Aug 17 - A sedan struck the rear of a stopped car on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The female driver of the striking vehicle suffered chest injuries and shock. Illness contributed to the crash. Both vehicles traveled westbound. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, a 62-year-old female driver traveling westbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway rear-ended a stopped sedan. The driver was injured, sustaining chest pain and shock, and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists illness as the contributing factor to the crash. The striking vehicle impacted the left front bumper of the stopped car, which was stationary in traffic. Both drivers were licensed and operating sedans. No other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The crash caused center front end damage to the striking vehicle and left rear bumper damage to the stopped car.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4654890 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 16 - A 22-year-old woman was struck on Court Street while crossing with the signal. The driver disregarded traffic control and failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered facial abrasions but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Court Street at Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when a vehicle traveling west struck her on the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to her face and was conscious after the crash. The report lists the driver's errors as 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' No other vehicle details or safety equipment were noted. The collision caused damage to the vehicle's right front quarter panel. The pedestrian was at an intersection and had the right-of-way when the driver failed to yield, leading to the injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4654959 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 13 - A sedan struck a 42-year-old male bicyclist making a left turn in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. The sedan had damage to its right front bumper. No helmet or signals noted.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north in Brooklyn collided with a bicyclist also traveling north who was making a left turn. The bicyclist, a 42-year-old man, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, had damage to its right front bumper. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The impact occurred at Smith Street near zip code 11231.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653681 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 10 - A pick-up truck struck a sedan from behind on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan carried three occupants. A 9-year-old girl in the rear seat suffered a head injury and whiplash. The crash was caused by driver inattention and other vehicular factors.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling south on 3 Avenue rear-ended a sedan also heading south. The impact occurred at the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the truck. The sedan carried three occupants, including a 9-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat who was injured with a head injury and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report lists driver errors as "Other Vehicular" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." No contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving and its impact on vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653570 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 7 - Twenty cyclists are dead in seven months. Most died on streets without protection. City leaders and advocates blame Mayor Adams for delays and broken promises. Riders face danger. The city stalls. The toll climbs. Action is demanded. Lives are lost.

On August 7, 2023, Streetsblog NYC reported a deadly surge: 20 cyclists killed so far this year, the highest toll in over a decade. The article, titled '‘Not a Bike-Friendly City:’ Cyclist Deaths Are Surging This Year in NYC,' details failures in bike infrastructure and city policy. Brooklyn Council Member Shahana Hanif accused Mayor Adams of 'undoing street safety' and called for 'political courage' to protect pedestrians and cyclists. Elizabeth Adams of Transportation Alternatives demanded immediate, legally-required action under the NYC Streets Plan. Fourteen of the 20 deaths involved e-bikes. Ninety-three percent of fatalities happened on streets lacking protected lanes. Despite record ridership, the city missed its own goals for new bike lanes. Advocates and council members demand bold, urgent change. The mayor’s delays and weak execution leave vulnerable road users exposed.

• ‘Not a Bike-Friendly City:’ Cyclist Deaths Are Surging This Year in NYC, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-08-07

Aug 6 - An e-bike struck a parked sedan on 14 Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike driver, 48, fractured his hip and upper leg. The sedan driver was distracted and improperly changed lanes. The crash caused left-side damage to both vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred when an e-bike traveling southwest collided with a parked sedan on 14 Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike driver, a 48-year-old man, suffered a fractured and dislocated hip and upper leg. The sedan driver was cited for improper passing or lane usage and passenger distraction. The e-bike struck the sedan’s left side doors, damaging both vehicles. The e-bike driver was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his vehicle. The sedan was also occupied by a single licensed male driver. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656157 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 5 - A sedan and a bike collided on De Graw Street in Brooklyn. The 18-year-old bicyclist was ejected and suffered upper arm injuries with minor bleeding. The driver’s inattention and unsafe speed caused the crash. The cyclist was unhelmeted and in shock.

According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided on De Graw Street in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, an 18-year-old female, was ejected from her bike and sustained injuries to her shoulder and upper arm, along with minor bleeding. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors to the crash. Both vehicles were traveling east and started from parking when the collision occurred at the left front quarter panels. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver’s distraction and unsafe speed led directly to the impact, causing serious harm to the vulnerable rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652355 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 2 - Senate bill S 7621 targets reckless drivers. Eleven points or six camera tickets trigger mandatory speed control tech. Sponsors push to curb repeat danger. No votes yet. Streets stay tense.

Senate bill S 7621, now in sponsorship, sits with the New York State Senate. Filed August 2, 2023, it 'relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Senator Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Jeremy Cooney, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill forces drivers with eleven points in eighteen months, or six speed/red light camera tickets in a year, to install speed-limiting devices. No safety analyst note yet. The measure aims to cut repeat speeding and protect those outside the car.

