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 3
▸ Crush Injuries 8
▸ Severe Bleeding 5
▸ Severe Lacerations 5
▸ Concussion 8
▸ Whiplash 49
▸ Contusion/Bruise 47
▸ Abrasion 40
▸ Pain/Nausea 22
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.
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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Utica, Church, Linden: a body count and a clock
East Flatbush-Rugby: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 26, 2025
East Flatbush bleeds at the corners. Names on the map. Bodies in the street.
Church Avenue takes people and keeps going
A 30‑year‑old man died at Church Avenue and Kings Hwy at 7:09 p.m. on Jan. 25, 2025. The records say the car was a sedan, “going straight,” and the cause included “Unsafe Speed.” The pedestrian was “Crossing Against Signal.” He died at the scene. That’s all the city will allow you to know (NYC Open Data crash 4788144).
On July 17, 2025, at Church Avenue and E 55th St, a 36‑year‑old man was killed. The vehicle was a Ford SUV. The sheet lists “Alcohol Involvement.” It also lists “Crossing Against Signal.” One person is gone. The SUV drove away on four tires (crash 4828979).
In November 2022, an older woman was struck on Church Avenue while “Getting On/Off Vehicle Other Than School Bus.” The driver was unlicensed. She died. The van’s front end tells the rest (crash 4579422).
Utica and Linden: injuries pile up
Utica Avenue racks up injuries — 71 people hurt since 2022, with three serious injuries logged. Linden Boulevard shows 72 injuries and three serious injuries. These are the top local hot spots (top intersections). On Aug. 14, 2025, a 61‑year‑old woman was struck at Utica and Lenox. The sedan hit her while “Going Straight Ahead.” The report says “Severe Bleeding,” “Semiconscious.” No more words for that (crash 4835070).
A day later, near Albany Ave, another pedestrian was listed as “Unconscious,” legs crushed, after a crash involving an Infiniti sedan and a parked Chevy SUV (crash 4837211).
Night falls, the numbers rise
Across East Flatbush‑Rugby, the worst hour is 7 p.m. Nineteen hundred hours. Three deaths and 67 injuries stack there. Late night hurts too: 9 p.m. shows four serious injuries; 10 p.m. and 11 p.m. add more hurt (hourly distribution).
Pedestrians bear it. Since 2022, four pedestrians are dead, 176 injured. Cars and SUVs are the main striking vehicles, listed in the city roll‑up. Trucks and buses injure fewer people here but still kill (mode split and vehicle rollup).
What drives the harm
The city’s ledger calls out “other” factors most often. It also flags inattention, failure to yield, and unsafe speed. Alcohol appears too. The words are dry. The outcomes aren’t (contributing factors).
The fixes we can put down now
Start where people are dying and getting hurt:
- Daylight the corners on Utica Avenue and Linden Boulevard. Pull parking back. Clear sightlines.
- Add leading pedestrian intervals and hardened turns at Church Avenue and Kings Hwy; extend them down Church’s long run.
- Work the night hours. Targeted enforcement and temporary calming where the clock shows the worst: 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. (hourly distribution).
City Hall and Albany hold the keys
The Council has bills moving. One would force DOT to install school‑adjacent traffic devices within 60 days of a study finding the need. Farah N. Louis co‑sponsors it (Int 1353‑2025). Another, co‑sponsored by Louis, pushes a crackdown on unlicensed commuter vans, ordering maximum penalties when stopped (Int 1347‑2025).
In Albany, Senator Kevin Parker voted yes in committee on a bill to require intelligent speed assistance for repeat violators. The bill targets drivers with stacks of points or camera tickets. Committee votes advanced it on June 11 and 12, 2025 (S 4045).
Lower speeds citywide. Stop repeat speeders. These two moves cut deep and fast. The city already has the tools. Use them. Call it what it is: a choice. See our guide and make the calls (/take_action/).
Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes, Persons, Vehicles - crashes, persons, vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-26
- NYC Council Legislative Files (Int 1353-2025; Int 1347-2025), NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
- Senate Bill S4045 – Intelligent Speed Assistance for repeat violators, Open States / NY Senate, Published 2025-06-12
Other Representatives
District 58
903 Utica Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11203
Room 656, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 45
1434 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11210
718-629-2900
250 Broadway, Suite 1831, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6859
District 21
3021 Tilden Ave. 1st Floor & Basement, Brooklyn, NY 11226
Room 504, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
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Breaking: Hit-and-Run Driver Kills Cyclist in Brooklyn▸
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Breaking: Hit-and-Run Driver Kills Cyclist in Brooklyn,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-09-27
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SUV passing collides with sedan on Kings Hwy▸Sep 19 - An SUV driver was passing on Kings Hwy at Remsen Ave. A sedan driver went east. They collided. Both drivers suffered neck injuries. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded.
Two drivers crashed at Kings Hwy and Remsen Ave in Brooklyn. A driver in a Jeep SUV was passing southwest. A driver in a Chevy sedan traveled east and went straight. Impact was to the SUV’s center front and the sedan’s left front quarter. The 39-year-old woman driving the SUV was semiconscious with a neck injury. The 55-year-old man driving the sedan reported neck pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded that driver error in the crash detail. Both drivers were licensed. No other injuries were listed.
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Woman fatally struck by 18-wheeler truck in hit-and-run crash in Brooklyn▸
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Woman fatally struck by 18-wheeler truck in hit-and-run crash in Brooklyn,
ABC7,
Published 2025-09-19
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Driver rear-ends stopped Kia at Utica and Linden▸Sep 14 - A driver rear-ended a stopped Kia on Utica Ave at Linden Blvd, Brooklyn. The front-seat passenger suffered abdominal pain; the driver was hurt too. Police recorded Other Vehicular. Impact to the center back end.
A driver hit the back of a stopped Kia sedan on Utica Ave at Linden Blvd in Brooklyn. The front-seat passenger, 32, suffered abdominal and pelvic injury and complained of whiplash. The 35-year-old male driver was injured. According to the police report, the Kia was stopped in traffic and another driver struck its center back end. Police recorded Other Vehicular as a contributing factor. The crash involved vehicles registered in PQ and NJ. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. Collision ID 4845071.
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Brooklyn road rage attack: Man brutally stabbed over double-parked car, cops say▸
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Brooklyn road rage attack: Man brutally stabbed over double-parked car, cops say,
The Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-09-08
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Sedan driver hits SUV at E 55/Tilden▸Sep 6 - At E 55 and Tilden in Brooklyn, a sedan driver hit an SUV's left side. Two drivers were hurt. One was ejected. Police recorded failure to yield and distraction.
Two drivers collided at E 55 Street and Tilden Avenue in Brooklyn at 8:10 a.m. A 2018 Honda sedan was headed east. A 2024 Jeep SUV was headed north. The driver of the sedan hit the SUV's left side. The 59-year-old male driver of the sedan was injured with bleeding to his arm. The 32-year-old female SUV driver was ejected and suffered internal injuries and shoulder trauma. Another 32-year-old female occupant reported an unspecified injury. "According to the police report, officers recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The forms list both drivers going straight. Air bags deployed in both vehicles.
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Driver hits man crossing on Linden Blvd▸Sep 3 - A westbound sedan driver hit a 69-year-old man crossing at E 49 St on Linden Blvd in Brooklyn. Police recorded driver inattention. The man suffered a fracture. Impact at the left front bumper.
The crash happened at Linden Blvd and E 49 St in Brooklyn at 8:16 p.m. A driver in a sedan was going west and continued straight. The driver hit a 69-year-old man who was crossing at the intersection. The man was conscious and injured with a fracture and back injury. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded driver inattention by the driver. The point of impact was the left front bumper, and damage matched that area. The driver was licensed in New York. No other injuries were noted in the data.
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SUV Rear-Ends Moped on Clarkson Avenue▸Sep 1 - The driver of an SUV rear-ended a moped on Clarkson Ave at East 48th in Brooklyn. The 37-year-old moped rider was conscious and injured, complaining of an abrasion and entire-body injury. Police logged center-front and center-back impacts.
The driver of an SUV rear-ended a moped on Clarkson Avenue at East 48th Street in Brooklyn. The moped rider, a 37-year-old man, was injured and conscious and complained of an abrasion and an entire-body injury. According to the police report, the moped sustained "Center Back End" damage and the SUV sustained "Center Front End" damage, and both vehicles were recorded as "Going Straight Ahead." Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" and listed no specific driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Distraction. The report logs center-front and center-back points of impact.
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Two SUVs Collide at E 52 Street▸Sep 1 - Two SUVs collided at E 52 Street and Snyder Avenue in Brooklyn. A 22-year-old rear passenger suffered a shoulder/upper-arm contusion and remained conscious. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified.
The driver of a Tesla traveled west and struck the driver of a Toyota who was traveling south at the intersection of E 52 Street and Snyder Avenue. A 22-year-old rear passenger suffered a shoulder/upper-arm contusion and was conscious after the crash. “According to the police report …” both vehicles were going straight ahead; the Tesla struck with a center-front impact while the Toyota was hit at the left-front quarter panel. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified for all involved. The injured person was a rear-seat passenger; no ejection was reported.
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Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on Linden Boulevard▸Aug 27 - A tractor-trailer rear-ended an eastbound sedan on Linden Boulevard at E 45th. The sedan's 21-year-old driver and a 30-year-old passenger were injured. The sedan's rear and the truck's front were crushed.
A tractor-trailer struck the rear of an eastbound sedan on Linden Boulevard at E 45th in Brooklyn. Two people in the sedan were hurt: the 21-year-old driver suffered a neck injury and a 30-year-old front passenger was also injured. According to the police report, "both vehicles were going straight and the truck had center front-end damage while the sedan had center back-end damage." The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." Police did not record a specific driver error such as Failure to Yield or Following Too Closely. No helmet, signal, or victim fault is listed as a contributing factor in the report.
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SUV strikes moped on Linden Boulevard▸Aug 23 - An SUV hit a moped at Linden and Albany. The moped rider went down and was hurt. Police cite inattention and a blown signal. One driver unlicensed. Brooklyn pavement took the rest.
A moped and an SUV collided at Linden Boulevard and Albany Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver was injured to the lower leg and remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Traffic Control Disregarded.” The data also shows the moped operator was unlicensed. Both vehicles were reported traveling straight. The SUV showed left‑front bumper damage; the moped had front‑end impact. The listed driver errors—distraction and disregarding traffic control—frame the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were noted as injured in the report.
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Driver in Sedan Injures Two at Kings Hwy▸Aug 21 - A southbound Nissan sedan took left-front damage at Kings Highway and Church Ave. The driver and front passenger suffered knee and lower-leg contusions. Both were conscious. Police list contributing factors as unspecified and cite no specific driver error.
According to the police report, the driver of a Nissan sedan was traveling south and going straight at Kings Highway and Church Ave in Brooklyn when the vehicle sustained left-front impact to the quarter panel and bumper. Two people inside were injured: a 31-year-old male driver and a 37-year-old female front-seat passenger. Both were conscious and listed with contusions to the knee and lower leg. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified and does not cite a specific driver error such as Failure to Yield or Distraction. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded in the report.
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Driver in Sedan Hits Man at Albany▸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.
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Sedan Hits 61-Year-Old Woman on Utica▸Aug 14 - A southbound sedan hit a 61-year-old woman crossing Utica Avenue at Lenox Road. She suffered head trauma, severe bleeding and was semiconscious. The sedan's center front end took the impact.
A southbound 2022 Honda sedan traveling straight on Utica Avenue struck a 61-year-old woman who was crossing outside an intersection at Lenox Road. She suffered head injuries, severe bleeding and was semiconscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified." The vehicle's center front end was the point of impact and showed center-front damage. The report notes the driver was licensed and the car registered in New Jersey. No specific driver failures or charges are recorded in the provided data.
14Int 1347-2025
Louis co-sponsors unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.
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File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis is primary sponsor of school-adjacent traffic device timeline bill.▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 orders the department to finish traffic calming or control devices on streets next to schools within 60 days of a study determination. The law takes effect immediately. Sponsors moved to speed protective infrastructure for children.
Bill Int. 1353-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced 07/14/2025 and recorded 08/14/2025, the matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." The bill requires the department to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination. Primary sponsor Farah N. Louis introduced it. Co-sponsors Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Shahana K. Hanif signed on. Requiring installation of traffic calming or control devices near schools within 60 days after a study determination is likely to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists by accelerating protective infrastructure, encouraging safer driving, and supporting ‘safety in numbers’ and equitable protection for children; however impact depends on timely, evidence-based device selection and adequate resourcing for implementation.
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File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis is primary sponsor requiring timely school-zone traffic devices, boosting safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1353 forces DOT to install traffic calming by schools within 60 days of a study. Faster hardware cuts speeds and protects walkers and cyclists.
Int 1353-2025 was introduced Aug. 14, 2025 and is in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It would amend the administrative code to require DOT to install traffic-calming or control devices on streets adjacent to schools within 60 days of a study. The bill states: "the department shall complete the installation of such traffic calming device or traffic control device by no later than 60 days after the department issues such traffic study determination." Sponsors: Farah N. Louis (primary), with co-sponsors Jennifer Gutiérrez and Lincoln Restler. It takes effect immediately if enacted. Requiring installation within 60 days accelerates proven infrastructure that lowers speeds and crash risk, encouraging walking and biking and improving safety and equity for many vulnerable users.
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File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis serves as primary sponsor of school-adjacent traffic device deadline bill, no safety impact.▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 forces DOT to install approved traffic calming or control devices on streets adjacent to schools within 60 days of a traffic study. Exempts major projects. Cuts delays that keep walkers and cyclists exposed to danger.
Bill: Int. 1353 (Int 1353-2025). Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Key dates: filed 07/14/2025; published 08/14/2025. The matter "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school" requires DOT to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination, except for major projects. Primary sponsor: Farah N. Louis. Co-sponsors: Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Lincoln Restler, Tiffany Cabán. Safety analysts say the 60-day deadline shrinks harmful delays, likely improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists, aiding crossings, encouraging walking and biking to school, and advancing equity — but benefits depend on enforcement and funding.
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File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis sponsors 60-day school-zone traffic calming mandate, improving safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1353-2025 forces DOT to install traffic calming on streets beside schools within 60 days of a study finding. It shortens long delays that leave crossings and bike lanes exposed. Major transportation projects are exempt.
Int. No. 1353-2025 (status: Sponsorship; referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure) was filed Aug. 14, 2025 and sent to committee the same day. The matter is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." It was introduced by Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez and cosponsored by Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Farah N. Louis. The bill would require that "the department shall complete the installation... by no later than 60 days after the department issues such traffic study determination." The law takes effect immediately. The measure requires timely installation of proven devices within 60 days, reducing deployment delays and protecting pedestrians and cyclists—especially children—while reasonably exempting major projects.
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File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
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Box truck slams sedan on Linden▸Aug 12 - Westbound box truck hit a westbound sedan on Linden at East 54th. The truck’s nose crushed the sedan’s rear. Two occupants hurt. Sirens cut the heat. Steel groaned. Brooklyn watched.
A westbound box truck rear-ended a westbound sedan at Linden Blvd and E 54 St in Brooklyn. Two people were injured: the sedan driver reported back pain and the front passenger suffered a head injury. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead, with the truck’s center front striking the sedan’s center back. The data lists contributing factors as “Unspecified,” offering no stated driver errors beyond the rear impact pattern. No other contributing factors are cited in the report.
- Breaking: Hit-and-Run Driver Kills Cyclist in Brooklyn, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-09-27
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SUV passing collides with sedan on Kings Hwy▸Sep 19 - An SUV driver was passing on Kings Hwy at Remsen Ave. A sedan driver went east. They collided. Both drivers suffered neck injuries. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded.
Two drivers crashed at Kings Hwy and Remsen Ave in Brooklyn. A driver in a Jeep SUV was passing southwest. A driver in a Chevy sedan traveled east and went straight. Impact was to the SUV’s center front and the sedan’s left front quarter. The 39-year-old woman driving the SUV was semiconscious with a neck injury. The 55-year-old man driving the sedan reported neck pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded that driver error in the crash detail. Both drivers were licensed. No other injuries were listed.
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Woman fatally struck by 18-wheeler truck in hit-and-run crash in Brooklyn▸
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Woman fatally struck by 18-wheeler truck in hit-and-run crash in Brooklyn,
ABC7,
Published 2025-09-19
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Driver rear-ends stopped Kia at Utica and Linden▸Sep 14 - A driver rear-ended a stopped Kia on Utica Ave at Linden Blvd, Brooklyn. The front-seat passenger suffered abdominal pain; the driver was hurt too. Police recorded Other Vehicular. Impact to the center back end.
A driver hit the back of a stopped Kia sedan on Utica Ave at Linden Blvd in Brooklyn. The front-seat passenger, 32, suffered abdominal and pelvic injury and complained of whiplash. The 35-year-old male driver was injured. According to the police report, the Kia was stopped in traffic and another driver struck its center back end. Police recorded Other Vehicular as a contributing factor. The crash involved vehicles registered in PQ and NJ. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. Collision ID 4845071.
