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▸ Crush Injuries 2
▸ Amputation 1
▸ Severe Bleeding 1
▸ Severe Lacerations 3
▸ Concussion 6
▸ Whiplash 30
▸ Contusion/Bruise 35
▸ Abrasion 22
▸ Pain/Nausea 15
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.
Caught Speeding Recently in East New York-City Line
- 2021 White GMC Pickup (LPL6828) – 41 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2022 White Nissan Suburban (KYK5790) – 31 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2009 Acura Seda (L93VHW) – 11 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2022 BMW Station Wagon (MXP6488) – 10 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2011 White Jeep Suburban (LDF6708) – 4 times • 1 in last 90d here
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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Night streets, hard hits: East New York’s ledger of harm
East New York-City Line: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 24, 2025
Another corner. Same ending.
Since 2022, this neighborhood logged 1,318 crashes, 729 injuries, 0 deaths. Six were serious injuries. Nights hit hard. From midnight to 1 a.m., injuries stack up, peaking again at the evening rush. The hour from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. brings the most injuries. Late night stays bloody too. The worst single hour: 5 p.m. (56 injuries), then 6 p.m. (58) and 7 p.m. (52). That’s the rhythm here. It does not let up (NYC Open Data).
Drivers in cars and SUVs do most of the hurting. Pedestrians took 134 injuries. Cyclists 35. Occupants 534. Trucks and buses show up less often, but they still break bodies (NYC Open Data).
Three corners. One fix.
Linden Boulevard leads the harm list. So does Sutter Avenue and Euclid Avenue. Conduit Boulevard is right behind. These are the places where people go down. These are the places that need daylighting, hardened turns, and real slowdowns now (NYC Open Data).
On Conduit at Forbell, a 25‑year‑old pedestrian working on a car lost part of his leg. Police recorded “amputation.” The SUV driver was listed as unlicensed. A parked Tesla took the hit too. It was 4:03 a.m. The wound won’t heal for him (CrashID 4694065).
On Sutter at Doscher, 10:30 p.m., a 16‑year‑old girl crossing at the intersection was crushed. Listed as “crush injuries.” She lived. She will carry it (CrashID 4712918).
Night after night.
At Liberty and Crescent, 1:47 p.m., a 17‑year‑old on a motorized device was ejected. Severe head cuts. He was conscious at the scene. The car had Florida plates. The other vehicle was “standing.” The form does not say why. It only records blood and metal (CrashID 4834459).
Earlier, a 22‑year‑old driver on Euclid hit parked cars before another sedan. Severe bleeding, head injury, 4:14 a.m. Another file in a long stack (CrashID 4722036).
The pattern is clear on the city’s own sheets: top factors here include “other,” distraction, unsafe speed, aggressive driving, and failure to yield. The names change. The causes repeat (NYC Open Data).
Two bodies. A train. One hour apart.
- On the L at Sutter Avenue, around 6 p.m., a man fell onto the southbound tracks and was struck. EMS pronounced him dead. Police said, “No criminality is suspected” in that case or the one an hour earlier in Manhattan (NY Daily News). The platform stayed open. The train ran. The line moved on.
Officials know what works — do they?
Albany moved one piece. The Senate advanced the Stop Super Speeders Act (S4045) in committee. It would force repeat offenders to use speed limiters after a pattern of tickets or DMV points. Senator Roxanne Persaud voted yes in committee twice in May and June. The bill title says it all: “requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.” (S 4045).
City Council files keep stacking too. Some target commuter vans. Some put safety reminders on shared devices. But the street tells us where the blood pools: Linden. Sutter. Euclid. Conduit. Slow the cars. Protect the crossings (NYC Council – Legistar).
Three fixes. Start today.
- Daylight every corner on the hot corridors. Give pedestrians a head start with LPIs. Harden the turns so drivers can’t cut the line.
- Target the late‑day and late‑night hours when injuries spike. Put enforcement and calming where the harm is worst.
- Push citywide speed cuts and rein in the worst drivers with mandated limiters. The tools exist. Use them.
The names become numbers here. The numbers become a map. We know the spots. We know the hours. Lower speeds. Stop the repeats.
For how to press City Hall and Albany, see our take action.
Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – NYC Open Data (Crashes) - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-24
- Two Killed By Subway Trains In NYC, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-14
- File S 4045, Open States / NYS Senate, Published 2025-06-11
- NYC Council – Legistar, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
- Court Clears Adams To Remove Bike Lane, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-28
Other Representatives
District 60
425 New Lots Ave. First Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11207
Room 702, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 42
1199 Elton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207
718-649-9495
250 Broadway, Suite 1774, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6957
District 19
1222 E. 96th St., Brooklyn, NY 11236
Room 409, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
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Breaking: Hit-and-Run Driver Kills Cyclist in Brooklyn▸
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Breaking: Hit-and-Run Driver Kills Cyclist in Brooklyn,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-09-27
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Pickup driver hits cyclist on Atlantic Avenue▸Sep 25 - A pickup driver going east on Atlantic hit a southbound cyclist at Logan in Brooklyn. The man was ejected and hurt. Police recorded view obstructed. Impact to the truck’s right front bumper. The cyclist suffered a leg abrasion.
According to the police report, a driver in a pickup going east on Atlantic Avenue and a bicyclist riding south on Logan Street collided while both were going straight. The crash occurred at Atlantic Avenue and Logan Street in Brooklyn. The driver’s right front bumper made contact. The bicyclist, a 42-year-old man, was ejected and injured, with lower-leg abrasions noted; he was conscious at the scene. The driver, a 37-year-old woman licensed in New York, reported no injuries, and the pickup showed no damage. Police recorded “View Obstructed/Limited” as a contributing factor.
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Left-turn driver injures man in Liberty Avenue crosswalk▸Sep 25 - A left-turning driver in a 2002 Honda hit a 32-year-old man in a marked crosswalk at Liberty Ave and Grant Ave in Brooklyn. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The man suffered a back contusion.
A driver in a 2002 Honda sedan making a left turn on Liberty Ave hit a 32-year-old man in the marked crosswalk at Grant Ave in Brooklyn around 6:30 a.m. The man was conscious and suffered a back contusion. According to the police report, contributing factors include "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The sedan was traveling southwest before the turn, and impact came at the left front bumper. The crash took place in the 75th Precinct area. No additional details were provided in the report.
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Two drivers injured at Logan and Atlantic▸Sep 24 - On Logan Street off Atlantic, a westbound driver’s front end hit a northbound driver’s right rear. Both were going straight. A 38-year-old man and a 61-year-old woman were hurt in Brooklyn.
Two sedans collided on Logan Street off Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn at 4:56 p.m. The westbound driver’s front end struck the right rear quarter of the northbound driver’s car. Both were going straight. The crash injured both drivers: a 38-year-old man with a contusion to his arm and hand, and a 61-year-old woman with injuries listed as unknown. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling straight ahead and officers recorded "Other Vehicular" as the contributing factor for each driver. Damage notes list center front-end damage to the westbound car and right rear-quarter damage to the northbound car. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed. Police coded the injuries as severities 3 and 2.
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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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Right-Turning Taxi Driver Injures Motorcyclist▸Sep 16 - On Conduit Blvd in Brooklyn, a taxi driver turned right and hit a westbound motorcyclist going straight. The rider was ejected and hurt. The taxi driver reported arm pain. Police recorded 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.'
Near 463 Conduit Boulevard in Brooklyn, a taxi driver made a right turn while a westbound motorcyclist traveled straight. The crash injured both. The 54-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a lower-leg injury with abrasion. The 34-year-old taxi driver reported elbow and arm pain. According to the police report, police recorded 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' for both drivers. Impact was to the taxi’s right-side doors and the motorcycle’s front. The collision was logged at about 3:30 p.m. Both operators were licensed. No pedestrians were reported hurt.
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Acura SUV driver injures boy on Sutter▸Sep 10 - A driver in a 2024 Acura SUV hit an 11-year-old boy at 1268 Sutter Ave in Brooklyn. The child suffered a leg injury. Police listed the driver's contributing factors as unspecified.
An 11-year-old pedestrian was hurt when the driver of a 2024 Acura SUV, traveling east and going straight, hit him at 1268 Sutter Ave in Brooklyn. He had a leg injury and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the driver's contributing factors were recorded as unspecified. The crash happened at an intersection. The vehicle's right front quarter panel was listed as the point of impact and damage. The report does not identify any specific driver error, only unspecified.
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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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Mazda strikes teen cyclist on Linden▸Aug 29 - A Mazda hit a 13-year-old on a bike at Linden and Euclid. Center-front damage. The boy went down hard. Ejected. Leg fractured. Conscious. Police cite driver distraction. Brooklyn pavement takes the blood again.
A Mazda sedan traveling east on Linden Boulevard hit a southbound bicyclist at Euclid Avenue. The 13-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a leg fracture but was conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The sedan showed center-front impact and damage, consistent with striking the cyclist head-on. Listed driver errors center on distraction. After those factors, the report notes the bicyclist wore no safety equipment. No injuries were reported for the car’s occupants. The data names a vulnerable road user hurt and a driver whose inattention led to impact on a wide, fast corridor.
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Sedan Hits Man in Sutter Crosswalk▸Aug 20 - A driver in a sedan hit a 50-year-old man in the crosswalk at Sutter and Drew. He suffered elbow and lower-arm injuries and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded driver distraction and failure to yield.
A sedan traveling east on Sutter Avenue struck a 50-year-old man at the Drew Street intersection. The man suffered injuries to his elbow and lower arm and reported a contusion; he was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The vehicle was going straight ahead and made center-front contact. Police listed the pedestrian as injured and the vehicle as having no reported damage. The crash occurred in Brooklyn's 75th Precinct near zip code 11208.
14Int 1362-2025
Banks co-sponsors bill removing bus and bike benchmarks from streets master plan.▸Aug 14 - Int 1362 repeals the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane” and strips explicit benchmarks for protected lanes from the streets master plan. It preserves signal and pedestrian targets but weakens commitments to physical protection, threatening safety and equity.
Bill Int 1362-2025. Status: Sponsorship, introduced Aug 14, 2025. Referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The measure, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes from the streets master plan and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto," repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes related benchmarks in the master plan (master plan dates referenced include Dec. 1, 2021 and Dec. 1, 2026). Primary sponsor: Robert F. Holden. Co-sponsors: Inna Vernikov, Joann Ariola, Chris Banks, Vickie Paladino. Safety analysts warn: "Removing explicit benchmarks and definitions for protected bus and bicycle lanes weakens commitments to physically protected infrastructure... likely reducing mode shift to walking and cycling and worsening equity and safety-in-numbers; the retained measures focus on signals and pedestrian amenities but do not replace the protective effect of designated protected lanes."
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Banks 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
Banks 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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Sedan’s Front Bumper Hits Teen Scooter Rider▸Aug 11 - The driver of a westbound sedan hit a southbound standing scooter at Liberty Ave and Crescent St in Brooklyn. The 17-year-old rider was ejected and suffered head lacerations. Police listed unspecified contributing factors.
“According to the police report …” The driver of a westbound sedan struck a southbound standing scooter at Liberty Ave and Crescent St in Brooklyn. The scooter’s driver, a 17-year-old, was ejected and suffered head injuries and severe lacerations. The report says the sedan’s right front bumper struck the scooter’s left side doors area. Both vehicles were recorded as going straight ahead before the crash. Police listed contributing factors as “Unspecified.” No driver error such as failure to yield is recorded in the report.
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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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Driver of SUV Hits 8-Year-Old Cyclist▸Aug 3 - The driver of an SUV hit an eight-year-old boy on a bike at Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. The boy suffered a facial contusion and remained conscious. He was parked on his bike when struck.
The driver of an SUV struck an eight-year-old boy riding a bicycle at 700 Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. The boy suffered a facial contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, the child suffered a facial contusion but remained conscious after the crash, and police listed the contributing factor as “Unspecified.” The report records that the cyclist was parked on his bike when the SUV’s center front end made contact with the bike’s left front area. No specific driver error is recorded in the available data.
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Failure to Yield Hits Children and Adults▸Jul 23 - Two sedans collided on Pitkin Ave at Hemlock St. A 10-year-old girl, a 38-year-old woman and a 43-year-old driver were injured. According to the police report, failure to yield by the drivers is listed as the contributing factor.
Two sedans collided on Pitkin Ave at Hemlock St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, multiple people were injured, including a 10-year-old girl, a 38-year-old woman and a 43-year-old driver. Police list "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor for the drivers involved. The collision involved three sedans, with points of impact recorded on left side doors, left rear bumper and center front end. The report notes the 10-year-old was a passenger with an abrasion to the elbow/lower arm/hand and was restrained with a lap belt and harness.
