Mar 31 - A 19-year-old male bicyclist was injured on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV made a left turn and struck the cyclist traveling north. The rider suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Unsafe speed was a factor. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male bicyclist riding north on 4 Avenue was struck by a southbound SUV making a left turn. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed; the bicyclist was unlicensed. The SUV impacted the bicyclist on its right front quarter panel. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the danger posed by unsafe speed during turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4516923 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 29 - A 57-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Court Street in Brooklyn. The unlicensed cyclist traveling south struck the right front bumper of a sedan entering a parked position. The rider suffered hip and upper leg injuries and was left in shock.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old male bicyclist was injured when his bike collided with the right front bumper of a sedan on Court Street, Brooklyn. The sedan was entering a parked position while the bicyclist was traveling straight ahead southbound. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment and was unlicensed. The report lists the bicyclist's contributing factors as unspecified. The rider sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg and was not ejected from the bike. The sedan had two occupants, and the driver was licensed. The collision caused damage to the center back end of the bike and the sedan's right front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4514624 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 29 - An SUV hit two parked cars in Brooklyn. Two drivers inside the SUV suffered head injuries. Police cite alcohol and traffic control disregard. Parked vehicles were struck and damaged.

According to the police report, a 2012 Toyota SUV traveling west on 8th Avenue collided with two parked vehicles, a 2007 Nissan SUV and a 2019 Volkswagen sedan. Two drivers inside the Toyota SUV were injured, suffering head injuries including whiplash and contusions. Both were conscious and restrained. The report lists alcohol involvement and traffic control disregard as contributing factors. The parked vehicles were stationary at the time of impact. The crash caused damage to the left front quarter panel of the Toyota SUV and the rear ends of the parked vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4516342 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 29 - Albany moves to require six hours of pro instruction for new drivers. Gounardes and Carroll push the bill. They slam weak rules. Supporters say it will cut road violence. The DMV stays silent. The streets demand better.

Senate Bill 8667, introduced by Senator Andrew Gounardes and Assemblymember Bobby Carroll, would require all new drivers in New York State to complete six hours of professional driving instruction before taking the road test. The bill was proposed on March 29, 2022. It is currently under consideration in committee. The measure’s summary states it would mandate 'directed training with a professional.' Gounardes called out the current system, linking lack of experience to crashes and road violence. Carroll said professional training means better drivers. The bill has backing from the New York State Association of Professional Driving Schools and the city Department of Transportation. Both stress the need for real training to protect all road users. The DMV has not commented. The bill aims to close deadly gaps in driver preparation.

• Albany Bill Would Finally Mandate Instruction for Student Drivers (Well, a Little), streetsblog.org, Published 2022-03-29

Mar 29 - Senate Bill 8667 would force new drivers to log six hours with a professional instructor. Gounardes and Carroll say the current system is lax. They want more training. Safety leaders back the move. DOT is reviewing. Streets stay deadly.

Senate Bill 8667, introduced by Sen. Andrew Gounardes and Assemblymember Bobby Carroll, would require all new drivers in New York State to complete six hours of professional driving instruction before taking the road test. The bill was announced on March 29, 2022. Gounardes slammed the current rules as too lenient, saying, "For some drivers, the first time they take the wheel [as a licensed driver] they are in sole control of their car." Carroll called the requirement "reasonable." Stephen Walling, president of the New York State Association of Professional Driving Schools, said the bill would "go a long way towards keeping all New Yorkers safer on our roads." The NYC Department of Transportation called driver education "crucial" for the safety of pedestrians, cyclists, and other road users, and is reviewing the proposal. The bill awaits committee action.

• Albany Bill Would Finally Mandate Instruction for Student Drivers (Well, a Little), Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-03-29

Mar 25 - Mayor Adams stood at a deadly Brooklyn intersection. He blamed Albany for tying the city’s hands. He called out the NYPD for weak enforcement. Twenty-seven pedestrians dead this year. Cameras go dark at night. Speeders win. Vulnerable lives lost.

On March 25, 2022, Mayor Adams held a press conference on street safety and traffic enforcement policy. The event spotlighted the city’s struggle to control its own traffic laws. Adams slammed state rules that force red light and speed cameras off between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m., calling it 'unbelievable.' He said, 'Who are we protecting? We’re protecting the speeders. How about protecting Isaiah?' State Senator Andrew Gounardes, district 26, echoed Adams: 'It makes no sense that the city cannot control its own destiny on these streets.' Adams admitted NYPD traffic enforcement lags, with summonses down by more than half since 2019. Twenty-seven pedestrians have died so far this year—three more than last year. The mayor pressed for 24/7 camera operation and renewed NYPD focus. The council and advocates demand Albany act before more lives are lost.

