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 2025-11-10

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 2025-11-10

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 2025-11-10

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 2025-11-10

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 2025-11-10

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 2025-11-10

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 2025-11-10

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 2025-11-10

Feb 4 - A 49-year-old woman crossing with the signal suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV making a left turn struck her on Snyder Avenue. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing a collision that left the pedestrian bruised but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Snyder Avenue in Brooklyn at 9:30 AM. A 49-year-old female pedestrian was crossing at an intersection with the signal when she was struck by a southbound SUV making a left turn. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian on the left front quarter panel, causing contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were mentioned. The driver, a licensed male in a 2013 SUV, did not yield while turning, directly causing the collision and injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790568 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-10

Feb 2 - A 61-year-old cyclist was thrown from his bike when a southbound sedan hit him on East 46th Street near Foster Avenue. Blood pooled on the pavement. The car’s front end crumpled. The man lay still, head split, the street marked by violence.

According to the police report, a 61-year-old man riding a bike eastbound on East 46th Street near Foster Avenue was struck by a southbound Honda sedan at approximately 1:00 PM in Brooklyn. The report states the cyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered severe head trauma, with blood pooling on the pavement. The sedan’s center front end was crumpled from the impact. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but the police report does not list helmet use as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were described as going straight ahead before the crash. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' offering no details on specific driver errors. The impact location and narrative underscore the violence of the collision and the vulnerability of the cyclist in the face of a fast-moving vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789911 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-10

Feb 1 - A 59-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing Foster Avenue in Brooklyn. She suffered a concussion. The driver continued straight. No driver errors listed. The street remains dangerous for those on foot.

According to the police report, a 59-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Foster Avenue in Brooklyn at 8:58 p.m. She was not at a crosswalk or signal when a 2017 Nissan SUV, traveling east, struck her. The woman suffered a concussion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors for the driver. The vehicle showed no damage. The only contributing factors listed for the pedestrian are unspecified. This crash underscores the persistent risks faced by pedestrians crossing busy Brooklyn streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789815 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-10

Jan 31 - A 31-year-old woman suffered back injuries and shock after an SUV hit her while she crossed Albany Avenue with the signal. The vehicle was making a right turn westbound when it struck her at the intersection, causing significant trauma and pain complaints.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:41 on Albany Avenue in Brooklyn. A Station Wagon/SUV was making a right turn traveling west when it struck a 31-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end, damaging the right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained back injuries, experienced shock, and complained of pain or nausea. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not assign fault to the pedestrian. The driver's actions—making a right turn and striking a pedestrian crossing legally—highlight critical dangers posed by vehicle maneuvers at intersections. No driver license status or other driver details were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789840 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-10

Jan 29 - A sedan turning right on Foster Avenue hit a 70-year-old man crossing with the signal. The man suffered bruises to his arm and hand. Driver inattention caused the crash. Brooklyn streets remain perilous.

According to the police report, a 70-year-old male pedestrian was crossing Foster Avenue with the signal when a southbound sedan made a right turn and struck him with the center front end. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No pedestrian actions contributed to the crash. The sedan showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. This collision highlights the ongoing risk posed by distracted drivers at Brooklyn intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789141 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-10

Jan 28 - A sedan and SUV slammed together on Church Avenue. The front passenger in the sedan took a blow to the chest. Metal twisted. No pedestrians or cyclists hurt. Impact was direct and violent.

According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV collided at 16:45 on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were moving straight when they struck, the sedan hit in the center front, the SUV on the left front bumper. The front passenger in the sedan, a 30-year-old woman, suffered chest contusions but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors and does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The force of the crash left the passenger injured, showing the violence of the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788968 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-10

Jan 26 - A cargo van turned left on Cropsey Avenue. It struck Mayya Gil, 95, and her aide. Gil died. The aide survived. No charges for the driver. Another senior lost to city traffic. The street remains dangerous for the old and frail.

Gothamist (2025-01-26) reports that Mayya Gil, 95, was killed while crossing Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn with her home health aide. According to the NYPD, 'a man driving a cargo van struck both of them while making a left turn.' Gil died from her injuries; her aide was hospitalized. Police did not arrest or charge the driver. The article notes that Gil was the second elderly pedestrian killed in Brooklyn this year, and cites Transportation Alternatives: '46 senior pedestrians were killed in car crashes across the city last year.' The crash highlights the ongoing risk seniors face on city streets, especially at intersections where turning vehicles endanger those crossing on foot.

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

Jan 25 - A Honda sedan, moving south on Kings Highway, struck a man in the crosswalk. The impact shattered his skull. He died on the pavement, headlights burning above, metal cooling in the Brooklyn night.

A man was killed when a southbound Honda sedan struck him head-on at the intersection of Kings Highway and Church Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the collision occurred. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor on the part of the driver. The impact was severe, with the victim suffering fatal head injuries and dying at the scene. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, and damage was noted on the left front bumper. The police report also lists 'Unspecified' as an additional contributing factor. While the pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted, the primary focus remains on the driver's unsafe speed as a critical factor in this fatal crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788144 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-10