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 12
▸ Crush Injuries 22
▸ Severe Bleeding 17
▸ Severe Lacerations 13
▸ Concussion 14
▸ Whiplash 158
▸ Contusion/Bruise 185
▸ Abrasion 130
▸ Pain/Nausea 55
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.
Caught Speeding Recently in CB 317
- 2023 Black Audi Sedan (LCM8254) – 457 times • 2 in last 90d here
- 2017 Black Lexus Sedan (LPY1138) – 233 times • 9 in last 90d here
- 2019 Nissan Sedan (KZC2999) – 197 times • 7 in last 90d here
- 2024 Ford Spor (3DNW82) – 177 times • 2 in last 90d here
- 2023 Gray GMC Pickup (LED1645) – 170 times • 1 in last 90d here
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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Seven o’clock on Rockaway Parkway
Brooklyn CB17: Jan 1, 2022 - Oct 16, 2025
Just after 7 PM on Oct 8, a taxi making a left at Rockaway Parkway and Rutland Road hit a 32‑year‑old man who was walking. Police logged shock and a shoulder injury. The cab’s left front bumper took the hit (NYC Open Data).
This Week
- On Oct 8, a taxi driver turned left at Rockaway Parkway and Rutland Road and injured a man on foot (NYC Open Data).
- On Oct 6, at East New York Avenue and East 98th Street, an SUV driver turning left hit a 56‑year‑old man who was crossing with the signal; police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield (NYC Open Data).
The toll on these blocks
Since Jan 1, 2022, in Brooklyn Community Board 17, 13 people have been killed and 4,906 injured in crashes. Eight of the dead were people walking; two were on bikes (NYC Open Data).
Church Avenue leads the injury list here: two deaths, 228 injuries. Linden Boulevard: one death, 181 injuries. Clarkson Avenue: one death, 78 injuries. These are not outliers. They are the pattern (NYC Open Data).
The 7 PM hour is one of the deadliest in this district over the period, with three recorded deaths. Early evening does not forgive a bad turn (NYC Open Data).
How people are being hit
Left turns keep breaking bodies. On Oct 6 at East New York Avenue and East 98th Street, the driver of a 2011 Chevy SUV hit a man who was crossing with the signal. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield (NYC Open Data).
Speed kills too. On Jan 25, 2025, at Church Avenue and Kings Highway, police recorded unsafe speed when a driver going straight hit and killed a 30‑year‑old man in the crosswalk (NYC Open Data, CrashID 4788144).
These are not storms or flukes. They are choices at corners.
Fix the turns. Slow the streets.
Start where the blood is: Church Avenue. Linden Boulevard. Harden the turns. Daylight the corners. Give walkers a head start with leading pedestrian intervals. Enforce yielding at left turns.
Citywide, slow the default. The tools exist. The city can lower speeds and expand 20 MPH zones. Use them. And Albany can curb repeat speeders by requiring intelligent speed assistance for habitual offenders. In the State Senate, Kevin Parker voted yes in committee on S 4045. The Council’s Farah Louis is the primary sponsor of Int 1353‑2025 to speed up school‑adjacent safety devices.
One corner at a time is how this ends. One law at a time too. The man hit at Rockaway and Rutland should not have been a test case.
Take one step now. Tell City Hall and Albany to act: /take_action/.
Frequently Asked Questions
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▸ What can be fixed right now?
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Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-16
- File S 4045, Open States, Published 2025-06-11
- File Int 1353-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
Other Representatives
Assembly Member Monique Chandler-Waterman
District 58
Council Member Farah Louis
District 45
State Senator Kevin Parker
District 21
▸ Other Geographies
Brooklyn CB17 Brooklyn Community Board 17 sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 67, District 45, AD 58, SD 21.
It contains East Flatbush-Erasmus, East Flatbush-Farragut, East Flatbush-Rugby, East Flatbush-Remsen Village, Holy Cross Cemetery.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Brooklyn Community Board 17
25
Cyclist Thrown, Bleeding on Rockaway Parkway▸Jan 25 - A 33-year-old man was hurled from his bicycle on Rockaway Parkway near Lenox Road. Blood covered his face. He lay still, incoherent, as his twisted bike frame glinted in the evening traffic. No helmet. The street moved on.
According to the police report, a 33-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike on Rockaway Parkway near Lenox Road in Brooklyn. The report describes the man as 'thrown from his bike, face bloodied, words broken.' He was found lying still and incoherent, suffering severe bleeding to the face. The bike was described as 'twisted on the pavement,' and the report notes the absence of a helmet. No contributing factors or driver errors are listed in the police data, and no other vehicles are specified as involved. The narrative centers on the violent impact and the cyclist's injuries, highlighting the vulnerability of those traveling by bike in evening Brooklyn traffic. The police report does not cite any cyclist behavior as a contributing factor, mentioning helmet use only in the context of injury description.
25
SUV Left Turn Hits Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸Jan 25 - A 49-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn in Brooklyn. The vehicle failed to yield right-of-way, hitting her in the hip and upper leg. She remained conscious but suffered internal injuries.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn at 3:52 PM. A 2019 SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, was making a left turn when it struck a 49-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her hip and upper leg and was conscious after the impact. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor on the part of the vehicle operator. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV, which sustained damage in the same area. No pedestrian errors were listed as contributing factors. This collision highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing streets.
23Int 1173-2025
Louis co-sponsors helmet mandate bill, which experts say reduces overall cycling safety.▸Jan 23 - Council wants every cyclist in New York to wear a helmet. No helmet, pay a $50 fine. The bill targets riders not already covered by other laws. Debate now sits with the transportation committee.
Bill Int 1173-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced January 23, 2025. The bill states: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of New York, in relation to requiring bicyclists to wear protective headgear.' Public Advocate Jumaane Williams leads as primary sponsor, joined by Council Members Holden, Vernikov, Narcisse, Moya, Schulman, Louis, Hanks, Brannan, and Zhuang. The measure would fine cyclists up to $50 for riding without a helmet, unless already required by other laws. The bill awaits further action in committee.
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File Int 1173-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-01-23
22
Bus and SUV Collide on Brooklyn Avenue▸Jan 22 - A bus and an SUV collided on New York Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cited driver inattention and traffic control disregard as causes. The crash left the SUV driver injured but conscious.
According to the police report, at 11:15 AM on New York Avenue in Brooklyn, a collision occurred between a bus traveling west and an SUV traveling south. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the bus and the center front end of the SUV. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained injuries to his entire body and complained of whiplash. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors to the crash. The SUV driver was not ejected and remained conscious. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights driver errors and systemic dangers at this intersection.
22
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jan 22 - SUV hit a woman crossing with the signal in Brooklyn. She suffered full-body injuries and shock. No vehicle damage. Driver turned left. Police list no driver errors. System failed to protect her.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old woman was struck by a 2017 SUV while crossing Winthrop Street at East 52nd Street in Brooklyn at 7:50 AM. She was crossing with the signal when the southbound SUV made a left turn and hit her. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her entire body and was in shock. The report notes no visible complaints and no vehicle damage. Police did not cite any driver errors or contributing factors. The data shows the pedestrian followed the law, yet was still injured by a turning vehicle. The report highlights the persistent risk faced by pedestrians at intersections.
20
Sedan Driver Injured in Multi-Vehicle Collision▸Jan 20 - A 27-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and shock in a multi-vehicle crash on Lenox Rd, Brooklyn. The collision involved multiple sedans, with unsafe speed and other vehicular factors cited by police. The driver was restrained by a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Lenox Rd in Brooklyn at 12:45. The injured party was a 27-year-old male driver who sustained head injuries and was in shock. He was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The collision involved multiple sedans, with impact points including left front bumper and center front end damage. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and multiple 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes, indicating driver errors. The injured driver complained of pain and nausea. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved or cited. The report highlights driver-related factors as the cause, with no victim fault mentioned.
14
Alcohol-Involved Crash Injures Brooklyn Passengers▸Jan 14 - SUV and sedan collided on E 94 St. Alcohol cited. A woman and a child, both passengers, suffered bruises. Impact left them hurt but conscious. System failed to keep them safe.
