Dec 2 - Two sedans smashed on Bedford Avenue. One tried a U-turn. The other went straight. Four people hurt. Back bruises. Unsafe lane change caused the crash. Metal twisted. Sirens followed.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at 11:30 a.m. on Bedford Avenue near Prospect Place in Brooklyn. One sedan traveled north, going straight. The other made a U-turn southbound. The northbound car's left side doors and the southbound car's front bumper took the hit. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as a contributing factor. Four occupants were injured, including a 36-year-old male driver and a 54-year-old female passenger, both suffering back contusions. Both were conscious and wore lap belts and harnesses. The crash shows clear driver error in lane control and turning.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776037 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 30 - A 71-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Rochester Avenue was hit by a southbound driver. She suffered bruises and leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed dangerous for those on foot.

According to the police report, a 71-year-old female pedestrian was struck while crossing Rochester Avenue at Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when a vehicle traveling south, going straight, hit her. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. No other driver errors or pedestrian factors were cited. The vehicle showed no damage. This crash highlights the risk posed by inattentive drivers to people lawfully crossing city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775425 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 30 - A sedan turned right on Vanderbilt. A 23-year-old bicyclist struck, left with knee and leg injuries. Shock and pain followed. Police cite driver errors. System failed to protect the rider.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn when a westbound sedan made a right turn. The bicyclist, traveling south, suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and experienced shock and pain. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' factors twice as contributing causes, highlighting driver errors in vehicle operation. No helmet use or victim behavior was cited as a factor. The crash underscores the dangers vulnerable road users face from driver actions and systemic risks on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777907 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 27 - A driver struck three cars in Bed-Stuy. She dragged a person, hit a vehicle with a pregnant woman, then crashed into an empty car. No life-threatening injuries. Police arrested her at the scene. Charges include assault and reckless endangerment.

Gothamist reported on November 27, 2024, that a New York City Housing Authority employee was arrested after a chaotic crash in Brooklyn. According to police, the driver, Tanisha Simpson, "swiped an oncoming car," then "drove away, dragging the person several feet and hitting another car with a pregnant woman inside." She struck a third, empty car before New York City Sheriffs arrested her nearby. The pregnant woman was taken to the hospital for evaluation, but no serious injuries were reported. Simpson faces charges of reckless endangerment, assault, and leaving the scene. The incident highlights the dangers of hit-and-run behavior and the risks faced by vulnerable road users at busy intersections.

• Three-Car Brooklyn Crash Sparks Arrest, Gothamist, Published 2024-11-27

Nov 25 - A 2016 SUV traveling west struck the rear of another vehicle on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. Two rear-seat passengers suffered head and neck injuries, including whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses during the impact.

According to the police report, a 2016 ACUR SUV was traveling westbound on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn at 21:05 when it struck the center back end of another vehicle that was going straight ahead. The impact caused injuries to two rear-seat passengers in the SUV, a 28-year-old male and a 29-year-old female. Both passengers were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses but suffered head and neck injuries, including whiplash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the female passenger but does not specify driver errors or other contributing factors for the collision. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV, indicating a rear-end collision. No ejections occurred, and the driver was licensed in New York.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782988 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 24 - A distracted driver making a left turn struck a 54-year-old man crossing Atlantic Avenue with the signal. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his entire body. The impact came from the vehicle's left front bumper at a Brooklyn intersection.

According to the police report, a vehicle traveling east on Atlantic Avenue was making a left turn when it struck a pedestrian at the intersection near Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian, a 54-year-old man, was crossing with the signal and sustained abrasions and injuries to his entire body. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, which also sustained damage. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision but was injured severely enough to be classified with injury severity level 3. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in busy urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775216 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 24 - A Toyota surged off Eastern Parkway. The 88-year-old driver, semiconscious, lost control. Metal shrieked. A 58-year-old man, standing clear of the road, was crushed. Both bodies broken. The car lay wrecked, silent under the streetlight.

