Brooklyn Bleeds While Leaders Stall: Demand Safe Streets Now

Feb 1 - A sedan and an SUV collided head-on on Bay 8 Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered injuries, including neck and facial pain. Driver inattention caused the crash. Both men were restrained and remained inside their vehicles, shocked but alive.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old male driver of a 2013 sedan and a 31-year-old male front passenger were injured along with the 53-year-old male driver of a 2004 SUV. The crash occurred on Bay 8 Street near Cropsey Avenue. Both vehicles were traveling north and collided front to back. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and wearing lap belts. Injuries included neck pain for the sedan driver and facial pain for the passenger. Neither occupant was ejected. The crash caused center front and center back damage to the vehicles. The report does not list any other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4602654 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 31 - Two SUVs slammed head-on on 86 Street. Both drivers licensed. One man, 52, took a chest bruise but stayed conscious. No ejections. Both vehicles hit center front. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided head-on on 86 Street. Both drivers, licensed men from New York, were traveling straight when their vehicles struck each other at the center front ends. The 52-year-old driver of a 2014 SUV suffered chest contusions but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. No ejections occurred. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no mention of driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrians, cyclists, or passengers were involved in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4601933 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 29 - A 44-year-old woman was struck on Bay 25 Street while crossing with the signal. The sedan, making a left turn, hit her with its left front bumper. She suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. The driver failed to yield and was distracted.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Bay 25 Street made a left turn and struck a 44-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg, described as contusions and bruises. The report lists the driver's failure to yield the right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The impact occurred at the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4602204 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 27 - A 59-year-old man crossing 68 Street with the signal was hit by a sedan making a right turn. The vehicle's right front bumper struck the pedestrian, causing knee and lower leg injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 68 Street made a right turn and struck a 59-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4601191 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 27 - Two vehicles crashed on Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. A 7-year-old girl, a passenger in the SUV, suffered a head contusion. The crash involved a left front bumper impact on the SUV and right front bumper on the sedan. Traffic control was disregarded.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Cropsey Avenue involving a 2009 Ford SUV and a 2015 Ford sedan. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when they collided, with the SUV sustaining damage to its left front bumper and the sedan to its right front bumper. A 7-year-old female occupant in the SUV, seated in the middle rear seat, was injured with a head contusion but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The SUV carried six occupants, and the sedan had two. Both drivers were licensed in New York.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4601188 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 26 - A southbound SUV turned right on 16th Avenue. Its bumper hit a 46-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She fell. Blood pooled. Her leg was torn open. She stood, dazed, under the cold streetlight.

A 46-year-old woman was struck by a southbound SUV making a right turn on 16th Avenue. According to the police report, 'Its bumper struck a 46-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She fell. Blood pooled. Her leg torn open. She stood, dazed, in the cold streetlight.' The woman suffered severe lacerations to her knee and lower leg. She was crossing at the intersection with the signal when the crash occurred. The driver was operating a 2007 SUV and was making a right turn at the time of impact. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4600996 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 25 - A female driver made a left turn and struck a male pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a female driver operating a 2006 SUV made a left turn on 84 Street near 18 Avenue and struck a male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact occurring at the left front bumper. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing lawfully when struck.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4601771 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 24 - Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File A 602, Open States, Published 2023-01-24

Jan 24 - Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File A 602, Open States, Published 2023-01-24

Jan 14 - Two sedans crashed on Belt Parkway at 10:30 p.m. A 19-year-old rear passenger suffered facial bruises. The impact hit the front center of one car and the roof of the other. Driver distraction caused the collision.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling west on Belt Parkway collided. One driver was changing lanes while the other proceeded straight. The point of impact was the center front end of the first vehicle and the roof of the second. A 19-year-old female rear passenger in one sedan was injured, sustaining facial contusions but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other causes or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4597940 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 13 - A 33-year-old woman was struck while crossing 65 Street at 16 Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered internal injuries to her abdomen and pelvis but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 65 Street at 16 Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of a 2007 Nissan SUV, traveling west and making a right turn, struck her with the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The pedestrian suffered internal injuries to her abdomen and pelvis and remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4598362 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 13 - Assembly bill A 1280 pushes for streets built for all. Dozens of lawmakers back the plan. The bill demands roads that protect walkers, cyclists, and riders. It calls for design, not luck, to keep people safe.

Assembly bill A 1280, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 13, 2023, the bill sits with the Assembly. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 70 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Kenny Burgos, and Catalina Cruz. Their action signals strong legislative momentum. The bill’s focus: force planners to build streets for people, not just cars. No safety analyst note is available, but the intent is clear—systemic change for vulnerable road users. The bill’s progress can be tracked at the New York Assembly website.

