Nov 1 - A pickup driver turned left at Hylan and Beach. The driver collided with an SUV going straight. The SUV’s front passenger felt chest pain. The pickup driver was hurt. Police recorded failure to yield by the drivers.

Two drivers crashed at Hylan Boulevard and Beach Avenue on Staten Island around 1:30 p.m. A 2015 Chevy pickup driver making a left turn collided with a 2024 Toyota SUV traveling straight. The SUV’s front-seat passenger, a 60-year-old woman, reported chest pain. The pickup’s 65-year-old male driver also reported chest pain. According to the police report, police recorded failure to yield right-of-way by the drivers. The pickup showed right-front bumper damage; the SUV showed left-front bumper damage. Both drivers were licensed. The pickup traveled east; the SUV moved north. The crash shows a left-turn conflict where a turning driver crossed the path of through traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4854001 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12

Sep 21 - A driver turned left across Father Capodanno near Jefferson. Two SUV drivers collided. A one-year-old passenger suffered a head injury. A 43-year-old driver was hurt. Police recorded improper turning by a driver.

On Father Capodanno Boulevard at Jefferson Avenue in Staten Island, the driver of a 2023 BMW SUV made a left turn and collided with a northbound driver in a 2013 Mazda SUV. A one-year-old male passenger sustained a head injury. A 43-year-old female driver reported chest pain and whiplash. Other occupants, including a six-year-old and a two-year-old, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, "Turning Improperly" was the contributing factor. The left-turning driver’s action brought two large SUVs into the same space. Passengers took the impact. The data lists both drivers as licensed; no other factors were recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4844477 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12

Sep 16 - Left-turn driver in a Nissan SUV hit a Ford going straight on Hylan Blvd at Dongan Hills Ave. Four hurt, including both drivers. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded and Failure to Yield by drivers.

Two SUV drivers collided at Hylan Blvd and Dongan Hills Ave in Staten Island. The driver of a 2022 Nissan SUV was making a left turn. The driver of a 2019 Ford SUV was going straight. Four people were injured: both drivers, a front passenger, and a left‑rear passenger. Whiplash and head injuries were reported. According to the police report, officers recorded Traffic Control Disregarded and Failure to Yield Right‑of‑Way by the drivers. The crash injured people inside both cars. The record lists no pedestrians or cyclists at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842860 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12

Sep 14 - Three drivers collided on Father Capodanno near Sioux. The rider was ejected and left unconscious. Two people in a sedan were hurt. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.

Three vehicles crashed at Father Capodanno Blvd and Sioux St at 12:31 a.m. A northbound motorcyclist and two southbound drivers were involved. The rider was ejected, unconscious, and reported internal injuries. Two people in the sedan were injured. SUV occupants were listed with no reported injuries. According to the police report, all vehicles were going straight, and police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The motorcycle was demolished; the sedan and SUV had left front damage. The crash occurred in the 122nd Precinct on Staten Island.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842330 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12

Aug 29 - The driver of an SUV turned right on Hylan Blvd and collided with a southbound motorcycle. The 25-year-old rider was injured. Multiple occupants rode in the SUV, including a child.

The driver of an SUV making a right turn from Hylan Blvd at Hamden Ave collided with a southbound motorcycle. The motorcyclist, a 25-year-old man, suffered whole-body injuries and complained of pain and nausea. Multiple occupants rode in the SUV — three people, including a young child — and were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, “contributing factors” were listed as Unsafe Lane Changing and Driver Inattention/Distraction. Police recorded right-front damage to the SUV and center-front damage to the motorcycle. The listed driver errors placed the turning SUV into the rider’s path.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838415 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12

Aug 23 - Two sedans ran a traffic signal and collided at Midland Ave and Edison St. Metal slammed. A 19-year-old female driver suffered a head injury and whiplash. Police and medics responded.