According to the police report, an SUV and a sedan collided at 11:55 a.m. on E 94 St near Ditmas Ave in Brooklyn. Alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor. Three occupants were injured. A 41-year-old woman in the front passenger seat suffered knee and leg bruises. A 5-year-old girl in the rear, restrained in a child seat, suffered a neck contusion. Both were conscious and not ejected. The report highlights alcohol involvement as driver error. No fault is assigned to the injured passengers.
10
Sedans Crash During Left Turn on Clarkson▸Jan 10 - Two sedans collided at Clarkson Avenue. A right rear passenger suffered back injuries and shock. The crash tore metal and left pain. No driver errors listed. Brooklyn street, early morning, danger struck fast.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 6:45 AM at Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. One sedan traveled north, going straight. The other, also northbound, made a left turn. The impact struck the right rear quarter panel of the first sedan and the left front bumper of the second. A 57-year-old woman riding as the right rear passenger in the first car suffered back injuries and shock. She wore no safety equipment and was not ejected. The report lists no explicit driver errors or contributing factors. No mention of failure to yield, speeding, or signals. The crash left one injured and two vehicles damaged.
8
Three Injured as Sedans Crash on Church Ave▸Jan 8 - Two sedans slammed together on Church Avenue. Three men inside suffered full-body injuries and shock. The crash left them in pain and nausea. No driver errors listed. The impact was brutal and sudden.
According to the police report, at 11:53 AM on Church Avenue in Brooklyn, a Chevrolet sedan traveling west struck a parked Subaru sedan, hitting the Subaru's left side doors and the Chevrolet's front end. Three men in the Chevrolet, all aged 25 to 28, were injured. Each suffered injuries to their entire bodies, experienced shock, and complained of pain or nausea. All wore lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The violent collision left all occupants hurt, showing the force of car crashes even without listed violations.
8Int 1160-2025
Louis sponsors bill to require quick pavement marking restoration, boosting street safety.▸Jan 8 - Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly crossings for walkers and riders.
Int 1160-2025, now enacted by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, forces the Department of Transportation to install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. The bill, sponsored by Farah N. Louis (primary) and co-sponsored by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, Ariola, and others, passed on March 15, 2025. The law demands annual reporting on compliance and reasons for any delay. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Quick, visible lines cut confusion and protect people crossing or riding. The law took effect immediately.
-
File Int 1160-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-01-08
8S 131
Parker co-sponsors bill to consider, not require, complete street design.▸Jan 8 - Senate bill S 131 demands complete street design for state-funded projects. Sponsors push for safer roads. Guidance will go public. Streets could change. Pedestrians and cyclists stand to gain.
Senate bill S 131 was introduced on January 8, 2025, now in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Requires the consideration of complete street design for certain transportation projects which receive federal or state funding,' aims to force safer street planning. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan leads, joined by co-sponsors Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, Samra Brouk, Cordell Cleare, Leroy Comrie, Jeremy Cooney, Nathalia Fernandez, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Robert Jackson, Rachel May, Kevin S. Parker, Christopher Ryan, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill also orders the department to publish guidance on street design. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 131,
Open States,
Published 2025-01-08
4
Infiniti Ignores Signal, Crushes Cyclist’s Shoulder▸Jan 4 - Southbound Infiniti struck a 31-year-old cyclist on Albany Avenue. Metal tore flesh. Shoulder crushed. Darkness swallowed the scene. Traffic control disregarded. The cyclist stayed conscious, pain radiating in the quiet Brooklyn night.
A 31-year-old man riding a bike was struck by the right front bumper of a southbound Infiniti sedan on Albany Avenue near Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:19 a.m. and involved a clear violation: 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The report states, 'A man on a bike, 31, struck by the right front bumper of a southbound Infiniti. Shoulder crushed. He stayed conscious. Traffic control ignored.' The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his upper arm and shoulder but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist, placing the cause squarely on the driver’s failure to obey traffic control. The impact left the street quiet, the danger unaddressed.
1
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸Jan 1 - A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
-
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
Jan 25 - A 33-year-old man was hurled from his bicycle on Rockaway Parkway near Lenox Road. Blood covered his face. He lay still, incoherent, as his twisted bike frame glinted in the evening traffic. No helmet. The street moved on.
According to the police report, a 33-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike on Rockaway Parkway near Lenox Road in Brooklyn. The report describes the man as 'thrown from his bike, face bloodied, words broken.' He was found lying still and incoherent, suffering severe bleeding to the face. The bike was described as 'twisted on the pavement,' and the report notes the absence of a helmet. No contributing factors or driver errors are listed in the police data, and no other vehicles are specified as involved. The narrative centers on the violent impact and the cyclist's injuries, highlighting the vulnerability of those traveling by bike in evening Brooklyn traffic. The police report does not cite any cyclist behavior as a contributing factor, mentioning helmet use only in the context of injury description.
25
SUV Left Turn Hits Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸Jan 25 - A 49-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn in Brooklyn. The vehicle failed to yield right-of-way, hitting her in the hip and upper leg. She remained conscious but suffered internal injuries.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn at 3:52 PM. A 2019 SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, was making a left turn when it struck a 49-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her hip and upper leg and was conscious after the impact. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor on the part of the vehicle operator. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV, which sustained damage in the same area. No pedestrian errors were listed as contributing factors. This collision highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing streets.
23Int 1173-2025
Louis co-sponsors helmet mandate bill, which experts say reduces overall cycling safety.▸Jan 23 - Council wants every cyclist in New York to wear a helmet. No helmet, pay a $50 fine. The bill targets riders not already covered by other laws. Debate now sits with the transportation committee.
Bill Int 1173-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced January 23, 2025. The bill states: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of New York, in relation to requiring bicyclists to wear protective headgear.' Public Advocate Jumaane Williams leads as primary sponsor, joined by Council Members Holden, Vernikov, Narcisse, Moya, Schulman, Louis, Hanks, Brannan, and Zhuang. The measure would fine cyclists up to $50 for riding without a helmet, unless already required by other laws. The bill awaits further action in committee.
-
File Int 1173-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-01-23
22
Bus and SUV Collide on Brooklyn Avenue▸Jan 22 - A bus and an SUV collided on New York Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cited driver inattention and traffic control disregard as causes. The crash left the SUV driver injured but conscious.
According to the police report, at 11:15 AM on New York Avenue in Brooklyn, a collision occurred between a bus traveling west and an SUV traveling south. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the bus and the center front end of the SUV. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained injuries to his entire body and complained of whiplash. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors to the crash. The SUV driver was not ejected and remained conscious. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights driver errors and systemic dangers at this intersection.
22
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jan 22 - SUV hit a woman crossing with the signal in Brooklyn. She suffered full-body injuries and shock. No vehicle damage. Driver turned left. Police list no driver errors. System failed to protect her.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old woman was struck by a 2017 SUV while crossing Winthrop Street at East 52nd Street in Brooklyn at 7:50 AM. She was crossing with the signal when the southbound SUV made a left turn and hit her. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her entire body and was in shock. The report notes no visible complaints and no vehicle damage. Police did not cite any driver errors or contributing factors. The data shows the pedestrian followed the law, yet was still injured by a turning vehicle. The report highlights the persistent risk faced by pedestrians at intersections.
20
Sedan Driver Injured in Multi-Vehicle Collision▸Jan 20 - A 27-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and shock in a multi-vehicle crash on Lenox Rd, Brooklyn. The collision involved multiple sedans, with unsafe speed and other vehicular factors cited by police. The driver was restrained by a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Lenox Rd in Brooklyn at 12:45. The injured party was a 27-year-old male driver who sustained head injuries and was in shock. He was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The collision involved multiple sedans, with impact points including left front bumper and center front end damage. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and multiple 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes, indicating driver errors. The injured driver complained of pain and nausea. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved or cited. The report highlights driver-related factors as the cause, with no victim fault mentioned.
14
Alcohol-Involved Crash Injures Brooklyn Passengers▸Jan 14 - SUV and sedan collided on E 94 St. Alcohol cited. A woman and a child, both passengers, suffered bruises. Impact left them hurt but conscious. System failed to keep them safe.
