Brooklyn Bleeds While Leaders Stall: Demand Safe Streets Now

Jun 15 - A sedan struck a parked garbage truck on Mc Donald Avenue. The right rear passenger suffered a facial abrasion. Police cite driver inattention and passing too closely. The truck was stationary. No other injuries reported.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Mc Donald Avenue in Brooklyn collided with a parked garbage truck at Avenue O. The right rear passenger in the sedan, a 49-year-old man, was injured with a facial abrasion. The police report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing Too Closely." The garbage truck was stationary and undamaged. The injured passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or injuries were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4537661 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 14 - A 12-year-old boy was struck by an eastbound SUV on 65 Street. The collision caused head injuries and bruising. The driver’s view was obstructed. The boy was crossing against the signal. Emergency responders found him conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being hit by a 2020 Ford SUV traveling east on 65 Street. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at an intersection when the collision occurred. The driver’s contributing factor was a limited or obstructed view, which led to the impact at the vehicle’s center front end. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and contusions but remained conscious. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a driver error. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The pedestrian’s action of crossing against the signal is recorded but does not assign fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4537513 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 13 - A 51-year-old male bicyclist was injured in Brooklyn when a Ford SUV traveling west collided with him going north on Bath Avenue. The cyclist suffered a head abrasion. Police cited driver distraction and bicyclist confusion as factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling west on Bath Avenue collided with a northbound bicyclist. The 51-year-old male cyclist was injured, sustaining a head abrasion but remained conscious. The report lists contributing factors as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The SUV struck the cyclist on the right side doors, damaging its right front bumper. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights driver distraction and bicyclist confusion as key errors leading to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4537511 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 12 - A 7-year-old boy on a bike was struck by a sedan traveling east on Bay Ridge Parkway. The child was ejected and suffered a head contusion. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The boy was unhelmeted and injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Bay Ridge Parkway collided with a 7-year-old bicyclist going south. The child was ejected from the bike and sustained a head contusion, classified as injury severity 3. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver did not yield to the bicyclist. The sedan's point of impact was the center front end, while the bike was struck on the right side doors. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. The sedan driver was licensed; the bicyclist's contributing factors were unspecified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4536744 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 12 - A taxi struck a 38-year-old man at an intersection on 86 Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver failed to yield while making a left turn. The man remained conscious.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on 86 Street in Brooklyn struck a pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian, a 38-year-old man, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. The taxi driver was making a left turn at the time of impact and hit the pedestrian with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The report also notes the pedestrian "Fell Asleep," but the primary driver error was failure to yield right-of-way. The taxi sustained damage to its center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4551896 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 7 - A 27-year-old male driver suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm injury after a roof impact in Brooklyn. The sedan, traveling north, struck an unknown object or surface. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male driver was injured when his 2004 sedan, traveling north on West 11 Street in Brooklyn, experienced a roof impact. The driver sustained contusions and bruises to his elbow and lower arm but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors without identifying any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. Vehicle damage was limited to the roof, indicating an unusual point of impact. No pedestrians or other vehicles were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4535102 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 2 - 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 2022-06-02

May 31 - A sedan making a left turn struck an e-scooter traveling north on 20 Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-scooter rider, a 23-year-old man, suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a 2014 Honda sedan was making a left turn on 20 Avenue when it collided head-on with an e-scooter traveling straight north. The e-scooter rider, a 23-year-old man, was injured with contusions and trauma to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor to the crash. The e-scooter rider was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No safety equipment was noted. The sedan sustained damage to its center front end, matching the point of impact on the e-scooter. The driver error of failing to yield caused the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4533873 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 30 - Two SUVs crashed on 68 Street. The female driver of one SUV suffered bruises and arm injuries. Both vehicles hit front bumpers. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The crash caused shock and contusions.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on 68 Street. The female driver of one SUV, aged 44, was injured with contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before impact, which occurred at the right front bumper of one SUV and the left front bumper of the other. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver’s role in the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision caused vehicle damage and physical injury but no further details on driver errors were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4532885 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 30 - A taxi ran the light at Avenue P and West 1st. It struck a 65-year-old man crossing with the signal. His pelvis shattered. He died on the street. Two passengers and a driver suffered neck injuries. Parked cars and an SUV took the crash’s force.

