Aug 14 - A taxi making a right turn hit a northbound bicyclist on Smith Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The bike’s front and taxi’s rear were damaged. The cyclist was not wearing safety gear.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on Smith Street made a right turn and collided with a northbound bicyclist going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the bike and the center back end of the taxi. The bicyclist, a 39-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the crash. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The taxi driver was licensed and operating legally. The crash caused damage to both vehicles at their points of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555498 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 11 - A sedan making a left turn hit a bicyclist going straight on Beard Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan’s left rear quarter panel was damaged.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northwest was making a left turn on Beard Street when it collided with a bicyclist traveling east. The point of impact was the sedan’s left rear quarter panel and the bike’s right front quarter panel. The bicyclist, a 43-year-old woman, was ejected from her bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was conscious after the crash. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the crash. The sedan had three occupants, and the bike rider was not wearing safety equipment. The crash highlights the danger of left turns involving vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4554391 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 11 - Six candidates faced off in NY-10’s debate. Transit and congestion pricing took center stage. Rivera and others backed charging drivers in Manhattan. Some pushed for exemptions and electric car perks. Infrastructure and community voices got attention. No mention of direct safety gains.

On August 11, 2022, candidates for New York’s 10th Congressional District, including Councilwoman Carlina Rivera (District 2), debated key issues. The event, covered by nydailynews.com, focused on transit, congestion pricing, and infrastructure. The debate summary reads: “Transit issues like congestion pricing dominated part of the debate, with the candidates voicing broad support for Albany’s policy of charging drivers who enter Manhattan below 60th St.” Rivera supported congestion pricing but suggested possible incentives for electric vehicles. Other candidates called for exemptions and community input on infrastructure projects like the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. No formal safety analysis was provided. The debate highlighted broad support for policies that could shape city streets, but left the direct impact on vulnerable road users unaddressed.

• Debate for NY-10′s Congressional District focuses on transit, Trump and immigration, nydailynews.com, Published 2022-08-11

Aug 10 - A Dodge SUV hit a 28-year-old man on Clinton Street in Brooklyn. The impact left him with abrasions and injuries to his knee, leg, and foot. He was conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a Dodge SUV traveling south on Clinton Street in Brooklyn struck a 28-year-old male pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle hit him with its center front end. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No safety equipment or additional factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4554191 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 9 - StreetsPAC called for voters to oust State Sen. Kevin Parker. They backed Kaegan Mays-Williams for her push on protected bike lanes and bus network redesign. Parker ignored safety questions. StreetsPAC praised other candidates who fight for safer streets and transit.

On August 9, 2022, StreetsPAC, New York City's safe streets political action committee, issued an endorsement urging Central Brooklyn voters to retire State Sen. Kevin Parker. The group backed Kaegan Mays-Williams, citing her support for redesigning Brooklyn's bus network and expanding protected bike lanes. StreetsPAC Executive Director Eric McClure said, 'She supports redesigning Brooklyn's bus network to simplify routes and speed commutes.' Parker did not respond to StreetsPAC's request for information and has a record of negative incidents. Mays-Williams stressed the need for dependable public transit and safer cycling. StreetsPAC also highlighted the safety records of Andrew Gounardes, Angel Vasquez, Jabori Brisport, Rajiv Gowda, Christian Amato, and Kristen Gonzalez, noting their support for speed cameras, pedestrian and bicycle safety, and transit improvements. The endorsement signals a clear push for candidates who prioritize vulnerable road users.

• StreetsPAC to Central Brooklyn Voters: Retire State Sen. Kevin Parker Now!, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-08-09

Aug 9 - Councilmember Mercedes Narcisse backs a dedicated bus lane on Flatbush Avenue. She joins Mayor Adams and others, pushing for faster, safer rides. Riders wait too long. Streets choke with traffic. The city moves to act, despite driver backlash and parking fears.

On August 9, 2022, Councilmember Mercedes Narcisse (District 46) endorsed the Flatbush Avenue dedicated bus lane proposal. The plan, a priority for the Adams administration and MTA, aims to speed up the B41 bus from Downtown Brooklyn to Marine Park. Narcisse and Councilmember Rita Joseph joined Mayor Eric Adams at a press conference, riding the B41 and speaking with riders. Narcisse said, “People are suffering waiting 30 minutes, 40 minutes, it’s unfair to the riders.” She stressed that better bus service could cut down on illegal dollar vans. The Department of Transportation, led by Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez, has started community engagement. Some community boards worry about lost parking, but Rodriguez called their role advisory, saying, “we want to hear what the riders want.” Narcisse acknowledged driver backlash but insisted on the need for faster, reliable transit.

