About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 21
▸ Crush Injuries 8
▸ Amputation 1
▸ Severe Bleeding 8
▸ Severe Lacerations 6
▸ Concussion 13
▸ Whiplash 65
▸ Contusion/Bruise 140
▸ Abrasion 83
▸ Pain/Nausea 33
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year‑to‑year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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Ocean Parkway to the Belt: CB15’s Deadly Hours
Brooklyn CB15: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 25, 2025
They crossed with the light at Ocean Parkway and Quentin Road. A mother, 34. Two daughters, 5 and 8. They were hit and killed. A 4‑year‑old boy lived. The record lists “Traffic Control Disregarded” and “Unsafe Speed.” A taxi turned right. An Audi came straight. Three dead on a Saturday afternoon. NYC Open Data lists it as 4801962.
A 70‑year‑old man was walking on Kings Highway. A 2023 Acura SUV struck him mid‑block. He died. The log says 7:24 a.m. The case is 4728391. NYC Open Data.
On the Belt near Knapp Street, a driver flipped his car and died. Unsafe speed. Westbound. A Lexus sedan overturned. He was 22. The crash came just after midnight. Gothamist reported the night’s string; the city file is 4833034 on NYC Open Data.
Across CB15, the numbers pile up. Since January, this district logged 873 crashes, 641 injured, and 9 dead. Children under 18 account for 4 deaths. Pedestrians take the brunt: 587 hurt and 14 killed since 2022. SUVs and cars lead pedestrian harm with 257 injured and 2 killed; trucks and buses add more. The Belt Parkway alone shows 3 deaths and 322 injuries. Period stats and top intersections come from NYC Open Data.
“Speed kills” is not a slogan here. It is the column in the ledger. In CB15, “other” factors dominate the city’s codes, but the fatal files tell on speed and signals blown. A 42‑year‑old on a motorcycle died on Avenue P at East 2nd. The note reads “Ejected.” Case 4820105. NYC Open Data.
The clock marks danger. Injuries spike from school release into evening, with deaths peaking at 1 p.m., 4 p.m., and after 9 p.m. The hour table shows six deaths at 1 p.m., three at 4 p.m., and three at 9 p.m. NYC Open Data.
Subways took lives too, one borough over or next door, depending on the line you ride. “No criminality is suspected,” police said after two people fell to the tracks and were struck by trains an hour apart. The words are flat. The bodies are not. NY Daily News.
Where the street breaks people
Ocean Parkway at Quentin Road is the worst corner: 6 deaths, 27 injuries. The Belt is a meat grinder: 3 deaths, 322 injuries. Kings Highway shows 2 deaths and 67 injuries. These are not black spots. They are addresses.
The mode split is stark. Pedestrians: 14 dead. Cyclists: 1 dead. Occupants: 6 dead. Other motorized users, including mopeds: battered. Heavy vehicles—trucks and buses—add to the toll; taxis show up in the killings. The records do not shout. They list.
Peak hours tell parents when to hold tighter. Afternoon into evening. Then the night roads open and speed does the rest.
What could stop the next body
Small moves save lives at these corners. Harden right turns at Ocean Parkway. Give pedestrians a head start with LPIs. Daylight the mouths of the cross streets where sight lines die. Target speed where the deaths cluster: the Belt, Avenue P, Kings Highway. Repeat the enforcement where the harm repeats.
Citywide, the tools exist. Albany passed a law to let New York set its own limits. Advocates say the city can lower residential speeds to 20 mph now. They are asking you to press City Hall. See our call to action.
The state is weighing a device for the worst repeat speeders. Streetsblog tracked the bill and the pattern: a small share of drivers cause outsized harm. The Senate file is S 4045. Its aim is simple: cap the car at the limit for those who keep getting caught. The votes and no‑shows are on the record. Open States.
Names behind the numbers
Gothamist logged a night when two died and a teen went to the ICU. AMNY and ABC7 said the boy on a moped hit an MTA bus on Staten Island. The bus driver and three passengers were unhurt. The boy had a head injury. “No arrests,” the stories say. The pattern is the point. Gothamist, amNY, ABC7.
On Avenue U at East 14th, a 90‑year‑old pedestrian died after a moped struck him in the intersection. Morning. Southbound moped. Case 4826233. NYC Open Data.
This is one district. One summer. One ledger that keeps turning pages.
Hold the line here
- Local fixes: harden turns at Ocean Pkwy/Quentin, LPIs on Kings Highway, daylighting on Avenue P; focused speed checks on the Belt; repeat‑hotspot enforcement where deaths recur. All are standard work.
- Citywide fixes: a 20 mph default and speed limiters for repeat offenders are on the table. The first is in city hands, the second sits in Albany as S 4045.
Lower speeds. Fewer funerals. If you want that, act now.
Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-25
- Three NYC Crashes Leave Two Dead, Gothamist, Published 2025-08-05
- Teen Moped Rider Hit By MTA Bus, amNY, Published 2025-08-05
- Teen Critically Hurt In Moped-Bus Crash, ABC7, Published 2025-08-05
- Two Killed By Subway Trains In NYC, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-11
- S 4045: Intelligent Speed Assistance for Repeat Violators, New York State Senate, Published 2025-06-12
Other Representatives
District 41
3520 Nostrand Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11229
Room 324, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 48
2401 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11229
718-368-9176
250 Broadway, Suite 1773, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7366
District 22
▸ Other Geographies
Brooklyn CB15 Brooklyn Community Board 15 sits in Brooklyn, District 48, AD 41, SD 22.
It contains Gravesend (East)-Homecrest, Madison, Sheepshead Bay-Manhattan Beach-Gerritsen Beach.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Brooklyn Community Board 15
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Brooklyn cop killed in hit-run recalled as ‘top of his class’ both at NYPD and in life▸
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Brooklyn cop killed in hit-run recalled as ‘top of his class’ both at NYPD and in life,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-03
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Distracted driver rear-ends parked sedan; child injured▸Sep 1 - A distracted driver going east on Avenue T struck a parked sedan and then contacted another car. A four-year-old right-rear passenger suffered a neck injury and an abrasion. The child was secured in a child restraint.
A driver going east on Avenue T hit a parked sedan and then contacted a third car. A four-year-old right rear passenger suffered a neck injury and an abrasion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. The moving sedan struck the parked vehicle at the parked car’s center back end; the moving car’s left front bumper and center front end were damaged. The injured child was listed as occupying the right rear seat and secured in a child restraint. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded in the crash.
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Driver Rear-Ended Motorcyclist on Bedford Avenue▸Aug 31 - Driver rear-ended a motorcycle on Bedford Ave at Avenue Z. The 39-year-old rider suffered a fractured back and was reported in shock. Police recorded "Traffic Control Disregarded" by a driver.
A driver rear-ended a motorcycle on eastbound Bedford Avenue at Avenue Z. The motorcycle rider, a 39-year-old man and the motorcycle driver, suffered a fractured back and was reported in shock. The motorcycle sustained center-back-end damage; the striking vehicle showed center-front-end damage. Both units were traveling east and were going straight ahead before the crash. “According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Traffic Control Disregarded" by a driver.” Police identified the injured person as the motorcycle driver and registrant. No other contributing factors were specified in the report.
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Left-turning SUV hits 78-year-old pedestrian▸Aug 27 - A driver turning left on Kings Highway hit a 78-year-old man in a marked crosswalk at Bedford Avenue. He suffered a head injury and contusion and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention.
An eastbound Jeep SUV turned left from Kings Highway onto Bedford Avenue. The driver hit a 78-year-old man who was crossing in a marked crosswalk. The man suffered a head injury and a contusion and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report lists the point of impact as the right front bumper. The driver was licensed and the sole occupant. The data notes the pedestrian crossed with no signal, but that detail follows the primary driver error of inattention.
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SUV Backs Into Boy on E 15th▸Aug 25 - A driver in an SUV backed into a 6-year-old boy on E 15th in Brooklyn. The child was playing in the roadway, not at an intersection. He suffered a contusion and stayed conscious. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
According to the police report, a Toyota SUV traveling south on East 15th Street in Brooklyn was "Entering Parked Position" when its center back end struck a 6-year-old pedestrian listed as "Not at Intersection" and "Playing in Roadway." The child sustained a contusion and was conscious and injured. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." The driver, a licensed man, reported no injury. Police data records the point of impact as Center Back End and the vehicle pre-crash action as Entering Parked Position.
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Driver Hits Pedestrian at Avenue W▸Aug 24 - A driver hit a 30-year-old man at the intersection of Avenue W and E 24 St in Brooklyn. He suffered a lower-leg contusion and remained conscious. Police list him injured; the striking vehicle is recorded as unspecified.
A driver struck a pedestrian at Avenue W and East 24th Street in Brooklyn. The victim was a 30-year-old man who suffered a lower-leg contusion to the knee/foot area and remained conscious. "According to the police report …" the pedestrian was at an intersection when the crash occurred and was listed as Injured and Conscious. The report lists the striking vehicle only as Unspecified. Police recorded no contributing factors in the dataset, leaving any driver errors unclassified. No pedestrian factors such as helmet use or signaling were recorded.
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Left-turn crash on Ocean Parkway▸Aug 19 - A taxi hit an SUV turning left on Ocean Parkway at Avenue P. Metal met metal. The cab struck the SUV’s right side. One driver was hurt. The report cites failure to yield. The wide speedway invites this.
A northbound taxi struck a southeast-bound SUV that was making a left turn at Ocean Parkway and Avenue P in Brooklyn. One driver was injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” Both drivers are listed with that error. The SUV took impact to the right-side doors; the taxi’s front end was crushed. The crash involved only motorists, but the danger sits at a busy corridor lined with crosswalks and bus stops. Driver actions—going straight versus turning left—combined with failure to yield created the collision. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Right-turn sedan flips scooter rider in Brooklyn▸Aug 18 - A sedan driver turned right and hit a northbound motorized scooter on Brigham Street. The 27‑year‑old rider was ejected with a bleeding head wound and was conscious. Police cited improper passing or lane use.
The driver of a sedan made a right turn and hit a northbound motorized scooter near 2328 Brigham St in Brooklyn. The scooter overturned and the 27-year-old male rider was ejected. He suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." Police recorded improper passing or lane use by the driver. The sedan showed right-front bumper damage and the scooter was listed as overturned. No pedestrians were reported injured.
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Driver Turns Left, Hits 12-Year-Old in Crosswalk▸Aug 18 - A driver turned left from Avenue V onto Bedford and hit a 12‑year‑old crossing with the signal. The boy suffered a lower‑leg fracture. The driver remained at the scene. Police recorded failure to yield and driver inattention.
A driver in a New Jersey‑registered sedan made a left turn from Avenue V onto Bedford and struck a 12-year-old pedestrian in the intersection. According to the police report, the child was "Crossing With Signal" and suffered a lower-leg fracture. The report lists the driver’s contributing factors as "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The sedan’s center front end was the point of impact, consistent with a turning movement. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver; inattention is listed as a compounding factor.
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Pickup slams SUV on Belt Parkway▸Aug 17 - Westbound on the Belt. A pickup plowed into an SUV’s rear. Steel buckled. Two men in the SUV suffered head bruises. Speed ruled the crash. Traffic turned cruel and fast.
Two westbound vehicles collided on the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. A pickup truck struck the center rear of a Toyota SUV. The SUV’s driver and his front passenger sustained head injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Unsafe Speed.” The listed driver errors include speeding that led to a rear-end impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was struck, but the force fell on the SUV’s occupants. The pickup showed front-end damage; the SUV’s rear was crushed. The data does not state any other contributing factors for the injured parties.
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Southbound Sedan Hits 60-Year-Old Cyclist▸Aug 16 - A southbound sedan hit a 60-year-old woman on a bicycle at Shore Blvd and W End Ave. She suffered back and internal injuries and was conscious at the scene. The sedan's center front end was damaged.
The driver of a 2017 sedan was traveling south on Shore Blvd when the vehicle's center front end struck a bicyclist traveling east at W End Ave. The bicyclist, a 60-year-old woman, sustained back and internal complaints and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified." The report records both vehicles' pre-crash actions as "Going Straight Ahead" and the sedan's point of impact as "Center Front End." No specific driver error such as failure to yield is recorded in the police data.
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Distracted SUVs crash on Belt Parkway▸Aug 16 - Two eastbound SUVs collided on the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered concussions. Metal tore. Traffic boxed in. Distraction ruled the scene.
Two eastbound SUVs collided on the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Two male drivers were injured, each reporting a concussion; both were conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” Data show both vehicles traveling straight when impact struck, with damage to a right front bumper and a left rear bumper. Driver errors led this crash: Driver Inattention/Distraction was cited for each involved person. No other contributing factors are listed beyond “Unspecified.”
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Ford SUV rear-ends stopped Nissan SUV▸Aug 16 - A Ford SUV rear-ended a stopped Nissan SUV on Kings Highway at Bedford Avenue. The Nissan driver, 28, suffered a head injury and whiplash. Police recorded Following Too Closely. Both vehicles sustained rear/front damage in westbound traffic.
Two westbound SUVs collided on Kings Highway at Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of a 2015 Ford SUV struck the center rear of a stopped 2023 Nissan SUV. One driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered a head injury and reported whiplash; he was conscious and not ejected. “According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Following Too Closely.'” The report lists the Ford’s center front impact and the Nissan’s center back damage and records no other driver behaviors. Both drivers were licensed. The crash injured occupants and damaged both vehicles in a rear-end collision.
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Sedan slams left side on Bedford▸Aug 14 - Southbound sedan hit on Bedford Avenue. Left side crushed. Four passengers hurt. Driver injured. All listed with internal and back pain. Failure to yield flagged. Night street. Metal, glass, sirens. Brooklyn pays again.
A southbound Ford sedan traveling straight on Bedford Avenue was struck on its left side, injuring four passengers and the driver. According to the police report, “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” was the contributing factor for the driver and vehicle occupants. The impact crushed the sedan’s left doors and sent pain through the cabin. Passengers ages 25, 32, and 36 reported internal and back injuries. The 41-year-old driver was also hurt. The data lists Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as the central error, repeated for the driver and occupants. No other factors are cited. The scene sits at 4019 Bedford Ave in Brooklyn, just after midnight.
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Turning driver hits 15-year-old cyclist on Ocean Parkway▸Aug 13 - A driver turned left on Ocean Parkway at Avenue W and hit a 15-year-old bicyclist going straight. The teen was conscious. He suffered a shoulder fracture and was transported injured.
A driver making a left turn on Ocean Parkway at Avenue W struck a northbound bicyclist. The rider, a 15-year-old male, was conscious and suffered a shoulder/upper-arm fracture and other listed injuries. According to the police report, the motor vehicle was making a left turn and the bike was going straight ahead; impact was to the car’s left front bumper and the bike’s center front end. The report records no contributing factors for the collision. No other parties or factors are listed in the data.
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Northbound SUV, Westbound Sedan Collide on Avenue P▸Aug 12 - A northbound SUV and a westbound sedan collided center-front at Avenue P and E 29 St. A 3-year-old rear passenger suffered a chest contusion and was listed injured. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded.
Two vehicles met in a center-front collision at Avenue P and E 29 St in Brooklyn. The driver of a northbound SUV and the driver of a westbound sedan were both going straight. The sedan had three occupants; the SUV had two. A 3-year-old female rear passenger suffered a chest contusion and was listed injured. According to the police report, "the contributing factor was 'Traffic Control Disregarded.'" Police recorded center-front impacts for both vehicles and drivers going straight ahead. The report also lists injuries to the 28-year-old sedan driver, a 24-year-old front passenger, and several older occupants. No other contributing factors for the victims are recorded.
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Driver Making Left Turn Hits 65-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Aug 9 - A driver making a left turn hit a 65-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal at Avenue Z and E 17 St in Brooklyn. She suffered neck abrasions and was conscious. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
According to the police report, a driver making a left turn struck a 65-year-old woman crossing at Avenue Z and E 17 St. The woman suffered neck abrasions and remained conscious. Police listed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the driver. The report notes the vehicle was a 2020 Honda SUV traveling southeast; the point of impact was the left front bumper. The driver was licensed and uninjured. No other contributing factors were recorded in the report.
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Vernikov Backs Misguided DOT Opposition to Daylighting▸Aug 8 - DOT sides with car-first politicians. Daylighting stalls. Corners stay blind. Pedestrians and cyclists lose. Safety takes a back seat. The city’s most vulnerable pay the price.
On August 8, 2025, Streetsblog NYC covered the clash over universal daylighting. No bill number or committee listed. DOT’s report claimed high costs and little safety gain, fueling opposition from Council Members Inna Vernikov, Bob Holden, and Vito Fossella. Council Member Julie Won and Mayor Ravi Bhalla called the report a scare tactic, urging citywide daylighting to save lives. DOT’s compromise with pro-car officials weakens protections. As safety analyst notes, this shift prioritizes cars over people, undermining vulnerable road user safety and citywide mode shift goals.
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We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting ‘Scare Tactic’ Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
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Speeding drivers collide on Emmons Avenue, three hurt▸Aug 5 - Two SUV drivers sped west on Emmons. One pulled from parking. They collided at Dooley. Three people hurt, including a front passenger. Police recorded Unsafe Speed and Passing Too Closely. One driver held only a permit.
Two SUV drivers crashed on Emmons Avenue at Dooley Street in Brooklyn. Police list both traveling west; one driver started from parking, the other drove straight. Three people were injured: a 17-year-old driver with neck whiplash, a 26-year-old driver with back pain, and a 30-year-old front passenger with head trauma and whiplash. According to the police report, police recorded "Unsafe Speed" and "Passing Too Closely" by drivers. One driver held only a permit. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were reported.
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Speeding Sedan Overturns on Belt Parkway▸Aug 5 - A driver in a sedan overturned on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. The 22-year-old driver was ejected and killed. Three male passengers were injured; one passenger was also ejected. Police recorded unsafe speed and driver inattention.
A driver in a sedan was traveling west on the Belt Parkway when the vehicle overturned. The 22-year-old driver was ejected and killed. Three male passengers were injured; police said one passenger was also ejected. According to the police report, the crash killed the 22-year-old driver and injured three male passengers, ages 18, 20, and 22. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The report notes that some occupants wore no safety equipment, mentioned after the cited driver errors. The car was registered in New Jersey and suffered an overturn.
- Brooklyn cop killed in hit-run recalled as ‘top of his class’ both at NYPD and in life, NY Daily News, Published 2025-09-03
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Distracted driver rear-ends parked sedan; child injured▸Sep 1 - A distracted driver going east on Avenue T struck a parked sedan and then contacted another car. A four-year-old right-rear passenger suffered a neck injury and an abrasion. The child was secured in a child restraint.
A driver going east on Avenue T hit a parked sedan and then contacted a third car. A four-year-old right rear passenger suffered a neck injury and an abrasion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. The moving sedan struck the parked vehicle at the parked car’s center back end; the moving car’s left front bumper and center front end were damaged. The injured child was listed as occupying the right rear seat and secured in a child restraint. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded in the crash.
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Driver Rear-Ended Motorcyclist on Bedford Avenue▸Aug 31 - Driver rear-ended a motorcycle on Bedford Ave at Avenue Z. The 39-year-old rider suffered a fractured back and was reported in shock. Police recorded "Traffic Control Disregarded" by a driver.
A driver rear-ended a motorcycle on eastbound Bedford Avenue at Avenue Z. The motorcycle rider, a 39-year-old man and the motorcycle driver, suffered a fractured back and was reported in shock. The motorcycle sustained center-back-end damage; the striking vehicle showed center-front-end damage. Both units were traveling east and were going straight ahead before the crash. “According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Traffic Control Disregarded" by a driver.” Police identified the injured person as the motorcycle driver and registrant. No other contributing factors were specified in the report.