According to the police report, an SUV and a sedan collided at 11:55 a.m. on E 94 St near Ditmas Ave in Brooklyn. Alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor. Three occupants were injured. A 41-year-old woman in the front passenger seat suffered knee and leg bruises. A 5-year-old girl in the rear, restrained in a child seat, suffered a neck contusion. Both were conscious and not ejected. The report highlights alcohol involvement as driver error. No fault is assigned to the injured passengers.
10
Sedans Crash During Left Turn on Clarkson▸Jan 10 - Two sedans collided at Clarkson Avenue. A right rear passenger suffered back injuries and shock. The crash tore metal and left pain. No driver errors listed. Brooklyn street, early morning, danger struck fast.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 6:45 AM at Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. One sedan traveled north, going straight. The other, also northbound, made a left turn. The impact struck the right rear quarter panel of the first sedan and the left front bumper of the second. A 57-year-old woman riding as the right rear passenger in the first car suffered back injuries and shock. She wore no safety equipment and was not ejected. The report lists no explicit driver errors or contributing factors. No mention of failure to yield, speeding, or signals. The crash left one injured and two vehicles damaged.
8
Three Injured as Sedans Crash on Church Ave▸Jan 8 - Two sedans slammed together on Church Avenue. Three men inside suffered full-body injuries and shock. The crash left them in pain and nausea. No driver errors listed. The impact was brutal and sudden.
According to the police report, at 11:53 AM on Church Avenue in Brooklyn, a Chevrolet sedan traveling west struck a parked Subaru sedan, hitting the Subaru's left side doors and the Chevrolet's front end. Three men in the Chevrolet, all aged 25 to 28, were injured. Each suffered injuries to their entire bodies, experienced shock, and complained of pain or nausea. All wore lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The violent collision left all occupants hurt, showing the force of car crashes even without listed violations.
8Int 1160-2025
Louis sponsors bill to require quick pavement marking restoration, boosting street safety.▸Jan 8 - Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly crossings for walkers and riders.
Int 1160-2025, now enacted by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, forces the Department of Transportation to install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. The bill, sponsored by Farah N. Louis (primary) and co-sponsored by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, Ariola, and others, passed on March 15, 2025. The law demands annual reporting on compliance and reasons for any delay. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Quick, visible lines cut confusion and protect people crossing or riding. The law took effect immediately.
-
File Int 1160-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-01-08
8S 131
Parker co-sponsors bill to consider, not require, complete street design.▸Jan 8 - Senate bill S 131 demands complete street design for state-funded projects. Sponsors push for safer roads. Guidance will go public. Streets could change. Pedestrians and cyclists stand to gain.
Senate bill S 131 was introduced on January 8, 2025, now in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Requires the consideration of complete street design for certain transportation projects which receive federal or state funding,' aims to force safer street planning. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan leads, joined by co-sponsors Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, Samra Brouk, Cordell Cleare, Leroy Comrie, Jeremy Cooney, Nathalia Fernandez, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Robert Jackson, Rachel May, Kevin S. Parker, Christopher Ryan, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill also orders the department to publish guidance on street design. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 131,
Open States,
Published 2025-01-08
4
Infiniti Ignores Signal, Crushes Cyclist’s Shoulder▸Jan 4 - Southbound Infiniti struck a 31-year-old cyclist on Albany Avenue. Metal tore flesh. Shoulder crushed. Darkness swallowed the scene. Traffic control disregarded. The cyclist stayed conscious, pain radiating in the quiet Brooklyn night.
A 31-year-old man riding a bike was struck by the right front bumper of a southbound Infiniti sedan on Albany Avenue near Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:19 a.m. and involved a clear violation: 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The report states, 'A man on a bike, 31, struck by the right front bumper of a southbound Infiniti. Shoulder crushed. He stayed conscious. Traffic control ignored.' The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his upper arm and shoulder but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist, placing the cause squarely on the driver’s failure to obey traffic control. The impact left the street quiet, the danger unaddressed.
1
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸Jan 1 - A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
-
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
Jan 25 - A 49-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn in Brooklyn. The vehicle failed to yield right-of-way, hitting her in the hip and upper leg. She remained conscious but suffered internal injuries.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn at 3:52 PM. A 2019 SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, was making a left turn when it struck a 49-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her hip and upper leg and was conscious after the impact. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor on the part of the vehicle operator. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV, which sustained damage in the same area. No pedestrian errors were listed as contributing factors. This collision highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing streets.
23Int 1173-2025
Louis co-sponsors helmet mandate bill, which experts say reduces overall cycling safety.▸Jan 23 - Council wants every cyclist in New York to wear a helmet. No helmet, pay a $50 fine. The bill targets riders not already covered by other laws. Debate now sits with the transportation committee.
Bill Int 1173-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced January 23, 2025. The bill states: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of New York, in relation to requiring bicyclists to wear protective headgear.' Public Advocate Jumaane Williams leads as primary sponsor, joined by Council Members Holden, Vernikov, Narcisse, Moya, Schulman, Louis, Hanks, Brannan, and Zhuang. The measure would fine cyclists up to $50 for riding without a helmet, unless already required by other laws. The bill awaits further action in committee.
-
File Int 1173-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-01-23
22
Bus and SUV Collide on Brooklyn Avenue▸Jan 22 - A bus and an SUV collided on New York Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cited driver inattention and traffic control disregard as causes. The crash left the SUV driver injured but conscious.
According to the police report, at 11:15 AM on New York Avenue in Brooklyn, a collision occurred between a bus traveling west and an SUV traveling south. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the bus and the center front end of the SUV. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained injuries to his entire body and complained of whiplash. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors to the crash. The SUV driver was not ejected and remained conscious. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights driver errors and systemic dangers at this intersection.
22
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jan 22 - SUV hit a woman crossing with the signal in Brooklyn. She suffered full-body injuries and shock. No vehicle damage. Driver turned left. Police list no driver errors. System failed to protect her.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old woman was struck by a 2017 SUV while crossing Winthrop Street at East 52nd Street in Brooklyn at 7:50 AM. She was crossing with the signal when the southbound SUV made a left turn and hit her. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her entire body and was in shock. The report notes no visible complaints and no vehicle damage. Police did not cite any driver errors or contributing factors. The data shows the pedestrian followed the law, yet was still injured by a turning vehicle. The report highlights the persistent risk faced by pedestrians at intersections.
20
Sedan Driver Injured in Multi-Vehicle Collision▸Jan 20 - A 27-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and shock in a multi-vehicle crash on Lenox Rd, Brooklyn. The collision involved multiple sedans, with unsafe speed and other vehicular factors cited by police. The driver was restrained by a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Lenox Rd in Brooklyn at 12:45. The injured party was a 27-year-old male driver who sustained head injuries and was in shock. He was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The collision involved multiple sedans, with impact points including left front bumper and center front end damage. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and multiple 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes, indicating driver errors. The injured driver complained of pain and nausea. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved or cited. The report highlights driver-related factors as the cause, with no victim fault mentioned.
14
Alcohol-Involved Crash Injures Brooklyn Passengers▸Jan 14 - SUV and sedan collided on E 94 St. Alcohol cited. A woman and a child, both passengers, suffered bruises. Impact left them hurt but conscious. System failed to keep them safe.
According to the police report, an SUV and a sedan collided at 11:55 a.m. on E 94 St near Ditmas Ave in Brooklyn. Alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor. Three occupants were injured. A 41-year-old woman in the front passenger seat suffered knee and leg bruises. A 5-year-old girl in the rear, restrained in a child seat, suffered a neck contusion. Both were conscious and not ejected. The report highlights alcohol involvement as driver error. No fault is assigned to the injured passengers.
10
Sedans Crash During Left Turn on Clarkson▸Jan 10 - Two sedans collided at Clarkson Avenue. A right rear passenger suffered back injuries and shock. The crash tore metal and left pain. No driver errors listed. Brooklyn street, early morning, danger struck fast.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 6:45 AM at Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. One sedan traveled north, going straight. The other, also northbound, made a left turn. The impact struck the right rear quarter panel of the first sedan and the left front bumper of the second. A 57-year-old woman riding as the right rear passenger in the first car suffered back injuries and shock. She wore no safety equipment and was not ejected. The report lists no explicit driver errors or contributing factors. No mention of failure to yield, speeding, or signals. The crash left one injured and two vehicles damaged.