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Moped Driver Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Crash▸Jul 19 - A moped and sedan collided on Eldert Lane at 95th Avenue. The moped driver, 22, suffered a bruised shoulder. No driver errors listed. Streets left another rider hurt.
A moped and a sedan crashed at Eldert Lane and 95th Avenue in Brooklyn. The 22-year-old moped driver was injured, suffering a contusion to the upper arm. According to the police report, no contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the crash. The impact struck the right side doors of the sedan. No other injuries were reported.
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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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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jul 14 - A sedan hit a 54-year-old woman crossing Pitkin Ave with the signal. She suffered a leg injury. The car showed no damage. The driver and another occupant were unhurt.
A 54-year-old pedestrian was struck by a sedan while crossing Pitkin Avenue at Crescent Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered a contusion to her leg. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. The sedan, driven by a 65-year-old man, was making a left turn at the time. The driver and another occupant were not injured. The vehicle sustained no damage in the crash.
- Breaking: Hit-and-Run Driver Kills Cyclist in Brooklyn, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-09-27
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Pickup driver hits cyclist on Atlantic Avenue▸Sep 25 - A pickup driver going east on Atlantic hit a southbound cyclist at Logan in Brooklyn. The man was ejected and hurt. Police recorded view obstructed. Impact to the truck’s right front bumper. The cyclist suffered a leg abrasion.
According to the police report, a driver in a pickup going east on Atlantic Avenue and a bicyclist riding south on Logan Street collided while both were going straight. The crash occurred at Atlantic Avenue and Logan Street in Brooklyn. The driver’s right front bumper made contact. The bicyclist, a 42-year-old man, was ejected and injured, with lower-leg abrasions noted; he was conscious at the scene. The driver, a 37-year-old woman licensed in New York, reported no injuries, and the pickup showed no damage. Police recorded “View Obstructed/Limited” as a contributing factor.
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Left-turn driver injures man in Liberty Avenue crosswalk▸Sep 25 - A left-turning driver in a 2002 Honda hit a 32-year-old man in a marked crosswalk at Liberty Ave and Grant Ave in Brooklyn. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The man suffered a back contusion.
A driver in a 2002 Honda sedan making a left turn on Liberty Ave hit a 32-year-old man in the marked crosswalk at Grant Ave in Brooklyn around 6:30 a.m. The man was conscious and suffered a back contusion. According to the police report, contributing factors include "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The sedan was traveling southwest before the turn, and impact came at the left front bumper. The crash took place in the 75th Precinct area. No additional details were provided in the report.
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Two drivers injured at Logan and Atlantic▸Sep 24 - On Logan Street off Atlantic, a westbound driver’s front end hit a northbound driver’s right rear. Both were going straight. A 38-year-old man and a 61-year-old woman were hurt in Brooklyn.
Two sedans collided on Logan Street off Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn at 4:56 p.m. The westbound driver’s front end struck the right rear quarter of the northbound driver’s car. Both were going straight. The crash injured both drivers: a 38-year-old man with a contusion to his arm and hand, and a 61-year-old woman with injuries listed as unknown. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling straight ahead and officers recorded "Other Vehicular" as the contributing factor for each driver. Damage notes list center front-end damage to the westbound car and right rear-quarter damage to the northbound car. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed. Police coded the injuries as severities 3 and 2.
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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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Right-Turning Taxi Driver Injures Motorcyclist▸Sep 16 - On Conduit Blvd in Brooklyn, a taxi driver turned right and hit a westbound motorcyclist going straight. The rider was ejected and hurt. The taxi driver reported arm pain. Police recorded 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.'
Near 463 Conduit Boulevard in Brooklyn, a taxi driver made a right turn while a westbound motorcyclist traveled straight. The crash injured both. The 54-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a lower-leg injury with abrasion. The 34-year-old taxi driver reported elbow and arm pain. According to the police report, police recorded 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' for both drivers. Impact was to the taxi’s right-side doors and the motorcycle’s front. The collision was logged at about 3:30 p.m. Both operators were licensed. No pedestrians were reported hurt.
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Acura SUV driver injures boy on Sutter▸Sep 10 - A driver in a 2024 Acura SUV hit an 11-year-old boy at 1268 Sutter Ave in Brooklyn. The child suffered a leg injury. Police listed the driver's contributing factors as unspecified.
An 11-year-old pedestrian was hurt when the driver of a 2024 Acura SUV, traveling east and going straight, hit him at 1268 Sutter Ave in Brooklyn. He had a leg injury and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the driver's contributing factors were recorded as unspecified. The crash happened at an intersection. The vehicle's right front quarter panel was listed as the point of impact and damage. The report does not identify any specific driver error, only unspecified.
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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
29
Mazda strikes teen cyclist on Linden▸Aug 29 - A Mazda hit a 13-year-old on a bike at Linden and Euclid. Center-front damage. The boy went down hard. Ejected. Leg fractured. Conscious. Police cite driver distraction. Brooklyn pavement takes the blood again.
A Mazda sedan traveling east on Linden Boulevard hit a southbound bicyclist at Euclid Avenue. The 13-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a leg fracture but was conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The sedan showed center-front impact and damage, consistent with striking the cyclist head-on. Listed driver errors center on distraction. After those factors, the report notes the bicyclist wore no safety equipment. No injuries were reported for the car’s occupants. The data names a vulnerable road user hurt and a driver whose inattention led to impact on a wide, fast corridor.
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Sedan Hits Man in Sutter Crosswalk▸Aug 20 - A driver in a sedan hit a 50-year-old man in the crosswalk at Sutter and Drew. He suffered elbow and lower-arm injuries and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded driver distraction and failure to yield.
A sedan traveling east on Sutter Avenue struck a 50-year-old man at the Drew Street intersection. The man suffered injuries to his elbow and lower arm and reported a contusion; he was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The vehicle was going straight ahead and made center-front contact. Police listed the pedestrian as injured and the vehicle as having no reported damage. The crash occurred in Brooklyn's 75th Precinct near zip code 11208.
14Int 1362-2025
Banks co-sponsors bill removing bus and bike benchmarks from streets master plan.▸Aug 14 - Int 1362 repeals the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane” and strips explicit benchmarks for protected lanes from the streets master plan. It preserves signal and pedestrian targets but weakens commitments to physical protection, threatening safety and equity.
Bill Int 1362-2025. Status: Sponsorship, introduced Aug 14, 2025. Referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The measure, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes from the streets master plan and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto," repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes related benchmarks in the master plan (master plan dates referenced include Dec. 1, 2021 and Dec. 1, 2026). Primary sponsor: Robert F. Holden. Co-sponsors: Inna Vernikov, Joann Ariola, Chris Banks, Vickie Paladino. Safety analysts warn: "Removing explicit benchmarks and definitions for protected bus and bicycle lanes weakens commitments to physically protected infrastructure... likely reducing mode shift to walking and cycling and worsening equity and safety-in-numbers; the retained measures focus on signals and pedestrian amenities but do not replace the protective effect of designated protected lanes."
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Banks 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
Banks 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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Sedan’s Front Bumper Hits Teen Scooter Rider▸Aug 11 - The driver of a westbound sedan hit a southbound standing scooter at Liberty Ave and Crescent St in Brooklyn. The 17-year-old rider was ejected and suffered head lacerations. Police listed unspecified contributing factors.
“According to the police report …” The driver of a westbound sedan struck a southbound standing scooter at Liberty Ave and Crescent St in Brooklyn. The scooter’s driver, a 17-year-old, was ejected and suffered head injuries and severe lacerations. The report says the sedan’s right front bumper struck the scooter’s left side doors area. Both vehicles were recorded as going straight ahead before the crash. Police listed contributing factors as “Unspecified.” No driver error such as failure to yield is recorded in the report.
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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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Driver of SUV Hits 8-Year-Old Cyclist▸Aug 3 - The driver of an SUV hit an eight-year-old boy on a bike at Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. The boy suffered a facial contusion and remained conscious. He was parked on his bike when struck.
The driver of an SUV struck an eight-year-old boy riding a bicycle at 700 Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. The boy suffered a facial contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, the child suffered a facial contusion but remained conscious after the crash, and police listed the contributing factor as “Unspecified.” The report records that the cyclist was parked on his bike when the SUV’s center front end made contact with the bike’s left front area. No specific driver error is recorded in the available data.
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Failure to Yield Hits Children and Adults▸Jul 23 - Two sedans collided on Pitkin Ave at Hemlock St. A 10-year-old girl, a 38-year-old woman and a 43-year-old driver were injured. According to the police report, failure to yield by the drivers is listed as the contributing factor.
Two sedans collided on Pitkin Ave at Hemlock St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, multiple people were injured, including a 10-year-old girl, a 38-year-old woman and a 43-year-old driver. Police list "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor for the drivers involved. The collision involved three sedans, with points of impact recorded on left side doors, left rear bumper and center front end. The report notes the 10-year-old was a passenger with an abrasion to the elbow/lower arm/hand and was restrained with a lap belt and harness.
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Moped Driver Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Crash▸Jul 19 - A moped and sedan collided on Eldert Lane at 95th Avenue. The moped driver, 22, suffered a bruised shoulder. No driver errors listed. Streets left another rider hurt.
A moped and a sedan crashed at Eldert Lane and 95th Avenue in Brooklyn. The 22-year-old moped driver was injured, suffering a contusion to the upper arm. According to the police report, no contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the crash. The impact struck the right side doors of the sedan. No other injuries were reported.
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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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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jul 14 - A sedan hit a 54-year-old woman crossing Pitkin Ave with the signal. She suffered a leg injury. The car showed no damage. The driver and another occupant were unhurt.
A 54-year-old pedestrian was struck by a sedan while crossing Pitkin Avenue at Crescent Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered a contusion to her leg. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. The sedan, driven by a 65-year-old man, was making a left turn at the time. The driver and another occupant were not injured. The vehicle sustained no damage in the crash.
Sep 25 - A pickup driver going east on Atlantic hit a southbound cyclist at Logan in Brooklyn. The man was ejected and hurt. Police recorded view obstructed. Impact to the truck’s right front bumper. The cyclist suffered a leg abrasion.
According to the police report, a driver in a pickup going east on Atlantic Avenue and a bicyclist riding south on Logan Street collided while both were going straight. The crash occurred at Atlantic Avenue and Logan Street in Brooklyn. The driver’s right front bumper made contact. The bicyclist, a 42-year-old man, was ejected and injured, with lower-leg abrasions noted; he was conscious at the scene. The driver, a 37-year-old woman licensed in New York, reported no injuries, and the pickup showed no damage. Police recorded “View Obstructed/Limited” as a contributing factor.
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Left-turn driver injures man in Liberty Avenue crosswalk▸Sep 25 - A left-turning driver in a 2002 Honda hit a 32-year-old man in a marked crosswalk at Liberty Ave and Grant Ave in Brooklyn. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The man suffered a back contusion.
A driver in a 2002 Honda sedan making a left turn on Liberty Ave hit a 32-year-old man in the marked crosswalk at Grant Ave in Brooklyn around 6:30 a.m. The man was conscious and suffered a back contusion. According to the police report, contributing factors include "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The sedan was traveling southwest before the turn, and impact came at the left front bumper. The crash took place in the 75th Precinct area. No additional details were provided in the report.
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Two drivers injured at Logan and Atlantic▸Sep 24 - On Logan Street off Atlantic, a westbound driver’s front end hit a northbound driver’s right rear. Both were going straight. A 38-year-old man and a 61-year-old woman were hurt in Brooklyn.
Two sedans collided on Logan Street off Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn at 4:56 p.m. The westbound driver’s front end struck the right rear quarter of the northbound driver’s car. Both were going straight. The crash injured both drivers: a 38-year-old man with a contusion to his arm and hand, and a 61-year-old woman with injuries listed as unknown. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling straight ahead and officers recorded "Other Vehicular" as the contributing factor for each driver. Damage notes list center front-end damage to the westbound car and right rear-quarter damage to the northbound car. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed. Police coded the injuries as severities 3 and 2.
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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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Right-Turning Taxi Driver Injures Motorcyclist▸Sep 16 - On Conduit Blvd in Brooklyn, a taxi driver turned right and hit a westbound motorcyclist going straight. The rider was ejected and hurt. The taxi driver reported arm pain. Police recorded 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.'
Near 463 Conduit Boulevard in Brooklyn, a taxi driver made a right turn while a westbound motorcyclist traveled straight. The crash injured both. The 54-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a lower-leg injury with abrasion. The 34-year-old taxi driver reported elbow and arm pain. According to the police report, police recorded 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' for both drivers. Impact was to the taxi’s right-side doors and the motorcycle’s front. The collision was logged at about 3:30 p.m. Both operators were licensed. No pedestrians were reported hurt.