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Left-turning SUV hits 78-year-old pedestrian▸Aug 27 - A driver turning left on Kings Highway hit a 78-year-old man in a marked crosswalk at Bedford Avenue. He suffered a head injury and contusion and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention.
An eastbound Jeep SUV turned left from Kings Highway onto Bedford Avenue. The driver hit a 78-year-old man who was crossing in a marked crosswalk. The man suffered a head injury and a contusion and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report lists the point of impact as the right front bumper. The driver was licensed and the sole occupant. The data notes the pedestrian crossed with no signal, but that detail follows the primary driver error of inattention.
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SUV Backs Into Boy on E 15th▸Aug 25 - A driver in an SUV backed into a 6-year-old boy on E 15th in Brooklyn. The child was playing in the roadway, not at an intersection. He suffered a contusion and stayed conscious. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
According to the police report, a Toyota SUV traveling south on East 15th Street in Brooklyn was "Entering Parked Position" when its center back end struck a 6-year-old pedestrian listed as "Not at Intersection" and "Playing in Roadway." The child sustained a contusion and was conscious and injured. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." The driver, a licensed man, reported no injury. Police data records the point of impact as Center Back End and the vehicle pre-crash action as Entering Parked Position.
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Driver Hits Pedestrian at Avenue W▸Aug 24 - A driver hit a 30-year-old man at the intersection of Avenue W and E 24 St in Brooklyn. He suffered a lower-leg contusion and remained conscious. Police list him injured; the striking vehicle is recorded as unspecified.
A driver struck a pedestrian at Avenue W and East 24th Street in Brooklyn. The victim was a 30-year-old man who suffered a lower-leg contusion to the knee/foot area and remained conscious. "According to the police report …" the pedestrian was at an intersection when the crash occurred and was listed as Injured and Conscious. The report lists the striking vehicle only as Unspecified. Police recorded no contributing factors in the dataset, leaving any driver errors unclassified. No pedestrian factors such as helmet use or signaling were recorded.
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Left-turn crash on Ocean Parkway▸Aug 19 - A taxi hit an SUV turning left on Ocean Parkway at Avenue P. Metal met metal. The cab struck the SUV’s right side. One driver was hurt. The report cites failure to yield. The wide speedway invites this.
A northbound taxi struck a southeast-bound SUV that was making a left turn at Ocean Parkway and Avenue P in Brooklyn. One driver was injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” Both drivers are listed with that error. The SUV took impact to the right-side doors; the taxi’s front end was crushed. The crash involved only motorists, but the danger sits at a busy corridor lined with crosswalks and bus stops. Driver actions—going straight versus turning left—combined with failure to yield created the collision. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Right-turn sedan flips scooter rider in Brooklyn▸Aug 18 - A sedan driver turned right and hit a northbound motorized scooter on Brigham Street. The 27‑year‑old rider was ejected with a bleeding head wound and was conscious. Police cited improper passing or lane use.
The driver of a sedan made a right turn and hit a northbound motorized scooter near 2328 Brigham St in Brooklyn. The scooter overturned and the 27-year-old male rider was ejected. He suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." Police recorded improper passing or lane use by the driver. The sedan showed right-front bumper damage and the scooter was listed as overturned. No pedestrians were reported injured.
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Driver Turns Left, Hits 12-Year-Old in Crosswalk▸Aug 18 - A driver turned left from Avenue V onto Bedford and hit a 12‑year‑old crossing with the signal. The boy suffered a lower‑leg fracture. The driver remained at the scene. Police recorded failure to yield and driver inattention.
A driver in a New Jersey‑registered sedan made a left turn from Avenue V onto Bedford and struck a 12-year-old pedestrian in the intersection. According to the police report, the child was "Crossing With Signal" and suffered a lower-leg fracture. The report lists the driver’s contributing factors as "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The sedan’s center front end was the point of impact, consistent with a turning movement. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver; inattention is listed as a compounding factor.
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Pickup slams SUV on Belt Parkway▸Aug 17 - Westbound on the Belt. A pickup plowed into an SUV’s rear. Steel buckled. Two men in the SUV suffered head bruises. Speed ruled the crash. Traffic turned cruel and fast.
Two westbound vehicles collided on the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. A pickup truck struck the center rear of a Toyota SUV. The SUV’s driver and his front passenger sustained head injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Unsafe Speed.” The listed driver errors include speeding that led to a rear-end impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was struck, but the force fell on the SUV’s occupants. The pickup showed front-end damage; the SUV’s rear was crushed. The data does not state any other contributing factors for the injured parties.
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Southbound Sedan Hits 60-Year-Old Cyclist▸Aug 16 - A southbound sedan hit a 60-year-old woman on a bicycle at Shore Blvd and W End Ave. She suffered back and internal injuries and was conscious at the scene. The sedan's center front end was damaged.
The driver of a 2017 sedan was traveling south on Shore Blvd when the vehicle's center front end struck a bicyclist traveling east at W End Ave. The bicyclist, a 60-year-old woman, sustained back and internal complaints and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified." The report records both vehicles' pre-crash actions as "Going Straight Ahead" and the sedan's point of impact as "Center Front End." No specific driver error such as failure to yield is recorded in the police data.
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Distracted SUVs crash on Belt Parkway▸Aug 16 - Two eastbound SUVs collided on the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered concussions. Metal tore. Traffic boxed in. Distraction ruled the scene.
Two eastbound SUVs collided on the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Two male drivers were injured, each reporting a concussion; both were conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” Data show both vehicles traveling straight when impact struck, with damage to a right front bumper and a left rear bumper. Driver errors led this crash: Driver Inattention/Distraction was cited for each involved person. No other contributing factors are listed beyond “Unspecified.”
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Ford SUV rear-ends stopped Nissan SUV▸Aug 16 - A Ford SUV rear-ended a stopped Nissan SUV on Kings Highway at Bedford Avenue. The Nissan driver, 28, suffered a head injury and whiplash. Police recorded Following Too Closely. Both vehicles sustained rear/front damage in westbound traffic.
Two westbound SUVs collided on Kings Highway at Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of a 2015 Ford SUV struck the center rear of a stopped 2023 Nissan SUV. One driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered a head injury and reported whiplash; he was conscious and not ejected. “According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Following Too Closely.'” The report lists the Ford’s center front impact and the Nissan’s center back damage and records no other driver behaviors. Both drivers were licensed. The crash injured occupants and damaged both vehicles in a rear-end collision.
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Sedan slams left side on Bedford▸Aug 14 - Southbound sedan hit on Bedford Avenue. Left side crushed. Four passengers hurt. Driver injured. All listed with internal and back pain. Failure to yield flagged. Night street. Metal, glass, sirens. Brooklyn pays again.
A southbound Ford sedan traveling straight on Bedford Avenue was struck on its left side, injuring four passengers and the driver. According to the police report, “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” was the contributing factor for the driver and vehicle occupants. The impact crushed the sedan’s left doors and sent pain through the cabin. Passengers ages 25, 32, and 36 reported internal and back injuries. The 41-year-old driver was also hurt. The data lists Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as the central error, repeated for the driver and occupants. No other factors are cited. The scene sits at 4019 Bedford Ave in Brooklyn, just after midnight.
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Turning driver hits 15-year-old cyclist on Ocean Parkway▸Aug 13 - A driver turned left on Ocean Parkway at Avenue W and hit a 15-year-old bicyclist going straight. The teen was conscious. He suffered a shoulder fracture and was transported injured.
A driver making a left turn on Ocean Parkway at Avenue W struck a northbound bicyclist. The rider, a 15-year-old male, was conscious and suffered a shoulder/upper-arm fracture and other listed injuries. According to the police report, the motor vehicle was making a left turn and the bike was going straight ahead; impact was to the car’s left front bumper and the bike’s center front end. The report records no contributing factors for the collision. No other parties or factors are listed in the data.
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Northbound SUV, Westbound Sedan Collide on Avenue P▸Aug 12 - A northbound SUV and a westbound sedan collided center-front at Avenue P and E 29 St. A 3-year-old rear passenger suffered a chest contusion and was listed injured. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded.
Two vehicles met in a center-front collision at Avenue P and E 29 St in Brooklyn. The driver of a northbound SUV and the driver of a westbound sedan were both going straight. The sedan had three occupants; the SUV had two. A 3-year-old female rear passenger suffered a chest contusion and was listed injured. According to the police report, "the contributing factor was 'Traffic Control Disregarded.'" Police recorded center-front impacts for both vehicles and drivers going straight ahead. The report also lists injuries to the 28-year-old sedan driver, a 24-year-old front passenger, and several older occupants. No other contributing factors for the victims are recorded.
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Driver Making Left Turn Hits 65-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Aug 9 - A driver making a left turn hit a 65-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal at Avenue Z and E 17 St in Brooklyn. She suffered neck abrasions and was conscious. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
According to the police report, a driver making a left turn struck a 65-year-old woman crossing at Avenue Z and E 17 St. The woman suffered neck abrasions and remained conscious. Police listed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the driver. The report notes the vehicle was a 2020 Honda SUV traveling southeast; the point of impact was the left front bumper. The driver was licensed and uninjured. No other contributing factors were recorded in the report.
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Vernikov Backs Misguided DOT Opposition to Daylighting▸Aug 8 - DOT sides with car-first politicians. Daylighting stalls. Corners stay blind. Pedestrians and cyclists lose. Safety takes a back seat. The city’s most vulnerable pay the price.
On August 8, 2025, Streetsblog NYC covered the clash over universal daylighting. No bill number or committee listed. DOT’s report claimed high costs and little safety gain, fueling opposition from Council Members Inna Vernikov, Bob Holden, and Vito Fossella. Council Member Julie Won and Mayor Ravi Bhalla called the report a scare tactic, urging citywide daylighting to save lives. DOT’s compromise with pro-car officials weakens protections. As safety analyst notes, this shift prioritizes cars over people, undermining vulnerable road user safety and citywide mode shift goals.
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We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting ‘Scare Tactic’ Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
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Speeding drivers collide on Emmons Avenue, three hurt▸Aug 5 - Two SUV drivers sped west on Emmons. One pulled from parking. They collided at Dooley. Three people hurt, including a front passenger. Police recorded Unsafe Speed and Passing Too Closely. One driver held only a permit.
Two SUV drivers crashed on Emmons Avenue at Dooley Street in Brooklyn. Police list both traveling west; one driver started from parking, the other drove straight. Three people were injured: a 17-year-old driver with neck whiplash, a 26-year-old driver with back pain, and a 30-year-old front passenger with head trauma and whiplash. According to the police report, police recorded "Unsafe Speed" and "Passing Too Closely" by drivers. One driver held only a permit. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were reported.
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Speeding Sedan Overturns on Belt Parkway▸Aug 5 - A driver in a sedan overturned on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. The 22-year-old driver was ejected and killed. Three male passengers were injured; one passenger was also ejected. Police recorded unsafe speed and driver inattention.
A driver in a sedan was traveling west on the Belt Parkway when the vehicle overturned. The 22-year-old driver was ejected and killed. Three male passengers were injured; police said one passenger was also ejected. According to the police report, the crash killed the 22-year-old driver and injured three male passengers, ages 18, 20, and 22. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The report notes that some occupants wore no safety equipment, mentioned after the cited driver errors. The car was registered in New Jersey and suffered an overturn.
Sep 1 - A distracted driver going east on Avenue T struck a parked sedan and then contacted another car. A four-year-old right-rear passenger suffered a neck injury and an abrasion. The child was secured in a child restraint.
A driver going east on Avenue T hit a parked sedan and then contacted a third car. A four-year-old right rear passenger suffered a neck injury and an abrasion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. The moving sedan struck the parked vehicle at the parked car’s center back end; the moving car’s left front bumper and center front end were damaged. The injured child was listed as occupying the right rear seat and secured in a child restraint. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded in the crash.
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Driver Rear-Ended Motorcyclist on Bedford Avenue▸Aug 31 - Driver rear-ended a motorcycle on Bedford Ave at Avenue Z. The 39-year-old rider suffered a fractured back and was reported in shock. Police recorded "Traffic Control Disregarded" by a driver.
A driver rear-ended a motorcycle on eastbound Bedford Avenue at Avenue Z. The motorcycle rider, a 39-year-old man and the motorcycle driver, suffered a fractured back and was reported in shock. The motorcycle sustained center-back-end damage; the striking vehicle showed center-front-end damage. Both units were traveling east and were going straight ahead before the crash. “According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Traffic Control Disregarded" by a driver.” Police identified the injured person as the motorcycle driver and registrant. No other contributing factors were specified in the report.
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Left-turning SUV hits 78-year-old pedestrian▸Aug 27 - A driver turning left on Kings Highway hit a 78-year-old man in a marked crosswalk at Bedford Avenue. He suffered a head injury and contusion and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention.
An eastbound Jeep SUV turned left from Kings Highway onto Bedford Avenue. The driver hit a 78-year-old man who was crossing in a marked crosswalk. The man suffered a head injury and a contusion and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report lists the point of impact as the right front bumper. The driver was licensed and the sole occupant. The data notes the pedestrian crossed with no signal, but that detail follows the primary driver error of inattention.
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SUV Backs Into Boy on E 15th▸Aug 25 - A driver in an SUV backed into a 6-year-old boy on E 15th in Brooklyn. The child was playing in the roadway, not at an intersection. He suffered a contusion and stayed conscious. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
According to the police report, a Toyota SUV traveling south on East 15th Street in Brooklyn was "Entering Parked Position" when its center back end struck a 6-year-old pedestrian listed as "Not at Intersection" and "Playing in Roadway." The child sustained a contusion and was conscious and injured. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." The driver, a licensed man, reported no injury. Police data records the point of impact as Center Back End and the vehicle pre-crash action as Entering Parked Position.
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Driver Hits Pedestrian at Avenue W▸Aug 24 - A driver hit a 30-year-old man at the intersection of Avenue W and E 24 St in Brooklyn. He suffered a lower-leg contusion and remained conscious. Police list him injured; the striking vehicle is recorded as unspecified.
A driver struck a pedestrian at Avenue W and East 24th Street in Brooklyn. The victim was a 30-year-old man who suffered a lower-leg contusion to the knee/foot area and remained conscious. "According to the police report …" the pedestrian was at an intersection when the crash occurred and was listed as Injured and Conscious. The report lists the striking vehicle only as Unspecified. Police recorded no contributing factors in the dataset, leaving any driver errors unclassified. No pedestrian factors such as helmet use or signaling were recorded.
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Left-turn crash on Ocean Parkway▸Aug 19 - A taxi hit an SUV turning left on Ocean Parkway at Avenue P. Metal met metal. The cab struck the SUV’s right side. One driver was hurt. The report cites failure to yield. The wide speedway invites this.
A northbound taxi struck a southeast-bound SUV that was making a left turn at Ocean Parkway and Avenue P in Brooklyn. One driver was injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” Both drivers are listed with that error. The SUV took impact to the right-side doors; the taxi’s front end was crushed. The crash involved only motorists, but the danger sits at a busy corridor lined with crosswalks and bus stops. Driver actions—going straight versus turning left—combined with failure to yield created the collision. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Right-turn sedan flips scooter rider in Brooklyn▸Aug 18 - A sedan driver turned right and hit a northbound motorized scooter on Brigham Street. The 27‑year‑old rider was ejected with a bleeding head wound and was conscious. Police cited improper passing or lane use.
The driver of a sedan made a right turn and hit a northbound motorized scooter near 2328 Brigham St in Brooklyn. The scooter overturned and the 27-year-old male rider was ejected. He suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." Police recorded improper passing or lane use by the driver. The sedan showed right-front bumper damage and the scooter was listed as overturned. No pedestrians were reported injured.
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Driver Turns Left, Hits 12-Year-Old in Crosswalk▸Aug 18 - A driver turned left from Avenue V onto Bedford and hit a 12‑year‑old crossing with the signal. The boy suffered a lower‑leg fracture. The driver remained at the scene. Police recorded failure to yield and driver inattention.
A driver in a New Jersey‑registered sedan made a left turn from Avenue V onto Bedford and struck a 12-year-old pedestrian in the intersection. According to the police report, the child was "Crossing With Signal" and suffered a lower-leg fracture. The report lists the driver’s contributing factors as "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The sedan’s center front end was the point of impact, consistent with a turning movement. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver; inattention is listed as a compounding factor.
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Pickup slams SUV on Belt Parkway▸Aug 17 - Westbound on the Belt. A pickup plowed into an SUV’s rear. Steel buckled. Two men in the SUV suffered head bruises. Speed ruled the crash. Traffic turned cruel and fast.
Two westbound vehicles collided on the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. A pickup truck struck the center rear of a Toyota SUV. The SUV’s driver and his front passenger sustained head injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Unsafe Speed.” The listed driver errors include speeding that led to a rear-end impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was struck, but the force fell on the SUV’s occupants. The pickup showed front-end damage; the SUV’s rear was crushed. The data does not state any other contributing factors for the injured parties.
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Southbound Sedan Hits 60-Year-Old Cyclist▸Aug 16 - A southbound sedan hit a 60-year-old woman on a bicycle at Shore Blvd and W End Ave. She suffered back and internal injuries and was conscious at the scene. The sedan's center front end was damaged.
The driver of a 2017 sedan was traveling south on Shore Blvd when the vehicle's center front end struck a bicyclist traveling east at W End Ave. The bicyclist, a 60-year-old woman, sustained back and internal complaints and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified." The report records both vehicles' pre-crash actions as "Going Straight Ahead" and the sedan's point of impact as "Center Front End." No specific driver error such as failure to yield is recorded in the police data.
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Distracted SUVs crash on Belt Parkway▸Aug 16 - Two eastbound SUVs collided on the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered concussions. Metal tore. Traffic boxed in. Distraction ruled the scene.
Two eastbound SUVs collided on the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Two male drivers were injured, each reporting a concussion; both were conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” Data show both vehicles traveling straight when impact struck, with damage to a right front bumper and a left rear bumper. Driver errors led this crash: Driver Inattention/Distraction was cited for each involved person. No other contributing factors are listed beyond “Unspecified.”
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Ford SUV rear-ends stopped Nissan SUV▸Aug 16 - A Ford SUV rear-ended a stopped Nissan SUV on Kings Highway at Bedford Avenue. The Nissan driver, 28, suffered a head injury and whiplash. Police recorded Following Too Closely. Both vehicles sustained rear/front damage in westbound traffic.
Two westbound SUVs collided on Kings Highway at Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of a 2015 Ford SUV struck the center rear of a stopped 2023 Nissan SUV. One driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered a head injury and reported whiplash; he was conscious and not ejected. “According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Following Too Closely.'” The report lists the Ford’s center front impact and the Nissan’s center back damage and records no other driver behaviors. Both drivers were licensed. The crash injured occupants and damaged both vehicles in a rear-end collision.
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Sedan slams left side on Bedford▸Aug 14 - Southbound sedan hit on Bedford Avenue. Left side crushed. Four passengers hurt. Driver injured. All listed with internal and back pain. Failure to yield flagged. Night street. Metal, glass, sirens. Brooklyn pays again.
A southbound Ford sedan traveling straight on Bedford Avenue was struck on its left side, injuring four passengers and the driver. According to the police report, “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” was the contributing factor for the driver and vehicle occupants. The impact crushed the sedan’s left doors and sent pain through the cabin. Passengers ages 25, 32, and 36 reported internal and back injuries. The 41-year-old driver was also hurt. The data lists Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as the central error, repeated for the driver and occupants. No other factors are cited. The scene sits at 4019 Bedford Ave in Brooklyn, just after midnight.
