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 6
▸ Severe Bleeding 3
▸ Severe Lacerations 1
▸ Concussion 6
▸ Whiplash 26
▸ Contusion/Bruise 24
▸ Abrasion 20
▸ Pain/Nausea 5
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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Marine Park’s corners bleed. The fixes wait.
Marine Park-Mill Basin-Bergen Beach: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 24, 2025
Another driver. Same ending.
- A 30‑year‑old motorcyclist died at Flatbush Ave and Avenue U just before midnight. Police records list unsafe speed. The other vehicle was a fire apparatus. The rider was ejected and killed NYC Open Data crash record.
- A 53‑year‑old bicyclist suffered a head injury on Ohio Walk at E. 66th. The car’s right front bumper hit him. The driver had a permit. Police flagged distraction and inexperience NYC Open Data crash record.
On these blocks, people on foot and on bikes take the brunt: 100 pedestrians injured, 37 cyclists hurt since 2022 in this small area NYC Open Data.
Teachers open doors. Sirens follow. The injuries spike at 8 a.m., 2 p.m., and 5–6 p.m. The late night hurts too, at 11 p.m. NYC Open Data hourly distribution.
“Speed kills.” The numbers say the same.
Drivers rack up the hits. SUVs and cars account for the vast share of pedestrian injuries here NYC Open Data vehicle rollup.
Three corners. One fix.
- Flatbush Ave has the body count. One death. Dozens hurt. It keeps moving fast NYC Open Data top intersections.
- Avenue T rings with crashes and 53 injuries. A right‑turning sedan sent a passenger to the hospital at Flatbush and T crash link.
- Pearson Street and Avenue U logged two serious injuries at one spot top intersections.
Concrete steps, not thoughts:
- Daylight the crosswalks at Avenue T and on Flatbush. Cut the corners. Harden the turns. Give leading walk time. These tools exist citywide; they belong here NYC Open Data patterns.
- Target the peak hours with enforcement on failure to yield and distraction. The crash clock tells you when hourly distribution.
Officials know what works — do they?
Albany gave the city power to set safer speeds. The law lets NYC lower residential limits. The city has begun 20‑mph zones, but a default 20 is still a choice not taken. Our own coverage explains how to push it now Take Action.
Repeat speeders do outsized harm. The Legislature is moving on speed limiters for the worst offenders. Senators advanced S4045 to require intelligent speed assistance for drivers with heavy violation records; Sen. Kevin Parker voted yes in committee on June 11 and 12, 2025 Open States. Advocates say a tiny slice of drivers cause a big share of deaths; the bill aims straight at them Take Action.
“Police are investigating,” the stories say. After a hit‑and‑run in Bushwick, “Police were looking … for the driver” who dragged a man more than 50 feet. “Criminal charges … were still pending” in another case. The pattern does not stop at any border Gothamist Gothamist.
What the numbers won’t forget
- Since 2022 in this neighborhood, there have been 1,057 crashes, 626 injuries, and 2 deaths. Pedestrians: 100 hurt. Cyclists: 37 hurt. Serious injuries: 6 NYC Open Data rollups.
- Injuries jumped year over year: 110 last YTD to 164 this YTD, with crashes up from 170 to 234 Period stats.
Two citywide moves would cut this down:
- Lower the default speed limit to 20 mph. Slow the turns. Save the walker before the paint dries Take Action.
- Pass and enforce speed limiters for repeat speeders, as in S4045. Parker voted yes in committee. Move it to law Open States.
Act. Don’t wait for the next siren. Start here: Take Action.
Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-24
- File S 4045 - Bill page , Open States / NYS Senate, Published 2025-06-11
- Bushwick hit-and-run killed a pedestrian - Three crashes, two dead , Gothamist, Published 2025-08-04
- Unlicensed Driver Kills Brooklyn Family, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-30
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Traffic Safety Timeline for Marine Park-Mill Basin-Bergen Beach
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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
26
Left-turning driver hits man on Avenue T▸Sep 26 - At Avenue T and E 53 Place in Brooklyn, a Lexus SUV driver turned left and hit a 60-year-old man in the intersection at 7:25 a.m. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The man suffered a leg injury.
A 63-year-old woman driving a 2021 Lexus SUV turned left at Avenue T and E 53 Place and hit a 60-year-old man in the intersection. He was injured, with harm to his lower leg, and reported pain. "According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:25 a.m. in Brooklyn’s 63rd Precinct." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. Police noted right-front bumper damage on the SUV, consistent with a left-turn impact. The driver was licensed in New York. The victim was on foot at the intersection.
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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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Left-turning SUV driver rear-ends cyclist▸Sep 16 - A driver in a Nissan SUV turned left on E 32nd Street and hit a northbound cyclist from behind near 1566. The bike’s back end took the blow. The 28-year-old rider suffered leg injuries. Police cited Following Too Closely and Other Vehicular.
A driver in a 2019 Nissan SUV making a left turn hit a 28-year-old man riding a bike north on E 32nd Street near 1566 in Brooklyn. The SUV’s left front struck the bike’s back end. The rider suffered leg injuries, including a contusion, and was listed injured. According to the police report, officers recorded “Following Too Closely” and “Other Vehicular” for the SUV driver. The bike was going straight ahead. A parked sedan was noted but not damaged. Precinct 63 handled the crash.
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Driver U-turns SUV, hits rider on Mill Ave▸Sep 14 - On Mill Ave in Brooklyn, a driver in an SUV made a U-turn and hit a northbound motorcyclist. The rider was ejected and injured. Police recorded Turning Improperly by the driver.
A driver in a Honda SUV attempted a U-turn on Mill Ave near 2263 and hit a northbound motorcyclist who was going straight. The 25-year-old rider was ejected and suffered lower-leg injuries. He was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the SUV driver was making a U-turn while the motorcycle traveled north. Police recorded "Turning Improperly" by the SUV driver. No other injuries were listed in the report.
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Driver at unsafe speed injures passenger on Fillmore▸Sep 14 - Fillmore and E 54 St. A driver moved at unsafe speed. A 44-year-old passenger suffered head injuries. A 52-year-old driver was hurt. An SUV and a sedan were involved, and parked SUVs were hit. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
Drivers crashed at Fillmore Ave and E 54 St in Brooklyn. An SUV traveling east and a sedan traveling north were involved. Parked SUVs were hit. A 44-year-old front passenger suffered head trauma and internal injuries. A 52-year-old driver reported neck and internal injuries. According to the police report, police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. The data lists both vehicles moving straight ahead before impact and shows front-end damage. The only contributing factor recorded is Unsafe Speed. No pedestrians or cyclists are listed among the injured.
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Distracted drivers collide on Avenue N▸Sep 9 - Two eastbound drivers crashed near 6619 Avenue N in Brooklyn. Police recorded driver inattention. The sedan’s 37-year-old driver was injured with back pain and whiplash. Several child passengers were involved.
Two drivers going east collided near 6619 Avenue N in Brooklyn. Both were reported as going straight. The sedan had left-front damage; the SUV had none recorded. A 37-year-old woman driving the sedan reported back injury and whiplash. Multiple child passengers were listed among the occupants. According to the police report, officers recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor. The report attributes inattention to the drivers. Injuries for other occupants were not specified. No pedestrians or cyclists were noted in the data.
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Distracted right-turn crash injures passenger▸Sep 8 - Two drivers collided on Ralph at Flatlands. A 19-year-old front passenger and a 21-year-old driver suffered whiplash. Police recorded driver inattention and following too closely. The Kia's center back end was damaged.
Two drivers collided at Ralph Ave and Flatlands Ave in Brooklyn at 2 p.m. A 19-year-old woman in the front passenger seat was hurt. Her 21-year-old driver was hurt too. Both reported whiplash and back pain. According to the police report, both drivers were traveling north and making right turns. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. It also records "Following Too Closely" for the drivers. The Kia sedan carried three people and had center back-end damage. The Ford sedan carried one person and had no damage.
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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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Right-turning SUV driver hits man crossing▸Sep 2 - An SUV driver turned right on Avenue P at E 34 St and hit a 30-year-old man crossing with the signal. He had bruises to his arm and hand and was conscious. Impact was to the SUV’s right front bumper.
A driver in a 2012 SUV made a right turn and hit a 30-year-old man who was crossing with the signal at Avenue P and E 34 St in Brooklyn. The man suffered contusions to his arm and hand and was conscious. According to the police report, the SUV’s right front bumper made contact and the driver was licensed in New York. Police listed contributing factors as “Unspecified” for both the driver and the pedestrian. No specific driver error was recorded in the report. The crash was logged at 7:50 p.m. under collision ID 4839269.
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Two-Car Crash Injures Driver on Avenue U▸Sep 2 - Two drivers collided on Avenue U at E 53 Pl in Brooklyn. Police recorded right-rear damage to a Mercedes sedan. A 54-year-old driver was hurt. No contributing factor listed.
Two drivers collided at Avenue U and E 53 Pl in Brooklyn at 7:43 p.m. on September 2, 2025. A 54-year-old male driver was injured, with hip and upper-leg abrasion recorded. Another occupant, a 48-year-old female registrant, was listed with unspecified injury status. Police documented that the Mercedes sedan’s driver was traveling east, going straight ahead, and that the car had right-rear quarter-panel and right-rear bumper damage. According to the police report, no contributing factor was recorded and no driver errors were logged. The second vehicle was recorded only as Subaru make, type unspecified.
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Driver collides with 79-year-old bicyclist on Quentin Road▸Sep 2 - A southbound driver collided with a 79-year-old man on a bike at 3418 Quentin Rd in Brooklyn. Police noted rear damage to the bike. The driver was listed injured. The cyclist suffered an arm abrasion. Contributing factors were recorded as unspecified.
A driver in a sedan collided with a 79-year-old man riding a bike at 3418 Quentin Rd in Brooklyn. The bicyclist was listed injured with an arm abrasion. The 21-year-old sedan driver was also listed injured. According to the police report, both the bicyclist and the sedan driver were traveling south. The report records the bicyclist as changing lanes and the sedan driver as going straight ahead. The report lists the bike's point of impact as the center back end and notes no damage to the sedan. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" for both parties.
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Two sedans collide at Avenue S▸Aug 30 - Two sedans met hard at Avenue S and East 52nd. Metal buckled. A 74-year-old driver suffered a head injury. Others were listed with unspecified injuries. The street bore the hit. The system shrugs and moves on.
Two sedans crashed at Avenue S and East 52 Street in Brooklyn. A 74-year-old male driver sustained a head injury. Other occupants were recorded with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead, one northbound and one westbound, and damage centered on the front ends. The report lists contributing factors as Unspecified for all involved. With no driver errors documented beyond that, the file gives little but the impact and harm. No helmet or signal issues are cited in the data.
14Int 1347-2025
Narcisse co-sponsors crackdown on unlicensed commuter vans, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int 1347-2025. Status: Sponsorship; sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The matter: "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; co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. The law orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist and requires officers to issue maximum fines for each violation. It takes effect 120 days after enactment. A safety assessment warns this punitive approach may reduce informal transit in underserved areas, shift trips to private cars and ride‑hail, and increase traffic volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists; it adds policing without system-wide safety gains.
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File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Narcisse 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
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Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian▸Aug 4 - A car struck and dragged a man fifty feet on Broadway. He died at the scene. The driver fled. Police search for answers. Brooklyn leads the city in pedestrian injuries this year.
Gothamist (2025-08-04) reports a 47-year-old man was killed after being struck and dragged over 50 feet by a northbound car at Broadway and Suydam Street in Bushwick. The driver fled. Police have not released the victim's name and seek information on the vehicle. The article notes, 'It was not immediately clear whether the man was walking in a crosswalk, or who had the right of way.' Brooklyn has the highest number of pedestrian injuries in New York City so far this year, with 228 hurt and two killed through June. The case highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers.
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Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-04
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SUVs Collide on Avenue N, Passenger Hurt▸Jul 26 - Two SUVs slammed together on Avenue N. A woman in the front seat took a hit to the neck. Metal twisted. Engines cooled. The street stayed dangerous.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed on Avenue N at Kings Highway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 48-year-old female passenger suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Both drivers were men, ages 49 and 30. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact struck the left front of one SUV and the right side of the other. The crash left one passenger injured and others shaken. No driver errors were identified in the report.
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Distracted SUV Crashes While Parking▸Jul 20 - The driver of an SUV crashed while entering a parked position on Flatlands Ave. He suffered a chest contusion. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction." No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
The driver of a 2006 SUV entered a parked position and struck with the vehicle's center front end, damaging the center front of the vehicle. The driver, a 55-year-old man, suffered a chest contusion. Two other occupants were listed and not reported injured. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the main contributing factor. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the listed error. The report notes the driver was using a lap belt and harness and that no pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Judge Halts Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸Jul 15 - A judge stopped the city from ripping out Bedford Avenue’s protected bike lane. The lane stands. Cyclists and pedestrians keep a shield, for now. The fight over safety on this deadly stretch continues in court.
Gothamist reported on July 15, 2025, that a state appellate judge blocked Mayor Adams from removing the protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. The lane, installed after high crash rates and pedestrian deaths, was set for removal until the court's emergency order. The Department of Transportation admitted, "The City risks legal liability for knowingly reducing safety on a Vision Zero priority corridor." Advocates and families appealed, citing the lane’s role in protecting vulnerable road users. The legal battle highlights the tension between city policy, resident concerns, and the need for proven safety infrastructure.
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Judge Halts Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-15
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Tow Truck Rear-Ends Pickup on Avenue U▸Jul 14 - A tow truck struck the left rear of a pickup on Avenue U in Brooklyn. A 67-year-old man suffered a back injury and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of a tow truck hit the left rear bumper of a pick-up truck on Avenue U. Both vehicles were traveling east. A 67-year-old man was injured; he suffered a back injury and complained of whiplash. "According to the police report, both drivers were going straight ahead when the crash happened." The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. Police recorded left-front impact to the tow truck and left-rear impact to the pick-up. Both drivers were licensed and the collision caused center-front and center-back vehicle damage.
- Breaking: Hit-and-Run Driver Kills Cyclist in Brooklyn, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-09-27
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Left-turning driver hits man on Avenue T▸Sep 26 - At Avenue T and E 53 Place in Brooklyn, a Lexus SUV driver turned left and hit a 60-year-old man in the intersection at 7:25 a.m. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The man suffered a leg injury.
A 63-year-old woman driving a 2021 Lexus SUV turned left at Avenue T and E 53 Place and hit a 60-year-old man in the intersection. He was injured, with harm to his lower leg, and reported pain. "According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:25 a.m. in Brooklyn’s 63rd Precinct." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. Police noted right-front bumper damage on the SUV, consistent with a left-turn impact. The driver was licensed in New York. The victim was on foot at the intersection.
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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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Left-turning SUV driver rear-ends cyclist▸Sep 16 - A driver in a Nissan SUV turned left on E 32nd Street and hit a northbound cyclist from behind near 1566. The bike’s back end took the blow. The 28-year-old rider suffered leg injuries. Police cited Following Too Closely and Other Vehicular.
A driver in a 2019 Nissan SUV making a left turn hit a 28-year-old man riding a bike north on E 32nd Street near 1566 in Brooklyn. The SUV’s left front struck the bike’s back end. The rider suffered leg injuries, including a contusion, and was listed injured. According to the police report, officers recorded “Following Too Closely” and “Other Vehicular” for the SUV driver. The bike was going straight ahead. A parked sedan was noted but not damaged. Precinct 63 handled the crash.
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Driver U-turns SUV, hits rider on Mill Ave▸Sep 14 - On Mill Ave in Brooklyn, a driver in an SUV made a U-turn and hit a northbound motorcyclist. The rider was ejected and injured. Police recorded Turning Improperly by the driver.
