Jan 28 - Two SUVs slammed together on Avenue J. A rear passenger took a back injury. Obstructed sight lines fueled the impact. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Avenue J at E 91st Street in Brooklyn at 16:39. Both drivers, licensed women, were traveling straight—one westbound, one southbound. The crash happened when the front of one SUV struck the right rear bumper of the other. 'View Obstructed/Limited' was listed as a contributing factor, showing visibility issues played a key role. A 26-year-old man riding in the left rear seat suffered a back injury, classified as severity level 3. He was conscious and not ejected. No other contributing factors, such as helmet or signal use, were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789294 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

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

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

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

Jan 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

Jan 18 - A northbound SUV struck a westbound sedan at Avenue K in Brooklyn. Two 10-year-old female passengers suffered head and shoulder injuries. Both were restrained but left in shock. The crash was caused by the SUV driver's failure to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:05 on Avenue K in Brooklyn. A 2019 Hyundai SUV traveling north collided with a 2011 Toyota sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper striking the sedan's left rear bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, specifically attributed to the SUV driver. Two 10-year-old female passengers in the sedan were injured, sustaining head and upper arm/shoulder injuries. Both were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victims. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead but failed to yield, causing the collision and injuries to vulnerable child passengers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787680 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Jan 17 - A van making a left turn hit a 29-year-old woman crossing with the signal in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. Alcohol involvement and failure to yield right-of-way were cited by police.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2017 Ford van struck her at the intersection of E 103 St and Flatlands Ave in Brooklyn at 5:49 PM. The van was making a left turn when it impacted the pedestrian at the center front end, damaging the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, but the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The report highlights alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock. The driver’s failure to yield and alcohol involvement were the primary factors leading to this collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791116 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Jan 16 - A moving sedan struck a parked car on Avenue J. The crash injured a 78-year-old woman riding in the back seat. Metal twisted. The street fell silent. Emergency crews arrived. Another life changed by impact.

According to the police report, a southbound sedan hit a parked vehicle on Avenue J in Brooklyn at 9:11 AM. The impact injured a 78-year-old female passenger in the moving car. She suffered trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The parked car was stationary before the crash. The injured passenger was wearing a lap belt and remained conscious after the collision. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The report documents the force of a moving vehicle striking a stationary car, leaving a passenger hurt.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786264 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Jan 10 - A baby girl crossing Avenue L in a marked crosswalk met an SUV’s front end. The driver failed to yield. Her chest crushed. The sedan was parked. The street fell silent. She never reached the curb.

According to the police report, a baby girl was killed while crossing Avenue L at East 88th Street in Brooklyn. The crash occurred at 18:46, as an SUV made a left turn and struck the child in a marked crosswalk. The report states the SUV driver’s action—'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way'—as the primary contributing factor. The narrative describes the baby in the crosswalk, the SUV turning left, and the impact crushing her chest. The sedan involved was parked and did not contribute to the collision. The police report makes no mention of the pedestrian’s behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the SUV driver's failure to yield, a systemic danger that left a child dead in the intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785035 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Jan 9 - A 17-year-old male pedestrian suffered head injuries after a bus traveling east on Utica Avenue struck him at a marked crosswalk. The impact occurred at the bus's right rear bumper. The victim was conscious and sustained contusions and bruises.

According to the police report, a bus traveling eastbound on Utica Avenue struck a 17-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a crossing signal. The collision occurred at 5:30 PM near Avenue H in Brooklyn. The point of impact was the bus's right rear bumper, damaging its right rear quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained head injuries classified as contusions and bruises and was conscious at the scene. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian but does not specify driver errors or violations such as failure to yield. The bus was moving straight ahead with one occupant, and no driver license or behavioral details were provided. The focus remains on the bus's involvement in striking the pedestrian at the intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785743 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

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

Jan 8 - Assembly bill A 1077 pushes for streets built for people, not just cars. Dozens of lawmakers back safer roads. The bill stands at sponsorship. No vote yet. Vulnerable users wait for action.

Assembly bill A 1077, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 8, 2025, the bill sits in committee. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 60 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Robert C. Carroll, and Catalina Cruz. No votes have been cast. The bill's language centers all road users, not just drivers. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users. The measure signals intent but action remains pending.

• File A 1077, Open States, Published 2025-01-08

Jan 6 - A 68-year-old woman suffered abrasions and full-body injuries after a sedan struck her at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver, making a left turn, failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when hit.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 68-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The driver was making a left turn and impacted the pedestrian with the center front end of the vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her entire body but remained conscious. The driver’s failure to yield and distraction directly contributed to the crash, underscoring systemic dangers posed by inattentive turning drivers in crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784892 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Jan 4 - Two SUVs slammed together on Avenue O. A woman in the front seat was thrown partway out, scraped head to toe. Police cite ignored traffic signals and driver distraction as causes.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided at Avenue O and E 53 Street in Brooklyn at 16:29. The left front bumper of a 2015 Jeep struck the right side doors of a 2007 Mercedes. A 55-year-old woman, riding as front passenger, was partially ejected and suffered abrasions over her entire body. She was conscious and wore a lap belt. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, along with driver inattention. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The crash left the passenger with serious injuries, underscoring the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls and lose focus.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784029 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Jan 3 - A 21-year-old man suffered abrasions and arm injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver’s failure to yield caused the collision.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 21-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection with Farragut Road. The driver was making a left turn when the collision occurred, impacting the pedestrian with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but was not a contributing factor to the crash. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding to pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4783548 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

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