• File S 7621, Open States, Published 2023-08-02

Aug 2 - State Sen. Gounardes and Assembly Member Gallagher push a bill to force repeat speeders to install limiters. The tech would cap speed, targeting drivers with six or more tickets. Advocates say it could cut deaths. Reckless drivers face real consequences.

On August 2, 2023, State Senator Andrew Gounardes and Assembly Member Emily Gallagher announced new legislation targeting recidivist reckless drivers. The bill, introduced in the New York State Legislature, would require drivers with at least six speeding tickets in a single year, or 11 points in 18 months, to install speed limiter devices in their vehicles. The matter summary states: "We are going to literally force you to slow down by requiring you to install a speed limiter on your car." Gounardes led the announcement at the Atlantic Avenue intersection where a driver killed Katherine Harris. Gallagher, co-sponsor, said, "Cars and trucks can act as weapons when used recklessly." The bill aims to bypass bureaucratic hurdles and act automatically, modeled after ignition interlock devices for drunk drivers. Advocates and city officials joined the call, citing data that speed limiters can reduce traffic deaths by 37 percent. The bill targets the most dangerous drivers, seeking to end impunity for repeat offenders.

• In-Car Tech Would Force NYC’s Worst Drivers to Slow Down Under New Proposal, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-08-02

Aug 2 - State Sen. Gounardes and Assembly Member Gallagher push a bill to force repeat speeders to install limiters. The tech would cap speed, targeting drivers with six or more tickets. Advocates say it could cut deaths. Reckless drivers face real consequences.

On August 2, 2023, State Senator Andrew Gounardes and Assembly Member Emily Gallagher announced new legislation targeting recidivist reckless drivers. The bill, introduced in the New York State Legislature, would require drivers with at least six speeding tickets in a single year, or 11 points in 18 months, to install speed limiter devices in their vehicles. The matter summary states: "We are going to literally force you to slow down by requiring you to install a speed limiter on your car." Gounardes led the announcement at the Atlantic Avenue intersection where a driver killed Katherine Harris. Gallagher, co-sponsor, said, "Cars and trucks can act as weapons when used recklessly." The bill aims to bypass bureaucratic hurdles and act automatically, modeled after ignition interlock devices for drunk drivers. Advocates and city officials joined the call, citing data that speed limiters can reduce traffic deaths by 37 percent. The bill targets the most dangerous drivers, seeking to end impunity for repeat offenders.

• In-Car Tech Would Force NYC’s Worst Drivers to Slow Down Under New Proposal, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-08-02

Aug 1 - Lawmakers push a bill to force speed-limiting devices on repeat reckless drivers. The measure targets those with a record of speeding and red-light violations. It aims to slow down the worst offenders and curb the rising toll of traffic deaths.

On August 1, 2023, lawmakers introduced a bill requiring speed-limiting devices for repeat reckless drivers. The bill, sponsored by State Sen. Andrew Gounardes and Assemblymember Emily Gallagher, targets drivers with six or more automated speed or red light tickets, or eleven license points in 18 months. The measure would force these drivers to install devices that cap speed at five miles per hour above the limit. Gounardes said, 'There is a persistent cohort of drivers... driving on our streets recklessly without any consequences.' The bill was unveiled at the site of a fatal pedestrian crash in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn. The Dangerous Vehicle Abatement Program, which mandates safety courses for repeat offenders, has faced criticism for weak enforcement. This new bill seeks to close those gaps and directly slow down the most dangerous drivers on city streets.

• State lawmakers unveil bill to put speed limiting devices in reckless drivers’ cars, amny.com, Published 2023-08-01

Jul 31 - Two SUVs collided on Richards Street in Brooklyn. Impact crushed metal. Two people bruised their knees and legs. Police cite unsafe speed and failure to yield. Streets remain unforgiving.

According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs crashed on Richards Street in Brooklyn. The southbound Ford SUV struck the left side doors of a westbound Jeep SUV. Two occupants—a 28-year-old female driver and a 51-year-old male passenger—suffered contusions to their knees and lower legs. Both were conscious and restrained. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as driver errors. The Ford's center front end and the Jeep's left side doors took the brunt of the impact. Both drivers held valid New York licenses.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4650266 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 30 - A 23-year-old man driving a sedan on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway crashed head-on. The vehicle struck an object center front. The driver suffered a head injury and shock but was not ejected. The crash was triggered by a reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The sedan, traveling west, impacted center front end. The driver suffered a head injury and was in shock but remained restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as the primary contributing factor, indicating the driver’s response to another vehicle not involved in the collision led to the crash. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The vehicle sustained front-end damage. The driver was licensed in New Jersey and was driving straight ahead before the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649653 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 29 - Three sedans slammed together on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Two drivers bruised. Both conscious. Both strapped in. Impact tore metal at front, back, and bumper. Police list driver errors as unspecified.