• Flatbush Avenue bus lane proposal gains support of key electeds, brooklynpaper.com, Published 2022-08-09

Aug 6 - A 34-year-old male bicyclist collided with a parked taxi on Flatbush Avenue. The bike struck the taxi’s right side doors. The rider suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited bicyclist confusion as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on Flatbush Avenue struck the right side doors of a parked taxi. The bicyclist was injured, sustaining abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious. The report lists the bicyclist’s confusion as a contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was unlicensed, and the taxi driver was licensed and parked at the time of impact. The point of impact was the center front end of the bike and the right side doors of the taxi. No other driver errors were noted. The bicyclist was not ejected and wore unknown safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4553512 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 4 - A 43-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured at Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver was distracted. The cyclist suffered bruises and lower leg injuries. No vehicle damage was reported. The crash happened during a right turn.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected in a collision with a 2018 Jeep SUV at Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV driver was parked before the crash and was identified as distracted, listed as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" in the contributing factors. The bicyclist was making a right turn when the impact occurred at the SUV's left front bumper and the bike's left rear quarter panel. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No damage was reported to either vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4554487 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 3 - A bus turning left on President Street hit a 29-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. The bus showed no damage. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the injury at the intersection.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing President Street at an intersection in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2022 bus, making a left turn, struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and bruising to her shoulder and upper arm. The bus sustained no damage. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash, attributed to the bus driver. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552042 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 2 - A box truck struck a sedan from behind on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Four men inside suffered neck and head injuries. All were conscious and restrained. The impact damaged the center rear of the truck and the front of the sedan.

According to the police report, a 2003 box truck traveling east on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway rear-ended a 2006 sedan also traveling east. The collision impacted the center back end of the truck and the center front end of the sedan. Four male occupants, including two drivers and two front passengers, were injured with neck and head trauma described as whiplash. All occupants were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The injuries resulted from the force of the rear-end collision. No ejections occurred. Both drivers held valid licenses from New Jersey and New York respectively.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552044 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 2 - A 45-year-old man on an e-scooter collided with a bike on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-scooter driver suffered shoulder and upper arm abrasions. Police cited failure to yield and driver distraction as causes. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn involving an e-scooter and a bike. The e-scooter driver, a 45-year-old man wearing a helmet, was injured with abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The bike was traveling south going straight ahead, while the e-scooter was traveling west. The point of impact was the right side doors of the e-scooter and the center front end of the bike. Neither vehicle sustained damage. The injured party was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552367 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 1 - Speed cameras now run all day, every day in New York City. The law ends the blackout. No more breaks for speeders. State Senator Andrew Gounardes led the charge. The city’s streets stay watched. Vulnerable lives get a fighting chance.

On August 1, 2022, a new law took effect expanding New York City’s speed camera program to operate 24/7. The bill, sponsored in the State Senate by Andrew Gounardes, passed in Albany and was signed by Governor Hochul in June. The measure extends the program for three years and ends the old rule that shut cameras off overnight and on weekends. The Department of Transportation has installed about 2,000 cameras in 750 school zones. The bill’s summary: 'expands the safety technology around the clock.' Gounardes said, 'Your right to speed does not supersede anyone’s rights to live on the streets safely.' Mayor Eric Adams joined advocates to celebrate, stating, 'A city that never sleeps deserves a camera system that won’t take a nap.' DOT data shows 59% of traffic deaths happened during off hours. The expansion aims to close that deadly gap.

• Whoa there! NYC speed cameras now stay on 24/7, amny.com, Published 2022-08-01

Jul 28 - A 17-year-old male pedestrian was injured crossing against the signal on Court Street. A sedan traveling west struck him on the right front quarter panel. The teen suffered whole-body injuries and shock. The driver was speeding at impact.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old male pedestrian was crossing against the signal on Court Street when a 2019 Mazda sedan traveling west struck him on the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his entire body and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The driver, a licensed female from Massachusetts, was going straight ahead but was cited for unsafe speed, which contributed to the crash. The report lists unsafe speed as the primary driver error. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted but not assigned as a contributing factor. No safety equipment or helmet use was reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550152 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 21 - A driver killed cyclist Wenntwen Porgho at a deadly Bronx intersection. No charges were filed. The spot is known for crashes, yet remains unchanged. Lawmakers blasted the lack of accountability. Another pedestrian, Monica Chen, was killed days earlier. Still, no charges.

On July 21, 2022, a driver killed cyclist Wenntwen Porgho at a dangerous Bronx intersection. The intersection, despite a history of crashes, has not been redesigned. No charges were filed against the driver, even though evidence suggested a failure to yield. Days earlier, Monica Chen, a pedestrian, was killed by a turning driver in Bay Ridge. Again, no charges. State Sen. Andrew Gounardes and City Council Member Justin Brannan expressed outrage, stating, "We are both outraged that the epidemic of traffic violence continues and as a result, a 67 year old woman is dead." They pledged to press the Department of Transportation for more safety measures. The NYPD declined comment. The Bronx faces a surge in road deaths. Vulnerable road users pay the price.