Two sedans collided at Midland Ave and Edison St in Staten Island. A 19-year-old female driver suffered a head injury and complained of whiplash; she was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Traffic Control Disregarded, Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded for both drivers and listed "Other Vehicular" as a secondary factor for the injured driver. The crash involved a southbound 1997 Buick with right-front-bumper damage and a westbound 2024 Honda with center-front-end damage. Both drivers were recorded as going straight at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837656 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12

Aug 18 - A driver making a left turn on Seaver Ave hit a man in the roadway. The 38-year-old suffered a back contusion. Police list contributing factors as "Unspecified." The car showed center front damage.

A driver of a 2021 Toyota sedan making a left turn on Seaver Ave struck a person in the roadway and injured a 38-year-old man, who sustained a back contusion. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Unspecified." The vehicle showed center front-end damage; the report records the pre-crash action as "Making Left Turn." No specific driver errors are recorded in the dataset. The report lists the injured party as age 38 with a complaint of contusion to the back. Beyond the recorded facts, the report offers no named contributing causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836246 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12

Aug 13 - The driver of an SUV hit a 35-year-old woman on Hylan near Hunter. She suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and went into shock. The SUV showed front-end damage. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'

A 35-year-old woman was struck and injured when the driver of an SUV hit her on Hylan Boulevard near Hunter Avenue. She suffered injuries to her knee and lower leg and went into shock. According to the police report, the vehicle's pre-crash action was recorded as "Going Straight Ahead" and the point of impact and damage as "Center Front End." The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors are enumerated in the report. The driver is recorded as a licensed female, southbound in the SUV with one occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4835273 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12

Aug 5 - A 13-year-old on a moped slammed into an MTA bus at a Staten Island intersection before dawn. He flew from the seat. Head injuries. Blood on the pavement. The bus driver stayed. Police investigate.

amNY reported on August 5, 2025, that a 13-year-old boy was critically injured after his moped collided with an eastbound S53 MTA bus at Castleton and Park Avenues. The article states, "the moped went through a stop sign without stopping and hit the bus." The boy was ejected and suffered severe head injuries. The bus driver and three passengers were unhurt. No arrests were made. The NYPD Highway District Collision Investigation Squad is reviewing the crash. New York law requires a driver's license to operate a moped, which is classified as a limited-use motorcycle. The report highlights the intersection's risks and the need for clear enforcement of moped regulations.

• Teen Moped Rider Hit By MTA Bus, amny, Published 2025-08-05

Aug 4 - A hotel awning crashed down at Clark Street station. Years of leaks, rot, and stench warned locals. No one fixed it. The city let danger fester. Pedestrians faced the risk. No injuries, but trust is broken.

"Our NYC Buildings engineers are now on site conducting additional inspections of the collapsed awning, and a second similar awning at the building on Clark Street, which is showing similar signs of poor maintenance." -- James S. Oddo

On August 4, 2025, a hotel awning collapsed outside the Clark Street subway station in Brooklyn Heights. The incident, reported by Barbara Russo-Lennon and Lloyd Mitchell, followed 'years of visible disrepair, foul smells and water leaks.' Council Member Lincoln Restler confirmed no timeline for reopening. The Department of Buildings cited the owners for 'Failure to maintain' and ordered demolition. DOB Commissioner James Oddo said engineers are inspecting a second awning showing 'poor maintenance.' The collapse put pedestrians in harm's way. As safety analysts note, such failures in busy areas raise the risk of injury or death for vulnerable road users and discourage walking, undermining city safety goals.

• ‘Not surprised’: Locals say neglect to blame in Clark Street station awning collapse, Brooklyn Paper, Published 2025-08-04

Jul 29 - A sedan driver hit a five-year-old boy on a bicycle on Hylan Blvd. The child suffered knee, lower-leg and foot injuries and abrasions and was in shock. The 61-year-old driver reported chest pain and shock.

