Sep 16 - SUV struck e-bike on 5 Avenue. Rider thrown, left with shoulder wounds. Police cite driver inattention. Both vehicles’ front ends smashed. Brooklyn night, danger in the street.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old man riding an e-bike was injured after a collision with a 2018 Dodge SUV on 5 Avenue at 3 Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to his shoulder and upper arm. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The SUV was traveling east, the e-bike south. Impact hit the e-bike’s right front quarter panel and the SUV’s left front bumper. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No safety equipment was noted for the e-bike rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4564839 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 14 - A motorcycle traveling south struck a sedan making a left turn on Hoyt Street, Brooklyn. The motorcyclist, a 21-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Both drivers were licensed and conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling straight south on Hoyt Street collided with a sedan making a left turn. The motorcyclist, a 21-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan driver was also male and licensed. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, only unspecified factors. The motorcycle's point of impact was the center front end, while the sedan was struck on the left front quarter panel. Both vehicles had damage consistent with the collision. The motorcyclist was not ejected and remained conscious. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4564423 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 10 - A 74-year-old woman suffered a head contusion after a motorcycle struck her at a Brooklyn intersection. The rider, distracted and improperly passing, collided with the pedestrian crossing the road. The victim remained conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling west on 9th Street in Brooklyn struck a 74-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing the road when the collision occurred. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." The pedestrian sustained a head injury described as a contusion and remained conscious after the crash. The motorcycle's point of impact was the left front bumper, causing damage to the center front end of the vehicle. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead prior to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4562847 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 8 - Councilmember Alexa Avilés pushes new rules to rein in e-commerce warehouses. The bill would block massive facilities near homes, schools, and parks. It demands public review and stricter permits. The aim: less truck traffic, cleaner air, safer streets.

On September 8, 2022, Councilmember Alexa Avilés (District 38) supported a proposal to tighten zoning and permitting for e-commerce warehouses in New York City. The measure, not yet introduced as a formal bill, seeks to amend city zoning rules to require special permits for warehouses over 50,000 square feet and ban them within 1,000 feet of schools, parks, nursing homes, public housing, or other warehouses. The proposal states: 'The facilities won’t negatively impact nearby traffic, pedestrian and road safety, or air pollution.' Avilés, along with Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, backs the effort, citing frequent community complaints about truck traffic and pollution. The plan mandates environmental review and public input before any City Council vote. Community groups and environmental advocates say the change is urgent for neighborhoods already burdened by traffic and pollution.

• Environmental activists call for a crack down on e-commerce warehouses in New York City, gothamist.com, Published 2022-09-08

Sep 6 - An e-scooter rider was ejected and injured in a crash with an SUV on Pacific Street in Brooklyn. The rider suffered abrasions and upper arm injuries. The SUV showed no damage. Driver inattention and unsafe speed contributed to the collision.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured after a collision with a 2017 Ford SUV in Brooklyn near 568 Pacific Street. The e-scooter rider was ejected and sustained abrasions and upper arm injuries. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling east, with no vehicle damage reported. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The e-scooter rider was conscious but injured, with no safety equipment noted. The SUV impacted the e-scooter at the left front quarter panel, while the e-scooter suffered damage to its center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4561626 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 3 - A sedan struck a moped traveling south on 12 Street in Brooklyn. The moped driver, 33, was ejected and suffered a fractured hip and upper leg. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield as causes. The sedan’s left side was damaged.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on 12 Street collided with a southbound moped. The moped driver, a 33-year-old male, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained a fractured hip and upper leg. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The sedan’s left side doors and the moped’s center front end were damaged. The moped carried two occupants, while the sedan had three. The moped driver was conscious but seriously injured. No mention was made of helmet use or other safety equipment. The crash highlights driver errors that led to the violent impact and severe injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4578828 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 3 - A 3-year-old boy riding a bike was ejected and injured when an SUV made a U-turn on 9 Street in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the bike’s front center. The child suffered a head contusion but remained conscious, wearing a helmet at the time.