• Mayor Adams blames Albany for NYC street safety flaws, but says city must do a better job, nydailynews.com, Published 2022-03-25

Mar 25 - Mayor Adams stood with a grieving family. He demanded Albany let New York City control speed cameras, lower speed limits, and expand red-light cameras. He slammed laws that shield reckless drivers. Advocates say enforcement is not enough. Streets must change to save lives.

On March 25, 2022, Mayor Eric Adams issued a statement urging Albany to grant New York City authority over its speed camera enforcement system, lower speed limits, and expand red-light camera programs. Adams criticized the law that forces cameras off at 10 p.m., asking, 'Who are we protecting? We're protecting the speeders?' He cited clear data showing cameras cut violations and crashes. State Senator Andrew Gounardes echoed Adams, questioning why lawmakers outside the city control local street safety. Adams admitted NYPD traffic enforcement has dropped and pledged to prioritize it. Advocates argue enforcement alone is not enough and call for street redesigns to protect pedestrians and cyclists. Traffic deaths remain high, especially when cameras are off. The push highlights a fight for local control and safer streets for all vulnerable New Yorkers.

• Adams Wants Albany Help in Stopping Reckless Drivers, But There is Much More He Can Do On His Own, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-03-25

Mar 24 - Three cars slammed together on Bergen Street. A woman in the back seat took a blow to the head. Police blamed drivers for following too close. Metal crumpled. The street stayed hard.

According to the police report, three vehicles traveling west on Bergen Street collided in a chain-reaction crash. A 52-year-old woman riding in the right rear seat suffered a head contusion. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the primary contributing factor, pointing to driver error in maintaining distance. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The injured passenger was not ejected and remained conscious after the impact. Damage centered on the rear and front ends of the vehicles, consistent with a rear-end collision sequence.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4513677 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 22 - A 27-year-old woman on a bike hit a parked garbage truck on President Street. She was thrown and scraped her arm. The truck was undamaged. Police cite improper lane use as a cause.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old female bicyclist was partially ejected and injured after striking the left rear bumper of a parked garbage truck on President Street in Brooklyn. She suffered abrasions to her elbow and lower arm and remained conscious at the scene. The truck, operated by a licensed male driver, was not damaged. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor. No safety equipment was noted for the bicyclist. The crash occurred as the bicyclist traveled north, going straight, while the truck was parked. The point of impact was the bike's center front end and the truck's left rear bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4512782 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 17 - Two vehicles collided on Hamilton Avenue at 8:14 a.m. Both drivers suffered concussions. The sedan showed damage to its right rear quarter panel. Police cited passing and following too closely as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan and a flat rack truck collided while traveling north on Hamilton Avenue. Both drivers, aged 51 and 55, were injured and suffered concussions. The sedan sustained damage to its right rear quarter panel, while the flat rack showed no damage. The report lists driver errors including passing too closely and following too closely. One driver was also distracted. Both drivers were wearing lap belts and remained conscious. The crash highlights the dangers of close vehicle proximity and driver inattention on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4511116 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 15 - A 3-year-old boy was hit by a sedan while crossing Sackett Street with the signal. The driver, making a right turn, was inattentive. The child suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage at impact.

