May 8 - Two sedans collided on Kingston Avenue in Brooklyn. A northbound Tesla struck the left rear quarter panel of a Honda making a left turn. The Honda driver, a 26-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Driver distraction was cited as a factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:15 on Kingston Avenue in Brooklyn. A northbound Tesla sedan was traveling straight ahead when it impacted the left rear quarter panel of a Honda sedan making a left turn eastbound. The Honda driver, a 26-year-old male occupant, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The Tesla sustained damage to its left side doors, while the Honda had front-end damage. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction during turning maneuvers in urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723231 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 6 - A motorbike traveling north struck a 61-year-old female pedestrian at a Classon Avenue intersection. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. The motorbike showed no damage. Unsafe speed by the motorbike was noted as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, a motorbike traveling north on Classon Avenue struck a 61-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was conscious but sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg, described as contusions and bruises. The motorbike had no visible damage and was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the motorbike operator. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited. The pedestrian was located at the intersection and was not assigned any contributing fault. This crash highlights the dangers posed by motorbike speed in pedestrian-heavy areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722926 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 4 - A pick-up truck and sedan collided on Utica Avenue, injuring the sedan driver. The impact struck both vehicles' left front bumpers. The 63-year-old sedan driver suffered bruising and arm injuries but remained conscious with airbag deployment noted.

According to the police report, at 20:18 on Utica Avenue, a pick-up truck traveling south and a sedan traveling north collided, impacting both vehicles' left front bumpers. The sedan driver, a 63-year-old man, was injured with contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious and not ejected, with the airbag deployed in his vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver but does not specify any driver errors or pedestrian involvement. The pick-up truck, driven by a licensed female driver from New York, was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The sedan's pre-crash movement is recorded as 'Other*', indicating an unclear maneuver. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors are noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722096 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 4 - Two taxis crashed at Schenectady Avenue and Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers disregarded traffic controls. Each driver suffered injuries and shock. The collision damaged the right rear quarter panel of one taxi and the front center of the other.

According to the police report, two taxis collided at the intersection of Schenectady Avenue and Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn around 3:00 AM. Both drivers were cited for 'Traffic Control Disregarded,' indicating failure to obey traffic signals or signs. The first taxi, traveling south, was struck on its right rear quarter panel, while the second taxi, traveling east, sustained damage to its center front end. Both drivers, aged 34 and 49, were injured and experienced shock. The 34-year-old driver suffered injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, while the 49-year-old driver sustained back injuries. Both were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected from their vehicles. The report highlights driver errors as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the victims.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722092 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 28 - A distracted driver backing north on Nostrand Avenue struck a 55-year-old woman crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The crash exposed dangers of driver inattention in Brooklyn streets.

According to the police report, at 6:06 AM on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn, a vehicle backing north struck a 55-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor twice, emphasizing the driver's failure to maintain awareness while backing. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at the center back end, indicating the collision occurred during the vehicle's reverse movement. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and no other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. This incident highlights the critical role of driver distraction in pedestrian injuries on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720383 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 25 - A sedan hit a 22-year-old man crossing Pacific Street with the signal. The driver failed to yield. The man suffered bruises to his knee and leg. He stayed conscious. Glare affected visibility. The car was undamaged.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male pedestrian was crossing Pacific Street at Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn with the signal when a westbound sedan making a left turn struck him. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary driver error. Glare also contributed to the crash. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The sedan, a 2022 Nissan, was undamaged. The driver was licensed and alone in the vehicle. This crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to yield at intersections, especially when visibility is compromised.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720494 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 25 - A new state bill would let New York City street sweepers use cameras to catch cars blocking cleaning routes. Repeat offenders rack up most tickets. Lawmakers say dirty streets and blocked drains endanger everyone. The law would sunset in 2029.

