Two Dead, Still No Fix: City Lets Third Avenue Kill

A moving SUV hit a parked SUV on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of the parked vehicle, a 31-year-old woman, suffered unspecified injuries and shock. Both vehicles sustained front and side damage. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, a 2019 Volkswagen SUV was parked on 3 Avenue when it was struck on the left front bumper by a 2006 Honda SUV traveling north. The Honda SUV impacted the right side doors of the parked vehicle. The driver of the parked SUV, a 31-year-old woman, was injured with unspecified severity and experienced shock. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The parked vehicle was stationary at the time of collision. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The driver of the parked SUV was restrained with a lap belt and was not ejected.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542683 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13

An e-bike struck a sedan at 3rd Avenue and 52nd Street. The rider flew off, leg shattered, paralyzed, helmet on. Brakes failed. The street stayed hard and unforgiving. Metal met flesh. The system failed the vulnerable.

An e-bike rider collided with a sedan at the corner of 3rd Avenue and 52nd Street in Brooklyn. The crash left the 27-year-old e-bike rider ejected, suffering a shattered leg and reporting paralysis. According to the police report, 'The brakes had failed.' The e-bike's defective brakes are listed as a contributing factor. The rider was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. The sedan driver, a 37-year-old man, was not reported injured. Both vehicles were traveling straight before the collision. The crash underscores the danger when mechanical failure meets city speed and steel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4541853 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13

A sedan entering a parked position hit a northbound e-bike on 54 Street in Brooklyn. The 36-year-old male cyclist suffered chest abrasions but was conscious. Driver inattention caused the crash. The sedan’s right front quarter panel was damaged.

According to the police report, a 2021 Nissan sedan driven by a licensed female driver was entering a parked position on 54 Street in Brooklyn when it collided with a northbound e-bike. The e-bike rider, a 36-year-old man, sustained chest abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The point of impact was the sedan’s right front quarter panel and the e-bike’s center front end. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The cyclist was not ejected and suffered injury severity level 3. The sedan carried four occupants at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542490 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13

An e-bike rider was injured when a 2011 Honda SUV made a right turn on 4 Avenue. The SUV struck the bike’s left front bumper with its right front bumper. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male e-bike rider was injured after a collision with a 2011 Honda SUV on 4 Avenue. The SUV was making a right turn while the e-bike was traveling north straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the e-bike and the right front bumper of the SUV. The cyclist sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, but this was not cited as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4540553 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13

A 22-year-old man was injured after a pick-up truck struck him on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian emerged from behind a parked vehicle. The unlicensed driver made a right turn with limited view, hitting the pedestrian with the truck’s front center.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male pedestrian was injured on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn after emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle. The crash involved a 2018 RAM pick-up truck traveling south, driven by an unlicensed male driver making a right turn. The point of impact was the truck’s center front end. The report lists the contributing factor as "View Obstructed/Limited," which impaired the driver's ability to see the pedestrian. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his entire body. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The driver’s unlicensed status and limited visibility were key elements in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4540909 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13

Governor Hochul signed the bill. Speed cameras in New York City now operate around the clock. No more nighttime gaps. Deborah Glick backed the measure. The law aims to slow cars, protect people, and keep streets safer for everyone.

On June 24, 2022, Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill extending and expanding New York City's speed camera program. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymember Deborah Glick (District 66) and Senator Andrew Gounardes, allows speed cameras to operate 24/7 in up to 750 school zones. The bill was set to expire but now runs through July 1, 2025. The matter summary states: 'New York City is now able to operate its speed cameras 24 hours a day.' Glick, who sponsored the bill, dismissed criticism that cameras are a cash grab, saying, 'The city isn't in the car with you... If you don't want to get a ticket, don't speed.' Mayor Eric Adams called the cameras a deterrent, not a punishment. Advocates say the law will slow cars and protect pedestrians, especially children. The bill passed just before the legislative session ended, closing a deadly loophole in city enforcement.

• NYC speed cameras can now operate 24/7, gothamist.com, Published 2022-06-24

Governor Hochul signed a bill making school zone speed cameras run all day, every day. No more gaps. Crashes and injuries near schools drove the change. The law dropped tougher penalties, but sponsors vow to keep fighting. Streets stay dangerous. Cameras now never sleep.