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Brooklyn road rage attack: Man brutally stabbed over double-parked car, cops say▸
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Brooklyn road rage attack: Man brutally stabbed over double-parked car, cops say,
The Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-09-08
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Sedan driver hits SUV at E 55/Tilden▸Sep 6 - At E 55 and Tilden in Brooklyn, a sedan driver hit an SUV's left side. Two drivers were hurt. One was ejected. Police recorded failure to yield and distraction.
Two drivers collided at E 55 Street and Tilden Avenue in Brooklyn at 8:10 a.m. A 2018 Honda sedan was headed east. A 2024 Jeep SUV was headed north. The driver of the sedan hit the SUV's left side. The 59-year-old male driver of the sedan was injured with bleeding to his arm. The 32-year-old female SUV driver was ejected and suffered internal injuries and shoulder trauma. Another 32-year-old female occupant reported an unspecified injury. "According to the police report, officers recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The forms list both drivers going straight. Air bags deployed in both vehicles.
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Driver hits man crossing on Linden Blvd▸Sep 3 - A westbound sedan driver hit a 69-year-old man crossing at E 49 St on Linden Blvd in Brooklyn. Police recorded driver inattention. The man suffered a fracture. Impact at the left front bumper.
The crash happened at Linden Blvd and E 49 St in Brooklyn at 8:16 p.m. A driver in a sedan was going west and continued straight. The driver hit a 69-year-old man who was crossing at the intersection. The man was conscious and injured with a fracture and back injury. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded driver inattention by the driver. The point of impact was the left front bumper, and damage matched that area. The driver was licensed in New York. No other injuries were noted in the data.
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SUV Rear-Ends Moped on Clarkson Avenue▸Sep 1 - The driver of an SUV rear-ended a moped on Clarkson Ave at East 48th in Brooklyn. The 37-year-old moped rider was conscious and injured, complaining of an abrasion and entire-body injury. Police logged center-front and center-back impacts.
The driver of an SUV rear-ended a moped on Clarkson Avenue at East 48th Street in Brooklyn. The moped rider, a 37-year-old man, was injured and conscious and complained of an abrasion and an entire-body injury. According to the police report, the moped sustained "Center Back End" damage and the SUV sustained "Center Front End" damage, and both vehicles were recorded as "Going Straight Ahead." Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" and listed no specific driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Distraction. The report logs center-front and center-back points of impact.
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Two SUVs Collide at E 52 Street▸Sep 1 - Two SUVs collided at E 52 Street and Snyder Avenue in Brooklyn. A 22-year-old rear passenger suffered a shoulder/upper-arm contusion and remained conscious. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified.
The driver of a Tesla traveled west and struck the driver of a Toyota who was traveling south at the intersection of E 52 Street and Snyder Avenue. A 22-year-old rear passenger suffered a shoulder/upper-arm contusion and was conscious after the crash. “According to the police report …” both vehicles were going straight ahead; the Tesla struck with a center-front impact while the Toyota was hit at the left-front quarter panel. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified for all involved. The injured person was a rear-seat passenger; no ejection was reported.
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Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on Linden Boulevard▸Aug 27 - A tractor-trailer rear-ended an eastbound sedan on Linden Boulevard at E 45th. The sedan's 21-year-old driver and a 30-year-old passenger were injured. The sedan's rear and the truck's front were crushed.
A tractor-trailer struck the rear of an eastbound sedan on Linden Boulevard at E 45th in Brooklyn. Two people in the sedan were hurt: the 21-year-old driver suffered a neck injury and a 30-year-old front passenger was also injured. According to the police report, "both vehicles were going straight and the truck had center front-end damage while the sedan had center back-end damage." The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." Police did not record a specific driver error such as Failure to Yield or Following Too Closely. No helmet, signal, or victim fault is listed as a contributing factor in the report.
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SUV strikes moped on Linden Boulevard▸Aug 23 - An SUV hit a moped at Linden and Albany. The moped rider went down and was hurt. Police cite inattention and a blown signal. One driver unlicensed. Brooklyn pavement took the rest.
A moped and an SUV collided at Linden Boulevard and Albany Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver was injured to the lower leg and remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Traffic Control Disregarded.” The data also shows the moped operator was unlicensed. Both vehicles were reported traveling straight. The SUV showed left‑front bumper damage; the moped had front‑end impact. The listed driver errors—distraction and disregarding traffic control—frame the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were noted as injured in the report.
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Driver in Sedan Injures Two at Kings Hwy▸Aug 21 - A southbound Nissan sedan took left-front damage at Kings Highway and Church Ave. The driver and front passenger suffered knee and lower-leg contusions. Both were conscious. Police list contributing factors as unspecified and cite no specific driver error.
According to the police report, the driver of a Nissan sedan was traveling south and going straight at Kings Highway and Church Ave in Brooklyn when the vehicle sustained left-front impact to the quarter panel and bumper. Two people inside were injured: a 31-year-old male driver and a 37-year-old female front-seat passenger. Both were conscious and listed with contusions to the knee and lower leg. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified and does not cite a specific driver error such as Failure to Yield or Distraction. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded in the report.
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Driver in Sedan Hits Man at Albany▸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.
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Sedan Hits 61-Year-Old Woman on Utica▸Aug 14 - A southbound sedan hit a 61-year-old woman crossing Utica Avenue at Lenox Road. She suffered head trauma, severe bleeding and was semiconscious. The sedan's center front end took the impact.
A southbound 2022 Honda sedan traveling straight on Utica Avenue struck a 61-year-old woman who was crossing outside an intersection at Lenox Road. She suffered head injuries, severe bleeding and was semiconscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified." The vehicle's center front end was the point of impact and showed center-front damage. The report notes the driver was licensed and the car registered in New Jersey. No specific driver failures or charges are recorded in the provided data.
14Int 1347-2025
Louis co-sponsors unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.
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File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis is primary sponsor of school-adjacent traffic device timeline bill.▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 orders the department to finish traffic calming or control devices on streets next to schools within 60 days of a study determination. The law takes effect immediately. Sponsors moved to speed protective infrastructure for children.
Bill Int. 1353-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced 07/14/2025 and recorded 08/14/2025, the matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." The bill requires the department to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination. Primary sponsor Farah N. Louis introduced it. Co-sponsors Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Shahana K. Hanif signed on. Requiring installation of traffic calming or control devices near schools within 60 days after a study determination is likely to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists by accelerating protective infrastructure, encouraging safer driving, and supporting ‘safety in numbers’ and equitable protection for children; however impact depends on timely, evidence-based device selection and adequate resourcing for implementation.
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File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis is primary sponsor requiring timely school-zone traffic devices, boosting safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1353 forces DOT to install traffic calming by schools within 60 days of a study. Faster hardware cuts speeds and protects walkers and cyclists.
Int 1353-2025 was introduced Aug. 14, 2025 and is in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It would amend the administrative code to require DOT to install traffic-calming or control devices on streets adjacent to schools within 60 days of a study. The bill states: "the department shall complete the installation of such traffic calming device or traffic control device by no later than 60 days after the department issues such traffic study determination." Sponsors: Farah N. Louis (primary), with co-sponsors Jennifer Gutiérrez and Lincoln Restler. It takes effect immediately if enacted. Requiring installation within 60 days accelerates proven infrastructure that lowers speeds and crash risk, encouraging walking and biking and improving safety and equity for many vulnerable users.
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File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis serves as primary sponsor of school-adjacent traffic device deadline bill, no safety impact.▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 forces DOT to install approved traffic calming or control devices on streets adjacent to schools within 60 days of a traffic study. Exempts major projects. Cuts delays that keep walkers and cyclists exposed to danger.
Bill: Int. 1353 (Int 1353-2025). Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Key dates: filed 07/14/2025; published 08/14/2025. The matter "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school" requires DOT to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination, except for major projects. Primary sponsor: Farah N. Louis. Co-sponsors: Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Lincoln Restler, Tiffany Cabán. Safety analysts say the 60-day deadline shrinks harmful delays, likely improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists, aiding crossings, encouraging walking and biking to school, and advancing equity — but benefits depend on enforcement and funding.
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File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis sponsors 60-day school-zone traffic calming mandate, improving safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1353-2025 forces DOT to install traffic calming on streets beside schools within 60 days of a study finding. It shortens long delays that leave crossings and bike lanes exposed. Major transportation projects are exempt.
Int. No. 1353-2025 (status: Sponsorship; referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure) was filed Aug. 14, 2025 and sent to committee the same day. The matter is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." It was introduced by Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez and cosponsored by Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Farah N. Louis. The bill would require that "the department shall complete the installation... by no later than 60 days after the department issues such traffic study determination." The law takes effect immediately. The measure requires timely installation of proven devices within 60 days, reducing deployment delays and protecting pedestrians and cyclists—especially children—while reasonably exempting major projects.
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File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
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Box truck slams sedan on Linden▸Aug 12 - Westbound box truck hit a westbound sedan on Linden at East 54th. The truck’s nose crushed the sedan’s rear. Two occupants hurt. Sirens cut the heat. Steel groaned. Brooklyn watched.
A westbound box truck rear-ended a westbound sedan at Linden Blvd and E 54 St in Brooklyn. Two people were injured: the sedan driver reported back pain and the front passenger suffered a head injury. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead, with the truck’s center front striking the sedan’s center back. The data lists contributing factors as “Unspecified,” offering no stated driver errors beyond the rear impact pattern. No other contributing factors are cited in the report.
Sep 19 - An SUV driver was passing on Kings Hwy at Remsen Ave. A sedan driver went east. They collided. Both drivers suffered neck injuries. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded.
Two drivers crashed at Kings Hwy and Remsen Ave in Brooklyn. A driver in a Jeep SUV was passing southwest. A driver in a Chevy sedan traveled east and went straight. Impact was to the SUV’s center front and the sedan’s left front quarter. The 39-year-old woman driving the SUV was semiconscious with a neck injury. The 55-year-old man driving the sedan reported neck pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded that driver error in the crash detail. Both drivers were licensed. No other injuries were listed.
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Woman fatally struck by 18-wheeler truck in hit-and-run crash in Brooklyn▸
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Woman fatally struck by 18-wheeler truck in hit-and-run crash in Brooklyn,
ABC7,
Published 2025-09-19
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Driver rear-ends stopped Kia at Utica and Linden▸Sep 14 - A driver rear-ended a stopped Kia on Utica Ave at Linden Blvd, Brooklyn. The front-seat passenger suffered abdominal pain; the driver was hurt too. Police recorded Other Vehicular. Impact to the center back end.
A driver hit the back of a stopped Kia sedan on Utica Ave at Linden Blvd in Brooklyn. The front-seat passenger, 32, suffered abdominal and pelvic injury and complained of whiplash. The 35-year-old male driver was injured. According to the police report, the Kia was stopped in traffic and another driver struck its center back end. Police recorded Other Vehicular as a contributing factor. The crash involved vehicles registered in PQ and NJ. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. Collision ID 4845071.
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Brooklyn road rage attack: Man brutally stabbed over double-parked car, cops say▸
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Brooklyn road rage attack: Man brutally stabbed over double-parked car, cops say,
The Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-09-08
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Sedan driver hits SUV at E 55/Tilden▸Sep 6 - At E 55 and Tilden in Brooklyn, a sedan driver hit an SUV's left side. Two drivers were hurt. One was ejected. Police recorded failure to yield and distraction.
Two drivers collided at E 55 Street and Tilden Avenue in Brooklyn at 8:10 a.m. A 2018 Honda sedan was headed east. A 2024 Jeep SUV was headed north. The driver of the sedan hit the SUV's left side. The 59-year-old male driver of the sedan was injured with bleeding to his arm. The 32-year-old female SUV driver was ejected and suffered internal injuries and shoulder trauma. Another 32-year-old female occupant reported an unspecified injury. "According to the police report, officers recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The forms list both drivers going straight. Air bags deployed in both vehicles.
3
Driver hits man crossing on Linden Blvd▸Sep 3 - A westbound sedan driver hit a 69-year-old man crossing at E 49 St on Linden Blvd in Brooklyn. Police recorded driver inattention. The man suffered a fracture. Impact at the left front bumper.
The crash happened at Linden Blvd and E 49 St in Brooklyn at 8:16 p.m. A driver in a sedan was going west and continued straight. The driver hit a 69-year-old man who was crossing at the intersection. The man was conscious and injured with a fracture and back injury. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded driver inattention by the driver. The point of impact was the left front bumper, and damage matched that area. The driver was licensed in New York. No other injuries were noted in the data.
1
SUV Rear-Ends Moped on Clarkson Avenue▸Sep 1 - The driver of an SUV rear-ended a moped on Clarkson Ave at East 48th in Brooklyn. The 37-year-old moped rider was conscious and injured, complaining of an abrasion and entire-body injury. Police logged center-front and center-back impacts.
The driver of an SUV rear-ended a moped on Clarkson Avenue at East 48th Street in Brooklyn. The moped rider, a 37-year-old man, was injured and conscious and complained of an abrasion and an entire-body injury. According to the police report, the moped sustained "Center Back End" damage and the SUV sustained "Center Front End" damage, and both vehicles were recorded as "Going Straight Ahead." Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" and listed no specific driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Distraction. The report logs center-front and center-back points of impact.
1
Two SUVs Collide at E 52 Street▸Sep 1 - Two SUVs collided at E 52 Street and Snyder Avenue in Brooklyn. A 22-year-old rear passenger suffered a shoulder/upper-arm contusion and remained conscious. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified.
The driver of a Tesla traveled west and struck the driver of a Toyota who was traveling south at the intersection of E 52 Street and Snyder Avenue. A 22-year-old rear passenger suffered a shoulder/upper-arm contusion and was conscious after the crash. “According to the police report …” both vehicles were going straight ahead; the Tesla struck with a center-front impact while the Toyota was hit at the left-front quarter panel. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified for all involved. The injured person was a rear-seat passenger; no ejection was reported.
27
Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on Linden Boulevard▸Aug 27 - A tractor-trailer rear-ended an eastbound sedan on Linden Boulevard at E 45th. The sedan's 21-year-old driver and a 30-year-old passenger were injured. The sedan's rear and the truck's front were crushed.
A tractor-trailer struck the rear of an eastbound sedan on Linden Boulevard at E 45th in Brooklyn. Two people in the sedan were hurt: the 21-year-old driver suffered a neck injury and a 30-year-old front passenger was also injured. According to the police report, "both vehicles were going straight and the truck had center front-end damage while the sedan had center back-end damage." The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." Police did not record a specific driver error such as Failure to Yield or Following Too Closely. No helmet, signal, or victim fault is listed as a contributing factor in the report.
23
SUV strikes moped on Linden Boulevard▸Aug 23 - An SUV hit a moped at Linden and Albany. The moped rider went down and was hurt. Police cite inattention and a blown signal. One driver unlicensed. Brooklyn pavement took the rest.
A moped and an SUV collided at Linden Boulevard and Albany Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver was injured to the lower leg and remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Traffic Control Disregarded.” The data also shows the moped operator was unlicensed. Both vehicles were reported traveling straight. The SUV showed left‑front bumper damage; the moped had front‑end impact. The listed driver errors—distraction and disregarding traffic control—frame the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were noted as injured in the report.
21
Driver in Sedan Injures Two at Kings Hwy▸Aug 21 - A southbound Nissan sedan took left-front damage at Kings Highway and Church Ave. The driver and front passenger suffered knee and lower-leg contusions. Both were conscious. Police list contributing factors as unspecified and cite no specific driver error.
According to the police report, the driver of a Nissan sedan was traveling south and going straight at Kings Highway and Church Ave in Brooklyn when the vehicle sustained left-front impact to the quarter panel and bumper. Two people inside were injured: a 31-year-old male driver and a 37-year-old female front-seat passenger. Both were conscious and listed with contusions to the knee and lower leg. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified and does not cite a specific driver error such as Failure to Yield or Distraction. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded in the report.
15
Driver in Sedan Hits Man at Albany▸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.
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Sedan Hits 61-Year-Old Woman on Utica▸Aug 14 - A southbound sedan hit a 61-year-old woman crossing Utica Avenue at Lenox Road. She suffered head trauma, severe bleeding and was semiconscious. The sedan's center front end took the impact.
A southbound 2022 Honda sedan traveling straight on Utica Avenue struck a 61-year-old woman who was crossing outside an intersection at Lenox Road. She suffered head injuries, severe bleeding and was semiconscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified." The vehicle's center front end was the point of impact and showed center-front damage. The report notes the driver was licensed and the car registered in New Jersey. No specific driver failures or charges are recorded in the provided data.
14Int 1347-2025
Louis co-sponsors unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis is primary sponsor of school-adjacent traffic device timeline bill.▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 orders the department to finish traffic calming or control devices on streets next to schools within 60 days of a study determination. The law takes effect immediately. Sponsors moved to speed protective infrastructure for children.
Bill Int. 1353-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced 07/14/2025 and recorded 08/14/2025, the matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." The bill requires the department to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination. Primary sponsor Farah N. Louis introduced it. Co-sponsors Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Shahana K. Hanif signed on. Requiring installation of traffic calming or control devices near schools within 60 days after a study determination is likely to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists by accelerating protective infrastructure, encouraging safer driving, and supporting ‘safety in numbers’ and equitable protection for children; however impact depends on timely, evidence-based device selection and adequate resourcing for implementation.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis is primary sponsor requiring timely school-zone traffic devices, boosting safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1353 forces DOT to install traffic calming by schools within 60 days of a study. Faster hardware cuts speeds and protects walkers and cyclists.