A driver in a Honda SUV attempted a U-turn on Mill Ave near 2263 and hit a northbound motorcyclist who was going straight. The 25-year-old rider was ejected and suffered lower-leg injuries. He was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the SUV driver was making a U-turn while the motorcycle traveled north. Police recorded "Turning Improperly" by the SUV driver. No other injuries were listed in the report.
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Driver at unsafe speed injures passenger on Fillmore▸Sep 14 - Fillmore and E 54 St. A driver moved at unsafe speed. A 44-year-old passenger suffered head injuries. A 52-year-old driver was hurt. An SUV and a sedan were involved, and parked SUVs were hit. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
Drivers crashed at Fillmore Ave and E 54 St in Brooklyn. An SUV traveling east and a sedan traveling north were involved. Parked SUVs were hit. A 44-year-old front passenger suffered head trauma and internal injuries. A 52-year-old driver reported neck and internal injuries. According to the police report, police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. The data lists both vehicles moving straight ahead before impact and shows front-end damage. The only contributing factor recorded is Unsafe Speed. No pedestrians or cyclists are listed among the injured.
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Distracted drivers collide on Avenue N▸Sep 9 - Two eastbound drivers crashed near 6619 Avenue N in Brooklyn. Police recorded driver inattention. The sedan’s 37-year-old driver was injured with back pain and whiplash. Several child passengers were involved.
Two drivers going east collided near 6619 Avenue N in Brooklyn. Both were reported as going straight. The sedan had left-front damage; the SUV had none recorded. A 37-year-old woman driving the sedan reported back injury and whiplash. Multiple child passengers were listed among the occupants. According to the police report, officers recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor. The report attributes inattention to the drivers. Injuries for other occupants were not specified. No pedestrians or cyclists were noted in the data.
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Distracted right-turn crash injures passenger▸Sep 8 - Two drivers collided on Ralph at Flatlands. A 19-year-old front passenger and a 21-year-old driver suffered whiplash. Police recorded driver inattention and following too closely. The Kia's center back end was damaged.
Two drivers collided at Ralph Ave and Flatlands Ave in Brooklyn at 2 p.m. A 19-year-old woman in the front passenger seat was hurt. Her 21-year-old driver was hurt too. Both reported whiplash and back pain. According to the police report, both drivers were traveling north and making right turns. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. It also records "Following Too Closely" for the drivers. The Kia sedan carried three people and had center back-end damage. The Ford sedan carried one person and had no damage.
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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
2
Right-turning SUV driver hits man crossing▸Sep 2 - An SUV driver turned right on Avenue P at E 34 St and hit a 30-year-old man crossing with the signal. He had bruises to his arm and hand and was conscious. Impact was to the SUV’s right front bumper.
A driver in a 2012 SUV made a right turn and hit a 30-year-old man who was crossing with the signal at Avenue P and E 34 St in Brooklyn. The man suffered contusions to his arm and hand and was conscious. According to the police report, the SUV’s right front bumper made contact and the driver was licensed in New York. Police listed contributing factors as “Unspecified” for both the driver and the pedestrian. No specific driver error was recorded in the report. The crash was logged at 7:50 p.m. under collision ID 4839269.
2
Two-Car Crash Injures Driver on Avenue U▸Sep 2 - Two drivers collided on Avenue U at E 53 Pl in Brooklyn. Police recorded right-rear damage to a Mercedes sedan. A 54-year-old driver was hurt. No contributing factor listed.
Two drivers collided at Avenue U and E 53 Pl in Brooklyn at 7:43 p.m. on September 2, 2025. A 54-year-old male driver was injured, with hip and upper-leg abrasion recorded. Another occupant, a 48-year-old female registrant, was listed with unspecified injury status. Police documented that the Mercedes sedan’s driver was traveling east, going straight ahead, and that the car had right-rear quarter-panel and right-rear bumper damage. According to the police report, no contributing factor was recorded and no driver errors were logged. The second vehicle was recorded only as Subaru make, type unspecified.
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Driver collides with 79-year-old bicyclist on Quentin Road▸Sep 2 - A southbound driver collided with a 79-year-old man on a bike at 3418 Quentin Rd in Brooklyn. Police noted rear damage to the bike. The driver was listed injured. The cyclist suffered an arm abrasion. Contributing factors were recorded as unspecified.
A driver in a sedan collided with a 79-year-old man riding a bike at 3418 Quentin Rd in Brooklyn. The bicyclist was listed injured with an arm abrasion. The 21-year-old sedan driver was also listed injured. According to the police report, both the bicyclist and the sedan driver were traveling south. The report records the bicyclist as changing lanes and the sedan driver as going straight ahead. The report lists the bike's point of impact as the center back end and notes no damage to the sedan. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" for both parties.
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Two sedans collide at Avenue S▸Aug 30 - Two sedans met hard at Avenue S and East 52nd. Metal buckled. A 74-year-old driver suffered a head injury. Others were listed with unspecified injuries. The street bore the hit. The system shrugs and moves on.
Two sedans crashed at Avenue S and East 52 Street in Brooklyn. A 74-year-old male driver sustained a head injury. Other occupants were recorded with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead, one northbound and one westbound, and damage centered on the front ends. The report lists contributing factors as Unspecified for all involved. With no driver errors documented beyond that, the file gives little but the impact and harm. No helmet or signal issues are cited in the data.
14Int 1347-2025
Narcisse co-sponsors crackdown on unlicensed commuter vans, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int 1347-2025. Status: Sponsorship; sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The matter: "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; co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. The law orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist and requires officers to issue maximum fines for each violation. It takes effect 120 days after enactment. A safety assessment warns this punitive approach may reduce informal transit in underserved areas, shift trips to private cars and ride‑hail, and increase traffic volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists; it adds policing without system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Narcisse 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
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Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian▸Aug 4 - A car struck and dragged a man fifty feet on Broadway. He died at the scene. The driver fled. Police search for answers. Brooklyn leads the city in pedestrian injuries this year.
Gothamist (2025-08-04) reports a 47-year-old man was killed after being struck and dragged over 50 feet by a northbound car at Broadway and Suydam Street in Bushwick. The driver fled. Police have not released the victim's name and seek information on the vehicle. The article notes, 'It was not immediately clear whether the man was walking in a crosswalk, or who had the right of way.' Brooklyn has the highest number of pedestrian injuries in New York City so far this year, with 228 hurt and two killed through June. The case highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers.
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Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-04
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SUVs Collide on Avenue N, Passenger Hurt▸Jul 26 - Two SUVs slammed together on Avenue N. A woman in the front seat took a hit to the neck. Metal twisted. Engines cooled. The street stayed dangerous.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed on Avenue N at Kings Highway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 48-year-old female passenger suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Both drivers were men, ages 49 and 30. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact struck the left front of one SUV and the right side of the other. The crash left one passenger injured and others shaken. No driver errors were identified in the report.
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Distracted SUV Crashes While Parking▸Jul 20 - The driver of an SUV crashed while entering a parked position on Flatlands Ave. He suffered a chest contusion. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction." No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
The driver of a 2006 SUV entered a parked position and struck with the vehicle's center front end, damaging the center front of the vehicle. The driver, a 55-year-old man, suffered a chest contusion. Two other occupants were listed and not reported injured. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the main contributing factor. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the listed error. The report notes the driver was using a lap belt and harness and that no pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Judge Halts Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸Jul 15 - A judge stopped the city from ripping out Bedford Avenue’s protected bike lane. The lane stands. Cyclists and pedestrians keep a shield, for now. The fight over safety on this deadly stretch continues in court.
Gothamist reported on July 15, 2025, that a state appellate judge blocked Mayor Adams from removing the protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. The lane, installed after high crash rates and pedestrian deaths, was set for removal until the court's emergency order. The Department of Transportation admitted, "The City risks legal liability for knowingly reducing safety on a Vision Zero priority corridor." Advocates and families appealed, citing the lane’s role in protecting vulnerable road users. The legal battle highlights the tension between city policy, resident concerns, and the need for proven safety infrastructure.
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Judge Halts Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-15
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Tow Truck Rear-Ends Pickup on Avenue U▸Jul 14 - A tow truck struck the left rear of a pickup on Avenue U in Brooklyn. A 67-year-old man suffered a back injury and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of a tow truck hit the left rear bumper of a pick-up truck on Avenue U. Both vehicles were traveling east. A 67-year-old man was injured; he suffered a back injury and complained of whiplash. "According to the police report, both drivers were going straight ahead when the crash happened." The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. Police recorded left-front impact to the tow truck and left-rear impact to the pick-up. Both drivers were licensed and the collision caused center-front and center-back vehicle damage.
Sep 26 - At Avenue T and E 53 Place in Brooklyn, a Lexus SUV driver turned left and hit a 60-year-old man in the intersection at 7:25 a.m. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The man suffered a leg injury.
A 63-year-old woman driving a 2021 Lexus SUV turned left at Avenue T and E 53 Place and hit a 60-year-old man in the intersection. He was injured, with harm to his lower leg, and reported pain. "According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:25 a.m. in Brooklyn’s 63rd Precinct." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. Police noted right-front bumper damage on the SUV, consistent with a left-turn impact. The driver was licensed in New York. The victim was on foot at the intersection.
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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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Left-turning SUV driver rear-ends cyclist▸Sep 16 - A driver in a Nissan SUV turned left on E 32nd Street and hit a northbound cyclist from behind near 1566. The bike’s back end took the blow. The 28-year-old rider suffered leg injuries. Police cited Following Too Closely and Other Vehicular.
A driver in a 2019 Nissan SUV making a left turn hit a 28-year-old man riding a bike north on E 32nd Street near 1566 in Brooklyn. The SUV’s left front struck the bike’s back end. The rider suffered leg injuries, including a contusion, and was listed injured. According to the police report, officers recorded “Following Too Closely” and “Other Vehicular” for the SUV driver. The bike was going straight ahead. A parked sedan was noted but not damaged. Precinct 63 handled the crash.
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Driver U-turns SUV, hits rider on Mill Ave▸Sep 14 - On Mill Ave in Brooklyn, a driver in an SUV made a U-turn and hit a northbound motorcyclist. The rider was ejected and injured. Police recorded Turning Improperly by the driver.
A driver in a Honda SUV attempted a U-turn on Mill Ave near 2263 and hit a northbound motorcyclist who was going straight. The 25-year-old rider was ejected and suffered lower-leg injuries. He was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the SUV driver was making a U-turn while the motorcycle traveled north. Police recorded "Turning Improperly" by the SUV driver. No other injuries were listed in the report.
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Driver at unsafe speed injures passenger on Fillmore▸Sep 14 - Fillmore and E 54 St. A driver moved at unsafe speed. A 44-year-old passenger suffered head injuries. A 52-year-old driver was hurt. An SUV and a sedan were involved, and parked SUVs were hit. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
Drivers crashed at Fillmore Ave and E 54 St in Brooklyn. An SUV traveling east and a sedan traveling north were involved. Parked SUVs were hit. A 44-year-old front passenger suffered head trauma and internal injuries. A 52-year-old driver reported neck and internal injuries. According to the police report, police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. The data lists both vehicles moving straight ahead before impact and shows front-end damage. The only contributing factor recorded is Unsafe Speed. No pedestrians or cyclists are listed among the injured.
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Distracted drivers collide on Avenue N▸Sep 9 - Two eastbound drivers crashed near 6619 Avenue N in Brooklyn. Police recorded driver inattention. The sedan’s 37-year-old driver was injured with back pain and whiplash. Several child passengers were involved.
Two drivers going east collided near 6619 Avenue N in Brooklyn. Both were reported as going straight. The sedan had left-front damage; the SUV had none recorded. A 37-year-old woman driving the sedan reported back injury and whiplash. Multiple child passengers were listed among the occupants. According to the police report, officers recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor. The report attributes inattention to the drivers. Injuries for other occupants were not specified. No pedestrians or cyclists were noted in the data.
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Distracted right-turn crash injures passenger▸Sep 8 - Two drivers collided on Ralph at Flatlands. A 19-year-old front passenger and a 21-year-old driver suffered whiplash. Police recorded driver inattention and following too closely. The Kia's center back end was damaged.
Two drivers collided at Ralph Ave and Flatlands Ave in Brooklyn at 2 p.m. A 19-year-old woman in the front passenger seat was hurt. Her 21-year-old driver was hurt too. Both reported whiplash and back pain. According to the police report, both drivers were traveling north and making right turns. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. It also records "Following Too Closely" for the drivers. The Kia sedan carried three people and had center back-end damage. The Ford sedan carried one person and had no damage.
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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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Right-turning SUV driver hits man crossing▸Sep 2 - An SUV driver turned right on Avenue P at E 34 St and hit a 30-year-old man crossing with the signal. He had bruises to his arm and hand and was conscious. Impact was to the SUV’s right front bumper.
A driver in a 2012 SUV made a right turn and hit a 30-year-old man who was crossing with the signal at Avenue P and E 34 St in Brooklyn. The man suffered contusions to his arm and hand and was conscious. According to the police report, the SUV’s right front bumper made contact and the driver was licensed in New York. Police listed contributing factors as “Unspecified” for both the driver and the pedestrian. No specific driver error was recorded in the report. The crash was logged at 7:50 p.m. under collision ID 4839269.
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Two-Car Crash Injures Driver on Avenue U▸Sep 2 - Two drivers collided on Avenue U at E 53 Pl in Brooklyn. Police recorded right-rear damage to a Mercedes sedan. A 54-year-old driver was hurt. No contributing factor listed.
Two drivers collided at Avenue U and E 53 Pl in Brooklyn at 7:43 p.m. on September 2, 2025. A 54-year-old male driver was injured, with hip and upper-leg abrasion recorded. Another occupant, a 48-year-old female registrant, was listed with unspecified injury status. Police documented that the Mercedes sedan’s driver was traveling east, going straight ahead, and that the car had right-rear quarter-panel and right-rear bumper damage. According to the police report, no contributing factor was recorded and no driver errors were logged. The second vehicle was recorded only as Subaru make, type unspecified.
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Driver collides with 79-year-old bicyclist on Quentin Road▸Sep 2 - A southbound driver collided with a 79-year-old man on a bike at 3418 Quentin Rd in Brooklyn. Police noted rear damage to the bike. The driver was listed injured. The cyclist suffered an arm abrasion. Contributing factors were recorded as unspecified.
A driver in a sedan collided with a 79-year-old man riding a bike at 3418 Quentin Rd in Brooklyn. The bicyclist was listed injured with an arm abrasion. The 21-year-old sedan driver was also listed injured. According to the police report, both the bicyclist and the sedan driver were traveling south. The report records the bicyclist as changing lanes and the sedan driver as going straight ahead. The report lists the bike's point of impact as the center back end and notes no damage to the sedan. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" for both parties.
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Two sedans collide at Avenue S▸Aug 30 - Two sedans met hard at Avenue S and East 52nd. Metal buckled. A 74-year-old driver suffered a head injury. Others were listed with unspecified injuries. The street bore the hit. The system shrugs and moves on.
Two sedans crashed at Avenue S and East 52 Street in Brooklyn. A 74-year-old male driver sustained a head injury. Other occupants were recorded with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead, one northbound and one westbound, and damage centered on the front ends. The report lists contributing factors as Unspecified for all involved. With no driver errors documented beyond that, the file gives little but the impact and harm. No helmet or signal issues are cited in the data.
14Int 1347-2025
Narcisse co-sponsors crackdown on unlicensed commuter vans, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int 1347-2025. Status: Sponsorship; sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The matter: "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; co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. The law orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist and requires officers to issue maximum fines for each violation. It takes effect 120 days after enactment. A safety assessment warns this punitive approach may reduce informal transit in underserved areas, shift trips to private cars and ride‑hail, and increase traffic volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists; it adds policing without system-wide safety gains.