• File A 1280, Open States, Published 2023-01-13

Jan 12 - A box truck and a sedan crashed head-on on 64 Street in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved driver distraction. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling south on 64 Street collided head-on with a sedan traveling east. The sedan's 30-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Both vehicles sustained damage to their center front ends. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4597541 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 7 - A 40-year-old woman driving a BMW sedan was injured in a rear-end collision on Bay Ridge Parkway in Brooklyn. She suffered a neck contusion but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The vehicle sustained center back end damage.

According to the police report, a BMW sedan traveling south on Bay Ridge Parkway was rear-ended. The driver, a 40-year-old woman, was injured with a neck contusion but was conscious and properly restrained by a lap belt and harness. The vehicle sustained damage to the center back end. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured. The driver held a valid New York license and was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The crash occurred at 7:06 PM in Brooklyn's 11204 zip code.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4596918 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 7 - A 17-year-old girl was hit by an SUV while crossing Bath Avenue with the signal. The driver made an improper left turn. The pedestrian suffered upper leg and hip injuries and was left in shock. The vehicle showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Bath Avenue while crossing with the signal. The driver, a licensed male operating a 2014 Nissan SUV, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The report lists driver inexperience and turning improperly as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg and was in shock. The SUV's left front bumper struck the pedestrian, but the vehicle showed no damage. No safety equipment or pedestrian fault was noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4596915 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 6 - An ambulance and a sedan collided head-on at Bay Parkway. Three occupants suffered bruises and neck injuries. Drivers were distracted. All wore seat belts. Impact damaged front ends. No ejections reported. Injuries were moderate but left all conscious.

According to the police report, an ambulance traveling east and a sedan traveling north collided on Bay Parkway. The crash involved two drivers and one passenger, all injured with contusions and neck bruises. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the primary contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and remained conscious. The sedan driver, a 24-year-old female, and her front-seat passenger, a 36-year-old female, along with the ambulance driver, a 41-year-old male, suffered moderate injuries to their necks and arms. No ejections occurred. The collision highlights the dangers of distracted driving even among emergency vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4596586 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 4 - Two women crossed Avenue P with the signal. A 2017 SUV made a left turn, striking them at the intersection. Both suffered bruises and injuries to limbs. Glare and driver failure to yield right-of-way contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 2017 Toyota SUV was making a left turn on Avenue P when it struck two female pedestrians crossing with the signal. Both pedestrians, ages 48 and 42, were injured with contusions and trauma to their limbs, including knees, lower legs, feet, elbows, and hands. The report lists glare and the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The impact occurred at the vehicle's left front bumper. Both pedestrians were conscious and suffered moderate injuries. The driver was licensed and traveling eastbound at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4595673 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 3 - A 23-year-old male driver suffered back injuries in a collision on Avenue S. The SUV hit the sedan’s right side doors. Unsafe speed and disregarding traffic control caused the crash. The driver was conscious and bruised but not ejected.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Avenue S involving a 2023 Jeep SUV and a 2023 Nissan sedan. The SUV, traveling east, struck the sedan on its right side doors. The 23-year-old male driver of the SUV sustained back injuries and contusions but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists unsafe speed and traffic control disregarded as contributing factors. The sedan driver was female and licensed in New York. The SUV’s front center end and the sedan’s right side doors were damaged. No other injuries or victims were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692449 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 31 - A 70-year-old man was struck while in the roadway in Brooklyn. The box truck was backing with limited view. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and minor bleeding. Shock was reported. No vehicle damage was noted.

According to the police report, a box truck backing east on West 9 Street in Brooklyn struck a 70-year-old male pedestrian who was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and minor bleeding, and was in shock. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver’s limited visibility while backing. The pedestrian’s location and action were noted as 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The truck showed no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were mentioned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4595375 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 29 - A 41-year-old woman on an e-scooter was partially ejected and injured when a sedan made a right turn on West 8 Street. The scooter rider suffered shoulder and upper arm contusions. The sedan driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan turning right on West 8 Street collided with an e-scooter traveling south. The e-scooter driver, a 41-year-old woman, was partially ejected and sustained contusions to her shoulder and upper arm. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor, attributed to the sedan driver. The e-scooter rider was conscious but injured. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No safety equipment was noted for the scooter rider. The crash highlights the dangers when drivers fail to yield to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4595359 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19