According to the police report, three sedans collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Two male drivers, ages 30 and 51, suffered contusions and bruises to their shoulders and upper arms. Both were conscious and restrained at the scene. The vehicles showed damage at the right rear bumper, center front, and center back ends. The police report lists contributing factors as unspecified, indicating driver errors but without clear detail. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649536 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 28 - A bike struck a 6-year-old girl on Prospect Park West. She suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Police cited unsafe speed and distraction. The child went into shock.

According to the police report, a bike traveling southeast on Prospect Park West struck a 6-year-old girl. She sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and went into shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The child was not ejected. No other safety equipment or victim actions were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651999 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 27 - A motorcycle stopped in traffic on Union Street was struck from behind by a pickup truck. The motorcyclist suffered back contusions but remained conscious. The truck driver followed too closely and drove at unsafe speed, causing the crash.

According to the police report, a motorcycle stopped in traffic on Union Street in Brooklyn was rear-ended by a pickup truck traveling east. The motorcyclist, a 34-year-old man wearing a helmet, sustained back contusions and remained conscious after the impact. The pickup truck driver was licensed in New Jersey and was driving straight ahead when the collision occurred. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. The motorcycle was damaged at the center back end, while the truck sustained damage to its center front end. No ejections occurred. The motorcyclist was the sole occupant of his vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649315 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 27 - A motorcycle struck a sedan making a right turn on Hamilton Avenue. The motorcycle driver, a 47-year-old man, suffered hip and upper leg injuries. The crash involved driver inattention and inexperience. Both vehicles damaged at front and right side.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling west on Hamilton Avenue collided with a sedan also traveling west but making a right turn. The motorcycle driver, a 47-year-old man, was injured with hip and upper leg trauma but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The sedan sustained damage to its right side doors, and the motorcycle was damaged at its center front end. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649325 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 23 - A 32-year-old man was struck by an SUV on 6 Avenue near Pacific Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was working in the roadway when the vehicle failed to yield right-of-way. He suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm.

According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling west on 6 Avenue struck a 32-year-old male pedestrian working in the roadway at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The point of impact was the left side doors of the vehicle, which sustained damage to the left front quarter panel. The report lists driver errors including Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Following Too Closely. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but no helmet or signaling factors were noted. The driver was licensed and the vehicle carried four occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648087 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 22 - Council members push to end jaywalking penalties. Supporters cite biased enforcement. Critics warn of danger for pedestrians. The bill faces debate as traffic deaths fall but injuries persist. The city weighs safety against fairness in street crossings.

On July 22, 2023, Councilwoman Mercedes Narcisse introduced a bill to legalize jaywalking in New York City. The measure, supported by Council Members Tiffany Caban and Shahana Hanif, aims to 'greenlight pedestrians to freely cross streets outside the crosswalk or without obeying traffic signals.' The bill responds to claims of biased enforcement against Black and Latino New Yorkers. Council Majority Leader Joseph Borelli and Councilwoman Joann Ariola oppose the bill, warning it could endanger pedestrians. The bill has not yet advanced to committee or received a hearing. The NYPD and Mayor's office are reviewing the legislation. The debate highlights the tension between enforcement fairness and the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users. No formal safety analysis has been provided.

• Far-left NYC Council Dems push to legalize jaywalking, nypost.com, Published 2023-07-22

Jul 21 - New York stands firm on congestion pricing. New Jersey sues. Assemblymember Carroll calls the suit a stunt. Officials defend the plan’s review. The fight is sharp. Streets remain dangerous. Vulnerable road users wait for real change.

On July 21, 2023, Assemblymember Robert Carroll (District 44) responded to New Jersey’s lawsuit against New York’s congestion pricing plan. The matter, titled “New York Doubles Down on Congestion Pricing After New Jersey Sues,” saw Carroll label the suit a 'stunt' and accuse Governor Murphy of ignoring environmental and quality-of-life concerns. State Senator Andrew Gounardes called the lawsuit a cynical move to control New York’s roads. MTA officials, including John McCarthy, defended the environmental review, citing extensive outreach and public hearings. The bill’s status is an official response to legal challenge, not a council vote or committee action. No direct safety impact assessment for vulnerable road users was provided. The debate underscores the ongoing struggle to make streets safer for those outside cars.

• New York Doubles Down on Congestion Pricing After New Jersey Sues, streetsblog.org, Published 2023-07-21