Assembly Bill (unnumbered) was introduced by Brooklyn Assembly Member Brian Cunningham on April 25, 2024. The bill is pending in the state legislature. It would allow New York City to mount enforcement cameras on street sweepers to ticket cars parked illegally during street cleaning hours. The bill summary states it 'fulfills the Sanitation Department's longstanding ask for help getting vehicles out of the way of road-cleaning operations.' Cunningham, who sponsors the bill, said, 'Dirty streets are totally unacceptable.' Sanitation Commissioner Jessica Tisch supports the change, noting that state law must allow automated ticketing. Uptown Manhattan State Senator Robert Jackson introduced a similar Senate bill. The law would phase in after a year and expire by mid-2029, giving officials time to assess its impact. No formal safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.

• Street Sweepers Could Nab Illegal Parking Under State Bill, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-04-25

Apr 19 - SUV plowed into a parked sedan. Driver and teen passenger hurt. Whiplash and arm injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Streets remain unforgiving.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling north on Saint Johns Place struck a parked sedan at 8:40. The SUV’s driver, a 39-year-old man, and his 17-year-old front passenger were both injured, suffering whiplash and arm injuries. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The parked sedan was hit at its right rear bumper, while the SUV took damage to its right rear quarter panel. A fire truck was present but sustained no damage. The report highlights driver error, not victim fault, as the cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718536 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 18 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned and unplated cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. Police target vehicles with missing or fake plates. Fewer hazards for those on foot and bike.

Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on April 18, 2024. The bill states: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation.' Sponsored by Selvena N. Brooks-Powers (primary) and co-sponsored by over a dozen council members, it forces the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours and empowers NYPD to tow cars with missing or obscured plates or stickers. The law aims to clear street hazards fast, reducing risks for pedestrians and cyclists.

• File Int 0857-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-04-18

Apr 11 - Council orders DOT to reveal bike and micromobility numbers. Streets and bridges get counted. Riders’ paths mapped. City must show where safety fails and where it works. Data goes public. No more hiding the truth.

Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and became law September 14, 2024, as Local Law 88. The law’s title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Schulman, Hudson, Restler, and others. The law forces DOT to publish monthly and annual data on bike and micromobility use, plus crash and safety project details. The city must show where riders go, where danger lurks, and what it does to fix it. The mayor returned the bill unsigned, but it stands.

• File Int 0745-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-04-11

Apr 10 - Two teenage boys riding an e-scooter collided with a sedan traveling west on New York Avenue in Brooklyn. Both were ejected, suffering injuries to limbs and shock. The sedan had no occupants. Driver errors remain unspecified in the report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:43 on New York Avenue near Bergen Street in Brooklyn. A sedan traveling west went straight ahead and collided with an e-scooter traveling south. The e-scooter had two occupants: a 14-year-old male driver and a 12-year-old male passenger. Both were ejected from the e-scooter and sustained injuries— the driver suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries with no visible complaint, while the passenger suffered contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. Both were reported in shock. The sedan was unoccupied at the time of the crash. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified for both injured parties and does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No safety equipment was used by the e-scooter occupants. The collision impact was to the center front end of the e-scooter.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716484 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 3 - Two sedans crashed on Park Place. Both drivers and a passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. One driver was unlicensed. Bumpers smashed. Shock followed. Systemic danger clear. Brooklyn streets bear the cost.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at midnight on Park Place in Brooklyn. Both vehicles traveled east. One sedan, driven by a licensed man, went straight. The other, driven by an unlicensed man, was stopped in traffic. The crash struck the right front bumper of the moving sedan and the left rear bumper of the stopped car. Both drivers and a front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash, and all were in shock. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified. The presence of an unlicensed driver marks a critical systemic danger. Both vehicles sustained significant bumper damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715001 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 27 - Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.

Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.