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Turning driver hits 15-year-old cyclist on Ocean Parkway▸Aug 13 - A driver turned left on Ocean Parkway at Avenue W and hit a 15-year-old bicyclist going straight. The teen was conscious. He suffered a shoulder fracture and was transported injured.
A driver making a left turn on Ocean Parkway at Avenue W struck a northbound bicyclist. The rider, a 15-year-old male, was conscious and suffered a shoulder/upper-arm fracture and other listed injuries. According to the police report, the motor vehicle was making a left turn and the bike was going straight ahead; impact was to the car’s left front bumper and the bike’s center front end. The report records no contributing factors for the collision. No other parties or factors are listed in the data.
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Northbound SUV, Westbound Sedan Collide on Avenue P▸Aug 12 - A northbound SUV and a westbound sedan collided center-front at Avenue P and E 29 St. A 3-year-old rear passenger suffered a chest contusion and was listed injured. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded.
Two vehicles met in a center-front collision at Avenue P and E 29 St in Brooklyn. The driver of a northbound SUV and the driver of a westbound sedan were both going straight. The sedan had three occupants; the SUV had two. A 3-year-old female rear passenger suffered a chest contusion and was listed injured. According to the police report, "the contributing factor was 'Traffic Control Disregarded.'" Police recorded center-front impacts for both vehicles and drivers going straight ahead. The report also lists injuries to the 28-year-old sedan driver, a 24-year-old front passenger, and several older occupants. No other contributing factors for the victims are recorded.
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Driver Making Left Turn Hits 65-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Aug 9 - A driver making a left turn hit a 65-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal at Avenue Z and E 17 St in Brooklyn. She suffered neck abrasions and was conscious. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
According to the police report, a driver making a left turn struck a 65-year-old woman crossing at Avenue Z and E 17 St. The woman suffered neck abrasions and remained conscious. Police listed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the driver. The report notes the vehicle was a 2020 Honda SUV traveling southeast; the point of impact was the left front bumper. The driver was licensed and uninjured. No other contributing factors were recorded in the report.
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Vernikov Backs Misguided DOT Opposition to Daylighting▸Aug 8 - DOT sides with car-first politicians. Daylighting stalls. Corners stay blind. Pedestrians and cyclists lose. Safety takes a back seat. The city’s most vulnerable pay the price.
On August 8, 2025, Streetsblog NYC covered the clash over universal daylighting. No bill number or committee listed. DOT’s report claimed high costs and little safety gain, fueling opposition from Council Members Inna Vernikov, Bob Holden, and Vito Fossella. Council Member Julie Won and Mayor Ravi Bhalla called the report a scare tactic, urging citywide daylighting to save lives. DOT’s compromise with pro-car officials weakens protections. As safety analyst notes, this shift prioritizes cars over people, undermining vulnerable road user safety and citywide mode shift goals.
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We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting ‘Scare Tactic’ Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
5
Speeding drivers collide on Emmons Avenue, three hurt▸Aug 5 - Two SUV drivers sped west on Emmons. One pulled from parking. They collided at Dooley. Three people hurt, including a front passenger. Police recorded Unsafe Speed and Passing Too Closely. One driver held only a permit.
Two SUV drivers crashed on Emmons Avenue at Dooley Street in Brooklyn. Police list both traveling west; one driver started from parking, the other drove straight. Three people were injured: a 17-year-old driver with neck whiplash, a 26-year-old driver with back pain, and a 30-year-old front passenger with head trauma and whiplash. According to the police report, police recorded "Unsafe Speed" and "Passing Too Closely" by drivers. One driver held only a permit. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were reported.
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Speeding Sedan Overturns on Belt Parkway▸Aug 5 - A driver in a sedan overturned on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. The 22-year-old driver was ejected and killed. Three male passengers were injured; one passenger was also ejected. Police recorded unsafe speed and driver inattention.
A driver in a sedan was traveling west on the Belt Parkway when the vehicle overturned. The 22-year-old driver was ejected and killed. Three male passengers were injured; police said one passenger was also ejected. According to the police report, the crash killed the 22-year-old driver and injured three male passengers, ages 18, 20, and 22. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The report notes that some occupants wore no safety equipment, mentioned after the cited driver errors. The car was registered in New Jersey and suffered an overturn.
Aug 31 - Driver rear-ended a motorcycle on Bedford Ave at Avenue Z. The 39-year-old rider suffered a fractured back and was reported in shock. Police recorded "Traffic Control Disregarded" by a driver.
A driver rear-ended a motorcycle on eastbound Bedford Avenue at Avenue Z. The motorcycle rider, a 39-year-old man and the motorcycle driver, suffered a fractured back and was reported in shock. The motorcycle sustained center-back-end damage; the striking vehicle showed center-front-end damage. Both units were traveling east and were going straight ahead before the crash. “According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Traffic Control Disregarded" by a driver.” Police identified the injured person as the motorcycle driver and registrant. No other contributing factors were specified in the report.
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Left-turning SUV hits 78-year-old pedestrian▸Aug 27 - A driver turning left on Kings Highway hit a 78-year-old man in a marked crosswalk at Bedford Avenue. He suffered a head injury and contusion and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention.
An eastbound Jeep SUV turned left from Kings Highway onto Bedford Avenue. The driver hit a 78-year-old man who was crossing in a marked crosswalk. The man suffered a head injury and a contusion and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report lists the point of impact as the right front bumper. The driver was licensed and the sole occupant. The data notes the pedestrian crossed with no signal, but that detail follows the primary driver error of inattention.
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SUV Backs Into Boy on E 15th▸Aug 25 - A driver in an SUV backed into a 6-year-old boy on E 15th in Brooklyn. The child was playing in the roadway, not at an intersection. He suffered a contusion and stayed conscious. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
According to the police report, a Toyota SUV traveling south on East 15th Street in Brooklyn was "Entering Parked Position" when its center back end struck a 6-year-old pedestrian listed as "Not at Intersection" and "Playing in Roadway." The child sustained a contusion and was conscious and injured. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." The driver, a licensed man, reported no injury. Police data records the point of impact as Center Back End and the vehicle pre-crash action as Entering Parked Position.
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Driver Hits Pedestrian at Avenue W▸Aug 24 - A driver hit a 30-year-old man at the intersection of Avenue W and E 24 St in Brooklyn. He suffered a lower-leg contusion and remained conscious. Police list him injured; the striking vehicle is recorded as unspecified.
A driver struck a pedestrian at Avenue W and East 24th Street in Brooklyn. The victim was a 30-year-old man who suffered a lower-leg contusion to the knee/foot area and remained conscious. "According to the police report …" the pedestrian was at an intersection when the crash occurred and was listed as Injured and Conscious. The report lists the striking vehicle only as Unspecified. Police recorded no contributing factors in the dataset, leaving any driver errors unclassified. No pedestrian factors such as helmet use or signaling were recorded.
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Left-turn crash on Ocean Parkway▸Aug 19 - A taxi hit an SUV turning left on Ocean Parkway at Avenue P. Metal met metal. The cab struck the SUV’s right side. One driver was hurt. The report cites failure to yield. The wide speedway invites this.
A northbound taxi struck a southeast-bound SUV that was making a left turn at Ocean Parkway and Avenue P in Brooklyn. One driver was injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” Both drivers are listed with that error. The SUV took impact to the right-side doors; the taxi’s front end was crushed. The crash involved only motorists, but the danger sits at a busy corridor lined with crosswalks and bus stops. Driver actions—going straight versus turning left—combined with failure to yield created the collision. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Right-turn sedan flips scooter rider in Brooklyn▸Aug 18 - A sedan driver turned right and hit a northbound motorized scooter on Brigham Street. The 27‑year‑old rider was ejected with a bleeding head wound and was conscious. Police cited improper passing or lane use.
The driver of a sedan made a right turn and hit a northbound motorized scooter near 2328 Brigham St in Brooklyn. The scooter overturned and the 27-year-old male rider was ejected. He suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." Police recorded improper passing or lane use by the driver. The sedan showed right-front bumper damage and the scooter was listed as overturned. No pedestrians were reported injured.
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Driver Turns Left, Hits 12-Year-Old in Crosswalk▸Aug 18 - A driver turned left from Avenue V onto Bedford and hit a 12‑year‑old crossing with the signal. The boy suffered a lower‑leg fracture. The driver remained at the scene. Police recorded failure to yield and driver inattention.
A driver in a New Jersey‑registered sedan made a left turn from Avenue V onto Bedford and struck a 12-year-old pedestrian in the intersection. According to the police report, the child was "Crossing With Signal" and suffered a lower-leg fracture. The report lists the driver’s contributing factors as "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The sedan’s center front end was the point of impact, consistent with a turning movement. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver; inattention is listed as a compounding factor.
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Pickup slams SUV on Belt Parkway▸Aug 17 - Westbound on the Belt. A pickup plowed into an SUV’s rear. Steel buckled. Two men in the SUV suffered head bruises. Speed ruled the crash. Traffic turned cruel and fast.
Two westbound vehicles collided on the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. A pickup truck struck the center rear of a Toyota SUV. The SUV’s driver and his front passenger sustained head injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Unsafe Speed.” The listed driver errors include speeding that led to a rear-end impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was struck, but the force fell on the SUV’s occupants. The pickup showed front-end damage; the SUV’s rear was crushed. The data does not state any other contributing factors for the injured parties.
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Southbound Sedan Hits 60-Year-Old Cyclist▸Aug 16 - A southbound sedan hit a 60-year-old woman on a bicycle at Shore Blvd and W End Ave. She suffered back and internal injuries and was conscious at the scene. The sedan's center front end was damaged.
The driver of a 2017 sedan was traveling south on Shore Blvd when the vehicle's center front end struck a bicyclist traveling east at W End Ave. The bicyclist, a 60-year-old woman, sustained back and internal complaints and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified." The report records both vehicles' pre-crash actions as "Going Straight Ahead" and the sedan's point of impact as "Center Front End." No specific driver error such as failure to yield is recorded in the police data.
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Distracted SUVs crash on Belt Parkway▸Aug 16 - Two eastbound SUVs collided on the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered concussions. Metal tore. Traffic boxed in. Distraction ruled the scene.
Two eastbound SUVs collided on the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Two male drivers were injured, each reporting a concussion; both were conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” Data show both vehicles traveling straight when impact struck, with damage to a right front bumper and a left rear bumper. Driver errors led this crash: Driver Inattention/Distraction was cited for each involved person. No other contributing factors are listed beyond “Unspecified.”
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Ford SUV rear-ends stopped Nissan SUV▸Aug 16 - A Ford SUV rear-ended a stopped Nissan SUV on Kings Highway at Bedford Avenue. The Nissan driver, 28, suffered a head injury and whiplash. Police recorded Following Too Closely. Both vehicles sustained rear/front damage in westbound traffic.
Two westbound SUVs collided on Kings Highway at Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of a 2015 Ford SUV struck the center rear of a stopped 2023 Nissan SUV. One driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered a head injury and reported whiplash; he was conscious and not ejected. “According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Following Too Closely.'” The report lists the Ford’s center front impact and the Nissan’s center back damage and records no other driver behaviors. Both drivers were licensed. The crash injured occupants and damaged both vehicles in a rear-end collision.
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Sedan slams left side on Bedford▸Aug 14 - Southbound sedan hit on Bedford Avenue. Left side crushed. Four passengers hurt. Driver injured. All listed with internal and back pain. Failure to yield flagged. Night street. Metal, glass, sirens. Brooklyn pays again.
A southbound Ford sedan traveling straight on Bedford Avenue was struck on its left side, injuring four passengers and the driver. According to the police report, “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” was the contributing factor for the driver and vehicle occupants. The impact crushed the sedan’s left doors and sent pain through the cabin. Passengers ages 25, 32, and 36 reported internal and back injuries. The 41-year-old driver was also hurt. The data lists Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as the central error, repeated for the driver and occupants. No other factors are cited. The scene sits at 4019 Bedford Ave in Brooklyn, just after midnight.
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Turning driver hits 15-year-old cyclist on Ocean Parkway▸Aug 13 - A driver turned left on Ocean Parkway at Avenue W and hit a 15-year-old bicyclist going straight. The teen was conscious. He suffered a shoulder fracture and was transported injured.
A driver making a left turn on Ocean Parkway at Avenue W struck a northbound bicyclist. The rider, a 15-year-old male, was conscious and suffered a shoulder/upper-arm fracture and other listed injuries. According to the police report, the motor vehicle was making a left turn and the bike was going straight ahead; impact was to the car’s left front bumper and the bike’s center front end. The report records no contributing factors for the collision. No other parties or factors are listed in the data.
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Northbound SUV, Westbound Sedan Collide on Avenue P▸Aug 12 - A northbound SUV and a westbound sedan collided center-front at Avenue P and E 29 St. A 3-year-old rear passenger suffered a chest contusion and was listed injured. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded.
Two vehicles met in a center-front collision at Avenue P and E 29 St in Brooklyn. The driver of a northbound SUV and the driver of a westbound sedan were both going straight. The sedan had three occupants; the SUV had two. A 3-year-old female rear passenger suffered a chest contusion and was listed injured. According to the police report, "the contributing factor was 'Traffic Control Disregarded.'" Police recorded center-front impacts for both vehicles and drivers going straight ahead. The report also lists injuries to the 28-year-old sedan driver, a 24-year-old front passenger, and several older occupants. No other contributing factors for the victims are recorded.
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Driver Making Left Turn Hits 65-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Aug 9 - A driver making a left turn hit a 65-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal at Avenue Z and E 17 St in Brooklyn. She suffered neck abrasions and was conscious. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
According to the police report, a driver making a left turn struck a 65-year-old woman crossing at Avenue Z and E 17 St. The woman suffered neck abrasions and remained conscious. Police listed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the driver. The report notes the vehicle was a 2020 Honda SUV traveling southeast; the point of impact was the left front bumper. The driver was licensed and uninjured. No other contributing factors were recorded in the report.
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Vernikov Backs Misguided DOT Opposition to Daylighting▸Aug 8 - DOT sides with car-first politicians. Daylighting stalls. Corners stay blind. Pedestrians and cyclists lose. Safety takes a back seat. The city’s most vulnerable pay the price.
On August 8, 2025, Streetsblog NYC covered the clash over universal daylighting. No bill number or committee listed. DOT’s report claimed high costs and little safety gain, fueling opposition from Council Members Inna Vernikov, Bob Holden, and Vito Fossella. Council Member Julie Won and Mayor Ravi Bhalla called the report a scare tactic, urging citywide daylighting to save lives. DOT’s compromise with pro-car officials weakens protections. As safety analyst notes, this shift prioritizes cars over people, undermining vulnerable road user safety and citywide mode shift goals.
-
We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting ‘Scare Tactic’ Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
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Speeding drivers collide on Emmons Avenue, three hurt▸Aug 5 - Two SUV drivers sped west on Emmons. One pulled from parking. They collided at Dooley. Three people hurt, including a front passenger. Police recorded Unsafe Speed and Passing Too Closely. One driver held only a permit.
Two SUV drivers crashed on Emmons Avenue at Dooley Street in Brooklyn. Police list both traveling west; one driver started from parking, the other drove straight. Three people were injured: a 17-year-old driver with neck whiplash, a 26-year-old driver with back pain, and a 30-year-old front passenger with head trauma and whiplash. According to the police report, police recorded "Unsafe Speed" and "Passing Too Closely" by drivers. One driver held only a permit. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were reported.
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Speeding Sedan Overturns on Belt Parkway▸Aug 5 - A driver in a sedan overturned on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. The 22-year-old driver was ejected and killed. Three male passengers were injured; one passenger was also ejected. Police recorded unsafe speed and driver inattention.
A driver in a sedan was traveling west on the Belt Parkway when the vehicle overturned. The 22-year-old driver was ejected and killed. Three male passengers were injured; police said one passenger was also ejected. According to the police report, the crash killed the 22-year-old driver and injured three male passengers, ages 18, 20, and 22. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The report notes that some occupants wore no safety equipment, mentioned after the cited driver errors. The car was registered in New Jersey and suffered an overturn.
Aug 27 - A driver turning left on Kings Highway hit a 78-year-old man in a marked crosswalk at Bedford Avenue. He suffered a head injury and contusion and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention.
An eastbound Jeep SUV turned left from Kings Highway onto Bedford Avenue. The driver hit a 78-year-old man who was crossing in a marked crosswalk. The man suffered a head injury and a contusion and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report lists the point of impact as the right front bumper. The driver was licensed and the sole occupant. The data notes the pedestrian crossed with no signal, but that detail follows the primary driver error of inattention.
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SUV Backs Into Boy on E 15th▸Aug 25 - A driver in an SUV backed into a 6-year-old boy on E 15th in Brooklyn. The child was playing in the roadway, not at an intersection. He suffered a contusion and stayed conscious. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
According to the police report, a Toyota SUV traveling south on East 15th Street in Brooklyn was "Entering Parked Position" when its center back end struck a 6-year-old pedestrian listed as "Not at Intersection" and "Playing in Roadway." The child sustained a contusion and was conscious and injured. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." The driver, a licensed man, reported no injury. Police data records the point of impact as Center Back End and the vehicle pre-crash action as Entering Parked Position.
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Driver Hits Pedestrian at Avenue W▸Aug 24 - A driver hit a 30-year-old man at the intersection of Avenue W and E 24 St in Brooklyn. He suffered a lower-leg contusion and remained conscious. Police list him injured; the striking vehicle is recorded as unspecified.
A driver struck a pedestrian at Avenue W and East 24th Street in Brooklyn. The victim was a 30-year-old man who suffered a lower-leg contusion to the knee/foot area and remained conscious. "According to the police report …" the pedestrian was at an intersection when the crash occurred and was listed as Injured and Conscious. The report lists the striking vehicle only as Unspecified. Police recorded no contributing factors in the dataset, leaving any driver errors unclassified. No pedestrian factors such as helmet use or signaling were recorded.
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Left-turn crash on Ocean Parkway▸Aug 19 - A taxi hit an SUV turning left on Ocean Parkway at Avenue P. Metal met metal. The cab struck the SUV’s right side. One driver was hurt. The report cites failure to yield. The wide speedway invites this.
A northbound taxi struck a southeast-bound SUV that was making a left turn at Ocean Parkway and Avenue P in Brooklyn. One driver was injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” Both drivers are listed with that error. The SUV took impact to the right-side doors; the taxi’s front end was crushed. The crash involved only motorists, but the danger sits at a busy corridor lined with crosswalks and bus stops. Driver actions—going straight versus turning left—combined with failure to yield created the collision. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Right-turn sedan flips scooter rider in Brooklyn▸Aug 18 - A sedan driver turned right and hit a northbound motorized scooter on Brigham Street. The 27‑year‑old rider was ejected with a bleeding head wound and was conscious. Police cited improper passing or lane use.
The driver of a sedan made a right turn and hit a northbound motorized scooter near 2328 Brigham St in Brooklyn. The scooter overturned and the 27-year-old male rider was ejected. He suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." Police recorded improper passing or lane use by the driver. The sedan showed right-front bumper damage and the scooter was listed as overturned. No pedestrians were reported injured.
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Driver Turns Left, Hits 12-Year-Old in Crosswalk▸Aug 18 - A driver turned left from Avenue V onto Bedford and hit a 12‑year‑old crossing with the signal. The boy suffered a lower‑leg fracture. The driver remained at the scene. Police recorded failure to yield and driver inattention.
A driver in a New Jersey‑registered sedan made a left turn from Avenue V onto Bedford and struck a 12-year-old pedestrian in the intersection. According to the police report, the child was "Crossing With Signal" and suffered a lower-leg fracture. The report lists the driver’s contributing factors as "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The sedan’s center front end was the point of impact, consistent with a turning movement. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver; inattention is listed as a compounding factor.