On June 24, 2022, Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill expanding New York City's school zone speed camera program to operate 24/7, year-round. The bill, sponsored by Assembly Member Deborah Glick and State Senator Andrew Gounardes, was passed after statistics showed rising crashes and injuries near schools. The matter summary: 'The city's school zone speed cameras will now operate 24/7 year-round.' Hochul cited student deaths and the need for constant protection. Mayor Adams called the program a national model, noting, '72 percent of fatalities have been happening when the cameras were off.' The bill was weakened from its original form, dropping escalating fines and stricter penalties for repeat offenders due to City Council concerns. Glick and Gounardes pledged to push for stronger measures. A separate bill to expand red light cameras failed. The new law closes deadly loopholes but leaves enforcement gaps for repeat offenders.

• Hochul Signs Speed Camera Bill, Citing Streetsblog’s Coverage of Unsafe School Streets, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-06-24

A 34-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered knee, lower leg, and foot injuries. The box truck was parked. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment and complained of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on 4 Avenue collided with a parked box truck. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors or violations by the truck driver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash and experienced shock and complaints of pain and nausea. The box truck was stationary and occupied by two people. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the bicycle, which suffered damage to its center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539829 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13

A sedan merging west struck a stopped truck on Prospect Expressway East. The front passenger, an 18-year-old woman, suffered abrasions and whole-body trauma. Air bags deployed. Driver error and other vehicular factors cited.

According to the police report, a sedan merging westbound on Prospect Expressway East struck the left rear bumper of a stopped truck. The sedan’s front passenger, an 18-year-old woman, was injured with abrasions and trauma to her entire body. Air bags deployed. The report lists "Other Vehicular" and unspecified driver errors as contributing factors. The truck was stopped in traffic. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The collision underscores driver error during merging as a key factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4537598 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13

A sedan turned across 5 Avenue and struck a 17-year-old bicyclist. The teen suffered leg injuries. Police cite improper turning by the sedan driver. The crash left the cyclist hurt and the bike damaged.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 5 Avenue made an improper U-turn and collided with a southbound 17-year-old male bicyclist. The impact injured the cyclist, causing abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The bike struck the sedan’s right front quarter panel. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the sedan operator. No other contributing factors were specified. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment, but this was noted only after the driver’s error. The sedan driver was licensed; the cyclist was unlicensed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4537847 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13

A Ford SUV struck a Honda sedan on 2 Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan was making a left turn when the SUV hit its left side. Three occupants in the sedan suffered whiplash and bruises. The crash involved disregarded traffic control.

According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling north struck a Honda sedan traveling south on 2 Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan was making a left turn when the SUV collided with its left side doors. Three occupants in the sedan, including the 23-year-old male driver and two female passengers aged 16 and 38, were injured with whiplash and contusions. None were ejected from the vehicle. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor for all injured occupants. The SUV driver was going straight ahead, while the sedan driver was making a left turn. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the left side of the sedan and the left front bumper of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4536269 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13

A 26-year-old man driving a sedan on the Gowanus Expressway fell asleep behind the wheel. The car was demolished in a front-end collision. The driver suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male driver fell asleep while driving a 2016 sedan northeast on the Gowanus Expressway. The vehicle was changing lanes when it crashed, sustaining severe front-end damage. The driver was injured, suffering a head abrasion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The driver was not using any safety equipment at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4536403 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13

A fatigued driver crashed two sedans on 63 Street in Brooklyn. The driver suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. The impact hit the right rear quarter panel of a parked sedan. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a driver traveling west on 63 Street collided with a parked sedan, striking its right rear quarter panel. The driver, a 29-year-old male, was injured with a fractured and dislocated shoulder. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists 'Fatigued/Drowsy' as a contributing factor, indicating driver impairment. The crash involved two sedans, one parked and one moving straight ahead. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The driver’s fatigue led to the collision and injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4535923 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13

Albany extended 24/7 school-zone speed cameras for three years. Lawmakers failed to pass Sammy’s Law and other vital safety bills. Advocates called the session a partial victory, but vulnerable road users remain at risk. Progress, but not enough. Streets stay dangerous.

The 2022 New York State legislative session ended on June 6, 2022. Lawmakers extended and expanded New York City’s school-zone speed camera program to operate 24/7 for three more years. The bill passed, but was watered down from its original form. Other key street safety bills, including 'Sammy’s Law'—which would let NYC set its own speed limits—did not advance. Senator Andrew Gounardes called the speed camera win 'monumental,' while Senator Brad Hoylman said, 'not as much as any of us would have wanted to see, but for the first time, speed cameras are normalized.' Elizabeth Adams of Transportation Alternatives voiced disappointment over the failure of Sammy’s Law, calling it a top priority for Families for Safe Streets. Several other bills to protect pedestrians and cyclists stalled or died in committee. The session brought some progress, but left many dangers unaddressed.

