Blood on Neptune Avenue: How Many More Must Die Before Leaders Act?

• Breaking: Hit-and-Run Driver Kills Cyclist in Brooklyn, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-09-27

Sep 25 - At Mermaid Ave and W 19 St, a sedan driver and a man on a bike, both eastbound and going straight, collided. The cyclist, 59, took a shoulder bruise and was conscious.

A crash at Mermaid Ave and W 19 St in Brooklyn left a 59-year-old bicyclist injured after a collision with a sedan driver. According to the police report, both parties were “East” and “Going Straight Ahead” at the time, and the sedan’s point of impact was “Left Front Quarter Panel.” The bicyclist suffered a shoulder contusion and remained conscious. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified” for both the driver and the bicyclist. No specific driver errors were recorded in the data provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4846022 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Sep 25 - Int 1394 orders a stop sign or signal at every crosswalk by Jan 1, 2027. It shifts responsibility onto drivers and cuts ambiguity at uncontrolled crossings. Likely boosts yielding and protects pedestrians and cyclists. Analysts warn over‑signaling or poor timing could add delay and turning conflicts.

"A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing stop signs or traffic control signals at all crosswalks" -- Justin L. Brannan

Int. No. 1394 (File Int 1394-2025) was introduced by Council Member Justin L. Brannan and reached the Council vote stage on 2025-09-25 after referral from the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing stop signs or traffic control signals at all crosswalks." The bill would require the commissioner to install a stop sign or traffic control signal at all crosswalks by January 1, 2027. Safety analysts say the law "shifts responsibility onto drivers and reduces ambiguity at currently uncontrolled intersections, likely improving yielding and pedestrian/cyclist safety citywide," while warning that "over-signalization or poor timing could increase pedestrian delay and turning conflicts."

• File Int 1394-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-09-25

Sep 25 - Requires a stop sign or traffic signal at every crosswalk by Jan. 1, 2027. Aims to slow cars and make pedestrian priority clear. Likely reduces crash risk for people walking and biking, though blanket installs could bring compliance, delay, and over‑enforcement issues.

"No later than January 1, 2027, the commissioner shall install a stop sign or a traffic control signal at all crosswalks." -- Justin L. Brannan

Int. 1394 (File No. Int 1394-2025) is at SPONSORSHIP in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing stop signs or traffic control signals at all crosswalks", was introduced 09/04/2025 and would require the commissioner to install a stop sign or traffic control signal at all crosswalks no later than January 1, 2027. Council Member Justin L. Brannan is listed as sponsor. The safety assessment says the mandate will generally lower vehicle speeds and clarify pedestrian priority, reducing crash risk for people walking and biking, while warning that blanket installation may raise compliance, delay, and potential over‑enforcement concerns.

• File Int 1394-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-09-25

Sep 25 - Int 1394 orders a stop sign or traffic signal at every crosswalk by Jan 1, 2027. It aims to slow drivers and force yielding. Pedestrians and cyclists stand to gain. Risks: non-compliance and delay if over‑installed or poorly signalized.

"No later than January 1, 2027, the commissioner shall install a stop sign or a traffic control signal at all crosswalks." -- Justin L. Brannan

Bill: Int 1394 (Int 1394-2025). Status: Council vote stage after referral to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter reads: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing stop signs or traffic control signals at all crosswalks." Sponsored by Council Member Justin L. Brannan and brought to the City Council on Sept. 25, 2025. The measure would require the commissioner to install a stop sign or traffic control signal at all crosswalks no later than Jan. 1, 2027 and takes effect immediately. Safety analysts say it would broadly slow drivers and increase yielding, reducing crash risk for pedestrians and cyclists, but warn of non-compliance and added delay if over-installed or imprudently signalized; outcomes depend on design details and traffic-calming.

• File Int 1394-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-09-25

Sep 25 - Requires a stop sign or traffic signal at every crosswalk by Jan. 1, 2027. Aims to slow cars and make pedestrian priority clear. Likely reduces crash risk for people walking and biking, though blanket installs could bring compliance, delay, and over‑enforcement issues.

