May 23 - A 13-year-old boy on a bike was ejected and fractured his elbow and lower arm on 9 Street in Brooklyn. The crash involved a vehicle making a right turn. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield as causes.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected during a collision on 9 Street near 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist suffered fractures and dislocations to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The crash involved a vehicle making a right turn and the bicyclist making a left turn westbound. The report lists driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. No information on helmet use or other safety equipment was provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631988 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 22 - A 29-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured after a collision with a sedan turning right on 4 Avenue. The rider suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan showed damage to its right front bumper.

According to the police report, a sedan making a right turn on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn struck an e-bike traveling north. The 29-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, along with abrasions. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor, indicating the driver did not yield to the bicyclist. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet at the time. The sedan's right front bumper was damaged on impact. The driver of the sedan was licensed, while the e-bike rider was unlicensed. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4633516 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 20 - A box truck struck the right rear of an SUV on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The impact injured a 38-year-old female passenger in the SUV, causing facial contusions. The truck driver followed too closely, leading to the collision.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling west on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway rear-ended a 2021 SUV going straight ahead. The point of impact was the right rear bumper of the SUV. A 38-year-old female occupant in the right rear passenger seat suffered facial contusions and was injured but remained conscious. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight. The SUV sustained damage to its right rear quarter panel, while the truck's center front end was damaged. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630478 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 19 - The city’s Ninth Street redesign faces sharp criticism after a cyclist’s death. Family and advocates say the plan skips key safety fixes. Jersey barriers leave gaps. Pedestrian islands and bike signals are missing. The city delays. Danger remains.

On May 19, 2023, the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) latest redesign proposal for Ninth Street in Gowanus drew fire at a Community Board 6 meeting. The plan, discussed in the Transportation and Public Safety Committees, adds buffer-protected bike lanes and some jersey barriers, but skips driveways and omits pedestrian islands, raised intersections, and bicycle signals. Maxime Le Munier, whose wife Sarah Schick was killed by a truck driver on Ninth Street, said, “What we want is to guarantee everyone’s safety, and it seems like it’s going to fall short.” Community Board 6 Transportation Chair Doug Gordon and Public Safety Chair Jerry Armer echoed calls for stronger, faster action. Council Member Hanif hosted a recent event on the issue. The committees unanimously approved the DOT proposal with conditions: more pedestrian safety, more traffic calming, and a comprehensive plan for all of Ninth Street. DOT has not set a timeline. Schick’s family is suing the city for $100 million, alleging negligence.

• Widowed Husband of Slain Cyclist Says Ninth Street Redesign ’Falls Short’, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-05-19

May 18 - A female e-scooter driver struck a parked sedan on 7th Avenue in Brooklyn. She was ejected and injured, suffering bruises and leg wounds. The sedan was damaged on its left side. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old female e-scooter driver collided with a parked sedan on 7th Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-scooter driver was ejected from her vehicle and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The sedan, a 2017 Honda, was damaged on its left side doors. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The e-scooter driver was traveling north, going straight ahead, while the sedan was parked. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630377 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 18 - Senate bill S 7099 orders complete street design in all DOT projects with state or federal funds. Streets must serve walkers, cyclists, and riders. No more car-first blueprints. Gounardes leads. Hoylman-Sigal, Krueger back him.

Senate bill S 7099, now in sponsorship, sits with the New York Senate. Filed May 18, 2023, the bill 'requires inclusion of complete street design for state and local transportation projects undertaken by DOT or which receive both federal and state funding and are subject to DOT oversight.' Senator Andrew Gounardes sponsors the measure. Senators Brad Hoylman-Sigal and Liz Krueger co-sponsor. The bill demands every street project under DOT control put people first—pedestrians, cyclists, and transit riders. No safety analyst note is available yet. The bill aims to end car-centric planning.

• File S 7099, Open States, Published 2023-05-18

May 17 - A 69-year-old man was hit by a sedan making a left turn in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle failed to yield and struck him on the right front bumper. He suffered hip and upper leg injuries and was in shock.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south in Brooklyn made a left turn and struck a 69-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal but not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian was not at fault, and no safety equipment was noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629826 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 16 - An 83-year-old woman was struck at a Brooklyn intersection while crossing with the signal. The sedan made a right turn and hit her in the head. She suffered bruising but remained conscious. Driver distraction was a contributing factor.

