Nov 19 - Two vehicles crashed head-to-tail on Lorraine Street. A 41-year-old woman and a 15-year-old passenger suffered injuries. Both were semiconscious and restrained by lap belts. Impact damaged the SUV’s right front and the sedan’s left rear bumpers.

According to the police report, a 2003 SUV and a 2018 sedan collided on Lorraine Street while both were traveling eastbound. The SUV struck the sedan’s left rear bumper with its right front quarter panel. The crash injured two passengers in the sedan: a 41-year-old woman and a 15-year-old youth. Both were semiconscious and wore lap belts. The woman complained of pain in her elbow, lower arm, and hand, while the youth showed no visible complaints. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond unspecified causes. Both drivers were licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4583531 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 17 - Lawmakers and advocates rallied in Manhattan. They demanded more money for the MTA. They want six-minute bus and subway service. They warned against service cuts and fare hikes. They called for gas tax revenue to fund transit. Riders need safe, frequent service.

On November 17, 2022, state legislators and transit advocates pressed for increased MTA funding and six-minute off-peak service. The push comes ahead of the next budget cycle. Assembly Members Zohran Mamdani and Amanda Septimo, State Senator Andrew Gounardes, and Assembly Member Emily Gallagher led the call. Mamdani said, 'If we implement six-minute service, the consequences would be felt for riders across all aspects of their life.' Septimo called transit an economic and racial justice issue. Gounardes urged the governor to include MTA funding in the initial budget. Gallagher criticized the gas tax holiday, urging funds go to transit. MTA Chairman Janno Lieber warned that cuts or fare hikes would devastate working- and middle-class New Yorkers. The group demanded action to protect and improve transit for all riders.

• Legislators and Advocates Press Case For MTA Rescue And Six-Minute Service, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-11-17

Nov 16 - A 28-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered a head contusion after an SUV made a right turn in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the e-bike’s front end. The rider was not wearing a helmet and was injured but conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2019 SUV made a right turn and collided with his e-bike traveling straight. The impact occurred at the SUV's right front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained a head contusion. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling southeast while the bicyclist was traveling east. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4582364 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 16 - A 25-year-old woman was struck while crossing Flatbush Avenue with the signal. The sedan driver failed to yield right-of-way during a right turn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Flatbush Avenue and Saint Marks Avenue in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when a sedan, driven by a licensed female driver making a right turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle showed no damage, and the point of impact was noted as 'No Damage.' The contributing factor listed was 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' No other contributing factors or victim errors were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4582366 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 16 - Council Member Shahana Hanif condemned the NYPD for arresting Adam White, a lawyer for crash victims, after he cleared a defaced plate. Police charged White, ignored the driver’s violations, and called the driver a victim. Hanif demanded accountability for police misconduct.

On November 16, 2022, Brooklyn Council Member Shahana Hanif issued a statement criticizing the NYPD’s 78th Precinct after officers arrested attorney Adam White. White, known for representing victims of traffic violence, was charged with criminal mischief for removing plastic that hid a car’s license plate—a tactic often used to dodge cameras and tolls. The NYPD did not ticket the driver, who had a record of violations, and instead labeled him the 'victim.' Hanif called the arrest 'outrageous' and 'police misconduct,' demanding accountability from precinct leadership. She said, 'It is shocking how the NYPD continues to prioritize unlawful and reckless car owners while harassing cyclists and pedestrians at every opportunity.' Legal experts, including White’s attorney Gideon Oliver, questioned the charges and called for dismissal. The case highlights systemic failures in traffic enforcement and police discretion, with vulnerable road users left exposed.

• Brooklyn Council Member Blasts Cops for Arresting Famed Bike Lawyer For Fixing Defaced Plate, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-11-16

Nov 15 - A dump truck struck a parked sedan on Henry Street in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver, a 37-year-old woman, suffered a head injury and concussion. The impact hit the sedan’s right side doors. No ejection occurred; the driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a dump truck traveling south collided with a parked sedan on Henry Street, Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver, a 37-year-old female occupant, sustained a head injury and concussion. The impact occurred on the sedan’s right side doors. The driver was not ejected and was conscious at the scene, secured by a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Multiple vehicles were parked nearby, including an ambulance and another sedan, but the collision involved only the dump truck and the parked sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4582020 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 13 - DOT began outreach for a Grand Army Plaza overhaul. The plan aims to carve out more space for people on foot and bike. Council Members Hudson and Hanif pushed for fixes. Advocates want traffic cut and safety raised. Designs come in 2024.