• THE ALBANY REPORT: A Historic, Yet Deeply Disappointing, Glass-Half-Empty Legislative Session, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-06-06

Albany lawmakers extended 24/7 speed cameras but stalled on key safety bills. Local control over speed limits failed. Some progress, much disappointment. Vulnerable road users remain exposed. Council Member Adrienne Adams was mentioned. The fight for safer streets continues.

""We never get everything we fight for that's the nature of the process, but the speed camera win is monumental,"" -- Andrew Gounardes

The 2022 New York State legislative session reviewed transportation and street safety policy, with Council Member Adrienne Adams (District 28) mentioned in coverage. Lawmakers extended New York City's school-zone speed camera program for three years, allowing 24/7 operation—a win for street safety. The bill, however, was watered down. Other measures under the 'Crash Victims Rights and Safety Act' saw mixed results: some passed, like upstate towns setting 25 mph speed limits and increased complete streets funding; others, like 'Sammy's Law' for NYC speed limits and expanded safe passing for cyclists, stalled. The matter title called the session 'historic, yet deeply disappointing.' Adams was not a sponsor but was referenced in the debate. Advocates and senators voiced frustration at the lack of progress on local speed limit control and measures against repeat reckless drivers. The session left vulnerable road users without key protections.

• THE ALBANY REPORT: A Historic, Yet Deeply Disappointing, Glass-Half-Empty Legislative Session, streetsblog.org, Published 2022-06-06

A man on an e-scooter sped north on 4th Avenue. He blew past traffic control. The front smashed. His head split open. Blood pooled on the street. He sat alone, stunned, as morning broke over Brooklyn.

A 28-year-old man riding an e-scooter north on 4th Avenue at 37th Street in Brooklyn suffered a severe head injury after disregarding traffic control, according to the police report. The report states, “A man rode north on an e-scooter, no helmet, no license. He struck something hard. The front crumpled. His head split. Blood poured.” The e-scooter’s center front end was damaged. The rider was unlicensed and wore no helmet. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the main contributing factor. A pedestrian was present at the intersection, crossing with the signal, but was not reported injured. The crash left the rider in shock, bleeding heavily in the early morning light.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534153 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13

Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.

• File S 5602, Open States, Published 2022-06-02

State Senate passed bill to run speed cameras all day, every day. The vote was 51 to 12. Cameras now catch speeders at night and on weekends. Most deaths happen off-hours. Expansion aims to cut deadly crashes citywide.

On May 31, 2022, the State Senate approved a bill to extend and expand New York City's speed camera program. The measure passed 51-12 and now moves to the Assembly. The bill allows cameras to operate 24/7 in nearly 2,000 locations across 750 school zones until July 1, 2025. The matter summary states, 'The proposal to extend New York City's speed camera program for another three years and expand it to run every day and around the clock easily passed.' Senator Andrew Gounardes sponsored the bill, saying, 'We are going to see a marked reduction in traffic violence on our streets at a time when traffic deaths are at their highest in a decade.' Simcha Felder, Democrat from District 44, voted against. The expansion targets off-hours, which account for 59% of traffic deaths. Speeding dropped 72% and deaths fell 55% where cameras operated. The city pushed for this as fatalities rose under Mayor Adams. Some penalties for repeat speeders were removed during negotiations.

• State Senate votes to approve 24-hour speed cameras in NYC, amny.com, Published 2022-06-01

The State Senate backed Sen. Gounardes’s bill to run speed cameras nonstop in city school zones. The vote was 51-12. Supporters cited lives lost to speeding. Opponents called it a cash grab. The Assembly must act before the session ends.

Bill S. (no number given) passed the New York State Senate on June 1, 2022, by a 51-12 vote. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Andrew Gounardes, reauthorizes and expands New York City’s school-zone speed camera program to operate 24/7. The measure was debated in the Senate, with Sen. Robert Jackson and Gounardes defending it: 'Cars speeding in New York kill New Yorkers, injure New Yorkers.' Gounardes called the cameras 'life-saving.' Opponents, including Sen. Andrew Lanza, dismissed the program as a 'cash register.' Danny Harris of Transportation Alternatives said, 'When New York City’s speed safety cameras turn off, speeding increases and crashes rise.' The bill awaits Assembly action before the legislative session ends.

• State Senate Overwhelmingly Supports 24/7 Speed Cameras for the City, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-06-01

Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.

Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.

• File A 8936, Open States, Published 2022-06-01