According to the police report, an 83-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 5 Avenue and Carroll Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when a 2005 Mercedes sedan making a right turn struck her in the head. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The vehicle showed no damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646220 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 16 - Senate backs S 775. The bill defines the ignition interlock monitor’s job. It forces offenders to install devices and obey court orders. Lawmakers act to keep repeat drunk drivers off the street.

Senate bill S 775, titled "Relates to the responsibilities of an ignition interlock monitor," passed committee votes on February 1, March 21, and May 16, 2023. The bill describes the monitor’s role and mandates compliance for those ordered to install ignition interlock devices. Primary sponsor Jeremy Cooney (District 56) led, joined by Nathalia Fernandez, Monica Martinez, and Shelley Mayer. The measure saw broad support, with senators voting yes across multiple sessions. The law aims to keep drivers with violations from endangering others by enforcing strict compliance with court-ordered ignition interlocks.

• File S 775, Open States, Published 2023-05-16

May 15 - Two SUVs crashed on Richards Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers were injured. The impact hit the front center of each vehicle. Unsafe speed was a factor. Injuries included whiplash and abrasions. Both drivers remained conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Richards Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers, a 47-year-old woman and a 22-year-old man, were injured. The woman suffered neck injuries and whiplash, while the man had abrasions over his entire body. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The crash occurred as one vehicle was slowing or stopping and the other was traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor for both drivers. No other contributing factors such as victim error or helmet use were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629048 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 15 - SUV reversed on Clinton Street, struck a stopped convertible. Woman at the wheel suffered neck injury and whiplash. Unsafe backing listed as cause. Both cars damaged. No ejection. No loss of consciousness.

According to the police report, a 2019 Toyota SUV backed southbound on Clinton Street and struck a 2013 Audi convertible that was stopped in northbound traffic. The SUV's center rear end hit the convertible's left front bumper. The 28-year-old woman driving the convertible was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. Both vehicles sustained damage. The convertible driver was not ejected and did not lose consciousness.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629050 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 6 - E-bike slammed into sedan on Bond Street. Both riders thrown, scraped, hurt. Unsafe speed and bad lane use fueled the wreck. Brooklyn night, metal and flesh hit hard.

According to the police report, a 2020 Revel e-bike traveling north on Bond Street overturned after colliding with a sedan stopped in traffic. The 25-year-old e-bike driver was partially ejected, suffering abrasions and arm injuries. The 24-year-old passenger was fully ejected, sustaining abrasions and hip injuries. Both wore helmets. The report lists "Unsafe Speed" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as contributing factors. The sedan, traveling east, struck the bike’s right front quarter panel. Both e-bike occupants were conscious but injured. The crash shows the danger when speed and lane discipline break down on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4626267 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 4 - A sedan turning right struck a 29-year-old male bicyclist on Henry Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The driver was distracted. The cyclist wore a helmet and remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a GMC sedan making a right turn on Henry Street in Brooklyn collided with a bicyclist traveling straight ahead. The 29-year-old male bicyclist sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The sedan's left front bumper struck the cyclist, causing injury. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. No damage was reported to the bicycle. The driver was licensed in New Jersey and the cyclist was licensed in New York.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4626041 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 2 - A 26-year-old woman was hit while crossing Warren Street with the signal. The BMW driver disregarded traffic control and drove at unsafe speed. The pedestrian suffered fractures and was semiconscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a BMW traveling east on Warren Street struck a 26-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection near Henry Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was semiconscious after the impact. The report lists the driver's errors as disregarding traffic control and unsafe speed. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following the traffic signal when the collision occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4627363 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 1 - A driver killed Katherine Harris on Atlantic Avenue. Politicians demand mid-block crossings, daylighted intersections, and curb extensions. They call the street a speedway. They blame city inaction. They vow to push for changes. The city promises only to study.

On May 1, 2023, after the death of Katherine Harris, Brooklyn Heights Council Member Lincoln Restler and State Senator Andrew Gounardes called for urgent safety fixes on Atlantic Avenue. At a rally, Restler said, "It is wrong how deadly this strip is." The officials demand mid-block crossings, daylighted intersections, raised crosswalks, curb extensions, and safer pedestrian space near BQE ramps. Borough President Antonio Reynoso criticized city resistance to reallocating street space, saying, "They drag their feet because they don’t want to do the inevitable." The Department of Transportation has agreed only to study new crosswalks. The bill is not yet formal legislation but marks a push for action after years of delay. No safety analyst assessment is available.