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Pickup slams SUV on Belt Parkway▸Aug 17 - Westbound on the Belt. A pickup plowed into an SUV’s rear. Steel buckled. Two men in the SUV suffered head bruises. Speed ruled the crash. Traffic turned cruel and fast.
Two westbound vehicles collided on the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. A pickup truck struck the center rear of a Toyota SUV. The SUV’s driver and his front passenger sustained head injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Unsafe Speed.” The listed driver errors include speeding that led to a rear-end impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was struck, but the force fell on the SUV’s occupants. The pickup showed front-end damage; the SUV’s rear was crushed. The data does not state any other contributing factors for the injured parties.
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Southbound Sedan Hits 60-Year-Old Cyclist▸Aug 16 - A southbound sedan hit a 60-year-old woman on a bicycle at Shore Blvd and W End Ave. She suffered back and internal injuries and was conscious at the scene. The sedan's center front end was damaged.
The driver of a 2017 sedan was traveling south on Shore Blvd when the vehicle's center front end struck a bicyclist traveling east at W End Ave. The bicyclist, a 60-year-old woman, sustained back and internal complaints and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified." The report records both vehicles' pre-crash actions as "Going Straight Ahead" and the sedan's point of impact as "Center Front End." No specific driver error such as failure to yield is recorded in the police data.
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Distracted SUVs crash on Belt Parkway▸Aug 16 - Two eastbound SUVs collided on the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered concussions. Metal tore. Traffic boxed in. Distraction ruled the scene.
Two eastbound SUVs collided on the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Two male drivers were injured, each reporting a concussion; both were conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” Data show both vehicles traveling straight when impact struck, with damage to a right front bumper and a left rear bumper. Driver errors led this crash: Driver Inattention/Distraction was cited for each involved person. No other contributing factors are listed beyond “Unspecified.”
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Ford SUV rear-ends stopped Nissan SUV▸Aug 16 - A Ford SUV rear-ended a stopped Nissan SUV on Kings Highway at Bedford Avenue. The Nissan driver, 28, suffered a head injury and whiplash. Police recorded Following Too Closely. Both vehicles sustained rear/front damage in westbound traffic.
Two westbound SUVs collided on Kings Highway at Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of a 2015 Ford SUV struck the center rear of a stopped 2023 Nissan SUV. One driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered a head injury and reported whiplash; he was conscious and not ejected. “According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Following Too Closely.'” The report lists the Ford’s center front impact and the Nissan’s center back damage and records no other driver behaviors. Both drivers were licensed. The crash injured occupants and damaged both vehicles in a rear-end collision.
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Sedan slams left side on Bedford▸Aug 14 - Southbound sedan hit on Bedford Avenue. Left side crushed. Four passengers hurt. Driver injured. All listed with internal and back pain. Failure to yield flagged. Night street. Metal, glass, sirens. Brooklyn pays again.
A southbound Ford sedan traveling straight on Bedford Avenue was struck on its left side, injuring four passengers and the driver. According to the police report, “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” was the contributing factor for the driver and vehicle occupants. The impact crushed the sedan’s left doors and sent pain through the cabin. Passengers ages 25, 32, and 36 reported internal and back injuries. The 41-year-old driver was also hurt. The data lists Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as the central error, repeated for the driver and occupants. No other factors are cited. The scene sits at 4019 Bedford Ave in Brooklyn, just after midnight.
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Turning driver hits 15-year-old cyclist on Ocean Parkway▸Aug 13 - A driver turned left on Ocean Parkway at Avenue W and hit a 15-year-old bicyclist going straight. The teen was conscious. He suffered a shoulder fracture and was transported injured.
A driver making a left turn on Ocean Parkway at Avenue W struck a northbound bicyclist. The rider, a 15-year-old male, was conscious and suffered a shoulder/upper-arm fracture and other listed injuries. According to the police report, the motor vehicle was making a left turn and the bike was going straight ahead; impact was to the car’s left front bumper and the bike’s center front end. The report records no contributing factors for the collision. No other parties or factors are listed in the data.
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Northbound SUV, Westbound Sedan Collide on Avenue P▸Aug 12 - A northbound SUV and a westbound sedan collided center-front at Avenue P and E 29 St. A 3-year-old rear passenger suffered a chest contusion and was listed injured. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded.
Two vehicles met in a center-front collision at Avenue P and E 29 St in Brooklyn. The driver of a northbound SUV and the driver of a westbound sedan were both going straight. The sedan had three occupants; the SUV had two. A 3-year-old female rear passenger suffered a chest contusion and was listed injured. According to the police report, "the contributing factor was 'Traffic Control Disregarded.'" Police recorded center-front impacts for both vehicles and drivers going straight ahead. The report also lists injuries to the 28-year-old sedan driver, a 24-year-old front passenger, and several older occupants. No other contributing factors for the victims are recorded.
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Driver Making Left Turn Hits 65-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Aug 9 - A driver making a left turn hit a 65-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal at Avenue Z and E 17 St in Brooklyn. She suffered neck abrasions and was conscious. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
According to the police report, a driver making a left turn struck a 65-year-old woman crossing at Avenue Z and E 17 St. The woman suffered neck abrasions and remained conscious. Police listed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the driver. The report notes the vehicle was a 2020 Honda SUV traveling southeast; the point of impact was the left front bumper. The driver was licensed and uninjured. No other contributing factors were recorded in the report.
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Vernikov Backs Misguided DOT Opposition to Daylighting▸Aug 8 - DOT sides with car-first politicians. Daylighting stalls. Corners stay blind. Pedestrians and cyclists lose. Safety takes a back seat. The city’s most vulnerable pay the price.
On August 8, 2025, Streetsblog NYC covered the clash over universal daylighting. No bill number or committee listed. DOT’s report claimed high costs and little safety gain, fueling opposition from Council Members Inna Vernikov, Bob Holden, and Vito Fossella. Council Member Julie Won and Mayor Ravi Bhalla called the report a scare tactic, urging citywide daylighting to save lives. DOT’s compromise with pro-car officials weakens protections. As safety analyst notes, this shift prioritizes cars over people, undermining vulnerable road user safety and citywide mode shift goals.
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We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting ‘Scare Tactic’ Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
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Speeding drivers collide on Emmons Avenue, three hurt▸Aug 5 - Two SUV drivers sped west on Emmons. One pulled from parking. They collided at Dooley. Three people hurt, including a front passenger. Police recorded Unsafe Speed and Passing Too Closely. One driver held only a permit.
Two SUV drivers crashed on Emmons Avenue at Dooley Street in Brooklyn. Police list both traveling west; one driver started from parking, the other drove straight. Three people were injured: a 17-year-old driver with neck whiplash, a 26-year-old driver with back pain, and a 30-year-old front passenger with head trauma and whiplash. According to the police report, police recorded "Unsafe Speed" and "Passing Too Closely" by drivers. One driver held only a permit. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were reported.
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Speeding Sedan Overturns on Belt Parkway▸Aug 5 - A driver in a sedan overturned on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. The 22-year-old driver was ejected and killed. Three male passengers were injured; one passenger was also ejected. Police recorded unsafe speed and driver inattention.
A driver in a sedan was traveling west on the Belt Parkway when the vehicle overturned. The 22-year-old driver was ejected and killed. Three male passengers were injured; police said one passenger was also ejected. According to the police report, the crash killed the 22-year-old driver and injured three male passengers, ages 18, 20, and 22. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The report notes that some occupants wore no safety equipment, mentioned after the cited driver errors. The car was registered in New Jersey and suffered an overturn.
Aug 25 - A driver in an SUV backed into a 6-year-old boy on E 15th in Brooklyn. The child was playing in the roadway, not at an intersection. He suffered a contusion and stayed conscious. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
According to the police report, a Toyota SUV traveling south on East 15th Street in Brooklyn was "Entering Parked Position" when its center back end struck a 6-year-old pedestrian listed as "Not at Intersection" and "Playing in Roadway." The child sustained a contusion and was conscious and injured. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." The driver, a licensed man, reported no injury. Police data records the point of impact as Center Back End and the vehicle pre-crash action as Entering Parked Position.
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Driver Hits Pedestrian at Avenue W▸Aug 24 - A driver hit a 30-year-old man at the intersection of Avenue W and E 24 St in Brooklyn. He suffered a lower-leg contusion and remained conscious. Police list him injured; the striking vehicle is recorded as unspecified.
A driver struck a pedestrian at Avenue W and East 24th Street in Brooklyn. The victim was a 30-year-old man who suffered a lower-leg contusion to the knee/foot area and remained conscious. "According to the police report …" the pedestrian was at an intersection when the crash occurred and was listed as Injured and Conscious. The report lists the striking vehicle only as Unspecified. Police recorded no contributing factors in the dataset, leaving any driver errors unclassified. No pedestrian factors such as helmet use or signaling were recorded.
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Left-turn crash on Ocean Parkway▸Aug 19 - A taxi hit an SUV turning left on Ocean Parkway at Avenue P. Metal met metal. The cab struck the SUV’s right side. One driver was hurt. The report cites failure to yield. The wide speedway invites this.
A northbound taxi struck a southeast-bound SUV that was making a left turn at Ocean Parkway and Avenue P in Brooklyn. One driver was injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” Both drivers are listed with that error. The SUV took impact to the right-side doors; the taxi’s front end was crushed. The crash involved only motorists, but the danger sits at a busy corridor lined with crosswalks and bus stops. Driver actions—going straight versus turning left—combined with failure to yield created the collision. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Right-turn sedan flips scooter rider in Brooklyn▸Aug 18 - A sedan driver turned right and hit a northbound motorized scooter on Brigham Street. The 27‑year‑old rider was ejected with a bleeding head wound and was conscious. Police cited improper passing or lane use.
The driver of a sedan made a right turn and hit a northbound motorized scooter near 2328 Brigham St in Brooklyn. The scooter overturned and the 27-year-old male rider was ejected. He suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." Police recorded improper passing or lane use by the driver. The sedan showed right-front bumper damage and the scooter was listed as overturned. No pedestrians were reported injured.
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Driver Turns Left, Hits 12-Year-Old in Crosswalk▸Aug 18 - A driver turned left from Avenue V onto Bedford and hit a 12‑year‑old crossing with the signal. The boy suffered a lower‑leg fracture. The driver remained at the scene. Police recorded failure to yield and driver inattention.
A driver in a New Jersey‑registered sedan made a left turn from Avenue V onto Bedford and struck a 12-year-old pedestrian in the intersection. According to the police report, the child was "Crossing With Signal" and suffered a lower-leg fracture. The report lists the driver’s contributing factors as "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The sedan’s center front end was the point of impact, consistent with a turning movement. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver; inattention is listed as a compounding factor.
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Pickup slams SUV on Belt Parkway▸Aug 17 - Westbound on the Belt. A pickup plowed into an SUV’s rear. Steel buckled. Two men in the SUV suffered head bruises. Speed ruled the crash. Traffic turned cruel and fast.
Two westbound vehicles collided on the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. A pickup truck struck the center rear of a Toyota SUV. The SUV’s driver and his front passenger sustained head injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Unsafe Speed.” The listed driver errors include speeding that led to a rear-end impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was struck, but the force fell on the SUV’s occupants. The pickup showed front-end damage; the SUV’s rear was crushed. The data does not state any other contributing factors for the injured parties.
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Southbound Sedan Hits 60-Year-Old Cyclist▸Aug 16 - A southbound sedan hit a 60-year-old woman on a bicycle at Shore Blvd and W End Ave. She suffered back and internal injuries and was conscious at the scene. The sedan's center front end was damaged.
The driver of a 2017 sedan was traveling south on Shore Blvd when the vehicle's center front end struck a bicyclist traveling east at W End Ave. The bicyclist, a 60-year-old woman, sustained back and internal complaints and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified." The report records both vehicles' pre-crash actions as "Going Straight Ahead" and the sedan's point of impact as "Center Front End." No specific driver error such as failure to yield is recorded in the police data.
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Distracted SUVs crash on Belt Parkway▸Aug 16 - Two eastbound SUVs collided on the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered concussions. Metal tore. Traffic boxed in. Distraction ruled the scene.
Two eastbound SUVs collided on the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Two male drivers were injured, each reporting a concussion; both were conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” Data show both vehicles traveling straight when impact struck, with damage to a right front bumper and a left rear bumper. Driver errors led this crash: Driver Inattention/Distraction was cited for each involved person. No other contributing factors are listed beyond “Unspecified.”
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Ford SUV rear-ends stopped Nissan SUV▸Aug 16 - A Ford SUV rear-ended a stopped Nissan SUV on Kings Highway at Bedford Avenue. The Nissan driver, 28, suffered a head injury and whiplash. Police recorded Following Too Closely. Both vehicles sustained rear/front damage in westbound traffic.
Two westbound SUVs collided on Kings Highway at Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of a 2015 Ford SUV struck the center rear of a stopped 2023 Nissan SUV. One driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered a head injury and reported whiplash; he was conscious and not ejected. “According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Following Too Closely.'” The report lists the Ford’s center front impact and the Nissan’s center back damage and records no other driver behaviors. Both drivers were licensed. The crash injured occupants and damaged both vehicles in a rear-end collision.
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Sedan slams left side on Bedford▸Aug 14 - Southbound sedan hit on Bedford Avenue. Left side crushed. Four passengers hurt. Driver injured. All listed with internal and back pain. Failure to yield flagged. Night street. Metal, glass, sirens. Brooklyn pays again.
A southbound Ford sedan traveling straight on Bedford Avenue was struck on its left side, injuring four passengers and the driver. According to the police report, “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” was the contributing factor for the driver and vehicle occupants. The impact crushed the sedan’s left doors and sent pain through the cabin. Passengers ages 25, 32, and 36 reported internal and back injuries. The 41-year-old driver was also hurt. The data lists Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as the central error, repeated for the driver and occupants. No other factors are cited. The scene sits at 4019 Bedford Ave in Brooklyn, just after midnight.
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Turning driver hits 15-year-old cyclist on Ocean Parkway▸Aug 13 - A driver turned left on Ocean Parkway at Avenue W and hit a 15-year-old bicyclist going straight. The teen was conscious. He suffered a shoulder fracture and was transported injured.
A driver making a left turn on Ocean Parkway at Avenue W struck a northbound bicyclist. The rider, a 15-year-old male, was conscious and suffered a shoulder/upper-arm fracture and other listed injuries. According to the police report, the motor vehicle was making a left turn and the bike was going straight ahead; impact was to the car’s left front bumper and the bike’s center front end. The report records no contributing factors for the collision. No other parties or factors are listed in the data.
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Northbound SUV, Westbound Sedan Collide on Avenue P▸Aug 12 - A northbound SUV and a westbound sedan collided center-front at Avenue P and E 29 St. A 3-year-old rear passenger suffered a chest contusion and was listed injured. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded.
Two vehicles met in a center-front collision at Avenue P and E 29 St in Brooklyn. The driver of a northbound SUV and the driver of a westbound sedan were both going straight. The sedan had three occupants; the SUV had two. A 3-year-old female rear passenger suffered a chest contusion and was listed injured. According to the police report, "the contributing factor was 'Traffic Control Disregarded.'" Police recorded center-front impacts for both vehicles and drivers going straight ahead. The report also lists injuries to the 28-year-old sedan driver, a 24-year-old front passenger, and several older occupants. No other contributing factors for the victims are recorded.
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Driver Making Left Turn Hits 65-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Aug 9 - A driver making a left turn hit a 65-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal at Avenue Z and E 17 St in Brooklyn. She suffered neck abrasions and was conscious. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
According to the police report, a driver making a left turn struck a 65-year-old woman crossing at Avenue Z and E 17 St. The woman suffered neck abrasions and remained conscious. Police listed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the driver. The report notes the vehicle was a 2020 Honda SUV traveling southeast; the point of impact was the left front bumper. The driver was licensed and uninjured. No other contributing factors were recorded in the report.
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Vernikov Backs Misguided DOT Opposition to Daylighting▸Aug 8 - DOT sides with car-first politicians. Daylighting stalls. Corners stay blind. Pedestrians and cyclists lose. Safety takes a back seat. The city’s most vulnerable pay the price.
On August 8, 2025, Streetsblog NYC covered the clash over universal daylighting. No bill number or committee listed. DOT’s report claimed high costs and little safety gain, fueling opposition from Council Members Inna Vernikov, Bob Holden, and Vito Fossella. Council Member Julie Won and Mayor Ravi Bhalla called the report a scare tactic, urging citywide daylighting to save lives. DOT’s compromise with pro-car officials weakens protections. As safety analyst notes, this shift prioritizes cars over people, undermining vulnerable road user safety and citywide mode shift goals.
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We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting ‘Scare Tactic’ Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
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Speeding drivers collide on Emmons Avenue, three hurt▸Aug 5 - Two SUV drivers sped west on Emmons. One pulled from parking. They collided at Dooley. Three people hurt, including a front passenger. Police recorded Unsafe Speed and Passing Too Closely. One driver held only a permit.
Two SUV drivers crashed on Emmons Avenue at Dooley Street in Brooklyn. Police list both traveling west; one driver started from parking, the other drove straight. Three people were injured: a 17-year-old driver with neck whiplash, a 26-year-old driver with back pain, and a 30-year-old front passenger with head trauma and whiplash. According to the police report, police recorded "Unsafe Speed" and "Passing Too Closely" by drivers. One driver held only a permit. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were reported.
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Speeding Sedan Overturns on Belt Parkway▸Aug 5 - A driver in a sedan overturned on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. The 22-year-old driver was ejected and killed. Three male passengers were injured; one passenger was also ejected. Police recorded unsafe speed and driver inattention.
A driver in a sedan was traveling west on the Belt Parkway when the vehicle overturned. The 22-year-old driver was ejected and killed. Three male passengers were injured; police said one passenger was also ejected. According to the police report, the crash killed the 22-year-old driver and injured three male passengers, ages 18, 20, and 22. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The report notes that some occupants wore no safety equipment, mentioned after the cited driver errors. The car was registered in New Jersey and suffered an overturn.
Aug 24 - A driver hit a 30-year-old man at the intersection of Avenue W and E 24 St in Brooklyn. He suffered a lower-leg contusion and remained conscious. Police list him injured; the striking vehicle is recorded as unspecified.
A driver struck a pedestrian at Avenue W and East 24th Street in Brooklyn. The victim was a 30-year-old man who suffered a lower-leg contusion to the knee/foot area and remained conscious. "According to the police report …" the pedestrian was at an intersection when the crash occurred and was listed as Injured and Conscious. The report lists the striking vehicle only as Unspecified. Police recorded no contributing factors in the dataset, leaving any driver errors unclassified. No pedestrian factors such as helmet use or signaling were recorded.
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Left-turn crash on Ocean Parkway▸Aug 19 - A taxi hit an SUV turning left on Ocean Parkway at Avenue P. Metal met metal. The cab struck the SUV’s right side. One driver was hurt. The report cites failure to yield. The wide speedway invites this.
A northbound taxi struck a southeast-bound SUV that was making a left turn at Ocean Parkway and Avenue P in Brooklyn. One driver was injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” Both drivers are listed with that error. The SUV took impact to the right-side doors; the taxi’s front end was crushed. The crash involved only motorists, but the danger sits at a busy corridor lined with crosswalks and bus stops. Driver actions—going straight versus turning left—combined with failure to yield created the collision. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Right-turn sedan flips scooter rider in Brooklyn▸Aug 18 - A sedan driver turned right and hit a northbound motorized scooter on Brigham Street. The 27‑year‑old rider was ejected with a bleeding head wound and was conscious. Police cited improper passing or lane use.
The driver of a sedan made a right turn and hit a northbound motorized scooter near 2328 Brigham St in Brooklyn. The scooter overturned and the 27-year-old male rider was ejected. He suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." Police recorded improper passing or lane use by the driver. The sedan showed right-front bumper damage and the scooter was listed as overturned. No pedestrians were reported injured.