Int 1353-2025 was introduced Aug. 14, 2025 and is in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It would amend the administrative code to require DOT to install traffic-calming or control devices on streets adjacent to schools within 60 days of a study. The bill states: "the department shall complete the installation of such traffic calming device or traffic control device by no later than 60 days after the department issues such traffic study determination." Sponsors: Farah N. Louis (primary), with co-sponsors Jennifer Gutiérrez and Lincoln Restler. It takes effect immediately if enacted. Requiring installation within 60 days accelerates proven infrastructure that lowers speeds and crash risk, encouraging walking and biking and improving safety and equity for many vulnerable users.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis serves as primary sponsor of school-adjacent traffic device deadline bill, no safety impact.▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 forces DOT to install approved traffic calming or control devices on streets adjacent to schools within 60 days of a traffic study. Exempts major projects. Cuts delays that keep walkers and cyclists exposed to danger.
Bill: Int. 1353 (Int 1353-2025). Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Key dates: filed 07/14/2025; published 08/14/2025. The matter "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school" requires DOT to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination, except for major projects. Primary sponsor: Farah N. Louis. Co-sponsors: Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Lincoln Restler, Tiffany Cabán. Safety analysts say the 60-day deadline shrinks harmful delays, likely improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists, aiding crossings, encouraging walking and biking to school, and advancing equity — but benefits depend on enforcement and funding.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis sponsors 60-day school-zone traffic calming mandate, improving safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1353-2025 forces DOT to install traffic calming on streets beside schools within 60 days of a study finding. It shortens long delays that leave crossings and bike lanes exposed. Major transportation projects are exempt.
Int. No. 1353-2025 (status: Sponsorship; referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure) was filed Aug. 14, 2025 and sent to committee the same day. The matter is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." It was introduced by Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez and cosponsored by Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Farah N. Louis. The bill would require that "the department shall complete the installation... by no later than 60 days after the department issues such traffic study determination." The law takes effect immediately. The measure requires timely installation of proven devices within 60 days, reducing deployment delays and protecting pedestrians and cyclists—especially children—while reasonably exempting major projects.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
12
Box truck slams sedan on Linden▸Aug 12 - Westbound box truck hit a westbound sedan on Linden at East 54th. The truck’s nose crushed the sedan’s rear. Two occupants hurt. Sirens cut the heat. Steel groaned. Brooklyn watched.
A westbound box truck rear-ended a westbound sedan at Linden Blvd and E 54 St in Brooklyn. Two people were injured: the sedan driver reported back pain and the front passenger suffered a head injury. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead, with the truck’s center front striking the sedan’s center back. The data lists contributing factors as “Unspecified,” offering no stated driver errors beyond the rear impact pattern. No other contributing factors are cited in the report.
- Woman fatally struck by 18-wheeler truck in hit-and-run crash in Brooklyn, ABC7, Published 2025-09-19
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Driver rear-ends stopped Kia at Utica and Linden▸Sep 14 - A driver rear-ended a stopped Kia on Utica Ave at Linden Blvd, Brooklyn. The front-seat passenger suffered abdominal pain; the driver was hurt too. Police recorded Other Vehicular. Impact to the center back end.
A driver hit the back of a stopped Kia sedan on Utica Ave at Linden Blvd in Brooklyn. The front-seat passenger, 32, suffered abdominal and pelvic injury and complained of whiplash. The 35-year-old male driver was injured. According to the police report, the Kia was stopped in traffic and another driver struck its center back end. Police recorded Other Vehicular as a contributing factor. The crash involved vehicles registered in PQ and NJ. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. Collision ID 4845071.
8
Brooklyn road rage attack: Man brutally stabbed over double-parked car, cops say▸
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Brooklyn road rage attack: Man brutally stabbed over double-parked car, cops say,
The Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-09-08
6
Sedan driver hits SUV at E 55/Tilden▸Sep 6 - At E 55 and Tilden in Brooklyn, a sedan driver hit an SUV's left side. Two drivers were hurt. One was ejected. Police recorded failure to yield and distraction.
Two drivers collided at E 55 Street and Tilden Avenue in Brooklyn at 8:10 a.m. A 2018 Honda sedan was headed east. A 2024 Jeep SUV was headed north. The driver of the sedan hit the SUV's left side. The 59-year-old male driver of the sedan was injured with bleeding to his arm. The 32-year-old female SUV driver was ejected and suffered internal injuries and shoulder trauma. Another 32-year-old female occupant reported an unspecified injury. "According to the police report, officers recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The forms list both drivers going straight. Air bags deployed in both vehicles.
3
Driver hits man crossing on Linden Blvd▸Sep 3 - A westbound sedan driver hit a 69-year-old man crossing at E 49 St on Linden Blvd in Brooklyn. Police recorded driver inattention. The man suffered a fracture. Impact at the left front bumper.
The crash happened at Linden Blvd and E 49 St in Brooklyn at 8:16 p.m. A driver in a sedan was going west and continued straight. The driver hit a 69-year-old man who was crossing at the intersection. The man was conscious and injured with a fracture and back injury. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded driver inattention by the driver. The point of impact was the left front bumper, and damage matched that area. The driver was licensed in New York. No other injuries were noted in the data.
1
SUV Rear-Ends Moped on Clarkson Avenue▸Sep 1 - The driver of an SUV rear-ended a moped on Clarkson Ave at East 48th in Brooklyn. The 37-year-old moped rider was conscious and injured, complaining of an abrasion and entire-body injury. Police logged center-front and center-back impacts.
The driver of an SUV rear-ended a moped on Clarkson Avenue at East 48th Street in Brooklyn. The moped rider, a 37-year-old man, was injured and conscious and complained of an abrasion and an entire-body injury. According to the police report, the moped sustained "Center Back End" damage and the SUV sustained "Center Front End" damage, and both vehicles were recorded as "Going Straight Ahead." Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" and listed no specific driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Distraction. The report logs center-front and center-back points of impact.
1
Two SUVs Collide at E 52 Street▸Sep 1 - Two SUVs collided at E 52 Street and Snyder Avenue in Brooklyn. A 22-year-old rear passenger suffered a shoulder/upper-arm contusion and remained conscious. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified.
The driver of a Tesla traveled west and struck the driver of a Toyota who was traveling south at the intersection of E 52 Street and Snyder Avenue. A 22-year-old rear passenger suffered a shoulder/upper-arm contusion and was conscious after the crash. “According to the police report …” both vehicles were going straight ahead; the Tesla struck with a center-front impact while the Toyota was hit at the left-front quarter panel. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified for all involved. The injured person was a rear-seat passenger; no ejection was reported.
27
Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on Linden Boulevard▸Aug 27 - A tractor-trailer rear-ended an eastbound sedan on Linden Boulevard at E 45th. The sedan's 21-year-old driver and a 30-year-old passenger were injured. The sedan's rear and the truck's front were crushed.
A tractor-trailer struck the rear of an eastbound sedan on Linden Boulevard at E 45th in Brooklyn. Two people in the sedan were hurt: the 21-year-old driver suffered a neck injury and a 30-year-old front passenger was also injured. According to the police report, "both vehicles were going straight and the truck had center front-end damage while the sedan had center back-end damage." The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." Police did not record a specific driver error such as Failure to Yield or Following Too Closely. No helmet, signal, or victim fault is listed as a contributing factor in the report.
23
SUV strikes moped on Linden Boulevard▸Aug 23 - An SUV hit a moped at Linden and Albany. The moped rider went down and was hurt. Police cite inattention and a blown signal. One driver unlicensed. Brooklyn pavement took the rest.
A moped and an SUV collided at Linden Boulevard and Albany Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver was injured to the lower leg and remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Traffic Control Disregarded.” The data also shows the moped operator was unlicensed. Both vehicles were reported traveling straight. The SUV showed left‑front bumper damage; the moped had front‑end impact. The listed driver errors—distraction and disregarding traffic control—frame the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were noted as injured in the report.
21
Driver in Sedan Injures Two at Kings Hwy▸Aug 21 - A southbound Nissan sedan took left-front damage at Kings Highway and Church Ave. The driver and front passenger suffered knee and lower-leg contusions. Both were conscious. Police list contributing factors as unspecified and cite no specific driver error.
According to the police report, the driver of a Nissan sedan was traveling south and going straight at Kings Highway and Church Ave in Brooklyn when the vehicle sustained left-front impact to the quarter panel and bumper. Two people inside were injured: a 31-year-old male driver and a 37-year-old female front-seat passenger. Both were conscious and listed with contusions to the knee and lower leg. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified and does not cite a specific driver error such as Failure to Yield or Distraction. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded in the report.
15
Driver in Sedan Hits Man at Albany▸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.
14
Sedan Hits 61-Year-Old Woman on Utica▸Aug 14 - A southbound sedan hit a 61-year-old woman crossing Utica Avenue at Lenox Road. She suffered head trauma, severe bleeding and was semiconscious. The sedan's center front end took the impact.
A southbound 2022 Honda sedan traveling straight on Utica Avenue struck a 61-year-old woman who was crossing outside an intersection at Lenox Road. She suffered head injuries, severe bleeding and was semiconscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified." The vehicle's center front end was the point of impact and showed center-front damage. The report notes the driver was licensed and the car registered in New Jersey. No specific driver failures or charges are recorded in the provided data.
14Int 1347-2025
Louis co-sponsors unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis is primary sponsor of school-adjacent traffic device timeline bill.▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 orders the department to finish traffic calming or control devices on streets next to schools within 60 days of a study determination. The law takes effect immediately. Sponsors moved to speed protective infrastructure for children.
Bill Int. 1353-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced 07/14/2025 and recorded 08/14/2025, the matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." The bill requires the department to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination. Primary sponsor Farah N. Louis introduced it. Co-sponsors Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Shahana K. Hanif signed on. Requiring installation of traffic calming or control devices near schools within 60 days after a study determination is likely to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists by accelerating protective infrastructure, encouraging safer driving, and supporting ‘safety in numbers’ and equitable protection for children; however impact depends on timely, evidence-based device selection and adequate resourcing for implementation.
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File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis is primary sponsor requiring timely school-zone traffic devices, boosting safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1353 forces DOT to install traffic calming by schools within 60 days of a study. Faster hardware cuts speeds and protects walkers and cyclists.
Int 1353-2025 was introduced Aug. 14, 2025 and is in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It would amend the administrative code to require DOT to install traffic-calming or control devices on streets adjacent to schools within 60 days of a study. The bill states: "the department shall complete the installation of such traffic calming device or traffic control device by no later than 60 days after the department issues such traffic study determination." Sponsors: Farah N. Louis (primary), with co-sponsors Jennifer Gutiérrez and Lincoln Restler. It takes effect immediately if enacted. Requiring installation within 60 days accelerates proven infrastructure that lowers speeds and crash risk, encouraging walking and biking and improving safety and equity for many vulnerable users.
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File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis serves as primary sponsor of school-adjacent traffic device deadline bill, no safety impact.▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 forces DOT to install approved traffic calming or control devices on streets adjacent to schools within 60 days of a traffic study. Exempts major projects. Cuts delays that keep walkers and cyclists exposed to danger.
Bill: Int. 1353 (Int 1353-2025). Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Key dates: filed 07/14/2025; published 08/14/2025. The matter "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school" requires DOT to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination, except for major projects. Primary sponsor: Farah N. Louis. Co-sponsors: Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Lincoln Restler, Tiffany Cabán. Safety analysts say the 60-day deadline shrinks harmful delays, likely improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists, aiding crossings, encouraging walking and biking to school, and advancing equity — but benefits depend on enforcement and funding.
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File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis sponsors 60-day school-zone traffic calming mandate, improving safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1353-2025 forces DOT to install traffic calming on streets beside schools within 60 days of a study finding. It shortens long delays that leave crossings and bike lanes exposed. Major transportation projects are exempt.
Int. No. 1353-2025 (status: Sponsorship; referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure) was filed Aug. 14, 2025 and sent to committee the same day. The matter is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." It was introduced by Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez and cosponsored by Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Farah N. Louis. The bill would require that "the department shall complete the installation... by no later than 60 days after the department issues such traffic study determination." The law takes effect immediately. The measure requires timely installation of proven devices within 60 days, reducing deployment delays and protecting pedestrians and cyclists—especially children—while reasonably exempting major projects.
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File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
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Box truck slams sedan on Linden▸Aug 12 - Westbound box truck hit a westbound sedan on Linden at East 54th. The truck’s nose crushed the sedan’s rear. Two occupants hurt. Sirens cut the heat. Steel groaned. Brooklyn watched.
A westbound box truck rear-ended a westbound sedan at Linden Blvd and E 54 St in Brooklyn. Two people were injured: the sedan driver reported back pain and the front passenger suffered a head injury. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead, with the truck’s center front striking the sedan’s center back. The data lists contributing factors as “Unspecified,” offering no stated driver errors beyond the rear impact pattern. No other contributing factors are cited in the report.
Sep 14 - A driver rear-ended a stopped Kia on Utica Ave at Linden Blvd, Brooklyn. The front-seat passenger suffered abdominal pain; the driver was hurt too. Police recorded Other Vehicular. Impact to the center back end.
A driver hit the back of a stopped Kia sedan on Utica Ave at Linden Blvd in Brooklyn. The front-seat passenger, 32, suffered abdominal and pelvic injury and complained of whiplash. The 35-year-old male driver was injured. According to the police report, the Kia was stopped in traffic and another driver struck its center back end. Police recorded Other Vehicular as a contributing factor. The crash involved vehicles registered in PQ and NJ. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. Collision ID 4845071.
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Brooklyn road rage attack: Man brutally stabbed over double-parked car, cops say▸
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Brooklyn road rage attack: Man brutally stabbed over double-parked car, cops say,
The Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-09-08
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Sedan driver hits SUV at E 55/Tilden▸Sep 6 - At E 55 and Tilden in Brooklyn, a sedan driver hit an SUV's left side. Two drivers were hurt. One was ejected. Police recorded failure to yield and distraction.
Two drivers collided at E 55 Street and Tilden Avenue in Brooklyn at 8:10 a.m. A 2018 Honda sedan was headed east. A 2024 Jeep SUV was headed north. The driver of the sedan hit the SUV's left side. The 59-year-old male driver of the sedan was injured with bleeding to his arm. The 32-year-old female SUV driver was ejected and suffered internal injuries and shoulder trauma. Another 32-year-old female occupant reported an unspecified injury. "According to the police report, officers recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The forms list both drivers going straight. Air bags deployed in both vehicles.
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Driver hits man crossing on Linden Blvd▸Sep 3 - A westbound sedan driver hit a 69-year-old man crossing at E 49 St on Linden Blvd in Brooklyn. Police recorded driver inattention. The man suffered a fracture. Impact at the left front bumper.
The crash happened at Linden Blvd and E 49 St in Brooklyn at 8:16 p.m. A driver in a sedan was going west and continued straight. The driver hit a 69-year-old man who was crossing at the intersection. The man was conscious and injured with a fracture and back injury. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded driver inattention by the driver. The point of impact was the left front bumper, and damage matched that area. The driver was licensed in New York. No other injuries were noted in the data.
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SUV Rear-Ends Moped on Clarkson Avenue▸Sep 1 - The driver of an SUV rear-ended a moped on Clarkson Ave at East 48th in Brooklyn. The 37-year-old moped rider was conscious and injured, complaining of an abrasion and entire-body injury. Police logged center-front and center-back impacts.
The driver of an SUV rear-ended a moped on Clarkson Avenue at East 48th Street in Brooklyn. The moped rider, a 37-year-old man, was injured and conscious and complained of an abrasion and an entire-body injury. According to the police report, the moped sustained "Center Back End" damage and the SUV sustained "Center Front End" damage, and both vehicles were recorded as "Going Straight Ahead." Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" and listed no specific driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Distraction. The report logs center-front and center-back points of impact.
1
Two SUVs Collide at E 52 Street▸Sep 1 - Two SUVs collided at E 52 Street and Snyder Avenue in Brooklyn. A 22-year-old rear passenger suffered a shoulder/upper-arm contusion and remained conscious. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified.
The driver of a Tesla traveled west and struck the driver of a Toyota who was traveling south at the intersection of E 52 Street and Snyder Avenue. A 22-year-old rear passenger suffered a shoulder/upper-arm contusion and was conscious after the crash. “According to the police report …” both vehicles were going straight ahead; the Tesla struck with a center-front impact while the Toyota was hit at the left-front quarter panel. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified for all involved. The injured person was a rear-seat passenger; no ejection was reported.
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Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on Linden Boulevard▸Aug 27 - A tractor-trailer rear-ended an eastbound sedan on Linden Boulevard at E 45th. The sedan's 21-year-old driver and a 30-year-old passenger were injured. The sedan's rear and the truck's front were crushed.
A tractor-trailer struck the rear of an eastbound sedan on Linden Boulevard at E 45th in Brooklyn. Two people in the sedan were hurt: the 21-year-old driver suffered a neck injury and a 30-year-old front passenger was also injured. According to the police report, "both vehicles were going straight and the truck had center front-end damage while the sedan had center back-end damage." The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." Police did not record a specific driver error such as Failure to Yield or Following Too Closely. No helmet, signal, or victim fault is listed as a contributing factor in the report.