According to the police report, an 88-year-old man driving a 1998 Toyota sedan veered west off Eastern Parkway near 85th Street. The driver was described as 'semiconscious' and 'trapped in metal,' suffering crush injuries to his entire body. The report states that 'illness' was the sole contributing factor, listed twice for both the driver and the pedestrian. The vehicle left the roadway and struck a 58-year-old man who was 'not in roadway,' standing off the road. The pedestrian was also left with crush injuries to his entire body. The police narrative describes the car as demolished, its shell silent under the streetlight. No contributing factors were attributed to the pedestrian; the focus remains on the driver's medical condition and loss of control.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773784 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 22 - A 65-year-old woman suffered a hip and upper leg contusion at a Washington Ave intersection. She was conscious after the impact. The police report lists no driver errors or victim contributing factors. The crash details remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a 65-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Washington Ave and Lincoln Pl. She sustained a contusion to her hip and upper leg and was conscious following the collision. The report does not specify the type of vehicle involved or any driver contributing factors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian actions or behaviors were identified as contributing to the crash. The vehicle involved is described only as 'unspecified,' with no details on driver errors or license status. The absence of driver errors in the report leaves the cause of the collision unclear but confirms the pedestrian was injured while at the intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774127 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 22 - A sedan struck two women on Washington Avenue, leaving both in shock with serious injuries. The driver’s inattention caused the crash. Victims suffered knee, leg, foot, and full-body trauma. Emergency responders found them in pain and distress.

According to the police report, a 2023 Nissan sedan struck two female pedestrians, ages 49 and 65, on Washington Avenue near Lincoln Place. Both victims sustained serious injuries: one with knee, lower leg, and foot trauma; the other with injuries to the entire body. Both were reported to be in shock and complaining of pain or nausea. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. No pedestrian actions or behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The driver’s failure to maintain attention directly led to the impact and injuries. The crash occurred at midnight, and the vehicle was unoccupied aside from the driver. This incident underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving to vulnerable pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773804 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 21 - Council weighs Adams’s City of Yes plan. Mayoral challengers back the original, urge no watering down. They want housing, not parking. Council may weaken it. The fight is over homes versus cars. Vulnerable road users watch as parking mandates hang in the balance.

On November 21, 2024, the City Council debated Mayor Adams’s City of Yes zoning proposal, which aims to boost housing and scrap mandatory parking citywide. The Council may weaken the plan by creating a three-tiered system, risking fewer new homes. Mayoral challengers Zellnor Myrie, Brad Lander, Scott Stringer, Jessica Ramos, and Zohran Mamdani—all Democrats—strongly support the original plan. Myrie urges, 'resist efforts to revise the proposal in any way that would yield fewer homes.' Lander calls for ending exclusionary zoning and prioritizing housing over parking. Stringer calls the plan a 'small step.' Mamdani opposes changes that reduce housing or water down parking elimination. Ramos would vote yes but wants to protect neighborhood character. The Council’s decision will shape the city’s streets, homes, and the future for those outside cars.

• What Do the Mayoral Candidates Think Of ‘City of Yes’?, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-11-21

Nov 18 - Two sedans collided on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn at 9:06 a.m. A rear passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash involved a vehicle going straight and another making a right turn. The impact struck the center back and front ends of the cars.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Eastern Parkway near Buffalo Avenue in Brooklyn at 9:06 a.m. Two sedans were involved: one traveling west going straight ahead and the other making a right turn northwest. The point of impact was the center back end of the westbound sedan and the center front end of the turning sedan. The collision injured a 47-year-old female occupant seated in the left rear passenger position of one vehicle. She sustained back injuries and whiplash, was conscious, and wore a lap belt. The report lists no explicit contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers were licensed. The crash highlights the dangers of vehicle interactions at turning and through movements on busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772830 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 16 - A pedestrian crossing Atlantic Avenue with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered head abrasions but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Atlantic Avenue when a male driver operating a 2000 Lincoln SUV from Pennsylvania was making a left turn and struck a female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained head injuries classified as abrasions and was conscious after the impact. The report cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The SUV impacted the pedestrian at the center front end, yet the vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as failure to yield and distraction in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774528 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 14 - A van struck a stopped sedan on Bergen Street. Both occupants suffered back injuries and shock. Police cite driver inattention and following too closely as crash causes.

According to the police report, a Ford van traveling west on Bergen Street rear-ended a BMW sedan stopped in traffic. The van hit the sedan's center back end with its front. The sedan's driver, a 61-year-old man, and the front passenger, a 58-year-old woman, both suffered back injuries and shock. Both complained of pain or nausea. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors for the van driver. The sedan occupants' actions were not cited as factors. The passenger wore a lap belt and harness. The crash underscores driver error as the source of injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773231 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 13 - Council demands DOT show its work. The law forces public updates on every street safety project. No more hiding delays. No more silent cost overruns. Progress for bus riders, cyclists, and walkers must be tracked and posted.

