No More Excuses: Barriers Now, Lives Saved Tomorrow

A sedan making an improper turn struck a northbound pick-up truck in Brooklyn. The impact hit the truck’s left rear quarter panel. A 72-year-old front passenger in the truck was injured, suffering internal complaints. Driver error caused the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Brooklyn at 18:18. A sedan was making a U-turn when it collided with a northbound pick-up truck. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the truck, which sustained damage. The contributing factor cited was "Turning Improperly," indicating driver error by the sedan operator. The pick-up truck had two occupants, including a 72-year-old female front passenger who was injured with internal complaints but remained conscious and was not ejected. The passenger was secured with a harness. Other vehicles involved were parked and not actively contributing to the collision. The report explicitly identifies the sedan driver’s improper turning as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the injured passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795589 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A Ford SUV slams its front bumper into a three-year-old girl stepping from a parked car. Blood spills on Coney Island Avenue. She survives, conscious, head gashed. The driver was distracted. Alcohol was involved. The city’s danger is plain.

According to the police report, a three-year-old girl was struck by a Ford SUV near 948 Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. The incident occurred as she stepped down from a parked SUV. The report states, 'A Ford strikes her head with its front bumper. Blood pools on the curb. She is conscious.' The child suffered severe lacerations to her head and was listed as injured but conscious. The police report explicitly notes that 'the driver was distracted' and that 'alcohol was involved.' These driver errors—distraction and alcohol use—are central to the crash. The report does not cite any contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior. The impact and aftermath underscore the ongoing systemic danger faced by the city’s most vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794620 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 26-year-old man was injured crossing Avenue L with the signal when an SUV making a left turn struck him. The impact caused neck abrasions. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, according to the police report.

At 10:50 p.m. on Avenue L in Brooklyn, a 26-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal. According to the police report, a 2016 SUV traveling south was making a left turn and struck the pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered neck abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor attributed to the driver. The SUV showed no damage, indicating a potentially low-speed impact. No other contributing factors involving the pedestrian were noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally but failed to yield to the pedestrian, resulting in injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794581 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A BMW X5 veered off Belt Parkway near Exit 14. The SUV struck a tree. Marcus Joseph, 41, died at the scene. No passengers. No bystanders hurt. The crash left only silence and wreckage on the Brooklyn road.

NY Daily News (2025-02-18) reports Marcus Joseph, 41, died after his BMW X5 spun out of control on the Belt Parkway near Exit 14 in Starrett City, Brooklyn. Police said the SUV 'skidded off the road and slammed into a tree.' Joseph was pronounced dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The article does not mention weather or road conditions. The incident highlights the dangers of high-speed corridors like the Belt Parkway, where loss of control can prove fatal. No charges were filed. The report underscores the persistent risks for all road users on New York City highways.

• BMW Skids, Slams Tree On Belt Parkway, NY Daily News, Published 2025-02-18

SUV turned left across Coney Island Avenue. Motorcycle struck head-on. Rider hit hard, knee and leg bruised. Night, Brooklyn. Police cite SUV’s turn as crash trigger. No victim fault listed.

According to the police report, an SUV making a left turn on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn struck a southbound motorcycle head-on at 23:44. The motorcycle driver, a 35-year-old man, suffered contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious at the scene. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the SUV’s left turn as the critical action leading to the crash. No victim actions or helmet use were cited as contributing factors. The SUV was a 2009 Toyota, the motorcycle a 2023 model. Both drivers were licensed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793105 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 27-year-old male bicyclist suffered a head injury and contusions in a Brooklyn crash. The rider was semiconscious but wearing a helmet. Police report lists unspecified contributing factors, with no vehicle damage recorded at the scene.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash in Brooklyn near Bedford Avenue. The bicyclist was the sole occupant of his bike and was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. He sustained a head injury and contusions, resulting in a semiconscious state. The report notes no damage to the bicycle or any other vehicle involved, and the point of impact was recorded as 'No Damage.' Contributing factors to the crash are listed as 'Unspecified' by the police, with no clear driver errors or violations cited. The data does not indicate any other vehicles involved or driver actions leading to the injury. The bicyclist was not ejected from the bike, and no pedestrian or other road user was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792781 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A moped driver was injured when an SUV struck the rear of his vehicle on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact caused abrasions and back injuries. The moped driver was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:04 AM on Coney Island Avenue near Beverley Road in Brooklyn. A station wagon/SUV traveling west struck the center back end of a stopped moped also facing west. The moped driver, a 22-year-old male wearing a helmet, suffered back injuries and abrasions but was not ejected and remained conscious. The SUV sustained damage to its center front end. The report lists the moped driver’s contributing factors as unspecified, indicating no fault attributed to him. The collision suggests a failure by the SUV driver to maintain safe distance or attention, resulting in a rear-end impact. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792287 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly gaps for walkers and riders.

