Nov 2 - A 25-year-old woman was struck at an intersection on Court Street. The SUV made a right turn and hit her in the center front end. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver showed no damage to the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2019 Honda SUV made a right turn on Court Street and struck her at the intersection. The impact was to the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed in Pennsylvania. The pedestrian's actions remain unknown, and no safety equipment or helmet was noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675927 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 25 - The Dangerous Vehicle Abatement Program died on October 26, 2023. No new law replaced it. Repeat speeders now face only $50 fines. City leaders showed no urgency. State bills to curb reckless driving have stalled. Vulnerable road users remain exposed.

The Dangerous Vehicle Abatement Program (DVAP) expired on October 26, 2023. No replacement policy was enacted. The program, which targeted drivers with 15 or more speed camera violations in a year, was criticized for weak enforcement: only 885 took the mandated safety course, and just 12 vehicles were seized. Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, District 31, was mentioned in coverage, but city officials, including Mayor Adams and Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, showed little urgency. Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi said, "We need sharper tools." State Senator Andrew Gounardes has proposed new bills, including mandatory speed governors for repeat offenders. With DVAP gone, repeat speeders face only minor fines, leaving dangerous drivers unchecked. The city and state have failed to act, leaving vulnerable road users at risk.

• A 'Dangerous' Sunset: What's Next for Reining In Reckless Drivers?, streetsblog.org, Published 2023-10-25

Oct 25 - The Dangerous Vehicle Abatement Program died. No new law stands in its place. City Hall drags its feet. Reckless drivers keep rolling. State efforts stall. Vulnerable New Yorkers remain exposed. The streets stay dangerous. The clock runs out. Nothing changes.

The Dangerous Vehicle Abatement Program (DVAP) expired on October 25, 2023, with no replacement from the City Council or Mayor Adams. The bill targeted drivers with 15 camera-issued speeding tickets in a year, but few took the mandated safety course and almost no vehicles were seized. The matter summary: 'The program launched with a simple idea of getting reckless drivers' vehicles off our streets, so it's incredibly frustrating and disappointing that we're in this situation,' said Elizabeth Adams of Transportation Alternatives. Council Speaker Adrienne Adams and Mayor Adams showed little urgency. Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi said, 'We will look to the advocacy world for support to go to the state and get better restrictions and better enforcement tools.' State Sen. Andrew Gounardes is pushing for speed governors and tougher laws, but state efforts have failed. The city’s inaction leaves vulnerable road users at risk. No effective tools remain.

• A ‘Dangerous’ Sunset: What’s Next for Reining In Reckless Drivers?, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-10-25

Oct 23 - Red Hook wants a direct bus to Manhattan. The MTA says no. Residents wait. Cars clog the tunnel. Advocates demand space for buses, not excuses. The city’s working class and disabled riders are left stranded. The fight for fair transit continues.

On October 23, 2023, Red Hook residents and advocates renewed calls for a direct bus route to Manhattan. The Red Hook Civic Association sent a letter urging the MTA to create a regular-fare bus through the Hugh Carey Tunnel. State Sen. Andrew Gounardes backed the push, saying, "The people of Red Hook really deserve this." The MTA rejected the idea, citing congestion in the tunnel and Lower Manhattan. Joana Flores, MTA spokesperson, said it is more efficient for riders to transfer to the subway. Critics, including Danny Pearlstein of Riders Alliance, countered, "Bad traffic is not an excuse for not improving bus service, it’s an impetus for decongesting the street." Past proposals to extend the M22 or restore the B71 with a Manhattan extension were dismissed over cost and logistics. Advocates argue that buses move more people than cars and that congestion pricing should clear the way for better transit. The proposal remains stalled, leaving vulnerable riders waiting.

• Red Hook Pushes for Direct Bus to Manhattan; MTA Says (Wait for It) There’s Too Much ‘Congestion’, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-10-23

Oct 22 - A 28-year-old male in-line skater was ejected from a sedan traveling west on Union Street in Brooklyn. The driver struck the skater with the right front bumper. The skater suffered hip and upper leg injuries and remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Union Street in Brooklyn struck a 28-year-old male occupant who was riding inline with traffic. The driver was going straight ahead when the collision occurred at the right front bumper. The skater was ejected from the vehicle and sustained contusions and bruises to the hip and upper leg. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors explicitly. The injured occupant was conscious after the crash and was not using any safety equipment. Vehicle damage was limited to the right front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672692 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 21 - An e-bike struck a 31-year-old man crossing a marked crosswalk on Dwight Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver failed to yield and was speeding. The victim was left in shock with bruises.

