Mar 6 - An SUV making a left turn collided with a moped traveling straight on Lenox Rd in Brooklyn. The moped driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries, experiencing shock and minor bleeding. The SUV’s right front bumper was damaged on impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:07 on Lenox Rd near Bedford Ave in Brooklyn. The SUV, traveling northwest, was making a left turn when it struck the moped, which was going straight south. The point of impact was the SUV’s right front bumper and the moped’s center front end. The moped driver, a 25-year-old male, was injured with knee, lower leg, and foot trauma, suffered minor bleeding, and was in shock. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, but the SUV driver’s action of making a left turn into the path of the moped was the critical event leading to the collision. The moped driver was wearing a helmet, but no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797260 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Mar 3 - A dump truck turned right on Withers Street. It struck a man crouched in the road. The driver fled. The man died at Elmhurst Hospital. Police are still investigating. Brooklyn’s streets claim more lives. The toll grows.

Gothamist reported on March 3, 2025, that a dump truck driver fatally struck a man in his 20s on Withers Street near Woodpoint Road in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The man was 'crouched in the street to pick up food' when the northbound truck turned right and hit him, according to NYPD officials. The driver, a 49-year-old man, left the scene. No arrests have been made. The NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad is investigating. The article notes this crash followed two other recent fatal collisions in Brooklyn. The incident underscores persistent dangers for pedestrians and ongoing issues with drivers leaving crash scenes. NYPD data shows at least 10 traffic deaths in Brooklyn so far this year, matching last year’s pace.

• Dump Truck Kills Pedestrian In Williamsburg, Gothamist, Published 2025-03-03

Mar 2 - A man sped through a stop sign in Brownsville. His Mercedes hit a school bus. His passenger died. He ran from the wreck in a taxi. Police found him later. The victim’s family mourns. The street remains unchanged.

NY Daily News reported on March 2, 2025, that Tyree Epps, 32, drove a Mercedes-Benz without a license, ran a stop sign on Van Sinderen Ave, and crashed into a school bus. The article states, “After the crash, Epps hopped in a taxi and took off, leaving his 26-year-old passenger, Imani Vance, in the front seat suffering severe head trauma.” Epps faces charges of manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, leaving the scene, and unlicensed driving. The bus driver survived. The crash exposes ongoing risks from unlicensed, reckless drivers and the persistent danger at city intersections. The victim’s family is left to grieve and organize a funeral, while the intersection remains a site of loss.

• Unlicensed Driver Flees Fatal Brooklyn Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-02

Mar 1 - A Kia slammed into a Toyota on Stockholm Street. Hayden Wallace, 29, died. Two friends survived with critical wounds. The driver fled. Police arrested Christopher Seabrook. The crash left a new life cut short, a city shaken.

According to the NY Daily News (published March 1, 2025), Christopher Seabrook, 28, was arrested for the hit-and-run crash that killed Hayden Wallace, 29, in Bushwick on January 8, 2024. Seabrook allegedly crashed a Kia Sportage into a Toyota Yaris carrying Wallace and friends, then fled the scene on foot. Wallace died; two others were critically injured. The Toyota’s driver was also charged with driving without a license. Seabrook faces charges including manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and leaving the scene. The article quotes Wallace’s aunt: “He lived life to the fullest. He was only 29 years old and lit up every room he entered.” The case highlights the deadly consequences of reckless driving and fleeing crash scenes in New York City.

• Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-01

Feb 27 - Two sedans smashed head-on on Utica Avenue. A 19-year-old woman in the back seat took the brunt. She suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Both cars’ front ends crumpled. The street bore the force.

According to the police report, a crash occurred at 8:00 a.m. on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. A westbound Honda sedan going straight collided head-on with an eastbound Toyota sedan making a left turn. Both vehicles suffered center front-end damage. A 19-year-old female passenger in the left rear seat was injured, sustaining whiplash and injuries to her entire body. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger of left turns and head-on impacts between vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795654 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Feb 26 - Two sedans collided on Ditmas Avenue. A 34-year-old woman driving was hurt, her elbow fractured and dislocated. Both cars struck front bumpers. Police cite unspecified driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.

According to the police report, two sedans crashed on Ditmas Avenue near Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn at 16:55. The female driver, age 34, was making a left turn when her sedan collided with another sedan going straight. The impact struck the left front bumper of her car and the right front bumper of the other. She suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The police report lists unspecified contributing factors, indicating driver errors played a role. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not assign fault to the injured driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796768 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Feb 24 - Two sedans collided on Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn as both vehicles made right turns. The crash injured two rear-seat passengers, leaving them with bruises and contusions to the knee and back. Both vehicles showed no damage at impact points.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:30 PM on Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn. Two sedans, a Honda and a Jeep, were both making right turns traveling southeast when they collided. The Honda's right front bumper struck the Jeep's left rear bumper. Neither vehicle sustained visible damage at the impact points. Two occupants in the Jeep, seated in the rear, were injured. A 26-year-old male passenger suffered contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot, while a 24-year-old female passenger had contusions and bruises to her back. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield. The collision highlights risks when multiple vehicles execute simultaneous turns in close proximity.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795666 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Feb 24 - A 20-year-old woman was struck while crossing at an intersection in Brooklyn. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, made a left turn and hit the pedestrian at the center front end. The victim suffered a hip and upper leg contusion.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of E 98 St and Saratoga Ave in Brooklyn at 8:43 AM. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when a 2022 Jeep sedan, traveling south and making a left turn, struck her at the center front end. The driver was a licensed female from New York. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruise to the hip and upper leg, with injury severity rated as moderate (3). The report does not specify contributing factors for the driver but notes the pedestrian's crossing action as unspecified. The vehicle sustained no damage. The incident highlights the dangers posed by left-turning vehicles to pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795842 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Feb 23 - A taxi and a sedan collided head-on on Rutland Road in Brooklyn. Three men inside the taxi suffered whiplash and injuries to head, chest, and back. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor according to the police report.

