• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834585 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18

A sedan making a U-turn struck a northbound motorcycle on 53rd Street. The rider suffered leg injuries. The crash left one man in shock. No driver errors listed by police.

A sedan traveling south on 53rd Street made a U-turn and collided with a northbound motorcycle. According to the police report, the motorcycle driver, a 35-year-old man, was injured in the leg and experienced shock. The sedan's driver, a 46-year-old man, was not injured. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The motorcycle rider was wearing a helmet, as noted by police. The crash highlights the danger faced by vulnerable road users when cars and motorcycles collide.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833656 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18

Electric scooter hit a parked sedan on 56th Street. Driver suffered a fractured leg. Police cite driver inattention. Metal and bone broke in the street.

An electric scooter traveling east struck the center back end of a parked sedan at 1506 56th Street in Brooklyn. The scooter driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered a fractured leg and dislocation. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. No other injuries were reported. The sedan was unoccupied at the time of impact. The report lists no other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830652 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18

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

A limo hit an SUV in Brooklyn. One passenger suffered a head injury. Both vehicles took damage. No clear cause listed. The street stayed dangerous. Riders paid the price.

A limousine and an SUV collided at 11th Avenue and 53rd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 64-year-old female passenger in the limo suffered a head injury and shock. Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact. The limo struck the SUV's left side. No driver errors or contributing factors were specified in the report. The crash left one person hurt and both vehicles damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829274 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18

A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. Madisyn Ruiz, 21, died. Two boys hurt. Tire marks linger. The driver faces charges. The family mourns. The system failed to protect.

According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madisyn Ruiz, 21, was killed when her boyfriend, Zachary Cando, lost control of a 2023 Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in the Gateway Center parking lot. Ruiz was sitting by the curb when struck. Two nephews, ages 12 and 17, were also injured. Cando told police he 'lost control' during the stunt. He was arrested and charged with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes, 'Days later, circular tire tracks were still visible in the parking lot.' This crash highlights the dangers of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.

• Driver Doing Donuts Kills Girlfriend, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-15

SUV turned left on 13th Ave. Driver failed to yield. Struck a 21-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Her leg fractured. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield.

A 21-year-old woman was struck and injured by an SUV while crossing 13th Ave at 47th St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver made a left turn and hit the pedestrian as she crossed with the signal. The woman suffered a fractured leg. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver and a young male passenger were not reported injured. The report highlights driver error as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827184 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18

A delivery worker stopped on Lincoln Ave. A driver clipped his open door. Words turned to blows. The driver pulled a pipe, struck hard, then fled. The worker went to the hospital. Police seek the attacker.

NY Daily News (2025-07-12) reports a 36-year-old grocery delivery worker was attacked on Lincoln Ave. in Cypress Hills after a driver struck his open car door. The two argued. The driver "opened his hatchback, pulled out a pipe, and lunged at the victim, striking him repeatedly." The attacker fled. Police released images of the suspect. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the dangers faced by workers on city streets and the potential for minor collisions to escalate into violence.

• Grocer Beaten With Pipe In Brooklyn, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-12

A car sped down Third Avenue. Two men, one with a cart, one with a cane, crossed. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police arrested the driver hours later.

ABC7 reported on July 11, 2025, that two men, aged 59 and 80, were killed by a hit-and-run driver at Third Avenue and 52nd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. The victims, Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin, were likely headed to a local food pantry. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by reckless driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially near essential services.

• Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park, ABC7, Published 2025-07-11

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

A sedan hit a cyclist at 18th Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist, 54, suffered leg injuries and bleeding. Police list factors as unspecified. The crash left the cyclist in shock.

A crash at 4324 18th Avenue in Brooklyn involved a sedan and a bicycle. The 54-year-old cyclist was injured, suffering minor bleeding and leg trauma. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' The sedan's left front bumper struck the bike's right front quarter panel. The cyclist was left in shock. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants. The report does not specify any driver errors or violations.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827094 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18

A judge cleared the city to strip protection from Bedford Avenue’s bike lane. Cyclists will ride exposed. Cars will pass inches away. The barrier falls. Risk rises.

NY1 reported on July 9, 2025, that a judge ruled the city may remove parking protection from part of Bedford Avenue’s bike lane. The article states, "The city can proceed with its controversial plan to convert part of a parking-protected bike lane...back into an unprotected one." The lawsuit, brought by Transportation Alternatives and local residents, challenged the city’s move. The decision highlights a policy shift: removing barriers that shield cyclists from traffic. Without protection, riders face direct exposure to moving vehicles, increasing systemic danger for vulnerable road users.

• Judge Allows Bedford Bike Lane Change, NY1, Published 2025-07-09

A man crossing near Broadway Junction died after a gray Ford hit him. The driver fled. Hours later, a Mustang plowed into six in the Bronx. Both drivers vanished. The city counts 55 pedestrian deaths this year.