8
Three Injured as Sedans Crash on Church Ave▸Jan 8 - Two sedans slammed together on Church Avenue. Three men inside suffered full-body injuries and shock. The crash left them in pain and nausea. No driver errors listed. The impact was brutal and sudden.
According to the police report, at 11:53 AM on Church Avenue in Brooklyn, a Chevrolet sedan traveling west struck a parked Subaru sedan, hitting the Subaru's left side doors and the Chevrolet's front end. Three men in the Chevrolet, all aged 25 to 28, were injured. Each suffered injuries to their entire bodies, experienced shock, and complained of pain or nausea. All wore lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The violent collision left all occupants hurt, showing the force of car crashes even without listed violations.
8Int 1160-2025
Louis sponsors bill to require quick pavement marking restoration, boosting street safety.▸Jan 8 - Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly crossings for walkers and riders.
Int 1160-2025, now enacted by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, forces the Department of Transportation to install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. The bill, sponsored by Farah N. Louis (primary) and co-sponsored by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, Ariola, and others, passed on March 15, 2025. The law demands annual reporting on compliance and reasons for any delay. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Quick, visible lines cut confusion and protect people crossing or riding. The law took effect immediately.
-
File Int 1160-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-01-08
8S 131
Parker co-sponsors bill to consider, not require, complete street design.▸Jan 8 - Senate bill S 131 demands complete street design for state-funded projects. Sponsors push for safer roads. Guidance will go public. Streets could change. Pedestrians and cyclists stand to gain.
Senate bill S 131 was introduced on January 8, 2025, now in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Requires the consideration of complete street design for certain transportation projects which receive federal or state funding,' aims to force safer street planning. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan leads, joined by co-sponsors Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, Samra Brouk, Cordell Cleare, Leroy Comrie, Jeremy Cooney, Nathalia Fernandez, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Robert Jackson, Rachel May, Kevin S. Parker, Christopher Ryan, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill also orders the department to publish guidance on street design. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 131,
Open States,
Published 2025-01-08
4
Infiniti Ignores Signal, Crushes Cyclist’s Shoulder▸Jan 4 - Southbound Infiniti struck a 31-year-old cyclist on Albany Avenue. Metal tore flesh. Shoulder crushed. Darkness swallowed the scene. Traffic control disregarded. The cyclist stayed conscious, pain radiating in the quiet Brooklyn night.
A 31-year-old man riding a bike was struck by the right front bumper of a southbound Infiniti sedan on Albany Avenue near Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:19 a.m. and involved a clear violation: 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The report states, 'A man on a bike, 31, struck by the right front bumper of a southbound Infiniti. Shoulder crushed. He stayed conscious. Traffic control ignored.' The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his upper arm and shoulder but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist, placing the cause squarely on the driver’s failure to obey traffic control. The impact left the street quiet, the danger unaddressed.
1
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸Jan 1 - A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
-
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
Jan 23 - Council wants every cyclist in New York to wear a helmet. No helmet, pay a $50 fine. The bill targets riders not already covered by other laws. Debate now sits with the transportation committee.
Bill Int 1173-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced January 23, 2025. The bill states: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of New York, in relation to requiring bicyclists to wear protective headgear.' Public Advocate Jumaane Williams leads as primary sponsor, joined by Council Members Holden, Vernikov, Narcisse, Moya, Schulman, Louis, Hanks, Brannan, and Zhuang. The measure would fine cyclists up to $50 for riding without a helmet, unless already required by other laws. The bill awaits further action in committee.
- File Int 1173-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-01-23
22
Bus and SUV Collide on Brooklyn Avenue▸Jan 22 - A bus and an SUV collided on New York Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cited driver inattention and traffic control disregard as causes. The crash left the SUV driver injured but conscious.
According to the police report, at 11:15 AM on New York Avenue in Brooklyn, a collision occurred between a bus traveling west and an SUV traveling south. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the bus and the center front end of the SUV. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained injuries to his entire body and complained of whiplash. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors to the crash. The SUV driver was not ejected and remained conscious. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights driver errors and systemic dangers at this intersection.
22
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jan 22 - SUV hit a woman crossing with the signal in Brooklyn. She suffered full-body injuries and shock. No vehicle damage. Driver turned left. Police list no driver errors. System failed to protect her.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old woman was struck by a 2017 SUV while crossing Winthrop Street at East 52nd Street in Brooklyn at 7:50 AM. She was crossing with the signal when the southbound SUV made a left turn and hit her. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her entire body and was in shock. The report notes no visible complaints and no vehicle damage. Police did not cite any driver errors or contributing factors. The data shows the pedestrian followed the law, yet was still injured by a turning vehicle. The report highlights the persistent risk faced by pedestrians at intersections.
20
Sedan Driver Injured in Multi-Vehicle Collision▸Jan 20 - A 27-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and shock in a multi-vehicle crash on Lenox Rd, Brooklyn. The collision involved multiple sedans, with unsafe speed and other vehicular factors cited by police. The driver was restrained by a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Lenox Rd in Brooklyn at 12:45. The injured party was a 27-year-old male driver who sustained head injuries and was in shock. He was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The collision involved multiple sedans, with impact points including left front bumper and center front end damage. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and multiple 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes, indicating driver errors. The injured driver complained of pain and nausea. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved or cited. The report highlights driver-related factors as the cause, with no victim fault mentioned.
14
Alcohol-Involved Crash Injures Brooklyn Passengers▸Jan 14 - SUV and sedan collided on E 94 St. Alcohol cited. A woman and a child, both passengers, suffered bruises. Impact left them hurt but conscious. System failed to keep them safe.
According to the police report, an SUV and a sedan collided at 11:55 a.m. on E 94 St near Ditmas Ave in Brooklyn. Alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor. Three occupants were injured. A 41-year-old woman in the front passenger seat suffered knee and leg bruises. A 5-year-old girl in the rear, restrained in a child seat, suffered a neck contusion. Both were conscious and not ejected. The report highlights alcohol involvement as driver error. No fault is assigned to the injured passengers.
10
Sedans Crash During Left Turn on Clarkson▸Jan 10 - Two sedans collided at Clarkson Avenue. A right rear passenger suffered back injuries and shock. The crash tore metal and left pain. No driver errors listed. Brooklyn street, early morning, danger struck fast.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 6:45 AM at Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. One sedan traveled north, going straight. The other, also northbound, made a left turn. The impact struck the right rear quarter panel of the first sedan and the left front bumper of the second. A 57-year-old woman riding as the right rear passenger in the first car suffered back injuries and shock. She wore no safety equipment and was not ejected. The report lists no explicit driver errors or contributing factors. No mention of failure to yield, speeding, or signals. The crash left one injured and two vehicles damaged.
8
Three Injured as Sedans Crash on Church Ave▸Jan 8 - Two sedans slammed together on Church Avenue. Three men inside suffered full-body injuries and shock. The crash left them in pain and nausea. No driver errors listed. The impact was brutal and sudden.
According to the police report, at 11:53 AM on Church Avenue in Brooklyn, a Chevrolet sedan traveling west struck a parked Subaru sedan, hitting the Subaru's left side doors and the Chevrolet's front end. Three men in the Chevrolet, all aged 25 to 28, were injured. Each suffered injuries to their entire bodies, experienced shock, and complained of pain or nausea. All wore lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The violent collision left all occupants hurt, showing the force of car crashes even without listed violations.
8Int 1160-2025
Louis sponsors bill to require quick pavement marking restoration, boosting street safety.▸Jan 8 - Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly crossings for walkers and riders.
Int 1160-2025, now enacted by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, forces the Department of Transportation to install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. The bill, sponsored by Farah N. Louis (primary) and co-sponsored by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, Ariola, and others, passed on March 15, 2025. The law demands annual reporting on compliance and reasons for any delay. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Quick, visible lines cut confusion and protect people crossing or riding. The law took effect immediately.
-
File Int 1160-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-01-08
8S 131
Parker co-sponsors bill to consider, not require, complete street design.▸Jan 8 - Senate bill S 131 demands complete street design for state-funded projects. Sponsors push for safer roads. Guidance will go public. Streets could change. Pedestrians and cyclists stand to gain.