A 65-year-old man was killed while crossing Avenue P at West 1st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A 65-year-old man crossed with the light. A taxi struck him head-on. His pelvis shattered. He died where he fell.' The crash also injured a 2-year-old girl, a 29-year-old woman, and a 32-year-old man, all suffering neck pain. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver ignored the signal. Parked vehicles and an SUV were also struck. The police report makes no mention of helmet or signal use by the pedestrian. The data shows the deadly result of disregarding traffic control at a Brooklyn intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4532525 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 28 - E-bike slammed into a parked sedan on Kings Highway. Rider thrown, back bruised. Police cite failure to yield and unsafe speed. Sedan stood empty. Streets stayed hard.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male e-bike rider heading west on Kings Highway struck the left side doors of a parked sedan at West 6 Street. The impact partially ejected the rider, leaving him conscious but with a back contusion. Police listed failure to yield right-of-way, unsafe speed, and passing too closely as driver errors. The e-bike rider was unlicensed. The sedan was parked and unoccupied at the time. No mention of helmet use or signaling appeared in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4532884 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 26 - An SUV struck an e-bike rider traveling north on 19 Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver showed signs of inattention. The collision damaged the SUV’s left front quarter panel and the bike’s front bumper.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male e-bike rider was injured after being hit by a 2021 Mazda SUV traveling west on 19 Avenue. The rider was ejected from the bike and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The SUV impacted the left side doors, damaging its left front quarter panel, while the e-bike’s front bumper was damaged. The e-bike rider wore a helmet. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The e-bike rider held a permit and was also traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4531715 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 23 - 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 2022-05-23

May 23 - Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.

Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.

• File S 1078, Open States, Published 2022-05-23

May 21 - Two sedans crashed on Cropsey Avenue at night. One driver was unconscious with back injuries. A front passenger suffered bruises to the abdomen and pelvis. Both wore seat belts. Impact hit left front bumper and left side doors. Injuries were serious.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Cropsey Avenue. One vehicle was traveling east going straight; the other was making a left turn westbound. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the first vehicle and the left rear quarter panel of the second. The driver of the westbound sedan was unconscious with back injuries. The front passenger in the same vehicle suffered contusions to the abdomen and pelvis. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The crash caused serious injuries but did not involve ejections or pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4529709 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 13 - A 36-year-old man was struck by a sedan making a right turn on 65 Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. He suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. The driver showed inattention and failed to yield.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on 65 Street in Brooklyn struck a 36-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain and nausea. The driver was making a right turn at the time of impact. Contributing factors listed include driver inattention and failure to yield the right-of-way. The vehicle's center front end was damaged on impact. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The pedestrian was not at fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4527493 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 12 - A 21-year-old woman driving a sedan struck a parked SUV on West 6 Street in Brooklyn. The impact hit the SUV’s right rear quarter panel. The driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions but remained conscious. Driver distraction was a factor.

According to the police report, a sedan driven by an unlicensed 21-year-old female collided with a parked SUV on West 6 Street in Brooklyn. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the SUV and the left front bumper of the sedan. The driver, who was the sole occupant of the sedan, sustained abrasions to her knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor. The SUV was stationary at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4527280 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 10 - A 12-year-old boy crossing with the signal was struck by a left-turning SUV on 21 Avenue. The driver was inattentive. The boy suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow. The vehicle showed no damage. The child remained conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at an intersection on 21 Avenue. The crash involved a 2020 Nissan SUV making a left turn southbound. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front quarter panel. The pedestrian suffered a fracture and dislocation to his elbow, classified as a serious injury. The driver was cited for inattention and distraction. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4526661 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 9 - Three sedans collided on Belt Parkway. The lead driver suffered neck pain and shock. Driver error in reacting to another vehicle triggered the crash. Impact hit front and rear ends. Only one driver injured.

According to the police report, three sedans traveling eastbound on Belt Parkway collided in a chain reaction. The lead driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered neck pain and shock. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as a contributing factor, showing driver error in responding to outside traffic. The first car was struck in the center front, the following two in the center rear. All drivers were licensed men. The injured driver wore a lap belt and was not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors appear in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4527488 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 8 - A sedan making a left turn struck a southbound bicyclist on 15 Avenue. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered facial abrasions. The rider was unhelmeted and left in shock. The sedan’s right front bumper took the impact.

According to the police report, a 2013 Toyota sedan was making a left turn on 15 Avenue when it collided with a southbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 45-year-old woman, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions to her face. The report lists no specific contributing factors but notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet. The sedan’s right front bumper struck the center front end of the bicycle. The driver of the sedan was licensed and traveling west. The bicyclist was going straight ahead. The crash highlights a failure to yield during the left turn maneuver. The cyclist suffered injury severity level 3 and was left in shock at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4527440 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19