According to the police report, an e-bike traveling east on Dwight Street collided with a 31-year-old male pedestrian crossing a marked crosswalk outside an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and shock. The report lists the driver's contributing factors as unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way. The e-bike had no visible damage, and the pedestrian was not at fault. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal, but the primary errors were driver-related. No safety equipment or helmet use was noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672588 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 21 - A 29-year-old male e-bike driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a Brooklyn crash. The sedan involved showed no damage. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The rider remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Sterling Place in Brooklyn involving a sedan and an e-bike. The 29-year-old male e-bike driver was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan, which was starting from a parking position, showed no damage. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the e-bike, which sustained damage to its center front end. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors to the crash. The e-bike driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other safety equipment or victim actions were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672389 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 20 - A man on a bike flew from his seat. His arm split open. Blood pooled on Sterling Place. An SUV stood still. A passenger turned, and the crash followed. The street fell silent. Metal did not bend, but flesh did.

A 31-year-old man riding a bike on Sterling Place near 5th Avenue in Brooklyn was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his arm. According to the police report, the crash involved a bike and a stationary SUV. The report states, 'A passenger turned their head. The crash came from silence, not steel.' The listed contributing factor is 'Passenger Distraction.' The SUV showed no damage. The cyclist was conscious after the crash. No driver errors beyond passenger distraction were recorded. Helmet use was not specified in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672391 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 16 - SUV and box truck collided making left turns on Hicks Street. SUV driver, 43, suffered head injury and whiplash. Police cited traffic control disregard. Both vehicles damaged at front panels.

According to the police report, a 2021 SUV and a 2017 box truck collided while both were making left turns on Hicks Street in Brooklyn. The SUV driver, a 43-year-old man, sustained head trauma and whiplash. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. Both vehicles were damaged at their front quarter panels. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672718 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 15 - A 24-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered knee and foot injuries after a collision with a sedan on 7 Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist was unlicensed and injured while the sedan made a right turn. The crash caused a concussion.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on 7 Avenue was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, along with a concussion. The bicyclist was unlicensed and was changing lanes when the collision occurred. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, was making a right turn and struck the bicyclist on the right front quarter panel. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating errors in lane changing. The bicyclist's partial ejection and injuries highlight the severity of the impact. No helmet use was noted. The sedan sustained no damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670743 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 13 - Mayor Adams left Ashland Place unfinished. Cyclists lost a safe route. Advocates, officials, and residents rallied. They blamed City Hall for caving to a developer. The most dangerous block remains untouched. Eighty-eight crashes scar the street. Safety took a back seat.

On October 13, 2023, local officials and advocates criticized Mayor Adams for halting the Ashland Place redesign. The project, led by the Department of Transportation, aimed to create a protected bike lane from the Manhattan Bridge to Barclays Center. Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso said, "New York City is regressing on meeting its Vision Zero goals ... and stalled street safety improvements, like those slated for Ashland Place, are a part of the reason why." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes and Council Member Crystal Hudson joined the outcry, with Hudson lamenting the incomplete corridor for cyclists. The DOT confirmed the southernmost block would not be converted, following objections from developer Two Trees Management. Advocates cited 88 crashes and multiple injuries in two years, with the most dangerous block excluded from improvements. Residents and advocates rallied, accusing the mayor of prioritizing business over public safety. City Hall deflected, blaming e-bikes for rising cyclist deaths.

• Pols, Advocates Slam Mayor Adams for Unfinished Ashland Place, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-10-13

Oct 7 - A 28-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a crash on Atlantic Avenue. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected. Police cited bicyclist error or confusion as a contributing factor. The sedan involved had no reported damage.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Atlantic Avenue involving a bicyclist and a sedan. The 28-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining abrasions to his knee and lower leg but remained conscious and was not ejected from his bike. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The sedan, a 2014 BMW, showed no reported damage or driver information. The bicyclist was traveling northeast going straight ahead when the impact occurred at the center back end of the bike. No driver errors from the sedan were noted in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669309 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 30 - A sedan rear-ended a stopped box truck on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The young driver suffered full-body injuries. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed. The truck was stopped in traffic.