According to the police report, a 2017 Honda SUV making a U-turn on 9 Street in Brooklyn collided with a bike traveling west. The impact occurred at the SUV’s left front quarter panel and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist, a 3-year-old boy, was ejected and sustained a head contusion. He was conscious and wearing a helmet. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." The SUV had four occupants, and the driver was licensed in New York. The child was a passenger on the bike and suffered injury severity level 3. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4560765 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 2 - A 35-year-old male bicyclist was ejected after a collision with a sedan on Columbia Street. The cyclist suffered injuries to his entire body and was in shock. The sedan was turning left; the cyclist was traveling west. Traffic control was disregarded.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Columbia Street was making a left turn when it collided head-on with a westbound bicyclist. The 35-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and sustained injuries to his entire body, resulting in shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists driver errors including "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan's left front bumper and the bike's center front end were damaged. The cyclist was the sole occupant of the bike; the sedan had one licensed female driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4561155 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 2 - Sedan struck a northbound cyclist at Smith Street. Driver failed to yield. Cyclist ejected, suffered leg and foot injuries. No vehicle damage. Impact left the cyclist bruised but conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan collided with a 36-year-old male bicyclist at 251 Smith Street in Brooklyn. The sedan was entering a parked position when it struck the northbound cyclist. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, implicating the sedan driver. Both vehicles showed no damage. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment, as noted in the report, and remained conscious after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4560487 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 1 - Speed cameras now run all day, every day. Tickets soared 70 percent in three weeks. Most violations hit at night and weekends—times once uncovered. Officials say the surge proves drivers speed when unchecked. The city claims this crackdown will save lives.

On August 1, 2022, New York City activated speed cameras 24/7 after a legislative deal in Albany. In the first three weeks, cameras issued 513,777 tickets—70 percent more than before. The bill, championed by State Sen. Andrew Gounardes, removed harsher penalties but kept round-the-clock enforcement. The matter summary states, 'speed safety cameras are working as they should—catching more speeding drivers and combatting reckless driving.' Council members and advocates, including Elizabeth Adams and Jehiah Czebotar, backed the move. They point to data showing most extra tickets came at night and weekends, exposing a hidden threat to pedestrians and cyclists. Officials insist the expansion will save lives and curb reckless driving.

• Sin City: New 24/7 Speed Cameras Issue a Whopping 70 Percent More Tickets, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-09-01

Aug 27 - A 30-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured on Bond Street in Brooklyn. The sedan struck the bike’s right rear quarter panel. The cyclist suffered abrasions and elbow injuries. The crash involved disregarded traffic controls and unsafe speed.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Bond Street in Brooklyn involving a sedan and a bicyclist. The 30-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver errors including disregarding traffic controls and unsafe speed. The sedan struck the bicyclist’s right rear quarter panel while both were traveling north. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No information about the sedan driver’s license status or actions was provided. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash but injured. The crash highlights the dangers of traffic control violations and speeding in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4559601 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 27 - Two sedans crashed head-on on the Gowanus Ramp. Both drivers were traveling west. The female driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. Both vehicles sustained heavy front-side damage.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on the Gowanus Ramp at 3:25 a.m. Both drivers were traveling westbound. The female driver, age 27, was injured with knee and lower leg trauma and experienced shock. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The male driver was licensed and operating a 2009 Mercedes sedan. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the Mercedes and the left front quarter panel of the 2020 Toyota sedan driven by the female. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4559134 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 26 - Lawmakers spar over who gets a break from congestion pricing. Some want tight limits. Others push for taxi exemptions and tunnel credits. Advocates warn: too many carve-outs gut the plan. The final call lands with the Traffic Mobility Review Board.

On August 26, 2022, New York officials debated congestion pricing exemptions as the policy neared implementation. The discussion, covered by Streetsblog NYC, highlighted shifting positions. State Senator Leroy Comrie, once opposed to exemptions, now listens to public input. Assembly Member Robert Carroll said, "I think that there should be limited exemptions." State Senator Andrew Gounardes added, "Obviously we want them to be as limited as possible." Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine backed toll credits for tunnel users and taxi exemptions. Taxi and for-hire drivers lobbied for relief, citing existing surcharges. Advocacy groups warned against broad carve-outs. The Traffic Mobility Review Board will decide on further exemptions after federal review. No direct safety impact for vulnerable road users was assessed.

• Everyone’s Suddenly Open To Some Congestion Pricing Exemptions, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-08-26

Aug 26 - Council and state leaders spar over who gets a break from congestion pricing. Some want carve-outs. Others warn exemptions gut the plan. Vulnerable road users wait as drivers fight for special treatment. The final call lands with the Traffic Mobility Review Board.