Senate bill S 131 was introduced on January 8, 2025, now in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Requires the consideration of complete street design for certain transportation projects which receive federal or state funding,' aims to force safer street planning. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan leads, joined by co-sponsors Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, Samra Brouk, Cordell Cleare, Leroy Comrie, Jeremy Cooney, Nathalia Fernandez, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Robert Jackson, Rachel May, Kevin S. Parker, Christopher Ryan, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill also orders the department to publish guidance on street design. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 131,
Open States,
Published 2025-01-08
4
Infiniti Ignores Signal, Crushes Cyclist’s Shoulder▸Jan 4 - Southbound Infiniti struck a 31-year-old cyclist on Albany Avenue. Metal tore flesh. Shoulder crushed. Darkness swallowed the scene. Traffic control disregarded. The cyclist stayed conscious, pain radiating in the quiet Brooklyn night.
A 31-year-old man riding a bike was struck by the right front bumper of a southbound Infiniti sedan on Albany Avenue near Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:19 a.m. and involved a clear violation: 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The report states, 'A man on a bike, 31, struck by the right front bumper of a southbound Infiniti. Shoulder crushed. He stayed conscious. Traffic control ignored.' The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his upper arm and shoulder but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist, placing the cause squarely on the driver’s failure to obey traffic control. The impact left the street quiet, the danger unaddressed.
1
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸Jan 1 - A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
-
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
Jan 22 - A bus and an SUV collided on New York Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cited driver inattention and traffic control disregard as causes. The crash left the SUV driver injured but conscious.
According to the police report, at 11:15 AM on New York Avenue in Brooklyn, a collision occurred between a bus traveling west and an SUV traveling south. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the bus and the center front end of the SUV. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained injuries to his entire body and complained of whiplash. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors to the crash. The SUV driver was not ejected and remained conscious. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights driver errors and systemic dangers at this intersection.
22
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jan 22 - SUV hit a woman crossing with the signal in Brooklyn. She suffered full-body injuries and shock. No vehicle damage. Driver turned left. Police list no driver errors. System failed to protect her.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old woman was struck by a 2017 SUV while crossing Winthrop Street at East 52nd Street in Brooklyn at 7:50 AM. She was crossing with the signal when the southbound SUV made a left turn and hit her. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her entire body and was in shock. The report notes no visible complaints and no vehicle damage. Police did not cite any driver errors or contributing factors. The data shows the pedestrian followed the law, yet was still injured by a turning vehicle. The report highlights the persistent risk faced by pedestrians at intersections.
20
Sedan Driver Injured in Multi-Vehicle Collision▸Jan 20 - A 27-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and shock in a multi-vehicle crash on Lenox Rd, Brooklyn. The collision involved multiple sedans, with unsafe speed and other vehicular factors cited by police. The driver was restrained by a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Lenox Rd in Brooklyn at 12:45. The injured party was a 27-year-old male driver who sustained head injuries and was in shock. He was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The collision involved multiple sedans, with impact points including left front bumper and center front end damage. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and multiple 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes, indicating driver errors. The injured driver complained of pain and nausea. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved or cited. The report highlights driver-related factors as the cause, with no victim fault mentioned.
14
Alcohol-Involved Crash Injures Brooklyn Passengers▸Jan 14 - SUV and sedan collided on E 94 St. Alcohol cited. A woman and a child, both passengers, suffered bruises. Impact left them hurt but conscious. System failed to keep them safe.
According to the police report, an SUV and a sedan collided at 11:55 a.m. on E 94 St near Ditmas Ave in Brooklyn. Alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor. Three occupants were injured. A 41-year-old woman in the front passenger seat suffered knee and leg bruises. A 5-year-old girl in the rear, restrained in a child seat, suffered a neck contusion. Both were conscious and not ejected. The report highlights alcohol involvement as driver error. No fault is assigned to the injured passengers.
10
Sedans Crash During Left Turn on Clarkson▸Jan 10 - Two sedans collided at Clarkson Avenue. A right rear passenger suffered back injuries and shock. The crash tore metal and left pain. No driver errors listed. Brooklyn street, early morning, danger struck fast.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 6:45 AM at Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. One sedan traveled north, going straight. The other, also northbound, made a left turn. The impact struck the right rear quarter panel of the first sedan and the left front bumper of the second. A 57-year-old woman riding as the right rear passenger in the first car suffered back injuries and shock. She wore no safety equipment and was not ejected. The report lists no explicit driver errors or contributing factors. No mention of failure to yield, speeding, or signals. The crash left one injured and two vehicles damaged.
8
Three Injured as Sedans Crash on Church Ave▸Jan 8 - Two sedans slammed together on Church Avenue. Three men inside suffered full-body injuries and shock. The crash left them in pain and nausea. No driver errors listed. The impact was brutal and sudden.
According to the police report, at 11:53 AM on Church Avenue in Brooklyn, a Chevrolet sedan traveling west struck a parked Subaru sedan, hitting the Subaru's left side doors and the Chevrolet's front end. Three men in the Chevrolet, all aged 25 to 28, were injured. Each suffered injuries to their entire bodies, experienced shock, and complained of pain or nausea. All wore lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The violent collision left all occupants hurt, showing the force of car crashes even without listed violations.
8Int 1160-2025
Louis sponsors bill to require quick pavement marking restoration, boosting street safety.▸Jan 8 - Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly crossings for walkers and riders.
Int 1160-2025, now enacted by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, forces the Department of Transportation to install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. The bill, sponsored by Farah N. Louis (primary) and co-sponsored by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, Ariola, and others, passed on March 15, 2025. The law demands annual reporting on compliance and reasons for any delay. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Quick, visible lines cut confusion and protect people crossing or riding. The law took effect immediately.
-
File Int 1160-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-01-08
8S 131
Parker co-sponsors bill to consider, not require, complete street design.▸Jan 8 - Senate bill S 131 demands complete street design for state-funded projects. Sponsors push for safer roads. Guidance will go public. Streets could change. Pedestrians and cyclists stand to gain.
Senate bill S 131 was introduced on January 8, 2025, now in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Requires the consideration of complete street design for certain transportation projects which receive federal or state funding,' aims to force safer street planning. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan leads, joined by co-sponsors Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, Samra Brouk, Cordell Cleare, Leroy Comrie, Jeremy Cooney, Nathalia Fernandez, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Robert Jackson, Rachel May, Kevin S. Parker, Christopher Ryan, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill also orders the department to publish guidance on street design. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 131,
Open States,
Published 2025-01-08
4
Infiniti Ignores Signal, Crushes Cyclist’s Shoulder▸Jan 4 - Southbound Infiniti struck a 31-year-old cyclist on Albany Avenue. Metal tore flesh. Shoulder crushed. Darkness swallowed the scene. Traffic control disregarded. The cyclist stayed conscious, pain radiating in the quiet Brooklyn night.
A 31-year-old man riding a bike was struck by the right front bumper of a southbound Infiniti sedan on Albany Avenue near Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:19 a.m. and involved a clear violation: 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The report states, 'A man on a bike, 31, struck by the right front bumper of a southbound Infiniti. Shoulder crushed. He stayed conscious. Traffic control ignored.' The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his upper arm and shoulder but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist, placing the cause squarely on the driver’s failure to obey traffic control. The impact left the street quiet, the danger unaddressed.
1
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸Jan 1 - A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
-
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
Jan 22 - SUV hit a woman crossing with the signal in Brooklyn. She suffered full-body injuries and shock. No vehicle damage. Driver turned left. Police list no driver errors. System failed to protect her.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old woman was struck by a 2017 SUV while crossing Winthrop Street at East 52nd Street in Brooklyn at 7:50 AM. She was crossing with the signal when the southbound SUV made a left turn and hit her. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her entire body and was in shock. The report notes no visible complaints and no vehicle damage. Police did not cite any driver errors or contributing factors. The data shows the pedestrian followed the law, yet was still injured by a turning vehicle. The report highlights the persistent risk faced by pedestrians at intersections.