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Driver Turns Left, Hits 12-Year-Old in Crosswalk▸Aug 18 - A driver turned left from Avenue V onto Bedford and hit a 12‑year‑old crossing with the signal. The boy suffered a lower‑leg fracture. The driver remained at the scene. Police recorded failure to yield and driver inattention.
A driver in a New Jersey‑registered sedan made a left turn from Avenue V onto Bedford and struck a 12-year-old pedestrian in the intersection. According to the police report, the child was "Crossing With Signal" and suffered a lower-leg fracture. The report lists the driver’s contributing factors as "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The sedan’s center front end was the point of impact, consistent with a turning movement. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver; inattention is listed as a compounding factor.
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Pickup slams SUV on Belt Parkway▸Aug 17 - Westbound on the Belt. A pickup plowed into an SUV’s rear. Steel buckled. Two men in the SUV suffered head bruises. Speed ruled the crash. Traffic turned cruel and fast.
Two westbound vehicles collided on the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. A pickup truck struck the center rear of a Toyota SUV. The SUV’s driver and his front passenger sustained head injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Unsafe Speed.” The listed driver errors include speeding that led to a rear-end impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was struck, but the force fell on the SUV’s occupants. The pickup showed front-end damage; the SUV’s rear was crushed. The data does not state any other contributing factors for the injured parties.
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Southbound Sedan Hits 60-Year-Old Cyclist▸Aug 16 - A southbound sedan hit a 60-year-old woman on a bicycle at Shore Blvd and W End Ave. She suffered back and internal injuries and was conscious at the scene. The sedan's center front end was damaged.
The driver of a 2017 sedan was traveling south on Shore Blvd when the vehicle's center front end struck a bicyclist traveling east at W End Ave. The bicyclist, a 60-year-old woman, sustained back and internal complaints and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified." The report records both vehicles' pre-crash actions as "Going Straight Ahead" and the sedan's point of impact as "Center Front End." No specific driver error such as failure to yield is recorded in the police data.
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Distracted SUVs crash on Belt Parkway▸Aug 16 - Two eastbound SUVs collided on the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered concussions. Metal tore. Traffic boxed in. Distraction ruled the scene.
Two eastbound SUVs collided on the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Two male drivers were injured, each reporting a concussion; both were conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” Data show both vehicles traveling straight when impact struck, with damage to a right front bumper and a left rear bumper. Driver errors led this crash: Driver Inattention/Distraction was cited for each involved person. No other contributing factors are listed beyond “Unspecified.”
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Ford SUV rear-ends stopped Nissan SUV▸Aug 16 - A Ford SUV rear-ended a stopped Nissan SUV on Kings Highway at Bedford Avenue. The Nissan driver, 28, suffered a head injury and whiplash. Police recorded Following Too Closely. Both vehicles sustained rear/front damage in westbound traffic.
Two westbound SUVs collided on Kings Highway at Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of a 2015 Ford SUV struck the center rear of a stopped 2023 Nissan SUV. One driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered a head injury and reported whiplash; he was conscious and not ejected. “According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Following Too Closely.'” The report lists the Ford’s center front impact and the Nissan’s center back damage and records no other driver behaviors. Both drivers were licensed. The crash injured occupants and damaged both vehicles in a rear-end collision.
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Sedan slams left side on Bedford▸Aug 14 - Southbound sedan hit on Bedford Avenue. Left side crushed. Four passengers hurt. Driver injured. All listed with internal and back pain. Failure to yield flagged. Night street. Metal, glass, sirens. Brooklyn pays again.
A southbound Ford sedan traveling straight on Bedford Avenue was struck on its left side, injuring four passengers and the driver. According to the police report, “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” was the contributing factor for the driver and vehicle occupants. The impact crushed the sedan’s left doors and sent pain through the cabin. Passengers ages 25, 32, and 36 reported internal and back injuries. The 41-year-old driver was also hurt. The data lists Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as the central error, repeated for the driver and occupants. No other factors are cited. The scene sits at 4019 Bedford Ave in Brooklyn, just after midnight.
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Turning driver hits 15-year-old cyclist on Ocean Parkway▸Aug 13 - A driver turned left on Ocean Parkway at Avenue W and hit a 15-year-old bicyclist going straight. The teen was conscious. He suffered a shoulder fracture and was transported injured.
A driver making a left turn on Ocean Parkway at Avenue W struck a northbound bicyclist. The rider, a 15-year-old male, was conscious and suffered a shoulder/upper-arm fracture and other listed injuries. According to the police report, the motor vehicle was making a left turn and the bike was going straight ahead; impact was to the car’s left front bumper and the bike’s center front end. The report records no contributing factors for the collision. No other parties or factors are listed in the data.
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Northbound SUV, Westbound Sedan Collide on Avenue P▸Aug 12 - A northbound SUV and a westbound sedan collided center-front at Avenue P and E 29 St. A 3-year-old rear passenger suffered a chest contusion and was listed injured. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded.
Two vehicles met in a center-front collision at Avenue P and E 29 St in Brooklyn. The driver of a northbound SUV and the driver of a westbound sedan were both going straight. The sedan had three occupants; the SUV had two. A 3-year-old female rear passenger suffered a chest contusion and was listed injured. According to the police report, "the contributing factor was 'Traffic Control Disregarded.'" Police recorded center-front impacts for both vehicles and drivers going straight ahead. The report also lists injuries to the 28-year-old sedan driver, a 24-year-old front passenger, and several older occupants. No other contributing factors for the victims are recorded.
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Driver Making Left Turn Hits 65-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Aug 9 - A driver making a left turn hit a 65-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal at Avenue Z and E 17 St in Brooklyn. She suffered neck abrasions and was conscious. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
According to the police report, a driver making a left turn struck a 65-year-old woman crossing at Avenue Z and E 17 St. The woman suffered neck abrasions and remained conscious. Police listed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the driver. The report notes the vehicle was a 2020 Honda SUV traveling southeast; the point of impact was the left front bumper. The driver was licensed and uninjured. No other contributing factors were recorded in the report.
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Vernikov Backs Misguided DOT Opposition to Daylighting▸Aug 8 - DOT sides with car-first politicians. Daylighting stalls. Corners stay blind. Pedestrians and cyclists lose. Safety takes a back seat. The city’s most vulnerable pay the price.
On August 8, 2025, Streetsblog NYC covered the clash over universal daylighting. No bill number or committee listed. DOT’s report claimed high costs and little safety gain, fueling opposition from Council Members Inna Vernikov, Bob Holden, and Vito Fossella. Council Member Julie Won and Mayor Ravi Bhalla called the report a scare tactic, urging citywide daylighting to save lives. DOT’s compromise with pro-car officials weakens protections. As safety analyst notes, this shift prioritizes cars over people, undermining vulnerable road user safety and citywide mode shift goals.
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We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting ‘Scare Tactic’ Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
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Speeding drivers collide on Emmons Avenue, three hurt▸Aug 5 - Two SUV drivers sped west on Emmons. One pulled from parking. They collided at Dooley. Three people hurt, including a front passenger. Police recorded Unsafe Speed and Passing Too Closely. One driver held only a permit.
Two SUV drivers crashed on Emmons Avenue at Dooley Street in Brooklyn. Police list both traveling west; one driver started from parking, the other drove straight. Three people were injured: a 17-year-old driver with neck whiplash, a 26-year-old driver with back pain, and a 30-year-old front passenger with head trauma and whiplash. According to the police report, police recorded "Unsafe Speed" and "Passing Too Closely" by drivers. One driver held only a permit. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were reported.
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Speeding Sedan Overturns on Belt Parkway▸Aug 5 - A driver in a sedan overturned on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. The 22-year-old driver was ejected and killed. Three male passengers were injured; one passenger was also ejected. Police recorded unsafe speed and driver inattention.
A driver in a sedan was traveling west on the Belt Parkway when the vehicle overturned. The 22-year-old driver was ejected and killed. Three male passengers were injured; police said one passenger was also ejected. According to the police report, the crash killed the 22-year-old driver and injured three male passengers, ages 18, 20, and 22. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The report notes that some occupants wore no safety equipment, mentioned after the cited driver errors. The car was registered in New Jersey and suffered an overturn.
Aug 19 - A taxi hit an SUV turning left on Ocean Parkway at Avenue P. Metal met metal. The cab struck the SUV’s right side. One driver was hurt. The report cites failure to yield. The wide speedway invites this.
A northbound taxi struck a southeast-bound SUV that was making a left turn at Ocean Parkway and Avenue P in Brooklyn. One driver was injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” Both drivers are listed with that error. The SUV took impact to the right-side doors; the taxi’s front end was crushed. The crash involved only motorists, but the danger sits at a busy corridor lined with crosswalks and bus stops. Driver actions—going straight versus turning left—combined with failure to yield created the collision. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Right-turn sedan flips scooter rider in Brooklyn▸Aug 18 - A sedan driver turned right and hit a northbound motorized scooter on Brigham Street. The 27‑year‑old rider was ejected with a bleeding head wound and was conscious. Police cited improper passing or lane use.
The driver of a sedan made a right turn and hit a northbound motorized scooter near 2328 Brigham St in Brooklyn. The scooter overturned and the 27-year-old male rider was ejected. He suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." Police recorded improper passing or lane use by the driver. The sedan showed right-front bumper damage and the scooter was listed as overturned. No pedestrians were reported injured.
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Driver Turns Left, Hits 12-Year-Old in Crosswalk▸Aug 18 - A driver turned left from Avenue V onto Bedford and hit a 12‑year‑old crossing with the signal. The boy suffered a lower‑leg fracture. The driver remained at the scene. Police recorded failure to yield and driver inattention.
A driver in a New Jersey‑registered sedan made a left turn from Avenue V onto Bedford and struck a 12-year-old pedestrian in the intersection. According to the police report, the child was "Crossing With Signal" and suffered a lower-leg fracture. The report lists the driver’s contributing factors as "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The sedan’s center front end was the point of impact, consistent with a turning movement. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver; inattention is listed as a compounding factor.
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Pickup slams SUV on Belt Parkway▸Aug 17 - Westbound on the Belt. A pickup plowed into an SUV’s rear. Steel buckled. Two men in the SUV suffered head bruises. Speed ruled the crash. Traffic turned cruel and fast.
Two westbound vehicles collided on the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. A pickup truck struck the center rear of a Toyota SUV. The SUV’s driver and his front passenger sustained head injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Unsafe Speed.” The listed driver errors include speeding that led to a rear-end impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was struck, but the force fell on the SUV’s occupants. The pickup showed front-end damage; the SUV’s rear was crushed. The data does not state any other contributing factors for the injured parties.
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Southbound Sedan Hits 60-Year-Old Cyclist▸Aug 16 - A southbound sedan hit a 60-year-old woman on a bicycle at Shore Blvd and W End Ave. She suffered back and internal injuries and was conscious at the scene. The sedan's center front end was damaged.
The driver of a 2017 sedan was traveling south on Shore Blvd when the vehicle's center front end struck a bicyclist traveling east at W End Ave. The bicyclist, a 60-year-old woman, sustained back and internal complaints and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified." The report records both vehicles' pre-crash actions as "Going Straight Ahead" and the sedan's point of impact as "Center Front End." No specific driver error such as failure to yield is recorded in the police data.
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Distracted SUVs crash on Belt Parkway▸Aug 16 - Two eastbound SUVs collided on the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered concussions. Metal tore. Traffic boxed in. Distraction ruled the scene.
Two eastbound SUVs collided on the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Two male drivers were injured, each reporting a concussion; both were conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” Data show both vehicles traveling straight when impact struck, with damage to a right front bumper and a left rear bumper. Driver errors led this crash: Driver Inattention/Distraction was cited for each involved person. No other contributing factors are listed beyond “Unspecified.”
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Ford SUV rear-ends stopped Nissan SUV▸Aug 16 - A Ford SUV rear-ended a stopped Nissan SUV on Kings Highway at Bedford Avenue. The Nissan driver, 28, suffered a head injury and whiplash. Police recorded Following Too Closely. Both vehicles sustained rear/front damage in westbound traffic.
Two westbound SUVs collided on Kings Highway at Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of a 2015 Ford SUV struck the center rear of a stopped 2023 Nissan SUV. One driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered a head injury and reported whiplash; he was conscious and not ejected. “According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Following Too Closely.'” The report lists the Ford’s center front impact and the Nissan’s center back damage and records no other driver behaviors. Both drivers were licensed. The crash injured occupants and damaged both vehicles in a rear-end collision.
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Sedan slams left side on Bedford▸Aug 14 - Southbound sedan hit on Bedford Avenue. Left side crushed. Four passengers hurt. Driver injured. All listed with internal and back pain. Failure to yield flagged. Night street. Metal, glass, sirens. Brooklyn pays again.
A southbound Ford sedan traveling straight on Bedford Avenue was struck on its left side, injuring four passengers and the driver. According to the police report, “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” was the contributing factor for the driver and vehicle occupants. The impact crushed the sedan’s left doors and sent pain through the cabin. Passengers ages 25, 32, and 36 reported internal and back injuries. The 41-year-old driver was also hurt. The data lists Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as the central error, repeated for the driver and occupants. No other factors are cited. The scene sits at 4019 Bedford Ave in Brooklyn, just after midnight.
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Turning driver hits 15-year-old cyclist on Ocean Parkway▸Aug 13 - A driver turned left on Ocean Parkway at Avenue W and hit a 15-year-old bicyclist going straight. The teen was conscious. He suffered a shoulder fracture and was transported injured.
A driver making a left turn on Ocean Parkway at Avenue W struck a northbound bicyclist. The rider, a 15-year-old male, was conscious and suffered a shoulder/upper-arm fracture and other listed injuries. According to the police report, the motor vehicle was making a left turn and the bike was going straight ahead; impact was to the car’s left front bumper and the bike’s center front end. The report records no contributing factors for the collision. No other parties or factors are listed in the data.
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Northbound SUV, Westbound Sedan Collide on Avenue P▸Aug 12 - A northbound SUV and a westbound sedan collided center-front at Avenue P and E 29 St. A 3-year-old rear passenger suffered a chest contusion and was listed injured. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded.
Two vehicles met in a center-front collision at Avenue P and E 29 St in Brooklyn. The driver of a northbound SUV and the driver of a westbound sedan were both going straight. The sedan had three occupants; the SUV had two. A 3-year-old female rear passenger suffered a chest contusion and was listed injured. According to the police report, "the contributing factor was 'Traffic Control Disregarded.'" Police recorded center-front impacts for both vehicles and drivers going straight ahead. The report also lists injuries to the 28-year-old sedan driver, a 24-year-old front passenger, and several older occupants. No other contributing factors for the victims are recorded.
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Driver Making Left Turn Hits 65-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Aug 9 - A driver making a left turn hit a 65-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal at Avenue Z and E 17 St in Brooklyn. She suffered neck abrasions and was conscious. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
According to the police report, a driver making a left turn struck a 65-year-old woman crossing at Avenue Z and E 17 St. The woman suffered neck abrasions and remained conscious. Police listed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the driver. The report notes the vehicle was a 2020 Honda SUV traveling southeast; the point of impact was the left front bumper. The driver was licensed and uninjured. No other contributing factors were recorded in the report.
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Vernikov Backs Misguided DOT Opposition to Daylighting▸Aug 8 - DOT sides with car-first politicians. Daylighting stalls. Corners stay blind. Pedestrians and cyclists lose. Safety takes a back seat. The city’s most vulnerable pay the price.
On August 8, 2025, Streetsblog NYC covered the clash over universal daylighting. No bill number or committee listed. DOT’s report claimed high costs and little safety gain, fueling opposition from Council Members Inna Vernikov, Bob Holden, and Vito Fossella. Council Member Julie Won and Mayor Ravi Bhalla called the report a scare tactic, urging citywide daylighting to save lives. DOT’s compromise with pro-car officials weakens protections. As safety analyst notes, this shift prioritizes cars over people, undermining vulnerable road user safety and citywide mode shift goals.
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We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting ‘Scare Tactic’ Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
5
Speeding drivers collide on Emmons Avenue, three hurt▸Aug 5 - Two SUV drivers sped west on Emmons. One pulled from parking. They collided at Dooley. Three people hurt, including a front passenger. Police recorded Unsafe Speed and Passing Too Closely. One driver held only a permit.
Two SUV drivers crashed on Emmons Avenue at Dooley Street in Brooklyn. Police list both traveling west; one driver started from parking, the other drove straight. Three people were injured: a 17-year-old driver with neck whiplash, a 26-year-old driver with back pain, and a 30-year-old front passenger with head trauma and whiplash. According to the police report, police recorded "Unsafe Speed" and "Passing Too Closely" by drivers. One driver held only a permit. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were reported.
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Speeding Sedan Overturns on Belt Parkway▸Aug 5 - A driver in a sedan overturned on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. The 22-year-old driver was ejected and killed. Three male passengers were injured; one passenger was also ejected. Police recorded unsafe speed and driver inattention.
A driver in a sedan was traveling west on the Belt Parkway when the vehicle overturned. The 22-year-old driver was ejected and killed. Three male passengers were injured; police said one passenger was also ejected. According to the police report, the crash killed the 22-year-old driver and injured three male passengers, ages 18, 20, and 22. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The report notes that some occupants wore no safety equipment, mentioned after the cited driver errors. The car was registered in New Jersey and suffered an overturn.
Aug 18 - A sedan driver turned right and hit a northbound motorized scooter on Brigham Street. The 27‑year‑old rider was ejected with a bleeding head wound and was conscious. Police cited improper passing or lane use.
The driver of a sedan made a right turn and hit a northbound motorized scooter near 2328 Brigham St in Brooklyn. The scooter overturned and the 27-year-old male rider was ejected. He suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." Police recorded improper passing or lane use by the driver. The sedan showed right-front bumper damage and the scooter was listed as overturned. No pedestrians were reported injured.
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Driver Turns Left, Hits 12-Year-Old in Crosswalk▸Aug 18 - A driver turned left from Avenue V onto Bedford and hit a 12‑year‑old crossing with the signal. The boy suffered a lower‑leg fracture. The driver remained at the scene. Police recorded failure to yield and driver inattention.
A driver in a New Jersey‑registered sedan made a left turn from Avenue V onto Bedford and struck a 12-year-old pedestrian in the intersection. According to the police report, the child was "Crossing With Signal" and suffered a lower-leg fracture. The report lists the driver’s contributing factors as "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The sedan’s center front end was the point of impact, consistent with a turning movement. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver; inattention is listed as a compounding factor.
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Pickup slams SUV on Belt Parkway▸Aug 17 - Westbound on the Belt. A pickup plowed into an SUV’s rear. Steel buckled. Two men in the SUV suffered head bruises. Speed ruled the crash. Traffic turned cruel and fast.
Two westbound vehicles collided on the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. A pickup truck struck the center rear of a Toyota SUV. The SUV’s driver and his front passenger sustained head injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Unsafe Speed.” The listed driver errors include speeding that led to a rear-end impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was struck, but the force fell on the SUV’s occupants. The pickup showed front-end damage; the SUV’s rear was crushed. The data does not state any other contributing factors for the injured parties.
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Southbound Sedan Hits 60-Year-Old Cyclist▸Aug 16 - A southbound sedan hit a 60-year-old woman on a bicycle at Shore Blvd and W End Ave. She suffered back and internal injuries and was conscious at the scene. The sedan's center front end was damaged.
The driver of a 2017 sedan was traveling south on Shore Blvd when the vehicle's center front end struck a bicyclist traveling east at W End Ave. The bicyclist, a 60-year-old woman, sustained back and internal complaints and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified." The report records both vehicles' pre-crash actions as "Going Straight Ahead" and the sedan's point of impact as "Center Front End." No specific driver error such as failure to yield is recorded in the police data.
