Brooklyn Bleeds While Leaders Stall: Demand Safe Streets Now

Jul 22 - A sedan stopped in traffic on Kings Highway took a hit to its back end. The driver, a 55-year-old man, suffered back pain and shock. No contributing factors listed. Streets stayed dangerous and silent.

A crash on Kings Highway at West 10th Street in Brooklyn left a 55-year-old male driver injured. According to the police report, a sedan was stopped in traffic when it was struck at the center back end. The driver suffered back pain and shock. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the report. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The incident highlights the constant risk for those inside vehicles, even when stopped.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829763 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 18 - SUV reversed unsafely on 25th Avenue. Two people suffered whiplash. Metal struck metal. The street stayed hard and cold.

Two SUVs collided near 8664 25th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one SUV was backing unsafely when it struck another SUV. A 62-year-old male driver and a 74-year-old female passenger were injured, both suffering whiplash. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left two people hurt and the street marked by impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828732 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 18 - The moped driver hit a 55-year-old woman at Bay Parkway and 66th Street in Brooklyn. She suffered a contusion to her upper arm and shoulder and remained conscious. Police recorded failure to yield and traffic-control disregard by the driver.

"According to the police report, the moped driver failed to yield the right-of-way and disregarded traffic controls." A 55-year-old woman was struck by the moped as a pedestrian at Bay Parkway near 66th Street in Brooklyn. She suffered a contusion to her upper arm and shoulder and remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. Police recorded the injury as a contusion (bruise). The moped showed no damage in the report; the incident is logged under collision ID 4829768.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829768 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 18 - Two SUVs collided on Avenue S at Van Sicklen in Brooklyn. A 44-year-old driver suffered knee, lower-leg and foot injuries. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction. An air bag deployed; other occupants reported minor or no injuries.

According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided at Avenue S and Van Sicklen Street in Brooklyn. One driver, age 44, was injured in the knee, lower leg and foot and complained of contusion and bruising. Police recorded 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling straight before the crash and both list left-front bumper as the point of impact. The report notes an air bag deployed and the injured driver had a lap belt and harness. The report also says the other driver, age 73, and three passengers, including a 67-year-old woman, were not seriously hurt.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828735 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.

Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.

• Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-18

Jul 17 - A driver in a sedan hit a standing scooter on Bath Ave. The scooter rider, 32, was ejected and suffered a fractured lower leg. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.

The driver of a sedan traveling south on Bath Ave hit a standing scooter traveling west. The scooter driver, a 32-year-old man, was ejected and suffered fractures to his knee and lower leg. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" was the contributing factor. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. Impact occurred at the sedan’s left front quarter panel. The report lists one injured person and notes ejection and a distorted fracture. No helmet or signaling is listed as a contributing factor in the police report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828748 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 17 - SUV struck truck on Cropsey Avenue. Two men hurt. Police cite failure to yield. Metal twisted. Streets unforgiving.

Two vehicles collided at 1649 Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. A station wagon/SUV hit a tractor truck. According to the police report, two men were injured: a 40-year-old front passenger suffered leg injuries, and a 37-year-old truck driver suffered neck injuries. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the main contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828743 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.

According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.

• Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-15

Jul 10 - A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.

CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.

• Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-10

Jul 9 - A sedan hit an e-bike at Bay Parkway and 86th Street. The e-bike rider, 23, was ejected and injured. Police cite driver inexperience and distraction as causes.

A sedan and an e-bike collided at Bay Parkway and 86th Street in Brooklyn. The 23-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a back contusion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The sedan's front end struck the e-bike. Both vehicles were traveling straight. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants. The report lists no other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827526 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 9 - A moped struck a 90-year-old man crossing in Sheepshead Bay. The rider looked away, hit the man, paused, then fled. The victim lay motionless. Paramedics rushed him to the hospital. He died from his injuries.

ABC7 reported on July 9, 2025, that Zhuo Xie, 90, was killed crossing East 14th Street and Avenue U in Brooklyn. The article states, "a man riding a blue moped slammed into Xie and both men fell to the ground." Surveillance video showed the moped rider looking left, not ahead, before impact. The driver checked on Xie, then left the scene. Police said the moped had a green light, but the rider's inattention and failure to remain highlight systemic dangers for pedestrians. The incident underscores risks at intersections and the consequences of hit-and-run crashes.

• Moped Hits Elderly Pedestrian, Flees Scene, ABC7, Published 2025-07-09

Jul 1 - Two SUVs crashed on 78th Street in Brooklyn. One driver suffered a head injury. Police cite traffic control ignored and driver distraction. Metal twisted. Streets failed the people inside.