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Acura SUV driver injures boy on Sutter▸Sep 10 - A driver in a 2024 Acura SUV hit an 11-year-old boy at 1268 Sutter Ave in Brooklyn. The child suffered a leg injury. Police listed the driver's contributing factors as unspecified.
An 11-year-old pedestrian was hurt when the driver of a 2024 Acura SUV, traveling east and going straight, hit him at 1268 Sutter Ave in Brooklyn. He had a leg injury and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the driver's contributing factors were recorded as unspecified. The crash happened at an intersection. The vehicle's right front quarter panel was listed as the point of impact and damage. The report does not identify any specific driver error, only unspecified.
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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
29
Mazda strikes teen cyclist on Linden▸Aug 29 - A Mazda hit a 13-year-old on a bike at Linden and Euclid. Center-front damage. The boy went down hard. Ejected. Leg fractured. Conscious. Police cite driver distraction. Brooklyn pavement takes the blood again.
A Mazda sedan traveling east on Linden Boulevard hit a southbound bicyclist at Euclid Avenue. The 13-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a leg fracture but was conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The sedan showed center-front impact and damage, consistent with striking the cyclist head-on. Listed driver errors center on distraction. After those factors, the report notes the bicyclist wore no safety equipment. No injuries were reported for the car’s occupants. The data names a vulnerable road user hurt and a driver whose inattention led to impact on a wide, fast corridor.
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Sedan Hits Man in Sutter Crosswalk▸Aug 20 - A driver in a sedan hit a 50-year-old man in the crosswalk at Sutter and Drew. He suffered elbow and lower-arm injuries and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded driver distraction and failure to yield.
A sedan traveling east on Sutter Avenue struck a 50-year-old man at the Drew Street intersection. The man suffered injuries to his elbow and lower arm and reported a contusion; he was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The vehicle was going straight ahead and made center-front contact. Police listed the pedestrian as injured and the vehicle as having no reported damage. The crash occurred in Brooklyn's 75th Precinct near zip code 11208.
14Int 1362-2025
Banks co-sponsors bill removing bus and bike benchmarks from streets master plan.▸Aug 14 - Int 1362 repeals the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane” and strips explicit benchmarks for protected lanes from the streets master plan. It preserves signal and pedestrian targets but weakens commitments to physical protection, threatening safety and equity.
Bill Int 1362-2025. Status: Sponsorship, introduced Aug 14, 2025. Referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The measure, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes from the streets master plan and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto," repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes related benchmarks in the master plan (master plan dates referenced include Dec. 1, 2021 and Dec. 1, 2026). Primary sponsor: Robert F. Holden. Co-sponsors: Inna Vernikov, Joann Ariola, Chris Banks, Vickie Paladino. Safety analysts warn: "Removing explicit benchmarks and definitions for protected bus and bicycle lanes weakens commitments to physically protected infrastructure... likely reducing mode shift to walking and cycling and worsening equity and safety-in-numbers; the retained measures focus on signals and pedestrian amenities but do not replace the protective effect of designated protected lanes."
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Banks 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
Banks 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
11
Sedan’s Front Bumper Hits Teen Scooter Rider▸Aug 11 - The driver of a westbound sedan hit a southbound standing scooter at Liberty Ave and Crescent St in Brooklyn. The 17-year-old rider was ejected and suffered head lacerations. Police listed unspecified contributing factors.
“According to the police report …” The driver of a westbound sedan struck a southbound standing scooter at Liberty Ave and Crescent St in Brooklyn. The scooter’s driver, a 17-year-old, was ejected and suffered head injuries and severe lacerations. The report says the sedan’s right front bumper struck the scooter’s left side doors area. Both vehicles were recorded as going straight ahead before the crash. Police listed contributing factors as “Unspecified.” No driver error such as failure to yield is recorded in the report.
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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
3
Driver of SUV Hits 8-Year-Old Cyclist▸Aug 3 - The driver of an SUV hit an eight-year-old boy on a bike at Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. The boy suffered a facial contusion and remained conscious. He was parked on his bike when struck.
The driver of an SUV struck an eight-year-old boy riding a bicycle at 700 Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. The boy suffered a facial contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, the child suffered a facial contusion but remained conscious after the crash, and police listed the contributing factor as “Unspecified.” The report records that the cyclist was parked on his bike when the SUV’s center front end made contact with the bike’s left front area. No specific driver error is recorded in the available data.
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Failure to Yield Hits Children and Adults▸Jul 23 - Two sedans collided on Pitkin Ave at Hemlock St. A 10-year-old girl, a 38-year-old woman and a 43-year-old driver were injured. According to the police report, failure to yield by the drivers is listed as the contributing factor.
Two sedans collided on Pitkin Ave at Hemlock St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, multiple people were injured, including a 10-year-old girl, a 38-year-old woman and a 43-year-old driver. Police list "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor for the drivers involved. The collision involved three sedans, with points of impact recorded on left side doors, left rear bumper and center front end. The report notes the 10-year-old was a passenger with an abrasion to the elbow/lower arm/hand and was restrained with a lap belt and harness.
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Moped Driver Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Crash▸Jul 19 - A moped and sedan collided on Eldert Lane at 95th Avenue. The moped driver, 22, suffered a bruised shoulder. No driver errors listed. Streets left another rider hurt.
A moped and a sedan crashed at Eldert Lane and 95th Avenue in Brooklyn. The 22-year-old moped driver was injured, suffering a contusion to the upper arm. According to the police report, no contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the crash. The impact struck the right side doors of the sedan. No other injuries were reported.
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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
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jul 14 - A sedan hit a 54-year-old woman crossing Pitkin Ave with the signal. She suffered a leg injury. The car showed no damage. The driver and another occupant were unhurt.
A 54-year-old pedestrian was struck by a sedan while crossing Pitkin Avenue at Crescent Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered a contusion to her leg. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. The sedan, driven by a 65-year-old man, was making a left turn at the time. The driver and another occupant were not injured. The vehicle sustained no damage in the crash.
Sep 25 - A left-turning driver in a 2002 Honda hit a 32-year-old man in a marked crosswalk at Liberty Ave and Grant Ave in Brooklyn. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The man suffered a back contusion.
A driver in a 2002 Honda sedan making a left turn on Liberty Ave hit a 32-year-old man in the marked crosswalk at Grant Ave in Brooklyn around 6:30 a.m. The man was conscious and suffered a back contusion. According to the police report, contributing factors include "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The sedan was traveling southwest before the turn, and impact came at the left front bumper. The crash took place in the 75th Precinct area. No additional details were provided in the report.
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Two drivers injured at Logan and Atlantic▸Sep 24 - On Logan Street off Atlantic, a westbound driver’s front end hit a northbound driver’s right rear. Both were going straight. A 38-year-old man and a 61-year-old woman were hurt in Brooklyn.
Two sedans collided on Logan Street off Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn at 4:56 p.m. The westbound driver’s front end struck the right rear quarter of the northbound driver’s car. Both were going straight. The crash injured both drivers: a 38-year-old man with a contusion to his arm and hand, and a 61-year-old woman with injuries listed as unknown. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling straight ahead and officers recorded "Other Vehicular" as the contributing factor for each driver. Damage notes list center front-end damage to the westbound car and right rear-quarter damage to the northbound car. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed. Police coded the injuries as severities 3 and 2.
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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
16
Right-Turning Taxi Driver Injures Motorcyclist▸Sep 16 - On Conduit Blvd in Brooklyn, a taxi driver turned right and hit a westbound motorcyclist going straight. The rider was ejected and hurt. The taxi driver reported arm pain. Police recorded 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.'
Near 463 Conduit Boulevard in Brooklyn, a taxi driver made a right turn while a westbound motorcyclist traveled straight. The crash injured both. The 54-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a lower-leg injury with abrasion. The 34-year-old taxi driver reported elbow and arm pain. According to the police report, police recorded 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' for both drivers. Impact was to the taxi’s right-side doors and the motorcycle’s front. The collision was logged at about 3:30 p.m. Both operators were licensed. No pedestrians were reported hurt.
10
Acura SUV driver injures boy on Sutter▸Sep 10 - A driver in a 2024 Acura SUV hit an 11-year-old boy at 1268 Sutter Ave in Brooklyn. The child suffered a leg injury. Police listed the driver's contributing factors as unspecified.
An 11-year-old pedestrian was hurt when the driver of a 2024 Acura SUV, traveling east and going straight, hit him at 1268 Sutter Ave in Brooklyn. He had a leg injury and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the driver's contributing factors were recorded as unspecified. The crash happened at an intersection. The vehicle's right front quarter panel was listed as the point of impact and damage. The report does not identify any specific driver error, only unspecified.
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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
29
Mazda strikes teen cyclist on Linden▸Aug 29 - A Mazda hit a 13-year-old on a bike at Linden and Euclid. Center-front damage. The boy went down hard. Ejected. Leg fractured. Conscious. Police cite driver distraction. Brooklyn pavement takes the blood again.
A Mazda sedan traveling east on Linden Boulevard hit a southbound bicyclist at Euclid Avenue. The 13-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a leg fracture but was conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The sedan showed center-front impact and damage, consistent with striking the cyclist head-on. Listed driver errors center on distraction. After those factors, the report notes the bicyclist wore no safety equipment. No injuries were reported for the car’s occupants. The data names a vulnerable road user hurt and a driver whose inattention led to impact on a wide, fast corridor.
20
Sedan Hits Man in Sutter Crosswalk▸Aug 20 - A driver in a sedan hit a 50-year-old man in the crosswalk at Sutter and Drew. He suffered elbow and lower-arm injuries and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded driver distraction and failure to yield.
A sedan traveling east on Sutter Avenue struck a 50-year-old man at the Drew Street intersection. The man suffered injuries to his elbow and lower arm and reported a contusion; he was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The vehicle was going straight ahead and made center-front contact. Police listed the pedestrian as injured and the vehicle as having no reported damage. The crash occurred in Brooklyn's 75th Precinct near zip code 11208.
14Int 1362-2025
Banks co-sponsors bill removing bus and bike benchmarks from streets master plan.▸Aug 14 - Int 1362 repeals the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane” and strips explicit benchmarks for protected lanes from the streets master plan. It preserves signal and pedestrian targets but weakens commitments to physical protection, threatening safety and equity.
Bill Int 1362-2025. Status: Sponsorship, introduced Aug 14, 2025. Referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The measure, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes from the streets master plan and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto," repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes related benchmarks in the master plan (master plan dates referenced include Dec. 1, 2021 and Dec. 1, 2026). Primary sponsor: Robert F. Holden. Co-sponsors: Inna Vernikov, Joann Ariola, Chris Banks, Vickie Paladino. Safety analysts warn: "Removing explicit benchmarks and definitions for protected bus and bicycle lanes weakens commitments to physically protected infrastructure... likely reducing mode shift to walking and cycling and worsening equity and safety-in-numbers; the retained measures focus on signals and pedestrian amenities but do not replace the protective effect of designated protected lanes."
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Banks 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
Banks 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
11
Sedan’s Front Bumper Hits Teen Scooter Rider▸Aug 11 - The driver of a westbound sedan hit a southbound standing scooter at Liberty Ave and Crescent St in Brooklyn. The 17-year-old rider was ejected and suffered head lacerations. Police listed unspecified contributing factors.
“According to the police report …” The driver of a westbound sedan struck a southbound standing scooter at Liberty Ave and Crescent St in Brooklyn. The scooter’s driver, a 17-year-old, was ejected and suffered head injuries and severe lacerations. The report says the sedan’s right front bumper struck the scooter’s left side doors area. Both vehicles were recorded as going straight ahead before the crash. Police listed contributing factors as “Unspecified.” No driver error such as failure to yield is recorded in the report.
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
3
Driver of SUV Hits 8-Year-Old Cyclist▸Aug 3 - The driver of an SUV hit an eight-year-old boy on a bike at Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. The boy suffered a facial contusion and remained conscious. He was parked on his bike when struck.
The driver of an SUV struck an eight-year-old boy riding a bicycle at 700 Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. The boy suffered a facial contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, the child suffered a facial contusion but remained conscious after the crash, and police listed the contributing factor as “Unspecified.” The report records that the cyclist was parked on his bike when the SUV’s center front end made contact with the bike’s left front area. No specific driver error is recorded in the available data.
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Failure to Yield Hits Children and Adults▸Jul 23 - Two sedans collided on Pitkin Ave at Hemlock St. A 10-year-old girl, a 38-year-old woman and a 43-year-old driver were injured. According to the police report, failure to yield by the drivers is listed as the contributing factor.