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SUV strikes moped on Linden Boulevard▸Aug 23 - An SUV hit a moped at Linden and Albany. The moped rider went down and was hurt. Police cite inattention and a blown signal. One driver unlicensed. Brooklyn pavement took the rest.
A moped and an SUV collided at Linden Boulevard and Albany Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver was injured to the lower leg and remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Traffic Control Disregarded.” The data also shows the moped operator was unlicensed. Both vehicles were reported traveling straight. The SUV showed left‑front bumper damage; the moped had front‑end impact. The listed driver errors—distraction and disregarding traffic control—frame the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were noted as injured in the report.
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Driver in Sedan Injures Two at Kings Hwy▸Aug 21 - A southbound Nissan sedan took left-front damage at Kings Highway and Church Ave. The driver and front passenger suffered knee and lower-leg contusions. Both were conscious. Police list contributing factors as unspecified and cite no specific driver error.
According to the police report, the driver of a Nissan sedan was traveling south and going straight at Kings Highway and Church Ave in Brooklyn when the vehicle sustained left-front impact to the quarter panel and bumper. Two people inside were injured: a 31-year-old male driver and a 37-year-old female front-seat passenger. Both were conscious and listed with contusions to the knee and lower leg. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified and does not cite a specific driver error such as Failure to Yield or Distraction. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded in the report.
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Driver in Sedan Hits Man at Albany▸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.
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Sedan Hits 61-Year-Old Woman on Utica▸Aug 14 - A southbound sedan hit a 61-year-old woman crossing Utica Avenue at Lenox Road. She suffered head trauma, severe bleeding and was semiconscious. The sedan's center front end took the impact.
A southbound 2022 Honda sedan traveling straight on Utica Avenue struck a 61-year-old woman who was crossing outside an intersection at Lenox Road. She suffered head injuries, severe bleeding and was semiconscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified." The vehicle's center front end was the point of impact and showed center-front damage. The report notes the driver was licensed and the car registered in New Jersey. No specific driver failures or charges are recorded in the provided data.
14Int 1347-2025
Louis co-sponsors unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.
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File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis is primary sponsor of school-adjacent traffic device timeline bill.▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 orders the department to finish traffic calming or control devices on streets next to schools within 60 days of a study determination. The law takes effect immediately. Sponsors moved to speed protective infrastructure for children.
Bill Int. 1353-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced 07/14/2025 and recorded 08/14/2025, the matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." The bill requires the department to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination. Primary sponsor Farah N. Louis introduced it. Co-sponsors Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Shahana K. Hanif signed on. Requiring installation of traffic calming or control devices near schools within 60 days after a study determination is likely to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists by accelerating protective infrastructure, encouraging safer driving, and supporting ‘safety in numbers’ and equitable protection for children; however impact depends on timely, evidence-based device selection and adequate resourcing for implementation.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis is primary sponsor requiring timely school-zone traffic devices, boosting safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1353 forces DOT to install traffic calming by schools within 60 days of a study. Faster hardware cuts speeds and protects walkers and cyclists.
Int 1353-2025 was introduced Aug. 14, 2025 and is in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It would amend the administrative code to require DOT to install traffic-calming or control devices on streets adjacent to schools within 60 days of a study. The bill states: "the department shall complete the installation of such traffic calming device or traffic control device by no later than 60 days after the department issues such traffic study determination." Sponsors: Farah N. Louis (primary), with co-sponsors Jennifer Gutiérrez and Lincoln Restler. It takes effect immediately if enacted. Requiring installation within 60 days accelerates proven infrastructure that lowers speeds and crash risk, encouraging walking and biking and improving safety and equity for many vulnerable users.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis serves as primary sponsor of school-adjacent traffic device deadline bill, no safety impact.▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 forces DOT to install approved traffic calming or control devices on streets adjacent to schools within 60 days of a traffic study. Exempts major projects. Cuts delays that keep walkers and cyclists exposed to danger.
Bill: Int. 1353 (Int 1353-2025). Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Key dates: filed 07/14/2025; published 08/14/2025. The matter "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school" requires DOT to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination, except for major projects. Primary sponsor: Farah N. Louis. Co-sponsors: Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Lincoln Restler, Tiffany Cabán. Safety analysts say the 60-day deadline shrinks harmful delays, likely improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists, aiding crossings, encouraging walking and biking to school, and advancing equity — but benefits depend on enforcement and funding.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis sponsors 60-day school-zone traffic calming mandate, improving safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1353-2025 forces DOT to install traffic calming on streets beside schools within 60 days of a study finding. It shortens long delays that leave crossings and bike lanes exposed. Major transportation projects are exempt.
Int. No. 1353-2025 (status: Sponsorship; referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure) was filed Aug. 14, 2025 and sent to committee the same day. The matter is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." It was introduced by Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez and cosponsored by Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Farah N. Louis. The bill would require that "the department shall complete the installation... by no later than 60 days after the department issues such traffic study determination." The law takes effect immediately. The measure requires timely installation of proven devices within 60 days, reducing deployment delays and protecting pedestrians and cyclists—especially children—while reasonably exempting major projects.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
12
Box truck slams sedan on Linden▸Aug 12 - Westbound box truck hit a westbound sedan on Linden at East 54th. The truck’s nose crushed the sedan’s rear. Two occupants hurt. Sirens cut the heat. Steel groaned. Brooklyn watched.
A westbound box truck rear-ended a westbound sedan at Linden Blvd and E 54 St in Brooklyn. Two people were injured: the sedan driver reported back pain and the front passenger suffered a head injury. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead, with the truck’s center front striking the sedan’s center back. The data lists contributing factors as “Unspecified,” offering no stated driver errors beyond the rear impact pattern. No other contributing factors are cited in the report.
- Brooklyn road rage attack: Man brutally stabbed over double-parked car, cops say, The Brooklyn Paper, Published 2025-09-08
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Sedan driver hits SUV at E 55/Tilden▸Sep 6 - At E 55 and Tilden in Brooklyn, a sedan driver hit an SUV's left side. Two drivers were hurt. One was ejected. Police recorded failure to yield and distraction.
Two drivers collided at E 55 Street and Tilden Avenue in Brooklyn at 8:10 a.m. A 2018 Honda sedan was headed east. A 2024 Jeep SUV was headed north. The driver of the sedan hit the SUV's left side. The 59-year-old male driver of the sedan was injured with bleeding to his arm. The 32-year-old female SUV driver was ejected and suffered internal injuries and shoulder trauma. Another 32-year-old female occupant reported an unspecified injury. "According to the police report, officers recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The forms list both drivers going straight. Air bags deployed in both vehicles.
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Driver hits man crossing on Linden Blvd▸Sep 3 - A westbound sedan driver hit a 69-year-old man crossing at E 49 St on Linden Blvd in Brooklyn. Police recorded driver inattention. The man suffered a fracture. Impact at the left front bumper.
The crash happened at Linden Blvd and E 49 St in Brooklyn at 8:16 p.m. A driver in a sedan was going west and continued straight. The driver hit a 69-year-old man who was crossing at the intersection. The man was conscious and injured with a fracture and back injury. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded driver inattention by the driver. The point of impact was the left front bumper, and damage matched that area. The driver was licensed in New York. No other injuries were noted in the data.
1
SUV Rear-Ends Moped on Clarkson Avenue▸Sep 1 - The driver of an SUV rear-ended a moped on Clarkson Ave at East 48th in Brooklyn. The 37-year-old moped rider was conscious and injured, complaining of an abrasion and entire-body injury. Police logged center-front and center-back impacts.
The driver of an SUV rear-ended a moped on Clarkson Avenue at East 48th Street in Brooklyn. The moped rider, a 37-year-old man, was injured and conscious and complained of an abrasion and an entire-body injury. According to the police report, the moped sustained "Center Back End" damage and the SUV sustained "Center Front End" damage, and both vehicles were recorded as "Going Straight Ahead." Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" and listed no specific driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Distraction. The report logs center-front and center-back points of impact.
1
Two SUVs Collide at E 52 Street▸Sep 1 - Two SUVs collided at E 52 Street and Snyder Avenue in Brooklyn. A 22-year-old rear passenger suffered a shoulder/upper-arm contusion and remained conscious. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified.
The driver of a Tesla traveled west and struck the driver of a Toyota who was traveling south at the intersection of E 52 Street and Snyder Avenue. A 22-year-old rear passenger suffered a shoulder/upper-arm contusion and was conscious after the crash. “According to the police report …” both vehicles were going straight ahead; the Tesla struck with a center-front impact while the Toyota was hit at the left-front quarter panel. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified for all involved. The injured person was a rear-seat passenger; no ejection was reported.
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Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on Linden Boulevard▸Aug 27 - A tractor-trailer rear-ended an eastbound sedan on Linden Boulevard at E 45th. The sedan's 21-year-old driver and a 30-year-old passenger were injured. The sedan's rear and the truck's front were crushed.
A tractor-trailer struck the rear of an eastbound sedan on Linden Boulevard at E 45th in Brooklyn. Two people in the sedan were hurt: the 21-year-old driver suffered a neck injury and a 30-year-old front passenger was also injured. According to the police report, "both vehicles were going straight and the truck had center front-end damage while the sedan had center back-end damage." The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." Police did not record a specific driver error such as Failure to Yield or Following Too Closely. No helmet, signal, or victim fault is listed as a contributing factor in the report.
23
SUV strikes moped on Linden Boulevard▸Aug 23 - An SUV hit a moped at Linden and Albany. The moped rider went down and was hurt. Police cite inattention and a blown signal. One driver unlicensed. Brooklyn pavement took the rest.
A moped and an SUV collided at Linden Boulevard and Albany Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver was injured to the lower leg and remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Traffic Control Disregarded.” The data also shows the moped operator was unlicensed. Both vehicles were reported traveling straight. The SUV showed left‑front bumper damage; the moped had front‑end impact. The listed driver errors—distraction and disregarding traffic control—frame the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were noted as injured in the report.
21
Driver in Sedan Injures Two at Kings Hwy▸Aug 21 - A southbound Nissan sedan took left-front damage at Kings Highway and Church Ave. The driver and front passenger suffered knee and lower-leg contusions. Both were conscious. Police list contributing factors as unspecified and cite no specific driver error.
According to the police report, the driver of a Nissan sedan was traveling south and going straight at Kings Highway and Church Ave in Brooklyn when the vehicle sustained left-front impact to the quarter panel and bumper. Two people inside were injured: a 31-year-old male driver and a 37-year-old female front-seat passenger. Both were conscious and listed with contusions to the knee and lower leg. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified and does not cite a specific driver error such as Failure to Yield or Distraction. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded in the report.
15
Driver in Sedan Hits Man at Albany▸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.
14
Sedan Hits 61-Year-Old Woman on Utica▸Aug 14 - A southbound sedan hit a 61-year-old woman crossing Utica Avenue at Lenox Road. She suffered head trauma, severe bleeding and was semiconscious. The sedan's center front end took the impact.
A southbound 2022 Honda sedan traveling straight on Utica Avenue struck a 61-year-old woman who was crossing outside an intersection at Lenox Road. She suffered head injuries, severe bleeding and was semiconscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified." The vehicle's center front end was the point of impact and showed center-front damage. The report notes the driver was licensed and the car registered in New Jersey. No specific driver failures or charges are recorded in the provided data.
14Int 1347-2025
Louis co-sponsors unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis is primary sponsor of school-adjacent traffic device timeline bill.▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 orders the department to finish traffic calming or control devices on streets next to schools within 60 days of a study determination. The law takes effect immediately. Sponsors moved to speed protective infrastructure for children.
Bill Int. 1353-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced 07/14/2025 and recorded 08/14/2025, the matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." The bill requires the department to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination. Primary sponsor Farah N. Louis introduced it. Co-sponsors Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Shahana K. Hanif signed on. Requiring installation of traffic calming or control devices near schools within 60 days after a study determination is likely to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists by accelerating protective infrastructure, encouraging safer driving, and supporting ‘safety in numbers’ and equitable protection for children; however impact depends on timely, evidence-based device selection and adequate resourcing for implementation.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis is primary sponsor requiring timely school-zone traffic devices, boosting safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1353 forces DOT to install traffic calming by schools within 60 days of a study. Faster hardware cuts speeds and protects walkers and cyclists.
Int 1353-2025 was introduced Aug. 14, 2025 and is in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It would amend the administrative code to require DOT to install traffic-calming or control devices on streets adjacent to schools within 60 days of a study. The bill states: "the department shall complete the installation of such traffic calming device or traffic control device by no later than 60 days after the department issues such traffic study determination." Sponsors: Farah N. Louis (primary), with co-sponsors Jennifer Gutiérrez and Lincoln Restler. It takes effect immediately if enacted. Requiring installation within 60 days accelerates proven infrastructure that lowers speeds and crash risk, encouraging walking and biking and improving safety and equity for many vulnerable users.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis serves as primary sponsor of school-adjacent traffic device deadline bill, no safety impact.▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 forces DOT to install approved traffic calming or control devices on streets adjacent to schools within 60 days of a traffic study. Exempts major projects. Cuts delays that keep walkers and cyclists exposed to danger.
Bill: Int. 1353 (Int 1353-2025). Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Key dates: filed 07/14/2025; published 08/14/2025. The matter "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school" requires DOT to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination, except for major projects. Primary sponsor: Farah N. Louis. Co-sponsors: Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Lincoln Restler, Tiffany Cabán. Safety analysts say the 60-day deadline shrinks harmful delays, likely improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists, aiding crossings, encouraging walking and biking to school, and advancing equity — but benefits depend on enforcement and funding.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis sponsors 60-day school-zone traffic calming mandate, improving safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1353-2025 forces DOT to install traffic calming on streets beside schools within 60 days of a study finding. It shortens long delays that leave crossings and bike lanes exposed. Major transportation projects are exempt.
Int. No. 1353-2025 (status: Sponsorship; referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure) was filed Aug. 14, 2025 and sent to committee the same day. The matter is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." It was introduced by Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez and cosponsored by Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Farah N. Louis. The bill would require that "the department shall complete the installation... by no later than 60 days after the department issues such traffic study determination." The law takes effect immediately. The measure requires timely installation of proven devices within 60 days, reducing deployment delays and protecting pedestrians and cyclists—especially children—while reasonably exempting major projects.
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File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
12
Box truck slams sedan on Linden▸Aug 12 - Westbound box truck hit a westbound sedan on Linden at East 54th. The truck’s nose crushed the sedan’s rear. Two occupants hurt. Sirens cut the heat. Steel groaned. Brooklyn watched.
A westbound box truck rear-ended a westbound sedan at Linden Blvd and E 54 St in Brooklyn. Two people were injured: the sedan driver reported back pain and the front passenger suffered a head injury. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead, with the truck’s center front striking the sedan’s center back. The data lists contributing factors as “Unspecified,” offering no stated driver errors beyond the rear impact pattern. No other contributing factors are cited in the report.
Sep 6 - At E 55 and Tilden in Brooklyn, a sedan driver hit an SUV's left side. Two drivers were hurt. One was ejected. Police recorded failure to yield and distraction.
Two drivers collided at E 55 Street and Tilden Avenue in Brooklyn at 8:10 a.m. A 2018 Honda sedan was headed east. A 2024 Jeep SUV was headed north. The driver of the sedan hit the SUV's left side. The 59-year-old male driver of the sedan was injured with bleeding to his arm. The 32-year-old female SUV driver was ejected and suffered internal injuries and shoulder trauma. Another 32-year-old female occupant reported an unspecified injury. "According to the police report, officers recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The forms list both drivers going straight. Air bags deployed in both vehicles.
3
Driver hits man crossing on Linden Blvd▸Sep 3 - A westbound sedan driver hit a 69-year-old man crossing at E 49 St on Linden Blvd in Brooklyn. Police recorded driver inattention. The man suffered a fracture. Impact at the left front bumper.
The crash happened at Linden Blvd and E 49 St in Brooklyn at 8:16 p.m. A driver in a sedan was going west and continued straight. The driver hit a 69-year-old man who was crossing at the intersection. The man was conscious and injured with a fracture and back injury. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded driver inattention by the driver. The point of impact was the left front bumper, and damage matched that area. The driver was licensed in New York. No other injuries were noted in the data.
1
SUV Rear-Ends Moped on Clarkson Avenue▸Sep 1 - The driver of an SUV rear-ended a moped on Clarkson Ave at East 48th in Brooklyn. The 37-year-old moped rider was conscious and injured, complaining of an abrasion and entire-body injury. Police logged center-front and center-back impacts.
The driver of an SUV rear-ended a moped on Clarkson Avenue at East 48th Street in Brooklyn. The moped rider, a 37-year-old man, was injured and conscious and complained of an abrasion and an entire-body injury. According to the police report, the moped sustained "Center Back End" damage and the SUV sustained "Center Front End" damage, and both vehicles were recorded as "Going Straight Ahead." Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" and listed no specific driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Distraction. The report logs center-front and center-back points of impact.
1
Two SUVs Collide at E 52 Street▸Sep 1 - Two SUVs collided at E 52 Street and Snyder Avenue in Brooklyn. A 22-year-old rear passenger suffered a shoulder/upper-arm contusion and remained conscious. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified.