The driver of a sedan hit a five-year-old boy riding a bicycle on Hylan Blvd near Bedford Ave in Staten Island. The child suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot, with abrasions and shock. The 61-year-old male driver reported chest pain and shock. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Driver Inexperience" were listed as contributing factors. Police recorded no ejections. The bike was traveling east; the sedan was traveling north. Reported damage included the sedan's left rear quarter panel and the bike's center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831563 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12

Jul 10 - The driver of a bus fell asleep and rear-ended a stopped Freightliner on Hylan Blvd at Lincoln Ave. Two drivers suffered whiplash and chest or back injuries. Police listed driver fatigue.

On Hylan Blvd at Lincoln Ave the driver of a bus rear-ended a stopped Freightliner truck. Two drivers were injured. The 51-year-old driver reported whiplash and a back injury. The 34-year-old driver reported whiplash and chest trauma. According to the police report, the bus driver 'fell asleep.' Police listed 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor. The bus was going straight; the truck was stopped in traffic. Point of impact was the bus's center front and the truck's center back end. Both vehicles had front and rear damage. Both drivers were conscious and not ejected. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826563 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12

Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.

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

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

Jun 23 - Eleven city lawmakers voted no on speed cameras. Their votes keep streets exposed. Pedestrians and cyclists lose a shield. Reckless drivers win. The city’s most basic defense—rejected. The toll will be measured in blood, not words.

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

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

Jun 22 - A moped slammed into a car’s door in Bay Ridge. The rider died. His passenger broke bones. The driver was drunk, unlicensed, and arrested. The street stayed quiet after the crash. Another life lost to reckless driving.

NY Daily News reported on June 22, 2025, that Joel Mota, 22, died after his moped struck the passenger-side door of a 2013 Acura TSX at Third Ave and 67th St in Brooklyn. The crash happened at 4:45 a.m. Police said the car’s driver, Leslie Moreno, was intoxicated and unlicensed. Mota’s passenger suffered multiple fractures. The article notes, 'Police arrested the Acura driver, 29-year-old Leslie Moreno, for driving while intoxicated, driving while ability impaired, and being unlicensed.' Moreno was arraigned and released without bail. The case highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired, unlicensed drivers on city streets.

• Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider, NY Daily News, Published 2025-06-22

Jun 17 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.

Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8344, Open States, Published 2025-06-17

Jun 16 - Senate passed S 7785. The bill carves out large Mitchell-Lama housing from bus traffic rules. Lawmakers voted yes. The carve-out weakens enforcement. Streets grow less safe for people on foot and bike.

Bill S 7785, titled 'Relates to bus operation-related traffic regulations,' passed the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The measure, sponsored by Senator Jamaal Bailey, excludes violations in cooperative housing developments with at least 10,000 Mitchell-Lama units from bus operation traffic regulations. The bill advanced through committee and received broad support in both chambers. By exempting these large complexes, the law weakens traffic enforcement where thousands live. This move increases risk to pedestrians and cyclists, stripping away protections that save lives. Vulnerable road users lose another layer of safety in dense city streets.

• File S 7785, Open States, Published 2025-06-16

Jun 16 - White Plains gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers move fast. Most vote yes. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. Program ends 2030. Streets may slow. Danger faces children every day.

Senate Bill S 7678, sponsored by Shelley Mayer, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in White Plains. The bill passed the Senate on June 11, 2025, and the Assembly on June 16, 2025. The matter reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of White Plains; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2030.' Mayer led the push. Most senators and assembly members voted yes. The bill aims to catch speeding drivers near schools, a known threat to children and families. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 7678, Open States, Published 2025-06-16

Jun 13 - A sedan veered off Richmond Rd. The driver lost consciousness and crashed. One man suffered a head injury. Police cite driver fell asleep at the wheel.

A sedan crashed on Richmond Rd near Adams Ave in Staten Island. The 71-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and concussion. Another occupant was also hurt. According to the police report, the driver 'fell asleep' and 'lost consciousness' before the crash. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as the main contributing factor. No safety equipment was used by the driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4821111 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12

Jun 13 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.

Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8344, Open States, Published 2025-06-13