• File S 2714, Open States, Published 2024-03-27

Mar 25 - A sedan traveling southeast struck a moped going east on Park Place in Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 48-year-old man, was ejected and suffered chest injuries. The sedan's right front bumper was damaged in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:18 on Park Place near Troy Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2013 sedan traveling southeast struck a 2006 moped traveling east. The sedan impacted the moped with its right front bumper, causing damage to that area. The moped driver, a 48-year-old male occupant, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained chest injuries classified as injury severity 3. The driver was conscious and suffered internal complaints. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the moped driver but does not specify driver errors or violations for the sedan operator. No helmet use or pedestrian crossing factors were noted as contributing. The sedan driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead prior to the crash. The collision highlights the dangers faced by vulnerable road users when struck by larger vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712939 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 21 - A female SUV driver suffered shoulder and arm injuries after colliding with a parked sedan on Dean Street. The crash involved two SUVs and was linked to malfunctioning traffic control devices, according to the police report.

At 15:12 on Dean Street, a collision occurred involving two SUVs and a parked sedan. According to the police report, the female driver of a 2024 Chevrolet SUV traveling north struck the left rear bumper of a parked 2022 Hyundai sedan. The driver sustained upper arm and shoulder contusions and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Traffic Control Device Improper/Non-Working' as a contributing factor to the crash. The injured occupant was not ejected and was the sole occupant of her vehicle. The report does not list any victim errors or behaviors contributing to the crash, focusing instead on the failure of traffic control devices and the resulting impact. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the left front bumper of the moving SUV and the left rear bumper of the parked sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711657 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 20 - Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.

Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.

• File S 6808, Open States, Published 2024-03-20

Mar 18 - A moped driver was ejected and injured after a collision with a bus on Nostrand Avenue. The driver suffered abrasions and arm injuries. Police cited driver inexperience and distraction as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Nostrand Avenue around 1:00 PM involving a moped and a bus, both traveling south. The moped driver, a 51-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report identifies 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the collision. The bus was struck on its right front quarter panel, while the moped sustained damage to its left front quarter panel. The moped driver was wearing a helmet at the time, but the report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The evidence points to driver errors on the part of the moped operator leading to the crash and subsequent injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711037 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 16 - A 15-year-old boy suffered severe leg injuries after an SUV hit him on Park Place. The impact fractured and distorted his knee and lower leg. The pedestrian was conscious but seriously hurt, struck outside an intersection in the roadway.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old male pedestrian was injured at 18:25 on Park Place when a 2024 SUV traveling east struck him on the left side doors. The pedestrian was located in the roadway, not at an intersection, performing unspecified actions. The victim sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in serious injury. The driver, a licensed female motorist, was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver or pedestrian, but the collision and injury severity highlight the danger posed by vehicle movements through pedestrian spaces. The vehicle damage was limited to the left side doors, consistent with the point of impact on the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710251 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 16 - A 46-year-old man riding east on Atlantic Avenue struck an object head-on. His skull bore the force. He died at the scene. Police cite driver inattention. The night swallowed another life on Brooklyn’s streets.

According to the police report, a 46-year-old man was operating a Fly Wing moped eastbound on Atlantic Avenue at Kingston Avenue in Brooklyn when he collided head-on with an object. The report states the impact was to the center front end of the moped, causing fatal head injuries to the driver, who died at the scene. The police explicitly list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. The narrative underscores that the victim’s skull took the brunt of the blow. No other vehicles or persons are reported involved. The report does not specify the use of any safety equipment by the victim, nor does it list any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the systemic danger posed by driver distraction, as detailed in the official police account.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710249 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 15 - A pickup driver, distracted and tailgating, crashed into a sedan on Atlantic Avenue. The sedan driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash left metal twisted and a driver in shock.

According to the police report, a pickup truck rear-ended a sedan on Atlantic Avenue near Albany Avenue in Brooklyn at 8:30 AM. The pickup driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely.' The sedan's driver, a 50-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash and was left in shock. The impact damaged the front of the pickup and the rear of the sedan, showing a clear rear-end collision. The report lists distraction and tailgating as the sole contributing factors, with no fault assigned to the injured driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710109 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19