bike and the left front bumper of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4690858 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 28 - A taxi hit a 72-year-old woman crossing Flatbush Avenue at 5th Avenue. The front end crushed her. She died on the street, alone in the dark. By sunrise, the asphalt was still. The city moved on. She did not.

A taxi traveling north on Flatbush Avenue struck a 72-year-old woman as she crossed at 5th Avenue. According to the police report, the front end of the taxi hit her, causing fatal injuries to her entire body. She died at the scene. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The woman was crossing against the signal, but the data does not cite this as a contributing factor for the driver. No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are listed in the report. The crash left the street quiet by sunrise, marking another loss on Brooklyn’s roads.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4690798 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 20 - Council backs harsher penalties for drivers who hide plates. Obscured tags let reckless motorists dodge cameras and tickets. The bill aims to stop evasion and protect people on city streets.

Resolution 0866-2023, filed by the Committee on Public Safety, urges Albany to pass S.2447/A.5234. The measure, sponsored by Council Member Robert F. Holden, calls for increased penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates. The resolution states: 'increase the penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates.' It was introduced and voted on in December 2023. The bill would let authorities confiscate plate coverings, suspend registrations, and block VINs. Obscured plates let drivers evade speed and red-light cameras, putting pedestrians and cyclists at risk. The council wants tougher enforcement to keep streets safer for all.

• File Res 0866-2023, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2023-12-20

Dec 20 - Council backs harsher penalties for drivers who hide plates. Obscured tags let reckless motorists dodge cameras and tickets. The bill aims to stop evasion and protect people on city streets.

Resolution 0866-2023, filed by the Committee on Public Safety, urges Albany to pass S.2447/A.5234. The measure, sponsored by Council Member Robert F. Holden, calls for increased penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates. The resolution states: 'increase the penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates.' It was introduced and voted on in December 2023. The bill would let authorities confiscate plate coverings, suspend registrations, and block VINs. Obscured plates let drivers evade speed and red-light cameras, putting pedestrians and cyclists at risk. The council wants tougher enforcement to keep streets safer for all.

• File Res 0866-2023, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2023-12-20

Dec 20 - Council backs harsher penalties for drivers who hide plates. Obscured tags let reckless motorists dodge cameras and tickets. The bill aims to stop evasion and protect people on city streets.

Resolution 0866-2023, filed by the Committee on Public Safety, urges Albany to pass S.2447/A.5234. The measure, sponsored by Council Member Robert F. Holden, calls for increased penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates. The resolution states: 'increase the penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates.' It was introduced and voted on in December 2023. The bill would let authorities confiscate plate coverings, suspend registrations, and block VINs. Obscured plates let drivers evade speed and red-light cameras, putting pedestrians and cyclists at risk. The council wants tougher enforcement to keep streets safer for all.

• File Res 0866-2023, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2023-12-20

Dec 9 - A 30-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and injured after colliding with a parked SUV on Van Brunt Street in Brooklyn. The SUV sustained left side door damage. The cyclist suffered fractures and dislocations to her lower leg and foot.

According to the police report, a female bicyclist traveling south collided with a parked SUV on Van Brunt Street in Brooklyn. The SUV was stationary before the crash and was struck on its left side doors. The bicyclist was ejected from her bike and sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors or helmet use. The SUV driver was licensed and the vehicle was a 2016 Subaru SUV. The bike showed no damage, indicating the impact was primarily to the cyclist and the SUV's side doors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685683 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 6 - A 28-year-old man was struck while crossing Luquer Street at a marked crosswalk. He suffered a fractured and dislocated lower arm. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but no driver errors or contributing factors were reported.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Luquer Street and Smith Street in Brooklyn. He was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal when the crash occurred. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to his lower arm and hand. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle condition were provided. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685486 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 1 - A 55-year-old man crossing outside a crosswalk was struck by a northbound sedan in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention caused the crash. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The sedan’s right front bumper was damaged.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 2 Place in Brooklyn struck a 55-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan’s point of impact was the right front bumper, which was damaged. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors such as pedestrian error or safety equipment were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683734 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 29 - Red Hook chokes on truck fumes. Lawmakers move. The Clean Deliveries Act aims to cut emissions from sprawling e-commerce warehouses. Kristen Gonzalez and others demand action. Diesel trucks crowd narrow streets. Pollution and danger rise. Residents pay the price.

Bill: Clean Deliveries Act. Announced November 29, 2023. Status: Proposed. Committee: Not specified. Lawmakers, including State Sen. Kristen Gonzalez (District 59), call for strict regulation of emissions from last-mile e-commerce warehouses. The bill would require environmental reviews for warehouses over 50,000 square feet, mandate plans to cut air pollution, and push for zero-emission delivery vehicles. Gonzalez said, 'The unchecked growth of large warehouses in neighborhoods across NYC has worsened air quality, noise pollution, and traffic safety for everyday New Yorkers.' Assembly Member Marcela Mitaynes, a co-sponsor, highlighted the link between warehouse traffic, pollution, and traffic violence. The Red Hook Business Alliance and community advocates back the bill, citing heavy truck traffic, poor air, and threats to safety in working-class neighborhoods. The legislation aims to hold warehouse operators accountable and protect residents from the mounting toll of delivery-driven pollution and danger.

