Brooklyn’s Streets Are Killing Us—Who Will Stop the Bleeding?

A taxi improperly passing collided with an e-scooter on Kingston Avenue in Brooklyn. The 24-year-old e-scooter driver suffered bruises and arm injuries. The crash highlights dangerous lane usage and driver errors in late-night traffic.

According to the police report, the crash occurred around 12:46 a.m. in Brooklyn on Kingston Avenue. A taxi, traveling north and attempting to pass another vehicle, struck the center front end of an e-scooter also traveling north. The point of impact was the taxi's left rear bumper hitting the e-scooter's center front end. The e-scooter driver, a 24-year-old male, was injured with contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report cites "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver's failure to maintain proper lane discipline. The e-scooter driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756779 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

An SUV made a left turn on Bedford Avenue, colliding with a southbound motorcycle. The rider was thrown face-first, suffering severe lacerations and bleeding heavily. He remained conscious despite the brutal impact and extensive injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bedford Avenue at 17:30 involving a 2020 Toyota SUV and a 2023 Fengyuan motorcycle. The SUV was making a left turn while the motorcycle was traveling straight south. The motorcycle rider, a 35-year-old male, was struck on the center front end and thrown face-first, sustaining severe facial lacerations and bleeding. The report states, 'An SUV turned left. A motorcycle came straight. No helmet. The rider flew, face-first. Flesh tore. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He stayed awake. Eyes open.' The SUV sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. The police report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified,' but the sequence clearly shows the SUV turning left into the motorcycle's path. The rider was not wearing a helmet, noted after the driver actions. The driver of the SUV was a 32-year-old male, wearing a lap belt and harness, and suffered minor abrasions. This collision highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles crossing the path of oncoming motorcycles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754242 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan struck a 21-year-old woman crossing Utica Avenue with the signal. Driver failed to yield and was distracted. The impact left the pedestrian with hip and leg injuries. She stayed conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old woman was crossing Utica Avenue at Eastern Parkway with the signal when a northbound Ford sedan hit her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian’s lawful crossing was noted but not cited as a factor. The crash happened just after midnight in Brooklyn’s 35th council district, underscoring the danger when drivers fail to yield and pay attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750713 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A motorcycle slammed head-on into an SUV on Washington Avenue. The unlicensed rider was thrown and hurt. Alcohol and inattention fueled the crash. The street bore the brunt of reckless force.

According to the police report, a motorcycle and a GMC SUV collided head-on at 1100 Washington Avenue in Brooklyn at 20:25. The motorcycle driver, unlicensed and male, was partially ejected and suffered a back contusion. The SUV driver was licensed and headed north. Both vehicles took damage to their left front bumpers. The report lists alcohol involvement and driver inattention as contributing factors. No victim actions contributed to the crash. This violent impact highlights the danger of impaired and unlicensed operation on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750213 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.

Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: '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, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.

• File Int 0745-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-08-15

City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.

Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: '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, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.

• File Int 0745-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-08-15

Two sedans slammed together at Eastern Parkway and Albany Avenue. Three people hurt. Obstructed view played a role. Bruises and scrapes marked the aftermath. No one ejected. All stayed conscious.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at 17:39 on Eastern Parkway near Albany Avenue in Brooklyn. One sedan traveled west, making a right turn. The other went straight south. The westbound car struck the right side doors of the southbound sedan. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, pointing to driver visibility issues. Three occupants were injured: a 41-year-old female driver with back bruises, a 10-year-old front passenger with abrasions, and a 12-year-old rear passenger with leg bruises. All remained conscious and were not ejected. Driver error tied to limited sightlines was central. No victim actions contributed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747820 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A moving sedan struck a parked car on Washington Avenue. Three men hurt. Impact bruised a teen’s shoulder and left two drivers with whiplash. Police cite lost consciousness. No driver errors listed.