The driver of a Tesla traveled west and struck the driver of a Toyota who was traveling south at the intersection of E 52 Street and Snyder Avenue. A 22-year-old rear passenger suffered a shoulder/upper-arm contusion and was conscious after the crash. “According to the police report …” both vehicles were going straight ahead; the Tesla struck with a center-front impact while the Toyota was hit at the left-front quarter panel. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified for all involved. The injured person was a rear-seat passenger; no ejection was reported.
27
Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on Linden Boulevard▸Aug 27 - A tractor-trailer rear-ended an eastbound sedan on Linden Boulevard at E 45th. The sedan's 21-year-old driver and a 30-year-old passenger were injured. The sedan's rear and the truck's front were crushed.
A tractor-trailer struck the rear of an eastbound sedan on Linden Boulevard at E 45th in Brooklyn. Two people in the sedan were hurt: the 21-year-old driver suffered a neck injury and a 30-year-old front passenger was also injured. According to the police report, "both vehicles were going straight and the truck had center front-end damage while the sedan had center back-end damage." The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." Police did not record a specific driver error such as Failure to Yield or Following Too Closely. No helmet, signal, or victim fault is listed as a contributing factor in the report.
23
SUV strikes moped on Linden Boulevard▸Aug 23 - An SUV hit a moped at Linden and Albany. The moped rider went down and was hurt. Police cite inattention and a blown signal. One driver unlicensed. Brooklyn pavement took the rest.
A moped and an SUV collided at Linden Boulevard and Albany Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver was injured to the lower leg and remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Traffic Control Disregarded.” The data also shows the moped operator was unlicensed. Both vehicles were reported traveling straight. The SUV showed left‑front bumper damage; the moped had front‑end impact. The listed driver errors—distraction and disregarding traffic control—frame the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were noted as injured in the report.
21
Driver in Sedan Injures Two at Kings Hwy▸Aug 21 - A southbound Nissan sedan took left-front damage at Kings Highway and Church Ave. The driver and front passenger suffered knee and lower-leg contusions. Both were conscious. Police list contributing factors as unspecified and cite no specific driver error.
According to the police report, the driver of a Nissan sedan was traveling south and going straight at Kings Highway and Church Ave in Brooklyn when the vehicle sustained left-front impact to the quarter panel and bumper. Two people inside were injured: a 31-year-old male driver and a 37-year-old female front-seat passenger. Both were conscious and listed with contusions to the knee and lower leg. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified and does not cite a specific driver error such as Failure to Yield or Distraction. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded in the report.
15
Driver in Sedan Hits Man at Albany▸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.
14
Sedan Hits 61-Year-Old Woman on Utica▸Aug 14 - A southbound sedan hit a 61-year-old woman crossing Utica Avenue at Lenox Road. She suffered head trauma, severe bleeding and was semiconscious. The sedan's center front end took the impact.
A southbound 2022 Honda sedan traveling straight on Utica Avenue struck a 61-year-old woman who was crossing outside an intersection at Lenox Road. She suffered head injuries, severe bleeding and was semiconscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified." The vehicle's center front end was the point of impact and showed center-front damage. The report notes the driver was licensed and the car registered in New Jersey. No specific driver failures or charges are recorded in the provided data.
14Int 1347-2025
Louis co-sponsors unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.
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File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis is primary sponsor of school-adjacent traffic device timeline bill.▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 orders the department to finish traffic calming or control devices on streets next to schools within 60 days of a study determination. The law takes effect immediately. Sponsors moved to speed protective infrastructure for children.
Bill Int. 1353-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced 07/14/2025 and recorded 08/14/2025, the matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." The bill requires the department to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination. Primary sponsor Farah N. Louis introduced it. Co-sponsors Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Shahana K. Hanif signed on. Requiring installation of traffic calming or control devices near schools within 60 days after a study determination is likely to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists by accelerating protective infrastructure, encouraging safer driving, and supporting ‘safety in numbers’ and equitable protection for children; however impact depends on timely, evidence-based device selection and adequate resourcing for implementation.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis is primary sponsor requiring timely school-zone traffic devices, boosting safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1353 forces DOT to install traffic calming by schools within 60 days of a study. Faster hardware cuts speeds and protects walkers and cyclists.
Int 1353-2025 was introduced Aug. 14, 2025 and is in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It would amend the administrative code to require DOT to install traffic-calming or control devices on streets adjacent to schools within 60 days of a study. The bill states: "the department shall complete the installation of such traffic calming device or traffic control device by no later than 60 days after the department issues such traffic study determination." Sponsors: Farah N. Louis (primary), with co-sponsors Jennifer Gutiérrez and Lincoln Restler. It takes effect immediately if enacted. Requiring installation within 60 days accelerates proven infrastructure that lowers speeds and crash risk, encouraging walking and biking and improving safety and equity for many vulnerable users.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis serves as primary sponsor of school-adjacent traffic device deadline bill, no safety impact.▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 forces DOT to install approved traffic calming or control devices on streets adjacent to schools within 60 days of a traffic study. Exempts major projects. Cuts delays that keep walkers and cyclists exposed to danger.
Bill: Int. 1353 (Int 1353-2025). Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Key dates: filed 07/14/2025; published 08/14/2025. The matter "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school" requires DOT to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination, except for major projects. Primary sponsor: Farah N. Louis. Co-sponsors: Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Lincoln Restler, Tiffany Cabán. Safety analysts say the 60-day deadline shrinks harmful delays, likely improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists, aiding crossings, encouraging walking and biking to school, and advancing equity — but benefits depend on enforcement and funding.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis sponsors 60-day school-zone traffic calming mandate, improving safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1353-2025 forces DOT to install traffic calming on streets beside schools within 60 days of a study finding. It shortens long delays that leave crossings and bike lanes exposed. Major transportation projects are exempt.
Int. No. 1353-2025 (status: Sponsorship; referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure) was filed Aug. 14, 2025 and sent to committee the same day. The matter is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." It was introduced by Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez and cosponsored by Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Farah N. Louis. The bill would require that "the department shall complete the installation... by no later than 60 days after the department issues such traffic study determination." The law takes effect immediately. The measure requires timely installation of proven devices within 60 days, reducing deployment delays and protecting pedestrians and cyclists—especially children—while reasonably exempting major projects.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
12
Box truck slams sedan on Linden▸Aug 12 - Westbound box truck hit a westbound sedan on Linden at East 54th. The truck’s nose crushed the sedan’s rear. Two occupants hurt. Sirens cut the heat. Steel groaned. Brooklyn watched.
A westbound box truck rear-ended a westbound sedan at Linden Blvd and E 54 St in Brooklyn. Two people were injured: the sedan driver reported back pain and the front passenger suffered a head injury. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead, with the truck’s center front striking the sedan’s center back. The data lists contributing factors as “Unspecified,” offering no stated driver errors beyond the rear impact pattern. No other contributing factors are cited in the report.
Sep 3 - A westbound sedan driver hit a 69-year-old man crossing at E 49 St on Linden Blvd in Brooklyn. Police recorded driver inattention. The man suffered a fracture. Impact at the left front bumper.
The crash happened at Linden Blvd and E 49 St in Brooklyn at 8:16 p.m. A driver in a sedan was going west and continued straight. The driver hit a 69-year-old man who was crossing at the intersection. The man was conscious and injured with a fracture and back injury. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded driver inattention by the driver. The point of impact was the left front bumper, and damage matched that area. The driver was licensed in New York. No other injuries were noted in the data.
1
SUV Rear-Ends Moped on Clarkson Avenue▸Sep 1 - The driver of an SUV rear-ended a moped on Clarkson Ave at East 48th in Brooklyn. The 37-year-old moped rider was conscious and injured, complaining of an abrasion and entire-body injury. Police logged center-front and center-back impacts.
The driver of an SUV rear-ended a moped on Clarkson Avenue at East 48th Street in Brooklyn. The moped rider, a 37-year-old man, was injured and conscious and complained of an abrasion and an entire-body injury. According to the police report, the moped sustained "Center Back End" damage and the SUV sustained "Center Front End" damage, and both vehicles were recorded as "Going Straight Ahead." Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" and listed no specific driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Distraction. The report logs center-front and center-back points of impact.
1
Two SUVs Collide at E 52 Street▸Sep 1 - Two SUVs collided at E 52 Street and Snyder Avenue in Brooklyn. A 22-year-old rear passenger suffered a shoulder/upper-arm contusion and remained conscious. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified.
The driver of a Tesla traveled west and struck the driver of a Toyota who was traveling south at the intersection of E 52 Street and Snyder Avenue. A 22-year-old rear passenger suffered a shoulder/upper-arm contusion and was conscious after the crash. “According to the police report …” both vehicles were going straight ahead; the Tesla struck with a center-front impact while the Toyota was hit at the left-front quarter panel. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified for all involved. The injured person was a rear-seat passenger; no ejection was reported.
27
Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on Linden Boulevard▸Aug 27 - A tractor-trailer rear-ended an eastbound sedan on Linden Boulevard at E 45th. The sedan's 21-year-old driver and a 30-year-old passenger were injured. The sedan's rear and the truck's front were crushed.
A tractor-trailer struck the rear of an eastbound sedan on Linden Boulevard at E 45th in Brooklyn. Two people in the sedan were hurt: the 21-year-old driver suffered a neck injury and a 30-year-old front passenger was also injured. According to the police report, "both vehicles were going straight and the truck had center front-end damage while the sedan had center back-end damage." The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." Police did not record a specific driver error such as Failure to Yield or Following Too Closely. No helmet, signal, or victim fault is listed as a contributing factor in the report.
23
SUV strikes moped on Linden Boulevard▸Aug 23 - An SUV hit a moped at Linden and Albany. The moped rider went down and was hurt. Police cite inattention and a blown signal. One driver unlicensed. Brooklyn pavement took the rest.
A moped and an SUV collided at Linden Boulevard and Albany Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver was injured to the lower leg and remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Traffic Control Disregarded.” The data also shows the moped operator was unlicensed. Both vehicles were reported traveling straight. The SUV showed left‑front bumper damage; the moped had front‑end impact. The listed driver errors—distraction and disregarding traffic control—frame the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were noted as injured in the report.
21
Driver in Sedan Injures Two at Kings Hwy▸Aug 21 - A southbound Nissan sedan took left-front damage at Kings Highway and Church Ave. The driver and front passenger suffered knee and lower-leg contusions. Both were conscious. Police list contributing factors as unspecified and cite no specific driver error.
According to the police report, the driver of a Nissan sedan was traveling south and going straight at Kings Highway and Church Ave in Brooklyn when the vehicle sustained left-front impact to the quarter panel and bumper. Two people inside were injured: a 31-year-old male driver and a 37-year-old female front-seat passenger. Both were conscious and listed with contusions to the knee and lower leg. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified and does not cite a specific driver error such as Failure to Yield or Distraction. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded in the report.
15
Driver in Sedan Hits Man at Albany▸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.
14
Sedan Hits 61-Year-Old Woman on Utica▸Aug 14 - A southbound sedan hit a 61-year-old woman crossing Utica Avenue at Lenox Road. She suffered head trauma, severe bleeding and was semiconscious. The sedan's center front end took the impact.
A southbound 2022 Honda sedan traveling straight on Utica Avenue struck a 61-year-old woman who was crossing outside an intersection at Lenox Road. She suffered head injuries, severe bleeding and was semiconscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified." The vehicle's center front end was the point of impact and showed center-front damage. The report notes the driver was licensed and the car registered in New Jersey. No specific driver failures or charges are recorded in the provided data.
14Int 1347-2025
Louis co-sponsors unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis is primary sponsor of school-adjacent traffic device timeline bill.▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 orders the department to finish traffic calming or control devices on streets next to schools within 60 days of a study determination. The law takes effect immediately. Sponsors moved to speed protective infrastructure for children.
Bill Int. 1353-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced 07/14/2025 and recorded 08/14/2025, the matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." The bill requires the department to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination. Primary sponsor Farah N. Louis introduced it. Co-sponsors Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Shahana K. Hanif signed on. Requiring installation of traffic calming or control devices near schools within 60 days after a study determination is likely to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists by accelerating protective infrastructure, encouraging safer driving, and supporting ‘safety in numbers’ and equitable protection for children; however impact depends on timely, evidence-based device selection and adequate resourcing for implementation.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis is primary sponsor requiring timely school-zone traffic devices, boosting safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1353 forces DOT to install traffic calming by schools within 60 days of a study. Faster hardware cuts speeds and protects walkers and cyclists.
Int 1353-2025 was introduced Aug. 14, 2025 and is in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It would amend the administrative code to require DOT to install traffic-calming or control devices on streets adjacent to schools within 60 days of a study. The bill states: "the department shall complete the installation of such traffic calming device or traffic control device by no later than 60 days after the department issues such traffic study determination." Sponsors: Farah N. Louis (primary), with co-sponsors Jennifer Gutiérrez and Lincoln Restler. It takes effect immediately if enacted. Requiring installation within 60 days accelerates proven infrastructure that lowers speeds and crash risk, encouraging walking and biking and improving safety and equity for many vulnerable users.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis serves as primary sponsor of school-adjacent traffic device deadline bill, no safety impact.▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 forces DOT to install approved traffic calming or control devices on streets adjacent to schools within 60 days of a traffic study. Exempts major projects. Cuts delays that keep walkers and cyclists exposed to danger.
Bill: Int. 1353 (Int 1353-2025). Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Key dates: filed 07/14/2025; published 08/14/2025. The matter "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school" requires DOT to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination, except for major projects. Primary sponsor: Farah N. Louis. Co-sponsors: Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Lincoln Restler, Tiffany Cabán. Safety analysts say the 60-day deadline shrinks harmful delays, likely improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists, aiding crossings, encouraging walking and biking to school, and advancing equity — but benefits depend on enforcement and funding.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis sponsors 60-day school-zone traffic calming mandate, improving safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1353-2025 forces DOT to install traffic calming on streets beside schools within 60 days of a study finding. It shortens long delays that leave crossings and bike lanes exposed. Major transportation projects are exempt.
Int. No. 1353-2025 (status: Sponsorship; referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure) was filed Aug. 14, 2025 and sent to committee the same day. The matter is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." It was introduced by Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez and cosponsored by Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Farah N. Louis. The bill would require that "the department shall complete the installation... by no later than 60 days after the department issues such traffic study determination." The law takes effect immediately. The measure requires timely installation of proven devices within 60 days, reducing deployment delays and protecting pedestrians and cyclists—especially children—while reasonably exempting major projects.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
12
Box truck slams sedan on Linden▸Aug 12 - Westbound box truck hit a westbound sedan on Linden at East 54th. The truck’s nose crushed the sedan’s rear. Two occupants hurt. Sirens cut the heat. Steel groaned. Brooklyn watched.
A westbound box truck rear-ended a westbound sedan at Linden Blvd and E 54 St in Brooklyn. Two people were injured: the sedan driver reported back pain and the front passenger suffered a head injury. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead, with the truck’s center front striking the sedan’s center back. The data lists contributing factors as “Unspecified,” offering no stated driver errors beyond the rear impact pattern. No other contributing factors are cited in the report.
Sep 1 - The driver of an SUV rear-ended a moped on Clarkson Ave at East 48th in Brooklyn. The 37-year-old moped rider was conscious and injured, complaining of an abrasion and entire-body injury. Police logged center-front and center-back impacts.
The driver of an SUV rear-ended a moped on Clarkson Avenue at East 48th Street in Brooklyn. The moped rider, a 37-year-old man, was injured and conscious and complained of an abrasion and an entire-body injury. According to the police report, the moped sustained "Center Back End" damage and the SUV sustained "Center Front End" damage, and both vehicles were recorded as "Going Straight Ahead." Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" and listed no specific driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Distraction. The report logs center-front and center-back points of impact.
1
Two SUVs Collide at E 52 Street▸Sep 1 - Two SUVs collided at E 52 Street and Snyder Avenue in Brooklyn. A 22-year-old rear passenger suffered a shoulder/upper-arm contusion and remained conscious. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified.
The driver of a Tesla traveled west and struck the driver of a Toyota who was traveling south at the intersection of E 52 Street and Snyder Avenue. A 22-year-old rear passenger suffered a shoulder/upper-arm contusion and was conscious after the crash. “According to the police report …” both vehicles were going straight ahead; the Tesla struck with a center-front impact while the Toyota was hit at the left-front quarter panel. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified for all involved. The injured person was a rear-seat passenger; no ejection was reported.
27
Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on Linden Boulevard▸Aug 27 - A tractor-trailer rear-ended an eastbound sedan on Linden Boulevard at E 45th. The sedan's 21-year-old driver and a 30-year-old passenger were injured. The sedan's rear and the truck's front were crushed.
A tractor-trailer struck the rear of an eastbound sedan on Linden Boulevard at E 45th in Brooklyn. Two people in the sedan were hurt: the 21-year-old driver suffered a neck injury and a 30-year-old front passenger was also injured. According to the police report, "both vehicles were going straight and the truck had center front-end damage while the sedan had center back-end damage." The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." Police did not record a specific driver error such as Failure to Yield or Following Too Closely. No helmet, signal, or victim fault is listed as a contributing factor in the report.