Two sedans collided on Pitkin Ave at Hemlock St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, multiple people were injured, including a 10-year-old girl, a 38-year-old woman and a 43-year-old driver. Police list "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor for the drivers involved. The collision involved three sedans, with points of impact recorded on left side doors, left rear bumper and center front end. The report notes the 10-year-old was a passenger with an abrasion to the elbow/lower arm/hand and was restrained with a lap belt and harness.
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Moped Driver Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Crash▸Jul 19 - A moped and sedan collided on Eldert Lane at 95th Avenue. The moped driver, 22, suffered a bruised shoulder. No driver errors listed. Streets left another rider hurt.
A moped and a sedan crashed at Eldert Lane and 95th Avenue in Brooklyn. The 22-year-old moped driver was injured, suffering a contusion to the upper arm. According to the police report, no contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the crash. The impact struck the right side doors of the sedan. No other injuries were reported.
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
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jul 14 - A sedan hit a 54-year-old woman crossing Pitkin Ave with the signal. She suffered a leg injury. The car showed no damage. The driver and another occupant were unhurt.
A 54-year-old pedestrian was struck by a sedan while crossing Pitkin Avenue at Crescent Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered a contusion to her leg. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. The sedan, driven by a 65-year-old man, was making a left turn at the time. The driver and another occupant were not injured. The vehicle sustained no damage in the crash.
Sep 24 - On Logan Street off Atlantic, a westbound driver’s front end hit a northbound driver’s right rear. Both were going straight. A 38-year-old man and a 61-year-old woman were hurt in Brooklyn.
Two sedans collided on Logan Street off Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn at 4:56 p.m. The westbound driver’s front end struck the right rear quarter of the northbound driver’s car. Both were going straight. The crash injured both drivers: a 38-year-old man with a contusion to his arm and hand, and a 61-year-old woman with injuries listed as unknown. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling straight ahead and officers recorded "Other Vehicular" as the contributing factor for each driver. Damage notes list center front-end damage to the westbound car and right rear-quarter damage to the northbound car. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed. Police coded the injuries as severities 3 and 2.
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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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Right-Turning Taxi Driver Injures Motorcyclist▸Sep 16 - On Conduit Blvd in Brooklyn, a taxi driver turned right and hit a westbound motorcyclist going straight. The rider was ejected and hurt. The taxi driver reported arm pain. Police recorded 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.'
Near 463 Conduit Boulevard in Brooklyn, a taxi driver made a right turn while a westbound motorcyclist traveled straight. The crash injured both. The 54-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a lower-leg injury with abrasion. The 34-year-old taxi driver reported elbow and arm pain. According to the police report, police recorded 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' for both drivers. Impact was to the taxi’s right-side doors and the motorcycle’s front. The collision was logged at about 3:30 p.m. Both operators were licensed. No pedestrians were reported hurt.
10
Acura SUV driver injures boy on Sutter▸Sep 10 - A driver in a 2024 Acura SUV hit an 11-year-old boy at 1268 Sutter Ave in Brooklyn. The child suffered a leg injury. Police listed the driver's contributing factors as unspecified.
An 11-year-old pedestrian was hurt when the driver of a 2024 Acura SUV, traveling east and going straight, hit him at 1268 Sutter Ave in Brooklyn. He had a leg injury and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the driver's contributing factors were recorded as unspecified. The crash happened at an intersection. The vehicle's right front quarter panel was listed as the point of impact and damage. The report does not identify any specific driver error, only unspecified.
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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
29
Mazda strikes teen cyclist on Linden▸Aug 29 - A Mazda hit a 13-year-old on a bike at Linden and Euclid. Center-front damage. The boy went down hard. Ejected. Leg fractured. Conscious. Police cite driver distraction. Brooklyn pavement takes the blood again.
A Mazda sedan traveling east on Linden Boulevard hit a southbound bicyclist at Euclid Avenue. The 13-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a leg fracture but was conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The sedan showed center-front impact and damage, consistent with striking the cyclist head-on. Listed driver errors center on distraction. After those factors, the report notes the bicyclist wore no safety equipment. No injuries were reported for the car’s occupants. The data names a vulnerable road user hurt and a driver whose inattention led to impact on a wide, fast corridor.
20
Sedan Hits Man in Sutter Crosswalk▸Aug 20 - A driver in a sedan hit a 50-year-old man in the crosswalk at Sutter and Drew. He suffered elbow and lower-arm injuries and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded driver distraction and failure to yield.
A sedan traveling east on Sutter Avenue struck a 50-year-old man at the Drew Street intersection. The man suffered injuries to his elbow and lower arm and reported a contusion; he was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The vehicle was going straight ahead and made center-front contact. Police listed the pedestrian as injured and the vehicle as having no reported damage. The crash occurred in Brooklyn's 75th Precinct near zip code 11208.
14Int 1362-2025
Banks co-sponsors bill removing bus and bike benchmarks from streets master plan.▸Aug 14 - Int 1362 repeals the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane” and strips explicit benchmarks for protected lanes from the streets master plan. It preserves signal and pedestrian targets but weakens commitments to physical protection, threatening safety and equity.
Bill Int 1362-2025. Status: Sponsorship, introduced Aug 14, 2025. Referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The measure, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes from the streets master plan and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto," repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes related benchmarks in the master plan (master plan dates referenced include Dec. 1, 2021 and Dec. 1, 2026). Primary sponsor: Robert F. Holden. Co-sponsors: Inna Vernikov, Joann Ariola, Chris Banks, Vickie Paladino. Safety analysts warn: "Removing explicit benchmarks and definitions for protected bus and bicycle lanes weakens commitments to physically protected infrastructure... likely reducing mode shift to walking and cycling and worsening equity and safety-in-numbers; the retained measures focus on signals and pedestrian amenities but do not replace the protective effect of designated protected lanes."
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Banks 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
Banks 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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Sedan’s Front Bumper Hits Teen Scooter Rider▸Aug 11 - The driver of a westbound sedan hit a southbound standing scooter at Liberty Ave and Crescent St in Brooklyn. The 17-year-old rider was ejected and suffered head lacerations. Police listed unspecified contributing factors.
“According to the police report …” The driver of a westbound sedan struck a southbound standing scooter at Liberty Ave and Crescent St in Brooklyn. The scooter’s driver, a 17-year-old, was ejected and suffered head injuries and severe lacerations. The report says the sedan’s right front bumper struck the scooter’s left side doors area. Both vehicles were recorded as going straight ahead before the crash. Police listed contributing factors as “Unspecified.” No driver error such as failure to yield is recorded in the report.
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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
3
Driver of SUV Hits 8-Year-Old Cyclist▸Aug 3 - The driver of an SUV hit an eight-year-old boy on a bike at Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. The boy suffered a facial contusion and remained conscious. He was parked on his bike when struck.
The driver of an SUV struck an eight-year-old boy riding a bicycle at 700 Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. The boy suffered a facial contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, the child suffered a facial contusion but remained conscious after the crash, and police listed the contributing factor as “Unspecified.” The report records that the cyclist was parked on his bike when the SUV’s center front end made contact with the bike’s left front area. No specific driver error is recorded in the available data.
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Failure to Yield Hits Children and Adults▸Jul 23 - Two sedans collided on Pitkin Ave at Hemlock St. A 10-year-old girl, a 38-year-old woman and a 43-year-old driver were injured. According to the police report, failure to yield by the drivers is listed as the contributing factor.
Two sedans collided on Pitkin Ave at Hemlock St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, multiple people were injured, including a 10-year-old girl, a 38-year-old woman and a 43-year-old driver. Police list "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor for the drivers involved. The collision involved three sedans, with points of impact recorded on left side doors, left rear bumper and center front end. The report notes the 10-year-old was a passenger with an abrasion to the elbow/lower arm/hand and was restrained with a lap belt and harness.
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Moped Driver Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Crash▸Jul 19 - A moped and sedan collided on Eldert Lane at 95th Avenue. The moped driver, 22, suffered a bruised shoulder. No driver errors listed. Streets left another rider hurt.
A moped and a sedan crashed at Eldert Lane and 95th Avenue in Brooklyn. The 22-year-old moped driver was injured, suffering a contusion to the upper arm. According to the police report, no contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the crash. The impact struck the right side doors of the sedan. No other injuries were reported.
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
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jul 14 - A sedan hit a 54-year-old woman crossing Pitkin Ave with the signal. She suffered a leg injury. The car showed no damage. The driver and another occupant were unhurt.
A 54-year-old pedestrian was struck by a sedan while crossing Pitkin Avenue at Crescent Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered a contusion to her leg. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. The sedan, driven by a 65-year-old man, was making a left turn at the time. The driver and another occupant were not injured. The vehicle sustained no damage in the crash.
- Woman fatally struck by 18-wheeler truck in hit-and-run crash in Brooklyn, ABC7, Published 2025-09-19
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Right-Turning Taxi Driver Injures Motorcyclist▸Sep 16 - On Conduit Blvd in Brooklyn, a taxi driver turned right and hit a westbound motorcyclist going straight. The rider was ejected and hurt. The taxi driver reported arm pain. Police recorded 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.'
Near 463 Conduit Boulevard in Brooklyn, a taxi driver made a right turn while a westbound motorcyclist traveled straight. The crash injured both. The 54-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a lower-leg injury with abrasion. The 34-year-old taxi driver reported elbow and arm pain. According to the police report, police recorded 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' for both drivers. Impact was to the taxi’s right-side doors and the motorcycle’s front. The collision was logged at about 3:30 p.m. Both operators were licensed. No pedestrians were reported hurt.
10
Acura SUV driver injures boy on Sutter▸Sep 10 - A driver in a 2024 Acura SUV hit an 11-year-old boy at 1268 Sutter Ave in Brooklyn. The child suffered a leg injury. Police listed the driver's contributing factors as unspecified.
An 11-year-old pedestrian was hurt when the driver of a 2024 Acura SUV, traveling east and going straight, hit him at 1268 Sutter Ave in Brooklyn. He had a leg injury and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the driver's contributing factors were recorded as unspecified. The crash happened at an intersection. The vehicle's right front quarter panel was listed as the point of impact and damage. The report does not identify any specific driver error, only unspecified.
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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
29
Mazda strikes teen cyclist on Linden▸Aug 29 - A Mazda hit a 13-year-old on a bike at Linden and Euclid. Center-front damage. The boy went down hard. Ejected. Leg fractured. Conscious. Police cite driver distraction. Brooklyn pavement takes the blood again.
A Mazda sedan traveling east on Linden Boulevard hit a southbound bicyclist at Euclid Avenue. The 13-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a leg fracture but was conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The sedan showed center-front impact and damage, consistent with striking the cyclist head-on. Listed driver errors center on distraction. After those factors, the report notes the bicyclist wore no safety equipment. No injuries were reported for the car’s occupants. The data names a vulnerable road user hurt and a driver whose inattention led to impact on a wide, fast corridor.
20
Sedan Hits Man in Sutter Crosswalk▸Aug 20 - A driver in a sedan hit a 50-year-old man in the crosswalk at Sutter and Drew. He suffered elbow and lower-arm injuries and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded driver distraction and failure to yield.
A sedan traveling east on Sutter Avenue struck a 50-year-old man at the Drew Street intersection. The man suffered injuries to his elbow and lower arm and reported a contusion; he was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The vehicle was going straight ahead and made center-front contact. Police listed the pedestrian as injured and the vehicle as having no reported damage. The crash occurred in Brooklyn's 75th Precinct near zip code 11208.
14Int 1362-2025
Banks co-sponsors bill removing bus and bike benchmarks from streets master plan.▸Aug 14 - Int 1362 repeals the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane” and strips explicit benchmarks for protected lanes from the streets master plan. It preserves signal and pedestrian targets but weakens commitments to physical protection, threatening safety and equity.
Bill Int 1362-2025. Status: Sponsorship, introduced Aug 14, 2025. Referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The measure, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes from the streets master plan and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto," repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes related benchmarks in the master plan (master plan dates referenced include Dec. 1, 2021 and Dec. 1, 2026). Primary sponsor: Robert F. Holden. Co-sponsors: Inna Vernikov, Joann Ariola, Chris Banks, Vickie Paladino. Safety analysts warn: "Removing explicit benchmarks and definitions for protected bus and bicycle lanes weakens commitments to physically protected infrastructure... likely reducing mode shift to walking and cycling and worsening equity and safety-in-numbers; the retained measures focus on signals and pedestrian amenities but do not replace the protective effect of designated protected lanes."