On November 13, 2022, the Department of Transportation (DOT) kicked off public outreach for a major redesign of Grand Army Plaza. The effort, not yet a formal bill, marks the start of a multiyear process with capital funding. The DOT presented plans to 'create more space for pedestrians and cyclists,' and floated ideas to connect Prospect Park’s northern entrance to the Soldiers Memorial Arch. Council Members Crystal Hudson and Shahana Hanif previously called for DOT to address 'signal timing and unprotected bike lanes.' Community advocates and residents voiced strong support for closing parts of the plaza to traffic and improving infrastructure for people walking and biking. The process includes public meetings, surveys, and a traffic study, with preliminary designs expected in 2024. While some residents worry about car access, the push is clear: less traffic, more safety for the vulnerable.

• DOT Kicks Off Outreach on New Grand Army Plaza Fix: ‘Dream Big’, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-11-13

Nov 12 - A Honda SUV crashed into a stopped Kia on Union Street. Metal twisted. A 70-year-old woman in the front seat suffered a broken back and amputation. Four others hurt. Both drivers looked away. Distraction ruled the moment. Pain followed.

A Honda SUV struck a stopped Kia sedan near 620 Union Street in Brooklyn. The impact left a 70-year-old woman in the front passenger seat with a broken back and amputation. Three other passengers and both drivers were injured, all reporting pain or back injuries. According to the police report, 'Both drivers had looked away.' The listed contributing factor for both vehicles was 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The SUV was moving straight ahead, while the sedan was stopped in traffic. The crash shows the danger when drivers lose focus, as distraction led directly to severe harm for vulnerable passengers. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581818 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 10 - A pick-up truck slammed into the back of a sedan on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The sedan’s driver, a 55-year-old man, suffered neck injuries. Both vehicles were traveling westbound. The truck’s front end and the sedan’s rear were heavily damaged.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling westbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway collided with the rear of a sedan also heading west. The sedan’s 55-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining neck trauma but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the truck driver failed to maintain a safe distance. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The collision caused significant damage to the center front end of the truck and the center back end of the sedan. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580912 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 10 - DOT moves to ban cars from Grand Army Plaza. Council members demand urgent fixes. Pedestrians and cyclists face danger daily. Crashes, injuries, broken sidewalks, and chaos define the space. The city promises swift action. Streets for people, not cars.

On November 10, 2022, the NYC Department of Transportation proposed making Grand Army Plaza car-free and connecting it to Open Streets on Vanderbilt and Underhill Avenues. The matter, described as 'NYC DOT proposal for car-free Grand Army Plaza and related street safety improvements,' is not a formal council bill but has drawn council attention. Council Member Shahana Hanif (District 39) and Crystal Hudson pressed DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez to address the plaza’s 'endless traffic, poor sidewalk conditions, broken benches, and overflowing trash cans.' Hanif and Hudson demanded immediate safety upgrades after recent crashes injured pedestrians and cyclists. DOT Deputy Commissioner Eric Beaton said, 'We want to take it to the next level... more consistent and better designed public spaces.' The agency is seeking public feedback and plans to draft detailed designs within the year. The proposal aims to end the status quo of danger and disrepair, prioritizing vulnerable road users over cars.

• Exclusive: DOT eyes Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza as NYC's next car-free space, gothamist.com, Published 2022-11-10

Nov 9 - A 29-year-old man was hit by an SUV on Smith Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The crash happened away from an intersection late at night. The driver’s right front quarter panel struck the victim.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a northbound SUV on Smith Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was located in the roadway, not at an intersection, and suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle’s point of impact was the right front quarter panel, causing damage to the right front bumper. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as the contributing factor for the crash, indicating driver error related to vehicle operation. No pedestrian actions or safety equipment were noted as contributing factors. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581977 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 9 - A man, 38, died behind the wheel of a parked Lexus on Hicks Street. Head wound. No seatbelt. Only a child restraint. The car silent. The street colder. No other injuries reported. No contributing factors listed by police.