23
SUV strikes moped on Linden Boulevard▸Aug 23 - An SUV hit a moped at Linden and Albany. The moped rider went down and was hurt. Police cite inattention and a blown signal. One driver unlicensed. Brooklyn pavement took the rest.
A moped and an SUV collided at Linden Boulevard and Albany Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver was injured to the lower leg and remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Traffic Control Disregarded.” The data also shows the moped operator was unlicensed. Both vehicles were reported traveling straight. The SUV showed left‑front bumper damage; the moped had front‑end impact. The listed driver errors—distraction and disregarding traffic control—frame the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were noted as injured in the report.
21
Driver in Sedan Injures Two at Kings Hwy▸Aug 21 - A southbound Nissan sedan took left-front damage at Kings Highway and Church Ave. The driver and front passenger suffered knee and lower-leg contusions. Both were conscious. Police list contributing factors as unspecified and cite no specific driver error.
According to the police report, the driver of a Nissan sedan was traveling south and going straight at Kings Highway and Church Ave in Brooklyn when the vehicle sustained left-front impact to the quarter panel and bumper. Two people inside were injured: a 31-year-old male driver and a 37-year-old female front-seat passenger. Both were conscious and listed with contusions to the knee and lower leg. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified and does not cite a specific driver error such as Failure to Yield or Distraction. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded in the report.
15
Driver in Sedan Hits Man at Albany▸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.
14
Sedan Hits 61-Year-Old Woman on Utica▸Aug 14 - A southbound sedan hit a 61-year-old woman crossing Utica Avenue at Lenox Road. She suffered head trauma, severe bleeding and was semiconscious. The sedan's center front end took the impact.
A southbound 2022 Honda sedan traveling straight on Utica Avenue struck a 61-year-old woman who was crossing outside an intersection at Lenox Road. She suffered head injuries, severe bleeding and was semiconscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified." The vehicle's center front end was the point of impact and showed center-front damage. The report notes the driver was licensed and the car registered in New Jersey. No specific driver failures or charges are recorded in the provided data.
14Int 1347-2025
Louis co-sponsors unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis is primary sponsor of school-adjacent traffic device timeline bill.▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 orders the department to finish traffic calming or control devices on streets next to schools within 60 days of a study determination. The law takes effect immediately. Sponsors moved to speed protective infrastructure for children.
Bill Int. 1353-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced 07/14/2025 and recorded 08/14/2025, the matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." The bill requires the department to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination. Primary sponsor Farah N. Louis introduced it. Co-sponsors Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Shahana K. Hanif signed on. Requiring installation of traffic calming or control devices near schools within 60 days after a study determination is likely to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists by accelerating protective infrastructure, encouraging safer driving, and supporting ‘safety in numbers’ and equitable protection for children; however impact depends on timely, evidence-based device selection and adequate resourcing for implementation.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis is primary sponsor requiring timely school-zone traffic devices, boosting safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1353 forces DOT to install traffic calming by schools within 60 days of a study. Faster hardware cuts speeds and protects walkers and cyclists.
Int 1353-2025 was introduced Aug. 14, 2025 and is in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It would amend the administrative code to require DOT to install traffic-calming or control devices on streets adjacent to schools within 60 days of a study. The bill states: "the department shall complete the installation of such traffic calming device or traffic control device by no later than 60 days after the department issues such traffic study determination." Sponsors: Farah N. Louis (primary), with co-sponsors Jennifer Gutiérrez and Lincoln Restler. It takes effect immediately if enacted. Requiring installation within 60 days accelerates proven infrastructure that lowers speeds and crash risk, encouraging walking and biking and improving safety and equity for many vulnerable users.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis serves as primary sponsor of school-adjacent traffic device deadline bill, no safety impact.▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 forces DOT to install approved traffic calming or control devices on streets adjacent to schools within 60 days of a traffic study. Exempts major projects. Cuts delays that keep walkers and cyclists exposed to danger.
Bill: Int. 1353 (Int 1353-2025). Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Key dates: filed 07/14/2025; published 08/14/2025. The matter "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school" requires DOT to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination, except for major projects. Primary sponsor: Farah N. Louis. Co-sponsors: Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Lincoln Restler, Tiffany Cabán. Safety analysts say the 60-day deadline shrinks harmful delays, likely improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists, aiding crossings, encouraging walking and biking to school, and advancing equity — but benefits depend on enforcement and funding.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis sponsors 60-day school-zone traffic calming mandate, improving safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1353-2025 forces DOT to install traffic calming on streets beside schools within 60 days of a study finding. It shortens long delays that leave crossings and bike lanes exposed. Major transportation projects are exempt.
Int. No. 1353-2025 (status: Sponsorship; referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure) was filed Aug. 14, 2025 and sent to committee the same day. The matter is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." It was introduced by Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez and cosponsored by Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Farah N. Louis. The bill would require that "the department shall complete the installation... by no later than 60 days after the department issues such traffic study determination." The law takes effect immediately. The measure requires timely installation of proven devices within 60 days, reducing deployment delays and protecting pedestrians and cyclists—especially children—while reasonably exempting major projects.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
12
Box truck slams sedan on Linden▸Aug 12 - Westbound box truck hit a westbound sedan on Linden at East 54th. The truck’s nose crushed the sedan’s rear. Two occupants hurt. Sirens cut the heat. Steel groaned. Brooklyn watched.
A westbound box truck rear-ended a westbound sedan at Linden Blvd and E 54 St in Brooklyn. Two people were injured: the sedan driver reported back pain and the front passenger suffered a head injury. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead, with the truck’s center front striking the sedan’s center back. The data lists contributing factors as “Unspecified,” offering no stated driver errors beyond the rear impact pattern. No other contributing factors are cited in the report.
Sep 1 - Two SUVs collided at E 52 Street and Snyder Avenue in Brooklyn. A 22-year-old rear passenger suffered a shoulder/upper-arm contusion and remained conscious. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified.
The driver of a Tesla traveled west and struck the driver of a Toyota who was traveling south at the intersection of E 52 Street and Snyder Avenue. A 22-year-old rear passenger suffered a shoulder/upper-arm contusion and was conscious after the crash. “According to the police report …” both vehicles were going straight ahead; the Tesla struck with a center-front impact while the Toyota was hit at the left-front quarter panel. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified for all involved. The injured person was a rear-seat passenger; no ejection was reported.
27
Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on Linden Boulevard▸Aug 27 - A tractor-trailer rear-ended an eastbound sedan on Linden Boulevard at E 45th. The sedan's 21-year-old driver and a 30-year-old passenger were injured. The sedan's rear and the truck's front were crushed.
A tractor-trailer struck the rear of an eastbound sedan on Linden Boulevard at E 45th in Brooklyn. Two people in the sedan were hurt: the 21-year-old driver suffered a neck injury and a 30-year-old front passenger was also injured. According to the police report, "both vehicles were going straight and the truck had center front-end damage while the sedan had center back-end damage." The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." Police did not record a specific driver error such as Failure to Yield or Following Too Closely. No helmet, signal, or victim fault is listed as a contributing factor in the report.
23
SUV strikes moped on Linden Boulevard▸Aug 23 - An SUV hit a moped at Linden and Albany. The moped rider went down and was hurt. Police cite inattention and a blown signal. One driver unlicensed. Brooklyn pavement took the rest.
A moped and an SUV collided at Linden Boulevard and Albany Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver was injured to the lower leg and remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Traffic Control Disregarded.” The data also shows the moped operator was unlicensed. Both vehicles were reported traveling straight. The SUV showed left‑front bumper damage; the moped had front‑end impact. The listed driver errors—distraction and disregarding traffic control—frame the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were noted as injured in the report.
21
Driver in Sedan Injures Two at Kings Hwy▸Aug 21 - A southbound Nissan sedan took left-front damage at Kings Highway and Church Ave. The driver and front passenger suffered knee and lower-leg contusions. Both were conscious. Police list contributing factors as unspecified and cite no specific driver error.
According to the police report, the driver of a Nissan sedan was traveling south and going straight at Kings Highway and Church Ave in Brooklyn when the vehicle sustained left-front impact to the quarter panel and bumper. Two people inside were injured: a 31-year-old male driver and a 37-year-old female front-seat passenger. Both were conscious and listed with contusions to the knee and lower leg. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified and does not cite a specific driver error such as Failure to Yield or Distraction. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded in the report.
15
Driver in Sedan Hits Man at Albany▸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.
14
Sedan Hits 61-Year-Old Woman on Utica▸Aug 14 - A southbound sedan hit a 61-year-old woman crossing Utica Avenue at Lenox Road. She suffered head trauma, severe bleeding and was semiconscious. The sedan's center front end took the impact.
A southbound 2022 Honda sedan traveling straight on Utica Avenue struck a 61-year-old woman who was crossing outside an intersection at Lenox Road. She suffered head injuries, severe bleeding and was semiconscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified." The vehicle's center front end was the point of impact and showed center-front damage. The report notes the driver was licensed and the car registered in New Jersey. No specific driver failures or charges are recorded in the provided data.
14Int 1347-2025
Louis co-sponsors unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis is primary sponsor of school-adjacent traffic device timeline bill.▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 orders the department to finish traffic calming or control devices on streets next to schools within 60 days of a study determination. The law takes effect immediately. Sponsors moved to speed protective infrastructure for children.
Bill Int. 1353-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced 07/14/2025 and recorded 08/14/2025, the matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." The bill requires the department to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination. Primary sponsor Farah N. Louis introduced it. Co-sponsors Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Shahana K. Hanif signed on. Requiring installation of traffic calming or control devices near schools within 60 days after a study determination is likely to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists by accelerating protective infrastructure, encouraging safer driving, and supporting ‘safety in numbers’ and equitable protection for children; however impact depends on timely, evidence-based device selection and adequate resourcing for implementation.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis is primary sponsor requiring timely school-zone traffic devices, boosting safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1353 forces DOT to install traffic calming by schools within 60 days of a study. Faster hardware cuts speeds and protects walkers and cyclists.
Int 1353-2025 was introduced Aug. 14, 2025 and is in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It would amend the administrative code to require DOT to install traffic-calming or control devices on streets adjacent to schools within 60 days of a study. The bill states: "the department shall complete the installation of such traffic calming device or traffic control device by no later than 60 days after the department issues such traffic study determination." Sponsors: Farah N. Louis (primary), with co-sponsors Jennifer Gutiérrez and Lincoln Restler. It takes effect immediately if enacted. Requiring installation within 60 days accelerates proven infrastructure that lowers speeds and crash risk, encouraging walking and biking and improving safety and equity for many vulnerable users.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis serves as primary sponsor of school-adjacent traffic device deadline bill, no safety impact.▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 forces DOT to install approved traffic calming or control devices on streets adjacent to schools within 60 days of a traffic study. Exempts major projects. Cuts delays that keep walkers and cyclists exposed to danger.
Bill: Int. 1353 (Int 1353-2025). Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Key dates: filed 07/14/2025; published 08/14/2025. The matter "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school" requires DOT to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination, except for major projects. Primary sponsor: Farah N. Louis. Co-sponsors: Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Lincoln Restler, Tiffany Cabán. Safety analysts say the 60-day deadline shrinks harmful delays, likely improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists, aiding crossings, encouraging walking and biking to school, and advancing equity — but benefits depend on enforcement and funding.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis sponsors 60-day school-zone traffic calming mandate, improving safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1353-2025 forces DOT to install traffic calming on streets beside schools within 60 days of a study finding. It shortens long delays that leave crossings and bike lanes exposed. Major transportation projects are exempt.
Int. No. 1353-2025 (status: Sponsorship; referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure) was filed Aug. 14, 2025 and sent to committee the same day. The matter is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." It was introduced by Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez and cosponsored by Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Farah N. Louis. The bill would require that "the department shall complete the installation... by no later than 60 days after the department issues such traffic study determination." The law takes effect immediately. The measure requires timely installation of proven devices within 60 days, reducing deployment delays and protecting pedestrians and cyclists—especially children—while reasonably exempting major projects.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
12
Box truck slams sedan on Linden▸Aug 12 - Westbound box truck hit a westbound sedan on Linden at East 54th. The truck’s nose crushed the sedan’s rear. Two occupants hurt. Sirens cut the heat. Steel groaned. Brooklyn watched.
A westbound box truck rear-ended a westbound sedan at Linden Blvd and E 54 St in Brooklyn. Two people were injured: the sedan driver reported back pain and the front passenger suffered a head injury. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead, with the truck’s center front striking the sedan’s center back. The data lists contributing factors as “Unspecified,” offering no stated driver errors beyond the rear impact pattern. No other contributing factors are cited in the report.
Aug 27 - A tractor-trailer rear-ended an eastbound sedan on Linden Boulevard at E 45th. The sedan's 21-year-old driver and a 30-year-old passenger were injured. The sedan's rear and the truck's front were crushed.
A tractor-trailer struck the rear of an eastbound sedan on Linden Boulevard at E 45th in Brooklyn. Two people in the sedan were hurt: the 21-year-old driver suffered a neck injury and a 30-year-old front passenger was also injured. According to the police report, "both vehicles were going straight and the truck had center front-end damage while the sedan had center back-end damage." The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." Police did not record a specific driver error such as Failure to Yield or Following Too Closely. No helmet, signal, or victim fault is listed as a contributing factor in the report.
23
SUV strikes moped on Linden Boulevard▸Aug 23 - An SUV hit a moped at Linden and Albany. The moped rider went down and was hurt. Police cite inattention and a blown signal. One driver unlicensed. Brooklyn pavement took the rest.
A moped and an SUV collided at Linden Boulevard and Albany Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver was injured to the lower leg and remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Traffic Control Disregarded.” The data also shows the moped operator was unlicensed. Both vehicles were reported traveling straight. The SUV showed left‑front bumper damage; the moped had front‑end impact. The listed driver errors—distraction and disregarding traffic control—frame the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were noted as injured in the report.
21
Driver in Sedan Injures Two at Kings Hwy▸Aug 21 - A southbound Nissan sedan took left-front damage at Kings Highway and Church Ave. The driver and front passenger suffered knee and lower-leg contusions. Both were conscious. Police list contributing factors as unspecified and cite no specific driver error.
According to the police report, the driver of a Nissan sedan was traveling south and going straight at Kings Highway and Church Ave in Brooklyn when the vehicle sustained left-front impact to the quarter panel and bumper. Two people inside were injured: a 31-year-old male driver and a 37-year-old female front-seat passenger. Both were conscious and listed with contusions to the knee and lower leg. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified and does not cite a specific driver error such as Failure to Yield or Distraction. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded in the report.
15
Driver in Sedan Hits Man at Albany▸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.
14
Sedan Hits 61-Year-Old Woman on Utica▸Aug 14 - A southbound sedan hit a 61-year-old woman crossing Utica Avenue at Lenox Road. She suffered head trauma, severe bleeding and was semiconscious. The sedan's center front end took the impact.
A southbound 2022 Honda sedan traveling straight on Utica Avenue struck a 61-year-old woman who was crossing outside an intersection at Lenox Road. She suffered head injuries, severe bleeding and was semiconscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified." The vehicle's center front end was the point of impact and showed center-front damage. The report notes the driver was licensed and the car registered in New Jersey. No specific driver failures or charges are recorded in the provided data.
14Int 1347-2025
Louis co-sponsors unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis is primary sponsor of school-adjacent traffic device timeline bill.▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 orders the department to finish traffic calming or control devices on streets next to schools within 60 days of a study determination. The law takes effect immediately. Sponsors moved to speed protective infrastructure for children.
Bill Int. 1353-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced 07/14/2025 and recorded 08/14/2025, the matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." The bill requires the department to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination. Primary sponsor Farah N. Louis introduced it. Co-sponsors Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Shahana K. Hanif signed on. Requiring installation of traffic calming or control devices near schools within 60 days after a study determination is likely to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists by accelerating protective infrastructure, encouraging safer driving, and supporting ‘safety in numbers’ and equitable protection for children; however impact depends on timely, evidence-based device selection and adequate resourcing for implementation.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis is primary sponsor requiring timely school-zone traffic devices, boosting safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1353 forces DOT to install traffic calming by schools within 60 days of a study. Faster hardware cuts speeds and protects walkers and cyclists.
Int 1353-2025 was introduced Aug. 14, 2025 and is in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It would amend the administrative code to require DOT to install traffic-calming or control devices on streets adjacent to schools within 60 days of a study. The bill states: "the department shall complete the installation of such traffic calming device or traffic control device by no later than 60 days after the department issues such traffic study determination." Sponsors: Farah N. Louis (primary), with co-sponsors Jennifer Gutiérrez and Lincoln Restler. It takes effect immediately if enacted. Requiring installation within 60 days accelerates proven infrastructure that lowers speeds and crash risk, encouraging walking and biking and improving safety and equity for many vulnerable users.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis serves as primary sponsor of school-adjacent traffic device deadline bill, no safety impact.▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 forces DOT to install approved traffic calming or control devices on streets adjacent to schools within 60 days of a traffic study. Exempts major projects. Cuts delays that keep walkers and cyclists exposed to danger.