Int 1160-2025, now enacted, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council in February 2025. The law demands the Department of Transportation install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. If DOT misses the deadline, it must notify the public and explain the delay. The bill’s matter title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Council Member Farah N. Louis led as primary sponsor, joined by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, and Ariola. The law took effect March 15, 2025. Timely markings close the deadly window when streets lack crosswalks and lanes, protecting people on foot and bike.

• File Int 1160-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-02-13

Council pushes for a study and five-year plan to install tactile paving on city sidewalks. The bill targets safer streets for blind and low-vision New Yorkers. Sponsors demand action, not delay.

Bill Int 1195-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on February 13, 2025. The bill, titled “A Local Law in relation to requiring a study and plan regarding the installation of tactile paving on sidewalks,” calls for a one-year study and a five-year plan to install tactile paving. Council Members Farah N. Louis (primary sponsor), Sandra Ung, and Chris Banks back the measure. The plan will identify high-priority blocks, consult disability advocates, and set standards for design and maintenance. Annual progress reports must go to the Mayor and Council Speaker and be posted online.

• File Int 1195-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-02-13

Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly gaps for walkers and riders.

Int 1160-2025, now enacted, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council in February 2025. The law demands the Department of Transportation install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. If DOT misses the deadline, it must notify the public and explain the delay. The bill’s matter title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Council Member Farah N. Louis led as primary sponsor, joined by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, and Ariola. The law took effect March 15, 2025. Timely markings close the deadly window when streets lack crosswalks and lanes, protecting people on foot and bike.

• File Int 1160-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-02-13

Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly gaps for walkers and riders.

Int 1160-2025, now enacted, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council in February 2025. The law demands the Department of Transportation install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. If DOT misses the deadline, it must notify the public and explain the delay. The bill’s matter title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Council Member Farah N. Louis led as primary sponsor, joined by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, and Ariola. The law took effect March 15, 2025. Timely markings close the deadly window when streets lack crosswalks and lanes, protecting people on foot and bike.

• File Int 1160-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-02-13

A bus struck a driver in Brooklyn, rendering him unconscious with chest injuries. The driver was restrained by a lap belt but suffered internal trauma. The crash occurred near Lawrence Avenue, involving multiple parked vehicles damaged by impact.

According to the police report, a bus traveling west on Lawrence Avenue in Brooklyn collided with a vehicle driven by a 51-year-old man. The driver, an occupant of the vehicle, was injured and lost consciousness, suffering chest injuries and internal trauma. The report notes the driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The bus impacted the center front end of the vehicle, causing damage to the left front bumper. Multiple other parked vehicles nearby sustained damage to their left front and rear panels. The contributing factor listed is 'Lost Consciousness,' indicating a medical event or impairment affecting the driver. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are cited in the report. The incident highlights the dangers posed by sudden driver incapacitation on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792204 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 31-year-old woman suffered severe leg injuries after a sedan made a left turn and struck her at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, compounded by limited view, causing a fracture and dislocation. The pedestrian was in shock.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southwest in Brooklyn made a left turn and struck a 31-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at an intersection near McDonald Avenue. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including fractures and dislocations, and was reported to be in shock. The report cites the driver's failure to yield the right-of-way as a primary contributing factor, along with a limited or obstructed view that impaired the driver's ability to see the pedestrian. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The driver was licensed and operating a 2013 Toyota sedan. There was no vehicle damage reported. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The collision highlights driver errors and systemic dangers related to visibility and yielding at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792285 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

SUV turned left, struck woman crossing with signal. Hip and leg bruised. Driver failed to yield. Limited view at intersection. Brooklyn street, night. Pedestrian conscious. Danger clear.

