Brooklyn Bleeds While Leaders Stall: Demand Safe Streets Now

Jun 14 - Two SUVs crashed on Bay Parkway as one made an improper left turn. A 5-year-old passenger suffered neck injuries and shock. The collision caused front-end damage to both vehicles, highlighting driver errors in yielding and turning.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:38 on Bay Parkway involving two SUVs. One driver, a licensed female operating a 2020 Lexus SUV traveling west, was making a left turn when she collided with a southbound 2010 Mazda SUV driven by a licensed male going straight ahead. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the Lexus and the left front bumper of the Mazda. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. A 5-year-old male occupant in the Mazda, seated as the right rear passenger and secured with a lap belt and harness, sustained neck injuries and was in shock. The crash underscores critical driver errors in yielding and improper turning maneuvers without any indication of victim fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732824 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 14 - A 39-year-old woman was injured when an SUV backed into her in Brooklyn. The driver’s unsafe backing and inattention caused the collision. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and hip-upper leg injuries while crossing outside a crosswalk.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:10 in Brooklyn near 1744 81 Street. A 2024 Audi SUV, traveling east, was backing unsafely when it struck a 39-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. The report cites 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3. The SUV showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors during vehicle backing maneuvers, especially when pedestrians are crossing outside designated areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732820 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 13 - A sedan hit a boy and a woman crossing Bay Ridge Avenue with the signal. Both suffered bruises to arms and legs. The driver failed to yield. Steel met flesh. The street did not forgive.

According to the police report, a 2008 Ford sedan traveling west on Bay Ridge Avenue in Brooklyn made a left turn and struck two pedestrians at the intersection. The victims, a 10-year-old boy and a 39-year-old woman, were crossing with the signal. Both suffered contusions and injuries to their lower arms and legs. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the main contributing factor, pointing to the driver's error. No actions by the pedestrians contributed to the crash. The sedan showed no damage. Both pedestrians were conscious after the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732668 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 12 - A 17-year-old female driver suffered elbow and arm abrasions after her sedan collided with the left rear bumper of a parked garbage truck. The crash occurred on Bay Parkway, Brooklyn, at 8:58 p.m. Driver inexperience was cited as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 20:58 on Bay Parkway in Brooklyn. A 17-year-old female driver operating a 2023 Kia sedan traveling south struck the left rear bumper of a parked 2023 garbage truck. The garbage truck was stationary before impact. The sedan's right front bumper sustained damage. The driver was conscious and sustained abrasions to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, with an injury severity rated at 3. Safety equipment including an airbag and lap belt deployed. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor to the collision. No other contributing factors were specified. The report does not attribute any fault or contributing behavior to the injured occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732600 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 8 - A licensed sedan driver suffered back injuries and shock when an unlicensed van driver made a left turn and passed too closely on Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact damaged both vehicles and left the sedan driver bruised and shaken.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:49 on Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The collision involved a 2023 Subaru sedan and a 2022 GMC van. Both drivers were making left turns traveling eastbound when the van, driven by an unlicensed driver, passed too closely, causing a collision. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper, while the van was damaged on its right rear bumper. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old licensed male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with a back contusion and experienced shock. The report cites 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor and highlights the van driver's unlicensed status. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731454 - 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 - 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 5 - SUV driver lost focus, turned left, struck sedan’s rear. Metal crumpled. Driver’s leg and knee bruised. Police cite distraction. Streets in Brooklyn bear the mark.

According to the police report, at 9:30 AM on Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn, a southbound SUV making a left turn collided with a northbound sedan going straight. The SUV’s front end hit the sedan’s left rear quarter panel. The SUV driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as contributing factors. No actions by the sedan driver contributed to the crash. Both vehicles were damaged. The record shows distraction behind the wheel led to injury and impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730543 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 4 - A moped hit a 14-year-old boy off Bay Parkway. The teen suffered a fractured arm. Police cite driver distraction and inexperience. The boy was conscious but badly hurt. Streets remain perilous for young pedestrians.