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File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Narcisse 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
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Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian▸Aug 4 - A car struck and dragged a man fifty feet on Broadway. He died at the scene. The driver fled. Police search for answers. Brooklyn leads the city in pedestrian injuries this year.
Gothamist (2025-08-04) reports a 47-year-old man was killed after being struck and dragged over 50 feet by a northbound car at Broadway and Suydam Street in Bushwick. The driver fled. Police have not released the victim's name and seek information on the vehicle. The article notes, 'It was not immediately clear whether the man was walking in a crosswalk, or who had the right of way.' Brooklyn has the highest number of pedestrian injuries in New York City so far this year, with 228 hurt and two killed through June. The case highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers.
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Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-04
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SUVs Collide on Avenue N, Passenger Hurt▸Jul 26 - Two SUVs slammed together on Avenue N. A woman in the front seat took a hit to the neck. Metal twisted. Engines cooled. The street stayed dangerous.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed on Avenue N at Kings Highway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 48-year-old female passenger suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Both drivers were men, ages 49 and 30. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact struck the left front of one SUV and the right side of the other. The crash left one passenger injured and others shaken. No driver errors were identified in the report.
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Distracted SUV Crashes While Parking▸Jul 20 - The driver of an SUV crashed while entering a parked position on Flatlands Ave. He suffered a chest contusion. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction." No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
The driver of a 2006 SUV entered a parked position and struck with the vehicle's center front end, damaging the center front of the vehicle. The driver, a 55-year-old man, suffered a chest contusion. Two other occupants were listed and not reported injured. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the main contributing factor. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the listed error. The report notes the driver was using a lap belt and harness and that no pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Judge Halts Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸Jul 15 - A judge stopped the city from ripping out Bedford Avenue’s protected bike lane. The lane stands. Cyclists and pedestrians keep a shield, for now. The fight over safety on this deadly stretch continues in court.
Gothamist reported on July 15, 2025, that a state appellate judge blocked Mayor Adams from removing the protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. The lane, installed after high crash rates and pedestrian deaths, was set for removal until the court's emergency order. The Department of Transportation admitted, "The City risks legal liability for knowingly reducing safety on a Vision Zero priority corridor." Advocates and families appealed, citing the lane’s role in protecting vulnerable road users. The legal battle highlights the tension between city policy, resident concerns, and the need for proven safety infrastructure.
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Judge Halts Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-15
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Tow Truck Rear-Ends Pickup on Avenue U▸Jul 14 - A tow truck struck the left rear of a pickup on Avenue U in Brooklyn. A 67-year-old man suffered a back injury and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of a tow truck hit the left rear bumper of a pick-up truck on Avenue U. Both vehicles were traveling east. A 67-year-old man was injured; he suffered a back injury and complained of whiplash. "According to the police report, both drivers were going straight ahead when the crash happened." The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. Police recorded left-front impact to the tow truck and left-rear impact to the pick-up. Both drivers were licensed and the collision caused center-front and center-back vehicle damage.
- Woman fatally struck by 18-wheeler truck in hit-and-run crash in Brooklyn, ABC7, Published 2025-09-19
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Left-turning SUV driver rear-ends cyclist▸Sep 16 - A driver in a Nissan SUV turned left on E 32nd Street and hit a northbound cyclist from behind near 1566. The bike’s back end took the blow. The 28-year-old rider suffered leg injuries. Police cited Following Too Closely and Other Vehicular.
A driver in a 2019 Nissan SUV making a left turn hit a 28-year-old man riding a bike north on E 32nd Street near 1566 in Brooklyn. The SUV’s left front struck the bike’s back end. The rider suffered leg injuries, including a contusion, and was listed injured. According to the police report, officers recorded “Following Too Closely” and “Other Vehicular” for the SUV driver. The bike was going straight ahead. A parked sedan was noted but not damaged. Precinct 63 handled the crash.
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Driver U-turns SUV, hits rider on Mill Ave▸Sep 14 - On Mill Ave in Brooklyn, a driver in an SUV made a U-turn and hit a northbound motorcyclist. The rider was ejected and injured. Police recorded Turning Improperly by the driver.
A driver in a Honda SUV attempted a U-turn on Mill Ave near 2263 and hit a northbound motorcyclist who was going straight. The 25-year-old rider was ejected and suffered lower-leg injuries. He was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the SUV driver was making a U-turn while the motorcycle traveled north. Police recorded "Turning Improperly" by the SUV driver. No other injuries were listed in the report.
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Driver at unsafe speed injures passenger on Fillmore▸Sep 14 - Fillmore and E 54 St. A driver moved at unsafe speed. A 44-year-old passenger suffered head injuries. A 52-year-old driver was hurt. An SUV and a sedan were involved, and parked SUVs were hit. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
Drivers crashed at Fillmore Ave and E 54 St in Brooklyn. An SUV traveling east and a sedan traveling north were involved. Parked SUVs were hit. A 44-year-old front passenger suffered head trauma and internal injuries. A 52-year-old driver reported neck and internal injuries. According to the police report, police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. The data lists both vehicles moving straight ahead before impact and shows front-end damage. The only contributing factor recorded is Unsafe Speed. No pedestrians or cyclists are listed among the injured.
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Distracted drivers collide on Avenue N▸Sep 9 - Two eastbound drivers crashed near 6619 Avenue N in Brooklyn. Police recorded driver inattention. The sedan’s 37-year-old driver was injured with back pain and whiplash. Several child passengers were involved.
Two drivers going east collided near 6619 Avenue N in Brooklyn. Both were reported as going straight. The sedan had left-front damage; the SUV had none recorded. A 37-year-old woman driving the sedan reported back injury and whiplash. Multiple child passengers were listed among the occupants. According to the police report, officers recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor. The report attributes inattention to the drivers. Injuries for other occupants were not specified. No pedestrians or cyclists were noted in the data.
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Distracted right-turn crash injures passenger▸Sep 8 - Two drivers collided on Ralph at Flatlands. A 19-year-old front passenger and a 21-year-old driver suffered whiplash. Police recorded driver inattention and following too closely. The Kia's center back end was damaged.
Two drivers collided at Ralph Ave and Flatlands Ave in Brooklyn at 2 p.m. A 19-year-old woman in the front passenger seat was hurt. Her 21-year-old driver was hurt too. Both reported whiplash and back pain. According to the police report, both drivers were traveling north and making right turns. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. It also records "Following Too Closely" for the drivers. The Kia sedan carried three people and had center back-end damage. The Ford sedan carried one person and had no damage.
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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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Right-turning SUV driver hits man crossing▸Sep 2 - An SUV driver turned right on Avenue P at E 34 St and hit a 30-year-old man crossing with the signal. He had bruises to his arm and hand and was conscious. Impact was to the SUV’s right front bumper.
A driver in a 2012 SUV made a right turn and hit a 30-year-old man who was crossing with the signal at Avenue P and E 34 St in Brooklyn. The man suffered contusions to his arm and hand and was conscious. According to the police report, the SUV’s right front bumper made contact and the driver was licensed in New York. Police listed contributing factors as “Unspecified” for both the driver and the pedestrian. No specific driver error was recorded in the report. The crash was logged at 7:50 p.m. under collision ID 4839269.
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Two-Car Crash Injures Driver on Avenue U▸Sep 2 - Two drivers collided on Avenue U at E 53 Pl in Brooklyn. Police recorded right-rear damage to a Mercedes sedan. A 54-year-old driver was hurt. No contributing factor listed.
Two drivers collided at Avenue U and E 53 Pl in Brooklyn at 7:43 p.m. on September 2, 2025. A 54-year-old male driver was injured, with hip and upper-leg abrasion recorded. Another occupant, a 48-year-old female registrant, was listed with unspecified injury status. Police documented that the Mercedes sedan’s driver was traveling east, going straight ahead, and that the car had right-rear quarter-panel and right-rear bumper damage. According to the police report, no contributing factor was recorded and no driver errors were logged. The second vehicle was recorded only as Subaru make, type unspecified.
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Driver collides with 79-year-old bicyclist on Quentin Road▸Sep 2 - A southbound driver collided with a 79-year-old man on a bike at 3418 Quentin Rd in Brooklyn. Police noted rear damage to the bike. The driver was listed injured. The cyclist suffered an arm abrasion. Contributing factors were recorded as unspecified.
A driver in a sedan collided with a 79-year-old man riding a bike at 3418 Quentin Rd in Brooklyn. The bicyclist was listed injured with an arm abrasion. The 21-year-old sedan driver was also listed injured. According to the police report, both the bicyclist and the sedan driver were traveling south. The report records the bicyclist as changing lanes and the sedan driver as going straight ahead. The report lists the bike's point of impact as the center back end and notes no damage to the sedan. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" for both parties.
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Two sedans collide at Avenue S▸Aug 30 - Two sedans met hard at Avenue S and East 52nd. Metal buckled. A 74-year-old driver suffered a head injury. Others were listed with unspecified injuries. The street bore the hit. The system shrugs and moves on.
Two sedans crashed at Avenue S and East 52 Street in Brooklyn. A 74-year-old male driver sustained a head injury. Other occupants were recorded with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead, one northbound and one westbound, and damage centered on the front ends. The report lists contributing factors as Unspecified for all involved. With no driver errors documented beyond that, the file gives little but the impact and harm. No helmet or signal issues are cited in the data.
14Int 1347-2025
Narcisse co-sponsors crackdown on unlicensed commuter vans, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int 1347-2025. Status: Sponsorship; sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The matter: "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; co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. The law orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist and requires officers to issue maximum fines for each violation. It takes effect 120 days after enactment. A safety assessment warns this punitive approach may reduce informal transit in underserved areas, shift trips to private cars and ride‑hail, and increase traffic volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists; it adds policing without system-wide safety gains.
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File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Narcisse 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
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Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian▸Aug 4 - A car struck and dragged a man fifty feet on Broadway. He died at the scene. The driver fled. Police search for answers. Brooklyn leads the city in pedestrian injuries this year.
Gothamist (2025-08-04) reports a 47-year-old man was killed after being struck and dragged over 50 feet by a northbound car at Broadway and Suydam Street in Bushwick. The driver fled. Police have not released the victim's name and seek information on the vehicle. The article notes, 'It was not immediately clear whether the man was walking in a crosswalk, or who had the right of way.' Brooklyn has the highest number of pedestrian injuries in New York City so far this year, with 228 hurt and two killed through June. The case highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers.
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Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-04
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SUVs Collide on Avenue N, Passenger Hurt▸Jul 26 - Two SUVs slammed together on Avenue N. A woman in the front seat took a hit to the neck. Metal twisted. Engines cooled. The street stayed dangerous.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed on Avenue N at Kings Highway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 48-year-old female passenger suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Both drivers were men, ages 49 and 30. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact struck the left front of one SUV and the right side of the other. The crash left one passenger injured and others shaken. No driver errors were identified in the report.
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Distracted SUV Crashes While Parking▸Jul 20 - The driver of an SUV crashed while entering a parked position on Flatlands Ave. He suffered a chest contusion. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction." No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
The driver of a 2006 SUV entered a parked position and struck with the vehicle's center front end, damaging the center front of the vehicle. The driver, a 55-year-old man, suffered a chest contusion. Two other occupants were listed and not reported injured. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the main contributing factor. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the listed error. The report notes the driver was using a lap belt and harness and that no pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Judge Halts Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸Jul 15 - A judge stopped the city from ripping out Bedford Avenue’s protected bike lane. The lane stands. Cyclists and pedestrians keep a shield, for now. The fight over safety on this deadly stretch continues in court.
Gothamist reported on July 15, 2025, that a state appellate judge blocked Mayor Adams from removing the protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. The lane, installed after high crash rates and pedestrian deaths, was set for removal until the court's emergency order. The Department of Transportation admitted, "The City risks legal liability for knowingly reducing safety on a Vision Zero priority corridor." Advocates and families appealed, citing the lane’s role in protecting vulnerable road users. The legal battle highlights the tension between city policy, resident concerns, and the need for proven safety infrastructure.
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Judge Halts Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-15
14
Tow Truck Rear-Ends Pickup on Avenue U▸Jul 14 - A tow truck struck the left rear of a pickup on Avenue U in Brooklyn. A 67-year-old man suffered a back injury and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of a tow truck hit the left rear bumper of a pick-up truck on Avenue U. Both vehicles were traveling east. A 67-year-old man was injured; he suffered a back injury and complained of whiplash. "According to the police report, both drivers were going straight ahead when the crash happened." The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. Police recorded left-front impact to the tow truck and left-rear impact to the pick-up. Both drivers were licensed and the collision caused center-front and center-back vehicle damage.
Sep 16 - A driver in a Nissan SUV turned left on E 32nd Street and hit a northbound cyclist from behind near 1566. The bike’s back end took the blow. The 28-year-old rider suffered leg injuries. Police cited Following Too Closely and Other Vehicular.
A driver in a 2019 Nissan SUV making a left turn hit a 28-year-old man riding a bike north on E 32nd Street near 1566 in Brooklyn. The SUV’s left front struck the bike’s back end. The rider suffered leg injuries, including a contusion, and was listed injured. According to the police report, officers recorded “Following Too Closely” and “Other Vehicular” for the SUV driver. The bike was going straight ahead. A parked sedan was noted but not damaged. Precinct 63 handled the crash.
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Driver U-turns SUV, hits rider on Mill Ave▸Sep 14 - On Mill Ave in Brooklyn, a driver in an SUV made a U-turn and hit a northbound motorcyclist. The rider was ejected and injured. Police recorded Turning Improperly by the driver.
A driver in a Honda SUV attempted a U-turn on Mill Ave near 2263 and hit a northbound motorcyclist who was going straight. The 25-year-old rider was ejected and suffered lower-leg injuries. He was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the SUV driver was making a U-turn while the motorcycle traveled north. Police recorded "Turning Improperly" by the SUV driver. No other injuries were listed in the report.
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Driver at unsafe speed injures passenger on Fillmore▸Sep 14 - Fillmore and E 54 St. A driver moved at unsafe speed. A 44-year-old passenger suffered head injuries. A 52-year-old driver was hurt. An SUV and a sedan were involved, and parked SUVs were hit. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
Drivers crashed at Fillmore Ave and E 54 St in Brooklyn. An SUV traveling east and a sedan traveling north were involved. Parked SUVs were hit. A 44-year-old front passenger suffered head trauma and internal injuries. A 52-year-old driver reported neck and internal injuries. According to the police report, police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. The data lists both vehicles moving straight ahead before impact and shows front-end damage. The only contributing factor recorded is Unsafe Speed. No pedestrians or cyclists are listed among the injured.
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Distracted drivers collide on Avenue N▸Sep 9 - Two eastbound drivers crashed near 6619 Avenue N in Brooklyn. Police recorded driver inattention. The sedan’s 37-year-old driver was injured with back pain and whiplash. Several child passengers were involved.
Two drivers going east collided near 6619 Avenue N in Brooklyn. Both were reported as going straight. The sedan had left-front damage; the SUV had none recorded. A 37-year-old woman driving the sedan reported back injury and whiplash. Multiple child passengers were listed among the occupants. According to the police report, officers recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor. The report attributes inattention to the drivers. Injuries for other occupants were not specified. No pedestrians or cyclists were noted in the data.
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Distracted right-turn crash injures passenger▸Sep 8 - Two drivers collided on Ralph at Flatlands. A 19-year-old front passenger and a 21-year-old driver suffered whiplash. Police recorded driver inattention and following too closely. The Kia's center back end was damaged.
Two drivers collided at Ralph Ave and Flatlands Ave in Brooklyn at 2 p.m. A 19-year-old woman in the front passenger seat was hurt. Her 21-year-old driver was hurt too. Both reported whiplash and back pain. According to the police report, both drivers were traveling north and making right turns. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. It also records "Following Too Closely" for the drivers. The Kia sedan carried three people and had center back-end damage. The Ford sedan carried one person and had no damage.