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Distracted SUVs crash on Belt Parkway▸Aug 16 - Two eastbound SUVs collided on the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered concussions. Metal tore. Traffic boxed in. Distraction ruled the scene.
Two eastbound SUVs collided on the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Two male drivers were injured, each reporting a concussion; both were conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” Data show both vehicles traveling straight when impact struck, with damage to a right front bumper and a left rear bumper. Driver errors led this crash: Driver Inattention/Distraction was cited for each involved person. No other contributing factors are listed beyond “Unspecified.”
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Ford SUV rear-ends stopped Nissan SUV▸Aug 16 - A Ford SUV rear-ended a stopped Nissan SUV on Kings Highway at Bedford Avenue. The Nissan driver, 28, suffered a head injury and whiplash. Police recorded Following Too Closely. Both vehicles sustained rear/front damage in westbound traffic.
Two westbound SUVs collided on Kings Highway at Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of a 2015 Ford SUV struck the center rear of a stopped 2023 Nissan SUV. One driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered a head injury and reported whiplash; he was conscious and not ejected. “According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Following Too Closely.'” The report lists the Ford’s center front impact and the Nissan’s center back damage and records no other driver behaviors. Both drivers were licensed. The crash injured occupants and damaged both vehicles in a rear-end collision.
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Sedan slams left side on Bedford▸Aug 14 - Southbound sedan hit on Bedford Avenue. Left side crushed. Four passengers hurt. Driver injured. All listed with internal and back pain. Failure to yield flagged. Night street. Metal, glass, sirens. Brooklyn pays again.
A southbound Ford sedan traveling straight on Bedford Avenue was struck on its left side, injuring four passengers and the driver. According to the police report, “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” was the contributing factor for the driver and vehicle occupants. The impact crushed the sedan’s left doors and sent pain through the cabin. Passengers ages 25, 32, and 36 reported internal and back injuries. The 41-year-old driver was also hurt. The data lists Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as the central error, repeated for the driver and occupants. No other factors are cited. The scene sits at 4019 Bedford Ave in Brooklyn, just after midnight.
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Turning driver hits 15-year-old cyclist on Ocean Parkway▸Aug 13 - A driver turned left on Ocean Parkway at Avenue W and hit a 15-year-old bicyclist going straight. The teen was conscious. He suffered a shoulder fracture and was transported injured.
A driver making a left turn on Ocean Parkway at Avenue W struck a northbound bicyclist. The rider, a 15-year-old male, was conscious and suffered a shoulder/upper-arm fracture and other listed injuries. According to the police report, the motor vehicle was making a left turn and the bike was going straight ahead; impact was to the car’s left front bumper and the bike’s center front end. The report records no contributing factors for the collision. No other parties or factors are listed in the data.
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Northbound SUV, Westbound Sedan Collide on Avenue P▸Aug 12 - A northbound SUV and a westbound sedan collided center-front at Avenue P and E 29 St. A 3-year-old rear passenger suffered a chest contusion and was listed injured. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded.
Two vehicles met in a center-front collision at Avenue P and E 29 St in Brooklyn. The driver of a northbound SUV and the driver of a westbound sedan were both going straight. The sedan had three occupants; the SUV had two. A 3-year-old female rear passenger suffered a chest contusion and was listed injured. According to the police report, "the contributing factor was 'Traffic Control Disregarded.'" Police recorded center-front impacts for both vehicles and drivers going straight ahead. The report also lists injuries to the 28-year-old sedan driver, a 24-year-old front passenger, and several older occupants. No other contributing factors for the victims are recorded.
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Driver Making Left Turn Hits 65-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Aug 9 - A driver making a left turn hit a 65-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal at Avenue Z and E 17 St in Brooklyn. She suffered neck abrasions and was conscious. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
According to the police report, a driver making a left turn struck a 65-year-old woman crossing at Avenue Z and E 17 St. The woman suffered neck abrasions and remained conscious. Police listed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the driver. The report notes the vehicle was a 2020 Honda SUV traveling southeast; the point of impact was the left front bumper. The driver was licensed and uninjured. No other contributing factors were recorded in the report.
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Vernikov Backs Misguided DOT Opposition to Daylighting▸Aug 8 - DOT sides with car-first politicians. Daylighting stalls. Corners stay blind. Pedestrians and cyclists lose. Safety takes a back seat. The city’s most vulnerable pay the price.
On August 8, 2025, Streetsblog NYC covered the clash over universal daylighting. No bill number or committee listed. DOT’s report claimed high costs and little safety gain, fueling opposition from Council Members Inna Vernikov, Bob Holden, and Vito Fossella. Council Member Julie Won and Mayor Ravi Bhalla called the report a scare tactic, urging citywide daylighting to save lives. DOT’s compromise with pro-car officials weakens protections. As safety analyst notes, this shift prioritizes cars over people, undermining vulnerable road user safety and citywide mode shift goals.
-
We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting ‘Scare Tactic’ Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
5
Speeding drivers collide on Emmons Avenue, three hurt▸Aug 5 - Two SUV drivers sped west on Emmons. One pulled from parking. They collided at Dooley. Three people hurt, including a front passenger. Police recorded Unsafe Speed and Passing Too Closely. One driver held only a permit.
Two SUV drivers crashed on Emmons Avenue at Dooley Street in Brooklyn. Police list both traveling west; one driver started from parking, the other drove straight. Three people were injured: a 17-year-old driver with neck whiplash, a 26-year-old driver with back pain, and a 30-year-old front passenger with head trauma and whiplash. According to the police report, police recorded "Unsafe Speed" and "Passing Too Closely" by drivers. One driver held only a permit. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were reported.
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Speeding Sedan Overturns on Belt Parkway▸Aug 5 - A driver in a sedan overturned on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. The 22-year-old driver was ejected and killed. Three male passengers were injured; one passenger was also ejected. Police recorded unsafe speed and driver inattention.
A driver in a sedan was traveling west on the Belt Parkway when the vehicle overturned. The 22-year-old driver was ejected and killed. Three male passengers were injured; police said one passenger was also ejected. According to the police report, the crash killed the 22-year-old driver and injured three male passengers, ages 18, 20, and 22. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The report notes that some occupants wore no safety equipment, mentioned after the cited driver errors. The car was registered in New Jersey and suffered an overturn.
Aug 18 - A driver turned left from Avenue V onto Bedford and hit a 12‑year‑old crossing with the signal. The boy suffered a lower‑leg fracture. The driver remained at the scene. Police recorded failure to yield and driver inattention.
A driver in a New Jersey‑registered sedan made a left turn from Avenue V onto Bedford and struck a 12-year-old pedestrian in the intersection. According to the police report, the child was "Crossing With Signal" and suffered a lower-leg fracture. The report lists the driver’s contributing factors as "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The sedan’s center front end was the point of impact, consistent with a turning movement. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver; inattention is listed as a compounding factor.
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Pickup slams SUV on Belt Parkway▸Aug 17 - Westbound on the Belt. A pickup plowed into an SUV’s rear. Steel buckled. Two men in the SUV suffered head bruises. Speed ruled the crash. Traffic turned cruel and fast.
Two westbound vehicles collided on the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. A pickup truck struck the center rear of a Toyota SUV. The SUV’s driver and his front passenger sustained head injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Unsafe Speed.” The listed driver errors include speeding that led to a rear-end impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was struck, but the force fell on the SUV’s occupants. The pickup showed front-end damage; the SUV’s rear was crushed. The data does not state any other contributing factors for the injured parties.
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Southbound Sedan Hits 60-Year-Old Cyclist▸Aug 16 - A southbound sedan hit a 60-year-old woman on a bicycle at Shore Blvd and W End Ave. She suffered back and internal injuries and was conscious at the scene. The sedan's center front end was damaged.
The driver of a 2017 sedan was traveling south on Shore Blvd when the vehicle's center front end struck a bicyclist traveling east at W End Ave. The bicyclist, a 60-year-old woman, sustained back and internal complaints and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified." The report records both vehicles' pre-crash actions as "Going Straight Ahead" and the sedan's point of impact as "Center Front End." No specific driver error such as failure to yield is recorded in the police data.
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Distracted SUVs crash on Belt Parkway▸Aug 16 - Two eastbound SUVs collided on the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered concussions. Metal tore. Traffic boxed in. Distraction ruled the scene.
Two eastbound SUVs collided on the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Two male drivers were injured, each reporting a concussion; both were conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” Data show both vehicles traveling straight when impact struck, with damage to a right front bumper and a left rear bumper. Driver errors led this crash: Driver Inattention/Distraction was cited for each involved person. No other contributing factors are listed beyond “Unspecified.”
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Ford SUV rear-ends stopped Nissan SUV▸Aug 16 - A Ford SUV rear-ended a stopped Nissan SUV on Kings Highway at Bedford Avenue. The Nissan driver, 28, suffered a head injury and whiplash. Police recorded Following Too Closely. Both vehicles sustained rear/front damage in westbound traffic.
Two westbound SUVs collided on Kings Highway at Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of a 2015 Ford SUV struck the center rear of a stopped 2023 Nissan SUV. One driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered a head injury and reported whiplash; he was conscious and not ejected. “According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Following Too Closely.'” The report lists the Ford’s center front impact and the Nissan’s center back damage and records no other driver behaviors. Both drivers were licensed. The crash injured occupants and damaged both vehicles in a rear-end collision.
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Sedan slams left side on Bedford▸Aug 14 - Southbound sedan hit on Bedford Avenue. Left side crushed. Four passengers hurt. Driver injured. All listed with internal and back pain. Failure to yield flagged. Night street. Metal, glass, sirens. Brooklyn pays again.
A southbound Ford sedan traveling straight on Bedford Avenue was struck on its left side, injuring four passengers and the driver. According to the police report, “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” was the contributing factor for the driver and vehicle occupants. The impact crushed the sedan’s left doors and sent pain through the cabin. Passengers ages 25, 32, and 36 reported internal and back injuries. The 41-year-old driver was also hurt. The data lists Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as the central error, repeated for the driver and occupants. No other factors are cited. The scene sits at 4019 Bedford Ave in Brooklyn, just after midnight.
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Turning driver hits 15-year-old cyclist on Ocean Parkway▸Aug 13 - A driver turned left on Ocean Parkway at Avenue W and hit a 15-year-old bicyclist going straight. The teen was conscious. He suffered a shoulder fracture and was transported injured.
A driver making a left turn on Ocean Parkway at Avenue W struck a northbound bicyclist. The rider, a 15-year-old male, was conscious and suffered a shoulder/upper-arm fracture and other listed injuries. According to the police report, the motor vehicle was making a left turn and the bike was going straight ahead; impact was to the car’s left front bumper and the bike’s center front end. The report records no contributing factors for the collision. No other parties or factors are listed in the data.
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Northbound SUV, Westbound Sedan Collide on Avenue P▸Aug 12 - A northbound SUV and a westbound sedan collided center-front at Avenue P and E 29 St. A 3-year-old rear passenger suffered a chest contusion and was listed injured. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded.
Two vehicles met in a center-front collision at Avenue P and E 29 St in Brooklyn. The driver of a northbound SUV and the driver of a westbound sedan were both going straight. The sedan had three occupants; the SUV had two. A 3-year-old female rear passenger suffered a chest contusion and was listed injured. According to the police report, "the contributing factor was 'Traffic Control Disregarded.'" Police recorded center-front impacts for both vehicles and drivers going straight ahead. The report also lists injuries to the 28-year-old sedan driver, a 24-year-old front passenger, and several older occupants. No other contributing factors for the victims are recorded.
9
Driver Making Left Turn Hits 65-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Aug 9 - A driver making a left turn hit a 65-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal at Avenue Z and E 17 St in Brooklyn. She suffered neck abrasions and was conscious. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
According to the police report, a driver making a left turn struck a 65-year-old woman crossing at Avenue Z and E 17 St. The woman suffered neck abrasions and remained conscious. Police listed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the driver. The report notes the vehicle was a 2020 Honda SUV traveling southeast; the point of impact was the left front bumper. The driver was licensed and uninjured. No other contributing factors were recorded in the report.
8
Vernikov Backs Misguided DOT Opposition to Daylighting▸Aug 8 - DOT sides with car-first politicians. Daylighting stalls. Corners stay blind. Pedestrians and cyclists lose. Safety takes a back seat. The city’s most vulnerable pay the price.
On August 8, 2025, Streetsblog NYC covered the clash over universal daylighting. No bill number or committee listed. DOT’s report claimed high costs and little safety gain, fueling opposition from Council Members Inna Vernikov, Bob Holden, and Vito Fossella. Council Member Julie Won and Mayor Ravi Bhalla called the report a scare tactic, urging citywide daylighting to save lives. DOT’s compromise with pro-car officials weakens protections. As safety analyst notes, this shift prioritizes cars over people, undermining vulnerable road user safety and citywide mode shift goals.
-
We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting ‘Scare Tactic’ Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
5
Speeding drivers collide on Emmons Avenue, three hurt▸Aug 5 - Two SUV drivers sped west on Emmons. One pulled from parking. They collided at Dooley. Three people hurt, including a front passenger. Police recorded Unsafe Speed and Passing Too Closely. One driver held only a permit.
Two SUV drivers crashed on Emmons Avenue at Dooley Street in Brooklyn. Police list both traveling west; one driver started from parking, the other drove straight. Three people were injured: a 17-year-old driver with neck whiplash, a 26-year-old driver with back pain, and a 30-year-old front passenger with head trauma and whiplash. According to the police report, police recorded "Unsafe Speed" and "Passing Too Closely" by drivers. One driver held only a permit. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were reported.
5
Speeding Sedan Overturns on Belt Parkway▸Aug 5 - A driver in a sedan overturned on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. The 22-year-old driver was ejected and killed. Three male passengers were injured; one passenger was also ejected. Police recorded unsafe speed and driver inattention.
A driver in a sedan was traveling west on the Belt Parkway when the vehicle overturned. The 22-year-old driver was ejected and killed. Three male passengers were injured; police said one passenger was also ejected. According to the police report, the crash killed the 22-year-old driver and injured three male passengers, ages 18, 20, and 22. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The report notes that some occupants wore no safety equipment, mentioned after the cited driver errors. The car was registered in New Jersey and suffered an overturn.
Aug 17 - Westbound on the Belt. A pickup plowed into an SUV’s rear. Steel buckled. Two men in the SUV suffered head bruises. Speed ruled the crash. Traffic turned cruel and fast.
Two westbound vehicles collided on the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. A pickup truck struck the center rear of a Toyota SUV. The SUV’s driver and his front passenger sustained head injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Unsafe Speed.” The listed driver errors include speeding that led to a rear-end impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was struck, but the force fell on the SUV’s occupants. The pickup showed front-end damage; the SUV’s rear was crushed. The data does not state any other contributing factors for the injured parties.
16
Southbound Sedan Hits 60-Year-Old Cyclist▸Aug 16 - A southbound sedan hit a 60-year-old woman on a bicycle at Shore Blvd and W End Ave. She suffered back and internal injuries and was conscious at the scene. The sedan's center front end was damaged.
The driver of a 2017 sedan was traveling south on Shore Blvd when the vehicle's center front end struck a bicyclist traveling east at W End Ave. The bicyclist, a 60-year-old woman, sustained back and internal complaints and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified." The report records both vehicles' pre-crash actions as "Going Straight Ahead" and the sedan's point of impact as "Center Front End." No specific driver error such as failure to yield is recorded in the police data.
16
Distracted SUVs crash on Belt Parkway▸Aug 16 - Two eastbound SUVs collided on the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered concussions. Metal tore. Traffic boxed in. Distraction ruled the scene.
Two eastbound SUVs collided on the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Two male drivers were injured, each reporting a concussion; both were conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” Data show both vehicles traveling straight when impact struck, with damage to a right front bumper and a left rear bumper. Driver errors led this crash: Driver Inattention/Distraction was cited for each involved person. No other contributing factors are listed beyond “Unspecified.”
16
Ford SUV rear-ends stopped Nissan SUV▸Aug 16 - A Ford SUV rear-ended a stopped Nissan SUV on Kings Highway at Bedford Avenue. The Nissan driver, 28, suffered a head injury and whiplash. Police recorded Following Too Closely. Both vehicles sustained rear/front damage in westbound traffic.
Two westbound SUVs collided on Kings Highway at Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of a 2015 Ford SUV struck the center rear of a stopped 2023 Nissan SUV. One driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered a head injury and reported whiplash; he was conscious and not ejected. “According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Following Too Closely.'” The report lists the Ford’s center front impact and the Nissan’s center back damage and records no other driver behaviors. Both drivers were licensed. The crash injured occupants and damaged both vehicles in a rear-end collision.
14
Sedan slams left side on Bedford▸Aug 14 - Southbound sedan hit on Bedford Avenue. Left side crushed. Four passengers hurt. Driver injured. All listed with internal and back pain. Failure to yield flagged. Night street. Metal, glass, sirens. Brooklyn pays again.
A southbound Ford sedan traveling straight on Bedford Avenue was struck on its left side, injuring four passengers and the driver. According to the police report, “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” was the contributing factor for the driver and vehicle occupants. The impact crushed the sedan’s left doors and sent pain through the cabin. Passengers ages 25, 32, and 36 reported internal and back injuries. The 41-year-old driver was also hurt. The data lists Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as the central error, repeated for the driver and occupants. No other factors are cited. The scene sits at 4019 Bedford Ave in Brooklyn, just after midnight.
13
Turning driver hits 15-year-old cyclist on Ocean Parkway▸Aug 13 - A driver turned left on Ocean Parkway at Avenue W and hit a 15-year-old bicyclist going straight. The teen was conscious. He suffered a shoulder fracture and was transported injured.
A driver making a left turn on Ocean Parkway at Avenue W struck a northbound bicyclist. The rider, a 15-year-old male, was conscious and suffered a shoulder/upper-arm fracture and other listed injuries. According to the police report, the motor vehicle was making a left turn and the bike was going straight ahead; impact was to the car’s left front bumper and the bike’s center front end. The report records no contributing factors for the collision. No other parties or factors are listed in the data.
12
Northbound SUV, Westbound Sedan Collide on Avenue P▸Aug 12 - A northbound SUV and a westbound sedan collided center-front at Avenue P and E 29 St. A 3-year-old rear passenger suffered a chest contusion and was listed injured. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded.
Two vehicles met in a center-front collision at Avenue P and E 29 St in Brooklyn. The driver of a northbound SUV and the driver of a westbound sedan were both going straight. The sedan had three occupants; the SUV had two. A 3-year-old female rear passenger suffered a chest contusion and was listed injured. According to the police report, "the contributing factor was 'Traffic Control Disregarded.'" Police recorded center-front impacts for both vehicles and drivers going straight ahead. The report also lists injuries to the 28-year-old sedan driver, a 24-year-old front passenger, and several older occupants. No other contributing factors for the victims are recorded.
9
Driver Making Left Turn Hits 65-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Aug 9 - A driver making a left turn hit a 65-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal at Avenue Z and E 17 St in Brooklyn. She suffered neck abrasions and was conscious. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
According to the police report, a driver making a left turn struck a 65-year-old woman crossing at Avenue Z and E 17 St. The woman suffered neck abrasions and remained conscious. Police listed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the driver. The report notes the vehicle was a 2020 Honda SUV traveling southeast; the point of impact was the left front bumper. The driver was licensed and uninjured. No other contributing factors were recorded in the report.
8
Vernikov Backs Misguided DOT Opposition to Daylighting▸Aug 8 - DOT sides with car-first politicians. Daylighting stalls. Corners stay blind. Pedestrians and cyclists lose. Safety takes a back seat. The city’s most vulnerable pay the price.