Bill: Int. 1353 (Int 1353-2025). Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Key dates: filed 07/14/2025; published 08/14/2025. The matter "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school" requires DOT to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination, except for major projects. Primary sponsor: Farah N. Louis. Co-sponsors: Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Lincoln Restler, Tiffany Cabán. Safety analysts say the 60-day deadline shrinks harmful delays, likely improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists, aiding crossings, encouraging walking and biking to school, and advancing equity — but benefits depend on enforcement and funding.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis sponsors 60-day school-zone traffic calming mandate, improving safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1353-2025 forces DOT to install traffic calming on streets beside schools within 60 days of a study finding. It shortens long delays that leave crossings and bike lanes exposed. Major transportation projects are exempt.
Int. No. 1353-2025 (status: Sponsorship; referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure) was filed Aug. 14, 2025 and sent to committee the same day. The matter is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." It was introduced by Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez and cosponsored by Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Farah N. Louis. The bill would require that "the department shall complete the installation... by no later than 60 days after the department issues such traffic study determination." The law takes effect immediately. The measure requires timely installation of proven devices within 60 days, reducing deployment delays and protecting pedestrians and cyclists—especially children—while reasonably exempting major projects.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
12
Box truck slams sedan on Linden▸Aug 12 - Westbound box truck hit a westbound sedan on Linden at East 54th. The truck’s nose crushed the sedan’s rear. Two occupants hurt. Sirens cut the heat. Steel groaned. Brooklyn watched.
A westbound box truck rear-ended a westbound sedan at Linden Blvd and E 54 St in Brooklyn. Two people were injured: the sedan driver reported back pain and the front passenger suffered a head injury. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead, with the truck’s center front striking the sedan’s center back. The data lists contributing factors as “Unspecified,” offering no stated driver errors beyond the rear impact pattern. No other contributing factors are cited in the report.
Aug 23 - An SUV hit a moped at Linden and Albany. The moped rider went down and was hurt. Police cite inattention and a blown signal. One driver unlicensed. Brooklyn pavement took the rest.
A moped and an SUV collided at Linden Boulevard and Albany Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver was injured to the lower leg and remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Traffic Control Disregarded.” The data also shows the moped operator was unlicensed. Both vehicles were reported traveling straight. The SUV showed left‑front bumper damage; the moped had front‑end impact. The listed driver errors—distraction and disregarding traffic control—frame the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were noted as injured in the report.
21
Driver in Sedan Injures Two at Kings Hwy▸Aug 21 - A southbound Nissan sedan took left-front damage at Kings Highway and Church Ave. The driver and front passenger suffered knee and lower-leg contusions. Both were conscious. Police list contributing factors as unspecified and cite no specific driver error.
According to the police report, the driver of a Nissan sedan was traveling south and going straight at Kings Highway and Church Ave in Brooklyn when the vehicle sustained left-front impact to the quarter panel and bumper. Two people inside were injured: a 31-year-old male driver and a 37-year-old female front-seat passenger. Both were conscious and listed with contusions to the knee and lower leg. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified and does not cite a specific driver error such as Failure to Yield or Distraction. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded in the report.
15
Driver in Sedan Hits Man at Albany▸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.
14
Sedan Hits 61-Year-Old Woman on Utica▸Aug 14 - A southbound sedan hit a 61-year-old woman crossing Utica Avenue at Lenox Road. She suffered head trauma, severe bleeding and was semiconscious. The sedan's center front end took the impact.
A southbound 2022 Honda sedan traveling straight on Utica Avenue struck a 61-year-old woman who was crossing outside an intersection at Lenox Road. She suffered head injuries, severe bleeding and was semiconscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified." The vehicle's center front end was the point of impact and showed center-front damage. The report notes the driver was licensed and the car registered in New Jersey. No specific driver failures or charges are recorded in the provided data.
14Int 1347-2025
Louis co-sponsors unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis is primary sponsor of school-adjacent traffic device timeline bill.▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 orders the department to finish traffic calming or control devices on streets next to schools within 60 days of a study determination. The law takes effect immediately. Sponsors moved to speed protective infrastructure for children.
Bill Int. 1353-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced 07/14/2025 and recorded 08/14/2025, the matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." The bill requires the department to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination. Primary sponsor Farah N. Louis introduced it. Co-sponsors Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Shahana K. Hanif signed on. Requiring installation of traffic calming or control devices near schools within 60 days after a study determination is likely to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists by accelerating protective infrastructure, encouraging safer driving, and supporting ‘safety in numbers’ and equitable protection for children; however impact depends on timely, evidence-based device selection and adequate resourcing for implementation.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis is primary sponsor requiring timely school-zone traffic devices, boosting safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1353 forces DOT to install traffic calming by schools within 60 days of a study. Faster hardware cuts speeds and protects walkers and cyclists.
Int 1353-2025 was introduced Aug. 14, 2025 and is in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It would amend the administrative code to require DOT to install traffic-calming or control devices on streets adjacent to schools within 60 days of a study. The bill states: "the department shall complete the installation of such traffic calming device or traffic control device by no later than 60 days after the department issues such traffic study determination." Sponsors: Farah N. Louis (primary), with co-sponsors Jennifer Gutiérrez and Lincoln Restler. It takes effect immediately if enacted. Requiring installation within 60 days accelerates proven infrastructure that lowers speeds and crash risk, encouraging walking and biking and improving safety and equity for many vulnerable users.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis serves as primary sponsor of school-adjacent traffic device deadline bill, no safety impact.▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 forces DOT to install approved traffic calming or control devices on streets adjacent to schools within 60 days of a traffic study. Exempts major projects. Cuts delays that keep walkers and cyclists exposed to danger.
Bill: Int. 1353 (Int 1353-2025). Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Key dates: filed 07/14/2025; published 08/14/2025. The matter "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school" requires DOT to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination, except for major projects. Primary sponsor: Farah N. Louis. Co-sponsors: Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Lincoln Restler, Tiffany Cabán. Safety analysts say the 60-day deadline shrinks harmful delays, likely improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists, aiding crossings, encouraging walking and biking to school, and advancing equity — but benefits depend on enforcement and funding.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis sponsors 60-day school-zone traffic calming mandate, improving safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1353-2025 forces DOT to install traffic calming on streets beside schools within 60 days of a study finding. It shortens long delays that leave crossings and bike lanes exposed. Major transportation projects are exempt.
Int. No. 1353-2025 (status: Sponsorship; referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure) was filed Aug. 14, 2025 and sent to committee the same day. The matter is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." It was introduced by Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez and cosponsored by Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Farah N. Louis. The bill would require that "the department shall complete the installation... by no later than 60 days after the department issues such traffic study determination." The law takes effect immediately. The measure requires timely installation of proven devices within 60 days, reducing deployment delays and protecting pedestrians and cyclists—especially children—while reasonably exempting major projects.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
12
Box truck slams sedan on Linden▸Aug 12 - Westbound box truck hit a westbound sedan on Linden at East 54th. The truck’s nose crushed the sedan’s rear. Two occupants hurt. Sirens cut the heat. Steel groaned. Brooklyn watched.
A westbound box truck rear-ended a westbound sedan at Linden Blvd and E 54 St in Brooklyn. Two people were injured: the sedan driver reported back pain and the front passenger suffered a head injury. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead, with the truck’s center front striking the sedan’s center back. The data lists contributing factors as “Unspecified,” offering no stated driver errors beyond the rear impact pattern. No other contributing factors are cited in the report.
Aug 21 - A southbound Nissan sedan took left-front damage at Kings Highway and Church Ave. The driver and front passenger suffered knee and lower-leg contusions. Both were conscious. Police list contributing factors as unspecified and cite no specific driver error.
According to the police report, the driver of a Nissan sedan was traveling south and going straight at Kings Highway and Church Ave in Brooklyn when the vehicle sustained left-front impact to the quarter panel and bumper. Two people inside were injured: a 31-year-old male driver and a 37-year-old female front-seat passenger. Both were conscious and listed with contusions to the knee and lower leg. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified and does not cite a specific driver error such as Failure to Yield or Distraction. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded in the report.
15
Driver in Sedan Hits Man at Albany▸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.
14
Sedan Hits 61-Year-Old Woman on Utica▸Aug 14 - A southbound sedan hit a 61-year-old woman crossing Utica Avenue at Lenox Road. She suffered head trauma, severe bleeding and was semiconscious. The sedan's center front end took the impact.
A southbound 2022 Honda sedan traveling straight on Utica Avenue struck a 61-year-old woman who was crossing outside an intersection at Lenox Road. She suffered head injuries, severe bleeding and was semiconscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified." The vehicle's center front end was the point of impact and showed center-front damage. The report notes the driver was licensed and the car registered in New Jersey. No specific driver failures or charges are recorded in the provided data.
14Int 1347-2025
Louis co-sponsors unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis is primary sponsor of school-adjacent traffic device timeline bill.▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 orders the department to finish traffic calming or control devices on streets next to schools within 60 days of a study determination. The law takes effect immediately. Sponsors moved to speed protective infrastructure for children.
Bill Int. 1353-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced 07/14/2025 and recorded 08/14/2025, the matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." The bill requires the department to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination. Primary sponsor Farah N. Louis introduced it. Co-sponsors Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Shahana K. Hanif signed on. Requiring installation of traffic calming or control devices near schools within 60 days after a study determination is likely to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists by accelerating protective infrastructure, encouraging safer driving, and supporting ‘safety in numbers’ and equitable protection for children; however impact depends on timely, evidence-based device selection and adequate resourcing for implementation.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis is primary sponsor requiring timely school-zone traffic devices, boosting safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1353 forces DOT to install traffic calming by schools within 60 days of a study. Faster hardware cuts speeds and protects walkers and cyclists.
Int 1353-2025 was introduced Aug. 14, 2025 and is in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It would amend the administrative code to require DOT to install traffic-calming or control devices on streets adjacent to schools within 60 days of a study. The bill states: "the department shall complete the installation of such traffic calming device or traffic control device by no later than 60 days after the department issues such traffic study determination." Sponsors: Farah N. Louis (primary), with co-sponsors Jennifer Gutiérrez and Lincoln Restler. It takes effect immediately if enacted. Requiring installation within 60 days accelerates proven infrastructure that lowers speeds and crash risk, encouraging walking and biking and improving safety and equity for many vulnerable users.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis serves as primary sponsor of school-adjacent traffic device deadline bill, no safety impact.▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 forces DOT to install approved traffic calming or control devices on streets adjacent to schools within 60 days of a traffic study. Exempts major projects. Cuts delays that keep walkers and cyclists exposed to danger.
Bill: Int. 1353 (Int 1353-2025). Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Key dates: filed 07/14/2025; published 08/14/2025. The matter "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school" requires DOT to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination, except for major projects. Primary sponsor: Farah N. Louis. Co-sponsors: Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Lincoln Restler, Tiffany Cabán. Safety analysts say the 60-day deadline shrinks harmful delays, likely improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists, aiding crossings, encouraging walking and biking to school, and advancing equity — but benefits depend on enforcement and funding.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis sponsors 60-day school-zone traffic calming mandate, improving safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1353-2025 forces DOT to install traffic calming on streets beside schools within 60 days of a study finding. It shortens long delays that leave crossings and bike lanes exposed. Major transportation projects are exempt.
Int. No. 1353-2025 (status: Sponsorship; referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure) was filed Aug. 14, 2025 and sent to committee the same day. The matter is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." It was introduced by Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez and cosponsored by Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Farah N. Louis. The bill would require that "the department shall complete the installation... by no later than 60 days after the department issues such traffic study determination." The law takes effect immediately. The measure requires timely installation of proven devices within 60 days, reducing deployment delays and protecting pedestrians and cyclists—especially children—while reasonably exempting major projects.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
12
Box truck slams sedan on Linden▸Aug 12 - Westbound box truck hit a westbound sedan on Linden at East 54th. The truck’s nose crushed the sedan’s rear. Two occupants hurt. Sirens cut the heat. Steel groaned. Brooklyn watched.
A westbound box truck rear-ended a westbound sedan at Linden Blvd and E 54 St in Brooklyn. Two people were injured: the sedan driver reported back pain and the front passenger suffered a head injury. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead, with the truck’s center front striking the sedan’s center back. The data lists contributing factors as “Unspecified,” offering no stated driver errors beyond the rear impact pattern. No other contributing factors are cited in the report.
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.
14
Sedan Hits 61-Year-Old Woman on Utica▸Aug 14 - A southbound sedan hit a 61-year-old woman crossing Utica Avenue at Lenox Road. She suffered head trauma, severe bleeding and was semiconscious. The sedan's center front end took the impact.
A southbound 2022 Honda sedan traveling straight on Utica Avenue struck a 61-year-old woman who was crossing outside an intersection at Lenox Road. She suffered head injuries, severe bleeding and was semiconscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified." The vehicle's center front end was the point of impact and showed center-front damage. The report notes the driver was licensed and the car registered in New Jersey. No specific driver failures or charges are recorded in the provided data.
14Int 1347-2025
Louis co-sponsors unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis is primary sponsor of school-adjacent traffic device timeline bill.▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 orders the department to finish traffic calming or control devices on streets next to schools within 60 days of a study determination. The law takes effect immediately. Sponsors moved to speed protective infrastructure for children.
Bill Int. 1353-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced 07/14/2025 and recorded 08/14/2025, the matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." The bill requires the department to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination. Primary sponsor Farah N. Louis introduced it. Co-sponsors Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Shahana K. Hanif signed on. Requiring installation of traffic calming or control devices near schools within 60 days after a study determination is likely to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists by accelerating protective infrastructure, encouraging safer driving, and supporting ‘safety in numbers’ and equitable protection for children; however impact depends on timely, evidence-based device selection and adequate resourcing for implementation.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis is primary sponsor requiring timely school-zone traffic devices, boosting safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1353 forces DOT to install traffic calming by schools within 60 days of a study. Faster hardware cuts speeds and protects walkers and cyclists.
Int 1353-2025 was introduced Aug. 14, 2025 and is in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It would amend the administrative code to require DOT to install traffic-calming or control devices on streets adjacent to schools within 60 days of a study. The bill states: "the department shall complete the installation of such traffic calming device or traffic control device by no later than 60 days after the department issues such traffic study determination." Sponsors: Farah N. Louis (primary), with co-sponsors Jennifer Gutiérrez and Lincoln Restler. It takes effect immediately if enacted. Requiring installation within 60 days accelerates proven infrastructure that lowers speeds and crash risk, encouraging walking and biking and improving safety and equity for many vulnerable users.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis serves as primary sponsor of school-adjacent traffic device deadline bill, no safety impact.▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 forces DOT to install approved traffic calming or control devices on streets adjacent to schools within 60 days of a traffic study. Exempts major projects. Cuts delays that keep walkers and cyclists exposed to danger.
Bill: Int. 1353 (Int 1353-2025). Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Key dates: filed 07/14/2025; published 08/14/2025. The matter "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school" requires DOT to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination, except for major projects. Primary sponsor: Farah N. Louis. Co-sponsors: Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Lincoln Restler, Tiffany Cabán. Safety analysts say the 60-day deadline shrinks harmful delays, likely improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists, aiding crossings, encouraging walking and biking to school, and advancing equity — but benefits depend on enforcement and funding.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis sponsors 60-day school-zone traffic calming mandate, improving safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1353-2025 forces DOT to install traffic calming on streets beside schools within 60 days of a study finding. It shortens long delays that leave crossings and bike lanes exposed. Major transportation projects are exempt.
Int. No. 1353-2025 (status: Sponsorship; referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure) was filed Aug. 14, 2025 and sent to committee the same day. The matter is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." It was introduced by Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez and cosponsored by Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Farah N. Louis. The bill would require that "the department shall complete the installation... by no later than 60 days after the department issues such traffic study determination." The law takes effect immediately. The measure requires timely installation of proven devices within 60 days, reducing deployment delays and protecting pedestrians and cyclists—especially children—while reasonably exempting major projects.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
12
Box truck slams sedan on Linden▸Aug 12 - Westbound box truck hit a westbound sedan on Linden at East 54th. The truck’s nose crushed the sedan’s rear. Two occupants hurt. Sirens cut the heat. Steel groaned. Brooklyn watched.
A westbound box truck rear-ended a westbound sedan at Linden Blvd and E 54 St in Brooklyn. Two people were injured: the sedan driver reported back pain and the front passenger suffered a head injury. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead, with the truck’s center front striking the sedan’s center back. The data lists contributing factors as “Unspecified,” offering no stated driver errors beyond the rear impact pattern. No other contributing factors are cited in the report.
Aug 14 - A southbound sedan hit a 61-year-old woman crossing Utica Avenue at Lenox Road. She suffered head trauma, severe bleeding and was semiconscious. The sedan's center front end took the impact.
A southbound 2022 Honda sedan traveling straight on Utica Avenue struck a 61-year-old woman who was crossing outside an intersection at Lenox Road. She suffered head injuries, severe bleeding and was semiconscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified." The vehicle's center front end was the point of impact and showed center-front damage. The report notes the driver was licensed and the car registered in New Jersey. No specific driver failures or charges are recorded in the provided data.
14Int 1347-2025
Louis co-sponsors unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis is primary sponsor of school-adjacent traffic device timeline bill.▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 orders the department to finish traffic calming or control devices on streets next to schools within 60 days of a study determination. The law takes effect immediately. Sponsors moved to speed protective infrastructure for children.