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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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Right-turning SUV driver hits man crossing▸Sep 2 - An SUV driver turned right on Avenue P at E 34 St and hit a 30-year-old man crossing with the signal. He had bruises to his arm and hand and was conscious. Impact was to the SUV’s right front bumper.
A driver in a 2012 SUV made a right turn and hit a 30-year-old man who was crossing with the signal at Avenue P and E 34 St in Brooklyn. The man suffered contusions to his arm and hand and was conscious. According to the police report, the SUV’s right front bumper made contact and the driver was licensed in New York. Police listed contributing factors as “Unspecified” for both the driver and the pedestrian. No specific driver error was recorded in the report. The crash was logged at 7:50 p.m. under collision ID 4839269.
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Two-Car Crash Injures Driver on Avenue U▸Sep 2 - Two drivers collided on Avenue U at E 53 Pl in Brooklyn. Police recorded right-rear damage to a Mercedes sedan. A 54-year-old driver was hurt. No contributing factor listed.
Two drivers collided at Avenue U and E 53 Pl in Brooklyn at 7:43 p.m. on September 2, 2025. A 54-year-old male driver was injured, with hip and upper-leg abrasion recorded. Another occupant, a 48-year-old female registrant, was listed with unspecified injury status. Police documented that the Mercedes sedan’s driver was traveling east, going straight ahead, and that the car had right-rear quarter-panel and right-rear bumper damage. According to the police report, no contributing factor was recorded and no driver errors were logged. The second vehicle was recorded only as Subaru make, type unspecified.
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Driver collides with 79-year-old bicyclist on Quentin Road▸Sep 2 - A southbound driver collided with a 79-year-old man on a bike at 3418 Quentin Rd in Brooklyn. Police noted rear damage to the bike. The driver was listed injured. The cyclist suffered an arm abrasion. Contributing factors were recorded as unspecified.
A driver in a sedan collided with a 79-year-old man riding a bike at 3418 Quentin Rd in Brooklyn. The bicyclist was listed injured with an arm abrasion. The 21-year-old sedan driver was also listed injured. According to the police report, both the bicyclist and the sedan driver were traveling south. The report records the bicyclist as changing lanes and the sedan driver as going straight ahead. The report lists the bike's point of impact as the center back end and notes no damage to the sedan. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" for both parties.
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Two sedans collide at Avenue S▸Aug 30 - Two sedans met hard at Avenue S and East 52nd. Metal buckled. A 74-year-old driver suffered a head injury. Others were listed with unspecified injuries. The street bore the hit. The system shrugs and moves on.
Two sedans crashed at Avenue S and East 52 Street in Brooklyn. A 74-year-old male driver sustained a head injury. Other occupants were recorded with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead, one northbound and one westbound, and damage centered on the front ends. The report lists contributing factors as Unspecified for all involved. With no driver errors documented beyond that, the file gives little but the impact and harm. No helmet or signal issues are cited in the data.
14Int 1347-2025
Narcisse co-sponsors crackdown on unlicensed commuter vans, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int 1347-2025. Status: Sponsorship; sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The matter: "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; co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. The law orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist and requires officers to issue maximum fines for each violation. It takes effect 120 days after enactment. A safety assessment warns this punitive approach may reduce informal transit in underserved areas, shift trips to private cars and ride‑hail, and increase traffic volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists; it adds policing without system-wide safety gains.
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File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Narcisse 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
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Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian▸Aug 4 - A car struck and dragged a man fifty feet on Broadway. He died at the scene. The driver fled. Police search for answers. Brooklyn leads the city in pedestrian injuries this year.
Gothamist (2025-08-04) reports a 47-year-old man was killed after being struck and dragged over 50 feet by a northbound car at Broadway and Suydam Street in Bushwick. The driver fled. Police have not released the victim's name and seek information on the vehicle. The article notes, 'It was not immediately clear whether the man was walking in a crosswalk, or who had the right of way.' Brooklyn has the highest number of pedestrian injuries in New York City so far this year, with 228 hurt and two killed through June. The case highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers.
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Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-04
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SUVs Collide on Avenue N, Passenger Hurt▸Jul 26 - Two SUVs slammed together on Avenue N. A woman in the front seat took a hit to the neck. Metal twisted. Engines cooled. The street stayed dangerous.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed on Avenue N at Kings Highway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 48-year-old female passenger suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Both drivers were men, ages 49 and 30. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact struck the left front of one SUV and the right side of the other. The crash left one passenger injured and others shaken. No driver errors were identified in the report.
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Distracted SUV Crashes While Parking▸Jul 20 - The driver of an SUV crashed while entering a parked position on Flatlands Ave. He suffered a chest contusion. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction." No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
The driver of a 2006 SUV entered a parked position and struck with the vehicle's center front end, damaging the center front of the vehicle. The driver, a 55-year-old man, suffered a chest contusion. Two other occupants were listed and not reported injured. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the main contributing factor. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the listed error. The report notes the driver was using a lap belt and harness and that no pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Judge Halts Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸Jul 15 - A judge stopped the city from ripping out Bedford Avenue’s protected bike lane. The lane stands. Cyclists and pedestrians keep a shield, for now. The fight over safety on this deadly stretch continues in court.
Gothamist reported on July 15, 2025, that a state appellate judge blocked Mayor Adams from removing the protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. The lane, installed after high crash rates and pedestrian deaths, was set for removal until the court's emergency order. The Department of Transportation admitted, "The City risks legal liability for knowingly reducing safety on a Vision Zero priority corridor." Advocates and families appealed, citing the lane’s role in protecting vulnerable road users. The legal battle highlights the tension between city policy, resident concerns, and the need for proven safety infrastructure.
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Judge Halts Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-15
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Tow Truck Rear-Ends Pickup on Avenue U▸Jul 14 - A tow truck struck the left rear of a pickup on Avenue U in Brooklyn. A 67-year-old man suffered a back injury and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of a tow truck hit the left rear bumper of a pick-up truck on Avenue U. Both vehicles were traveling east. A 67-year-old man was injured; he suffered a back injury and complained of whiplash. "According to the police report, both drivers were going straight ahead when the crash happened." The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. Police recorded left-front impact to the tow truck and left-rear impact to the pick-up. Both drivers were licensed and the collision caused center-front and center-back vehicle damage.
Sep 14 - On Mill Ave in Brooklyn, a driver in an SUV made a U-turn and hit a northbound motorcyclist. The rider was ejected and injured. Police recorded Turning Improperly by the driver.
A driver in a Honda SUV attempted a U-turn on Mill Ave near 2263 and hit a northbound motorcyclist who was going straight. The 25-year-old rider was ejected and suffered lower-leg injuries. He was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the SUV driver was making a U-turn while the motorcycle traveled north. Police recorded "Turning Improperly" by the SUV driver. No other injuries were listed in the report.
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Driver at unsafe speed injures passenger on Fillmore▸Sep 14 - Fillmore and E 54 St. A driver moved at unsafe speed. A 44-year-old passenger suffered head injuries. A 52-year-old driver was hurt. An SUV and a sedan were involved, and parked SUVs were hit. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
Drivers crashed at Fillmore Ave and E 54 St in Brooklyn. An SUV traveling east and a sedan traveling north were involved. Parked SUVs were hit. A 44-year-old front passenger suffered head trauma and internal injuries. A 52-year-old driver reported neck and internal injuries. According to the police report, police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. The data lists both vehicles moving straight ahead before impact and shows front-end damage. The only contributing factor recorded is Unsafe Speed. No pedestrians or cyclists are listed among the injured.
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Distracted drivers collide on Avenue N▸Sep 9 - Two eastbound drivers crashed near 6619 Avenue N in Brooklyn. Police recorded driver inattention. The sedan’s 37-year-old driver was injured with back pain and whiplash. Several child passengers were involved.
Two drivers going east collided near 6619 Avenue N in Brooklyn. Both were reported as going straight. The sedan had left-front damage; the SUV had none recorded. A 37-year-old woman driving the sedan reported back injury and whiplash. Multiple child passengers were listed among the occupants. According to the police report, officers recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor. The report attributes inattention to the drivers. Injuries for other occupants were not specified. No pedestrians or cyclists were noted in the data.
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Distracted right-turn crash injures passenger▸Sep 8 - Two drivers collided on Ralph at Flatlands. A 19-year-old front passenger and a 21-year-old driver suffered whiplash. Police recorded driver inattention and following too closely. The Kia's center back end was damaged.
Two drivers collided at Ralph Ave and Flatlands Ave in Brooklyn at 2 p.m. A 19-year-old woman in the front passenger seat was hurt. Her 21-year-old driver was hurt too. Both reported whiplash and back pain. According to the police report, both drivers were traveling north and making right turns. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. It also records "Following Too Closely" for the drivers. The Kia sedan carried three people and had center back-end damage. The Ford sedan carried one person and had no damage.
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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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Right-turning SUV driver hits man crossing▸Sep 2 - An SUV driver turned right on Avenue P at E 34 St and hit a 30-year-old man crossing with the signal. He had bruises to his arm and hand and was conscious. Impact was to the SUV’s right front bumper.
A driver in a 2012 SUV made a right turn and hit a 30-year-old man who was crossing with the signal at Avenue P and E 34 St in Brooklyn. The man suffered contusions to his arm and hand and was conscious. According to the police report, the SUV’s right front bumper made contact and the driver was licensed in New York. Police listed contributing factors as “Unspecified” for both the driver and the pedestrian. No specific driver error was recorded in the report. The crash was logged at 7:50 p.m. under collision ID 4839269.
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Two-Car Crash Injures Driver on Avenue U▸Sep 2 - Two drivers collided on Avenue U at E 53 Pl in Brooklyn. Police recorded right-rear damage to a Mercedes sedan. A 54-year-old driver was hurt. No contributing factor listed.
Two drivers collided at Avenue U and E 53 Pl in Brooklyn at 7:43 p.m. on September 2, 2025. A 54-year-old male driver was injured, with hip and upper-leg abrasion recorded. Another occupant, a 48-year-old female registrant, was listed with unspecified injury status. Police documented that the Mercedes sedan’s driver was traveling east, going straight ahead, and that the car had right-rear quarter-panel and right-rear bumper damage. According to the police report, no contributing factor was recorded and no driver errors were logged. The second vehicle was recorded only as Subaru make, type unspecified.
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Driver collides with 79-year-old bicyclist on Quentin Road▸Sep 2 - A southbound driver collided with a 79-year-old man on a bike at 3418 Quentin Rd in Brooklyn. Police noted rear damage to the bike. The driver was listed injured. The cyclist suffered an arm abrasion. Contributing factors were recorded as unspecified.
A driver in a sedan collided with a 79-year-old man riding a bike at 3418 Quentin Rd in Brooklyn. The bicyclist was listed injured with an arm abrasion. The 21-year-old sedan driver was also listed injured. According to the police report, both the bicyclist and the sedan driver were traveling south. The report records the bicyclist as changing lanes and the sedan driver as going straight ahead. The report lists the bike's point of impact as the center back end and notes no damage to the sedan. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" for both parties.
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Two sedans collide at Avenue S▸Aug 30 - Two sedans met hard at Avenue S and East 52nd. Metal buckled. A 74-year-old driver suffered a head injury. Others were listed with unspecified injuries. The street bore the hit. The system shrugs and moves on.
Two sedans crashed at Avenue S and East 52 Street in Brooklyn. A 74-year-old male driver sustained a head injury. Other occupants were recorded with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead, one northbound and one westbound, and damage centered on the front ends. The report lists contributing factors as Unspecified for all involved. With no driver errors documented beyond that, the file gives little but the impact and harm. No helmet or signal issues are cited in the data.
14Int 1347-2025
Narcisse co-sponsors crackdown on unlicensed commuter vans, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int 1347-2025. Status: Sponsorship; sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The matter: "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; co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. The law orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist and requires officers to issue maximum fines for each violation. It takes effect 120 days after enactment. A safety assessment warns this punitive approach may reduce informal transit in underserved areas, shift trips to private cars and ride‑hail, and increase traffic volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists; it adds policing without system-wide safety gains.
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File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Narcisse 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
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Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian▸Aug 4 - A car struck and dragged a man fifty feet on Broadway. He died at the scene. The driver fled. Police search for answers. Brooklyn leads the city in pedestrian injuries this year.
Gothamist (2025-08-04) reports a 47-year-old man was killed after being struck and dragged over 50 feet by a northbound car at Broadway and Suydam Street in Bushwick. The driver fled. Police have not released the victim's name and seek information on the vehicle. The article notes, 'It was not immediately clear whether the man was walking in a crosswalk, or who had the right of way.' Brooklyn has the highest number of pedestrian injuries in New York City so far this year, with 228 hurt and two killed through June. The case highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers.
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Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-04
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SUVs Collide on Avenue N, Passenger Hurt▸Jul 26 - Two SUVs slammed together on Avenue N. A woman in the front seat took a hit to the neck. Metal twisted. Engines cooled. The street stayed dangerous.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed on Avenue N at Kings Highway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 48-year-old female passenger suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Both drivers were men, ages 49 and 30. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact struck the left front of one SUV and the right side of the other. The crash left one passenger injured and others shaken. No driver errors were identified in the report.
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Distracted SUV Crashes While Parking▸Jul 20 - The driver of an SUV crashed while entering a parked position on Flatlands Ave. He suffered a chest contusion. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction." No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
The driver of a 2006 SUV entered a parked position and struck with the vehicle's center front end, damaging the center front of the vehicle. The driver, a 55-year-old man, suffered a chest contusion. Two other occupants were listed and not reported injured. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the main contributing factor. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the listed error. The report notes the driver was using a lap belt and harness and that no pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Judge Halts Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸Jul 15 - A judge stopped the city from ripping out Bedford Avenue’s protected bike lane. The lane stands. Cyclists and pedestrians keep a shield, for now. The fight over safety on this deadly stretch continues in court.
Gothamist reported on July 15, 2025, that a state appellate judge blocked Mayor Adams from removing the protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. The lane, installed after high crash rates and pedestrian deaths, was set for removal until the court's emergency order. The Department of Transportation admitted, "The City risks legal liability for knowingly reducing safety on a Vision Zero priority corridor." Advocates and families appealed, citing the lane’s role in protecting vulnerable road users. The legal battle highlights the tension between city policy, resident concerns, and the need for proven safety infrastructure.
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Judge Halts Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-15
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Tow Truck Rear-Ends Pickup on Avenue U▸Jul 14 - A tow truck struck the left rear of a pickup on Avenue U in Brooklyn. A 67-year-old man suffered a back injury and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of a tow truck hit the left rear bumper of a pick-up truck on Avenue U. Both vehicles were traveling east. A 67-year-old man was injured; he suffered a back injury and complained of whiplash. "According to the police report, both drivers were going straight ahead when the crash happened." The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. Police recorded left-front impact to the tow truck and left-rear impact to the pick-up. Both drivers were licensed and the collision caused center-front and center-back vehicle damage.
Sep 14 - Fillmore and E 54 St. A driver moved at unsafe speed. A 44-year-old passenger suffered head injuries. A 52-year-old driver was hurt. An SUV and a sedan were involved, and parked SUVs were hit. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
Drivers crashed at Fillmore Ave and E 54 St in Brooklyn. An SUV traveling east and a sedan traveling north were involved. Parked SUVs were hit. A 44-year-old front passenger suffered head trauma and internal injuries. A 52-year-old driver reported neck and internal injuries. According to the police report, police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. The data lists both vehicles moving straight ahead before impact and shows front-end damage. The only contributing factor recorded is Unsafe Speed. No pedestrians or cyclists are listed among the injured.