A 38-year-old man was found dead in the driver’s seat of a parked 2022 Lexus sedan near 509 Hicks Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man suffered a head wound and was not wearing a seatbelt; only a child restraint was present. The report states, 'A man, 38, slumped dead behind the wheel of a parked 2022 Lexus. Head wound. No seatbelt. Only a child restraint.' No other people were injured. Police did not list any contributing factors or driver errors in the data. The vehicle’s left front bumper was damaged, but the cause is not specified. No helmet or signal issues were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580866 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 8 - A BMW sedan struck a bicyclist traveling north on Union Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, a 2017 BMW sedan traveling east on Union Street collided with a bicyclist heading north. The bicyclist, a 50-year-old man, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The point of impact was the sedan’s center front end striking the bike’s left side doors. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The bicyclist’s safety equipment status is unknown. No other contributing factors were noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead at the time.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581458 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 7 - Two sedans collided on Columbia Street in Brooklyn. The rear vehicle struck the front car’s center back end. The driver of the rear sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Columbia Street collided when the rear vehicle struck the center back end of the front vehicle. The driver of the rear sedan, a 36-year-old occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the primary contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The front vehicle showed no damage, while the rear vehicle sustained damage to its center back end. No ejections occurred, and the injured driver remained conscious. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to rear-end collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579869 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 31 - A 23-year-old woman was struck while crossing Smith Street in Brooklyn. The SUV hit her on the left front quarter panel. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her lower leg and foot. The driver showed no damage to the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old female pedestrian was injured crossing Smith Street outside an intersection. She was hit by a 2010 Ford SUV traveling east, which struck her on the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash highlights dangers for pedestrians crossing mid-block.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4577761 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 28 - A motorcycle and sedan collided on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcyclist, 23, was ejected and suffered bruises over his entire body. The sedan struck the motorcycle’s front and right side doors. The rider wore a helmet and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east and a sedan making a left turn westbound on Atlantic Avenue collided. The motorcyclist, a 23-year-old male, was ejected and sustained contusions and bruises over his entire body. The report lists driver errors including Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Unsafe Lane Changing. The sedan impacted the motorcycle’s center front end and the right side doors of the sedan were damaged. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet and was conscious after the crash. No other occupants were reported in the vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4576978 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 27 - A 2020 Jeep SUV traveling east struck a 2009 Nissan sedan merging west on Hamilton Avenue. Three female occupants in the SUV suffered head injuries and whiplash. Unsafe lane changing caused the crash. All occupants were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 2020 Jeep SUV traveling east on Hamilton Avenue collided with a 2009 Nissan sedan merging west. The crash injured three female occupants in the SUV: a 45-year-old driver, a 10-year-old front passenger, and a 9-year-old rear passenger. All suffered head injuries and whiplash but were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" as a contributing factor. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV and the left front bumper of the sedan. No occupants were ejected. The report does not specify any contributing factors related to the victims.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4576945 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 25 - A 16-year-old boy was hit by a truck while crossing with the signal on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and upper leg injuries. The driver was inattentive and fell asleep, causing the collision.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 4 Avenue and Union Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2020 Chevrolet truck traveling north struck him with the center front end. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and upper leg injuries but remained conscious. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Fell Asleep." The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following traffic signals at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4578227 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 21 - Councilmember Restler and Brooklyn leaders want DOT to flip Bond Street’s traffic northbound after Schermerhorn’s redesign. Locals face gridlock. Community Board 2 backs the move. They demand DOT protect the Bond Street bike lane with a physical barrier.

On October 21, 2022, Councilmember Lincoln Restler (District 33) and Brooklyn Community Board 2 requested the Department of Transportation (DOT) extend Bond Street’s northbound direction to Livingston Street. The request follows complaints after Schermerhorn Street’s redesign, which added a protected bike lane but made all crossings one-way southbound, causing gridlock and blocking access for services. The Community Board’s Transportation and Public Safety Committee, chaired by Sid Meyer, voted to support the change and insisted DOT maintain and protect the Bond Street bike lane with a physical barrier. Restler said, 'We believe that this proposal will improve traffic flow and enhance the public’s access to essential services, deliveries, and residences.' DOT is reviewing the proposal. The matter centers on the impact of traffic changes on residents and the need to safeguard vulnerable road users.

• Street relief: Downtown Brooklynites ask DOT to flip traffic on Bond Street after Schermerhorn redesign, brooklynpaper.com, Published 2022-10-21

Oct 21 - Councilmember Restler and Brooklyn leaders want DOT to flip Bond Street’s traffic northbound after Schermerhorn’s redesign. Locals face gridlock. Community Board 2 backs the move. They demand DOT protect the Bond Street bike lane with a physical barrier.

On October 21, 2022, Councilmember Lincoln Restler (District 33) and Brooklyn Community Board 2 requested the Department of Transportation (DOT) extend Bond Street’s northbound direction to Livingston Street. The request follows complaints after Schermerhorn Street’s redesign, which added a protected bike lane but made all crossings one-way southbound, causing gridlock and blocking access for services. The Community Board’s Transportation and Public Safety Committee, chaired by Sid Meyer, voted to support the change and insisted DOT maintain and protect the Bond Street bike lane with a physical barrier. Restler said, 'We believe that this proposal will improve traffic flow and enhance the public’s access to essential services, deliveries, and residences.' DOT is reviewing the proposal. The matter centers on the impact of traffic changes on residents and the need to safeguard vulnerable road users.

• Street relief: Downtown Brooklynites ask DOT to flip traffic on Bond Street after Schermerhorn redesign, brooklynpaper.com, Published 2022-10-21