On August 8, 2025, Streetsblog NYC covered the clash over universal daylighting. No bill number or committee listed. DOT’s report claimed high costs and little safety gain, fueling opposition from Council Members Inna Vernikov, Bob Holden, and Vito Fossella. Council Member Julie Won and Mayor Ravi Bhalla called the report a scare tactic, urging citywide daylighting to save lives. DOT’s compromise with pro-car officials weakens protections. As safety analyst notes, this shift prioritizes cars over people, undermining vulnerable road user safety and citywide mode shift goals.
-
We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting ‘Scare Tactic’ Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
5
Speeding drivers collide on Emmons Avenue, three hurt▸Aug 5 - Two SUV drivers sped west on Emmons. One pulled from parking. They collided at Dooley. Three people hurt, including a front passenger. Police recorded Unsafe Speed and Passing Too Closely. One driver held only a permit.
Two SUV drivers crashed on Emmons Avenue at Dooley Street in Brooklyn. Police list both traveling west; one driver started from parking, the other drove straight. Three people were injured: a 17-year-old driver with neck whiplash, a 26-year-old driver with back pain, and a 30-year-old front passenger with head trauma and whiplash. According to the police report, police recorded "Unsafe Speed" and "Passing Too Closely" by drivers. One driver held only a permit. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were reported.
5
Speeding Sedan Overturns on Belt Parkway▸Aug 5 - A driver in a sedan overturned on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. The 22-year-old driver was ejected and killed. Three male passengers were injured; one passenger was also ejected. Police recorded unsafe speed and driver inattention.
A driver in a sedan was traveling west on the Belt Parkway when the vehicle overturned. The 22-year-old driver was ejected and killed. Three male passengers were injured; police said one passenger was also ejected. According to the police report, the crash killed the 22-year-old driver and injured three male passengers, ages 18, 20, and 22. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The report notes that some occupants wore no safety equipment, mentioned after the cited driver errors. The car was registered in New Jersey and suffered an overturn.
Aug 16 - A southbound sedan hit a 60-year-old woman on a bicycle at Shore Blvd and W End Ave. She suffered back and internal injuries and was conscious at the scene. The sedan's center front end was damaged.
The driver of a 2017 sedan was traveling south on Shore Blvd when the vehicle's center front end struck a bicyclist traveling east at W End Ave. The bicyclist, a 60-year-old woman, sustained back and internal complaints and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified." The report records both vehicles' pre-crash actions as "Going Straight Ahead" and the sedan's point of impact as "Center Front End." No specific driver error such as failure to yield is recorded in the police data.
16
Distracted SUVs crash on Belt Parkway▸Aug 16 - Two eastbound SUVs collided on the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered concussions. Metal tore. Traffic boxed in. Distraction ruled the scene.
Two eastbound SUVs collided on the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Two male drivers were injured, each reporting a concussion; both were conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” Data show both vehicles traveling straight when impact struck, with damage to a right front bumper and a left rear bumper. Driver errors led this crash: Driver Inattention/Distraction was cited for each involved person. No other contributing factors are listed beyond “Unspecified.”
16
Ford SUV rear-ends stopped Nissan SUV▸Aug 16 - A Ford SUV rear-ended a stopped Nissan SUV on Kings Highway at Bedford Avenue. The Nissan driver, 28, suffered a head injury and whiplash. Police recorded Following Too Closely. Both vehicles sustained rear/front damage in westbound traffic.
Two westbound SUVs collided on Kings Highway at Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of a 2015 Ford SUV struck the center rear of a stopped 2023 Nissan SUV. One driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered a head injury and reported whiplash; he was conscious and not ejected. “According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Following Too Closely.'” The report lists the Ford’s center front impact and the Nissan’s center back damage and records no other driver behaviors. Both drivers were licensed. The crash injured occupants and damaged both vehicles in a rear-end collision.
14
Sedan slams left side on Bedford▸Aug 14 - Southbound sedan hit on Bedford Avenue. Left side crushed. Four passengers hurt. Driver injured. All listed with internal and back pain. Failure to yield flagged. Night street. Metal, glass, sirens. Brooklyn pays again.
A southbound Ford sedan traveling straight on Bedford Avenue was struck on its left side, injuring four passengers and the driver. According to the police report, “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” was the contributing factor for the driver and vehicle occupants. The impact crushed the sedan’s left doors and sent pain through the cabin. Passengers ages 25, 32, and 36 reported internal and back injuries. The 41-year-old driver was also hurt. The data lists Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as the central error, repeated for the driver and occupants. No other factors are cited. The scene sits at 4019 Bedford Ave in Brooklyn, just after midnight.
13
Turning driver hits 15-year-old cyclist on Ocean Parkway▸Aug 13 - A driver turned left on Ocean Parkway at Avenue W and hit a 15-year-old bicyclist going straight. The teen was conscious. He suffered a shoulder fracture and was transported injured.
A driver making a left turn on Ocean Parkway at Avenue W struck a northbound bicyclist. The rider, a 15-year-old male, was conscious and suffered a shoulder/upper-arm fracture and other listed injuries. According to the police report, the motor vehicle was making a left turn and the bike was going straight ahead; impact was to the car’s left front bumper and the bike’s center front end. The report records no contributing factors for the collision. No other parties or factors are listed in the data.
12
Northbound SUV, Westbound Sedan Collide on Avenue P▸Aug 12 - A northbound SUV and a westbound sedan collided center-front at Avenue P and E 29 St. A 3-year-old rear passenger suffered a chest contusion and was listed injured. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded.
Two vehicles met in a center-front collision at Avenue P and E 29 St in Brooklyn. The driver of a northbound SUV and the driver of a westbound sedan were both going straight. The sedan had three occupants; the SUV had two. A 3-year-old female rear passenger suffered a chest contusion and was listed injured. According to the police report, "the contributing factor was 'Traffic Control Disregarded.'" Police recorded center-front impacts for both vehicles and drivers going straight ahead. The report also lists injuries to the 28-year-old sedan driver, a 24-year-old front passenger, and several older occupants. No other contributing factors for the victims are recorded.
9
Driver Making Left Turn Hits 65-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Aug 9 - A driver making a left turn hit a 65-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal at Avenue Z and E 17 St in Brooklyn. She suffered neck abrasions and was conscious. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
According to the police report, a driver making a left turn struck a 65-year-old woman crossing at Avenue Z and E 17 St. The woman suffered neck abrasions and remained conscious. Police listed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the driver. The report notes the vehicle was a 2020 Honda SUV traveling southeast; the point of impact was the left front bumper. The driver was licensed and uninjured. No other contributing factors were recorded in the report.
8
Vernikov Backs Misguided DOT Opposition to Daylighting▸Aug 8 - DOT sides with car-first politicians. Daylighting stalls. Corners stay blind. Pedestrians and cyclists lose. Safety takes a back seat. The city’s most vulnerable pay the price.
On August 8, 2025, Streetsblog NYC covered the clash over universal daylighting. No bill number or committee listed. DOT’s report claimed high costs and little safety gain, fueling opposition from Council Members Inna Vernikov, Bob Holden, and Vito Fossella. Council Member Julie Won and Mayor Ravi Bhalla called the report a scare tactic, urging citywide daylighting to save lives. DOT’s compromise with pro-car officials weakens protections. As safety analyst notes, this shift prioritizes cars over people, undermining vulnerable road user safety and citywide mode shift goals.
-
We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting ‘Scare Tactic’ Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
5
Speeding drivers collide on Emmons Avenue, three hurt▸Aug 5 - Two SUV drivers sped west on Emmons. One pulled from parking. They collided at Dooley. Three people hurt, including a front passenger. Police recorded Unsafe Speed and Passing Too Closely. One driver held only a permit.
Two SUV drivers crashed on Emmons Avenue at Dooley Street in Brooklyn. Police list both traveling west; one driver started from parking, the other drove straight. Three people were injured: a 17-year-old driver with neck whiplash, a 26-year-old driver with back pain, and a 30-year-old front passenger with head trauma and whiplash. According to the police report, police recorded "Unsafe Speed" and "Passing Too Closely" by drivers. One driver held only a permit. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were reported.
5
Speeding Sedan Overturns on Belt Parkway▸Aug 5 - A driver in a sedan overturned on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. The 22-year-old driver was ejected and killed. Three male passengers were injured; one passenger was also ejected. Police recorded unsafe speed and driver inattention.
A driver in a sedan was traveling west on the Belt Parkway when the vehicle overturned. The 22-year-old driver was ejected and killed. Three male passengers were injured; police said one passenger was also ejected. According to the police report, the crash killed the 22-year-old driver and injured three male passengers, ages 18, 20, and 22. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The report notes that some occupants wore no safety equipment, mentioned after the cited driver errors. The car was registered in New Jersey and suffered an overturn.
Aug 16 - Two eastbound SUVs collided on the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered concussions. Metal tore. Traffic boxed in. Distraction ruled the scene.
Two eastbound SUVs collided on the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Two male drivers were injured, each reporting a concussion; both were conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” Data show both vehicles traveling straight when impact struck, with damage to a right front bumper and a left rear bumper. Driver errors led this crash: Driver Inattention/Distraction was cited for each involved person. No other contributing factors are listed beyond “Unspecified.”
16
Ford SUV rear-ends stopped Nissan SUV▸Aug 16 - A Ford SUV rear-ended a stopped Nissan SUV on Kings Highway at Bedford Avenue. The Nissan driver, 28, suffered a head injury and whiplash. Police recorded Following Too Closely. Both vehicles sustained rear/front damage in westbound traffic.
Two westbound SUVs collided on Kings Highway at Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of a 2015 Ford SUV struck the center rear of a stopped 2023 Nissan SUV. One driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered a head injury and reported whiplash; he was conscious and not ejected. “According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Following Too Closely.'” The report lists the Ford’s center front impact and the Nissan’s center back damage and records no other driver behaviors. Both drivers were licensed. The crash injured occupants and damaged both vehicles in a rear-end collision.
14
Sedan slams left side on Bedford▸Aug 14 - Southbound sedan hit on Bedford Avenue. Left side crushed. Four passengers hurt. Driver injured. All listed with internal and back pain. Failure to yield flagged. Night street. Metal, glass, sirens. Brooklyn pays again.
A southbound Ford sedan traveling straight on Bedford Avenue was struck on its left side, injuring four passengers and the driver. According to the police report, “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” was the contributing factor for the driver and vehicle occupants. The impact crushed the sedan’s left doors and sent pain through the cabin. Passengers ages 25, 32, and 36 reported internal and back injuries. The 41-year-old driver was also hurt. The data lists Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as the central error, repeated for the driver and occupants. No other factors are cited. The scene sits at 4019 Bedford Ave in Brooklyn, just after midnight.
13
Turning driver hits 15-year-old cyclist on Ocean Parkway▸Aug 13 - A driver turned left on Ocean Parkway at Avenue W and hit a 15-year-old bicyclist going straight. The teen was conscious. He suffered a shoulder fracture and was transported injured.
A driver making a left turn on Ocean Parkway at Avenue W struck a northbound bicyclist. The rider, a 15-year-old male, was conscious and suffered a shoulder/upper-arm fracture and other listed injuries. According to the police report, the motor vehicle was making a left turn and the bike was going straight ahead; impact was to the car’s left front bumper and the bike’s center front end. The report records no contributing factors for the collision. No other parties or factors are listed in the data.
12
Northbound SUV, Westbound Sedan Collide on Avenue P▸Aug 12 - A northbound SUV and a westbound sedan collided center-front at Avenue P and E 29 St. A 3-year-old rear passenger suffered a chest contusion and was listed injured. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded.
Two vehicles met in a center-front collision at Avenue P and E 29 St in Brooklyn. The driver of a northbound SUV and the driver of a westbound sedan were both going straight. The sedan had three occupants; the SUV had two. A 3-year-old female rear passenger suffered a chest contusion and was listed injured. According to the police report, "the contributing factor was 'Traffic Control Disregarded.'" Police recorded center-front impacts for both vehicles and drivers going straight ahead. The report also lists injuries to the 28-year-old sedan driver, a 24-year-old front passenger, and several older occupants. No other contributing factors for the victims are recorded.
9
Driver Making Left Turn Hits 65-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Aug 9 - A driver making a left turn hit a 65-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal at Avenue Z and E 17 St in Brooklyn. She suffered neck abrasions and was conscious. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
According to the police report, a driver making a left turn struck a 65-year-old woman crossing at Avenue Z and E 17 St. The woman suffered neck abrasions and remained conscious. Police listed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the driver. The report notes the vehicle was a 2020 Honda SUV traveling southeast; the point of impact was the left front bumper. The driver was licensed and uninjured. No other contributing factors were recorded in the report.
8
Vernikov Backs Misguided DOT Opposition to Daylighting▸Aug 8 - DOT sides with car-first politicians. Daylighting stalls. Corners stay blind. Pedestrians and cyclists lose. Safety takes a back seat. The city’s most vulnerable pay the price.
On August 8, 2025, Streetsblog NYC covered the clash over universal daylighting. No bill number or committee listed. DOT’s report claimed high costs and little safety gain, fueling opposition from Council Members Inna Vernikov, Bob Holden, and Vito Fossella. Council Member Julie Won and Mayor Ravi Bhalla called the report a scare tactic, urging citywide daylighting to save lives. DOT’s compromise with pro-car officials weakens protections. As safety analyst notes, this shift prioritizes cars over people, undermining vulnerable road user safety and citywide mode shift goals.
-
We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting ‘Scare Tactic’ Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
5
Speeding drivers collide on Emmons Avenue, three hurt▸Aug 5 - Two SUV drivers sped west on Emmons. One pulled from parking. They collided at Dooley. Three people hurt, including a front passenger. Police recorded Unsafe Speed and Passing Too Closely. One driver held only a permit.
Two SUV drivers crashed on Emmons Avenue at Dooley Street in Brooklyn. Police list both traveling west; one driver started from parking, the other drove straight. Three people were injured: a 17-year-old driver with neck whiplash, a 26-year-old driver with back pain, and a 30-year-old front passenger with head trauma and whiplash. According to the police report, police recorded "Unsafe Speed" and "Passing Too Closely" by drivers. One driver held only a permit. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were reported.
5
Speeding Sedan Overturns on Belt Parkway▸Aug 5 - A driver in a sedan overturned on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. The 22-year-old driver was ejected and killed. Three male passengers were injured; one passenger was also ejected. Police recorded unsafe speed and driver inattention.
A driver in a sedan was traveling west on the Belt Parkway when the vehicle overturned. The 22-year-old driver was ejected and killed. Three male passengers were injured; police said one passenger was also ejected. According to the police report, the crash killed the 22-year-old driver and injured three male passengers, ages 18, 20, and 22. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The report notes that some occupants wore no safety equipment, mentioned after the cited driver errors. The car was registered in New Jersey and suffered an overturn.
Aug 16 - A Ford SUV rear-ended a stopped Nissan SUV on Kings Highway at Bedford Avenue. The Nissan driver, 28, suffered a head injury and whiplash. Police recorded Following Too Closely. Both vehicles sustained rear/front damage in westbound traffic.
Two westbound SUVs collided on Kings Highway at Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of a 2015 Ford SUV struck the center rear of a stopped 2023 Nissan SUV. One driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered a head injury and reported whiplash; he was conscious and not ejected. “According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Following Too Closely.'” The report lists the Ford’s center front impact and the Nissan’s center back damage and records no other driver behaviors. Both drivers were licensed. The crash injured occupants and damaged both vehicles in a rear-end collision.
14
Sedan slams left side on Bedford▸Aug 14 - Southbound sedan hit on Bedford Avenue. Left side crushed. Four passengers hurt. Driver injured. All listed with internal and back pain. Failure to yield flagged. Night street. Metal, glass, sirens. Brooklyn pays again.
A southbound Ford sedan traveling straight on Bedford Avenue was struck on its left side, injuring four passengers and the driver. According to the police report, “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” was the contributing factor for the driver and vehicle occupants. The impact crushed the sedan’s left doors and sent pain through the cabin. Passengers ages 25, 32, and 36 reported internal and back injuries. The 41-year-old driver was also hurt. The data lists Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as the central error, repeated for the driver and occupants. No other factors are cited. The scene sits at 4019 Bedford Ave in Brooklyn, just after midnight.
13
Turning driver hits 15-year-old cyclist on Ocean Parkway▸Aug 13 - A driver turned left on Ocean Parkway at Avenue W and hit a 15-year-old bicyclist going straight. The teen was conscious. He suffered a shoulder fracture and was transported injured.
A driver making a left turn on Ocean Parkway at Avenue W struck a northbound bicyclist. The rider, a 15-year-old male, was conscious and suffered a shoulder/upper-arm fracture and other listed injuries. According to the police report, the motor vehicle was making a left turn and the bike was going straight ahead; impact was to the car’s left front bumper and the bike’s center front end. The report records no contributing factors for the collision. No other parties or factors are listed in the data.
12
Northbound SUV, Westbound Sedan Collide on Avenue P▸Aug 12 - A northbound SUV and a westbound sedan collided center-front at Avenue P and E 29 St. A 3-year-old rear passenger suffered a chest contusion and was listed injured. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded.
Two vehicles met in a center-front collision at Avenue P and E 29 St in Brooklyn. The driver of a northbound SUV and the driver of a westbound sedan were both going straight. The sedan had three occupants; the SUV had two. A 3-year-old female rear passenger suffered a chest contusion and was listed injured. According to the police report, "the contributing factor was 'Traffic Control Disregarded.'" Police recorded center-front impacts for both vehicles and drivers going straight ahead. The report also lists injuries to the 28-year-old sedan driver, a 24-year-old front passenger, and several older occupants. No other contributing factors for the victims are recorded.
9
Driver Making Left Turn Hits 65-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Aug 9 - A driver making a left turn hit a 65-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal at Avenue Z and E 17 St in Brooklyn. She suffered neck abrasions and was conscious. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
According to the police report, a driver making a left turn struck a 65-year-old woman crossing at Avenue Z and E 17 St. The woman suffered neck abrasions and remained conscious. Police listed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the driver. The report notes the vehicle was a 2020 Honda SUV traveling southeast; the point of impact was the left front bumper. The driver was licensed and uninjured. No other contributing factors were recorded in the report.
8
Vernikov Backs Misguided DOT Opposition to Daylighting▸Aug 8 - DOT sides with car-first politicians. Daylighting stalls. Corners stay blind. Pedestrians and cyclists lose. Safety takes a back seat. The city’s most vulnerable pay the price.
On August 8, 2025, Streetsblog NYC covered the clash over universal daylighting. No bill number or committee listed. DOT’s report claimed high costs and little safety gain, fueling opposition from Council Members Inna Vernikov, Bob Holden, and Vito Fossella. Council Member Julie Won and Mayor Ravi Bhalla called the report a scare tactic, urging citywide daylighting to save lives. DOT’s compromise with pro-car officials weakens protections. As safety analyst notes, this shift prioritizes cars over people, undermining vulnerable road user safety and citywide mode shift goals.
-
We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting ‘Scare Tactic’ Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
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Speeding drivers collide on Emmons Avenue, three hurt▸Aug 5 - Two SUV drivers sped west on Emmons. One pulled from parking. They collided at Dooley. Three people hurt, including a front passenger. Police recorded Unsafe Speed and Passing Too Closely. One driver held only a permit.
Two SUV drivers crashed on Emmons Avenue at Dooley Street in Brooklyn. Police list both traveling west; one driver started from parking, the other drove straight. Three people were injured: a 17-year-old driver with neck whiplash, a 26-year-old driver with back pain, and a 30-year-old front passenger with head trauma and whiplash. According to the police report, police recorded "Unsafe Speed" and "Passing Too Closely" by drivers. One driver held only a permit. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were reported.