20
Sedan Driver Injured in Multi-Vehicle Collision▸Jan 20 - A 27-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and shock in a multi-vehicle crash on Lenox Rd, Brooklyn. The collision involved multiple sedans, with unsafe speed and other vehicular factors cited by police. The driver was restrained by a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Lenox Rd in Brooklyn at 12:45. The injured party was a 27-year-old male driver who sustained head injuries and was in shock. He was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The collision involved multiple sedans, with impact points including left front bumper and center front end damage. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and multiple 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes, indicating driver errors. The injured driver complained of pain and nausea. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved or cited. The report highlights driver-related factors as the cause, with no victim fault mentioned.
14
Alcohol-Involved Crash Injures Brooklyn Passengers▸Jan 14 - SUV and sedan collided on E 94 St. Alcohol cited. A woman and a child, both passengers, suffered bruises. Impact left them hurt but conscious. System failed to keep them safe.
According to the police report, an SUV and a sedan collided at 11:55 a.m. on E 94 St near Ditmas Ave in Brooklyn. Alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor. Three occupants were injured. A 41-year-old woman in the front passenger seat suffered knee and leg bruises. A 5-year-old girl in the rear, restrained in a child seat, suffered a neck contusion. Both were conscious and not ejected. The report highlights alcohol involvement as driver error. No fault is assigned to the injured passengers.
10
Sedans Crash During Left Turn on Clarkson▸Jan 10 - Two sedans collided at Clarkson Avenue. A right rear passenger suffered back injuries and shock. The crash tore metal and left pain. No driver errors listed. Brooklyn street, early morning, danger struck fast.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 6:45 AM at Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. One sedan traveled north, going straight. The other, also northbound, made a left turn. The impact struck the right rear quarter panel of the first sedan and the left front bumper of the second. A 57-year-old woman riding as the right rear passenger in the first car suffered back injuries and shock. She wore no safety equipment and was not ejected. The report lists no explicit driver errors or contributing factors. No mention of failure to yield, speeding, or signals. The crash left one injured and two vehicles damaged.
8
Three Injured as Sedans Crash on Church Ave▸Jan 8 - Two sedans slammed together on Church Avenue. Three men inside suffered full-body injuries and shock. The crash left them in pain and nausea. No driver errors listed. The impact was brutal and sudden.
According to the police report, at 11:53 AM on Church Avenue in Brooklyn, a Chevrolet sedan traveling west struck a parked Subaru sedan, hitting the Subaru's left side doors and the Chevrolet's front end. Three men in the Chevrolet, all aged 25 to 28, were injured. Each suffered injuries to their entire bodies, experienced shock, and complained of pain or nausea. All wore lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The violent collision left all occupants hurt, showing the force of car crashes even without listed violations.
8Int 1160-2025
Louis sponsors bill to require quick pavement marking restoration, boosting street safety.▸Jan 8 - Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly crossings for walkers and riders.
Int 1160-2025, now enacted by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, forces the Department of Transportation to install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. The bill, sponsored by Farah N. Louis (primary) and co-sponsored by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, Ariola, and others, passed on March 15, 2025. The law demands annual reporting on compliance and reasons for any delay. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Quick, visible lines cut confusion and protect people crossing or riding. The law took effect immediately.
-
File Int 1160-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-01-08
8S 131
Parker co-sponsors bill to consider, not require, complete street design.▸Jan 8 - Senate bill S 131 demands complete street design for state-funded projects. Sponsors push for safer roads. Guidance will go public. Streets could change. Pedestrians and cyclists stand to gain.
Senate bill S 131 was introduced on January 8, 2025, now in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Requires the consideration of complete street design for certain transportation projects which receive federal or state funding,' aims to force safer street planning. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan leads, joined by co-sponsors Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, Samra Brouk, Cordell Cleare, Leroy Comrie, Jeremy Cooney, Nathalia Fernandez, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Robert Jackson, Rachel May, Kevin S. Parker, Christopher Ryan, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill also orders the department to publish guidance on street design. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 131,
Open States,
Published 2025-01-08
4
Infiniti Ignores Signal, Crushes Cyclist’s Shoulder▸Jan 4 - Southbound Infiniti struck a 31-year-old cyclist on Albany Avenue. Metal tore flesh. Shoulder crushed. Darkness swallowed the scene. Traffic control disregarded. The cyclist stayed conscious, pain radiating in the quiet Brooklyn night.
A 31-year-old man riding a bike was struck by the right front bumper of a southbound Infiniti sedan on Albany Avenue near Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:19 a.m. and involved a clear violation: 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The report states, 'A man on a bike, 31, struck by the right front bumper of a southbound Infiniti. Shoulder crushed. He stayed conscious. Traffic control ignored.' The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his upper arm and shoulder but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist, placing the cause squarely on the driver’s failure to obey traffic control. The impact left the street quiet, the danger unaddressed.
1
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸Jan 1 - A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
Jan 20 - A 27-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and shock in a multi-vehicle crash on Lenox Rd, Brooklyn. The collision involved multiple sedans, with unsafe speed and other vehicular factors cited by police. The driver was restrained by a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Lenox Rd in Brooklyn at 12:45. The injured party was a 27-year-old male driver who sustained head injuries and was in shock. He was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The collision involved multiple sedans, with impact points including left front bumper and center front end damage. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and multiple 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes, indicating driver errors. The injured driver complained of pain and nausea. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved or cited. The report highlights driver-related factors as the cause, with no victim fault mentioned.
14
Alcohol-Involved Crash Injures Brooklyn Passengers▸Jan 14 - SUV and sedan collided on E 94 St. Alcohol cited. A woman and a child, both passengers, suffered bruises. Impact left them hurt but conscious. System failed to keep them safe.
According to the police report, an SUV and a sedan collided at 11:55 a.m. on E 94 St near Ditmas Ave in Brooklyn. Alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor. Three occupants were injured. A 41-year-old woman in the front passenger seat suffered knee and leg bruises. A 5-year-old girl in the rear, restrained in a child seat, suffered a neck contusion. Both were conscious and not ejected. The report highlights alcohol involvement as driver error. No fault is assigned to the injured passengers.
10
Sedans Crash During Left Turn on Clarkson▸Jan 10 - Two sedans collided at Clarkson Avenue. A right rear passenger suffered back injuries and shock. The crash tore metal and left pain. No driver errors listed. Brooklyn street, early morning, danger struck fast.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 6:45 AM at Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. One sedan traveled north, going straight. The other, also northbound, made a left turn. The impact struck the right rear quarter panel of the first sedan and the left front bumper of the second. A 57-year-old woman riding as the right rear passenger in the first car suffered back injuries and shock. She wore no safety equipment and was not ejected. The report lists no explicit driver errors or contributing factors. No mention of failure to yield, speeding, or signals. The crash left one injured and two vehicles damaged.
8
Three Injured as Sedans Crash on Church Ave▸Jan 8 - Two sedans slammed together on Church Avenue. Three men inside suffered full-body injuries and shock. The crash left them in pain and nausea. No driver errors listed. The impact was brutal and sudden.
According to the police report, at 11:53 AM on Church Avenue in Brooklyn, a Chevrolet sedan traveling west struck a parked Subaru sedan, hitting the Subaru's left side doors and the Chevrolet's front end. Three men in the Chevrolet, all aged 25 to 28, were injured. Each suffered injuries to their entire bodies, experienced shock, and complained of pain or nausea. All wore lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The violent collision left all occupants hurt, showing the force of car crashes even without listed violations.
8Int 1160-2025
Louis sponsors bill to require quick pavement marking restoration, boosting street safety.▸Jan 8 - Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly crossings for walkers and riders.
Int 1160-2025, now enacted by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, forces the Department of Transportation to install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. The bill, sponsored by Farah N. Louis (primary) and co-sponsored by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, Ariola, and others, passed on March 15, 2025. The law demands annual reporting on compliance and reasons for any delay. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Quick, visible lines cut confusion and protect people crossing or riding. The law took effect immediately.
-
File Int 1160-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-01-08
8S 131
Parker co-sponsors bill to consider, not require, complete street design.▸Jan 8 - Senate bill S 131 demands complete street design for state-funded projects. Sponsors push for safer roads. Guidance will go public. Streets could change. Pedestrians and cyclists stand to gain.