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Banks 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
Banks 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
11
Sedan’s Front Bumper Hits Teen Scooter Rider▸Aug 11 - The driver of a westbound sedan hit a southbound standing scooter at Liberty Ave and Crescent St in Brooklyn. The 17-year-old rider was ejected and suffered head lacerations. Police listed unspecified contributing factors.
“According to the police report …” The driver of a westbound sedan struck a southbound standing scooter at Liberty Ave and Crescent St in Brooklyn. The scooter’s driver, a 17-year-old, was ejected and suffered head injuries and severe lacerations. The report says the sedan’s right front bumper struck the scooter’s left side doors area. Both vehicles were recorded as going straight ahead before the crash. Police listed contributing factors as “Unspecified.” No driver error such as failure to yield is recorded in the report.
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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.
-
Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-04
3
Driver of SUV Hits 8-Year-Old Cyclist▸Aug 3 - The driver of an SUV hit an eight-year-old boy on a bike at Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. The boy suffered a facial contusion and remained conscious. He was parked on his bike when struck.
The driver of an SUV struck an eight-year-old boy riding a bicycle at 700 Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. The boy suffered a facial contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, the child suffered a facial contusion but remained conscious after the crash, and police listed the contributing factor as “Unspecified.” The report records that the cyclist was parked on his bike when the SUV’s center front end made contact with the bike’s left front area. No specific driver error is recorded in the available data.
23
Failure to Yield Hits Children and Adults▸Jul 23 - Two sedans collided on Pitkin Ave at Hemlock St. A 10-year-old girl, a 38-year-old woman and a 43-year-old driver were injured. According to the police report, failure to yield by the drivers is listed as the contributing factor.
Two sedans collided on Pitkin Ave at Hemlock St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, multiple people were injured, including a 10-year-old girl, a 38-year-old woman and a 43-year-old driver. Police list "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor for the drivers involved. The collision involved three sedans, with points of impact recorded on left side doors, left rear bumper and center front end. The report notes the 10-year-old was a passenger with an abrasion to the elbow/lower arm/hand and was restrained with a lap belt and harness.
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Moped Driver Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Crash▸Jul 19 - A moped and sedan collided on Eldert Lane at 95th Avenue. The moped driver, 22, suffered a bruised shoulder. No driver errors listed. Streets left another rider hurt.
A moped and a sedan crashed at Eldert Lane and 95th Avenue in Brooklyn. The 22-year-old moped driver was injured, suffering a contusion to the upper arm. According to the police report, no contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the crash. The impact struck the right side doors of the sedan. No other injuries were reported.
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
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jul 14 - A sedan hit a 54-year-old woman crossing Pitkin Ave with the signal. She suffered a leg injury. The car showed no damage. The driver and another occupant were unhurt.
A 54-year-old pedestrian was struck by a sedan while crossing Pitkin Avenue at Crescent Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered a contusion to her leg. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. The sedan, driven by a 65-year-old man, was making a left turn at the time. The driver and another occupant were not injured. The vehicle sustained no damage in the crash.
Sep 16 - On Conduit Blvd in Brooklyn, a taxi driver turned right and hit a westbound motorcyclist going straight. The rider was ejected and hurt. The taxi driver reported arm pain. Police recorded 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.'
Near 463 Conduit Boulevard in Brooklyn, a taxi driver made a right turn while a westbound motorcyclist traveled straight. The crash injured both. The 54-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a lower-leg injury with abrasion. The 34-year-old taxi driver reported elbow and arm pain. According to the police report, police recorded 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' for both drivers. Impact was to the taxi’s right-side doors and the motorcycle’s front. The collision was logged at about 3:30 p.m. Both operators were licensed. No pedestrians were reported hurt.
10
Acura SUV driver injures boy on Sutter▸Sep 10 - A driver in a 2024 Acura SUV hit an 11-year-old boy at 1268 Sutter Ave in Brooklyn. The child suffered a leg injury. Police listed the driver's contributing factors as unspecified.
An 11-year-old pedestrian was hurt when the driver of a 2024 Acura SUV, traveling east and going straight, hit him at 1268 Sutter Ave in Brooklyn. He had a leg injury and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the driver's contributing factors were recorded as unspecified. The crash happened at an intersection. The vehicle's right front quarter panel was listed as the point of impact and damage. The report does not identify any specific driver error, only unspecified.
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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
29
Mazda strikes teen cyclist on Linden▸Aug 29 - A Mazda hit a 13-year-old on a bike at Linden and Euclid. Center-front damage. The boy went down hard. Ejected. Leg fractured. Conscious. Police cite driver distraction. Brooklyn pavement takes the blood again.
A Mazda sedan traveling east on Linden Boulevard hit a southbound bicyclist at Euclid Avenue. The 13-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a leg fracture but was conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The sedan showed center-front impact and damage, consistent with striking the cyclist head-on. Listed driver errors center on distraction. After those factors, the report notes the bicyclist wore no safety equipment. No injuries were reported for the car’s occupants. The data names a vulnerable road user hurt and a driver whose inattention led to impact on a wide, fast corridor.
20
Sedan Hits Man in Sutter Crosswalk▸Aug 20 - A driver in a sedan hit a 50-year-old man in the crosswalk at Sutter and Drew. He suffered elbow and lower-arm injuries and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded driver distraction and failure to yield.
A sedan traveling east on Sutter Avenue struck a 50-year-old man at the Drew Street intersection. The man suffered injuries to his elbow and lower arm and reported a contusion; he was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The vehicle was going straight ahead and made center-front contact. Police listed the pedestrian as injured and the vehicle as having no reported damage. The crash occurred in Brooklyn's 75th Precinct near zip code 11208.
14Int 1362-2025
Banks co-sponsors bill removing bus and bike benchmarks from streets master plan.▸Aug 14 - Int 1362 repeals the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane” and strips explicit benchmarks for protected lanes from the streets master plan. It preserves signal and pedestrian targets but weakens commitments to physical protection, threatening safety and equity.
Bill Int 1362-2025. Status: Sponsorship, introduced Aug 14, 2025. Referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The measure, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes from the streets master plan and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto," repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes related benchmarks in the master plan (master plan dates referenced include Dec. 1, 2021 and Dec. 1, 2026). Primary sponsor: Robert F. Holden. Co-sponsors: Inna Vernikov, Joann Ariola, Chris Banks, Vickie Paladino. Safety analysts warn: "Removing explicit benchmarks and definitions for protected bus and bicycle lanes weakens commitments to physically protected infrastructure... likely reducing mode shift to walking and cycling and worsening equity and safety-in-numbers; the retained measures focus on signals and pedestrian amenities but do not replace the protective effect of designated protected lanes."
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Banks 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
Banks 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
11
Sedan’s Front Bumper Hits Teen Scooter Rider▸Aug 11 - The driver of a westbound sedan hit a southbound standing scooter at Liberty Ave and Crescent St in Brooklyn. The 17-year-old rider was ejected and suffered head lacerations. Police listed unspecified contributing factors.
“According to the police report …” The driver of a westbound sedan struck a southbound standing scooter at Liberty Ave and Crescent St in Brooklyn. The scooter’s driver, a 17-year-old, was ejected and suffered head injuries and severe lacerations. The report says the sedan’s right front bumper struck the scooter’s left side doors area. Both vehicles were recorded as going straight ahead before the crash. Police listed contributing factors as “Unspecified.” No driver error such as failure to yield is recorded in the report.
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
3
Driver of SUV Hits 8-Year-Old Cyclist▸Aug 3 - The driver of an SUV hit an eight-year-old boy on a bike at Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. The boy suffered a facial contusion and remained conscious. He was parked on his bike when struck.
The driver of an SUV struck an eight-year-old boy riding a bicycle at 700 Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. The boy suffered a facial contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, the child suffered a facial contusion but remained conscious after the crash, and police listed the contributing factor as “Unspecified.” The report records that the cyclist was parked on his bike when the SUV’s center front end made contact with the bike’s left front area. No specific driver error is recorded in the available data.
23
Failure to Yield Hits Children and Adults▸Jul 23 - Two sedans collided on Pitkin Ave at Hemlock St. A 10-year-old girl, a 38-year-old woman and a 43-year-old driver were injured. According to the police report, failure to yield by the drivers is listed as the contributing factor.
Two sedans collided on Pitkin Ave at Hemlock St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, multiple people were injured, including a 10-year-old girl, a 38-year-old woman and a 43-year-old driver. Police list "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor for the drivers involved. The collision involved three sedans, with points of impact recorded on left side doors, left rear bumper and center front end. The report notes the 10-year-old was a passenger with an abrasion to the elbow/lower arm/hand and was restrained with a lap belt and harness.
19
Moped Driver Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Crash▸Jul 19 - A moped and sedan collided on Eldert Lane at 95th Avenue. The moped driver, 22, suffered a bruised shoulder. No driver errors listed. Streets left another rider hurt.
A moped and a sedan crashed at Eldert Lane and 95th Avenue in Brooklyn. The 22-year-old moped driver was injured, suffering a contusion to the upper arm. According to the police report, no contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the crash. The impact struck the right side doors of the sedan. No other injuries were reported.
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
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jul 14 - A sedan hit a 54-year-old woman crossing Pitkin Ave with the signal. She suffered a leg injury. The car showed no damage. The driver and another occupant were unhurt.
A 54-year-old pedestrian was struck by a sedan while crossing Pitkin Avenue at Crescent Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered a contusion to her leg. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. The sedan, driven by a 65-year-old man, was making a left turn at the time. The driver and another occupant were not injured. The vehicle sustained no damage in the crash.
Sep 10 - A driver in a 2024 Acura SUV hit an 11-year-old boy at 1268 Sutter Ave in Brooklyn. The child suffered a leg injury. Police listed the driver's contributing factors as unspecified.
An 11-year-old pedestrian was hurt when the driver of a 2024 Acura SUV, traveling east and going straight, hit him at 1268 Sutter Ave in Brooklyn. He had a leg injury and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the driver's contributing factors were recorded as unspecified. The crash happened at an intersection. The vehicle's right front quarter panel was listed as the point of impact and damage. The report does not identify any specific driver error, only unspecified.
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
29
Mazda strikes teen cyclist on Linden▸Aug 29 - A Mazda hit a 13-year-old on a bike at Linden and Euclid. Center-front damage. The boy went down hard. Ejected. Leg fractured. Conscious. Police cite driver distraction. Brooklyn pavement takes the blood again.
A Mazda sedan traveling east on Linden Boulevard hit a southbound bicyclist at Euclid Avenue. The 13-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a leg fracture but was conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The sedan showed center-front impact and damage, consistent with striking the cyclist head-on. Listed driver errors center on distraction. After those factors, the report notes the bicyclist wore no safety equipment. No injuries were reported for the car’s occupants. The data names a vulnerable road user hurt and a driver whose inattention led to impact on a wide, fast corridor.
20
Sedan Hits Man in Sutter Crosswalk▸Aug 20 - A driver in a sedan hit a 50-year-old man in the crosswalk at Sutter and Drew. He suffered elbow and lower-arm injuries and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded driver distraction and failure to yield.
A sedan traveling east on Sutter Avenue struck a 50-year-old man at the Drew Street intersection. The man suffered injuries to his elbow and lower arm and reported a contusion; he was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The vehicle was going straight ahead and made center-front contact. Police listed the pedestrian as injured and the vehicle as having no reported damage. The crash occurred in Brooklyn's 75th Precinct near zip code 11208.
14Int 1362-2025
Banks co-sponsors bill removing bus and bike benchmarks from streets master plan.▸Aug 14 - Int 1362 repeals the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane” and strips explicit benchmarks for protected lanes from the streets master plan. It preserves signal and pedestrian targets but weakens commitments to physical protection, threatening safety and equity.
Bill Int 1362-2025. Status: Sponsorship, introduced Aug 14, 2025. Referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The measure, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes from the streets master plan and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto," repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes related benchmarks in the master plan (master plan dates referenced include Dec. 1, 2021 and Dec. 1, 2026). Primary sponsor: Robert F. Holden. Co-sponsors: Inna Vernikov, Joann Ariola, Chris Banks, Vickie Paladino. Safety analysts warn: "Removing explicit benchmarks and definitions for protected bus and bicycle lanes weakens commitments to physically protected infrastructure... likely reducing mode shift to walking and cycling and worsening equity and safety-in-numbers; the retained measures focus on signals and pedestrian amenities but do not replace the protective effect of designated protected lanes."
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Banks 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
Banks 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
11
Sedan’s Front Bumper Hits Teen Scooter Rider▸Aug 11 - The driver of a westbound sedan hit a southbound standing scooter at Liberty Ave and Crescent St in Brooklyn. The 17-year-old rider was ejected and suffered head lacerations. Police listed unspecified contributing factors.
