Jul 21 - Two SUVs crashed on Avenue O. One driver suffered a back abrasion. Police list no clear cause. Metal met metal. The street stayed dangerous.

Two sport utility vehicles collided at Avenue O and East 9th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 30-year-old male driver was injured, suffering a back abrasion. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are identified in the data. The crash left one driver hurt and several others listed as occupants or registrants, but no further injuries are detailed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829303 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 21 - The driver of a limo struck the left side of an SUV at 11 Avenue and 53 Street in Brooklyn. A 64-year-old female rear passenger suffered a head injury and shock. Both vehicles were damaged. Police listed no driver errors or contributing factors.

According to the police report, the driver of a limo struck the left side doors of an SUV at 11 Avenue and 53 Street in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were traveling straight—limo north, SUV west—when the limo’s center front end hit the SUV’s left side. A 64-year-old female left‑rear passenger in the limo suffered a head injury and was in shock; she was recorded as wearing a lap belt. Police listed no driver errors or other contributing factors in the report. Both vehicles sustained damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829274 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 21 - A Jeep SUV and a Honda sedan collided at Cortelyou Road and Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The 29-year-old woman driving the sedan suffered facial bleeding and shock. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' Both drivers were licensed.

A driver in a Jeep SUV and a driver in a Honda sedan collided at Cortelyou Road and Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. A 29-year-old woman driving the sedan was injured, suffering minor bleeding to her face and shock. "According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.'" The SUV was traveling east; the sedan was traveling south. Point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper and the sedan's right front bumper. Police recorded both drivers as licensed. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The report lists no other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829158 - 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 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 13 - SUV turned left on 13th Ave. Driver failed to yield. Struck a 21-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Her leg fractured. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield.

A 21-year-old woman was struck and injured by an SUV while crossing 13th Ave at 47th St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver made a left turn and hit the pedestrian as she crossed with the signal. The woman suffered a fractured leg. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver and a young male passenger were not reported injured. The report highlights driver error as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827184 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

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 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 7 - A sedan struck and killed a 70-year-old man crossing Avenue I. Police cite driver inattention. The crash left the pedestrian dead at the scene. Impact hit the head. System failed to protect him.

A 70-year-old man was killed while crossing Avenue I at East 5th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a sedan traveling east struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 74-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other errors or factors were cited in the report. The system allowed distraction to end a life.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825939 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 3 - SUV door struck moped. Moped driver ejected, hit head, bled. Police cite driver inattention. Brooklyn street, sharp impact, quick chaos.

A station wagon SUV struck a moped on 12th Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 32-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury with minor bleeding. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The SUV's left side doors were hit, and the moped's front end took the brunt. The SUV was parked before the crash. No helmet or signal use was listed as a factor. The crash left one vulnerable road user hurt, underscoring the danger of inattentive driving.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825033 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 2 - A bus hit a man crossing 9th Avenue with the signal. The impact tore his arm. Blood on the street. The driver turned left. The city failed to protect him.

A 27-year-old man was struck and injured by a bus while crossing 9th Avenue at 39th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the bus, making a left turn, hit him with its right front bumper. The man suffered abrasions to his arm. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed, but the pedestrian’s actions were lawful. The crash highlights the danger faced by people on foot at city intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824824 - 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 six-year-old boy crossing Ocean Parkway. The child suffered face injuries and was found unconscious. Police list no driver errors. The street remains dangerous for the young and unprotected.

A sedan traveling south on Ocean Parkway struck a six-year-old boy as he crossed the street. The child was injured in the face and found unconscious, with minor bleeding. According to the police report, no specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed. The report states the point of impact was the right front bumper of the sedan. The child was crossing with no signal or crosswalk. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The crash highlights the ongoing risks faced by children on Brooklyn streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823726 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 28 - SUV turned left across Church Avenue. Motorcycle hit the side. Rider hurt. Police cite improper turn and traffic control ignored. Metal and bodies collided. Brooklyn street, midnight silence broken.

A station wagon SUV and a motorcycle collided at Church Avenue and Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The motorcycle rider suffered abrasions to the entire body. According to the police report, the SUV was making a left turn while the motorcycle was going straight. Police cite 'Turning Improperly' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The motorcycle rider was wearing a helmet. No injuries were reported for the SUV driver. The crash highlights the danger when drivers disregard traffic controls and make improper turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823727 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 27 - An SUV hit an eight-year-old boy crossing from behind a parked car on Ocean Parkway. The child suffered a bruised leg. Police list no driver errors. The street remains dangerous for the young.

An eight-year-old boy was struck by a northbound SUV while emerging from behind a parked vehicle on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the child suffered a contusion to his leg but remained conscious. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The driver was licensed and the SUV showed no damage. The crash happened away from an intersection, highlighting the persistent risks for children on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823621 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 26 - A distracted SUV driver struck a 17-year-old on a standing scooter in Brooklyn. The teen was ejected and injured. Police cite driver inattention as the cause.

A crash on 16 Ave at 40 St in Brooklyn left a 17-year-old male scooter rider injured and ejected. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when the SUV's right front bumper struck the scooter's center front. The teen suffered facial injuries and was wearing a helmet. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No pedestrians were involved. The SUV driver and two other occupants reported unspecified injuries. The report highlights driver inattention as the key cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823423 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 25 - A 12-year-old boy riding east on his bike was hit by an SUV in Brooklyn. He suffered abrasions and a leg injury. The SUV was going straight. No driver errors listed. Streets failed to protect.

A 12-year-old bicyclist was injured when an SUV struck him on 20th Avenue near 54th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV was traveling north and the bike was heading east. The child suffered abrasions and a lower leg injury. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The SUV sustained damage to its left side doors, while the bike was hit at the center front end. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing safety equipment, but does not cite this as a contributing factor. Streets remain hazardous for young riders.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823318 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 23 - A sedan struck a moped on Avenue N. A 17-year-old moped driver died. His 14-year-old passenger was ejected and injured. Police cite improper lane usage. Streets remain unforgiving.

A sedan collided with a moped at Avenue N and East 8th Street in Brooklyn. The crash killed a 17-year-old moped driver and left his 14-year-old passenger ejected and injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The sedan was making a left turn. The moped driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment, but the police report lists improper lane usage as the driver error. The crash shows the lethal risk faced by young riders on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822639 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19