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Distracted drivers collide on Avenue N▸Sep 9 - Two eastbound drivers crashed near 6619 Avenue N in Brooklyn. Police recorded driver inattention. The sedan’s 37-year-old driver was injured with back pain and whiplash. Several child passengers were involved.
Two drivers going east collided near 6619 Avenue N in Brooklyn. Both were reported as going straight. The sedan had left-front damage; the SUV had none recorded. A 37-year-old woman driving the sedan reported back injury and whiplash. Multiple child passengers were listed among the occupants. According to the police report, officers recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor. The report attributes inattention to the drivers. Injuries for other occupants were not specified. No pedestrians or cyclists were noted in the data.
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Distracted right-turn crash injures passenger▸Sep 8 - Two drivers collided on Ralph at Flatlands. A 19-year-old front passenger and a 21-year-old driver suffered whiplash. Police recorded driver inattention and following too closely. The Kia's center back end was damaged.
Two drivers collided at Ralph Ave and Flatlands Ave in Brooklyn at 2 p.m. A 19-year-old woman in the front passenger seat was hurt. Her 21-year-old driver was hurt too. Both reported whiplash and back pain. According to the police report, both drivers were traveling north and making right turns. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. It also records "Following Too Closely" for the drivers. The Kia sedan carried three people and had center back-end damage. The Ford sedan carried one person and had no damage.
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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
2
Right-turning SUV driver hits man crossing▸Sep 2 - An SUV driver turned right on Avenue P at E 34 St and hit a 30-year-old man crossing with the signal. He had bruises to his arm and hand and was conscious. Impact was to the SUV’s right front bumper.
A driver in a 2012 SUV made a right turn and hit a 30-year-old man who was crossing with the signal at Avenue P and E 34 St in Brooklyn. The man suffered contusions to his arm and hand and was conscious. According to the police report, the SUV’s right front bumper made contact and the driver was licensed in New York. Police listed contributing factors as “Unspecified” for both the driver and the pedestrian. No specific driver error was recorded in the report. The crash was logged at 7:50 p.m. under collision ID 4839269.
2
Two-Car Crash Injures Driver on Avenue U▸Sep 2 - Two drivers collided on Avenue U at E 53 Pl in Brooklyn. Police recorded right-rear damage to a Mercedes sedan. A 54-year-old driver was hurt. No contributing factor listed.
Two drivers collided at Avenue U and E 53 Pl in Brooklyn at 7:43 p.m. on September 2, 2025. A 54-year-old male driver was injured, with hip and upper-leg abrasion recorded. Another occupant, a 48-year-old female registrant, was listed with unspecified injury status. Police documented that the Mercedes sedan’s driver was traveling east, going straight ahead, and that the car had right-rear quarter-panel and right-rear bumper damage. According to the police report, no contributing factor was recorded and no driver errors were logged. The second vehicle was recorded only as Subaru make, type unspecified.
2
Driver collides with 79-year-old bicyclist on Quentin Road▸Sep 2 - A southbound driver collided with a 79-year-old man on a bike at 3418 Quentin Rd in Brooklyn. Police noted rear damage to the bike. The driver was listed injured. The cyclist suffered an arm abrasion. Contributing factors were recorded as unspecified.
A driver in a sedan collided with a 79-year-old man riding a bike at 3418 Quentin Rd in Brooklyn. The bicyclist was listed injured with an arm abrasion. The 21-year-old sedan driver was also listed injured. According to the police report, both the bicyclist and the sedan driver were traveling south. The report records the bicyclist as changing lanes and the sedan driver as going straight ahead. The report lists the bike's point of impact as the center back end and notes no damage to the sedan. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" for both parties.
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Two sedans collide at Avenue S▸Aug 30 - Two sedans met hard at Avenue S and East 52nd. Metal buckled. A 74-year-old driver suffered a head injury. Others were listed with unspecified injuries. The street bore the hit. The system shrugs and moves on.
Two sedans crashed at Avenue S and East 52 Street in Brooklyn. A 74-year-old male driver sustained a head injury. Other occupants were recorded with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead, one northbound and one westbound, and damage centered on the front ends. The report lists contributing factors as Unspecified for all involved. With no driver errors documented beyond that, the file gives little but the impact and harm. No helmet or signal issues are cited in the data.
14Int 1347-2025
Narcisse co-sponsors crackdown on unlicensed commuter vans, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int 1347-2025. Status: Sponsorship; sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The matter: "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; co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. The law orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist and requires officers to issue maximum fines for each violation. It takes effect 120 days after enactment. A safety assessment warns this punitive approach may reduce informal transit in underserved areas, shift trips to private cars and ride‑hail, and increase traffic volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists; it adds policing without system-wide safety gains.
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File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Narcisse 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
4
Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian▸Aug 4 - A car struck and dragged a man fifty feet on Broadway. He died at the scene. The driver fled. Police search for answers. Brooklyn leads the city in pedestrian injuries this year.
Gothamist (2025-08-04) reports a 47-year-old man was killed after being struck and dragged over 50 feet by a northbound car at Broadway and Suydam Street in Bushwick. The driver fled. Police have not released the victim's name and seek information on the vehicle. The article notes, 'It was not immediately clear whether the man was walking in a crosswalk, or who had the right of way.' Brooklyn has the highest number of pedestrian injuries in New York City so far this year, with 228 hurt and two killed through June. The case highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers.
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Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-04
26
SUVs Collide on Avenue N, Passenger Hurt▸Jul 26 - Two SUVs slammed together on Avenue N. A woman in the front seat took a hit to the neck. Metal twisted. Engines cooled. The street stayed dangerous.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed on Avenue N at Kings Highway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 48-year-old female passenger suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Both drivers were men, ages 49 and 30. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact struck the left front of one SUV and the right side of the other. The crash left one passenger injured and others shaken. No driver errors were identified in the report.
20
Distracted SUV Crashes While Parking▸Jul 20 - The driver of an SUV crashed while entering a parked position on Flatlands Ave. He suffered a chest contusion. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction." No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
The driver of a 2006 SUV entered a parked position and struck with the vehicle's center front end, damaging the center front of the vehicle. The driver, a 55-year-old man, suffered a chest contusion. Two other occupants were listed and not reported injured. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the main contributing factor. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the listed error. The report notes the driver was using a lap belt and harness and that no pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
15
Judge Halts Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸Jul 15 - A judge stopped the city from ripping out Bedford Avenue’s protected bike lane. The lane stands. Cyclists and pedestrians keep a shield, for now. The fight over safety on this deadly stretch continues in court.
Gothamist reported on July 15, 2025, that a state appellate judge blocked Mayor Adams from removing the protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. The lane, installed after high crash rates and pedestrian deaths, was set for removal until the court's emergency order. The Department of Transportation admitted, "The City risks legal liability for knowingly reducing safety on a Vision Zero priority corridor." Advocates and families appealed, citing the lane’s role in protecting vulnerable road users. The legal battle highlights the tension between city policy, resident concerns, and the need for proven safety infrastructure.
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Judge Halts Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-15
14
Tow Truck Rear-Ends Pickup on Avenue U▸Jul 14 - A tow truck struck the left rear of a pickup on Avenue U in Brooklyn. A 67-year-old man suffered a back injury and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of a tow truck hit the left rear bumper of a pick-up truck on Avenue U. Both vehicles were traveling east. A 67-year-old man was injured; he suffered a back injury and complained of whiplash. "According to the police report, both drivers were going straight ahead when the crash happened." The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. Police recorded left-front impact to the tow truck and left-rear impact to the pick-up. Both drivers were licensed and the collision caused center-front and center-back vehicle damage.
Sep 9 - Two eastbound drivers crashed near 6619 Avenue N in Brooklyn. Police recorded driver inattention. The sedan’s 37-year-old driver was injured with back pain and whiplash. Several child passengers were involved.
Two drivers going east collided near 6619 Avenue N in Brooklyn. Both were reported as going straight. The sedan had left-front damage; the SUV had none recorded. A 37-year-old woman driving the sedan reported back injury and whiplash. Multiple child passengers were listed among the occupants. According to the police report, officers recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor. The report attributes inattention to the drivers. Injuries for other occupants were not specified. No pedestrians or cyclists were noted in the data.
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Distracted right-turn crash injures passenger▸Sep 8 - Two drivers collided on Ralph at Flatlands. A 19-year-old front passenger and a 21-year-old driver suffered whiplash. Police recorded driver inattention and following too closely. The Kia's center back end was damaged.
Two drivers collided at Ralph Ave and Flatlands Ave in Brooklyn at 2 p.m. A 19-year-old woman in the front passenger seat was hurt. Her 21-year-old driver was hurt too. Both reported whiplash and back pain. According to the police report, both drivers were traveling north and making right turns. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. It also records "Following Too Closely" for the drivers. The Kia sedan carried three people and had center back-end damage. The Ford sedan carried one person and had no damage.
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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
2
Right-turning SUV driver hits man crossing▸Sep 2 - An SUV driver turned right on Avenue P at E 34 St and hit a 30-year-old man crossing with the signal. He had bruises to his arm and hand and was conscious. Impact was to the SUV’s right front bumper.
A driver in a 2012 SUV made a right turn and hit a 30-year-old man who was crossing with the signal at Avenue P and E 34 St in Brooklyn. The man suffered contusions to his arm and hand and was conscious. According to the police report, the SUV’s right front bumper made contact and the driver was licensed in New York. Police listed contributing factors as “Unspecified” for both the driver and the pedestrian. No specific driver error was recorded in the report. The crash was logged at 7:50 p.m. under collision ID 4839269.
2
Two-Car Crash Injures Driver on Avenue U▸Sep 2 - Two drivers collided on Avenue U at E 53 Pl in Brooklyn. Police recorded right-rear damage to a Mercedes sedan. A 54-year-old driver was hurt. No contributing factor listed.
Two drivers collided at Avenue U and E 53 Pl in Brooklyn at 7:43 p.m. on September 2, 2025. A 54-year-old male driver was injured, with hip and upper-leg abrasion recorded. Another occupant, a 48-year-old female registrant, was listed with unspecified injury status. Police documented that the Mercedes sedan’s driver was traveling east, going straight ahead, and that the car had right-rear quarter-panel and right-rear bumper damage. According to the police report, no contributing factor was recorded and no driver errors were logged. The second vehicle was recorded only as Subaru make, type unspecified.
2
Driver collides with 79-year-old bicyclist on Quentin Road▸Sep 2 - A southbound driver collided with a 79-year-old man on a bike at 3418 Quentin Rd in Brooklyn. Police noted rear damage to the bike. The driver was listed injured. The cyclist suffered an arm abrasion. Contributing factors were recorded as unspecified.
A driver in a sedan collided with a 79-year-old man riding a bike at 3418 Quentin Rd in Brooklyn. The bicyclist was listed injured with an arm abrasion. The 21-year-old sedan driver was also listed injured. According to the police report, both the bicyclist and the sedan driver were traveling south. The report records the bicyclist as changing lanes and the sedan driver as going straight ahead. The report lists the bike's point of impact as the center back end and notes no damage to the sedan. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" for both parties.
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Two sedans collide at Avenue S▸Aug 30 - Two sedans met hard at Avenue S and East 52nd. Metal buckled. A 74-year-old driver suffered a head injury. Others were listed with unspecified injuries. The street bore the hit. The system shrugs and moves on.
Two sedans crashed at Avenue S and East 52 Street in Brooklyn. A 74-year-old male driver sustained a head injury. Other occupants were recorded with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead, one northbound and one westbound, and damage centered on the front ends. The report lists contributing factors as Unspecified for all involved. With no driver errors documented beyond that, the file gives little but the impact and harm. No helmet or signal issues are cited in the data.
14Int 1347-2025
Narcisse co-sponsors crackdown on unlicensed commuter vans, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int 1347-2025. Status: Sponsorship; sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The matter: "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; co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. The law orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist and requires officers to issue maximum fines for each violation. It takes effect 120 days after enactment. A safety assessment warns this punitive approach may reduce informal transit in underserved areas, shift trips to private cars and ride‑hail, and increase traffic volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists; it adds policing without system-wide safety gains.
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File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Narcisse 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
4
Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian▸Aug 4 - A car struck and dragged a man fifty feet on Broadway. He died at the scene. The driver fled. Police search for answers. Brooklyn leads the city in pedestrian injuries this year.
Gothamist (2025-08-04) reports a 47-year-old man was killed after being struck and dragged over 50 feet by a northbound car at Broadway and Suydam Street in Bushwick. The driver fled. Police have not released the victim's name and seek information on the vehicle. The article notes, 'It was not immediately clear whether the man was walking in a crosswalk, or who had the right of way.' Brooklyn has the highest number of pedestrian injuries in New York City so far this year, with 228 hurt and two killed through June. The case highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers.
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Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-04
26
SUVs Collide on Avenue N, Passenger Hurt▸Jul 26 - Two SUVs slammed together on Avenue N. A woman in the front seat took a hit to the neck. Metal twisted. Engines cooled. The street stayed dangerous.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed on Avenue N at Kings Highway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 48-year-old female passenger suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Both drivers were men, ages 49 and 30. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact struck the left front of one SUV and the right side of the other. The crash left one passenger injured and others shaken. No driver errors were identified in the report.
20
Distracted SUV Crashes While Parking▸Jul 20 - The driver of an SUV crashed while entering a parked position on Flatlands Ave. He suffered a chest contusion. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction." No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
The driver of a 2006 SUV entered a parked position and struck with the vehicle's center front end, damaging the center front of the vehicle. The driver, a 55-year-old man, suffered a chest contusion. Two other occupants were listed and not reported injured. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the main contributing factor. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the listed error. The report notes the driver was using a lap belt and harness and that no pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
15
Judge Halts Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸Jul 15 - A judge stopped the city from ripping out Bedford Avenue’s protected bike lane. The lane stands. Cyclists and pedestrians keep a shield, for now. The fight over safety on this deadly stretch continues in court.
Gothamist reported on July 15, 2025, that a state appellate judge blocked Mayor Adams from removing the protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. The lane, installed after high crash rates and pedestrian deaths, was set for removal until the court's emergency order. The Department of Transportation admitted, "The City risks legal liability for knowingly reducing safety on a Vision Zero priority corridor." Advocates and families appealed, citing the lane’s role in protecting vulnerable road users. The legal battle highlights the tension between city policy, resident concerns, and the need for proven safety infrastructure.
-
Judge Halts Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-15
14
Tow Truck Rear-Ends Pickup on Avenue U▸Jul 14 - A tow truck struck the left rear of a pickup on Avenue U in Brooklyn. A 67-year-old man suffered a back injury and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of a tow truck hit the left rear bumper of a pick-up truck on Avenue U. Both vehicles were traveling east. A 67-year-old man was injured; he suffered a back injury and complained of whiplash. "According to the police report, both drivers were going straight ahead when the crash happened." The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. Police recorded left-front impact to the tow truck and left-rear impact to the pick-up. Both drivers were licensed and the collision caused center-front and center-back vehicle damage.
Sep 8 - Two drivers collided on Ralph at Flatlands. A 19-year-old front passenger and a 21-year-old driver suffered whiplash. Police recorded driver inattention and following too closely. The Kia's center back end was damaged.
Two drivers collided at Ralph Ave and Flatlands Ave in Brooklyn at 2 p.m. A 19-year-old woman in the front passenger seat was hurt. Her 21-year-old driver was hurt too. Both reported whiplash and back pain. According to the police report, both drivers were traveling north and making right turns. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. It also records "Following Too Closely" for the drivers. The Kia sedan carried three people and had center back-end damage. The Ford sedan carried one person and had no damage.