• Driver Kills Cyclist in Deadly Bronx Yet is Not Charged — Part of a Surge in Road Violence, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-07-21

Jul 20 - A box truck driver in Brooklyn suffered bruises and arm injuries after following too closely. The truck slowed or stopped, impacting the left side doors. No other vehicles were damaged. The driver was not ejected and remained in the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old male box truck driver was injured on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash occurred when the truck was slowing or stopping and the driver was following too closely, a contributing factor listed in the report. The impact was on the left side doors of the truck. The driver sustained contusions and injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand. There was no damage to the vehicle, and the driver was not ejected. No other vehicles or persons were reported injured. The report lists no other contributing factors or victim errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549139 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 16 - A sedan struck a bicyclist on 5 Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg bruises. The driver was inattentive. The crash damaged the sedan's left side doors and the bike's front end. The cyclist remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided on 5 Avenue near 9 Street in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 42-year-old man, was injured with contusions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan was parked before the crash and impacted on its left side doors, while the bike was traveling straight ahead and hit center front. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor twice, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain attention. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The cyclist's safety equipment status is unknown.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4546836 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 15 - Governor Hochul signed a law forcing new drivers to study pedestrian and cyclist safety. The law adds these topics to pre-licensing courses and written exams. Senator Gounardes pushed the measure. Streets are not just for cars. The law takes effect January.

On July 15, 2022, Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill mandating that new drivers in New York be tested on pedestrian and cyclist safety awareness. The measure, championed by State Senator Andrew Gounardes, requires pre-licensing courses and written exams to include instruction on the dangers faced by cyclists and pedestrians. The bill's summary states it aims to 'educate drivers about the dangers faced by cyclists and pedestrians and will create a thoughtful road culture going forward.' Gounardes sponsored the bill, which takes effect in January. Until now, the driver's manual offered only a single page on sharing the road. The law directs the state to consult law enforcement, advocates, and medical experts to shape the curriculum. Hochul said, 'This law will help prevent crashes and save lives.'

• Hochul signs bill mandating new NY drivers be tested on cyclist and pedestrian safety awareness, gothamist.com, Published 2022-07-15

Jul 15 - Gov. Hochul signed a law forcing new drivers to learn about pedestrian and cyclist safety. The law closes a deadly gap in driver education. Assemblymember Gallagher and Senator Gounardes led the push. The change targets inexperience behind the wheel. Lives are at stake.

On July 15, 2022, Governor Hochul signed a law requiring cyclist and pedestrian safety awareness in New York's driver licensing process. The bill, led by Assemblymember Emily Gallagher and Senator Andrew Gounardes, updates the five-hour pre-licensing course and driver's manual. The matter summary states: 'The law addresses a longstanding gap in driver education, which had previously left generations of motorists with little awareness of road-sharing with pedestrians and cyclists.' Gov. Hochul said, 'It is common sense to make pedestrian and bike safety education mandatory for drivers.' Gounardes noted that driver instruction had not kept pace with the growing presence of cyclists and micro-mobility users. In 2021, driver inexperience contributed to over 2,500 injury crashes in NYC. The law took 11 years to pass, reflecting persistent advocacy for vulnerable road users.

• Gov. Hochul Signs Law Adding Cyclist and Pedestrian Safety Awareness to Driver’s License Requirements, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-07-15

Jul 15 - Developer broke promises. No Urban Room. No park. Few affordable homes. Streets stay dangerous. Assembly Member Simon and locals want sanctions. State agency shrugs. Cyclists and walkers left exposed. Trust in government fades. Public space remains a broken pledge.

On July 15, 2022, advocates and Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon called out Greenland Forest City Partners for failing to deliver on the Pacific Park (Atlantic Yards) project in Brooklyn. The developer missed the May deadline for the promised 'Urban Room,' a glass-enclosed public space meant to serve heavy foot traffic. Only a fraction of affordable housing is built. The centerpiece park is missing. Simon demanded Empire State Development (ESD) sanction the developer or renegotiate terms for safer streets and better public space. As Simon put it, 'This is a bad actor that needs to be held accountable.' ESD claims it will work with the developer, but trust is thin. Cyclists and pedestrians remain at risk in one of Brooklyn’s most dangerous corridors. The state’s failure to enforce commitments leaves vulnerable road users exposed and public trust shattered.

• Hold Developer Accountable for Failed Promises at Brooklyn Mega-Project: Advocates, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-07-15

Jul 11 - A 35-year-old woman bicyclist suffered a fractured knee and lower leg after a 2016 SUV made a left turn and struck her on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver’s view was obstructed and distracted. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 2016 SUV traveling south on 4 Avenue made a left turn and collided with a northbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 35-year-old woman, sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. The report lists driver errors including 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV struck the bicyclist with its right front bumper, causing injury but no ejection. The bicyclist was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4546569 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19