Brooklyn’s Streets Bleed—How Many More Must Die Before City Hall Acts?

Jul 1 - A 43-year-old man on an e-scooter was injured in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the scooter’s right front quarter panel. The rider suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. The SUV driver was distracted. Both vehicles traveled straight at impact.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 66 Street in Brooklyn involving a 2019 SUV and an e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 43-year-old man, was injured with a fractured and dislocated shoulder. The SUV struck the scooter on its right front quarter panel while both vehicles were traveling straight. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for the SUV driver. The e-scooter rider was not ejected and remained conscious. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The SUV sustained damage to its left front bumper. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in shared road spaces.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542566 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 1 - Two SUVs crashed on 67 Street in Brooklyn. The impact struck the center front end of one vehicle and the right rear quarter panel of the other. A 32-year-old male driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Driver distraction was a factor.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on 67 Street in Brooklyn. The first vehicle was hit at its center front end, while the second was struck on its right rear quarter panel. A 32-year-old male driver, wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542567 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 1 - A 51-year-old man was struck while walking outside an intersection in Brooklyn. The sedan backed unsafely, hitting the pedestrian. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The driver caused the crash by failing to back safely.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2022 Ford sedan backed unsafely in Brooklyn near 1241 67 Street. The pedestrian was outside an intersection, performing other actions in the roadway, when the vehicle struck him. The crash resulted in fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor, indicating driver error. The sedan showed no damage, suggesting the impact was from the vehicle's rear movement. The pedestrian was conscious and sustained serious injuries. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543066 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 24 - Governor Hochul signed the bill. Speed cameras in New York City now operate around the clock. No more nighttime gaps. Deborah Glick backed the measure. The law aims to slow cars, protect people, and keep streets safer for everyone.

On June 24, 2022, Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill extending and expanding New York City's speed camera program. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymember Deborah Glick (District 66) and Senator Andrew Gounardes, allows speed cameras to operate 24/7 in up to 750 school zones. The bill was set to expire but now runs through July 1, 2025. The matter summary states: 'New York City is now able to operate its speed cameras 24 hours a day.' Glick, who sponsored the bill, dismissed criticism that cameras are a cash grab, saying, 'The city isn't in the car with you... If you don't want to get a ticket, don't speed.' Mayor Eric Adams called the cameras a deterrent, not a punishment. Advocates say the law will slow cars and protect pedestrians, especially children. The bill passed just before the legislative session ended, closing a deadly loophole in city enforcement.

• NYC speed cameras can now operate 24/7, gothamist.com, Published 2022-06-24

Jun 24 - Governor Hochul signed a bill making school zone speed cameras run all day, every day. No more gaps. Crashes and injuries near schools drove the change. The law dropped tougher penalties, but sponsors vow to keep fighting. Streets stay dangerous. Cameras now never sleep.

On June 24, 2022, Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill expanding New York City's school zone speed camera program to operate 24/7, year-round. The bill, sponsored by Assembly Member Deborah Glick and State Senator Andrew Gounardes, was passed after statistics showed rising crashes and injuries near schools. The matter summary: 'The city's school zone speed cameras will now operate 24/7 year-round.' Hochul cited student deaths and the need for constant protection. Mayor Adams called the program a national model, noting, '72 percent of fatalities have been happening when the cameras were off.' The bill was weakened from its original form, dropping escalating fines and stricter penalties for repeat offenders due to City Council concerns. Glick and Gounardes pledged to push for stronger measures. A separate bill to expand red light cameras failed. The new law closes deadly loopholes but leaves enforcement gaps for repeat offenders.

• Hochul Signs Speed Camera Bill, Citing Streetsblog’s Coverage of Unsafe School Streets, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-06-24

Jun 19 - A 6-year-old boy was struck by an eastbound SUV on 78 Street. He emerged from in front of or behind a parked vehicle. The child suffered a head injury and was unconscious. The SUV showed no damage at impact.