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
2
Right-turning SUV driver hits man crossing▸Sep 2 - An SUV driver turned right on Avenue P at E 34 St and hit a 30-year-old man crossing with the signal. He had bruises to his arm and hand and was conscious. Impact was to the SUV’s right front bumper.
A driver in a 2012 SUV made a right turn and hit a 30-year-old man who was crossing with the signal at Avenue P and E 34 St in Brooklyn. The man suffered contusions to his arm and hand and was conscious. According to the police report, the SUV’s right front bumper made contact and the driver was licensed in New York. Police listed contributing factors as “Unspecified” for both the driver and the pedestrian. No specific driver error was recorded in the report. The crash was logged at 7:50 p.m. under collision ID 4839269.
2
Two-Car Crash Injures Driver on Avenue U▸Sep 2 - Two drivers collided on Avenue U at E 53 Pl in Brooklyn. Police recorded right-rear damage to a Mercedes sedan. A 54-year-old driver was hurt. No contributing factor listed.
Two drivers collided at Avenue U and E 53 Pl in Brooklyn at 7:43 p.m. on September 2, 2025. A 54-year-old male driver was injured, with hip and upper-leg abrasion recorded. Another occupant, a 48-year-old female registrant, was listed with unspecified injury status. Police documented that the Mercedes sedan’s driver was traveling east, going straight ahead, and that the car had right-rear quarter-panel and right-rear bumper damage. According to the police report, no contributing factor was recorded and no driver errors were logged. The second vehicle was recorded only as Subaru make, type unspecified.
2
Driver collides with 79-year-old bicyclist on Quentin Road▸Sep 2 - A southbound driver collided with a 79-year-old man on a bike at 3418 Quentin Rd in Brooklyn. Police noted rear damage to the bike. The driver was listed injured. The cyclist suffered an arm abrasion. Contributing factors were recorded as unspecified.
A driver in a sedan collided with a 79-year-old man riding a bike at 3418 Quentin Rd in Brooklyn. The bicyclist was listed injured with an arm abrasion. The 21-year-old sedan driver was also listed injured. According to the police report, both the bicyclist and the sedan driver were traveling south. The report records the bicyclist as changing lanes and the sedan driver as going straight ahead. The report lists the bike's point of impact as the center back end and notes no damage to the sedan. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" for both parties.
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Two sedans collide at Avenue S▸Aug 30 - Two sedans met hard at Avenue S and East 52nd. Metal buckled. A 74-year-old driver suffered a head injury. Others were listed with unspecified injuries. The street bore the hit. The system shrugs and moves on.
Two sedans crashed at Avenue S and East 52 Street in Brooklyn. A 74-year-old male driver sustained a head injury. Other occupants were recorded with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead, one northbound and one westbound, and damage centered on the front ends. The report lists contributing factors as Unspecified for all involved. With no driver errors documented beyond that, the file gives little but the impact and harm. No helmet or signal issues are cited in the data.
14Int 1347-2025
Narcisse co-sponsors crackdown on unlicensed commuter vans, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int 1347-2025. Status: Sponsorship; sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The matter: "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; co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. The law orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist and requires officers to issue maximum fines for each violation. It takes effect 120 days after enactment. A safety assessment warns this punitive approach may reduce informal transit in underserved areas, shift trips to private cars and ride‑hail, and increase traffic volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists; it adds policing without system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Narcisse 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
4
Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian▸Aug 4 - A car struck and dragged a man fifty feet on Broadway. He died at the scene. The driver fled. Police search for answers. Brooklyn leads the city in pedestrian injuries this year.
Gothamist (2025-08-04) reports a 47-year-old man was killed after being struck and dragged over 50 feet by a northbound car at Broadway and Suydam Street in Bushwick. The driver fled. Police have not released the victim's name and seek information on the vehicle. The article notes, 'It was not immediately clear whether the man was walking in a crosswalk, or who had the right of way.' Brooklyn has the highest number of pedestrian injuries in New York City so far this year, with 228 hurt and two killed through June. The case highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers.
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Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-04
26
SUVs Collide on Avenue N, Passenger Hurt▸Jul 26 - Two SUVs slammed together on Avenue N. A woman in the front seat took a hit to the neck. Metal twisted. Engines cooled. The street stayed dangerous.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed on Avenue N at Kings Highway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 48-year-old female passenger suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Both drivers were men, ages 49 and 30. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact struck the left front of one SUV and the right side of the other. The crash left one passenger injured and others shaken. No driver errors were identified in the report.
20
Distracted SUV Crashes While Parking▸Jul 20 - The driver of an SUV crashed while entering a parked position on Flatlands Ave. He suffered a chest contusion. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction." No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
The driver of a 2006 SUV entered a parked position and struck with the vehicle's center front end, damaging the center front of the vehicle. The driver, a 55-year-old man, suffered a chest contusion. Two other occupants were listed and not reported injured. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the main contributing factor. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the listed error. The report notes the driver was using a lap belt and harness and that no pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
15
Judge Halts Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸Jul 15 - A judge stopped the city from ripping out Bedford Avenue’s protected bike lane. The lane stands. Cyclists and pedestrians keep a shield, for now. The fight over safety on this deadly stretch continues in court.
Gothamist reported on July 15, 2025, that a state appellate judge blocked Mayor Adams from removing the protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. The lane, installed after high crash rates and pedestrian deaths, was set for removal until the court's emergency order. The Department of Transportation admitted, "The City risks legal liability for knowingly reducing safety on a Vision Zero priority corridor." Advocates and families appealed, citing the lane’s role in protecting vulnerable road users. The legal battle highlights the tension between city policy, resident concerns, and the need for proven safety infrastructure.
-
Judge Halts Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-15
14
Tow Truck Rear-Ends Pickup on Avenue U▸Jul 14 - A tow truck struck the left rear of a pickup on Avenue U in Brooklyn. A 67-year-old man suffered a back injury and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of a tow truck hit the left rear bumper of a pick-up truck on Avenue U. Both vehicles were traveling east. A 67-year-old man was injured; he suffered a back injury and complained of whiplash. "According to the police report, both drivers were going straight ahead when the crash happened." The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. Police recorded left-front impact to the tow truck and left-rear impact to the pick-up. Both drivers were licensed and the collision caused center-front and center-back vehicle damage.
- Brooklyn road rage attack: Man brutally stabbed over double-parked car, cops say, The Brooklyn Paper, Published 2025-09-08
2
Right-turning SUV driver hits man crossing▸Sep 2 - An SUV driver turned right on Avenue P at E 34 St and hit a 30-year-old man crossing with the signal. He had bruises to his arm and hand and was conscious. Impact was to the SUV’s right front bumper.
A driver in a 2012 SUV made a right turn and hit a 30-year-old man who was crossing with the signal at Avenue P and E 34 St in Brooklyn. The man suffered contusions to his arm and hand and was conscious. According to the police report, the SUV’s right front bumper made contact and the driver was licensed in New York. Police listed contributing factors as “Unspecified” for both the driver and the pedestrian. No specific driver error was recorded in the report. The crash was logged at 7:50 p.m. under collision ID 4839269.
2
Two-Car Crash Injures Driver on Avenue U▸Sep 2 - Two drivers collided on Avenue U at E 53 Pl in Brooklyn. Police recorded right-rear damage to a Mercedes sedan. A 54-year-old driver was hurt. No contributing factor listed.
Two drivers collided at Avenue U and E 53 Pl in Brooklyn at 7:43 p.m. on September 2, 2025. A 54-year-old male driver was injured, with hip and upper-leg abrasion recorded. Another occupant, a 48-year-old female registrant, was listed with unspecified injury status. Police documented that the Mercedes sedan’s driver was traveling east, going straight ahead, and that the car had right-rear quarter-panel and right-rear bumper damage. According to the police report, no contributing factor was recorded and no driver errors were logged. The second vehicle was recorded only as Subaru make, type unspecified.
2
Driver collides with 79-year-old bicyclist on Quentin Road▸Sep 2 - A southbound driver collided with a 79-year-old man on a bike at 3418 Quentin Rd in Brooklyn. Police noted rear damage to the bike. The driver was listed injured. The cyclist suffered an arm abrasion. Contributing factors were recorded as unspecified.
A driver in a sedan collided with a 79-year-old man riding a bike at 3418 Quentin Rd in Brooklyn. The bicyclist was listed injured with an arm abrasion. The 21-year-old sedan driver was also listed injured. According to the police report, both the bicyclist and the sedan driver were traveling south. The report records the bicyclist as changing lanes and the sedan driver as going straight ahead. The report lists the bike's point of impact as the center back end and notes no damage to the sedan. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" for both parties.
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Two sedans collide at Avenue S▸Aug 30 - Two sedans met hard at Avenue S and East 52nd. Metal buckled. A 74-year-old driver suffered a head injury. Others were listed with unspecified injuries. The street bore the hit. The system shrugs and moves on.
Two sedans crashed at Avenue S and East 52 Street in Brooklyn. A 74-year-old male driver sustained a head injury. Other occupants were recorded with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead, one northbound and one westbound, and damage centered on the front ends. The report lists contributing factors as Unspecified for all involved. With no driver errors documented beyond that, the file gives little but the impact and harm. No helmet or signal issues are cited in the data.
14Int 1347-2025
Narcisse co-sponsors crackdown on unlicensed commuter vans, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int 1347-2025. Status: Sponsorship; sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The matter: "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; co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. The law orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist and requires officers to issue maximum fines for each violation. It takes effect 120 days after enactment. A safety assessment warns this punitive approach may reduce informal transit in underserved areas, shift trips to private cars and ride‑hail, and increase traffic volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists; it adds policing without system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Narcisse 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
4
Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian▸Aug 4 - A car struck and dragged a man fifty feet on Broadway. He died at the scene. The driver fled. Police search for answers. Brooklyn leads the city in pedestrian injuries this year.
Gothamist (2025-08-04) reports a 47-year-old man was killed after being struck and dragged over 50 feet by a northbound car at Broadway and Suydam Street in Bushwick. The driver fled. Police have not released the victim's name and seek information on the vehicle. The article notes, 'It was not immediately clear whether the man was walking in a crosswalk, or who had the right of way.' Brooklyn has the highest number of pedestrian injuries in New York City so far this year, with 228 hurt and two killed through June. The case highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers.
-
Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-04
26
SUVs Collide on Avenue N, Passenger Hurt▸Jul 26 - Two SUVs slammed together on Avenue N. A woman in the front seat took a hit to the neck. Metal twisted. Engines cooled. The street stayed dangerous.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed on Avenue N at Kings Highway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 48-year-old female passenger suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Both drivers were men, ages 49 and 30. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact struck the left front of one SUV and the right side of the other. The crash left one passenger injured and others shaken. No driver errors were identified in the report.
20
Distracted SUV Crashes While Parking▸Jul 20 - The driver of an SUV crashed while entering a parked position on Flatlands Ave. He suffered a chest contusion. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction." No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
The driver of a 2006 SUV entered a parked position and struck with the vehicle's center front end, damaging the center front of the vehicle. The driver, a 55-year-old man, suffered a chest contusion. Two other occupants were listed and not reported injured. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the main contributing factor. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the listed error. The report notes the driver was using a lap belt and harness and that no pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
15
Judge Halts Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸Jul 15 - A judge stopped the city from ripping out Bedford Avenue’s protected bike lane. The lane stands. Cyclists and pedestrians keep a shield, for now. The fight over safety on this deadly stretch continues in court.
Gothamist reported on July 15, 2025, that a state appellate judge blocked Mayor Adams from removing the protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. The lane, installed after high crash rates and pedestrian deaths, was set for removal until the court's emergency order. The Department of Transportation admitted, "The City risks legal liability for knowingly reducing safety on a Vision Zero priority corridor." Advocates and families appealed, citing the lane’s role in protecting vulnerable road users. The legal battle highlights the tension between city policy, resident concerns, and the need for proven safety infrastructure.
-
Judge Halts Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-15
14
Tow Truck Rear-Ends Pickup on Avenue U▸Jul 14 - A tow truck struck the left rear of a pickup on Avenue U in Brooklyn. A 67-year-old man suffered a back injury and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of a tow truck hit the left rear bumper of a pick-up truck on Avenue U. Both vehicles were traveling east. A 67-year-old man was injured; he suffered a back injury and complained of whiplash. "According to the police report, both drivers were going straight ahead when the crash happened." The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. Police recorded left-front impact to the tow truck and left-rear impact to the pick-up. Both drivers were licensed and the collision caused center-front and center-back vehicle damage.
Sep 2 - An SUV driver turned right on Avenue P at E 34 St and hit a 30-year-old man crossing with the signal. He had bruises to his arm and hand and was conscious. Impact was to the SUV’s right front bumper.
A driver in a 2012 SUV made a right turn and hit a 30-year-old man who was crossing with the signal at Avenue P and E 34 St in Brooklyn. The man suffered contusions to his arm and hand and was conscious. According to the police report, the SUV’s right front bumper made contact and the driver was licensed in New York. Police listed contributing factors as “Unspecified” for both the driver and the pedestrian. No specific driver error was recorded in the report. The crash was logged at 7:50 p.m. under collision ID 4839269.
2
Two-Car Crash Injures Driver on Avenue U▸Sep 2 - Two drivers collided on Avenue U at E 53 Pl in Brooklyn. Police recorded right-rear damage to a Mercedes sedan. A 54-year-old driver was hurt. No contributing factor listed.
Two drivers collided at Avenue U and E 53 Pl in Brooklyn at 7:43 p.m. on September 2, 2025. A 54-year-old male driver was injured, with hip and upper-leg abrasion recorded. Another occupant, a 48-year-old female registrant, was listed with unspecified injury status. Police documented that the Mercedes sedan’s driver was traveling east, going straight ahead, and that the car had right-rear quarter-panel and right-rear bumper damage. According to the police report, no contributing factor was recorded and no driver errors were logged. The second vehicle was recorded only as Subaru make, type unspecified.
2
Driver collides with 79-year-old bicyclist on Quentin Road▸Sep 2 - A southbound driver collided with a 79-year-old man on a bike at 3418 Quentin Rd in Brooklyn. Police noted rear damage to the bike. The driver was listed injured. The cyclist suffered an arm abrasion. Contributing factors were recorded as unspecified.
A driver in a sedan collided with a 79-year-old man riding a bike at 3418 Quentin Rd in Brooklyn. The bicyclist was listed injured with an arm abrasion. The 21-year-old sedan driver was also listed injured. According to the police report, both the bicyclist and the sedan driver were traveling south. The report records the bicyclist as changing lanes and the sedan driver as going straight ahead. The report lists the bike's point of impact as the center back end and notes no damage to the sedan. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" for both parties.
30
Two sedans collide at Avenue S▸Aug 30 - Two sedans met hard at Avenue S and East 52nd. Metal buckled. A 74-year-old driver suffered a head injury. Others were listed with unspecified injuries. The street bore the hit. The system shrugs and moves on.
Two sedans crashed at Avenue S and East 52 Street in Brooklyn. A 74-year-old male driver sustained a head injury. Other occupants were recorded with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead, one northbound and one westbound, and damage centered on the front ends. The report lists contributing factors as Unspecified for all involved. With no driver errors documented beyond that, the file gives little but the impact and harm. No helmet or signal issues are cited in the data.
14Int 1347-2025
Narcisse co-sponsors crackdown on unlicensed commuter vans, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int 1347-2025. Status: Sponsorship; sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The matter: "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; co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. The law orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist and requires officers to issue maximum fines for each violation. It takes effect 120 days after enactment. A safety assessment warns this punitive approach may reduce informal transit in underserved areas, shift trips to private cars and ride‑hail, and increase traffic volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists; it adds policing without system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Narcisse 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
4
Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian▸Aug 4 - A car struck and dragged a man fifty feet on Broadway. He died at the scene. The driver fled. Police search for answers. Brooklyn leads the city in pedestrian injuries this year.