At approximately 4:30 AM on Rutland Road in Brooklyn, a collision occurred between a taxi traveling south and a sedan traveling west, both going straight ahead. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor in the crash. The taxi's left front bumper and the sedan's right front bumper sustained center front end damage. The taxi carried three male occupants: a 36-year-old driver with chest injuries and whiplash, a 23-year-old left rear passenger with head injuries and whiplash, and a 22-year-old right rear passenger with back injuries and whiplash. All were conscious and not ejected. The report does not specify other contributing factors or victim behaviors. The collision caused serious injuries to the taxi occupants, highlighting the dangers of impaired driving.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794254 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Feb 22 - A 22-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and suffered upper arm injuries after his motorcycle was struck on the right side doors by a car traveling south. The collision caused severe damage to both vehicles and left the rider in shock.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured and ejected during a collision at 19:10 in Brooklyn near E 98 St. The motorcycle, traveling south, was hit on the right side doors by a 2024 Toyota car also traveling south. The car impacted the motorcycle at the center back end, causing damage to both vehicles. The motorcyclist sustained a shoulder and upper arm injury with injury severity rated at 3 and was reported to be in shock. The motorcyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the motorcyclist and does not specify driver errors for the car, but the impact location and damage suggest a failure to maintain safe distance or awareness. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796305 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Feb 18 - SUV struck a 69-year-old woman crossing Linden Blvd at Rockaway Pkwy. She was incoherent, suffered back injuries. No driver errors listed. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 69-year-old female pedestrian was hit by a northbound SUV while crossing Linden Blvd at Rockaway Pkwy in Brooklyn. The crash happened at 7:33 PM. The woman was crossing with the signal and suffered back injuries, described as incoherent at the scene. The driver was licensed and the SUV was initially parked before the collision. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle had no damage. The report details the impact and injuries without attributing fault to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794375 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Feb 18 - A BMW X5 veered off Belt Parkway near Exit 14. The SUV struck a tree. Marcus Joseph, 41, died at the scene. No passengers. No bystanders hurt. The crash left only silence and wreckage on the Brooklyn road.

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

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

Feb 13 - Council pushes for a study and five-year plan to install tactile paving on city sidewalks. The bill targets safer streets for blind and low-vision New Yorkers. Sponsors demand action, not delay.

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

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

Feb 13 - Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly gaps for walkers and riders.

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

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

Feb 13 - Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly gaps for walkers and riders.

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

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

Feb 7 - A southbound SUV struck a parked SUV on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The 89-year-old driver of the moving vehicle was injured and became incoherent. The crash involved front-end impact with the moving SUV and side damage to the parked SUV.

According to the police report, at 17:21 on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn, a 1998 Chevrolet SUV traveling southbound collided with a parked 2024 Kia SUV. The moving vehicle impacted the center front end, while the parked vehicle sustained damage to its left side doors. The sole occupant and driver of the moving SUV, an 89-year-old male, was injured and found incoherent after the crash. The report lists 'Illness' as a contributing factor, indicating a possible medical issue affecting the driver. There is no indication of victim fault or pedestrian involvement. The collision resulted from the moving vehicle striking the parked vehicle, highlighting driver impairment as a key factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791327 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Feb 7 - An 80-year-old man suffered severe leg fractures when an SUV making a left turn hit him at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver’s inattention and limited view caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a 2019 Jeep SUV was making a left turn on Lenox Rd near Bedford Ave in Brooklyn at 1:35 PM when it struck an 80-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors to the crash. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver’s failure to maintain attention and limited visibility directly contributed to the collision. The pedestrian’s actions are listed as unknown, with no contributing factors assigned to him.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792772 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Feb 6 - Two sedans collided on Farragut Road. The trailing car struck the lead. A front passenger took the hit. Head injury. Whiplash. Police blame driver distraction. Streets stay dangerous.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling eastbound on Farragut Road near Albany Avenue in Brooklyn collided at 1:55 PM. The trailing sedan struck the right rear bumper of the lead vehicle. A front-seat passenger in the trailing car suffered a head injury and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. The passenger was conscious, not ejected, and wore a lap belt. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The incident underscores the risk posed by distracted drivers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791329 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Feb 5 - A pickup truck turned left into blinding sun at E 59 St and Beverley Rd. Its bumper smashed a 14-year-old girl’s face as she crossed with the signal. Blood pooled on the pavement. She stood, hands pressed to her wound.

According to the police report, a pickup truck was making a left turn at the corner of E 59 St and Beverley Rd in Brooklyn when it struck a 14-year-old pedestrian. The incident occurred at 15:17. The report states the driver turned 'into the sun,' with 'glare' listed as a contributing factor. The left front bumper of the truck hit the girl in the face, causing severe bleeding. She remained conscious and standing, hands pressed to her wound. The police narrative confirms the girl was 'crossing with the signal' at the intersection. The report does not list any victim behavior as a contributing factor, but explicitly notes the driver's action—turning left into glare—preceded the impact. The data underscores the persistent danger posed by turning vehicles at signalized crossings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790784 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Feb 4 - A 30-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after being struck by an SUV while crossing at an intersection. The pedestrian was conscious and bruised. The crash occurred on Willmohr Street in Brooklyn at 7:23 p.m.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a Ford SUV struck him at the intersection of Willmohr Street and East 98th Street in Brooklyn at 7:23 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no contributing factors from the pedestrian or the driver, and no driver errors such as failure to yield were explicitly cited. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision. The vehicle was unoccupied by any passengers, and no additional details about driver actions or vehicle damage were provided. The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when crossing legally.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799522 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09