According to the police report, a 6-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being hit by a 2019 Jeep SUV traveling east on 78 Street. The child was emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained a head injury, was unconscious, and suffered a fracture or dislocation. The SUV's point of impact was the left front bumper, but the vehicle showed no damage. No specific driver errors were listed in the report, and no contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539217 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 15 - A 71-year-old woman was struck at an intersection in Brooklyn. The SUV made a left turn and hit her with its left front bumper. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. She was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 71-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing against the signal at an intersection on 92 Street and Gatling Place in Brooklyn. The driver, a licensed male in a 2012 Nissan SUV, was making a left turn when the vehicle's left front bumper struck the pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the pedestrian crossing against the signal. The pedestrian was conscious and treated for moderate injuries at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4537964 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 10 - An e-bike rider struck a parked sedan on 86 Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to the elbow and lower arm. The sedan showed no damage. The rider was conscious and wearing a helmet. No driver errors were specified.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male e-bike rider collided with a parked 2012 sedan on 86 Street in Brooklyn. The rider sustained abrasions and injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan, occupied by a licensed male driver, showed no damage. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors for either party. The e-bike rider wore a helmet, but no helmet-related factors were noted as contributing. The crash involved the e-bike traveling west and the sedan parked with impact on its left side doors. The incident highlights the vulnerability of cyclists even when colliding with stationary vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4536048 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 8 - A 63-year-old woman was injured in Brooklyn when a sedan backed into her. The driver failed to notice her while reversing. She suffered back abrasions but remained conscious. The crash happened near 64th Street, with no vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a sedan backed unsafely and struck a 63-year-old female pedestrian crossing near 64th Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained back abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver errors as "Backing Unsafely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The vehicle had no visible damage. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The driver was licensed and operating a 2012 Honda sedan. The impact occurred at the center back end of the vehicle during the backing maneuver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4535991 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 7 - A sedan, taxi, and bus collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Three passengers suffered head and leg injuries. All were restrained and remained inside their vehicles. Police report lists unspecified contributing factors but no clear driver errors.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involving a sedan, a taxi, and a bus, all traveling south. Three occupants in the sedan and taxi were injured: a 21-year-old female front passenger with head injuries and minor bleeding, and two male passengers aged 80 and 87 with knee and lower leg injuries. All were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report notes unspecified contributing factors but does not identify specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicles sustained damage to their front bumpers. The injured passengers were in shock but survived the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4535152 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 6 - A 78-year-old man driving an SUV suffered back injuries in a crash on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The collision involved a pickup truck. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. Unsafe lane changing caused the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involving a 2021 Chevrolet SUV and a pickup truck. The SUV driver, a 78-year-old man, was injured with back pain and nausea but was not ejected from the vehicle. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The pickup truck details and driver information were not provided. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the SUV, which sustained damage to the right front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534795 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 6 - Albany extended 24/7 school-zone speed cameras for three years. Lawmakers failed to pass Sammy’s Law and other vital safety bills. Advocates called the session a partial victory, but vulnerable road users remain at risk. Progress, but not enough. Streets stay dangerous.

The 2022 New York State legislative session ended on June 6, 2022. Lawmakers extended and expanded New York City’s school-zone speed camera program to operate 24/7 for three more years. The bill passed, but was watered down from its original form. Other key street safety bills, including 'Sammy’s Law'—which would let NYC set its own speed limits—did not advance. Senator Andrew Gounardes called the speed camera win 'monumental,' while Senator Brad Hoylman said, 'not as much as any of us would have wanted to see, but for the first time, speed cameras are normalized.' Elizabeth Adams of Transportation Alternatives voiced disappointment over the failure of Sammy’s Law, calling it a top priority for Families for Safe Streets. Several other bills to protect pedestrians and cyclists stalled or died in committee. The session brought some progress, but left many dangers unaddressed.

• THE ALBANY REPORT: A Historic, Yet Deeply Disappointing, Glass-Half-Empty Legislative Session, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-06-06

Jun 6 - Albany lawmakers extended 24/7 speed cameras but stalled on key safety bills. Local control over speed limits failed. Some progress, much disappointment. Vulnerable road users remain exposed. Council Member Adrienne Adams was mentioned. The fight for safer streets continues.

""We never get everything we fight for that's the nature of the process, but the speed camera win is monumental,"" -- Andrew Gounardes

The 2022 New York State legislative session reviewed transportation and street safety policy, with Council Member Adrienne Adams (District 28) mentioned in coverage. Lawmakers extended New York City's school-zone speed camera program for three years, allowing 24/7 operation—a win for street safety. The bill, however, was watered down. Other measures under the 'Crash Victims Rights and Safety Act' saw mixed results: some passed, like upstate towns setting 25 mph speed limits and increased complete streets funding; others, like 'Sammy's Law' for NYC speed limits and expanded safe passing for cyclists, stalled. The matter title called the session 'historic, yet deeply disappointing.' Adams was not a sponsor but was referenced in the debate. Advocates and senators voiced frustration at the lack of progress on local speed limit control and measures against repeat reckless drivers. The session left vulnerable road users without key protections.