• In Wake of Death, Pols Want Mid-Block Crossings, Safer Atlantic Ave., Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-05-01

May 1 - Sammy’s Law, which lets New York City set speed limits below 25 mph, failed to make the state budget. The Council now holds the power. Lawmakers stall. Streets stay deadly. Victims’ families and advocates demand action. Lives hang in the balance.

Sammy’s Law, named for 12-year-old Sammy Cohen Eckstein, would let New York City lower speed limits below 25 mph. The bill failed to enter the 2023 state budget, shifting responsibility to the City Council. In 2021, the Council backed a home rule message 42-6, but the Assembly blocked it. Last year, the Council reversed course and failed to pass the message. This session, Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez introduced a resolution urging passage, with 10 sponsors. Transportation Committee Chair Selvena Brooks-Powers must hold a hearing before a vote. Speaker Adrienne Adams and Brooks-Powers have not signed on, citing negotiations. The bill’s summary states: 'Life-saving legislation that would allow New York City to set speed limits below 25 miles per hour failed to make it into this year's state budget.' Data show slower speeds save lives. Advocates and victims’ families keep pushing. The Council’s inaction keeps streets dangerous.

• With ‘Sammy’s Law’ Not in the State Budget, It’s Up to the City Council to Push It, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-05-01

Apr 30 - A 20-year-old e-scooter driver was ejected and injured in a collision with a sedan on Berkeley Place in Brooklyn. The scooter struck the sedan’s right rear quarter panel. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Berkeley Place in Brooklyn involving a sedan traveling north and an e-scooter traveling west. The e-scooter driver, a 20-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The police identified "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan’s front center end impacted the right rear quarter panel of the e-scooter. The e-scooter driver was conscious and suffered contusions and bruises. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624809 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 29 - An e-bike hit a woman in the head near 4th Avenue and 6th Street. She was not in the road. Blood ran from deep cuts. She stayed conscious. The e-bike kept going. The street stayed raw and loud.

A 38-year-old woman was struck in the head by an e-bike near 4th Avenue and 6th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was not in the roadway at the time of the crash. The impact left her with severe lacerations, but she remained conscious. The e-bike showed no damage and continued south. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The data also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' but the woman was not in the road. The crash underscores the risk when drivers fail to yield, even off the street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624826 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 28 - DOT will add a protected bike lane to a lethal stretch of Ninth Street. The move follows the death of cyclist Sarah Schick. Advocates and Council Member Hanif say the plan is not enough. They demand bolder action. The danger remains.

On April 28, 2023, the Department of Transportation (DOT) unveiled a proposal to add a protected bike lane to Ninth Street in Park Slope, Brooklyn. The plan, presented ahead of a Brooklyn Community Board 6 meeting, follows the January death of Citi Bike rider Sarah Schick. The DOT's concept removes parking between Second and Third avenues to create a five-foot, buffer-protected bike lane in each direction. Council Member Shahana Hanif called the protected lane 'imperative' but said, 'getting this bike lane done is the first step towards a more serious look at this corridor.' Transportation Alternatives organizer Kathy Park Price said, 'We did the bare minimum... we can and should do more.' Schick’s widowed husband, Maxime Le Munier, blamed DOT inaction for her death. Advocates and Hanif urge a full corridor redesign, including one-way conversion, but DOT claims this is not feasible now. The plan is only a start. The threat to cyclists and pedestrians persists.

• DOT Unveils ‘Concepts’ For Deadly Ninth Street, But Advocates Want Something Bolder, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-04-28

Apr 27 - A 40-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured when an SUV making a left turn struck him on 3 Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered bruises and lower leg injuries. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old male bicyclist traveling eastbound on 3 Street was struck by a westbound SUV making a left turn. The collision caused the bicyclist to be ejected and sustain injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet but was still injured. The SUV's right front bumper impacted the center front end of the bike. The driver was licensed and operating a 2022 Jeep SUV with two occupants. The crash highlights the dangers of left turns and driver distraction in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4625461 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19