According to the police report, a 48-year-old woman was crossing Caton Ave at St Pauls Pl in Brooklyn with the signal when a 2024 Audi SUV made a left turn and struck her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and bruising to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The SUV had no damage, and the licensed male driver had two occupants. This crash shows how driver failure to yield and poor visibility endanger pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792063 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two sedans collided at East 23rd Street and Avenue N. A female driver suffered a fractured, dislocated elbow. Both cars took heavy front and side damage. Police list driver error as unspecified.

According to the police report, at 8:18 AM in Brooklyn, two sedans collided at East 23rd Street and Avenue N. The 2018 Honda sedan, traveling east, struck the center front end. The 2023 Chevrolet sedan, heading south, was hit on the right side doors. The Honda's female driver was injured, suffering a fracture, distortion, and dislocation to her elbow. She was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. The police report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for the injured driver, indicating driver error without detail. Both drivers were licensed and going straight before the crash. The collision left both vehicles with significant damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792056 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 45-year-old woman suffered upper arm injuries after being struck while walking outside an intersection on Avenue O in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was conscious and bruised, hit by a northbound vehicle. Police report lists no driver errors or victim factors.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Avenue O near East 22nd Street in Brooklyn at 7:46 AM. She was struck while walking outside an intersection, described as "Other Actions in Roadway." The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious. The vehicle involved was traveling northbound, but the report does not specify vehicle type or driver details. No contributing factors such as driver errors or pedestrian behaviors were cited in the report. The absence of listed driver errors like Failure to Yield or Reckless Driving highlights a gap in the data, but the impact and injury to the pedestrian remain clear.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791331 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 63-year-old woman suffered head injuries and shock when an SUV making a left turn struck her at a Brooklyn intersection. The vehicle’s front center impacted the pedestrian, causing pain and nausea. Driver errors remain unspecified in the report.

According to the police report, a 63-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Newkirk Avenue and Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:08 pm. The report states the SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, was making a left turn when the collision occurred, impacting the pedestrian at the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified for both parties. No explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are cited, but the collision occurred during the vehicle’s left turn maneuver. The pedestrian was located at the intersection, but no pedestrian actions or safety equipment were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789813 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 75-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Flatbush Avenue was hit. She suffered knee and leg injuries. The vehicle type is unknown. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported.

According to the police report, a 75-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Flatbush Avenue at Caton Avenue in Brooklyn. She was in the crosswalk with the pedestrian signal when an unspecified vehicle struck her. The victim sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. No information about the vehicle type, driver behavior, or license status was provided. The absence of identified driver mistakes leaves the cause of the crash unclear.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789200 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, and her aide in Brooklyn. Gil died. The driver turned left, hit them in the crosswalk. No charges filed. Gil survived war and disaster, but not New York traffic. Another senior lost to city streets.

Gothamist (2025-01-26) reports that Mayya Gil, 95, was killed while crossing Cropsey Avenue in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn. A man driving a cargo van made a left turn and struck Gil and her home health aide. The aide survived; Gil did not. Police made no arrests or charges. The article notes, 'She was a very active lady.' Gil was the second elderly pedestrian killed in Brooklyn that month. Transportation Alternatives highlighted that 46 senior pedestrians died in city crashes last year. The crash underscores the ongoing risk to older New Yorkers at crosswalks and the lack of driver accountability in such incidents.

• Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue, Gothamist, Published 2025-01-26

An 11-year-old boy suffered a head contusion after a distracted SUV driver struck him while making a left turn on Coney Island Avenue. The boy was crossing against the signal at the intersection when the impact occurred, leaving him injured but conscious.

According to the police report, at 8:48 AM on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn, a female driver operating a 2001 Honda SUV was making a left turn when she struck an 11-year-old boy crossing the street against the signal. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The boy, described as conscious, sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was injured at the intersection. The vehicle showed no damage despite the center front end impact. The report explicitly identifies the driver’s distraction as the primary cause, with no mention of victim fault beyond crossing against the signal. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787788 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04