Jul 11 - A sedan hit a three-year-old crossing East 18th. The child suffered crush injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The street saw pain and chaos. Metal met flesh. The city failed to shield its smallest walker.

A sedan traveling south on East 18th Street in Brooklyn struck a three-year-old pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The child sustained crush injuries to the entire body and was reported conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor. The driver and two other occupants were not seriously hurt. The crash underscores the danger faced by pedestrians, especially children, when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827091 - 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 - The driver of a sedan hit a 54-year-old cyclist at 4324 18 Ave in Brooklyn at 5:45 p.m. The cyclist suffered knee and lower-leg injuries, with minor bleeding and shock. No injuries reported for the sedan occupants.

The driver of a sedan struck a bicyclist at 4324 18 Ave in Brooklyn. The 54-year-old cyclist was injured, suffering knee and lower-leg trauma and minor bleeding, and was left in shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' Police did not list any driver errors or violations in the record. The report notes the sedan's left front bumper struck the bike's right front quarter panel. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827094 - 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 5 - SUV struck from behind on Flatbush. Four inside injured—neck, back, leg, whiplash. Police list no clear cause. Metal and bodies take the blow.

A BMW SUV was rear-ended at 770 Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn. Four occupants, including the driver and three passengers, suffered injuries to the neck, back, and leg. According to the police report, all injuries were classified as non-life-threatening. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield are noted. The SUV took the impact at its center back end. All injured parties were conscious and not ejected. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826074 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 4 - A sedan struck a standing scooter on Caton Ave. A 17-year-old scooter rider was injured. Police cite driver inattention and following too closely. Metal met flesh. The street stayed busy.

A sedan collided with a standing scooter on Caton Ave near Argyle Rd in Brooklyn. The crash left a 17-year-old scooter rider injured, suffering abrasions to his arm. According to the police report, both 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' contributed to the crash. The report lists no other contributing factors. The impact damaged the scooter’s front and the sedan’s rear bumper. No pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to pay attention and keep safe distance.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827095 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 2 - Box truck and SUV collided on Avenue P. Three men hurt. Chest, neck, and back injuries. Night air thick with sirens. Steel met steel. Pain followed.

A box truck and an SUV crashed at 1815 Avenue P in Brooklyn. Three men, all vehicle occupants, suffered injuries to the chest, neck, and back. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead before impact. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed. All injured persons were conscious after the crash. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The collision left three men with pain and bruises, underscoring the danger at this intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827088 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 2 - A motorcycle slammed into a merging Ford on Flatbush Ave. The rider, 24, was thrown and scraped his arm. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed loud. Metal and flesh met hard.

A 24-year-old motorcycle driver was injured on Flatbush Ave at Nostrand Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved a motorcycle and a Ford car. The motorcycle driver was partially ejected and suffered an arm abrasion. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The Ford was merging when the collision occurred. No other injuries were reported. The motorcycle driver was not using any safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828742 - 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 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 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 26 - A box truck hit a 15-year-old boy at Foster Ave and Coney Island Ave. The teen suffered a head injury. The truck was turning. No driver errors listed. The street left the boy hurt.

A box truck struck a 15-year-old pedestrian at Foster Ave and Coney Island Ave in Brooklyn. The teen, walking against traffic at the intersection, suffered a concussion and head injury. According to the police report, the truck was making a right turn when the crash occurred. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The impact left the young pedestrian injured, underscoring the danger at this crossing.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825282 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 25 - A speeding sedan struck parked vehicles on Coney Island Ave. Three people hurt. Metal twisted. Pain sharp. Brooklyn street left scarred.

A westbound sedan hit two parked vehicles on Coney Island Ave at Beverley Rd in Brooklyn. Three occupants were injured: a 31-year-old male driver with chest pain, a 33-year-old female front passenger with chest pain, and a 31-year-old male rear passenger with leg abrasions. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was the contributing factor. The parked vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, were struck on their left sides. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left metal torn and passengers hurt, all due to excessive speed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823134 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 23 - A sedan hit a woman crossing Flatbush Ave at Glenwood Rd. She walked with the signal. She suffered pain and shock. The car’s front end struck her. Brooklyn streets remain dangerous.

A 40-year-old woman was hit by a sedan while crossing Flatbush Ave at Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was a pedestrian at the intersection, crossing with the signal, when the vehicle’s center front end struck her. She suffered injuries to her entire body and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians even when following traffic signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822866 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 20 - SUV made a right turn on Church Ave. Struck a man crossing with the signal. He stayed conscious. Suffered leg abrasions. Impact hit center front. Danger at the intersection, no clear cause named.

A man crossing Church Ave with the signal was struck by an SUV making a right turn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was at the intersection and remained conscious after the crash, suffering abrasions to his lower leg. The SUV's center front end hit the pedestrian. The police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825537 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 18 - SUV turned right. Moped kept straight. Metal struck flesh. Moped rider hurt. Brooklyn street, dusk. Police list no clear cause. Road remains dangerous.

A BMW SUV and a ZHILO moped collided at 550 E 21st Street in Brooklyn. The SUV, driven by a licensed woman, turned right. The moped, operated by an unlicensed man, went straight. According to the police report, the moped rider suffered a knee and lower leg injury. The SUV driver and others were not reported injured. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The moped rider wore a helmet, as noted in the data. The crash highlights the risk faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4821480 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 17 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.

Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8344, Open States, Published 2025-06-17

Jun 16 - White Plains gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers move fast. Most vote yes. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. Program ends 2030. Streets may slow. Danger faces children every day.

Senate Bill S 7678, sponsored by Shelley Mayer, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in White Plains. The bill passed the Senate on June 11, 2025, and the Assembly on June 16, 2025. The matter reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of White Plains; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2030.' Mayer led the push. Most senators and assembly members voted yes. The bill aims to catch speeding drivers near schools, a known threat to children and families. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 7678, Open States, Published 2025-06-16