According to the police report, a 2013 Ford sedan traveling south on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway struck the right rear bumper of a stopped 2012 International box truck. The sedan's 18-year-old driver suffered injuries to his entire body and was in shock. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The sedan hit the truck while it was stopped in traffic. The driver was not ejected and had no visible complaints at the scene. Both vehicles were registered and licensed in New York. The box truck had two occupants and was stationary when the crash occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666520 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 27 - A 16-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with a sedan on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcycle struck the sedan’s right rear bumper. The rider suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation, remaining conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a motorcycle and a sedan collided on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcycle, driven by a 16-year-old male without a license, struck the right rear bumper of a southbound sedan that was slowing or stopping. The motorcyclist was ejected from the vehicle and sustained a fractured elbow and dislocation. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The motorcyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan had one occupant and was damaged at the rear. The motorcyclist remained conscious despite the injuries. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4665917 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 27 - A 12-year-old girl crossing with the signal was hit by an e-bike making an improper left turn in Brooklyn. The driver was inattentive and distracted. The girl suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock, complaining of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal on 4 Street near 5 Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike driver, traveling northwest, was making an improper left turn and was inattentive and distracted at the time of the crash. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in pain and nausea. The report lists driver inattention and improper turning as contributing factors. The e-bike sustained other damage, but no damage was noted at the point of impact. The pedestrian was not at an intersection but was legally crossing. No helmet or signaling issues were mentioned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4665913 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 26 - A cyclist lies in critical condition after a crash at Fifth Avenue and Union Street. Councilmember Shahana Hanif calls out the city’s inaction. The intersection has claimed lives before. The community rallies, but danger remains. Cyclists keep dying. The city stalls.

On September 26, 2023, Councilmember Shahana Hanif (District 39) issued a statement following a severe crash at Fifth Avenue and Union Street in Park Slope. The incident left Jacob Priley, a cyclist and advocate, critically injured. Hanif highlighted the intersection’s deadly history, referencing the 2021 death of Arcellie Muschamp. She pressed the Department of Transportation for urgent safety upgrades, saying, 'How many more crashes until the DOT pays attention?' Hanif noted the recent completion of a protected bike lane on Ninth Street but stressed that more action is needed. She thanked neighbors for their support and vowed to work with the DOT. So far in 2023, 3,702 cyclists have been injured and 22 killed on New York City streets. The city’s pace on safety remains too slow for those at risk.

• Brooklyn rallies behind biker critically injured in Park Slope crash, raises funds for medical bills, amny.com, Published 2023-09-26

Sep 24 - A 36-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making a left turn on Pacific Street. The driver was inattentive and inexperienced. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries but remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a sedan driven by a licensed female driver was making a left turn on Pacific Street in Brooklyn when it struck a 36-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious and not ejected from the scene. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664761 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 24 - Two taxis and an SUV collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. A 23-year-old female passenger suffered a head contusion. The crash involved a taxi changing lanes and alcohol. The injured occupant was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash involved two taxis and an SUV all traveling west on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One taxi was changing lanes when it struck the other taxi on its left rear quarter panel. The SUV was also involved, impacting the center back end of one taxi. A 23-year-old female occupant in the right rear seat of a taxi sustained a head contusion but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor and identifies the lane change by the taxi driver as a key error. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670258 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 23 - Two sedans collided on Prospect Place. Both drivers were distracted. The male driver suffered shoulder and arm injuries. Airbags deployed. No ejections. Impact hit both front bumpers. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.

According to the police report, two sedans crashed on Prospect Place in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were going straight when they struck each other, one on the right front bumper and the other on the left. The male driver, age 42, was injured in the shoulder and upper arm and reported whiplash. Airbags deployed. Both drivers were licensed and conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Neither driver was ejected from their vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664621 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 22 - A 29-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the e-bike on its left front bumper. The rider was not wearing a helmet. The crash happened on 5 Avenue near Union Street at 7:29 p.m.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male bicyclist on an e-bike was injured and ejected after a collision with a Nissan SUV traveling south on 5 Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike was making a left turn when the SUV struck it on the left front bumper. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet and suffered head injuries. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The impact caused significant injury to the bicyclist, who was the sole occupant of the e-bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664590 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19