Oct 20 - A crash involving an e-bike on Lenox Road at East 39th in Brooklyn injured a 56-year-old bicyclist. He suffered severe arm lacerations and stayed conscious. Two motor vehicles were parked. Police recorded driver inattention.

A crash on Lenox Road at East 39 Street in Brooklyn injured a 56-year-old man riding an e-bike. He suffered severe lacerations to his arm and hand and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” was a contributing factor. The bicyclist was traveling west and going straight ahead. An Acura SUV and a Honda sedan were listed as parked at the time. Damage was noted to the left rear of the SUV and the left side of the sedan. Two vehicle occupants were recorded with unspecified injuries. The record lists no other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4851439 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03

• Brooklyn boy, 11, remains in critical condition after hit-run; driver on loose, NY Daily News, Published 2025-10-14

• Police hunting for driver who hit and killed a 75-year-old woman in Brooklyn and then sped off, CBS New York, Published 2025-10-05

• Firefighters racing to emergency collide with moped driver in Brooklyn, sending him to hospital, amny, Published 2025-09-21

Sep 19 - Southbound sedan driver turned right at Flatbush and Beverley and hit a northbound bicyclist. The 18-year-old suffered crush injuries to the lower leg and foot.

An 18-year-old bicyclist was injured when the driver of a southbound sedan turned right at Flatbush Avenue and Beverley Road in Brooklyn at 9:30 p.m. The rider was traveling north, going straight. The crash caused crush injuries to his lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the driver was making a right turn. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and View Obstructed/Limited for the driver. The bike was listed as going straight ahead. The location falls within the 70th Precinct. No other injuries were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4844820 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03

• Woman fatally struck by 18-wheeler truck in hit-and-run crash in Brooklyn, ABC7, Published 2025-09-19

Aug 22 - Two sedans made U-turns and collided head-on at 590 Ocean Ave. A 20-year-old woman driver suffered crush injuries and elbow/arm trauma. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction and turning improperly.

Two sedans collided head-on near 590 Ocean Ave in Brooklyn. Both drivers were making U-turns when their vehicles met front-to-front. A 20-year-old woman driving a 2022 Honda suffered crush injuries and elbow/lower-arm/hand trauma. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Turning Improperly." The report lists distraction for both drivers and improper turning for the injured driver. The Honda shows center front-end damage; the other sedan, a 2010 Ford, shows right-front damage. Both drivers were licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists are recorded in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836856 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03

Aug 15 - A driver in a northbound sedan hit a 48-year-old man at Albany Ave. He was found unconscious with crush injuries to his lower leg. Police recorded alcohol involvement and driver inattention by the driver.

A northbound sedan struck a 48-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection by 917 Albany Ave. He was found unconscious with crush injuries to the knee/lower leg/foot. According to the police report, contributing factors include "Alcohol Involvement" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded those driver errors. The sedan’s right front bumper made impact; the sedan showed center front damage. A parked Chevy SUV was also struck on its left rear bumper and had center back end damage. The pedestrian’s action of getting on or off a vehicle is included in the record only as context.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837211 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03

Aug 12 - The driver of an unlicensed e-bike turned right on Bedford Ave at Lincoln Rd and hit a cyclist going straight. The 34-year-old rider was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations. Police cited failure to yield.

The driver of an unlicensed e-bike made a right turn on Bedford Avenue at Lincoln Road and hit a cyclist who was traveling straight. The 34-year-old bicyclist was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations; he remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report records the point of impact as the e-bike’s center front end against the bicycle’s left front. The e-bike operator is listed as unlicensed. No other contributing factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4835060 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03

Aug 3 - A man crossed Broadway. A driver hit him. The driver sped off. The man died on the street. Police hunt for the vehicle, possibly a garbage truck. The city’s roads claim another life.

NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports a 47-year-old pedestrian was killed crossing Broadway at Suydam St. in Brooklyn. The driver, possibly operating a garbage truck, left the scene. Police said, "A driver struck and killed a 47-year-old pedestrian... then left the scene." The victim died before help arrived. The driver’s failure to remain highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the persistent issue of hit-and-runs in New York City.

• Driver Flees After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-03

Jul 26 - An SUV and a sedan collided at Tilden Ave and E 29 St in Brooklyn. Five people suffered crush injuries to the neck, head, and legs. Streets and sightlines failed. Police noted an obstructed view.

A driver in a station-wagon SUV traveling west and a driver in a sedan slowing north collided at Tilden Ave and E 29 St. Five people were injured, ages 14, 19, 19, 57 and 74, with neck, head, and lower-leg crush injuries. According to the police report, "View Obstructed/Limited" was a contributing factor. The SUV sustained left-front damage; the sedan sustained right-front damage. The report lists no other driver errors. Vehicle counts show five occupants in the SUV and one in the sedan. The account sticks to the police findings and recorded vehicle damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830823 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03

Jul 25 - Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.

Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.

• Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-25

Jul 24 - Two dead on Third Avenue. A hit-and-run. Leaders call for change. The city promised a fix. The street stays deadly. Demands grow. Blood stains the corridor. Action lags.

CBS New York (2025-07-24) reports Brooklyn leaders urge the city to redesign Third Avenue after a fatal hit-and-run killed two. The article states, "Traffic safety leaders are calling on New York City to keep its promise to redesign Brooklyn's Third Avenue corridor." The crash highlights ongoing danger and unmet city commitments. Driver fled the scene. Advocates press for swift redesign to prevent more deaths.

• Brooklyn Leaders Demand Third Avenue Redesign, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-24

Jul 18 - A drunk driver killed a man in East Flatbush. Another driver struck a 95-year-old woman in Bensonhurst. Both drivers stayed. Both now face charges. The city counts sixty pedestrians dead this year.

NY Daily News (2025-07-18) reports two Brooklyn drivers face charges after fatal crashes. Winston Reid, accused of drunk driving, struck a man in an East Flatbush crosswalk. Police charged him with vehicular manslaughter. In a separate January crash, Timothe Andre hit Mayya Gil, 95, and her aide in Bensonhurst. Gil died from her injuries. After a six-month probe, Andre was charged with failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. The article notes, 'As of Thursday, 60 pedestrians had been killed by vehicles across the city this year.' Both drivers remained at the scene. The cases highlight ongoing risks for city pedestrians and the legal consequences for driver negligence.

• Brooklyn Drivers Charged In Deadly Crashes, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-18

Jul 15 - A judge stopped city crews from tearing out Bedford Ave’s only protected bike lane. The lane, shielded by parked cars, now waits for a court fight. Cyclists and advocates hold their ground.

NY Daily News reported on July 15, 2025, that an appellate judge blocked New York City from removing the protected Bedford Ave bike lane in Williamsburg. The city planned to move cyclists next to car traffic, but the court granted an emergency restraining order after advocates appealed. Ben Furnas of Transportation Alternatives called the lane a 'critical safety project.' City Hall insists the reconfiguration is legal and claims the appeal delays 'easing the safety concerns plaguing Williamsburg parents.' The protected lane, installed in October 2024, separates cyclists from moving vehicles. The ruling highlights ongoing policy battles over street design and cyclist safety.

• Judge Halts Bedford Ave Bike Lane Removal, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-15

Jul 12 - A BMW sped through a Brooklyn red light at dawn. Two men crossing 3rd Avenue fell. Both died on the street. The driver fled. Police caught him. Charges followed. The toll of cars grows.

Gothamist (2025-07-12) reports a Staten Island man "blew through a red light and killed two pedestrians" at 3rd Avenue and 52nd Street, Brooklyn. Police say the driver, 23, struck Kex Un Chen, 80, and Faqiu Lin, 59, then fled. Both victims died at the scene. The suspect faces manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide charges. NYPD data shows 98 citywide traffic deaths this year, nearly half pedestrians. The crash highlights the lethal risk at intersections and the deadly impact of ignoring signals.

• Red Light Run Kills Two Pedestrians, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-12

Jul 11 - A driver struck two men in Sunset Park. Both died. The driver fled. Police investigate. The street holds the silence. Lives ended. The car kept going.

CBS New York (July 11, 2025) reports two men were killed by a hit-and-run driver in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Police say the driver 'took off' after striking the pedestrians. The article notes an 'active investigation' but gives no details on arrests or charges. The crash highlights the lethal risk to pedestrians and the ongoing problem of drivers fleeing crash scenes. No mention of street design or enforcement changes.

• Hit-and-Run Driver Kills Two Pedestrians, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-11

Jul 10 - A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.

CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.

• Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-10

Jul 9 - A Brooklyn judge cleared the way for Adams to tear out Bedford Avenue’s protected bike lane. City data showed crashes fell with protection. Now, cyclists and pedestrians face exposed pavement and risk.

Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-09) reports Judge Carolyn Walker-Diallo ruled Mayor Adams can remove three blocks of Bedford Avenue’s protected bike lane without advance notice. The city’s own Department of Transportation found the protected lane cut crashes and injuries by 47 percent, but the judge called the change 'only a modification.' She wrote, 'Modification of the bike lane is not a major transportation project.' Critics, including Council Member Lincoln Restler, say the removal endangers vulnerable road users and bypasses public input. The decision highlights gaps in notification laws and the risk of reverting to unprotected lanes on a Vision Zero priority corridor.

• Judge Allows Bedford Bike Lane Removal, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-09

Jul 6 - SUV slammed center front on Brooklyn Ave. Driver lost consciousness. Passenger suffered head injury, severe bleeding. Police cite illness as cause. Streets remain unforgiving.

A station wagon SUV struck hard at the center front on Brooklyn Avenue in Brooklyn. One passenger, age 65, suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. According to the police report, the driver lost consciousness due to illness, leading to the crash. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' and 'Illnes' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The streets showed no mercy to those inside the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829996 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03