According to the police report, a northbound Volkswagen sedan hit the rear of a parked Nissan sedan at 881 Washington Avenue in Brooklyn. Three men were injured: a 15-year-old passenger suffered shoulder contusions and lost consciousness, while the 37-year-old and 29-year-old drivers sustained whiplash. All were conscious after the crash and wore lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor for the passenger. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are specified. Both drivers held valid licenses. The crash involved a moving vehicle striking a stationary car, underscoring the dangers faced by vehicle occupants on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746051 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Mayor Adams’s DOT has proposed just seven miles of new bus lanes for 2024. The law requires thirty. Riders wait. Buses crawl. Advocates rage. The city drags its feet. Streets stay dangerous. The promise of safer, faster transit goes unmet.

""It s unacceptable that Mayor Adams has not prioritized improving bus speeds, service, and reliability with the tools he has at his control,"" -- Zellnor Myrie

On August 5, 2024, the Department of Transportation revealed it has proposed only seven miles of bus priority lanes for the year—less than a quarter of the thirty miles required annually by the Streets Master Plan law. This marks the lowest bus lane mileage since 2018. The matter, titled 'Adams Has Proposed Just 7 Miles of Bus Lanes This Year — Less Than 1/4 of Requirement,' has drawn sharp criticism. State Sen. Zellnor Myrie called it 'unacceptable that Mayor Adams has not prioritized improving bus speeds, service, and reliability.' Scott Stringer accused the administration of using 'community engagement as an excuse to not get things done.' Brad Lander pledged to push for more dedicated bus lanes. Riders like Alex Gean described daily gridlock. The DOT claims more lanes are coming, but offers no details. Vulnerable road users—bus riders, pedestrians—remain at risk as the city fails to meet its own safety and mobility targets.

• Adams Has Proposed Just 7 Miles of Bus Lanes This Year — Less Than 1/4 of Requirement, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-08-05

An SUV struck a sedan from behind on Empire Boulevard in Brooklyn. Three female passengers in the sedan suffered chest and neck contusions. The crash happened at 7:40 p.m. Driver error involved following too closely, causing blunt injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:40 p.m. on Empire Boulevard near Albany Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2017 SUV traveling east rear-ended a 2008 sedan also traveling east. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The report cites "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the SUV operator. Three female occupants in the sedan, aged 47, 59, and 72, sustained contusions and bruises to their neck and chest areas. None were ejected and all remained conscious. The 72-year-old front passenger was using a lap belt and harness. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victims. The collision caused blunt force injuries consistent with a rear-end impact, emphasizing the danger of tailgating on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4745759 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 43-year-old man was injured crossing Empire Boulevard outside a crosswalk. The sedan, making a left turn, struck him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered bruises and lower leg injuries. The driver showed no damage to the vehicle.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Empire Boulevard was making a left turn when it struck a 43-year-old male pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian was conscious but sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver, but the pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, noted as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection.' The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating a 2006 Mercedes sedan. No driver errors such as failure to yield were explicitly cited in the report, but the pedestrian's location outside a crosswalk is noted. No victim behavior was identified as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742440 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan making a right turn collided with a northbound bicyclist on Bedford Avenue. The cyclist suffered hip and upper leg injuries, sustaining bruises but remained conscious. Driver distraction was cited as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:35 on Bedford Avenue. A 2016 Mazda sedan was making a right turn when it struck a 27-year-old female bicyclist traveling northbound. The point of impact was the sedan's right front bumper hitting the right side doors of the bike. The bicyclist sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg, including contusions and bruises, and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor twice, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention during the maneuver. The cyclist was not ejected and was not noted to have any contributing behaviors. Vehicle damage was limited to the bike's right side doors, while the sedan showed no damage. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving during turning movements.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742842 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 47-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered a severe shoulder injury on New York Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash involved improper lane usage by the cyclist, causing a violent impact and fracture. The rider remained conscious despite the trauma.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:50 AM on New York Avenue in Brooklyn. The injured party was a 47-year-old male bicyclist who was ejected from his bike and sustained a fracture, dislocation, and distortion to his upper arm and shoulder. The report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating the cyclist's failure to maintain proper lane discipline. The bicyclist was traveling north, going straight ahead, when the collision occurred at the left front bumper of his bike. The report does not cite any contributing factors related to victim behavior such as helmet use or crossing signals. The driver was licensed and operating the bike legally. This crash highlights the dangers posed by improper lane usage on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741499 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A northbound SUV struck a westbound sedan on East New York Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver, a 34-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause, highlighting driver error in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:47 AM on East New York Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2023 Kia SUV traveling north collided with a 2019 Hyundai sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the right side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The sedan’s 34-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining neck injuries and shock, and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies "Traffic Control Disregarded" as the contributing factor, indicating a driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were listed. The collision caused significant damage to both vehicles, emphasizing the systemic danger posed by driver failure to obey traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741273 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