Int. 1394 (File No. Int 1394-2025) is at SPONSORSHIP in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing stop signs or traffic control signals at all crosswalks", was introduced 09/04/2025 and would require the commissioner to install a stop sign or traffic control signal at all crosswalks no later than January 1, 2027. Council Member Justin L. Brannan is listed as sponsor. The safety assessment says the mandate will generally lower vehicle speeds and clarify pedestrian priority, reducing crash risk for people walking and biking, while warning that blanket installation may raise compliance, delay, and potential over‑enforcement concerns.

• File Int 1394-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-09-25

Sep 25 - Justin Brannan's bill would force stop signs or red lights at every uncontrolled intersection. It aims to slow drivers and protect people walking and biking. Blanket mandates could spur poor compliance, longer waits, turning conflicts, and divert funds from targeted fixes.

"The city would be forced to put traffic signals or stops signs at the thousands of intersections without them, whether or not they have painted crosswalks, under a bill that will be introduced on Thursday by Bay Ridge Council Member Justin Brannan." -- Justin L. Brannan

Bill: not yet assigned. Status: to be introduced on September 25, 2025. Committee: not yet assigned. The matter titled "Sign of the Crimes: Bill Would Require 'Stop' or Red Light at All Intersections" will be introduced by Council Member Justin L. Brannan, who backs citywide placement of stop signs or signals. The proposal "would force traffic signals or stop signs at the thousands of intersections without them." Safety analysts note mandating stops or signals everywhere could slow drivers and clarify pedestrian right-of-way, but blanket deployment risks poor compliance, longer pedestrian delays and turning conflicts, and diverts funds from targeted traffic-calming; net system-wide gains are uncertain.

• Sign of the Crimes: Bill Would Require ‘Stop’ or Red Light at All Intersections, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-09-25

• File Int 1394-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-09-25

Sep 21 - A westbound moped driver hit a 6-year-old boy outside 2856 W 16th St in Brooklyn. Police recorded Unsafe Speed by the driver. The child suffered a leg fracture. The driver was unlicensed.

A moped driver going west hit a 6-year-old boy outside 2856 W 16th St in Brooklyn at 4:13 p.m. The child was conscious and suffered a leg injury with a fracture. The moped’s front end was damaged. "According to the police report ..." police recorded Unsafe Speed by the driver. The driver was unlicensed and going straight ahead. The report also lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" among factors. This was recorded by the 60th Precinct. One pedestrian was injured. The driver was a 37-year-old man in a moped.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4844930 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

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

Sep 11 - Eastbound on Belt Parkway, a sedan driver hit an SUV’s right rear. The SUV driver, 29, reported back pain and whiplash. Others were listed as unspecified. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.

Two eastbound vehicles collided on Belt Parkway. A sedan driver hit the rear of an SUV. The sedan had center front damage. The SUV had right rear bumper damage. The SUV’s driver, a 29-year-old woman, was injured and reported back pain and whiplash. A 3-year-old passenger in the SUV and other occupants were recorded with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, both drivers were going straight and contributing factors were listed as Unspecified. The crash was logged at 8:35 a.m. No driver errors were recorded in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841449 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Sep 10 - Int. 1386 demands repair or replacement of damaged street furniture within three months. It forces public tracking of notices. It covers bike racks, shelters and bollards but excludes traffic signals. It aims to modestly improve pedestrian and cyclist safety.

Bill Int 1386-2025 (status: SPONSORSHIP) was filed 9/4/2025 and appears on the council record 9/10/2025. It is before the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York in relation to requiring prompt repair of street furniture." Primary sponsor Shahana K. Hanif introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Julie Menin, Justin L. Brannan and Frank Morano joined. The bill requires the Department to log notices and repair or replace street furniture within three months, or record why not. Requiring timely repair and public tracking modestly improves safety and comfort for pedestrians and cyclists, though impact is limited by the three-month window and exclusion of traffic signals.

• File Int 1386-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-09-10

• Brooklyn road rage attack: Man brutally stabbed over double-parked car, cops say, The Brooklyn Paper, Published 2025-09-08

Sep 7 - Two drivers in eastbound SUVs collided on the Belt Parkway. A 51-year-old front-seat passenger suffered a concussion and shoulder injury. Police recorded driver inattention for both drivers.