On August 26, 2022, the council held a public debate on congestion pricing exemptions. The matter, titled 'Everyone’s Suddenly Open To Some Congestion Pricing Exemptions,' drew sharp lines. State Senator Leroy Comrie, once a hardliner against exemptions, now listens to public input. Assembly Member Robert Carroll backs limited carve-outs, saying, 'I think that there should be limited exemptions.' State Senator Andrew Gounardes stresses, 'Obviously we want them to be as limited as possible.' Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine pushes for toll credits and taxi exemptions. Advocacy groups warn against broad carve-outs. The Traffic Mobility Review Board will decide after federal review. The debate centers on who pays and who gets a pass, while the safety of people outside cars hangs in the balance.

• Everyone’s Suddenly Open To Some Congestion Pricing Exemptions, streetsblog.org, Published 2022-08-26

Aug 25 - Nearly a thousand people signed up to speak at MTA’s congestion pricing hearings. The plan targets Manhattan below 61st Street. Supporters want fewer exemptions. Critics fear more truck traffic. Lawmakers push for swift action. Streets and air hang in the balance.

"We want to minimize the number of exemptions while making sure that we can hit our goal of raising $1 billion." -- Andrew Gounardes

On August 25, 2022, the MTA held public hearings on congestion pricing for Manhattan below 61st Street. The hearings drew nearly a thousand speakers. The plan, described as aiming to 'reduce congestion, air pollution, and driving into the city,' would charge drivers $5 to $23 depending on time and exemptions. Council Member Robert Carroll (District 44) urged, 'It needs to be implemented now, we passed this bill three years ago, it’s time to get moving.' Other lawmakers, including Andrew Gounardes and Mark Levine, debated exemptions and credits. Governor Hochul called the charge 'crucial to cutting the number of vehicles and combating climate change.' The hearings reflect strong support for minimal carveouts and immediate action to fund transit and clear streets. No formal safety analyst assessment was provided.

• Thousand ask to speak at upcoming MTA congestion pricing hearings, amny.com, Published 2022-08-25

Aug 23 - A sedan struck a parked car on Lorraine Street in Brooklyn. The front passenger of the parked vehicle suffered a head injury and shock. She wore a lap belt and complained of pain and nausea. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east struck the center back end of a parked Hyundai sedan on Lorraine Street in Brooklyn. The front passenger in the parked car, a 59-year-old woman, was injured with a head injury and experienced shock. She was wearing a lap belt and complained of pain and nausea. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The collision caused damage to the center back end of the parked vehicle and the center front end of the moving sedan. No occupants were ejected. The driver of the moving vehicle and any potential errors remain unspecified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4557766 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 20 - A taxi made a U-turn on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The taxi driver, distracted and failing to yield, struck a 60-year-old male e-scooter rider. The rider suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a taxi driver making a U-turn on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn collided with an e-scooter rider traveling straight ahead. The e-scooter rider, a 60-year-old man, was injured with abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The taxi driver was licensed; the e-scooter rider was unlicensed. Neither vehicle sustained damage. The rider was conscious and not ejected. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4556917 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 19 - A 36-year-old man on an e-scooter was struck on Flatbush Avenue. The sedan driver made a left turn. The scooter hit the sedan’s right front panel. The rider suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. Driver distraction was a factor.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn involving a sedan and an e-scooter. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, was making a left turn when it struck the e-scooter traveling south. The e-scooter rider, a 36-year-old man, sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. The e-scooter driver was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. The sedan showed no damage, while the e-scooter sustained damage to its left front bumper. No safety equipment was noted for the e-scooter rider. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4556916 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 18 - A 27-year-old male motorcycle driver was partially ejected during a crash on Lorraine Street in Brooklyn. He suffered whiplash and injuries to his entire body. The motorcycle struck with its right front bumper while making a right turn.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male motorcycle driver was partially ejected and injured in a crash on Lorraine Street, Brooklyn. The driver suffered whiplash and injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. The motorcycle, traveling east and making a right turn, impacted with its right front bumper. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the crash. The driver was wearing a helmet at the time. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured according to the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4556487 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 17 - A 46-year-old male motorcycle driver was partially ejected on Hoyt Street in Brooklyn. He suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash involved right side impact and was caused by driver inattention and distraction.

According to the police report, a 46-year-old male motorcycle driver was partially ejected during a crash on Hoyt Street in Brooklyn. The driver sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The motorcycle was traveling south, going straight ahead, when it was struck on the right side doors. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors to the crash. The driver was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4556187 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19