A Boy Is Dead. The Street Still Bleeds.

Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File A 602, Open States, Published 2023-01-24

A 34-year-old e-bike rider was ejected after a head-on crash with a sedan on Rochester Avenue. The rider suffered severe leg injuries, including fractures and dislocations. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield as causes.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Rochester Avenue involving a sedan and an e-bike. The 34-year-old male e-bike driver was ejected from his vehicle and sustained serious injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including fractures and dislocations. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the crash happened, impacting center front ends. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling south, while the e-bike rider traveled east. The crash highlights critical driver errors without assigning fault to the injured rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4597905 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15

A sedan turning right struck a bicyclist going straight on Saint Marks Avenue. The 29-year-old cyclist suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The cyclist wore a helmet and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 2018 Hyundai sedan was making a right turn on Saint Marks Avenue when it collided with a bicyclist traveling northbound. The bicyclist, a 29-year-old man, sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor by the driver. The cyclist was wearing a helmet and was not ejected from the bike. The sedan's point of impact was the center front end, indicating the collision occurred during the turn. The bicyclist remained conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4597840 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15

Assembly bill A 1280 pushes for streets built for all. Dozens of lawmakers back the plan. The bill demands roads that protect walkers, cyclists, and riders. It calls for design, not luck, to keep people safe.

Assembly bill A 1280, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 13, 2023, the bill sits with the Assembly. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 70 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Kenny Burgos, and Catalina Cruz. Their action signals strong legislative momentum. The bill’s focus: force planners to build streets for people, not just cars. No safety analyst note is available, but the intent is clear—systemic change for vulnerable road users. The bill’s progress can be tracked at the New York Assembly website.

• File A 1280, Open States, Published 2023-01-13

A sedan traveling west struck a parked Nissan on Bergen Street. The unlicensed driver was injured and incoherent. The parked car showed no damage. The crash involved physical disability as a contributing factor. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male driver, unlicensed, was injured after his sedan traveling west collided with a parked Nissan sedan on Bergen Street. The point of impact was the left side doors of the parked vehicle and the right front bumper of the moving sedan, which sustained damage. The driver was incoherent and suffered an injury severity rated at 3. The report lists 'Physical Disability' as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors beyond the unlicensed status. The parked vehicle had no occupants and no damage was noted. No ejections occurred during the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4597854 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15

Senate bill S 343 seeks a clear, public safety score for cars. The DMV would post these ratings. Lawmakers push for sunlight on danger. Pedestrians face risk. The system aims to expose it.

Senate bill S 343 was proposed on January 4, 2023. It sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Creates a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles,' would require the Department of Motor Vehicles to post these ratings online. Primary sponsor Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The measure targets transparency. It puts the danger of cars in plain sight. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 343, Open States, Published 2023-01-04

A 34-year-old man on an e-scooter was injured on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. He was making a left turn on red when the crash occurred. The driver suffered injuries to his entire body and was in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured while making a left turn on red on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. The crash involved impact to the center back end of the e-scooter. The driver was not ejected but suffered injuries to his entire body and was in shock. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver. The driver held a permit license from New York. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4595393 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15

A man, 55, crossing Classon Avenue with the signal, was hit by a vehicle. The car struck his hip and upper leg. He stayed conscious. No driver errors listed. The street stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, a 55-year-old man was crossing Classon Avenue at an intersection with the signal when a vehicle traveling straight struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and injury to his hip and upper leg but remained conscious after the crash. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No information on the vehicle type or driver was provided. The pedestrian was crossing legally when the collision occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4594829 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15

Steel crushed flesh on Vanderbilt Avenue. An Audi SUV hit hard. The driver died, buckled in. His passenger, trapped, survived with crush wounds. Distraction ruled the wheel. The street fell silent. Metal and blood marked the spot.

A 2021 Audi SUV traveling west on Vanderbilt Avenue near Pacific Street crashed front-first. The 70-year-old male driver died at the scene, restrained by a lap belt and harness. His 60-year-old female passenger, also buckled in, suffered crush injuries but survived. According to the police report, 'Distraction at the wheel' was a contributing factor. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The SUV was demolished. The crash left one dead, one injured, and a street marked by silence.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4594304 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15

A 33-year-old male bicyclist was struck on Saint Johns Place. The sedan hit the e-bike from behind. The rider suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. Police cited aggressive driving as a key factor. The rider wore a helmet and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Saint Johns Place involving a sedan and an e-bike traveling eastbound. The 33-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining a contusion to his hip and upper leg. The e-bike sustained damage to its center back end, indicating the point of impact was from behind. The sedan showed no damage but was identified as the striking vehicle. The report lists aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet and was conscious after the crash. No other driver errors were noted. The bicyclist was not ejected and suffered injury severity level 3.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4594539 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15

A GMC SUV made a right turn and struck a BMW sedan from behind on Rochester Avenue. The sedan driver, a 55-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash was caused by driver inattention and following too closely.

According to the police report, a GMC SUV traveling north on Rochester Avenue made a right turn and collided with the rear of a BMW sedan also heading north. The sedan's 55-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash. The report lists driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The impact damaged the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the sedan. No other victims or factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4592985 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15

A police van sped down Eastern Parkway. The driver watched soccer on his phone. He struck Ronald Smith, dragged him 40 feet, and failed to help. The NYPD refused comment. Smith’s family demands the officers be fired and prosecuted. The city stays silent.