Senate bill S 131 was introduced on January 8, 2025, now in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Requires the consideration of complete street design for certain transportation projects which receive federal or state funding,' aims to force safer street planning. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan leads, joined by co-sponsors Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, Samra Brouk, Cordell Cleare, Leroy Comrie, Jeremy Cooney, Nathalia Fernandez, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Robert Jackson, Rachel May, Kevin S. Parker, Christopher Ryan, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill also orders the department to publish guidance on street design. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 131,
Open States,
Published 2025-01-08
4
Infiniti Ignores Signal, Crushes Cyclist’s Shoulder▸Jan 4 - Southbound Infiniti struck a 31-year-old cyclist on Albany Avenue. Metal tore flesh. Shoulder crushed. Darkness swallowed the scene. Traffic control disregarded. The cyclist stayed conscious, pain radiating in the quiet Brooklyn night.
A 31-year-old man riding a bike was struck by the right front bumper of a southbound Infiniti sedan on Albany Avenue near Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:19 a.m. and involved a clear violation: 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The report states, 'A man on a bike, 31, struck by the right front bumper of a southbound Infiniti. Shoulder crushed. He stayed conscious. Traffic control ignored.' The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his upper arm and shoulder but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist, placing the cause squarely on the driver’s failure to obey traffic control. The impact left the street quiet, the danger unaddressed.
1
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸Jan 1 - A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
-
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
Jan 14 - SUV and sedan collided on E 94 St. Alcohol cited. A woman and a child, both passengers, suffered bruises. Impact left them hurt but conscious. System failed to keep them safe.
According to the police report, an SUV and a sedan collided at 11:55 a.m. on E 94 St near Ditmas Ave in Brooklyn. Alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor. Three occupants were injured. A 41-year-old woman in the front passenger seat suffered knee and leg bruises. A 5-year-old girl in the rear, restrained in a child seat, suffered a neck contusion. Both were conscious and not ejected. The report highlights alcohol involvement as driver error. No fault is assigned to the injured passengers.
10
Sedans Crash During Left Turn on Clarkson▸Jan 10 - Two sedans collided at Clarkson Avenue. A right rear passenger suffered back injuries and shock. The crash tore metal and left pain. No driver errors listed. Brooklyn street, early morning, danger struck fast.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 6:45 AM at Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. One sedan traveled north, going straight. The other, also northbound, made a left turn. The impact struck the right rear quarter panel of the first sedan and the left front bumper of the second. A 57-year-old woman riding as the right rear passenger in the first car suffered back injuries and shock. She wore no safety equipment and was not ejected. The report lists no explicit driver errors or contributing factors. No mention of failure to yield, speeding, or signals. The crash left one injured and two vehicles damaged.
8
Three Injured as Sedans Crash on Church Ave▸Jan 8 - Two sedans slammed together on Church Avenue. Three men inside suffered full-body injuries and shock. The crash left them in pain and nausea. No driver errors listed. The impact was brutal and sudden.
According to the police report, at 11:53 AM on Church Avenue in Brooklyn, a Chevrolet sedan traveling west struck a parked Subaru sedan, hitting the Subaru's left side doors and the Chevrolet's front end. Three men in the Chevrolet, all aged 25 to 28, were injured. Each suffered injuries to their entire bodies, experienced shock, and complained of pain or nausea. All wore lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The violent collision left all occupants hurt, showing the force of car crashes even without listed violations.
8Int 1160-2025
Louis sponsors bill to require quick pavement marking restoration, boosting street safety.▸Jan 8 - Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly crossings for walkers and riders.
Int 1160-2025, now enacted by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, forces the Department of Transportation to install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. The bill, sponsored by Farah N. Louis (primary) and co-sponsored by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, Ariola, and others, passed on March 15, 2025. The law demands annual reporting on compliance and reasons for any delay. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Quick, visible lines cut confusion and protect people crossing or riding. The law took effect immediately.
-
File Int 1160-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-01-08
8S 131
Parker co-sponsors bill to consider, not require, complete street design.▸Jan 8 - Senate bill S 131 demands complete street design for state-funded projects. Sponsors push for safer roads. Guidance will go public. Streets could change. Pedestrians and cyclists stand to gain.
Senate bill S 131 was introduced on January 8, 2025, now in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Requires the consideration of complete street design for certain transportation projects which receive federal or state funding,' aims to force safer street planning. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan leads, joined by co-sponsors Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, Samra Brouk, Cordell Cleare, Leroy Comrie, Jeremy Cooney, Nathalia Fernandez, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Robert Jackson, Rachel May, Kevin S. Parker, Christopher Ryan, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill also orders the department to publish guidance on street design. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 131,
Open States,
Published 2025-01-08
4
Infiniti Ignores Signal, Crushes Cyclist’s Shoulder▸Jan 4 - Southbound Infiniti struck a 31-year-old cyclist on Albany Avenue. Metal tore flesh. Shoulder crushed. Darkness swallowed the scene. Traffic control disregarded. The cyclist stayed conscious, pain radiating in the quiet Brooklyn night.
A 31-year-old man riding a bike was struck by the right front bumper of a southbound Infiniti sedan on Albany Avenue near Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:19 a.m. and involved a clear violation: 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The report states, 'A man on a bike, 31, struck by the right front bumper of a southbound Infiniti. Shoulder crushed. He stayed conscious. Traffic control ignored.' The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his upper arm and shoulder but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist, placing the cause squarely on the driver’s failure to obey traffic control. The impact left the street quiet, the danger unaddressed.
1
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸Jan 1 - A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
-
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
Jan 10 - Two sedans collided at Clarkson Avenue. A right rear passenger suffered back injuries and shock. The crash tore metal and left pain. No driver errors listed. Brooklyn street, early morning, danger struck fast.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 6:45 AM at Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. One sedan traveled north, going straight. The other, also northbound, made a left turn. The impact struck the right rear quarter panel of the first sedan and the left front bumper of the second. A 57-year-old woman riding as the right rear passenger in the first car suffered back injuries and shock. She wore no safety equipment and was not ejected. The report lists no explicit driver errors or contributing factors. No mention of failure to yield, speeding, or signals. The crash left one injured and two vehicles damaged.
8
Three Injured as Sedans Crash on Church Ave▸Jan 8 - Two sedans slammed together on Church Avenue. Three men inside suffered full-body injuries and shock. The crash left them in pain and nausea. No driver errors listed. The impact was brutal and sudden.
According to the police report, at 11:53 AM on Church Avenue in Brooklyn, a Chevrolet sedan traveling west struck a parked Subaru sedan, hitting the Subaru's left side doors and the Chevrolet's front end. Three men in the Chevrolet, all aged 25 to 28, were injured. Each suffered injuries to their entire bodies, experienced shock, and complained of pain or nausea. All wore lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The violent collision left all occupants hurt, showing the force of car crashes even without listed violations.
8Int 1160-2025
Louis sponsors bill to require quick pavement marking restoration, boosting street safety.▸Jan 8 - Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly crossings for walkers and riders.
Int 1160-2025, now enacted by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, forces the Department of Transportation to install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. The bill, sponsored by Farah N. Louis (primary) and co-sponsored by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, Ariola, and others, passed on March 15, 2025. The law demands annual reporting on compliance and reasons for any delay. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Quick, visible lines cut confusion and protect people crossing or riding. The law took effect immediately.
-
File Int 1160-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-01-08
8S 131
Parker co-sponsors bill to consider, not require, complete street design.▸Jan 8 - Senate bill S 131 demands complete street design for state-funded projects. Sponsors push for safer roads. Guidance will go public. Streets could change. Pedestrians and cyclists stand to gain.
Senate bill S 131 was introduced on January 8, 2025, now in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Requires the consideration of complete street design for certain transportation projects which receive federal or state funding,' aims to force safer street planning. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan leads, joined by co-sponsors Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, Samra Brouk, Cordell Cleare, Leroy Comrie, Jeremy Cooney, Nathalia Fernandez, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Robert Jackson, Rachel May, Kevin S. Parker, Christopher Ryan, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill also orders the department to publish guidance on street design. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 131,
Open States,
Published 2025-01-08
4
Infiniti Ignores Signal, Crushes Cyclist’s Shoulder▸Jan 4 - Southbound Infiniti struck a 31-year-old cyclist on Albany Avenue. Metal tore flesh. Shoulder crushed. Darkness swallowed the scene. Traffic control disregarded. The cyclist stayed conscious, pain radiating in the quiet Brooklyn night.