• THE ALBANY REPORT: A Historic, Yet Deeply Disappointing, Glass-Half-Empty Legislative Session, streetsblog.org, Published 2022-06-06

Jun 3 - A sedan making a left turn hit a pedestrian crossing Bay Ridge Avenue with the signal. The woman suffered a head contusion. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way. The impact damaged the sedan’s left front bumper.

According to the police report, a 2016 Toyota sedan traveling east on Bay Ridge Avenue was making a left turn when it struck a female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The sedan’s left front bumper was damaged on impact. The pedestrian was not at fault. The driver was licensed in Florida and had two occupants in the vehicle at the time.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4533833 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 1 - A Jeep sped down 4th Avenue. The driver did not see the man in the crosswalk. Metal hit flesh. The 70-year-old fell. He died on the street as dusk settled. The SUV rolled on. The city stayed loud.

A 70-year-old man was killed at the corner of 4th Avenue and 65th Street when a Jeep SUV struck him in the crosswalk. According to the police report, the Jeep was traveling at unsafe speed and the driver was inattentive or distracted. The impact came from the left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries to his entire body and died at the scene. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of driver error and speed in city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4533393 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 1 - State Senate passed bill to run speed cameras all day, every day. The vote was 51 to 12. Cameras now catch speeders at night and on weekends. Most deaths happen off-hours. Expansion aims to cut deadly crashes citywide.

On May 31, 2022, the State Senate approved a bill to extend and expand New York City's speed camera program. The measure passed 51-12 and now moves to the Assembly. The bill allows cameras to operate 24/7 in nearly 2,000 locations across 750 school zones until July 1, 2025. The matter summary states, 'The proposal to extend New York City's speed camera program for another three years and expand it to run every day and around the clock easily passed.' Senator Andrew Gounardes sponsored the bill, saying, 'We are going to see a marked reduction in traffic violence on our streets at a time when traffic deaths are at their highest in a decade.' Simcha Felder, Democrat from District 44, voted against. The expansion targets off-hours, which account for 59% of traffic deaths. Speeding dropped 72% and deaths fell 55% where cameras operated. The city pushed for this as fatalities rose under Mayor Adams. Some penalties for repeat speeders were removed during negotiations.

• State Senate votes to approve 24-hour speed cameras in NYC, amny.com, Published 2022-06-01

Jun 1 - The State Senate backed Sen. Gounardes’s bill to run speed cameras nonstop in city school zones. The vote was 51-12. Supporters cited lives lost to speeding. Opponents called it a cash grab. The Assembly must act before the session ends.

Bill S. (no number given) passed the New York State Senate on June 1, 2022, by a 51-12 vote. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Andrew Gounardes, reauthorizes and expands New York City’s school-zone speed camera program to operate 24/7. The measure was debated in the Senate, with Sen. Robert Jackson and Gounardes defending it: 'Cars speeding in New York kill New Yorkers, injure New Yorkers.' Gounardes called the cameras 'life-saving.' Opponents, including Sen. Andrew Lanza, dismissed the program as a 'cash register.' Danny Harris of Transportation Alternatives said, 'When New York City’s speed safety cameras turn off, speeding increases and crashes rise.' The bill awaits Assembly action before the legislative session ends.

• State Senate Overwhelmingly Supports 24/7 Speed Cameras for the City, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-06-01

Jun 1 - Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.

Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.

• File A 8936, Open States, Published 2022-06-01

May 31 - Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.

• File S 5602, Open States, Published 2022-05-31

May 29 - A 20-year-old man was hit by an SUV on 68 Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal. The driver, traveling west, struck him with the vehicle’s left front bumper. The victim suffered abrasions and arm injuries.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing against the signal at an intersection on 68 Street in Brooklyn. The driver, a man with a permit license, was operating a 2018 BMW SUV traveling west. The collision occurred when the vehicle’s left front bumper struck the pedestrian. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4533827 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19