“According to the police report …” The driver of a westbound sedan struck a southbound standing scooter at Liberty Ave and Crescent St in Brooklyn. The scooter’s driver, a 17-year-old, was ejected and suffered head injuries and severe lacerations. The report says the sedan’s right front bumper struck the scooter’s left side doors area. Both vehicles were recorded as going straight ahead before the crash. Police listed contributing factors as “Unspecified.” No driver error such as failure to yield is recorded in the report.
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
3
Driver of SUV Hits 8-Year-Old Cyclist▸Aug 3 - The driver of an SUV hit an eight-year-old boy on a bike at Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. The boy suffered a facial contusion and remained conscious. He was parked on his bike when struck.
The driver of an SUV struck an eight-year-old boy riding a bicycle at 700 Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. The boy suffered a facial contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, the child suffered a facial contusion but remained conscious after the crash, and police listed the contributing factor as “Unspecified.” The report records that the cyclist was parked on his bike when the SUV’s center front end made contact with the bike’s left front area. No specific driver error is recorded in the available data.
23
Failure to Yield Hits Children and Adults▸Jul 23 - Two sedans collided on Pitkin Ave at Hemlock St. A 10-year-old girl, a 38-year-old woman and a 43-year-old driver were injured. According to the police report, failure to yield by the drivers is listed as the contributing factor.
Two sedans collided on Pitkin Ave at Hemlock St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, multiple people were injured, including a 10-year-old girl, a 38-year-old woman and a 43-year-old driver. Police list "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor for the drivers involved. The collision involved three sedans, with points of impact recorded on left side doors, left rear bumper and center front end. The report notes the 10-year-old was a passenger with an abrasion to the elbow/lower arm/hand and was restrained with a lap belt and harness.
19
Moped Driver Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Crash▸Jul 19 - A moped and sedan collided on Eldert Lane at 95th Avenue. The moped driver, 22, suffered a bruised shoulder. No driver errors listed. Streets left another rider hurt.
A moped and a sedan crashed at Eldert Lane and 95th Avenue in Brooklyn. The 22-year-old moped driver was injured, suffering a contusion to the upper arm. According to the police report, no contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the crash. The impact struck the right side doors of the sedan. No other injuries were reported.
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
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jul 14 - A sedan hit a 54-year-old woman crossing Pitkin Ave with the signal. She suffered a leg injury. The car showed no damage. The driver and another occupant were unhurt.
A 54-year-old pedestrian was struck by a sedan while crossing Pitkin Avenue at Crescent Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered a contusion to her leg. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. The sedan, driven by a 65-year-old man, was making a left turn at the time. The driver and another occupant were not injured. The vehicle sustained no damage in the crash.
- Brooklyn road rage attack: Man brutally stabbed over double-parked car, cops say, The Brooklyn Paper, Published 2025-09-08
29
Mazda strikes teen cyclist on Linden▸Aug 29 - A Mazda hit a 13-year-old on a bike at Linden and Euclid. Center-front damage. The boy went down hard. Ejected. Leg fractured. Conscious. Police cite driver distraction. Brooklyn pavement takes the blood again.
A Mazda sedan traveling east on Linden Boulevard hit a southbound bicyclist at Euclid Avenue. The 13-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a leg fracture but was conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The sedan showed center-front impact and damage, consistent with striking the cyclist head-on. Listed driver errors center on distraction. After those factors, the report notes the bicyclist wore no safety equipment. No injuries were reported for the car’s occupants. The data names a vulnerable road user hurt and a driver whose inattention led to impact on a wide, fast corridor.
20
Sedan Hits Man in Sutter Crosswalk▸Aug 20 - A driver in a sedan hit a 50-year-old man in the crosswalk at Sutter and Drew. He suffered elbow and lower-arm injuries and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded driver distraction and failure to yield.
A sedan traveling east on Sutter Avenue struck a 50-year-old man at the Drew Street intersection. The man suffered injuries to his elbow and lower arm and reported a contusion; he was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The vehicle was going straight ahead and made center-front contact. Police listed the pedestrian as injured and the vehicle as having no reported damage. The crash occurred in Brooklyn's 75th Precinct near zip code 11208.
14Int 1362-2025
Banks co-sponsors bill removing bus and bike benchmarks from streets master plan.▸Aug 14 - Int 1362 repeals the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane” and strips explicit benchmarks for protected lanes from the streets master plan. It preserves signal and pedestrian targets but weakens commitments to physical protection, threatening safety and equity.
Bill Int 1362-2025. Status: Sponsorship, introduced Aug 14, 2025. Referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The measure, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes from the streets master plan and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto," repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes related benchmarks in the master plan (master plan dates referenced include Dec. 1, 2021 and Dec. 1, 2026). Primary sponsor: Robert F. Holden. Co-sponsors: Inna Vernikov, Joann Ariola, Chris Banks, Vickie Paladino. Safety analysts warn: "Removing explicit benchmarks and definitions for protected bus and bicycle lanes weakens commitments to physically protected infrastructure... likely reducing mode shift to walking and cycling and worsening equity and safety-in-numbers; the retained measures focus on signals and pedestrian amenities but do not replace the protective effect of designated protected lanes."
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Banks 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
Banks 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
11
Sedan’s Front Bumper Hits Teen Scooter Rider▸Aug 11 - The driver of a westbound sedan hit a southbound standing scooter at Liberty Ave and Crescent St in Brooklyn. The 17-year-old rider was ejected and suffered head lacerations. Police listed unspecified contributing factors.
“According to the police report …” The driver of a westbound sedan struck a southbound standing scooter at Liberty Ave and Crescent St in Brooklyn. The scooter’s driver, a 17-year-old, was ejected and suffered head injuries and severe lacerations. The report says the sedan’s right front bumper struck the scooter’s left side doors area. Both vehicles were recorded as going straight ahead before the crash. Police listed contributing factors as “Unspecified.” No driver error such as failure to yield is recorded in the report.
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
3
Driver of SUV Hits 8-Year-Old Cyclist▸Aug 3 - The driver of an SUV hit an eight-year-old boy on a bike at Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. The boy suffered a facial contusion and remained conscious. He was parked on his bike when struck.
The driver of an SUV struck an eight-year-old boy riding a bicycle at 700 Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. The boy suffered a facial contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, the child suffered a facial contusion but remained conscious after the crash, and police listed the contributing factor as “Unspecified.” The report records that the cyclist was parked on his bike when the SUV’s center front end made contact with the bike’s left front area. No specific driver error is recorded in the available data.
23
Failure to Yield Hits Children and Adults▸Jul 23 - Two sedans collided on Pitkin Ave at Hemlock St. A 10-year-old girl, a 38-year-old woman and a 43-year-old driver were injured. According to the police report, failure to yield by the drivers is listed as the contributing factor.
Two sedans collided on Pitkin Ave at Hemlock St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, multiple people were injured, including a 10-year-old girl, a 38-year-old woman and a 43-year-old driver. Police list "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor for the drivers involved. The collision involved three sedans, with points of impact recorded on left side doors, left rear bumper and center front end. The report notes the 10-year-old was a passenger with an abrasion to the elbow/lower arm/hand and was restrained with a lap belt and harness.
19
Moped Driver Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Crash▸Jul 19 - A moped and sedan collided on Eldert Lane at 95th Avenue. The moped driver, 22, suffered a bruised shoulder. No driver errors listed. Streets left another rider hurt.
A moped and a sedan crashed at Eldert Lane and 95th Avenue in Brooklyn. The 22-year-old moped driver was injured, suffering a contusion to the upper arm. According to the police report, no contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the crash. The impact struck the right side doors of the sedan. No other injuries were reported.
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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.
-
Judge Halts Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-15
14
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jul 14 - A sedan hit a 54-year-old woman crossing Pitkin Ave with the signal. She suffered a leg injury. The car showed no damage. The driver and another occupant were unhurt.
A 54-year-old pedestrian was struck by a sedan while crossing Pitkin Avenue at Crescent Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered a contusion to her leg. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. The sedan, driven by a 65-year-old man, was making a left turn at the time. The driver and another occupant were not injured. The vehicle sustained no damage in the crash.
Aug 29 - A Mazda hit a 13-year-old on a bike at Linden and Euclid. Center-front damage. The boy went down hard. Ejected. Leg fractured. Conscious. Police cite driver distraction. Brooklyn pavement takes the blood again.
A Mazda sedan traveling east on Linden Boulevard hit a southbound bicyclist at Euclid Avenue. The 13-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a leg fracture but was conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The sedan showed center-front impact and damage, consistent with striking the cyclist head-on. Listed driver errors center on distraction. After those factors, the report notes the bicyclist wore no safety equipment. No injuries were reported for the car’s occupants. The data names a vulnerable road user hurt and a driver whose inattention led to impact on a wide, fast corridor.
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Sedan Hits Man in Sutter Crosswalk▸Aug 20 - A driver in a sedan hit a 50-year-old man in the crosswalk at Sutter and Drew. He suffered elbow and lower-arm injuries and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded driver distraction and failure to yield.
A sedan traveling east on Sutter Avenue struck a 50-year-old man at the Drew Street intersection. The man suffered injuries to his elbow and lower arm and reported a contusion; he was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The vehicle was going straight ahead and made center-front contact. Police listed the pedestrian as injured and the vehicle as having no reported damage. The crash occurred in Brooklyn's 75th Precinct near zip code 11208.
14Int 1362-2025
Banks co-sponsors bill removing bus and bike benchmarks from streets master plan.▸Aug 14 - Int 1362 repeals the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane” and strips explicit benchmarks for protected lanes from the streets master plan. It preserves signal and pedestrian targets but weakens commitments to physical protection, threatening safety and equity.
Bill Int 1362-2025. Status: Sponsorship, introduced Aug 14, 2025. Referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The measure, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes from the streets master plan and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto," repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes related benchmarks in the master plan (master plan dates referenced include Dec. 1, 2021 and Dec. 1, 2026). Primary sponsor: Robert F. Holden. Co-sponsors: Inna Vernikov, Joann Ariola, Chris Banks, Vickie Paladino. Safety analysts warn: "Removing explicit benchmarks and definitions for protected bus and bicycle lanes weakens commitments to physically protected infrastructure... likely reducing mode shift to walking and cycling and worsening equity and safety-in-numbers; the retained measures focus on signals and pedestrian amenities but do not replace the protective effect of designated protected lanes."
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Banks 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
Banks 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
11
Sedan’s Front Bumper Hits Teen Scooter Rider▸Aug 11 - The driver of a westbound sedan hit a southbound standing scooter at Liberty Ave and Crescent St in Brooklyn. The 17-year-old rider was ejected and suffered head lacerations. Police listed unspecified contributing factors.
“According to the police report …” The driver of a westbound sedan struck a southbound standing scooter at Liberty Ave and Crescent St in Brooklyn. The scooter’s driver, a 17-year-old, was ejected and suffered head injuries and severe lacerations. The report says the sedan’s right front bumper struck the scooter’s left side doors area. Both vehicles were recorded as going straight ahead before the crash. Police listed contributing factors as “Unspecified.” No driver error such as failure to yield is recorded in the report.
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
3
Driver of SUV Hits 8-Year-Old Cyclist▸Aug 3 - The driver of an SUV hit an eight-year-old boy on a bike at Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. The boy suffered a facial contusion and remained conscious. He was parked on his bike when struck.
The driver of an SUV struck an eight-year-old boy riding a bicycle at 700 Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. The boy suffered a facial contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, the child suffered a facial contusion but remained conscious after the crash, and police listed the contributing factor as “Unspecified.” The report records that the cyclist was parked on his bike when the SUV’s center front end made contact with the bike’s left front area. No specific driver error is recorded in the available data.
23
Failure to Yield Hits Children and Adults▸Jul 23 - Two sedans collided on Pitkin Ave at Hemlock St. A 10-year-old girl, a 38-year-old woman and a 43-year-old driver were injured. According to the police report, failure to yield by the drivers is listed as the contributing factor.
Two sedans collided on Pitkin Ave at Hemlock St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, multiple people were injured, including a 10-year-old girl, a 38-year-old woman and a 43-year-old driver. Police list "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor for the drivers involved. The collision involved three sedans, with points of impact recorded on left side doors, left rear bumper and center front end. The report notes the 10-year-old was a passenger with an abrasion to the elbow/lower arm/hand and was restrained with a lap belt and harness.
19
Moped Driver Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Crash▸Jul 19 - A moped and sedan collided on Eldert Lane at 95th Avenue. The moped driver, 22, suffered a bruised shoulder. No driver errors listed. Streets left another rider hurt.