On April 7, 2022, NYPD Officers Orkhan Mamedov and Evan Siegel drove a police van on Eastern Parkway during a non-emergency prisoner transfer. Surveillance and body camera footage, released by Attorney General Letitia James on December 19, 2022, shows the van speeding, running a red light, and striking Ronald Smith, a pedestrian. The van dragged Smith 35-40 feet. The matter summary states: 'Video shows cop speeding in NYPD van—and may have been watching a soccer game before fatal crash.' Smith’s sister, Julie Floyd, and Justice Committee director Yul-san Liem condemned the officers’ actions and inaction. Floyd called for their firing and prosecution, saying, 'These officers drove an NYPD van so fast and recklessly... they dragged my brother... and had no regard for my brother’s life.' The NYPD declined to comment or disclose the officers’ status. No safety analyst assessment was provided.

• Video Shows Cop Speeding in NYPD Van — And May Have Been Watching a Soccer Game Before Fatal Crash, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-12-19

Two sedans collided on Lincoln Place in Brooklyn. A 39-year-old female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved reaction to an uninvolved vehicle and passing too closely. The driver was semiconscious but restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Lincoln Place in Brooklyn involving two sedans. The 39-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. She was semiconscious at the scene and was wearing a lap belt. The report lists driver errors including 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors. One sedan was traveling east and struck the left front bumper of another vehicle that was parked. The crash caused damage to the left front bumper of the moving vehicle and the right rear bumper of the parked vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4589452 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15

Two sedans collided on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash struck a rear passenger, leaving him with neck injuries and whiplash. Driver distraction and unsafe speed caused the impact.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at Atlantic Avenue and Albany Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:01 p.m. The right front bumper of one car hit the right rear bumper of the other. A 35-year-old man riding as a rear passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The police report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash resulted from driver distraction and speeding, leading to injury for the passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4588834 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15

Two sport utility vehicles crashed on Rochester Avenue in Brooklyn. Three occupants suffered whiplash and head injuries. Both drivers were distracted. Airbags deployed. All were conscious and restrained. Damage hit front bumpers and quarter panel.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Rochester Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash involved a 34-year-old female driver with a permit and a 61-year-old male licensed driver. Both drivers were cited for driver inattention and distraction. Three occupants were injured: the two drivers and a 47-year-old female front passenger. Injuries included whiplash and head trauma, with all victims conscious and restrained by seat belts and airbags deployed. The point of impact was the left front bumper of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other, causing damage to the left front quarter panel and right front bumper. The report lists driver inattention as the sole contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4591129 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15

A Ford SUV struck its front passenger on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The 38-year-old woman suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The driver’s actions remain unclear.

According to the police report, a 2016 Ford SUV traveling west on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn collided with its front passenger. The 38-year-old female occupant sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond 'Unspecified.' The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front bumper, which also sustained damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle under an 'Other*' pre-crash condition. No ejection occurred. The crash left the passenger injured but conscious, with no further details on the cause or other involved parties.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4588827 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15

A 2022 SUV struck a parked taxi on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. Two passengers in the SUV suffered injuries. Driver distraction and inexperience caused the crash. Injuries included chest trauma and leg wounds. Both victims were in shock and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 2022 Toyota SUV traveling north on Utica Avenue collided with a parked taxi. The impact was on the SUV's center front end and the taxi's left side doors. Two occupants in the SUV were injured: a 22-year-old female front passenger with chest injuries and whiplash, and a 24-year-old male rear passenger with knee and lower leg injuries and minor bleeding. Both were in shock and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with driver inexperience. No other vehicles were moving at the time. The passengers' injuries highlight the crash's severity, caused by the SUV driver's failure to maintain attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4583051 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15

A 31-year-old man was hit crossing Eastern Parkway. The sedan struck him head-on at the center front. He suffered a head injury but remained conscious. The driver was inattentive and speeding. The crash happened away from an intersection.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Eastern Parkway struck a 31-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its center front end. No other vehicles or occupants were involved. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal. The driver’s failure to maintain attention and control of speed led to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581277 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15

Two sedans collided on Park Place at night. The unlicensed driver struck the other vehicle’s left side doors. The driver suffered back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained. Both vehicles sustained front and side damage.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Park Place at 9:10 p.m. The driver of a 2017 Porsche, traveling south, struck the left side doors of a 2017 Toyota traveling east. The Porsche driver, a 26-year-old male, was injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report notes the Porsche driver was unlicensed, a critical factor in the crash. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front and side sections. No contributing factors beyond the unlicensed status were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581303 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15

A box truck struck a bicyclist from behind on Albany Avenue. The 38-year-old rider was partially ejected and suffered fractures to his elbow and lower arm. The truck showed no damage. The rider wore no safety equipment.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling south on Albany Avenue collided with a bicyclist also heading south. The bicyclist, a 38-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to his elbow and lower arm. The truck driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor to the crash. The truck impacted the left side doors of the bicyclist's vehicle. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. There was no damage to either vehicle. The crash highlights the danger of rear-end collisions involving vulnerable cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581950 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15