Eastern Parkway’s toll: six lives, hundreds hurt, and no slow-down

Jul 10 - 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 2025-09-19

Jul 10 - A sedan hit a 13-year-old boy crossing Rutland Road. The driver, distracted by a passenger, struck the child. The boy suffered serious leg injuries. Metal met flesh. The street stayed quiet after the crash.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old pedestrian was struck by a sedan while crossing Rutland Road in Brooklyn at 6:00 PM. The boy was not at a crosswalk. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Passenger Distraction' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan, traveling east, hit the boy with its right front quarter panel. The driver was alone in the car. The police report notes the pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No pedestrian actions were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739725 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 8 - 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 2025-09-19

Jul 6 - 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 2025-09-19

Jul 4 - 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 2025-09-19

Jul 4 - 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 2025-09-19

Jun 29 - 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 2025-09-19

Jun 23 - A drowsy driver behind the wheel of an SUV collided head-on with a parked sedan on Empire Boulevard. The impact injured a 19-year-old front-seat passenger, who suffered lower leg trauma and shock. Both vehicles sustained severe front-end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:27 AM on Empire Boulevard in Brooklyn. A male driver of a 2021 Nissan SUV, traveling westbound and going straight ahead, collided with a parked 2013 Toyota sedan. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The contributing factor cited was 'Fatigued/Drowsy' driving by the SUV operator. The collision injured a 19-year-old female front passenger in the SUV, who was restrained by a lap belt and harness and suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, along with shock. The parked sedan and another parked 1998 Toyota sedan were also damaged on their left front bumpers. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the injured passenger or other road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735368 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 20 - A cyclist struck a 70-year-old woman on Lefferts Avenue. She suffered a facial bruise. Police cite improper lane use and failure to yield. The street remains dangerous for those on foot.

According to the police report, a male cyclist traveling east on Lefferts Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 70-year-old female pedestrian at 9:30 p.m. The woman was not in the roadway. She sustained a facial contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors by the cyclist. The bike showed no damage. The pedestrian's actions were not listed as contributing factors. This crash shows how driver errors, especially improper lane usage and failure to yield, endanger vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743092 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 14 - A cyclist struck a 76-year-old man crossing Eastern Parkway. The rider failed to yield and used the lane improperly. The pedestrian suffered head abrasions. No bike damage. The street stayed loud and dangerous.

According to the police report, a 76-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a cyclist traveling westbound on Eastern Parkway struck him at 9:40 AM in Brooklyn. The pedestrian, crossing outside an intersection, suffered head abrasions but remained conscious. The report cites the cyclist's failure to yield right-of-way and improper lane usage as contributing factors. The bike's front center hit the pedestrian. No damage was reported to the bike. The pedestrian's location outside a crosswalk is noted, but the report lists only the cyclist's errors as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732628 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 14 - A 46-year-old woman was struck by a tow truck entering a parked position on Flatbush Avenue. She suffered a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The crash involved driver inattention, causing serious injury outside an intersection.

According to the police report, a tow truck traveling north on Flatbush Avenue struck a 46-year-old female pedestrian who was not at an intersection. The truck was entering a parked position when the collision occurred, impacting the pedestrian with its right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained a head abrasion and was conscious after the crash. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. No pedestrian actions or safety equipment were noted as contributing factors. The incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving, particularly when vehicles maneuver near pedestrians outside designated crossings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732641 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 10 - A sedan driver made an improper lane maneuver on Carroll Street, Brooklyn, colliding with a 48-year-old e-scooter rider. The rider suffered a concussion and arm injuries. Police cite driver error as the primary cause, with no vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Carroll Street near Franklin Avenue in Brooklyn at 12:30 PM. A sedan traveling north was making a left turn and committed 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper,' colliding with a southbound e-scooter rider. The e-scooter driver, a 48-year-old man wearing a helmet, sustained a concussion and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a secondary factor but emphasizes the sedan driver's improper lane use as the primary cause. Neither vehicle showed damage upon impact. The e-scooter rider was conscious and not ejected from his vehicle. The data underscores systemic dangers posed by driver lane violations in Brooklyn streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731722 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 7 - A moped driver was ejected and injured after colliding with an SUV making a right turn in Brooklyn. The unlicensed moped operator suffered abrasions and leg injuries. The SUV sustained damage to its right rear quarter panel.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:04 AM in Brooklyn near East New York Avenue. A 28-year-old male moped driver, unlicensed, was traveling west going straight ahead when he collided with a 2020 SUV making a right turn westbound. The point of impact was the SUV's right rear quarter panel and the moped's left front bumper. The moped driver was ejected from his vehicle and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The SUV driver was licensed and female. The report lists the moped driver’s license status as unlicensed, indicating a critical driver error. No contributing factors were specified for the SUV driver. The moped driver was not wearing safety equipment. The collision highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed operators and turning vehicles in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731194 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 7 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.

Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8607, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Jun 7 - Assembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.

Bill A 7652, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' passed the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymembers Phil Steck and Angelo Santabarbara, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2028. The Assembly vote saw strong support but also opposition. Steck and Santabarbara led the push. The bill's text is blunt: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady.' No formal safety analyst note was provided, but speed cameras have a record of reducing driver speed and protecting children walking to school.

• File A 7652, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Jun 7 - Senate backs S 9752. Mt. Vernon gets green light for up to 20 school speed zones. Law aims to slow cars near kids. Most senators vote yes. A few say no. Streets may change. Danger remains for the young.

Senate Bill S 9752, sponsored by Jamaal Bailey, authorizes Mt. Vernon to launch a school speed zone demonstration program, with up to twenty zones allowed. The bill passed the Senate on June 7, 2024, during a committee vote. The matter title reads: 'Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.' Bailey and a majority of senators voted yes, while a handful opposed. The bill targets speeding near schools, a known threat to children and other vulnerable road users. No formal safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 9752, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Jun 7 - Albany scrambles. Hochul halts congestion pricing. Lawmakers, including Zellnor Myrie, reject quick fixes. The MTA’s future hangs on shaky ground. No new plan. No stable money. Riders and streets wait. Danger grows as funding stalls.

On June 7, 2024, state lawmakers debated MTA funding after Governor Hochul paused congestion pricing. The matter, titled 'Hochul, Albany lawmakers scramble to find new funding stream for MTA after pausing congestion pricing,' unfolded as the legislative session neared its end. State Sen. Zellnor Myrie voiced strong opposition, stating, 'I am opposed to the Governor’s last-minute plan to cancel congestion pricing. I will vote against any plan that will redirect funds from other priorities to cover the revenue lost from congestion pricing.' Hochul’s payroll tax proposal failed. An IOU from the general fund faces resistance. Critics argue only congestion pricing offers stable, legal funding. No alternative secures the MTA’s capital needs. Vulnerable riders face mounting risk as lawmakers stall.

• Hochul, Albany lawmakers scramble to find new funding stream for MTA after pausing congestion pricing, amny.com, Published 2024-06-07

Jun 6 - Council members slam Hochul’s last-minute NYC tax hike to replace congestion pricing. Transit funding hangs in limbo. Liz Krueger says the tax lacks support. Riders and workers face uncertainty as lawmakers reject new burdens and demand fairer solutions.

On June 6, 2024, State Sen. Liz Krueger (District 28) and other lawmakers responded to a proposed New York City tax hike meant to replace the indefinitely postponed $15 congestion pricing tolls. The measure, debated as Bill 28, has not advanced in committee and faces strong opposition. The matter, described as 'a last-minute funding move that drew fierce opposition,' has Krueger stating, 'I think it does not have support.' Assemblyman Brian Cunningham echoed, 'No new taxes.' The proposal would raise the payroll mobility tax, already increased last year, to fund the MTA. Rep. Jerry Nadler and business groups argue the tax unfairly targets NYC, while congestion pricing would have spread costs regionally. With the legislative session ending, MTA projects remain at risk. No safety analyst has assessed the impact on vulnerable road users.

• Outrage mounts as Hochul pushes last-minute NYC tax hike to replace congestion tolls: ‘Insulting joke’, nypost.com, Published 2024-06-06

Jun 6 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.

Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8607, Open States, Published 2024-06-06

Jun 3 - A distracted SUV driver slammed into another SUV’s rear on Winthrop Street. Three people, including two children, suffered neck injuries. All stayed conscious. Police cite inattention and following too closely.

According to the police report, a westbound SUV struck the center back end of another westbound SUV on Winthrop Street in Brooklyn at 8:59 PM. Three occupants in the struck vehicle—a 40-year-old woman and two boys, ages 8 and 4—sustained neck injuries and whiplash. All remained conscious and were not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The collision underscores the risk of driver distraction and close following, which led to multiple injuries among passengers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729922 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19