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Speeding Sedan Overturns on Belt Parkway▸Aug 5 - A driver in a sedan overturned on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. The 22-year-old driver was ejected and killed. Three male passengers were injured; one passenger was also ejected. Police recorded unsafe speed and driver inattention.
A driver in a sedan was traveling west on the Belt Parkway when the vehicle overturned. The 22-year-old driver was ejected and killed. Three male passengers were injured; police said one passenger was also ejected. According to the police report, the crash killed the 22-year-old driver and injured three male passengers, ages 18, 20, and 22. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The report notes that some occupants wore no safety equipment, mentioned after the cited driver errors. The car was registered in New Jersey and suffered an overturn.
Aug 14 - Southbound sedan hit on Bedford Avenue. Left side crushed. Four passengers hurt. Driver injured. All listed with internal and back pain. Failure to yield flagged. Night street. Metal, glass, sirens. Brooklyn pays again.
A southbound Ford sedan traveling straight on Bedford Avenue was struck on its left side, injuring four passengers and the driver. According to the police report, “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” was the contributing factor for the driver and vehicle occupants. The impact crushed the sedan’s left doors and sent pain through the cabin. Passengers ages 25, 32, and 36 reported internal and back injuries. The 41-year-old driver was also hurt. The data lists Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as the central error, repeated for the driver and occupants. No other factors are cited. The scene sits at 4019 Bedford Ave in Brooklyn, just after midnight.
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Turning driver hits 15-year-old cyclist on Ocean Parkway▸Aug 13 - A driver turned left on Ocean Parkway at Avenue W and hit a 15-year-old bicyclist going straight. The teen was conscious. He suffered a shoulder fracture and was transported injured.
A driver making a left turn on Ocean Parkway at Avenue W struck a northbound bicyclist. The rider, a 15-year-old male, was conscious and suffered a shoulder/upper-arm fracture and other listed injuries. According to the police report, the motor vehicle was making a left turn and the bike was going straight ahead; impact was to the car’s left front bumper and the bike’s center front end. The report records no contributing factors for the collision. No other parties or factors are listed in the data.
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Northbound SUV, Westbound Sedan Collide on Avenue P▸Aug 12 - A northbound SUV and a westbound sedan collided center-front at Avenue P and E 29 St. A 3-year-old rear passenger suffered a chest contusion and was listed injured. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded.
Two vehicles met in a center-front collision at Avenue P and E 29 St in Brooklyn. The driver of a northbound SUV and the driver of a westbound sedan were both going straight. The sedan had three occupants; the SUV had two. A 3-year-old female rear passenger suffered a chest contusion and was listed injured. According to the police report, "the contributing factor was 'Traffic Control Disregarded.'" Police recorded center-front impacts for both vehicles and drivers going straight ahead. The report also lists injuries to the 28-year-old sedan driver, a 24-year-old front passenger, and several older occupants. No other contributing factors for the victims are recorded.
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Driver Making Left Turn Hits 65-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Aug 9 - A driver making a left turn hit a 65-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal at Avenue Z and E 17 St in Brooklyn. She suffered neck abrasions and was conscious. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
According to the police report, a driver making a left turn struck a 65-year-old woman crossing at Avenue Z and E 17 St. The woman suffered neck abrasions and remained conscious. Police listed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the driver. The report notes the vehicle was a 2020 Honda SUV traveling southeast; the point of impact was the left front bumper. The driver was licensed and uninjured. No other contributing factors were recorded in the report.
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Vernikov Backs Misguided DOT Opposition to Daylighting▸Aug 8 - DOT sides with car-first politicians. Daylighting stalls. Corners stay blind. Pedestrians and cyclists lose. Safety takes a back seat. The city’s most vulnerable pay the price.
On August 8, 2025, Streetsblog NYC covered the clash over universal daylighting. No bill number or committee listed. DOT’s report claimed high costs and little safety gain, fueling opposition from Council Members Inna Vernikov, Bob Holden, and Vito Fossella. Council Member Julie Won and Mayor Ravi Bhalla called the report a scare tactic, urging citywide daylighting to save lives. DOT’s compromise with pro-car officials weakens protections. As safety analyst notes, this shift prioritizes cars over people, undermining vulnerable road user safety and citywide mode shift goals.
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We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting ‘Scare Tactic’ Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
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Speeding drivers collide on Emmons Avenue, three hurt▸Aug 5 - Two SUV drivers sped west on Emmons. One pulled from parking. They collided at Dooley. Three people hurt, including a front passenger. Police recorded Unsafe Speed and Passing Too Closely. One driver held only a permit.
Two SUV drivers crashed on Emmons Avenue at Dooley Street in Brooklyn. Police list both traveling west; one driver started from parking, the other drove straight. Three people were injured: a 17-year-old driver with neck whiplash, a 26-year-old driver with back pain, and a 30-year-old front passenger with head trauma and whiplash. According to the police report, police recorded "Unsafe Speed" and "Passing Too Closely" by drivers. One driver held only a permit. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were reported.
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Speeding Sedan Overturns on Belt Parkway▸Aug 5 - A driver in a sedan overturned on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. The 22-year-old driver was ejected and killed. Three male passengers were injured; one passenger was also ejected. Police recorded unsafe speed and driver inattention.
A driver in a sedan was traveling west on the Belt Parkway when the vehicle overturned. The 22-year-old driver was ejected and killed. Three male passengers were injured; police said one passenger was also ejected. According to the police report, the crash killed the 22-year-old driver and injured three male passengers, ages 18, 20, and 22. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The report notes that some occupants wore no safety equipment, mentioned after the cited driver errors. The car was registered in New Jersey and suffered an overturn.
Aug 13 - A driver turned left on Ocean Parkway at Avenue W and hit a 15-year-old bicyclist going straight. The teen was conscious. He suffered a shoulder fracture and was transported injured.
A driver making a left turn on Ocean Parkway at Avenue W struck a northbound bicyclist. The rider, a 15-year-old male, was conscious and suffered a shoulder/upper-arm fracture and other listed injuries. According to the police report, the motor vehicle was making a left turn and the bike was going straight ahead; impact was to the car’s left front bumper and the bike’s center front end. The report records no contributing factors for the collision. No other parties or factors are listed in the data.
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Northbound SUV, Westbound Sedan Collide on Avenue P▸Aug 12 - A northbound SUV and a westbound sedan collided center-front at Avenue P and E 29 St. A 3-year-old rear passenger suffered a chest contusion and was listed injured. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded.
Two vehicles met in a center-front collision at Avenue P and E 29 St in Brooklyn. The driver of a northbound SUV and the driver of a westbound sedan were both going straight. The sedan had three occupants; the SUV had two. A 3-year-old female rear passenger suffered a chest contusion and was listed injured. According to the police report, "the contributing factor was 'Traffic Control Disregarded.'" Police recorded center-front impacts for both vehicles and drivers going straight ahead. The report also lists injuries to the 28-year-old sedan driver, a 24-year-old front passenger, and several older occupants. No other contributing factors for the victims are recorded.
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Driver Making Left Turn Hits 65-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Aug 9 - A driver making a left turn hit a 65-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal at Avenue Z and E 17 St in Brooklyn. She suffered neck abrasions and was conscious. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
According to the police report, a driver making a left turn struck a 65-year-old woman crossing at Avenue Z and E 17 St. The woman suffered neck abrasions and remained conscious. Police listed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the driver. The report notes the vehicle was a 2020 Honda SUV traveling southeast; the point of impact was the left front bumper. The driver was licensed and uninjured. No other contributing factors were recorded in the report.
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Vernikov Backs Misguided DOT Opposition to Daylighting▸Aug 8 - DOT sides with car-first politicians. Daylighting stalls. Corners stay blind. Pedestrians and cyclists lose. Safety takes a back seat. The city’s most vulnerable pay the price.
On August 8, 2025, Streetsblog NYC covered the clash over universal daylighting. No bill number or committee listed. DOT’s report claimed high costs and little safety gain, fueling opposition from Council Members Inna Vernikov, Bob Holden, and Vito Fossella. Council Member Julie Won and Mayor Ravi Bhalla called the report a scare tactic, urging citywide daylighting to save lives. DOT’s compromise with pro-car officials weakens protections. As safety analyst notes, this shift prioritizes cars over people, undermining vulnerable road user safety and citywide mode shift goals.
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We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting ‘Scare Tactic’ Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
5
Speeding drivers collide on Emmons Avenue, three hurt▸Aug 5 - Two SUV drivers sped west on Emmons. One pulled from parking. They collided at Dooley. Three people hurt, including a front passenger. Police recorded Unsafe Speed and Passing Too Closely. One driver held only a permit.
Two SUV drivers crashed on Emmons Avenue at Dooley Street in Brooklyn. Police list both traveling west; one driver started from parking, the other drove straight. Three people were injured: a 17-year-old driver with neck whiplash, a 26-year-old driver with back pain, and a 30-year-old front passenger with head trauma and whiplash. According to the police report, police recorded "Unsafe Speed" and "Passing Too Closely" by drivers. One driver held only a permit. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were reported.
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Speeding Sedan Overturns on Belt Parkway▸Aug 5 - A driver in a sedan overturned on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. The 22-year-old driver was ejected and killed. Three male passengers were injured; one passenger was also ejected. Police recorded unsafe speed and driver inattention.
A driver in a sedan was traveling west on the Belt Parkway when the vehicle overturned. The 22-year-old driver was ejected and killed. Three male passengers were injured; police said one passenger was also ejected. According to the police report, the crash killed the 22-year-old driver and injured three male passengers, ages 18, 20, and 22. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The report notes that some occupants wore no safety equipment, mentioned after the cited driver errors. The car was registered in New Jersey and suffered an overturn.
Aug 12 - A northbound SUV and a westbound sedan collided center-front at Avenue P and E 29 St. A 3-year-old rear passenger suffered a chest contusion and was listed injured. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded.
Two vehicles met in a center-front collision at Avenue P and E 29 St in Brooklyn. The driver of a northbound SUV and the driver of a westbound sedan were both going straight. The sedan had three occupants; the SUV had two. A 3-year-old female rear passenger suffered a chest contusion and was listed injured. According to the police report, "the contributing factor was 'Traffic Control Disregarded.'" Police recorded center-front impacts for both vehicles and drivers going straight ahead. The report also lists injuries to the 28-year-old sedan driver, a 24-year-old front passenger, and several older occupants. No other contributing factors for the victims are recorded.
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Driver Making Left Turn Hits 65-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Aug 9 - A driver making a left turn hit a 65-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal at Avenue Z and E 17 St in Brooklyn. She suffered neck abrasions and was conscious. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
According to the police report, a driver making a left turn struck a 65-year-old woman crossing at Avenue Z and E 17 St. The woman suffered neck abrasions and remained conscious. Police listed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the driver. The report notes the vehicle was a 2020 Honda SUV traveling southeast; the point of impact was the left front bumper. The driver was licensed and uninjured. No other contributing factors were recorded in the report.
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Vernikov Backs Misguided DOT Opposition to Daylighting▸Aug 8 - DOT sides with car-first politicians. Daylighting stalls. Corners stay blind. Pedestrians and cyclists lose. Safety takes a back seat. The city’s most vulnerable pay the price.
On August 8, 2025, Streetsblog NYC covered the clash over universal daylighting. No bill number or committee listed. DOT’s report claimed high costs and little safety gain, fueling opposition from Council Members Inna Vernikov, Bob Holden, and Vito Fossella. Council Member Julie Won and Mayor Ravi Bhalla called the report a scare tactic, urging citywide daylighting to save lives. DOT’s compromise with pro-car officials weakens protections. As safety analyst notes, this shift prioritizes cars over people, undermining vulnerable road user safety and citywide mode shift goals.
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We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting ‘Scare Tactic’ Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
5
Speeding drivers collide on Emmons Avenue, three hurt▸Aug 5 - Two SUV drivers sped west on Emmons. One pulled from parking. They collided at Dooley. Three people hurt, including a front passenger. Police recorded Unsafe Speed and Passing Too Closely. One driver held only a permit.
Two SUV drivers crashed on Emmons Avenue at Dooley Street in Brooklyn. Police list both traveling west; one driver started from parking, the other drove straight. Three people were injured: a 17-year-old driver with neck whiplash, a 26-year-old driver with back pain, and a 30-year-old front passenger with head trauma and whiplash. According to the police report, police recorded "Unsafe Speed" and "Passing Too Closely" by drivers. One driver held only a permit. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were reported.
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Speeding Sedan Overturns on Belt Parkway▸Aug 5 - A driver in a sedan overturned on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. The 22-year-old driver was ejected and killed. Three male passengers were injured; one passenger was also ejected. Police recorded unsafe speed and driver inattention.
A driver in a sedan was traveling west on the Belt Parkway when the vehicle overturned. The 22-year-old driver was ejected and killed. Three male passengers were injured; police said one passenger was also ejected. According to the police report, the crash killed the 22-year-old driver and injured three male passengers, ages 18, 20, and 22. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The report notes that some occupants wore no safety equipment, mentioned after the cited driver errors. The car was registered in New Jersey and suffered an overturn.
Aug 9 - A driver making a left turn hit a 65-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal at Avenue Z and E 17 St in Brooklyn. She suffered neck abrasions and was conscious. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
According to the police report, a driver making a left turn struck a 65-year-old woman crossing at Avenue Z and E 17 St. The woman suffered neck abrasions and remained conscious. Police listed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the driver. The report notes the vehicle was a 2020 Honda SUV traveling southeast; the point of impact was the left front bumper. The driver was licensed and uninjured. No other contributing factors were recorded in the report.
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Vernikov Backs Misguided DOT Opposition to Daylighting▸Aug 8 - DOT sides with car-first politicians. Daylighting stalls. Corners stay blind. Pedestrians and cyclists lose. Safety takes a back seat. The city’s most vulnerable pay the price.
On August 8, 2025, Streetsblog NYC covered the clash over universal daylighting. No bill number or committee listed. DOT’s report claimed high costs and little safety gain, fueling opposition from Council Members Inna Vernikov, Bob Holden, and Vito Fossella. Council Member Julie Won and Mayor Ravi Bhalla called the report a scare tactic, urging citywide daylighting to save lives. DOT’s compromise with pro-car officials weakens protections. As safety analyst notes, this shift prioritizes cars over people, undermining vulnerable road user safety and citywide mode shift goals.
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We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting ‘Scare Tactic’ Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
5
Speeding drivers collide on Emmons Avenue, three hurt▸Aug 5 - Two SUV drivers sped west on Emmons. One pulled from parking. They collided at Dooley. Three people hurt, including a front passenger. Police recorded Unsafe Speed and Passing Too Closely. One driver held only a permit.
Two SUV drivers crashed on Emmons Avenue at Dooley Street in Brooklyn. Police list both traveling west; one driver started from parking, the other drove straight. Three people were injured: a 17-year-old driver with neck whiplash, a 26-year-old driver with back pain, and a 30-year-old front passenger with head trauma and whiplash. According to the police report, police recorded "Unsafe Speed" and "Passing Too Closely" by drivers. One driver held only a permit. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were reported.
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Speeding Sedan Overturns on Belt Parkway▸Aug 5 - A driver in a sedan overturned on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. The 22-year-old driver was ejected and killed. Three male passengers were injured; one passenger was also ejected. Police recorded unsafe speed and driver inattention.
A driver in a sedan was traveling west on the Belt Parkway when the vehicle overturned. The 22-year-old driver was ejected and killed. Three male passengers were injured; police said one passenger was also ejected. According to the police report, the crash killed the 22-year-old driver and injured three male passengers, ages 18, 20, and 22. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The report notes that some occupants wore no safety equipment, mentioned after the cited driver errors. The car was registered in New Jersey and suffered an overturn.
Aug 8 - DOT sides with car-first politicians. Daylighting stalls. Corners stay blind. Pedestrians and cyclists lose. Safety takes a back seat. The city’s most vulnerable pay the price.
On August 8, 2025, Streetsblog NYC covered the clash over universal daylighting. No bill number or committee listed. DOT’s report claimed high costs and little safety gain, fueling opposition from Council Members Inna Vernikov, Bob Holden, and Vito Fossella. Council Member Julie Won and Mayor Ravi Bhalla called the report a scare tactic, urging citywide daylighting to save lives. DOT’s compromise with pro-car officials weakens protections. As safety analyst notes, this shift prioritizes cars over people, undermining vulnerable road user safety and citywide mode shift goals.
- We Told You So! DOT’s Anti-Daylighting ‘Scare Tactic’ Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-08-08
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Speeding drivers collide on Emmons Avenue, three hurt▸Aug 5 - Two SUV drivers sped west on Emmons. One pulled from parking. They collided at Dooley. Three people hurt, including a front passenger. Police recorded Unsafe Speed and Passing Too Closely. One driver held only a permit.
Two SUV drivers crashed on Emmons Avenue at Dooley Street in Brooklyn. Police list both traveling west; one driver started from parking, the other drove straight. Three people were injured: a 17-year-old driver with neck whiplash, a 26-year-old driver with back pain, and a 30-year-old front passenger with head trauma and whiplash. According to the police report, police recorded "Unsafe Speed" and "Passing Too Closely" by drivers. One driver held only a permit. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were reported.
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Speeding Sedan Overturns on Belt Parkway▸Aug 5 - A driver in a sedan overturned on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. The 22-year-old driver was ejected and killed. Three male passengers were injured; one passenger was also ejected. Police recorded unsafe speed and driver inattention.
A driver in a sedan was traveling west on the Belt Parkway when the vehicle overturned. The 22-year-old driver was ejected and killed. Three male passengers were injured; police said one passenger was also ejected. According to the police report, the crash killed the 22-year-old driver and injured three male passengers, ages 18, 20, and 22. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The report notes that some occupants wore no safety equipment, mentioned after the cited driver errors. The car was registered in New Jersey and suffered an overturn.
Aug 5 - Two SUV drivers sped west on Emmons. One pulled from parking. They collided at Dooley. Three people hurt, including a front passenger. Police recorded Unsafe Speed and Passing Too Closely. One driver held only a permit.
Two SUV drivers crashed on Emmons Avenue at Dooley Street in Brooklyn. Police list both traveling west; one driver started from parking, the other drove straight. Three people were injured: a 17-year-old driver with neck whiplash, a 26-year-old driver with back pain, and a 30-year-old front passenger with head trauma and whiplash. According to the police report, police recorded "Unsafe Speed" and "Passing Too Closely" by drivers. One driver held only a permit. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were reported.
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Speeding Sedan Overturns on Belt Parkway▸Aug 5 - A driver in a sedan overturned on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. The 22-year-old driver was ejected and killed. Three male passengers were injured; one passenger was also ejected. Police recorded unsafe speed and driver inattention.
A driver in a sedan was traveling west on the Belt Parkway when the vehicle overturned. The 22-year-old driver was ejected and killed. Three male passengers were injured; police said one passenger was also ejected. According to the police report, the crash killed the 22-year-old driver and injured three male passengers, ages 18, 20, and 22. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The report notes that some occupants wore no safety equipment, mentioned after the cited driver errors. The car was registered in New Jersey and suffered an overturn.
Aug 5 - A driver in a sedan overturned on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. The 22-year-old driver was ejected and killed. Three male passengers were injured; one passenger was also ejected. Police recorded unsafe speed and driver inattention.
A driver in a sedan was traveling west on the Belt Parkway when the vehicle overturned. The 22-year-old driver was ejected and killed. Three male passengers were injured; police said one passenger was also ejected. According to the police report, the crash killed the 22-year-old driver and injured three male passengers, ages 18, 20, and 22. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The report notes that some occupants wore no safety equipment, mentioned after the cited driver errors. The car was registered in New Jersey and suffered an overturn.