Gothamist (2025-08-04) reports a 47-year-old man was killed after being struck and dragged over 50 feet by a northbound car at Broadway and Suydam Street in Bushwick. The driver fled. Police have not released the victim's name and seek information on the vehicle. The article notes, 'It was not immediately clear whether the man was walking in a crosswalk, or who had the right of way.' Brooklyn has the highest number of pedestrian injuries in New York City so far this year, with 228 hurt and two killed through June. The case highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers.
-
Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-04
26
SUVs Collide on Avenue N, Passenger Hurt▸Jul 26 - Two SUVs slammed together on Avenue N. A woman in the front seat took a hit to the neck. Metal twisted. Engines cooled. The street stayed dangerous.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed on Avenue N at Kings Highway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 48-year-old female passenger suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Both drivers were men, ages 49 and 30. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact struck the left front of one SUV and the right side of the other. The crash left one passenger injured and others shaken. No driver errors were identified in the report.
20
Distracted SUV Crashes While Parking▸Jul 20 - The driver of an SUV crashed while entering a parked position on Flatlands Ave. He suffered a chest contusion. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction." No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
The driver of a 2006 SUV entered a parked position and struck with the vehicle's center front end, damaging the center front of the vehicle. The driver, a 55-year-old man, suffered a chest contusion. Two other occupants were listed and not reported injured. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the main contributing factor. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the listed error. The report notes the driver was using a lap belt and harness and that no pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
15
Judge Halts Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸Jul 15 - A judge stopped the city from ripping out Bedford Avenue’s protected bike lane. The lane stands. Cyclists and pedestrians keep a shield, for now. The fight over safety on this deadly stretch continues in court.
Gothamist reported on July 15, 2025, that a state appellate judge blocked Mayor Adams from removing the protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. The lane, installed after high crash rates and pedestrian deaths, was set for removal until the court's emergency order. The Department of Transportation admitted, "The City risks legal liability for knowingly reducing safety on a Vision Zero priority corridor." Advocates and families appealed, citing the lane’s role in protecting vulnerable road users. The legal battle highlights the tension between city policy, resident concerns, and the need for proven safety infrastructure.
-
Judge Halts Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-15
14
Tow Truck Rear-Ends Pickup on Avenue U▸Jul 14 - A tow truck struck the left rear of a pickup on Avenue U in Brooklyn. A 67-year-old man suffered a back injury and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of a tow truck hit the left rear bumper of a pick-up truck on Avenue U. Both vehicles were traveling east. A 67-year-old man was injured; he suffered a back injury and complained of whiplash. "According to the police report, both drivers were going straight ahead when the crash happened." The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. Police recorded left-front impact to the tow truck and left-rear impact to the pick-up. Both drivers were licensed and the collision caused center-front and center-back vehicle damage.
Sep 2 - Two drivers collided on Avenue U at E 53 Pl in Brooklyn. Police recorded right-rear damage to a Mercedes sedan. A 54-year-old driver was hurt. No contributing factor listed.
Two drivers collided at Avenue U and E 53 Pl in Brooklyn at 7:43 p.m. on September 2, 2025. A 54-year-old male driver was injured, with hip and upper-leg abrasion recorded. Another occupant, a 48-year-old female registrant, was listed with unspecified injury status. Police documented that the Mercedes sedan’s driver was traveling east, going straight ahead, and that the car had right-rear quarter-panel and right-rear bumper damage. According to the police report, no contributing factor was recorded and no driver errors were logged. The second vehicle was recorded only as Subaru make, type unspecified.
2
Driver collides with 79-year-old bicyclist on Quentin Road▸Sep 2 - A southbound driver collided with a 79-year-old man on a bike at 3418 Quentin Rd in Brooklyn. Police noted rear damage to the bike. The driver was listed injured. The cyclist suffered an arm abrasion. Contributing factors were recorded as unspecified.
A driver in a sedan collided with a 79-year-old man riding a bike at 3418 Quentin Rd in Brooklyn. The bicyclist was listed injured with an arm abrasion. The 21-year-old sedan driver was also listed injured. According to the police report, both the bicyclist and the sedan driver were traveling south. The report records the bicyclist as changing lanes and the sedan driver as going straight ahead. The report lists the bike's point of impact as the center back end and notes no damage to the sedan. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" for both parties.
30
Two sedans collide at Avenue S▸Aug 30 - Two sedans met hard at Avenue S and East 52nd. Metal buckled. A 74-year-old driver suffered a head injury. Others were listed with unspecified injuries. The street bore the hit. The system shrugs and moves on.
Two sedans crashed at Avenue S and East 52 Street in Brooklyn. A 74-year-old male driver sustained a head injury. Other occupants were recorded with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead, one northbound and one westbound, and damage centered on the front ends. The report lists contributing factors as Unspecified for all involved. With no driver errors documented beyond that, the file gives little but the impact and harm. No helmet or signal issues are cited in the data.
14Int 1347-2025
Narcisse co-sponsors crackdown on unlicensed commuter vans, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int 1347-2025. Status: Sponsorship; sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The matter: "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; co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. The law orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist and requires officers to issue maximum fines for each violation. It takes effect 120 days after enactment. A safety assessment warns this punitive approach may reduce informal transit in underserved areas, shift trips to private cars and ride‑hail, and increase traffic volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists; it adds policing without system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Narcisse 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
4
Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian▸Aug 4 - A car struck and dragged a man fifty feet on Broadway. He died at the scene. The driver fled. Police search for answers. Brooklyn leads the city in pedestrian injuries this year.
Gothamist (2025-08-04) reports a 47-year-old man was killed after being struck and dragged over 50 feet by a northbound car at Broadway and Suydam Street in Bushwick. The driver fled. Police have not released the victim's name and seek information on the vehicle. The article notes, 'It was not immediately clear whether the man was walking in a crosswalk, or who had the right of way.' Brooklyn has the highest number of pedestrian injuries in New York City so far this year, with 228 hurt and two killed through June. The case highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers.
-
Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-04
26
SUVs Collide on Avenue N, Passenger Hurt▸Jul 26 - Two SUVs slammed together on Avenue N. A woman in the front seat took a hit to the neck. Metal twisted. Engines cooled. The street stayed dangerous.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed on Avenue N at Kings Highway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 48-year-old female passenger suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Both drivers were men, ages 49 and 30. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact struck the left front of one SUV and the right side of the other. The crash left one passenger injured and others shaken. No driver errors were identified in the report.
20
Distracted SUV Crashes While Parking▸Jul 20 - The driver of an SUV crashed while entering a parked position on Flatlands Ave. He suffered a chest contusion. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction." No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
The driver of a 2006 SUV entered a parked position and struck with the vehicle's center front end, damaging the center front of the vehicle. The driver, a 55-year-old man, suffered a chest contusion. Two other occupants were listed and not reported injured. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the main contributing factor. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the listed error. The report notes the driver was using a lap belt and harness and that no pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
15
Judge Halts Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸Jul 15 - A judge stopped the city from ripping out Bedford Avenue’s protected bike lane. The lane stands. Cyclists and pedestrians keep a shield, for now. The fight over safety on this deadly stretch continues in court.
Gothamist reported on July 15, 2025, that a state appellate judge blocked Mayor Adams from removing the protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. The lane, installed after high crash rates and pedestrian deaths, was set for removal until the court's emergency order. The Department of Transportation admitted, "The City risks legal liability for knowingly reducing safety on a Vision Zero priority corridor." Advocates and families appealed, citing the lane’s role in protecting vulnerable road users. The legal battle highlights the tension between city policy, resident concerns, and the need for proven safety infrastructure.
-
Judge Halts Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-15
14
Tow Truck Rear-Ends Pickup on Avenue U▸Jul 14 - A tow truck struck the left rear of a pickup on Avenue U in Brooklyn. A 67-year-old man suffered a back injury and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of a tow truck hit the left rear bumper of a pick-up truck on Avenue U. Both vehicles were traveling east. A 67-year-old man was injured; he suffered a back injury and complained of whiplash. "According to the police report, both drivers were going straight ahead when the crash happened." The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. Police recorded left-front impact to the tow truck and left-rear impact to the pick-up. Both drivers were licensed and the collision caused center-front and center-back vehicle damage.
Sep 2 - A southbound driver collided with a 79-year-old man on a bike at 3418 Quentin Rd in Brooklyn. Police noted rear damage to the bike. The driver was listed injured. The cyclist suffered an arm abrasion. Contributing factors were recorded as unspecified.
A driver in a sedan collided with a 79-year-old man riding a bike at 3418 Quentin Rd in Brooklyn. The bicyclist was listed injured with an arm abrasion. The 21-year-old sedan driver was also listed injured. According to the police report, both the bicyclist and the sedan driver were traveling south. The report records the bicyclist as changing lanes and the sedan driver as going straight ahead. The report lists the bike's point of impact as the center back end and notes no damage to the sedan. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" for both parties.
30
Two sedans collide at Avenue S▸Aug 30 - Two sedans met hard at Avenue S and East 52nd. Metal buckled. A 74-year-old driver suffered a head injury. Others were listed with unspecified injuries. The street bore the hit. The system shrugs and moves on.
Two sedans crashed at Avenue S and East 52 Street in Brooklyn. A 74-year-old male driver sustained a head injury. Other occupants were recorded with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead, one northbound and one westbound, and damage centered on the front ends. The report lists contributing factors as Unspecified for all involved. With no driver errors documented beyond that, the file gives little but the impact and harm. No helmet or signal issues are cited in the data.
14Int 1347-2025
Narcisse co-sponsors crackdown on unlicensed commuter vans, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int 1347-2025. Status: Sponsorship; sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The matter: "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; co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. The law orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist and requires officers to issue maximum fines for each violation. It takes effect 120 days after enactment. A safety assessment warns this punitive approach may reduce informal transit in underserved areas, shift trips to private cars and ride‑hail, and increase traffic volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists; it adds policing without system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Narcisse 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
4
Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian▸Aug 4 - A car struck and dragged a man fifty feet on Broadway. He died at the scene. The driver fled. Police search for answers. Brooklyn leads the city in pedestrian injuries this year.
Gothamist (2025-08-04) reports a 47-year-old man was killed after being struck and dragged over 50 feet by a northbound car at Broadway and Suydam Street in Bushwick. The driver fled. Police have not released the victim's name and seek information on the vehicle. The article notes, 'It was not immediately clear whether the man was walking in a crosswalk, or who had the right of way.' Brooklyn has the highest number of pedestrian injuries in New York City so far this year, with 228 hurt and two killed through June. The case highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers.
-
Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-04
26
SUVs Collide on Avenue N, Passenger Hurt▸Jul 26 - Two SUVs slammed together on Avenue N. A woman in the front seat took a hit to the neck. Metal twisted. Engines cooled. The street stayed dangerous.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed on Avenue N at Kings Highway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 48-year-old female passenger suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Both drivers were men, ages 49 and 30. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact struck the left front of one SUV and the right side of the other. The crash left one passenger injured and others shaken. No driver errors were identified in the report.
20
Distracted SUV Crashes While Parking▸Jul 20 - The driver of an SUV crashed while entering a parked position on Flatlands Ave. He suffered a chest contusion. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction." No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
The driver of a 2006 SUV entered a parked position and struck with the vehicle's center front end, damaging the center front of the vehicle. The driver, a 55-year-old man, suffered a chest contusion. Two other occupants were listed and not reported injured. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the main contributing factor. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the listed error. The report notes the driver was using a lap belt and harness and that no pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
15
Judge Halts Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸Jul 15 - A judge stopped the city from ripping out Bedford Avenue’s protected bike lane. The lane stands. Cyclists and pedestrians keep a shield, for now. The fight over safety on this deadly stretch continues in court.
Gothamist reported on July 15, 2025, that a state appellate judge blocked Mayor Adams from removing the protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. The lane, installed after high crash rates and pedestrian deaths, was set for removal until the court's emergency order. The Department of Transportation admitted, "The City risks legal liability for knowingly reducing safety on a Vision Zero priority corridor." Advocates and families appealed, citing the lane’s role in protecting vulnerable road users. The legal battle highlights the tension between city policy, resident concerns, and the need for proven safety infrastructure.
-
Judge Halts Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-15
14
Tow Truck Rear-Ends Pickup on Avenue U▸Jul 14 - A tow truck struck the left rear of a pickup on Avenue U in Brooklyn. A 67-year-old man suffered a back injury and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of a tow truck hit the left rear bumper of a pick-up truck on Avenue U. Both vehicles were traveling east. A 67-year-old man was injured; he suffered a back injury and complained of whiplash. "According to the police report, both drivers were going straight ahead when the crash happened." The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. Police recorded left-front impact to the tow truck and left-rear impact to the pick-up. Both drivers were licensed and the collision caused center-front and center-back vehicle damage.
Aug 30 - Two sedans met hard at Avenue S and East 52nd. Metal buckled. A 74-year-old driver suffered a head injury. Others were listed with unspecified injuries. The street bore the hit. The system shrugs and moves on.
Two sedans crashed at Avenue S and East 52 Street in Brooklyn. A 74-year-old male driver sustained a head injury. Other occupants were recorded with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead, one northbound and one westbound, and damage centered on the front ends. The report lists contributing factors as Unspecified for all involved. With no driver errors documented beyond that, the file gives little but the impact and harm. No helmet or signal issues are cited in the data.
14Int 1347-2025
Narcisse co-sponsors crackdown on unlicensed commuter vans, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int 1347-2025. Status: Sponsorship; sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The matter: "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; co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. The law orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist and requires officers to issue maximum fines for each violation. It takes effect 120 days after enactment. A safety assessment warns this punitive approach may reduce informal transit in underserved areas, shift trips to private cars and ride‑hail, and increase traffic volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists; it adds policing without system-wide safety gains.
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File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Narcisse 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
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Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian▸Aug 4 - A car struck and dragged a man fifty feet on Broadway. He died at the scene. The driver fled. Police search for answers. Brooklyn leads the city in pedestrian injuries this year.
Gothamist (2025-08-04) reports a 47-year-old man was killed after being struck and dragged over 50 feet by a northbound car at Broadway and Suydam Street in Bushwick. The driver fled. Police have not released the victim's name and seek information on the vehicle. The article notes, 'It was not immediately clear whether the man was walking in a crosswalk, or who had the right of way.' Brooklyn has the highest number of pedestrian injuries in New York City so far this year, with 228 hurt and two killed through June. The case highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers.
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Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-04
26
SUVs Collide on Avenue N, Passenger Hurt▸Jul 26 - Two SUVs slammed together on Avenue N. A woman in the front seat took a hit to the neck. Metal twisted. Engines cooled. The street stayed dangerous.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed on Avenue N at Kings Highway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 48-year-old female passenger suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Both drivers were men, ages 49 and 30. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact struck the left front of one SUV and the right side of the other. The crash left one passenger injured and others shaken. No driver errors were identified in the report.
20
Distracted SUV Crashes While Parking▸Jul 20 - The driver of an SUV crashed while entering a parked position on Flatlands Ave. He suffered a chest contusion. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction." No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
The driver of a 2006 SUV entered a parked position and struck with the vehicle's center front end, damaging the center front of the vehicle. The driver, a 55-year-old man, suffered a chest contusion. Two other occupants were listed and not reported injured. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the main contributing factor. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the listed error. The report notes the driver was using a lap belt and harness and that no pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
15
Judge Halts Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸Jul 15 - A judge stopped the city from ripping out Bedford Avenue’s protected bike lane. The lane stands. Cyclists and pedestrians keep a shield, for now. The fight over safety on this deadly stretch continues in court.