An SUV hit a northbound moped on Troy Avenue. The moped rider was ejected and suffered a severe facial fracture. Police cite failure to yield as a factor. The crash left the vulnerable rider badly hurt.

According to the police report, a 2019 Mercedes SUV traveling east on Troy Avenue struck a northbound moped at 9:26 PM in Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 20-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a fractured, distorted, and dislocated face. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unspecified' as contributing factors. The moped sustained no damage. The SUV had front-end damage. The report focuses on the serious injury to the moped rider and the impact, highlighting the failure to yield as a key factor. No blame is placed on the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739516 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan going east on Lefferts Avenue struck a 38-year-old man crossing with the signal. The man suffered a neck bruise but stayed conscious. Driver failed to yield and drove aggressively.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Lefferts Avenue struck a 38-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian suffered a neck contusion and remained conscious after the crash. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a primary factor. Aggressive driving and road rage by the driver were also noted. The sedan’s point of impact was the center front end, but the vehicle sustained no damage. Driver errors—failure to yield and aggressive behavior—caused injury to a pedestrian lawfully crossing with the signal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739177 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A northbound bicyclist was struck by an eastbound SUV making a right turn on Rogers Avenue. The cyclist suffered a contusion to the elbow and lower arm, remaining conscious. Police cite driver inattention and bicyclist confusion as contributing factors.

According to the police report, at 21:50 on Rogers Avenue, a 30-year-old male bicyclist traveling north was hit by a 2018 Mercedes SUV making a right turn eastbound. The point of impact was the SUV's right front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, wearing a helmet, sustained contusions to the elbow and lower arm but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed and the vehicle sustained damage to the right front quarter panel. The collision highlights driver failure to maintain attention during a turn, creating a hazardous environment for vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738641 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 25-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and whiplash after a collision on Utica Avenue. According to the police report, driver inattention caused the crash. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:50 on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. The 25-year-old male driver, occupant of a station wagon/SUV, was injured with head trauma and whiplash. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The driver was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness, which likely prevented more severe injury. The collision involved two vehicles traveling south, with impact at the center front end of one vehicle and center back end of the SUV. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report explicitly identifies the driver's inattention as the cause, highlighting the systemic danger posed by distracted driving.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739527 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A moped driver slammed into trouble on Albany Avenue. He stayed conscious but left with a battered leg and foot. No other vehicles named. Police list no clear cause. The street claimed another vulnerable rider.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old man driving a moped south on Albany Avenue in Brooklyn was injured in a crash at 3:45 p.m. The moped took a hit to its center front end. The driver was not ejected. He suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No other vehicles or people are identified as involved. The crash left the moped operator hurt, with the cause left unstated in official records.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738058 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A man on a bike slammed into a parked SUV’s door on Schenectady Avenue. He flew headfirst, blood pooling, skin scorched by the street. The SUV’s door buckled. He lay broken but conscious, the city’s danger etched in flesh.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old man riding a bike collided with the left side doors of a parked SUV near 296 Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn at 10:09 a.m. The report describes the cyclist being ejected from his bike, landing headfirst, and suffering severe burns and a head injury. The SUV’s door was folded inward from the impact. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors to the crash. The narrative details blood on the pavement and the cyclist lying conscious but broken. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is listed after the driver errors and contributing factors. The focus remains on the systemic dangers and driver actions that led to this violent collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736603 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04