Bill Int. 1353-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced 07/14/2025 and recorded 08/14/2025, the matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." The bill requires the department to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination. Primary sponsor Farah N. Louis introduced it. Co-sponsors Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Shahana K. Hanif signed on. Requiring installation of traffic calming or control devices near schools within 60 days after a study determination is likely to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists by accelerating protective infrastructure, encouraging safer driving, and supporting ‘safety in numbers’ and equitable protection for children; however impact depends on timely, evidence-based device selection and adequate resourcing for implementation.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis is primary sponsor requiring timely school-zone traffic devices, boosting safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1353 forces DOT to install traffic calming by schools within 60 days of a study. Faster hardware cuts speeds and protects walkers and cyclists.
Int 1353-2025 was introduced Aug. 14, 2025 and is in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It would amend the administrative code to require DOT to install traffic-calming or control devices on streets adjacent to schools within 60 days of a study. The bill states: "the department shall complete the installation of such traffic calming device or traffic control device by no later than 60 days after the department issues such traffic study determination." Sponsors: Farah N. Louis (primary), with co-sponsors Jennifer Gutiérrez and Lincoln Restler. It takes effect immediately if enacted. Requiring installation within 60 days accelerates proven infrastructure that lowers speeds and crash risk, encouraging walking and biking and improving safety and equity for many vulnerable users.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis serves as primary sponsor of school-adjacent traffic device deadline bill, no safety impact.▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 forces DOT to install approved traffic calming or control devices on streets adjacent to schools within 60 days of a traffic study. Exempts major projects. Cuts delays that keep walkers and cyclists exposed to danger.
Bill: Int. 1353 (Int 1353-2025). Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Key dates: filed 07/14/2025; published 08/14/2025. The matter "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school" requires DOT to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination, except for major projects. Primary sponsor: Farah N. Louis. Co-sponsors: Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Lincoln Restler, Tiffany Cabán. Safety analysts say the 60-day deadline shrinks harmful delays, likely improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists, aiding crossings, encouraging walking and biking to school, and advancing equity — but benefits depend on enforcement and funding.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis sponsors 60-day school-zone traffic calming mandate, improving safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1353-2025 forces DOT to install traffic calming on streets beside schools within 60 days of a study finding. It shortens long delays that leave crossings and bike lanes exposed. Major transportation projects are exempt.
Int. No. 1353-2025 (status: Sponsorship; referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure) was filed Aug. 14, 2025 and sent to committee the same day. The matter is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." It was introduced by Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez and cosponsored by Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Farah N. Louis. The bill would require that "the department shall complete the installation... by no later than 60 days after the department issues such traffic study determination." The law takes effect immediately. The measure requires timely installation of proven devices within 60 days, reducing deployment delays and protecting pedestrians and cyclists—especially children—while reasonably exempting major projects.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
12
Box truck slams sedan on Linden▸Aug 12 - Westbound box truck hit a westbound sedan on Linden at East 54th. The truck’s nose crushed the sedan’s rear. Two occupants hurt. Sirens cut the heat. Steel groaned. Brooklyn watched.
A westbound box truck rear-ended a westbound sedan at Linden Blvd and E 54 St in Brooklyn. Two people were injured: the sedan driver reported back pain and the front passenger suffered a head injury. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead, with the truck’s center front striking the sedan’s center back. The data lists contributing factors as “Unspecified,” offering no stated driver errors beyond the rear impact pattern. No other contributing factors are cited in the report.
Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.
- File Int 1347-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis is primary sponsor of school-adjacent traffic device timeline bill.▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 orders the department to finish traffic calming or control devices on streets next to schools within 60 days of a study determination. The law takes effect immediately. Sponsors moved to speed protective infrastructure for children.
Bill Int. 1353-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced 07/14/2025 and recorded 08/14/2025, the matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." The bill requires the department to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination. Primary sponsor Farah N. Louis introduced it. Co-sponsors Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Shahana K. Hanif signed on. Requiring installation of traffic calming or control devices near schools within 60 days after a study determination is likely to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists by accelerating protective infrastructure, encouraging safer driving, and supporting ‘safety in numbers’ and equitable protection for children; however impact depends on timely, evidence-based device selection and adequate resourcing for implementation.
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File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis is primary sponsor requiring timely school-zone traffic devices, boosting safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1353 forces DOT to install traffic calming by schools within 60 days of a study. Faster hardware cuts speeds and protects walkers and cyclists.
Int 1353-2025 was introduced Aug. 14, 2025 and is in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It would amend the administrative code to require DOT to install traffic-calming or control devices on streets adjacent to schools within 60 days of a study. The bill states: "the department shall complete the installation of such traffic calming device or traffic control device by no later than 60 days after the department issues such traffic study determination." Sponsors: Farah N. Louis (primary), with co-sponsors Jennifer Gutiérrez and Lincoln Restler. It takes effect immediately if enacted. Requiring installation within 60 days accelerates proven infrastructure that lowers speeds and crash risk, encouraging walking and biking and improving safety and equity for many vulnerable users.
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File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis serves as primary sponsor of school-adjacent traffic device deadline bill, no safety impact.▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 forces DOT to install approved traffic calming or control devices on streets adjacent to schools within 60 days of a traffic study. Exempts major projects. Cuts delays that keep walkers and cyclists exposed to danger.
Bill: Int. 1353 (Int 1353-2025). Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Key dates: filed 07/14/2025; published 08/14/2025. The matter "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school" requires DOT to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination, except for major projects. Primary sponsor: Farah N. Louis. Co-sponsors: Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Lincoln Restler, Tiffany Cabán. Safety analysts say the 60-day deadline shrinks harmful delays, likely improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists, aiding crossings, encouraging walking and biking to school, and advancing equity — but benefits depend on enforcement and funding.
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File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis sponsors 60-day school-zone traffic calming mandate, improving safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1353-2025 forces DOT to install traffic calming on streets beside schools within 60 days of a study finding. It shortens long delays that leave crossings and bike lanes exposed. Major transportation projects are exempt.
Int. No. 1353-2025 (status: Sponsorship; referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure) was filed Aug. 14, 2025 and sent to committee the same day. The matter is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." It was introduced by Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez and cosponsored by Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Farah N. Louis. The bill would require that "the department shall complete the installation... by no later than 60 days after the department issues such traffic study determination." The law takes effect immediately. The measure requires timely installation of proven devices within 60 days, reducing deployment delays and protecting pedestrians and cyclists—especially children—while reasonably exempting major projects.
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File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
12
Box truck slams sedan on Linden▸Aug 12 - Westbound box truck hit a westbound sedan on Linden at East 54th. The truck’s nose crushed the sedan’s rear. Two occupants hurt. Sirens cut the heat. Steel groaned. Brooklyn watched.
A westbound box truck rear-ended a westbound sedan at Linden Blvd and E 54 St in Brooklyn. Two people were injured: the sedan driver reported back pain and the front passenger suffered a head injury. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead, with the truck’s center front striking the sedan’s center back. The data lists contributing factors as “Unspecified,” offering no stated driver errors beyond the rear impact pattern. No other contributing factors are cited in the report.
Aug 14 - Int. 1353 orders the department to finish traffic calming or control devices on streets next to schools within 60 days of a study determination. The law takes effect immediately. Sponsors moved to speed protective infrastructure for children.
Bill Int. 1353-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced 07/14/2025 and recorded 08/14/2025, the matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." The bill requires the department to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination. Primary sponsor Farah N. Louis introduced it. Co-sponsors Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Shahana K. Hanif signed on. Requiring installation of traffic calming or control devices near schools within 60 days after a study determination is likely to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists by accelerating protective infrastructure, encouraging safer driving, and supporting ‘safety in numbers’ and equitable protection for children; however impact depends on timely, evidence-based device selection and adequate resourcing for implementation.
- File Int 1353-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis is primary sponsor requiring timely school-zone traffic devices, boosting safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1353 forces DOT to install traffic calming by schools within 60 days of a study. Faster hardware cuts speeds and protects walkers and cyclists.
Int 1353-2025 was introduced Aug. 14, 2025 and is in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It would amend the administrative code to require DOT to install traffic-calming or control devices on streets adjacent to schools within 60 days of a study. The bill states: "the department shall complete the installation of such traffic calming device or traffic control device by no later than 60 days after the department issues such traffic study determination." Sponsors: Farah N. Louis (primary), with co-sponsors Jennifer Gutiérrez and Lincoln Restler. It takes effect immediately if enacted. Requiring installation within 60 days accelerates proven infrastructure that lowers speeds and crash risk, encouraging walking and biking and improving safety and equity for many vulnerable users.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis serves as primary sponsor of school-adjacent traffic device deadline bill, no safety impact.▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 forces DOT to install approved traffic calming or control devices on streets adjacent to schools within 60 days of a traffic study. Exempts major projects. Cuts delays that keep walkers and cyclists exposed to danger.
Bill: Int. 1353 (Int 1353-2025). Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Key dates: filed 07/14/2025; published 08/14/2025. The matter "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school" requires DOT to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination, except for major projects. Primary sponsor: Farah N. Louis. Co-sponsors: Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Lincoln Restler, Tiffany Cabán. Safety analysts say the 60-day deadline shrinks harmful delays, likely improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists, aiding crossings, encouraging walking and biking to school, and advancing equity — but benefits depend on enforcement and funding.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis sponsors 60-day school-zone traffic calming mandate, improving safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1353-2025 forces DOT to install traffic calming on streets beside schools within 60 days of a study finding. It shortens long delays that leave crossings and bike lanes exposed. Major transportation projects are exempt.
Int. No. 1353-2025 (status: Sponsorship; referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure) was filed Aug. 14, 2025 and sent to committee the same day. The matter is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." It was introduced by Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez and cosponsored by Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Farah N. Louis. The bill would require that "the department shall complete the installation... by no later than 60 days after the department issues such traffic study determination." The law takes effect immediately. The measure requires timely installation of proven devices within 60 days, reducing deployment delays and protecting pedestrians and cyclists—especially children—while reasonably exempting major projects.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
12
Box truck slams sedan on Linden▸Aug 12 - Westbound box truck hit a westbound sedan on Linden at East 54th. The truck’s nose crushed the sedan’s rear. Two occupants hurt. Sirens cut the heat. Steel groaned. Brooklyn watched.
A westbound box truck rear-ended a westbound sedan at Linden Blvd and E 54 St in Brooklyn. Two people were injured: the sedan driver reported back pain and the front passenger suffered a head injury. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead, with the truck’s center front striking the sedan’s center back. The data lists contributing factors as “Unspecified,” offering no stated driver errors beyond the rear impact pattern. No other contributing factors are cited in the report.
Aug 14 - Int 1353 forces DOT to install traffic calming by schools within 60 days of a study. Faster hardware cuts speeds and protects walkers and cyclists.
Int 1353-2025 was introduced Aug. 14, 2025 and is in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It would amend the administrative code to require DOT to install traffic-calming or control devices on streets adjacent to schools within 60 days of a study. The bill states: "the department shall complete the installation of such traffic calming device or traffic control device by no later than 60 days after the department issues such traffic study determination." Sponsors: Farah N. Louis (primary), with co-sponsors Jennifer Gutiérrez and Lincoln Restler. It takes effect immediately if enacted. Requiring installation within 60 days accelerates proven infrastructure that lowers speeds and crash risk, encouraging walking and biking and improving safety and equity for many vulnerable users.
- File Int 1353-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis serves as primary sponsor of school-adjacent traffic device deadline bill, no safety impact.▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 forces DOT to install approved traffic calming or control devices on streets adjacent to schools within 60 days of a traffic study. Exempts major projects. Cuts delays that keep walkers and cyclists exposed to danger.
Bill: Int. 1353 (Int 1353-2025). Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Key dates: filed 07/14/2025; published 08/14/2025. The matter "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school" requires DOT to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination, except for major projects. Primary sponsor: Farah N. Louis. Co-sponsors: Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Lincoln Restler, Tiffany Cabán. Safety analysts say the 60-day deadline shrinks harmful delays, likely improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists, aiding crossings, encouraging walking and biking to school, and advancing equity — but benefits depend on enforcement and funding.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis sponsors 60-day school-zone traffic calming mandate, improving safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1353-2025 forces DOT to install traffic calming on streets beside schools within 60 days of a study finding. It shortens long delays that leave crossings and bike lanes exposed. Major transportation projects are exempt.
Int. No. 1353-2025 (status: Sponsorship; referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure) was filed Aug. 14, 2025 and sent to committee the same day. The matter is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." It was introduced by Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez and cosponsored by Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Farah N. Louis. The bill would require that "the department shall complete the installation... by no later than 60 days after the department issues such traffic study determination." The law takes effect immediately. The measure requires timely installation of proven devices within 60 days, reducing deployment delays and protecting pedestrians and cyclists—especially children—while reasonably exempting major projects.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
12
Box truck slams sedan on Linden▸Aug 12 - Westbound box truck hit a westbound sedan on Linden at East 54th. The truck’s nose crushed the sedan’s rear. Two occupants hurt. Sirens cut the heat. Steel groaned. Brooklyn watched.
A westbound box truck rear-ended a westbound sedan at Linden Blvd and E 54 St in Brooklyn. Two people were injured: the sedan driver reported back pain and the front passenger suffered a head injury. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead, with the truck’s center front striking the sedan’s center back. The data lists contributing factors as “Unspecified,” offering no stated driver errors beyond the rear impact pattern. No other contributing factors are cited in the report.
Aug 14 - Int. 1353 forces DOT to install approved traffic calming or control devices on streets adjacent to schools within 60 days of a traffic study. Exempts major projects. Cuts delays that keep walkers and cyclists exposed to danger.
Bill: Int. 1353 (Int 1353-2025). Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Key dates: filed 07/14/2025; published 08/14/2025. The matter "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school" requires DOT to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination, except for major projects. Primary sponsor: Farah N. Louis. Co-sponsors: Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Lincoln Restler, Tiffany Cabán. Safety analysts say the 60-day deadline shrinks harmful delays, likely improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists, aiding crossings, encouraging walking and biking to school, and advancing equity — but benefits depend on enforcement and funding.
- File Int 1353-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis sponsors 60-day school-zone traffic calming mandate, improving safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1353-2025 forces DOT to install traffic calming on streets beside schools within 60 days of a study finding. It shortens long delays that leave crossings and bike lanes exposed. Major transportation projects are exempt.
Int. No. 1353-2025 (status: Sponsorship; referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure) was filed Aug. 14, 2025 and sent to committee the same day. The matter is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." It was introduced by Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez and cosponsored by Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Farah N. Louis. The bill would require that "the department shall complete the installation... by no later than 60 days after the department issues such traffic study determination." The law takes effect immediately. The measure requires timely installation of proven devices within 60 days, reducing deployment delays and protecting pedestrians and cyclists—especially children—while reasonably exempting major projects.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
12
Box truck slams sedan on Linden▸Aug 12 - Westbound box truck hit a westbound sedan on Linden at East 54th. The truck’s nose crushed the sedan’s rear. Two occupants hurt. Sirens cut the heat. Steel groaned. Brooklyn watched.
A westbound box truck rear-ended a westbound sedan at Linden Blvd and E 54 St in Brooklyn. Two people were injured: the sedan driver reported back pain and the front passenger suffered a head injury. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead, with the truck’s center front striking the sedan’s center back. The data lists contributing factors as “Unspecified,” offering no stated driver errors beyond the rear impact pattern. No other contributing factors are cited in the report.
Aug 14 - Int 1353-2025 forces DOT to install traffic calming on streets beside schools within 60 days of a study finding. It shortens long delays that leave crossings and bike lanes exposed. Major transportation projects are exempt.
Int. No. 1353-2025 (status: Sponsorship; referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure) was filed Aug. 14, 2025 and sent to committee the same day. The matter is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." It was introduced by Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez and cosponsored by Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Farah N. Louis. The bill would require that "the department shall complete the installation... by no later than 60 days after the department issues such traffic study determination." The law takes effect immediately. The measure requires timely installation of proven devices within 60 days, reducing deployment delays and protecting pedestrians and cyclists—especially children—while reasonably exempting major projects.
- File Int 1353-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
12
Box truck slams sedan on Linden▸Aug 12 - Westbound box truck hit a westbound sedan on Linden at East 54th. The truck’s nose crushed the sedan’s rear. Two occupants hurt. Sirens cut the heat. Steel groaned. Brooklyn watched.
A westbound box truck rear-ended a westbound sedan at Linden Blvd and E 54 St in Brooklyn. Two people were injured: the sedan driver reported back pain and the front passenger suffered a head injury. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead, with the truck’s center front striking the sedan’s center back. The data lists contributing factors as “Unspecified,” offering no stated driver errors beyond the rear impact pattern. No other contributing factors are cited in the report.
Aug 12 - Westbound box truck hit a westbound sedan on Linden at East 54th. The truck’s nose crushed the sedan’s rear. Two occupants hurt. Sirens cut the heat. Steel groaned. Brooklyn watched.
A westbound box truck rear-ended a westbound sedan at Linden Blvd and E 54 St in Brooklyn. Two people were injured: the sedan driver reported back pain and the front passenger suffered a head injury. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead, with the truck’s center front striking the sedan’s center back. The data lists contributing factors as “Unspecified,” offering no stated driver errors beyond the rear impact pattern. No other contributing factors are cited in the report.