Sep 5 - A Ford SUV struck a Toyota sedan on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers were injured. The SUV’s right front bumper hit the sedan’s left rear quarter panel. Two occupants in the SUV suffered internal injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard.

According to the police report, a 2017 Ford SUV traveling east on 4 Avenue collided with a 2012 Toyota sedan traveling north. The SUV’s right front bumper struck the sedan’s left rear quarter panel. The SUV carried two occupants, both injured with internal complaints: a 30-year-old male driver with knee and leg injuries and a 34-year-old female front passenger with back injuries. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts. The sedan had one male driver who was licensed in New Jersey. The report lists the contributing factor as "Traffic Control Disregarded," indicating a driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659522 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 4 - Sedan sped west on the BQE. Driver changed lanes. Brakes failed. Car struck hard. Man, 25, bruised and battered, stayed conscious. Unsafe speed and bad brakes fueled the crash.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old man driving a sedan on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway was injured while changing lanes. The sedan hit an object with its center front, damaging the vehicle's back end. The driver suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists unsafe speed and defective brakes as contributing factors. The driver wore a lap belt and harness. No other people were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660386 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 2 - A taxi slammed into the back of a sport utility vehicle on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The SUV driver, a 26-year-old man, suffered a head contusion but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash happened at 2:40 a.m.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling westbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway collided with the rear of a sport utility vehicle also heading west. The driver of the SUV, a 26-year-old male occupant, was injured with a head contusion but remained conscious and was properly restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The impact occurred at the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the taxi. No ejections or other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659007 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 30 - A 28-year-old male bicyclist was struck by a northbound SUV on 3 Street near Bond Street. The impact hit the bike’s front and the SUV’s left side. The rider was ejected, suffering knee and lower leg injuries. Brakes were defective on the SUV.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male bicyclist was injured after a collision with a 2021 BMW SUV traveling north on 3 Street in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the bicyclist on its left side doors, while the bike was hit at its center front end. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the SUV’s defective brakes as a contributing factor. No other driver errors were specified. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The crash occurred with both vehicles traveling straight ahead. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the part of the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658335 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 30 - A 38-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after an SUV made a right turn on 3 Street in Brooklyn. The crash involved failure to yield and following too closely. The cyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2022 Ford SUV made a right turn on 3 Street in Brooklyn. The bicyclist was traveling straight ahead when the SUV turned right, causing a collision. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver errors including "Following Too Closely" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. The bicyclist's safety equipment status is unknown. The impact occurred at the center front end of the bike, which also sustained damage. The SUV had one occupant and was traveling east.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658547 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 26 - A westbound SUV hit a 55-year-old man crossing Hamilton Avenue. The right front bumper struck his head. Blood pooled on the street. The man stayed conscious. Police cited driver distraction. The street bore witness. The man survived, wounded.

A 55-year-old pedestrian suffered a head injury after being struck by a westbound SUV near 357 Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A westbound SUV struck a 55-year-old man crossing outside the intersection. He bled from the head. The right front bumper bore the wound. The man stayed conscious. The driver was distracted.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The impact left the man with severe bleeding but conscious at the scene. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the danger posed by driver distraction on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657217 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 26 - A 24-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and injured in a collision with a pickup truck on Bergen Street in Brooklyn. The rider suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Both drivers were distracted at the time of impact.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike was partially ejected and injured after colliding with a pickup truck traveling west on Bergen Street in Brooklyn. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both the bicyclist and the truck driver. The pickup truck had no visible damage and was going straight ahead. The e-bike was parked before the crash and struck on its left front quarter panel. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in Brooklyn traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657201 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 26 - A 42-year-old woman was struck at a Garnet Street intersection in Brooklyn. She crossed against the signal and suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. The chassis cab truck driver was going straight and did not sustain damage.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Garnet Street against the signal. The collision involved a 2018 Dodge chassis cab truck traveling south, which struck the pedestrian with its trailer. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No vehicle damage was reported. The report lists no contributing factors related to the driver. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal was noted, but no driver errors such as failure to yield were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657171 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 25 - A 22-year-old woman was struck on Warren Street in Brooklyn. The driver showed aggressive driving. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The vehicle had no visible damage. The victim was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured on Warren Street in Brooklyn after a collision involving aggressive driving and road rage. The 22-year-old female pedestrian was at an intersection when the incident occurred. She sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The vehicle involved was traveling west, going straight ahead, and showed no damage after the crash. The pedestrian was conscious and complaining of pain at the scene. No driver license or vehicle details were provided. The report does not indicate any fault or blame on the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656915 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 24 - A 34-year-old man on an e-scooter was struck on 5 Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan hit the scooter’s right side doors. The rider was ejected and suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The crash involved disregarded traffic control and unsafe speed.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 5 Avenue in Brooklyn involving a sedan traveling west and an e-scooter traveling north. The e-scooter driver, a 34-year-old man, was struck on the right side doors by the sedan’s center front end. He was ejected from the scooter and sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists the contributing factors as "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Unsafe Speed" by the e-scooter driver. The rider was not wearing any safety equipment. No other occupants were involved. The sedan had damage to its center front end, while the e-scooter’s right front quarter panel was damaged.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656714 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 22 - A motorcycle and sedan collided on Columbia Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers were making left turns when the crash occurred. The motorcycle driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Unsafe lane changing by both drivers caused the impact.