• Lawmakers say influx of e-commerce warehouses has spiked greenhouse gas emissions in Red Hook, urge regulation, brooklynpaper.com, Published 2023-11-29

Nov 24 - A box truck and a van collided on Van Brunt Street in Brooklyn. Three men inside the box truck suffered whiplash and head injuries. The crash involved passing too closely and failure to keep right. All occupants were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling west and a van making a left turn southbound collided on Van Brunt Street in Brooklyn. The impact occurred on the left front quarter panel of the box truck and the left front bumper of the van. Three male occupants in the box truck, including the driver and two front passengers, were injured with complaints of whiplash and head injuries. All were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver errors as passing too closely and failure to keep right. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The van had no occupants at the time.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681758 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 22 - A sedan hit a motorscooter on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn. The scooter driver, a 27-year-old man, was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The sedan showed front-end damage. Unsafe speed was cited as a factor in the collision.

According to the police report, a 2023 Tesla sedan collided with a motorscooter on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn. The scooter driver, a 27-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan's center front end was damaged, indicating the point of impact. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. The scooter driver was unlicensed and not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead before the crash. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681405 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 18 - A northbound SUV and pickup truck collided on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were going straight. The SUV’s front center struck the pickup’s rear center. Two occupants suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 2018 SUV and a 2011 pickup truck collided on Flatbush Avenue near Dean Street in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were traveling northbound and going straight ahead when the SUV’s center front end struck the pickup’s center back end. Two occupants were injured: a 24-year-old male driver and a 44-year-old female front passenger, both reporting neck injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The pickup truck showed no damage, while the SUV sustained front-end damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682435 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 18 - A 30-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash with an SUV on 5 Avenue near Union Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a neck contusion. Police cited bicyclist confusion as a contributing factor. The SUV struck the bike head-on.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on 5 Avenue collided with a westbound 2005 Infiniti SUV. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV and an unspecified part of the bike. The bicyclist sustained a neck contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No driver errors by the SUV operator were noted. The bicyclist was not ejected and wore unspecified safety equipment. The crash caused damage to the center front end of the SUV and other damage to the bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680589 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 15 - A 51-year-old male bicyclist was ejected after a sedan passed too closely on Baltic Street. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Both vehicles traveled east; no vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided on Baltic Street in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 51-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain safe distance. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead eastbound at the time of impact. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The sedan had four occupants, and the driver was a licensed female from New York. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash but injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679351 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 14 - A 36-year-old male driver was injured and rendered unconscious in a collision between an SUV and a bus in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the bus’s right side doors. Police noted illegal drug use as a contributing factor. The driver wore a lap belt.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male driver of a 2020 SUV collided with a 2008 bus traveling west on Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV impacted the bus’s right side doors, causing injuries to the SUV driver, who was unconscious but restrained by a lap belt. The report lists illegal drug use as a contributing factor to the crash. The bus driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other driver errors were specified. The injured occupant was not ejected and had no visible complaints at the scene. The collision caused damage to the front center of the SUV and the right side doors of the bus.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679175 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 14 - Four vehicles collided on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited unsafe speed as a factor. The injured man remained conscious and was not ejected. Damage centered on front and back ends of vehicles.

According to the police report, a multi-vehicle collision occurred on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn involving four vehicles traveling south. The crash injured a 28-year-old male driver, who sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The police identified unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. The injured driver was conscious and remained inside his vehicle, which suffered center front end damage. Other vehicles involved were stopped in traffic or going straight ahead at the time of impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679112 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 6 - A concrete mixer truck slammed into the back of an SUV on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The SUV driver and front passenger suffered neck and back injuries. Both were conscious and restrained. The crash caused center-end damage to both vehicles.

According to the police report, a 2011 concrete mixer truck traveling west on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway struck the center back end of a 2021 SUV also traveling west. The SUV driver, a 44-year-old woman, and her 39-year-old male front passenger were both injured, suffering whiplash to the neck and back. Both occupants were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses at the time. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor for the driver of the SUV, with unspecified factors for the passenger. The concrete mixer truck had center front end damage, indicating it struck the rear of the SUV. No ejections occurred. The crash highlights the dangers of rear-end collisions involving large trucks and passenger vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676972 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 3 - An e-scooter driver was ejected and injured in a collision with a sedan stopped in traffic on Flatbush Avenue. The rider suffered facial abrasions. Police cited driver inattention as a key factor. The sedan showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured and ejected during a crash on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-scooter collided with a 2014 Nissan sedan that was stopped in traffic. The e-scooter driver sustained facial abrasions and was classified with injury severity level 3. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The sedan had no damage, while the e-scooter showed damage to its center front end. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling south, while the e-scooter driver was unlicensed. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680357 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 3 - A 15-year-old girl was struck on Henry Street in Brooklyn. She emerged from behind a parked vehicle and suffered back abrasions. The sedan hit her with its front center. She remained conscious but injured. No driver errors were specified.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Henry Street in Brooklyn after emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle. She was struck by a 2022 Jeep sedan traveling south, which impacted her with its center front end. The pedestrian suffered back abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors, only unspecified factors related to the pedestrian. The vehicle was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The collision caused damage to the vehicle described as "Other." The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face when stepping out from behind parked cars.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676116 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 3 - A tractor-trailer turned onto Bush Street and crushed a parked Kia. The driver, trapped and bleeding, stayed conscious inside the wreck. The truck rolled on. Metal twisted. Blood pooled. The street bore the mark.

A tractor-trailer making a right turn onto Bush Street in Brooklyn struck a parked Kia sedan. According to the police report, the Kia was demolished beneath the trailer. The 36-year-old driver of the Kia was trapped inside, suffering severe lacerations to his arm but remained conscious. The truck continued forward after the impact, leaving its trailer damaged. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specifically cited in the data. The incident highlights the danger heavy trucks pose to stationary vehicles and their occupants on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676177 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19