According to the police report, a 3-year-old pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Sackett Street and Court Street in Brooklyn. The child was crossing with the signal when a sedan, driven by a licensed male driver making a right turn, struck him with the vehicle's right front bumper. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle sustained no damage. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4511105 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 9 - A 12-year-old boy was hit by an eastbound SUV on 5 Street in Brooklyn. He suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The driver showed no damage to the vehicle. The boy crossed against the signal at the intersection.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing against the signal at an intersection on 5 Street near 5 Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm and remained conscious. The driver, a licensed female operating a 2012 Ford SUV traveling eastbound, struck the pedestrian with the right front bumper. The vehicle showed no damage. The report lists no contributing driver errors, only that the pedestrian crossed against the signal. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers at intersections where pedestrians cross against traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4509049 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 7 - A 30-year-old man was struck while crossing Douglass Street with the signal. The driver of a pick-up truck made a right turn and disregarded traffic control. The pedestrian suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries and was left in shock.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Douglass Street and 5 Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a pick-up truck, traveling south and making a right turn, disregarded traffic control. The collision caused upper arm and shoulder injuries to the pedestrian, who was left in shock. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating a 2015 pick-up truck. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4509044 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 4 - Two SUVs collided head-to-tail on Smith Street. The rear driver, a 39-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and shock. Both vehicles traveled north. The rear SUV struck the left rear bumper of the front SUV. The front SUV was hit in the center back end.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Smith Street while traveling north. The rear SUV, driven by a 39-year-old woman, struck the left rear bumper of the front SUV. The rear driver was injured, complaining of neck pain and nausea, and was wearing a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the injured driver. The front SUV was impacted in the center back end, while the rear SUV sustained damage to its left rear bumper. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report notes the front vehicle was driven by a licensed male driver, and the rear SUV by a licensed female driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4507866 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 2 - Two sedans collided on Court Street. The impact tore into the right side of one car. The driver and front passenger inside suffered serious injuries. Both were conscious. Both wore seat belts.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Court Street in Brooklyn. One sedan, heading south, was struck on its right side doors by another sedan making a right turn from the east. The driver, a 39-year-old woman, suffered whiplash. The front passenger, a 34-year-old man, sustained a fractured shoulder and dislocation. Both were conscious and restrained. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The crash damaged the right side doors of the southbound sedan and the front center of the turning vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4506932 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 1 - Brooklyn lawmakers tell developers: no more parking mandates. They want special permits to drop parking. They say parking rules drive up costs, block affordable homes, and fuel car use. The message is clear—build for people, not for cars.

On March 1, 2022, Brooklyn politicians announced a push to eliminate mandatory parking minimums for new developments. The action is not a formal bill, but a policy stance led by Borough President Antonio Reynoso and Council Member Lincoln Restler. The group, including Council Members Jennifer Gutierrez, Crystal Hudson, Chi Osse, Sandy Nurse, Alexa Avilés, Shahana Hanif, Rita Joseph, and Farah Louis, demands that developers seeking zoning changes first apply for a special permit to waive parking requirements. Restler said, 'Developers need our consent and approval, and we are telling them, plainly, that they have to file for a special permit to end parking requirements.' Reynoso added, 'You don't need to do that anymore.' Avilés called parking mandates a barrier to affordable housing and climate action. The group argues that parking minimums raise construction costs, encourage car use, and block green space. Restler warned he is 'far more likely to vote no' on projects without a parking waiver. Advocates and policy experts back the move, and related state legislation is pending.

• Brooklyn Pols Tell Developers to Eliminate Parking or Else, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-03-01

Feb 25 - A sedan and e-bike collided on Court Street. The 29-year-old e-bike rider suffered arm abrasions. He stayed conscious. No driver errors listed. Both vehicles were heading south in Brooklyn.

According to the police report, a sedan and an e-bike collided on Court Street in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were traveling south. The e-bike rider, a 29-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was not ejected and remained conscious. The sedan showed no damage. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the e-bike and the right rear quarter panel of the sedan. No driver errors or contributing factors were specified in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4505625 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 20 - A 22-year-old woman was struck by a sedan backing up near Beard Street in Brooklyn. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver caused the crash while reversing. The pedestrian was conscious and not in the roadway.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2012 Honda sedan backed up and struck her near Beard Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver, a licensed female from New York, was backing the vehicle at the time of impact. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the vehicle backing. The pedestrian was conscious and not in the roadway at the time. The vehicle showed no damage despite the collision. The crash highlights the dangers posed by vehicles moving in reverse in urban areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4504292 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 13 - A sedan made a left turn on 5 Avenue in Brooklyn and struck a northbound bicyclist. The cyclist was ejected and suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The bicyclist was conscious and wearing a helmet.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east made a left turn on 5 Avenue in Brooklyn and collided with a northbound bicyclist going straight ahead. The bicyclist, a 36-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his shoulder and upper arm. The driver of the sedan was unlicensed and failed to yield the right-of-way, a contributing factor listed in the report. The bicyclist was conscious at the scene and was wearing a helmet. The impact occurred at the center front end of the sedan and caused damage to both vehicles. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4502461 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 12 - A 19-year-old male bicyclist was injured on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV made a right turn and struck the cyclist at the rear quarter panel. The cyclist suffered shoulder and upper arm contusions. Driver distraction and bicyclist confusion contributed.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on 4 Avenue was struck by a 2007 Jeep SUV making a right turn eastbound. The point of impact was the SUV's right rear quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist sustained upper arm and shoulder contusions but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with bicyclist error or confusion. The SUV driver was licensed and the vehicle showed no damage. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The collision highlights failures in driver attention and bicyclist positioning without assigning fault to the injured cyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4502451 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19