A moped and a sedan crashed at Eldert Lane and 95th Avenue in Brooklyn. The 22-year-old moped driver was injured, suffering a contusion to the upper arm. According to the police report, no contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the crash. The impact struck the right side doors of the sedan. No other injuries were reported.
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
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jul 14 - A sedan hit a 54-year-old woman crossing Pitkin Ave with the signal. She suffered a leg injury. The car showed no damage. The driver and another occupant were unhurt.
A 54-year-old pedestrian was struck by a sedan while crossing Pitkin Avenue at Crescent Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered a contusion to her leg. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. The sedan, driven by a 65-year-old man, was making a left turn at the time. The driver and another occupant were not injured. The vehicle sustained no damage in the crash.
Aug 20 - A driver in a sedan hit a 50-year-old man in the crosswalk at Sutter and Drew. He suffered elbow and lower-arm injuries and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded driver distraction and failure to yield.
A sedan traveling east on Sutter Avenue struck a 50-year-old man at the Drew Street intersection. The man suffered injuries to his elbow and lower arm and reported a contusion; he was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The vehicle was going straight ahead and made center-front contact. Police listed the pedestrian as injured and the vehicle as having no reported damage. The crash occurred in Brooklyn's 75th Precinct near zip code 11208.
14Int 1362-2025
Banks co-sponsors bill removing bus and bike benchmarks from streets master plan.▸Aug 14 - Int 1362 repeals the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane” and strips explicit benchmarks for protected lanes from the streets master plan. It preserves signal and pedestrian targets but weakens commitments to physical protection, threatening safety and equity.
Bill Int 1362-2025. Status: Sponsorship, introduced Aug 14, 2025. Referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The measure, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes from the streets master plan and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto," repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes related benchmarks in the master plan (master plan dates referenced include Dec. 1, 2021 and Dec. 1, 2026). Primary sponsor: Robert F. Holden. Co-sponsors: Inna Vernikov, Joann Ariola, Chris Banks, Vickie Paladino. Safety analysts warn: "Removing explicit benchmarks and definitions for protected bus and bicycle lanes weakens commitments to physically protected infrastructure... likely reducing mode shift to walking and cycling and worsening equity and safety-in-numbers; the retained measures focus on signals and pedestrian amenities but do not replace the protective effect of designated protected lanes."
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Banks 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
Banks 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
11
Sedan’s Front Bumper Hits Teen Scooter Rider▸Aug 11 - The driver of a westbound sedan hit a southbound standing scooter at Liberty Ave and Crescent St in Brooklyn. The 17-year-old rider was ejected and suffered head lacerations. Police listed unspecified contributing factors.
“According to the police report …” The driver of a westbound sedan struck a southbound standing scooter at Liberty Ave and Crescent St in Brooklyn. The scooter’s driver, a 17-year-old, was ejected and suffered head injuries and severe lacerations. The report says the sedan’s right front bumper struck the scooter’s left side doors area. Both vehicles were recorded as going straight ahead before the crash. Police listed contributing factors as “Unspecified.” No driver error such as failure to yield is recorded in the report.
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
3
Driver of SUV Hits 8-Year-Old Cyclist▸Aug 3 - The driver of an SUV hit an eight-year-old boy on a bike at Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. The boy suffered a facial contusion and remained conscious. He was parked on his bike when struck.
The driver of an SUV struck an eight-year-old boy riding a bicycle at 700 Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. The boy suffered a facial contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, the child suffered a facial contusion but remained conscious after the crash, and police listed the contributing factor as “Unspecified.” The report records that the cyclist was parked on his bike when the SUV’s center front end made contact with the bike’s left front area. No specific driver error is recorded in the available data.
23
Failure to Yield Hits Children and Adults▸Jul 23 - Two sedans collided on Pitkin Ave at Hemlock St. A 10-year-old girl, a 38-year-old woman and a 43-year-old driver were injured. According to the police report, failure to yield by the drivers is listed as the contributing factor.
Two sedans collided on Pitkin Ave at Hemlock St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, multiple people were injured, including a 10-year-old girl, a 38-year-old woman and a 43-year-old driver. Police list "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor for the drivers involved. The collision involved three sedans, with points of impact recorded on left side doors, left rear bumper and center front end. The report notes the 10-year-old was a passenger with an abrasion to the elbow/lower arm/hand and was restrained with a lap belt and harness.
19
Moped Driver Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Crash▸Jul 19 - A moped and sedan collided on Eldert Lane at 95th Avenue. The moped driver, 22, suffered a bruised shoulder. No driver errors listed. Streets left another rider hurt.
A moped and a sedan crashed at Eldert Lane and 95th Avenue in Brooklyn. The 22-year-old moped driver was injured, suffering a contusion to the upper arm. According to the police report, no contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the crash. The impact struck the right side doors of the sedan. No other injuries were reported.
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
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jul 14 - A sedan hit a 54-year-old woman crossing Pitkin Ave with the signal. She suffered a leg injury. The car showed no damage. The driver and another occupant were unhurt.
A 54-year-old pedestrian was struck by a sedan while crossing Pitkin Avenue at Crescent Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered a contusion to her leg. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. The sedan, driven by a 65-year-old man, was making a left turn at the time. The driver and another occupant were not injured. The vehicle sustained no damage in the crash.
Aug 14 - Int 1362 repeals the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane” and strips explicit benchmarks for protected lanes from the streets master plan. It preserves signal and pedestrian targets but weakens commitments to physical protection, threatening safety and equity.
Bill Int 1362-2025. Status: Sponsorship, introduced Aug 14, 2025. Referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The measure, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes from the streets master plan and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto," repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes related benchmarks in the master plan (master plan dates referenced include Dec. 1, 2021 and Dec. 1, 2026). Primary sponsor: Robert F. Holden. Co-sponsors: Inna Vernikov, Joann Ariola, Chris Banks, Vickie Paladino. Safety analysts warn: "Removing explicit benchmarks and definitions for protected bus and bicycle lanes weakens commitments to physically protected infrastructure... likely reducing mode shift to walking and cycling and worsening equity and safety-in-numbers; the retained measures focus on signals and pedestrian amenities but do not replace the protective effect of designated protected lanes."
- File Int 1362-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Banks 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
Banks 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
11
Sedan’s Front Bumper Hits Teen Scooter Rider▸Aug 11 - The driver of a westbound sedan hit a southbound standing scooter at Liberty Ave and Crescent St in Brooklyn. The 17-year-old rider was ejected and suffered head lacerations. Police listed unspecified contributing factors.
“According to the police report …” The driver of a westbound sedan struck a southbound standing scooter at Liberty Ave and Crescent St in Brooklyn. The scooter’s driver, a 17-year-old, was ejected and suffered head injuries and severe lacerations. The report says the sedan’s right front bumper struck the scooter’s left side doors area. Both vehicles were recorded as going straight ahead before the crash. Police listed contributing factors as “Unspecified.” No driver error such as failure to yield is recorded in the report.
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
3
Driver of SUV Hits 8-Year-Old Cyclist▸Aug 3 - The driver of an SUV hit an eight-year-old boy on a bike at Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. The boy suffered a facial contusion and remained conscious. He was parked on his bike when struck.
The driver of an SUV struck an eight-year-old boy riding a bicycle at 700 Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. The boy suffered a facial contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, the child suffered a facial contusion but remained conscious after the crash, and police listed the contributing factor as “Unspecified.” The report records that the cyclist was parked on his bike when the SUV’s center front end made contact with the bike’s left front area. No specific driver error is recorded in the available data.
23
Failure to Yield Hits Children and Adults▸Jul 23 - Two sedans collided on Pitkin Ave at Hemlock St. A 10-year-old girl, a 38-year-old woman and a 43-year-old driver were injured. According to the police report, failure to yield by the drivers is listed as the contributing factor.
Two sedans collided on Pitkin Ave at Hemlock St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, multiple people were injured, including a 10-year-old girl, a 38-year-old woman and a 43-year-old driver. Police list "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor for the drivers involved. The collision involved three sedans, with points of impact recorded on left side doors, left rear bumper and center front end. The report notes the 10-year-old was a passenger with an abrasion to the elbow/lower arm/hand and was restrained with a lap belt and harness.
19
Moped Driver Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Crash▸Jul 19 - A moped and sedan collided on Eldert Lane at 95th Avenue. The moped driver, 22, suffered a bruised shoulder. No driver errors listed. Streets left another rider hurt.
A moped and a sedan crashed at Eldert Lane and 95th Avenue in Brooklyn. The 22-year-old moped driver was injured, suffering a contusion to the upper arm. According to the police report, no contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the crash. The impact struck the right side doors of the sedan. No other injuries were reported.
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
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jul 14 - A sedan hit a 54-year-old woman crossing Pitkin Ave with the signal. She suffered a leg injury. The car showed no damage. The driver and another occupant were unhurt.
A 54-year-old pedestrian was struck by a sedan while crossing Pitkin Avenue at Crescent Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered a contusion to her leg. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. The sedan, driven by a 65-year-old man, was making a left turn at the time. The driver and another occupant were not injured. The vehicle sustained no damage in the crash.
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
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Banks 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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Sedan’s Front Bumper Hits Teen Scooter Rider▸Aug 11 - The driver of a westbound sedan hit a southbound standing scooter at Liberty Ave and Crescent St in Brooklyn. The 17-year-old rider was ejected and suffered head lacerations. Police listed unspecified contributing factors.
“According to the police report …” The driver of a westbound sedan struck a southbound standing scooter at Liberty Ave and Crescent St in Brooklyn. The scooter’s driver, a 17-year-old, was ejected and suffered head injuries and severe lacerations. The report says the sedan’s right front bumper struck the scooter’s left side doors area. Both vehicles were recorded as going straight ahead before the crash. Police listed contributing factors as “Unspecified.” No driver error such as failure to yield is recorded in the report.
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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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Driver of SUV Hits 8-Year-Old Cyclist▸Aug 3 - The driver of an SUV hit an eight-year-old boy on a bike at Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. The boy suffered a facial contusion and remained conscious. He was parked on his bike when struck.
The driver of an SUV struck an eight-year-old boy riding a bicycle at 700 Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. The boy suffered a facial contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, the child suffered a facial contusion but remained conscious after the crash, and police listed the contributing factor as “Unspecified.” The report records that the cyclist was parked on his bike when the SUV’s center front end made contact with the bike’s left front area. No specific driver error is recorded in the available data.
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Failure to Yield Hits Children and Adults▸Jul 23 - Two sedans collided on Pitkin Ave at Hemlock St. A 10-year-old girl, a 38-year-old woman and a 43-year-old driver were injured. According to the police report, failure to yield by the drivers is listed as the contributing factor.
Two sedans collided on Pitkin Ave at Hemlock St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, multiple people were injured, including a 10-year-old girl, a 38-year-old woman and a 43-year-old driver. Police list "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor for the drivers involved. The collision involved three sedans, with points of impact recorded on left side doors, left rear bumper and center front end. The report notes the 10-year-old was a passenger with an abrasion to the elbow/lower arm/hand and was restrained with a lap belt and harness.
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Moped Driver Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Crash▸Jul 19 - A moped and sedan collided on Eldert Lane at 95th Avenue. The moped driver, 22, suffered a bruised shoulder. No driver errors listed. Streets left another rider hurt.
A moped and a sedan crashed at Eldert Lane and 95th Avenue in Brooklyn. The 22-year-old moped driver was injured, suffering a contusion to the upper arm. According to the police report, no contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the crash. The impact struck the right side doors of the sedan. No other injuries were reported.
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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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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jul 14 - A sedan hit a 54-year-old woman crossing Pitkin Ave with the signal. She suffered a leg injury. The car showed no damage. The driver and another occupant were unhurt.
A 54-year-old pedestrian was struck by a sedan while crossing Pitkin Avenue at Crescent Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered a contusion to her leg. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. The sedan, driven by a 65-year-old man, was making a left turn at the time. The driver and another occupant were not injured. The vehicle sustained no damage in the crash.
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
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Sedan’s Front Bumper Hits Teen Scooter Rider▸Aug 11 - The driver of a westbound sedan hit a southbound standing scooter at Liberty Ave and Crescent St in Brooklyn. The 17-year-old rider was ejected and suffered head lacerations. Police listed unspecified contributing factors.
“According to the police report …” The driver of a westbound sedan struck a southbound standing scooter at Liberty Ave and Crescent St in Brooklyn. The scooter’s driver, a 17-year-old, was ejected and suffered head injuries and severe lacerations. The report says the sedan’s right front bumper struck the scooter’s left side doors area. Both vehicles were recorded as going straight ahead before the crash. Police listed contributing factors as “Unspecified.” No driver error such as failure to yield is recorded in the report.