According to the police report, a motorcycle and a sedan collided on Columbia Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers were making left turns when the crash happened. The motorcycle driver, a 22-year-old male, was injured with contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and wearing a helmet. The report lists unsafe lane changing as the contributing factor for both drivers. The motorcycle sustained damage to its right front quarter panel, while the sedan was damaged on its left rear quarter panel. No ejections occurred. The crash highlights the dangers of unsafe lane changes during turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656190 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 22 - A 67-year-old female passenger suffered neck injuries and shock after a rear-end collision on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The SUV struck the sedan’s left front bumper. Driver inattention caused the crash. The passenger was restrained and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 2022 SUV traveling west on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway rear-ended a 2014 sedan also traveling west. The impact occurred at the sedan’s left front bumper and the SUV’s right rear bumper. A 67-year-old female passenger in the sedan was injured, suffering neck pain and shock. She was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and going straight ahead before the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656451 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 18 - A 27-year-old man was struck by a box truck on Nevins Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the truck, driven without attention, hit him. He suffered bruises and upper leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling straight on Nevins Street in Brooklyn struck a 27-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his hip and upper leg. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the crash. The truck showed no damage, and there were no occupants inside at the time. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision and did not contribute to the crash. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657049 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 18 - A taxi and an e-scooter collided on Van Brunt Street in Brooklyn. The e-scooter driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Both vehicles were traveling east. The scooter driver was conscious and bruised but not ejected.

According to the police report, a taxi and an e-scooter collided on Van Brunt Street in Brooklyn. The e-scooter driver, a 28-year-old man, was injured with contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead eastbound. The taxi sustained no damage, while the e-scooter had damage to its right rear bumper. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any clear driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The e-scooter driver was not wearing safety equipment. No victim fault or helmet use is mentioned. The scooter driver remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655209 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 18 - Two sedans slammed together before dawn at Atlantic and Court. Steel tore. An 18-year-old woman, belted in the front seat, died on impact. Sirens came too late. The city woke to loss and twisted metal.

Two sedans collided at the corner of Atlantic Avenue and Court Street in Brooklyn before sunrise. An 18-year-old woman, riding as a front-seat passenger, died at the scene. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was listed as a contributing factor in the crash. The impact left the woman motionless while emergency crews responded. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The victim wore a lap belt and harness, but the force of the collision was fatal. No other injuries were reported in the data. The crash underscores the deadly consequences when speed overtakes safety on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655140 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 18 - A speeding driver ran a red light on Atlantic Avenue, killing an 18-year-old passenger and injuring three others. The crash happened outside Trader Joe’s in Cobble Hill. Council Member Lincoln Restler called for urgent safety fixes. Atlantic Avenue remains deadly. No changes yet.

"We can’t fix Atlantic Ave fast enough, and we need a hell of a lot more accountability for drivers who speed and run red lights." -- Andrew Gounardes

On August 18, 2023, a speeding driver in a Mercedes ran a red light at Atlantic Avenue and Court Street, killing an 18-year-old woman and injuring three others. This stretch of Atlantic Avenue is notorious for deadly crashes. Council Member Lincoln Restler responded, stating, “Our community is unified in demanding immediate changes to dramatically slow down traffic, improve safety at intersections, and install new mid block crossings.” The incident marks the second fatal crash on this corridor in 2023. Despite calls from Restler and other local officials for mid-block crossings and traffic calming after previous deaths, the city has not acted. The bill or action is a public statement, not legislation, but it highlights urgent demands for redesign and enforcement to protect vulnerable road users. No safety improvements have been implemented yet.