A 31-year-old man riding a bike was struck by the right front bumper of a southbound Infiniti sedan on Albany Avenue near Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:19 a.m. and involved a clear violation: 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The report states, 'A man on a bike, 31, struck by the right front bumper of a southbound Infiniti. Shoulder crushed. He stayed conscious. Traffic control ignored.' The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his upper arm and shoulder but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist, placing the cause squarely on the driver’s failure to obey traffic control. The impact left the street quiet, the danger unaddressed.
1
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸Jan 1 - A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
-
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
Jan 8 - Two sedans slammed together on Church Avenue. Three men inside suffered full-body injuries and shock. The crash left them in pain and nausea. No driver errors listed. The impact was brutal and sudden.
According to the police report, at 11:53 AM on Church Avenue in Brooklyn, a Chevrolet sedan traveling west struck a parked Subaru sedan, hitting the Subaru's left side doors and the Chevrolet's front end. Three men in the Chevrolet, all aged 25 to 28, were injured. Each suffered injuries to their entire bodies, experienced shock, and complained of pain or nausea. All wore lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The violent collision left all occupants hurt, showing the force of car crashes even without listed violations.
8Int 1160-2025
Louis sponsors bill to require quick pavement marking restoration, boosting street safety.▸Jan 8 - Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly crossings for walkers and riders.
Int 1160-2025, now enacted by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, forces the Department of Transportation to install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. The bill, sponsored by Farah N. Louis (primary) and co-sponsored by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, Ariola, and others, passed on March 15, 2025. The law demands annual reporting on compliance and reasons for any delay. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Quick, visible lines cut confusion and protect people crossing or riding. The law took effect immediately.
-
File Int 1160-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-01-08
8S 131
Parker co-sponsors bill to consider, not require, complete street design.▸Jan 8 - Senate bill S 131 demands complete street design for state-funded projects. Sponsors push for safer roads. Guidance will go public. Streets could change. Pedestrians and cyclists stand to gain.
Senate bill S 131 was introduced on January 8, 2025, now in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Requires the consideration of complete street design for certain transportation projects which receive federal or state funding,' aims to force safer street planning. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan leads, joined by co-sponsors Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, Samra Brouk, Cordell Cleare, Leroy Comrie, Jeremy Cooney, Nathalia Fernandez, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Robert Jackson, Rachel May, Kevin S. Parker, Christopher Ryan, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill also orders the department to publish guidance on street design. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 131,
Open States,
Published 2025-01-08
4
Infiniti Ignores Signal, Crushes Cyclist’s Shoulder▸Jan 4 - Southbound Infiniti struck a 31-year-old cyclist on Albany Avenue. Metal tore flesh. Shoulder crushed. Darkness swallowed the scene. Traffic control disregarded. The cyclist stayed conscious, pain radiating in the quiet Brooklyn night.
A 31-year-old man riding a bike was struck by the right front bumper of a southbound Infiniti sedan on Albany Avenue near Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:19 a.m. and involved a clear violation: 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The report states, 'A man on a bike, 31, struck by the right front bumper of a southbound Infiniti. Shoulder crushed. He stayed conscious. Traffic control ignored.' The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his upper arm and shoulder but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist, placing the cause squarely on the driver’s failure to obey traffic control. The impact left the street quiet, the danger unaddressed.
1
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸Jan 1 - A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
-
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
Jan 8 - Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly crossings for walkers and riders.
Int 1160-2025, now enacted by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, forces the Department of Transportation to install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. The bill, sponsored by Farah N. Louis (primary) and co-sponsored by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, Ariola, and others, passed on March 15, 2025. The law demands annual reporting on compliance and reasons for any delay. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Quick, visible lines cut confusion and protect people crossing or riding. The law took effect immediately.
- File Int 1160-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-01-08
8S 131
Parker co-sponsors bill to consider, not require, complete street design.▸Jan 8 - Senate bill S 131 demands complete street design for state-funded projects. Sponsors push for safer roads. Guidance will go public. Streets could change. Pedestrians and cyclists stand to gain.
Senate bill S 131 was introduced on January 8, 2025, now in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Requires the consideration of complete street design for certain transportation projects which receive federal or state funding,' aims to force safer street planning. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan leads, joined by co-sponsors Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, Samra Brouk, Cordell Cleare, Leroy Comrie, Jeremy Cooney, Nathalia Fernandez, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Robert Jackson, Rachel May, Kevin S. Parker, Christopher Ryan, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill also orders the department to publish guidance on street design. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 131,
Open States,
Published 2025-01-08
4
Infiniti Ignores Signal, Crushes Cyclist’s Shoulder▸Jan 4 - Southbound Infiniti struck a 31-year-old cyclist on Albany Avenue. Metal tore flesh. Shoulder crushed. Darkness swallowed the scene. Traffic control disregarded. The cyclist stayed conscious, pain radiating in the quiet Brooklyn night.
A 31-year-old man riding a bike was struck by the right front bumper of a southbound Infiniti sedan on Albany Avenue near Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:19 a.m. and involved a clear violation: 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The report states, 'A man on a bike, 31, struck by the right front bumper of a southbound Infiniti. Shoulder crushed. He stayed conscious. Traffic control ignored.' The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his upper arm and shoulder but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist, placing the cause squarely on the driver’s failure to obey traffic control. The impact left the street quiet, the danger unaddressed.
1
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸Jan 1 - A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
-
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
Jan 8 - Senate bill S 131 demands complete street design for state-funded projects. Sponsors push for safer roads. Guidance will go public. Streets could change. Pedestrians and cyclists stand to gain.
Senate bill S 131 was introduced on January 8, 2025, now in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Requires the consideration of complete street design for certain transportation projects which receive federal or state funding,' aims to force safer street planning. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan leads, joined by co-sponsors Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, Samra Brouk, Cordell Cleare, Leroy Comrie, Jeremy Cooney, Nathalia Fernandez, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Robert Jackson, Rachel May, Kevin S. Parker, Christopher Ryan, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill also orders the department to publish guidance on street design. No safety analyst note was provided.
- File S 131, Open States, Published 2025-01-08
4
Infiniti Ignores Signal, Crushes Cyclist’s Shoulder▸Jan 4 - Southbound Infiniti struck a 31-year-old cyclist on Albany Avenue. Metal tore flesh. Shoulder crushed. Darkness swallowed the scene. Traffic control disregarded. The cyclist stayed conscious, pain radiating in the quiet Brooklyn night.
A 31-year-old man riding a bike was struck by the right front bumper of a southbound Infiniti sedan on Albany Avenue near Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:19 a.m. and involved a clear violation: 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The report states, 'A man on a bike, 31, struck by the right front bumper of a southbound Infiniti. Shoulder crushed. He stayed conscious. Traffic control ignored.' The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his upper arm and shoulder but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist, placing the cause squarely on the driver’s failure to obey traffic control. The impact left the street quiet, the danger unaddressed.
1
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸Jan 1 - A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
-
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
Jan 4 - Southbound Infiniti struck a 31-year-old cyclist on Albany Avenue. Metal tore flesh. Shoulder crushed. Darkness swallowed the scene. Traffic control disregarded. The cyclist stayed conscious, pain radiating in the quiet Brooklyn night.
A 31-year-old man riding a bike was struck by the right front bumper of a southbound Infiniti sedan on Albany Avenue near Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:19 a.m. and involved a clear violation: 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The report states, 'A man on a bike, 31, struck by the right front bumper of a southbound Infiniti. Shoulder crushed. He stayed conscious. Traffic control ignored.' The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his upper arm and shoulder but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist, placing the cause squarely on the driver’s failure to obey traffic control. The impact left the street quiet, the danger unaddressed.
1
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸Jan 1 - A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
-
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
Jan 1 - A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
- Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile, NY Daily News, Published 2025-01-01