Two drivers in eastbound SUVs collided on the Belt Parkway. The crash injured a 51-year-old woman in the front passenger seat. She reported a concussion and a shoulder injury and was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight eastbound when the drivers crashed. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction for both drivers. The Ford SUV carried New Jersey plates; the Lincoln had New York plates. Damage was recorded to the left front quarter of one vehicle and the right front quarter of the other. Other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840502 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Sep 5 - A driver merging west on the Belt hit two slowing SUVs near Shell Road. Two women drivers suffered head injuries. Police recorded unsafe lane changing and failure to yield by drivers.

Three vehicles were westbound on the Belt Parkway near Shell Road. The driver of a sedan was merging. The drivers of two SUVs were slowing or stopping. Points of impact recorded: the sedan’s left front bumper; right side doors on one SUV; right rear bumper on the second SUV. Two women drivers were hurt with head injuries: a 51-year-old and a 57-year-old, the latter recorded in shock. According to the police report, police recorded unsafe lane changing and failure to yield right-of-way by drivers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840006 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Sep 3 - A pickup driver hit the back of a sedan on W 21 St at Neptune Ave. Two rear passengers suffered arm bruises. The sedan driver reported head pain. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.

A pickup driver going east rear-ended an eastbound sedan on W 21 St at Neptune Ave in Brooklyn. Two rear passengers, men 53 and 66, sustained shoulder bruises and were listed as injured. The sedan’s 62-year-old driver reported head pain. According to the police report, driver inattention/distraction was recorded as a contributing factor. Vehicle damage listed a center-front impact to the pickup and a center-rear impact to the sedan, consistent with a rear-end crash. Both vehicles were traveling east, per the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840924 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Sep 1 - A 30-year-old Segway rider was ejected after a frontal impact on Neptune Avenue at W 8th Street. He suffered an elbow and lower-arm contusion and was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old man riding a Segway was ejected after a frontal impact on Neptune Avenue at W 8th Street. He suffered an elbow and lower-arm contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report records one 'Other Motorized' operator traveling south. The Segway shows center-front damage and the point of impact is listed as center front end. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and records no specific driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Unsafe Speed. Police recorded no other people or vehicles involved; the rider was the sole injured party.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839094 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Aug 31 - A westbound SUV rear-ended another SUV at W 8 St and Surf Ave in Brooklyn. Four people — two drivers and two front-seat passengers — were injured, with whiplash and head and back complaints. Police recorded "Unsafe Speed."

Two westbound SUVs collided at W 8 St and Surf Ave when the driver of the trailing SUV struck the center back end of the lead SUV. Four people were injured: the two drivers and two front-seat passengers. Reported injuries include whiplash and complaints of head and back pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Unsafe Speed." Police also recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" on an occupant entry. Vehicle damage was center front end on the rear SUV and center back end on the lead SUV. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838923 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Aug 27 - An SUV turned off Neptune and hit a man on a bike. The rider went down with a leg bruise. The Lexus showed right‑front damage. Police cite traffic control disregarded. A simple turn became a hit on W 5th.

A Lexus SUV making a right turn on Neptune Ave at W 5 St struck a 55-year-old man riding east on a bike. The cyclist was injured, with a knee and lower-leg contusion, and remained conscious. According to the police report, “Traffic Control Disregarded.” Driver errors listed include Traffic Control Disregarded. The SUV showed right-front bumper impact; the bike had front-end damage. The data lists the bicyclist’s safety equipment as None, noted after driver errors as recorded in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838044 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Aug 25 - A sedan cut across Shell Road and hit a northbound cyclist. Metal to leg. Rider down, ejected, in shock. The Nissan’s right front smashed his front wheel. Brooklyn traffic swallowed another person on a bike.

A Nissan sedan traveling east hit a northbound bicyclist at 2896 Shell Rd in Brooklyn. The cyclist was injured, ejected, and in shock with lower‑leg trauma. According to the police report, contributing factors list Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion. The data show the car’s right front quarter panel struck the bike’s front end while both were going straight. The bicyclist was unlicensed, noted only as a status, not a cause. No driver errors were recorded by NYPD in this dataset, a silence that obscures responsibility in a car‑bike impact. The record notes the cyclist wore no safety equipment, after the system’s failure to name driver mistakes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837662 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02