Gothamist reported on July 15, 2025, that a state appellate judge blocked Mayor Adams from removing the protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. The lane, installed after high crash rates and pedestrian deaths, was set for removal until the court's emergency order. The Department of Transportation admitted, "The City risks legal liability for knowingly reducing safety on a Vision Zero priority corridor." Advocates and families appealed, citing the lane’s role in protecting vulnerable road users. The legal battle highlights the tension between city policy, resident concerns, and the need for proven safety infrastructure.
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Judge Halts Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-15
14
Tow Truck Rear-Ends Pickup on Avenue U▸Jul 14 - A tow truck struck the left rear of a pickup on Avenue U in Brooklyn. A 67-year-old man suffered a back injury and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of a tow truck hit the left rear bumper of a pick-up truck on Avenue U. Both vehicles were traveling east. A 67-year-old man was injured; he suffered a back injury and complained of whiplash. "According to the police report, both drivers were going straight ahead when the crash happened." The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. Police recorded left-front impact to the tow truck and left-rear impact to the pick-up. Both drivers were licensed and the collision caused center-front and center-back vehicle damage.
Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int 1347-2025. Status: Sponsorship; sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The matter: "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; co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. The law orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist and requires officers to issue maximum fines for each violation. It takes effect 120 days after enactment. A safety assessment warns this punitive approach may reduce informal transit in underserved areas, shift trips to private cars and ride‑hail, and increase traffic volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists; it adds policing without system-wide safety gains.
- File Int 1347-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Narcisse 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
4
Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian▸Aug 4 - A car struck and dragged a man fifty feet on Broadway. He died at the scene. The driver fled. Police search for answers. Brooklyn leads the city in pedestrian injuries this year.
Gothamist (2025-08-04) reports a 47-year-old man was killed after being struck and dragged over 50 feet by a northbound car at Broadway and Suydam Street in Bushwick. The driver fled. Police have not released the victim's name and seek information on the vehicle. The article notes, 'It was not immediately clear whether the man was walking in a crosswalk, or who had the right of way.' Brooklyn has the highest number of pedestrian injuries in New York City so far this year, with 228 hurt and two killed through June. The case highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers.
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Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-04
26
SUVs Collide on Avenue N, Passenger Hurt▸Jul 26 - Two SUVs slammed together on Avenue N. A woman in the front seat took a hit to the neck. Metal twisted. Engines cooled. The street stayed dangerous.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed on Avenue N at Kings Highway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 48-year-old female passenger suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Both drivers were men, ages 49 and 30. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact struck the left front of one SUV and the right side of the other. The crash left one passenger injured and others shaken. No driver errors were identified in the report.
20
Distracted SUV Crashes While Parking▸Jul 20 - The driver of an SUV crashed while entering a parked position on Flatlands Ave. He suffered a chest contusion. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction." No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
The driver of a 2006 SUV entered a parked position and struck with the vehicle's center front end, damaging the center front of the vehicle. The driver, a 55-year-old man, suffered a chest contusion. Two other occupants were listed and not reported injured. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the main contributing factor. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the listed error. The report notes the driver was using a lap belt and harness and that no pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
15
Judge Halts Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸Jul 15 - A judge stopped the city from ripping out Bedford Avenue’s protected bike lane. The lane stands. Cyclists and pedestrians keep a shield, for now. The fight over safety on this deadly stretch continues in court.
Gothamist reported on July 15, 2025, that a state appellate judge blocked Mayor Adams from removing the protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. The lane, installed after high crash rates and pedestrian deaths, was set for removal until the court's emergency order. The Department of Transportation admitted, "The City risks legal liability for knowingly reducing safety on a Vision Zero priority corridor." Advocates and families appealed, citing the lane’s role in protecting vulnerable road users. The legal battle highlights the tension between city policy, resident concerns, and the need for proven safety infrastructure.
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Judge Halts Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-15
14
Tow Truck Rear-Ends Pickup on Avenue U▸Jul 14 - A tow truck struck the left rear of a pickup on Avenue U in Brooklyn. A 67-year-old man suffered a back injury and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of a tow truck hit the left rear bumper of a pick-up truck on Avenue U. Both vehicles were traveling east. A 67-year-old man was injured; he suffered a back injury and complained of whiplash. "According to the police report, both drivers were going straight ahead when the crash happened." The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. Police recorded left-front impact to the tow truck and left-rear impact to the pick-up. Both drivers were licensed and the collision caused center-front and center-back vehicle damage.
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
4
Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian▸Aug 4 - A car struck and dragged a man fifty feet on Broadway. He died at the scene. The driver fled. Police search for answers. Brooklyn leads the city in pedestrian injuries this year.
Gothamist (2025-08-04) reports a 47-year-old man was killed after being struck and dragged over 50 feet by a northbound car at Broadway and Suydam Street in Bushwick. The driver fled. Police have not released the victim's name and seek information on the vehicle. The article notes, 'It was not immediately clear whether the man was walking in a crosswalk, or who had the right of way.' Brooklyn has the highest number of pedestrian injuries in New York City so far this year, with 228 hurt and two killed through June. The case highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers.
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Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-04
26
SUVs Collide on Avenue N, Passenger Hurt▸Jul 26 - Two SUVs slammed together on Avenue N. A woman in the front seat took a hit to the neck. Metal twisted. Engines cooled. The street stayed dangerous.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed on Avenue N at Kings Highway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 48-year-old female passenger suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Both drivers were men, ages 49 and 30. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact struck the left front of one SUV and the right side of the other. The crash left one passenger injured and others shaken. No driver errors were identified in the report.
20
Distracted SUV Crashes While Parking▸Jul 20 - The driver of an SUV crashed while entering a parked position on Flatlands Ave. He suffered a chest contusion. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction." No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
The driver of a 2006 SUV entered a parked position and struck with the vehicle's center front end, damaging the center front of the vehicle. The driver, a 55-year-old man, suffered a chest contusion. Two other occupants were listed and not reported injured. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the main contributing factor. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the listed error. The report notes the driver was using a lap belt and harness and that no pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
15
Judge Halts Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸Jul 15 - A judge stopped the city from ripping out Bedford Avenue’s protected bike lane. The lane stands. Cyclists and pedestrians keep a shield, for now. The fight over safety on this deadly stretch continues in court.
Gothamist reported on July 15, 2025, that a state appellate judge blocked Mayor Adams from removing the protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. The lane, installed after high crash rates and pedestrian deaths, was set for removal until the court's emergency order. The Department of Transportation admitted, "The City risks legal liability for knowingly reducing safety on a Vision Zero priority corridor." Advocates and families appealed, citing the lane’s role in protecting vulnerable road users. The legal battle highlights the tension between city policy, resident concerns, and the need for proven safety infrastructure.
-
Judge Halts Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-15
14
Tow Truck Rear-Ends Pickup on Avenue U▸Jul 14 - A tow truck struck the left rear of a pickup on Avenue U in Brooklyn. A 67-year-old man suffered a back injury and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of a tow truck hit the left rear bumper of a pick-up truck on Avenue U. Both vehicles were traveling east. A 67-year-old man was injured; he suffered a back injury and complained of whiplash. "According to the police report, both drivers were going straight ahead when the crash happened." The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. Police recorded left-front impact to the tow truck and left-rear impact to the pick-up. Both drivers were licensed and the collision caused center-front and center-back vehicle damage.
Aug 4 - A car struck and dragged a man fifty feet on Broadway. He died at the scene. The driver fled. Police search for answers. Brooklyn leads the city in pedestrian injuries this year.
Gothamist (2025-08-04) reports a 47-year-old man was killed after being struck and dragged over 50 feet by a northbound car at Broadway and Suydam Street in Bushwick. The driver fled. Police have not released the victim's name and seek information on the vehicle. The article notes, 'It was not immediately clear whether the man was walking in a crosswalk, or who had the right of way.' Brooklyn has the highest number of pedestrian injuries in New York City so far this year, with 228 hurt and two killed through June. The case highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers.
- Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian, Gothamist, Published 2025-08-04
26
SUVs Collide on Avenue N, Passenger Hurt▸Jul 26 - Two SUVs slammed together on Avenue N. A woman in the front seat took a hit to the neck. Metal twisted. Engines cooled. The street stayed dangerous.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed on Avenue N at Kings Highway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 48-year-old female passenger suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Both drivers were men, ages 49 and 30. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact struck the left front of one SUV and the right side of the other. The crash left one passenger injured and others shaken. No driver errors were identified in the report.
20
Distracted SUV Crashes While Parking▸Jul 20 - The driver of an SUV crashed while entering a parked position on Flatlands Ave. He suffered a chest contusion. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction." No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
The driver of a 2006 SUV entered a parked position and struck with the vehicle's center front end, damaging the center front of the vehicle. The driver, a 55-year-old man, suffered a chest contusion. Two other occupants were listed and not reported injured. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the main contributing factor. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the listed error. The report notes the driver was using a lap belt and harness and that no pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
15
Judge Halts Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸Jul 15 - A judge stopped the city from ripping out Bedford Avenue’s protected bike lane. The lane stands. Cyclists and pedestrians keep a shield, for now. The fight over safety on this deadly stretch continues in court.
Gothamist reported on July 15, 2025, that a state appellate judge blocked Mayor Adams from removing the protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. The lane, installed after high crash rates and pedestrian deaths, was set for removal until the court's emergency order. The Department of Transportation admitted, "The City risks legal liability for knowingly reducing safety on a Vision Zero priority corridor." Advocates and families appealed, citing the lane’s role in protecting vulnerable road users. The legal battle highlights the tension between city policy, resident concerns, and the need for proven safety infrastructure.
-
Judge Halts Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-15
14
Tow Truck Rear-Ends Pickup on Avenue U▸Jul 14 - A tow truck struck the left rear of a pickup on Avenue U in Brooklyn. A 67-year-old man suffered a back injury and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of a tow truck hit the left rear bumper of a pick-up truck on Avenue U. Both vehicles were traveling east. A 67-year-old man was injured; he suffered a back injury and complained of whiplash. "According to the police report, both drivers were going straight ahead when the crash happened." The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. Police recorded left-front impact to the tow truck and left-rear impact to the pick-up. Both drivers were licensed and the collision caused center-front and center-back vehicle damage.
Jul 26 - Two SUVs slammed together on Avenue N. A woman in the front seat took a hit to the neck. Metal twisted. Engines cooled. The street stayed dangerous.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed on Avenue N at Kings Highway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 48-year-old female passenger suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Both drivers were men, ages 49 and 30. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact struck the left front of one SUV and the right side of the other. The crash left one passenger injured and others shaken. No driver errors were identified in the report.
20
Distracted SUV Crashes While Parking▸Jul 20 - The driver of an SUV crashed while entering a parked position on Flatlands Ave. He suffered a chest contusion. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction." No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
The driver of a 2006 SUV entered a parked position and struck with the vehicle's center front end, damaging the center front of the vehicle. The driver, a 55-year-old man, suffered a chest contusion. Two other occupants were listed and not reported injured. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the main contributing factor. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the listed error. The report notes the driver was using a lap belt and harness and that no pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
15
Judge Halts Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸Jul 15 - A judge stopped the city from ripping out Bedford Avenue’s protected bike lane. The lane stands. Cyclists and pedestrians keep a shield, for now. The fight over safety on this deadly stretch continues in court.
Gothamist reported on July 15, 2025, that a state appellate judge blocked Mayor Adams from removing the protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. The lane, installed after high crash rates and pedestrian deaths, was set for removal until the court's emergency order. The Department of Transportation admitted, "The City risks legal liability for knowingly reducing safety on a Vision Zero priority corridor." Advocates and families appealed, citing the lane’s role in protecting vulnerable road users. The legal battle highlights the tension between city policy, resident concerns, and the need for proven safety infrastructure.
-
Judge Halts Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-15
14
Tow Truck Rear-Ends Pickup on Avenue U▸Jul 14 - A tow truck struck the left rear of a pickup on Avenue U in Brooklyn. A 67-year-old man suffered a back injury and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of a tow truck hit the left rear bumper of a pick-up truck on Avenue U. Both vehicles were traveling east. A 67-year-old man was injured; he suffered a back injury and complained of whiplash. "According to the police report, both drivers were going straight ahead when the crash happened." The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. Police recorded left-front impact to the tow truck and left-rear impact to the pick-up. Both drivers were licensed and the collision caused center-front and center-back vehicle damage.
Jul 20 - The driver of an SUV crashed while entering a parked position on Flatlands Ave. He suffered a chest contusion. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction." No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
The driver of a 2006 SUV entered a parked position and struck with the vehicle's center front end, damaging the center front of the vehicle. The driver, a 55-year-old man, suffered a chest contusion. Two other occupants were listed and not reported injured. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the main contributing factor. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the listed error. The report notes the driver was using a lap belt and harness and that no pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
15
Judge Halts Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸Jul 15 - A judge stopped the city from ripping out Bedford Avenue’s protected bike lane. The lane stands. Cyclists and pedestrians keep a shield, for now. The fight over safety on this deadly stretch continues in court.
Gothamist reported on July 15, 2025, that a state appellate judge blocked Mayor Adams from removing the protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. The lane, installed after high crash rates and pedestrian deaths, was set for removal until the court's emergency order. The Department of Transportation admitted, "The City risks legal liability for knowingly reducing safety on a Vision Zero priority corridor." Advocates and families appealed, citing the lane’s role in protecting vulnerable road users. The legal battle highlights the tension between city policy, resident concerns, and the need for proven safety infrastructure.
-
Judge Halts Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-15
14
Tow Truck Rear-Ends Pickup on Avenue U▸Jul 14 - A tow truck struck the left rear of a pickup on Avenue U in Brooklyn. A 67-year-old man suffered a back injury and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of a tow truck hit the left rear bumper of a pick-up truck on Avenue U. Both vehicles were traveling east. A 67-year-old man was injured; he suffered a back injury and complained of whiplash. "According to the police report, both drivers were going straight ahead when the crash happened." The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. Police recorded left-front impact to the tow truck and left-rear impact to the pick-up. Both drivers were licensed and the collision caused center-front and center-back vehicle damage.
Jul 15 - A judge stopped the city from ripping out Bedford Avenue’s protected bike lane. The lane stands. Cyclists and pedestrians keep a shield, for now. The fight over safety on this deadly stretch continues in court.
Gothamist reported on July 15, 2025, that a state appellate judge blocked Mayor Adams from removing the protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. The lane, installed after high crash rates and pedestrian deaths, was set for removal until the court's emergency order. The Department of Transportation admitted, "The City risks legal liability for knowingly reducing safety on a Vision Zero priority corridor." Advocates and families appealed, citing the lane’s role in protecting vulnerable road users. The legal battle highlights the tension between city policy, resident concerns, and the need for proven safety infrastructure.
- Judge Halts Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-15
14
Tow Truck Rear-Ends Pickup on Avenue U▸Jul 14 - A tow truck struck the left rear of a pickup on Avenue U in Brooklyn. A 67-year-old man suffered a back injury and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of a tow truck hit the left rear bumper of a pick-up truck on Avenue U. Both vehicles were traveling east. A 67-year-old man was injured; he suffered a back injury and complained of whiplash. "According to the police report, both drivers were going straight ahead when the crash happened." The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. Police recorded left-front impact to the tow truck and left-rear impact to the pick-up. Both drivers were licensed and the collision caused center-front and center-back vehicle damage.
Jul 14 - A tow truck struck the left rear of a pickup on Avenue U in Brooklyn. A 67-year-old man suffered a back injury and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of a tow truck hit the left rear bumper of a pick-up truck on Avenue U. Both vehicles were traveling east. A 67-year-old man was injured; he suffered a back injury and complained of whiplash. "According to the police report, both drivers were going straight ahead when the crash happened." The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. Police recorded left-front impact to the tow truck and left-rear impact to the pick-up. Both drivers were licensed and the collision caused center-front and center-back vehicle damage.