Two station wagons collided on 78th Street near New Utrecht Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver, a 49-year-old man, suffered a head injury. The crash involved two licensed drivers, both men, each operating an SUV. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes both drivers wore lap belts and harnesses. The crash left one person injured and others shaken, underscoring the danger when drivers ignore signals and lose focus.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824488 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 1 - A judge paused city plans to cut a protected bike lane after children were struck crossing. The lane, built after five pedestrian crashes, stays for now. Streets wait. Danger lingers.

NY1 reported on July 1, 2025, that a judge halted the city's move to remove a three-block section of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The city acted after 'incidents of children exiting school buses, crossing into the lane, and being hit by bikes.' The lane, stretching over two miles, was installed in 2024 following 'years of advocacy and five pedestrian incidents.' The hearing highlights ongoing conflict between street safety for cyclists and pedestrians, and the city's rapid policy shifts in response to crashes.

• Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Faces Review, NY1, Published 2025-07-01

Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.

Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.

• File Int 0857-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-06-30

Jun 29 - An eight-year-old boy died after a Honda SUV struck him at Eastern Parkway and Albany Ave. He was dragged under the car. Blood pooled. His sister watched. The driver stayed. No arrest. The city investigates.

NY Daily News (2025-06-29) reports an 8-year-old boy was fatally struck by a 69-year-old Honda Pilot driver at Eastern Parkway and Albany Ave. in Brooklyn. The boy was crossing when hit; witnesses saw him dragged from under the SUV. The article quotes, "I saw the kid being dragged from underneath the car by a woman." The driver remained at the scene. No arrests were made. NYPD Collision Squad investigates. The crash highlights persistent dangers at city intersections and the lethal risk large vehicles pose to children.

• Child Killed By SUV In Crown Heights, NY Daily News, Published 2025-06-29

Jun 28 - A sedan hit a 75-year-old woman crossing 86th Street. Her leg was injured. Police cite obstructed view. The driver and passenger were unhurt. Steel met flesh. The street stayed cold.

A 75-year-old woman was struck and injured by a sedan while crossing 86th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved a westbound sedan entering a parked position when it hit the pedestrian, who was not in a crosswalk or at a signal. The woman suffered injuries to her lower leg and was reported conscious at the scene. Police list 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor. The driver and a passenger, both 57-year-old men, were not injured. No other contributing factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823903 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 28 - A sedan struck an e-bike on Bath Ave. The 63-year-old cyclist was ejected and injured. Center-front impact. No driver errors listed. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.

A sedan and an e-bike collided on Bath Ave in Brooklyn. The 63-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a shoulder injury. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead and struck center front. The cyclist was listed as injured with a contusion. No specific driver errors were recorded; contributing factors were marked as 'Unspecified.' The crash left the cyclist exposed to harm. No helmet or signal use was listed as a factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824210 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 27 - SUV turned right into a sedan on Bath Ave. Rear passenger suffered leg injury. No clear cause named. Streets stay dangerous. Metal meets flesh. Another wound in Brooklyn.

A station wagon/SUV made a right turn and struck a sedan going straight on Bath Ave at Bay 10 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 28-year-old male rear passenger suffered a knee and lower leg injury, listed as a contusion. Both vehicles had licensed drivers. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were recorded in the report. The injured passenger was wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash left one person hurt and exposed the ongoing risks on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824174 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 24 - A sedan turned right on Bay Ridge Parkway. An e-bike rider struck the car. The cyclist hit the ground. He suffered a shoulder injury. Police cite failure to yield and following too closely.

A crash on Bay Ridge Parkway at 20th Avenue in Brooklyn left a 32-year-old e-bike rider injured. According to the police report, a sedan making a right turn collided with the cyclist, who was traveling straight. The cyclist suffered an abrasion and a shoulder injury. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The report does not mention any helmet use as a factor. No injuries were reported for the sedan's driver or occupant. The crash highlights driver errors that put vulnerable road users at risk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822955 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 23 - A sedan turned right on 20th Avenue, hit a 15-year-old on a standing scooter. The teen suffered a shoulder injury. Police cite failure to yield. System failed to protect the young rider.

A sedan making a right turn on 20th Avenue struck a 15-year-old male riding a standing scooter. The teen, who wore a helmet, suffered an abrasion and shoulder injury but remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The sedan's right front quarter panel hit the scooter. No injuries were reported for the sedan's driver or other occupants. The data lists no contributing factors for the scooter rider. The system allowed a turning driver to endanger a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822678 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19