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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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Driver of SUV Hits 8-Year-Old Cyclist▸Aug 3 - The driver of an SUV hit an eight-year-old boy on a bike at Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. The boy suffered a facial contusion and remained conscious. He was parked on his bike when struck.
The driver of an SUV struck an eight-year-old boy riding a bicycle at 700 Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. The boy suffered a facial contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, the child suffered a facial contusion but remained conscious after the crash, and police listed the contributing factor as “Unspecified.” The report records that the cyclist was parked on his bike when the SUV’s center front end made contact with the bike’s left front area. No specific driver error is recorded in the available data.
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Failure to Yield Hits Children and Adults▸Jul 23 - Two sedans collided on Pitkin Ave at Hemlock St. A 10-year-old girl, a 38-year-old woman and a 43-year-old driver were injured. According to the police report, failure to yield by the drivers is listed as the contributing factor.
Two sedans collided on Pitkin Ave at Hemlock St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, multiple people were injured, including a 10-year-old girl, a 38-year-old woman and a 43-year-old driver. Police list "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor for the drivers involved. The collision involved three sedans, with points of impact recorded on left side doors, left rear bumper and center front end. The report notes the 10-year-old was a passenger with an abrasion to the elbow/lower arm/hand and was restrained with a lap belt and harness.
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Moped Driver Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Crash▸Jul 19 - A moped and sedan collided on Eldert Lane at 95th Avenue. The moped driver, 22, suffered a bruised shoulder. No driver errors listed. Streets left another rider hurt.
A moped and a sedan crashed at Eldert Lane and 95th Avenue in Brooklyn. The 22-year-old moped driver was injured, suffering a contusion to the upper arm. According to the police report, no contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the crash. The impact struck the right side doors of the sedan. No other injuries were reported.
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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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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jul 14 - A sedan hit a 54-year-old woman crossing Pitkin Ave with the signal. She suffered a leg injury. The car showed no damage. The driver and another occupant were unhurt.
A 54-year-old pedestrian was struck by a sedan while crossing Pitkin Avenue at Crescent Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered a contusion to her leg. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. The sedan, driven by a 65-year-old man, was making a left turn at the time. The driver and another occupant were not injured. The vehicle sustained no damage in the crash.
Aug 11 - The driver of a westbound sedan hit a southbound standing scooter at Liberty Ave and Crescent St in Brooklyn. The 17-year-old rider was ejected and suffered head lacerations. Police listed unspecified contributing factors.
“According to the police report …” The driver of a westbound sedan struck a southbound standing scooter at Liberty Ave and Crescent St in Brooklyn. The scooter’s driver, a 17-year-old, was ejected and suffered head injuries and severe lacerations. The report says the sedan’s right front bumper struck the scooter’s left side doors area. Both vehicles were recorded as going straight ahead before the crash. Police listed contributing factors as “Unspecified.” No driver error such as failure to yield is recorded in the report.
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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
3
Driver of SUV Hits 8-Year-Old Cyclist▸Aug 3 - The driver of an SUV hit an eight-year-old boy on a bike at Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. The boy suffered a facial contusion and remained conscious. He was parked on his bike when struck.
The driver of an SUV struck an eight-year-old boy riding a bicycle at 700 Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. The boy suffered a facial contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, the child suffered a facial contusion but remained conscious after the crash, and police listed the contributing factor as “Unspecified.” The report records that the cyclist was parked on his bike when the SUV’s center front end made contact with the bike’s left front area. No specific driver error is recorded in the available data.
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Failure to Yield Hits Children and Adults▸Jul 23 - Two sedans collided on Pitkin Ave at Hemlock St. A 10-year-old girl, a 38-year-old woman and a 43-year-old driver were injured. According to the police report, failure to yield by the drivers is listed as the contributing factor.
Two sedans collided on Pitkin Ave at Hemlock St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, multiple people were injured, including a 10-year-old girl, a 38-year-old woman and a 43-year-old driver. Police list "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor for the drivers involved. The collision involved three sedans, with points of impact recorded on left side doors, left rear bumper and center front end. The report notes the 10-year-old was a passenger with an abrasion to the elbow/lower arm/hand and was restrained with a lap belt and harness.
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Moped Driver Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Crash▸Jul 19 - A moped and sedan collided on Eldert Lane at 95th Avenue. The moped driver, 22, suffered a bruised shoulder. No driver errors listed. Streets left another rider hurt.
A moped and a sedan crashed at Eldert Lane and 95th Avenue in Brooklyn. The 22-year-old moped driver was injured, suffering a contusion to the upper arm. According to the police report, no contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the crash. The impact struck the right side doors of the sedan. No other injuries were reported.
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
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jul 14 - A sedan hit a 54-year-old woman crossing Pitkin Ave with the signal. She suffered a leg injury. The car showed no damage. The driver and another occupant were unhurt.
A 54-year-old pedestrian was struck by a sedan while crossing Pitkin Avenue at Crescent Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered a contusion to her leg. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. The sedan, driven by a 65-year-old man, was making a left turn at the time. The driver and another occupant were not injured. The vehicle sustained no damage in the crash.
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
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Driver of SUV Hits 8-Year-Old Cyclist▸Aug 3 - The driver of an SUV hit an eight-year-old boy on a bike at Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. The boy suffered a facial contusion and remained conscious. He was parked on his bike when struck.
The driver of an SUV struck an eight-year-old boy riding a bicycle at 700 Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. The boy suffered a facial contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, the child suffered a facial contusion but remained conscious after the crash, and police listed the contributing factor as “Unspecified.” The report records that the cyclist was parked on his bike when the SUV’s center front end made contact with the bike’s left front area. No specific driver error is recorded in the available data.
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Failure to Yield Hits Children and Adults▸Jul 23 - Two sedans collided on Pitkin Ave at Hemlock St. A 10-year-old girl, a 38-year-old woman and a 43-year-old driver were injured. According to the police report, failure to yield by the drivers is listed as the contributing factor.
Two sedans collided on Pitkin Ave at Hemlock St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, multiple people were injured, including a 10-year-old girl, a 38-year-old woman and a 43-year-old driver. Police list "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor for the drivers involved. The collision involved three sedans, with points of impact recorded on left side doors, left rear bumper and center front end. The report notes the 10-year-old was a passenger with an abrasion to the elbow/lower arm/hand and was restrained with a lap belt and harness.
19
Moped Driver Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Crash▸Jul 19 - A moped and sedan collided on Eldert Lane at 95th Avenue. The moped driver, 22, suffered a bruised shoulder. No driver errors listed. Streets left another rider hurt.
A moped and a sedan crashed at Eldert Lane and 95th Avenue in Brooklyn. The 22-year-old moped driver was injured, suffering a contusion to the upper arm. According to the police report, no contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the crash. The impact struck the right side doors of the sedan. No other injuries were reported.
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
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jul 14 - A sedan hit a 54-year-old woman crossing Pitkin Ave with the signal. She suffered a leg injury. The car showed no damage. The driver and another occupant were unhurt.
A 54-year-old pedestrian was struck by a sedan while crossing Pitkin Avenue at Crescent Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered a contusion to her leg. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. The sedan, driven by a 65-year-old man, was making a left turn at the time. The driver and another occupant were not injured. The vehicle sustained no damage in the crash.
Aug 3 - The driver of an SUV hit an eight-year-old boy on a bike at Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. The boy suffered a facial contusion and remained conscious. He was parked on his bike when struck.
The driver of an SUV struck an eight-year-old boy riding a bicycle at 700 Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. The boy suffered a facial contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, the child suffered a facial contusion but remained conscious after the crash, and police listed the contributing factor as “Unspecified.” The report records that the cyclist was parked on his bike when the SUV’s center front end made contact with the bike’s left front area. No specific driver error is recorded in the available data.
23
Failure to Yield Hits Children and Adults▸Jul 23 - Two sedans collided on Pitkin Ave at Hemlock St. A 10-year-old girl, a 38-year-old woman and a 43-year-old driver were injured. According to the police report, failure to yield by the drivers is listed as the contributing factor.
Two sedans collided on Pitkin Ave at Hemlock St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, multiple people were injured, including a 10-year-old girl, a 38-year-old woman and a 43-year-old driver. Police list "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor for the drivers involved. The collision involved three sedans, with points of impact recorded on left side doors, left rear bumper and center front end. The report notes the 10-year-old was a passenger with an abrasion to the elbow/lower arm/hand and was restrained with a lap belt and harness.
19
Moped Driver Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Crash▸Jul 19 - A moped and sedan collided on Eldert Lane at 95th Avenue. The moped driver, 22, suffered a bruised shoulder. No driver errors listed. Streets left another rider hurt.
A moped and a sedan crashed at Eldert Lane and 95th Avenue in Brooklyn. The 22-year-old moped driver was injured, suffering a contusion to the upper arm. According to the police report, no contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the crash. The impact struck the right side doors of the sedan. No other injuries were reported.
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
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jul 14 - A sedan hit a 54-year-old woman crossing Pitkin Ave with the signal. She suffered a leg injury. The car showed no damage. The driver and another occupant were unhurt.
A 54-year-old pedestrian was struck by a sedan while crossing Pitkin Avenue at Crescent Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered a contusion to her leg. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. The sedan, driven by a 65-year-old man, was making a left turn at the time. The driver and another occupant were not injured. The vehicle sustained no damage in the crash.
Jul 23 - Two sedans collided on Pitkin Ave at Hemlock St. A 10-year-old girl, a 38-year-old woman and a 43-year-old driver were injured. According to the police report, failure to yield by the drivers is listed as the contributing factor.
Two sedans collided on Pitkin Ave at Hemlock St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, multiple people were injured, including a 10-year-old girl, a 38-year-old woman and a 43-year-old driver. Police list "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor for the drivers involved. The collision involved three sedans, with points of impact recorded on left side doors, left rear bumper and center front end. The report notes the 10-year-old was a passenger with an abrasion to the elbow/lower arm/hand and was restrained with a lap belt and harness.
19
Moped Driver Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Crash▸Jul 19 - A moped and sedan collided on Eldert Lane at 95th Avenue. The moped driver, 22, suffered a bruised shoulder. No driver errors listed. Streets left another rider hurt.
A moped and a sedan crashed at Eldert Lane and 95th Avenue in Brooklyn. The 22-year-old moped driver was injured, suffering a contusion to the upper arm. According to the police report, no contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the crash. The impact struck the right side doors of the sedan. No other injuries were reported.
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
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jul 14 - A sedan hit a 54-year-old woman crossing Pitkin Ave with the signal. She suffered a leg injury. The car showed no damage. The driver and another occupant were unhurt.
A 54-year-old pedestrian was struck by a sedan while crossing Pitkin Avenue at Crescent Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered a contusion to her leg. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. The sedan, driven by a 65-year-old man, was making a left turn at the time. The driver and another occupant were not injured. The vehicle sustained no damage in the crash.
Jul 19 - A moped and sedan collided on Eldert Lane at 95th Avenue. The moped driver, 22, suffered a bruised shoulder. No driver errors listed. Streets left another rider hurt.
A moped and a sedan crashed at Eldert Lane and 95th Avenue in Brooklyn. The 22-year-old moped driver was injured, suffering a contusion to the upper arm. According to the police report, no contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the crash. The impact struck the right side doors of the sedan. No other injuries were reported.
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
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jul 14 - A sedan hit a 54-year-old woman crossing Pitkin Ave with the signal. She suffered a leg injury. The car showed no damage. The driver and another occupant were unhurt.
A 54-year-old pedestrian was struck by a sedan while crossing Pitkin Avenue at Crescent Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered a contusion to her leg. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. The sedan, driven by a 65-year-old man, was making a left turn at the time. The driver and another occupant were not injured. The vehicle sustained no damage in the crash.
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
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jul 14 - A sedan hit a 54-year-old woman crossing Pitkin Ave with the signal. She suffered a leg injury. The car showed no damage. The driver and another occupant were unhurt.
A 54-year-old pedestrian was struck by a sedan while crossing Pitkin Avenue at Crescent Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered a contusion to her leg. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. The sedan, driven by a 65-year-old man, was making a left turn at the time. The driver and another occupant were not injured. The vehicle sustained no damage in the crash.
Jul 14 - A sedan hit a 54-year-old woman crossing Pitkin Ave with the signal. She suffered a leg injury. The car showed no damage. The driver and another occupant were unhurt.
A 54-year-old pedestrian was struck by a sedan while crossing Pitkin Avenue at Crescent Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered a contusion to her leg. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. The sedan, driven by a 65-year-old man, was making a left turn at the time. The driver and another occupant were not injured. The vehicle sustained no damage in the crash.