According to the police report, a moped traveling straight ahead struck a 14-year-old pedestrian who was not in the roadway near Bay Parkway in Brooklyn at 4:30 p.m. The pedestrian suffered a serious fracture and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The moped’s center front end hit the pedestrian, but the vehicle was undamaged. The boy was conscious and injured, not at an intersection or crossing the road. This crash highlights the threat distracted and inexperienced moped drivers pose to vulnerable pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730472 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 2 - An e-bike rider suffered severe leg injuries after colliding with a parked SUV on Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash involved alcohol, according to the police report. The rider was conscious but fractured and dislocated his knee and lower leg.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Cropsey Avenue near Bay 25 Street in Brooklyn at 3:00 AM. A 27-year-old male e-bike rider traveling east collided with a parked 2008 Lexus SUV. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the e-bike and the left rear bumper of the SUV. The rider sustained severe injuries including a fractured, distorted, and dislocated knee and lower leg. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The e-bike rider was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The SUV was stationary at the time of impact. No other driver errors were specified in the report. The focus remains on the systemic danger posed by impaired operation and the collision with a parked vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730199 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 30 - A sedan traveling south collided with an eastbound bicyclist on Bath Avenue in Brooklyn. The 63-year-old female cyclist suffered head contusions and shock. Police cited the sedan driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, a 2013 Toyota sedan driven by a licensed male driver was traveling south on Bath Avenue at 16:28 when it struck a 63-year-old female bicyclist traveling east. The bicyclist, who was not wearing a helmet, sustained head injuries including contusions and was reported in shock. The point of impact was the sedan’s right front bumper and the bike’s center front end. The police report explicitly lists the contributing factor as the sedan driver’s failure to yield right-of-way. No other contributing factors were specified. The bicyclist was not ejected from her vehicle. This crash highlights the danger posed by driver errors in yielding to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729423 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 24 - Two SUVs collided on 74 Street, striking left side doors and front ends. A 23-year-old female front passenger suffered back injuries and shock. Driver inattention and traffic control disregard contributed to the crash, according to the police report.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on 74 Street at 16:15. One SUV was traveling west and struck the left side doors, while the other was traveling north and impacted with its center front end. The crash injured a 23-year-old female front passenger, who was wearing a lap belt and suffered back injuries and shock. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with traffic control disregard. The injured occupant was not ejected but complained of pain and nausea. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision highlights driver errors, specifically inattention and failure to obey traffic controls, as key causes of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728211 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 24 - A 61-year-old man suffered neck injuries and shock after a sedan hit him at a Brooklyn intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The sedan, traveling north, impacted the pedestrian with its center front end, damaging the left front bumper.

According to the police report, a 61-year-old male pedestrian was injured at 6:13 AM in Brooklyn on 18 Avenue near 63 Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2015 Toyota sedan traveling north struck him with the center front end, causing neck injuries and shock. The vehicle sustained damage to the left front bumper. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified and does not identify any driver errors or violations such as failure to yield. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. The focus remains on the vehicle's impact and resulting injuries without attributing fault to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727077 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 22 - Two mopeds collided on Bay Parkway in Brooklyn. The rear moped, stopped in traffic, was struck from behind by another moped traveling straight. Both drivers were ejected and suffered facial abrasions. Driver inattention caused the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bay Parkway in Brooklyn at 9:29 PM. A 2023 moped traveling south struck the center back end of a 2021 moped that was stopped in traffic. The impact ejected both the 34-year-old male driver and the 24-year-old male passenger of the front moped. Both suffered facial abrasions and were conscious after the crash. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. Neither occupant wore safety equipment. The rear moped driver’s failure to maintain attention led directly to the collision. The injuries and ejections highlight the dangers of distracted driving among vulnerable road users on mopeds.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730369 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 20 - A tire failure on a westbound SUV triggered a chain collision on Belt Parkway. Multiple vehicles collided side and rear, injuring the SUV driver with bruises over her body. The crash exposed dangers of mechanical failures on busy highways.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:40 on Belt Parkway involving multiple westbound vehicles, including SUVs, sedans, and taxis. The primary contributing factor was a "Tire Failure/Inadequate" on a 2010 Cadillac SUV driven by a 26-year-old female. The impact points included the right front quarter panel of the SUV and left side doors of a taxi, with damage extending to rear bumpers and quarter panels of other vehicles. The SUV driver, wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained contusions and bruises across her entire body but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists no other driver errors or victim behaviors contributing to the crash. This incident highlights the systemic danger posed by vehicle mechanical failures, specifically tire integrity, on high-speed urban roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726091 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 14 - An SUV driver, distracted and inattentive, struck a cyclist from behind on 67th Street. The rider suffered leg injuries. Both moved east. The SUV’s front bumper hit the bike’s rear. Systemic danger, clear and present.

According to the police report, a 2022 Honda SUV and a bicycle were both traveling east near 1811 67 Street in Brooklyn when the SUV’s right front bumper struck the bike’s right rear. The cyclist, a 38-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No contributing factors were attributed to the cyclist. This crash highlights the persistent threat posed by distracted drivers on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724664 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 13 - A 14-year-old boy suffered knee and lower leg injuries after being hit by an SUV making a left turn on 19 Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The driver showed no vehicle damage, indicating a low-speed impact.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 19 Avenue without a signal or crosswalk. The collision occurred at midnight when a GMC SUV, traveling north and making a left turn, struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the report does not list any contributing factors on the driver's part. The pedestrian's crossing without a signal or crosswalk is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The vehicle sustained no damage, suggesting a low-speed impact. This incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face when crossing mid-block and the risks posed by turning vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724775 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 8 - A 69-year-old man pedaled north, struck a parked SUV’s door mid-block, and flew. His chest crushed, he lay conscious on the pavement. The door bent, a bus rolled past untouched. Failure to yield shattered the quiet street.

A 69-year-old bicyclist was injured mid-block on 21st Avenue after colliding with the door of a parked SUV, according to the police report. The cyclist, traveling north, struck the left side doors of a 2023 Ford SUV. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor in the crash. The impact ejected the cyclist, who suffered chest injuries described as 'crush injuries' and remained conscious on the pavement. The SUV’s door bore visible damage. A bus passed by the scene but was not involved, as noted in the narrative. The police report also states the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this detail is mentioned only after the driver’s failure to yield. The crash highlights the danger posed when drivers open doors into the path of vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722990 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19