NY Daily News (2025-07-04) reports a 36-year-old man was killed crossing Broadway and East New York Ave. in Brooklyn when a gray Ford struck him and fled. Hours later, a Ford Mustang hit six people in the Bronx, then the driver and passenger ran off. The article notes, 'It was the second hit-and-run in the five boroughs in 24 hours.' Police said, 'As of Thursday, 55 pedestrians have been killed by vehicles while crossing city streets.' Both drivers remain at large. The incidents highlight persistent dangers for pedestrians and the ongoing problem of drivers fleeing crash scenes.

• Hit-And-Run Drivers Strike Brooklyn, Bronx, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-04

SUV door struck moped. Moped driver ejected, hit head, bled. Police cite driver inattention. Brooklyn street, sharp impact, quick chaos.

A station wagon SUV struck a moped on 12th Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 32-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury with minor bleeding. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The SUV's left side doors were hit, and the moped's front end took the brunt. The SUV was parked before the crash. No helmet or signal use was listed as a factor. The crash left one vulnerable road user hurt, underscoring the danger of inattentive driving.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825033 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18

A rider lost control near Emerson Place. He struck the median. Thrown from his bike, he died at the hospital. The crash shut down the westbound lanes. The city’s roads claimed another life.

NY Daily News (2025-07-03) reports a 55-year-old motorcyclist died after losing control on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway near Emerson Place. Police said he was 'zipping west' on a Kawasaki KLR650 when he hit the concrete median and was thrown onto the road. Medics took him to Brookdale University Hospital, where he died. The crash closed part of the expressway for investigation. The article highlights the dangers of high-speed expressways and unforgiving road design.

• Motorcyclist Killed On Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-03

A judge paused city plans to cut a protected bike lane after children were struck crossing. The lane, built after five pedestrian crashes, stays for now. Streets wait. Danger lingers.

NY1 reported on July 1, 2025, that a judge halted the city's move to remove a three-block section of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The city acted after 'incidents of children exiting school buses, crossing into the lane, and being hit by bikes.' The lane, stretching over two miles, was installed in 2024 following 'years of advocacy and five pedestrian incidents.' The hearing highlights ongoing conflict between street safety for cyclists and pedestrians, and the city's rapid policy shifts in response to crashes.

• Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Faces Review, NY1, Published 2025-07-01

Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.

Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.

• File Int 0857-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-06-30

An eight-year-old boy died after a Honda SUV struck him at Eastern Parkway and Albany Ave. He was dragged under the car. Blood pooled. His sister watched. The driver stayed. No arrest. The city investigates.

NY Daily News (2025-06-29) reports an 8-year-old boy was fatally struck by a 69-year-old Honda Pilot driver at Eastern Parkway and Albany Ave. in Brooklyn. The boy was crossing when hit; witnesses saw him dragged from under the SUV. The article quotes, "I saw the kid being dragged from underneath the car by a woman." The driver remained at the scene. No arrests were made. NYPD Collision Squad investigates. The crash highlights persistent dangers at city intersections and the lethal risk large vehicles pose to children.

• Child Killed By SUV In Crown Heights, NY Daily News, Published 2025-06-29

A distracted SUV driver struck a 17-year-old on a standing scooter in Brooklyn. The teen was ejected and injured. Police cite driver inattention as the cause.

A crash on 16 Ave at 40 St in Brooklyn left a 17-year-old male scooter rider injured and ejected. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when the SUV's right front bumper struck the scooter's center front. The teen suffered facial injuries and was wearing a helmet. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No pedestrians were involved. The SUV driver and two other occupants reported unspecified injuries. The report highlights driver inattention as the key cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823423 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18

Eleven city lawmakers voted no on speed cameras. Their votes keep streets exposed. Pedestrians and cyclists lose a shield. Reckless drivers win. The city’s most basic defense—rejected. The toll will be measured in blood, not words.

On June 13 and June 17, 2025, the New York State Senate and Assembly voted on reauthorizing New York City's school zone speed camera program. The Senate passed the measure 38-21; three city senators—Stephen Chan, Andrew Lanza, Jessica Scarcella-Spanton—voted no. The Assembly passed it 110-31, with nine city lawmakers—Alec Brook-Krasny, Lester Chang, Simcha Eichenstein, Michael Novakhov, Stacey Pheffer Amato, Sam Pirozzolo, Michael Reilly, David Weprin, Kalman Yeger—opposing. The Streetsblog NYC article, 'Ye Shall Know Their Names! Meet the Dirty Dozen City Pols Who Voted Against Speed Camera Program,' quotes lawmakers dismissing speed cameras as revenue grabs or burdens. The safety analyst notes: 'The event text does not describe a specific policy or legislative action, so no direct safety impact on pedestrians and cyclists can be assessed.' Still, the votes signal disregard for proven tools that protect those outside cars.

• Ye Shall Know Their Names! Meet the Dirty Dozen City Pols Who Voted Against Speed Camera Program, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-23