Int 1105-2024 became law on May 10, 2025, after action by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, sponsored by Julie Won and co-sponsored by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others, amends the city code to require the Department of Transportation to post annual and monthly updates on all projects tied to the streets master plan. The law’s title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' It forces transparency on protected bike lanes, bus lanes, pedestrian signals, and upgrades. The public will see delays, costs, and status. No more secrets. The mayor returned it unsigned, but the law stands.

• File Int 1105-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-11-13

Nov 8 - A 22-year-old unlicensed motorcyclist crashed into a parked sedan on Bergen Street. He suffered leg injuries. Police cite inattention and inexperience. The sedan was empty and stationary.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male motorcyclist, unlicensed, struck the left side doors of a parked sedan on Bergen Street in Brooklyn. The sedan was stationary. The rider suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The motorcyclist wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No other persons were injured. The sedan sustained damage to its left side doors; the motorcycle's left front bumper was also damaged.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770125 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 5 - A man on a moped sped down Albany Avenue. He lost control, was thrown, and struck his head. Blood pooled on the asphalt. The streetlights blinked. He lay unconscious, alone, while traffic moved past in the Brooklyn night.

According to the police report, a 48-year-old man was traveling south on Albany Avenue near Prospect Place on a moped when he lost control and was ejected from the vehicle. The report states the driver was 'helmetless,' and suffered a severe head injury, bleeding on the roadway and rendered unconscious. The police cite 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factor in the crash. No other vehicles or persons were involved. The report notes the driver was not using any safety equipment at the time of the incident. The narrative describes the aftermath: 'He was thrown, struck his head, and bled on the asphalt. Unconscious. Alone. The streetlights blinked. The traffic kept moving.'

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769310 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 30 - A bus struck a sedan from behind on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. Eleven occupants, including children and adults, suffered whiplash and lower leg injuries. Police cite driver inexperience and distraction as key factors in the crash’s violent impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:05 on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn when a bus traveling south rear-ended a southbound sedan. The bus was stopped in traffic before impact, hitting the sedan at its center front end. Eleven occupants in both vehicles were injured, including a 13-year-old boy and adults aged 31 to 68. Injuries ranged from knee, lower leg, and foot trauma to abdominal and back pain, with all victims conscious and none ejected. The report identifies driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors to the collision. No safety equipment was noted for passengers, but no victim behavior was cited as contributing. The crash’s force caused whiplash complaints and multiple moderate injuries, highlighting systemic risks tied to inexperienced and distracted driving in dense urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770795 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 26 - A sedan collided with a parked SUV on Saint Johns Place in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver, a 26-year-old woman, suffered facial abrasions. Tire failure contributed to the crash, highlighting vehicle maintenance issues as a factor in this collision.

According to the police report, at 3:38 AM on Saint Johns Place in Brooklyn, a sedan traveling south struck the left rear quarter panel of a parked SUV. The sedan’s driver, a 26-year-old female occupant, sustained facial abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies tire failure or inadequate tires as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV was stationary at the time of impact, and the sedan’s driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and airbag deployment. No other driver errors were specified in the report. The collision caused damage to the right front quarter panel of the sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the SUV. This incident underscores the role of vehicle condition, specifically tire integrity, in crash causation.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766565 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 25 - A sedan turning left struck a 64-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered full-body injuries and shock. Police cite driver distraction. The street stayed quiet. The pain lingered.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Prospect Place made a left turn and struck a 64-year-old woman as she crossed at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her entire body and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian's lawful crossing was noted but not cited as a cause. The sedan, a 2005 Toyota, showed no damage. The driver was licensed and alone in the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768370 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 24 - A southbound SUV collided with a bicyclist traveling the same direction on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a hip and upper leg abrasion. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, at 17:03 on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn, a southbound SUV and a southbound bicycle collided. The point of impact was the SUV's right front quarter panel striking the center back end of the bike. The bicyclist, a 42-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his hip and upper leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the crash, specifically noting this for the bicyclist. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction in shared road spaces.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766498 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19