• Speeding Driver Runs Red Light and Kills 18-Year-Old on Deadly Atlantic Avenue Speedway, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-08-18

Aug 18 - A reckless driver ran a red light on Atlantic Avenue. He killed an 18-year-old passenger and injured four others. Council Member Lincoln Restler called the strip deadly. He demanded urgent safety fixes. Another life lost. The street remains a threat.

On August 18, 2023, Council Member Lincoln Restler (District 33) responded to a fatal crash at Atlantic Avenue and Court Street. An 18-year-old woman died after a driver sped through a red light and struck another car. Restler stated, 'This is one of the most dangerous strips in Brooklyn & we need safety improvements on Atlantic Ave NOW.' He called for immediate action: slower traffic, mid-block crossings, and better protections for all. State Sen. Andrew Gounardes echoed the demand for accountability and urgent fixes. No council bill is attached, but Restler’s public statement highlights the deadly pattern on Atlantic Avenue and the urgent need for systemic change to protect vulnerable road users.

• Cops cuff driver after Brooklyn crash kills 18-year-old woman: NYPD, amny.com, Published 2023-08-18

Aug 18 - Jose Guerrero rode north on Broadway. A driver turned left. The Honda hit him. Guerrero died three days later. No charges. Twenty-two cyclists dead this year. The city stalls. Politicians talk. Riders bleed. The toll climbs. The streets stay deadly.

On August 18, 2023, Council Member Shahana Hanif condemned Mayor Adams’s approach to street safety after the death of Jose Guerrero, the 22nd cyclist killed in New York City this year. Guerrero was struck by a Honda CRV while cycling in Brooklyn and died from his injuries. The 74-year-old driver was not charged. Hanif stated, 'We have been proactive and pushing against what this mayor is doing to undo street safety. We need to have the political courage across all levels of government to create a city that is walkable, prioritizes pedestrians, and ends these senseless murders.' Eric McClure of StreetsPAC added, 'Any death is a tragedy and [the] deaths so far this year is a really significant number. We need to do better.' The Adams administration has focused on pedestrian fatality reductions, but activists and council members demand urgent, systemic change as cyclist deaths reach a decades-high peak.

• It’s 22! Another Cyclist Has Been Killed By Another Driver Who Has Not Been Charged, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-08-18

Aug 18 - Civic groups blasted Mayor Adams’s BQE plan. They called it car- and truck-centric. The city wants more lanes and a new off-ramp. Critics say this endangers communities and ignores transit. Local leaders demand fewer cars, safer streets, and real change.

On August 18, 2023, civic groups and local officials criticized Mayor Adams’s Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) plan. The Department of Transportation (DOT) unveiled three concepts for the Atlantic Avenue interchange, restoring three lanes each way and adding a new off-ramp on Hicks Street. The coalition’s letter called this 'extremely misguided.' Former DOT Commissioner Hank Gutman said the proposals 'don’t improve safety, they don’t improve traffic, and they certainly don’t improve any of the surrounding communities.' Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon backed a corridor-wide approach and prolonging the cantilever’s life for better planning. The groups urge immediate repairs, less traffic, and more transit. DOT Press Secretary Vin Barone defended the plan, citing federal funding and green space. The community’s message is clear: the city’s current approach puts vulnerable road users at risk and fails to meet safety or environmental needs.

• Civic Groups Slam Mayor’s ‘Car- and Truck-Centric’ BQE Plan, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-08-18

Aug 18 - Assembly bill A 7979 targets reckless drivers. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers a speed limiter. Lawmakers move to curb repeat danger. No more unchecked speeding. Streets demand it.

Assembly bill A 7979, now in sponsorship, sits before the New York State Assembly. Introduced August 18, 2023, it 'requires the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices if a driver accumulates eleven or more points on their driving record during an eighteen month period, or receives 6 speed camera or red light camera tickets during a twelve month period.' Assemblymember Emily Gallagher leads as primary sponsor, joined by Rebecca Seawright, Andrew Hevesi, Tony Simone, Jo Anne Simon, and others. The bill aims to force chronic speeders to slow down. No safety analyst note is available, but the intent is clear: rein in repeat offenders, protect those outside the car.

• File A 7979, Open States, Published 2023-08-18